The God of Wealth starts with doing whatever you want

On the morning of the third day after the research trip to Jiang County, the atmosphere in the conference room of the Jiangcheng Municipal Party Committee building was so heavy it was almost palpable.

At 9:00 a.m. sharp, the enlarged meeting of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Party Committee was convened on time.

More than 20 people were seated around the oval conference table. In addition to the members of the Standing Committee, there were also the main leaders of relevant departments such as the National Development and Reform Commission, the Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau, and the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission.

Yang Jianguo sat by the window, holding a fountain pen in his hand, his fingertips turning white from the pressure.

He has barely slept in the two days since returning from Jiang County.

Zhao Hu remains unreachable; his phone is always switched off.

Zhang Heping, on the other hand, did not summon him to his office for a talk as promised.

This unresolved wait is more agonizing than an immediate trial.

Halfway through the meeting, when the discussion focused on the issue of fund supervision for the Jiangzhong Peninsula project, the meeting room door was pushed open.

Five people walked in.

Leading the group was Li Zhengming, deputy secretary of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection, followed by four staff members dressed in dark suits.

Their arrival instantly silenced the conference room, and everyone's attention turned to them.

Zhang Heping sat in the main seat, his face calm, as if he had known this scene would happen all along.

"Comrade Yang Jianguo."

Li Zhengming walked to the conference table and said in a steady and powerful voice, "Based on relevant clues and evidence, and after deliberation by the Standing Committee of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection and approval by the Municipal Party Committee, it has been decided to initiate an investigation into your suspected serious violations of discipline and law."

As soon as he finished speaking, two staff members walked up to Yang Jianguo.

The pen in Yang Jianguo's hand fell to the table with a "thud".

He slowly stood up, his face ashen, his lips trembling slightly, but he couldn't utter a single word.

At that moment, he finally understood what Zhang Heping meant by "some work needs to be discussed with you privately".

This is not a conversation, it's a trial.

"Please cooperate with our work." The staff member's tone was calm but firm.

Yang Jianguo nodded mechanically and was led away from the conference room in full view of everyone.

The moment the door closed, he glanced back and saw Zhang Heping still sitting in the main seat, Zhou Mingyuan expressionless, and Ning Qian looking down at the documents.

No one spoke up for him.

No one dared to speak up for him.

The meeting room was silent for a full half minute before Zhang Heping gently tapped the table: "Let's continue the meeting."

But everyone's mind was no longer on the issue.

The news of Yang Jianguo's arrest spread throughout the Jiangcheng officialdom within half an hour.

At the same time, in the interrogation room of Jiang County Detention Center.

Zhao Hu sat on the iron chair, his hands cuffed, his face haggard but his eyes unusually calm.

He has been here for two days. From the time he surrendered until now, he has clearly explained everything he has done over the years and everything he has done for Yang Jianguo.

"Are you sure you've submitted all the materials?" the disciplinary official in charge of the interrogation asked.

"determine."

Zhao Hu nodded and replied, "I kept a backup plan. All the transaction records, transfer vouchers, and call recordings with Yang Jianguo are stored in a safe."

The key is with my wife, and I've already written down the address for you.

Why did you suddenly turn yourself in?

Zhao Hu fell silent.

He remembered that day in the basement, the fruit knife in Xu Yun's hand, and the words, "If I find out you mess with my people again, next time it won't be your shoulder that gets stabbed."

Some people are not to be trifled with.

"I've figured it out." Zhao Hu finally said only these three words.

The interrogation lasted three hours.

When Zhao Hu pressed his fingerprint on the last statement, he knew that his life was completely over.

But at least, I'm still alive.

As long as you're alive, there's still hope.

At 3 p.m. that day, the Jiangcheng Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection issued a notice: Yang Jianguo, from the Municipal Development and Reform Commission, is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law and is currently under disciplinary review and supervisory investigation.

The announcement was very short, consisting of only two sentences.

But to those in officialdom, these two sentences are enough to explain the problem.

Yang Jianguo is finished.

When the news reached Yuntian Capital Group, which was controlled by Jian Shiwei, Xu Yun was in his office reading an analysis report on overseas capital markets.

Jian Shiwei pushed the door open and came in, a smile on her face: "Yang Jianguo has been taken away."

"understood."

Xu Yun didn't even look up, and asked, "Have all the materials been sent over?"

It was delivered yesterday.

Jian Shiwei walked to the desk and said, "Zheng Yi's feedback is that the materials are very detailed and enough to keep Yang Jianguo in there for more than ten years."

but……"

"But what?"

"The materials Zhao Hu provided implicated Dingsheng Capital."

Jian Shiwei lowered her voice and said, "Over the years, Yang Jianguo has received at least 30 million yuan in kickbacks from Dingsheng Capital through Zhao Hu, which helped them obtain four government projects."

Xu Yun finally raised his head, looking somewhat puzzled.

Jian Shiwei explained: "Dingsheng Capital... is the one headquartered in Shenzhen that specializes in government projects and real estate projects."

The boss's name is Chen Ding, and he has a very powerful background.

"We have projects in several provinces in South China, and in the past two years we've wanted to enter the Central China market, so we've set our sights on Wuhan."

"Quite an appetite."

Xu Yun closed the report in his hand and said, "Since they like to play dirty tricks, then let's play along with them."

"what do you mean?"

"Hunting".

Xu Yun stood up, walked to the French windows, looked at the bustling scene of Jiangcheng outside, and said, "How much private equity fund do you currently have at your disposal?"

"Currently, we have approximately 15 billion RMB in available working capital."

Jian Shiwei quickly replied, "If needed, we can raise another five billion within a week."

"not enough."

Xu Yun immediately used the system to retrieve detailed information about Dingsheng Capital, then shook his head and said, "Dingsheng Capital's scale is at least tens of billions, this amount is not enough."

He turned to Jian Shiwei and said, "But you can leave it like this here. I'll have Fu Baoying cooperate with you. Just tell her how much you need, as long as it doesn't exceed 200 billion."

"200 billion..."

Jian Shiwei's eyes lit up, and she said, "This amount of money is enough to launch a precise strike against Dingsheng Capital."

"It's not just about hitting them."

"What I want is annihilation."

"Okay, I see."

Jian Shiwei said, "I've checked. Dingsheng Capital has expanded too quickly in the past two years, and its capital chain is very tight."

They have two large real estate projects in Shenzhen that are currently in pre-sale, a commercial complex under construction in Hangzhou, and in Chengdu…

She went to the computer, moved the mouse, and a national map appeared on the screen, marked with red dots.

"These are all projects that Dingsheng Capital is currently working on."

Jian Shiwei pointed to the map and said, "Each project requires a lot of funds to maintain. As long as we launch attacks on several of their key projects at the same time, their funding chain will break."

Xu Yun asked in confusion, "How do we attack?"

"First, short the shares of their Hong Kong-listed subsidiaries."

Jian Shiwei calmly analyzed the situation and replied, "Secondly, we raised prices during the bidding process for their key projects, thus depleting their deposits."

Third, poach their core team.

fourth……"

Jian Shiwei paused for a moment, a sharp glint in his eyes, and said, "Release the dirt on them for bribing officials and for the poor quality of their projects."

If these four tactics are used simultaneously, Dingsheng Capital will be severely damaged, if not completely wiped out.

"It's not like peeling off a layer of skin."

Xu Yun corrected again, "How long would it take to make them completely withdraw from the Central China market, or even disappear from the Chinese real estate industry?"

"One month."

Jian Shiwei estimated: "Within a month, Dingsheng Capital's capital chain will show signs of breaking down."

Within two months, they need to sell at least three projects to recoup their losses.

Within three months... I can bankrupt them, and then conveniently take over their unfinished projects.

"can."

Jian Shi smiled and said, "Then I'll make the arrangements right away."

"Keep this confidential."

Xu Yun instructed, "This matter is between you and me. I will contact Fu Baoying personally."

"clear."

After Xu Yun left the office, Jian Shiwei leaned back in her chair and closed her eyes.

Capital wars are always silent, but more brutal than real battles.

This time, Jian Shiwei once again experienced the exhilaration of winning a war of attrition, without needing any schemes or conspiracies.

However, she also wanted everyone on Financial Street to know how powerful her Yuntian Capital was.

In particular, you must not mess with your man Xu Yun or Xu Yun's people.

On the same afternoon that Xu Yun laid out his plan to target Dingsheng Capital, Zhong Yanyan was anxiously awaiting her test results in the VIP examination room of Jiangcheng Maternal and Child Health Hospital.

She was wearing a loose dress, and her hand unconsciously went to her lower abdomen.

"Ms. Zhong, please lie down," the female doctor said gently.

As the cool coupling gel was applied to her belly, Zhong Yanyan held her breath.

The ultrasound probe moved slowly across the abdomen, and the doctor stared intently at the screen.

Time passed by, and only the faint sounds of the instruments could be heard in the examination room.

Suddenly, the doctor smiled: "Congratulations, Ms. Zhong."

Zhong Yanyan's heart skipped a beat: "Doctor, I..."

The doctor pointed to the screen and smiled, "After examination, it turns out you're having twins."

"Twins?"

Zhong Yanyan's eyes widened, somewhat incredulous! "Yes."

The doctor adjusted the probe angle and said, "Look here, two gestational sacs, both developing very well. Judging from their size, it should be around seven weeks along."

Two small shadows were clearly visible on the screen.

Zhong Yanyan's tears welled up instantly.

She covered her mouth, afraid that she would burst into tears from excitement.

"There's an even bigger surprise in store."

The doctor smiled and continued operating the equipment. After a moment, she turned to look at Zhong Yanyan, her eyes full of smiles: "Judging from the current images, it is very likely that they are twins, a boy and a girl."

"Dragon and phoenix...twins?"

"A boy and a girl."

The doctor nodded and replied, "However, it's still too young. We'll need a few more weeks to be completely sure."

However, judging from the shape and location of the gestational sac, it is highly likely.

Zhong Yanyan was speechless.

She stared at the two tiny lives on the screen, tears blurring her vision.

Pregnancy is a surprise enough, twins are an even greater gift, and now, the doctor is telling her it might be a boy and a girl.

A son and a daughter, a perfect life.

After the examination, Zhong Yanyan sat on a bench in the corridor with the ultrasound report in her hand, unable to calm down for a long time.

She took out her phone, intending to call Xu Yun, but her finger hovered over the dial button for a few seconds before she put it down.

She wanted to tell him this important news in person.

Just then, she suddenly saw a familiar face, Xinuo.

There was some doubt in his eyes.

This woman, Zhong Yanyan, is influential; she is one of Xu Yun's many women, and her family is quite well-off.

Although Zhong Yanyan didn't interfere with the women around Xu Yun, she did investigate them.

She allows Xu Yun to have female confidantes, but not wicked vixens.

"Xinuo," Zhong Yanyan called out.

When Xinuo heard someone call her name, she turned around in confusion. When she saw Zhong Yanyan, she was clearly surprised.

"Miss Zhong? What are you doing here?"

Xinuo had mixed feelings about Zhong Yanyan, because it was because of her appearance that she was now relegated to being a mistress.

Zhong Yanyan retorted, "Shouldn't I be asking you why you're here?"

"I wasn't feeling well, so I thought I'd come for a check-up."

Hino replied, "I don't know what's wrong with me. For the past two days, I've been feeling nauseous and wanting to vomit."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Yanyan asked with a somewhat complicated expression, "Is your period regular?"

"It seems... it's been delayed by more than a week."

Hino's voice suddenly tightened, and she asked in surprise, "You wouldn't mean to say..."

Zhong Yanyan nodded: "Possibly."

“!!!” Hino.

Zhong Yanyan said, "Let's go, I'll go with you to get checked out."

One hour later.

Same process, same waiting.

Twenty minutes later, the door to the examination room opened.

When Xinuo came out, she was also holding an ultrasound report in her hand, and the expression on her face was indescribably complicated.

Shock, joy, and bewilderment were all mixed together.

"How is it?" Zhong Yanyan went up to greet her.

Xinuo handed her the ultrasound report, her voice trembling slightly: "Positive...it's been five weeks."

She was finally pregnant, and it was Xu Yun's baby.

Looking at the diagnosis results on the report, Zhong Yanyan confirmed her suspicions.

She smiled and said, "Congratulations on becoming a mother."

"Thank you."

While pleased, Xinuo looked at the other person and asked in confusion, "But Miss Zhong, why did you come here?"

"Just like you."

Zhong Yanyan handed her ultrasound report to Xinuo as well.

The two forms were placed side by side, both marked "early pregnancy," but at different gestational weeks—one seven weeks and the other five weeks.

"I have twins."

Zhong Yanyan said softly, "The doctor said there's a high chance it's twins, a boy and a girl."

Hino's eyes widened: "Twins? Or maybe a boy and a girl?"

"Ah."

Zhong Yanyan nodded, then took Xinuo's hand and smiled, "It seems we'll be mothers together."

The two women looked at each other and suddenly burst into laughter at the same time.

But as she laughed, tears welled up in Xinuo's eyes again.

This day was too magical and too blissful for her.

In the late afternoon, Xu Yun finished dealing with company affairs and was about to leave work when her phone rang.

It was Zhong Yanyan calling.

"Xu Yun, where are you?" Zhong Yanyan's voice was filled with barely suppressed joy.

"Outside, what's up? You sound like something good is coming?"

"Can you go home now?"

Zhong Yanyan said with a smile, "Xinuo and I are both here. We have something important to tell you."

"???"

Xu Yun raised an eyebrow slightly.

Are Zhong Yanyan and Xinuo together?
That's quite rare.

"Okay, I'll go back right away."

Half an hour later, Xu Yun pushed open the door to Zhong Yanyan's villa.

In the living room, Zhong Yanyan and Xinuo sat side by side on the sofa, both with mysterious smiles on their faces.

"What's wrong? Why are you being so mysterious?" Xu Yun took off her coat, hung it up, and walked up to them.

Zhong Yanyan and Xinuo exchanged a glance, then simultaneously took something out from behind their backs.

Two neatly folded sheets of paper.

"Here you go." The two said in unison.

"what is this?"

Xu Yun took the document with a puzzled look and first opened the one Zhong Yanyan had given him.

The moment it unfolded, his breath caught in his throat.

He slowly raised his head and looked at Zhong Yanyan.

Zhong Yanyan's eyes reddened, but she smiled brightly and said, "I went for a check-up today, and the doctor said it might be twins, a boy and a girl."

Xu Yun opened his mouth, somewhat surprised.

He had indeed discovered that Zhong Yanyan was carrying a boy last time, but he hadn't expected that she was also carrying a girl.

Twins (a boy and a girl)?
If my mom found out, she'd be ecstatic.

Xu Yun took a deep breath and trembled as he opened the card Xinuo had given him.

It's the same ultrasound report.

Diagnosis: Early intrauterine pregnancy, single live fetus, approximately 6 weeks gestation.

At that moment, Xu Yun felt as if his heart was about to leap out of his chest.

He looked at Zhong Yanyan, then at Xinuo, and then at the two ultrasound reports in his hand. He froze on the spot, his mind blank.

"you…………"

He managed to utter a few words and asked, "Pregnant too?"

"Ah."

Hino nodded happily, her voice gentle: "But mine is a singleton, six weeks along."

Well, all the emotions have come together.

Is it possible that my hit rate is so high if I don't control it?
Xu Yun sat on the single sofa next to him, looking down at the two pieces of paper in his hand.

He muttered to himself, "Just like that, I became...a father of three?"

There are four.

Zhong Yanyan corrected, "I'm carrying two."

Xu Yun suddenly stood up, looked at the two women in front of him, and an unprecedented emotion surged up, almost overwhelming him.

He stretched out his arms and embraced them both at the same time.

An embrace of three people, connecting four little lives.

Thank you.

Xu Yun smiled and said, "Thank you..."

Zhong Yanyan and Xinuo hugged him tightly back, their tears mingling together, indistinguishable from one another's.

At this moment, all the calculations, all the schemes, all the capital wars become insignificant.

The embrace lasted a long time until Xu Yun's phone suddenly rang, interrupting everything.

He released the two of them, wiped away his tears, took out his phone, and saw that it was Fu Baoying calling.

"Xu Yun, the funds have arrived."

Fu Baoying's voice came through the receiver, saying, "Jian Shiwei's side is also ready. When do we start the operation?"

Xu Yun glanced at Zhong Yanyan and Xinuo beside her, and at their still flat stomachs. A hint of tenderness flashed in her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination.

"tomorrow."

He replied, "Starting tomorrow, we'll hunt down Dingsheng Capital."

After hanging up the phone, Xu Yun embraced the two women again, feeling their body temperature and the little lives growing inside their wombs.

He now has even more people to protect. (End of Chapter)