She went to the wrong table on a blind date and ended up getting married to a billionaire CEO.

In the conference room of Shen's Jewelry headquarters building, Shen Zejun sat in a leather chair, looking at the numbers flashing on the computer screen with a solemn expression.

The stock price plummeted by 30% in just one week, and the market value evaporated by more than 10 billion.

The string of red numbers jumping down seemed to sting his eyes.

"How could this happen?" His hand holding the mouse trembled slightly, his voice filled with disbelief.

Shen Qingshuo stood behind his father, his brows furrowed: "Recently, there has been a sudden surge of short-selling activity targeting the Shen family in the market, with various negative news emerging one after another."

From questionable sources of raw stones to financial fraud, some people have even said that there are problems with the quality of our jewelry.

It's obvious someone is pulling the strings behind the scenes.

He opened a report on a financial website: "Look, this article suggests that we have connections with some gray channels."

Although there's no concrete evidence, the wording is strong and has a significant impact on the market.

Shen Zejun closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

Thirty years of hard work are about to be destroyed.

From a small shop to today's jewelry empire, every step has been incredibly difficult.

But now, it faces annihilation in just a few days.

At this moment, the secretary hurriedly pushed open the door and came in with a grim face: "Chairman, several more banks have just called and said they want to tighten credit limits."

They said that given the current market conditions, the credit line needs to be reassessed.

Shen Zejun suddenly opened his eyes: "Are they crazy? Tightening credit lines at this time, are they trying to force us to our deaths?"

"All the banks said it was a decision made by their headquarters, and there was nothing they could do about it."

The secretary bit her lip, her voice trailing off, "And..."

"And what else?" Shen Qingshuo pressed.

"Several major suppliers also called, saying they wanted to change their payment terms, demanding cash on delivery. They said there were too many rumors circulating in the market and they had to protect themselves."

The meeting room was deathly silent. Everyone understood what this meant.

Shen Zejun sat down, leaning on the back of the chair, his face pale.

As a long-established jewelry brand, Shen's has always had a very stable financial chain.

However, if banks and suppliers tighten their lending policies simultaneously, coupled with a sharp drop in stock prices, the company will soon find itself in a financial predicament.

"Who's behind this?" Shen Qingshuo said through gritted teeth. "We must find out."

Shen Zejun waved his hand: "There's no point in pursuing that now. The most urgent task is to solve the funding problem. Otherwise, if the cash flow breaks down, the entire company will be finished."

He turned to his daughter standing to the side: "Qingge, go back first and discuss with Haize to see if you can help the company get through this difficult time."

Shen Qingge nodded, but her heart was filled with unease.

She understood her father's unspoken words, but considering Haize's attitude towards her during this time, she felt uncertain.

Back at her villa in the suburbs, Shen Qingge sat in the study, lost in thought.

The luxurious study is decorated in a low-key yet opulent style, featuring a dark green leather sofa, walnut bookcases, and a floor-to-ceiling window that reflects warm sunlight.

But at this moment, she felt no warmth whatsoever.

How can I ask Haize for help? Their relationship has been quite delicate lately; although they appear harmonious on the surface, there always seems to be an invisible barrier between them.

She didn't know how to start the conversation.

Just as she hesitated, the study door was pushed open.

"What are you thinking about?" Haize walked in carrying two cups of coffee, placing one in front of her. "You've looked preoccupied ever since you came back from the company."

He was wearing a light gray casual shirt today, which made him look relaxed yet elegant.

The coffee in their hands exuded a rich aroma; it was Blue Mountain, a coffee they all loved.

Shen Qingge looked up at him, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "The Shen family has been..."

“I know,” Haize said, sitting down opposite her in a gentle tone, “I’ve heard all the rumors circulating in the market.”

It's obvious that someone is manipulating things behind the scenes to suppress Shen's stock price.

He took a sip of coffee and continued, "Actually, Shen's fundamentals are very good. Its brand value and channel advantages are still there. Thirty years of accumulation cannot be easily destroyed."

This time, however, the attack is so fierce that it definitely needs strong financial support.

Shen Qingge looked at him in surprise: "You already know?"

“Of course,” Haize smiled slightly, “after all, this is my father-in-law’s life’s work. I’ve had my team analyze it these past two days, and we’ve found it to be a very good investment opportunity.”

If the Hai family invests, it will not only help the Shen family overcome their difficulties, but it will also be a strategic move for us.

He pulled out his tablet and displayed a polished analysis report: "Look, this is the analysis our team did. Shen's current market value is severely undervalued. If you can invest now, the return will be considerable once market sentiment returns to normal."

"You mean..." Shen Qingge carefully looked through the report.

“I can invest 200 billion, but I need 30% of the shares in exchange, along with a board member.” Haize looked directly into her eyes:

"From a business perspective, this is a win-win solution. What do you think?"

Shen Qingge was thinking seriously. What her father probably wanted was for Haize to allocate some funds to help the Shen family overcome their difficulties.

However, this sum of money is not small. It's not easy to move it once it's been taken out for no reason.

Hai's investment at this time does indeed have the appearance of taking advantage of someone's misfortune.

However, with the addition of Haier, not only can the immediate crisis be solved, but a positive signal can also be sent to the market.

The most important thing now is to stabilize market confidence, and Haier's involvement is undoubtedly the best endorsement.

She didn't know if her father could accept it, after all, this was equivalent to his years of hard work, which was about to be divided up.

She hesitated for a moment, then said, "Then let's talk to Father?"

Half an hour later, they arrived at the Shen Group headquarters.

The sun was still shining brightly, but a heavy atmosphere filled the conference room.

When Haize proposed the shareholding plan, Shen Zejun's expression turned somewhat unpleasant.

But after listening to Haize's detailed analysis, his brows gradually relaxed.

"From a valuation perspective," Haize said confidently, "the Shen family is definitely undervalued right now. Our team has calculated that if we use a normal price-to-earnings ratio, the market value should at least double."

This stock price plunge is entirely due to market panic. If we can weather this storm, the stock price will definitely rebound.

Haize's plan was carefully analyzed.

Shen Zejun nodded repeatedly. From a business perspective, this suggestion wasn't unreasonable.

Moreover, in the current crisis, having a strong strategic investor can greatly help stabilize market confidence.

“I need to discuss this with the other members of the board,” Shen Zejun finally said.

“Of course,” Haize stood up gracefully, “I’ll give you three days to consider. However, given the current market situation, I’m afraid you won’t be able to wait much longer.”

Before leaving, he glanced meaningfully at the Shen's logo: "I believe this will be a mutually satisfactory collaboration."

After Haize left, Shen Qingge hesitated for a moment and said to her father, "The Shen family is currently facing a major crisis, with a huge funding gap. If it's just a simple loan, Haize will indeed have difficulty..."

Shen Zejun interrupted his daughter, "I understand, and Haize's suggestion is also very good."

Shen Qingge forced a smile but didn't say anything.