Chapter 255 - Starting to Exert Strength

Li Zhaojun thought it over and finally concluded that Ye Fan couldn’t possibly attack Tongyi Group’s NASDAQ-listed stocks for her sake, nor did he have the capability to do so.

“I’m overthinking it.

In less than two months, no, in less than two months, I’ll be divorced,” she said with a self-mocking laugh, shaking her head and muttering to herself, “What am I still expecting from him?”

After setting aside matters regarding Ye Fan, Li Zhaojun began actively contemplating how to capitalize on the sharp decline of Tongyi Group’s stocks.

“The lawsuit has been submitted, but Hua Hai University’s Biomedical Research Institute, under the guidance of Tongyi Group, is deliberately delaying.

There are still six days until the final ten-day deadline to appear in court, so there’s no hurry on this front,” Li Zhaojun reflected.

“Right now, the most important thing is to slow down the group’s financial bleeding.

Next is to continue persuading the board of Tongyi Group to abandon the ‘Ji Lung Clearing’ patent.”

With that in mind, Li Zhaojun took out her phone and dialed a number.

Shortly afterward, the call connected.

“Deputy Editor Chen, good morning,” she said into the phone.

A middle-aged woman’s voice answered from the phone, “Hehe, Director Li, I was just about to call you.

I didn’t expect your call.

You must have seen the news about the sharp decline in Tongyi Group’s stocks?”

“Indeed.

I think there’s great potential to leverage this news,” Li Zhaojun said, “Could you have your financial commentary reporters link the ‘Ji Lung Clearing’ patent dispute with last night’s sharp decline in Tongyi Group’s stocks and write an article on this?”

The so-called article would frame Tongyi Group as having big operations but also big expenses, hinting to the public that amidst the patent dispute with Emali Group over ‘Ji Lung Clearing,’ and the current stock plummet, Tongyi Group might halt their strategic development in Biomedical, returning the ‘Ji Lung Clearing’ patent.

“Hehe, I had the same intention and was about to discuss it with you,” Deputy Editor Chen said.

“Since Director Li, you have this intent, I will delegate this task immediately.”

“Thank you.

I’ll treat you to a meal in a few days,” Li Zhaojun said.

Deputy Editor Chen laughed, “No problem.

I’ll leave you to your busy schedule then.”

Deputy Editor Chen acted swiftly, and two hours later, an article titled “Tongyi Group’s stock plummets, what’s next for its new Biomedical strategy?” appeared on a well-known financial website and took a prominent position.

The article was quickly widely disseminated.

At the same time, Emali Group’s stocks finally stabilized, even managing a slight recovery of 0.7 percent.

The stabilization of Emali Group’s stock almost coincided with Sun Yuan and Gong Yongfu showing up, requesting the contract be nullified or pricing be increased.

They too had learned of the sharp decline in Tongyi Group’s stocks and believed Emali Group’s lawsuit demanding substantial compensation could likely force Tongyi Group to abandon the ‘Ji Lung Clearing’ patent.

Just yesterday, having transferred their shares at an exceptionally low price, the next day brought a reversal of fortunes that had Sun Yuan and Gong Yongfu deeply regretting their decision, almost to the point of head-banging.

In response to Sun Yuan and Gong Yongfu’s pleas, Li Zhaojun had security intercept them, not even granting them an audience.

It turned out that after officially acquiring the shares from Gong Yongfu and Sun Yuan yesterday, due to her disdain for these two men, she had specifically instructed security not to allow Gong Yongfu and Sun Yuan into the Emali Group building without her permission.

Unable to meet Li Zhaojun directly, Sun Yuan and Gong Yongfu could only call her.

Li Zhaojun coldly said, “The contract is already signed, and it’s set in black and white; it cannot be changed.

Don’t worry, I will transfer the hundred million yuan to your designated bank account today.

I will also settle all remaining payments as scheduled over the next six months.

I’m busy, so let’s leave it at that.”

After saying this, she unapologetically ended the call.

Ye Fan, after receiving a text message from Su Meizhen, checked the time, stood up, and walked out of his office to a secure stairwell at the end of the hallway to make a phone call.

He scrolled through his phone, hesitated slightly, and then made the call.

After a few rings, the call connected, and a deep, magnetic voice of a middle-aged man came through, “Little Fan?”

“Dad, it’s me,” Ye Fan said into his phone.

It turned out he was calling his father, Ye Guohua.

“Uh-huh.

What’s up?” Ye Guohua’s voice was calm, showing no excitement despite not having spoken with his son in a few months.

Ye Fan had carefully prepared his words and said, “I’ve encountered a powerful local gang, the Hua Hai Black Wolves Society, and I no longer want to see them around.”

Ye Guohua did not respond immediately, pondering for a moment before saying, “Considering their influence, ordinary forces can’t touch them.

Our Ye family has a shallow foundation in Hua Hai City, with only a deputy mayor without real power, so I can’t fulfill your request.”

“I understand.

However, I’ve made some connections here with influential figures.

I just need our Ye family to initiate the action, and the rest will follow through on eliminating the Black Wolves Society,” Ye Fan said.

Ye Guohua replied, “That can be arranged.”

“While the Black Wolves Society can’t threaten me personally, they can threaten some of my friends, so I hope this can be dealt with quickly, preferably having today’s proposals completely eradicate the society,” Ye Fan said.

“It’s Friday; our people might not have the power today.

You should have told me this last night,” Ye Guohua said, “But I’ll have him do his best.”

“Alright,” Ye Fan said, “then…”

“Hold on,” Ye Guohua interrupted.

Ye Fan swallowed back his goodbye, waiting for Ye Guohua to speak.

After another moment of pondering, Ye Guohua asked, “How are things going with Zhao Jun?”

“Hehe, very well,” Ye Fan replied with a light laugh.

“You should treat Zhao Jun well; her past hasn’t been easy,” Ye Guohua said.

“I understand, please rest assured,” Ye Fan responded.

“Nothing else then.

I’m busy, hanging up,” Ye Guohua said.

“Goodbye.”

After hanging up, Ye Fan immediately scrolled through his contacts to call Zhao Lina.

At that moment, Zhao Lina was in her police station office reviewing a case file.

The ringtone of her phone on the desk rang, and while she continued reading the file, she casually picked up the phone and answered, “Hello, who is this?”

“Lina, it’s me, Ye Fan.”

Hearing Ye Fan’s voice, Zhao Lina couldn’t hide her surprise and immediately stood up with excitement.

However, she quickly suppressed her excitement and said indifferently, “I’m busy.

If you’ve got something to say, say it quickly.”

She deliberately sounded impatient, but inside, she was overjoyed.

Having known Ye Fan for so long, and having used the excuse of her parents forcing him to come over for dinner three times, this was the first time Ye Fan had actively called her.

How could she not be thrilled?