Siheyuan: My wife is Xu Huizhen

As he clearly articulated his views, he unconsciously began gesturing in the air with his hands.

He first extended three fingers, the fingertips trembling slightly, as if emphasizing the current stock price to He Yuzhu, his expression conveying the complex situation behind that number.

Then, he made a "4" gesture, slowly opening his palm upwards, as if the 4 yuan stock price was already within reach, attempting to make He Yuzhu understand his point of view more clearly and deeply through these intuitive and vivid actions.

In an instant, the air in the private room seemed to be gripped tightly by an invisible hand, completely frozen. The originally relaxed and joyful atmosphere, full of laughter, was like a spring day suddenly hit by a cold front, instantly cooling down and becoming tense and oppressive, like the heart-palpitating stillness before a storm is about to pour down.

Centered on the sensitive issue of price, He Yuzhu and Mai Jianxun engaged in a fierce, albeit silent, battle of wits, a game of intense debate that was nonetheless thrilling and suspenseful.

He Yuzhu's eyes were wide open, his piercing gaze like a hawk staring intently at its prey, firmly locking onto Mai Jianxun's every move. Even the slightest movement, such as a slight furrow of the brow or a trembling of the fingers, could not escape his eyes.

Mai Jianxun maintained his signature smile throughout, the corners of his mouth curving just right, trying to dispel He Yuzhu's doubts little by little with his clear words and well-timed gestures.

At this moment, the air between the two seemed to be ignited, the atmosphere tense and strained to the extreme, as if a mere spark could ignite an explosion, making a storm inevitable.

He Yuzhu tapped his fingers lightly on the table. Outside the glass curtain wall, an old-fashioned ferry was slowly passing by on the river, leaving a long trail.

His gaze shifted from the window, his eyes behind his glasses revealing a cautious look.

"Mr. Mai, purchasing a new hydrofoil will be an investment that far exceeds expectations."

A fingertip lightly taps on the A4 paper printed with the ship quotation, and a certain number is heavily circled in red pen.

"The cost of a single vessel not only exceeds 10, but also includes a three-year mandatory maintenance clause. Not to mention the associated dock renovations and crew training, subsequent costs will increase by at least 40%."

He pulled out another chart, a line graph showing a steep expenditure curve that rose almost vertically.

"This is the peak of cash flow pressure calculated by our finance department, which will likely directly impact our route expansion plans for next quarter."

A brief silence fell over the conference room, the hum of the air conditioner vents sounding particularly clear in the empty space.

He Yuzhu screwed the pen cap on tightly, and a crisp metallic clanging sound echoed.

"Technological innovation is the trend, but we must find a more stable transition plan."

Yu Ren Watercraft Company's financial situation is not optimistic in the industry. The total assets on its balance sheet have been hovering around 200 million for many years, including a large number of fixed assets that are difficult to quickly convert into cash.

As a company that has been operating traditional ferry services for more than 20 years, its vessels generally suffer from aging and rising maintenance costs.

According to professional assessments, replacing all four existing diesel-powered ferries with new hydrofoils would not only significantly improve sailing speed and passenger experience, but also substantially reduce energy costs.

However, this upgrade plan faces a huge funding gap.

The purchase cost of a single hydrofoil is around 15 yuan, and the total purchase price of four boats will be as high as 60 yuan.

This investment, equivalent to 30% of the company's existing assets, almost touches the red line of the company's financial security.

Even more serious is the fact that, considering the hidden costs of subsequent crew training and port facility renovations, the actual funds required will increase further.

This is undoubtedly a major decision that requires careful consideration for Yu Ren Shui Ting, whose cash flow is already tight.

The air conditioner in the conference room hummed softly, and the cool light from the projector cast interplay of light and shadow on the two people's faces.

Faced with this situation, Hai Yuzhu slammed her pen heavily on the conference table covered with financial statements, the metal cap striking the glass surface with a crisp sound.

"Mr. Mai, the current market valuation is fluctuating wildly, and the price of 3.8 yuan is completely deviating from the industry average!"

She pointed to the fluctuating stock price curve, drawing a sharp arc on it with her fingernail.

Mai Jianxun picked up his bone china coffee cup, took a small sip of his chilled Americano, and left dark watermarks on the conference table from the cup's surface.

Behind him, through the floor-to-ceiling windows, cargo ships were slowly passing by on the Huangpu River, their horns piercing the soundproof glass, sounding even more jarring in the tense atmosphere.

Mr. He should be aware that I hold 21% of the original shares.

He slammed the coffee cup down on the wooden tray, making the sugar cubes in the sugar jar clink.

"Without this price, the board would never have approved the transfer resolution."

Negotiations reached a stalemate. He Yuzhu grabbed the calculator in front of her and rapidly pressed the keys. The blue light from the screen illuminated her tense jaw.

"If we follow your offer, our cash flow will be cut off by two-thirds."

She suddenly pushed the calculator across the table, the numbers flashing on the screen seeming like a silent accusation.

Mai Jianxun, however, crossed his arms and leaned back in the leather seat, the platinum logo on his tie clip reflecting a cold light under the fluorescent lights. He insisted on selling the shares at 3.8 yuan per share, refusing to budge an inch.

The air conditioner in the conference room hummed slightly, and He Yuzhu's pen left a dot of ink on the meeting minutes paper.

Just as the two sides were at an impasse, he suddenly took off his gold-rimmed glasses, slowly wiped the lenses with his cuff, and changed the subject:

"I just heard from Miss Li that your company seems to be planning to retire some generator sets?"

Mai Jianxun's hand, holding the coffee cup, froze in mid-air, the rim of the cup making a crisp sound as it struck the saucer.

The legal director behind him subconsciously flipped through the documents in his hand, while Miss Li's fingers, painted with burgundy nail polish, tapped lightly on the conference table.

"Mr. He is very well-informed."

A fleeting look of surprise crossed Mai Jianxun's face, which quickly vanished before he resumed his professional smile.

"That's right. The previously commissioned units consumed too much energy, and we are planning to replace them with new energy equipment, which is why we are considering transferring our shares."

A sudden gust of wind swept past the window, causing the frosted glass covered with the company logo to tremble slightly.

He Yuzhu noticed the cold light flashing on Mai Jianxun's wedding ring on his ring finger. This detail reminded him of the industrial park plan that the other party had mentioned at an industry summit half a year ago.

It turns out that since the macroeconomy bottomed out and rebounded in the third quarter of last year, the Haojiang area, as an emerging industry demonstration zone, has seen the combined effects of policy dividends and industrial clusters.

Within three months, the manufacturing industrial park added 27 new enterprises, with the number of registered enterprises exceeding 15. Even the old industrial park, which had been quiet for many years, has seen a surge in the leasing of entire buildings by new energy material companies.