Chapter 1389 - 1383: Unconditional Support
"Lin Chuan! Where did you just go?" Tang Yumeng saw Lin Chuan returning to the hall and approached with a displeased expression.
"Nowhere, just went out for some fresh air with Xingzi and Meijia," Lin Chuan said with an awkward smile.
"The cold front has arrived, and you all went out for an hour?" Tang Yumeng's eyes were filled with disbelief. "I don't believe those two scantily dressed young girls could withstand it."
Lin Chuan gave a wry smile, thinking how women seem to lose their intelligence when it comes to matters of the heart. He coughed twice and said, "Cough, cough, indeed something happened, but it's not convenient to talk here. It's time for us to leave."
Tang Yumeng, though full of doubts, saw Lin Chuan giving them significant looks. She had to suppress her doubts and follow him to bid farewell to Nozu and leave the hotel.
"Lin Chuan, what really happened inside? Tell me honestly!" Back in the car, Tang Yumeng peppered Lin Chuan with questions while driving.
"Heh, heh, of course it's something good. Someone from Japan is watching us again," Lin Chuan dared not let her misunderstand, or he wouldn't fare well.
"Japan?" Tang Yumeng suddenly recalled the matters related to assassins. "Is it that mysterious assassin organization? They've moved this quickly?"
Tang Yumeng looked at Lin Chuan with surprise, as she hadn't known about the assassin attack in Japan since she'd returned to China by then.
Lin Chuan shook his head, saying, "It's not them. It should be another group that might have potential conflicts with us. And they haven't taken direct action; they just want to use those two young girls as groundwork."
"Groundwork?" Tang Yumeng realized their intentions out of the blue and said, "Aren't those people too ruthless? I see both of those girls haven't even reached adulthood, and they are a popular pure image duo. This could ruin them."
Lin Chuan said, "Right? But those heartless people wouldn't consider that. I've persuaded those two to stand with us. We'll provide false information for them to deliver, and they'll help us find out who's the hidden manipulator. Once we have news, we can act first and remove them!"
Tang Yumeng frowned and said, "Even if those young girls might not find out the mastermind, even if they do, we don't have much foothold in Japan. How do you plan on resolving this situation?"
Lin Chuan spread his hands: "Haven't figured it out yet, but the problem must be solved. If all else fails, Zhou Kai and I will just fight our way through."
"Don't joke about it!"
"Heh, heh, alright, alright. Yumeng, don't you think our Sichuan University Group, having developed to this point, seems to be missing something?"
"Missing something?" Tang Yumeng glanced without getting his hint.
"Exactly, we're lacking strong military support!" Lin Chuan's eyes flared with killing intent. "We've always been on the defensive in foreign matters with no ability to retaliate. The issues aren't severe domestically, but abroad, what are we supposed to do?"
Tang Yumeng nodded in agreement.
The Sichuan University Group seems to be continually facing strong adversaries, one crisis after another, but since the establishment of the market in Jiangbei City, development has been smooth. The venture capital industry has thrived, attracting numerous skilled technicians, fresh graduates, and creative designers. Currently, over a dozen companies have seen substantial growth.
Their influence has sparked a snowball effect. Jiangbei City has become a prime destination for young entrepreneurs.
Tang Yumeng frowned slightly and asked, "So, what do you plan to do?"
Lin Chuan said, "As it stands, if I'm not around, you all lack the capability to protect yourselves. I've decided that I'll have Zhou Kai reorganize the Jvyi Gang to support the Sichuan University Group and to protect you all."
Upon returning domestically, the Sichuan University Group faced significant challenges due to Huang Bo's passing, which took a toll on Xiao Feng. Many operations of the Liu Group and the construction company Huang Bo managed were halted.
Both companies primarily focused on real estate development, so many projects were impacted, prompting many property owners to come knocking.
Lin Chuan suddenly had a bold idea. With current housing prices exorbitant, why not take the lead in lowering prices to expand the real estate market?
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The Sichuan University Group took the lead in announcing a decrease in housing prices, a move that won much support from ordinary people but faced widespread opposition from the industry.
High housing prices involve too many vested interests. There was no way they would willingly lower prices. In their eyes, Lin Chuan's move was surely a strategy to enter the real estate market. Therefore, none dared to act recklessly, fearing it would give Lin Chuan an opportunity to suppress them.
It's understandable; the real estate market remains the most lucrative industry. Their own assumptions led them to believe the remaining market gaps were tantalizing them, fueling their greed day by day. Eventually, when one company could no longer resist taking action, everyone pounced like hungry wolves.
In such a frenzied market, rules and propriety went out the window. Everything was fair game, and if one couldn't have it, neither could anyone else!
Thus, chaos ensued!
Lin Chuan coldly tossed the documents he held onto the table.
He wasn't wrong about these people, growing without skill and excelling at creating trouble! Once these people are cleared from the market, half the domestic economy will stabilize!
As the former party secretary of Jiangbei City, Tang Yumeng knew well that not just Jiangbei City, but all of China faced unsustainable real estate development. Problems were bound to arise. Yet, she understood that shattering the entire real estate market wasn't an option, or else an economic crisis loomed. She'd always opted for balancing through restrictions, but these individuals became increasingly unruly, surpassing her threshold of tolerance!
"Lin Chuan, tell me, is there truly a solution to thoroughly resolve this issue? You must understand the delicate balance required—not a light touch that ends up ineffective, nor too heavy-handed to entirely crush them, as this would be disastrous not just for Coastal City but also for ordinary folks."
Lin Chuan smiled slightly and said, "Yumeng, don't worry. When have I ever made empty promises? However, if you want to teach them a harsh lesson, you'll need to grant me the authority, and the city government must cooperate with my methods. Otherwise, it won't work."
"Alright! As long as you have a real solution, I will unconditionally support you!" Tang Yumeng finally revealed a resolute expression.
When Lin Chuan turned against Ma Chenggong, Tang Yumeng was present, but she hadn't expected him to act so quickly.
"Yumeng, what's the big deal? We've weathered so many storms, why worry about those small firms?" Lin Chuan found it difficult to understand Tang Yumeng's reaction.
Huan Sheng Pharmaceutical's stocks soared again because they had a new drug entering clinical trials. It's not that they're abnormal; it's just that this was the longstanding achievement of an old professor at Xichuan University—a product combining traditional Chinese and Western medicine.
The old professor had amassed decades of research, conducted substantial lab monitoring; they were just a step away from a finished product. Could progress not be swift?
Although this time it's just a nutritional supplement, not some life-saving Miracle Medicine, nutritional supplements are presently hot products with stunning profits, and astute investors wouldn't miss such opportunities, they invested heavily into Huan Sheng Pharmaceutical's stocks.
This inadvertently provided ample "ammunition" for Lin Chuan.
Lin Chuan first extracted the company's current surplus funds, totaling five hundred million US Dollars, intending to invest in the international iron ore market.
After handling these matters, Lin Chuan felt it necessary to call Li Xiangguo.
There were two purposes for the call: first, Li Xiangguo, as a head of the National Security Bureau, couldn't influence the capital market, but he could convey this through the old General. Second, should they face any troubles, Lin Chuan could give him a heads-up in advance.
"Oh? You're aiming at iron ore again?" After listening to Lin Chuan's plans, Li Xiangguo frowned and said over the phone, "Lin Chuan, this could indeed be good for the nation. But last time, even the united efforts of major steel companies couldn't break South Australia's resistance. Do you really think your team can do it?"
Lin Chuan laughed and said, "Precisely because we saw how the domestic steel sector and South Australian mining companies ended in mutual devastation last time, we've chosen this direction. We believe the South Australian government and mining companies are already exhausted from the previous battle and can't muster such a large force for a counterattack this time. Now is the time to strike."
After pondering, Li Xiangguo jokingly scolded, "Never thought the immense effort domestically would ultimately benefit you lot. Heh, since it's like that, go ahead. I hope you succeed. If ever you need assistance, just ask. Clearly, the reason for Lin Chuan's call was more than just to inform."
After finishing the call with Li Xiangguo, Lin Chuan went to Tang Yumeng's office, only to find her looking displeased. Lin Chuan felt uneasy, unsure of what he might have done wrong again.
Upon inquiry, it turned out that the two young girls, Xingzi and Meijia, had come to China!