Arc 18Henglong’s Investment Trial

Zhao Chen transformed Henglong into an investment platform, built major positions in Shunxin Agriculture, Tongce Medical, and Pianzaihuang, and cleared an insider-trading investigation. After realizing gains on Shunxin Agriculture, he turned Henglong’s attention toward Bidiya as Shen Zhiyi chose to pursue her own career.

  • Zhao Chen reorganized Henglong around its real estate business and newly established Henglong Capital, then ordered executives to prioritize cash flow, reduce debt, and sell slow-moving inventory and non-core assets.
  • Henglong reported a stronger balance sheet and launched Henglong Capital, whose rising share price reflected investor interest in the company’s shift toward a property-plus-investment platform.
  • Zhao Chen directed Chen Xi to use leveraged financing to build positions in Tongce Medical and Pianzaihuang, while Henglong Capital’s Shunxin Agriculture investment gained support from the company’s strong first-quarter results.
  • After investors alleged insider trading, the Securities Regulatory Commission investigated Henglong’s records and interviews before finding that Zhao Chen and Chen Xi had relied on public information and closing the case.
  • Henglong sued prominent rumor-spreaders, and its board gave Zhao Chen broad authority over an additional 500 million yuan for Henglong Capital to invest.
  • Chen Xi expanded Henglong’s Tongce Medical and Pianzaihuang holdings, while Zhao Chen ordered her to sell Shunxin Agriculture above 40 yuan and later gradually dispose of the remaining shares.
  • Chen Xi reported that Henglong had sold all its Shunxin Agriculture shares for about 648 million yuan in gross profit, and Zhao Chen told her to begin buying Bidiya gradually below 40 yuan.
  • Shen Zhiyi declined an internship at Henglong so she could build a career of her own, while Zhao Chen agreed to help Zhou Xiaowen and Chen Shuhua find suitable positions there.
Chapters 427–451 Vol. 5 Read

Ch. 427Procedural compliance

Henglong Group’s board unanimously approved its 2017 annual report, first-quarter 2018 financial report, business separation plan, and personnel appointments. Zhao Chen left the meeting to discuss the company’s next steps with senior executives, while the executive meetings remained Henglong’s real decision-making center.

  • Chen Qiming reported Henglong Group’s 2017 and first-quarter 2018 financial results, including lower debt and contributions from Haoyu Construction.
  • Zhao Chen proposed splitting Henglong’s operations between the core real estate business, managed by Chen Wei, and external investments under a new wholly owned subsidiary, Henglong Capital, managed by Chen Xi.
  • The directors unanimously approved the annual and first-quarter financial reports and the establishment of Henglong Capital and its business separation plan.
  • Chen Wei and Chen Xi addressed the directors before their appointments as vice president overseeing real estate and general manager of Henglong Capital, respectively, were unanimously approved.
  • Zhao Chen congratulated Chen Wei and Chen Xi, then asked them and other senior executives to stay for further discussions.

Ch. 428Revising the Plan

Zhao Chen directed Henglong to accelerate deleveraging and prioritize cash flow as property regulations tightened. The management team agreed to sell inventory and non-core assets at discounts, finish ongoing projects, and postpone new development while Henglong Capital continued its separate investment strategy.

  • Zhao Chen told Henglong's management that tightening property regulations were a long-term policy shift and that the company should prioritize cash flow and debt reduction over profits or its share price.
  • Song Zhongping proposed packaging slow-moving inventory for agencies to sell at 80% of book value, and Chen Qiming estimated the plan could recover about 1.2 billion yuan.
  • Chen Wei proposed postponing development of Haoyu Construction's Banan plot, and Zhao Chen agreed while requiring the six projects under construction to be completed and delivered on schedule.
  • Chen Qiming proposed selling non-core assets at 75% to 80% of book value, and Zhao Chen approved the discounted asset sales and inventory clear-out.
  • Zhao Chen told Chen Wei, Song Zhongping, and Chen Qiming to develop the plans and reaffirmed that surviving and reducing debt were Henglong's priorities.
  • Chen Xi asked about Henglong Capital, and Zhao Chen instructed it to keep its Shunxin Agriculture position and pursue consumer, technology, and pharmaceutical investments independently of property.

Ch. 429Waiting for the First-Quarter Report

Zhao Chen explained Henglong’s shift toward low debt and high-quality development, arguing that real estate’s boom had ended and the company needed to diversify. He relied on Shunxin Agriculture’s upcoming first-quarter report to provide short-term returns for Henglong, leaving Su Wantang hopeful about the results.

  • Zhao Chen told Henglong’s executives to reduce debt, build cash reserves, and pursue high-quality development as the company moved away from its old real estate model.
  • Zhao Chen told Su Wantang that he had begun preparing Henglong’s transformation when he took over, and explained that his past-life experience had informed his plans.
  • Zhao Chen assessed Yunnan Agriculture and Bubble Mary as long-term investments that would not deliver significant short-term returns.
  • Zhao Chen said Shunxin Agriculture’s upcoming first-quarter report could lift its share price and demonstrate short-term gains to Henglong’s board and shareholders.
  • Su Wantang supported Zhao Chen, and the two left the meeting room for dinner while awaiting Shunxin Agriculture’s report.

Ch. 430Financial reports released

Henglong Group released its 2017 annual report and 2018 first-quarter results, showing a sharply improved balance sheet as Zhao Chen continued to contract its real estate business and invest in other sectors. Financial media and investors praised the transformation, while the company’s future as an investment platform remained to be tested.

  • Henglong Group reported that its 2017 net assets rose to 11.65 billion yuan, off-balance-sheet liabilities were cleared, and its debt-to-asset ratio fell to 49%.
  • Zhao Chen said Henglong had begun transforming from a real estate company into an investment platform, using real estate’s remaining favorable years as a window for change.
  • Henglong Group reported lower real estate revenue and profit in the first quarter of 2018, while Haoyu Construction contributed to consolidated results and the debt-to-asset ratio fell to about 48%.
  • Henglong Capital completed registration with 500 million yuan in registered capital, and Henglong Group completed investments in Yunnan Agriculture Group, Bubble Mary, and Shunxin Agriculture.
  • Investors on Snowball and financial media highlighted Henglong’s improved balance sheet, strategic contraction, and diversified investments, while noting that the success of Zhao Chen’s transformation remained uncertain.

Ch. 431Investment directions

Henglong’s share price surged after investors embraced Zhao Chen’s transformation strategy, and Chen Xi presented promising investment targets in technology and healthcare. Zhao Chen identified several as future high-growth companies and began explaining their potential, especially Dening Times and Bidiya.

  • Henglong’s shares rose 11.3% on April 9, lifting its market capitalization from HK$10.4 billion to about HK$11.6 billion after its annual and first-quarter reports.
  • Zhao Chen told Chen Xi that the market was revaluing Henglong as a property-plus-investment platform, making future financing and partnerships more favorable.
  • Chen Xi described her research into potential investments, including Dening Times, Bidiya, Tongce Medical, Pianzaihuang, and Mairui Medical.
  • Zhao Chen recognized the companies Chen Xi had identified as likely major winners over the next five years and praised the quality of her research.
  • Zhao Chen explained Dening Times’ prospects as an EV battery leader and Bidiya’s potential as a diversified industry-chain company, noting that the old stock market sage also held Bidiya.

Ch. 432Detailed data

Zhao Chen reviewed Chen Xi’s five shortlisted companies and heard her summarize their valuations, upcoming reports, brokerage forecasts, and recent developments. He noted that disagreement over Tongce Medical could create either a buying opportunity or a serious risk, then considered which company to invest in next.

  • Zhao Chen praised Chen Xi for selecting Dening Times, Bidiya, Tongce Medical, Pianzaihuang, and Mairui Medical from just over two hundred companies, while Chen Xi credited his industry guidance.
  • Chen Xi reported that Dening Times and Mairui Medical were still awaiting IPOs, and outlined their prospectus updates, planned fundraising, and market prospects.
  • Chen Xi described Bidiya’s upcoming annual and first-quarter reports, noting that analysts expected subsidy cuts to sharply reduce first-quarter earnings before a possible recovery later in the year.
  • Chen Xi summarized Tongce Medical’s expected growth and reported allegations involving concealed related-party ties, reliance on one hospital, and a high-premium acquisition; Zhao Chen said the market divide might signal either opportunity or danger.
  • Chen Xi presented bullish forecasts for Pianzaihuang and described Mairui Medical’s position in domestic medical equipment, then Zhao Chen fell into thought about the next investment target.

Ch. 433Trading stocks on margin

Zhao Chen instructed Chen Xi to use leverage to build positions in Tongce Medical and Pianzaihuang, and Henglong Capital secured a 1.25-billion-yuan financing facility. Chen Xi and Su Wantang began arranging the purchases after reviewing the brokerage’s risk-control terms.

  • Zhao Chen allocated 300 million yuan of Henglong Capital’s funds to Tongce Medical and 200 million yuan to Pianzaihuang, directing Chen Xi to seek 2.5-times leverage and keep each stake below 5%.
  • Chen Xi and Su Wantang divided up trade execution, brokerage coordination, fund allocation, and compliance work before the market opened on April 10.
  • Chen Xi asked Manager Wang to arrange 1.25 billion yuan in financing, and the brokerage approved the facility at 5.8% annual interest.
  • Manager Wang explained the facility’s margin, concentration, warning, and forced-liquidation requirements, along with the conditions for withdrawing excess collateral.
  • Chen Xi calculated that a 40% rise in the shares could raise the collateral ratio enough for Henglong Capital to withdraw profits as cash or securities.

Ch. 434Following the plan

Chen Xi and Su Wantang began using Henglong Capital’s approved 1.25 billion yuan credit line to build positions in Tongce Medical and Pien Tze Huang. After three trading days, they had invested 366.46 million yuan and decided to keep buying at roughly 120–130 million yuan per day.

  • Chen Xi confirmed the margin-account procedures and asked Zhao Chen whether the 140% initial maintenance collateral ratio provided enough safety; Zhao Chen approved proceeding as planned.
  • On April 11, Chen Xi and Su Wantang bought 2 million shares of Tongce Medical and 400,000 shares of Pien Tze Huang for a combined 121.22 million yuan.
  • On April 12, they bought another 2.4 million shares of Tongce Medical and 400,000 shares of Pien Tze Huang, bringing their cumulative purchases to 261.05 million yuan.
  • On April 13, Tongce Medical’s annual report met and slightly exceeded expectations, and Chen Xi bought its shares after the price pulled back while also purchasing Pien Tze Huang.
  • After three trading days, Chen Xi and Su Wantang had invested 366.46 million yuan, and they decided to continue buying 120–130 million yuan daily the following week.

Ch. 435The target was almost reached

Chen Xi and Su Wantang continued building positions in Tongce Medical and Pien Tze Huang, adjusting their schedule when the remaining Pien Tze Huang target proved too large for the original plan. On April 23, they bought 1.25 million Pien Tze Huang shares and 300,000 Tongce Medical shares, bringing their total investment to about 1.0473 billion yuan with two trading days left.

  • From April 16 to April 20, Chen Xi and Su Wantang bought shares of Tongce Medical and Pien Tze Huang, investing a combined 921.64 million yuan over eight trading days.
  • Over the weekend, Chen Xi calculated the remaining targets and asked Zhao Chen for an extra trading day to complete the positions; Zhao Chen approved.
  • Chen Xi revised the plan to buy about 110 million yuan of stock each on April 23, 24, and 25, and she and Su Wantang agreed to arrive early Monday.
  • On April 23, Chen Xi paced her Pien Tze Huang orders according to the order book and bought 1.25 million shares at an average price of 89.62 yuan.
  • Chen Xi also bought 300,000 Tongce Medical shares, bringing the combined investment to about 1.0473 billion yuan and leaving roughly 202.7 million yuan to invest over two days.

Ch. 436First-quarter reports released

Chen Xi and Su Wantang completed their planned positions in Tongce Medical and Pianzaihuang, then reviewed both companies’ strong first-quarter results. They prepared their findings for Zhao Chen while awaiting Shunxin Agriculture’s report, the last outstanding report for his key short-term investment.

  • Chen Xi finished buying Tongce Medical shares and continued building the Pianzaihuang position, bringing their combined investment to 1.14907 billion yuan.
  • Chen Xi and Su Wantang bought the remaining Pianzaihuang shares, completing their positions at 16.85 million Tongce Medical shares and 5.63 million Pianzaihuang shares.
  • Chen Xi informed Zhao Chen that the positions were complete, and Zhao Chen asked him to track fundamentals weekly and analyze the first-quarter reports.
  • Chen Xi and Su Wantang reviewed Tongce Medical’s report, noting rising revenue, profits, and operating cash flow, and discussed possible short-term profit-taking.
  • Chen Xi and Su Wantang reviewed Pianzaihuang’s report, which showed revenue and profit growth above 40%, and Su Wantang prepared a summary for Zhao Chen.
  • Chen Xi and Su Wantang waited for Shunxin Agriculture’s report, which remained the last outstanding report for Zhao Chen’s short-term investment.

Ch. 437Eye-catching first-quarter results

Chen Xi briefed Zhao Chen on Shunxin Agriculture’s first-quarter results, which showed baijiu revenue surging, profits nearly doubling, and substantial advance receipts and cash reserves. The report strengthened Zhao Chen’s confidence in his investment and eased concerns about winning approval for future external investments.

  • Chen Xi read Shunxin Agriculture’s first-quarter report and brought Zhao Chen a briefing on its results.
  • Chen Xi explained that net profit rose 94.61% year on year as baijiu’s share of revenue increased and expense ratios fell.
  • Chen Xi reported that advance receipts reached 3.701 billion yuan, operating cash flow rose, and cash reserves remained ample.
  • Chen Xi summarized brokerage estimates that baijiu revenue grew more than 40%, while Zhao Chen concluded the company was a hidden champion in the low-end baijiu market.
  • Zhao Chen told Chen Xi the report would ease resistance from the board and shareholders, strengthening his confidence in Shunxin Agriculture as his first major investment success.

Ch. 438The top ten shareholders

Zhao Chen reviewed Shunxin Agriculture’s strong first-quarter results and the research supporting its value, then set a plan to sell if its share price rose above 40 yuan. He left the position intact while waiting to see how the market would respond after the May Day holiday.

  • Chen Xi presented brokerage recommendations and forecasts showing strong support for Shunxin Agriculture, while noting Henglong Capital’s nearly 5% stake had put it among the company’s top ten shareholders.
  • Zhao Chen said Henglong Capital’s disclosed investment would demonstrate its research capabilities and that the first-quarter results validated its decision to buy before the report was released.
  • Zhao Chen told Chen Xi to monitor the share price after the holiday and not panic if the market initially reacted weakly.
  • Chen Xi explained that baijiu made up 80% of Shunxin Agriculture’s first-quarter business and that a possible property divestment could change how the market valued the company.
  • Zhao Chen agreed that Chen Xi should sell the position decisively if the share price rose above 40 yuan, then recorded that the first-quarter report had validated his judgment.

Ch. 439Lu Shen was sentenced

Henglong Capital’s Shunxin Agriculture investment surged after a strong first-quarter report, and Zhao Chen decided to keep holding as the market reassessed the company. Lu Shen was sentenced to twelve years for embezzlement, while Lin Wanqing’s company entered bankruptcy liquidation; Zhao Chen dismissed the fallout as no obstacle to Henglong’s plans.

  • Investors discovered that Henglong Capital held 4.99% of Shunxin Agriculture, and Zhao Chen’s investment drew praise as the share price jumped after the company’s strong first-quarter report.
  • Zhao Chen told Chen Xi that Henglong would keep holding Shunxin Agriculture until the market finished reassessing its valuation.
  • Investors learned that Lu Shen had been sentenced to twelve years for occupational embezzlement and ordered to compensate Blackstone, which said it would not appeal.
  • News spread that Lin Wanqing’s construction company had entered bankruptcy liquidation after losing Lu Shen’s financial backing, and Lin Wanqing’s whereabouts were unknown.
  • Zhao Chen told Chen Xi and Su Wantang that Lu Shen’s case would not affect Henglong and instructed them to keep tracking Shunxin Agriculture, Tongce Medical, and Pien Tze Huang.

Ch. 440Reported under a real name

After Shunxin Agriculture hit its daily upper limit, online investors questioned whether Henglong Capital had used inside information to build its position before the company’s strong earnings report, and one person reported the firm under a real name. Zhao Chen said Henglong had relied on public information and would cooperate with any investigation, then turned his attention back to the performance of its investments.

  • Investors on East Money and Snowball questioned Henglong Capital’s Shunxin Agriculture investment, citing its position-building before the company reported first-quarter profit growth of 94.61%.
  • Online users debated Zhao Chen’s investment record, with some suspecting inside information and others defending his research capabilities.
  • A Stock Bar user said they had reported Henglong Capital to the Securities Regulatory Commission under their real name for suspected insider trading.
  • Chen Xi told Zhao Chen that the report could trigger a time-consuming verification process, and Zhao explained that Henglong’s research and trading decisions relied on public information and said the firm would cooperate.
  • Zhao Chen decided against issuing a public statement, while Su Wantang asked whether anyone would really report them.
  • Zhao Chen reflected that Shunxin Agriculture, Tongce Medical, and Pianzaihuang had all reported first-quarter results that met expectations, strengthening Henglong Capital’s investment outlook.

Ch. 441Under investigation (part one)

After the Securities Regulatory Commission opened an insider-trading investigation into Henglong Capital’s Shunxin Agriculture investment, Zhao Chen rejected Shen Jue’s offer to use her connections and said the company would withstand scrutiny. The investigation began with questioning Chen Xi, who explained that the investment relied on public information and provided her records to investigators.

  • Shunxin Agriculture’s rising share price prompted investors to accuse Henglong Capital and Zhao Chen of insider trading, and the Securities Regulatory Commission announced a formal investigation.
  • Henglong Group issued a brief statement welcoming the investigation, and its share price dropped sharply when the investigators arrived.
  • Shen Jue asked Zhao Chen whether he had engaged in insider trading and offered help through her Beijing connections, but Zhao said Henglong had nothing to hide and declined.
  • The five-person investigation team collected Henglong’s trading records, board resolutions, and communications, then began interviewing employees.
  • Chen Xi told Team Leader Zhou that Henglong’s Shunxin Agriculture purchases were based on public research and a board-approved strategy, and she handed over her phone and laptop for examination.

Ch. 442Under investigation (Part two)

The investigation team questioned Henglong’s staff and directors about the Shunxin Agriculture investment, and their accounts consistently described a compliant decision based on public information and Zhao Chen’s research. Zhao Chen remained composed under questioning and began explaining why he had Chen Xi research the company.

  • Su Wantang told the investigators she handled fund allocation and compliance reviews, while Chen Xi placed the orders and Zhao Chen’s report supported the investment.
  • Liu Mingyu submitted the complete board-resolution records and said the directors unanimously approved the proposal based on Zhao Chen’s research report.
  • Zhang Qingxue, Song Zhongping, and Shen Jue described the proposal as legally sound and said they had supported it based on Zhao Chen’s analysis and track record.
  • The independent directors said the data was public, the procedures were compliant, and Zhao Chen had answered their questions before they voted.
  • Team Leader Zhou questioned Zhao Chen last, warning him about insider-trading penalties and suggesting voluntary disclosure, but Zhao Chen remained calm and denied wrongdoing.
  • Zhao Chen said Henglong Capital’s investment decisions had documented bases, then began explaining why he had asked Chen Xi to research Shunxin Agriculture.

Ch. 443Under investigation (part two)

Zhao Chen explained to Team Leader Zhou that Henglong Capital’s investment in Shunxin Agriculture came from public research and independent analysis, not insider information. The investigation verified his account and found no evidence of insider trading, though its results had not yet been announced.

  • Zhao Chen told Team Leader Zhou how Cheng Jiaxun mentioned Shunxin Agriculture and how Chen Xi researched the company using public information.
  • Zhao Chen explained that he bought Shunxin Agriculture because he judged its liquor business would become a core growth engine, not because of inside information.
  • Chen Xi met Zhao Chen after questioning, and he reassured her that telling the truth was enough.
  • The investigation team interviewed Henglong executives and examined Zhao Chen and Chen Xi’s messages, call records, and Cheng Jiaxun’s account, which supported Zhao Chen’s explanation.
  • After nearly two weeks, the investigation remained unresolved publicly, and Zhao Chen waited at home, confident that the results would clear him.

Ch. 444Clearing their name

The Securities Regulatory Commission concluded that Henglong Capital had not engaged in insider trading when it bought Shunxin Agriculture shares, clearing the company after finding its research and decision-making relied on public information. Chen Xi shared the news with Zhao Chen, and Henglong Group’s share price surged after the announcement.

  • The Securities Regulatory Commission published its investigation findings, documenting how Zhao Chen and Chen Xi researched Shunxin Agriculture using publicly available information and secured board approval for the investment.
  • The Commission determined that Henglong Capital had not traded on inside information and closed the case.
  • Chen Xi brought the announcement to Zhao Chen, who calmly accepted the decision before sending her back to work.
  • Henglong Group’s share price rose from around HK$23.8 to HK$27.8 by the midday close.

Ch. 445The Securities Regulatory Commission's Endorsement

The Securities Regulatory Commission cleared Zhao Chen and Henglong Capital of insider trading, and Henglong's shares surged as investors praised Zhao Chen's judgment. Zhao Chen remained focused on Shunxin Agriculture's future valuation, expecting the stock to rise further before Henglong considered selling.

  • The Securities Regulatory Commission announced that Zhao Chen's investment in Shunxin Agriculture involved no insider trading, and Henglong's shares rose 15.2% to HK$26.8.
  • Chen Xi wondered whether Zhao Chen had come from the future, and Su Wantang reassured her that he was still the Xiao Chen they knew.
  • Investors on Snowball analyzed the commission's timeline and public research reports, defending Zhao Chen's investment decision and criticizing those who had reported him.
  • Zhao Chen told Su Wantang that Shunxin Agriculture could rise above 40 yuan as the market reassessed its liquor business, and he planned to wait before selling.

Ch. 446Another capital injection

After regulators cleared Henglong and Zhao Chen of insider trading, Zhang Qingxue led Henglong’s legal team in suing five prominent accounts that had spread rumors. With the suits filed and the accusations fading, Henglong’s directors reconvened to discuss another capital injection into Henglong Capital.

  • Zhang Qingxue directed Henglong’s Legal Department to preserve evidence of rumors from twenty-three accounts and identify the operators of five key accounts.
  • The legal team chose civil reputation-infringement suits, with possible criminal complaints as a deterrent, and prepared five cases.
  • Xiao Zhao notarized the online evidence, Lao Liu verified the accounts’ operators, and Zhang Qingxue drafted the complaints.
  • Zhang Qingxue filed the first complaint and messaged Zhao Chen that the court had accepted it.
  • Henglong filed five complaints, prompting rumor-spreaders to delete posts and ending public accusations that Zhao Chen had engaged in insider trading.
  • Henglong’s directors gathered to discuss injecting more capital into Henglong Capital.

Ch. 447Adding to Positions

After the board gave Zhao Chen broad authority and injected 500 million yuan into Henglong Capital, he directed Chen Xi to add to its Tongce Medical and Pianzaihuang positions. By the end of the first week of buying, Henglong had invested about 1.426 billion yuan in the two stocks and still had 975 million yuan available.

  • Henglong Group's board unanimously approved a 500 million yuan investment in Henglong Capital and let Zhao Chen decide how to invest the funds without transaction-by-transaction approval.
  • Zhao Chen told Chen Xi to reduce Henglong's Shunxin Agriculture position above 40 yuan and use available funds to add to Tongce Medical and Pianzaihuang, stopping when the money ran out.
  • Chen Xi calculated the existing positions' gains and arranged 1.25 billion yuan in margin financing from the brokerage at a 5.8% annual interest rate.
  • From May 29 through June 1, Chen Xi bought three million shares of Tongce Medical and 1.35 million shares of Pianzaihuang for about 274.7 million yuan.
  • Chen Xi reported that Henglong held 19.85 million Tongce Medical shares and 6.98 million Pianzaihuang shares, with about 160 million yuan in unrealized gains and 975 million yuan left to invest; Zhao Chen told him to maintain the pace.

Ch. 448Financing Exhausted

Chen Xi completed Henglong Capital’s 2.5 billion yuan investment, reaching the 4.99% limit in Tongce Medical and building Pianzaihuang to 16 million shares before funds ran out. Zhao Chen explained why Tongce Medical would be held long term while Pianzaihuang remained available to trim if a better opportunity appeared.

  • Chen Xi finished buying Tongce Medical at 22.3 million shares, and Zhao Chen told her to lock the position and leave it untouched.
  • Zhao Chen instructed Chen Xi to keep buying Pianzaihuang below 100 yuan and to stop buying if its price rose above that level.
  • Chen Xi paused purchases when Pianzaihuang broke 100 yuan, resumed when it fell below 100, and continued buying in batches through June 25 until the remaining funds were nearly exhausted.
  • Chen Xi compiled the final holdings, showing 22.3 million Tongce Medical shares and 16 million Pianzaihuang shares from the 2.5 billion yuan investment.
  • Zhao Chen explained that Tongce Medical’s hospital network could create long-term growth and network effects, while Pianzaihuang could be trimmed if a better investment opportunity appeared.

Ch. 449A profit of 500 million

Chen Xi reported that Henglong Capital had earned more than 542 million yuan in net profit from selling most of its Shunxin Agriculture shares, with 4.9 million shares still held for gradual sale in July. Zhao Chen praised Chen Xi’s execution and said Henglong would keep its Tongce Medical position, hold Pianzaihuang, and wait for suitable investment opportunities.

  • Chen Xi reported selling 23.5 million Shunxin Agriculture shares for about 971.41 million yuan, leaving 4.9 million shares.
  • Chen Xi calculated that the sold shares had generated about 542.25 million yuan in net profit after transaction fees, while the remaining shares held more than 114 million yuan in unrealized profit.
  • Zhao Chen praised Chen Xi’s judgment and directed her to sell the remaining Shunxin Agriculture shares gradually in July without chasing the highest price.
  • Zhao Chen said Henglong Capital had recovered its initial investment and would leave Tongce Medical untouched, hold Pianzaihuang, and wait for reasonable valuations in Dening Times, Bidiya, or Mairui Medical.

Ch. 450An internship at Henglong

Zhao Chen spent a day with Shen Zhiyi before agreeing to arrange internships at Henglong for Zhou Xiaowen and Chen Shuhua, while Li Jing planned to pursue a postgraduate degree. He left the group set to coordinate placements with Chen Xi in mid-to-late August.

  • Zhao Chen took Shen Zhiyi to the art museum and lunch, where she noticed he had lost weight and urged him to eat more.
  • Zhou Xiaowen, Chen Shuhua, and Li Jing met Zhao Chen at Shen Zhiyi's dorm and asked about interning at Henglong.
  • Li Jing said she planned to study for a master's in law focused on fiscal, tax, and financial law, and Zhao Chen praised her choice.
  • Chen Shuhua explained she wanted to stay in Shan City rather than intern in Beijing and asked to join Henglong with Zhou Xiaowen.
  • Zhao Chen agreed to have Chen Xi arrange suitable Henglong positions for the women in mid-to-late August, after the company's half-year report work eased.

Ch. 451Total profit: 648 million yuan

Zhao Chen supported Shen Zhiyi’s decision to seek an internship outside Henglong, while Chen Xi reported that Henglong had made a 648 million yuan gross profit from Shunxin Agriculture. Zhao Chen then instructed the company to watch Bidiya and gradually buy shares if its price fell below 40 yuan.

  • At the cafe, Zhou Xiaowen joked about being a concubine and asked whether Shen Zhiyi would mind the other women interning at Henglong.
  • Shen Zhiyi told Zhao Chen she did not want to intern at Henglong because she wanted her friends to have a normal workplace and wanted to build a career of her own.
  • Zhao Chen supported Shen Zhiyi’s choice, and she leaned into his arms.
  • Chen Xi reported that Henglong had sold all its Shunxin Agriculture shares, earning about 648 million yuan in gross profit.
  • Chen Xi told Zhao Chen that Bidiya’s share price had fallen to 41.2 yuan amid market concerns over reduced subsidies.
  • Zhao Chen instructed Chen Xi to monitor Bidiya and begin buying gradually below 40 yuan, with a target of no more than 4% of its outstanding shares.
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Arc 18 of 30