Lu Feng emerged from the data room and immediately found Zhang Yun, who was still at the Lin family villa.
"Director Zhang!"
"What is it?" Zhang Yun, who was resting and waiting for Zhang Ke to call him, looked up as Lu Feng approached.
Lu Feng leaned in and whispered, "Director Zhang, if Zhang Ke calls you over later, there's one more thing I need your help with!"
"You're too kind with 'need your help.' Just give the word, and I, Zhang Yun, will do as you say!" Zhang Yun declared with conviction.
How could he have achieved his current status if not for Lu Feng? It wasn't something he could have gained out of thin air.
Seeing Zhang Yun's calm demeanor, Lu Feng quickly explained his plan. Once he confirmed Zhang Yun understood, he immediately returned to Lin Feng's side.
After clarifying the other matter, the weight on his mind finally lifted.
He had done his part; now it was up to fate.
Lu Feng felt at ease, for while winning might be difficult, losing was a certainty.
Just as Zhang Yun had predicted, the next day, after noon, Zhang Ke summoned Zhang Yun.
Today was the day to witness the results, so Zhang Ke no longer cared about leaking information.
"Yesterday, my brother and I had a very engaging conversation, but we didn't have much time to delve deeper. Since I'm free today, I'd like to discuss things in detail with you, my dear brother. What do you say?"
Zhang Yun didn't stand on ceremony, a slight smile on his lips. "That would be excellent. So, you feel the same way I do?"
The deed was done. According to his prediction, the results that would make one's blood boil would appear within an hour at the latest, so he wasn't afraid to admit it.
Zhang Ke nodded slightly. "Yes. As your elder brother, I actually misled you yesterday. But I was worried about your relationship with the Lin family. I hope you won't hold it against me, my brother. To be honest, in less than an hour, the Lin family's stock will hit rock bottom!"
As expected, a cunning old fox.
However, Zhang Yun, carrying Lu Feng's intentions, still smiled, even with a hint of pleasant surprise. "Is that so? Does that mean this is also your masterpiece, elder brother?"
"Naturally!"
Zhang Ke was quite proud of this, even going so far as to broadly explain how he had choked the Lin family's suppliers in front of Zhang Yun.
He expected Zhang Yun to be full of admiration after hearing this. To his surprise, the excitement and surprise on Zhang Yun's face vanished as quickly as a gust of wind.
"What's wrong, brother Zhang Yun?"
Before the question could be fully asked, Zhang Yun's voice turned grim. "Elder brother, you are foolish! You only targeted these three? Alas, why didn't you target one more?"
Zhang Ke was instantly bewildered. "What do you mean, brother?"
Zhang Yun sighed heavily. "Elder brother, you probably don't know this, but Longsheng Group has another supplier besides these three, called Dahua. I know this well from my time in Taindong. If Dahua isn't targeted, even if these three are cut off simultaneously, the stock probably won't drop to the bottom."
What? Dahua.
Zhang Ke's eyes widened like copper bells. He had never heard this name before.
"Brother, are you trying to scare me?" Zhang Ke trembled violently. If this was truly a loophole, how would he explain it to Dong Hua?
Zhang Yun's expression was serious. "At this point, elder brother, you've been so open with me. Would I try to scare you? If you don't believe me, just watch."
Although Zhang Ke desperately wanted to win Zhang Yun over, he still harbored some reservations about him. This was because yesterday, he and Dong Hua had considered and calculated numerous possibilities, but they had never heard of any Dahua.
Thinking this, Zhang Ke remained noncommittal. "Let's wait a bit longer."
Although he had invited Zhang Yun for a meal and tea this time, Zhang Ke no longer had the appetite for dining or tea. He kept pulling out his phone to check the time.
An hour felt like a year, but it finally arrived.
Zhang Ke immediately made a call, his heart full of apprehension. "What's the Lin family's stock doing now?"
"Director Zhang, the latest trend chart has been sent to your phone."
Zhang Ke quickly opened his phone and examined it.
The initially rising trend began to decline due to the news of supplier cutoffs that he had disseminated.
Zhang Ke couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and quickly held up his phone. "Brother Zhang Yun, I think you were overly worried. You really scared me just now!"
However, before his heart could settle, a voice immediately pierced his ears like a silver needle.
"Brother Zhang Ke, you'd better take another look yourself."
Sensing something was wrong, Zhang Ke quickly flipped his phone over.
What? The moment his gaze locked onto the trend chart, he felt like he was about to explode.
What Zhang Yun had said was like a prophecy. The declining trend, which had barely lasted half a minute, immediately began to rise.
"So? It really is Dahua?" Zhang Ke stared blankly at Zhang Yun.
"Yes," Zhang Yun nodded vigorously. "I've dealt with many people from Dahua in Taindong. If you trust me, I can call them right now. Many of those people are acquaintances, and my words might carry some weight."
Now that the momentum was unfavorable and things had progressed this far, what other choice did Zhang Ke have but to agree?
"Alright, elder brother, I was foolish. I'll entrust everything to you from now on."
"Mm!" Zhang Yun immediately got up. "Please wait here, elder brother. It will only take a moment."
With that, Zhang Yun quickly went outside. He found a secluded corner where no one was around.
He promptly called Lu Feng.
"It's done."
"Received." After a brief pause, Lu Feng immediately called Lin Feng.
Meanwhile, inside a trading company, Lin Feng put down his phone and looked at the group of people sitting at computer desks, their faces almost buried in the screens.
"Everyone, thank you for your hard work. From now on, prepare to sell!"
An hour earlier, these people, led by Lin Feng, had been supporting the Lin family's stock with massive funds. Otherwise, Zhang Ke would have been certain that the stock would have collapsed as soon as it started to decline.
"Director Lin, so we're not going to support it anymore!"
Everyone was puzzled.
Seeing Lin Feng nod, they all let out a sigh of relief. The past hour had seemed to drain a week's worth of energy from everyone.
"Everyone, rest here today and head back tomorrow. Your wages for today will be tripled."
Who wouldn't be happy to receive a high salary?
"Thank you, Director Lin."
On this side, Zhang Yun re-entered. The astonishment on Zhang Ke's face reached an unimaginable level.
"Brother, you contacted Dahua?"
"Naturally. How is it? Has it started?"
Looking at the gradually greening curve on the trend chart, which resembled a plane crash, Zhang Ke's composure completely broke down.
"Oh my, brother, you are truly a talent. If I had known this, I would have begged you on my knees to come!"
Zhang Yun had now pulled him out of a deep mire. Words of gratitude were insufficient; Zhang Ke felt he needed to express his appreciation greatly.
"Brother Zhang Yun, wait for me. Tonight, I'll take you out to properly experience things and get acquainted."
"So, it's not just you, elder brother?" Zhang Yun seized the opportunity to ask.
With his guard down, Zhang Ke revealed everything. "Of course. Tonight, we'll have a good gathering."
With such a talent joining his ranks, how could he not press on?