Chapter 39: The Method to Break the Deadlock

After listening to Ye Chen's remarks, Li Fengyu's inner desire for fame, fortune, and the dream of making a resounding name across the world were ignited. Looking at this secretary of the exact same age, Li Fengyu was deeply captivated and convinced by his profound knowledge and grand vision. Just at that moment, Lin Chu spoke up, "Ye Chen, what we are doing right now is gambling with our lives. Since you can say something like that, does it mean you already have a countermeasure in place?"

Ye Chen scratched his head a little sheepishly and said, "Hehe, yes." Upon hearing that Ye Chen had a solution, Li Sen's face lit up with joy as he patted him on the shoulder and said, "If you had a way, why didn't you say so earlier? Honestly!" The moment Li Sen's voice trailed off, Ye Chen's expression suddenly turned serious. "I only have one method," he said, "but it is a dangerous gambit." The three of them exchanged glances in bewilderment. Li Fengyu said, "Tell us your plan."

Ye Chen slowly continued, "We currently have two paths before us. First, we negotiate with the mastermind behind the silver market and let them name their price. The problem, however, is that we have no idea who is pulling the strings behind the silver market. Second, we find Lin Chu's father, show him this letter, and ask for his assistance."

Li Fengyu said, "Alright, then that's what we'll do." Turning to Lin Chu, he instructed, "Lin Chu, go ask your father for help. No matter what, we have reached a dead end with no way back. Although he previously advocated for the dismantling of the Xinmin Group, we have no choice now but to treat a dead horse as if it were still alive." Lin Chu nodded in agreement.

Shortly after, Li Fengyu furrowed his brow and added, "As for finding the mastermind behind the silver market, what should we do about that?" Right at that moment, Li Sen gave a violent start, as if remembering something, and said with a sudden flash of realization, "Let's look to the Huayu Group! President Gu Yumin might have connections. Her grandfather was a legendary figure in Hong Kong during the last century, and her father became a major domestic investor on the mainland following the reform and opening-up. Perhaps there is actually some hope."

At this point, Li Sen let out an untimely sigh and remarked, "These two methods aren't really methods at all. The probability of success is infinitesimal." Li Fengyu abruptly grabbed Li Sen by the collar and shouted angrily, "Li Sen, do you think I don't know that the probability of success is infinitesimal? But even if there is only a sliver of hope, we still have to try!" Deep down, Li Fengyu had no absolute certainty either, but he was willing to take a chance on even the faintest glimmer of hope.

This was precisely his character: until the very last step, he would never give up and never surrender. Some might call this refusing to shed a tear until seeing the coffin, but Li Fengyu alone knew that nothing in this world ever went completely smoothly. Whether for geniuses or those born into wealth, things rarely went entirely according to plan. For impoverished second-generation youths like Li Fengyu and Li Sen, who possessed no special advantages, if they did not work harder and remain more vigilant than others, they would likely never have a day when they could rise above their circumstances.

Furthermore, Li Fengyu at this moment carried the heavy responsibility of the entire Xinmin Group. Of course he could walk away, but what about the large number of employees under his command? Li Fengyu felt that since they trusted him and were willing to wager their future development on him, he must never let them down. Moreover, he still had unfinished dreams. Even if others viewed it as a futile effort, he had to give it a try. Only by exerting his utmost strength could he possibly win the ultimate victory.

Seeing how resolute Li Fengyu was, Li Sen found it difficult to say anything more. He simply said, "Then let's give it a try. I came here with you, and there is no way I could abandon you and leave you to face this alone. I suppose I'll just have to accompany a gentleman through danger to the bitter end."