Chapter 75: The ship capsized, and the cargo sank.

Jiyuan Woodworking.

"President Ma Wencheng, this is a bank draft sent to you by people under President Xu Shuyun of Jinxiu Group. She says it is the penalty for breaching the contract, intended as compensation for us."

A secretary with a curvaceous figure walked in holding a check and placed it on President Ma Wencheng's desk.

President Ma Wencheng's face turned alternating shades of green and white. What the hell is this supposed to mean?

"That little brat Xu Shuyun, is she trying to brush me off with 500,000 as if I were a beggar?"

President Ma Wencheng had two orders from Singapore on his hands. If Jinxiu Group stopped supplying him with raw timber, he would have to urgently contact timber merchants from out of town immediately. Not only would the quality of the raw timber decline, but costs would also increase by at least 2.4 times.

Even so, President Ma Wencheng still faced the risk of delaying the delivery of the finished wooden products.

"Damn it, she's taking me for a fool!"

This 500,000 wasn't even a fraction of what he had already lost; she was clearly making a mockery of him!

"President Ma Wencheng, please calm down. This is a document that our colleagues in the Market Research Department just sent over. You should take a look." The secretary with the curvaceous figure handed him a red folder.

After reading it, President Ma Wencheng nearly lost his breath and collapsed directly onto the sofa.

The document showed that the shareholding information of Jinxiu Group had undergone a massive change. A man named Zheng Qian had brought 100 million in capital to purchase 40% of Jinxiu Group's shares and now held the position of Vice President of Jinxiu Group.

"President Ma Wencheng! Are you alright, President Ma Wencheng!" The secretary was terrified, hurriedly finding President Ma Wencheng's medicine from the drawer and giving it to him, which helped him catch his breath.

President Ma Wencheng was so angry he could barely function.

Wasn't Zheng Qian the Vice President of Zhengxin Shipyard who came to find him yesterday? He looked like he hadn't even grown out his hair yet; how could he possibly have such immense power?

"Are... are you sure this document is correct?" President Ma Wencheng asked again.

"The shareholding information above was copied directly from the Administration for Industry and Commerce. There cannot be any mistakes, President Ma Wencheng."

President Ma Wencheng's expression suddenly turned very ugly. Things were going to be difficult now.

Analyzing the current situation, Zheng Qian investing in Jinxiu Group at this moment was clearly meant to seize Jiyuan Woodworking by the throat.

Controlling Jinxiu Group was equivalent to controlling the raw materials for Jiyuan Woodworking.

Although he and Jinxiu Group had not yet had a falling out, the indifferent attitude of Old Man Xu was enough to explain the situation; the two companies were no longer in a cooperative relationship.

That little brat Xu Shuyun, to think she would do something like this for 100 million in financing!

That was 100 million!

How much was Jinxiu Group's market value right now? Seventy or eighty million?

If it were President Ma Wencheng, he would also unhesitatingly abandon any business partner.

"President Ma Wencheng, there is one more thing."

"Our colleagues in the Business Department snuck into Jinxiu Group's warehouse and discovered that Jinxiu Group has over a dozen warehouses full of timber, and the doors are locked tight, not allowing anyone to enter or leave."

"Nonsense, it's obvious they aren't playing with you anymore; they've found a new financial backer."

"No, I have to tell Hu Yuebin about this situation and see if he has any ideas."

Dafu Timber.

"Father, there is a new development."

Chang Rui hurried into Chang Dashan's office.

"Oh? What is it?"

Chang Rui told him about what Jiyuan Woodworking had encountered.

"It was reported by our informant. He said this is top-secret information; many people inside Jiyuan Woodworking don't even know about it yet."

For small and medium-sized enterprises like these, the infighting is much fiercer than in those large corporations. Who doesn't have a few informants planted in the other's company?

After learning about Jiyuan Woodworking's predicament, Chang Dashan's brows furrowed tightly.

"What kind of game is Jinxiu Group playing?"

"That brat who got into a fight with you? 100 million? What kind of joke is that?"

Not to mention the entire Jinxiu Group, even his own Dafu Timber couldn't sell for 100 million on the open market. Why would Jinxiu Group be worth that?

"You haven't made a mistake, have you? This is not something to joke about." Chang Dashan remained skeptical. He did not believe that the Vice President of such a small company like Zhengxin Shipyard could come up with 100 million to stir up the situation; that kind of power was too great.

If it were true, that person had thrown 100 million into a battle without smoke against them.

"Father, I didn't quite believe it at first either, but our man swore on his life that it is absolutely true, which is why I hurried over to tell you."

"Whether it's true or not, I'll know after making a phone call."

Chang Dashan pulled out his phone, preparing to call Hu Yuebin to ask about the situation.

With such a big thing happening, President Ma Wencheng's Jiyuan Woodworking definitely wouldn't be carrying it alone; the first person he would seek help from would certainly be Hu Yuebin.

"Father, we also have a lot of inventory. Since we are allies, why don't we help President Ma Wencheng out?"

Chang Rui was a bit confused.

The enemy of an enemy is a friend; he understood this principle well.

His hatred for Zheng Qian was higher than anyone else's. He wished he could watch Zheng Qian get put to death with his own eyes, then skin him, pull out his tendons, and grind his bones.

Zheng Qian had been too heavy-handed last time. He had stayed in the hospital for a week, with his head wrapped up like an Indian, and had only barely managed to get discharged.

Even now, the bruising hadn't gone down; he looked exactly like a pig's head.

What was even more infuriating was that Yao Manman had also severed ties with him, blocking all his contact information. He hadn't tasted a woman in several days.

Sporting a pig's head, this wealthy young master was too embarrassed to go to bars or nightclubs. People would definitely ask what happened to his head; it was too shameful.

If their own company could help Jiyuan Woodworking and let President Ma Wencheng turn danger into safety, that would count as opposing Zheng Qian.

"Do you still not understand what kind of timber we deal with?"

"Jiyuan Woodworking requires dozens of processes to produce a single set of tableware; our timber quality doesn't meet their requirements."

"Otherwise, it wouldn't be you coming to tell me this news; it would be President Ma Wencheng calling me personally to ask for help."

Bang.

The door was suddenly pushed open by an assistant.

"Ah Li, the Chairman and I are discussing matters. What are you doing?" After being scolded by his old man, Chang Rui could only vent his anger on the young assistant.

"I... I'm sorry, Chairman, General Manager, I have an urgent matter to report!"

The female assistant was wearing a tight-fitting outfit, looking full of guilt and self-reproach, even with a hint of anxiety; it looked like there was truly something urgent.

"What is it? If it's about Jiyuan Woodworking, you can leave; I already know about that." Chang Dashan waved his hand.

"No, no, no, no, no..."

The female assistant was stuttering.

"Meiya Group, carrying our timber, collided with someone at the dock. The ship capsized, and all our cargo has gone into the Ye River!"

"What did you say?!"