r expressions not very pleasant."I need to use the restroom," Su Can said to his father. Whether or not Su Licheng heard was unknown; he got up from the table and walked straight towards the hotel's b...Rebirth of a Great Metamorphosis Chapter 74: Group Hunt

The post was supposed to go up at four, but there were network issues that needed fixing. Directly lying in wait until six.

Su Can wasn't very confident either. Bid rigging is a form of collusion among bidders, and it's also commonly used in capital business transactions; it belongs to the riskiest type of transaction. If executed well without any leaks, there wouldn’t be much risk at all.

Due to low barriers to entry, many companies with dubious backgrounds would participate as well, often resorting to ruthless competitive tactics that are unfair. Not only does this raise the auctioneer's costs but also somewhat damages their interests. For investment firms like Fei Fengshan, doing this is just too easy and isn’t even considered a problem.

However, what Su Can was actually worried about was that this bid-rigging campaign targeted Zhan Hua. In their first meeting, although it was business-related, he couldn't help but wonder if they had the audacity to take on this challenge.

"Of course, I will pay for the costs incurred by occupying everyone's funds as usual, and even prepay the upfront interest. You can also set your rates higher than usual." Su Can brought up the topic to show that this was purely a business matter.

Su Can wanted to collaborate with this group of people to target Zhan Hua’s auction. This group could be described as wolves who would pounce at any sound in the capital market, staring at each prey with bloodthirsty and frenzied red eyes. However, when a pack of wild wolves plans to take on a silver-furred wolf king, they have no choice but to pause their steps, digging into the ground with hard claws out of wariness.

In this business, having some outlaw spirit is essential for success. But even Fei Fengshan, who was accustomed to using sharp tactics in capital markets, had to weigh his capabilities at this moment.

Usually talking about how great Zhan Hua is and saying he's no different from them—only luckier—is one thing, but when truly standing before such a Forbes figure, it’s necessary to gauge their own strength.

To be honest, among the group led by Fei Fengshan, while there was indeed some gap compared to Zhan Hua, they weren't weak enough to lack the qualifications. They were qualified to compete with Zhan Hua, but whether or not they could outmatch him in high-level competition remained uncertain.

"Actually, this isn't very appropriate. Personally, I don't recommend it. Su Xiao, you want to target Zhahan's auction items before they've even been announced; perhaps it’s a bit too early." Director Wang spoke up, leaving some face-saving room instead of directly saying "If you intend to attack Zhahan and bring doom upon yourself, I won’t be joining you in this." His words hinted at retreat. The other few people also fell into deep thought.

Su Can felt like kicking the person out of the second-floor window with one swift kick. He smiled faintly and said, "I want Zhahan's auction items because I have reliable information and confidence in my actions. If everyone feels uncomfortable about it, no one needs to force themselves; we just need to keep this matter confidential."

The last sentence from Su Can carried a tone of slight contempt, causing the people before him to feel an unhealthy reddening in their eyes.

Those who deal with financial businesses never lack money or funding sources. With substantial backing capital, everyone acts arrogantly, and this is somewhat exaggerated, which is a characteristic nature of finance itself. Capital operations inherently tend towards exaggeration, leading to the creation of financial bubbles and subsequent crises. At its core, it’s driven by human nature's manipulation of these tools.

Many people are interested in capital because it ultimately boils down to issues of human nature.

Su Can was confident that everyone before him, like Fei Fenshan, harbored ambitions. From their conversation earlier, Su Can could tell that despite Fei Fenshan's confidence in his career, he still felt hollow compared to Wang Shi, the leading figure in the real industry sector, and Zhahan who made financial businesses a national focus.

When one reaches a certain material level, they inevitably seek spiritual fulfillment. Yet, Fei Fenshan and others with vast underground capital networks cannot operate as regular businessmen exposed under the sun; this is indeed a stifling regret that grows increasingly urgent over time.

The thought of targeting Zhahan raises blood pressure just by imagining it. They often cite Zhahan as an exemplar in conversations but now they are excited at the prospect of directly challenging him.

Now, it’s about seeing whether Fei Fenshan and his group truly possess the audacious spirit to snatch food from even God's hands.

"Let's do this. Why not This kind of business is common in finance. Even if Zhahan finds out, he can't find a reason to intervene. There’s no justification for refusing such an opportunity. But let me make it clear: even if you are Su Xiao, we will handle this professionally. My funds come with a three percent interest per month. For every month over that, the penalty rate is five percent. The loan period is two months. Any objections"

Su Cen nodded, "Sure."

Pei Fengshan then looked at the crowd beside him, "Are any of you interested in joining in"

The group fell silent. Luo Zhiyi spoke up next, "Since Little Su says he has a good grasp of the situation and can make an informed decision, could you enlighten us about what exactly is being auctioned Our funds come at a cost, as you well know, and we need to consider this when deciding on their use. Given that Jian Hua seldom auctions off physical assets like real estate or shops, what makes this particular item worth your pursuit"

"This information is confidential. If I don't say anything, will Old Luo still lend the money"

Luo Zhiyi shook his head and said with a casual air, "That's not the issue. It's just my personal curiosity. Once it's revealed, all will become clear. Business is business; regardless of who's auctioning what, I'll do my deals as usual. And it doesn't matter to me who’s behind this auction. If Jian Hua wants an explanation, he can come and find me himself."

The idea Su Cen had earlier about bidding against Jian Hua was already startling enough. Now, he didn’t want to appear weak in front of Su Cen. His words were delivered lightly but carried a serious tone.

Pei Fengshan chuckled and patted Luo Zhiyi on the shoulder, "Great spirit! I find that nowadays it’s these young folks who are bold and insightful. Compared to us, we’re getting old."

The other Mr. Zhang looked somewhat awkward and said after a moment's pause, "Since everyone is prepared to proceed with this, and I have the same idea about doing business here, there’s no point in turning back now. Whether it’s Jian Hua’s auction or not, we’ll do our business as usual. Chairman Wang, I know you still have some idle funds lying around. How about joining us"

Chairman Wang observed the wavering Pei Fengshan and thought to himself that while Jian Hua is indeed a formidable figure, Pei Fengshan isn’t one to be trifled with either. If he outright refused, it could backfire if news of this spread later on, leaving him at odds with both sides. Would Pei Fengshan’s group think he deliberately leaked the information Caught in between, he wouldn’t gain any benefits but would instead bear significant burdens.

If he joined them, they’d all be in it together for a rigged bid targeting Jian Hua; snatching food from the tiger's mouth and engaging in some capital manipulation. What’s there to fear about that So, he finally agreed, "Alright, I’ll join in. The management fee will be charged as Mr. Pei mentioned."

Su Cen nodded, feeling somewhat relieved in his heart. He lacked funds after all. The bid-rigging he was planning required a substantial amount of money to fill the auction slots with earnest money guarantees, ensuring that he could secure the items he desired without others outbidding him.

However, from the perspective of several people involved, Su Cen was just an undergraduate student who looked younger than twenty. This made these seasoned businessmen with backgrounds and experience in the business world willing to follow his lead, a thought that still gave them some anxiety.

The pledged items proposed by Pei Fengshan and others were the apartment worth over one million yuan that Su Cen had purchased, which was reasonable.

As the user of funds and a client who had never collaborated with Pei Fengshan before, and certainly not considered an excellent credit customer, Pei Fengshan was willing to put effort into this matter. Although the bid-rigging money wouldn't go through his hands but directly operated by Pei Fengshan and others into the auctioneer's earnest money account.

However, a future factor that made Pei Fengshan willing to do this business deal was because he had seen Su Cen's tangible collateral with his own eyes.

Su Cen got up midway to go to the restroom. Along the way, he saw the gazes of Zhang Yue and others towards him filled with surprise. The teahouse pavilion often featured unexpected twists and turns; occasionally, one could see elegantly dressed girls who seemed to enjoy the unabashed glances from passersby. Su Cen walked past them, receiving two looks in return. A man by the window was on a phone call, occasionally casting his glance at Su Cen, but Su Cen paid him no mind, treating it as usual.

When he came out, he saw that girl named Yue Yue sitting on a redwood chair in a small hall. This made Su Cen pause for a moment; upon seeing her smiling at him, he felt she was bold but had spoken to him before, so politely returned her smile, "Did someone force you to drink"

Yue Yue shook her head and replied with slightly apologetic eyes under her long lashes, "It's just a joke. To be honest, they were betting on whether I could get you over here to join us in the fun. We've met now, right Why don't we go say hello They're all eager to meet you. You wouldn't be so cliché as to say it doesn’t matter if you’ve never met before"

Su Cen was speechless. Thinking Zhang Yue was also present, even though he seemed to pretend not to see him, but at this point, not saying hello would seem unreasonable.

So Su Cen nodded in agreement. Yue Yue, who didn't expect him to agree, was quite delighted and led Su Cen to their table where everyone had been whispering among themselves. Upon seeing Su Cen arrive, the noise immediately turned into silence. Yue Yue smiled at the crowd.

"Let me introduce you properly: our big shot is here. This gentleman... well, he'll introduce himself." then carefully examined the part where Zhang Ke was stuck. "This isn't easy to handle; I'll go call someone for help.""Hey! You!" Seeing Su Can calmly turn and leave, Zhang Ke felt that this guy was...