Moreover, once this door is opened, more "friends" will come knocking on his door in the future, asking for more "gifts".
Time passed slowly in silence, and a tense and oppressive atmosphere filled the air.
Fine beads of sweat appeared on Du's father's forehead, and his eyes darted back and forth across Huo Deguang's cold and stern face, trying to find a glimmer of hope.
However, he eventually discovered that he seemed to be trapped in an unsolvable vicious cycle, and no matter what choice he made, he would face unbearable consequences.
At that moment, Mr. Du deeply felt the cruelty and ruthlessness of power, and realized his insignificance and powerlessness in this game.
Huo Deguang was the master who meticulously planned and executed moves on the chessboard, gradually driving his opponent into a corner.
Finally, Mr. Du spoke slowly, his voice carrying a hint of helplessness and determination: "Director Huo, let me think about it some more..." This sentence was both a response to Huo Deguang and a helpless sigh about his own fate.
Upon hearing this, Huo Deguang did not immediately show disappointment or dissatisfaction. On the contrary, an unfathomable smile appeared on his face, as if everything was under his control.
He nodded slightly, his tone calm yet firm: "Of course, Mr. Du, this is a major matter concerning the future of our family, so it naturally requires careful consideration. However, time waits for no one, and opportunities are often fleeting. I hope you can give me an answer as soon as possible. After all, we're all in this industry, and mutual understanding and support are crucial for both of us."
Huo Deguang's words exuded an unquestionable sense of authority, as if he had already foreseen Du's father's final choice and was just waiting for the right moment to confirm it.
His shrewdness was not only reflected in his covetousness of the Du family's assets, but also in his accurate grasp of human nature and his precise prediction of the situation.
He knew that Mr. Du was in a dilemma, unwilling to give up the family’s overseas assets, yet worried about his son’s safety.
This psychological contradiction and struggle is precisely the weakness that Huo Deguang can exploit.
He deliberately gave Du's father time to think, in order to exert greater psychological pressure and make Du's father gradually lean towards satisfying his demands as he weighed the pros and cons.
All of this was carried out quietly beneath Huo Deguang's seemingly calm and composed exterior.
He was like a hunter lurking in the shadows, patiently waiting for the perfect moment to strike.
Every step he took was carefully considered, taking into account both immediate interests and long-term planning.
"Okay, I'll have someone arrange it."
Mr. Du felt powerless.
When Du's father finally made the decision to exchange his overseas estate for his son's safety, Huo Deguang did not immediately show joy or pride.
Instead, he accepted Mr. Du's proposal with a more composed attitude and cleverly arranged a seemingly fair "deal".
In this deal, Huo Deguang not only acquired the overseas estate he had always dreamed of, but also further consolidated his status and influence in the circle.
An old fox is an old fox; what he takes is no ordinary thing.
Huo Deguang is currently using his power to reap benefits, and has no energy to deal with Zhang Fan.
Young Master Du is also in a precarious situation. Right now, the people in Binhai are all focused on seizing the Zhong family's sphere of influence, so they haven't noticed Zhang Fan's secret plans.
At this moment, the Shen family was like ants on a hot pan, anxiously pacing around in circles.
Billions of dollars were poured into the bottomless pit of maintaining stock stability, but it seemed to only cause a few insignificant splashes.
The stock market is unpredictable, but the Hang Seng stock price of the Shen family seems to be controlled by an invisible force, plummeting all the way down, as if it had taken an overdose of laxatives and couldn't be stopped at all.
Old Master Shen, the pillar of the family, who is usually calm and composed, showed an unusual look of anxiety at this moment.
He rushed off to meet with high-ranking officials, his face filled with worry and urgency.
He strongly demanded a thorough investigation into those mysterious short-selling funds, his intuition telling him that someone must be pulling strings behind the scenes.
Every member of the family felt unprecedented pressure. They knew that if this situation continued, the wealth and reputation accumulated by the Shen family over the years would be lost, and they might even face bankruptcy.
This sense of urgency was like a huge boulder, weighing heavily on everyone's hearts, making it hard for them to breathe.
In the Shen family's conference room, the lights were on, and the family members all had furrowed brows as they discussed countermeasures.
However, no matter how hard they tried, the market's reaction was always so ruthless, and the stock price continued to fall mercilessly.
This feeling of helplessness and despair left everyone in the Shen family extremely anxious, yet utterly helpless.
At this moment, the Shen family has truly reached a critical juncture of life and death. They must find the root of the problem as soon as possible and take effective measures to save the family's fate.
Otherwise, if the shadow of bankruptcy were to truly descend, the Shen family would never recover and would find it difficult to regain its former glory.
Today, the atmosphere in the Shen family is becoming increasingly tense, and even Miss Shen, who rarely appears in public, has rushed back to the family.
She suffered an unexpected loss in a business game in Binhai. She originally thought that Zhong Haiming's death would give her a chance to catch her breath and make a considerable profit. However, she did not expect that the financial foundation of her hometown, the Shen family, would also be severely impacted by unknown forces, which plunged the entire Shen family's financial structure into unprecedented turmoil.
As soon as Miss Shen stepped into the house, she felt the heavy, oppressive atmosphere of the entire family.
She quickly convened an emergency meeting with the family's top leaders. The meeting room was dimly lit and heavy, and anxiety and unease were etched on everyone's faces.
Miss Shen's expression was resolute, her eyes sharp. She pointed out the crux of the problem incisively: "The root of our current predicament lies in those mysterious short-selling funds. They are like ghosts in the night, silently devouring our wealth. We must find the source of these funds in order to follow the clues and expose the mastermind behind them."
Her words were like a sharp scalpel, precisely dissecting the predicament the Shen family was currently facing.
The family members present nodded in agreement.
They knew that Miss Shen's insight and decisiveness were well-known in the family, and her proposal was undoubtedly the key to resolving the current crisis.
Miss Shen continued, "I have already requested the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the short-selling funds. This is currently the only proactive way for us to take action. As long as we can find the source of these funds, we will know who is targeting our Shen family. At that time, we are confident that we can defeat them one by one, whether through legal means or business competition."
Short selling, with so much capital involved, where did it come from? This needs to be thoroughly investigated!
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