From Inheriting a Small Factory to Becoming a Global Financial Tycoon

Chapter 38 This Game Just Got Interesting

In the blink of an eye, time flew by, and October 6th arrived quietly, marking three days since Lin Haoran had purchased his new office.

The office had already been moved to the new location, and clearly, the better working environment had boosted everyone's morale.

After relocating the workspace, Lin Haoran simply decided to make this place his permanent residence as well, no longer returning to the Deep Water Bay villa.

Although he had grown accustomed to the tranquility of Deep Water Bay, occasionally enjoying the dazzling bustle by Victoria Harbour provided him with a refreshing change of pace and a unique sense of comfort.

He had also registered a company name: Global Investment Limited.

Two days ago, upon learning that he was in Central, his third sister had personally visited him and insisted on giving him a two-million-dollar check.

Although the amount was slightly less than what his second sister had given, Lin Haoran understood that every dollar carried her deep love and expectations for him.

He was filled with gratitude, though he also felt a touch of helplessness; this profound kindness could only be silently accepted and deeply remembered.

The stock market's fluctuations were like the endless tides, but amidst this volatile environment, Lin Haoran and his team remained impressively steady.

Especially since Dai Shi's addition, the team's efficiency and decision-making had significantly improved.

Each time the bell from the neighboring stock exchange hall rang to mark the day's close, it not only signaled the end of trading but also witnessed every bit of progress and achievement the team made.

Yet today, Lin Haoran's mood was unusually heavy.

By Wednesday's close, he had already keenly noticed a subtle rise in Green Island Cement's trading volume.

At first, he thought it might just be regular market fluctuations, which were common enough.

However, after three consecutive days of careful observation and analysis, he knew clearly—someone else had also targeted Green Island Cement, and nine times out of ten, it was none other than the business tycoon Li Jiacheng.

Even veterans like Su Zhixue and Dai Shi, after thorough discussions, unanimously concluded that someone else shared their interest in Green Island Cement.

Fortunately, thanks to Lin Haoran's meticulous planning over the past month and proactive accumulation of low-priced shares, the available float in the market had shrunk considerably.

This solid foundation gave Lin Haoran a better chance in this invisible battle.

Over the past two days, Lin Haoran had been closely monitoring the opponent's moves.

He sensed that although the rival had strong financial resources, their pace of stock acquisition was very cautious, seeming more like a probing phase—or perhaps deliberately avoiding driving the stock price too high too soon.

This perfectly aligned with Li Jiacheng's team's usual steady style.

They were experts at silent accumulation, operating discreetly for extended periods to ensure the smooth execution of their acquisition plans.

For example, during the Wharf Holdings battle, Li Jiacheng's team had quietly accumulated nearly 20% of the shares before Jardine Matheson noticed anything—proof of their shrewdness and patience.

Their secretiveness had been almost breathtaking.

In his past life, Li Jiacheng had rapidly gained 25% ownership of Green Island Cement by keenly sensing an opportunity when few others paid attention to the company.

However, in this parallel world, things were very different.

Thanks to Lin Haoran's early, quiet buildup over a month earlier, it would now be nearly impossible for Li Jiacheng to stealthily acquire a large amount of Green Island Cement shares.

Unless they were willing to act recklessly and drive up prices drastically—which clearly contradicted Li Jiacheng's always-cautious, cost-effective investment philosophy.

Thus, Lin Haoran had created a favorable situation.

On the surface, it seemed Li Jiacheng was stealthily maneuvering, thinking no one was aware.

In reality, Lin Haoran had already gained the upper hand through his prior knowledge and decisive action, leaving Li Jiacheng unknowingly on the defensive.

In this stock market duel, Lin Haoran held the real initiative.

Facing the reality that Li Jiacheng had entered the arena, Lin Haoran sat in his office, frowning deeply in thought.

He knew his opponent was formidable—so formidable that even his father would stand no chance against him.

Extreme caution was necessary.

To better grasp the situation, Lin Haoran turned his attention to the latest data report Su Zhixue had just submitted.

The report showed that their current holdings of Green Island Cement shares totaled 8.654 million, representing 17.3% of the company's total stock.

They had spent a total of 43.96 million HKD, with an average cost of about 5.08 HKD per share.

Lin Haoran calculated mentally:

If not for the recent intervention of a third party, making Green Island Cement harder to buy, they would have easily surpassed an 18% ownership level by now.

But now, the situation had become more complex, forcing him to adjust his strategy.

"Since Li Jiacheng has entered the game, things have just gotten much more interesting," Lin Haoran muttered to himself.

He began strategizing how to break through in this market battle—how to maximize his gains while preventing Li Jiacheng from outmaneuvering him.

On the other hand, their Wharf Holdings operations were progressing extremely smoothly.

The team now held 957,000 shares of Wharf Holdings, with a total investment of 25.07 million HKD.

Thanks to early low-cost acquisitions, the average cost per share was still around 26.2 HKD—acceptable and manageable.

However, behind the success loomed significant financial pressure.

According to statistics, in just over a month, Lin Haoran had invested a staggering 69.03 million HKD into the stock market.

This figure didn't even include the team's operational expenses.

From his original 81 million HKD in funds, 950,000 HKD had gone to purchase the office property.

Adding the massive stock investments, his available account balance had plummeted to around 11.02 million HKD.

Luckily, thanks to the generous gifts of his two sisters—totaling five million HKD—his usable funds had risen back to around 16 million HKD.

While this sounded like a lot, in the current complex market environment, and especially in the fierce battle for Green Island Cement's control, it still felt tight.

Even if he threw all of this money into Green Island Cement shares, he might not be able to secure an overwhelming advantage.

Moreover, he was acutely aware that a stronger force lurked in the background, watching closely.

Thus, he had to be even more cautious in planning the use of every dollar.

Facing such a situation, Lin Haoran knew he had to reassess his strategy, looking for more efficient and safer ways to strengthen his influence over Green Island Cement without jeopardizing his overall interests.

After long and careful reflection, Lin Haoran finally made up his mind.

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