Chapter Twelve: A Fight to the Death
As Tiansheng Group became mired in a public relations crisis, the Deep Blue Alliance’s counterattack grew increasingly fierce. Not only did they smear the Shen Group in the media, but they also attempted to suppress the company’s stock price through covert market manipulation.
This war without smoke made Xu Yunchuan deeply realize that he was contending with a vast, invisible network, and the final outcome of this struggle would determine the very survival of the Shen Group.
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The Counterattack Plan
"The Deep Blue Alliance’s tactics will not stop here," Xu Yunchuan said to his team in the conference room. "Their goal is to completely destroy our market credibility. We must find a breakthrough before they do."
Shen Qingwan nodded. "Their core assets should be that batch of offshore companies in Southeast Asia. If that profit chain is severed, it will deal them a devastating blow."
"Exactly," Xu Yunchuan said, "but we need evidence proving these companies are involved in illegal transactions to trigger intervention from regulatory agencies."
Zhao Ming frowned and asked, "But such information is not easy to obtain. We don't have the channels to delve into their internal operations."
"There is one person who can help us," Xu Yunchuan said. "Wu Jie, the former Chief Financial Officer of the Deep Blue Alliance. He was forced to resign due to internal infighting and is now living in seclusion overseas."
"You intend to persuade him?" Shen Qingwan asked.
"Yes," Xu Yunchuan nodded, "but that will require some leverage."
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Persuading Wu Jie
Using his personal connections, Xu Yunchuan obtained Wu Jie’s contact information and flew to Singapore to meet him in person. In a secluded teahouse, Wu Jie sat opposite Xu Yunchuan, wearing an expression of guarded caution.
"I know why you've come to see me," Wu Jie sneered. "But do you really think I would offend the Deep Blue Alliance for your sake?"
"Mr. Wu, you have already offended them," Xu Yunchuan stated frankly. "Otherwise, you would not have been forced to resign, let alone leave the country."
Wu Jie’s expression flickered slightly, but he quickly regained his composure. "Even so, I have no desire to be dragged into their conflicts."
"But you are already dragged into it," Xu Yunchuan said with conviction. "The upper echelons of the Deep Blue Alliance will not let you go; you are only safe for the moment. If they find you, do you really think you can walk away unscathed?"
Wu Jie was silent for a moment, then sighed. "So, what kind of guarantee can you offer me?"
"I can help you secure a new identity, allowing you to disappear from their sight entirely," Xu Yunchuan said. "But the condition is that you provide evidence of the Deep Blue Alliance's illegal transactions."
Wu Jie pondered for a long time before finally compromising. "Fine, I agree. But you had better keep your word."
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Obtaining Core Evidence
With Wu Jie’s assistance, Xu Yunchuan obtained detailed financial records regarding the Deep Blue Alliance's offshore companies. These records not only revealed the flow of funds but also exposed their use of shell companies for money laundering and tax evasion.
"This evidence is enough to attract the attention of international regulatory bodies," Shen Qingwan said. "But we need a catalyst to expose this to the public."
"Leave that to me," Xu Yunchuan replied. "I will create a tipping point."
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Igniting Public Opinion
Xu Yunchuan contacted several internationally renowned financial media outlets, exposing the Deep Blue Alliance’s financial irregularities and illegal activities through anonymous letters. Soon, these reports garnered widespread global attention.
At the same time, he joined forces with domestic and international competitors to push regulatory agencies in various countries to launch investigations into the Deep Blue Alliance.
"Once the Deep Blue Alliance's capital chain is broken, their influence within the country will also suffer a heavy blow," Xu Yunchuan said.
Sure enough, as the investigations deepened, multiple projects of the Deep Blue Alliance were forced to pause, and some high-level personnel were even summoned for questioning. Cracks began to appear in their business empire.
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Surprise Counterattack
However, just as Xu Yunchuan thought the situation was tilting in his favor, the Deep Blue Alliance suddenly launched a full-scale counterattack. They hacked into the Shen Group’s servers, attempting to steal core technical data.
"Our network system is under attack!" the technical team reported urgently. "Their target is the experimental data for the new generation of batteries!"
Xu Yunchuan gave a decisive order: "Cut off external network connections immediately and activate the backup system."
Simultaneously, he contacted the cybersecurity team to request emergency support. In a high-intensity battle of offense and defense, the Shen Group ultimately managed to protect its core data.
"It seems they have been pushed to the edge," Shen Qingwan observed. "They wouldn't take such a huge risk otherwise."
"Indeed," Xu Yunchuan said with cold eyes. "Since they have dropped the mask, we no longer need to show any mercy."
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Eve of the Decisive Battle
The failure of the Deep Blue Alliance made Xu Yunchuan realize that his opponents had few cards left to play. To end this war once and for all, he decided to attend an upcoming global new energy summit in Europe in person.
"This will be our final opportunity," Xu Yunchuan told his team. "At this summit, we will not only showcase our technological advantages but also completely dismantle the credibility of the Deep Blue Alliance."
Shen Qingwan asked, "If they attack us at the summit, do you have a plan to handle it?"
Xu Yunchuan smiled slightly. "I have already prepared an even bigger 'gift'."