84: Chapter 84 Double Kill Scheme: Counterattack in a Desperate Situation

Fanxing Factory, Chen Fan's office.

Chen Fan was reviewing the list of "Xuanniao" equipment needed by Engineer Li, but he felt a faint sense of unease. He checked the time; it was four in the afternoon.

Lin Hao knocked and entered, his expression solemn. "Fan Zi, I just received news that Li Guodong from Xingfa Technology jumped to his death."

Chen Fan looked shocked. "What happened?"

"Li Guodong gambled and lost his factory and house, and owed a massive amount of external debt. Unable to handle the pressure, he jumped directly," Lin Hao said in a slightly heavy tone.

"I think there's something fishy about this. After Li Guodong started cooperating with us, his performance was stable and the factory's profits were good. How could he be so impulsive as to lose everything in one night?" Chen Fan questioned.

"Other members of the alliance are saying that this is related to the Long Corporation, that it was a setup by them to crush the members of the Spark Alliance," Lin Hao said, sharing information he had gathered from several bosses he was close with.

Chen Fan's gaze sharpened as he put down his pen. It had begun; Long Zaitian's counterattack was indeed starting from the periphery.

"Fan Zi, there's one more thing. Something seems to have happened at Yonggu New Materials. Several of his suppliers suddenly demanded early payment, the bank is also pressing him, and the Long Corporation's raw materials company has issued an ultimatum, demanding the repayment of over five million in debt within three days." Lin Hao immediately reported the situation at Yonggu to Chen Fan.

The unease in Chen Fan's heart intensified. He immediately picked up his phone and dialed Wang Yonggu's number.

The phone rang for a long time before it was picked up, and Wang Yonggu's raspy, weak, and desperate voice came through: "President... President Chen..."

"President Wang, I know the situation," Chen Fan's tone was steady. "Don't panic. Tell me the specific details, especially the wording of the Long Corporation's collection notice and the bank's demands."

Listening to Wang Yonggu's incoherent narration, Chen Fan's gaze grew colder. This was a classic combination of blows aimed at instantly cutting off cash flow and crushing Yonggu New Materials.

"President Wang, listen carefully," Chen Fan interrupted him. "First, regarding the debt to the Long Corporation, prepare for it now. I'll have Lin Hao coordinate and transfer five million to you from the alliance's internal emergency fund. You must pay it back tomorrow morning so they don't have any grounds for a lawsuit."

Wang Yonggu was stunned. "President Chen, this..."

"The point of the alliance is to support each other through difficult times," Chen Fan said indisputably. "Second, for the bank, send them copies of the strategic cooperation agreement we just signed with Keyu Group, along with the order estimates for the coming year—exaggerate them slightly. Tell them that Yonggu New Materials is a close partner of Keyu's core supplier, the cash flow issue is a short-term technical adjustment, and advance payments from Keyu-affiliated orders will be coming in soon. Steady them! If that doesn't work, I'll personally vouch for you to get a new loan."

"Third, for those customers who want early payments, show them the Keyu orders and our alliance background. Ask them if they are sure they want to breach the contract at this time. If they insist, take down their names; your orders and resources will be permanently closed to them in the future."

Chen Fan's instructions were clear and precise, instantly dispelling most of the panic in Wang Yonggu's heart. "President Chen... I... I really don't know how to thank you..."

"Now is not the time for that. Do as I say, immediately!" Chen Fan hung up and said to Lin Hao, "Arrange it right away. Transfer five million to Yonggu New Materials following formal loan procedures. At the same time, in the name of the alliance, draft a statement emphasizing the solid cooperation and bright future among member enterprises, subtly hinting at our deep ties with Keyu. Send it to all alliance members, associated customers, and suppliers to stabilize morale."

Lin Hao's spirits lifted. "Understood! I'll get right on it!"

Chen Fan's heart sank.

"Xiao Zhi," Chen Fan immediately called out to the future smart brain, "lock onto the last signal location of Li Guodong's phone. Retrieve all his call records and travel history from this afternoon. Be quick!"

"Understood, Master." Xiao Zhi's voice sounded as a massive stream of data began to process.

A few minutes later, Xiao Zhi reported: "Master, the last signal from Li Guodong's phone appeared near the 'Yayun Private Club' in the south of the city and was lost two hours ago. Call records show he had multiple contacts this afternoon with a number labeled 'Wangmen Agency - Brother Hui'. Travel records show he entered the club at 3 PM and did not leave. According to a correlation analysis of public and non-public information, this location is suspected of organizing high-stakes illegal gambling."

Chen Fan's fist suddenly clenched. Long Zaitian! He really was vicious! On one hand, he used business tactics to drive Wang Yonggu to the brink, and on the other, he used a gambling trap to destroy Li Guodong!

"Gather and organize all information on the club's illegal activities, then package and send it to the law enforcement's email." At this moment, Chen Fan's desire to pull out Long Zaitian's venomous fangs had reached its peak.