How can I justify myself as a Magnate if I don't indulge myself?-Chapter 554 - 255: The Path to Heaven Sent by Gu Heng

"Alright, now that the collaboration is finalized, I won't be staying long," said Mr. Li. "From here on, it will probably involve your companies' trade secrets.

However, I would like to say, the new energy industry is currently our country's top high-tech industry. You must keep pace with the times, develop more, newer, and more advanced technologies, instead of purely pursuing commercial profits."

Although these words were addressed to Chen Zhizhong and Gu Heng, the actual target was only one person...

That was Gu Heng...

After all, Mr. Chen had been contributing to the development of the new energy industry for many years, which was evident to all...

But what about Gu Heng?

Although he currently exhibited a sincere dedication and genuinely followed the national development route, earning him the title "People's Entrepreneur," business is business, and businessmen seek profit. Without a check, Gu Heng might lead the entire institute off course in pursuit of business development, and if that were to happen, he, the mayor who facilitated the collaboration, would become a sinner...

There are plenty of new energy business research institutes in Hua Country...

There absolutely should not be another one...

Gu Heng was also aware of Mr. Li's concerns and knew that no amount of explanation would help. He stood up and said, "Mr. Li, since the collaboration is settled, I have another project here, and I hope you can make an appearance again to facilitate one more partnership."

Chen Zhizhong: "???"

Li Wengu: "???"

IDE Capital's senior executives: "???"

A series of question marks surfaced on everyone's foreheads...

Tu Lei and Chen Zhizhong shared the same thought...

Could it be that this Mr. Li is some elder relative of Gu Heng?

He had just secured a significant investment for IDE Capital, and right after the contract was signed, he promptly asked for a second collaboration, and that too in front of so many outsiders?

Even if he were really a relative of Gu Heng, shouldn't he restrain himself a bit?

And Li Wengu, originally still smiling, gradually lost his smile after hearing Gu Heng's words, just staring into Gu Heng's eyes, waiting for what he would say next...

Three factors facilitated his involvement in this collaboration.

The first was that Gu Heng had a good private relationship with his daughter, a touch of affection, and naturally, Li Wengu, who viewed his daughter as his life, was more inclined to give Gu Heng some face.

The second factor was Gu Heng's tax contributions, which set a good example for those above.

Though paying taxes is a basic civic duty, nowadays, apart from ordinary workers, who genuinely pays taxes wholeheartedly? The more people earn, the less inclined they are to pay taxes, as typified by the celebrities dealt with for tax evasion.

As for businessmen, from lawful tax avoidance to tax evasion, the methods are countless.

For a businessman like Gu Heng, who paid his taxes in full at the highest personal income tax rates, he was truly a breath of fresh air...

This was also why Li Wengu and the higher officials felt that Gu Heng had a good character. Since a public-private partnership with the Beijing University New Energy Research Institute was inevitable, regardless of which company the collaboration was with, a man of good character like Gu Heng naturally seemed the best choice.

As for the third aspect, it was influence...

Gu Heng's influence was indeed significant now. Hardly any of the young people who went online did not know who Gu Heng was, so letting the institute collaborate with Gu Heng's IDE Capital could generate positive feedback.

These three factors were why Li Wengu, a high-ranking magnate, personally vouched for and facilitated this collaboration.

But Gu Heng right now clearly did not recognize his bounds...

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A partnership project with a massive national-level research institute wasn't enough, and he wanted to ascend further, aiming for a second collaboration?

Never mind that Gu Heng was just a friend of his daughter—even if Gu Heng were his son-in-law or his own son, he couldn't possibly keep helping him...

Jiang Ruxue, who had been standing behind Gu Heng, was the first to notice Mr. Li's displeasure and subtly tapped Gu Heng's thigh...

And Gu Heng, naturally, knew he had committed a faux pas, but his expression remained calm, even showing a bit of audacity as he said to Jiang Ruxue, "Go get the document bag from the back seat of my car; there's something inside."

Although Jiang Ruxue was anxious, she could not defy Gu Heng's instructions and had to walk towards the meeting room's exit.

Meanwhile, Gu Heng waved for the remaining senior executives of IDE Capital to leave the meeting room and then said to Mr. Chen, "Mr. Chen, I wonder if it's possible for your institute's staff to step out for a moment. The project I'm about to discuss is absolutely core and cannot be leaked in the slightest."

Mr. Chen didn't respond but turned his inquiring gaze towards Mr. Li.

Li Wengu, seeing the seriousness in Gu Heng's demeanor, was somewhat intrigued and nodded slightly as a sign.

After receiving the signal from Mr. Li, the other members of the institute orderly exited the meeting room.

Li Wengu then spoke with interest, "Mr. Gu, I have followed your request and made everyone leave. Can you now tell me about the project collaboration?"

Gu Heng nodded but did not directly answer Mr. Li's question. Instead, he turned to Mr. Chen and inquired, "Mr. Chen, do you have any research on the chip industry?"

Though Mr. Chen was unsure what Gu Heng was aiming at, he nodded and replied, "I was involved in the investigation and research of the Kirin 920 chip over ten years ago. Although my knowledge in this field isn't as extensive as that of Mr. Deng, I still have a voice in matters that do not involve cutting-edge technology."