Chapter 265 Huo Wen
Fang Lanxin went back to her room, took a deep breath, and took out her phone to call Huo Wen.
Huo Wen's voice, "President Fang," still carried a hint of weariness.
"Don't reveal what happened tonight to anyone yet," Fang Lanxin said calmly. "Also, check if there's anything unusual happening within the company recently."
"Mr. Fang, you suspect..."
"I suspect that this incident is not only caused by outsiders, but also by internal problems."
After hanging up the phone, Fang Lanxin didn't drive home immediately, but sat in the car and thought for a long time.
She's been preparing for a new project lately, and her actions have been quite ambitious, inevitably impacting the interests of some people. However, the person who could simultaneously target her in the warehouse and on the street must be someone who knows her every move intimately.
The next morning, as soon as Fang Lanxin arrived at the company, she received a notification from her secretary that several shareholders had requested an emergency meeting.
"What is it?" Fang Lanxin frowned.
"They said it was about the warehouse fire last night," the secretary said cautiously.
Fang Lanxin sneered; these people were certainly well-informed.
In the conference room, several shareholders were already seated and waiting. Leading them was a middle-aged man named Zhang Mingyuan, who held eight percent of the company's shares, making him one of the more influential minority shareholders.
"Mr. Fang, we've all heard about what happened last night." Zhang Mingyuan's tone was accusatory from the start. "All the materials in the warehouse were burned. That's a considerable loss."
"It's not small," Fang Lanxin said calmly. "So?"
"So we discussed it and felt that Mr. Fang's recent actions were too aggressive," Zhang Mingyuan said. "The new project involves such a large investment; what if it fails? What will happen to the company?"
"Are you worried about the company, or about your own shares?" Fang Lanxin directly saw through their thoughts.
Zhang Mingyuan looked somewhat embarrassed, but still forced a smile and said, "President Fang, we're all doing this for the company's good. Since this has happened, why don't we temporarily suspend the new project and wait until things calm down?"
"Stop!" Fang Lanxin leaned back in her chair, a sarcastic smile playing on her lips. "President Zhang, are you trying to teach me how to do things?"
"No, no, not at all." Zhang Mingyuan said with a smile. "It's just that we shareholders discussed it and felt that the company's situation is not very stable right now. If President Fang really doesn't have enough energy, why not transfer some of his shares so that we can help share the burden?"
They've finally shown their true colors.
Fang Lanxin looked at Zhang Mingyuan with eyes as cold as ice.
"You're trying to take advantage of our misfortune."
"Mr. Fang, you're very kind. We genuinely want to help," Zhang Mingyuan said. "And we won't let you suffer a loss. How about we buy it at 80% of the market price?"
20% off
Fang Lanxin almost burst out laughing.
Do these people think she's stupid? The company is on the rise, and they want to buy shares at 20% off—isn't that taking advantage of her misfortune?
“Not very good.” Fang Lanxin stood up. “Everyone, if there’s nothing else, I have work to do.”
"President Fang, don't push your luck!" Zhang Mingyuan stood up, his face already grim. "The company is in such a big mess right now, do you think we don't know about the public opinion? If this continues, the company's stock price will definitely plummet, and then your shares won't be worth anything!"
"Then let it fall," Fang Lanxin said coldly. "Anyway, it's not just my shares that will fall, right?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Mingyuan's expression changed.
He didn't expect Fang Lanxin to be so tough and completely unpredictable.
"Mr. Fang, are you going against us shareholders?"
"It's not that I want to go against you, it's that you're trying to take advantage of my vulnerability." Fang Lanxin walked to the door, glanced back at them, and said, "Gentlemen, I advise you to behave yourselves, otherwise..."
She didn't finish her sentence, but the look in her eyes sent chills down the spines of the people present.
Back in her office, Huo Wen was waiting for her.
"Mr. Fang, we've found it." Huo Wen's face was grim. "The person who set the fire last night was a temporary worker in the warehouse. He's been arrested by the police and confessed that someone gave him 100,000 yuan to set the fire."
Who gave the money?
“He said he didn’t know, that they only contacted each other online, and that the money was transferred through an anonymous account,” Huo Wen said. “However, the police are tracing the origin of that account.”
Fang Lanxin nodded, then asked, "What's the situation inside the company?"
“I checked and found that Zhang Mingyuan has been getting very close to several minority shareholders recently, and they have been privately contacting some media outlets, trying to hype up news about problems in the company.”
really.
Fang Lanxin sneered. These people were trying to work together from the inside out, first creating chaos, and then taking the opportunity to acquire shares at a low price.
"Huo Wen, help me prepare some materials," Fang Lanxin said. "Compile all the shady things Zhang Mingyuan has done in the company over the years."
Huo Wen paused for a moment, then realized what he meant and nodded, saying, "I understand, Mr. Fang."
In the afternoon, Fang Lanxin received a call from Guan Jingshen.
"I heard something happened to you," Guan Jingshen said with concern.
"You're quite well-informed," Fang Lanxin said with a smile.
"I've got someone keeping an eye on things," Guan Jingshen said without hiding anything. "Do you need any help?"
“Not for now,” Fang Lanxin said. “I can handle it myself.”
"Lanxin, don't be reckless in some things." Guan Jingshen's tone became serious. "You've made too many enemies now, be careful."
"I know," Fang Lanxin's voice softened. "Don't worry, I'll be careful."
After hanging up the phone, Fang Lanxin looked out the window, her gaze becoming deep and thoughtful.
She was well aware of her situation, but she still had to do what needed to be done.
This time, she wanted to let those who wanted to take advantage of the situation know that she, Fang Lanxin, was not someone to be trifled with.
The next day, several major financial media outlets in the port city suddenly broke the news at the same time.
"The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has launched an investigation into suspected irregularities by internal shareholders of the Huo Group."
The news report detailed the various violations Zhang Mingyuan had committed within the company over the years, including insider trading and misappropriation of company funds.
The evidence is conclusive, documented and recorded, leaving Zhang Mingyuan no room for defense.
The news sent shockwaves through the entire business community of the port city.
When Zhang Mingyuan received the news, he was completely stunned. He never expected that Fang Lanxin would suddenly bring up these old grievances.
"Fang Lanxin, you bitch!" Zhang Mingyuan angrily threw his phone down.
But despite the criticism, his most pressing task now is to find a way to salvage the situation.
But before he could take any action, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) officials came to his door.
"Mr. Zhang, please come with us."
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