"Lili Jie, contact the banks that have a good relationship with us. I need money, as much as possible."
"This…"
Lu's Group did big business, so naturally, many banks were willing to cooperate with them.
However, suddenly borrowing money from a bank could cause misunderstandings.
Moreover, in Lili's view, the current 100 million-plus in funds should be more than enough to handle the upcoming acquisitions.
Before this, Lili had conducted background checks, and both sides in the battle were already in a desperate situation.
At this time, Lu's Group entering the fray was the best opportunity.
No matter which side Lu's Group supported, it would have a decisive impact.
"Remember, no upper limit."
"This matter, I need to report to President Lu."
"Lili Jie, please remember, this time, I am the one in charge."
"Sorry, but under special circumstances, I have the authority to revoke your power. This is from President Lu…"
"As expected."
Lu Yiming had originally expected that he would explode in anger upon hearing this, and Lili had already planned how to explain.
But he never expected Lu Yiming to remain completely indifferent.
"President Lu is doing this for your own good."
"I know, but if you were in my shoes, in a life-or-death battle, would you not leave a trump card?"
"What do you mean?"
"Lili Jie, I know that with your abilities, you must have conducted a background check. I'm sure the intel is very detailed."
"That's what I'm supposed to do."
"Stupid!"
No one expected Lu Yiming to suddenly lash out at Lili.
Stupid?
Lili's pupils shook; she had done everything she was supposed to do.
Even President Lu hadn't thought of it initially.
But Lu Yiming, a spoiled rich kid, calling her stupid—Lili, who was usually proud, couldn't accept this.
"Please mind your language."
The others were completely stunned.
How dare he scold Assistant Li?
Hadn't he suffered enough under her before?
"Huff… Assistant Li, think carefully about what scale the sides are at this time?"
Lu Yiming took a deep breath and slowly spoke.
"Behemoth."
Lili quickly calmed down, taking a few deep breaths.
Her tailored suit, with her chest rising and falling, showed her current state.
But her professionalism kicked in, and she answered Lu Yiming's question.
Yes, it was indeed a behemoth.
Even for Lu's Group, Zhongjing Kai and Wanguo Securities were considered giants.
Liao Guofa, although smaller in size, was also considered a "senior" in the brokerage field.
This was unquestionable.
"No matter the outcome, one side will be completely defeated, right?"
"Yes, from what I know, Wanguo Securities has bet everything on this."
If they lost, it would be the end for Wanguo Securities.
Although Lili didn't fully understand Zhongjing Kai's bottom line, she guessed it wouldn't be much better.
"In a situation where victory and death are at stake, do you think they would have no backup?"
"This…"
Indeed, the business world was like a battlefield, especially when it came down to life-and-death struggles.
In such cases, a trump card could never be revealed.
Even Lili, with all her intelligence, couldn't uncover the true situation.
"So, what you currently know is just what they want you to know."
"Are you really Lu Yiming?"
Lu Yiming: (ˉ▽ˉ;)…
"Sorry, that's not what I meant."
Lili was truly shocked and had blurted it out.
This wasn't something a spoiled rich kid could figure out. Had Lu Yiming been hiding his abilities all along?
But why would he do that?
Lili, usually so sharp, just couldn't understand.
"Still, I need enough funds to deal with the possible changes."
"How much do you need?"
"No limit."
"Got it. I'll contact them right away."
Lili nodded and immediately picked up her phone and walked to the side.
"Hiss…"
The other employees of Lu's Group stood there, stunned.
Young Master Lu had the upper hand?
This had never happened before.
It was so unbelievable.
They had just witnessed a miracle.
Even the senior staff at Lu's Group had always been cautious when dealing with Assistant Li.
"What are you standing there for? What's the current price?"
"148.21 yuan."
"Impressive, staying calm under pressure."
Lu Yiming smiled faintly. The General Manager of Wanguo Securities had just urgently called Lili, trying to put pressure on him, turning Lu's Group into a pawn.
One hundred million plus from Lu's Group wasn't a small sum. Once entered into the market, it would create huge waves.
However, Lu Yiming knew better.
Lu's Group was nothing more than a pawn for Wanguo Securities to test the waters.
Once Zhongjing Kai used its backup, Lu's Group would become a discarded piece, hunted by the bulls.
At that point, Wanguo Securities would deal the final blow after understanding the true situation.
And Lu's Group would be left with nothing.
A well-played move.
"Keep an eye on Wanguo. Also, has there been any new movement from Liao Guofa?"
Liao Guofa's leaders, the Gao brothers, were one of China's early market manipulators.
Stocks, futures, bonds, money lending— they had been involved in it all.
This time, their collaboration with Wanguo Securities was meant to make a big splash in the financial market.
Too bad, the Gao brothers had picked the wrong target this time.
"Young Master Lu, no movements detected for now."
Since the last trade the previous afternoon, Liao Guofa had shown no signs of activity.
"Young Master Lu, could it be that their funding pool is having problems?"
The others didn't understand why Young Master Lu was concerned about Liao Guofa.
Although its name was impressive, compared to the two other giants, Liao Guofa was insignificant.
A company with no qualifications in financial services.
Its revenue was only 40 million yuan, and profits were just 4.26 million yuan.
Why would Young Master Lu be concerned with such a company?
"Just a troublemaker."
Lu Yiming smiled. Yes, Liao Guofa had gone from being a key player to a troublemaker.
Of course, this was also Liao Guofa's helplessness.
After all, their size was too small to compete with the two giants.
But Lu Yiming knew, Liao Guofa had become the bell that rang the death knell for Wanguo Securities.
Former allies, in the face of life and death, had betrayed the General Manager at the most critical moment.
Tsk tsk…
What poor judgment.
"Four banks, 200 million, to be credited in 10 minutes."
As expected of Lili, just a few phone calls, and she had secured 200 million in funds.
In this era, that was almost unimaginable.
"The cost?"
"Seven percent, for six months."
"That's reasonable."
Lu Yiming nodded. For the banks, to raise such a large sum in such a short time, it showed how much they valued Lu's Group.
"Young Master Lu, please tell me your plan."
At this moment, Lili was extremely serious.
Young Master Lu?
It was the first time she had called him that.
It seemed that Lili had finally acknowledged Lu Yiming's performance.
Focusing on the matter, not the person—that was Assistant Li's style.
"Is it important?"
"Of course, I need to be responsible for Lu's Group."
Lili's expression was extremely serious.
It had been like this in the previous life, but unfortunately, the two of them never made it to the end.
"Everyone, leave."