The ending was quite predictable. For a company worth tens of millions, all Zhang Ying had to do was transfer the funds elsewhere and declare bankruptcy. That's the beauty of limited liability; if you start a company with, say, a hundred thousand yuan, upon declaring bankruptcy, with a reasonable explanation, your liability is capped at that hundred thousand.
After raising the funds, Zhang Ying would have transferred the real estate investments, acquired through fraudulent bidding and bid rigging, to herself in the form of debt. Then, she could simply declare bankruptcy.
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The class monitor was surprised because I had guessed correctly, but my guess was about the process, not the outcome.
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Because the bid rigging incident was exposed, Zhu, the real estate developer who invested with Zhang Ying, fled, and all the debts fell upon Zhang Ying. Instead of using the limited liability of her company to evade debt, Zhang Ying took on all the liabilities. She sold her house, luxury cars, and designer bags. She paid back the debts in installments. Perhaps for this reason, the school administration decided to keep Zhang Ying on. Her job was saved, but she was moved from architectural management to only teaching English.
Now, Zhang Ying uses most of her monthly salary to pay off her debts, but this method is like a drop in the ocean, and the repayment speed is extremely slow. She'll likely not even pay off one-tenth of the debt by the time she retires.
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This ending was something I never expected. It's not the ending a strategist should have.
"Why did it turn out this way?"
The class monitor gave a wry smile. "How should I put it? It's probably because Teacher Zhang Ying's first marriage was to an old professor. She then started to favor younger men. And that's how she was deceived."
"She was tricked?"
"Yes!"
In the real estate circle, Zhang Ying met someone five years younger than her. He was young, handsome, and eloquent. After a few months of dating, Zhang Ying fell deeply in love with this young man. They say they secretly registered their marriage. However, after the bid rigging incident was exposed, this man, surnamed Zhu, absconded with all of Zhang Ying's assets.
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Is this karma? Something feels off. I noticed a hint of melancholy in the class monitor's expression and suddenly thought that perhaps the class monitor also had a crush on Teacher Zhang Ying. Otherwise, how could he know so much about her affairs. Of course, I wouldn't ask. I simply poured him another glass of wine. The class monitor had already had a few, his face was flushed, and he was getting a bit tipsy, his words flowing more freely.
"I know the homeroom teacher wasn't good to you, but that man has a tough exterior and a soft heart. He's also an unfortunate soul."
I was quite perplexed. "This topic shift is too abrupt. Weren't we talking about the ice queen, Teacher Zhang Ying? What does this have to do with Gao Qiang?"
"How can it not have anything to do with it? Do you think Teacher Zhang Ying had the most tragic ending? Actually, it was Teacher Gao Qiang."
"Why?"
"When Teacher Zhang Ying was enticing everyone to invest, Teacher Gao Qiang invested over a hundred thousand yuan."
Him? I was surprised. The homeroom teacher always seemed thrifty; I hadn't realized he was that wealthy. However, from the class monitor's tone and demeanor, I sensed that the reality might be different. So, I asked, "Teacher Gao Qiang was abandoned by Teacher Zhang Ying, doesn't he hate her? And he was still willing to give her money to invest?"
"Teacher Gao Qiang is an unfortunate man. His son has a tumor in his brain that's pressing on his nerves, making it difficult for him to walk properly. The doctor said that to change this condition, he needs an operation to open his skull. This surgery has to be done in Beijing, and the cost is beyond what an ordinary family can afford. To save his son, Gao Qiang gave the tens of thousands he had saved over the years to Zhang Ying for investment. He wanted to earn money to take his son to Beijing for the surgery. Instead, the money was lost, and his son's condition is worsening. If this continues, he'll become paralyzed and disabled."
No wonder Gao Qiang told me to stay away from Zhang Ying. Everyone probably thought Zhang Ying was quite miserable and would have turned over a new leaf. But Gao Qiang believed that Zhang Ying mistaking me for Jiang He showed her true nature hadn't changed and that she wanted to approach me to swindle my money.
Whether I have money or not, Gao Qiang doesn't know. But I'm quite famous in the school for being swindled out of several million yuan yet still attending classes as if nothing happened. Perhaps many girls in the school are already thinking of marrying me. If it weren't for their rational consideration of my intelligence, I'd have a line of people chasing after me right now.
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"Our homeroom teacher is truly pathetic."
"Indeed..." The class monitor's eyes were teary. It seemed his alcohol tolerance had reached its limit. If this continued, we wouldn't get anywhere. I decided to escort the class monitor back to his dormitory and then took a taxi to the 254 Hospital, where Teacher Gao Qiang's son was hospitalized.
There aren't many brain tumor patients. I quickly found the child, Gao Wuhui, only eight years old. At this age, children should be running and playing, but this child was confined to a hospital room.
I watched for a while through the window and sighed. I took out my phone. "Brother Chang, it's been a while."
"Brother, have you come to Beijing?"
"No, I need a favor. I have a younger brother who needs surgery in Beijing. Can you help me find someone?"
"Ah, funny you should mention it, I do know someone. A classmate of mine, a rather accomplished vice-director at a hospital. Don't worry, I'm doing quite well for myself these days, I can get in touch with him."
"Thank you, Brother Chang. By the way, I didn't take my share of last year's dividends. Can that be used for my brother?"
"No problem. I can manage six to seven hundred thousand yuan. More than that, and I'm a bit tight on funds myself."
"That should be enough. If not, I'll find a way."
Chang Dachun hesitated on the phone. "Tang Nan, if you're short on cash, why not give your sister a call? She came to Beijing during Chinese New Year and was really missing you."
Hearing Brother Chang say that, I pictured Lin Han, that little drama queen. I actually missed her a bit. I quickly shook my head, pushing the thought away, and asked worriedly, "You didn't give her my number, did you?"
"No, no, don't worry. I know what I'm doing. You two could make a good match, a talented man and a beautiful woman. There's no need to hide from each other."
"Once the hospital arrangements are made, notify me."
Chang Dachun chuckled wryly on the phone. "If you didn't bring up your sister, we brothers could have talked longer. Alright, that's it for now. I'll contact the hospital for you right away."
After hanging up the phone, I noticed Gao Qiang standing behind me. I felt a bit awkward and greeted him, "Teacher Gao."
"How did you know?"
"I heard it from the class monitor."
"How did the class monitor know?"
"You'll have to ask the class monitor that."
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Teacher Gao Qiang glared at me. "Alright, you've seen enough. Go back now." Saying that, he picked up a lunchbox and was about to enter the ward, but I stopped him.
"Teacher, I've asked my brother in Beijing to arrange a hospital. I trust his capabilities."
"I don't need your pity."
With that, Gao Qiang still tried to go in. I blocked him again. His temper flared, and he grabbed me by the collar. "What are you doing? I reprimanded you, and you're unhappy, so you came to the hospital to insult me?"
"Teacher, for the child's sake, you could reconcile with Zhang Ying. So why do you dislike me so much?"
"Someone like you, born with a silver spoon in your mouth, is not allowed to be disliked by others? Do you think everyone has to fawn over you? I just dislike you."
I sort of understood. Last year, I was swindled out of seven million yuan, becoming the school's laughingstock. Most people, let alone being swindled out of seven million, would lose sleep over being cheated out of 700 yuan.
Gao Qiang was swindled out of over a hundred thousand yuan, his son couldn't be saved, and he was facing the prospect of his son becoming paralyzed due to nerve compression. How could he feel good? Could he stand me, who was swindled out of seven million and still living comfortably? No!
I understood! I wasn't born with a silver spoon in my mouth at all, so I didn't intend to explain.
"I'll cover the medical expenses for your son's craniotomy surgery in Beijing. Do you find me more likable now?"
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My statement clearly rendered Gao Qiang speechless. "Kid, you dare to mess with me? I'll make sure you don't graduate."
"Don't talk nonsense. I've acted so recklessly, and the school hasn't expelled me. Do you think you can control whether I graduate?"
Gao Qiang was taken aback, his face turning red. "Are you really going to cover the medical expenses?"
"Mm-hmm."
"I've already looked into hospitals. I'm clear on the transfer procedures. When will the money arrive?"
"Give me your bank card number!"
Gao Qiang's face broke into a wide grin, like a winter melon. "Wait for me."
I grabbed Gao Qiang. "Don't rush. Aren't you going to ask why I'm doing this?"
"As long as it can save my son, you can have my life."
"It's not a matter of life and death. Just tell me about Zhang Ying's situation."
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Gao Qiang was stunned for a moment when he heard me. He advised me again, "You can flirt around with whomever you please, but don't mess with that woman. She's a rose with thorns."
"You don't understand the hobbies of the rich."
Gao Qiang bit his lip. "Alright, I'll tell you now."
I let go of his hand. "Don't rush. Let's get your card first. I see a milk tea shop outside the hospital. We can have milk tea and talk."