Chapter 155: Mutual Need

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Qin Anyi smiled slightly, poured the wine from his cup directly into his mouth, and then wiped his lips before saying, "This matter is actually very simple. Ten percent of Yuan's International's shares are worth around five billion, while Tianxia Group needs at least fifteen billion in cash flow to complete this hostile takeover of Yuan's International! Such a cash flow, let alone domestic enterprises, is something even some multinational corporations could never possibly produce."

"That's right. If not for the fact that this cash flow is so astronomical that no domestic company could possibly come up with it, I wouldn't have walked so easily into the trap laid by the other party." Yuan Shicheng smiled bitterly and nodded, also picking up his cup to take a small sip. With half a catty of alcohol already in his belly, even someone as experienced with drinking as Yuan Shicheng had to start pacing himself. After all, the matters to be discussed tonight were far too important, and he had to ensure his mind remained absolutely clear; getting dead drunk was simply out of the question.

"Good. Since we both know that no domestic company can produce this sum of money, where on earth does Tianxia Group's money come from?" Qin Anyi asked with a smile.

Yuan Shicheng smiled bitterly once more: "I have thought about this question too, and I knew there must be something fishy about it, but I have no idea what the exact situation is, nor do I have the time or energy to investigate."

"Three years ago, Tianxia Group was still just an obscure little enterprise. The starting point of all its development and expansion was three years ago, when Tianxia Group obtained a massive sum of mysterious financial backing, thereby beginning its strategy of annexation! Moreover, throughout the entire development process, it received tremendous policy inclinations from the government side. At that time, Changqing's mayor, Zhou Lingming, was Tianxia Group's greatest backing."

Qin Anyi leaned back against the back of his chair and spoke with familiarity, as if reciting family treasures: "And after two years of rapid expansion, Tianxia Group also grew into a behemoth no less impressive than Yuan's International. Furthermore, a year ago, it gradually distanced its ties with Zhou Lingming. Once its capital strength reached the level Tianxia Group had a year ago, its reliance on the government was no longer so severe—as long as it consistently adhered to the government's requirements and rules, that would be sufficient."

"To think Young Master Qin is so well-informed about Tianxia Group. Alas, to be honest, and you mustn't laugh at me, I actually never paid attention to Tianxia Group. Our focused fields are different, and Tianxia Group developed far too quickly. By the time I discovered its existence, it had already emerged like a sudden giant. Being caught completely off guard this time was largely due to our lack of understanding of the enemy."

"This is human nature, so Uncle Yuan need not take it too to heart. What I want to say is that now that Tianxia Group has developed to such a scale, it is bound to encounter certain problems. As everyone knows, the development of an enterprise is never just about unlimited funds; the fields it involves, the competence level of its management personnel, and so on—all these factors exert a tremendous influence and limitation on the scale to which an enterprise can develop. And once it reaches a certain bottleneck, it inevitably needs to complete its own transformation through changes or restructuring."

"This is not only a problem for Tianxia Group, but also a problem for Yuan's International! As the saying goes: misfortune is what happiness leans upon, and happiness is what misfortune lurks within. This matter is currently fatal poison to Yuan's International... but if viewed from another perspective, it might not necessarily be an opportunity."

"Young Master Qin means..." Yuan Shicheng's eyes lit up as he asked tentatively.

"Tianxia Group's only reliance is that unknown, colossal sum of money. Yet nothing in this world appears for no reason. When abnormal things happen, demons are bound to be present. If we can cut off Tianxia Group's funds, perhaps we can even bite back."

While Qin Anyi was speaking, Wang Yiran stood up from her seat beside him and filled Qin Anyi's and Yuan Shicheng's glasses respectively, maintaining the demeanor of a dutiful and obedient wife.

As Yuan Zixin watched Wang Yiran's effortless and natural elegance, she felt an indescribable emotion in her heart. When an outstanding man meets an equally outstanding man, they are very likely to appreciate each other and forge a legendary tale of high-minded resonance. But if an outstanding woman encounters an equally outstanding woman, it is bound to be Mars colliding with Earth; apart from conflict, there can be nothing else. Outstanding women can never coexist with one another, whereas outstanding men have a high probability of becoming life-and-death friends. This is the profound difference between male and female characters.

"Does Young Master Qin have the confidence to investigate Tianxia Group's funds? And do you have a way to cut off these funds?" Yuan Shicheng nearly leaped from his seat in excitement, but possessing immense self-restraint, he managed to forcefully control his surging emotions.

"This is what I must do. Since it is a cooperation, there naturally has to be a division of labor. I will take responsibility for solving Tianxia Group's problem, and what you need to do, Uncle Yuan, is to seize the opportunity to launch a counterattack, and then... snatch the fruits of victory!" Qin Anyi said with a chest full of assurance.

This confident demeanor left Yuan Shicheng somewhat skeptical, but a moment later, he thought of Wei Qinghai, and his confidence instantly skyrocketed! Even the dignified secretary of the Changqing Municipal Committee addressed the young man before him as an equal and a friend. Although he still didn't know this young man's exact identity, a little common sense told him he was definitely an extraordinary and formidable figure.

"Very well! Since Young Master Qin has put it this way, I, Yuan Shicheng, naturally trust you. However, if this matter truly succeeds, it will mean I, Yuan Shicheng, have taken an enormous advantage of you, Young Master Qin. As for what specific tasks you need me to perform, it's best to state them now so I can gauge whether I actually possess the capability."

Yuan Shicheng thought for a moment and spoke with firm resolve. He had truly been driven to a dead end by Tianxia Group, and aside from this young man before him, he genuinely had no other alternatives. Therefore, he was naturally extremely tempted by Qin Anyi's proposal.

Yet Yuan Shicheng was also well aware that cooperation is built upon the foundation of mutual benefit and reciprocity. Since, according to the other party's words, his own group would undoubtedly reap massive gains from this cooperation, the other party must certainly have corresponding demands.

There are no true altruists in this world; human beings are creatures driven and manipulated by desires. To obtain a certain amount, one must pay a corresponding price—this was the deepest realization Yuan Shicheng had gained from decades in business.

"What I require is actually very simple, and to Uncle Yuan, it will by no means be a difficult task. Once the matter is accomplished, I hope to obtain a certain degree of financial support from Uncle Yuan when necessary. I can guarantee to limit this financial demand to a level that will not affect the development of Yuan's International. At the same time, our cooperative relationship will continue indefinitely. I will obtain the funds I need from you, and likewise, I will use my own network of connections to help Yuan's International develop. Roughly speaking, that is all." Qin Anyi said calmly.

Yuan Shicheng furrowed his brows slightly and then fell into deep thought.

Qin Anyi did not disturb him, picking up the teacup before him and sipping from it very leisurely.