Of course, everything requires strategy and methods.
This is a society governed by law. Zhang Tianxing knew that business competition was not like children playing house. Children's fights were all about momentum. Once the momentum built up, they would naturally gain the upper hand.
Children's fights basically involved a few blows, then one attacking and the other defending.
There wouldn't be the intense fighting scenes seen on television, but it was different in the business world.
Now, Zhang Tianxing was no longer alone. His factory employed many people, and many relied on him for their salaries.
However, Zhang Tianxing had no other choice; he had to fight with all his might.
He mentally reviewed the names of the four listed companies: Huaxia Software, Shengjing Gold, Huaxia Shipbuilding, and Fuzhou Machinery.
It seemed he needed to find a breakthrough.
Guo Jiajia looked at Zhang Tianxing's lonely figure and suddenly rushed forward, "Boss Zhang, though I'm not optimistic, you are right about one thing: we have to fight. If we don't, we'll all be swept out."
"Thank you. After all, they come with ill intentions. Let's find a way to secure our maximum benefit." Zhang Tianxing was deeply moved. Not everyone had the courage to face such a behemoth.
To those in the know, Zhang Tianxing's move was undoubtedly like throwing an egg against a rock, destined for a disastrous outcome where everything would be lost and nothing gained.
Guo Jiajia snapped her fingers, "Don't worry, Boss Zhang. I'll help you gather all the materials on these four listed companies first."
Know yourself and your enemy, and you will win a hundred battles. Guo Jiajia didn't know how Zhang Tianxing planned to proceed, but analyzing the market first was the right approach.
"I trust your work." Zhang Tianxing pondered a way to break the deadlock. Generally, the simplest and most direct way to break a deadlock was with money.
However, it was obvious that the opposing party could deploy far more capital than Zhang Tianxing.
Where lay the path to breaking the deadlock? Zhang Tianxing fell into confusion.
...
Soon, the news of Zhang Tianxing's loan reached Chen Zhilong's ears.
Chen Zhilong laughed, "I didn't expect Zhang Tianxing to be such a passionate man, unwilling to admit defeat. But I like stubborn people the most."
"Brother Long, he's unwilling to admit defeat, right? Then let's drive him straight to bankruptcy, make him lose everything, down to his last pair of underwear," Chen Sancang said with a grin.
When it came to methods of dealing with people, several could be conjured with a thought.
In the blink of an eye, Chen Sancang had devised numerous ways to make someone suffer, unable to live or die.
"It seems necessary to teach this kid a lesson," Chen Zhilong said, rubbing his chin.
This Zhang Tianxing had backbone and mettle, didn't he? Chen Zhilong favored such people.
He loved to see those faces full of defiance yet utter helplessness.
They were all unappreciative. Being able to hitch a ride on the Chen family's fast boat was their honor, yet they dared to refuse my good intentions. I will make them realize their mistake.
"Brother Long, what do you plan to do? Or what kind of show would you like to see? Let my subordinates entertain you," inquired the strategist Chen Sancang.
"For now, let's do this. All four stocks hitting the limit down has caused some dissatisfaction. How about this: first, let Fuzhou Machinery resume trading. Then, when the market opens, I want you to hit it with a large order to force it back to the limit down. Let's see how many more of these Zhang Tianxing can withstand," Chen Zhilong said fiercely.
Chen Sancang chuckled, "That's simple. I'll call Li Ming right away and tell him. I guarantee this will be handled perfectly."
Li Ming was the chairman of Fuzhou Machinery and a loyal lackey of the Chen family.
"Alright, you may go," Chen Zhilong waved his hand. Dealing with Zhang Tianxing was as easy as crushing a bug, merely a routine operation.
Chen Sancang bowed and turned to leave.
He immediately dialed Li Ming's number: "Chairman Li, Brother Long has something he needs you to do."
Upon hearing Chen Sancang's voice, Li Ming became extremely respectful, "What are Brother Long's orders? Third Brother, just say it, and I will comply."
"Fuzhou Machinery should resume trading as soon as possible, and then Brother Long wants another three limit downs," Chen Sancang said coldly.
Hearing Chen Sancang's emotionless voice, Li Ming was startled. Good heavens, it had already hit the limit down twice. Another three would mean the stock price would drop to sixty percent of its previous value, a significant loss for the company.
"Third Brother, can we find another way? I have other methods to deal with that person. Just tell Brother Long that in the business world, there's no one I can't handle," Li Ming hastily suggested.
"Save it, Li Ming. I've delivered Brother Long's message. If you can do it, Brother Long will definitely do it. Don't you think about why Brother Long is doing this? I've delivered the message. Take care of yourself," Chen Sancang hung up the phone directly.
This Li Ming dared to question Brother Long's intentions. He truly had the wrong idea about being chairman. Did he really think this chairmanship was so prestigious? Chen Sancang wondered if Li Ming had the courage to resist Chen Zhilong.
Hearing the dial tone, Li Ming felt a chill. Chen Zhilong cared nothing for the life or death of Fuzhou Machinery, only for achieving his own goals.
Back then, when Chen Zhilong approached him, Li Ming had gleefully offered his stake in the company, seeking better development.
With the Shengjing Chen family's backing, Fuzhou Machinery's path became wild.
But who knew that after the Chen family's investment, Fuzhou Machinery received more orders, yet the salaries of management and workers were repeatedly reduced.
Things were far worse than before, and the factory workers grumbled incessantly.
"Damn it, the factory gets more orders, but my salary gets less and less. If it weren't for feeding my family, I would have quit long ago. Damn Li Ming for not acting like a human being, not worthy of being called a son!"
"Exactly. Ever since Li Ming took over, our lives have gotten worse day by day. When will this end?"
Li Ming knew the workers' complaints, but he was helpless. He was just a dog for the Chen family.
Li Ming lowered his head and muttered to himself, "Did I make a mistake? I did this for the sake of this factory, for its better development, but why has reality turned out this way?"
Li Ming wept uncontrollably, facing a crossroads again. However, it seemed he had no right to refuse.
The next day, Li Ming found the company secretary, Gao Lili, "Lili, issue a notice. Due to product quality issues, according to the contract, our factory must compensate Shengjing Electric one hundred million yuan, and we will book an impairment of goodwill."
Hearing Li Ming's words, Gao Lili was stunned, "Director Li, if we do this, we're finished. We already had two limit downs, and the shareholders are questioning our board. Once this notice is issued, the stock price will drop by at least two to three more limit downs. We can't do this."