In September, Yuncheng is blessed with clear skies, crisp autumn air, and the fragrance of osmanthus blossoms.

The conference room at Shen's Jewelry headquarters was filled with a joyous atmosphere.

On the huge LED screen, the stock price data of Shen's Jewelry is scrolling in real time—38.6 yuan, which is nearly 40% higher than the lowest point of 28 yuan.

Those strings of rising green numbers were like the most beautiful scenery in autumn, making everyone present feel relaxed and happy.

Shen Zejun sat in the chairman's seat, his face no longer showing any worry, but instead displaying a long-lost smile.

Everything that has happened during this period feels like a dream.

Su Wanyu and Shen Qingshuo's wedding was held last month. The grand wedding not only became a hot topic on social media, but also brought a huge marketing effect to Shen's Jewelry.

The complete set of Shen's jewelry worn by the bride, Su Wanyu, sparkled in the live broadcast room, and its elegant design and exquisite craftsmanship captivated countless viewers.

"Qingshuo, look at this data." Marketing Director Zhang excitedly pointed to the sales report on the screen:

"The live stream on the wedding day attracted over five million viewers, and our 'Eternal Love' series achieved single-day sales exceeding thirty million. This is the highest single-day sales record in the company's history."

Shen Qingshuo sat beside his father, looking radiant.

As the heir to the Shen family business, this success has further solidified his position on the board of directors.

“More importantly,” he said, flipping through the market analysis report in his hand, “our new product line, ‘Star Wish,’ has been very well received in the market.”

Positioned in the mid-to-high-end market, it maintains Shen's brand image while catering to the preferences of younger consumers.

Financial Director Manager Chen was also beaming:

"Chairman, this month's financial figures are excellent. Revenue increased by 45% year-on-year, and net profit increased by 52%. More importantly, our cash flow situation has improved significantly, and we no longer need to worry about the cash flow problem."

Shen Zejun nodded in satisfaction.

Looking back on those dark days a few months ago and then at the current prosperity, he was filled with emotion.

At that time, the stock price plummeted, the media was pessimistic, banks tightened credit lines, and suppliers demanded cash on delivery. The whole company was shrouded in gloom.

Haize stepped in to help at a critical moment. The 200 billion yuan investment not only solved the immediate crisis but also gave the market strong confidence.

Now, the Shen family has not only overcome its difficulties, but has also ushered in unprecedented prosperity.

"Haize has a really sharp eye," Shen Zejun remarked. "He dared to invest when everyone else was pessimistic. Now that the stock price has risen so much, just imagine how high his return on investment must be."

Just yesterday, Haize sold 15% of Shenshi's shares through a brokerage firm at a price of 40 yuan per share, for a total value of 150 billion yuan.

Considering that his initial investment price was approximately 20 yuan per share, the return on this investment was as high as 100%, netting him 50 billion yuan.

“A son-in-law is a son-in-law,” Shen Zejun said with a smile. “He’s always there for us in crucial moments, and now that we’re making money, we’re all in this together. Haize still has 15% of the shares he hasn’t sold, which shows he has great confidence in the long-term development of the Shen family business.”

A chorus of approval erupted in the conference room.

Everyone admired Haize's investment acumen and his support for the Shen family.

Just as everyone was immersed in joy, Secretary Liu hurriedly pushed open the door and entered, her expression somewhat strange.

"Chairman, there's an emergency that requires your attention." Her voice trembled slightly, clearly shocked by something.

"What is it?" Shen Zejun frowned.

"Hua Rui Capital has issued a takeover offer to us." Xiao Liu handed Shen Zejun a formal document. "They want to acquire control of the company."

The meeting room fell silent instantly; everyone was stunned.

Shen Zejun took the document and quickly scanned its contents, his expression gradually becoming serious.

This is a formal tender offer document in which Huarui Capital proposes to acquire shares of Shenshi Jewelry at a price of 45 yuan per share, with the aim of gaining control of the company.

"Hua Rui Capital?" Shen Qingshuo frowned. "Which company is that? I've never heard of it before."

“I don’t know either.” Shen Zejun put down the file. “Xiao Liu, go check out this company’s background.”

Ten minutes later, Xiao Liu returned with the investigation results.

"Chairman, Huarui Capital is an investment company with a registered capital of 50 billion yuan, established less than two years ago. Shareholder information shows they are all offshore companies, and the ultimate beneficiaries cannot be identified."

She paused for a moment, then continued:

"However, according to the brokerage's trading records, this company has been making significant moves recently. They initially held 10% of our company's shares, and yesterday they acquired the 15% stake that Mr. Haze sold."

"More importantly, according to the latest statistics, they have also acquired a large number of shares from retail investors through block trades and the secondary market over the past two days. Their current shareholding has reached 31%."

There was dead silence in the conference room.

What does a 31% shareholding ratio mean?

As the founder, Shen Zejun currently holds 31% of the shares of Shen's Jewelry. Haize originally held 30% but has sold half of it, and now only has 15%.

The remaining shares are held by various institutional investors and retail investors.

If Huarui Capital really does hold 31% of the shares, then it will be on equal footing with the founder.

Even more frightening is that if Huarui Capital continues its acquisitions, it could very well exceed his shareholding and thus gain control of the company.

"This is impossible!" Shen Qingshuo suddenly stood up. "How could they acquire so many shares in such a short period of time?"

Financial Director Manager Chen quickly calculated:

"Based on their 31% stake, they've invested at least 300 billion yuan. This is definitely not something an ordinary investment company could do. There must be much larger capital manipulating things behind the scenes."

Shen Zejun's expression grew increasingly grim.

He suddenly remembered the situation a few months ago when the stock price plummeted, when many short-selling forces of unknown origin appeared in the market.

In retrospect, it seems that all of this may have been premeditated.

First, they short-sell to drive down the stock price, then they buy in large quantities at low prices, and finally they launch an acquisition when the stock price rebounds.

This was a meticulously planned capital-driven operation.

"No, we absolutely cannot let them succeed." Shen Zejun clenched his fists.

Shen's Jewelry is a company he founded, embodying his thirty years of hard work and dreams.

How can we just stand by and watch it be taken away by outsiders?

"Qingshuo, contact our legal team immediately to see what legal options are available." He quickly made the arrangements:

"Manager Chen, could you please verify our current shareholding structure and see which major shareholders we can try to acquire?"

The conference room immediately sprang into action, with everyone working hard to protect the Shen family's property.

An hour later, more detailed investigation results came out.

China Renaissance Capital's acquisition activities were indeed very professional and efficient.

They not only bought up the shares sold by Haize, but also acquired a large number of shares from retail investors through various channels.

Even more surprisingly, several institutional investors who originally held a large number of shares also sold their shares to Huarui Capital.

"Why are these institutional investors selling off at this time?" Shen Qingshuo asked, puzzled.

Manager Chen shook his head with a wry smile:

"The price offered by China Renaissance Capital was very attractive, 10% higher than the market price. Moreover, they promised a cash transaction, which was hard for institutions seeking short-term gains to refuse."

Shen Zejun fell into deep thought.

Huarui Capital's operating methods are quite sophisticated, clearly indicating that they are experienced capital hunters.

They chose to launch the acquisition when Shen's stock price was recovering and market sentiment was positive, so that they could buy the stock at a relatively reasonable price and avoid attracting too much attention.

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