Chapter 1392 -
Lin Chuan nodded and said, "So, what we urgently need to figure out now is how to deal with their next wave of attacks."
Tang Yumeng furrowed her brows and said, "The most practical method is, of course, the same as last time, to lure the snake out of its hole. But the problem is they've already suffered once, the same trick might not work again."
"Even if they fall for it, it won't work." Lin Chuan sighed and said, "These people are very formidable. Their escape skills are top-notch. As long as you give them a slightest gap, they can slip away."
Tang Yumeng pondered for a while and asked, "So, who do we have that can actually fight these ninjas? If one person isn't enough, we should send more."
Lin Chuan said, "That's not necessary. They can't do anything to me, but I'm worried about your safety. If they launch a sneak attack, we must come up with a way to respond."
Tang Yumeng analyzed, "Lin Chuan, do you think there are many people like that in Japan?"
Lin Chuan laughed and said, "Absolutely not. If Japan had a large number of high-level ninjas, they might as well organize them into an army. A hundred thousand ninja army, even considering equipment, could rival a five hundred thousand strong army. And if they really reached a hundred thousand ninjas, this thing could be mass-produced, and with their population base, they could train over a million. Japan would then be the strongest land army nation?"
They've already suffered once, and trying to trick them again is almost impossible. Don't forget, they're ninjas; if they were dumb enough to be tricked twice in the same pit, they would've been extinct long ago and couldn't have made it to today.
The two of them discussed until midnight, finally settling on an audacious plan!
In the following days, Lin Chuan frequently visited Xingzi and Meijia. Even the invitation from the Red Tea Society had to be postponed by him for two days.
Not until the concert of the two young ladies ended, did Lin Chuan invite them to accompany him to Hawaii to attend the gathering.
Of course, this time Lin Chuan wouldn't just bring the two of them. Since joining the Red Tea Society, Lin Chuan also brought Tang Yumeng and Liang Ruoyu along with many experts from the Sichuan University Group's investment department, as well as five hundred million US Dollars already exchanged into foreign currency.
"Hey! Lin! I must admit, I envy you now, are all your girlfriends this beautiful?" Having already witnessed Tang Yumeng's beauty, seeing Xingzi and Meijia again amazed Jon and Francis.
Jon enviously said, "Lin, it would be great if I had your charm."
"Ahem, Jon, I must correct you. Humility is not only a virtue for women; Eastern men are also humble. When you compliment, don't be so blatantly specific, okay?" Lin Chuan remarked dissatisfiedly.
The conversation atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant, which also from the side indicates that Francis and his team's preparations were going very smoothly.
Upon inquiry at the hotel, it was indeed so.
This time, the Red Tea Society was also putting a lot into this, with six major investment companies pooling over two hundred billion US dollars ready for the assault.
"Over two hundred billion, my goodness!" Although the Sichuan University Group now had some capital, hearing this figure shocked Tang Yumeng.
"Oh, this amount of money is not much. You know, the world's annual trading volume of iron ore futures exceeds one trillion US dollars! Think about it, over two hundred billion dollars is minuscule compared to that colossal figure."
Tang Yumeng calmed down from the shock, looked at Francis curiously, and said, "But Mr. Francis, your comparison has a minor issue. You have to know that's the world's annual trading volume; we don't need to mobilize such massive funds, and our goal is just to short."
Francis smiled slightly and did not interrupt Tang Yumeng's analysis.
"When we focus only on the trading volume within the range we need, it may only be over a thousand billion US dollars, of which long positions calculated are only five hundred billion. Our two hundred billion reinforcements are enough to deal a devastating blow, let alone the large following funds that smell blood and flock surrounding markets."
"Very nicely analyzed, beautiful lady!"
"Francis, were you just trying to test our company's vice president?"
Francis laughed and explained, "Lin, please don't introduce. Although I indeed enjoy interacting with such beautiful ladies like Tang, the Red Tea Society has its rules. You know, many newcomers tremble just hearing one trillion US dollars. Lan performed incredibly well."
Jon added, "But our operation definitely won't run too smoothly. Don't forget this is just a regular period's number. If the South Australia government and the mining enterprises refuse to concede, they'll definitely mobilize funds in other areas to counter us. Banan and Efei are also major iron ore exporting countries; Efei is fine, but Banan still has quite significant financial strength, might even get involved, causing us to face formidable opponents in a short time."
Lin Chuan said, "So, we still need the help of 'Trend.' Hasn't your focus alongside raising capital been heavily on media efforts lately?"
Francis chuckled and said, "Haha, truly Lin. That's right; we've recently collaborated with the International Futures Research Center and several financial media, who will provide us opportunities. And just yesterday, the North Pole Organization lowered Banan's sovereign credit rating. As you know, their foreign reserves have always been low, this alone is enough trouble for them."
Lin Chuan smiled slightly; it seems they had already made their moves before the official action began. Now, it's up to the South Australia government and the mining enterprises to see how they respond.
"This time, Lin has brought in a funding amount of five hundred million dollars, fantastic, this way, our total fund reaches two hundred thirty billion dollars. Of course, the use of these funds is still in your hands, but we need to align our actions as much as possible to exert maximum pressure on South Australia!"
Lin Chuan added, "Besides that, I've already contacted the big bosses back in China. The import of iron ore will maintain a relatively low level, and if necessary, we will have substantial funds as foreign aid ready to intervene."
"Haha, that's even better! Lin, you're even more capable than we imagined."
Though last time Chinese steel companies lost the competition with South Australia, it was because China hadn't used its true strength. Regardless, no one dares to underestimate the financial power of the 'big bosses' from China.
"But Francis, I want to know, should all the people coming to Hawaii have brought quite a few bodyguards?"
"Huh? Of course, Lin, why are you asking this?"
"Before our official action, I have some matters to handle. After leaving some security forces, see how many people you can spare for me to deal with a problem. After this is done, I can give up twenty percent of the profits from this operation as a reward. What do you think?"
Lin Chuan's face showed a sly smile.
Since they have come to Hawaii, they naturally want to enjoy the world-renowned beaches and ocean here.
Lying at the heart of the entire Pacific Ocean, savoring the purer sea breeze and waves than those on mainland areas, a sense of romance arises.
So, swept up in romance, Lin Chuan sneaked away behind Tang Yumeng, bringing Xingzi and Meijia who were on 'vacation' with him to a corner of the private beach villa they had rented.
There stood a few rocks just right to block the view from outside, convenient for doing things not meant for others to see.
Moreover, Tang Yumeng had already taken two bodyguards somewhere on a speedboat. No one would disturb his passionate beach games with the two beauties.
"It's been close to an hour."
Suddenly, voices emerged from beneath the sand.
Looking from afar, the place where the voices came from looked like a normal beach, nothing different.
"We should act now. If we wait too long, he might finish and return to everyone's sight."
For Divine Peak and Wuren, this was a heaven-sent opportunity.
If they usually took action, they'd have to first deal with Lin Chuan's several bodyguards. But now that he's doing this, not only does he have to hide from Tang Yumeng, he certainly won't let his bodyguards watch. Now Lin Chuan is all alone, and just finished exerting a lot of energy, so his strength is significantly reduced!
Suddenly, a part of the beach bulged upwards, quickly moving toward those rocks. Seemingly, some drill machine was heading there.
Bang!
Once drilled near the rocks, two figures burst from under the sand, shooting over a dozen shurikens to the other side of the rock!
As they saw it, attacking the unprepared while having a plan, especially with Lin Chuan engaged in that activity, this ambush was absolutely a sure win!
But when they looked down, they were shocked!
Lin Chuan had laid out two large garments to create a barrier, rolling all their shurikens into it.
And the two beauties who were supposed to be entwined with Lin Chuan were nowhere to be seen!
Tricked!
This thought simultaneously arose in both men's minds, but now they had already revealed themselves, so they had no choice but to charge forward!
Drawing the shurikens again, they sprinted toward Lin Chuan.
But just at that moment, the sound of an engine roared from afar, a white shadow darted from the sea, Tang Yumeng bringing the two bodyguards sped to the seaside on a speedboat.
Of course, Lin Chuan wasn't foolish enough to engage in a head-on battle with them, quickly sprinting to join his companions.
However, this meant nothing to Divine Peak and Wuren. To them, Lin Chuan was the only troublesome one; as for the woman and the two bodyguards, they were merely three shurikens worth of problem!