Chapter 204 A Perfect Match No matter from which angle you look at it, Leehom Ho is indeed the perfect match for Bai Zixuan. Not only does he hold a doctorate from a top overseas business school, he has also held core management positions in Silicon Valley technology companies and personally promoted the successful implementation of several innovative projects. After returning to China, he brought his international vision and practical experience to join the domestic entrepreneurial boom, established a venture capital company, and quickly became a rising star in the industry. Two years ago, under the insistence of Mr. Yin, He Lihong concurrently served as the vice chairman of the joint venture, which caused a great sensation in the company at that time. Such a brilliant resume is really a dazzling and eye-catching existence! In the past few years, Hu Fangfang has been handling the affairs of the group as a substitute, and Yin Yue and He Lihong have not communicated much. But she read Fangfang's spiritual imprint and felt that this person was humble and polite, and was indeed a rare gentleman. "Mr. He is so outstanding, I feel like I am not worthy of him!" Yin Yue said with a wry smile, "He deserves a better love!" Elder Yin looked at her silently, and finally sighed and said, "Perhaps the times have changed. I really don't understand the thoughts of you young people! It's not like our time, when we had to follow our parents' orders and matchmakers' words..." "Thank you! I'm sorry for your trouble!" Yin Yue said. "Then I'll put this matter aside. Let's talk business. The amount of money Qianqiu needs is so huge, and our two companies only have an ordinary cooperative relationship. It will be a bit difficult for me to convince the people on the board of directors!" Old Yin looked embarrassed. "Unless - Qianqiu can come up with some benefits!" ※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※ Five days later, Qianqiu Group made a shocking announcement.
Qianqiu Group announced that it will spend billion yuan to repurchase a total of billion common shares. This move not only demonstrates the strong financial strength of Qianqiu Group, but also indicates that Chairman Bai Zixuan is extremely determined and confident in the future development prospects of Qianqiu. With a repurchase scale of 50 billion yuan a year, Qianqiu has become the company with the strongest repurchase power in the Chinese supermarket sector in the last fiscal year. As soon as the announcement came out, Qianqiu’s stock price soared and the market responded enthusiastically. This repurchase action aims to enhance investor confidence and further optimize the company's capital structure by reducing the number of shares outstanding in the market, increasing the earnings per share potential, and further optimizing the company's capital structure. At the same time, it is also another manifestation of the company's commitment to shareholder value, highlighting the excellent financial health of Qianqiu Group and becoming a strong signal to attract value investors. In addition, Qianqiu Group’s capital operations did not stop there. Not long after, its subsidiary Qianqiu Real Estate also received good news, successfully introducing the catering industry giant Baili Group as a strategic investor. This cooperation not only indicates that Qianqiu has taken a new step in its strategic layout and asset integration in the real estate field, but also provides a convenient channel for Baili Group to quickly enter or expand its territory in the real estate market, achieving resource complementarity and win-win results for both parties. Analysts pointed out that the equity transfer of Qianqiu Real Estate may be based on far-reaching strategic considerations, aiming to optimize resource allocation and accelerate corporate transformation and upgrading. The two parties to the transaction are conducting in-depth negotiations on core issues such as equity valuation, transaction price, payment method and delivery conditions. The achievement of these key terms will have a profound impact on the smooth progress of the transaction and the long-term interests of both parties. "Qianqiu Group's recent series of active capital management actions, including dividends, repurchases and divestitures of non-core assets, mark an important breakthrough in the company's governance and have entered a new stage of development." Many securities institutions spoke highly of this in their latest research reports, believing that this series of measures will effectively promote the continued improvement of Qianqiu Group's value. ※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※ Night falls. The lights of the city gradually illuminated the windows of the western restaurant, and the soft light sprinkled on the exquisite dining table, creating a warm yet elegant atmosphere. Soft jazz music flowed slowly in the air, like a whisper, adding a bit of romance and comfort to the dinner. Bai Zixuan and He Lihong sat opposite each other, and there seemed to be a subtle atmosphere of misunderstanding between them, but as the breeze outside the window blew, the awkwardness gradually dissipated. "Zixuan, I must apologize to you first." He Lihong's voice was gentle and sincere, breaking the silence at the table, "My grandmother mentioned marriage to you in private, and I was completely unaware of it. She has strong traditional values and may be a little anxious, but I hope you can understand that this is not my intention." Bai Zixuan nodded slightly, a gentle smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and understanding and tolerance flashed in her eyes. "Mr. He, I understand. The older generation always has their own ideas and expectations, and we just need to respect them. Besides, this is not your fault, so there is no need to apologize for it." "After so many years of getting along, I have actually already guessed that you have someone else in your heart." He Lihong sighed. "Mr. He, I always thought that you deserved better!" Bai Zixuan said. "Don't call me Mr. He, call me Leehom! Zixuan, I always admire your talent and independence, but it's a pity that we are not destined to be together. Now let's be frank, we can't be husband and wife, but we can still be friends!" He Leehom said. "Thank you, Brother Leehom!" Bai Zixuan said sincerely. The atmosphere became more relaxed because of the call of "big brother", and the gap between the two seemed to disappear.
The two of them put aside their concerns and talked about everything, as if they were old friends who hadn't met for many years. A gleam of inspiration suddenly flashed in He Lihong's eyes. He gently put down the silverware in his hand and said seriously: "Now Qianqiu Group has escaped from the predicament, but the business world is like a battlefield. Now society is changing rapidly. I think you can try some new areas. For example, you can use Qianqiu's influence as a department store group to do some community services and live broadcasts on the Internet platform. This is not only a good way to give back to society, but also a vent for future business development." "In addition to Baili's own affairs, you know I am also a venture capitalist and would never make up stories." He Lihong said with a smile. When Bai Zixuan heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. "This is a great idea! I have always been interested in social welfare and new media, such as next-day delivery of fresh food in community department stores and short video live streaming. If we can combine the two, we can realize our own value and contribute to society at the same time. Why not do it?" So, the two began to discuss the specific implementation plan enthusiastically. From content planning to short video platform selection, and then to how to mobilize Qianqiu Group's resource support, every detail was full of anticipation and passion. As the discussion deepened, Bai Zixuan's eyes sparkled with an unprecedented light. She seemed to have seen the group's anchor standing in front of the camera, influencing every audience with sincerity and enthusiasm, while also bringing real help to community services. By the end of dinner, Bai Zixuan had made up her mind. She held He Lihong's hand tightly, her eyes full of gratitude and determination. "Brother Leehom, thank you for giving me this inspiration. I will prepare carefully to make this idea a reality. Of course, you are also welcome to join us. I believe we will be able to achieve some results." "No problem, this is what a big brother should do!" He Lihong smiled warmly in response. He knew that once Bai Zixuan decided to do something, she would go all out. He was also willing to help her and face future challenges and opportunities together. The two chatted for more than two hours, and Bai Zixuan returned to her residence under the moonlight. The door closed gently, isolating the tranquility and noise of the outside world. Inside the house, soft lights filled every corner, bringing a touch of warmth and comfort to her tired body. She slowly walked to the window and gently opened the curtains, letting the cool moonlight fill the room. Looking at the quiet night sky outside the window, Bai Zixuan's heart was filled with emotion. The dinner with He Lihong not only resolved the misunderstanding between them, but also inspired her infinite vision and determination for her future career. She was no longer sleepy. She turned around and sat down at the desk, opened her laptop, and began to seriously plan her new business blueprint. From community service to live broadcast on the Internet platform, every detail gradually became clear in her mind. She knew that this would be a challenging road, but she was ready to meet every unknown possibility. Time slipped by inadvertently at her fingertips, and Bai Zixuan was completely immersed in her personal ocean of thinking, so that time seemed to stand still. It was not until an irresistible drowsiness quietly invaded her that she suddenly realized that it was late at night. She gently closed the computer, stood up, and walked steadily to the bed, ready to put an end to this fulfilling and busy day. However, on the eve of falling asleep, she habitually unlocked the mobile phone that was placed aside, intending to set an alarm for tomorrow. Unexpectedly, the unread message on the screen attracted her attention, and her expression changed subtly in an instant. This news was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples and stirring up Bai Zixuan's originally calm heart. It was an urgent text message from Xie Qing, brief but shocking. Jiang He's whereabouts have been quietly locked down! (End of this chapter)