Rebirth: My dad is too obedient

Chapter 575 The Old Rival with All His Connections

Heavenly City.

March 2nd arrived in the blink of an eye, leaving only three days until the repayment deadline of the 5th.

Xie Bingran's 100 million has been received, and there are still a few million short. Xu Zhiquan and Fang Jun have managed to scrape together the remaining amount, and there are no more doubts about passing the repayment date on the 5th.

That afternoon, Xu Zhiquan finally received the message he had been waiting for.

Huang Furen called Lao Xu, saying he was Chen Boxin from "Pan Shi Capital" and wanted to arrange a face-to-face meeting to talk again.

It will come eventually.

Xu Zhiquan himself was also very curious about what kind of people were behind this incident.

The ability to simultaneously drag Wu Yongming, Jiang Huaqin, and Lao Xu into a predicament, while also involving the debts of various banks, financial institutions, and suppliers, and all while meticulously calculating the timing for each aspect...

This "Chen Boxin" is still someone to look forward to.

The dinner was arranged at a small teahouse owned by Huang Furen.

The teahouse called "Wenxiang Pavilion" was opened by Huang Furen in the last two years, and he even invited Xu Zhiquan to the opening.

The waitresses dressed in cheongsams "served" him tea, but Xu Zhiquan had no interest in these quirky pleasures. Coupled with his deliberate distancing from Huang Furen, Old Xu never went there again.

As evening fell, Xu Zhiquan came down from the park headquarters, having changed into a clean suit.

The black Mercedes-Benz S-Class was already waiting downstairs.

In addition to Li Rui driving, Xu Zhiquan also invited Zhao Feng and Liu Ao to join him.

This trip might be a trap, and we don't know how capable the other party is, so it's better to be on guard for peace of mind.

Li Rui, Zhao Feng, and Liu Ao were waiting downstairs. When they saw Lao Xu come down, they quickly put out their cigarettes and addressed him as "President Xu".

Li Rui stepped forward and handed a black vest-style garment to Xu Zhiquan:
"Mr. Xu, this is a stab-proof vest. Please wear it underneath..."

Xu Zhiquan was stunned for a moment, feeling both emotional and helpless.

Li Rui: "The stabbing incident in the parking lot two years ago was too dangerous. We should still be as careful as possible."

Zhao Feng: "Yes, Mr. Xu! You can't afford to have anything happen to you now. Nearly a thousand employees in the factory are all counting on you!"

Xu Zhiquan smiled and said, "Okay!"

As he spoke, he took off his suit jacket...

While Lao Xu was changing clothes, Teacher Fang Jun came downstairs:

"Do you need me to go?"

Xu Zhiquan: "No need, there are only three people invited this time."

Me, Huang Furen, and Chen Boxin.

Fang Jun: "Okay, then I'll wait for you to come back."

Xu Zhiquan: "It'll probably be evening soon, you should go home first."

Fang Jun said expressionlessly, "I'll wait for you to come back."

Zhao Feng smiled at Fang Jun:

"Don't worry, Sister Fang Jun, we will definitely bring President Xu back safely!"

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Shanghai.

In the evening, Xu Chen ate at the "Xueyuan Cafeteria" with several roommates.

Qian Xin, the "Little Prince of Jiangsu and Zhejiang," stared at Xu Chen for a few moments before speaking:
"Mr. Xu, you seem to have lost weight recently."

Xu Chen paused for a moment, then joked:

"I've been going for morning runs more seriously lately, and it seems to be working."

He was startled; it seemed that he had been under a lot of psychological pressure lately, which had also affected his physical appearance.

He thought of his father, Xu Zhiquan, and felt even more heartache.

I saw Lao Xu in Shanghai a few days ago, and he had obviously lost even more weight.

Old Xu usually presents a cheerful and easygoing demeanor to outsiders, but Xu Chen, as his son, knows that his father is under tremendous pressure.

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Evening, in the small office on the 8th floor.

Xu Chen opened a new bottle of red wine, cut a piece of fresh cheese, and half-reclined on the large single sofa.

Enjoying a warm breeze while sipping red wine is truly delightful.

Alcohol can indeed be relaxing, especially when you're stressed or have something on your mind.

After two glasses of red wine, I felt a bit sleepy due to the intoxication.

Thinking that I was too lazy to go back to my dormitory or home in Tonghai New Village tonight, I decided to spend the night in the office.

Making this decision actually made me more lazy and relaxed.

My phone suddenly rang; it was Fang Jun's sister calling.

After the call was connected, it was his father, Xu Zhiquan, who answered.

Old Xu got straight to the point, talking about the dinner party he had just attended.

Xu Chen was also shocked to hear that it was "Rock Capital" that had finally surfaced.

He sat up straight instantly, listening intently.

Xu Zhiquan had just returned to the company and was currently in the office with Fang Jun. He then made a phone call to Xu Chen.

Old Xu succinctly summarized the situation for tonight:

"The person I met tonight was Chen Boxin. He came to talk on behalf of 'PanShi Capital,' and didn't mention 'Changfeng Investment' at all..."

"Just as we expected, 'Rock Capital' is now approaching us to talk, just to take over 'Chenfeng Technology'."

Chen Boxin was certain that we wouldn't be able to repay that 100 million yuan by the day after tomorrow, and the terms offered by 'Rock Capital' were ridiculously low.

Fang Jun asked, "What are the conditions?"

Xu Zhiquan: "They offered two solutions."

One solution is to give me 100 million in cash, and then the Xu family will completely withdraw from 'Chenfeng'.

I don't need to worry about the subsequent debts; they will take over and handle them, and will reassign professional managers and management personnel..."

Fang Jun: "They'd sell the whole company for 100 million? How could they even think of that!"

Xu Chen jokingly said:

"One hundred million is not bad. It's enough for my son and me to live comfortably for the rest of our lives..."

Xu Zhiquan sneered:
"That's exactly how Chen Boxin tried to convince me."

He probably thinks I'm in a desperate situation now. If I have 100 million in cash and can get rid of all this debt and trouble, he'll most likely accept it.

Furthermore, from his words, one could still see that Chen Boxin looked down on me.

He probably thought that two years ago I was just running a small town factory, and that the fact that he was willing to give me 100 million yuan in cash was already a great honor.

Judging from this, Chen Boxin's level is not high, so he is unlikely to be the one in charge behind the scenes.

There must be another mastermind behind Chen Boxin, strategizing behind the scenes…

Fang Jun paused for a moment: "What is the second option?"

She was clearly more interested in the acquisition offer.

Xu Zhiquan: "They spent 9 million yuan to acquire 90% of the shares of 'Chenfeng Technology'."

I will still hold 10% of the shares, but I will also step down from the company's management. They will also send in professional managers and management teams.

They even suggested I become a 'lifetime honorary advisor' or something after I retire; they really went to great lengths to arrange it.”

Xu Chen: "The second proposal offered to Mr. Xu is essentially a future dividend from 10% of the equity."

Xu Zhiquan: "The chairman and general manager are both appointed by them, and we don't even know if they will receive dividends in the future."

They might make sure I don't get a single penny.

Fang Jun pondered for a moment, then spoke:
"Judging from these two proposals, they are essentially giving 'Chenfeng Technology' a valuation of 10 billion yuan."

They really think they can just come here and get something for nothing...

BlackRock valued it at 80 billion, Wang Shi at 60 billion, and Changfeng was initially valued at 38 billion. Now Panshi is valuing it at only 10 billion; it's blatant robbery.

Xu Chen put away his joking intentions, thought for a moment, and then said:
"They clearly intend to take over 'Chenfeng Technology,' so they are not worried at all about the current crisis facing 'Chenfeng.'"

Including Wu Yongming's case, the suspension of construction due to investigation, those debts and future financing issues..."

Xu Zhiquan: "I sounded out their opinions."

I briefly mentioned that the company is still under investigation and remains shut down, and there are concerns about future financial pressures and financing risks...

Chen Boxin didn't care at all, saying that as long as he got the company, "Pan Shi" would handle everything else.

Old Xu paused for a moment, then continued:
"So it's roughly in line with our predictions."

The current situation facing 'Chenfeng' is all orchestrated by 'Panshi' and the people behind it.

Even if they are not the main operators, they are key collaborators and are aware of the overall situation.

And after they consume 'Morning Breeze,' they'll also have the ability to sort out this mess.

After Lao Xu finished speaking, all three of them fell silent.

This means that 'Rock Capital', Chen Boxin, and the people behind them have truly enormous power.

Xu Zhiquan paused for a moment, then continued:
"I'm really curious, who is behind this?"

Are they targeting 'Morning Breeze' or me simply because 'Morning Breeze' is a lucrative target, or are there other reasons or purposes...?

But in all these years of wandering the world, I, Old Xu, haven't really offended anyone!

Xu Chen began, "A common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime..."

Fang Jun: "What happened next? What's the story?"

Xu Zhiquan: "Naturally, I didn't give a face-to-face answer, saying I needed to think about it."

Chen Boxin was very confident, and even knew our debt milestone on March 5th.

He specifically mentioned that people could contact him before March 5th...

In addition, after the dinner, Huang Furen spoke to me separately.

He invited me to tea tomorrow at noon, acting all mysterious. I wonder if he's trying to be a go-between.

Xu Chen: "How did Boss Huang and this Chen Boxin meet?"

Xu Zhiquan: "In the past two years, Huang Furen has been working as a 'broker' in the business circle, and his reach is quite extensive."

Chen Boxin is a businessman from the south, and 'PanShi Capital' is also registered in the south.

This year, Chen Boxin, under the pretext of "wanting to find investment in the north," got in touch with Huang Furen's group.

After chatting a few times, Huang Furen realized that Chen Boxin was actually eyeing my side.

Huang Furen was unaware that 'Changfeng Investment' and 'Panshi Capital' shared the same owner.

Old Xu took a drag of his cigarette and then spoke again:

"Let me have tea with Huang Furen tomorrow and see what he's up to."

As for 'Rockstone Capital,' we now have the funds to deal with the debt, so we can sit back and relax."

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Noon the next day.

Xu Chen had just finished lunch at the school cafeteria and was about to go to the library when he received a message from Xu Zhiquan:

[They might be old rivals from the Guangming Factory acquisition case years ago.]

Xu Chen was stunned for a moment, and his heart skipped a beat.

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Around four o'clock in the evening, after Xu Chen finished his afternoon classes, Xu Zhiquan called.

Old Xu shared the information he had learned from Huang Furen at noon, which truly surprised Xu Chen.

The crisis that Chenfeng Technology is currently facing is actually related to its acquisition of the old Guangming Factory...

In the 06 bidding process for the acquisition of "Guangming Factory", a "black hand" was hidden behind the scenes, who wanted to swallow up and transfer the core assets of "Guangming Factory" through this bidding.

There are three key figures: Jin Guiyuan, the acting factory director of "Guangming Factory", Boss Yu from the south, and a "big boss" hidden behind the scenes.

The mastermind was the "big boss," with Boss Yu from the south acting as his "front man," while Jin Guiyuan was an inside man within the "Guangming Factory."

The three planned to take over the assets of "Guangming Factory", but Xu Zhiquan and "Dongchen Shares" appeared out of nowhere and ruined their plan.

Ultimately, Dongchen Group successfully won the bid for the Guangming Factory through a public bidding process with its "Building an Electric Vehicle Factory" proposal, and subsequently received support and assistance from the city government.

The "assassination" that Xu Zhiquan encountered in the parking lot was orchestrated by Boss Yu from the south.

After the incident was exposed, Jin Guiyuan and Boss Yu were both arrested, and several other people were also implicated and punished.

Meanwhile, the "big boss" hidden behind the scenes remained almost completely unscathed...

During the tea gathering at noon today, Huang Furen revealed two pieces of information to Xu Zhiquan that made Old Xu gasp in surprise:

First, there's Chen Boxin and that "Boss Yu from the South," who had previously done business together in the South and were considered good friends.

Secondly, behind "Changfeng Investment" and "Panshi Capital," besides the two publicly known owners who share the same boss, there is another person whose name remains unaccounted for.

All I know is that his English name is Frank.

And this "Frank" is very likely the "big boss" from back then.

……

The news was still somewhat alarming, and Xu Chen found it hard to believe.

Xu Zhiquan began by saying:

"It seems that even though we snatched the 'Guangming Factory' from them before, they haven't given up."

They might have deliberately lay low for the past two years, waiting until we've made 'Chenfeng Technology' bigger and stronger before coming back to reap the rewards...

It must be said, this 'big boss' is quite a character.

Xu Chen: "Is Huang Furen's information reliable?"

Xu Zhiquan: "Huang Furen has no reason to lie to me."

He told me this news, which was meant as a reminder and warning, but it was not good for Chen Boxin's side and did not directly benefit Huang Furen himself.

In addition, I also verified this from several sources this afternoon.

Although there is no clear and direct evidence, it can be basically determined that Chen Boxin and Boss Yu did know each other back in the south.

"Furthermore, Mr. Yu had some connections with 'Rock Capital' in the south years ago..."

Xu Chen: "So the most crucial figure is still Frank, the 'big boss' who was hiding behind Boss Yu back then and is now hiding behind Chen Boxin."

Xu Zhiquan: "This person is indeed mysterious."

After the acquisition of Guangming Factory was settled, the incident of my attack in the parking lot was also investigated.

I, the 'victim,' still need a clear explanation.

Not just the public, overt statements...

I was invited to a dinner party where I laid out some things, but I only talked about what I could talk about and what I could hear.

It was at that dinner party that I learned about the existence of the 'big boss'...

I had lunch with Huang Furen, and he mentioned 'Frank' behind Chen Boxin.

Considering all the relationships and information, there is still reason to suspect that this Frank is very likely the 'big boss'.

Xu Chen: "We were able to deal with Wu Yongming, Jiang Huaqin, and our place at the same time."

It can even influence banks, financing institutions, and suppliers' payment collection processes...

Xu Zhiquan: "That's why they say, 'His connections reach to the heavens.'"

Old Xu paused for a moment, then spoke again:

"'Guangming Factory' was a piece of fat meat, and now 'Chenfeng Technology' is an even bigger feast."

Things may be more serious than we think…

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(End of this chapter)