Chapter 55: Secretly Crossing the Chencang Strait
Li Fengyu penned a personal letter and entrusted Chen Yuxuan to travel through the night to swiftly locate Lin Chu. Although Li Fengyu and Lin Chu walked different paths and could never truly be allies, Li Fengyu now had no other options left and was forced to treat a dead horse as if it were still alive. At all costs, the Li Corporation had to survive; once the company filed for bankruptcy, Li Fengyu would likely never have a chance at a comeback.
Chen Yuxuan rushed day and night toward the Xinmin Corporation. Stepping off the high-speed rail without even taking time to eat, he headed straight for the company headquarters. Upon arrival, Lin Chu took the letter and read its contents: "Dear Young President Lin, I am entrusting Chen Yuxuan with this personal letter simply because the Li Corporation has reached a life-and-death crisis, leaving me utterly helpless. If you can extend a helping hand at this moment, this younger brother will be endlessly grateful. The kindness of a drop of water in times of need shall be repaid with a gushing spring in the future. You and I are matched like rivals across a chessboard and generals facing worthy opponents on the battlefield. Though we walk different paths and cannot be true comrades, to have known you in this lifetime is a regret-free blessing."
In fact, the reason Li Fengyu chose not to make a direct phone call reveals his shrewd calculation and foresight. First, making a phone call would be too effortless, lacking any semblance of sincerity. By deliberately writing a letter and having it specially delivered to the doorstep, he demonstrated the utmost sincerity. Second, the written word carries far more persuasive power than spoken language. During verbal communication, one's expressive abilities might falter, leading to misunderstandings or an inability to articulate thoughts properly. This is precisely where the power of writing shines, as it allows one's thoughts to be deeply considered and meticulously phrased.
It must be said that this move by Li Fengyu was remarkably clever. Lin Chu was indeed inclined to invest in the Li Corporation for two reasons: first, he held a very high opinion of Li Fengyu; second, Gu Yumin and Liu Xinyang had poured massive investments into the corporation, serving as an indirect endorsement of its viability. Therefore, in his heart, Lin Chu believed this deal was worth making.
After reading the letter, Lin Chu paused briefly to collect his thoughts and promptly wrote a reply in his own hand. Chen Yuxuan was left completely bewildered by the two men. Why were they both writing letters in this day and age of information technology when a simple phone call would suffice? Chen Yuxuan was still too young; this exchange was a mutual display of respect. Handing the letter to Chen Yuxuan, Lin Chu said, "Old Chen, you used to work in the marketing department of the Xinmin Corporation, and you were once one of our own. Can I ask a favor of you? Please don't mention this to Li Fengyu."
Puzzled, Chen Yuxuan asked, "What is it?" Lin Chu smiled faintly, handed two letters across the table to Chen Yuxuan, and said, "Give this letter to Li Fengyu when you get back, and give the other one to Li Sen. Make sure Li Fengyu never finds out about this second letter." Although somewhat confused, Chen Yuxuan agreed, figuring it would not cause any real problems.
With that, Chen Yuxuan took his leave. Aboard the high-speed train, he sent a text message saying, "Done." Upon returning to the Li Corporation, Li Fengyu rushed forward to greet him and snatched the envelope. After reading the letter, Li Fengyu was overjoyed and exclaimed, "Hahaha! This Lin Chu is truly reliable. He is investing a full fifty million, and the funds will be transferred in a short while." With a hint of worry, Chen Yuxuan remarked, "However, Young President Li, if we don't issue new shares, you will have to exchange your own equity for this investment."
Li Fengyu replied, "Naturally. But that doesn't matter, as long as we can weather this storm. Besides, I didn't start this company just to make money. If wealth were truly my goal, I would have stayed at the Xinmin Corporation as a vice president earning a monthly salary of one hundred thousand."