Zhao Chen leaned back on the chair and scanned the circle of people present.
Chen Xi is anxious, Zhang Qingxue is solemn, Chen Wei is tired, Song Zhongping is angry, Chen Qiming is nervous, Liu Mingyu is panicked.
And Su Wantang held his hand and felt slightly cold.
"Calm down, everyone," he said.
It wasn't loud, but everyone was quiet.
"Lu Shen has been waiting for this day for a long time." Zhao Chen said,
"West Road took action together to make us fall into disarray."
He paused:
"If we don't cause chaos, he can't win."
Song Zhongping frowned:
"Chairman Zhao, now is not the time to appease. If the workers really get into trouble, the whole project will have to be stopped."
He looked at Chen Wei:
"How much does Haoyu owe?"
Chen Wei took a deep breath and opened the notebook:
"Haoyu's previous debts were divided into three batches.
We have already settled the first batch of 230 million.
The second batch of 180 million is being paid out one after another.
The third batch..."
She paused:
"There are still about 80 million, mainly the balance payment of a few small Suppliers and some workers.
According to the agreement, it will be settled before March next year."
Song Zhongping said:
"Then what's the fuss about now?"
Chen Wei said:
"Someone was instigating in the group, saying that we were going to default on our debt. Those workers had been waiting for more than half a year, but they exploded when they heard this."
She raised her head:
"But this matter is controllable. At the latest during the day the day after tomorrow, I can pay off all the debts I can.
The rest communicate face to face and show them the agreement. Don't let them make trouble."
Song Zhongping nodded and did not ask any further questions.
Liu Mingyu looked at Chen Xi:
"What about the tax side? That big V said he has a nose and an eye."
Chen Xi shakes his head:
"That's nonsense. We have had three tax inspections in the past three years.
Once the year before last, once last year, and once in the first half of this year.
The entire process has been gone through every time, and the conclusion is 'rigorous compliance'."
She paused:
"I also specially hired a retired tax audit expert to review all the declarations of the past three years as a consultant.
He led his team to investigate for three days and concluded that there was no problem."
Chen Qiming answered:
"Tax reporting is all about investigation. The more thorough the investigation, the cleaner it will be. On the contrary, it can prove our innocence."
Liu Mingyu breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Zhang Qingxue:
"What about the equity? Three children sued, and what was said online was true."
Zhang Qingxue pushed up his glasses:
"That one is the least to be afraid of."
She opened the notebook in front of her:
"When Zhao Jianguo signed Share Transfer Agreement, the whole process was videotaped.
Lawyers were present, the procedures were compliant, and there was no sign of coercion. We have backups of these evidences."
She paused:
"And the agreement was signed when he was conscious and willing.
At that time, no one knew that Zhao Jianguo had three illegitimate children. Now that they are claiming "coercion", what proof can they give?
Besides, Zhao Jianguo has never acknowledged these three children."
Song Zhongping slapped the table:
"Then let them sue. If they win, it's up to them."
He looked at Zhao Chen:
"The Chairman Zhao, Lin Wanqing project is also being circulated on the Internet. How do you respond to that?"
Zhao Chen shook his head:
"No need to mention that."
He looked at everyone:
"Everyone here knows what the situation is with those three projects.
She delayed the investment and we revalued it according to the agreement, which is legal and compliant.
She said we infringed on Minor Shareholder's rights? Let her sue Court until the verdict is reached."
Chen Qiming nodded:
"Yes. I'm most afraid of explanations for this kind of thing. The more I explain, the more guilty I appear. Ignore her, but nothing will happen."
Liu Mingyu thought for a while:
"Then the media..."
Zhao Chen said:
"Tomorrow daytime, a brief clarification announcement will be issued.
Make it clear what you can say, and leave out what you can't.
The focus is on - there is no problem with tax verification, tax authorities are welcome to inspect, the equity agreement is in compliance, and workers' arrears are being resolved."
He paused:
"Secondary Market It's not him Lu Shen who has the final say."
Song Zhongping looked at him:
"Do you think you can handle it on Monday?"
Zhao Chen said:
"Then it depends on Lu Shen's appetite. If it's too big, be prepared to choke to death."
He looked at everyone:
"Lu Shen bought the media, and the public opinion in the next two days will be even worse."
He turned around:
"Secondary Market It's not his Lu Shen who has the final say. Our Fundamentals is here, what are you afraid of?"
He looked at Chen Xi:
"Chen Xi stays. Others go back first and comfort their own people. The sky will not fall."
Song Zhongping stood up and patted his clothes:
"Okay, listen to Chairman Zhao."
Chen Qiming nodded and walked out.
Liu Mingyu walked to the door, looked back at Zhao Chen, wanted to say something, but in the end just sighed, opened the door and left.
When Chen Wei passed by Zhao Chen, he said softly:
"Chairman Zhao, I'll go over to the workers' side early tomorrow morning."
Zhao Chen nodded:
"Hard work."
The door is closed.
Only Zhao Chen and Chen Xi are left in Meeting Room.
Chen Xi looked at him:
"Zhao Zong, do you have any other instructions?"
Zhao Chen said nothing.
He looked out the window and was silent for a long time.
Then he spoke:
"Lu Shen, I underestimated him."
Chen Xi was stunned for a moment.
Zhao Chen said:
"It's not that you underestimate his ability, it's that you underestimate his madness.
If West Road takes action together, he must have spent a lot of money. This is to punish Henglong to death."
He paused:
"But he forgot one thing."
Chen Xi asked:
"What's the matter?"
Zhao Chen turned around:
"He played all his cards. Now, it's our turn."
Chen Xi looked at him, the anxiety in his eyes slowly turned into something else.
It's trust.
It is the trust that he can withstand even if the sky falls.
"Then how are we going to get out?" she asked.
Zhao Chen said:
"Let public opinion ferment first. Let him feel that he has won."
He walked to the window:
"Then, you go do something--"
Zhao Chen explained to Chen Xi.
"Then, let's take action again."
Chen Xi nodded:
"Understood."
After a night of fermentation, public opinion was completely one-sided.
<Henglong is in trouble: accused of embezzling equity, tax issues, workers demanding wages, three children suing their father>
<Lin Wanqing counterattacks: I want to get back everything I lost>
<Zhao Jianguo's three children sue their biological father, Henglong's equity may be reshuffled>
<Henglong Tax Suspicion: Tax evasion as high as 100 million?>
<Workers gather: Henglong owes wages for half a year, we want an explanation>
On Snowball, Henglong Stock Bar can no longer be viewed.
"It's over, it's over, it's really over this time."
"I didn't sell it for 20 yuan, and now I want to die."
"The market opened on Monday and it fell below the limit for the first time."
"Without Monday, it can be considered a loss now."
"Zhao Chen is really in trouble this time."
"Who would have thought that Lin Wanqing could be so ruthless."
"If it were you, you would be ruthless. Not only were you kicked out of Henglong, but now you are being cheated. Who can bear it?"
"Anyway, Henglong is hanging this time."
Lu Shen The depression that lasted for several months was gone.
He stood in front of the window, holding a glass of Red Wine in his hand.
On the TV behind you, the news of Henglong is playing.
The corners of his mouth raised slightly.
Zhou Huai stood behind him:
"Mr. Lu, public opinion has completely gotten out of control. When the market opened on Monday, Henglong fell by at least 20%."
Lu Shen took a sip of wine:
"Not enough."
Zhou Huai was stunned for a moment:
"Not enough?"
Lu Shen turned around:
"What I want is not 20%, but Too Big to Fail."
He looked out the window:
"Wait until it falls below 10 yuan, and then let our people enter the market. At that time, it will be harvest time."
Zhou Huai nodded.
Lu Shen raised his wine glass and touched it lightly towards the city outside the window:
"Zhao Chen, let's see where you run this time."