Chapter 152: Emergency Countermeasures

Vice President Su pays close attention to the financial circle. She was the one who single-handedly managed the company's going public. Having handled the matter with great efficiency, she was promoted from deputy director to vice president. Consequently, she has always kept a close eye on the company's directional influence within the financial industry.

If Dongtai Company has set its sights on them, could there possibly be any good outcome?

As everyone knows, Soros suffered heavy losses in our country and has always harbored a hostile attitude toward us. His arrival this time is purely to sweep up wealth. Given Dongtai's formidable financial might, the first target he chose has virtually no possibility of escape.

How did they manage to provoke this company?

Vice President Su was completely baffled.

Chen Aijia, however, remained composed. She took a sip of her coffee and said calmly, "What's bound to come will come eventually. Our company handles a wide range of businesses, and we are just a fresh financial novice that went public not long ago. In Jiangzhou, there are hardly any companies more suitable to be shorted than us. Don't panic. This matter is of grave importance, and quite a few companies will surely come to us for cooperation. Facing this enemy, numerous physical enterprises in Jiangzhou and even across the nation will undoubtedly unite as one. We have every reason to be confident of victory."

Vice President Su anxiously urged, "What time is it now? Saying these things is useless, I need to hurry up and find people!"

"Don't panic!" Yang Changfeng said. "That's right, we have an abundance of natural allies. This time, we are not facing this fellow alone."

He knew very well that if Soros was making a comeback, the state would undoubtedly be extremely vigilant. As long as the targeted company had a sliver of a chance of survival, the state would definitely step in to rescue it. After all, this is our own industry, our own people driving our own development.

Even the local listed companies in Jiangzhou would become valuable helpers. When the lips are gone, the teeth are cold—a principle everyone understands. To sit idly by while a companion is devoured means they will inevitably be next.

However, it seemed that this news had not yet reached a wider audience. To be precise, it had not yet reached the companies kindly disposed toward us. Otherwise, they would not have failed to contact Chen Aijia urgently at this moment. The more thorough Chen Aijia's preparations were, the earlier the enemy's offensive would be launched, which would not be advantageous to them. Conversely, the more thorough the enemy's preparations were, the less resistance Chen Aijia could put up, and the greater the pressure others would have to bear.

Yang Changfeng said, "We must contact the departments and companies most likely to give us their full support. I suspect this time it might be a massive incident involving collusion between internal and external forces. We cannot take it lightly."

After a brief hesitation, Chen Aijia picked up her phone, dialed a number, and asked, "Xixi, has President Li gone to rest yet?"

She had her speakerphone on, and a girl's voice came through from the other end: "Oh my, why haven't you rested yet so late? Goodness, you're still at the company? President Chen, don't work yourself to death just for making a fortune, alright?"

Only then did the girl mutter, "My dad just got back too, and he's had too much to drink... What's up, looking for cooperation?"

"Xixi, listen to me. This matter is of the utmost importance, and I must confirm President Li's attitude. Could you please call him for me?" Chen Aijia did not stand on ceremony with Xixi; it seemed the two had a good relationship. She said very solemnly, "Also, if possible, I will fly to Beijing tomorrow, and we can talk in person then, okay?"

Xixi grumbled, "Honestly, you never invite me to play in Shanghai."

Chen Aijia smiled faintly and said, "You little princess, isn't going wherever you want just a matter of a single word? How is your preparation for the graduate entrance exams going?"

As the two were talking, a drunken voice soon came through from the other end, chuckling, "Oh, it's little Aijia. Still working overtime this late?"

"President Li, listen to me. We are currently facing a very dangerous situation. According to the information I've obtained, Soros's Dongtai Company is about to launch a sudden attack on us, perhaps within the next couple of days, and someone domestically is helping them," Chen Aijia said sternly.

With a loud crash, something seemed to have been knocked over on the other end. Presumably, whatever alcohol the president had consumed instantly evaporated from fright, as he blurted out in disbelief, "Really? Is this news reliable?"

"Very likely. President Li, our company has just undergone restructuring, and employee morale is still unstable. I'm afraid we simply won't be able to withstand the opponent's offensive, and we need help," Chen Aijia pleaded sincerely, adding, "Furthermore, I can't be sure who else in Jiangzhou can join forces with us."

President Li fell silent for a long time before resolutely declaring, "I don't care about others; I only know the principle that when the lips are gone, the teeth grow cold. This favor, I will help with even if it costs me my life. Otherwise, if Soros manages to breach a gap, it will be even harder for us to fend off his financial offensives in the future. Don't tell anyone untrustworthy about this. I'll go consult the relevant parties right away and make discreet inquiries. Once this news is verified, I'll contact the central bank to intervene immediately. Your company is on the front line, so you shall have people if you need people, and money if you need money. As long as we can beat this bastard back—no, since he has come this time, let's keep him here. This is quite a piece of fat meat!"

Yang Changfeng gave a firm thumbs-up. This President Li was a person of great resolve.

That's more like it! If we are to become the world's leader, we must have some backbone. Since Soros has repeatedly made an enemy of us, let's beat him to death. Even if we can't completely choke the life out of Soros, we can still thoroughly thrash this Dongtai Company.

If we can turn the tables and take control of this company... Heh, Wall Street would probably have to protest again, those goddamn white-skinned pigs.

Chen Aijia did not offer thanks. She cautiously advised President Li that in Jiangzhou, if possible, they should still start by investigating those profit-driven officials.

Yang Changfeng interjected, "No, leave them alone for now; use these people to lure the enemy in deep. As long as we can unite a group of physical enterprises with world-class influence, our company's financial department alone will be more than enough to dig a grave for these goddamn bastards—let me think, if we can simultaneously exert a certain impact on Rothschild, this Dongtai will be left here permanently this time!"

Vice President Su looked at Yang Changfeng as if he were a fool. Rothschild—that was the most formidable hidden wealthy family, rumored to be more than wealthy enough to buy a country. Impact them?

How on earth could they do that?

"It won't be easy, but there's definitely a chance, especially in the new energy sector!" Chen Aijia actually agreed quite readily.

President Li said, "Alright, I will immediately contact those in the new energy business. We've actually had some great results recently. I believe that will force these major shareholders of Dongtai to pull back their horns. Okay, let's leave it at that for now, and keep in touch."

One could not help feeling anxious; the enemy was powerful, powerful enough to strike awe into people's hearts. Yet one could not simply refuse to fight. At this point, winning even a single minute more was a victory.

Vice President Su worriedly said, "This is truly unimaginable. It looks like we'll have to stay at the company twenty-four hours a day for the next few days."

Yang Changfeng waved his hand. "No, quite the contrary. Everyone must come and go from work strictly on schedule."