Siheyuan: My wife is Xu Huizhen

Chapter 692 Get 4 shares

In the listed company system of Xiangjiang Club, there is no restriction on share sales. The stocks held by all shareholders can swim freely in the freely flowing business ocean like nimble fish. Such unique conditions have undoubtedly paved a relatively smooth road for their acquisition action and cleared away many potential obstacles.

He Yuzhu asked about many details in detail, from the key nodes of the acquisition process to the target company's financial status, market share and potential legal risks, without missing any factors that may affect the success or failure of the acquisition.

As Chen Jiapei patiently explained, a complete acquisition blueprint slowly unfolded before He Yuzhu's eyes.

After an in-depth exchange, Chen Jiapei politely stood up to say goodbye. She bowed slightly, her eyes revealing professional respect and competence.

As the office door closed gently, He Yuzhu was the only one left in the room.

He slowly sat back on the soft leather sofa, sank into it, crossed his hands on his chest, his brows unconsciously furrowed slightly, his eyes staring into the void in front of him, lost in deep thought.

Time passed quietly and before I knew it, it was afternoon.

In the office, He Yuzhu frowned slightly, concentrating on the complex and fluctuating stock chart on the blackboard. The mouse in his hand slid from time to time, trying to capture key information from the dense data and lines.

At this moment, a sharp phone ring suddenly rang, breaking the silence in the room.

He quickly glanced at the phone, and the three words "Li Yunzhen" on the caller ID were particularly eye-catching.

He Yuzhu quickly put down his mouse and picked up the phone. Almost instantly, Li Yunzhen's voice, barely concealing her excitement and rising in pitch, came through the receiver clearly: "Mr. He, great news! After several rounds of arduous negotiations with that individual investor, we finally reached an agreement and successfully secured a 4% stake!"

The heavy stone in He Yuzhu's heart finally fell to the ground.

A delighted smile instantly spread across his face, his eyes filled with gratitude, and he said sincerely, "Ms. Li, thank you so much! If it weren't for your help this time, I really don't know how things would have turned out. It's really thanks to you."

Not long after, the elegant Li Yunzhen hurried to the agreed coffee shop.

She walked briskly, and as soon as we met, a smile as warm as the spring sun appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she once again enthusiastically shared this exciting good news.

Then, she gently opened the exquisite handbag and skillfully took out a thick stack of stocks from it. As she stroked the papers, she seemed to be telling the story of a new business chapter that was about to begin.

"Thank you so much!" He Yuzhu's face was full of smiles, that smile was like the warm spring sun, and his eyes were sparkling with excitement.

His hands trembled slightly as he solemnly took the stocks with careful movements, as if he was holding a priceless treasure that carried countless hopes and dreams.

"Don't be so polite. This is my job." Li Yunzhen raised the corners of her mouth, revealing a gentle smile, and responded with a calm and firm look.

She paused slightly, her expression becoming somewhat serious, and continued, "However, recently, while I've been buying stocks, I've noticed that fewer and fewer people are willing to sell. It seems the market has sensed something, and everyone is becoming reluctant to sell."

He Yuzhu nodded slightly upon hearing this, his expression growing more serious. He pondered for a moment before slowly speaking, "I understand what you mean. The stock market is experiencing a period of low activity, and most investors are cautiously waiting and hesitant to make any rash moves. Under these circumstances, if a brokerage firm continues to recklessly acquire the same company's stock, it will inevitably attract attention from all sides and cause unnecessary trouble. Therefore, it's not necessary to purchase 1000 shares every day as originally planned. When the market environment is adverse and the situation is not favorable, we can respond flexibly and suspend our acquisition plans. It's not too late to make further plans when the market shows signs of recovery."

After hearing this, Li Yunzhen's frown slowly relaxed, and she felt as if a huge weight had been lifted off her chest. She said gratefully, "Okay, Mr. He, I will definitely stick to this rule."

Looking back, she was new to the stock acquisition field and had no experience. She naively thought that acquiring 1000 shares from the market every day was a piece of cake and could be done easily.

But when she really got involved and went through the struggles for a few days, she was shocked to find that reality was far different from her imagination.

The market seemed to have eyes and responded quickly to their acquisition actions. Every order was like rowing against the current, and the difficulty of the acquisition was far beyond their initial imagination.

She came to meet He Yuzhu specially this time because she was full of anxiety and wanted to discuss with him a practical and feasible response plan.

Li Yunzhen subconsciously raised her wrist to check her watch. The packed schedule made her dare not delay for a moment. She could only hurriedly pick up the teacup, take two sips of tea, then politely but eagerly stood up to say goodbye and rush to the next trip.

He Yuzhu stood there, his eyes fixed on Li Yunzhen's receding back, until the slender figure disappeared around the corner. Then he slowly withdrew his gaze, raised his hand and rubbed his swollen and aching temples. He seemed to be crushed by a heavy burden and fell into deeper contemplation.

After reviewing the past in his mind and conducting an in-depth analysis, he realized more and more clearly that it would be almost impossible to achieve the set goals by simply using the conventional method of purchasing shares from the market.

At present, he only holds a mere 5% of the shares, which is just a drop in the ocean in the huge company's equity structure.

Once the acquisition plan is made public, the shrewd Williams will definitely launch a counter-takeover action immediately.

With Williams' connections and means in the business world, he only needs to communicate privately with major shareholders who hold a large number of shares and make some promises of benefits to easily stabilize their shares. At that time, the voting rights of Williams' camp will steadily exceed 50%.

On the other hand, even if he tried his best to successfully acquire more than 40% of the shares, it would still be difficult for him to have absolute say in the company's decision-making level, let alone control the entire company, as Williams firmly controlled the key shareholders.

He Yuzhu paced back and forth in the cramped office, and the sound of his shoes rubbing against the ground seemed to be the embodiment of his inner anxiety.

His brows were furrowed, his eyes full of fatigue and struggle. Various coping strategies flashed through his mind like a kaleidoscope, but he rejected them one by one.

Time passed by minute by minute, and every second was like a heavy hammer hitting his tense nerves.

Finally, in extreme agony, he seemed to have grabbed a life-saving straw, and an idea flashed through his mind like lightning - to release news that was unfavorable to the company, so as to encourage those weak-willed small shareholders to sell their stocks.

As soon as this idea came to his mind, he felt bitter in his heart. He knew very well that this practice was undoubtedly on the edge of business ethics and was full of controversy.

However, looking around at the current business world where competition is so fierce that it is almost cruel, the predicament of being surrounded by enemies has made him realize that sometimes, in order to survive and win, one has to abandon conventions and take some extraordinary measures.

After coming up with an idea, He Yuzhu took a deep breath, tried to calm his complicated emotions, and quickly picked up the phone on the desk that was still a little warm.

His slender fingers slid skillfully across the blackboard and quickly dialed the phone numbers of Henry Fok and Ho Hung-shen.

The moment the call was connected, he immediately put on an enthusiastic tone, his voice carrying just the right amount of intimacy and anticipation: "Mr. Huo, Brother Hong Shen, it's been a while since we last met, and I miss you very much. I'll treat you tonight, how about we find a place to get together and have dinner together?"

After a brief silence on the other end of the phone, two people laughed heartily. As expected, they both readily accepted He Yuzhu's invitation.

Night falls quietly like ink, and the neon lights of the bustling city flash one after another, outlining a colorful scene.

Ho Ying-tung rode in the steady black car, and under the skillful driving of the driver, he slowly arrived at the reserved luxury box.

At the same time, He Hongshen's car stopped steadily, and the two of them walked into the box one after another.

The decoration inside the box is luxurious and exquisite. Priceless art paintings hang on the walls, and the crystal chandeliers on the ceiling emit a soft and charming light, making the entire space warm and cozy.

The beautiful waitresses in exquisite uniforms moved swiftly and gracefully, serving one dish after another of the carefully prepared, delicious dishes that were both visually appealing and fragrant, to the table.

Henry Fok, Ho Hung-sham and another important figure sat around the dining table, savoring the delicious food while chatting about light topics, and laughter echoed in the box from time to time.

"You two seem to be eating so happily. Were you very busy today?" He Yuzhu said half-jokingly with a smile as warm as the spring breeze on his face and concern in his eyes.

He Hongshen's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile that was as warm as the spring sun. He nodded gently and responded slowly, "We are not like you, who are like a spinning top all day long, busy and unable to rest."

He Yuzhu heard this, a hint of curiosity flashed in his eyes, and he leaned forward slightly, impatiently asking, "By the way, how did the contest between you and Ye Han go?"

In the shareholder structure of Olympic City Entertainment, although Henry Fok was among them, he was only a figurehead and rarely interfered with the company's daily affairs; Yip Delin was obsessed with a life of luxury and had no interest in the company's operations.

In fact, all the company's affairs, big and small, are mainly shouldered by He Hongshen, who takes care of them with great care.

As an influential figure in the company, Ye Han was naturally unwilling to be gradually marginalized and become an insignificant role.

The open and covert battles between him and He Hongshen for the right to speak in the company never stopped, with both sides going back and forth and neither side giving in.

He Yuzhu saw all of this, and his mind was as clear as a mirror. However, he adhered to his own principles, always stayed out of it, and never got involved in the disputes.

"Oh, please don't misunderstand!" He Hongshen's face was instantly filled with smiles. As he spoke, he waved his hands, as if he wanted to dispel the misunderstanding like smoke.

"We're all working for the company's continued success and growth. How could we possibly have any desire to secretly compete with each other?"

He narrowed his eyes slightly, but there was a bit of scrutiny in his eyes. Then, as if inadvertently, he cast a suspicious look at He Yuzhu, and asked softly with a hint of inquiry, "Speaking of which, you specially arranged a banquet for us today. It's quite a big deal. There must be something extremely important to discuss, right?"

He Yuzhu put down the wine glass in his hand, and the glass hit the table with a crisp sound. His expression became extremely serious. He slowly swept his eyes over the crowd and said slowly: "I want to talk to you about the route of Yu Ren Watercraft Company."

Yu Ren Water Boat Company is also quite famous in the shipping industry. After a series of complex operations and competitions, it successfully obtained the exclusive rights to the Hong Kong route.

On the other hand, the situation in Haojing is similar, with the existence of a franchised company as well.

In fact, looking across the entire region, there are only two companies qualified to operate round-trip routes between Hong Kong and Macau.

In the prosperous Hong Kong River, this valuable operating right is firmly in the hands of the Renshui Boat Company; while in Macau, the shipping company under the Aocheng Entertainment Company has become the dominant force in the shipping routes in this waterway.

Previously, the ferries traveling between Hong Kong and Macau were generally old, with outdated facilities and a shabby appearance. However, the ferries of Yu Ren Water Boat Company did not seem too out of place among them and could barely maintain a level above average.

But times have changed. He Hongshen recently purchased two high-end hydrofoil boats with stylish design and excellent performance.

These two hydrofoil vessels adopt advanced fluid dynamics design and have smooth lines on the exterior. They can greatly reduce resistance when traveling on the water, making their speed far exceeding that of ordinary ferries.

Not only that, the interior space of the hydrofoil is reasonably laid out and equipped with comfortable seats and modern entertainment facilities, bringing passengers an unprecedented comfortable riding experience.

In contrast, the ferry of Yu Ren Water Boat Company has been in use for a long time, with an old hull appearance, simple internal facilities, loud engine noise and slow speed.

After the hydrofoil was put into operation, the passenger flow of Yu Ren Water Boat Company dropped sharply. Many passengers who were accustomed to taking the ferry to travel between the two places would rather spend more time waiting and choose to take the hydrofoil to enjoy a more convenient and comfortable travel service.

This is undoubtedly a heavy blow to Yu Ren Water Boat Company, which has long relied on the ferry business. The company's revenue has dropped sharply and its operations have fallen into difficulties.

He Yuzhu's goal was to suppress the stock price of Yu Renshui Boat Company with all his strength, like a precise strike.

He knew very well that this could not be accomplished by reckless action. He had to find a fair and just method that would make the other party extremely uncomfortable.