Counterattack starts with controlling probability

"Do you have any ideas, Xiao Li? Where should we start this time?" Lao Pi asked.

Li Hao smiled slightly and whispered to himself, "Huanyu did leave some room for criticism in this transaction. After all, the equipment did pass through layers of offshore companies before entering the country. In their eyes, this clearly suggests ulterior motives."

"But precisely because we formally followed all the procedures, even those countries that claim to uphold the 'rule of law' cannot find direct loopholes."

After hearing this, Lao Pi snorted softly:

[So what you mean is, seize this breakthrough point and turn defense into offense?]

"That's right." Li Hao was firm in his thinking. "The more they claim to 'uphold the law,' the more we must use their own rules to counter them."

The next day, Li Hao quickly contacted the legal department of Universal Group and proposed to join the Universal Group's legal team to contribute his own strength to the investigation.

This decision not only surprised Chen Qiming, but also surprised the legal team.

After all, Li Hao and his team are just partners of Huanyu. According to common sense, they should avoid participating in such a high-risk international investigation.

However, Li Hao insisted that since Noah and Huanyu had formed a deep bond of interests, instead of waiting passively, it would be better to participate directly and help Huanyu gain a more favorable situation for himself.

Chen Qiming was a little surprised by Li Hao's decision. He didn't expect that in addition to the investment industry, Li Hao was also involved in the legal industry.

Soon, Chen Qiming arranged a meeting with Li Hao. He wanted to see what tricks Li Hao had.

In the high-level conference room of Universal Group, Li Hao and Chen Qiming sat face to face. The sky outside the window was extremely gloomy, as if shrouded in a heavy layer of depression.

Chen Qiming tapped his fingers on the table and looked at Li Hao in front of him, his eyes full of deep thought: "Li Hao, I didn't expect you to be willing to participate directly. This is a rare courage."

Li Hao replied, "Mr. Chen, this isn't just for Huanyu, it's also for Noah. Our interests have long been inseparable. Your crisis is my crisis."

Chen Qiming nodded and was silent for a moment before he spoke, "Okay, then I won't beat around the bush. This time their investigation is very aggressive, and they're trying to find evidence against us."

"If we want to get out, we have to prove that all our processes and financial records are legal and compliant. But the other party is obviously not satisfied with this and may even put pressure on our customers and partners to try to dismantle us."

Li Hao nodded and said, "Mr. Chen, they are always good at influencing their opponents by attacking their business relationships, but as long as we don't give them any leverage, they can't do anything about it."

"I joined your team this time precisely to assist the legal team in finding the most powerful evidence to refute their doubts."

Chen Qiming pondered for a moment, and his tone was a little more admiring: "Okay, Li Hao, since you have confidence, I will fully support you.

"Next, we need to check all transactions and documents one by one to ensure they are flawless. If you have any ideas, I will ask the legal department to fully cooperate with you."

A few days later, Li Hao and Huanyu’s legal team officially started their work.

They reviewed a large number of documents and examined the flow and contract details of each transaction one by one, striving to leave no doubts.

Li Hao is immersed in piles of documents every day, running between various contracts and bank accounts day and night, and is even personally responsible for the deduction of some complex cross-border transactions.

He always remained calm and kept a sharp eye on every possible loophole.

[Li Hao, you're overthinking everything. It's totally unnecessary.]

Lao Pi's voice sounded slowly, with a hint of ridicule.

Li Hao frowned and thought to himself, "Not complicated? Universal Group has encountered real difficulties this time. It's not just a business crisis, but also a systemic game. The slightest mistake could implicate Noah."

This is why you're so caught up in your opponent's game. Their goal isn't just to disrupt the distribution of equipment, or even simply disrupt your business. In a sense, they're testing you to see how well you can cope.

Li Hao was stunned for a moment, then replied, "You mean... we don't actually need to keep every detail secret, but rather we should make it impossible for them to predict our next move?"

【exactly! 】

Lao Pi's voice contained a hint of approval.

You could completely reverse their approach just when they think they've found a breakthrough. Have Huanyu proactively propose—use this opportunity to proactively disclose some links in the equipment supply chain, acknowledge that the special import applications for some equipment were unsuccessful, and offer to compensate the other party for their investigation expenses.

[But at the same time, we can also use this as an excuse to apply for a detailed review of their review standards.]

Li Hao's eyes lit up, and he seemed to understand what Lao Pi meant.

"Use their own rules to fight back, expose their own stringent censorship standards to the light of day, and ensure that every action they take is strictly adhered to."

"If they truly pride themselves on the supremacy of the law, then let them suffer the consequences - we will not only make all our legal procedures public, but also demand equal scrutiny of their standards and processes!"

[That's right. And once you make this request, international criticism and resentment towards them will gradually increase.]

After all, no one wants to be harassed for no reason. They can't accuse OneWorld further, but they must adhere to their so-called high standards in responding to the investigation application.

Li Hao's mind suddenly became clear.

This will not only give them an advantage in terms of openness and transparency, but also allow them to take advantage of the situation to undermine the other party's suppressive stance.

Soon, he agreed on this unique public statement with Universal's legal team. In addition to emphasizing that he was in full compliance with the law, he also requested the other party to disclose its own review process.

Just when Li Hao and Universal Group confidently issued a public statement and demanded a fair review from the other party, things did not develop smoothly as they expected.

The statement of the China Unicom Group has indeed attracted widespread public attention and received a lot of support and solidarity. Some industry media even wrote articles to support China Unicom's position, believing that this is a "reverse challenge" to industry rules and to set the record straight.

However, within a few days, the situation took an unexpected turn.

Just when everyone thought that the censorship storm would gradually subside, the other party's business alliance did not completely withdraw the censorship. Instead, it quietly strengthened its behind-the-scenes investigation into the Universal Group.

This time the review was not even as high-profile as in the past. Instead, it was conducted in a covert and methodical manner, gradually penetrating into all levels of the overseas subsidiaries of the Universal Group, with a persistent and unpredictable sense of oppression.

First, several overseas subsidiaries of Huanyu received temporary review notices one after another.

In particular, offshore companies, third-party agency companies, and supply chain companies that have close business dealings with Huanyu have also received inquiries from regulators in various countries.

Universal's legal team and legal department immediately contacted the heads of each subsidiary, but more review details followed.

As more and more details are uncovered, it seems that these regulators are working closely together, pushing forward step by step, and carrying out the work in an almost foolproof manner.

The intensity and pace of this multinational collaboration is shocking, leaving almost no room for breathing.

Regulators in various countries did not directly raise the issue of the influx of equipment, but instead shifted their focus to the financial issues involved in the overseas business dealings of the World Wide Web Group.

They suggested that there may be deliberate circumvention of tariffs in the cross-border transaction processes of the world in certain regions.

In particular, the offshore companies of the Oneworld Group in some countries, due to the adoption of "special clauses" and "cross-border preferential policies", may exploit local policy loopholes to evade taxes, resulting in the compression of the local tax base.

Although this is a common international business practice, once such behavior is accused of "improper profit", Huanyu will fall into a deeper public opinion and legal crisis.

When the news reached Li Hao, he and Chen Qiming were both shocked.

These international regulatory agencies are not only investigating the actions of Oneworld Group, but are also trying to undermine its reputation through this accusation.

If the label of "tax evasion" or "improper profit" is confirmed, the Oneworld Group will face huge fines and sanctions, and even affect their cooperative relationship with other international companies, causing far-reaching business blows.

Chen Qiming sat in the conference room of Universal Headquarters with a serious expression.

Li Hao observed quietly from the side, feeling unprecedented heaviness. This was no longer a simple business blow, but a complex game.

If the opponent's plan is successfully implemented, it will not only cause severe damage to the world, but will also completely undermine the world's international image.

Li Hao vaguely felt that international capital forces seemed to be intentionally or unintentionally placing the world on a moral high ground such as "tax evasion" in order to achieve commercial and even political goals.

Li Hao, look carefully. This isn't just an censorship; it's an information war. The enemy is manipulating us in many ways, blocking all our external communication channels and attempting to isolate us in the international market.

Li Hao secretly clenched his fists and thought about his next move.

In this game, if you make a wrong move, it may lead to unpredictable consequences.

Just then, Li Hao's cell phone rang. It was a hurried call from the business manager of Universal in a certain place.

The voice on the other end of the phone was clearly anxious and nervous: "Mr. Li, something has happened. Our business has suddenly been asked to stop completely, and even some accounts have been frozen."

"The local government is conducting a detailed investigation into our financial records over the past few years, and even the personal accounts of some of our employees have been asked to cooperate with the investigation."

Upon hearing this, Li Hao frowned and a sense of foreboding flashed through his mind.

This is not just a matter of commercial competition. The other party's tactics have penetrated into the business and personal levels, and they seem to be trying to completely undermine the foundation of Huanyu in the overseas market.

He was keenly aware that the other party's attack was not only intended to put financial pressure on Huanyu, but also to use more covert means to put Huanyu into greater public opinion and legal difficulties.

"They want to completely suppress Huanyu and make us lose our credibility in the international market." Li Hao's heart sank as he understood the other party's sinister intentions.

Once Huanyu is labeled as "tax evader" or "hidden transaction", even if it can eventually prove its innocence, the losses will be irreparable.

Chen Qiming now realized the seriousness of the situation and said in a deep voice, "They won't give up easily. The more critical the market, the more likely our partners and suppliers are to be investigated. Their strategy is to gradually erode our market share, exploiting every possible loophole to expand their attack."

Li Hao nodded slightly, his mind quickly calculating possible response plans.

He must find an unexpected breakthrough point to reverse this seemingly flawless crisis.

However, the pressure currently faced by Huanyu is undoubtedly enormous. The series of suppressive measures carefully designed by the opponents have put Huanyu in a situation where it is almost surrounded by enemies.

"Maybe we need to reintegrate all our resources and take the initiative." Li Hao said in a low voice.