Stepping out of the office, Jiang Tiansheng's phone suddenly rang.
He glanced at the caller ID and his heart immediately brightened. He quickly answered, "Mr. Chen!"
"Come over here!"
Chen Fan's voice came from the phone.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Tiansheng breathed a sigh of relief and replied, "I'll be right there!"
He hurried downstairs, brought his bodyguards, and headed straight for Chen Fan's residence.
When he reached the ground floor, he saw Chen Fan sitting in his car.
"Mr. Chen?"
Jiang Tiansheng pulled open the car door, got in, and greeted him respectfully.
"Accompany me on a trip. We need to leave Hangjiang," Chen Fan said.
Jiang Tiansheng was taken aback.
Leave Hangjiang at this time?
With Shengshi being suppressed by the Liangjiang Chamber of Commerce, morale was already shaky. If the two of them left Hangjiang together now, rumors would likely spread, making Shengshi even more precarious.
"Is there a problem?" Chen Fan asked.
"No... it's just, the current situation of Shengshi?" Jiang Tiansheng asked with a mixture of hesitation and confusion.
"We don't need to worry about it for now," Chen Fan said with a smile. "It's time this matter was concluded."
Jiang Tiansheng's spirits lifted.
Since Mr. Long said so, there was no reason to doubt him.
He no longer hesitated. He poked his head out of the car window, gave instructions to his subordinates, and then got back into the car.
But then, Chen Fan suddenly said, "You drive. We're going to Jinling!"
Jiang Tiansheng got out of the car without complaint, switched seats, and drove straight out of the city.
Leaving the city, they got onto the highway and headed directly for Jinling.
Their absence lasted for several days.
News of Jiang Tiansheng leaving Hangjiang could not be kept secret for long and soon spread.
Shengshi Group's already unstable morale became even more anxious. Once Shengshi's top executives confirmed the accuracy of the news, they were like ants on a hot pan.
At a time when Shengshi was facing a crisis, the Chairman and CEO, Jiang Tiansheng, had gone to Jinling. It looked like he was fleeing.
Soon, further news confirmed that many people learned that Mr. Long had also gone to Jinling.
this news was even more explosive, causing further unrest within Shengshi Group.
At this juncture, quite a few employees submitted their resignations and left.
This was not only because of Shengshi's poor situation but also because the Liangjiang Group had not let up and had been actively poaching employees with significant sums of money.
Of course, some people believed that Jiang Tiansheng and Mr. Long had gone to Jinling together to find a solution.
But no one could figure out what solutions Jinling might offer.
Even Long Teng's headquarters was not located in Jinling.
Therefore, there was no way to explain this from that perspective.
As a result, even the employees who believed in Jiang Tiansheng and Mr. Long could not convince others.
Amidst the various rumors and debates, the voices of these employees who firmly believed that Shengshi could overcome the crisis seemed weak.
And in the Hangjiang business community, with the instigation of certain parties, news that Mr. Long and Jiang Tiansheng had fled filled every street and alley.
Even unrelated passersby knew about the news of Shengshi Group's CEO fleeing.
Intertwined with this were some of Jiang Tiansheng's past scandals, which evolved into him being accused of fleeing from justice.
Rumors spread like wildfire, and reputations were destroyed.
The entire Hangjiang business community felt that the Liangjiang Group had decisively won this business war.
And the complete collapse of Shengshi Group seemed imminent.
Many observing business figures applied to become members of the Liangjiang Chamber of Commerce.
The momentum of the Liangjiang Chamber of Commerce became unstoppable.
In the conference room of Liangjiang Tower, it was filled with triumphant laughter.
"Haha, Chen Fan and Jiang Tiansheng made a foolish move themselves. Shengshi Group is bound to collapse now!"
Yuan Liangping looked smug and felt vindicated.
"Yes, the so-called Mr. Long is nothing special!"
Lin Shuzheng, the patriarch of the Lin family, also said, "Mr. Long has a great reputation, but it turns out to be undeserved. If he had established another chamber of commerce to compete with us, with the financial support of Long Teng, we would have been at a disadvantage. But he did nothing!"
"Haha, even if we can't defeat Mr. Long, if Shengshi collapses, Long Teng Group won't be significantly affected. Otherwise, we could have forged a legendary name with this victory!"
"It's all thanks to Mr. Su's efforts. Mr. Su's ability and wisdom have opened our eyes!"
"Mr. Su's strategy of undermining the foundation has left Shengshi in a precarious situation. No wonder he went abroad alone and built such a vast empire!"
"..."
In the conference room, flattering voices surged like a tide.
Su Yuhua smiled and waved his hand.
He felt a sense of accomplishment, but he also knew that it was not yet time to be complacent.
Shengshi's scale was considerable, and completely crushing it would not be easy.
Moreover, Chen Fan and Jiang Tiansheng leaving Hangjiang at this time must be to seek countermeasures. Although he didn't believe they could find any solutions in Jinling.
But with both of them away, this was an opportunity not to be missed.
He signaled everyone to quiet down and said, "Taking advantage of Chen Fan and Jiang Tiansheng's absence, we must intensify our attack on Shengshi!"
"I've allocated two billion yuan in funds, plus the capital gathered by everyone present. Starting now, poach Shengshi's executives at a premium of five to ten times, and disrupt Shengshi's operations!"
"Further strengthen the blockade of Shengshi's sales channels. Absolutely do not let Shengshi catch its breath."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
"Also, Liangping, your current methods are not enough. I want Hangjiang's newspapers and media to be filled with negative news about Shengshi's products. Fabricate stories about food poisoning, substandard products, and selling inferior goods as superior. We must make Shengshi infamous and universally condemned!"
"Yes..."
...
"Mr. Chen, Hangjiang is about to collapse!"
Jiang Tiansheng was filled with anxiety in the Jinling Grand Hotel.
They had been in Jinling for two days, staying in the hotel and only making a few phone calls. It was no wonder he was worried.
"What's the rush?"
Chen Fan said calmly.
Jiang Tiansheng forced a wry smile.
He had anticipated the consequences of leaving Hangjiang.
But the ferocity of the backlash still caught him off guard.
He also knew that patience was needed during critical times, but facing life and death, he could only seek solace from Chen Fan.
"Mr. Chen, once a company's reputation is ruined, it's hard to recover!" Jiang Tiansheng said.
Chen Fan said with composure, "They are merely jumping clowns. Let them buzz around for a while. It's also a good way to see who can be trusted."
"Even if Shengshi falls, what's wrong with building another Shengshi?"
"If absolutely necessary, you can drive back first!"
Jiang Tiansheng was helpless. He paced in the room and finally decided to stay.
If he returned now, he wouldn't be able to help much or turn the tide.
Thus, another two days passed.
Early one morning, Jiang Tiansheng went to Chen Fan's room again. Only in Chen Fan's presence did he feel a little more at ease.
The situation in Hangjiang was deteriorating further. Shengshi's shareholders were restless and had repeatedly called to urge him.
Shengshi's online channels had already been affected, with a flood of negative reviews online.
At this moment, Chen Fan's phone finally rang.
The call was answered, and an excited voice came through, "Mr. Long, everything is ready!"