Chapter 179 Snipe Zhongding!

family’s old house. Tsk tsk, General’s Mansion, what an odd name.” Wang Zheng said: “Besides, if we were from the General’s Mansion, would we need to take taxis for our arrivals and departures”“That...Chapter 179: Sniping Zhongding!

"Just say it," Fu Weihua's tone was somewhat despondent.

"That would be more sensible," Wang Zheng said with a smile, "Don't worry, I won't make things too difficult for you."

"Firstly, Shen Lianmeng, I want you to transfer all the revenue from this year of all provinces in the southeast directly into an account. With years of controlling Zhongding's finances, I know that you have the capability to do so. Don't think about seeking help from the Su family because if you join me, I will ensure your continued prosperity and status within Zhongding Gas, giving you things that you cannot get from the Su family. However, if you don’t cooperate, news of your fifteen mistresses will be exposed, as well as those photos circulating online. Surely you wouldn't want to become a public figure"

Upon hearing this, Shen Lianmeng fell silent.

"Secondly, Fu Weihua, I know that although you are the vice president of Zhongding Gas, in reality you have become an intimate confidant of the Su family. You must be well aware of how the shares of Zhongding Gas were covertly transferred to the Su family during the transition from state-owned assets to private ownership. Although Chinese officials know about this, none dare raise a finger against it. I need you to help me obtain the share transfer agreement and cooperate with Shen Lianmeng in transferring finances."

"I can't do that; Su Lihuo has always been the CEO of Zhongding, and such documents are within his possession. Moreover, he controls the company seal as well. To ask me to get these things would be really difficult."

Su Lihuo was Su Fuhua's nephew who had managed Zhongding for many years with all powers concentrated in him. All matters related to Zhongding within the Su family were handled by this person.

Su Lihuo was astute and suspicious, never easily trusting others; everything needed his approval before it could be done peacefully. However, over these past few years, Fu Weihua appeared loyal and diligent, earning a degree of trust from Su Lihuo. Recently, many matters didn't need to be reported to Su Lihuo anymore, making him the second-in-command at Zhongding.

"No problem; I'll deal with Su Lihuo personally," Wang Zheng said seemingly unconcernedly.

Hearing this, Fu Weihua felt an inexplicable sense of schadenfreude. With Su Lihuo looming over him for so many years and embezzling such a large amount of company assets, perhaps it was time for someone to bring him down a notch or two.

Pausing, Wang Zheng continued: "Thirdly, under Zhu Yongmei's responsibility, transfer all the scattered shares you've secretly acquired or embezzled over the years to me. Don't worry; I won't take advantage of you. Regardless of how many scattered shares you hold, I will buy them at a price 10% higher than their current market value, which is still profitable for you. Also, contact all shareholders you know and sell those shares to me."

"The transfer of equity won't result in any losses for you; don't treat China Fortune as a delicacy anymore." Wang Zheng smiled slightly, the smile chilling Fu Weihua and his companions: "Because China Fortune's stock prices will soon plummet dramatically. At that time, you'll admire my foresight."

...

The next day, General Manager Su Lirong of China Fortune suddenly suffered a stroke in front of everyone in the meeting room and was rushed to the hospital immediately. All company affairs were temporarily handled by Deputy General Manager Fu Weihua.

On the same night, an enormous explosion occurred at one of China Fortune's deep wells due to excessive pressure, lighting up half the sky. Fortunately, as it happened during nighttime when no work was going on, there were no casualties.

However, this gas explosion caused Ningxia Province to halt its gas supply for two whole days. The news spread like wildfire through all media outlets; China Fortune's stock price on NASDAQ fell nearly by half!

The stock market is an extremely sensitive speculative industry where everyone fears losses. As a result, people holding shares in China Fortune started selling them off en masse, causing the share prices to drop even further. Making things worse for China Fortune, at this critical moment when the share price had hit rock bottom, a huge amount of speculative capital suddenly entered the international market and purchased large quantities of China Fortune's shares being sold cheaply. This caused China Fortune's market value to directly縮水到之前的五分之一！(Note: The translation will be incomplete as per your instruction not to add any explanatory notes.)

The upper echelons of Huaxia were shaken, and so was the Su family. When Su Tianran prepared funds for a counterattack, this massive amount of speculative capital suddenly withdrew, vanishing without trace as if it had never existed. At this time, Fu Weihua, deputy general manager of China Fortune, declared on behalf of the company that China Fortune would be collaborating with some state-owned enterprise and secretly transferring large amounts of shares to this SOE, reportedly under the approval of Huaxia's top leadership.

Although nominally belonging to the state, the majority stake in China Fortune belonged to the Su family. Within a few days, it faced an unprecedented strong attack; company executives began to sell their shares, and small investors also sold off all their holdings without hesitation, not willing to hold any of China Fortune's stock due to the sense that someone was orchestrating this crisis for a long time and had received tacit approval from Huaxia's leadership.

Although the Su family accumulated considerable wealth over the years with China Fortune being one of their primary sources, such accumulation led many in the family to become complacent, leaving only a few ambitious individuals. Most members of the younger generation were content with enjoying their wealth without striving for more. This sudden attack was far beyond what they had anticipated. Despite having an emergency response mechanism put in place long ago by Su Tianran, the family's reaction to this crisis was slow and ineffective compared to expectations. When they finally gathered resources to fight back, their opponents had already vanished.

This operation could be considered a lightning strike; the opponent’s identity was unknown yet achieved remarkable success. From sowing discord among internal officials to stock market attacks and from high-level tacit consent to widespread dissemination through the public, the mastermind behind this operation fully displayed his strategic acumen, leaving everyone who knew of these inner workings in awe. Such a person is undoubtedly a strategist and a conspiracy theorist.

The name of this strategic mastermind is known by many. His name is - Shangguan Jiazheng.

Indeed, Shangguan Jiazheng had prepared extensively for this battle, employing both cunning and open tactics, unleashing every possible strategy. Despite not matching the Su family's strength, he triumphed through thorough preparation, landing a series of powerful blows that left his formidable opponent disoriented.

This battle was turned in Shangguan Jiazheng's favor after Fu Weihua defected and Su Liruo fell into a vegetative state; all critical information and the company seal were seized by Fu Weihua, leaving the Su family nearly losing 90% of their shares in Zhongding Gas. Fortunately, the remaining 10% stayed under Su Tianran's control, ensuring survival.

It is said that upon hearing this news, Old Man Su Fuhua returned to his room in a rage and did not come out for an entire day.

The loss of Zhongding meant the Su family lost their primary source of funds. Controlling gas supply across East South provinces, Zhongding's annual profit was no longer quantifiable but rather conceptual.

Of course, this situation was most dire for Su Tianran; just as he prepared to act, his opponent had already withdrawn with the spoils, leaving him feeling frustrated and stifled, akin to punching a pillow.

"I am one hundred percent certain that all of this is because of Wang Zheng," said the young master of the Su family on the phone, appearing indifferent: "I won't destroy Zhongding; destroying something I can't have isn't my style."

"If Young Master doesn’t send people to destroy Zhongding, then you are allowing many forces capable of rivaling the Su family to rise," suggested a voice on the other end of the line, seemingly urging destruction but failing.

"Destroying Zhongding, how will hundreds of millions of East South residents earn their livelihoods" retorted Su Tianran coldly: "Do you understand what Zhongding represents Pull one thread and the whole fabric unravels; do you get it"

"I understand, Young Master Su also understands, yet why did you so easily give up on Zhongding" came a voice tinged with slight mockery.

Hearing this, Su Tianran fell silent for a moment before replying: "It was my overconfidence."

"Brother Tianran, even if the natural gas supply to the seven southeastern provinces is cut off entirely, they would still manage very well. Besides, there are many other gas companies besides Zhongding that want to enter this market. However, you keep enduring silently out of too much caution. This is precisely why you can't become a great hero," came a faint sigh from the other end of the phone.

Su Tianran's grip on his phone tightened as his knuckles turned white.

"But there are some things you must understand: if you cannot get what is out of reach, then you must destroy it—or even destroy the person responsible."

Seeing that Su Tianran remained silent, the mockery in the voice on the other end intensified. "Su Tianran, don’t think your concealment can evade everyone’s notice. Perhaps others might not see through your hypocrisy, but I can."

"However, don't assume that just because you wear a mask of virtue, you’re actually a sage. This time someone almost uprooted you; what about next time Maybe they’ll come for your life."

“If you haven’t thought it through yet, I can help you make the decision.”

"Don't force me," Su Tianran said.

"It's not me forcing you; others are. While biding your time and hiding might be smart, do you still have that luxury Unsheath your claws."

“I won’t destroy Zhongding Gas Company. I’ll take it back unscathed.” Su Tianran hung up after saying this.

In another dark room in the capital city, a man was sitting on the sofa with a cold smile, staring at the disconnected phone and muttering to himself: "Naive, truly naive. But how could your naivety fool me"

"Since you won’t let me force you, then I will definitely make you do so," he said with an amused curve on his lips. “For anything you don't want to do yourself, I’ll help.”y tone."All products from every store have been taken off the shelves" Shangguan Shishi was shocked. It should be noted that the various series of goods by Jirong had a significant market share in Hon...