is always confined to specific arenas where one risks falling off a precipice, but academia and business are tools that can traverse the world.Wang Weiwei's arrival at First High School was uneventful...Chapter 168: I Have My Own Cards to Play
During the short break between interviews, Li Luo "Lin Luoran will definitely brief Su Can on several key matters. Tao Zhang would enjoy seeing such a situation, but the older generation likes to talk about cultivating one's aura. In my view, this is just a confrontation of patience, confidence, and strength.
The more I can remain calm, the more restless the other party will be. If it were today that I was drinking with Li Luo, Tao Zhang might try to appear amiable and chat about trivial matters or tell some risqué jokes, but since there's my brother being bullied and subsequently a major incident happening in the Southwest for our Tao family, Tao Zhang can't afford to maintain this amicable facade.
At this moment, as one side of the Tao family, he must appropriately show his stance against any attempts at encroachment. Otherwise, things like everyone pushing down a wall often spread from one point to another, turning into a chain reaction. After something happens to the Tao family, quite a few people with some shady connections in certain circles wanted to teach Su Can of South University a lesson. But Tao Cui's slap indeed restrained these rascals' movements. And if Li Luo thinks that I, Tao Zhang, would do anything against Su Can here in Shanghai, he underestimates me too much.
The Nanjing Group has stopped its expansion in the Southwest; I haven't sunk to the level of venting my anger on Su Can.
However, it's very clear that with the Tao family's Eastern faction firmly established in the Yangtze River Delta region, they can only cause Wang Bo's main administration some minor trouble here. Both sides are just showing their strength like bulls fighting across a mountain ridge; at most, several years later, people within these two systems will puzzle over the historical enigma of why both sides have become entangled in a deadlock. This is truly the real confrontation.
As for Tao Changping being expelled from all posts and party membership, I've always had little faith in my uncle Tao Zhang. I've heard some of his methods; sometimes he's arrogant enough to set traps for himself, and now they're exploding one after another. It was inevitable that this would happen since it was self-inflicted.
Although Su Can has never been within Tao Zhang's radar, seeing Li Luo lowering his attitude to host a banquet and seek reconciliation is still quite pleasing. So I don't mind watching for a bit longer, putting more pressure on them, which can only be beneficial. After all, you're the one who came knocking at my door, Li Luo. Besides, there's still my cousin whom I find uncomfortable next to me; making Su Can bow and apologize will at least alleviate some of his worries.
But when Su Can returned from the restroom, Tao Zhang was surprised to see that he hadn't shown any signs of yielding but rather conveyed a confidence that made Tao Zhang's eyes narrow slightly.
"Mr. Tao seems very well informed about the Great Bay Construction."
Su Can asked first.
Li Luo put down his wine glass; there was no obvious tension at all on this dining table, nothing that would reveal hidden conflicts. He and Tao Zhang were talking in a way that maintained an atmosphere of mutual understanding. Su Can's question broke the carefully constructed ambiance between them.
Tao Zhang glanced at him without haste, "Yes, I've had dealings with them. My position requires knowledge about each province's construction situation, which isn't difficult and is part of my job needs."
"Then may I ask what Mr. Tao's thoughts are on the current reorganization of Chuan Nan Aviation in Chengdu" Su Can directly steered the conversation towards a current hot topic.
Lin Luoran remained seated, holding her cup of kudzu tea with her delicate hands and sipping it lightly without looking at anyone. People familiar with Miss Lin's behavior would know she was likely feeling somewhat annoyed by this situation.
Li Luo glanced at Su Can; he had just chatted with Tao Zhang about some current events, but he cleverly avoided sensitive topics. However, Su Can directly brought up the restructuring of the Sky Southern Airlines Group, which was a touchy subject because the Tao family also participated in it through Nan Fei Company.
Tao Zhang smiled and said, "Sky South Airlines Group entering the expansion institute is quite bold. With their control and influence being so high, they can naturally act as they please. It’s been quite turbulent." By saying this, Tao Zhang was indirectly criticizing Dabao Construction's intervention in the Sichuan Southern Airlines Group through its advantageous equity share, which led to high-level officials threatening resignation and pilots going on strike—a series of events that destabilized the situation.
Su Can didn’t comment on his sarcasm. He said, "This matter isn’t about using control power to suppress others but rather concerns the survival of the restructured airline group. The investigated airlines involve high-level officials from department level and above. Many subsidiary companies under the aviation group use their financial resources for capital operations without proper supervision. There’s disorder in fund allocation, with some subsidiaries having chaotic internal management and extreme negative trends. Mr. Tao, do you think it makes sense to restructure if these issues persist after重組？
Li Luo seemed surprised; previously, Su Can had mentioned solving this issue in his way, but he didn’t expect him to actually follow through. Li Luo had never seen such a rebellious character before. The people he usually interacted with would strive to get close to him or even grovel to form connections, but generally, they were all pawns whom he could treat kindly when needed and discard mercilessly if required. This time was different because of Lin Xiran; thus, Li Luo made an unprecedented appearance.
Unexpectedly, the person who stepped forward didn’t follow the script—Su Can told him outright that he had his own ideas. Li Luo found this absurd and laughed out of extreme anger but wasn’t offended instead becoming intrigued.
Tao Cui stared at Su Can for a while before saying, "So what" Although his expression remained calm, it was evident that he had his own considerations.
Currently, internal chaos in Sichuan Southern Airlines wasn’t beneficial to the Tao family’s Nan Fei Group either. They were already in fierce competition over land reserves in Chengdu; thus, they wouldn’t give Dabao Construction any assistance regarding the Sichuan Southern Airlines Group.勉強合作已經是最低限度，畢竟他們還控製著無數航班支乾航線，冇辦法，人家有底氣啊。
The Tao family must be very anxious about this matter since it hasn’t been resolved, leaving many issues unresolved.
The finance department of Sky Southern Airlines Group and the group’s financial company invested large sums in capital operations instead of focusing on developing aviation as their main business. Such a misplaced priority, combined with losses from capital operations and subsequent damage control measures, has severely affected the airline group's finances and operational difficulties. Can’t these problems be addressed at their root cause One high official involved in this series of actions is Peng Lixin, the finance minister of Sky Southern Airlines Group.之所…甲盧局卜天南航空代表方會有整頓調杳財務的聲明。菡是好刃狄指著彰立新的鼻子，告訴他我爸是蘇理成，我有本事查出他們的漏洞，讓他給個說法。”
The banquet hall fell silent for a moment. The beautiful service manager bringing tea felt the eerie atmosphere and hurriedly returned to the door after serving, glancing at Su Can in the process. Despite her extensive experience in business settings, she sensed an intimidating force akin to that of high-ranking officials.
Lin Xiran held his teacup, tilting his head towards Su Can with a strange and whimsical expression in his eyes. He wanted to laugh but hesitated out of consideration for the day’s ladylike image.
Li Luo blinked, finding this young Su Can increasingly interesting.
Su Can felt that he had clearly communicated three points to Tao Zhang: first, there are indeed issues and loopholes in the airline group; second, Su Licheng's argument at the board meeting is reasonable and necessary; thirdly, most importantly, it was him who stirred up unrest among countless people within the Sky Southern Airlines Group.
Now it was Tao Zhang’s turn to decide whether to accept this challenge or not. If he didn’t, Su Can would either continue with his plans or get ready for night classes and a goodnight call with Tang Wu before going back to sleep.
Air
The atmosphere was paused for a few seconds, or perhaps even several dozen seconds. Maybe it lasted for a minute.
Cinnamon
Tao Cui spoke with an attitude of clear disbelief and reluctance but also necessity,
"Did you find the loophole"
What A college freshman claims to have discovered financial issues within a company as large as Sichuan Nan Airline Group
Sky
This is absurd!
The breathing of everyone present became somewhat constricted.
Su Can turned around, opened the chair bag behind him, and slammed a stack of materials onto the tabletop. There were charts and reports with analysis conclusions included. This was the improved version he had faxed to Su Licheng before. He had made a copy for himself, stored it in his usual backpack, without placing it in his dormitory room, so he didn’t expect to use it at this moment.
"What’s this" Tao Cui took it over and briefly flipped through several pages, then frowned.
This is an analysis of the data from two securities firms commissioned by the aviation group's financial company for entrusted wealth management, as well as a risk assessment of future stock trends. It explains why there has been a significant loss in the aviation group’s deposit savings. From these financial data, you can see that Nan Airline Co., Ltd.'s financial deposits were 20 billion RMB in '98, then dropped to 14 billion RMB by the year 2000. The aviation group's senior management led by Peng Lixin explained this as an improvement of associated transactions within a shareholding company that necessitated lowering their deposit savings. However, according to these materials, it is actually the loss from entrusted wealth management handled by two major securities firms for the financial department of the group. If we dig deeper into it, I guarantee you can find traces left behind by senior managers like Peng Lixin in raising funds to cover losses but instead increasing them. Furthermore, there's a definitely unsavory relationship between these individuals and the securities firm. Don’t ask me why I know this; because these numbers and curves have told me so. If you don't understand them, take it back to the information analysts at Nan Group for research, they'll tell you the result.
After finishing speaking, Su Can breathed a sigh of relief, picked up his bird’s nest soup and drank several sips. The sound of the spoon clinking against the bowl made everything around him seem even quieter. If Jian Hua knew that what he had seen in his private meeting with Peng Lixin was discovered by Su Can, leading to all these findings, he would certainly regret it.
Tao Cui carefully examined the reports and data in front of him one by one, clear and distinct. But there is a larger problem here: from these curves and models, he could see an underlying fact that cannot be ignored. His voice was somewhat dry as he asked, "All this analysis is your work"
These complicated economic data, which involve high-level ambiguous matters, are clearly dissected in front of him, yet the person opposite him is just a first-year college student.
"Thanks to the information provided by the Big Construction Workers, otherwise it wouldn't have been so comprehensive." Su Cai nodded, calm and composed.
Li Luo reached out to take a look; Tao Zhang was speechless. It felt as if he had been punched in the chest, heavy and dull. He heard his own voice say, "What do you mean"
"Nanning Group's Nan Fei Airlines and Great Reception Construction's Tian Nan Airlines are the top two shareholders. If we unite together, everything will be easy."
There is no eternal friend nor an eternal enemy; only collaboration at the most opportune moment can bring modern warfare to its fullest extent of devastation.
Tao Zhang's hand dropped.
A few moments ago, he still thought that even if they merged with someone else, it would just be a junior partner. Now, however, he had no choice but to consider the possibility that this turn might be too much for him to bear; in order to achieve shared benefits, before this young man who provided irrefutable data and information here at South University's first year, he was contemplating an alliance, and furthermore, he himself was bound with no escape.
Truly absurd.
Somewhat disheartened, I hadn't expected the monthly votes to drop so severely this month. Many people say they're not in a hurry; I haven't caused any uproar or posted single chapters for promotions. That's just hoping to show through actions and make improvements, therefore there was no heart-rending outcry.
Last month wasn't due to laziness either; urban-themed novels are quite challenging to write, which is a universally accepted fact. Moreover, I wanted to create something different, offering readers new reading experiences, so many of my attempts were new.
Currently, Rebirth has reached ten thousand words, and there's much that needs cautious deliberation. I also have creative blocks and small issues in real life.
All these are being adjusted to not hinder writing as much as possible.
So sometimes when I can't come up with ideas, sitting still for a good story isn't helpful, so I really dare not force myself to write.
The poor updates last month truly apologize to everyone.
This book is written precisely to make up for the regret. Although I've managed to write to this point, there's much that's left unfulfilled. I try my best to express and present them; there are aspects where I'm satisfied with myself as well as unsatisfied ones. Sometimes writing slowly is because I aim to make every chapter meaningful.
I know everyone has some regrets in their life too. I am also trying my utmost to depict, fill in the gaps, express, and progress.er Su Licheng on the road, he ignored him completely, clearly indicating that during his trip to Rongcheng, he received some unfavorable news which dampened his former arrogance. Occasionally recallin...