Chapter 2192 - 2393: Offending Someone Who Should Never Be Offended!!!

Everyone's expressions at the moment were of surprise, all eyes fixed on Hao Jian. Previously, Hao Jian said it would take only three minutes to give Gu Peng's parents a surprise, and now three minutes had passed, so the surprise had arrived, just as Hao Jian had said, as if everything was under his control.

Again, everyone was astonished, once again amazed by Hao Jian's ability to turn the rotten into the miraculous.

Although they didn't know exactly what had happened, judging by Gu Peng's parents' expressions, they could guess it was something very shocking for them, including the principal and vice principal who were also in a passive state, not knowing what to do.

At this moment, the most shocked were none other than Father Gu and Mother Gu. Previously, they hadn't paid any attention to a student like Hao Jian and had basically ignored his words. What could a student do to them? They thought a simple word from them could expel a student or even replace the headmaster effortlessly.

But this phone call was too unexpected for them, and Hao Jian even asked if this surprise was enough, didn't this prove that this was Hao Jian's doing?

They couldn't believe it, just a student, and with an average family background, how could a single phone call cause a giant company like Gu Corporation to almost collapse into a paralytic state economically? They didn't believe it was true, but when Hao Jian asked them that question, they had to believe it.

At this moment, the two of them were looking at Hao Jian in astonishment, still a bit doubtful if Hao Jian was meddling behind this, but it was certain there was some connection to him.

Gu Corporation is one of the leading companies in Yun City, both in terms of capital and management. To have its finances paralyzed in three minutes is impossible without substantial capability.

Father Gu was bewildered about who was on the other end of Hao Jian's powerful phone call. The assistant had already told him that the company's finances had been paralyzed, but they couldn't find the problem's source, only knowing if they didn't control it soon, the company might be gone.

This was not needless anxiety; a company needs not only active capital, which can be used anytime for unforeseen needs, but also backup funds, to be used when active funds have been depleted without resolution.

And this sudden economic paralysis had forced them to activate their active funds and exhaust their backup funds, yet the situation did not improve; it was like a hole that, even though they filled it, only grew bigger and could never be filled.

Gu Corporation is a listed company, and shareholders hold shares. It wouldn't take long for them to know about this news, and the sly ones would immediately sell shares and resign. Without these funds' support, the Gu Corporation would almost be finished.

Father Gu was astounded; he never thought a student's phone call could have such power.

Hao Jian, however, walked up to Father Gu with a grin, cheerfully asking, "Do you want something even more exciting?"

"Humph!" Father Gu huffed coldly. With so many people here, he couldn't bring himself to ask Hao Jian to let him off. Earlier, his stance was strong, but now to ask Hao Jian to let him go, he couldn't face it, and coming to this school in the future would be even more shameful.

[Original purpose was to gain face for his son] He hadn't expected his wife to be slapped and then for the company to fall into crisis; Father Gu's brow was furrowed tightly.

Hao Jian's thought was simple: if a person doesn't provoke me, I won't provoke in return. First, your son provoked me, multiple times, then I decided to teach him a lesson. You came to stir up trouble, I was willing to tolerate that, but then Li Weiwei tried to back him up, and Gu Peng's mother insulted Li Weiwei by calling her a filthy bitch.

He's extremely protective; calling him names is one thing, but anyone who protects the people he cares for is off-limits for insults, hence he prepared this surprise for Father Gu and Mother Gu. To show them, who thought having a bit of money means they could bully others freely, what it means that there's always someone better out there.

"Beep beep beep beep..." At this moment, Father Gu's phone rang again. Seeing who was calling, Father Gu's expression instantly grew serious, his whole body trembled slightly as he answered the phone.

After saying only a few words, his expression became even uglier. The caller was none other than the third-largest shareholder of Gu Corporation. The first largest are he and his wife, jointly managing the company, together holding about forty percent of the shares. The second largest holds about thirty percent, and although the third largest only holds fifteen percent, that's still a lot for a capital-rich company like Gu Corporation.

The remaining shares are bought by scattered investors, making up quite a portion. Now, the third largest shareholder called not for anything else but to notify about withdrawing shares, it wasn't a discussion, but a notification that they were pulling out, and they'd already taken action.

Suddenly, Father Gu felt as if he'd been struck on the head; his whole being was off-kilter. Mother Gu quickly supported him. The phone was hung up, but the situation wasn't over. Just after the phone stopped ringing, another call came in. Seeing the number, Father Gu was nearly on the verge of collapse.

The caller was the second-largest shareholder. He pretty much understood why upon seeing the call. However, he had a good relationship with this shareholder, and they were often tightly connected; he not only is a shareholder in his company but Father Gu also holds shares in his company.

He was slightly puzzled. Though it was obvious why the call came through, he still answered out of disbelief.

Upon answering, he said, "Old Yu, don't speak. I'm asking you if this call is also about withdrawing shares? If it is, just hang up, I don't want this small matter to affect our years of friendship!"

Second shareholder, Old Yu, was helpless and said, "It is about that, but I'm also forced to do so, I have no choice but to withdraw shares. Otherwise, given our years of friendship, I wouldn't withdraw now, it would be heartless and unrighteous on my part."

Father Gu frowned and asked, "Forced? Old Yu, who in Yun City can force you to do something you don't wish to do? Stop pretending to be virtuous."

Old Yu initially meant well, trying to explain to Father Gu, but upon hearing Father Gu's tone, he became displeased. This is like casting false accusations. He was genuinely upset, and his tone turned aggressive, saying, "You truly see who your friends are in hard times. I meant kindly, and you judge me with a petty mind. Who do you take me for?"

Clearly, Old Yu was quite irritated, pausing before firmly stating, "Old Gu, let me be straightforward; this time, you've hit a wall, kicked an iron plate, you better look out for yourself."

Hearing this, Father Gu tensed up entirely. What did it mean? Did he offend someone he shouldn't have? Confused, he asked, "Old Yu, what do you know? Explain this to me."

"Beep beep beep..." However, before he finished, the call was hung up by an angry Old Yu. At this point, he realized he indeed judged Old Yu wrongly, casting doubts unfairly when Yu had no choice but to withdraw shares.

Instantly realizing his error, he tried calling back, but Old Yu didn't pick up. The call was outright rejected. Meanwhile, another call came through—it was from the assistant, who relayed a ton of information that almost made him crumble.

"Bang!" The phone, initially in his hand, fell to the ground in an instant, making a sound.

Father Gu looked utterly defeated, realizing how swiftly he'd gone from being a company's president to being in debt.

Old Yu didn't finish what he intended to say, merely stating he hit a hard wall with someone they shouldn't have offended before hanging up. But now, just a glance at Hao Jian's calm demeanor on the side makes it clear. It's likely Hao Jian; even if it's not him, this matter is highly related to him.

Everything changed from the moment Hao Jian made that phone call, and his trajectory altered.

However, there was still a chance. Father Gu looked toward Hao Jian, now his only chance. Only Hao Jian could resolve his current troubles.

To untie the bell, one must tie it. Since Hao Jian could end him with a call, he could also resurrect him with a call.

Although Father Gu had looked down on Hao Jian before, he realized he truly offended the wrong person this time.

He bowed his head.