Counterattack starts with controlling probability

"Talk directly?" Xu Lei was clearly shocked by Li Hao's decisiveness. "That's too direct. They're notoriously difficult to deal with in the capital market. And you know Baiyan Capital must have more schemes."

Li Hao's eyes were cold. "This is exactly why I chose to go directly. The more they think we are afraid of trouble, the more we must use thundering means to tell them that my team is not to be bullied."

The headquarters of Chuangyi Capital is a high-rise building standing in the center of northern Beijing.

When Li Hao and Xu Lei walked into the hall, the whole space was filled with a cold business atmosphere.

The receptionist was stunned for a moment when she heard Li Hao's name, but she quickly regained her professional smile and said, "Please wait a moment. I'll contact our person in charge for you right away."

A few minutes later, a middle-aged man in a suit and tie walked over with a polite smile on his face. "Mr. Li, I've heard of you a lot. Is there anything you can do for us today?"

Li Hao smiled coldly: "No need for cooperation. I came here today to talk to your senior management. You lead the way."

The man was obviously a little uncomfortable, but he still took Li Hao to the meeting room.

In the conference room, several senior executives of Chuangyi Capital were already waiting, their eyes filled with scrutiny and disdain.

After Li Hao sat down, he spoke directly: "Everyone knows what Chuangyi Capital has been doing recently. I came here today just to give you a chance."

The top executives of Chuangyi on the opposite side smiled at each other.

One of them said in a mocking tone, "Mr. Li, you're joking. We at Chuangyi Capital are just expanding our business as normal. If your company feels uncomfortable, aren't you overthinking it?"

Li Hao stared at the other person coldly, his eyes like a knife. "Normal business expansion? Then your meddling with our suppliers, stirring up rumors, and attempting to disrupt our acquisition plans are also normal business?"

The other person's smile froze slightly, but he quickly regained his composure. "Mr. Li, there are some things you can provide evidence for. The capital market is highly competitive, and I'm afraid these accusations won't be enough to make us change anything."

Li Hao snorted coldly and threw a document on the table. "Here is the evidence. Your actions have already crossed the bottom line. I'm here today to tell you that if you continue like this, I don't mind using your own methods to retaliate against you."

The meeting room was silent and the atmosphere became tense.

A senior executive at Chuangyi Capital finally lost his patience and sneered, "Mr. Li, we've heard threats like this many times in our industry. Noah Technology may have some strength, but it's not enough to shake us."

Li Hao leaned back in his chair, his expression stern: "Then you can give it a try. I will use the methods you are good at to tear through your defenses with my own hands."

He said, tilting his head slightly: "Xu Lei, get ready to act."

Xu Lei nodded and walked out of the meeting room. A moment later, his voice came from outside: "It has begun."

The senior executives of Chuangyi Capital frowned slightly and took out their phones to check messages.

Sure enough, rumors about Chuangyi Capital’s funding chain problems have begun to ferment in the capital market, and the driving force behind it is Li Hao and Wang Qiang’s Zen Fund.

"You——!" The faces of the senior executives of Chuangyi Capital suddenly changed.

"This is the first step." Li Hao said in a cold tone, "If you continue to try to move us, I will make the second step even more violent."

The top management of Chuangyi fell silent. They were obviously shocked by this sudden and thundering move.

Finally, one of them spoke up: "Mr. Li, we will re-evaluate our current strategy."

Li Hao stood up and glanced at everyone sharply: "Remember, this is just a warning. If you happen a second time, your names may be wiped off this building."

When Li Hao left Chuangyi Capital's headquarters, the air was still filled with a strong smell of gunpowder.

Xu Lei looked at Li Hao's stern profile and couldn't help asking, "Do you think they will give in?"

Li Hao's lips curled up slightly, his eyes etched with a hint of coldness. "They are smart people. They know what the price will be if they touch us again. But the nature of capital is greed. It depends on whether their greed can overwhelm reason."

He took a deep breath and looked into the distance: "However, this game has just entered the confrontation time, and we still have a backup plan."

The atmosphere in Chuangyi Capital's meeting room was still tense.

A senior executive angrily slammed the documents in his hand and growled, "Li Hao is completely crazy! How dare he directly touch our profit chain?"

The other man calmed down a bit, rubbing his brow and saying, "But we have to admit, his methods are indeed ruthless. Now that external doubts about our funding chain have spread, they must be quelled immediately."

Their leader knocked on the table and said coldly, "Pass it on. Temporarily stop interfering with Noah Technology. Let's protect our assets first."

The air was silent for a moment, and someone whispered, "What's next?"

The person in charge had a cold look in his eyes: "Wait until the storm has passed and then find another opportunity. We can't just give up like this."

……

The atmosphere inside Baiyan Capital was gloomy.

A senior executive angrily threw down the documents in his hands and said in a cold tone, "This is the second time. Noah Technology, a company we have repeatedly underestimated, has once again brought shame upon us in the Daxia market!"

Another person said sullenly, "This time it's even worse. Li Hao actually threatened Chuangyi Capital personally, and acted swiftly, launching a precise counterattack in the market. This is no longer a simple business confrontation; he's challenging the international network behind us!"

"We can't let him continue to act so arrogantly." A senior executive slammed the table and stood up. "Report this to headquarters immediately and ask them to approve more funding and resources. We must act quickly and capture the chip R&D team he has his eyes on. We cannot fail this time."

A few hours later, White Rock Capital's international headquarters held an emergency video conference.

The senior leader on the other side of the screen pondered for a moment, then said in a stern tone, "The Daxia market is crucial to our development, especially in the fields of artificial intelligence and chips. This operation must be carried out with swift and decisive action."

The leadership at headquarters issued a directive: "Approve more funding, form a dedicated team, and complete the acquisition of the chip R&D team as quickly as possible. If Li Hao dares to interfere, crush him."

After receiving support, Baiyan Capital quickly mobilized its funding network.

Their strategy is clear and radical: not only do they approach the chip R&D team with a higher valuation, but they also use the resources behind the scenes to put pressure on the team's senior management to realize the cost of rejection.

At the same time, the White Rock Capital team also created chaos in various ways in an attempt to weaken Noah Technology's influence.

They spread rumors that Noah Technology's expansion would lead to a diversion of internal resources, thereby posing potential investment risks. This rumor quickly spread, putting considerable pressure on Li Hao's team.

At Noah Technology, the atmosphere in the conference room was unprecedentedly tense.

Xu Lei was the first to speak out: "Baiyan Capital's tactics are becoming increasingly brazen. They've already put all their resources into this chip R&D team. It seems they're planning a final offensive."

Li Hao flipped through the documents on the table, his eyes burning: "The chip is our key link, we must get it."

Liu Xia added, citing market reaction, "Baiyan Capital is also engaging in a behind-the-scenes propaganda war, impacting our reputation in the capital market. If we don't respond promptly, it could have a chain reaction on our IPO plans."

"I'll leave the public opinion to you, Xiaoxia." Li Hao looked up at Liu Xia. "Your team is good at this kind of thing. Release positive information and tell the market how strong Noah's technical reserves and market planning are."

Liu Xia nodded and quickly wrote down the task: "No problem, leave it to me."

"As for the chip team," Li Hao's eyes became sharper, "I will handle this matter personally. I've already made an appointment with their person in charge. This time, we must talk it out."

……

Two days later, Li Hao arrived at the chip R&D team's office building.

He was dressed in a simple suit, looking smart and confident.

Wang Zhen, the team leader, personally greeted him. His face was polite, yet he couldn't hide his hidden worry. "Mr. Li, I'm flattered to have you here. But recently, something's been giving me a headache."

Li Hao smiled, walked into the meeting room, and got straight to the point: "Mr. Wang, I think you should know that Baiyan Capital has also set its sights on you."

Wang Zhen's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure. "Yes, they did offer very attractive terms, and the valuation was very high. Honestly, for a startup like us, such financial support is really hard to refuse."

"But you have to think it through."

Li Hao's tone turned cold.

"White Rock Capital's funding is never unconditional. When they come in, they will first control your company's decisions, then use your technology as a tool to serve them, and finally squeeze you dry. If you choose to cooperate with them, you will completely lose your autonomy in the future."

Wang Zhen frowned slightly. He obviously understood what Li Hao meant, but the high valuation still made him excited. After all, this was a real bargaining chip that could be converted into cash in the future.

Li Hao pulled out a document from his folder and handed it to him. "This is our Noah Technology cooperation plan. We are not just an investor, but a partner. Our technical resources, market channels, and the ability to collaborate with Feiyue Media and other strategic partners can truly empower you."

Wang Zhen opened the document, his eyes revealing a hint of complexity.

After a moment's silence, he said, "Mr. Li, I admit that Noah's resources are indeed an opportunity for us. But White Rock Capital has more capital, and they even promised to help us enter the overseas market."

Li Hao smiled softly. "What Baiyan Capital can promise, I can also do. Moreover, I can give you even more—more freedom, more room for development. We will not interfere with your operations, only provide support. Most importantly, we share the same vision for the future."

His tone was firm and sincere, which made Wang Zhen's expression relax slightly.

However, just as the talks between the two sides were nearing their end, Wang Zhen's assistant suddenly knocked on the door and walked in, whispering a few words in Wang Zhen's ear.

Wang Zhen's expression became complicated again. He said to Li Hao, "Mr. Li, Baiyan Capital has just made a new offer. Their representative is downstairs and requires to see me immediately."