Chapter 1400 - 1394: Policy Changes
The cash flow of the four major companies is currently excellent, and the development prospects are great as well, so they repurchased a large amount of bonds. Now, the scale of bonds is very low relative to their company assets.
These people, with a normal mindset, wanted to strike them again here, but it won't take long for them to discover that even if they acquire all the bonds circulating on the debt market now, it's impossible to inflict any harm on the Sichuan University Group.
Sure enough, by the sixth day, those people finally gave up on this futile effort and vented by ruthlessly selling off their bonds, but in the end, only they suffered losses.
Meanwhile, the battle in the stock market finally began to show no restraint. Not only did bad news about the Sichuan University Group keep emerging, but even Xinhuan Pharmaceutical started to experience some attacks.
The Western Wind City News was the first to strike, questioning how a newly established company like Xinhuan Group could possibly have such a strong R&D capability, launching many new drugs in such a short time, especially their new anti-cancer drug, which reached the highest international standards.
In contrast, those top pharmaceutical R&D companies that have been around for over a century spent billions to develop the same kind of drugs.
Although they didn't explicitly say that Xinhuan Pharmaceutical was producing fake or substandard drugs, the implication in the article was already quite clear.
In the ensuing days, various media outlets, including some major portals and websites, immediately reprinted or published articles with similar views.
What made real professionals laugh and cry was that these articles provided little substantial data to support their viewpoints. Instead, they contained a lot of emotive expressions and methods, using one story after another and rhetorical questions to convey their "voice of social responsibility" to question Xinhuan Pharmaceutical.
Moreover, an unidentified online water army also began to promote their viewpoints on various forums. Although their claims were even more unreasonable, they had the advantage of numbers, creating a huge impact in a short time.
Even some neutral media started to follow suit, expressing hope that Xinhuan Pharmaceutical could give a direct response.
The most direct reaction was in Xinhuan Pharmaceutical's stock price.
Despite having strong support that prevented the stock price from falling under numerous challenges, it couldn't withstand such blackmail. The calm investors initially dismissed the articles that clearly lacked data and were only aimed at slandering, but they couldn't ignore the articles' impact on the public's view of Xinhuan Pharmaceutical.
More importantly, facing the downward trend that had already begun, they had no choice but to temporarily comply with the market's choice.
On the other hand, Tianfu Energy's measures had a significant leading role. Although many real estate companies had not yet decided to follow suit, they all showed some degree of cautious consideration.
More importantly, there was the city government's stance.
Due to Tang Yumeng's involvement, the newly appointed Mayor of Jiangbei City, Gu Zhengyun, announced through a spokesperson that the city considered Tianfu Energy's purchase restrictions on property speculators very informative. If the effects were indeed positive, the city government would consider directly enacting such policies to regulate all real estate transactions in Coastal City, while also reporting and hoping for more authoritative measures from higher authorities!
This news attracted much more attention than Xinhuan Pharmaceutical's news. The entire media interface was instantly occupied by Gu Zhengyun's statement, with every large and small section seemingly discussing only one thing: whether the country's policy direction was about to change, and how likely it was that Mayor Gu's statement was just an isolated incident, a temporary move inspired by Tianfu Energy, or perhaps a precursor to a complete policy change!
Various speculative news began to fly around, and analyses by experts, scholars, entrepreneurs, and investors were full of variety. Even the ordinary people lost their sense of watching a drama because this news was too important to their vested interests!
Their voices were also overwhelmingly supportive of Mayor Gu Zhengyun's decision.
Don't mention just emotional and verbal support; even if Gu Zhengyun were to order them to seize those real estate companies now, they wouldn't hesitate.
What had the greatest impact were those real estate companies involved, especially those prepared to cling tightly to their previously obtained enormous profits!
"Old Yue! What on earth is happening? Is the policy really going to change from above? If so, even if we defeat Lin Chuan, what good would it do when our enterprise still can't be saved!"
"This is robbery! This is robbery! We have made significant contributions to the country's economic development, and now that the economy has risen, does it mean we're no longer needed? They want to get rid of us and take all our money, don't they?"
Several people had completely lost their former calmness, plunging into absolute madness and hysteria, even losing the ability to think about how they would survive after the market collapse.
"Everyone, calm down! Look at yourselves now, just scared by Yan Tianya?" Without needing Mr. Pang to speak up, even Ma Chenggong couldn't stand it.
"Old Ma, the situation is urgent and doesn't allow us not to be anxious."
"Then, what's the use of acting like this? Instead of doing such pointless things, we should think of a way. In my judgement, those in power definitely haven't made the decision yet. Although there have been frequent news this year about targeting the housing market, it's still in the realm of rumors. However, we can't ignore the actions of Hongfeng Group and Yan Tianya now. If they indeed create any impact, the authorities' decisions might also be influenced!"
Mr. Pang's voice carried a hint of approval: "Old Ma is right, so we must act immediately, doing everything possible to defeat Lin Chuan! Make their actions fail!"
A real estate businessman, upon hearing this, gave a wry smile: "Mr. Pang, we have already tried our best, and whether such momentum can be maintained is uncertain. After all, our own company's stock price has also been greatly affected. If we don't respond well, our stock prices might collapse even before Lan Yu's!"
This executive's statement immediately resonated with many.
Although they were renowned real estate company executives, they didn't have strong capital strength like Mr. Pang or Ma Chenggong after drawing out enormous funds. Thus, they couldn't spare much capital to maintain their stock prices now.
"Well, Mr. Pang, we've invested our capital, and it can't be withdrawn in the short term. Among those present here, the only one who could mobilize a large amount of capital quickly would probably be you, right?" Ma Chenggong looked calmly towards a shadow he couldn't quite discern.
"Indeed, Mr. Pang, back then you said you were slightly later than us in preparing the funds to enter the market. I imagine you must be ready by now?"
"Rest assured, everyone, I certainly won't let you suffer in vain, but I'm afraid this time I truly can't help you much."
"What!" Even Ma Chenggong couldn't sit still: "Old Yue, you can't be joking, can you?"
"Of course not, Xiao Su, why don't you come in and meet these seniors."
"Xiao Su again?" Hearing this familiar name, several people present immediately showed killing intent, glaring at a young stranger who walked in and took a seat in an empty chair.
"Everyone, I have been entrusted by Mr. Pang to handle all his funds, so now, how these funds are used will be up to me."
"Mr. Pang, I didn't expect you to make such a decision in the end."
"I know some of you will be disappointed, but I have to say, in terms of investment, none of us here can beat this kid. If we mess around ourselves, we absolutely won't be Lin Chuan's match! He is our only chance of victory!"
"Hmph!" Several people present were not convinced, but since the authority over the funds was in this person's hands, they didn't dare to express too much dissent.
"Alright then, if Mr. Pang truly believes this kid has enough capability, we are willing to give him a chance to perform. Kid, now can you tell us how you plan to buoy our companies' stock prices?" Some were unwilling but forced to look generous, hoping he would take the initiative to help them.
"I'm really sorry, but I have no intention of helping you buoy your company's stocks, as it's meaningless. President Ma previously mentioned it too, if we can't suppress Lin Chuan in a short time, letting them achieve partial success and thereby influence the authorities' decision, what's the use of temporarily maintaining stock prices? It's a remedy that doesn't fix the root cause."
"Uh." Many, including Ma Chenggong, showed embarrassed expressions.
Stock prices, to them, were certainly useful. Their plan was that once policies changed, they could no longer make big money domestically. So, they might as well dump all their stock now to gain a large amount of cash, then find various means to go abroad and enjoy life!
People like Ma Chenggong had extensive connections abroad and had even arranged a backup plan there.
Although they couldn't make as much money then, they could still live a wealthy life on what they had now!
But such words could never be spoken, even in such a setting, else they would surely meet a miserable end!
"Now I think we can finally consolidate our ideas and avoid any lack of unity. So, let's have Xiao Su organize things, and our goal is to take down Lin Chuan as quickly as possible!"