After resting for two days, Song Ning returned to the film crew to continue filming.
The new substitute for the second female lead is a newcomer who seems harmless. Having learned from Li Muzi's experience, the new second female lead is very well-behaved and doesn't dare to act recklessly at all.
Moreover, he fawned over Song Ning and was very enthusiastic.
Without Li Muzi interfering, the filming went very smoothly.
Meanwhile, Huo Beian's acquisition of Li's chain stores sparked a discussion at the board meeting.
Several shareholders came to the president's office and blocked Lian Sicheng at the door.
"Lian Sicheng, why didn't you discuss such a big deal as acquiring Da Run Li Company with the board of directors?"
"Exactly, what do they take us shareholders for?"
You must provide an explanation for what happened today.
Huo Beian invited the directors to the conference room, saying, "Please sit down, everyone, let's talk slowly."
"I'd like to see what you have to say!" Several shareholders were furious.
"As everyone knows, our Lian Group started out in real estate, but now with economic development and a declining birth rate, real estate is a sunset industry, so our group needs to transform as soon as possible."
"What nonsense are you talking about! The real estate industry is still in high demand!" someone retorted.
Lian Sicheng smiled without saying a word and handed each of them a copy of the investigation report.
"Take a look at this report. In the entire country of H, the current housing stock is greater than the population. There will inevitably be a housing surplus in the future."
Everyone flipped through the report and immediately fell silent.
After all, the data is well-founded and supported by evidence.
"Then we shouldn't be acquiring supermarkets! That has nothing to do with the Lien Group's business!"
"Don't worry, everyone! Retail is a necessity. People don't buy houses every day, but they go to the supermarket every day to buy necessities. Therefore, investing in the retail industry is a sure thing. Plus, you can invest in advertising. In the future, once we've built a strong brand, we can also expand into online retail."
Huo Beian quickly turned on the projector and used PowerPoint to explain to everyone.
The PPT content was very professional, and after the presentation, the shareholders were convinced.
"That makes a lot of sense."
"The prospects are quite good."
After discussing it privately, the shareholders decided to continue supporting Lian Sicheng!
"Okay, we agree to your acquisition. If the funds are insufficient, we will continue to invest."
Huo Beian looked at them, a smirk playing on his lips. He had long anticipated this day and had prepared a strategy in advance.
It actually came in handy, as expected.
Just when Huo Beian thought the matter was resolved satisfactorily, his assistant came over and said, "Mr. Lian, President Chen is here."
Mr. Chen is the company's second-largest shareholder and wields considerable influence on the board of directors.
He rarely attends board meetings, so why is he here today?
The other shareholders also started talking amongst themselves when they heard that Mr. Chen was coming.
Soon, a luxury car stopped downstairs at the office building. The door opened, and the short, fat Mr. Chen got out of the car. At the same time, Li Muzi also helped him out of the car.
The two of them walked into the office building together.
Huo Beian's eyes darkened when he saw Li Muzi again.
This woman, wasn't she kicked out of the crew? Seeing her so intimately embracing President Chen, I couldn't help but frown.
It seems that Li Muzi has managed to curry favor with President Chen.
I reckon this trip won't be good.
Lian Sicheng stepped forward and shook hands with him, "President Chen, what brings you to the company?"
Instead of shaking his hand, President Chen angrily rebuked him, saying, "I heard you want to acquire my little beauty's company. How can I agree to that?"
After saying that, he affectionately hugged Li Muzi and kissed her on the cheek.
A smug look flashed across Li Muzi's delicate face. She immediately said arrogantly, "Lian Sicheng, if you want to acquire my family's company, you'll have to see if President Chen agrees. Now President Chen is my husband. He won't agree."
"Oh. So Miss Li has an Oedipus complex. That's quite a unique quirk."
“You…” Li Muzi immediately rolled her eyes at him in anger.
Huo Beian reached into his pocket and straightened up. "All the other shareholders have agreed to this acquisition of Da Run Li Enterprise. Even though President Chen is the second largest shareholder, he can't stop it."
"Really? Honey, he underestimates you." Li Muzi pouted and acted coquettishly towards President Chen.
Mr. Chen immediately retorted angrily, "Hurry up and listen to my little beauty! Stop the acquisition of Da Run Li. If you insist on doing this, I will withdraw my investment!"
Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned. After all, this President Chen owned nearly 40% of the shares. If he really withdrew his investment, it would be a huge loss for the entire Lian Group.
Li Muzi continued arrogantly, "Lian Sicheng, did you hear that? If you don't stop the acquisition, my husband will withdraw his investment."
Huo Beian fell silent. After all, 40% of the shares was a significant amount. If President Chen were to withdraw his investment and cash out, the Lian Group would find it difficult to come up with such a large sum of cash in a short period of time.
Just when he was at his wit's end, his assistant came over and whispered in his ear, "Mr. Lian, there's a man at the door who claims to be the heir of Hong Kong's Hung Kai Group and is asking to see you."
Huo Beian frowned. This Hong Kong Hung Kai Group is the largest conglomerate in Hong Kong, and its chairman is Chu Ka-shing, the richest man in Asia.
The Lien Group had never done business with Hong Kong before, so they didn't know what this young master was here for, but they still whispered, "Let him in."
President Chen continued to pressure him, saying, "Well, Lian Sicheng, have you thought this through? I'm only giving you half an hour to consider. If you don't stop the acquisition of the Li family's company after half an hour, I will withdraw my investment."
The atmosphere at the scene reached a stalemate.
At this moment, Chu Ruobai, accompanied by two bodyguards, wearing sunglasses and a well-tailored haute couture suit, strode into the conference room.
"Make him withdraw his investment."
Ruobai's voice was firm and resonant, but everyone stared at him in surprise. Who was this person, such a young boy?
Huo Beian also looked at him with surprise. After all, wasn't Chu Ruobai a college student actor? When did he become the prince of Hong Kong?
Chu Ruobai walked over and continued, "I'm willing to invest 100 million yuan. There will be no limit to the amount I can invest later."
After saying that, he looked at President Chen and said jokingly, "President Chen, if you want to withdraw your investment, then hurry up and do so. I'm actually looking to take your place as the second largest shareholder!"
Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment, wondering who this person was who was making such a big deal out of nothing.
Li Muzi recognized him, and her eyes widened in surprise.
"Chu Ruobai, aren't you an actor? How do you have so much money? Who exactly are you?"
At this moment, two bodyguards beside Chu Ruobai immediately stepped forward and shouted, "How dare you! Who do you think you are! How dare you speak to our young master like that?! He is the young master of Hongji Group!"
What?! The heir to the Hongji Group?!
Li Muzi was immediately surprised, and everyone around her was also stunned.
What is Hongji Group? It's the company of Chu Jiacheng, Asia's richest man!
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