Chapter 838: 832. Harming Others Without Benefiting Oneself? (Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets)

Bulaike's words immediately pulled those who were originally neutral over to his side; if Zhang Ran were to act willfully, these neutral parties might instantly stand on the opposite side.

Although some people saw through it, they found it difficult to say anything at this moment, because Bulaike was actually right; they did not want to get involved, but they also did not want to suffer losses because of this.

In this way, it was clear that Zhang Ran was at a disadvantage.

Everyone looked at Zhang Ran, wanting to hear what his thoughts were; if he agreed just like that, then this time he would have returned empty-handed.

Even if there were further actions later, it was estimated that those who supported him would have doubts in their hearts.

A good start is very important, and it is also the time to build confidence; once an accident occurs at this time, then subsequent matters will become much more difficult.

Zhang Ran naturally understood this meaning, so he said with a smile: "Since everyone has said so, then I agree."

Once these words were out, many people's eyes changed as they looked at Zhang Ran.

However, Zhang Ran acted as if he didn't see it and continued: "I actually understand everyone's meaning, and I also know that it is best not to let others suffer losses due to personal grievances; I acknowledge this point."

"Then I now announce that the investigation into Chalide is temporarily shelved," Baoluo announced directly.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Ran narrowed his eyes and said with a chuckle: "Is Chairman Baoluo in such a hurry?"

Baoluo said with an unchanging expression: "Could it be that this is not what Mr. Zhang meant? Or did I misunderstand?"

"You certainly misunderstood; I am truly skeptical about how you managed to reach this position," Zhang Ran said bluntly.

Just from Baoluo's attitude earlier, Zhang Ran had already completely categorized him as an enemy, so he would not leave any room for maneuver in his speech.

Zhang Ran was just that kind of person; don't play any double-dealing games with him, he didn't need it.

Either be completely neutral, or stand on his side, or stand on the opposite side; there was no fourth option.

Baoluo's expression immediately turned ugly; he did not expect Zhang Ran to show him so little respect.

Although he only held shares for dividends and did not have shares he could truly control, his influence at the South Africa Development Bank was still very heavy.

After Zhang Ran finished speaking, he did not look at him, but looked at the others, especially Bulaike and those neutral people.

"Isn't everyone just worried that their own interests will suffer losses because of certain matters?"

"And the most critical point in this is that this Chalide controls this so-called project; everyone must wait until the project is over before investigating Chalide, right?"

"I shouldn't have misunderstood, right?"

Zhang Ran's words, one after another, gave many people a bad premonition in their hearts, but everyone nodded.

That was exactly the meaning now.

Zhang Ran continued: "Alright, I agree with this point; we will investigate Chalide after the project ends. If the project is over and you still won't allow an investigation, then don't blame me for turning hostile."

Zhang Ran's words were not polite in the slightest, and his expression also became serious.

"Of course, once the project is over, we will absolutely not shield someone who harms the company's interests," someone said immediately.

"Good, then that's it," Zhang Ran said, then stood up and left directly.

However, just as he reached the door, he suddenly turned around and said: "By the way, I forgot to remind everyone of one thing, and that is that I hope the news of the investigation into Chalide will not be leaked."

"Once Chalide learns the news in the end and chooses to flee, then at that time, it will be a matter of each using their own means, and perhaps more things will be dragged out; this is actually not something I wish to see."

After he left, many people had not yet reacted; was it over just like that?

Regarding this project, everyone knew it must be real, otherwise Xibolai would not be so certain.

And it must have achieved some progress; if there were no progress, Zhang Ran and those who supported him could intervene at any time and call a halt to the project.

After all, these shareholders, although they might only occupy a small part of it, that is, the bank's own share interests.

But they also had a say.

Some people did not quite understand what Zhang Ran meant by this.

Was this admitting defeat?

But that shouldn't be!

Admitting defeat isn't done like this, and it was a bit too fast.

However, some people thought of something, their eyes began to flicker, and they were also planning something in their hearts.

If Zhang Ran did not want to admit defeat just like that, then there were only two points: the first point was to use his own resources to quickly promote the success of this project.

However, in this way, Zhang Ran would be doing a good deed, which is also what most people wanted to see.

After all, even if the profit is small, it is still money.

There was also the possibility that Zhang Ran would destroy this project; this was simpler than the previous one, but it was also a matter of harming others without benefiting himself.

No one knew what kind of choice Zhang Ran would make.

The meaning of Zhang Ran's last sentence was also very clear: as long as Chalide chose to flee, he would use every means to catch him and then learn more inside information from his mouth.

And among this, it was estimated that the things dragged out would not just be the Luode Xiongmei family.

So this was also a reminder to everyone, including the supporters of Luode Xiongmei; they also did not want to be caught by Zhang Ran now.

That is to say, if Luode Xiongmei wanted Chalide to abscond now, then their supporters would probably not agree to it.

And Baoluo, this Chairman, was made to lose face by Zhang Ran today.

In the past, no matter which shareholder came, they would actually give him face; today was the first time he had suffered such treatment.

But he did not dare to confront Zhang Ran openly, and even less did he dare to use the bank's operations to threaten Zhang Ran.

After all, this was not Zhang Ran's company alone, but one owned by many people together, and the forces involved were very vast.

Once he dared to do this intentionally, then a very terrible punishment would await him.

Baoluo understood this point, so a trace of gloom gradually appeared in his eyes, but it vanished in an instant.

In Baoluo's heart, he had already made up his mind; once he caught an opportunity, he would definitely let Zhang Ran know the consequences of offending him.

However, Zhang Ran did not care about this anymore; he actually knew why Baoluo was hostile to him, but Zhang Ran did not care in the slightest.

Relatively speaking, he also wanted the bank Chairman to stand on his side in the future; this was also a game of chess.

As for what everyone guessed about how Zhang Ran would act next, he was actually different from what everyone thought.

Because he had a better method; as for the so-called harming others without benefiting oneself, Zhang Ran would absolutely not do it if he could avoid it.