Chapter 1401 - 1395: Trading Moves
Those present all successively expressed their agreement, as now they had no room for dissent.
But the integration of ideas? Unifying thoughts?
Ma Chenggong and others sneered inwardly.
No matter how Xiao Su plans to arrange things, one thing is certain, they will become the sacrificed cannon fodder!
However, they better hope they're always this lucky, because once cannon fodder gets a chance, it can also retaliate!
The next day, the defamation against Sichuan University Group seemed to reach a new peak.
If the initial videos were carefully arranged, then the ones that followed were utterly outrageous, becoming more ridiculous as they went.
After watching those videos, a netizen sighed, saying that according to these videos, Lin Chuan would be the most heinous criminal under the sky, and even if Sichuan University Group went bankrupt ten times, it wouldn't be too much.
Yet, such a company can achieve its current success and lead the world in electronic mobile products.
So, are those other "conscientious," "down-to-earth," "principled" companies doing nothing at all? How did they end up being inferior to Sichuan University Group, which acts so heinously?
Moreover, the "actors" in these later videos perform rather poorly, making it easy for people to spot some flaws. Such flaws make some relatively calm viewers realize that this series of actions might be someone trying to tarnish Sichuan University Group's reputation.
Initially, these people were very few, just a few analysis posts across various forums. However, Dongchen Comments acted quickly, immediately using these comments as an entry point to analyze the series of reports and rumors targeting Sichuan University Group over the past few days.
Compared to those completely sensational articles, the stance of Dongchen Comments seemed extremely objective. Not only did they introduce a large amount of data to refute those rumors in previous videos and posts, they also represented ordinary consumers to raise several suspicions to Sichuan University Group for neutrality.
This action left others wanting to accuse them of collusion with Sichuan University Group without any chance.
Moreover, those behind the scenes also wanted to see how Sichuan University Group would respond to these doubts. If possible, such reports were instead a good opportunity for them to further attack Sichuan University Group!
But Sichuan University Group's reaction was far quicker than they imagined. The next day, Lin Chuan personally held a press conference to clarify these issues one by one.
The presentation of such data immediately silenced most people, not only dispelling the doubts of those who had confidence in Red Origin Mobile but also catching those behind the scenes off guard.
"Ha! Now I really want to see the expressions of those old foxes. I bet it's quite a sight, isn't it?"
"Lin Chuan, you were impressive today, handling those reporters with ease and showing great confidence."
"What? Were you worried I would embarrass the company when I took the stage?"
Tang Yumeng laughed, waving her hand to return to the main topic: "Let's get back to business, Lin Chuan. Do you think they have any more moves up their sleeves?"
Lin Chuan pondered for a moment and said with overall certainty, "I think it's impossible for them to take action again in the short term. Actually, we didn't expect them to exploit the psychological differences in domestic and international product data comparisons, giving us this opportunity for contrast. Otherwise, we'd really be at a loss this time."
"Indeed, to be honest, when you insisted on making Bai Yifan the person in charge of foreign market development, I had some reservations, fearing he lacked the education and experience for such a position. Especially since the Euro Market is very mature with many regulations. If Fan Chaoyang couldn't handle it, it would hinder their entire market development. Now, it seems when it comes to employing people, I'm not as good as you." Tang Yumeng reflected on her previous attitude towards Bai Yifan and felt quite rueful.
Hearing Tang Yumeng's words, Lin Chuan felt a bit of pride but soon calmed down and said, "Enough, let's not dwell on this. Since we've navigated through this crisis, we should move forward without concerns. In the real estate market, we should also proceed to the next phase of action!"
"Great! Let's take this opportunity to give them a taste of their own medicine!" Tang Yumeng, who was responsible for the "defensive" line, almost ended up with the company's image getting compromised by their mishaps. Although neither she nor Lin Chuan anticipated those tactics, she was still angry at her own performance.
And those real estate firms were going to be the outlet for her frustration!
Tianfu Energy's properties were now fully booked, also spurring surrounding enterprises to adopt the same strategy.
However, such market response still seemed lacking in fervor; Hongfeng Group suddenly announced a cooperation with Xingqi Group and Tianyi Engineering Group to adopt the same market strategy. From the next day, these two real estate groups also began direct price cuts.
Under such "stimulus," the real estate market seemed to exhibit an astonishingly booming scene, but what delights some, worries others. Among real estate businesses, other companies could only feel the biting cold.
Mad, truly mad!
What so-called discount promotions, they've done them before, who doesn't know what that's about? It's just about giving some small benefits on the surface while finding ways to make you take out money to buy a house.
But what they are doing now is genuinely sacrificing their previous huge profits!
Now all the attention of the buyers is focused on them. Even those who originally planned to buy from them, or who have even paid part of the deposit, have temporarily abandoned it, prioritizing them instead.
Actually, with the capital they accumulated before, they can still hold on for a short period.
But first, who would have thought that Tianfu Energy would go crazy on its own and then drag its "allies" along with it! Second, for some undisclosed reasons, most of their funds have been taken away by more powerful forces, and now with no funds flowing back, the funds needed for the new projects are already making them feel breathless.
Countless calls flooded into a small room.
At this moment, apart from Yue Lao himself remaining calm, Ma Chenggong and others were almost as anxious as ants on a hot pan.
"Yue Lao, it's not that we're fickle, but from now it seems, that Xiao Su's level is just like that. Their tricks were undone in just a few moves. Are we still going to continue supporting him?"
"How do you know that Xiao Su only has these few tactics? How do you know this isn't intentionally set up by him to make Lin Chuan careless? Actually, Lin Chuan's reaction is what we expected, and we hope for him to do so. The real show is just now beginning."
"Yue Lao, you certainly have the capital to say these words, but how can we be compared with you?" A member explained with a bitter smile, "Before, we acted before you, and most of our funds were taken out. The longer the time drags on, the harder it is for us to hold on. You tell us, if our company collapses, even if we finally take down Lin Chuan, what good would it do?"
"Yeah, before we thought it was just dealing with Sichuan University Group and Hongfeng Group, but now two more companies have appeared. Who knows how many more tricks Lin Chuan has up his sleeve! I think we should re-evaluate Lin Chuan's strength, and if it really doesn't work, we might as well privately approach Lin Chuan to see what he really wants to achieve. If it's not about life and death, then we can negotiate terms."
Once someone took the lead, others began to express agreement as well.
Such a reaction even exceeded the expectations of Ma Chenggong, who had already considered backing out. No one's feelings were more complicated than his.
Back then, at the Chinese Business Association, he had a tense relationship with Lin Chuan. How could he shamelessly go back to negotiate with him? Especially since his status is higher, if he loses face now, there's no need for him to be in the Chinese business circle anymore.
But now his funds were starting to run tight. If it was all just for face, he might not hold on to the final victory.
For so many years, he has seen countless people become stepping stones for their advancement, and he really has no interest in becoming one of them!
No matter who controls the funds, they want someone who can take concrete action to solve their troubles!
"Enough!"
Unexpectedly, Yue Lao, who rarely lost his temper, suddenly yelled in anger when he heard they planned to compromise with Lin Chuan, making everyone shrink their necks in shock.
Although no one could see his face, everyone felt a sense of unease in their hearts.
"I will convey your demands to Xiao Su and urge him to act soon, but if any of you dare to betray us and privately negotiate with Lin Chuan, don't blame me for being rude! That's it for today. Let's all disperse!"
This time, even Yue Lao's close confidants didn't stay. When everyone else left, Xiao Su entered through the side door.
"Yue Lao, this move is too ruthless. You clearly want them to fight with Lin Chuan to mutual destruction so you can benefit, yet you blocked their path to private negotiation and said it with such righteousness."
By now, Yue Lao no longer had a trace of the previous anger; his words carried a sense of pride: "Hmph, young man, things in the business world are not that simple. In this conflict, there can only be one ultimate beneficiary, and that is me! Other matters, I never consider them, nor should you. Understand?"
Xiao Su felt a chill down his spine, seemingly sensing the powerful pressure in his words: "Of course, my real employer is you, whether they suffer or not is none of my business."
"It's good that you understand this principle. Go and act, I also think Lin Chuan has been smug for too long!"
"Understood!"
Having felt the media attack's weakness, the forces behind the scenes finally invested funds for a direct confrontation from the next day.
"Hmph, it seems they are still unwilling to give up, now they even want to suppress the Xinhuan Group's stock together." Watching the fluctuations on the stock screen, Lin Chuan snorted disdainfully.