His words struck a nerve.
Fine beads of sweat trickled down Li Rui's forehead.
"How is that possible? Why would this bumpkin know our plan?"
Li Rui felt it was utterly fantastical!
Yet, the facts were laid bare before him, and he had to face them.
"Could it be that there's a traitor within the Li family?"
He thought to himself, suspicion creeping in.
Immediately, his gaze shifted to Li Bingqing.
"Perhaps she's already involved with someone else."
"Actively helping others plant spies in her own home!"
The more Li Rui thought about it, the angrier he became, and he didn't spare Li Bingqing a glance.
Her heart was also in turmoil.
"How could this be? Why would Song Qiao know our family's secrets!"
Had Song Qiao's power grown to such an extent?
That even the esteemed Kyoto Li family was infiltrated by his intelligence network?
"So what if that's the case?"
Li Rui's eyes, now slightly calmer, were filled with disdain.
Even if outsiders knew the Li family's deployment, so what?
The gap in connections and resources couldn't be overcome by underhanded tactics.
The Li family had frequent contact with the Snow Country magnates.
Years of relationship building meant they would surely be willing to support them with all their might!
"Let me tell you, bumpkin, the funds and channels possessed by the Snow Country magnates are something you'll never be able to imagine in your lifetime."
"Once they make a move, you'll have to consider if it's you who will go bankrupt."
However, Song Qiao looked at him with pity.
He turned and shrugged at Li Bingqing.
"Shouldn't your Li family elders get a check-up at the hospital?"
"Why are the young ones of this generation all seemingly developmentally challenged?"
These words infuriated Li Rui to no end.
"Who are you calling developmentally challenged?"
"Whoever agrees with that statement."
Song Qiao retorted without hesitation.
"As expected of a country bumpkin, lacking in skill and resorting to personal attacks."
Li Rui muttered under his breath.
"You think you're stupid and don't believe me. If you really don't understand, you can ask Li Bingqing."
Song Qiao said impatiently, leaving him aside and unwilling to explain.
Though he didn't believe it, Li Rui still looked at his sister with a confused gaze.
"Brother, actually... it's a very simple logical problem."
Li Bingqing sighed, her eyes filled with an unreadable emotion.
"Since he knows our intelligence and revealed it in public,"
"How could he not have a backup plan?"
Upon hearing this,
Li Rui still didn't believe it.
"Who knows if he's just bluffing."
"I refuse to believe that a mere nouveau riche can counter the power of the Snow Country magnates!"
Song Qiao simply laughed. "You don't believe me? Then let me show you now?"
As he spoke, he took out his phone from his pocket.
"Mr. Song, why are you contacting me directly?"
The richest man in Snow Country on the other end of the line was greatly surprised.
"Your son, Lunitac, is in trouble now, isn't he?"
Song Qiao smiled.
"Oh, the bumpkin is putting on quite a show, even knows how to speak foreign languages."
Hearing Song Qiao conversing in a foreign language with the person on the phone,
Li Rui curled his lips in mockery.
He didn't believe that Song Qiao, a rising star in the country, could know international capital.
So he subconsciously thought everything Song Qiao did was a pretense.
"How do you know?"
The other party was greatly surprised. "Don't mention it, it's those Snow Country rivals again."
"My son decided to withdraw his investment to prioritize our financial security, but I stopped him."
"After all, I would never abandon an ally."
Hearing this, Song Qiao couldn't help but curse the old fox inwardly.
If he hadn't made the call,
The other party probably wouldn't have stopped the withdrawal plan.
"What do you think of that fellow, Mr. Song?"
After a few simple compliments, the other party got straight to the point.
"Although the Snow Country magnates are currently in the limelight,"
"Their expansion must have numerous loopholes. We don't need to avoid their sharpest edge."
"I'll inform my secretary to immediately send you a detailed plan."
As a reborn individual, Song Qiao's greatest advantage was his knowledge of the future.
Coincidentally,
The Snow Country magnate who was collaborating with the Li family was one of Song Qiao's key research subjects in the future.
It could be said that Song Qiao understood his weaknesses better than the magnate himself!
"Received, Mr. Song..."
The business plan illuminated the eyes of the richest man in Snow Country.
The content was quite novel and presented a fresh perspective he hadn't considered before.
However, as a seasoned veteran of the business world,
He naturally saw that while the plan was of great help,
It could at most limit the Snow Country magnate, but not inflict substantial damage.
Clearly, Song Qiao had kept a backup for himself!
"Truly a terrifying fellow. Fortunately, we are not enemies."
With this thought, the richest man took a deep breath and swore.
"Mr. Song, I will proceed according to the plan immediately and guarantee its completion."
"Then I'll await your good news."
As soon as the call ended, Li Rui eagerly leaned in.
"Oh, is the performance over?"
"It doesn't matter if you don't believe me."
Song Qiao put his hands in his pockets, feigning indifference.
"You'll know the result later."
"You really know how to show off. That's one of the top magnates in Snow Country."
Li Rui maintained his irritating demeanor. "Even Lunitac has to tread carefully around him."
"Can you, of all people, get the richest man himself to intervene?"
To his surprise, Song Qiao actually nodded, saying with great arrogance.
"You guessed right. The one I was just speaking with was the richest man himself."
Li Rui almost burst out laughing.
"You, a bumpkin? You think you're worthy?"
"If you can have a phone call with the richest man, then I'm his father!"
Looking at that obnoxious face, Song Qiao said indifferently.
"Whether you believe it or not is up to you."
Seeing Song Qiao unwilling to explain, Li Rui became even more audacious.
"See? I told you the Snow Country richest man he spoke to was fake."
"Otherwise, why wouldn't this guy dare to explain?"
To think he would dare to provoke Song Qiao again.
It seemed some people truly had no fear of death!
Song Qiao raised his wrist and muttered to himself.
"It's almost time."
"Still pretending?"
Li Rui sneered, about to speak.
The ringing phone that followed made his heart skip a beat.
"Young Master, this is bad."
"Lunitac has stopped withdrawing his investment. Our plan has failed!"
"How is that possible?"
Upon receiving the news,
Li Rui's eyes widened, as if he thought he was dreaming.
"You're not joking with me, are you!"
"No, Young Master, you need to think of a solution quickly!"
Li Rui's secretary on the other end of the line was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.
"If you don't believe me, you can call that magnate."
Hearing this, Li Rui stiffly put down his phone and numbly dialed another number.
"Mr. Edmond, you're really going to withdraw your investment?"
"We... we are allies..."
The Snow Country magnate on the other end of the line also looked very displeased.
This Li Rui was a jinx!
As soon as he had invested his funds, the richest man in Snow Country had keenly detected his loophole.
"Sorry, I've encountered some issues on my end, and my capital chain can't be sustained, so I have to withdraw my investment."
"We shall meet again, perhaps!"
After saying that, the call ended with a busy signal.
Looking at the pale-faced Li Rui, Song Qiao added at the opportune moment.
"Don't panic. You'll go bankrupt next week."