Transmigration: The Main Character is Not Becoming the Cannon Fodder!-Chapter 368 - 12: Sinister Laboratory (Part 12)

Bai Zihao believes that he loves Li Xiaoshu, and he no longer has feelings for Wang Xiaoduo; they got married because of their child.

He feels that if Li Xiaoshu were in dire straits and he appeared before her like a white knight, she would probably accept him.

When the time comes, he would explain to Li Xiaoshu that he would only have eyes for her, and would only spoil her.

With these thoughts, Bai Zihao, feeling the pressure at the company, went to see his father and shared his idea.

"Dad, we have a partnership with the Li Group. As long as we put pressure on them with supply issues, then shift the materials from other companies and sell them to Li Group at a high price, we can make a big profit, and that penalty wouldn’t matter. Moreover, it would relieve our financial pressure."

Bai Qian is a man focused on profit, and his son’s proposal hit him where he wanted. Reciprocity is dead; self-interest is paramount.

Then the Bai Group communicated with the Li Group, indicating recent financial pressures and the inability to provide supplies on time, agreeing to pay the penalty as stated in the contract.

Initially, when the two families collaborated, there was an intention to form an alliance through marriage, so the contract’s penalty was minimal compared to others.

In the unfolding events, due to Bai Group not supplying materials, Li Group had to purchase materials at high prices from other companies but still couldn’t deliver on time, eventually paying a substantial penalty.

Moreover, Bai Group took advantage of the situation, buying a large amount of Li Group’s stock cheaply, and eventually devoured Li Group entirely.

The Li Family ended up losing money, becoming impoverished, leading to such a fate.

Even though Bai Group stated their case, the Li Group did not make things difficult and eventually received the penalty, terminating the cooperation.

Bai Group was hoping to sell the materials at a high price but didn’t expect someone to leak the information that Bai Group breached the contract unilaterally, causing the collaboration to collapse, and rumors started flying around.

Some even went to the Li Group to inquire, only to see the people at Li Group smiling bitterly without saying a word.

Yet, this silent, bitter smile led people to imagine all sorts of scenarios.

Bai Group’s stock plummeted.

Even when Bai Qian came forward to dispel the rumors, stating Bai Group wasn’t facing financial issues, he could not stop the dropping trend.

In reality, Bai Group was indeed strapped for cash, aiming to take a bite out of Li Group.

They waited and waited but didn’t see Li Group purchasing materials externally.

At this point, Bai Qian was stunned.

The substantial money paid to Li Group was Bai Group’s liquid capital, the last available funds. Now with the stock dropping, misfortune truly came in pairs.

Li Shuqi never wanted to believe Bai Family would act that way, but Bai Family indeed behaved as his little sister predicted—utterly heartless, making Li Shuqi suddenly realize the truth.

Family ties, close collaboration, in front of interests, family ties are entirely disposable.

Fortunately, Li Shuqi was well-prepared, had already contacted a major group in a nearby city, and quietly gathered some materials, ensuring contract fulfillment.

Moreover, Li Family specializes in this field and isn’t worried about collecting too many materials.

Previously, Li Shuqi thought if Bai Family completed the cooperation peacefully, he could quietly digest the collected materials, maintaining the relationship between the two families.

Unexpectedly, his sister foresaw the slaps in the face more clearly.

Although the penalty was minimal, it was still somewhat more than the total material cost.

Upon learning that Li Group completed the order early and made a fortune, Bai Qian literally spat blood.

He never expected his plan to harm others would instead backfire on him.

Bai Group has already fallen into an economic crisis.

Helplessly, Bai Qian went to find Li Shuning’s father, but he shrugged off the matter.

"Mr. Bai, you know, in recent years, the company has been managed by Shuqi. If you need a hundred thousand, I might have it, but more than that, I don’t have."

"Mr. Li, I know, Li Group just completed an order; your liquidity should be pretty adequate. Can you lend me some to get through this hurdle? I promise a generous reward. Mr. Li, we’ve had many years of friendship; can’t you help me out?"

"Mr. Bai, I can only call Shuqi to ask; other than that, I truly have no way. The company is not under my management now, and I can’t directly give the money to you."

"Alright then, Mr. Bai, call and ask for that virtuous nephew Shuqi."

The call didn’t go through, and shortly after it hung up, Li Shuqi walked in.

Bai Qian sighed in relief and stood up immediately: "Dear nephew is back; come sit; Uncle Bai has something to discuss with you."

"Uncle Bai."

"Shuqi, you’ve returned just in time; Uncle has some matters and would like your assistance. As you know, Uncle’s company is facing some difficulties and needs funds for rotation. My dear nephew, I heard you’ve just completed an order; your liquidity should be pretty sufficient? Could you lend Uncle some for turnover?"

Li Shuqi revealed a perfect smile: "Uncle Bai, you know, because your side didn’t provide materials timely, we were cornered, sought numerous channels, only to acquire materials at twice the original price. Though the order was completed, we lost money on it. I’m sorry, Uncle Bai, I’d like to help you, but it’s beyond my capability; the company’s liquidity is not much."

Bai Qian’s expression changed slightly; he didn’t expect to be rejected even after pleading with a junior.

He didn’t consider that as a supplicant, not only lacking the proper attitude, but moreover, what relationship existed between the families? Wanting to harm them behind their backs, now in trouble, expecting them to help—how shameless is that?

"Shuqi, is there truly no way to help Uncle?"

"Sorry, Uncle Bai, truly can’t help."

Bai Qian glanced at Li Zhengzhi, smiled cynically: "Mr. Li, didn’t expect our years of friendship to end like this. Well, young people think differently; it’s over; after falling from grace, sentiments thin."

Li Zhengzhi laughed: "Mr. Bai, as you said, many years of friendship; if help were possible, we’d surely extend it, but now our company faces its own difficulties; Mr. Bai, you must also understand."