Originally translated from the Thai language.
Adisorn locked eyes with Chairman Li Ming, his gaze steady and inscrutable.
“Capital funds often present a fair solution on the surface, but beneath that mask lie the interests they intend to barter,” the young man remarked. His words mirrored exactly what Li Ming had been contemplating.
The Chairman let out a satisfied laugh. “Now, that is a refreshing bit of honesty. Tell me… how well have you done your homework?”
Adisorn allowed a subtle smirk to play on his lips, his gaze unwavering as he faced the titan of the CK Group.
“A financial fund is like a vulture, acutely sensitive to the scent of crisis and always ready to descend where profit lies. ZX is no exception,” Adisorn stated coolly as Li Ming leaned back, carefully observing the other man's opening move.
“The reason ZX is here is that we wish to share in the wealth you have built. You know as well as I do that every fund enters the fray for this very reason,” he added with a chilling smile.
“However, what causes other funds to hesitate right now is the sheer complexity of this crisis. They are unwilling to gamble against such risk. But ZX sees it differently. We view this as a worthy wager, and we are prepared to shoulder the risks that others dare not touch,” he said, dropping his voice.
“You are well aware that in this crisis, a single misstep means a total system reset. You might not get a second chance to sit in this chair.”
Li Ming met his gaze with a somber expression. “Hmph. This new generation of capital seems quite bold. But as Chairman, I am still capable of handling these issues myself, without relying on outsiders like ZX Capital.”
Adisorn offered a polite smile, though his eyes turned icy in an instant.
“You built the CK Group from nothing with your own two hands. I respect that brilliance from the bottom of my heart. But now… the stakes have become too high for you to play this game alone.”
He whispered in a low tone, “How can you be certain you can halt this crisis within the next 48 hours—before the board meeting begins? How can you be sure the hydrogen project won't become the very excuse used to strip you of your power?”
The words hit their mark with surgical precision, forcing Li Ming to pause and reconsider. He stared intently at Adisorn.
“Heh. It seems I truly cannot underestimate ZX,” Li Ming murmured before arching an eyebrow. “Then I will ask you directly: what is the ace up ZX’s sleeve?”
Adisorn’s lips curled into a cold smirk. “Let ZX handle the debt with the VCC Group.” He laid his cards on the table, while Li Ming remained silent, his own hand still hidden.
“And your exchange?” the Chairman asked. Adisorn met his eyes, unmoving.