Chapter 295: Counterattack
Chi Lin was deceived into investing in three shell projects and lost 140 million yuan. How could he swallow this humiliation?
Late at night, in the Chi family's study, only a desk lamp emitted a dim light.
Chi Lin's eyes were red and veins bulged on his forehead as he stared at the data report on the computer screen.
We can't just let it go like this.
The man's voice was hoarse, like the friction of sandpaper, and his fingers tapped quickly on the keyboard.
In the light of the screen, his face looked like a ghost mask, hideous and distorted.
The next morning, an explosive piece of news quickly spread in financial media and on the Internet.
"Inside information has been exposed, and the Ji Group is suspected to be a paper company, and its business credibility is questionable."
This news was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.
The comment section was instantly overwhelmed, with harsh accusations pouring in like a tide.
Haha, it’s really a scam company!
I've heard that there's something wrong with the Ji family, and it seems the rumors are true.
No wonder it was able to fool investors into investing in three bad projects. It turns out that it is just an empty shell.
Ji Wan sat in the office, looking through the comments, but a barely visible smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
The office door was gently pushed open, and Sun Tian rushed in with beads of sweat on her forehead.
Sister Wan, this is terrible. The internet is full of negative news about our company, saying that we are just a paper company and cannot withstand any investigation!
Ji Wan put down his phone, calmly picked up the coffee cup and took a sip.
I saw it. She looked calm, but a sharp glint flashed in her eyes. She went ahead with the plan, issuing a statement first, expressing strong condemnation, but keeping a low profile, saying we were gathering evidence.
Sun Tian was a little confused: Why not fight back directly?
Ji Wan shook his head and tapped the table lightly with his fingertips: No rush, let him think we were caught off guard.
In Chi Lin's office, several senior executives were reporting to him on the feedback from online public opinion.
"Mr. Chi, the results are excellent. The internet is full of doubts about Ji's stock price, and their company's stock price has dropped by 4%," Secretary Li Zhen reported confidently.
Chi Lin sneered and turned the pen in his hand: Keep increasing your efforts, I want to ruin Ji Wan's reputation and let him taste the feeling of being cheated.
He looked at the shadows of clouds flowing between the tall buildings outside the window, and the haze in his heart gradually dissipated, replaced by a sense of pleasure in revenge.
There was a knock on the office door and the financial director hurried in: Mr. Chi, Ji Group issued a response statement, but the attitude was very low-key. They just said that they were collecting evidence and preparing to sue.
Chi Lin frowned slightly, then relaxed: This shows that they are scared, keep putting pressure on them!
The atmosphere in the Ji Group office seemed tense.
The employees looked panicked and the phones were ringing one after another.
Ji Wan stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the city outline in the distance, his eyes as deep as the sea.
Sun Tian walked up to her and whispered: Sister Wan, according to your instructions, we have sent people to contact Zhou Ming, the financial director of Chi Group, and Wang Li, the vice president of the marketing department.
Ji Wan nodded slightly without looking back: Did they respond?
Zhou Ming seemed quite interested, especially after hearing the figure we were willing to offer. Wang Li was more cautious, saying he would consider it.
The sun was shining brightly outside the window, and Ji Wan's shadow was elongated and cast on the office floor.
Be patient, they will take the bait, especially Zhou Ming. I have checked his information. He has worked in the Chi family for fifteen years but has never been promoted to director. He must be resentful.
A trace of admiration flashed in Sun Tian's eyes: Sister Wan, your trick of killing someone with a borrowed knife is really clever.
Ji Wan finally turned around, a cold light flashed in his eyes: This is not called killing with a borrowed knife, this is called giving someone a taste of their own medicine.
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Late at night, in a private room of a high-end hotel in the city.
Zhou Ming sat on the sofa, looking at Sun Tian opposite him anxiously.
The risk is too great. His voice trembled, his fingers clenched around his wine glass.
Sun Tian smiled and pushed a document over: "Director Zhou, you have worked hard in the Chi family for so many years, and what have you gained? This contract, five million, plus the position of financial director of our company, have you thought it through?"
Zhou Ming was silent for a moment, then reached out to take the document.
What I want is not only money, but also a fair stage.
Sun Tian raised his glass: I wish us a pleasant cooperation.
Chi Lin's offensive became more and more fierce, and negative news about the Ji Group flooded the Internet.
Major financial media outlets rushed to report on the matter, and there were even rumors that several banks had frozen Ji's loan lines.
That day, Ji Wan was in a meeting when Sun Tian rushed in with an excitement that could not be concealed on her face: Sister Wan, Zhou Ming sent a message that there is a top-secret document within the Chi Group, which records in detail Chi Lin’s illegal operations and fund transfers over the years. He promised to give it to us tonight.
The executives in the conference room looked at each other, confused as to what was happening.
Ji Wan maintained his composure on the surface: Today's meeting ends here. Everyone go back and prepare a plan to deal with the crisis.
After everyone left, Ji Wan said to Sun Tian: Arrange the meeting place and make sure everything goes well.
In the Chi Group office, Chi Lin is having a video conference with several directors.
The current propaganda campaign is very successful. Ji Group is already on the defensive. Their clients are starting to withdraw orders en masse, and the stock price continues to fall. Chi Lin said complacently.
In the video, a white-haired director frowned: "Mr. Chi, shouldn't we stop now?" The business world is like a battlefield; just stop when you're ready.
Chi Lin's face darkened: No, I want Ji Wan to fall down completely and never get up again!
After the meeting, the secretary knocked on the door and came in: Mr. Chi, Zhou Ming asked for three days off, saying that he was going back to his hometown to deal with family matters.
Chi Lin waved his hand: I understand.
He didn't think much about it and continued to work on the documents, not knowing that this small leave had already laid a huge hidden danger.
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Three days later, Zhou Ming returned to the company, looking as usual.
Chi Lin called him into the office and asked: Have you dealt with the matters in your hometown?
Zhou Ming nodded: It’s all resolved, thank you Mr. Chi for your concern.
Chi Lin smiled with satisfaction: Work hard, and you will not be unfairly rewarded with this year's year-end bonus.
Zhou Ming nodded, but a barely perceptible sneer appeared at the corner of his lips.
The atmosphere in Ji Wan's office was tense and exciting.
The documents Zhou Ming provided were incredibly valuable! Sun Tian excitedly said, "The evidence of Chi Lin's tax evasion, bribery of officials, and embezzlement of public funds over the years is all here, along with the details of his private acquisition of questionable assets!"
Ji Wan calmly flipped through the documents, a gleam in his eyes: It’s not enough, I want more insider witnesses.
Wang Li agreed to join us, and he has evidence of some illegal marketing and false advertising that Chi Lin instructed him to do, Sun Tian added.
Ji Wan finally smiled: Very good, when the time is right, we will give Chi Lin a fatal blow.
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