Chapter 331: Old John Gets a Shock

At the Yi He Air Cargo Station company, after Wang Qi hung up the phone and rejected him, Charles Kessick was initially stunned, then flew into a rage.

"Shit!"

Charles Kessick couldn't help but curse, and Barton Hardman, who had been anxiously waiting, felt his heart sink.

"Charles, we're really in danger now. We need to come up with a solution quickly!" Barton Hardman said with a grim face once Charles Kessick calmed down from his outburst.

Hearing this, Charles Kessick gritted his teeth, his temples throbbing. He took several deep breaths to calm himself, his gaze turning cold.

He was not only enraged that Wang Qi had rejected him but also furious that he couldn't reach the company's shareholders. Initially, they answered the phone, but later no one picked up.

Charles Kessick knew exactly what this meant. The realization that Summer Yu's shareholding might have already exceeded Yi He Pacific's stake was alarming.

This discovery made Charles Kessick restless, prompting him to call Jiuding Securities Company. In a crisis, he could only negotiate and try to delay Summer Yu.

However, it was clear that Jiuding Securities had no regard for him and showed him no respect.

"Since that's the case, I'll have to raise the acquisition price!" Charles Kessick decided resolutely. "Barton, you'll have to do whatever it takes to buy stocks in the market. We'll offer 2 Hong Kong dollars more per share than the opponent. I don't believe they can keep up with us!"

"If funds are insufficient, I will find a way!" Barton Hardman replied.

"Alright!"

Barton Hardman nodded in agreement.

Although Barton Hardman was the executive president of Yi He Air Cargo Station and held a higher position than Charles Kessick, he was also an employee under Yi He Pacific, which was fully controlled by the Kessick family. Thus, Barton Hardman would diligently follow Charles Kessick's orders and suggestions.

After Barton Hardman hurriedly left, Charles Kessick paced back and forth with a gloomy expression, feeling a sense of frustration building up inside him.

With a flash of malice in his eyes, he went to the desk and picked up the phone, dialing the number of the head office of the Hong Kong Government News and Publications Bureau.

"Hello, I'm Charles Kessick. Mr. Eberle, I need your help. Please handle the case of Star Island News Group's sales fraud severely. Also, I have a matter to report. I've heard that Jiuding News Corporation is also involved in sales fraud…"

After hanging up the phone, Charles Kessick's mood did not improve significantly. Although Eberle agreed to investigate the case against Star Island News Group, he seemed hesitant about Jiuding News Corporation, which made Charles Kessick uncomfortable.

Charles Kessick knew what types of officials like Eberle were afraid of, but in his anger, rationality was affected, and he felt some dissatisfaction.

However, he couldn't blame Eberle too much. After all, Eberle was a good friend of his father, not of him, and he was not a subordinate of the Kessick family. It was unrealistic to expect Eberle to risk his career for him.

"If you refuse to meet with me, then I'll force you to!"

Charles Kessick muttered angrily.

After saying this, he thought for a moment and decided to rush back to his family.

With the current stock prices, one hundred million is not enough to acquire sufficient stocks. He needed a substantial amount of funds.

Moreover, given the possibility of adverse situations, he needed to report to his father and seek his guidance.

...

Upon returning to the family, Charles Kessick stood respectfully beside his father, Old John, and reported the situation with his head lowered.

Old John listened carefully with a serious expression. After a few seconds, he calmly said, "This Chinese kid really thinks he can outmaneuver us! Hmph! You too!"

"Do not engage with them. Raise the acquisition price by 5 Hong Kong dollars and make sure to acquire enough stocks. I will solve the funding issue!"

As soon as Old John finished speaking, Charles Kessick sighed with relief and was about to respond when the phone rang unexpectedly.

Without needing Old John's reminder, Charles Kessick instinctively answered the phone.

However, after listening for a few seconds, Charles Kessick was visibly shocked, exclaiming, "What! How is that possible!"

Seeing his son's distressed reaction, Old John frowned and felt a bad premonition.

He stood up and went to the phone, taking it from his son.

"What's going on?"

Old John asked in a deep voice.

"What? Alright, I understand!"

"Beep beep…"

After hearing the news on the other end of the line, Old John could no longer maintain his composure. His face twitched, and he took a deep breath, his eyes dark with rage.

After hanging up the phone, Charles Kessick quickly asked, "Father, that damned Chinese kid sold all his stocks to Bao Yugang. He now holds 40.3%, surpassing our family!"

"Quiet!"

Old John scolded sharply, his brow furrowed. Charles Kessick immediately fell silent, lowering his head in fear, though his face was still anxious.

Not only was Charles Kessick troubled, but Old John was also internally distressed, feeling a headache coming on.

This was absolutely disastrous news! The situation had become even more complicated!

The recent news had just come in that Summer Yu sold all his shares to Bao Yugang, totaling 40.3%, directly surpassing Yi He Pacific, the largest shareholder in the Kessick family!

Bao Yugang was no match for Summer Yu. Whether in strength, connections, or influence, Bao Yugang far exceeded Summer Yu.

Old John, being from the same generation as Bao Yugang and having had considerable dealings with him, knew Bao Yugang's capabilities well. Bao Yugang was an elite among elites, and his son could not compete with him.

If the shares were still held by Summer Yu, Old John might have found a way to acquire them. However, now that they were in Bao Yugang's hands, the difficulty had increased significantly.

Summer Yu's move had given him a huge problem!

As Old John pondered how to handle the situation, the news that Bao Yugang had taken over Jiuding Securities and Galaxy Fund stocks and become the largest shareholder of Yi He Air Cargo Station spread like wildfire, rapidly sweeping through the Hong Kong stock market and expanding into other fields at an astonishing speed.

"Major news, the shipping tycoon has made a strong move!"

"Stock god and shipping tycoon join forces against Yi He consortium!"

"The stock market battle intensifies, stay tuned!"

"..."

Amid the excitement and uproar, the stock price of Yi He Air Cargo Station continued to soar.

At the same time, the phones at Global Shipping Group and Bao Yugang's home were flooded with calls, with prominent figures from Xiangjiang calling to inquire about the situation.

Unfortunately, Bao Yugang had neither the time nor the inclination to answer the calls.

He understood the importance of time deeply, as quickly determining the outcome was highly beneficial for him. Therefore, after transferring the funds to Summer Yu, Bao Yugang immediately mobilized his resources and connections to acquire more stocks, aiming to increase his stake to over 50%.