The heads of the Lin Shuzheng, Wen Zezhong, and Zhou Mingfeng families all wore expressions of helplessness.
One hundred thousand tons of cotton and hemp, fifty thousand tons of chemical raw materials. Calculated at their original price, the value exceeded two billion.
With Su Yuhua and their financial strength, acquiring them wouldn't be an issue.
However, knowing the source of these raw materials, it lost all meaning to purchase them.
The reason was simple: after consuming this batch, Long Teng Group could simply procure another shipment from overseas.
If this continued, the Liangjiang Chamber of Commerce would be like a snake swallowing an elephant, bursting itself dry...
Those who became council members were all sufficiently wealthy and affluent. They could naturally see this clearly.
"Let's cut our losses!"
A council member spoke with a blank expression.
Su Yuhua was so furious he wanted to flip the table.
It wasn't that their plan was flawed, but that the enemy was too powerful!
They had already dominated and controlled the domestic raw material market, yet the Long Teng Group effortlessly procured a large batch of raw materials from abroad.
How could they possibly win this fight?
"President Su?"
Lin Shuzheng spoke, his tone inquisitive.
"Sell both these batches of goods at their original price," Su Yuhua said. "The rest of the goods will be sold at a thirty percent reduction!"
Everyone nodded and got up to busy themselves.
But the matter was not over. A secretary hurried in, saying, "The prices of cotton and hemp, and chemical raw materials, have been lowered by another thirty percent!"
This news made Yuan Liangping's heart tremble.
He had invested two hundred million. Now, this two hundred million was likely to lose half its value... Cotton and hemp, and chemical raw materials, were the largest categories of raw materials and the most heavily invested in by the Chamber of Commerce this time.
"Lower the prices accordingly!"
Su Yuhua was so angry he felt like spitting blood.
His money wasn't blown in by the wind. He had invested far more than Yuan Liangping.
They had just made a profit in the stock market, stabilizing morale, and now it was immediately collapsing!
Long Teng Group, or rather, Chen Fan's maneuver, had utterly defeated him in this confrontation.
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Chen Fan's residence.
"Mr. Chen, the Liangjiang Chamber of Commerce has followed our pricing!"
Jiang Tiansheng said with excitement, "They clearly can't hold on and can only sell off. This way, the prices will drop further, and the Liangjiang Chamber of Commerce's losses will not be less than two billion!"
As for Long Teng, the raw materials transported from overseas were at international market prices. Although they would incur slight losses, the losses would not be too great.
Chen Fan brewed tea, his expression calm.
He had little interest in such commercial matters.
Even Long Teng Group was merely a tool for him, a means to achieve his ambitions and desires, not an end in itself.
Chen Fan poured Jiang Tiansheng a cup of tea and said, "Su Yuhua will make another move. Be prepared."
Jiang Tiansheng nodded quickly, but his expression showed a hint of dismissiveness. "In terms of funds, in terms of confidence, the newly established Liangjiang Chamber of Commerce cannot defeat Shengshi, which is supported by Long Teng!"
Chen Fan felt Jiang Tiansheng was a bit too optimistic, but he couldn't be bothered to issue a solemn warning again.
After this round, the Liangjiang Chamber of Commerce should quiet down for a while, giving Jiang Tiansheng ample time to clear his head.
After chatting for a while, a knock sounded at the door.
Jiang Tiansheng went to open it. Su Yingxue arrived, holding a few pieces of clothing.
"Brother Chen, Mr. Jiang is here too?"
Su Yingxue seemed a little embarrassed.
"Then I'll be going. Mr. Chen!"
Bidding farewell to Su Yingxue, Jiang Tiansheng tactfully took his leave.
Chen Fan looked at the clothes in Su Yingxue's hands and asked, "Are they mine?"
"Yes, didn't I say I would make clothes for you last time?" Su Yingxue said. "I found someone to make several sets. Come and try them on!"
Chen Fan felt a warmth in his heart and took them to try them on.
One was a sharp suit, and two were casual outfits, all well-coordinated.
Especially the suit, when Chen Fan put it on and walked out, Su Yingxue's beautiful eyes lit up, and her cheeks flushed.
Chen Fan's physique was not bad, and he had no excess fat. It was just that his usual attire was ordinary, making him seem unremarkable.
Once he put on this suit, meticulously designed by Su Yingxue, he seemed like a different person, calm yet subtly sharp.
"It's really nice."
Chen Fan praised, "It suits you perfectly!"
"The tailor's craftsmanship is excellent, though not quite comparable to Master Bob's."
"Oh, right. Master Bob wanted to make clothes for you back then, but I politely declined. It would have been too much trouble for him!"
Chen Fan nodded and changed into the casual clothes.
Now, he preferred comfort and no longer cared about superficial appearances.
"By the way, Brother Chen, the clothes I made for Miss Chen are also ready. How should I give them to her?"
"Leave them here. She should be back in Jiang Province in a few days!"
Chen Fan said.
It wasn't that he had asked Chen Xing'er, but he knew her personality. She wouldn't stay idle for too long and would soon return to Jiang Province.
As they talked, the atmosphere was harmonious, filled with a sweet and gentle feeling.
Just then, a knock sounded at the door.
Su Yingxue went to open it.
"Brother, Brother, save me!"
Wang Dongdong barged in noisily. He didn't seem to notice Su Yingxue and said, "Sister Xue is here too!"
Before Chen Fan could speak, Su Yingxue asked, "Dongdong, what's wrong?"
"Brother, Sister Xue, Wenwen's parents have invited me to their home for dinner tonight!"
Wang Dongdong rubbed his hands, his voice filled with tension and nervousness.
"That's great! The prospective son-in-law is meeting his future in-laws. You should go and perform well!"
Su Yingxue said with a smile.
"Sister Xue, Wenwen's family are all respectable people. I'm afraid they won't think highly of me!"
Wang Dongdong scratched his head, his face looking miserable, and said, "Wenwen said her uncle is going to introduce her to a young and talented man, who will also be joining them for dinner. This clearly shows they don't think much of me. It's a banquet of hell!"
Chen Fan was a little surprised by this. He hadn't expected Wenwen's family to pull this off.
From this perspective, her family likely didn't think much of Wang Dongdong.
Wang Dongdong didn't have a proper job, was boisterous, and liked to brag. He appeared unreliable and immature.
In the past, Chen Fan wouldn't have bothered with someone like Wang Dongdong. But after the incident of saving Su Yingxue, his impression of Wang Dongdong had changed.
Moreover, because of Su Yingxue, he owed Wang Dongdong a favor.
As for Wang Dongdong's girlfriend, Miao Wenwen, Chen Fan thought she was also a good person.
During those days in the hospital, Miao Wenwen often took leave to accompany Wang Dongdong. She also called Chen Fan "Brother" repeatedly and was a gentle and generous girl.
Therefore, he didn't mind helping Wang Dongdong and Miao Wenwen get together.
"Brother, you have to think of a way for me. Wenwen is a good girl, and I can't lose her!"
Chen Fan took out his car keys and threw them to Wang Dongdong along with a bank card. He said, "You have to rely on yourself for this kind of thing. I can't help you too much. Take my car, buy some good gifts, and perform well."
Wang Dongdong still scratched his head, still nervous.
Su Yingxue said, "Perform well. As long as Wenwen likes you, there won't be any problems."
Wang Dongdong looked at Chen Fan with pleading eyes.
"Weren't you quite bold when you impersonated the villa owner?"
Seeing Wang Dongdong like this, Chen Fan smiled and waved his hand. "As long as Wenwen is willing to be with you, I'll handle the rest. Go!"
Wang Dongdong was overjoyed upon hearing this and said, "Brother, really?"
"Yes. If Wenwen is willing to marry you, even the King of Heaven himself can't stop it."
Chen Fan nodded.
Wang Dongdong felt he had a backer and his heart settled. He said, took the bank card and car keys, and scampered out happily.