Chapter 589: The Ultimate Curse
Inside a luxurious private residence of the Ma Family, Ma Qianqiu was infuriated. From the media's backlash to Zhu Erge and Qian Wuchang stepping forward to testify against him, each piece of news that arrived filled him with rage. As the prestigious Patriarch of the Ma Family, one of the business magnates in the Northwest, a mere stomp of his foot could cause a stir in the business world, yet even small figures like Zhu Erge dared to oppose him—this was completely unacceptable.
"Damn it, those damned little ants are truly gutsy beyond reason, unaware of their impending doom." Ma Qianqiu cursed harshly, "To be used by me, even if they end up dead, is their fortune. Yet daring to oppose my Ma Family, they're truly outrageous."
At this moment, the night had already enveloped the world, and after a day of fierce attacks, Chu Group concluded with a complete victory.
Chu Group not only reversed the crisis but also pushed the Ma Family onto the cusp of a storm. It's no exaggeration to say that Ma Qianqiu's tactics not only failed to suppress Chu Group but allowed Chu Group to elevate itself by stepping on the Ma Family to a new level and status.
This was a result that Ma Qianqiu never wanted to see. He was already clenching his teeth in anger, wishing he could tear Ye Fan and Mengyao apart.
"I don't have time for this right now. When I'm free, I'll deal with those little ants." Fury burned fiercely within Ma Qianqiu.
The little ants he referred to naturally included Zhu Erge and his group. In fact, if Zhu Erge and the others knew that the Ye Gang was a major pillar of the Chu Group, they'd never have caused trouble at its store, even if the Five Great Families had warned them. Because in Dongfang City, they feared the Ye Gang the most.
"Father, the current situation is extremely unfavorable for our Ma Family. The media is full of hype, and other ruling members of the Ma Family are openly questioning and dissatisfied with your leadership of the family." Ma Junqing, anxious, spoke up while standing beside Ma Qianqiu. As the Ma Family found itself at the center of the storm, voices of dissent against Ma Qianqiu arose within the family.
"Those fence-sitters are nothing to worry about. Besides their strong mouths, they have no skills at all." Ma Qianqiu cursed angrily, seeming to be filled with tremendous anger he was looking to vent.
"Father, the other families haven't suffered any losses, but our Ma Family, leading the charge, has suffered significant setbacks. Haven't the other four families made any moves?" Ma Junqing asked sternly.
"After tonight, Chu Group will cease to exist." Ma Qianqiu replied coldly.
Just as Ma Junqing puzzled over this and tried to ask why, Ma Qianqiu furrowed his brow and looked outside the door, shouting, "Who's outside?"
He quickly became alert since he had instructed that no one should approach, whether servant or bodyguard; none dared to approach. Listening as the footsteps drew closer, his heartbeat accelerated—it had to be someone with ill intentions.
Ye Fan and Qiu Wen entered directly without any disguise.
"It's him, and Sister Dao!" Ma Junqing instinctively stepped back, shocked and puzzled, "There's the most advanced security system outside, along with guard dogs and bodyguards. How could they have snuck in undetected!"
This was not only a question Ma Junqing couldn't understand, but Ma Qianqiu found baffling as well.
"How did you get here quietly without causing any commotion? Directly finding us, how is this possible!" Ma Qianqiu was greatly alarmed, and thinking of their hacking skills made it less surprising. This mansion was large, with many rooms, yet they could easily find his exact location, suggesting the so-called security system had likely already been invaded.
"Just those silly gadgets trying to hold us back." Qiu Wen remarked disdainfully.
"Do you want to die or live? We can discuss it." Ye Fan said calmly, then sat down.
"What do you want to discuss?" Ma Qianqiu, worthy of being a business magnate, quickly calmed down, pretending to be composed.
If it were an ordinary person, they might refuse and even reproach me for having nothing to discuss. After all, the current round of confrontation between the Ma Family and Chu Group was raging fiercely; though not visible through smoke, the undercurrents were exceedingly strange and dangerous.
Ma Junqing stood stunned aside, deeply shocked.
"Take a look at this contract?" As Ye Fan spoke, Qiu Wen tossed a stack of documents beside Ma Qianqiu.
"Loan contract? How is this possible? It's fabricated; our Ma Family hasn't taken out any bank loans!" Ma Qianqiu could no longer remain composed, his lips trembling and his hands shaking, unable to even hold a single document.
Indeed, it's a loan contract, and one for a huge amount.
Ma Qianqiu's denial didn't matter because the black-and-white details clearly stated that the Ma Family had taken out a loan.
The loan contract wasn't fabricated; both the procedures and the documents were flawless.
It was a real loan contract, and Ma Qianqiu had unknowingly taken the loan himself, although he was unaware of it. That was quite a joke, and instantly Ma Qianqiu felt utterly soulless, chilled from his heels to the base of his skull.
His gaze abruptly turned towards the safe, which contained the most confidential and valuable items of the Ma Family—business licenses and related documents from the Ma Family Business, each being core materials that must not be leaked.
Someone possessing another's ID can commit crimes and do illegal acts.
Not to mention the Ma Family Business's documents. Their value alone is unimaginable.
"Who on earth has such a capability to steal my Ma Family's documents and take loans from the bank!" Ma Qianqiu felt suffocated, entirely cold, as all his blood rushed to the heart, reverting to an animal instinct to protect the heart.
The core documents deciding the Ma Family's fate—how could they be stolen?
He understood deeply that there was no problem with the loan contract—denying it wouldn't work. When the bank came calling, the Ma Family Business would be theirs.
Crucial was the huge amount impersonated and loaned out, surely in the hands of Ye Fan and others—he wouldn't see a single cent.
Unbeknownst to him, the Ma Family Business already bore tremendous debt. A misstep could make the Ma Family Business a target of public condemnation, resulting in total ruin.
"Undermining the foundation—too ruthless, absolutely cruel, mercilessly brutal." Ma Qianqiu's heart cried blood, terrified he might faint.
This loan contract was naturally completed through the efforts of Du Xueqi and five other women, under Ye Fan's remote guidance.
"Impressive!"
"Magnificent!"
"Convincing!"
"Admiration!"
Ma Qianqiu looked pale, as if all his spirits had left his body, his expression becoming numb and dazed.
Every cell of his body was in shock; every bone was trembling.
He didn't know what to say, gritting his teeth, he managed to spit out a few words.