"Didn't I mention earlier? Xue Wenhui came to investigate the toothpaste case. I spoke with him in advance. If you don't network in these matters, how can you expect a thorough investigation?" said Jiang Yichun.
Of course, if they were truly guilty, Xue Wenhui wouldn't cover for them, but giving a heads-up in advance could prevent misunderstandings from deepening.
"Xue Wenhui wasn't needed; the matter was resolved swiftly," Jiang Yichun remarked bluntly.
"Won't he follow up afterward? You never know who might be sabotaging us. Without some connections, who knows who might tarnish your reputation." Gao Zhou sighed. "Don't be fooled by your current success; without solid foundations, you can't compare to those big families. I'm not trying to scare you, but this time, Ruozhu got a job trading with the Barbarian Clan and Western Regions. Who knows how many are envious?"
