HBWnovel Chapter 421: Has Something Big Happened?
Chapter 421: Has Something Big Happened?
Chapter 421: Chapter 421: Has Something Big Happened?
The piercing night wind howled into the car, making the three women inside shiver.
Yang Chen remained silent, calmly slamming on the brakes while shifting the car into park and pulling the handbrake.
"Screeeech—"
The Lexus's immense traction caused it to skid for a considerable distance before finally stopping, with white smoke billowing around it.
Ahead, the oncoming large truck was now less than fifty meters away, appearing like a monstrous beast about to devour the four of them.
At that moment, Yang Chen left the driver's seat and, in a flash, appeared five meters in front of the Lexus.
He spread his arms and lifted his head as if enjoying the moment, reminiscent of the iconic scene from Titanic. But this time, it was a man performing the gesture, not a woman.
"Yang Chen!" "Big Brother Yang!"
The three women in the car screamed simultaneously. Lin Ruoxi tried to reach out and stop Yang Chen but couldn't even grab the hem of his clothes.
They watched helplessly as Yang Chen stood like a fearless martyr in front of the oncoming truck, seemingly intending to use his body to stop the steel beast.
Shocked! Terrified! It was unbelievable!
Hui Lin knew Yang Chen's extraordinary abilities the best, but even she was extremely worried at this moment, not to mention Lin Ruoxi and An Xin, who closed their eyes, unable to bear watching the outcome.
Although An Xin knew Yang Chen was skilled, she subconsciously didn't believe anyone could withstand a truck with just their body. Her hands were tightly clenched, her knuckles turning white!
As for whether the truck would crush Yang Chen and then kill them, it was no longer a concern they had the presence of mind to consider.
"Boom!"
Following the roar of the diesel engine, a violent explosion resounded through the air!
"Bang! Bang bang! Screeech! Boom!"
In a cloud of dust, the truck's front suddenly seemed to hit an invisible wall just before touching Yang Chen, followed by an irresistible force crushing the truck's front inward!
The thick metal panels twisted and snapped under the immense pressure, emitting ear-piercing screeches of grinding metal, accompanied by the explosion of the engine and the snapping of belts!
The rear half of the truck, propelled by inertia, lifted off the ground, flipped over, and crashed into the roadside greenery along with the truck's cab!
"We're fine," Lin Ruoxi glanced at Yang Chen, who was silently driving beside her. "Don't worry about us. Investigate who is behind this."
Mo Qianni hesitated, "I'm afraid I can't manage that right now."
"Why?" Lin Ruoxi frowned.
"Just five minutes ago, a large number of foreign buyers started frantically buying our stocks. Our branch in the States is in chaos, and I'm coordinating remotely. We'll have to mobilize other funds soon. It's clear they're trying to crush us economically and physically, aiming to collapse our stock market and cripple our real estate."
Lin Ruoxi closed her eyes and asked coldly, "Can we hold out?"
"It's very risky," Mo Qianni said after giving instructions to her subordinates. "Ruoxi, I think it's time for the 'Athena Group' to take action. It seems like we're up against a very formidable international financial team, possibly a renowned group. We can't afford any mistakes now. If the Athena Group steps in, we can free up resources to prepare for a counterattack."
Mo Qianni's mention of the Athena Group referred to the small team Lin Ruoxi personally oversaw during the battles against Changlin Media and the Xu family. Each member was a top-tier financial analyst and strategist from the world's leading institutions, supported with enormous annual funding to be deployed only in critical business wars. Since the group only took orders from Lin Ruoxi, Mo Qianni had to consult her first.
After some deliberation, Lin Ruoxi said, "I'll head directly to the Athena Group's base at the resort. Qianni, you'll temporarily act in my stead, handling the crucial projects over the next few days. Coordinate with Mingyu and the other department heads to stabilize the situation internally. The company's internal affairs must not fall into chaos. Regarding funding, I'll have Wu Yue handle it since she's more familiar with the banks. By the way, don't postpone the bidding for the new factory over the next few days. Our budget should be enough to secure those factories. We shouldn't miss good opportunities despite the current crisis."
"Understood. I won't let the bidding negotiations slip," Mo Qianni replied, relieved to have clear instructions amidst the turmoil. She agreed and hung up quickly to address the external troubles and internal unrest.
Lin Ruoxi then called to summon the fewer-than-ten members of the Athena Group back to the resort base, instructing Yang Chen to drive there directly instead of heading home.
From Lin Ruoxi's phone conversations, Yang Chen grasped the current predicament but didn't concern himself much with the company's issues. He was more preoccupied with who might be behind this attack. The most likely suspect seemed to be Ning Guodong, but he didn't appear to have the capability. Even if the Ning family had sufficient power and resources, it was unlikely they'd allocate them to target Yu Lei International. So, who could it be?
Lin Ruoxi likely had more suspects in mind but remained uncertain, hence her silence on the matter.
In the back seat, Hui Lin and An Xin sensed the gravity of the situation through Lin Ruoxi's continuous directives. An Xin seemed thoughtful, while Hui Lin, not understanding much about the business, worriedly asked, "Sister, is something serious happening? Can I help in any way?"
Lin Ruoxi turned, seeing the genuine concern on Hui Lin's delicate face, feeling a warm surge in her heart. She smiled gently, "It's fine. Trust your sister."
Hui Lin nodded obediently, knowing she couldn't help much but still feeling uneasy.
"If there's any trouble with raising funds, the An family can help," An Xin offered sincerely.
Lin Ruoxi was slightly surprised and looked at An Xin with a complex expression before saying, "Thank you."
An Xin smiled warmly, "No need to thank me. You're my sister, and I'm part of Yu Lei too."
Lin Ruoxi smiled back naturally, and the two women shared a brief, meaningful glance.
As the car approached the resort where the Athena Group was based, Wu Yue called again. This time, the news she brought made Lin Ruoxi's heart sink even further.