Chapter 778: Chapter 500: Qi Yun Joins the Game (Part 2)

This financial lending company had conducted multiple large-scale financial transactions with Chen Xiaozhi, using his channels for cross-border fund transfers to evade regulatory oversight. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Qi Yun rubbed his chin, a rough plan to break the deadlock forming in his mind.

Although people with fortunes of billions have their own connections, perhaps this evidence is not enough to completely nail that guy.

But once the money laundering is exposed, the Ugly Group will inevitably be implicated.

With an already poor reputation, being linked to overseas fraud would cause both its stock price and reputation to suffer severe damage.

Qi Yun copied some of the data onto his phone, then unplugged the USB drive, placed it back in the safe, and after greeting Zhao Qing, he headed out.

....

One hour later, at the Guanghui Group headquarters.

Liu Guangxin was initially taken aback upon seeing Qi Yun’s sudden arrival, but quickly composed himself and squeezed out a smile: "When did you get back? Please, have a seat."

The two of them sat down on the sofa, Qi Yun got straight to the point: "I know all about the company’s situation."

Liu Guangxin nodded and sighed wearily: "Little Qi, I am truly sorry, the cooperation had just started when this problem occurred."

"I didn’t intentionally keep it from you, it just happened suddenly, and since you weren’t in the country, I discussed it with your father-in-law..."

Qi Yun waved his hand with a smile: "Uncle Liu, you’re overthinking it, I’m not blaming you."

He could understand the other’s rationale, likely feeling that he couldn’t be much help in this type of situation, mainly because opposing the adversary’s schemes would require preparations of at least seven to eight billion.

And during the prior collaboration discussions, Qi Yun had revealed his intention to acquire shares in Evergreen Shipping, and thus, didn’t have much cash on hand.

As for Fu Wentao backing him...

He might not be within Liu Guangxin’s consideration range at all.

After all, despite Qi Yun’s extraordinary relations with Fu Wentao, Liu Guangxin didn’t have much of a relationship or knowledge of the latter.

Hastily involving such a massive entity might also cause apprehension.

Therefore, Qi Yun’s visit wasn’t to place blame but to solve the problem.

Seeing that Qi Yun wasn’t blaming him, Liu Guangxin smiled bitterly and nodded: "Thank you for understanding, regarding this matter..."

"What do you think about me buying the shares held by those two?" Qi Yun suddenly asked.

"You... what did you say?"

Liu Guangxin was visibly stunned by the suggestion, showing an incredulous expression, "You want to buy them? That’s not a small figure, at least seven to eight billion! You...."

In contrast to Liu Guangxin’s shock, Qi Yun appeared quite calm.

"Uncle Liu, there’s no need to worry about the money, I recently made a fortune abroad, seven to eight billion is indeed a lot, but with some belt-tightening, it’s barely manageable."

"The key is, do you agree?"

Liu Guangxin didn’t respond immediately but stared at Qi Yun for a good ten seconds, seemingly wanting to verify if he was joking.

But Qi Yun’s gaze was steady, showing no uncertainty.

The wallet is a man’s confidence; just a few days ago, he received nearly eight billion from Felix’s transfer.

Now is the time to speak loudly.

"Little Qi..." Liu Guangxin took a deep breath, his tone becoming serious, "If you really can bring out that amount, I certainly wouldn’t oppose."

"This could not only resolve the immediate crisis but also ensure New Source Power’s stable development moving forward."

"However, you also know about Guanghui’s situation in recent years, and the associated risks....."

He didn’t finish the sentence, but his point was clear.

Qi Yun nodded, speaking faintly: "I understand."

"To be frank, while our personal relationship is good, business is business. Since I’m willing to pay this amount, it’s not just for the sake of New Source Power; I also see potential in Guanghui’s future."

"This investment of tens of billions is both to help you stabilize the company and also a personal investment; I believe Guanghui and New Source Power’s future value is far beyond this amount."

"Risks do exist, but I’m willing to take them."

Qi Yun spoke candidly, and in fact, he truly felt this way inside.

The two major sectors of Guanghui currently are logistics and energy.

The logistics business is already quite mature; although there hasn’t been significant progress, it is not at risk of losing money.

As for energy, those oil and gas fields are the most essential assets.

Guanghui Energy operates most of the gas stations in J Province, as well as the LPG cylinder business, maintaining an absolute dominance.

It also possesses oil and gas fields overseas and owns the country’s first private cross-border natural gas pipeline.

This means Guanghui Energy has already completed an ecological loop within the energy market.

This serves as the moat for the entire Guanghui Group; its basic operations are solid, similar to logistics, slowly growing but very stable.

The entire Guanghui Group was previously dragged down by the automobile business.

But with New Source Power now integrated, the risk of Qi Yun acquiring Guanghui’s shares is quite low.

Otherwise, why would Maple Capital agree so readily?

Seeing Qi Yun’s candor, Liu Guangxin was deeply moved, shaking his hand firmly: "Thank you!"

"Since you’ve made up your mind, I won’t say more, Guanghui welcomes you to join us!"

Qi Yun nodded, shifting the conversation: "Uncle Liu, although I can provide the seven to eight billion, I don’t intend to give them all that money."

"Hmm?" Liu Guangxin was puzzled, looking at Qi Yun, "What do you mean...?"

Qi Yun didn’t respond directly, instead, he pulled out his phone, opened the photo gallery, and handed it over: "Take a look at this first."

....

Nobody knew what Qi Yun and Liu Guangxin discussed, but after Qi Yun left the Guanghui headquarters, Liu Guangxin seemed notably more relaxed.

In a luxurious office on the 15th floor, two middle-aged men were conversing in low voices.

One of them, slightly plump with a slicked-back hairstyle, was Zhou Bin, one of the major shareholders with over 5% holding in Guanghui Group.

The other, thinner and wearing gold-rimmed glasses, exuded a shrewd demeanor; he was another major shareholder, Li Maocai.

These two also served as executives within the Group.

"I just heard that Qi Yun came by."

Li Maocai adjusted his glasses and said cautiously, "Do you think... he might have caught wind of something?"

Zhou Bin dismissively waved his hand: "So what if he heard? An arm couldn’t twist a thigh."

"Ugly Group is eyeing New Source Power; even if those guys band together, they can’t stop it, it’s merely a dying struggle."

"We better withdraw early; not only avoid losses but also pick up some perks, no reason not to do it."

Despite that, Li Maocai’s eyes flashed uncertainty: "Don’t forget, last time Director Hou tried to manipulate this Qi Yun, and ended up shooting himself in the foot...."

"This guy is not simple."

Zhou Bin snorted twice: "So what? We’re conducting regular business activities, he has no reason to target us, there’s no need to fear him."

Even while talking tough, mentioning Qi Yun handing Old Hou such a loss gave him chills, unconsciously lowering his voice, "No matter how formidable he is, can he compare with Ugly Group? Their background is way more complex than his."

"Keep your nerves in your belly, just cooperate with them."

Li Maocai said nothing, lost in thought.

....

After leaving the Guanghui Group headquarters, Qi Yun went straight to the airport.

He checked the time; Ignacio’s flight would arrive soon.

This guy, upon hearing there was a major discovery, departed from Madrid overnight, had already reached Peng City this morning, and was now transferring to Bird City without a pause.

Waiting at the VIP passage, Qi Yun soon saw Ignacio rushing out, dust-covered.

Upon meeting, Ignacio exclaimed excitedly: "God, I couldn’t believe it when I got your call! You really found it?"

"Yes, in Qinling, you should be familiar with the place." Qi Yun guided him towards the parking lot.

"Qinling?! Of course I know! I never thought such a creature could exist there..."

They got into the car, and Qi Yun handed him a tablet, "These are the photos I took at the site."