To be honest, even Su Wu didn't expect things to turn out so quickly.

He originally thought that it wouldn't be long before Zhao Sihai and the others would realize the funding problem.

This forced Su Wu, who was already prepared to watch the show, to arrange for Cai Guangfa to take the initiative to resolve the matter.

The advantage of this is that you can extricate yourself early and leave the trouble to Jia Lindao.

There was an element of coincidence in the whole incident, but the main reason was that Zhao Sihai and others were too careless.

Perhaps these people are so used to being arrogant that they don't realize anyone dares to challenge them.

The entire scam was not something Su Wu came up with on his own; rather, it had a prototype in his previous life.

As the world's financial center back then, the United States naturally saw countless cases of financial fraud.

Su Wu was someone who walked at night, so of course he would have some understanding of the situation.

He just didn't expect that randomly copying a case would be so successful, without any unexpected problems.

Would you call this a form of cognitive crushing?

There were many details in this plan that needed to be perfected, but none of them were used and the game ended just like that.

Looking at the news in the newspapers, Su Wu guessed that Zhao Sihai was in for a rough time this time.

Not only did he lose 500 million, but he also dragged many other business owners down with him, so you can imagine his predicament.

Indeed, Zhao Sihai's life became increasingly difficult.

As a prominent real estate developer in Tianjin, he was once incredibly successful.

But his situation changed after news spread that he had been scammed out of 800 million yuan in fundraising.

In terms of wealth, he was actually less wealthy than Liu Zhenxing, since the real estate industry was only just beginning at that time.

Especially in terms of cash flow, he is nowhere near as good as Liu Zhenxing.

His main source of funding is still loans.

The biggest problems he faces now, besides the investors demanding repayment and the business owners who were scammed, are the banks' loan collection efforts.

As the saying goes, when a wall falls, everyone pushes it down; when faced with real money, no one cares about sentiment.

Zhao Sihai is suffering.

Only a week after the incident, a large patch of his hair turned white.

"Fourth Master, all the banks are pressing us to repay our loans, a total of 300 million. What are we going to do?"

"Fourth Master, we can't hold on much longer! Those investors are causing trouble every day, and many shops have been vandalized. What are we going to do about this 100 million shortfall?"

"Fourth Master, the construction team's machinery has been seized, and several projects have been halted. What do you think we should do?"

"Fourth Master, those investors are planning to seize our development with their men. You'd better step in, otherwise..."

The phone kept ringing into Zhao Sihai's private number until it got hot.

Zhao Sihai lay on a hospital bed in Beijing, his face looking extremely pale.

"What to do, what to do! Damn it, when I was doing well, everyone was begging me to invest and take out loans, but now they all want to rip me off!"

"And those good-for-nothings, weren't they all so arrogant before? How come they're all being ignored now?"

"I've got a few dogs that at least bark a few times, but I've got a bunch of useless trash!"

A roar echoed in the intensive care unit as Zhao Sihai smashed his phone away.

The subordinates guarding the ward didn't dare to breathe, they were extremely nervous.

"Damn it, you guys are usually full of ideas, why are you all so quiet now?"

"A bunch of idiots, damn it, can't you even light my cigarette? I'm waiting for you to serve me!"

Zhao Sihai was even more annoyed that his usually sharp-witted subordinates had all become clueless.

A seasoned and steady subordinate cautiously stepped forward and lit him a cigarette, while also subtly reminding him of something.

"Fourth Master, this is a hospital."

"Go to hell, I'm rich, who can stop me?"

"This is Beijing Hospital."

"Oh, um, open the window. You guys keep an eye on things. What's wrong with me having a smoke?"

Reminded by his subordinates, Zhao Sihai's roar subsided considerably.

If he were to offend that important figure, he wouldn't be able to bear the consequences.

His arrogant demeanor vanished, and he suddenly appeared much older.

Seeing that his emotions had finally stabilized, his subordinates slowly began to speak.

"Fourth Master, hiding like this isn't a solution. If things really escalate, even the higher-ups might get involved."

"So what if I pay? What can I do? I'm broke anyway, and I'm a victim too."

"But Fourth Master, don't forget how you built your fortune. What if..."

This subordinate of his was a long-time follower who had been with him through thick and thin and knew a lot about him.

As a boss who rose to prominence during China's reform and opening up period, Zhao Sihai has quite a few scandals.

If things really escalate to this point, he'll definitely be in deep trouble.

Reminded, Zhao Sihai felt uneasy.

Just then, the ward door was pushed open, and a dignified-looking middle-aged man walked in accompanied by several people.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Sihai hurriedly got out of bed.

"Why are you here? What brings you here...?"

"Xiao Zhao, I've heard about what happened to you. Sit down and let's talk."

"Sigh, I'm just being honest, I deserve my bad luck."

"A true man can bend and stretch; if he falls, he must get up. Back in the day..."

The middle-aged man looked only a few years older than Zhao Sihai, but his demeanor exuded the aura of someone in a superior position.

After offering a few words of comfort, the middle-aged man's expression turned solemn.

"The people in Tianjin don't want things to escalate, as it would have a negative impact. There are still some things you need to resolve."

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