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Chapter 222 The Shocking Sister Gao

Jinling, Xianlin Science and Technology City.

Inside the CEO's office.

Gao Huai, the newly appointed CFO whom Li Feng had poached at great expense, looked at the cash allocation sheet he had just completed, and cold sweat poured down his forehead.

"Mr. Li..." Sister Gao's voice carried a hint of anxiety.

"If we follow your plan, we will need to invest $10 billion as the cornerstone of Wanda Cinema Line, and at the same time acquire 30% of the shares of Meituan and Baoleyao respectively."

高姐飞快地按着计算器：「美团估值13亿美金，30%就是3.9亿美金；饱了幺估值1亿美金，30%算上溢价截胡，咱们準备了5000万美金。」

"Plus, there's the 40 billion RMB in loan interest due to various banks that needs to be settled by the end of the year..."

Sister Gao gave him a number that sent chills down his spine:

"Mr. Li, after this series of operations, the group's current cash balance in its corporate account will fall below the 10 billion RMB threshold!"

"If our cash flow dries up, the progress of many of our projects in the first half of next year will likely be affected!"

Less than 10 billion yuan in working capital! For a giant with tens of thousands of employees and businesses spanning multiple cash-intensive sectors, this is absolutely walking a tightrope!

However, in the face of Sister Gao's anxiety, Li Feng simply played with the fountain pen in his hand with a relaxed air.

"Out of money?" Li Feng chuckled.

"If you're out of money, then borrow some!"

"Go tell the bank that Haofeng is preparing for a large-scale mortgage loan!"

"Include [Haofeng Weibo], [iQiyi], [Bilibili], and [Haofeng Films]!"

"Each of these four business segments will contribute 20% of its equity to jointly secure mortgage loans from the five major domestic banks!"

boom!!!

Upon hearing this, not only Sister Gao, but even Zhang Yuxi, the chief secretary who was standing to the side taking notes, was so shocked that her hand trembled!

Using shares in Weibo, iQiyi, and Bilibili as collateral?!

This is the most irreplaceable moat of the Haofeng Empire! It's a golden nugget that Li Feng would keep close to his heart even when he was short of money, and would absolutely not allow any capital to touch it!

Which of these four platforms wouldn't be a super unicorn with a valuation of tens of billions today?!

"Mr. Li...Mr. Li, are you serious?!"

Old Zhang's voice trembled, "These four companies are Haofeng's core assets! If we mortgage them, what if... I mean, what if there are any problems with the cash flow in the future? The bank has the right to dispose of these shares!"

"Furthermore, what will outsiders think of Haofeng if you suddenly mortgage the group's most core assets?"

"What will the outside world think? They'll think I, Li Feng, have finally seen the light!"

After thinking it through, Li Feng finally realized that it's easy to get into trouble if you try to keep everything to yourself. After all, it's better to share the wealth!

Moreover, mortgaging a mere 20% of the shares cannot shake his power at all!

"Sister Gao, can you calculate for me how much money we could squeeze from the bank for a 20% stake in these four companies, based on the current market conditions?"

Upon hearing this, Sister Gao's mind raced.

"Mr. Li, Haofeng Weibo is currently the absolute leader in China's social media arena, with over 40 million daily active users, and its valuation is conservatively over 10 billion US dollars. iQiyi monopolizes exclusive online dramas, and its valuation is at least 5 billion US dollars. Bilibili monopolizes the ACG (Anime, Comics, and Games) ecosystem, and with the explosive growth of its live streaming sector, its valuation is estimated at 3 billion US dollars; as for Haofeng Films, with countless top-tier IPs and a star-making pipeline, its valuation is estimated at 2 billion US dollars."

"The total valuation of these four companies is around US$200 billion, which is approximately RMB1200 billion!"

Even if the bank only offers a 50% discount when pledging collateral to mitigate risk...

After a moment's thought, Old Zhang dropped a bombshell: "This 20% stake could get us at least 120 billion in loans from the five major banks!"

120 billion!

Adding to the 610 billion yuan in equity pledges from various sources... even after redeeming the JD.com shares, Haofeng Group's current apparent debt will soar to a new level!

705 billion RMB!!

"very good."

Li Feng nodded in satisfaction. "Go ahead and do it. Tell the bank managers that I, Li Feng, am preparing to use Haofeng's four core assets to make friends with them."

……

When the news that Haofeng Group had mortgaged 20% of its equity in its four core businesses to secure loans quietly spread in the financial world.

The entire domestic capital market has sensed an unusual, bloody smell!

"Has Boss Li changed his ways? This lone wolf, who's always been fiercely protective of his resources, has actually started using leverage in the financial world?"

"This shows that Boss Li has finally figured it out! In the business world of Dongda, you can't survive long by hoarding everything! The real smart thing to do is to align the interests of high-quality assets with banks and state-owned enterprises!"

"However, what exactly does he intend to do with this massive loan of 120 billion yuan? Wasn't the semiconductor deficit already covered by provincial loans?"

Just as various investors were speculating about Li Feng's next move.

December 4, Nanjing, Zifeng Tower private clubhouse.

A dinner party that will have a profound impact on the landscape of China's e-commerce unfolded between Li Feng and JD.com's CEO, Liu Qiangdong.

"Brother Li, you've really helped me a lot this time!"

Dong Ge raised his glass, his face flushed, and toasted Li Feng.

Just now, Li Feng not only fully agreed to Dong Ge's condition that after JD.com's listing in the US, he would only retain an observer status on the board of directors and would not interfere with control.

Furthermore, Haofeng Group has made a substantial investment, promising on the spot that during JD.com's IPO process, it will use the ample cash it had just borrowed to increase its stake in JD.com and guarantee its subscription!

This is real money being used to support JD.com's stock price!

"Brother Dong, you're too kind. We're both from Huaihai. If I don't support you, who else should I support?"

Li Feng smiled and clinked glasses with Dong Ge.

His unwavering support for JD.com stems not only from his knowledge of JD.com's astonishing future return on investment.

Furthermore, JD.com employs hundreds of thousands of deliverymen and warehousing and logistics staff across the country!

These are the mouths of hundreds of thousands of people, the livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of families!

Just like the millions of food delivery riders on Meituan and Baoleyao, this is his lifeline!

"The livelihoods of millions of canal workers depend on this..." Li Feng couldn't help but silently recite this ancient saying in his heart again.

He is currently in debt for over 700 billion yuan and holds equity stakes that could impact millions of jobs at the grassroots level.

Having come this far, as long as he doesn't court disaster, who on this land would dare to easily touch him?!