Chapter 360: Damocles

Time flew by, and soon Randolph's report was published in the *Miami Herald* at the earliest opportunity.

Moreover, the headline was quite sensational, possessing a flavor of the clickbait tactics used by self-media in later generations.

"Shocking: Young talent and medical PhD turns out to be a fraud."

"Explosive inside story: Blood and Detection is a complete scam company."

"Insider reveals: Experimental direction is fundamentally unworkable; Blood and Detection suspected of fabrication."

"The Lancet should internally review its paper submission mechanism."

"A heaven-shaking scam!"

In the following days, Chen Jiajun had been discussing matters with the lawyers from Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom.

Under the circumstances of the opposing side having insufficient evidence, he directly bailed Cao Weicai out.

"Not bad." Chen Jiajun immediately revealed a smile: "It was worth us setting up this trap for such a long time."

Chen Jiajun waved his hand and said: "You've worked hard during this period; I'll give you and Frank a vacation. You two should rest for a few months first."

What's more, he had existences like White Queen and Lao E by his side who could see through people's hearts, so he wasn't panicked at all.

Consequently, Chen Jiajun asked directly: "Let's skip the small talk; tell me your subsequent plans."

However, Cao Weicai handled it beautifully; he was a Wall Street man himself and knew how to deal with such matters, so no look of panic appeared on his face.

It was not that he hadn't suspected the issue of insider trading.

"Big Boss, the profit this time is about six to seven hundred million; as for those jewels, antiques, and gold, there is no way to estimate them for the time being." Cao Weicai lit a Cigar and then said to Chen Jiajun: "However, I've had people come to evaluate them; the total value is around two billion."

Subsequently, the stock price of the "Blood and Detection" company began to plummet like a freefall.

Hearing Cao Weicai say this, Chen Jiajun immediately stroked his chin and began to ponder.

"How is it, are you alright?" Chen Jiajun looked at Cao Weicai and said.

Cao Weicai thought for a long time before opening his mouth to say to Chen Jiajun: "First, we need someone with United States citizenship. And they must stay in the United States year-round."

Immediately, some wealthy individuals began to search for the culprit of this incident, Frank.

While others were agonizing over how to sell the stocks in their hands,

Cao Weicai was frantically raking in money on the stock market.

Chen Jiajun nodded: "Isn't money meant to be spent? Besides leaving one hundred million to invest in Intel, what plans do you have for the rest of the money?"

"The second is to find a way to join a consortium." Cao Weicai continued: "The United States is, after all, a capitalist society; only by becoming a part of capital can one truly take root."

"Wait, what company did you say it was?" Chen Jiajun, who had been listening on the sidelines, suddenly spoke up.

Just as Chen Jiajun was preparing to get up, the door to the suite was suddenly knocked on.

"First, a more difficult method is to sponsor elections. At the beginning, one can start with a state Legislator. In the end, one could even reach that person in the White House. This point requires United States citizenship." Cao Weicai held up a finger and said: "This matter has a high degree of gambling involved. And there are many uncertain factors, such as those base politicians turning against us, so it can be used as a backup plan."

After listening, Chen Jiajun couldn't help but nod: "But this method is also very difficult, right?"

Chen Jiajun nodded: "That is the logic. I don't know much about the situation here in North America. How do you think we should do it?"

Cao Weicai smiled and said: "It's fine, even the famous IRS can't do anything to me. Those guys don't have enough evidence in their hands; they just want to try their luck."

He was a very rational person, knowing that in this world, apart from the characters he had summoned and their derivatives, no one would be loyal to him forever.

"Take extra care of yourself." Chen Jiajun reminded Frank.

"Ah?" Cao Weicai immediately widened his eyes and pointed at himself, saying: "Me?"

Capable of getting things done, smart enough.

The speed was so fast that some well-informed investment institutions couldn't react in time.

Cao Weicai looked at Chen Jiajun and said: "Then me?"

"That's good." Cao Weicai also laughed along.

Cao Weicai said indifferently: "Why not? This is only the second limit-down; don't be anxious, there's more to come."

Chen Jiajun nodded: "You should have obtained citizenship here long ago, right?"

He only crawled out of bed after sleeping for two days.

So this made Randolph, who had been silent for a long time, famous once again throughout North America.

Harrison smiled and said: "Damocles Investment Company."

So Chen Jiajun looked at Cao Weicai and said: "I think you can do it."

This period was the era of a technological explosion; anything was possible.

These two conditions were indeed not easy at all, but they were not completely impossible.

Cao Weicai had discussed this matter with Chen Jiajun before; those vampires on Wall Street would certainly not let it go so easily after suffering such huge losses, and they would likely exert pressure on them through various means.

"Hehe, thanks Boss, I won't say more, I have to go." Seeing several guys in suits looking foolishly at the seaside, Frank immediately hung up the phone and slipped away.

However, it was still very unpleasant.

Those wealthy individuals in Japan immediately became anxious.

The Gweilo leading them directly flashed his credentials and said to Cao Weicai: "Mr. Cao, IRS. This is an arrest warrant; please come with us."

Even investment institutions were like this, let alone those retail investors.

Lawyers in the United States are still quite professional when they take money to do things.

In an instant, all the media quickly followed up.

But the problem is, what insider trading could be hidden from the people on Wall Street?

Many investment banks on Wall Street did not manage to exit successfully this time, which shows how shocked the stockbrokers were.

Anyway, he had money; Chen Jiajun didn't mind playing by the rules with them, and at worst, he would just drag out the lawsuit.

"Damocles Company, huh." Harrison said strangely: "Is there a problem?"

Cao Weicai said in surprise: "All of them?"

In a short period of time, the stocks in their hands couldn't be sold at the first opportunity and ended up stuck in their own hands.

Chen Jiajun frowned and said, "Mr. Harrison, could you help investigate the background of this company? Specifically, does this investment company have a parent company with the same name?"

Cao Weicai stroked his chin and said, "I think it would be best for us to have a backer behind us; otherwise, our assets here in North America are no different from a piece of fat in someone else's mouth. And this backer cannot be the government. The words coming out of those Legislators' mouths are not even as reliable as those of prostitutes."

There was even interview footage of the researchers on Marvin's team.

For example, this thing called the internet has created several behemoths.

"I understand." Cao Weicai nodded, then asked curiously, "Can I know who reported me to the IRS?"

Chen Jiajun gave a cold snort: "That is the inherent nature of these Gweilo. Once they realize they can't win, they just start acting like thugs."

Unfortunately, after Frank finished dealing with those shareholders, jewelry, and gold, he headed straight for the United States. By the time they thought to look for Frank, he had already been gone for two days.

Chen Jiajun smiled and did not reply.

However, only the news from the *Miami Herald* was the most comprehensive.

"Tell me, what method?" Hearing Cao Weicai's words, Chen Jiajun immediately became interested.

The stockbroker helping Cao Weicai operate now regarded Cao Weicai as a stock god.

Chen Jiajun smiled and said, "Frank is a very clever guy; he had the FBI running in circles when he was 17. He had already planned his escape route long ago; he's probably gambling in a Macau Casino right now. That's my territory, so there's no need to worry."

"Boss, shall we continue?" the stockbroker asked Cao Weicai weakly.

Cao Weicai nodded and said with a smile, "Many thanks, Boss."

"Finally awake; you've worked hard during this time," Chen Jiajun said to Cao Weicai with a smile.

And at this moment, the effect of Cao Weicai shorting the "Blood and Detection" company became prominent.

Harrison nodded and said, "However, you must be very careful not to leave New York during this period, otherwise the situation will be very unfavorable for you."

Chen Jiajun waved his hand and said, "You don't need to have any concerns. I am a person who does not suspect those I employ, and does not employ those I suspect. I think you can do it, so you can."

Consequently, several wealthy individuals from Japan immediately set off for the United States, intending to find trouble with that investment company; they had encountered financial bandits.

They finally reacted, but it was already too late.

Cao Weicai shook his head and said, "I haven't decided yet. The United States claims to be a nation of immigrants, but it is actually not friendly to outsiders. If we are too aggressive, we might end up losing everything."

Cao Weicai gave Chen Jiajun a look, then changed his clothes and left with the other person.

The market opened at nine in the morning, and it hit its first limit-down before nine-thirty.

Just as he was about to have the hotel staff send up some food, he suddenly discovered there was an extra person in the hotel suite's living room.

Frank, who had been vacationing on the beach in Miami, received a call from Chen Jiajun.

The Lawyer also rushed to the IRS at the first opportunity to back Cao Weicai up.

So Cao Weicai nodded and said, "Since the Big Boss needs me, I certainly have no objections."

Cao Weicai nodded and said, "That's right, you can't just join a consortium whenever you want. It's usually by invitation, and it also requires you to be an industry leader in a certain field. This might take a very long time."

Cao Weicai was exhausted over the past two days; once he relaxed, he slept like the dead.

"Heh, you bastard are quite clever," Chen Jiajun said with a smile. "Go contact my person at the Aoyu Group. He will treat you well."

They had only been following the investment for a short time, and "Blood and Detection" had suddenly imploded.

Chen Jiajun nodded: "What do you think should be done?"

And it was Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom, one of the most famous law firms in the United States.

Watching these Gweilo take Cao Weicai away, Chen Jiajun took out his phone and contacted the Lawyer.

"Now that the money is made, we should think about how to spend it. I don't plan to take the liquid funds back; the taxes are just too high. I plan to spend it all in the United States."

Chen Jiajun waved his hand and said, "Alright, we're on the same side now, so don't say these polite things. Looking at you, you definitely haven't eaten. Order some food first, and we'll chat slowly later."

I have to say, one of the top three law firms in the United States is indeed useful.

"That's right. But Boss..." Cao Weicai appeared somewhat hesitant.

Chen Jiajun nodded after listening and said, "Not bad, and what about the second?"

Chen Jiajun knew that if this guy Cao Weicai didn't have complete certainty, he wouldn't speak up easily.

After finishing the food, Chen Jiajun handed over a cigar, and the two sat on the sofa and began to chat.

Frank smiled and said, "Don't worry, Boss. I was just preparing to stay in Macau for a while; I'll set off right now."

After hearing Cao Weicai explain the sequence of events, the Lawyer said very confidently, "Mr. Cao, I understand the situation. Please rest assured, the IRS absolutely does not have any evidence to arrest you. If they dare to act recklessly, we will make them pay."

Following this trend, there is currently no bottom in sight for this company's stock.

Although restricted from leaving New York, at least the person was out.

However, someone like Cao Weicai was already enough.

"Yes." Cao Weicai stopped being polite, picked up the phone to have the hotel staff send up plenty of food, and then began to wolf it down.

As for Frank, this guy has been able to evade FBI investigations for so many years, so he certainly won't be found easily; just let him go out and hide.

This kind of explosive news caused a panic as soon as it reached Wall Street.

Seeing these few Gweilo, Chen Jiajun immediately frowned; he did not expect that the IRS would actually come to the door in person.

The leading Gweilo nodded: "But it must be in a place where we can see you."

Although Cao Weicai's face was full of fatigue, he still squeezed out a smile and said, "Working for the Big Boss is not hard."

After returning to the hotel, Chen Jiajun and Cao Weicai met with the Lawyer in charge of the case.

Once they heard that Cao Weicai had been taken away by the IRS, they would certainly take action against him as well.

This trust from Chen Jiajun made Cao Weicai immediately feel the urge to serve him with his life and die for him.

The news of the stock hitting the limit-down on Wall Street soon reached Japan.

With "Blood and Detection" valued at 1.7 billion dollars, this deal could earn at least half of that.

Cao Weicai nodded and said, "When you asked about it last time, I considered this point. Now there are two plans. Although neither is easy, they can completely get us out of our current predicament."

If anyone said there was nothing going on inside, they wouldn't believe it even if they were beaten to death.

Opening the door to look, a group of Gweilo wearing suits and uniforms were blocking the entrance.

It was obviously impossible for Chen Jiajun to stay here all year round; if he had wanted to make it in the United States, he could have come over long ago, and there would have been no need to wait until now.

Cao Weicai was stunned for a moment, then very cooperatively said, "Wait a moment, could you let me change my clothes?"

"Boss, Boss?" Seeing Chen Jiajun lost in thought, Cao Weicai called out a few times before waking him up: "Do you have some ideas?"

Chen Jiajun nodded and said, "I do have some ideas, but I still need to study it for a while."

Cao Weicai reached out his hand to shake the Lawyer's and said, "Then I will trouble you with this matter, Lawyer Harrison."

Cao Weicai said with some worry, "Within the rules, they wouldn't dare use other methods, but I am worried about that guy Frank. Those guys don't need to follow any game rules when dealing with Frank."

Harrison nodded and agreed immediately, "No problem, sir."

After seeing the Lawyer off, Cao Weicai asked curiously, "Boss, is there a problem with this Damocles Company?"

Chen Jiajun nodded and said, "I seem to have heard the name of this company somewhere before." (End of chapter)