Chapter 693: So-called full help

Seeing that his sons were arguing and the discussion had reached a stalemate, Zhao Congyan knew that he had to make a decision himself.

'Okay, stop arguing. You both have a point. Now we are in a dilemma and can only choose a relatively safe and less costly solution.'

'The root of this matter still lies with Xia Yu. We must first find out why Xia Yu did this, and I will personally meet with him.'

'We cannot just ignore the stock price. The two companies should continue to come forward to dispel rumours and instil confidence in the public. At the same time, we should approach newspapers and TV stations to find ways to get them to support us. However, we should not buy back the shares for the time being.'

'You go back and find a way to raise the funds, but don't let it be obvious that you're doing so. We'll see what happens then,'

Zhao Congyan instructed, and the three brothers, Zhao Shipeng and the others, nodded.

'Time is pressing, so you must hurry. If there's any problem, let me know immediately!'

After the division of labour was clear, Zhao Congyan dismissed the others, and Zhao Shipeng and the others immediately set to work.

Zhao Congyan watched his three sons leave, a worried expression creeping into his brow.

After a moment's thought, he decided to go and find his old friend and rival, Bao Yugang.

Everyone knows that Xia Yu has a close relationship with Bao Yugang and Huo Yingdong in Xiangjiang, and among the two, he has a slightly better relationship with Bao Yugang.

Now that Jiuding Securities is targeting the Zhao family, Zhao Congyan is worried that if he steps in, Xia Yu may find an excuse to avoid seeing him.

It would be better if Bao Yugang stepped in, which may be more efficient, and it would also be good to find out Xia Yu's attitude.

After making up his mind, Zhao Congyan immediately got up and made a phone call to the Bao family. The person who answered the phone was Wu Guangzheng, Bao Yugang's son-in-law. Half a minute later, Bao Yugang answered the phone and waited for his arrival.

When Zhao Congyan got into the car, the butler had already brought some gifts and put them in the car.

The car started, and Zhao Congyan sat in the back seat of the car, closing his eyes to rest, pondering how to talk to Bao Yugang later.

In the Bao family mansion.

After hanging up the phone with Zhao Congyan, Bao Yugang sat on the sofa and pondered.

'Dad, Mr. Zhao came to visit you in the middle of the day, he's not trying to get you to intercede, is he?'

Wu Guangzheng poured Bao Yugang a cup of tea and asked softly.

'I think so!'

Bao Yugang nodded slightly.

Although it happened a little after 1 pm, at this point they had already finished eating and were getting ready for bed.

But he couldn't bear the fact that other people knew, and Bao Yugang also had his own connections. Huo Yingdong had specially called to inform him, so Bao Yugang understood the situation.

Since it was inconvenient to ask Xia Yu, Bao Yugang was still guessing what the reason was.

Unexpectedly, as he was thinking about it, Zhao Congyan's phone call came, and he solemnly came to visit him.

It seemed that the last time Zhao Congyan visited him at home, it was two or three years ago?

Zhao Congyan is still in trouble, and he is not properly solving the problem, but he came to see him. Bao Yugang can't help but think in that direction!

'Then, Dad, what are you going to tell him later?'

Wu Guangzheng asked with concern.

'It depends on what kind of help he wants me to do. I don't need to hurt my relationship with Xia Yu for him,'

Bao Yugang said indifferently.

A moment later.

'Ding dong!'

the doorbell rang.

'Coming, Zheng, you go open the door!'

Bao Yugang perked up, thought for a moment, and instead of getting up, he told Wu Guangzheng to go open the door.

Wu Guangzheng nodded, walked quickly to the door, twisted the handle, and revealed the figure of Zhao Congyan.

'Good afternoon, Mr. Zhao!'

'You're too kind to bring so many things over, come on in and sit!'

'Hello, Mr. Wu!'

As they exchanged pleasantries, Wu Guangzheng accepted Zhao Congyan's gift and ushered him in.

At this point, Bao Yugang also got up and walked towards Zhao Congyan. After the two men shook hands and exchanged pleasantries, they took their seats one after the other. Wu Guangzheng quickly put down his things and came over to pour tea.

'Mr. Zhao, it's been quite a while since we last met. I've missed you!'

Bao Yugang said loudly, his attitude very warm.

Zhao Congyan said with a faint smile, 'Mr. Bao, you don't care about the hard-earned money from shipping. Now that your business is booming, we don't work in the same industry, so it's true that we don't meet as often.'

'But now that I look at you, you're glowing with health. You really know how to take care of yourself. I need to learn more from you.'

'Haha, Mr. Zhao, you're still so good at flattering people...'

Bao Yugang laughed heartily and shook his head in admiration.

Because of the urgency of the matter, Zhao Congyan didn't have much time to waste. After a brief exchange of pleasantries with Bao Yugang, he got straight to the point.

His face grew solemn, and he said solemnly, 'Bao Sheng, I really have no choice but to disturb your good dreams in the middle of the day. For the sake of our many years of acquaintance, please help me out.'

After saying this, he bowed slightly to Bao Yugang, his posture very low.

Bao Yugang looked surprised, and quickly reached out to give a false helping hand, saying sincerely, 'Mr. Zhao, if there's something you want to say, just say it. I'll do my best to help!'

Zhao Congyan's face then relaxed a little, and he said, 'Then I'll be bold and get straight to the point.'

'As soon as the stock market opened this afternoon, Jiuding Securities suddenly dumped a large amount of capital on my family's Huaguang Shipping and Huaguang Real Estate. Before I came here, both companies had dropped more than 10%, and their market value had evaporated by more than 200 million yuan. It is now estimated to have exceeded 300 million yuan.'

'I was also shocked when I heard the news. I called the family members one by one to ask, but no one had a conflict with Xia Sheng, and the company did not have a conflict either.'

'Bao Sheng, you know what kind of person I am. If it is indeed the Zhao family that has done something wrong, and if Xia Sheng has been offended, I will accept the consequences no matter what.'

'But the problem is that I am still confused. I have tried to contact Xia Sheng to see if I can clarify things face to face, but I can't get in touch with him.

"I heard that you and Xia Sheng are on good terms, so I was wondering if you could contact him on my behalf to see if there is some kind of misunderstanding?'

Zhao Congyan's words were very tactful, but his attitude was sincere, and Bao Yugang nodded in secret.

He took a sip of tea and pondered for a long time before saying in Zhao Congyan's expectant gaze, 'Zhao Sheng, I also know that it is better to resolve conflicts than to let them fester. Logically, with our friendship of several decades, I want to do my best to help you get through this difficult time.'

'But Xia Yu and I are also friends, so it's not good to take sides.'

'I know, I understand, I won't make things difficult for you!'

Upon hearing this, Zhao Congyan immediately agreed.

Bao Yugang nodded and continued,

'But from what I know of Xia Sheng, although he likes to play with capital, most of it is aimed at British companies. He almost never messes with Chinese companies. He always acts according to a certain plan and never acts without a purpose.'

'You've checked everything, but there may still be something you've missed, or someone who's hiding something. So you should be prepared for that.'

'I'll contact Xia Yu for you. You can't get through either, and I'm not sure if I can reach him in the middle of the day. Please wait a moment.'

'Okay, thank you!'

Zhao Congyan made a gesture of invitation.

Bao Yu got up and went straight to the table, dialed a number, and he dialed Xia Yu's company number, not Xia Yu's home number.

Although Zhao Congyan had come to ask for his help, it was the middle of the day, and Xia Yu was probably asleep. It would really be bad to wake him up.

And as he had said and thought, he still believed that Xia Yu would not do anything reckless. Either Zhao Congyan had not told the truth, or he had been deceived, and someone in the Zhao family had offended Xia Yu in some way.

In that case, he had to put on an appearance and use 80% of his strength, even though he was putting in 100%.

Sure enough, the phone kept ringing, but no one answered.

Bao Yugang said apologetically, 'Mr. Zhao, please hold on a moment while I try another number!'

'Thank you!'

Bao Yugang dialed another number, which was the number of Jiuding Securities Company. After a few beeps, the phone connected, and Wang Qi answered.

'Hello, this is Bao Yugang. May I ask if this is Mr. Wang?'

'Oh, is that so. May I ask if Mr. Xia is there?'

...

'He's gone out on business? He won't be back until the evening? Okay, fine... Well, I'll hang up now, goodbye!'

After hanging up the phone, Bao Yugang, with an apologetic look on his face, walked back and looked at Zhao Congyan, saying regretfully, 'Mr. Zhao, I just asked Wang Qi, the general manager of Jiuding Securities Company, and he said that Xia Yu is out and won't be back until the evening.

Zhao Congyan's eyes were full of regret, but he still managed to force a smile and thank him, saying, 'Mr Bao, thank you anyway. There's nothing I can do if he's not here. It's normal for someone with his business to have a lot on his plate. I can understand.'

After a moment's thought, Zhao Congyan said, 'Mr Bao, I wonder if you could trouble yourself to ask Mr Xia on my behalf whether the Zhao family has done anything wrong, so that I can die with some understanding.'

Bao Yugang nodded and said, 'No problem. I will continue to contact him this afternoon, and I will definitely give you a clear answer by tonight, how about that?'

He also happened to have something to do, so he simply went to visit Xia Yu tonight and asked about this incident by the way.

Zhao Congyan hurriedly said gratefully, 'Then I would like to trouble Mr. Bao to bear with me. I will remember this kindness in my heart for troubling you about my matter.'

'Eh, that's over, it's no big deal, there's no need to be like that!'

'Yes, yes...'

Since that was the case, Zhao Congyan also got up to take his leave.

Bao Yugang saw him get into his car with a somewhat desolate back as he saw him off at the gate.

He shook his head and sighed, not knowing what he was lamenting.