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Chapter 461 - 271: I Have Become a Part of Your Play

Chapter 461: Chapter 271: I Have Become a Part of Your Play

Mei Xiang’s worries were not unfounded.

In her view, if Xingye Products really had serious hidden issues as Chen Cheng had speculated, then Shulin might very well reassess the investment risk and even cancel the acquisition plan.

And Chen Cheng was about to sell his shares, although she trusted the man before her not to sell out for profit, she also did not want her family business to fall into the hands of strangers or institutions.

"I’ll back you up."

Five simple words brought light to Mei Xiang’s eyes.

She trusted Chen Cheng, as she always had.

The call connected quickly.

"En? You’ve arrived?" Shulin asked cheerfully.

Mei Xiang paused for a moment, "Aunt Wen, it’s me, Mei Xiang."

"Oh, Mei Xiang, why are you calling me with Chen Cheng’s phone?"

Mei Xiang glanced at Chen Cheng, "Aunt Wen, my company is facing some problems. Brother Cheng said you could help me."

Then, Mei Xiang explained the full situation.

After listening, Shulin’s originally neutral tone became cautious, "In half an hour, we’ll meet online."

Ending the call, Mei Xiang looked again at Chen Cheng, "Brother Cheng, can you really do it?"

"Do you not trust her, or do you not trust me?"

"I only trust you."

...

Shulin was a person of her word; having promised to help Mei Xiang, only half an hour passed before Mei Xiang saw four split screens on her computer monitor.

The top left showed Shulin personally presiding over her office, and the top right showed a live view of the investment research department.

The bottom left displayed detailed data analysis charts, and the bottom right was ready for presentations.

Mei Xiang, who had always been involved in manufacturing, had never seen such a setup. Watching the bustling investment research department, she nervously grasped the corner of Chen Cheng’s clothes.

"Don’t worry, just listen."

Shulin’s voice on the screen remained calm and composed, with an aura that controlled the whole situation: "I need all relevant information from Ausman over the past three years."

"Including but not limited to company registration details, financial statements, project contracts, shareholder backgrounds, key management personnel information, and all materials related to the mineral project."

Shulin was efficient with no dawdling, like commanding a well-trained army, ready to fight for her.

For the first time, Mei Xiang realized how institutions like CGG conduct due diligence on a company.

"They are amazing; it’s as if many hands are reaching out to Ausman simultaneously, pulling at a vast net of information. It’s incredible!"

Mei Xiang watched the busy people on the screen, her grip on Chen Cheng’s hand tightened.

Naturally, Shulin noticed this scene.

A flash of envy crossed the depths of her eyes. In her top left screen corner were Chen Cheng and Mei Xiang.

"Chairman Wen, the equity structure diagram of Ausman has been uploaded."

Both computers’ bottom left corners displayed the same complex entanglement of equity, like an intricate spider web, layer upon layer.

Shulin pointed at two red-marked nodes on the screen, "What about these two offshore companies?"

The bottom right corner, a young analyst began to explain, "Chairman Wen, these companies are registered in the Cayman and Seychelles respectively. The former is a trust fund, and the latter’s office is registered in Panama."

Shulin’s brows furrowed slightly, her fingers interlocked to support her chin, tapping the desk with her index finger, a habitual action when deep in thought.

"Typical multi-layer nesting and cross-border operations," Shulin’s tone revealed solemnity, "It seems the other party came prepared, intentionally hiding the identity of the ultimate beneficiary."

She looked at the camera, "Mr. Chen, which one do you pick?"

Hearing Shulin’s question, Chen Cheng knew this forthright yet cautious woman wasn’t going to let him stand idle.

He smiled slightly and leaned forward,

"Chairman Wen, see, this trust fund registered in the Cayman is the surface ultimate shareholder of Ausman. However, such a trust fund is actually meant to manage and allocate assets. Behind it, there are often one or more settlors, the real puppet-masters."

"And this company registered in Seychelles, with an office registered in Panama, is clearly taking advantage of Panama’s lax financial regulations to further conceal the flow of funds."

Chen Cheng paused, "Compared, the Seychelles side should be easier to penetrate."

Shulin’s lips curved into a smile, issuing the next instruction, "Seychelles."

Mei Xiang lit up hearing Chen Cheng speak.

She had not expected Chen Cheng to know these seemingly complex things, let alone that a formidable figure like Shulin would actively seek Chen Cheng’s opinion.

"Brother Cheng, you are so amazing!"

Mei Xiang excitably clutched Chen Cheng’s arm, her voice full of admiration, "How do you know so much?"

Chen Cheng looked into those sparkling eyes, "Just a little."

"Really?" Mei Xiang’s face was still full of admiration, "But I think it’s so impressive!"

Chen Cheng coughed softly, "Alright, there are other people here."

Mei Xiang then remembered they were in a video conference.

Even though only Shulin could see their screen, faced with Shulin, Mei Xiang still felt somewhat embarrassed.

Although Shulin seemed nonchalant on the surface, she had always been partially observing the interaction between Chen Cheng and Mei Xiang.

Seeing Mei Xiang’s admiration, she couldn’t help thinking: "Have I become part of your play? Chen Cheng, wait until you come back, I’ll see how..."