Chapter 65: She Can Solve This Problem?

Gu Wenyan's eyes were calm, her expression unchanged, as she said lightly, "I originally wanted to find Leiting Charity Foundation for a simple collaboration, but it looks like you have quite a bit of trouble on your hands and can't even take care of yourselves."

Gu Yeting said nothing for a long moment, then could only huff, "You don't need to worry. Whatever problems my foundation runs into, I'll solve them."

"Fine, go ahead and be busy. There's still a commotion going on inside anyway…"

Gu Wenyan's expression didn't ripple at all, as if she didn't care in the slightest what kind of trouble Gu Yeting's charity foundation had run into.

This casual, indifferent attitude made Gu Yeting's brow furrow, somewhat displeased.

Although it was clearly he himself who had treated Gu Wenyan coldly from the very start, not even considering her worth his attention.

But now… Gu Wenyan faced him with the same attitude, so thoroughly not taking him to heart.

Gu Yeting actually felt very irritated instead, some inexplicable psychology at work, so complicated he himself could hardly sort it out.

But right now, Gu Yeting still had a great many things to handle, and no energy to spare for dealing with Gu Wenyan.

Indifferently withdrawing his gaze, Gu Yeting went straight into the company.

The receptionist scratched her head: "Miss Gu…"

She now knew exactly what this Miss Gu's identity was, but the way she and her own boss interacted was far too unfamiliar—practically no different from enemies.

But no matter what their relationship was, it didn't change the fact that she could provide tremendous help to Leiting Charity Foundation.

Like that time with Old Bai's ink-splash landscape painting—it not only brought Leiting Charity Foundation enormous attention, but quietly put them in a position to surpass other foundations and become an industry benchmark.

And… the related fees they took from the middle could also give the foundation's internal employees more bonuses.

The foundation's employees couldn't wish for more people like Gu Wenyan.

Gu Wenyan, however, wasn't in any hurry: "Don't mind me. You all go ahead and handle your work first. I'll just go in and take a look, shall I?"

"I suppose that should be fine…"

She was their boss's sister after all. No matter how their relationship stood, that identity couldn't be changed.

Thinking of this, the receptionist immediately made a gesture to Gu Wenyan.

Gu Wenyan stepped into the inner office.

"Right now we have to find a way to locate a work that can take its place, but there aren't many Purple Clay Teapot collections out there more precious than it, suitable for auction—especially not at the same level…"

"And then there's the controversy online saying we're not professional enough. These problems are very thorny right now. If we let public opinion ferment, all the effort we've put in before will have been for nothing."

"President Gu, what exactly should we do now? If this keeps up, once our foundation's reputation is ruined, no one will want to work with us anymore…"

"That's right, President Gu. Some industry people even think we can't judge the authenticity of auction items, and they're unwilling to take part in our charity auctions anymore…"

A single slip-up directly cast a huge shadow over the entire charity foundation, with devastating losses. Even Gu Yeting, faced with such a situation, was at a loss for the moment.

Gu Yeting's face was cold as he listened to his subordinates' reports, his voice low: "Everyone calm down first. I'll arrange for people to search for Purple Clay Teapot pieces of the same caliber."

"The auction will proceed on schedule. As for how a forgery got in, every single person who handled it will be investigated to pinpoint exactly where the problem occurred."

Gu Wenyan listened to their conversation outside, and understood just how much pressure the foundation was under now—including Gu Yeting, the person in charge, who was similarly mired in controversy.

She couldn't help but find it very strange—how could such a huge blunder have happened?

Leiting Foundation had already been operating for many years, and under Gu Yeting's management, had grown to a very large scale.

It had even gradually become comparable to some of the older, established foundations. Gu Yeting also had other businesses on hand, so by all rights, this foundation was neither short on money nor short on reputation.

There was absolutely no need to fake things internally… nor to damage one's own reputation over a single forgery.

So the problem really was very likely with those people who confirmed the authenticity of the collection. If they had deliberately identified a forgery as genuine, put it up for auction, and it was later exposed…

It would prove that someone behind the scenes was deliberately targeting Leiting Charity Foundation.

But no matter what the reason, it would be very difficult for Gu Yeting to fully weather this crisis this time—almost impossible.

After Gu Yeting finished assigning everyone their respective tasks and had just turned around, he saw Gu Wenyan standing not far away.

She gazed over calmly, composed and at ease, completely unhurried.

A flare of anger rose inexplicably in his chest.

Gu Yeting strode up to her: "Gu Wenyan, did you come here today to watch me make a fool of myself?"

"Let me tell you—even if this matter requires Leiting Charity Foundation to shoulder all the responsibility, I won't give anyone the chance to laugh at me!"

Gu Wenyan said slowly: "I know. You'll definitely be able to solve the problem. I never thought you couldn't."

"Although it's very thorny, your ability is beyond doubt."

Gu Yeting had prepared a bellyful of mocking words, but they all got stuck in his throat—he couldn't utter a single one, like a cannon that had misfired.

The feeling was more uncomfortable than anything he'd ever experienced.

Gu Yeting clenched his fists tightly, veins bulging on the backs of his hands. After a long moment, he coldly showed her the door: "You can leave. The foundation isn't accepting any collaborations right now."

Gu Wenyan tilted her head, a faint smile surfacing on her delicate, beautiful features: "Are you sure?"

"What's there to be unsure about! Why are you still hanging around here? If you want to laugh at me…"

Gu Wenyan cut him off: "It happens that I also have a set of Purple Clay Teapot pieces. I originally planned to give them to Father, but it looks like you could really use them here. Would you like to take a look?"

Gu Yeting was stunned, not quite grasping her meaning. Although she'd spoken very clearly, he was still bewildered.

It took him a moment to digest it. A look of astonishment and suspicion appeared on Gu Yeting's cold, proud face: "Do you know what you're saying?"

"Of course I do. Old Song's Purple Clay Teapot pieces should be comparable to the set you originally planned to auction, right?"

Previously, Gu Mianmian had found a set of Purple Clay Teapot pieces for Father—Old Song's work, but a forgery.

And this time, Gu Wenyan had found the genuine article.

She had originally planned to hand it over to Father, but since Gu Yeting was in such urgent need here… she didn't lack these teapot pieces herself, so she could help him put out the most pressing fire first.

"…Gu Wenyan." Gu Yeting's voice was hoarse, very heavy. "You're not joking with me?"

"No, I'm not. The teapot pieces are at home. I'll have someone send them over right now."