During this period, under the leadership of Su Zhixue, the team has achieved remarkable success, with every task being completed exceptionally well.
Consequently, his opportunity for a promotion and salary increase is not only well-deserved but also the best affirmation of his hard work and dedication.
"Thank you, President Lin. Your trust and support are my driving force. I will never let you down!" Su Zhixue could not hide his inner excitement, his gratitude toward Lin Haoran being beyond words.
Recalling more than a month ago, Su Zhixue was merely an ordinary trader under the Whampoa Group, and the heavy pressures of life had once made him feel utterly powerless.
In particular, when his son fell seriously ill, he had been nearly helpless in the face of exorbitant surgical costs.
However, Lin Haoran's timely appearance was like a beam of light in the darkness; he not only helped his son complete the surgery successfully but also brought a turning point to his life, gradually setting it back on track.
Based on the current situation, Su Zhixue confidently estimated that within the next year, he would be able to repay the 200,000 HKD debt that Lin Haoran had generously lent him.
He would keep this kindness etched in his heart, and it would serve as the motivation for his hard work.
"Keep up the good work. I believe you can do even better!" Lin Haoran patted Su Zhixue lightly on the shoulder and said no more.
Shortly after ten in the morning, Lin Haoran received another call from Bao Yugang.
On the phone, Bao Yugang informed him that the funds from the transfer of Wharf Holdings shares had been deposited into Lin Haoran's Huifeng Bank account and could be checked at any time.
Over 100 million HKD was no small sum.
At this moment, upon receiving the news, Lin Haoran could not help but feel excited.
Since Bao Yugang said the funds had arrived, they certainly had; however, he also planned to go out at noon to verify it. After all, the Hengfeng Building was not far from the nearby Huifeng Bank, and it was even the main branch of Huifeng Bank.
As the trading team went all out to absorb shares of Qingzhou Emerald, and with Li Ka-shing's side having agreed to Bao Yugang's request to abandon the takeover plan for Qingzhou Emerald, the team's absorption speed indeed increased significantly.
Under the meticulous planning and leadership of Su Zhixue, the stock market for Qingzhou Emerald seemed to be instantly activated; order volumes surged, and market activity increased markedly.
Without the interference of Li Ka-shing's team, their trading became even smoother.
Following this development trend, today's operations on Qingzhou Emerald shares would undoubtedly yield considerable returns.
Although Lin Haoran no longer had any connection to Wharf Holdings as of today, he still maintained a certain level of attention toward it.
The Wharf Holdings market remained bustling throughout the morning, with frequent transactions.
However, given the general market expectation that Bao Yugang and Jardine Matheson had no intention of pushing the stock price above 75 HKD, but rather intended to maintain it around this level, the share price hovered steadily in the seventy-something HKD range.
Sell orders continued to emerge. For many retail investors who already held Wharf Holdings shares, a price of over 70 HKD per share was already considered a high point, making them hesitant.
In the absence of further signs of an upward trend, many ultimately decided to take their profits and sell off their holdings.
In the blink of an eye, the morning trading session came to an end.
In the afternoon, Lin Haoran had a quick light meal at the company, then, accompanied by two bodyguards, left the office building and headed toward the Huifeng Main Branch Building, located in the same bustling district of Central.
Standing before the base of the Huifeng Main Branch Building, Lin Haoran looked up at this building, which, while not ostentatious, was steeped in history.
Built in October 1935, the building stood 13 stories high with a total height of 70 meters. As the third-generation landmark building of the Huifeng Main Branch, it did not stand out abruptly among the towering skyscrapers of Central, yet it possessed an inherent sense of stability and solemnity.
Despite its understated exterior, the Huifeng Main Branch Building held an unshakable status in the financial world. It was not only a leader in Hong Kong's financial sector but also carried the dreams and glory of countless finance professionals.
In front of the building, two majestic bronze lion statues stood proudly. They were not merely decorations but symbols of Huifeng Bank guarding wealth and moving forward steadily, earning them the reputation of being the "Treasures of the Bank."
Lin Haoran walked directly into the bank lobby. Perhaps because it was lunchtime, there were not many customers in the lobby, and only two service windows were open.
"Please help me check my account balance," he said with a smile as he approached one of the unoccupied windows and handed over his gold bank card.
The history of Hong Kong bank cards can be traced back to the 1970s, a time when Hong Kong began to rise as a financial center in Asia.
As a leader in Hong Kong's financial industry, Huifeng Bank had naturally popularized bank cards among high-end clients.
Upon seeing the gold bank card, a flash of respect crossed the female teller's eyes, and her attitude immediately became more humble and respectful. "Certainly, sir. Please wait a moment."
After a few minutes, the female teller smiled apologetically at Lin Haoran and said, "I am very sorry, sir. Due to my authorization limits, I cannot directly query your account balance. However, please rest assured that I have arranged for a Senior Relationship Manager to assist you."
"Mm, no rush," Lin Haoran maintained a gentle smile, appearing very composed.
Soon, a capable-looking middle-aged woman dressed in a professional female suit walked briskly up to Lin Haoran.
"Hello, Mr. Lin! I am Huang Yulan, a Senior Relationship Manager at Huifeng Bank. It is a great honor to serve you. Please follow me; we will discuss this in detail in the VIP office."
Entering the elegantly decorated VIP area on the first floor, Huang Yulan's service was much more attentive and meticulous compared to the regular front-desk tellers.
Her speech was gentle and her conduct appropriate, making Lin Haoran feel an unprecedented level of comfort and respect.
Ultimately, Lin Haoran checked his balance; Bao Yugang's more than 110 million HKD had indeed arrived.
With the funds confirmed, Lin Haoran was at ease.
Just as Lin Haoran was preparing to leave Huifeng Bank and step out into the world with his bodyguards, the Senior Relationship Manager, Huang Yulan, had just hung up an urgent call and rushed out of her office, catching up to Lin Haoran in a few quick strides.
"Mr. Lin, please wait a moment," her voice carried a hint of urgency but remained polite.
Lin Haoran stopped and turned around, a hint of curiosity appearing on his face. "Manager Huang, is there something else you need help with?"
"Mr. Lin, it's like this: Mr. Shen Bi, the Chief Manager of Huifeng Bank, hopes to have the opportunity to meet and speak with you. I wonder if you might be able to spare some time for a meeting?"
She explained that she had just received direct instructions from Mr. Shen Bi and had come specifically to invite Lin Haoran.
This sudden invitation clearly caught Lin Haoran by surprise.
"Mr. Shen Bi?" Lin Haoran repeated the name softly, his heart stirring slightly.
He quickly realized that his recent actions had clearly been reported. For a financial institution, an account with a deposit exceeding 100 million HKD undoubtedly made him a top-tier client—not to mention that the source of these funds was related to the Hong Kong business tycoon Mr. Bao Yugang, meaning the source was clean.
Thinking of this, Lin Haoran's understanding became clear.
As the Chief Manager of Huifeng Bank, Mr. Shen Bi would naturally be full of curiosity and importance toward such a client with massive funds and a deep background, and would also have the intention of making his acquaintance.
Therefore, inviting him for a meeting was perfectly reasonable.
(End of Chapter)