Zhang Qingxue placed the document in front of him:
"The transfer of the 170 million shares of Zhao Jianguo was officially completed today."
Zhao Chen's eyes fell on the document.
The writing is black on the white paper, and the official seal is bright red.
From today on, all traces of Zhao Jianguo on Henglong have been completely erased.
"The payment of 100 million has been completed." Zhang Qingxue said, "According to the agreement, it has been transferred to his designated account."
Zhao Chen nodded:
"Where are the others?"
Zhang Qingxue pushed up his glasses:
"After the verdict was handed down, he was transferred to prison to serve his sentence. The 100 million can only be used after he comes out."
Zhao Chen said nothing.
He looked out the window and was silent for a long time.
Zhao Jianguo.
Henglong, which has been in business for more than 20 years.
In the end, it was exchanged for 100 million.
and a sentence of seven years and eight months.
And the woman who once worked with him to scheme against others is now risking all her wealth with another man, waiting to see his jokes.
Chen Xi said softly:
"Zhao Zong, are you okay?"
Zhao Chen came to his senses:
"It's okay."
He stood up and walked to the window:
"Notify Legal Department to add this news to today's announcement."
He paused:
"Let the market know that Henglong is now completely clean."
Zhang Qingxue nodded:
"Understood."
She turned to leave, but Zhao Chen suddenly stopped her:
"Aunt Zhang."
Zhang Qingxue Look back.
Zhao Chen looked at her and suddenly smiled:
"Thank you."
Zhang Qingxue was stunned for a moment.
Then she also smiled, the smile was short but sincere:
"You're welcome, Xiao Chen."
She opened the door and left.
Zhao Chen is the only person left in the office.
He looked out the window again.
The sun was shining just right, turning the whole city into a golden color.
It has been eight months since November last year.
He Short Selling took Henglong back, took back the company, eliminated Lin Wanqing, forced Zhao Jianguo away, sold the property, and raised the stock price from 5 yuan to 17 yuan at the closing price today.
Every step is like walking on the tip of a knife.
But now, he can finally take a breath.
The phone vibrated.
It's a message from Shen Zhiyi:
"I heard that your 'impossible' goal is almost achieved?"
Zhao Chen smiled.
He replied:
"Soon."
Shen Zhiyi replied with an expression of admiration.
Zhao Chen looked at the adoring expression sent by Shen Zhiyi on the phone screen, and the smile at the corner of his mouth had not disappeared.
He pressed the dial button.
It rang twice and connected.
"Achen?" Shen Zhiyi's voice came from the other end of the phone, with a hint of surprise.
"Why did you call here?"
"I saw your news and wanted to hear your voice."
Zhao Chen leaned back in his chair, his tone much softer than usual during meetings, "What are you doing at home?"
"I just finished eating and watched TV with my mother."
Shen Zhiyi's voice was also soft, "What about you? Are you still in the company?"
"Well, I just finished handling some things."
There was silence on the other end of the phone for two seconds.
"I miss you." Shen Zhiyi said softly.
Zhao Chen felt a slight movement in his heart.
"I miss you too." He said, "The summer vacation is still half way, how about I go over and see you?"
"Really?" Shen Zhiyi's voice immediately jumped for joy, but then he suppressed it again.
"Forget it, you're so busy. I just watched the news. There must be a lot to deal with recently."
Zhao Chen smiled:
"No matter how busy I am, I still have time to see you."
Shen Zhiyi said softly at the other end:
"You can say nice things. When you are not busy anymore, I will go find you!"
Both of them laughed.
"By the way," Zhao Chen said suddenly, "The transfer of the 170 million shares has been officially completed today."
Shen Zhiyi was stunned for a moment:
"So fast?"
"Well." Zhao Chen said, "It took so long to sign the agreement, and the process is complete."
There was silence on the other end of the phone for two seconds.
"Are you... okay?" Shen Zhiyi asked cautiously.
Zhao Chen knows what she is asking.
"It's okay." He said, "It's over a long time ago."
Shen Zhiyi did not ask any further questions.
She knows what's appropriate.
"What's next?" She changed the topic,
"The property has been sold and the shares have been transferred. What are you going to do?"
Zhao Chen leaned on the back of the chair and looked at the sun gradually setting outside the window:
"Clear up inefficient assets. Those unprofitable projects in our hands should be sold, and those that should be axed should be axed."
Shen Zhiyi said "hmm" and then said:
"I read the data before. After the Japan real estate bubble burst, those real estate companies that survived all contracted in advance."
Zhao Chen was slightly startled:
"When did you start working on this?"
Shen Zhiyi's voice was filled with a little pride:
"Since I became a shareholder of Henglong, I don't need to know more about it?
I have scanned the real estate development history of the world's major economies in the past thirty years."
She paused:
"Japan, United States, United Kingdom, Hong Kong... the more I look at you, the more I think you are awesome."
Zhao Chen couldn't help laughing:
"Why are you praising me all of a sudden?"
"It's not a boast, it's the truth."
Shen Zhiyi's tone became serious,
"I looked at the data and found that there were so many big companies back then, even though they knew the bubble was going to burst, they still couldn't stop.
They are all betting that they will not be the last to take over. The result? Once the bubble bursts, everything will die."
She paused:
"Being able to take the initiative to shrink, reduce liabilities, and clear out inefficient assets during the hottest times like you - there are really not many people who can do it."
Zhao Chen was silent for two seconds.
Then he whispered:
"You know what's the hardest?"
"What?"
"It's not about making a decision." Zhao Chen said, "It's about making a decision when everyone is saying you are wrong."
He paused:
"When I set the debt reduction target at the beginning of the year, many people in the company thought I was crazy.
Not to mention the people outside, they call me Prodigal Son every day."
Shen Zhiyi said softly "Hmm".
"But you made it through," she said.
Zhao Chen smiled:
"Because you are here."
Shen Zhiyi smiled softly on the other end and said nothing.
But Zhao Chen can feel that she is happy.
The two of them chatted like this.
Talk about the information she has read, Henglong's next plans, and the trivial things she did at home during the summer vacation.
Zhao Chen found that he rarely spoke so much.
Usually in the company, he is the decision-maker and must consider every word.
But when talking to her, you don't have to think about it.
Say whatever you want to say.
She understands.
And she really listens.
"You know," Shen Zhiyi said suddenly, "I understand you more and more now."
Zhao Chen asked:
"Understand what?"
"I understand why you work so hard." She said,
"I used to think that you just wanted to win and get the company back. Now after reading the information, I understand that what you want is not to win for a while, but to survive."
She paused:
"To live longer than others is to truly win."
Zhao Chen said nothing.
But there was a place in his heart that softened a little.
This girl really understands him.
"Zhiyi." He said.
"Huh?"
"When I finish my busy work for a while, I will definitely accompany you well."
Shen Zhiyi smiled on the other end:
"Okay. I'll wait."
Zhao Chen was about to continue saying something--
There were two gentle knocks on the office door.
Chen Xi poked half of his head in and saw him talking on the phone. He was stunned for a moment, then pointed at his watch and then at the document in his hand, with an expression on his face that he was hesitant to speak.
Zhao Chen understands: There is something, something urgent.
He said to the other end of the phone:
"Zhiyi, there's something going on here, I'll call you later."
Shen Zhiyi is very sensible:
"Okay, go and do your business. Remember to eat."
"Hmm."
Hang up the phone.
Zhao Chen looked at Chen Xi:
"What's the matter?"
Chen Xi walked in quickly and put the document in front of him:
"Zhao Zong, take a look at this company. Their person in charge happens to be at Shan City and would like to make an appointment with you."
Zhao Chen looked down at the name on the document.
His eyebrows moved slightly.
He seemed to have heard of this name somewhere.