Rebirth 2004: I can make money by writing.

Chapter 521: Preparations for the Listing of Jingdong Mall

On a December night in Shenzhen, the weather is slightly cool and the air is slightly moist.

The trees on both sides of the street are still lush and green, and the winter here is not as cold as in the north.

The lights in Hao's mansion were bright.

Today is Grandma Han Qingying’s 72nd birthday, and Hao Qiang specially held a birthday party for her at home.

Although Hao Qiang is the richest man in the world, his family's daily diet is mainly light. There are few delicacies from land and sea on the table, but more carefully matched seasonal vegetables and high-quality protein.

Of course, he was also afraid that his child would become fat.

In front of the round table, two-and-a-half-year-old Hao Yuxuan was holding a glass of juice in her hand, with an innocent smile on her young face.

She blinked her big eyes and said in a baby voice, "I wish Grandma a life as long as the evergreen pines on the southern hills and as blessed as the East China Sea!"

I can be energetic and smile every day!"

In order to say this blessing, Hao Yuxuan specifically asked her mother for advice.

Hao Zimo thought for a moment and agreed, "Me too!"

"me too!"

As soon as the words fell, the whole family laughed and the atmosphere suddenly became relaxed and happy.

Grandma Han Qingying sat next to Hao Yuxuan with a kind smile on her face.

The traces of time have left deep wrinkles at the corners of her eyes and on her forehead, but her eyes are still bright, revealing a tenacity and tenderness.

She gently touched Hao Yuxuan's little head and said softly, "Hey, Yuxuan is so good! Zimo is the same.

Grandma, thank you for your blessings."

As soon as she finished speaking, Grandma Han Qingying felt a hint of emotion in her heart.

A few years ago, her son and daughter-in-law died in a car accident, and this blow caused her health to deteriorate.

In the past few years, granddaughter Han Qingying has been with Hao Qiang and finally has a place to stay. She is happy every day, but as she grows older, her health condition is still not optimistic.

I don't know if I can live to be eighty, so I murmured, "I'll be satisfied if my great-grandmother lives to be eighty."

Hao Qiang smiled slightly when he heard his grandmother's words: "Grandma, you are still in good health. We have a long time to live together as a family.

When the two little ones grow up, they will accomplish something great for you to see."

Elderly people live longer when they have hope.

Speaking of this, Hao Qiang couldn't help but think of a piece of news he saw in later generations.

The average life expectancy of Americans far exceeds that of any other country in the world. There are more than 20 million people alive who are over 100 years old. What's more, there are even masters in the Nascent Soul stage who are over 300 years old. This is longer than the founding of the United States, and they lived in the same era as Emperor Kangxi.

Moreover, out of a population of 3.3 million, 3.98 million people receive social security.

As expected of the world's hegemon, it has a strong foundation and high medical standards!

When Grandma Han Qingying heard this, a glimmer of relief flashed in her eyes.

The atmosphere at the dinner table became lively again, everyone raised their glasses to celebrate, and laughter echoed throughout the living room.

The night outside the window deepens, and the city lights shine like stars.

The next day,

It was the weekend, and Hao Qiang was going to meet Liu Qiangdong at the manor.

Normally, he would meet guests at the company and rarely at the manor.

The guests who were able to enter the manor were undoubtedly people he trusted extremely.

The reason why Liu Qiangdong came this time was because Jingdong Mall was about to be listed on Nasdaq, and Hao Qiang attached great importance to this matter.

After all, Hao Qiang still holds a 35.721% stake, which is worth tens of billions of dollars.

In its previous life, Jingdong Mall was listed in May 2014, but in this life, thanks to Hao Qiang's strong support, the development speed of Jingdong Mall has far exceeded expectations, and its market share has even surpassed its arch-rival, which was just renamed Dimao this year.

The day before yesterday, Liu Qiangdong arrived in Shenzhen and checked into a high-end hotel. He had originally planned to meet with Hao Qiang yesterday to report on matters related to the IPO.

However, Hao Qiang had something to do yesterday, so he asked Liu Qiangdong to visit his home today.

This invitation made Liu Qiangdong feel both surprised and honored. In order to show his respect for Hao Qiang, he dressed up carefully and tried his best to show his best mental outlook.

At ten o'clock in the morning, Liu Qiangdong took the special car sent by Hao Qiang to the Future Oasis Villa Community.

Initially, he wanted to take the hotel car, but the driver who greeted him explained: "Mr. Liu, the regulations of Future Oasis are very strict. Just like our company headquarters, outside vehicles are not allowed to enter.

It’s still a long way from the gate of the community to the boss’s house.”

After hearing this, Liu Qiangdong gave up his plan to go there on his own and got into Hao Qiang's private car with peace of mind.

The Future Oasis covers an area of ​​700 acres and is like a paradise. It is surrounded by the Future Community and Wuzhipa Forest Park. The environment is quiet and away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Nowadays, there are very few indigenous residents living around here, and the whole area seems exceptionally peaceful, as if time has slowed down here, leaving only the harmonious coexistence of nature and humanity.

The car slowly drove into a quiet forest. The trees on both sides of the road were tall and straight, with lush branches and leaves. The sunlight shone through the gaps between the leaves, casting mottled light and shadows.

After a while, the car arrived at the gate of the villa community.

The gate is designed to be simple yet solemn, and the security personnel in front of the gate are dressed in uniform and look serious.

The car stopped briefly in front of the gate. After strict security checks, the barrier slowly rose and the car was allowed to pass.

After entering the community, the car continued along the winding road.

The road is lined with carefully manicured gardens, and the air is filled with the faint fragrance of flowers.

The car passed by an artificial lake on the outskirts. The lake surface was sparkling. A few egrets were leisurely foraging by the lake. Occasionally, they spread their wings and flew across the lake, leaving a graceful arc.

In the distance, several villas are looming, hidden in the green trees, looking particularly mysterious.

Liu Qiangdong looked out the car window at the lush trees and well-tended gardens on both sides, and couldn't help but sigh at the privacy and luxury here.

He couldn't help but sigh, "This place is really nice! I heard that your company's executives also live here. It's a villa given by the company for free."

The driver smiled slightly, nodded, and replied, “Yes, in addition to company executives, some top experts also live here.

However, most of the villas have not yet been awarded.”

There was a hint of pride in the driver's tone, but he didn't say much about the details.

In fact, in addition to this, relatives and friends who have a very good relationship with Hao Qiang can also buy property and live here.

"The welfare benefits of Future Technology Group are really enviable. Not only are villas provided to top talents, but even ordinary employees can buy company houses at extremely low prices." Liu Qiangdong sighed, looking through the car window at the green villa area in the distance, and couldn't help but admire Hao Qiang's generosity.

The driver smiled and nodded in agreement, “Yes, if it weren’t for the company’s policy, ordinary employees like us wouldn’t be able to afford a house in Pengcheng.

The average price of housing in the surrounding area has risen to 20,000 to 30,000 yuan per square meter. How can ordinary people dare to dream of buying such a house?"

Liu Qiangdong turned his head and asked with interest: "Master, did you get the house too?"

A hint of pride suddenly appeared on the driver's face, and he said in a light tone: "I got the latest house listing and I'm renovating it now.

Although it’s not as good as the villas that executives and experts live in, it’s already very good treatment for us ordinary employees.”

"Oh? How much did you pay?" Liu Qiangdong continued to ask.

"About 7,000 yuan per square meter. I chose a side unit on the 9th floor. It's 108 square meters with three bedrooms and two living rooms, which is more than enough for our family," the driver said, his eyes full of satisfaction and anticipation. "Plus, the community environment is great, and the supporting facilities are complete."

Liu Qiangdong nodded and praised sincerely, "That's great. Future Technology Group really considers its employees very carefully."

The driver laughed: "How can this be compared with big bosses like you, Mr. Liu?"

"That's a little different. Working at Future Technology Group brings a completely different sense of happiness, especially since your children can enjoy high-quality educational resources."

The driver nodded in agreement and said, "Indeed, housing and education are the two most important issues for ordinary people like us."

As Liu Qiangdong listened to the driver's story, he gained a deeper understanding of the corporate culture of Future Technology Group.

He realized that the reason why Hao Qiang was able to grow the company to such a scale was not only because of his business foresight, but also because of his care for employees and his commitment to social responsibility.

This people-oriented management philosophy is one of the keys that enables Future Technology Group to stand out in the fierce market competition.

The car continued to move forward, passing through several villas and a bamboo forest.

After a while

The car slowly drove into the Hao Mansion.

Liu Qiangdong's attention was immediately attracted by a magnificent villa with a very modern style in the distance.

The villa's exterior design is simple and elegant, with smooth lines. The huge floor-to-ceiling windows are like mirrors, reflecting the surrounding green trees, lakes and blue sky, making it appear particularly transparent.

The feeling it gave him was, big!

Super big!

The car slowly moved along the wide driveway and finally stopped in front of the annex building of the villa.

The driver got out of the car and guided him to one of the guest reception halls.

Liu Qiangdong followed the driver and looked around, and couldn't help but sigh at the grandeur and exquisiteness of the villa in front of him.

There is one main building and two auxiliary buildings with a large construction area. Each building has a unique design, but they echo each other to form a harmonious whole.

Unlike ordinary super villas, the structural strength of this villa gives people an extremely solid feeling, as if it is a modern military fortress.

For example, the floor-to-ceiling window next to where he was sitting. Although the window was large and bright, the glass was obviously made of specially treated bulletproof material, which not only ensured the lighting but also enhanced safety. It was also very thick.

Besides, the floor is very thick, not just a dozen centimeters.

After Liu Qiangdong sat down, the driver poured him a cup of hot tea.

"Mr. Liu, please wait a moment, our boss will be here soon." The driver said respectfully, then left the reception hall.

"Ok."

Liu Qiangdong picked up the teacup and took a sip.

After waiting for less than three minutes, Hao Qiang walked into the guest room with a smile.

As soon as Liu Qiangdong saw Hao Qiang, he immediately stood up from the sofa, bowed slightly, and said respectfully: "Hello, Mr. Hao."

Hao Qiang smiled slightly, waved his hand, and said in a relaxed and easygoing tone: "Sit down, we are all acquaintances, there is no need to be so polite."

These simple words instantly made Liu Qiangdong relax a lot, and his originally tense expression also eased a lot.

He sat down again and the two exchanged a few pleasantries, and the topic soon turned to the listing of Jingdong Mall.

"The listing date has been confirmed. Nasdaq will ring the bell at 10:00 a.m. on January 3rd," Liu Qiangdong said with a hint of excitement but also a calm demeanor. "In a few days, I will be flying to New York to prepare for the final sprint."

Hao Qiang nodded: "Yes, you must pay attention to your personal safety when going abroad."

Don’t go out. It’s like in your previous life, when you were tricked by women and couldn’t control yourself.

"Don't worry, I'll pay attention."

Hao Qiang nodded slightly and continued, "Jingdong's listing is a big deal, but some American capitalists don't want to see us succeed.

Their methods may be beyond your imagination, so you must always be vigilant, especially at critical moments, and not be negligent."

"Okay, whether in public or in private, I will be extremely careful to ensure that the listing process is foolproof and that I return safely."

When Liu Qiangdong heard Hao Qiang emphasize it again, his expression became more serious.

Hao Qiang nodded with satisfaction, picked up the teacup and took a sip, then said, "It's good that you have this awareness.

The more excited people are, the more likely they are to ignore some problems.

Actually, the main reason is that I hold a lot of shares in Jingdong, which brings some instability to Jingdong."

"Without Mr. Hao's support, Jingdong Mall would not have been able to develop to its current level."

"You've worked hard over the years. I hope you can successfully go public."

The two men's conversation alternated between lightness and seriousness, with both prospects for the future and warnings about risks.

Two hours later,

After Liu Qiangdong and Hao Qiang had dinner alone, they left Hao's house.

Hao Qiang watched Liu Qiangdong get into the car, seeming to be lost in thought.

The issue price of Jingdong Mall has been determined, US$20 per share.

Planned fundraising: US$40 billion!

In Hao Qiang's previous report, Jingdong Mall issued approximately 93685620 American Depositary Shares (ADS) in its initial public offering (IPO), each representing two common shares, with an issue price of US$19.

Through this IPO, Jingdong Mall successfully raised approximately US$17.8 billion in funds, and its market value on the first day of listing reached approximately US$260 billion, becoming one of the landmark events for Huaguo Technology Company in the US capital market at that time.

However, under the guidance of Hao Qiang, the Jingdong Mall in this life has already surpassed the achievements of the previous life.

Today, Jingdong not only has far more registered users than in 2014, but also occupies the leading position in the market with absolute advantage.

Moreover, with Hao Qiang's foresight and strategic guidance, Jingdong avoided many detours and avoided many potential risks and traps.

Whether it is technology research and development, supply chain optimization, or improvement of user experience, Jingdong, under the leadership of Hao Qiang, has been at the forefront of the industry.

As early as November last year, the valuation of Jingdong Mall had exceeded US$30 billion.

Over the past year, the development of Jingdong Mall has reached a new level: its logistics network coverage has been further expanded, and intelligent warehousing and distribution technology has made breakthrough progress; the variety of goods on the platform has become richer, and the user experience has been continuously optimized.

Through technological innovation and business model changes, Jingdong Mall has promoted the transformation and upgrading of the entire retail industry, bringing a more convenient and efficient shopping experience to hundreds of millions of consumers.

Of course, many physical stores have also closed down as a result, which is unavoidable.

Even without Hao Qiang's intervention, Huaguo's e-commerce development would still be the same as in the previous life.