Chapter 50 The Yan Clan Crisis (Part Two) Success was achieved because of Yan Ceyan…
Yan Quan got up earlier than usual this time. When she finished washing up and getting ready and went downstairs, it was just in time for breakfast.
Except for Yan Ceyan and Ji Yao, who were not present, everyone else in the Love House was sitting at the dining table eating breakfast. And... the atmosphere was a bit heavy.
The "Yan's Real Estate scandal" and the "Fu Duannian XX case" both broke out overnight. The public opinion surrounding the protagonists of these two major cases was vastly different from the public personas they portrayed on the show.
Professor Fu's transformation into a "criminal" and the heartthrob into the "son of a deadbeat" is a huge change that is difficult for the members of the dating show house to accept at first.
"Good morning." Yan Quan calmly sat down at the dining table, her face as indifferent as ever, as if nothing had happened.
Shan Haotian looked up and glanced at Yan Quan first: "Are you... alright?"
Yan Quan slightly raised her eyelids and returned Dan Haotian's polite smile: "Fine, thanks."
How can Yan Quan act like nothing's wrong... I really feel like throwing up.
"His family has caused such a huge mess, doesn't he feel even a little bit of remorse...?"
I really can't stand this kind of bloodsucking capitalist's son (rolls eyes)
Damn, I'm starting to support Fu Duannian, that rapist... The wicked always get their comeuppance.
"No way, that's a really harsh way to put it... No matter what, Yan Quan is the victim."
[Victims? Aren't the homeowners who lost so much hard-earned money victims?]
[Although... all the illegal real estate lending was facilitated by Yan Zhengdong of the Yan Group. Yan Quan has been abroad for years and has nothing to do with his family's businesses (whispering)]
[Can Yan Quan's fans stop being so stubborn...? Yan Quan's surname isn't Yan, is it? And you're still trying to empathize with capitalists? Unbelievable.]
While the online comments were buzzing with heated debate, the atmosphere at the dining table inside the dating show house once again plummeted to freezing point.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Shan Haotian murmured something and remained silent—this time, he felt even more awkward than when Yan Quan hadn't arrived.
Yan Quan understood the reason for Shan Haotian's hesitation—at this critical juncture, anyone who spoke a few more words to him would be labeled a "filthy accomplice of blood-sucking capitalism" by the angry public.
Under the prevailing "one-sided" public opinion, no one wants to get involved in the online turmoil.
"Huff—" The words stuck in his throat, neither going up nor down. Trapped in this icy stalemate, Shan Haotian finally couldn't take it anymore. He quickly finished the oatmeal in his bowl, got up, and left. "I'm full. I have to prepare for my private lesson later, so I'll be going now."
"..." Lin Mo, who had been silent and had little presence on the show, glanced at Yan Quan upon seeing this. He let out a low, muffled snort, his tone carrying a hint of disdain.
Yan Quan ignored this completely. He calmly pursed his lips and drank a glass of warm water.
Seeing Yan Quan's unmoved expression, Lin Mo bit her lip in annoyance, stood up, and quickly left, saying, "What a pretentious act..."
[That scared me to death! I thought Shan Haotian was still thinking about Yan Quan. Luckily, he didn't say much.]
[Um... I feel like he still likes her. His very first words were about caring for Yan Quan, but his attitude was positive, and he was trying to avoid suspicion.]
[When it comes to attitude, you have to look to Capital University; Lin Mo truly embodies righteousness. He gave Yan Quan the cold shoulder on the spot.]
Lin Mo's last sentence perfectly expressed my feelings. Yan Quan is still stubbornly clinging to his aloof "Crown Prince of the Yan Clan" persona (disdain).
In previous episodes, Lin Mo was barely noticeable compared to Yan Quan and Ji Yao, but today he finally got his moment in the spotlight.
I'm almost a fan of Lin Mo now...
With two of the three gone, Yan Quan could finally focus all her attention on the remaining target, who was "somewhat useful."
Murong Yuan has been extremely busy with work lately, leaving early and returning late at the Love and Comic House. Right now, he's chewing on toast while looking at a paper asset report.
As a leading real estate company, Yan's sudden collapse has had a significant impact on the upstream and downstream financial markets. The real estate assets managed by Murong Yuan's company have also been affected to some extent.
"Would you like to talk to me alone for a bit?"
Yan Quan had no appetite for breakfast. He finished a glass of warm water. His fingertips remained slowly resting on the glass until Murong Yuan finished his toast before he spoke unhurriedly.
"I can solve your current problem."
"...Can you handle this?" Murong Yuan raised an eyebrow, staring at Yan Quan. A hint of doubt flashed across his face, the unspoken message being—you're barely able to save yourself. Your family's crisis is far greater than mine.
"Don't you want to hear my solution? It'll be a win-win situation for both the Yan family and you." Despite Murong Yuan's unwavering skepticism, Yan Quan remained calm and composed.
"I can assure you that a ten-minute conversation will bring you hundreds of millions in benefits."
"..." Murong Yuan's eyes flickered, and he stared at Yan Quan for several seconds before finally giving in and standing up: "I have to go back to the company for a meeting at 10 o'clock later."
"Whether you're asking for help or seeking cooperation... I can only give you a maximum of one hour to discuss business matters with me."
"It won't take that long." After receiving the reply, Yan Quan turned and walked into the room. His figure was tall and slender, but his back was straight.
"I only need ten minutes."
Wait, what is Yan Quan trying to do? What did he mean by what he said to the CEO?
[They may be seeking investment from the CEO's company, as the Yan family is currently facing pressing short-term bank debts.]
But judging from Yan Quan's tone, it didn't sound like he was begging for investment. Shouldn't this be considered a collaboration?
Well, to be honest, the Yan family is such a mess... who would dare to take on this hot potato?
Even if we assume the CEO has lost his mind and agrees... the funds his company can mobilize are a drop in the ocean compared to Yan's debts.
This is going to be tough. I wish Yan Quan the best of luck (gloatingly).
[Before, when Yan Quan did nothing, you criticized him for being heartless; now that he's working hard to solve the problem, you're mocking him... You've really mastered the art of double standards.]
[I'm speechless. How come so many fans are still defending Yan Quan? Just because he's pretty doesn't mean he has no moral compass, huh?]
"What's wrong with your values? Before, when you criticized Yan Quan for profiting from tragedy, we had nothing to say... but now Yan Quan is clearly trying to salvage the situation, and you're still criticizing him?"
Objectively speaking, Yan Quan's current actions are a case of locking the barn door after the horse has bolted; why can't we support and uphold him?
[I've pointed this out, but Yan Quan and Yan Zhengdong are different. The son pays for the father's debts, and can't we even praise the son for being responsible?]
Yan Quan seems to be born with a "controversial" reputation, with every word and action sparking controversy. While netizens were fiercely debating whether Yan Quan was "responsible,"...
Yan Quan and Murong Yuan's "secret private conversation" had already quietly begun...
After covering the security camera with a black cloth and disabling the video and audio recording equipment in the room, Yan Quan pulled up a chair next to the desk, sat down, and handed Murong Yuan a thick stack of documents.
Murong Yuan glanced at the striking data chart, a layer of cold sweat appearing on his forehead. "If you're here to attract investment, you should present a detailed operating report... not this."
"Really... But I think this is more useful than any report." Yan Quan casually raised her eyelids, but her words carried immense pressure.
"I suggest your company put more effort into disguising itself next time. Even publicly available asset change records will expose your deception as soon as they are checked."
"The company's main business is asset management, acting as an agent for investment in private equity funds, hedge funds, and trust plans... Most importantly, many of these are related to Yan's Real Estate."
"Clearly last year, the scale and amount of assets managed by the Yan family were not this high, but since this program started filming..."
Yan Quan's fox-like eyes narrowed slightly; it was a bewitching and alluring smile, yet it sent chills down one's spine.
"You're transferring assets incredibly fast."
"But unfortunately, his cleverness backfired."
He tried to steal a chicken but ended up getting himself into trouble instead.
"I know what you were planning before. You used the show to get closer to me, but behind the scenes you were keeping a close eye on the Yan Group's resources."
"Murong Yuan, do you think I tacitly agreed to your ill intentions towards me and tolerated your rude contact?"
"Secretly leaking information about highly sought-after projects to create the illusion of an urgent need for cash flow..."
"This bait was carefully prepared for you."
"You're even greedier than I expected. You fell right into their trap."
"In order to quickly penetrate and climb into Yan's internal projects in a short period of time, they were in a hurry to misappropriate customer assets to cash out and overdraft bank loans..."
Yan Quan leaned forward slightly, her fingernails resting on the black and white data report column—the most striking thing was the line graph of the downward trend that had soared to the peak and then suddenly collapsed.
"Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse. To stabilize people's livelihoods and protect housing, no matter how down on its luck the Yan family is, at least they still have government financial support..."
“I don’t mind if Yan Zhengdong spends his whole life in prison.”
"You, Murong Yuan, have no one to bail you out."
"If the misappropriated client funds are not replenished by the due date, the crisis of trust will collapse overnight, and the asset management company you have painstakingly built up over the past ten years will be... completely finished."
"Oh, not only that... As the guarantor and principal agent, you'll also be burdened with astronomical debts and compensation payments. I just did a rough calculation..."
Yan Quan's soft words were like ice chilling a veil, making Murong Yuan feel completely cold: "Over a hundred million."
"Murong Yuan, tell me, who is really relying on whom to survive now?"
"The Yan family may go bankrupt in a very ugly way, but you, Murong Yuan, will be buried with the Yan family and suffer a complete defeat."
The clock on the wall ticked away; less than five minutes had passed...
Murong Yuan bit his lower lip, cold sweat dripping down his forehead: No wonder... you were so confident I would accept your solution.
"Strike the snake at its vital point; capture the thief by capturing the king." Yan Quan's few casual words were more effective than any swift and decisive action, easily shattering Murong Yuan's feigned composure.
"Yes, the Yan family has already got me figured out."
"Money, funds, debt..." The incessant ticking of the clock echoed in his ears. Murong Yuan bit his lower lip, his head drooping in exhaustion. "So, what do you want me to do..."
"Murong Yuan, I have no intention of killing them all."
Upon hearing this, Murong Yuan slightly opened his eyes, his pupils showing a hint of surprise. "Then you..."
Yan Quan leaned forward slightly and whispered. Her eyes sifted through the shadows, falling on her lower eyelids, making her look as beautiful as butterflies fluttering their wings.
"I've said it before, this will be a win-win situation."
"I will save the Yan family, and I will save you too."
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"Bang—" The door slammed shut, and Murong Yuan, clutching a stack of papers, strode out of the Love House in a flurry. The car started and sped off into the distance.
After Murong Yuan had disappeared without a trace, Yan Quan finally came out of the room late.
As Yan Quan passed the high-definition camera in the living room, he deliberately looked directly into the lens, raised his eyebrows, and smiled confidently.
People generally refer to this kind of laughter as "provocation" or "declaration of war".
Yan Quan didn't know who was behind the deliberate stirring up of public opinion surrounding Yan's Real Estate... Yan Quan didn't care either—because he was certain to win this competition.
[Holy crap, what did they talk about??]
Why is the CEO rushing to the company like he's about to be reincarnated?
[These are trade secrets, they definitely won't let us see them... I can understand that (but I'm really curious)]
"I'm not going to say anything more. I'm going to check the stock market; maybe that will reveal what kind of cooperation they discussed."
[This is hilarious! This dating reality show has expanded beyond sports and legal channels, and now it's even added an economics segment, right?]
[I don't understand the stock market, but Yan Quan's smile is like something out of a male-oriented wish-fulfillment novel.]
Support Quanbao in building his career! Give those haters a good slap in the face!!
Are Yan Quan's fans popping champagne again? Given Yan's current situation, unless a financially powerful third party comes to bail them out... all their land projects will likely go to waste.
Even if Murong Yuan takes out all the money in the company, it will only delay the short-term debt... Do your brainless fans really think your idol can come back to life?
"Um...we hadn't thought about this before, but since you brought up money, I suddenly remembered there's a super-rich second-generation heir on this show."
There's more than one Yan in the capital...
[And coincidentally, since the two families broke off negotiations seven years ago... the Yan family's businesses have been almost completely decoupled from the Yan family's, making them the least affected by this crisis.]
The most coincidental thing is that the military air-raid shelter construction project recently funded by the Yan family and the government just happens to require cheap land.
Moreover, the Yan family is involved in the military-industrial complex and other real economy sectors, backed by the government... and has a considerable cash flow.
[I burst out laughing. Are the Yan family crazy? Why are they rushing to help the Yan family out of trouble? Everyone knows the two families are mortal enemies!]
With the Yan family gone, wouldn't the Yan family be able to monopolize the market and grow stronger?
You're right, but the heirs of these two families are each other's ex-boyfriends.
Even assuming the worst, couldn't the two families take this opportunity to put aside their hatred and rekindle their friendship?
[Fine, I'm too lazy to discuss rational business decisions with you shippers. Let me just say this: if the Yan family dares to invest in the Yan family at this critical juncture, they're complete idiots who've been kicked in the head by a donkey.]
Outsiders may not understand Yan Ceyan, but Yan Quan knows very well that Yan Ceyan is truly the most stupid, most stupid, most stupid idiot in the world.
Therefore, the idea of having the Yan family "inject funds to put out the fire" was not a "pipe dream" for Yan Quan at all.
On the contrary, Yan Quan felt that because of Yan Ceyan, the success rate of this matter would be 100%.
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Author's note: I'm late [please]. I was supposed to post this yesterday (I'll kneel down and apologize first).
I originally thought I could finish it on the 20th (I really overestimated myself, the foreshadowing and plot points kept getting more and more elaborate [crying] I'll stop here for now, and I'll take my time with the rest to avoid a bad ending).
The next update should be on Sunday; I'll post everything at once.
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