Chapter 128: Empty it!

Su Hao said to Liu Bo:
"Let's calculate. If we close all our positions now, how much profit will we make?"
Liu Bo was stunned for a moment, then immediately sprang into action, typing furiously on the keyboard.
"After deducting all the miscellaneous fees and taxes... the estimated net profit... Mr. Su, is approximately... 80%!"
"Holy crap—!"
"My god!"
"15 billion yuan... a sum of money?! 80% net profit?! That's 12 billion?"
A collective gasp filled the office.
12 billion!
This is an astronomical figure that would drive any medium-sized enterprise crazy, even driving them to take desperate risks!
However, such a terrifying rate of return would be impossible to achieve in such a short time without a once-in-a-century "black swan" event!
“Then…Mr. Su…” Liang Haiyuan licked his dry lips and asked cautiously,
“You suddenly withdrew such a large sum of money so quickly…
Could it be…that you plan to pour it all into…Jiangjin Group?”
“Yes.” Su Hao’s lips curled slightly, revealing a meaningful and unfathomable smile. “Haiyuan understands me best.”
“Then…then we…are going long?”
After all, Jiangjin Group is currently a hot commodity in the capital market, its stock price soaring like a rocket!
In such a favorable situation, going with the flow is the safest and most logical choice!
“No.”
Su Hao uttered three words softly, lightly, yet like a massive boulder, they struck the hearts of everyone present!
"Skip it."
"!!!"
Upon hearing this, Liang Haiyuan abruptly closed his eyes, not out of shock, nor out of a desire to object, but rather... a sense of relief, a feeling of "I knew it."
And a complex premonition of the impending bloodshed!
He knew that President Su, whom he regarded as a god, never fought a battle he wasn't absolutely certain of winning, nor did he engage in unprofitable deals.
Since President Su dared to defy the odds when everyone was optimistic, there was only one possibility—
President Su had 100% confidence that he could tear a bloody chunk of flesh from this seemingly invincible, dazzling behemoth!
"Such a large amount of funds, to be used entirely for short selling of Jiangjin Group in a short period of time, is extremely difficult; it's almost impossible to find that many shares."
Liang Haiyuan took a deep breath, quickly recovering from his shock. His brain began to work at lightning speed, like the most sophisticated supercomputer, his eyes flashing with a mixture of excitement and trepidation.
"However, Mr. Su, don't worry! Through securities lending and borrowing, I will do everything I can to see how much stock I can borrow!"
"Thank you for your hard work." Su Hao nodded in satisfaction.
***
Jiangjin Group Headquarters Building, Conference Room.
"Chairman, the WoVi Note 7 is completely sold out!"
"All pre-orders across all global channels have been fulfilled. The factory at Wovi is urgently ramping up production, with all production lines running three shifts a day, yet demand still exceeds supply!"
Jiangjin Group's CEO reported confidently at a high-level strategic meeting, his face beaming with undisguised excitement and pride.
Wovi Mobile, the company Jiangjin Group has strategically invested in and acquired a controlling stake in, is currently experiencing an unprecedented sales phenomenon with its latest flagship model, the Note 7.
"Oh? It seems our controlling investment in Wovi Mobile is one of the most successful strategic moves the group has made in recent years."
Jiangjin Group's newly appointed chairman, Qin Han, sat upright in his large leather executive chair, his tone carrying a perfectly measured air of composure.
"More than a successful strategic move!
Chairman, at this incredible pace of development, the Wovi Note 7 will not only set an unprecedented sales record for Wovi, but will also greatly enhance Jiangjin Group's reputation and influence in the consumer technology sector!"
"It will become a phenomenal, groundbreaking device, recorded in the glorious annals of our group's successful investments!"
The CEO confidently patted his chest, as if he could already see that bright future.
"Great! Excellent!" Qin Han, upon hearing this, finally showed a rare, satisfied smile.
"How has the market reacted to the Wovi Note 7? How much impact will this have on the stock price of our Jiangjin Group?"
"Market confidence in the Wovi Note 7 is at an all-time high!
The success of the Wovi phone has greatly boosted investors' expectations for the future growth potential of our Jiangjin Group!"
The positive news has spread throughout the capital market, and our stock price has surged by over 15% in just a few days!
Now, all the analysts are predicting that, thanks to the unstoppable momentum of the Wovi Note 7, Jiangjin Group's stock price is very likely to break its historical high!
The CFO added fuel to the fire, his tone full of optimism.
"Good! Continue to closely monitor Wovi phones and all market developments!"
Qin Han waved his hand confidently, issuing instructions:
"At the group level, we must fully support Wovi's marketing and promotion!"
"Don't skimp on the budget! Money is no object! Spend it! Spend it big!
We must highlight the phenomenal sales and outstanding performance of the Wovi Note 7 to the fullest extent!"
"Yes, Chairman!"
After his subordinates respectfully withdrew, Qin Han let out a long sigh of relief, sinking into his executive chair. The tension that had been building for days finally eased.
He had been under immense pressure lately, walking on thin ice.
Since taking office, rumors about his incompetence and lack of virtue had been rampant, almost suffocating him.
The public and media, including many shareholders and veterans within the group, had raised overt or covert questions about his leadership and business acumen.
The only saving grace was that the dramatic succession struggle within Changqing Group, so sensational and attention-grabbing, successfully diverted public and media attention.
Furthermore, Qin Han tacitly approved and even slightly amplified the scandals and crises within Changqing Group.
Adding to this, the meddling of Fang Huan Investment and their cronies stirred things up even more, causing the negative public opinion and unfounded accusations against Jiangjin Group to subside considerably.
'Although throwing away 20 billion is indeed a bit painful…'
Qin Han calculated in his mind,
'However, fulfilling my sister's wish, seizing the opportunity to take the top spot in the domestic hotel industry, and completely crushing Changqing Group, that thorn in my side, while also diverting public and media attention... all things considered, this deal isn't a loss!'
The only thing that bothered him slightly was that Fang Huan Investment and his group of opportunistic, exploitative fellows had also reaped the benefits, getting a huge windfall for themselves.
This made him somewhat unhappy.
(My darlings, two more chapters today, should be posted before noon!)