Chapter 22: Becoming a Major Shareholder

Chapter 22: Becoming a Major Shareholder~

On Sunday, Lin Haoran finally received the long-awaited good news.

Fifty million Hong Kong dollars had arrived!

Seeing that string of numbers in his bank account, Lin Haoran was ecstatic, the joy surging in his heart nearly overflowing from his chest.

He never imagined he would possess such a massive sum of money, even if it was borrowed.

Since the funds had arrived, Lin Haoran did not break his word. He went directly to the bank to withdraw 500,000 HKD in cash and packed it into a briefcase.

Additionally, he successfully transferred 10 million HKD from his main account to a linked account specifically designated for stock investment.

Later, he arrived at a private dining room in a restaurant carrying the 500,000 HKD.

This was the location he had arranged to meet Yang Changdao.

"Uncle Yang, please have a look. The 500,000 HKD is all here," Lin Haoran said with a smile, gently handing the briefcase to Yang Changdao.

"Haha, Haoran, I have always been able to trust your credibility. There is no need to count the money," Yang Changdao said as he took the briefcase. He unzipped it to take a quick glance, and a satisfied smile instantly spread across his face.

"Uncle Yang, I have some private matters to attend to, so I'm afraid I cannot stay long," Lin Haoran said, his tone tinged with apology. It was clear he did not wish to become too deeply involved in personal social interactions with Yang Changdao.

"Oh? I see. Haoran, I specially prepared a table of fine dishes, hoping to have lunch with you and have a good chat," Yang Changdao said with a hint of regret.

"I am truly grateful for your hospitality, but unfortunately, my father has already set a time to meet me. I came specifically to deliver the money, and now that the matter is settled, I won't impose further. Please enjoy your lunch," Lin Haoran declined the invitation, his attitude sincere yet firm.

"In that case, I won't force you to stay. Nephew, be careful on the road. Take care," Yang Changdao nodded understandingly. He did not take offense at Lin Haoran's attitude; after all, their relationship was primarily based on mutual interest.

Thus, the brief meeting between the two ended in a manner that was polite yet slightly distant.

In this transaction, both parties were tacitly pursuing the maximization of their respective interests.

Leaving that inconspicuous restaurant, Lin Haoran felt exceptionally refreshed. With a light step, he walked a few paces to the Mercedes parked by the roadside.

The door opened, he sat in the driver's seat, started the engine, and the Mercedes slowly drove away, merging into the busy urban traffic.

In the blink of an eye, Monday arrived quietly. The stock market bell rang once more, announcing the start of a new round of trading.

Lin Haoran was full of spirit, ready to face this battlefield that belonged to him with confidence.

"Zhixue, the funds in the stock account are very sufficient now. From today onwards, you can fully utilize your professional skills and showcase your talent without any worries. Keep it up! I believe you can seize every opportunity!" Before Su Zhixue officially entered his working state, Lin Haoran patted his shoulder in encouragement.

"Please rest assured, Mr. Lin. I will give it my all!" Su Zhixue said solemnly.

Before work, Lin Haoran learned some heartening news from Su Zhixue: Su had successfully scheduled a surgery for his son last weekend. The surgery was set for this Saturday and was assessed to be extremely low-risk; in fact, the earlier it was performed, the better it would be for the child's recovery.

This good news undoubtedly lifted the heavy burden from Su Zhixue's heart, allowing him to dive into the new week's work with even greater passion.

With his son's condition properly arranged, it was no longer a worry that kept Su Zhixue up at night. Consequently, Lin Haoran could sense a sense of ease and joy radiating from Su Zhixue.

While Su Zhixue was busily and orderly accumulating shares of Qingzhou Yingni, Lin Haoran was not idle either; he continued to monitor the stock price of Whampoa Dock.

In a flash, the time for the market close arrived again.

As expected, thanks to the experience gained from the trial trades over the previous two days and the current ample capital support, Su Zhixue's operations in the stock market became more proficient, and the speed at which he absorbed shares increased significantly.

Facing today's market situation, where overall stock trading volatility had intensified, he demonstrated keen insight and decisive decision-making, increasing his trading intensity at the right moments.

In Lin Haoran's stock account, an additional 548,200 shares of Qingzhou Yingni were added today, with a total expenditure of 2.66 million HKD. Although the transaction price had risen slightly compared to before, it did not have a significant impact on the overall trading strategy.

At the same time, because the trading volume of many other stocks in the market had also increased, although the trading volume of Qingzhou Yingni rose slightly, it did not attract excessive market attention, maintaining a relatively low profile and stability.

It was a highly successful day.

Combined with the 307,900 shares he previously held, Lin Haoran's holdings of Qingzhou Yingni had directly reached 856,100 shares.

And the total outstanding shares of Qingzhou Yingni were only 50 million.

Lin Haoran's primary goal was to first become a major shareholder of Qingzhou Yingni in secret.

Afterward, he would decide how many more shares to absorb based on the actual situation.

Over the next ten-odd days, Lin Haoran and Su Zhixue worked in division of labor.

Lin Haoran was mainly responsible for observing the situation regarding Whampoa Dock.

Su Zhixue was responsible for accumulating the shares of Qingzhou Yingni.

In the blink of an eye, it was September 29th.

In one more day, it would be the weekend again.

When the bell rang in the adjacent trading hall, both men in the office knew that today's trading had ended.

As usual, after the trading ended, Su Zhixue began tallying the day's transactions.

"Boss, I have some exciting news to report! Through our unremitting efforts, you have successfully ascended to the position of the largest shareholder of Qingzhou Yingni. We currently hold 12.9% of the shares, officially surpassing the previous largest shareholder. Even more worth mentioning is that during this recent period of intense and efficient operation, we have also cumulatively purchased 387,900 shares of Whampoa Dock, locking in an average transaction price of 23.05 HKD per share." Putting down his pen, Su Zhixue reported excitedly.

Since last week, Lin Haoran had keenly sensed that Whampoa Dock's stock had hit its bottom area and was unlikely to fall significantly further. He deduced that forces such as Jardine Matheson and the "King of Shipping" were quietly accumulating shares in the shadows.

In view of this, when Whampoa Dock's stock price fluctuated around 21 HKD, Lin Haoran showed extraordinary decisiveness, immediately instructing Su Zhixue to take action and seize this rare buying opportunity.

During the following week, a new telephone was added to the office. Lin Haoran personally stepped into the fray, acting as Su Zhixue's capable assistant, with the two of them fighting side by side.

Given that Su Zhixue now had to manage the accumulation of two different stocks simultaneously, Lin Haoran's involvement undoubtedly provided powerful assistance, ensuring that operations were more efficient and smooth. Under such close cooperation, their work progressed in an orderly fashion with significant results.

Over the past month, they had observed the trading situation of Qingzhou Yingni every day. Judging by the volume of trades, as of today, Li Jia Cheng had not yet made a move on Qingzhou Yingni, which provided Lin Haoran with a massive opportunity.

Now, he had finally become the largest shareholder. It hadn't been easy!

Previously, the British major shareholder of Qingzhou Yingni held only 12.6% of the shares. Lin Haoran's 12.9% was indeed something worth celebrating.

"Zhixue, you've worked hard! This month, in addition to your earned salary of 5,000 HKD, I have decided to give you an extra 5,000 HKD as a bonus to recognize your hard work and outstanding performance. Keep it up! I believe your efforts will surely lead to even greater achievements, and in the future, I will certainly prepare an even more generous reward for you!" Lin Haoran said with a satisfied smile.

In the future, after obtaining profits through Whampoa Dock, Lin Haoran would certainly reward Su Zhixue with another bonus. Of course, that was a matter for the future.

"Boss, thank you very much for your recognition and encouragement. This means a lot to me." Su Zhixue was full of excitement, but he quickly regained some composure. "So, regarding the Qingzhou Yingni shares, do we need to continue accumulating them?"

Lin Haoran smiled slightly and said, "Of course we continue. Although the current 12.9% is a good figure, it is far from enough. My goal is to control even more of the company!" His words were powerful and without hesitation.

(End of Chapter)