allonlinenovel Chapter 694 Visiting the Exchange
Chapter 694 Visiting the Exchange
He slowly stood up, walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window, gently pulled open the heavy curtains, and stared through the spotless glass at the bustling and noisy street scene outside the window.
The streets were crowded with cars and pedestrians, but Ho Ying-tung's thoughts were not at all on this lively scene.
His eyes were deep and sharp, his brows were slightly furrowed, and he had already understood He Yuzhu's intentions.
He knew very well that He Yuzhu's move was not a simple business move, but was intended to suppress the stock price of Yu Renshui Boat Company.
In this seemingly calm business world, a silent and fierce business game has quietly begun, and they are about to be at the center of this storm.
Sure enough, the next day, in the luxuriously decorated and solemn conference room of Aocheng Entertainment Company, He Hongshen and other shareholders sat together to engage in heated discussions and in-depth communication on the company's strategy.
There was a fierce clash of opinions among all parties, with some raising questions and others expressing support.
After lengthy discussions, an agreement was finally reached.
After the meeting, He Hongshen acted decisively and publicly revealed the company's major decision in front of many reporters: it will increase investment in the shipping field. The newly established Aocheng Shipping Company will not only retain the original two hydrofoil vessels, but will also spend money to purchase two more hydrofoil vessels of the same type to meet the growing market demand.
This type of short-distance shipping vessel belongs to the category of general-purpose ships, and its production cycle is relatively short compared to other large ships.
After receiving the order, the well-known European shipyard immediately demonstrated efficient response capabilities and quickly and rationally allocated internal resources.
They carefully organized a compact and efficient production line, from the strict screening of raw materials, to the precise processing of each component, to the meticulous assembly of the hull, every link is carried out in an orderly manner.
After only one month of intensive work, two hydrofoil vessels with novel designs and excellent performance were successfully completed in Europe.
Then they crossed the vast ocean and successfully purchased goods from faraway Europe.
As a result, one month later, the fleet size of Australia City Entertainment Company will be further expanded, and it will own four hydrofoils.
These hydrofoils will then be used exclusively for shipping between the Macao River and the Hong Kong River.
Relying on their advanced hydrofoil technology, they can sail quickly and steadily on the water. This move will undoubtedly greatly enhance the navigation capacity between the two places, provide convenient and efficient transportation services for more ordinary people, and is expected to ease the long-standing passenger pressure between the two places and promote personnel exchanges and economic and cultural exchanges between the two places.
Just after 10 a.m., this bombshell news quietly reached the ears of reporters.
At that time, the afternoon newspaper had not yet started printing, but the news was like a bird breaking free from its constraints, spreading across the vast sky of the financial market at an astonishing speed.
The stock market's reaction to the news was swift, like a lit powder keg that exploded in an instant.
In the bustling stock exchange, the noisy sounds are like surging tides, never ending.
The traders looked hurried and walked quickly, busy shuttling back and forth in front of various trading desks, their figures like a web.
Their eyes were focused and nervous as they stared at the blackboard. The stock price numbers on the blackboard were like leaping notes, flashing and changing constantly, as if playing a thrilling financial melody.
The share price of Yu Renshui Boat, which had been hovering steadily at 3.6 yuan per share, suddenly lost control and plummeted like a flood that broke through a dam. The situation became precarious, and many investors were worried.
Faced with this sudden situation, He Hongshen held emergency consultations with several other shareholders. The atmosphere in the meeting room was solemn and everyone looked anxious.
After a tense discussion, they realized the seriousness of the situation and called He Yuzhu immediately.
When the call was connected, He Hongshen's voice was filled with anxiety and worry, and he almost blurted out, "Yuzhu, something terrible has happened! Yuren Water Boat's stock price has plummeted without any warning, and the market is in chaos. The situation is a bit out of control right now. How do you think we should deal with it?"
After He Yuzhu finished listening, there was a brief silence in the receiver. It was obvious that he was also thinking quickly.
Then, he said calmly, "I understand. I'll go to the scene myself. You guys stabilize the situation first and stay calm."
After hanging up the phone, He Yuzhu looked solemn. He quickly stood up and strode out the door. A crisis response battle was about to begin.
As soon as He Yuzhu hung up the phone, the irresistible impulse surged up from the depths of his heart like a surging tide.
He gritted his teeth secretly in his heart, with a determined light flashing in his eyes. At this moment, the idea of going to the stock exchange to find out the truth had turned into an unshakable determination.
Although he had long been registered as a member of the stock exchange and had been buying and selling frequently in the stock market during this period, he had never personally experienced the rumored crowded and bustling trading scene at the Duke's Bank, which was as noisy as a market.
At this moment, this idea was like a blazing flame that grew increasingly intense, burning hot and scorching, constantly driving him to set off immediately.
He Yuzhu calmed down a little, and the figure of Li Yunzhen first appeared in his mind. He thought it would be great if he could go with her.
So, without thinking, he quickly dialed Li Yunzhen's number.
Every beep of the busy tone on the other end of the phone seemed to strike at the tip of his heart, making him look forward to hearing a familiar voice from the receiver even more.
However, contrary to expectations, after the call was connected, the voice that came from the receiver was not Li Yunzhen's pleasant voice, but the polite and professional voice of Li Yunzhen's secretary Chen Jiapei:
"Mr. He, President Li is in a meeting. If you have any questions, I can pass them on to him."
But it’s not bad to have her around. One more person always means more strength. This is an eternal truth.
He Yuzhu was thinking this in his mind, with a look of certainty on his face, and he had already outlined the general outline of this trip in his mind.
He turned sideways, looked at Chen Jiapei, and spoke calmly:
"Jia Pei, I plan to go to the site for a field investigation. Please help me arrange the itinerary."
When Chen Jiapei heard this, her eyes, which had been focused on the matter at hand, suddenly lit up, like stars suddenly blooming in the night sky.
She quickly put down the documents in her hand, and with a neat posture, she bowed slightly and replied:
"Okay, Mr. He! I'll go and make the arrangements right away and wait for you at the exchange."
He Yuzhu stood where he was, closed his eyes briefly to rest, adjusted his breathing, and gathered his energy for the next journey.
About five minutes later, he straightened the collar of his suit and stepped into the stock exchange building.
Inside the building, the marble floor was so shiny that it looked like a huge mirror, clearly reflecting his upright figure.
He Yuzhu looked calm, his eyes were sharp, and he walked hurriedly, taking each step firmly and powerfully, as he headed straight towards the elevator.
Before arriving at the elevator, he raised his hand and pressed the up button. The metal button flickered under the bright lights, as if silently announcing the important journey that was about to begin.
After a moment, a slight humming sound came from the elevator car, like the low hum of a sleeping beast.
Immediately afterwards, the elevator door slowly slid open to both sides, making a slight friction sound.
He Yuzhu walked steadily, with his back straight, and strode into the elevator.
Inside the cabin, the shiny stainless steel decorations exude a cool and hard luster, complementing his calm aura. The combination of the two creates a reassuring atmosphere.
With a crisp "ding" sound, the elevator door closed and the car rose rapidly like an arrow.
In just a few seconds, there was a slight vibration and the elevator arrived at the destination floor steadily.
When the elevator door slowly slid open and made the familiar slight "ding" sound again, He Yuzhu's eyes were like a hawk, and he instantly caught sight of Chen Jiapei's familiar figure.
In the bustling and noisy exchange building, Chen Jiapei stood upright and elegantly at the elevator entrance.
She wore a beautifully tailored business suit made of high-quality fabric with a subtle sheen that highlighted her slender waist.
Her long, shiny black hair was neatly tied behind her head, revealing her smooth and full forehead. A few strands of hair playfully fell on both sides of her cheeks, adding a touch of softness.
Her makeup is elegant, and under her delicate eyebrows, her eyes are like a clear spring, revealing agility and intelligence, like a quiet flower blooming in the hustle and bustle.
Seeing He Yuzhu appear, Chen Jiapei's already curved eyebrows and eyes widened with a smile, as if they were full of stars. She quickly walked forward, her steps light and steady. Her high heels tapped the ground, making a crisp and pleasant sound, like a lively musical note.
Her tone was full of enthusiasm as she said:
"Mr. He, you are finally here. I have been waiting for you for a long time."
He Yuzhu raised his hand and touched the back of his head. His slightly old but clean shirt wrinkled slightly with the movement. A slightly apologetic smile appeared on his face, and he responded:
"I'm so sorry, I was delayed on the way and kept you waiting."
After the greetings, Chen Jiapei enthusiastically gestured for invitation, with her arms stretched just right and an elegant posture, and led He Yuzhu towards the trading hall.
As He Yuzhu stepped through the glass door, a powerful aura rushed towards him, instantly enveloping him. Looking up, he was stunned by the sight before him. The entire floor was almost occupied by this trading hall, its scale beyond imagination.
The hall is extremely spacious, without a sense of being cramped, and the transparent space gives people an endless open view.
Huge chandeliers hang high on the ceiling. These chandeliers are gorgeous in shape, and the crystal decorations reflect colorful light under the lights, evenly spreading the warm yellow light. It is interwoven with the natural light coming in from the floor-to-ceiling windows around, making the hall as bright as day.
As you step into the trading hall, you are greeted by an orderly scene. The entire space is clearly divided into two main areas in a very logical way.
At the deepest part of the hall, a majestic blackboard stretched out before everyone’s eyes. Its length was astonishing, like a giant steel dragon, occupying the entire wall almost without any gaps.
This blackboard is like a silent but majestic witness of history, standing here quietly and witnessing the changes in the financial market.
At the top of the blackboard, the names and codes of various companies are written in extremely eye-catching and neat fonts. Each character has been carefully carved, as if announcing to the world the unique identity and profound commercial value of the company behind it.
And below the blackboard, there are very neatly arranged grids. These grids are not set up randomly, they have special and important missions.
These are key areas specifically set aside for accurately recording the price and quantity of stocks sold and bought with the help of chalk.
Every time a piece of chalk is scratched across it, leaving a mark that is deeper or shallower, it is like throwing a stone into the lake of the financial market, which may trigger a series of subtle but far-reaching fluctuations.
Those chalk marks, like jumping notes, compose the unique melody of financial transactions.
A little further away from the blackboard, there are rows of trading counters neatly arranged.
These counters are the exclusive territories of each brokerage company, and are clearly marked with the names and logos of each company. The font design is unique and highlights the style and philosophy of each company.
Sitting firmly on each seat is a trader wearing a bright vest. The colors of the vests are different, red like fire, blue like the abyss, and green like the forest. In the slightly dim exchange, it is like a colorful ocean and a flowing art scroll.
The traders were fully focused, their eyes fixed on the blackboard and the trading records in their hands, their fingers dancing quickly between papers and calculators, racing against time to capture every trading opportunity.
In the trading hall, they were all focused, as if the whole world was concentrated on the operating table in front of them.
The earphones are pressed tightly against the ears, like a lifeline to the outside market, and the microphone is frequently picked up and put down, like a communicator used by soldiers on the battlefield to constantly convey orders.
In this seemingly calm but undercurrent-filled space, once a customer makes a decision to buy or sell stocks after careful consideration, the instruction will be like an invisible radio wave, quickly passing through the city's skyscrapers and streets at the speed of light and accurately dialing their phone.
In an instant, the traders' eyes became as sharp as eagles, switching from their original concentration to high alertness.
They quickly wrote down every key detail of the customer's order on the note paper, from the stock code, transaction quantity to price limit, without missing a single detail;
While his fingers tapped skillfully on the paper on the console in front of him, he entered the transaction information accurately into the system like a nimble dancer dancing on the stage.
Every second counts, and they race against time to seize opportunities for their clients in this ever-changing and volatile market. Even a millisecond ahead of time can bring huge benefits to their clients.
The trader tilted his head slightly and put his lips close to the assistant's ear, deliberately lowering his voice while ensuring that it could be heard clearly:
"Buy 1000 lots, and keep the price within 15 yuan."