Black Myth: The Legend of Tianpeng Seeking Demons

Golden sunlight streamed through the glass curtain wall of the Tiansheng Group headquarters building, illuminating the spacious office area.

The dazzling light reflected from the glass windows, intertwined with the hurried footsteps and keyboard clicks inside the office, created a microcosm of a bustling city. Telephones rang incessantly, and hushed conversations flowed like water, carrying with them the tense atmosphere of the workplace.

All of this came to an abrupt halt with a sudden, explosive news report. Zhao Tianxiong's Dixiong Group suddenly announced a hostile takeover bid for Tiansheng Group!

The news swept through the financial world like a whirlwind, causing a violent upheaval. Financial media rushed to report it, and the stock market reacted swiftly, with Tiansheng Group's stock plummeting instantly. The previously orderly office atmosphere was suddenly disrupted, like a calm lake suddenly engulfed by a raging storm.

Has Tiansheng Group been acquired?

What exactly is the Dixiong Group trying to do?

"Will we still be able to keep our jobs?"

Various speculations and discussions spread rapidly among the employees, and a sense of worry and anxiety permeated the entire office.

People whispered to each other, exchanged glances, and even the usually calmest members of management began to look tense, flipping through the documents in their hands over and over, unable to concentrate.

Su Bing sat in her sleek, modern CEO office, her eyes glued to the fluctuating stock price curve on the computer screen. Her face was icy, like an unassailable iceberg. Yet, the barely perceptible subtle changes in her expression betrayed the anxiety deep within her.

The Dixiong Group's surprise attack came so swiftly and fiercely, as if it had been premeditated, leaving her no time to prepare. Her slender fingers tapped lightly on the table, producing a crisp sound that seemed to carry the rhythm of her inner thoughts.

Meanwhile, Zhu Feifei appeared even more uneasy than her. He stood to the side, his brow furrowed, fine beads of sweat appearing on his forehead. Although he appeared calm on the outside, his inner anxiety was gradually creeping in.

He took a few steps forward and whispered, "President Su, Dixiong Group's actions this time were clearly premeditated. We must respond immediately, otherwise..."

Before he could finish speaking, Su Bing waved her hand, interrupting him. She remained silent, her gaze calm and sharp. She knew in her heart that this was not the time to panic. As the leader of Tiansheng Group, the only chance to turn the situation around was in her hands—she had to stay calm and find a solution.

A short, urgent knock sounded on the door. The assistant gently pushed the door open and whispered, "President Su, all the board members have arrived and are waiting for you to chair the meeting."

"I'll be right there." Su Bing nodded, then stood up, straightened her clothes, and walked out of the office with firm steps.

In the conference room, the directors of Tiansheng Group were already seated. Normally confident and composed, their faces were now filled with solemnity and anxiety.

Su Bing pushed open the door, walked straight to the center of the conference table, glanced around, and then said calmly, "Everyone knows about Dixiong Group's actions, right? The current situation is extremely serious. We must formulate a response plan immediately, otherwise Tiansheng Group will fall into an unprecedented crisis."

The first to speak was Director Wang, a veteran who has worked for the company for decades.

His expression was full of worry, and his voice was lowered: "President Su, Dixiong Group's actions were too sudden. They had already quietly acquired a large portion of our shares behind the scenes. Now, the company is in chaos, and morale is low. If we cannot take effective measures as soon as possible, I'm afraid the company will be easily swallowed up by them."

“Yes, we don’t have many options in this situation.” Another older director shook his head, his tone tinged with helplessness. “Dixiong Group has abundant funds, and we have no chance of winning if we go head-to-head.”

“I think that instead of stubbornly resisting, we should consider accepting their acquisition terms,” said Director Li, a newly appointed board member. His tone was rational and calm. “After all, Dixiong Group is a rising star in the industry, and cooperating with us may bring more benefits. Rather than resisting, we should choose a way to ensure our interests.”

No sooner had he finished speaking than Director Wang slammed his fist on the table, exclaiming excitedly, "Accept the acquisition? Are you kidding me! Tiansheng Group is the culmination of so many years of hard work and dedication. How can we just hand it over to someone else like this?!"

“But do we have any other choice now?” Director Li retorted. “We no longer have the funds to defend against their attack. Continuing to drag this out will only lead to our own destruction.”

The meeting room erupted in heated debate, filling every corner and even making the air feel heavy. Su Bing stood silently, listening to the opinions without uttering a word.

Her face showed no emotion, but she had already made a preliminary judgment in her heart. Some members of the board advocated fighting to the end, while others advocated compromise and surrender; however, neither of them could provide a truly feasible solution.

Just then, Zhu Feifei suddenly stood up and walked to the conference table. He took a deep breath, glanced at each of the directors present, and then said calmly and clearly, "Ladies and gentlemen, I have a proposal. We can turn the tables and launch a counter-takeover of Dixiong Group."

"While the idiot's plan is crazy, it's not entirely unfeasible," the voice of the Ringwraith White echoed in Zhu Feifei's mind. "Zhao Tianxiong of the Dixiong Group is still resentful after you tricked him last time. His style is very domineering. Do you want to take a gamble?"

Zhu Feifei looked at Su Bing. Her tightly furrowed brows and determined eyes told him that she was going through a fierce internal struggle. He thought to himself: Perhaps this is an opportunity, an opportunity for her to see my true strength, an opportunity for her to look at me with new respect!

The moment he finished speaking, the entire conference room seemed to freeze, everyone staring at him in shock. A counter-takeover? In the current situation, it sounded utterly absurd!

"President Zhu, what did you say? A counter-takeover of Dixiong Group?" Director Li asked in surprise, his eyes filled with incomprehension and doubt.

“That’s right.” Zhu Feifei nodded, her attitude very firm. “Dixiong Group’s cash flow is already very tight. They used a huge amount of money to complete this acquisition. We can take advantage of this and buy back their shares, taking them all down in one fell swoop.”

“This…how is this possible?” one director blurted out. “Our funds are already stretched thin; how can we possibly launch a counter-takeover?”

“I can solve the funding problem.” Zhu Feifei’s eyes were firm. “I have some overseas funds at my disposal that can provide us with sufficient financial support. As long as we act quickly enough, we can turn the tide before Dixiong Group completely takes control of the situation.”

His words immediately stirred up new waves in the meeting room. The directors exchanged glances, each weighing the feasibility of this audacious plan in their minds.

Although it sounded crazy, it had to be admitted that Zhu Feifei's plan did give them a glimmer of hope. Rather than waiting to die, they might as well take a gamble; perhaps this really was the only way out.

Su Bing's gaze never left Zhu Feifei's face, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. She was both surprised and puzzled. This man, who loved attracting attention, was displaying unprecedented courage and foresight at this moment.

In that instant, she even vaguely saw a certain power in Zhu Feifei, a courage to rise up in adversity.

“President Zhu, your plan is indeed bold and offers a chance for us to turn the tide.” Su Bing’s tone was calm, but her eyes revealed caution. “However, we must be clear that this is extremely risky. If it fails, Tiansheng Group will be plunged into an even greater crisis.”

Zhu Feifei smiled slightly, her gaze deep and firm: "President Su, I understand your concerns. But the business world is like a battlefield; if we hesitate even slightly, we may lose our last chance. Rather than being passively attacked, we should take the initiative. I am willing to take responsibility for this plan."

"Instead of waiting to die, let's take a gamble!" Director Li was the first to express his support. "President Zhu's proposal may be our only way out."

"I support it too!" another young director chimed in, his voice full of enthusiasm. "This is a rare opportunity. If we succeed, Tiansheng will be completely out of its predicament and may even be able to take control of Dixiong Group!"

As Zhu Feifei made the suggestion, the atmosphere in the meeting room gradually began to change. The despair and anxiety that had previously permeated the room seemed to be replaced by a glimmer of new hope. Despite the enormous risks, they had no other choice but to face reality.

Su Bing remained calm. She had to weigh the pros and cons and make the most rational decision. This wasn't just for herself, but also for the future of Tiansheng Group and all its employees. Success or failure rested on her shoulders.

After a moment of silence, Su Bing finally stood up, looked around, and said with a firm gaze: "President Zhu's plan has its risks, but it is also our only chance to turn the situation around. I have decided to support this plan!"

A hush fell over the meeting room, followed by a relieved hushed discussion. The directors expressed their support, and although doubts remained, they believed that action was more important than waiting.