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"Those of you here today are all old friends and partners from the same boat. I believe that none of you would abandon the whole boat for a little bit of profit. Please have more trust in each other. From this moment on, I will set an example and no one should leave this meeting room until this acquisition battle is over."

Several shareholders clearly showed their displeasure by staying in the meeting room and not leaving.

However, seeing that the chairman was personally setting an example and accompanying everyone, the shareholders did not raise any objections.

Seeing that no one had any objections, the chairman continued.

"Of course, I can't keep everyone here for three to five days. I will resolve this acquisition battle as soon as possible. I will immediately issue an order to mobilize all the funds that the subsidiaries (Wang Le's) can draw upon, including reserve funds for some ongoing projects, and then set up high prices to acquire those scattered shares, striving to acquire all the scattered shares outside before the market closes tomorrow."

No one objected to the chairman's idea; everyone nodded in agreement.

However, at this moment, one of the directors spoke up: "Chairman, there are still more than 600 million yuan of funds tied up in the stock market in Pujiang. Withdrawing them would result in a significant loss. Should we withdraw them now?"

The chairman pondered for a moment, then spoke.

"A small loss is nothing compared to the control of the group. Immediately have the investment company in Pujiang withdraw its funds, and... make that good-for-nothing Qiang Mujie get back here too!"

"Yes, Chairman, I'll call Pujiang right away!"

The director agreed, and then, in front of everyone, he made a phone call to the Pujiang branch of 'Nanguo Investment' and conveyed the chairman's decision.

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At this point, the stock price of 601 shares had dropped to 10.05 yuan per share, returning to the price at which 'Nanguo Investment' initially entered the market.

However, Qiang Mujie had no choice but to obey the orders from headquarters, even if he was extremely unwilling.

It's fortunate that Qiang Mujie had left 100 million yuan in hand before investing it all in; otherwise, he wouldn't even be able to close his position now, and all the 500 million yuan he had previously invested would have vanished.

However, now that he has closed his position, Qiang Mujie doesn't have much money left. If he doesn't withdraw from the stock market soon, he will lose all of his more than 600 million yuan if the stock price of 601 drops by one yuan.

Given the current market conditions for 601, even if Qiang Mujie sold all his stocks, no one could take such a large order. If no one was willing to buy, how could he get his funds out?

Qiang Mujie was well aware of this, so he had to find a buyer who could take over the shares he held.

But with so many 601 stocks, and still in a downtrend, Qiang Mujie really didn't know who to talk to in such a rush.

However, Qiang Mujie still had to carry out the orders from headquarters, so after a helpless sigh, he personally went to find the controlling shareholder of Yingzhou Industrial.

To Qiang Mujie's surprise, the controlling shareholder of Ying 620 Zhou Industrial had absolutely no intention of repurchasing the shares he held.

First, Yingzhou Industrial's controlling shareholder deeply resented Nanguo Investment's forced acquisition attempt.

They were hoping that 'Nanguo Investment' wouldn't have the money to liquidate its positions, so why would they step in to save 'Nanguo Investment'?

If 'Nanguo Investment' doesn't have the money to liquidate its positions, then all the stocks they hold will be forcibly returned to the securities center and reintegrated into the stock market.

For Yingzhou Industrial, this has almost no significant impact, except for a slight drop in stock price.

Secondly, even if Yingzhou Industrial's controlling shareholder wanted to repurchase the shares held by "Nanguo Investment," it would be powerless to do so.

Because 'Nanguo Investment' holds too many shares, Yingzhou Industrial's controlling shareholder simply doesn't have enough money to repurchase them.

Therefore, Qiang Mujie eventually left Yingzhou Industrial in disappointment.

Then Qiang Mujie approached the Qilin Society, offering to sell his 601 shares to them at a price two cents lower than the market price per share, but the Qilin Society refused.

The reason why Qilin Club refused was simple: because Nanguo Investment held too many shares of 601, and in this downward market, Qilin Club was not confident that the stock would rise.

Therefore, even if Qiang Mujie sold those 601 shares at a price one yuan lower than the market price per share, the Qilin Society would not dare to take the risk.

Thus, Qiang Mujie returned from the Qilin Society disappointed once again.

At this moment, Qiang Mujie was somewhat bewildered. Apart from Yingzhou Industry and Qilin Club, he really couldn't think of anyone else who could take on so many 601 shares.

Just as Qiang Mujie was about to despair, Liu Xiaobao's face suddenly flashed into his mind.

Although Qiang Mujie knew that Liu Xiaobao was unlikely to take over the 601 shares in his hands, he was desperate and still wanted to try. Therefore, Qiang Mujie eventually came to Tianbao Group.

Tianbao Group.

"Who do you think wants to see me?"

When Liu Xiaobao heard the receptionist call saying that Qiang Mujie was looking for him, he thought he had misheard, so he asked the receptionist again.

The receptionist replied, "Mr. Bao, the person who came says he is Qiang Mujie from Nanguo Investment. Would you like to see him?"

After confirming that he hadn't misheard, Liu Xiaobao hesitated for a moment before replying to the receptionist, "Let him come up!"

Not long after hanging up the phone, Qiang Mujie arrived at Liu Xiaobao's office.

"Boss Bao!" Qiang Mujie managed to call out to Liu Xiaobao with difficulty.

Liu Xiaobao didn't mind Qiang Mujie's forced tone and went straight to the point.

"President Qiang, I'm still busy directing the acquisition of your 'Southern International Group,' so let's not beat around the bush. Just tell me, what brings you here?"

Upon hearing Liu Xiaobao's words, Qiang Mujie's face flushed red and then turned pale; he was furious, angry, and embarrassed.

He had confidently challenged Liu Xiaobao, but not only did he fail to succeed with the 601 stock, Liu Xiaobao also targeted the 'Southern International Group' behind him, giving him a severe slap in the face.

Moreover, Qiang Mujie is now coming to Liu Xiaobao to ask him to take over the 601 shares he owns.

When Qiang Mujie heard Liu Xiaobao say in front of him that he was going to be busy acquiring 'Southern International Group', how could Qiang Mujie not feel embarrassed!

Qiang Mujie wanted to disappear into a crack in the ground, but he managed to keep his temper in check.

Forcing himself to calm down, Qiang Mujie replied to Liu Xiaobao.

"Since Mr. Bao is so busy, I won't stand on ceremony. I've come to ask if you'd be interested in taking over the 601 shares I have."

Upon hearing this, Liu Xiaobao was stunned.

Then Liu Xiaobao looked at Qiang Mujie as if he were an idiot and asked with a smile.

"Mr. Qiang, did I hear that right? You want me to take over those deals you're holding? Are you trying to hold onto a sum of money from me and hinder my acquisition of 'Southern International Group'? Or is your group really short of funds right now to fight this acquisition battle with me, willing to suffer huge losses to get back the money you're holding?"

Liu Xiaobao's words startled Qiang Mujie.

Qiang Mujie had only thought about getting rid of his 601 shares, but he never thought that this would expose the group's lack of funds to Liu Xiaobao.

Now that Liu Xiaobao had seen through his scheme, how could Qiang Mujie not be alarmed? If he exposed the group's financial difficulties, causing Liu Xiaobao to accelerate the acquisition, and the group's counterattack failed, Qiang Mujie would truly become the group's biggest sinner.

However, once the words were spoken, Qiang Mujie couldn't take them back now.

Qiang Mujie forced himself to calm down and replied to Liu Xiaobao.

"I'm just paying the price for my defeat this time. To be honest, after this battle, I realized that I really underestimated you, Mr. Bao. I didn't expect you to be so powerful. You were able to destroy my operation and launch a counterattack against our headquarters at the same time. You are such a powerful opponent. I underestimated you and misjudged you."

Qiang Mujie's words were sincere, but Liu Xiaobao couldn't help but let out a cold laugh after hearing them.

"An opponent? Mr. Qiang, to be honest with you, I've never considered you an opponent from the beginning, and it seems you still haven't figured out your place!"

Qiang Mujie asked instinctively, "What do you mean?"

Liu Xiaobao sneered again.

"You, although you are the head of 'Nanguo Investment' in Pujiang, and seem to be doing quite well, in the end you are just someone else's employee! I call the shots at my Tianbao Group, but can you call the shots at 'Nanguo Investment'? Obviously you don't have that kind of power, so what qualifications do you have to be my opponent?"

Qiang Mujie's face turned pale, and the arrogance that had been subtly revealed in his eyes vanished at this moment.

Qiang Mujie's pride was shattered by Liu Xiaobao's words.

But Qiang Mujie was speechless, because what Liu Xiaobao said was true.

He was just an employee with no say whatsoever; he had to do whatever headquarters told him to do.

What qualifications does someone like him have to be an opponent of Liu Xiaobao, the boss of 'Tianbao Group'?

Liu Xiaobao can choose to continue fighting, but does Qiang Mujie have that right?

The answer is no. If the headquarters of 'Southern International Group' tells him to withdraw, he has to obediently withdraw!

He even had to beg Liu Xiaobao, whom he had always hated, to save him, otherwise he wouldn't even be able to go back. Qiang Mujie was truly ashamed and embarrassed at this moment!

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Completely demoralized by Liu Xiaobao's words, Qiang Mujie's spirits plummeted to rock bottom.

However, Qiang Mujie had not completely lost his mind. He did not roar to defend himself, but instead spoke to Liu Xiaobao in a humble tone.

“Mr. Bao, you’re right. I was too arrogant before and didn’t know my place. So now, as an employee, I’m begging you, Mr. Bao, could you please take back those 601 shares I have?”

Liu Xiaobao said calmly, "Give me a reason that can convince me to take over!"

Qiang Mujie perked up, thought for a moment, and then said, "Profit! With your skills, Mr. Bao, if you take over this business, you can make a fortune with just a little manipulation. Why not?"

Liu Xiaobao didn't reply, but instead tapped the desktop of his desk rhythmically with his fingers.

Qiang Mujie's reasoning to Liu Xiaobao was indeed valid. From a business perspective, Liu Xiaobao naturally hoped to get a return on his investment.

If the large number of shares held by 'Nanguo Investment' are allowed to evaporate, the share price of 601 will not be greatly affected and will not fall sharply, but it will be difficult for it to rise again.

It's likely that Liu Xiaobao will find it difficult to make money again from the 50 million yuan he previously invested, plus the funds he spent on liquidating his positions.

However, if Liu Xiaobao were to manipulate the stocks held by 'Nanguo Investment' to boost the stock price of 601, he could indeed make a fortune.

Even though Liu Xiaobao understood the pros and cons, he still didn't immediately agree to Qiang Mujie's request.

Liu Xiaobao simply looked at Qiang Mujie and asked, "If you had a choice, I believe you wouldn't come to me first, Mr. Qiang. Tell me, who else did you see before coming to see me?"

Although Qiang Mujie did not hear Liu Xiaobao agree, seeing that Liu Xiaobao did not refuse outright again, a glimmer of hope ignited in Qiang Mujie's heart.

He didn't hide anything from Liu Xiaobao and immediately told him that he had gone to see Yingzhou Industrial Holdings and Qilin Club first.