437: Chapter 437: The Trend is Initially Set 437: Chapter 437: The Trend is Initially Set “Today’s Headline: Chang County Magistrate and Director Luo Rise to Power, Chang Family Becomes the Biggest Winner in Linwu’s Shocking Changes.”
“Economic Headline: Chang Family’s stocks soared overnight, greatly increasing the market value of Chang-affiliated corporations, heating up the stock market.”
“Gossip Headline: The first girlfriend of the Chang Family’s young master, Chang Baosheng, exposed without makeup—turns out it’s her!”
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The liveliest thing every morning is undoubtedly the headlines from various sections, and today the Chang Family dominated the news, appearing in all major sections.
A myriad of gossip and rumors also wildly spread.
After yesterday’s events, today the Chang Family’s house was even livelier than the New Year, with visitors arriving early in the morning, a continuous stream that almost broke the threshold.
Just the gifts filled up a guest room, and the servants of the Chang Family were so busy that they hadn’t even finished welcoming one batch of guests before another arrived.
The large courtyard of the Chang Family was already filled with cars, even causing traffic congestion.
Having witnessed such a scene in the early morning, Tangyu and Chang Baosheng went to his villa, finding some peace and quiet.
The heated morning in Linwu County didn’t calm down as a result, and the anticipated political cleansing truly kicked off.
Yang Tianqiang once again demonstrated his iron-fisted and tough style, a large number of officials were brought down, some were taken away by the discipline inspection, others were put under double regulations.
A group of people were also promoted, and naturally, they quickly became Yang Tianqiang’s confidants.
Such actions were anticipated by everyone, but Yang Tianqiang’s methods still surprised many.
Yang Tianqiang’s authority and power were fully revealed in a very short time, also establishing his own credibility.
Compared to the last session when County Magistrate Liang took office, Yang Tianqiang’s methods were much stronger, best described as decisive.
Yang Tianqiang, originally a military man, naturally had an imposing aura, not at all gentle like a civilian official.
When he smiled, he was a gentle and wise sage, but when he was angry, he was like a fearsome king of hell.
Moreover, Yang Tianqiang had no hesitations, regardless of whether or not you had someone in the city government, if he targeted you, there would be no second words.
In terms of connections, who could surpass Yang Tianqiang?
It was exactly this iron-fisted approach that stabilized Linwu County amidst shocks, returning it to normal order in less than two days.
Of course, apart from the political cleansing in the political arena, the turbulence in the business world was also considerable, even describing it as earth-shattering was not an exaggeration.
Yang Tianqiang was truly a man of his word, the government project of the Cai Corporation was quickly controlled by the government agencies, the Cai Corporation was directly sealed, and the government issued a reward notice, seeking informants to provide any illegal criminal evidence related to the Cai Corporation.
Moreover, the Criminal Investigation Department set up a special team to investigate Cai Long and Cai Corporation.
Luo Fuchun was naturally very enthusiastic about this matter.
The downfall of Cai Corporation was inevitable.
A dominant player in the market, with a valuation in the tens of billions, collapsed within just three days, which inevitably drew sighs and exclamations of disbelief.
No matter how powerful a person is, they cannot guarantee they will remain powerful forever.
There are always taller mountains and greater people out there.
Of course, the collapse of Cai Corporation had a massive impact on various aspects of Linwu County, especially the stock market crash that bankrupted many.
It can be said that when Cai Corporation fell, it took a large number of others down with it.
The collection of evidence was progressing very smoothly, as Cai Corporation and Cai Long were obviously not clean.
No matter how much they tried to wipe their slate, they could no longer hide the truth.
In fact, Luo Fuchun had already collected a large amount of incriminating evidence, and with the additional testimonies provided by many, the prison sentences for Mr.
and Mrs.
Cai Long were unavoidable.
The plummeting stock value of Cai Corporation also turned Cai Long from a billionaire into a poor man overnight.
Once the evidence was sufficient, Luo Fuchun issued an order to seize Cai Corporation and arrest Mr.
and Mrs.
Cai Long.
Many illegal assets of Cai Corporation were to be confiscated.
However, news soon spread that both Mr.
and Mrs.
Cai Long had already fled at the first sign of trouble.
Besides the collapse of Cai Corporation, both the Ma and Fei families were also greatly shaken.
Many of their industries faced sudden raids by various departments, and numerous assets were directly seized.
Even many related personnel were taken away by the police.
In addition, a greater shake-up occurred when several funds suddenly started acquiring shares of both families, signaling an impending crisis to the Ma and Fei families.
Without a doubt, it was evident that the Chang and Wei Families were collaborating on this venture.
However, what puzzled the Ma family was, even with the union of Chang and Wei Families, where did they secure such significant liquidity to maliciously purchase stocks from both families simultaneously, using amounts that reached hundreds of millions?
The elders of the Ma and Fei families were equally impatient, each trying to pull strings to resolve the situation, but to no avail.
Nobody was willing or able to intervene.
The elders had no choice but to personally visit the Chang Family to seek a resolution.
Not only the stocks of Ma and Fei families, but also Cai Corporation’s stocks were being devoured in large quantities by several forces, and the pace was incredibly fast.
By the time people noticed, these forces had already acquired more than fifty percent of the shares.
In less than two hours, Cai Corporation was overtaken by a force, and at a very low cost.
With just over a hundred million, they managed to take over the once billion-valued Cai Corporation, causing an uproar in Linwu County’s stock market.
Many began to speculate about which force would dare to make such a move at this critical juncture, unaware that Cai Corporation was being severely clamped down?
The overturn and change of ownership of Cai Corporation and the near demolition of the Ma and Fei families marked the incident.
The only ones unshaken were the Wei and Tang Families.
Privately, the Wei Family showed weakness to the Chang Family, reaching an understanding for cooperation.
Obviously, in the future cooperation, Wei Family would regard Chang Family as the leader.
On the other hand, the Tang Family was somewhat indecisive.
Although unaffected, their future prospects were concerning.
Tang Qi of the Tang Family also secretly reached out to Chang Baosheng and Wei Yaoye, seeking a dinner meeting to discuss matters.
The major outline of Linwu County was basically settled.
The Linwu Four Young Masters were no more; Chang Baosheng, now the rising sun, was clearly poised to dominate Linwu County and be celebrated as the top young master there.
In Chang Baosheng’s villa, Tangyu and the others were leisurely sitting in the living room chatting and watching TV.
Liu Shanshan already knew that Xiao Zhi and Xiao Yu were safe and had even spoken with them on the phone, so her mood had completely brightened, free from any psychological burden.
Naturally, she also became extremely relaxed.
Chang Baosheng had cleared his schedule of all matters, his biggest task now was to accompany Tangyu and the others.
“Tangyu, you’re simply a god in my heart.
To quote the words of Stephen Chow, it’s—”
Before Chang Baosheng could finish, Deng Li interrupted him, “Hold on, Young Master Chang, I’ve heard that line hundreds of times.
Stop saying it, I can recite it backwards with my eyes closed.”
Chang Baosheng pouted and said, “Deng Li, try reciting it backwards then.
I don’t believe you can do it effortlessly.”
“What if I can recite it backwards?” Deng Li asked.
“If you can recite it backwards, I’ll take you to the Signal Fire Platform to light the signal fire tonight,” Chang Baosheng said.
“Still going to light it?” Deng Li asked.
Chang Baosheng smirked and said, “Don’t worry, we’ll definitely be able to light the signal fire smoothly tonight.
So, are you in?
I’m not kidding.
But remember, you can’t just read it one word at a time; it has to flow smoothly.”
“Hehe, deal.
Let’s do it.
Who’s afraid?
I’m sure to win,” Deng Li grinned and truly began reciting flawlessly.
After listening, Chang Baosheng opened his mouth and cursed, “Damn, you really can recite it effortlessly.
That’s just wicked.
I’m feeling attacked again.
One of you is a god, the other an evil demon.
How’s a person supposed to live like this?”
“Hehe, I’ve been bored of this for a long time.
Young Master Chang, make sure you don’t back out on going to light the signal fire with me tonight,” Deng Li said with a smile, somewhat proud.
“Of course we’re going.
Hehe, tonight I’ll make you into a real man, haha, let’s see if you have what it takes,” Chang Baosheng said mischievously.
Lin Feifei and Liu Shanshan immediately averted their gazes, unable to bear watching.
“Tangyu, the Ma Family and the Fei Family have already compromised with our Chang Family.
They’ve readily given up quite a few shares.
My grandfather has already dealt lightly with them and we have stopped the acquisitions.
Brother Tangyu, Sister-in-law, our Chang Family could successfully take over the shares of the Wei Family, Ma Family, and Fei Family this time, all thanks to the massive capital injection from your family,” Chang Baosheng suddenly said with a smile.
Tangyu smiled lightly and said, “Just thank your sister-in-law properly, and be casual with me.”
“Hehe, of course,” Chang Baosheng said.
Lin Feifei’s face also flushed with a hint of shyness, while Liu Shanshan beside her tasted something slightly strange.
“Don’t mention it.
Besides, we will be partners from now on.
My dad has been planning to expand the real estate market in the surrounding areas.
With such a good opportunity, we certainly won’t let it slip by.
In the future, Young Master Chang, we’ll need your continued support for the business here in Linwu County,” Lin Feifei said.
Taking over the power formerly held by Cai Corporation, it’s apparent that the Lin Family was working with the Chang Family to devour the original shares of Cai Corporation, along with those of the Chang Family.
This basically meant that Linwu County’s real estate business was firmly under control, holding at least eighty percent of the market, possibly even reaching ninety percent.
That is an extremely formidable share of the market.
The Lin Group was venturing into Linwu’s real estate business, not stepping into the Chang Family’s other major venture, the restaurant business, giving the Chang Family more room to grow.
With the acquisition of shares from the Ma Family and the younger Fei, the Chang Family could now enter their industries, further expanding the family’s business.
In the future, the Chang Family would soar like a mighty dragon, and it wouldn’t be long before their influence in the business community surpassed that of the former Cai Corporation.
Whether in politics or business, after a grand upheaval, the situation had quickly stabilized.
The storm had come quickly and gone quickly.
The situation in Linwu County was almost set.
Looking out of the window, Tangyu’s lips also curved into a smile.
This trip to Linwu County had stirred up more commotion than he had expected, even reshuffling both the political and business scenes.
His tasks here were nearly concluded, and it remained only to deal with Cai Long.