Chapter 84: The Goal Finally Achieved
Before Lin Haoran had ever stepped into Qingzhou Cement, Liu Zhenxing's chances of rising higher within the company, given its British roots, had been practically nonexistent.
In such an environment, no matter how capable a person was, it was incredibly difficult to break through the barriers of race and nationality to gain proper recognition and advancement.
Thinking of this, Lin Haoran couldn't help but feel a pang of regret for Liu Zhenxing's twenty-plus years of dedication.
"Mr. Liu, tonight has been extremely enlightening. Your sharing has given me a much deeper understanding of Qingzhou Cement. It's getting late; I don't want to keep you any longer and have your wife scolding you!" Lin Haoran joked lightly as he stood up, wrapping up their conversation that had lasted over an hour.
During this conversation, he had indeed gained a lot of valuable insights.
And Liu Zhenxing's humility and professionalism had left a deep impression on him.
"Mr. Lin, you're too kind. It's my duty," Liu Zhenxing replied, his face sincere and smiling warmly.
"Alright then, Mr. Liu, I won't walk you out. Take care," Lin Haoran said as he personally accompanied Liu Zhenxing downstairs from Hengfeng Building, watching him leave.
Watching Liu Zhenxing's silhouette disappear into the night, Lin Haoran quietly reflected.
He had not yet revealed his plans for Liu Zhenxing's future, choosing instead to let everything unfold naturally.
Perhaps in the near future, he would give him an unexpected surprise as a reward for his talent and loyalty — and that day wouldn't be far off.
Returning to his bedroom, Lin Haoran enjoyed a good night's rest.
After chatting with Liu Zhenxing, Lin Haoran decided not to pursue any further investigation for now — it simply wasn't necessary.
The previously planned meeting with Deputy General Manager Burton was also temporarily shelved.
At present, all evidence seemed to point toward Qingzhou Cement's finance department, where the most critical evidence likely lay.
But no matter what tricks he tried now, it was impossible to obtain the real data from the CFO, who was firmly loyal to Halier Centurion.
The only viable path left was forcefully seizing power.
This was something he planned to discuss carefully with Lin Wanan.
With his father's extensive business experience and sharp insights, Lin Haoran knew he would gain valuable advice.
He understood that Lin Wanan genuinely cared for him.
The next morning, Lin Haoran didn't go to Qingzhou Cement.
After Huanyu Investment's staff clocked in, Lin Haoran gave them new instructions: today, they must absorb more than 600,000 shares of Qingzhou Cement.
He currently controlled 19.443 million shares.
If they could succeed in absorbing about 600,000 shares today, Lin Haoran's holdings would officially surpass 20 million shares — symbolizing ownership of over 40% of Qingzhou Cement's stock, a truly critical milestone.
At that point, even if all other shareholders united against him at the board table, they still couldn't shake him.
For Su Zhixue and his team, achieving this 600,000-share goal shouldn't be difficult.
Although Lin Haoran had previously set a purchase ceiling of HK$6 per share, Qingzhou Cement's stock price remained stable around HK$5.5, without significant rises — proof that Su Zhixue's team had helped him save quite a lot of money.
By noon, before the market closed, Su Zhixue's team had already acquired 420,000 shares.
After the market reopened in the afternoon, they kept up their momentum, and by 2:30 p.m., they had successfully absorbed over 600,000 shares.
"Boss, should we keep buying?" Su Zhixue asked after reporting.
"No, we'll stop for now," Lin Haoran said decisively after some thought.
At the moment, he needed to allocate his remaining funds for other ventures.
Thus, reaching this shareholding target was sufficient for now.
Later, once he accumulated more profits from other sources, he could consider privatizing Qingzhou Cement — but there was no rush.
"Any new assignments for us?" Su Zhixue asked.
Lin Haoran smiled faintly. "No new stock market tasks for now. As Deputy General Manager, I'll leave daily employee work to you. But don't relax too much — soon, I'll have some major new tasks for your team."
"Understood, Mr. Lin. I'll prepare the reports and deliver them to you shortly," Su Zhixue said respectfully before turning to leave.
Just as he reached the door, Lin Haoran added, "Also prepare a comprehensive report summarizing the entire Qingzhou Cement stock absorption operation. This phase is temporarily concluded."
"Understood, Mr. Lin. I'll get it done as soon as possible," Su Zhixue replied.
Not long after, he returned, respectfully handing Lin Haoran the completed report.
As he read the detailed figures, Lin Haoran finally allowed himself to relax, a tense string inside him slowly loosening.
Today was October 25th.
As of today, he officially controlled 20.05 million shares of Qingzhou Cement — 40.1% of the total shares.
To achieve this, he had spent a total of HK$104.86 million on Qingzhou Cement stock, at an average price of HK$5.23 per share.
Now, Lin Haoran sat quietly, carefully reviewing his financial status.
Through three meticulously planned loans, he had raised HK$95 million.
Adding his initial HK$1 million in personal savings, HK$5 million in support from his two sisters, and HK$70 million in profits from the Wharf Holdings project, his total available funds had once reached HK$171 million (rounding down).
On the expense side:
Qingzhou Cement shares: HK$104.86 millionNew office purchase: HK$950,000Investment in Aimco: HK$2.2 million
Total expenditures: about HK$108 million.
Thus, after careful calculation, Lin Haoran concluded he had roughly HK$63 million remaining in available funds.
Although it might seem a bit tight for his upcoming oil crisis investment plans, it was still a very significant sum.
Gazing at the Qingzhou Cement report in his hand, Lin Haoran couldn't help but sigh emotionally.
The speed at which he had made money was astonishing — but the rate at which he spent it was no less shocking.
After putting the report away, Lin Haoran went around the office, encouraging his employees before heading out with his two bodyguards.
As for Aimco, he wasn't worried — no need to bother Liu Luanzhong today.
Instead, he planned to visit Wanan Group to meet with his father, Lin Wanan.
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