The Hope You Gave Me: 71-salted fish

For fifteen consecutive days, Min Hui got up early and returned late. Apart from going to work and going to Tianying Mountain for training, Han Yi accompanied him throughout the whole process and taught him carefully and carefully. She occasionally met Xin Qi at the base, sometimes by himself, sometimes with Su Quan, but not many times. Whenever they met, Han Yi would greet everyone to have a meal together, and Xin Qi would take her along the way home.

About the acquisition, because Xin Qi kept his mouth shut, Min Hui stopped asking more after hitting the wall a few times.

News emerge in an endless stream, and there are different opinions in the industry. There are some good ones, and more bad ones. It is generally believed that with the scale and strength of watching the tide, it is not easy for BBG to swallow it in a short time, and it must be a fierce battle.

Min Hui was so anxious that, in addition to watching financial news every day, she pestered Cao Mu to ask this and that.

Data shows acquisitions are still in progress.

BBG and Yuanmao Group continued to buy Guanchao stocks in the form of income swaps and the secondary market. After the total shareholding ratio reached 10%, they raised their placards for the second time.

Inside Guanchao, executives meet every day to deal with emergencies, but they don't make big moves, let alone counterattack. Because Min Hui was already in the resignation process, she was relatively leisurely. She stayed in the office every day to fix bugs until she officially left Guanchao. Cheng Qirang never came to her.

I thought I would have a miserable last half month of watching the tide, and Cheng Qirang would definitely come to look for trouble, but he didn't expect him to stay put, and he didn't even attend the meeting of the R&D department.

"Maybe it's because of your brother's report," Cao Mu guessed. "He needs to avoid suspicion. It's easy to get revenge if you seek revenge at this time. Besides, he should be so busy right now that it's too late to make a trick. Yes, you have resigned."

What Min Hui didn't expect was that Cheng Qirang did not go to her, but found Xin Qi directly.

Just when the acquisition was in full swing, Cheng Qi asked Yoxin Qi to go to a hot spring in a resort west of Ben Thanh, euphemistically calling it a "frank meeting".

The pool is behind a huge rock, built with pebbles into a circle, surrounded by trees and densely shaded.

The warm spring water is steaming white in the cold autumn, and when I look at it from a distance, I think that there is some kind of monster swallowing clouds in the forest.

The two sat face to face and chatted about anecdotes in the industry for a while. Cheng Qirang said with a smile, "Ethan, so shy? You don't take off your shirt after taking a bath." Showing firm pectoral muscles.

"Afraid of the cold." Xin Qi pointed to his nose, "Allergic rhinitis."

"I've always wanted to ask you," Cheng Qirang said, "How many years have you been in China?"

The air was cold, and colder than that was the atmosphere the two had worked so hard to mask their mutual hostility: a frosty politeness and a feigned casualness.

"It's not worth it," Xin Qi smiled lightly, "I was born in China."

Cheng Qirang glanced at him without further questioning. Xin Qi's expression was difficult to decipher, and his inner attitude could not be seen at all.

"I have investigated BBG and the performance of the Asia-Pacific division." Cheng Qirang sniffed, "You have done a good job and you are lucky, you have earned a lot in recent years, and you are considered a veteran in the negotiation arena. ."

"Award."

"But your brother's luck is not as good as yours. For example, he participated in the investment of 'Orca No. 3'..."

Xin Qi paused and didn't answer.

"I heard that this drilling platform had the largest drilling rig in the world at the time? The maximum drilling depth was more than 7,000 meters. It is a pity that it encountered a Category 15 hurricane after less than two years of operation, and it sank. Not only did it sink, but it also sank. There's a massive oil spill. The local government wants fines, the Animal Foundation wants environmental remediation... Your brother's billions of dollars are missing, haven't they been filled yet? BBG shareholders will make you spend that much money Come to buy the tide watch?"

Xin Qi raised his eyebrows in disapproval: "There is money to be made, why don't you do it?"

"So, just a financial investment? Not that simple, right?"

Xin Qi smiled lightly.

“Your operation strategy is nothing more than to obtain equity through leveraged mergers and acquisitions, and then mortgage the equity to obtain funds,” Cheng Qirang looked at Lin Shao in the distance, “You don’t do this once or twice, in North America and Southeast Asia. You have done it before. I made a rough estimate, this time your leverage factor is at least 20 times. With such a high financing cost, what should you do with the business you are running? Don't you need money turnover? If you don’t see the hook, people see the benefits but don’t see the harm-so much money comes in to buy the tide, and then what? If you need to stop it, stop it.”

"Are you showing me how to do business?"

"I don't dare. I know you're not so bold. Your business has only opened in China for a few years, but it's just because there is Su Zhonghe behind it. But how much do you know about this person? , he is notoriously tricky and slippery. You can count on him, but he may not be reliable. Once something happens, he will run fast with oil on his feet." He said word by word, "Fight me, your ammunition. Is it enough?"

"Eat salted fish and endure thirst." Xin Qi said, "I'm not in a hurry, I invest in watching tides because I am optimistic about watching tides."

"Comeon, Ethan, tell the truth. Short positions, profit selling - that's what you're here for?"

"You say yes."

"Or you want to participate in the operation and management of Guanchao. How to operate? How to manage? Do you understand?"

"I don't understand that no one understands."

"It seems that you really don't plan to stop?"

"Stop? What are you kidding? Do you think I'm just kidding?" Xin Qi said, "Since you want to know so much, I'll just tell you. Our stake in Guanchao is about to reach 15%. It will be the third time to raise the placard. By then, BBG will be your largest shareholder.”

Cheng Qirang's eyes were fixed on Xin Qi's face, and he shrank abruptly.

"I will apply to the board of directors to hold an extraordinary general meeting and submit a proposal to remove the current management members."

"Ha." Cheng Qirang smirked, "After all, are you trying to drive me away?"

"That's right."

"Because of Min Hui?"

"Is it hard to understand?"

"I really don't understand." Cheng Qirang shook his head, "It's just a woman and a trivial matter. Why should a large group of people and a lot of money be involved to play love scenes with you? After all, you are also in the business world. This is so ridiculous, I can't agree with it."

"This is not a trivial matter." Xin Qi looked at him coldly, "When Min Hui met you, her life had not yet begun, but you forced her to not want to live anymore. A newspaper, now it's your turn."

***

The next day, BBG raised the placard for three times, Xin Qi and its concerted actors' shareholding ratio had increased to 15%, surpassing the largest shareholder of Guanchao, Jingrui Industrial, and became the largest shareholder of Guanchao .

Watching the tide begins to fight back.

The major shareholders began to increase their shares, and Jingrui Industry quickly regained the throne of the largest shareholder.

At this time, Min Hui avoided going into the mountains and didn't hear about the world, and devoted herself to learning paragliding. She quickly got the A-level certificate and began to fly alone with an umbrella at a low altitude of less than 100 meters. After getting the A certificate, she quickly started the training of the B certificate, and gradually she was able to fly alone at an altitude of more than 300 meters.

Because of her resignation and unemployed, she had more free time, so Min Hui took Su Quan over to live with her. Xin Qi had no objection, because the struggle for controlling the tide had entered a heated stage, and he had no time to take care of it himself, so he was too busy to nod.

Cheng Qirang's sexual harassment scandal was reprinted by many media and became a hot topic among shareholders for a while. He again defended himself, saying everything was a false accusation. In response to shareholder inquiries, under pressure, Guanchao's HR replaced a new person in charge. In response to employee complaints, it said it would "take and investigate every sexual harassment accusation seriously." No matter how high-sounding they do in public relations, people inside know that the major shareholders still turn a blind eye to Cheng Qirang's "scandal", thinking it is a trivial matter, and it is used by opponents to make a fuss. , everything will return to peace. After all, watching the tide under his leadership is the benchmark of the industry.

One afternoon, Min Hui took Su Quan to the hospital to get medicine. She thought that she hadn't seen Zhou Ruji for a long time, and she hadn't seen him update her Moments. She didn't know what was going on, so she stopped by his office to have a look. When I came to the oncology department and asked, the nurse said that the operation was underway and I would not be able to come out for a while. Min Hui thought, then come back at another time.

The elevator didn't come after waiting for a long time. Min Hui led Su Quan to the safety stairs. Passing through the corridor of the inpatient department, I suddenly felt a figure following me, and I didn't mind at first. The man's footsteps were heavy, his leather shoes were mopping the floor, and there was a clicking sound one meter behind her.

Min Hui looked back and felt familiar. She suddenly remembered that it was the peasant man she saw outside her ward before Zizhu died. His name was Zhang Yonggen, and she stopped and asked, "Brother, is that you?"

Zhang Yonggen looked straight at her, then looked at Su Quan again, and nodded blankly: "You are Zhou Ruji's wife, right?"

"Ex-wife."

"Is this your son?"

"Yes." Min Hui touched Su Quan's head, "Quan Quan, my name is uncle."

"Hello, uncle."

Zhang Yonggen looked at Su Quan and asked in a trembling voice, "How old are you?"

"Almost four years old." Min Hui replied, "Brother, last time you said your son was going to have surgery, did you do it?"

"It's moving." Zhang Yonggen's eyes turned red, he gritted his teeth and sobbed, "died on the operating table."

Min Hui said "oh", remembering that the nurse said that his son was seriously ill and that many doctors refused to operate. He was not surprised at the moment, and was about to comfort him, but Zhang Yonggen suddenly chuckled: "My son was killed by Zhou Ruji!"

His laughter grew louder and he said nervously: "When he was on the operating table, he was fine, but once he went in, he didn't come out! Don't think about it! I want him to taste the death of my son!"

After speaking, he rushed towards Su Quan.

Min Hui anxiously pushed Su Quan aside, shouted "Run!", and desperately went up to fight with Zhang Yonggen.

She played some Sanda, and after a few reluctance to resist, Zhang Yonggen was too strong, grabbed her hair and pushed down the stairs ruthlessly. Min Hui screamed in pain, and she was afraid that he would chase Su Quan, so she held on to his sleeve but wouldn't let go. The two of them pulled each other and rolled down the stairs together...

It happened so fast that before she could react, the two of them rolled down a dozen concrete steps. Min Hui only felt a sharp pain in her lower back. She gritted her teeth and wanted to get up to see if Su Quan had escaped. Two security guards had already rushed over and pushed Zhang Yonggen to the ground. Min Hui heard Su Quan crying and screaming. "Mom! Mom!"

A doctor came to check on her injuries and told her to stay still, suspecting a broken bone. Take off one of her shoes and let her move her toes.

With her toes moving, the doctor breathed a sigh of relief, called three nurses, and carefully moved her to a stretcher for filming. The result was a fracture on the right inner side of the pelvis. Fortunately, it did not shift. Zhou Ruji rushed over after the operation and heard the news. After reading the film, he said that the situation was not serious, and no surgery was needed, and conservative treatment was enough.

"How to treat conservatively?" Min Hui asked from the hospital bed.

"Stay in bed for four to six weeks and wait for the bones to grow on their own." Zhou Ruji patted her on the head, "It's your life, if you hurt your spine, it will be troublesome, and you may be paralyzed for life."

Min Hui's buttocks hurt so badly that she could only laugh and cry: A doctor is a doctor, so it's not surprising. The only thing that worries me is money. I just quit my job and I don't have medical insurance. Zhou Ruji explained that Zhang Yonggen's son was terminally ill, and he would not accept it at first, but he couldn't stand Zhang Yonggen's daily begging, and finally moved with sympathy and decided to give it a try. In order to get Zhou Ruji to agree to the operation, Zhang Yonggen also signed the informed consent form, saying that he was willing to accept all risks. The operation went smoothly at the beginning. The tumor of more than ten centimeters was completely peeled off. Before everyone started to celebrate, just when the suture was being sutured, the child's heart suddenly stopped, and the doctors and nurses tried hard for a long time but couldn't save it. It wasn't Zhou Ruji's fault originally, but Zhang Yonggen couldn't accept it. Tian Tian came to the hospital to cry, saying that Zhou Ruji had killed his son.

"Zhang Yonggen - won't come to see you again?"

"No, it's already taken."

Min Hui looked at Su Quan, who was sitting beside him. Seeing his pale face, she was obviously frightened. She grabbed his hand tightly and asked, "Quanquan, are you all right?"

"Mom, I'm fine, I run fast."

"It's really fine, I've checked it out," Zhou Ruji smiled and touched his face, "all of them have grown taller."

"By the way, take the time to send me a text message to Xin Qi, saying that I have a broken bone and I can't take care of the child for the time being, so let him come over and take the child back."

"It's been posted, but he hasn't replied yet." Zhou Ruji said, "put it all with me first. I'll take care of your side as well. The orthopaedic beds are tight, you can probably stay here for five or six days, Do some physiotherapy, and after you leave the hospital you need to go home and stay in bed for at least a month - I mean strict bed rest, the kind that you don't get up for 24 hours."

Min Hui suddenly became anxious: "Then... what should I do to make it more convenient?"

"It's all settled in bed."

“…”

"Don't worry, I'll hire an experienced nurse for you." Zhou Ruji smiled, "Well, you can just come to my house, I'll take leave to accompany you for the first two weeks, until you get used to it—"

"No, no! Ru Ji——" Min Hui interrupted quickly, "You are a surgeon, you have to treat and save people every day. I can't let you take care of me at home every day."

"What are you afraid of? Didn't I take care of Su Quan when she was born? It's up to me, I'll be responsible to the end, and it's also my major. With me by your side to guide the rehabilitation, I'll definitely recover the fastest. ." Zhou Ruji's tone was beyond doubt.

"I really don't need to," Min Hui still shook her head, "I can do it myself, plus a nurse, no problem at all."

She has already made up her mind. After resigning, she still has some savings. She can cope with the illness for a month or two without any problem. Especially since Su Quan can be handed over to Xin Qi, there is nothing to worry about. When you are in bed, you can ask a nurse to take care of him all day. If there is any emergency, Jiajun lives next door and can come over to help.

Zhou Ruji looked at her and thought, Zizhu had just passed away, and Min Hui was reluctant to live in her house, perhaps to avoid suspicion. Besides, Xin Qi was also in Bincheng. I don't know how their relationship was. All right. So I didn't insist, smiled and said: "Okay, listen to you. If you feel any discomfort, call me as soon as possible."

"Hmm."

The two chatted for a while, Min Hui felt bone pain piercing her heart, took painkillers, and fell asleep dizzily.

When I woke up again, it was already night, still sleepy and thirsty, I reached out to the bedside table, reached out with one hand, and put a water bottle and a straw to her mouth, she quietly Taking a breath, he saw Xin Qi sitting on a chair beside the bed, with Erlang's legs crossed, staring at him silently with wide eyes.

He wears a white turtleneck, black jeans, sits on a black chair, and is part of the wall if he hadn't had an unforgettable face.

"Xin Qi?" she asked softly, "When did you come?"

"Half an hour ago. I just got off the plane."

"All--"

"He was sleepy, I asked Yunlu to take him home."

"I'm fine, just a minor bone fracture, don't stay here if you're busy."

He bent down, put his face in front of her, and asked, "Min Hui, does this Zhang Yonggen have anything to do with Cheng Qirang?"

"You mean—"

“For example: buy a murderer to kill?”

"No, no, they have nothing to do with each other." Min Hui quickly recounted how she knew this person and how Zhou Ruji's surgery failed for his son from beginning to end.

Xin Qi's nerves relaxed obviously: "They better be okay, otherwise I will never let the process go!"

She suddenly grabbed his hand and said seriously: "Xin Qi, promise me, you must protect yourself well, and don't let this person destroy you."

He was a little surprised, and then there was a moment of silence.

"I know you're a very proud person, but Cheng Qirang will take advantage of this. If I wasn't so proud back then, things might not have gotten so bad. Some people, I'm too lazy to pay attention to. Some things, I I didn't bother to explain, and I was too embarrassed to ask for help. It got worse and worse..."

"Cheng Qirang must have threatened you, right?" he said suddenly.

She recounted in detail how she met Cheng Qirang at Starbucks that day.

"Shameless scum!" he whispered, "Don't worry, I won't suffer."

She had a lot of worries, but he was so calm. For a time, he couldn't say a thousand words, and his eyes filled with tears.

He stared at her silently. After a while, he turned his attention to the water bottle: "Do you still want to drink water? You only took a sip just now."

"I'm not thirsty. . . I'm afraid to go to the toilet if I drink too much."

"Do you want to go now?"

Yes, but what a shame. Her face turned red all of a sudden: "The doctor said I can't move, can you call a nurse for me?"

He went out for a spin and came back saying the nurse was giving injections and told her to wait.

After waiting for a long time, the nurse didn't come, Min Hui's face turned even redder, not because of urgency, but because Xin Qi was by her side, she was really embarrassed to talk about this kind of thing.

"Let me help you." He stood up and rummaged around, finding an adult diaper out of nowhere, closed the door, and whispered, "Use this, it's very convenient."

Min Hui gave up her life and shook her head desperately. She gritted her teeth and was about to sit up and go to the toilet by herself. Xin Qi held her down tightly: "Don't move, the doctor said that you must stay in bed for the first few days." Ignoring her objections, he lightly helped her put it on, then walked to the door and waited. Little did she know that Min Hui had been working hard in bed for a long time, and she had the urge to urinate, but she couldn't figure it out... She was so anxious and embarrassed that she almost cried. Later, the nurse came over and massaged her for a long time, but there was still no movement. She told her not to be nervous and to drink some more water. The more water in her bladder, it will naturally be enough.

"Come on, listen to some music, maybe it can help you—" Xin Qi opened the app on her mobile phone, put the earphones in her ears, and suddenly heard the sound of running water... Min Hui glared at him : "Does this work?"

"Try it."

"You better go back, Su Quan also needs someone to accompany you."

"The children are all arranged, I will be here with you these days."

"There is a nurse here."

"I didn't need it originally, but you're too thin-skinned and don't like to trouble people, so let me do it." He said boldly.

She felt a sudden warmth in her heart. Xin Qi still cared about her. Hearing that she was injured, he rushed over immediately.

“Zhou Ruji said you can be discharged from the hospital in six days, and you still need to stay in bed for at least four weeks when you get home?” he asked.

"Yes, I asked him to help me with a nurse. It's just a normal bone fracture and I'll recover soon."

"You can't live by yourself," he said firmly.

"Why?"

"Someone has threatened your safety in life."

"I'll be fine."

"I cannot let my son lose his mother."

"Xin Qi, are you inviting me to live in your house?"

"You have no choice."

The next day, Cao Mu heard that Min Hui was hospitalized, and came to visit with Yin Xu. While Xin Qi was away, Min Hui asked about the latest progress of BBG and Guanchao.

"The trading of Guanchao has been suspended and a major asset reorganization has been announced."

"A plan to delay troops?"

"Absolutely. Didn't Xin Qi tell you anything?"

Min Hui shook her head and looked at Cao Mu's expression, knowing that the situation was serious.

"Cheng Qirang also worked hard this month. First, he moved out tens of billions to buy back the company's A shares, and then issued additional shares to Jingrui Industrial, the largest shareholder of Guanchao, to increase his shareholding ratio. He also encouraged people to report Su Zhonghe to the government. Illegal fundraising. Su Zhonghe was caught by surprise, and half of the M&A funds promised to BBG went to waste... Now Cheng Qirang is taking advantage of the suspension of trading to find the White Knights to save the game.”

As soon as Min Hui heard this, she became anxious again, staring blankly at the ceiling without speaking for a long time.

"In this round, Cheng Qirang has the upper hand. Xin Qi is in a lot of trouble. I don't know if he can handle it." Cao Mu continued.

"Are you saying that it is difficult for BBG to achieve a controlling stake?"

"I heard that Xin Qi mortgaged some particularly good projects under BBG's name, such as logistics, warehousing, catering, and even several commercial buildings, in order to raise money. With the continuous suspension of the tide, the time cost of capital is getting higher and higher, which makes mergers and acquisitions more and more difficult, and it may be difficult to ride a tiger in the end.”

"In your judgment, can BBG survive?"

"Yes." Cao Mu said, "I'm still very optimistic about Xin Qi. He should have a way to get money, it depends on whether he dares to lose everything and gamble to the end."

Losing everything? Min Hui suddenly broke out in a cold sweat.

"Sister Cao Mu, you once said that this is not a matter of affection, and Xin Qi did not use all his own money. He lost everything—then can he still stay in this business?"

"There are risks in investing. You don't have to worry too much. Xin Qi must have calculated it carefully. If he is not even 100% sure, he will not dare to gamble."

Xin Qi hurried over to accompany the bed at night, and just sat down on the chair, Min Hui couldn't help but ask, "I heard that Guanchao has been suspended?"

"Hmm."

"Is BBG all right? Is there anything I can do to help you?"

"It's fine, you don't have to worry," he said calmly.

Min Hui wanted to ask in detail, but he suddenly took out a mini projector from his bag and said with a smile, "Aren't you bored lying down, how about watching an old movie together?"

This guy is really in the mood! She smiled and nodded.

Old movie, "Titanic", Min Hui couldn't watch it anymore, she just felt that the white wall kept flashing.

After a while, she suddenly said, "Xin Qi, sit over there."

He moved a chair and sat directly opposite her: "Isn't this blocking you?"

"Turn off projection."

He froze for a moment, not knowing what was going on, so he flicked the switch.

"I don't want to see a movie, I just want to see you."

“…”

"To me, you are the most handsome man in the world, much better than the movie."

He glared at her, and she smiled narrowly.

For six consecutive days, until she was discharged from the hospital, whenever Xin Qi came to see her, she would sit in that position.