Started from Hong Kong Island

Chapter 146 147 [Failed]

The next day, an article titled "The head of the family behind a listed real estate company in Hong Kong is suspected to be seriously ill" appeared in the newspaper. The accompanying picture was a blurry photo. The face of the person was not clear, but the license plate number was crystal clear.

Naturally, this piece of information would not cause much of a sensation, but it could not stop reporters from digging deeper, so many reporters revealed the license plate number in order to increase newspaper sales.

Soon, a large number of reporters began to gather in the Chen family villa area in Deep Water Bay, wanting to interview Chen Fenben. Unfortunately, they were stopped at the door by security personnel. Chen Fenben was an old stay-at-home guy who never left his house. However, the reporters did not let Chen Fenben go. They still waited in the villa area, hoping to get first-hand information.

In the villa
Chen Fenben's face was as gloomy as water. At this moment, he had no time to investigate how the news was leaked. Instead, he was thinking about how to solve the matter, because this would inevitably affect the stock price of Hengyao Real Estate Company.

Perhaps tomorrow the stock price will see its first wave of decline.

He took a deep look at his two sons and asked, "How do you think this matter can be resolved? How can we stop the stock price of Hengyao Real Estate from falling?"

Chen Xingzhou’s acting skills are good. He lowered his head and pretended to be thinking, not in a hurry to answer his father’s questions.

In fact, what Chen Xingzhou and Li Wendi said about buying Hengyao Real Estate stocks was only a part of his plan. Chen Xingzhou still believed that as long as his father Chen Fenben was still alive, he had to get his father's permission if he wanted to take over Hengyao Real Estate Company. Therefore, the plan included a step to use this to undermine "Chen Xingting's prestige."

Chen Fenben was not in a hurry to let the two answer. After about five minutes, he began to call on them, "Xingting, you answer first."

"Dad, I think the first step is to clarify the situation to the public. You need to attend the press conference and explain to the public that you are in very good health. The second step is to contact the newspaper and bribe them to hand over other evidence. If they refuse, we can sue the newspaper. The third step is to announce some good news to reassure investors." Chen Xingting's suggestion is very normal. In fact, anyone can come up with it and it does not have much reference value.

Chen Fenben showed a slightly disappointed expression on his face, but he immediately retracted it and said to Chen Xingzhou, "Xingzhou, what do you think?"

"It's just a rumor now, and the impact on the stock price is limited, but the other party should have definite evidence." Chen Xingzhou glanced at Chen Fenben and continued, "What we need is to stop things from getting worse at the source."

"If it's just Yuanhe Newspaper that wants to make a fortune from this incident, then it's easy to deal with. What I'm most worried about is that someone is plotting something."

“And now we need to prevent the major newspapers from continuing to slander us, so I think the first things we need to deal with are those newspapers.”

By controlling the source of public opinion and quickly reducing the heat, Chen Xingzhou stated the most urgent first step at the moment.

"Who do you think is behind this?" Chen Fenben asked. He has always been very careful in doing things, so it is unlikely that he would be followed by reporters. It must be someone with ulterior motives.

"It must be Li Wendi. Our Chen family has the greatest grudge against him." Chen Xingting glared at Chen Xingzhou fiercely as he said this.

Hearing this, Chen Xingzhou did not refute, nor did he give the expected answer, but waited quietly for Chen Fenben's attitude.

"Li Wendi is indeed a suspect, but Li Wendi knows that he cannot take over Hengyao Real Estate, so he is not the biggest suspect." Chen Fenben glanced at Chen Xingzhou's face and said something to help.

"Since someone is making a fuss out of these rumors, he will definitely be exposed. We will know when the time comes." Chen Xingzhou said lightly, as if this matter had nothing to do with him.

In fact, no matter how the Chen family responds, a drop in stock prices tomorrow is inevitable, and whoever takes action will be the mastermind behind the scenes.

"Well, what Xingzhou said makes sense." Chen Fenben nodded slightly.

In Chen Fenben's heart, Chen Xingzhou is much calmer and wiser than Chen Xingting, making him the best choice for heir. Unfortunately, the inheritance of a wealthy family does not necessarily require a capable person to take over. What is even more taboo is brothers fighting with each other, which would benefit outsiders for nothing.

Therefore, Chen Fenben still stood on the side of Chen Xingting in order to ensure a smooth handover and family inheritance.

The next day, Yuanhe Newspaper continued to report on Chen Fenben's case and attached real medical records to confirm the facts. Shareholders holding Hengyao Real Estate shares began to sell them, and the share price had fallen from 5.6 yuan to 5.3 yuan in the morning.

Chen Fenben immediately went to visit He Zefeng, the owner of Yuanhe Newspaper, and the two met in the ward of the Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital.

"Hello, Mr. He!" Chen Fenben was the first to greet.

He Zefeng responded naturally and friendly, but his face was a little pale, as if he was in danger of "dying soon".

"I already know Mr. Chen's intention, but the newspaper has already been published, and I have no way to get it back." He Zefeng said with some helplessness on his face. In the Chinese world, "a sedan chair is carried by everyone", so He Zefeng naturally wants to befriend the Chen family. "I know Mr. He's dilemma, things have already happened and cannot be changed." Chen Fenben changed the subject, "If Yuanhe Newspaper has other things, please give them to me, I can buy them at a high price, and I also want to know who gave the things to Yuanhe Newspaper."

"Qijun, please explain Mr. Chen's problem to me." He Zefeng leaned against the head of the bed and said lightly.

"Yes, Grandpa!" He Qijun nodded, took a step forward, and said to Chen Fenben, "Mr. Chen, Yuanhe Newspaper no longer has your other things. These documents and medical records were given to me by a stranger. He was wearing a mask, and I have never seen this person, so I can't help Mr. Chen."

He Qijun naturally would not expose Li Wendi, after all, she and Li Wendi were in the same boat.

Chen Fenben didn't quite believe this, but there was nothing he could do. Both families were well-known and threatening would only make things worse.

"Mr. He, I would like to ask, how can we eliminate the adverse effects caused by these things?" Chen Fenben asked expressionlessly.

The He family runs a newspaper business, so they might be able to offer some good suggestions regarding things in the industry.

He Zefeng smiled and said, "Mr. Chen, this is very simple. You need to get a health certificate and an in-person certificate from an authoritative doctor. Yuanhe Newspaper will reprint it for you, and the rumors in the market will naturally be refuted."

"Okay, then thank you, Mr. He!" Chen Fenben's thank you was a double entendre, thanking He Zefeng for answering his questions and thanking He Zefeng for his help.

It was not until Chen Fenben left the ward that the smile on He Zefeng's face disappeared. He said to He Qijun in a deep voice, "Who was the person who gave you the medical records?"

He Qijun said without hesitation, "I don't know who the other party is either."

He Zhongmou, who had just come back from seeing Chen Fenben off, took the opportunity to exaggerate and asked, "What did Li Wendi talk to you about when he came to Yuanhe Newspaper the day before the incident?"

"Li Wendi had an advertising contract with the newspaper before. He came over that day and wanted me to help him publish an advertisement for the sale of a property in Causeway Bay." He Qijun said with great momentum.

Seeing that He Qijun showed no signs of lying, He Zefeng was unwilling to force his granddaughter. This was just a small matter and there was no need to damage the relationship between grandfather and granddaughter.

"Since you said so, Grandpa believes you. You have to take care of the next things of the Chen family and don't offend them."

"Yes, grandpa! I will cooperate with the Chen family." He Qijun said lightly.

Seeing that He Zefeng believed He Qijun, He Zhongmou didn't know what to say. The He family had strict rules, and there were consequences for questioning the decisions of elders.

The Ho family is in the media business, and they have always been "smooth-tongued", trying not to offend anyone if possible and being "peacemakers", so their relationships in Hong Kong are very complicated, and many wealthy families are willing to give the Ho family face.

Of course, He Zefeng also attaches great importance to face, otherwise he would not support his granddaughter's marriage with a wealthy family.

After leaving the Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital, He Qijun found a newsstand and called Li Wendi to inform him of what had happened in the ward that day.

"I'm fine. Someone asked me to do this. It's just that I'll earn a little less money." Li Wendi's relaxed voice came from the other end of the phone.

"That's the best. I'm afraid of delaying your work." He Qijun said.

"You better cooperate with Chen Fenben and don't reveal any flaws. Otherwise, you will be in a bad situation."

"Okay, I understand." He Qijun hung up the phone and drove away from Wan Chai.

Li Wendi on the other side sighed, "He is indeed a veteran. It seems that he can't take advantage of me."

Originally, I wanted to buy some Hengyao Real Estate Company stocks at a low price, but now it is obviously too late and my identity may be exposed easily.

I can only lay low and wait for the next opportunity.

(End of this chapter)