Some attributed her success to her focused management, claiming she didn’t spread herself thin and concentrated on her strengths. Whenever such comments arose, she would smile and remain silent. While diversified management was increasingly seen as essential for development, she preferred not to complicate matters, believing solutions would emerge in time.
She kept in touch with Tong Yifeng, who, after the Tong family’s decline, moved to England to start his own securities company. Though he shared good news and concealed difficulties, she recognized the weight of his responsibilities, unlike her own goal of merely supporting herself.
From Tong Yifeng, she learned that Di Xihuang had initially bought a large number of Tong family shares at a high price, then sold them at a low price, creating a false impression of a stock market crash. This triggered massive sell-offs by shareholders, leading the Han family to seize the opportunity to acquire shares.
The Tong family had invested in land purchases in Shenzhen but lacked sufficient capital flow, making a change of ownership inevitable. Just as many believed the Han family would prevail, Di Xihuang reclaimed the company using the Tong family’s overdue contract as a pretext. The already financially strained Han family fell as well, creating a sensation in the Hong Kong business community. Media evaluations of Di Xihuang were mixed, but he was undeniably a strong player in the ruthless world of business competition.
“Ding ling ling…” A crisp phone ring awakened her as dawn illuminated the sky.
Picking up her phone, she saw the familiar number—Chen Zhensheng, her vice president and former master’s program classmate. Four years ago, learning of her plans to establish a company in Shenzhen, he abandoned his parents’ plans for him to go abroad and joined her entrepreneurial journey. He was crucial to the company’s success, handling all operational details while she focused solely on major decisions. Without him, the company would not have thrived.
“Hello, sir, do you know what time it is?” Ou Xueman spoke in an extremely gentle tone.
“Hehe…
Chen Zhensheng chuckled dryly. “Okay, Xueman, don’t be angry. I have good news. I met a legendary figure in Hong Kong interested in investing in SZ. If we can become their publicity firm in China, our company’s future will be secure.”
