Ning Yuan was pushed into the bathroom with her eyes half open, letting the cold water splash on her face before she could barely regain some consciousness.
Ning Yuan only fully regained consciousness after Chu Hongyu stuffed a still-warm bread into her mouth and forced her to drink several mouthfuls of milk.
She was pulled by Chu Hongyu and returned to the perimeter of that huge office.
Compared to last night, the atmosphere here seems more somber, yet also filled with an indescribable excitement.
Instead of working at their own desks, everyone gathered in front of several large television sets hanging on the wall in front of them.
Whether they were elites who had stayed up all night and whose eyes were bloodshot, or employees who had just come to take over the shift and were still in good spirits, they were all staring intently at the screen.
The TV is showing the morning news from Channel Jade.
"What's going on?" Ning Yuan asked softly, her gaze involuntarily drawn to the television.
Chu Hongyu gave a brief reply: "It's a morning news segment on TVB Jade, an interview with the chairman."
A familiar yet solemn face appeared on the screen—Ning Zhengkun.
Ning Yuan raised an eyebrow as she ate her bread.
Since Ning Bingyu took over as CEO, the uncle, who once dominated the Hong Kong government and was known as the "Tiger of the Hong Kong Government," has rarely appeared in public or in the media.
I'm here to help my older sister clean up the mess.
The host bombarded him with sharp questions: "Chairman Ning, the Ning Group has recently been implicated in the Jialin case. Chen Jingsong, who has been arrested by the Independent Commission Against Corruption, has accused the Ning Group of being the mastermind behind it all."
"Furthermore, several of Ning's assets in Europe have been frozen and are facing an anti-money laundering investigation. What is your response to this?"
The office was completely silent, save for the reporter's clear and sharp voice on television and Ning Zhengkun's calm response.
Ning Zhengkun, dressed in a dark suit, maintained his usual serious and indifferent expression as he faced the camera.
“I don’t know what Mr. Chen Jingsong said at the Independent Commission Against Corruption. But I can say for sure that the Ning Group has always been law-abiding and has no illegal involvement in the so-called Jialin case.”
"As for the unfounded accusations made by certain individuals, I believe the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) will conduct a fair investigation and clear Ning's name."
His sharp gaze swept across the lens, pierced the screen, and landed on the hearts of everyone who was paying attention to this matter.
"As for the so-called asset freeze and anti-money laundering investigation, this only proves that certain forces are deliberately suppressing our Chinese-funded enterprises!"
"As long as Chinese businesses develop rapidly, they will encounter all sorts of unfounded accusations and investigations. Some countries outwardly uphold the rules, but secretly they are eager to squeeze us out. This is a typical siege against Chinese businesses!"
"I strongly suspect that Mr. Chen Jingsong is their lackey!"
His voice was strong and clear, and it carried throughout the office and even the entire Hong Kong government through the television speakers!
Ning Yuan narrowed her big eyes. Sure enough, experience counts!
These remarks will undoubtedly cause a huge uproar in the Hong Kong government and even in Chinese business circles in other countries, arousing strong resonance and collective anger.
This cleverly elevates the Ning family's crisis to the level of a confrontation between the entire Chinese-owned community and the unfair treatment under colonial rule.
While others resort to underhanded tactics, my uncle-in-law directly exposes the truth with an open and honest approach!
As expected, the reporter wanted to press for more information, but Ning Zhengkun didn't give her the chance. He faced the camera with a serious expression.
"I hereby solemnly announce that I have contacted all the conscientious Chinese members of the Legislative Council who care about the future of local businesses, and together we are putting pressure on the Governor of Hong Kong! We strongly urge the Hong Kong Monetary Authority to suspend, or even cancel, the downgrade of the Ning Group's credit rating!"
He paused, his eyes brimming with undisguised confidence: "Because the Ning family is preparing for a major move in the US market—we are in talks to acquire a large company under the US shipping magnate group."
"At this critical moment, any unjust suppression of the Ning family is detrimental to the overall interests of Chinese businesses and undermines the economic prosperity of Hong Kong!"
"We absolutely cannot stand idly by and allow this biased and rule-breaking behavior to continue! We also absolutely cannot accept this unfair treatment of Chinese businesses!"
The office was initially deathly silent, then erupted into low, barely suppressed murmurs.
Ning Yuan subconsciously looked at Ning Bingyu, who had somehow appeared beside her—
"Acquiring the company of the American shipping magnate? Where would the Ning family get so much money to acquire an American company? Their cash flow is almost dried up, isn't it?"
Ning Bingyu was still wearing the well-tailored suit from last night, but there was a hint of fatigue in his eyes.
Ning Bingyu glanced at her sideways, his eyes icy: "If we don't say it this way, how will those people outside who are eyeing us with predatory intent believe that Ning's cash flow is still sufficient?"
"..." Ning Yuan was speechless for a moment, then she understood.
Uncle Cheap played his hand brilliantly, passing the buck directly to the Governor of Hong Kong.
The Ning family's business crisis was turned into political pressure, and the Governor of Hong Kong was branded with the heavy label of "suppressing Chinese businessmen."
Now, it's the Governor's turn to have a headache.
The tense atmosphere in the office did not immediately dissipate after the television broadcast ended.
Everyone's gaze unconsciously fell on the digital clock on the wall, and every tick of the second hand felt like a blow to the heart.
"Nine o'clock! The market is open!" Someone shouted, breaking the silence.
Everyone's attention was instantly drawn to the computer screens that were specifically used to monitor stock market trends.
The red line representing Ning's Group's stock price continued its downward trend from the previous month, plummeting sharply at the moment the market opened!
"It's falling! It's still falling!" a colleague exclaimed in surprise.
Ning Yuan frowned. Had her uncle's words had no effect?
However, in the next second, a miracle happened!
The red plummeting line, representing despair, suddenly stopped falling, as if grabbed by an invisible hand!
Immediately afterwards, a green light flashed on the screen, and the line abruptly turned around at a breathtaking angle, soaring straight upwards!
"It's gone up! It's gone up!!" Exclamations rose and fell, filled with unbelievable elation.
"It's still rising! It's still surging upwards!"
The office erupted in chaos! The panic and anxiety that had been building up for days transformed into the exhilaration and elation of surviving a close call!
Ning Yuan thought to herself, no wonder the Ning family's territory was so large.
Uncle Ning Zhengkun is not only a successful businessman, but also a cunning old fox who is well-versed in the rules of the political game!
He can directly unite a large number of Chinese members of the Legislative Council to take action!
Although Ning Bingyu is exceptionally capable and has a keen business sense, he ultimately lacks experience and depth in matters involving top-level political maneuvering.
Ning Yuan watched the red line on the screen rise steadily; this counterattack was indeed spectacular.
But in the end, what truly made her realize the unfathomable depth of the Ning family, a power capable of shaking the Hong Kong government and even the entire Asian landscape, was not this brilliant counterattack in public opinion.
Instead...
Ning Bingyu suddenly spoke calmly: "Let's go, I'll show you why the Ning family can replace the Cha family in the position of the number one family in Hong Kong."
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