Chapter 194: Think Tank

Assistant Zhou and Zhong Poqian, who had been sitting on the sofa, heard the door open, looked toward the doorway and stood up, standing to one side; after Jiang Lai and Ke Zhongyu sat down, the two of them sat down again.

Assistant Zhou pushed the tablet forward: 'Ms. Jiang, the information I gathered abroad is on this, already compiled into an electronic version.'

During Lin Shutong's years abroad, aside from her time at school, she spent the rest attending various banquets; to attend those banquets, she had rented luxury cars and haute couture gowns, leaving photos, and I went to the corresponding places to obtain evidence.

Assistant Zhou then took out a yellow kraft paper bag from his briefcase; after opening it, inside were various photos and the rental information he had obtained.

There was a large pile of photos and receipts.

Jiang Lai picked up one at random; in the photo, Lin Shutong smiled like a flower among many blond, blue-eyed men.

Whether the banquet setting or Lin Shutong's attire, it could be described as decadent and extravagant.

Assistant Zhou continued: 'In the first half year after Lin Shutong went abroad, she still lived in an ordinary house; half a year later she moved to a prime location, frequently visiting high-end restaurants and hotels—the change in her living conditions was so great it could be called a qualitative leap.'

'Based on these calculations, of the over 100 million yuan that President Shen gave her over three-plus years, only one-third was spent on purchasing experimental materials and equipment, while two-thirds went to improving her own conditions.'

Jiang Lai listened while looking at Lin Shutong's photos; in one group photo, Lu Hongyuan appeared.

Obviously, the two had hooked up abroad.

Lu Hongyuan is nearly twenty years older than Lin Shutong; his appearance is fairly decent, but he is stout and portly. Aside from having his own company and patents, he cannot compare to Shen Xun in other aspects.

Lin Shutong really isn't picky.

'Huh?' Ke Zhongyu voiced his doubt, looking at the photo Jiang Lai was holding.

Jiang Lai set the photo down: 'I don't know what expression Shen Xun will have when he finds out.'

After thinking, she added: 'And Gu Zhiyan.'

Gu Zhiyan is Lin Shutong's second suitor.

Number one is Shen Xun.

Ke Zhongyu imagined that scene and also found it somewhat interesting.

Assistant Zhou had finished his report; next was Zhong Poqian.

Zhong Poqian looked at the investigation report on the tablet and said: 'Preliminary estimates: Lin Shutong spent 30 million on research and 60 million on herself. As Ms. Jiang mentioned earlier, Shen Xun said the monthly three million was private investment, which holds true; Lin Shutong produced no research results, so it counts as a failed investment by Shen Xun.'

'However, this sixty million can be reclaimed in full; besides the sixty million abroad, adding the car, house, clothes, shoes, luxury bags and high-priced jewelry that Shen Xun bought for Lin Shutong after returning home, the amount Lin Shutong must repay is at least a hundred million; the exact figure requires the court to rule based on the evidence we have submitted.'

A glint flashed in Zhong Poqian's eyes: 'Even more.'

Ke Zhongyu said: 'Chi Ce has already gone to Hexin Yiyuan to obtain Lin Shutong's pregnancy report.'

Zhong Poqian, with a steady demeanor, began to explain the next steps to Jiang Lai.

'We have already obtained all the evidence; first we preserve the evidence, then reinforce it—both electronic and paper copies must be backed up and retained, the original carriers sealed, and we list a 'Property Loss Statement.' This step has been mostly done by Assistant Zhou under President Ke's order; I will review it in detail again.'

'Next is how to make Lin Shutong return the full amount; I recall Ms. Jiang said she does not intend to settle via negotiation,' Zhong Poqian said, wanting to confirm once more.

Jiang Lai affirmed: 'No negotiation.'

Zhong Poqian: 'Should we send a lawyer's letter first or file suit directly? Filing suit doesn't necessarily require a lawyer's letter, but a lawyer's letter will make them feel a wave of panic first.'

'Lin Shutong has spent years spending another man's husband's money with a clear conscience, without enduring any extra hardship or panic—how can she justify your four years of hard work, Ms. Jiang?'

Actually, this carries a somewhat provocative tone.

Lin Shutong has often provoked Jiang Lai before, and Jiang Lai feels she should return the favor.

She said: 'Send the lawyer's letter first.'

Zhong Poqian nodded: 'Okay, I will send lawyer's letters to Lin Shutong and Shen Xun; this will also leave a trace and fix the evidence, informing Shen Xun that his gift is invalid, setting a deadline for the third party to return the funds; if they cannot repay the full amount within the stipulated period, we will proceed to litigation, and the lawyer's letter will serve as strong evidence, and we have already fulfilled our duty to urge.'

'I have a question,' Zhong Poqian said, looking at Ke Zhongyu and Jiang Lai. 'If I set a fifteen-day deadline in the lawyer's letter, will Lin Shutong and Shen Xun be able to raise the money? If they can, we will directly file suit.'

That's not necessarily certain.

Ke Zhongyu spoke slowly: 'Lin Shutong is pregnant with Shen Xun's child; Shen Xun won't ignore it, and he still has real estate.'

Jiang Lai added: 'Shen Xun is very generous toward Lin Shutong, and she also has her parents, maternal grandfather, plus Gu Zhiyan; if all three parties spare no effort to protect her, they could likely raise the amount.'

Ke Zhongyu looked at Zhong Poqian: 'Three days.'

Three days? Not enough time to sell a car or a house.

This is like blatantly telling them that Jiang Lai's side doesn't want a private settlement but only litigation—what's the difference?

President Ke, as always, uses both covert and overt schemes. Assistant Zhou thought.

Zhong Poqian shook his head: 'The amount Shen Xun gave Lin Shutong is too large; the procedures for selling property and vehicles take time, which the court might deem unreasonable. Seven natural days suit small-amount cases, and it's not suitable for us.'

He smiled: 'Ten days or fifteen days are both fine; what does Ms. Jiang think?'

Jiang Lai: 'Ten days.'

Zhong Poqian nodded: 'All right, the lawyer's letter will be sent before six o'clock tomorrow evening.'

'Thank you for your hard work, Attorney Zhong.' Jiang Lai's eyes flickered; since she only wants them to experience a spell of panic, how could she make the receipt of the lawyer's letter occur later than its dispatch?

That way they'd have no time to raise money, then proceed straight to trial—like delivering a slap and then another.

Jiang Lai asked the three of them.

Ke Zhongyu is deeply scheming; Assistant Zhou is a sly, smiling fox; Attorney Zhong excels at finding loopholes, so they should have good suggestions.

Ke Zhongyu: 'Send Lin Shutong's lawyer's letter to the Ji Family—she hasn't been staying there lately. Send Shen Xun's to Star Universe Technology; likewise, he is hospitalized.'

Assistant Zhou pushed up his glasses: 'President Shen is hospitalized? That's good news.'

Zhong Poqian: 'I will send it via postal EMS; the postmark and date serve as ironclad proof, directly accepted by the court—even if they refuse delivery, it's still considered served.'

Assistant Zhou explained: 'Whether it's the Ji Family's servants or the front desk of Star Universe Technology, they dare not open the document on their own; they'll just set it aside for the recipient to open, but when EMS delivers, they will help sign for it.'

'The legal effect is maxed out, Attorney Zhong.' Assistant Zhou praised him unreservedly.

Zhong Poqian smiled: 'Assistant Zhou truly deserves to be by President Ke's side.'

The two were there mutually flattering each other.

Jiang Lai's eyes showed a hint of shock; she truly experienced what a think tank is.

Following this procedure, the lawyer's letter she sent was received and signed for; whether they saw it is up to Shen Xun and Lin Shutong.

In short, from the date of receipt, after ten natural days, if Lin Shutong cannot fully repay that marital property, by the time they see the lawyer's letter it will already be too late; if, after filing suit, the other party fails to perform within the deadline, we can apply for compulsory enforcement.