UGB Chapter 282 Exposing the Inside Story: The Gu Family's Fatal Weakness
Chapter 282 Exposing the Inside Story: The Gu Family's Fatal Weakness
"Hahaha……"
Jiang Chen burst out laughing after hearing Gu Jingshen's blustering but cowardly threat.
The laughter was crisp and loud, filled with undisguised mockery.
It made the temperature in the entire living room seem to drop a few degrees.
"Call up?"
Jiang Chen wiped away the tears that came out of his laughter, looking at Gu Jingshen's face, which was twisted with anger, like watching a monkey performing in a circus.
"Okay, go ahead and hit me now."
"I'll be waiting."
"If you could get any bank to stop lending the Su family even a single penny today..."
"I, Jiang Chen, will write my name backwards right here and now!"
"you!"
Gu Jingshen was so angry at Jiang Chen's arrogant attitude that he trembled all over.
Of course, he wouldn't dare actually make the call.
His words just now were nothing but a boast, relying on the fact that the Gu family has some connections with the vice presidents of several banks.
The Su family is now a key enterprise supported by the province.
With billions in cash flow, all the banks treated the Su family like gods of wealth.
Who would dare to cause trouble for the Su family at this critical juncture?
Isn't that like the God of Longevity hanging himself, tired of living?
Gu Changfeng, being a seasoned veteran, could tell that Jiang Chen was definitely not bluffing.
He forcibly suppressed his anger and said with a gloomy face, "Jiang Chen, it seems that President Su has handed over all his assets to you."
"It's good for young people to be energetic, but they shouldn't be too arrogant."
"Our Gu family has stood strong in the provincial capital for decades, not because of banks, but because of connections and our foundation!"
"As an outsider, you'd better learn some manners!"
"rule?"
Jiang Chen's smile slowly faded.
"You dare talk to me about rules?"
He couldn't be bothered to waste any more words on this self-righteous father and son.
In his mind, Jiang Chen silently brought up the system panel that only he could see.
The glittering icon of "marriage alliance" lit up before his eyes.
With a thought, he locked onto the "Gu Group".
[Activating in-depth business resource exploration feature...]
[Target identified: Gu's Group.]
[Currently scanning its core assets, liabilities, and hidden investment projects...]
In an instant, a massive stream of data, like a waterfall, flashed through Jiang Chen's mind.
Less than three seconds.
A detailed and confidential financial report about the Gu Group was presented clearly to him.
I don’t know, I’m scared.
This Gu family member, who appears glamorous on the outside, yet dares to come to the Su family to show off.
The inside is already completely rotten!
Various bad debts, various illegal guarantees, and various shady transfers of benefits.
It's just an empty shell, all show and no substance!
"interesting."
A cold smile curled at the corners of Jiang Chen's lips.
He raised his head, his gaze like a sharp knife, piercing straight at Gu Changfeng, who was still trying to put on airs as an elder and lecture him.
"Patriarch Gu, I remember that three years ago, your Gu family acquired a piece of land in the south of the city and developed a real estate project called 'Cloud Top Palace,' right?"
Jiang Chen's voice was neither hurried nor slow.
But these words struck Gu Changfeng like a bolt from the blue!
Gu Changfeng's face turned completely white in an instant!
The old face, which had been trying to appear calm, instantly lost all color!
"How...how did you know?!"
He practically blurted it out!
This project is Gujia's biggest investment in recent years, and also its biggest disaster!
Due to a broken funding chain, operations have been completely halted for almost six months now!
He spent an unknown amount of money and pulled countless strings to cover this up.
This matter is a top-secret trade secret of the Gu family!
Not to mention outsiders, even within the Gu family, only two or three people know about it!
How did this kid know that?!
"How I know is none of your concern."
Jiang Chen looked at Gu Changfeng's horrified expression and sneered inwardly.
He continued to reveal information at a leisurely pace.
"I also know that this project owes the construction company more than 300 million yuan in construction fees."
"Even the workers who carry bricks down there haven't been paid for four months, have they?"
"Oh, by the way, you borrowed 800 million yuan from the Construction Bank for this project, and it seems the loan is due next week?"
With each sentence Jiang Chen spoke, Gu Changfeng's face grew paler.
In the end, he started trembling all over, and his lips turned purple, as if he was about to have a heart attack.
Gu Jingshen, who was standing next to him, was also completely flustered.
Although he didn't know the specific details, he knew that the project in the south of the city was a taboo that his family absolutely could not touch!
He stammered, pointing at Jiang Chen, and shouted, his voice trembling with fear, "You...you're slandering me! This is commercial defamation! I'm going to sue you!"
"Sue me?"
Jiang Chen felt like he had heard the biggest joke in the world.
He waved his phone in his hand, and on the screen was a phone number with the nickname "Bald Qiang, the No. 1 Debt Collector in the Provincial Capital".
"Young Master Gu, you seem to have misunderstood something."
"I don't like going through legal procedures; they're too slow."
"I happen to know a few friends who specialize in helping people recover unpaid wages and collect construction fees."
"You mean, if I send them this message along with the address of your Gu family villa?"
"Will your front door be completely blocked by hundreds of construction workers with hard hats and shovels tomorrow morning?"
"At that time, we'll invite a few more media outlets over to do a live broadcast."
"I've already thought of a title: [Shocking! The long-established wealthy Gu Group in the provincial capital owes wages and refuses to pay; the unscrupulous boss indulges in drinking and revelry in his mansion, while migrant workers tearfully plead for their unpaid wages in the streets!]"
"What do you think?"
"Gulp."
Gu Jingshen swallowed hard, his legs went weak, and he almost lost his balance.
He could picture that scene.
At that time, not only will the Gu family lose face, but the entire Gu Group's stock price will collapse instantly!
He dared not think about the consequences!
Su Tianhao stood to the side, slowly sipping his tea.
He was absolutely thrilled!
This Gu Changfeng, relying on his status as an elder, often bossed him around and acted like a big shot.
Today, I've finally been stripped bare!
He put down his teacup and pretended to be surprised as he looked at Jiang Chen.
"Chenzi, is everything you've said true?"
"Oh dear, this is no small matter! Owing workers wages is a serious problem; people will talk behind your backs!"
This back-and-forth became the final straw that broke Gu Changfeng's back.
He knew that not only had he not gained any advantage today, but he had also handed over the lifeline of his entire family to the other party!
He no longer cared about saving face or maintaining his dignity.
With a "plop" sound!
The once arrogant head of the Gu family suddenly slid off the sofa and was about to kneel down in front of Jiang Chen!
"Mr. Jiang! Immortal Jiang! I was wrong! I was blind to your greatness! Please, have mercy and spare our Gu family's life!"
Jiang Chen stepped to the side, avoiding his large bow.
He had no sympathy whatsoever for such a despicable person who kicks someone when they're down and then tries to bite them back.
Jiang Chen looked down at the Gu family father and son who were sprawled on the ground, his voice devoid of any emotion.
"Want to live?"
"Can."
I'm giving you two choices.
"First, starting today, all of the Gu family's business within the province must completely avoid the Su family! You are not allowed to touch any business the Su family wants to do! And you must voluntarily give up any territory the Su family has their eye on!"
"second……"
Jiang Chen pointed towards the door and slowly uttered three words.
"Get out now, immediately!"
Gu Changfeng felt as if he had been granted a pardon. He scrambled to his feet and, pulling his terrified son Gu Jingshen along, didn't dare utter another word.
The father and son slunk out of the gates of the Su family villa.
Jiang Chen forcefully suppressed an extortion and crisis originating from within the wealthy family using the most direct and violent methods.