Courtyard House: My Wife is Xu Huizhen

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"Oh, please don't misunderstand!" He Hongshen's face was instantly filled with smiles. As he spoke, he waved his hands, as if he wanted to dispel the misunderstanding like smoke.

"We're all working for the company's continued success and growth. How could we possibly have any desire to secretly compete with each other?"

He narrowed his eyes slightly, but there was a bit of scrutiny in his eyes. Then, as if inadvertently, he cast a suspicious look at He Yuzhu, and asked softly with a hint of inquiry, "Speaking of which, you specially arranged a banquet for us today. It's quite a big deal. There must be something extremely important to discuss, right?"

He Yuzhu put down the wine glass in his hand, and the glass hit the table with a crisp sound. His expression became extremely serious. He slowly swept his eyes over the crowd and said slowly: "I want to talk to you about the route of Yu Ren Watercraft Company."

Yu Ren Water Boat Company is also quite famous in the shipping industry. After a series of complex operations and competitions, it successfully obtained the exclusive rights to the Hong Kong route.

On the other hand, the situation in Haojing is similar, with the existence of a franchised company as well.

In fact, looking across the entire region, there are only two companies qualified to operate round-trip routes between Hong Kong and Macau.

In the prosperous Hong Kong River, this valuable operating right is firmly in the hands of the Renshui Boat Company; while in Macau, the shipping company under the Aocheng Entertainment Company has become the dominant force in the shipping routes in this waterway.

Previously, the ferries traveling between Hong Kong and Macau were generally old, with outdated facilities and a shabby appearance. However, the ferries of Yu Ren Water Boat Company did not seem too out of place among them and could barely maintain a level above average.

But times have changed. He Hongshen recently purchased two high-end hydrofoil boats with stylish design and excellent performance.

These two hydrofoil vessels adopt advanced fluid dynamics design and have smooth lines on the exterior. They can greatly reduce resistance when traveling on the water, making their speed far exceeding that of ordinary ferries.

Not only that, the interior space of the hydrofoil is reasonably laid out and equipped with comfortable seats and modern entertainment facilities, bringing passengers an unprecedented comfortable riding experience.

In contrast, the ferry of Yu Ren Water Boat Company has been in use for a long time, with an old hull appearance, simple internal facilities, loud engine noise and slow speed.

After the hydrofoil was put into operation, the passenger flow of Yu Ren Water Boat Company dropped sharply. Many passengers who were accustomed to taking the ferry to travel between the two places would rather spend more time waiting and choose to take the hydrofoil to enjoy a more convenient and comfortable travel service.

This is undoubtedly a heavy blow to Yu Ren Water Boat Company, which has long relied on the ferry business. The company's revenue has dropped sharply and its operations have fallen into difficulties.

He Yuzhu's goal was to suppress the stock price of Yu Renshui Boat Company with all his strength, like a precise strike.

He knew very well that this could not be accomplished by reckless action. He had to find a fair and just method that would make the other party extremely uncomfortable.

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To this end, he locked himself in the office, studying and thinking carefully in front of the table full of data and information.

A few hours later, an idea suddenly came to my mind, and a seemingly simple but extremely direct and effective solution emerged - continue to increase the number of hydrofoils.

This decision is like dropping a heavy piece on the opponent's chessboard, which not only disrupts the opponent's layout, but also seizes the initiative in the competition for market share, thereby dealing a heavy blow to its stock price.

In the palace-like luxurious reception room of Aocheng Entertainment Company, a huge crystal chandelier hangs down from the dome, casting a sparkling and brilliant light, illuminating the entire space as if it were daytime.

On the walls, paintings by famous artists are hung in an orderly manner, with delicate brushstrokes and colorful colors. Each painting seems to be quietly telling the story of art.

The carpet under your feet is soft and thick, making almost no sound when you step on it. The leather sofa exudes the unique mellow scent of high-grade leather, and is warm and comfortable to the touch.

In the air, the faint smell of cigar smoke and the aroma of freshly brewed Pu'er tea are intertwined, lingering vaguely, creating a quiet and stylish luxurious atmosphere.

He Hongshen was wearing a custom-made suit that was tailored very well. Every seam and every fold fit his body perfectly, showing his extraordinary taste.

At this moment, he was holding a cup of steaming Pu'er tea in his hand. The tea soup was clear, and the curling tea fragrance rose up like wisps, bringing with it a hint of warmth.

He leaned leisurely on the soft sofa, squinted his eyes slightly, and listened to He Yuzhu's words attentively, occasionally turning the teacup in his hand gently, as if using this action to immerse himself better in the other person's words.

He Yuzhu's words were like a blockbuster bomb, which instantly broke the rare peace with a "bang".

The smile on He Hongshen's face, which was originally as gentle as the warm sun, seemed to be frozen by invisible frost in an instant and solidified.

He was frozen in place, as if under a spell.

The teacup in his hand began to tremble slightly uncontrollably, and the scalding hot tea swayed violently on the edge of the cup, like a flood about to burst its dam, almost spilling out.

He Hongshen's eyes widened. His once deep eyes were now filled with confusion and anxiety, like a trapped animal desperately searching for an exit in the darkness. He blurted out, "What's wrong with the route?"

He Yuzhu bowed slightly, a confident and composed smile on his face as he spoke slowly, "Brother Hongshen, I've been thinking about this lately. Passenger traffic between Macao and Hong Kong has seen explosive growth, and the situation is very good. I suggest that we decisively invest in two more hydrofoils specifically for this popular route. Judging by the current trend, it won't be long before we're making a killing!"

After hearing this, He Hongshen felt a sudden shock in his heart. The teacup in his hand slammed heavily onto the coffee table with a clang. The splashed tea spread wildly on the glass tabletop, just like his chaotic thoughts at the moment.

His eyes froze instantly, his face was full of disbelief, his lips trembled slightly, but he couldn't speak for a long time.

He had never expected that He Yuzhu would have such a plan.

After all, Aocheng Entertainment Company still owes He Yuzhu 100 million yuan in cash. This huge debt is like a Damocles' sword hanging over the company's head, which could bring a crisis at any time. If it is not careful, it will plunge the company into an abyss. This sudden change has made He Hong feel an unprecedented pressure and unease.

Recalling a few months ago, in the company's spacious, bright and luxuriously decorated conference room, the huge crystal chandelier was like the twinkling stars in the night sky, emitting dazzling and brilliant light.

Across the long conference table, the two sides engaged in fierce verbal battles.

There seemed to be a layer of frost in the air, and an atmosphere of tension and solemnity permeated the air. Everyone was like a warrior defending their territory, arguing for their own interests and refusing to give in.

During the long hours, the clash of opinions and the game of interests never stopped. Finally, after repeated weighing of the interests of all parties, they finally reached the hard-won consensus: do not repay the debt for the time being, but pay dividends to He Yuzhu according to the bank's interest rate for the same period.

At that time, He Yuzhu was sitting steadily at the other end of the conference table, wearing a neatly tailored suit. He looked particularly energetic and stern, like an unshakable statue.

He fell into deep thought, and time seemed to stand still at that moment. His fingers tapped the table rhythmically. The movement seemed casual, but in fact he was weighing the pros and cons repeatedly in his heart.

After a long time, he slowly raised his head with a firm gaze, and then nodded slowly in agreement.

But time flies, and things change. Who could have predicted that he would propose to invest in shipping without any warning? This sudden change was like a blockbuster bomb, which instantly set off a storm in He Hongshen's heart, making it difficult for him to accept it for a while.

He Hongshen leaned comfortably on the soft sofa, his body slightly sunk into it. His fingers tapped rhythmically on the armrests of the sofa like a nimble dancer. There was a thoughtful glint in his eyes, and he was thinking secretly in his heart.

Looking at the current situation, the company only has two hydrofoils, but every time a flight takes off, the scene inside the cabin is spectacular, with every seat packed and not a single empty one.

The passengers had different expressions. Some were chatting excitedly, sharing their experiences and expectations of the journey; others were leaning forward, stretching their necks, looking out the window eagerly, their eyes full of longing.

The laughter and expectant eyes clearly showed that the market demand for hydrofoils was extremely strong.

However, the reality of the predicament is like a high wall, standing in the way. In the past period of time, Aocheng Entertainment Company has ambitiously invested in multiple projects, and the funds invested have been like a continuous stream of water.

The data on the financial statements are like cold judgments. Those numbers have long become horrific and inadequate.

A careful look at the company's accounts reveals that the liquid funds on the books are like a few drops of water remaining on a dry riverbed, with very little left.

The cruel reality is that the company is now stuck in the quagmire of capital shortage and does not have enough funds to purchase more hydrofoils to meet the huge market demand.

Just as He Hong was lost in thought, his eyes seemed glued to the documents on his desk, his fingers tapping unconsciously on the desk, making a rhythmic "tapping" sound, He Yuzhu tiptoed forward, his shoes almost scraping against the ground as he moved, for fear of making any loud noise.

He leaned forward slightly, his voice deliberately low, almost forced through his teeth, laced with eagerness and uncontrollable excitement. He spoke rapidly, "Mr. He, I've been working my butt off lately. I've traveled extensively to major port cities in China, including Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Ningbo, as well as abroad, including Rotterdam and Singapore. There, I've had long conversations with countless industry insiders, from dockworkers to shipping company executives. I've collected massive amounts of data: cargo volumes, route distribution, freight rate fluctuations... I've recorded them all in detail. Back home, I've been analyzing them day and night, repeatedly calculating using various professional models. And guess what? This project is like a hidden, untapped gold mine, with development potential beyond imagination. So I'm determined to get involved, no matter what, and join us in this great endeavor!"

He Hong fell into deep thought for a long time, his brows furrowed, and his mind was constantly weighing the pros and cons like a kaleidoscope.

He couldn't help but recall He Yuzhu's remarkable vision in the business field and the astonishingly strong financial resources behind it.

Over the years, He Yuzhu has been active in the business world. With his precise judgment and decisive decision-making, he has won time and again and created one amazing business miracle after another.

At the same time, He Hongshen focused his attention on the project in front of him. The huge development potential it contains is like a treasure waiting to be discovered, which is very exciting.

After careful consideration, He Hongshen felt more and more that He Yuzhu's proposal was not aimless, but had practical basis.

So, he slowly raised his head and nodded gently, a relieved smile gradually appearing on his face. He said, "I'm naturally very happy that you're willing to invest in this project. How about this? Let's organize a meeting tomorrow to explain the project details and investment intentions to everyone, and discuss them in depth. I believe that with your ability and the bright prospects of this project, everyone in the company should be happy to accept your investment."

After hearing He Hongshen's resounding response, He Yuzhu's heart, which had been hanging in the air for a long time, finally settled down.

His tense shoulders relaxed instantly and he subconsciously let out a long sigh. The tension and worry that had been pent up in his chest for a long time also dissipated with this breath.

In an instant, a brilliant smile bloomed on his face like the warm spring sun. That smile was full of relief and joy of getting what he wanted.

Since He Hongshen has readily agreed, with this "peace of mind", many subsequent matters will undoubtedly become clearer and easier to handle.

He was silently thinking about the follow-up plans in his mind, with a glint of eagerness in his eyes, as if he saw the blueprint for the future slowly unfolding.

The two men immersed themselves in deep thought again, and conducted in-depth discussions on everything from the macro outlook of the shipping market to the micro-control of daily operational details, from the precise planning of staffing for various positions to the comprehensive consideration of potential risk responses.

They spared no effort in searching for renowned senior experts in the shipping field and humbly listened to their professional opinions. They also immersed themselves in massive amounts of past operational data, repeatedly analyzing them in an attempt to find clues to future market trends.

After countless collisions of ideas and multiple rounds of opinion adjustments and plan revisions, the plan was finally finalized.

They knew clearly that if they wanted to operate smoothly on this highly competitive route and obtain stable development opportunities, they had to be affiliated with the powerful Aocheng Entertainment Company.

At present, the two original hydrofoil vessels have always been registered under the name of the head office and there has been no change.

In order to expand the shipping business in all directions, the company's senior management, after multiple rounds of discussions and repeated weighing, and after comprehensively considering many factors such as market trends and its own development plans, decided to establish a dedicated Aocheng Shipping Company.

This major decision has far-reaching significance. It will not only allow the two existing ships to be naturally incorporated into the new company's assets to achieve a smooth transition, but also take this opportunity to cleverly integrate various scattered resources under the company and build an efficient resource allocation system.

At the same time, by reasonably introducing external investment and attracting the injection of professional capital, two advanced hydrofoil vessels were purchased.

With its high speed and stability, hydrofoil vessels will greatly improve the company's transportation efficiency and service quality, help the company achieve leapfrog growth in scale, and occupy a more favorable competitive position in the shipping market.

On the key issue of share distribution, which concerns the future direction of the company, He Yuzhu and representatives of Aocheng Entertainment Company went through many rounds of arduous negotiations.

Both sides hold their own views, and every percentage point increase or decrease triggers heated debate.

Although He Yuzhu demonstrated outstanding abilities in business strategy and resource integration, he ultimately only held 45% of the shares.

The reason is that the dock facilities under the name of Aocheng Entertainment Company can be regarded as a treasure trove of huge wealth.

These docks are located at transportation hubs, and are always bustling with business ships from dawn to dusk every day.

Dock workers are busy shuttling between the cargoes, loading and unloading operations never stop, robotic arms are waving, and cargo boxes are stacked, presenting a scene of bustling activity.

Such a busy port handles a huge volume of cargo and contains immeasurable economic potential. Therefore, holding a 10% stake in this cooperation puts He Yuzhu at a slight disadvantage in terms of shareholding.

Aocheng Shipping Company will fully adopt an independent operation model. He Yuzhu will select an experienced and capable manager to join the company. This manager has been engaged in the shipping field for many years and has keen market insight and efficient decision-making ability.

At the same time, we are equipped with several professional financial personnel who are proficient in financial knowledge. They will provide professional financial support to the company from financial budget, cost control to capital flow and other aspects.

They shoulder a major mission, not only to oversee every detail of the company's daily operations and ensure smooth business processes, but also to strictly control financial management, safeguard the company's financial health through precise financial analysis and risk warning, and ensure that all matters are in order and under control.

After learning of this arrangement, Ho Ying-tung sat solemnly in his spacious, bright and elegantly decorated office.

On the surrounding walls are several paintings of great artistic value, which complement the exquisite furniture in the room.