Worldwide Awakening: My Soul Kinds Are Lost-Chapter 618: Start Fighting! Start Fighting! _1

"Love Dream Luxury Company? I remember this is a company from Tassel City next door; its scale is much larger than ours, right?" Sun Rui furrowed his brows.

This morning, he discovered that one of his company's business ventures seemed to have been sabotaged by a company from the neighboring city. The two sides had always kept to themselves, and their main business focuses were also different.

The other party is a cosmetics company, part of the luxury goods industry.

He, on the other hand, is more inclined towards tangible industries. The two parties aren't even on the same track, so how could a conflict suddenly arise?

The Cyborg smiled and said, "Mr. Sun, you have no conflict with this Love Dream Luxury Company, but our New Energy Heavy Industry Group has rivals. They are capable of supporting others to suppress our business partners."

"That may be true, but it seems completely unrelated," Sun Rui responded. He wasn't a fool and immediately identified the problem: the two sides had absolutely no connection.

"They did it intentionally. Whether it makes sense or not is irrelevant," the Cyborg continued to provoke.

Hearing this, Sun Rui had to agree. Otherwise, how could the other party have succeeded in sabotaging him?

Thinking about it carefully, he also identified an issue. If this is really the case, then the problem is significant.

Firstly, the differences in their main business focuses meant they operated in different spheres, leading to different professional circles. Consequently, they lacked adequate means to retaliate.

Secondly, there was the issue of operational territory. Their business was confined to Xingyuan City and did not extend to Tassel City, making it impossible to reach out and retaliate there.

"Perhaps we should observe for now and decide based on further developments." After some thought, Sun Rui ultimately decided to wait. The current situation was unclear, making it unsuitable to directly confront them. Besides, even if they did, they had no means to fight back.

They couldn't possibly start producing cosmetics; they simply lacked the experience. If they were to try, it could easily backfire disastrously.

"Of course, that's not an issue. However, Mr. Sun, you need to be clear about one thing." The Cyborg set aside her charm and said seriously, "The contract our group signed with your company includes performance targets. If these targets are not met due to multiple disruptions, the group has the right to withdraw its investment."

"If it becomes too severe, we can even demand compensation from you, and that's no small sum."

Sun Rui was naturally aware of these terms, so he nodded. "I understand."

"No, Mr. Sun, you don't understand." The Cyborg's serious demeanor vanished, replaced by a hint of cunning.

"What?" Sun Rui didn't quite grasp the Cyborg's meaning.

"If you can find proof that Love Dream Luxury Company's sabotage of this business venture was aimed at our group, then our group will further support you to go up against Love Dream Luxury Company. If you lose, we'll cover the losses; if you win, we'll provide additional investment."

"After all, if you can overcome the countermeasures deployed by a rival group, it proves that your capabilities, Mr. Sun, are sufficient for us to deepen our cooperation."

The Cyborg's words left Sun Rui somewhat puzzled. What was all this about? Insisting he go head-to-head with a cosmetics company from the neighboring city?

He was willing, but he lacked the means and channels.

"We can sign a contract!"

"As long as it can be confirmed, the group will provide the corresponding resource support," the Cyborg added.

At these words, Sun Rui's eyes lit up. Now this is what you call magnanimity! This is true magnanimity!

But upon further reflection, he discovered a catch: he had to prove that Love Dream Luxury Company's actions against him were backed by the group's rivals, not just a deliberate act by Love Dream Luxury Company itself.

Collecting such evidence was by no means a simple task.

Especially since he wasn't clear on exactly how much evidence the New Energy Heavy Industry Group required. If he jumped into this pit and they later denied it, the problem would be immense; he wouldn't be able to get out even if he wanted to.

His company couldn't withstand such a significant impact.

"This matter has to be put on hold; the risk is too high." Although Sun Rui was tempted, his reason prevailed. He didn't want to gamble away his substantial family assets.

From this, he could also see how wealthy and influential New Energy Heavy Industry was, willing to offer him additional investment to fight their enemies, even covering his losses if he failed.

"Alright, I won't insist. However, if the subsequent performance indicator assessments decline, I will report it truthfully," the Cyborg said, maintaining a strictly business-like demeanor.

"That's not a problem." Although Sun Rui had successfully gotten a handle on this 'director' sent by the group, she was still very serious about her work. He then asked, "If we are to gather evidence, what kind of proof is needed to pass the review?"

"The evidence required to pass the review isn't as difficult as you might think. The simplest way is to show three or more instances where cooperative projects between our Group and your company have been sabotaged by them."

"Of course, if you can obtain more direct evidence, that's fine too. For example, if Love Dream Luxury Company, like you, Mr. Sun, has accepted an investment," the Cyborg said casually. The nature of the evidence didn't really matter; as long as something was submitted, it was bound to be approved.

Sun Rui considered this carefully. Compared to documenting three instances of sabotage on cooperative projects, proving an investment acceptance would be easier to uncover, as such information typically needs to be publicly disclosed.

Even if the investor's identity was concealed, a large influx of funds into their accounts would be noticeable—as long as he wasn't blind, Sun Rui would see that something was amiss.

"If you have time, Mr. Sun, it would be best to arrange for someone to go to Tassel City and check Love Dream Luxury Company's public disclosures. If there's any record of capital injection, it can be submitted to the group as evidence."

"As long as you demonstrate willingness to accept support and go up against Love Dream Luxury Company, the group will immediately provide the corresponding assistance," the Cyborg continued to urge.

The reason for going to Tassel City to investigate was, naturally, because that was where their public records were filed.

At this stage, the internet wasn't well-developed. Many documents were still paper-based, and information systems were incomplete, so this was the only way.

Sun Rui nodded, picked up the internal phone on his desk, and dialed, "Liu, come up for a moment."

Soon after, a middle-aged man entered the office and asked immediately, "Mr. Sun, what is it?"

"Put the project you're currently working on aside for now. I need you to go to Tassel City and investigate something for me." Sun Rui then instructed this veteran employee, who had been with him since the company's founding, on the details of the investigation.

In fact, he hadn't assigned the task randomly. The business venture sabotaged by Love Dream Luxury Company was originally supposed to be managed by this veteran employee; naturally, he was directly affected by the loss.

Therefore, since his actual interests had been harmed, sending him was the most appropriate choice.

After listening to Sun Rui's explanation, the veteran employee's expression turned grim. He had assumed it was an accident and hadn't expected his project to be deliberately sabotaged.

"Alright, I'll book a ticket immediately." Liu agreed without hesitation.

To get to the neighboring city, one had to take a long-distance bus. Subways and high-speed rail were not yet widespread in this era. For business trips, people usually took buses, trains, or planes. As for private cars, that was out of the question—Sun Rui's company wasn't a large corporation, after all.

It wasn't as if every employee could be provided with a car.

"Go quickly and come back quickly," Sun Rui added as a word of advice.

Liu nodded and then left the office to go pack his belongings.

This counted as a business trip. If he managed to book a ticket today, he would have to depart tomorrow, and he wouldn't be able to return the same day. At the earliest, he would be back the day after tomorrow. If he couldn't get a ticket or if the bus schedule was unfavorable, his return would be even later.

"I hope this yields some results. But if we really have to go up against Love Dream Luxury, we don't stand much of a chance, do we?"

After Liu left, Sun Rui finally voiced his concerns to the Cyborg, mainly complaining. His primary goal was still the follow-up investment from the New Energy Heavy Industry Group.

He was still quite hesitant to compete with Love Dream Luxury Company, unsure whether it was because their industries were different or because the other company was simply more powerful than his own.

"You could try to transform your business or venture into a new sector." The Cyborg sat on the sofa, legs crossed, looking utterly unconcerned, and then said, "With enough money and the right technology, nothing is impossible."

Sun Rui stared at her, mulling over the Cyborg's suggestion. He had considered venturing into new business areas before but never had the opportunity.

If this opportunity was suitable, he might as well give it a shot.

Making money, well, the more the better. And this time, with someone covering potential losses, it was practically a godsent opportunity.

As for offending Love Dream Luxury Company? Sun Rui didn't care. They had already made a move against him; how could he possibly just endure it?

He had tolerated it before because he lacked money; now, he wouldn't because he had it.

"By throwing money around like this, isn't the group afraid of ultimately losing it?" Sun Rui asked tentatively.

"This amount of money is just a drop in the bucket for the group." The Cyborg met his gaze and responded nonchalantly.