From Inheriting a Small Factory to Becoming a Global Financial Tycoon

Chapter 45 Let the Storm Come Even Stronger

At this moment, any hesitation would be fatal, as it would directly lead to facing much higher stock acquisition costs.

Compared to the soaring prices Wharf Holdings would later reach, 35 HKD per share still seemed quite cheap.

Since there were still available funds, they should be used without hesitation—invest as much as possible to seize this rare investment opportunity.

At the same time, they could further intensify market volatility, making these troubled waters even murkier!

Moreover, suddenly pushing up the stock price would undoubtedly trigger a strong reaction in the market, sparking widespread attention and heated discussion.

As expected, upon receiving Lin Haoran's clear directive, Su Zhixue and his team immediately sprang into action, swiftly sweeping up every share of Wharf Holdings priced below 35 HKD.

The market had already been stunned when the opening price surged past 31 HKD.

But what was even more shocking was that, in less than ten minutes, trading volume once again exploded, creating an astonishing surge.

Su Zhixue's team remained laser-focused on their intense trading operations.

Meanwhile, Lin Haoran, though appearing calm on the surface, couldn't help but feel a trace of nervousness inside.

He knew that despite his meticulous planning and full confidence, victory had not yet been secured.

"Boss, reporting the latest trading results!" Su Zhixue's voice rang out, unable to conceal his excitement.

"We just absorbed 339,000 shares of Wharf Holdings! The market reaction was intense—there were far more shares listed between 31 HKD and 35 HKD than we estimated.

Although we missed a small portion, the vast majority has been secured under our control.

I calculated carefully: our average purchase price for this batch is just 32.73 HKD per share, well below our expected cost—an unexpected major victory!"

In just over ten minutes, they had spent more than 11 million HKD in total.

Such a rapid and massive trade was unprecedented even for the experienced Su Zhixue during the past month of operations.

As for the three newcomers, Han Zixing, Shi Zhensheng, and Qi Fen, today marked a truly unforgettable milestone at the start of their new careers—

directly participating in such a breathtaking, large-scale operation.

This experience would become a precious and invaluable part of their future growth.

"339,000 shares? That's beyond my expectations," Lin Haoran muttered in surprise.

Initially, he thought that absorbing an extra 100,000 or so shares would already be a good result.

Previously, when they tried to acquire shares priced below 30 HKD,

the available supply was only around 60,000 shares, highlighting how cautious and reserved the market was.

"It seems many investors are still holding their cash, waiting for even higher prices before selling," Lin Haoran analyzed.

"And this provides us with a great opportunity."

He continued thinking:

"If I had taken a slow, step-by-step approach,

those hesitant investors might have adjusted their strategies, canceling orders and re-listing shares at higher prices.

But by striking suddenly and forcefully, I shattered their hesitation before they even had time to react."

Overall, this was a very good thing.

"Boss, what should we do next?" Su Zhixue asked at the right moment.

Lin Haoran pondered briefly and replied,

"Temporarily halt further purchases. Shift to closely monitoring stock price movements."

Looking back at today's trading, it had indeed been quite aggressive.

In just the morning session alone, they absorbed 156,000 shares of Wharf Holdings;

after the market reopened in the afternoon, they quickly added another 26,000 shares;

and finally, in that ferocious final assault, they acquired 339,000 more shares.

Thus, in total today, they absorbed 521,000 shares—

an astonishing volume far exceeding previous records.

Going forward, if Wharf Holdings' stock price continued to rise as expected,

there would be little need to continue buying aggressively.

With high prices limiting potential profit margins, it would be wiser to capitalize on the gains from their earlier low-cost acquisitions.

If the market could sustain the rally naturally, without needing further interventions,

there would be no need to push harder.

Sure enough, Lin Haoran's strategy was like dropping a deep-water bomb into the market,

instantly triggering a huge wave in Wharf Holdings' stock.

At Hongkong Land, seeing Wharf Holdings' price soar past 35 HKD left them utterly panicked.

Their initial cautious stance vanished instantly.

They immediately mobilized massive funds to enter the market,

desperately trying to stabilize their position.

Meanwhile, at the Bao family's headquarters, Bao Yugang also felt unprecedented pressure and challenge.

He decisively ordered a full-scale escalation of their Wharf Holdings acquisition efforts, sparing no cost.

Both sides understood clearly:

their respective shareholdings were now roughly equal.

The battle had entered a white-hot phase where any slight hesitation could lead to total defeat, with the opponent seizing the initiative.

As two financial giants shifted from covert absorption to full-force confrontation,

veteran stock market players throughout Hong Kong keenly sensed the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

They eagerly prepared to plunge into the fray.

At the same time, retail investors, too, were whipped into a frenzy.

Dreaming of overnight riches, they rushed in, desperate to grab a piece of this red-hot stock.

As the closing bell finally rang, Wharf Holdings' stock price had soared to a staggering 40.8 HKD per share.

Remembering that it had been trading just above 27 HKD when the market opened that morning,

the day's rally, though not quite doubling, was still jaw-dropping.

At this moment, Lin Haoran felt a deep sense of relief and satisfaction.

For him, the surge in Wharf Holdings' price was not merely a numerical victory—

it was a major triumph for his strategic plan, providing solid support for his next moves.

Now, Wharf Holdings' momentum had escaped his direct control.

His initial interventions had acted like a catalyst,

setting off massive market waves and achieving the desired results.

Standing quietly to the side,

Lin Haoran watched with deep, thoughtful eyes as Su Zhixue meticulously tallied the day's abundant harvest,

his mood exceptionally good.

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