Feng Group Building, top-floor conference room.
Every person seated today was a shareholder of the Feng Group, and every one of them looked grim.
“Sorry to keep everyone waiting.” A man dressed in a sharp suit and leather shoes strode inside.
The shareholders’ expressions darkened further.
Xu Lang, the head of Wave Capital and currently the largest creditor of the Feng Group.
He had another identity: Xie Beichun’s brother-in-law.
Everything was clear now.
The man loosened his tie, a gentle smile on his face, but his eyes revealed a wolf-like ambition and cruelty.
“The Feng Group has failed to repay its debts on time. I filed an application with the court three days ago, which is why we are having this creditors’ meeting today. I will not accept any settlement. My apologies to everyone, but court personnel will soon form a liquidation team to take over the Feng Group and conduct a property liquidation according to the law.”
At the conference room door, uniformed members of the liquidation team stood ready.
The shareholders finally began to panic.
“Xu Lang, don’t go too far! President Feng just had his accident, and you couldn’t wait to trample him. Heaven is watching what men do; retribution will come for you sooner or later!”
“Back then, President Feng saw you struggling with your startup and kindly lent you a hand. Who would have thought we were inviting a wolf into our home? You and Xie Beichun must have conspired long ago…”
Listening to the shareholders’ indignant accusations, Xu Lang’s expression did not change. That gentle smile remained fixed on his face.
“The business world is a battlefield. To the victor go the spoils. Since I am the one standing here now, what is it? Are you all so eager to make an enemy of me?”
His words instantly plunged the room into a dead silence.
Shareholders were responsible for debt repayment in proportion to their subscribed shares. If Xu Lang intended to pursue them, no one present would escape.
A look of mockery surfaced in Xu Lang’s eyes as he waved a hand. “Begin.”
“Wait.” A slightly young voice called out, and everyone immediately turned toward the sound.
Xu Lang narrowed his eyes, looking at the young man appearing at the conference room door.
It was a youth, wearing a suit that didn’t quite fit. His hair was plastered strangely to his scalp with an excessive amount of hair wax, making him look like a child who had stolen an adult’s clothes.
A shareholder recognized him. “It’s President Feng’s son.”
Feng Yueyang forced himself to stay calm. In reality, his calves were shaking. He repeatedly pumped himself up mentally—he must not show weakness; he was Feng Chi’s son.
“Hello, fellow shareholder uncles. I am Feng Yueyang.”
Feng Yueyang walked to Xu Lang’s side. Braving Xu Lang’s sinister gaze, he steeled himself to face all the shareholders.
“I am also deeply saddened by my father’s accident, but I have always remembered his teachings. Now that the Feng Group is at a crossroads of life and death, how could I stand by and watch? I will stand with everyone and face all these hardships together.”
Feng Yueyang’s past image had been far too wild; the shareholders didn’t have a good impression of him at all.
However, today’s words struck a chord with them.
“A tiger father does not beget a dog son. Yueyang is still like President Feng after all.”
“This child has truly grown up. I’m sure President Feng would be relieved to see this.”
Having a central figure to rally behind, the crowd gradually regained hope.
But was this kid, Feng Yueyang, actually reliable?
Feng Yueyang raised his voice, “Lawyer Liu.”
Lawyer Liu walked in and displayed a document to everyone via the projector.
It was a will drafted by Feng Chi two years ago. Upon his death, all shares under his name would be inherited by Feng Yueyang.
Naturally, Feng Yueyang had become the largest shareholder of the Feng Group.
By inheriting the shares, he also inherited all the debts.
“Very well. Every debt has its debtor. Young Master Feng, you haven’t disappointed me.”
Xu Lang smiled, but his gaze was extremely sharp and oppressive.
Feng Yueyang’s legs trembled violently. He subconsciously looked toward the black-clad bodyguard behind him.
Shen Youan stared at him coldly. Feng Yueyang pursed his lips and only then slowly turned his head back, fixing his gaze on Xu Lang.
“Of course I wouldn’t disappoint President Xu. Currently, the Feng Group is buried in debt. Those suffering the most are the retail investors and the company’s employees. To protect them, I have had no choice but to seek help from a bank.”
Xu Lang’s lips curled into a mocking sneer. Given the Feng Group’s current state, what bank would be stupid enough to invest?
Banks were the most cold-blooded capitalists. They would never do anything without profit.
He was a youth after all, still dreaming whimsical dreams at a time like this.
The shareholders didn’t hold any expectations either. These past few days, many of them had gone to beg the heads of major banks, only to be rejected without exception.
In this heartless capitalist era, profit was supreme.
The Feng Group was currently like a sinking ship with a hole in its hull. Only someone insane would board it now.
They must have been desperate to think Feng Yueyang could save the Feng Group.
This was more absurd and laughable than a sow climbing a tree.
Just then, there was a knock on the conference room door.
A young, handsome man stood at the door. He adjusted the gold-rimmed glasses on the bridge of his nose and smiled. “Everyone is here.”
With those words, he stepped inside.
Though young, every movement of his exuded the aura of a noble elite. Xu Lang was already known as a man of talent in the business world, but in front of this young man, he clearly paled in comparison.
Xu Lang stared at the man’s face, his gaze cautious.
“Are… are you President Lan?” a shareholder asked hesitantly.
These words dropped like a bombshell in the silent conference room.
“A president at such a young age? Old Zhang, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you, are they?”
Shareholder Zhang immediately stood up and greeted him respectfully. “President Lan, what wind blew you here? Please excuse our lack of a proper welcome.”
Xu Lang stared at the man’s calm face. Thinking of something, his pupils shrank slightly.
His secretary hurried to his side and whispered, “President Xu, he is the President of the Chuncheng Branch of Tianlu Bank, Lan Xiping.”
the secretary’s words confirmed Xu Lang’s suspicion. He said tonelessly, “Go and check. What exactly is his relationship with Feng Chi?”
“Yes.” The secretary hurried away.
Xu Lang clenched his fists, his heart growing increasingly uneasy.
“President Lan? Is it truly President Lan from Tianlu Bank?”
The shareholders were all filled with disbelief.
Tianlu Bank was a commercial bank that had risen rapidly in recent years. Its headquarters were in Selanda, the global financial center. Tianlu Bank’s shadow could be seen behind many of the financial storms that had swept the globe recently.
With its extraordinary ability to attract capital and precise investment skills, it had grown meteorically in a short time by merging with and acquiring major investment banks across various continents, becoming an international financial conglomerate that could not be underestimated.
Starting last year, Tianlu Bank began targeting the East Asian market, and the center of East Asia was the rising power of China.
Tianlu Bank had established two branches in China.
One was in Jingzhou, the political and cultural center, and the other was in Chuncheng, the southern economic hub.
Tianlu Bank possessed immense strength and precise investment vision. Since its entry into Chuncheng, countless people had sought cooperation, hoping to use the opportunity to connect with Tianlu Bank and open up international markets.
However, this President Lan was extremely mysterious and low-profile; no one could even get in front of him.
No one expected that he would come here of his own accord.
Even more unexpected was that this mysterious president would be so young and handsome.
The man smiled slightly, looking refined and scholarly. “I am Lan Xiping. I am here today to seek a partnership with the Feng Group.”
The shareholders erupted in a frenzy. They thought they were dreaming; one by one, they were filled with disbelief.
Before, they wouldn’t have dared to dream that Tianlu Bank would invest. This was like a pie falling from the sky. But what did Tianlu Bank see in this sinking ship called the Feng Group?
At this moment, the shareholders all had the same question in their minds.
They weren’t worthy.
Lan Xiping glanced at his secretary, who immediately presented the documents. “Regarding the Feng Group’s current debt situation, the venture capital department has formulated a debt settlement strategy. This will primarily be achieved through restructuring business operations and selling non-controlling equity to reduce the debt ratio and raise liquidity, thereby allowing the company’s business to operate normally. During this period, Tianlu Bank will dispatch a professional team to take full responsibility.”
With Tianlu Bank taking full responsibility for the debt, what was there to worry about?
Whether Xu Lang agreed or not, he would have to accept it.
At this moment, Lan Xiping looked like a savior in everyone’s eyes.
As for whether Tianlu Bank would seize control or initiate a reverse takeover, no one was worried at all.
Being carried to success by Tianlu Bank was something many people begged for but could never get.
Lan Xiping looked at Xu Lang with a smile and handed a settlement agreement to him.
“I wonder, President Xu, will you sign this settlement agreement or not?”
Xu Lang’s face turned ashen.
His original plan was to wait for the Feng Group to enter liquidation, then have Wave Capital assume the debt to complete a reverse takeover. That way, the Feng Group would have completely changed dynasties.
He hadn’t expected Tianlu Bank to appear out of nowhere and ruin all his plans.
Xu Lang couldn’t understand why Tianlu Bank would want to help the Feng Group.