Chapter 146: The Capital Market, Like a Battlefield

"Actually, many people have mentioned this to me. Yingying also wants to go public. I just don't understand much about this area. I simply feel that after the company goes public, my shareholding will decrease. Then, won't Jinshengda belong to others? I've worked so hard to get to where I am today, why should I give it to someone else?"

Lian Yishan said with widened eyes.

"Ah Dad, these are all old-fashioned notions! What's mine and what's others'? Jinshengda is Jinshengda, whether it's you, other investors, or me, we are all shareholders of Jinshengda. Shareholders invest, the company makes profits, and distributes dividends to shareholders. How can such a simple principle be so hard for you to understand?"

Yingying clearly had discussions with her father about this issue many times, but obviously, she still hadn't convinced him.

Yingying had received higher education in the West, so she definitely had a deeper understanding of the capital market than Lian Yishan and leaned more towards companies going public.

But Lian Yishan's idea was simple: why should my company be shared with others?

"In fact, I also agree with Yingying's opinion. When a company develops to a certain scale, going public is inevitable. Look at so many big companies, they're all public, right? With Jinshengda's current scale, it's almost time for it to go public. However, going public has its risks too. Take the recent uproar about Anke Real Estate, for example. The founder, Wang Yan, was ultimately ousted by others, right?"

Lian Zhiping said with a smile.

While verbally supporting Yingying's opinion, there were still some concerns.

"Your aunt is right. I also know Wang Yan, the founder of Anke. He went through a lot of hardships to create Anke. Anke's success today is all thanks to Wang Yan's efforts. But in the end, what happened? How did it end up? He was kicked out! Yingying, you wouldn't want to see your dad end up like Wang Yan, right?"

Lian Yishan said.

Yingying also knew about the Anke incident and didn't know how to refute for a moment. Finally, she looked at Chen Wei.

Lian Yishan and Lian Zhiping also looked at Chen Wei.

Chen Wei smiled helplessly and said, "What can I say?"

They were family, discussing a major decision worth billions, and he was just an outsider. How could he casually interject?

If it were only Yingying, Chen Wei could still express his opinion and offer his perspective. But in front of Lian Yishan and Lian Zhiping, he didn't feel it appropriate to speak too much.

"You just say what you think!" Yingying urged.

They had been arguing for many days, and she couldn't convince her father alone. It was obvious that both her aunt and father had reservations. It was difficult for her to persuade her entire family alone, so she brought Chen Wei into the discussion.

"Right, Xiaochen, just say what you think, whether they listen or not is my business."

Lian Yishan said directly.

Yingying glanced at her father.

Chen Wei was speechless.

But since Lian Yishan had brought it up, he couldn't keep up his pretense. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "If you ask me, then it's definitely necessary to go public..."

"You see, even Chen Wei agrees to go public!"

Yingying directly said to her father.

"But after going public, what if someone maliciously acquires Jinshengda's stocks? By then, they would control the majority of the company, and I would be kicked out. Who would I cry to then? Wang Yan?"

Lian Yishan retorted.

Yingying was at a loss again and looked at Chen Wei.

Lian Yishan and Lian Zhiping also looked at Chen Wei again.

Chen Wei was even more helpless. Could you let me finish before arguing?

Nevertheless, since Lian Yishan had gone this far, he couldn't refuse to speak anymore. He said, "There are countermeasures. Ultimately, the struggle in the capital market is about who has more money and whose methods are more sophisticated."

"But what are the methods? For example, if someone wants to maliciously acquire our shares now, how would you deal with it?"

Lian Zhiping's tone was already somewhat questioning.

Chen Wei smiled and said, "There are countermeasures, but it depends on who your opponent is and what the situation is. Generally speaking, there are many methods: 'surround Wei to save Zhao,' 'strike the east to attack the west,' 'avoid the actual and engage in the virtual,' 'deceive the enemy by pretending to flee,' 'use another's hand to kill,' 'draw the firewood from under the pot,' 'sow discord,' 'play both sides,' 'feign illness to catch the thief,' 'use a beauty's charm,' and so on. Different situations call for different methods. Right now, since we don't know the situation of our opponents, how can I answer?"

Chen Wei said calmly. He could feel Lian Zhiping's disdain, so he was no longer polite.

"Huh, are we at war? Bringing out all 36 strategies?" Lian Zhiping's disdain was even more apparent.

"Yes, the capital market is a battlefield! Once you're in the capital market, it's a life or death struggle! Thirty-six strategies, deceit, intrigue, and extreme measures!"

Chen Wei looked at Lian Zhiping, speaking word by word.

Lian Zhiping wanted to say something more but was interrupted by Lian Yishan directly: "Alright, what Xiaochen said makes some sense. Let's not talk about the capital market, even the business world is like a battlefield! However, regarding going public, I still need to consider it again."

Lian Yishan couldn't have reached his current position if he were an ordinary person. He understood what Chen Wei meant with those words.

Lian Zhiping had said something too hastily. In her heart, she also understood that the business world was indeed like a battlefield. Now that Lian Yishan had spoken, she didn't say anything more.

But there was still a bit of dissatisfaction towards Chen Wei in her heart.