Chapter 794
Investors Withdraw Funds
Brother-in-law?
Chen Xiao, who was sipping tea from a blue-and-white porcelain cup, looked up upon hearing this: "Xiangjun's cousin's husband?"
Zhang Ziqian covered her mouth: "I asked Sister Xiangjun, and her cousin isn't married yet, so she must have a boyfriend."
"It's not even close to happening yet," Chen Xiao thought it was a bit inappropriate for President Shi to refer to himself as his brother-in-law.
buzz-
Zhang Ziqian's phone rang. She picked it up and glanced at it: "It's President Shi."
Chen Xiao gestured for her to answer the call.
"Hey, Mr. Shi!"
"Mr. Zhang, hello! I'm already in the lobby on the first floor of Junxiao Lakeside CBD Center."
"Okay, wait a moment, I'll go downstairs."
If it were anyone else, Zhang Ziqian could simply send someone down. But this time it was Zhao Xiangjun who made the arrangement, and to show that she valued it, she was prepared to go down herself.
"Mr. Zhang, is my brother-in-law here today?"
"His brother-in-law?" Zhang Ziqian paused for a moment before realizing that he was referring to Chen Xiao.
She looked at Chen Xiao. The office was quiet, and Chen Xiao had heard everything President Shi said.
Chen Xiao waved his hand, "Let him come up."
Mr. Shi's meaning was quite clear: he wanted to establish a connection with Chen Xiao. Logically, Chen Xiao wouldn't be interested in meeting him; he only paid attention to relatives like Xiang Jun's family.
Chen Xiao had never met any other woman's partner, let alone a cousin, let alone an unmarried one. He had never even met his own brother's or sister's spouse.
Of course, not many people are as "proactive" as Mr. Shi.
Zhang Ziqian arranged for a short-haired female guard to go down and receive her.
While refilling Chen Xiao's cup with water, he reported, "Boss, those banks have all decided to sever ties with [Black Cat Loan Platform]."
Chen Xiao nodded slightly. Between Junxiao Group's stable and continuous business and the [Black Cat Loan Platform], even a fool would make the choice.
He checked the system several times today, but there's still no indication that the task is complete.
Clearly, even a complete break won't be quick; certain procedures still need to be followed. Furthermore, even without the support of partner banks to continue expanding its business, the Black Cat Loan Platform's original business volume was so massive that ending it wouldn't be a matter of just a day or two!
Knock knock—
There was a knock on the office door, and Chen Xiao knew that General Manager Shi had arrived. He slowly stood up.
Mr. Shi's legs trembled as soon as he entered the 58th floor. The decoration was too luxurious. He had recently spent several million yuan on office renovations and felt that this was the ultimate in human enjoyment. However, compared to Mr. Chen's office, his own was probably more like a "pigsty".
"Wait a moment—", the female guard nodded politely to him, and then knocked on the office door.
At that moment, Mr. Shi suddenly felt a bit of oxygen deprivation in his brain. He knew that the most glorious moment of his life had arrived.
He actually got to meet the mysterious big boss of Junxiao Group, and even call him "brother-in-law" affectionately!
He would never forget the ecstasy he felt when he learned that his girlfriend's cousin was actually the wife of the owner of Junxiao Group. It felt like sitting in his own backyard when gold ingots started falling from the sky.
Because of this connection, he got in touch with Junxiao Business Management, and his business took off immediately. Now he's a very wealthy boss.
"Enter!"
As Shi Long listened to the deep, slightly metallic voice inside, his heart pounded even harder.
The door opened, and in the center of the sofa sat a refined and handsome man who looked to be only 25 or 6 years old. But he knew he was right; this must be President Chen.
Seeing Chen Xiao's calm, smiling face, Shi Long stepped forward and said, "Hello, brother-in-law!"
Chen Xiao shook hands with him. "Have a seat."
Shi Long sat down on the Hermes sofa with trepidation, and Zhang Ziqian poured him a cup of white tea.
"Brother-in-law, this is wild ginseng that I specially asked someone to buy."
As he spoke, he took out a box of ginseng from behind his back, indicating that he had come prepared.
"Thank you—", Chen Xiao accepted it.
"Brother-in-law, please don't be so polite with me. If you need anything, just let me know. It would be my greatest honor to serve you!"
Chen Xiao smiled faintly; he had no intention of chatting with Shi Long for long. He only invited him in because of Xiang Jun. Otherwise, he wouldn't have had the time to see this relative who was 800 miles away and whose relationship was still uncertain.
Since we've let him in, we should pretend to care about his situation.
Shi Long was also from Jiangzhou, the same place as Xiang Jun's cousin, Li Li. They met while working in other provinces, a classic example of a "handsome man and beautiful woman" match.
He's quite good at business. After graduating, he started by setting up a street stall and later moved into the catering and entertainment industries.
In just a few years, he amassed a fortune of several million.
His business entered a period of rapid development in the first half of this year, because he became the "brother-in-law" of the boss of Junxiao Group, which made doing business in Junxiao Commercial Management unimpeded.
Suddenly, many investors approached him, wanting to invest in him. Under these circumstances, Shi Long secured nearly 10 billion yuan in investment in just a few days.
He discovered for the first time that financing was so simple.
In the past, when he was doing business, he borrowed money everywhere. He borrowed from relatives and friends, but only managed a few hundred thousand yuan. Therefore, for those years, he would tell everyone he met, "These days, the economic climate is bad. Raising funds is too difficult."
However, after he learned of his connection to Junxiao Group and subtly leaked the news to a small group of people, he was shocked to discover that Junxiao Group was involved in such a connection.
Numerous wealthy clients came to him, acting as if they were at his beck and call.
He truly experienced what it means to say, "This is so hard!"
Shi Long certainly wouldn't dare say that he had obtained a lot of funding by using his name. He only mentioned that, with the help of Junxiao Commercial Management, he now owns more than a dozen stores under the management company.
Chen Xiao has never minded Junxiao Commercial Management giving his family and friends preferential treatment. This preferential treatment mainly involves location and business conditions. Ultimately, success depends on their own efforts, although the mall's advertising and promotion have played a significant role.
I casually asked, "What kind of shop do you run in Junxiao Commercial Management?" "Foot massage and high-end spa!"
Chen Xiao was stunned. He never expected that Shi Long was in this line of work. Was this the entertainment industry he was talking about?
However, anything done in a shopping mall is definitely legitimate. Modern shopping malls emphasize diversity, offering everything from food and drinks to entertainment, with experiential activities gradually increasing in proportion.
"Oh, not bad!" he said, unsure what else to say. He didn't understand anything, so I offered some guidance.
Chen Xiao picked up his teacup.
Shi Long, who had been keeping a close eye on his "brother-in-law," immediately understood and stood up, saying, "Brother-in-law, you're very busy, so I won't disturb you any longer."
Chen Xiao nodded slightly, then said to Zhang Ziqian, "Give him the things."
Before he could even give any instructions, Zhang Ziqian had already gracefully stood up, picked up a gift bag that had been prepared beforehand, and handed it over.
"Besides that limited edition bag, there's also a Richard Mille RM 67-02, a gift from the boss!"
what--
Shi Long was flattered; his "brother-in-law" gave him a gift?
Moreover, he had heard of this watch. It was hailed as the pinnacle of sports watches, worth over 200 million.
Don't let his current status as a "tycoon" fool you; it's all due to his large business empire, and he doesn't actually have much money on hand. Most of the money he earns from his businesses comes from investors; he wouldn't use it to buy a watch worth 200 million yuan.
“This…” Shi Long was at a loss.
Chen Xiao waved his hand: "It's just a little gadget, take it and play with it."
Shi Long seemed to understand something. "Thank you, brother-in-law. I promise I won't embarrass you in the future."
Chen Xiao was speechless. Did I think you were embarrassing me? Just don't mention me when you go out in the future. Why are you embarrassing me?
After Shi Long left, Chen Xiao glanced at the two wild ginseng roots and said, "Ziqian, why don't you take them and get rid of them?"
How to handle it?
Zhang Ziqian naturally understood what he meant. Chen Xiao didn't need this at all. The wild ginseng in his home was all over a hundred years old. While Shi Long's was also quite valuable, possibly worth hundreds of thousands, it was just ordinary ginseng that was a dozen years old, something Chen Xiao didn't need anymore.
“My family doesn’t lack this,” Zhang Ziqian said worriedly.
This stuff can't be used every day. It's very nourishing, but you can't use it indiscriminately.
Black Cat Loan Platform
The heavy mahogany door of the chairman's office shut out the noise of the outside world. The air conditioning was on full blast, yet the room was filled with a sweet, cloying fragrance and an even more subtle, oppressive heat.
The bald man, around fifty years old, was Wang Rui, the head of Black Cat. His obese body sank deep into a large leather executive chair, his belt loosely draped over his belly, his cloudy eyes greedily following the swaying hips of his young female secretary. The secretary was leaning over, reporting on trivial schedules, the glimpse of her cleavage at the neckline making Zhao Rui breathe heavily. He subconsciously reached out and forcefully tugged at the belt buckle, which was stuck in his fat, his Adam's apple bobbing—
"Thump! Thump! Thump!"
Three sharp, heavy, almost slamming sounds, like a death knell, suddenly rang out!
"Ah!" The female secretary was so frightened that her face turned pale. She jumped back like a startled rabbit, staggering a couple of steps in her high heels before regaining her balance.
Wang Rui was startled, his newly ignited anger was instantly extinguished, and he was so shocked that he almost slipped off his chair!
"Who?! Are you fucking looking to die?! Get in here!" Zhao Rui roared in a fit of rage, his face trembling with fury.
The door was flung open with a thud, hitting the wall behind it. A middle-aged man, bearing a striking resemblance to Wang Rui but thinner, burst in—his younger brother, Wang Qi, the second-in-command of Black Cat. Wang Qi's face was deathly pale, his forehead beaded with cold sweat, and his lips trembled, as if he had just been pulled from icy water.
"Big...Big Brother! We're doomed! Utterly doomed!" Wang Qi's voice was choked with sobs, and he was incoherent.
"Bullshit!" A hand slammed down on the expensive mahogany desk, making the golden toad figurine and cigar ashtray jump. "You fucking straighten your tongue and talk back! Is the sky falling or the earth collapsing?! Look at you, you coward! How big is our Black Cat now? Making a fortune every day! Why are you still acting like you were when you were lending money at exorbitant interest rates in the urban village, so impatient!"
Damn it, "Can't you organize your thoughts? Listen to what you're saying!"
Zhao Qi shrank back, took a deep breath, and forced himself to calm down, but his voice still trembled violently:
"Big brother...it's...it's really all over!"
Damn it, I slammed my hand on the table.
"Smack!" Another, even harder slap landed on the table! Zhao Rui jumped up, pointing at his younger brother's nose:
"Say 'I'm done for' again and I'll beat you to death! Tell me! What is it?!"
Zhao Qi swallowed hard, her voice trembling with despair:
"XX Bank... XX Bank just sent an official notification..."
He paused, each word seeming to be squeezed out from between his teeth:
"Immediately! Unconditionally! Terminate all cooperation with us! Including custody, loan channels, payment clearing... everything!"
Crack! Bang!
The still-warm purple clay teacup, which I had just picked up, slipped from my hand and crashed heavily onto the polished marble floor, shattering instantly! Scalding tea and broken pieces splashed all over the floor.
The color drained from his face in an instant, replaced by a deathly pale bluish-white. His previous rage and feigned composure vanished, leaving only raw terror and disbelief.
"Wh...what?!" His voice suddenly became shrill. "Why?! Impossible! Go talk to them! Go talk to them right now! Increase the money! Give the person in charge money! Give them as much as you want! Go now!"
Their lifeblood—their funding channels—relies solely on these three banks! Cutting off any one of them would mean their business volume would instantly be halved! Their cash flow could collapse at any moment!
“We…we talked…” Wang Qi’s voice was filled with helplessness. “The other party…their attitude was extremely tough! They said there was no room for negotiation…they wouldn’t even meet with me…they said directly…that there was no need to talk…”
"There's no need to talk?! How could this be?! Why?!" Wang Rui completely panicked, pacing back and forth in the huge office like a trapped beast. His leather shoes squeaked loudly on the broken porcelain shards, and he didn't even notice his obese body bumping into the money tree next to him. He gripped his thinning hair tightly with both hands, muttering to himself, his eyes unfocused.
"Big brother..." Zhao Qi's voice carried even deeper fear as she cautiously interrupted his unconscious pacing, "...I...I haven't finished speaking yet..."
The bald man paused, then abruptly turned around: "What else is there?"
"I just received several calls and messages from major investors...they...they all want to withdraw their investment...immediately!"
"Withdrawal of investment?! I'll fucking kill him!" He was instantly enraged, and the anger he had just suppressed, mixed with panic, completely erupted. He grabbed the ashtray on the table, intending to smash it, but in the end, he slammed it hard onto the thick carpet with a dull thud.
Tell them they can withdraw their investment, but they shouldn't regret it later. This is an incredibly profitable business we're in; who else but me would take them on this venture?
"I'll try to pull some strings and see if I can salvage the situation—" Wang Rui couldn't stay in the office any longer. (End of Chapter)