In 2015, on September 23rd, Beijing time, the autumnal equinox, Huo Yunchao's birthday, Huotuan officially listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
On its first day of trading, the stock opened at HK$72, a 5.65% increase from its offering price, giving it a market capitalization of approximately HK$400 billion, equivalent to about RMB340 billion. Following BAT (Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent), Huotuan became the "H" in THD (Taiwanese internet giants), becoming one of the hottest star companies in the internet industry.
In an interview with the media, Huo Yunchao frankly stated: "Thank you to the 300 million people who have spent money on Huotuan and chosen the life they want; thank you to the 4.5 million partner merchants across the country; thank you to the nearly 600,000 riders; thank you to the more than 50,000 employees of the company and the veteran employees who have contributed; thank you to the investors of the past and the investors of today and the future; thank you to Apple and Steve Jobs. Without smartphones and the Internet, what Huotuan has done today and all its achievements would not be possible."
"Of course, I am most grateful to the people who inspired me to start my business, and to myself for seizing the opportunities of the times."
The media unanimously interprets the person who inspired Huo Yunchao's entrepreneurship as Ms. Xue Qiandai, the leading figure in contemporary Chinese haute couture, co-founder of Kuaidou short video platform, and partner of Guangnian Coffee.
On the stage where the bell was rung, in addition to Huo Yunchao, Qin Shu, Li Xing, Fang Yun and others, there were also two rider representatives, one of whom was Jian Yao.
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Inside the Imperial Ancestral Temple in the capital.
A high-fashion fashion show is underway.
The theme of this grand show was "Harmony." Boldly silhouetted garments combined the color palette of Italian Renaissance masters with the opulent attire of the Tang Dynasty imperial family, creating a vibrant spectacle on the steps of the Imperial Ancestral Temple. From dazzling reds and golds to elegant, classic emerald greens and ivory whites, a dazzling array of colors and exquisite craftsmanship coexisted harmoniously, complemented by a backdrop of understated black and a few monochrome gowns that served as a subtle contrast.
The media's cameras and microphones were constantly aimed at the two girls behind the show.
Starting from a small Taobao shop, they have now brought Chinese haute couture to the world. Their names are Xue Qiandai and Jian Yan.
To promote her fashion philosophy and clothing, Xue Qiandai casually created a short video, which attracted the attention of capital giants in the Series A funding round.
Of course, the largest lead investor in Kuaidou Video is Chaoxun Technology.
Commonly known as a husband-and-wife shop.
Under the spotlight, 26-year-old Xue Qiandai has become a self-made man and returned to her peak.
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Whether it's the ringing of the bell at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange or the grand show at the Imperial Ancestral Temple, there will always be a time when it ends.
Today, a mother and daughter arrived at Chaoyang Detention Center. With their timeless elegance and striking faces, they eagerly awaited the arrival of the elderly man with snow-white temples.
"Jiaying, Daidai!" A tear rolled down the old man's cloudy eyes.
Xue Qiandai nestled on Xue Jingnian's shoulder, revealing a long-lost girlish demeanor, "Dad, our family is finally reunited today."
Ji Jiaying turned away to wipe her tears, deeply moved and filled with complex emotions.
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The National Day Golden Week holiday is approaching.
The streets and alleys of the capital were buzzing with talk of an upcoming wedding.
It's not entirely accurate to say it was one event, because two events were held simultaneously.
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Standing among his employees, Yuan Mu announced loudly: "This autumn, whoever gets an exclusive interview with either the Yunxue couple or the Suyan couple will be promoted one level and have their salary doubled; if they get interviews with both couples, they'll be promoted two levels and have their salary doubled, effective immediately. We absolutely cannot fall behind our competitors, *Fashion Vanguard* and *The Insider*. Otherwise, you're all packing your bags."
The employees let out long sighs.
These individuals are not top celebrities in the entertainment industry, but their popularity remains consistently high, especially the Yunxue couple. They don't engage in public relations with the media; the media actively pursues them.
Suddenly, a young man who had just graduated shouted, "Boss, haven't you interviewed all these people? Boss, you can do the work of two people!"
Yuan Mu gazed at the sky, realizing that times had changed. Having exhausted his luck with the koi fish, could he still replicate the miracle of yesteryear?
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In the upscale apartment, Rong Xiao and Zhao Jiequn sat at opposite ends of the sofa, each engrossed in playing Honor of Kings on their phones.
However, Zhao Jiequn wasn't in high spirits, getting eliminated several times in the early game. He kicked Rong Xiao, who was focused on the game and completely absorbed, and asked, "Xiao, Dai Dai is getting married, what do you think?"
Rong Xiao was annoyed at being kicked for no reason and pouted, "What can I think? You don't mean you still care, do you? Let me tell you, in front of Huo Meiren, we're both trash. He's definitely worth hundreds of billions now."
Rubbing my temples, talking to a jerk with no common sense makes my head ache.
Zhao Zha Jiequn muttered, "Is that what I meant? Who isn't so poor that all they have left is money?"
Zhao Jiequn, who inherited Tiansheng Capital, has no shortage of money. However, he has suffered several investment losses in the past two years, with his investment in Huotuan being the most profitable.
"Fine, fine, you're all rich. So what are you going to do now? Why don't you throw money at them!"
Zhao Jiequn shrugged and said, "If you don't have a solution, go back to your own home."
Rong Xiao stopped playing the game and cursed, "I'm dead, so get out of here!"
He slipped on his slippers and walked towards the door. When he reached the entryway, Zhao Jiequn hadn't tried to stop him. Rong Xiao, unable to swallow his pride, said with a dark expression, "How about we go on a trip? The Netherlands, a country of tulips, where people believe in fairy tales and romance."
This idea was very much to Zhao Gongzi's liking. "Alright, you can come back now."
Rong Xiao, with an air of arrogance, walked back with his hands and feet moving in unison, muttering, "Sorry, I've already gone far away and can't come back."
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The two couples chose Wangfujing Church as their wedding venue.
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