next day
Before dawn, the office on the top floor of Wanxin was still brightly lit.
Everyone was awake, watching helplessly as the company's stock plummeted. What was infuriating was that the other side was unstoppable, relentlessly pursuing them.
Just as Jin Wancai predicted, Wanxin had no way out and was about to face bankruptcy.
All the shareholders present watched helplessly as their investments went down the drain, and they were furious. Naturally, their anger was directed at Jin Wancai.
"Jin Wancai, what exactly is going on? Did you offend the UK Foundation? Otherwise, why are they so persistent in attacking us?"
"How could I possibly offend people from the UK Foundation? I've never even met any of them!" Jin Wancai's face was full of despair, and he was extremely frustrated.
Wanxin has always focused on domestic industries and has never had any business dealings with the United States, let alone Wall Street giants like UK funds.
Judging from what happened that night, it was clear to anyone with eyes that the UK Fund was after Wanxin, and they wouldn't let it go until they had completely destroyed Wanxin.
"Where exactly did things go wrong? Does anyone here know anyone from the UK Fund?"
All the shareholders shook their heads.
"Although the UK Foundation has started to make some moves in China this year, it is currently only involved in oil and gas. Compared with national projects, the entertainment industry is just a drop in the ocean. The UK should not be interested in it."
Vice President Chen pondered for a moment, then his pupils suddenly contracted.
"Speaking of oil, didn't Wansheng Group acquire Wantong Oil last year? The UK Fund also has a stake, and it seems that Bai's Enterprises has also had some business dealings with the UK Fund this year."
When Jin Wancai heard the words "Bai's Enterprises", his brain suddenly went blank.
"The Bai family? Which Bai family?"
"The company founded by Bai Kangyan."
Jin Wancai gasped. Could it be that Bai Kangyan was standing up for his daughter and had brought in the UK Fund to deal with Wanxin?
No, that's impossible!
The Bai family's enterprises are at most considered mid-sized enterprises in China. Although they have some cooperation with the UK, given the UK Foundation's international standing, Bai Kangyan should be the one currying favor with them.
How could a UK fund possibly spend tens of billions of US dollars to deal with Wan Xin for the sake of Bai Kangyan's daughter?
This is illogical.
However, it seems that the UK is indeed seeking revenge, leaving no room for maneuver.
One of the shareholders said, "Chairman, I think we should contact the Bai family first. After all, Bai Kangyan has some cooperation with the UK Fund, so he might be able to help us find out some information. If it really is the UK Fund targeting us, even if we die, we should at least die knowing why."
Jin Wancai pondered for a long time before reluctantly nodding in agreement.
"Have someone prepare a car; I will go to the Bai family myself."
*
When Bai Kangyan learned that Jin Wancai had come to the company to see him, he was first surprised, then his anger turned.
He had been following the news online for the past two days. How could someone with Qianmo's personality possibly get involved with someone like Jin Wancai just to make a movie?
Moreover, Song Yan stated unequivocally that Qian Mo was accepted into the "The Legend of 1900" production team based on her genuine talent.
Therefore, Jin Wancai's interview yesterday was clearly a deliberate attempt to smear Qianmo.
"What a coincidence! I was just about to settle accounts with him, and he's delivered himself right to my doorstep. Let him in!"
"yes!"
The secretary stepped out, and Jin Wancai and Vice President Chen, who were waiting nearby, immediately came forward to greet her.
"Will Mr. Bai be willing to see me?"
"Please come in, Mr. Bai."
Jin Wancai breathed a sigh of relief and was about to go to Bai Kangyan's office with Vice President Chen when the secretary stopped them.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Bai only said that you can go in alone."
Jin Wancai pulled a handkerchief from his pants pocket, his palms already sweating nervously.
Wiping the cold sweat from his face, he said to Vice President Chen beside him, "Wait for me outside."
"Yes, Chairman!"
Accompanied by his secretary, Jin Wancai walked toward Bai Kangyan's office, where the secretary opened the door and invited him in.
Upon entering the spacious office, one sees a tall, imposing figure standing in front of the liquor cabinet, holding a wine glass in one hand and a bottle of foreign liquor in the other, pouring himself a drink.
"Why would someone as busy as President Jin suddenly come to my humble abode?" Bai Kangyan slowly turned around, his lips curving upwards as if he were smiling, but his eyes were unusually cold.
Jin Wancai's heart tightened, and he chuckled dryly, "I came to you today because I was really desperate and wanted your guidance."
Bai Kangyan stared silently at Jin Wancai, inwardly scoffing.
Wanxin was invaded by a mysterious force last night, and its stock price plummeted to rock bottom this morning, with no possibility of recovery.
Moreover, the other party was clearly there to settle a personal score, and there was no way they would give Wan Xin another chance to live.
What puzzled Bai Kangyan was why Jin Wancai would think of coming to find him.
"Mr. Bai, I don't need to elaborate on Wan Xin's situation. I'm sure the entire financial industry knows what's going on. I've come to you today to ask you to help me make a connection and see if I can get in touch with someone inside the UK Fund."
Bai Kangyan's brow twitched slightly, and he immediately understood Jin Wancai's purpose.
"You believe that the force that attacked Wanxin last night was the UK Fund?"
"Those in the know have analyzed the situation last night carefully and said that domestic traders do not have the ability to do this. Only a few financial tycoons on Wall Street can do it. The strategy used against Wanxin last night is very much like the Grim Reaper's usual style."
"Mr. Bai, I heard that Bai's Group has some business dealings with the UK Fund, so I've swallowed my pride and come to ask you for a favor. I'd like to see if you can help me get in touch with the people at the UK Fund. Even if I die, I want to die knowing why, right? I just can't figure out what Wan Xin did to offend this grandpa."
Thinking that Wanxin, which he had run for thirty years, was about to go bankrupt, Jin Wancai no longer cared about saving face.
He rose from humble beginnings to his current status, and in his eyes, the poor have no right to care about face.
If he tries to save face now, he might have to go back to being poor tomorrow.
Thinking of this, a deep fear tormented him.
"Heh, Mr. Jin, even if I have a cooperative relationship with the UK Foundation, why should I help you? You deliberately smeared my daughter yesterday, and today you have the nerve to come and beg me? Have you ever thought about why I should help you with this favor?"
Jin Wancai hurriedly took a few steps forward and came to Bai Kangyan.
With a look of regret, he said, "Mr. Bai, I was also misled by slander. I heard from others that your daughter got the role in 'The Legend of 1900' through improper means. In addition, the video of me meeting your daughter that day was taken. I thought she had secretly hired reporters, so I became suspicious of your daughter."
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