noffsinger Chapter 274 The Hunter's Prey
Chapter 274 The Hunter's Prey
Gu's stock price continues to fall, the capital market is full of doubts about its future, and shareholders' confidence is rapidly eroding.
But just when the outside world generally believed that Gu's Group would fall into a deeper crisis or even be swallowed up, an overseas capital suddenly announced that it would acquire a large number of Gu's Group shares and provide financial assistance.
The news caused an uproar throughout the financial world.
"What's going on? Wasn't the Gu family facing cash flow problems? How come foreign capital is suddenly willing to take over?"
"Who is this firm? And why did they choose this time to enter the market?"
"Are they here to rescue the Gu family, or to take advantage of their misfortune?"
Major financial media outlets, stock market participants, and investors have been speculating, and the Gu family has fallen into an unprecedented state of tension.
The board of directors convened another emergency meeting, and a heavy sense of oppression filled the conference room.
"President Gu, is this capital injection really just a simple investment?" A director frowned, his eyes filled with unease. "I checked, and the source of their funds is unclear."
“They claim it’s a long-term investment, but we can’t be complacent,” another older shareholder said solemnly. “If we allow them to acquire a large controlling stake in Gu’s Group, our control could be threatened.”
Gu Yanchuan clasped his hands together, listening calmly to the discussion. The lamplight cast shadows on his deep-set eyes, making his expression even more unfathomable.
He suddenly smiled, tapped the table lightly with his long fingers, and said in a calm but confident voice, "I know who they are."
Everyone was stunned.
"Then you mean..."
"This group of people wants to take advantage of the situation and gradually devour the Gu family." Gu Yanchuan's tone was terrifyingly calm, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. "But they probably didn't expect that this was a scheme we had already set up."
After the words were spoken, silence fell in the conference room.
Some people gasped, some had a flicker in their eyes, and others seemed lost in thought.
This war of capital may be far more complex than they imagine.
Undercurrent
Meanwhile, Lin Chuyue and Li Zhanchuan met in a low-key yet luxurious reception room.
Lin Chuyue sat by the floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the cityscape at night, a dazzling display of skyscrapers, bustling traffic, and brilliant lights. She gently flipped through an investigation report, her fingertips pausing on a line of text, her gaze slightly cold.
“This overseas capital appears to be an independent fund, but in reality, it has far-reaching connections.” She raised her head, looking directly at Li Zhanchuan, her tone calm but with a hint of barely perceptible sharpness. “Shen Fang’s shadow is faintly visible in it.”
Li Zhanchuan picked up his coffee, took a sip, and the rich, bitter taste filled his mouth. He seemed unaffected, only chuckled softly, his eyes deep: "She finally couldn't hold back anymore."
Shen Fang had been secretly plotting all along, only cautiously probing before, and now she had finally found a "suitable" opportunity to make her move.
“But she couldn’t have orchestrated this whole thing alone,” Lin Chuyue said slowly, tapping the table lightly with her finger. “There are even more complex forces behind this capital.”
Li Zhanchuan raised an eyebrow, his gaze falling on her delicate profile: "You mean..."
Lin Chuyue withdrew her gaze, a slight smile playing on her lips, her tone carrying a meaningful chill: "Lin Zhengguo."
Father's Choice
Lin Zhengguo, a name that was once the most familiar to her, is now becoming increasingly unfamiliar.
In her past life, she tried her best to gain her father's approval, but what she got in return was being used, sacrificed, and even losing her life.
In this life, she no longer harbored any illusions about Lin Zhengguo.
But she didn't expect Lin Zhengguo to make his move at this time.
“He couldn’t possibly have that much power.” Lin Chuyue’s tone was icy, with a hint of sarcasm in her eyes. “He must have been used as a pawn.”
“He doesn’t have that.” Li Zhanchuan scoffed lightly, a hint of indifference in his eyes. “But he has a very suitable identity as a pawn—Gu’s future father-in-law.”
Lin Chuyue's fingertips paused slightly.
Although she and Gu Yanchuan had been planning to dissolve their engagement, from the outside world's perspective, the relationship still existed.
If Lin Zhengguo makes a move, it's very likely he'll be using the "in-law relationship with the Gu family" as a pretext to participate in this battle for capital.
Lin Chuyue's hands slowly tightened, and the coldness in her eyes intensified.
"It seems we need to speed up our plans." Li Zhanchuan curled his lips slightly, a bloodthirsty smile playing on his thin lips, as if he had already seen through everything.
Counterattack begins
Two days later, Gu's Group held a press conference to officially respond to the recent market turmoil.
The press conference was bustling with activity, with representatives from major financial media outlets, well-known investors, and shareholders all gathered together. Reporters had prepared countless sharp questions.
Gu Yanchuan, dressed in a well-tailored dark suit, walked straight onto the stage. He exuded a strong aura, calm and confident, with no trace of panic in his eyes. Instead, he displayed a composed demeanor as if he were in complete control of the situation.
"I am here today to formally respond to the doubts raised by the outside world regarding the financial situation of the Gu family." He spoke calmly, his gaze sweeping across the room.
"First, the so-called 'huge losses' have not affected the company's core business."
"Secondly, the acquisition rumors in the market do not mean that the Gu family will be easily controlled."
"third--"
He paused, his gaze sharp as a knife, a cold smile playing on his lips.
"The Gu family will never be anyone's prey."
At that moment, the press conference room fell into a deathly silence; everyone was overwhelmed by his powerful aura.
After a brief silence, reporters frantically pressed their shutters, and the room was ablaze with flashes.
Watching this scene from backstage, Lin Chuyue's lips curled slightly, and a sharp glint flashed in her eyes.
This game of capital has only just begun.