Siheyuan: My wife is Xu Huizhen

Chapter 689

Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu smiled modestly, waved his hand slightly, and replied calmly, "Haha, Miss Li, you're too kind. Business is just barely keeping going, and it's all just luck. In the early years, there were few radio manufacturers on the market, so we saw the opportunity and took advantage of it."

He Yuzhu actually doesn't want to talk too much about his business. The complexity of the business world is far beyond what ordinary people can imagine. Every decision is accompanied by risks and undercurrents of competition. Only he himself knows the pressure involved.

So, with a subtle turn of his wrist, he shifted the topic to Yu Ren Company, where Li Yunzhen worked. "Ms. Li, I've heard Yu Ren Company is gaining a reputation in the industry. I'm sure it has many unique features. Could you tell me about them?" He lifted his glass, took a sip of red wine, his eyes filled with just the right amount of curiosity.

Under the soft lights of the western restaurant, the two of them were chatting happily while savoring the tender, juicy and perfectly cooked steak, with the mellow red wine gently rippling in the goblet.

Li Yunzhen spoke eloquently, talking about everything from the company's core business to the formation and coordination of the team, while He Yuzhu asked questions from time to time with a focused look in his eyes.

Through this brief but in-depth exchange, He Yuzhu not only gained a deeper insight into the structure and operating model of Ren Company, but also gained a better understanding of Li Yunzhen from her conversation and insights, and discovered her acumen and decisiveness in the business field.

Lunch time passed quietly. He Yuzhu and Li Yunzhen said goodbye politely and walked out of the western restaurant. The sun was shining outside, and he returned to his company.

The next morning, the stock brokerage company staff delivered the 1,000 shares purchased the day before on time as agreed.

In that era when digitalization had not yet been fully implemented, stocks were not in the electronic form that is common today, but in a more primitive paper form.

At first glance, these paper stocks look like an ordinary piece of paper, plain and unpretentious.

However, if you look closely, you can find that the company's name is carefully printed on it, with neat and eye-catching fonts, so that people can know its ownership at a glance.

Below the name, key information such as stock shares is also clearly listed, and each number carries important significance.

Usually, one stock represents 100 shares, which becomes a direct reflection of the investor's rights and interests.

Not only that, this paper is also stamped with the seal of the stock exchange. The pattern of the seal is exquisite and complex, demonstrating official authority and recognition.

At the same time, various anti-counterfeiting marks spread throughout the paper, either using special watermark technology or unique ink printing, ensure the authenticity and validity of each stock from the smallest details, making it a valuable asset that investors can hold with confidence.

Yesterday afternoon, He Yuzhu thought it over and over again and decided to ask Li Yunzhen to help him buy 1000 shares of this type of stock.

The current stock market trend is delicate, stock prices are at a relatively high level, and the risk factor has increased.

He Yuzhu has always acted cautiously. Out of comprehensive consideration of fund security and investment returns, he did not rashly invest too much money and only instructed the company to purchase 1000 shares on his behalf.

It is important to note that stock trading has a specific process and delivery cannot be completed immediately after the purchase order is issued.

The stock market closes every afternoon. After completing a series of liquidation processes, the seller will officially deliver the stocks to the buyer in accordance with regulations. There is a certain time difference during this period.

However, the normal trading process is as follows: First, the seller follows established rules and delivers the shares they hold directly to the stock exchange through professional channels. This delivery process has strict operating regulations and timelines to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the transaction.

After receiving the stock information from the stock exchange, the securities company will issue a check for the corresponding amount to the seller based on the current market price and a rigorous financial accounting process. This check not only represents the transaction funds but also serves as a crucial document in the entire transaction chain.

Next, the buyer carefully selects a reputable brokerage firm and issues a delivery order. The buyer is required to pay the brokerage firm the full amount, either at the pre-agreed price or the prevailing market price. This payment is also subject to strict regulatory oversight to ensure the security and compliance of fund flows.

Finally, after confirming receipt of the buyer's funds, the brokerage company will use professional procedures to withdraw the stocks specified by the buyer from the stock exchange and transfer the stocks to the buyer through a safe and efficient internal circulation mechanism, thus completing the entire stock trading process.

The purchaser must exercise due diligence and properly safeguard the purchased shares. If the purchaser decides to sell these shares in subsequent transactions, they must strictly adhere to securities trading procedures and deliver the physical shares intact to the brokerage firm they are working with.

As a professional trading agency, the brokerage firm will sell stocks on a compliant trading platform on behalf of the buyer based on the buyer's instructions and relying on its rich industry experience and professional operational skills.

Based on common transaction time limit regulations, under normal trading procedures, for stocks that completed the purchase process yesterday, the stock brokerage company will deliver them to the purchaser this morning in accordance with established procedures through reliable logistics channels or electronic delivery methods to ensure that the purchaser can receive them in time and further plan the stock holding or subsequent trading arrangements.

At present, He Yuzhu does not buy many stocks, and can buy at most 1000 shares a day.

The reason is that the company is relatively small and has limited stock circulation, which cannot support him to buy a large number of chips at one time.

The number of stocks available on the market is limited and there is often no demand for them.

To this end, He Yuzhu and Li Yunzhen had many long talks to discuss countermeasures.

In the end, they decided to take a different approach and let Li Yunzhen try to contact some shareholders of Yu Renshui Boat, especially those major shareholders who held a large number of shares, to see if they could bypass the cumbersome process of the secondary market and directly acquire some of the shares from them, so as to speed up the acquisition process and increase the shareholding ratio.

Before this, He Yuzhu was completely focused on expanding the restaurant's business and developing dishes. He had only heard a little about the undercurrents of competition in the hydrofoil industry and did not pay much attention to it.

Until yesterday, at a chance business gathering, he heard that Yu Ren Water Boat Company was in trouble due to a broken capital chain. He keenly grasped that this was an excellent business opportunity.

After thinking carefully for a whole night, He Yuzhu made up his mind to take over this company with great potential.

So, this morning, as soon as He Yuzhu finished dealing with the morning affairs of the restaurant, he couldn't wait to call Huo Yingdong.

When the call was connected, he said warmly and sincerely, "Mr. Huo, it's been a long time since we last met, and I miss you very much. I'd like to invite you to have afternoon tea and catch up this afternoon. Is that convenient for you?"

Huo Yingdong has been active in the business world for many years. Although he has not had frequent interactions with He Yuzhu, he knows that He Yuzhu is a generous person with a good business sense. Naturally, there is no reason to refuse such an invitation, and he readily agreed.

By the afternoon, warm sunlight slanted onto the streets.

He Yuzhu arrived at the teahouse they often went to in advance and stepped into the familiar old box. The interior decoration remained the same, with antique tables and chairs, and the curling sandalwood, all exuding a sense of leisure.

Not long after, Huo Yingdong also arrived on time. The two met, smiled at each other, shook hands warmly, and then sat down in the box. A negotiation around the acquisition plan was about to begin.

Entering the private room, you will find the quaint environment filled with the lingering aroma of tea.

They sat down one after another, and the waiter brought them steaming hot tea and laid out exquisite snacks one by one.

Huo Yingdong took a sip of tea, feeling the warm tea sliding down his throat, relieving some of the fatigue from the long journey.

After some seemingly casual greetings, chatting about the recent weather and interesting things in the city, Huo Yingdong raised his eyes with a bit of inquiry in his eyes, and finally asked, "What do you want to talk to me about?"

In the fierce competition in the capital market, many companies are trying their best to apply for listing, hoping to embark on the fast track of rapid development.

However, the approval process at the Hong Kong Association is like setting up numerous checkpoints, which makes the applying companies feel overwhelmed. There are very few companies that can successfully go public every year, and they can be counted on two hands, at most two or three.

Looking at the difficult road to listing, Huo Yingdong's burning desire to queue up for listing was like being poured with a basin of cold water and gradually extinguished.

He Yuzhu heard this and nodded thoughtfully, as if sorting out many complicated thoughts in his mind, and then slowly said:

"I've thought about it carefully for a long time. Rather than going through the long and uncertain listing process, it would be more convenient and efficient to directly acquire Yuren Water Boat Company."

He narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze firm, like the twinkling and steady North Star in the night sky, revealing his full confidence in this bold decision.

Huo Yingdong, who was standing by, was obviously shocked by this sudden thought when he heard this. His originally calm face was instantly disturbed. He widened his eyes, as if he had seen something extremely incredible. With a strong sense of disbelief, he asked anxiously:

"Are you serious about acquiring that listed company? This isn't something you can just casually decide! The funds, connections, and market influence involved are all incredibly complex!"

He Yuzhu looked determined, nodded again, and explained seriously:

"I've consulted with industry veterans, and they've found that going public is incredibly difficult in today's market. Not only do companies have to go through a complex and tedious process, but they also have to endure an agonizing wait. From preparing the prospectus to navigating various financial audits and legal compliance reviews, every single detail requires meticulous attention."

Huo Yingdong narrowed his eyes slightly, a deeply touched expression appeared on his face, and then he echoed:

"Yes, I've previously delved into this area for business expansion purposes. To get listed, companies not only have to wait in a long, methodical queue for review, each step of the way being extremely fraught with risk, but they also have to fully meet the stringent requirements set by regulators. As far as I know, just last year, out of the vast number of applicants, only three companies ultimately made it through the hurdles and successfully listed. That probability is incredibly low."

He couldn't help but recall the major event that shocked the capital market last June - the listing ceremony of Jardine Matheson Holdings.

At that time, Jardine Matheson Company, under the spotlight, publicly issued more than 90 new shares to the general public of investors at a price of HK$16 per share.

Once this news was released, it was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing a thousand waves.

As expected, the subscription phase was extremely popular and ultimately successfully raised approximately 1.5 million yuan.

This is already an impressive report card, but what is even more astonishing is that their stocks were oversubscribed by 56 times, which was like a blockbuster bomb that shocked the market.

Such crazy subscription enthusiasm directly led to the freezing of funds as high as 8 million yuan, which is enough to show the market's optimism and enthusiasm for Jardine Matheson's prospects.

At this point, Huo Yingdong's eyes flashed with a subtle envy. He leaned forward slightly, and his tone unconsciously revealed his admiration for Jardine Matheson:

"Did you know? The day Jardine Matheson's stock went public, the entire financial market was abuzz. On the first day, the share price soared, the trading hall was bustling with activity, and investor enthusiasm reached its peak. At the closing bell, the share price held steady at 31.25 yuan. This figure was like a bombshell, shocking the entire industry. It was almost double the subscription price! This meant that those who subscribed early doubled their assets overnight. Such an astonishing increase is truly enviable."

He shook his head slightly, his expression full of emotion. He picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and said slowly:

"Jardine Matheson's recent stock price has been like a rocket, soaring at an astonishing rate. This phenomenon is undoubtedly a vivid reflection of the booming stock market last year. Looking back, it is no exaggeration to say that last year's stock market was 'blasting'. The total transaction volume for the year was like a wild horse running wild, soaring all the way to successfully break the HK$14 billion mark, setting a record high since the 1950s and 1960s. Being in the midst of such prosperity is truly awe-inspiring."

Huo Yingdong's eyes suddenly widened, and were instantly filled with panic and disbelief. He looked as if he had heard the most absurd fairy tale.

He stared at He Yuzhu intently, his lips subconsciously opened slightly. There seemed to be thousands of words in his throat, but they were choked by an invisible force and he couldn't say a word for a long time.

Acquiring a listed company? This idea is absolutely crazy!

In his understanding formed from years of immersion in the financial field, that was the top-level operation at the top of the pyramid, involving huge amounts of funds of hundreds of millions or even billions, a complex and intricate equity structure, and a legal process that was as cumbersome as a maze. It was definitely not something that ordinary people could achieve with just enthusiasm.