Shadow of Chinese Entertainment

Chapter 198 Hudong Heavy Machinery
In the evening, the warm yellow light made the living room feel especially cozy.

The air was filled with the familiar aroma of food, carrying a taste of home that made people unconsciously relax.

The three sat around the dining table.

Liu Xiaoli ladled out a bowl of soup and placed it steadily on the table. Her face was serious, her brows were slightly furrowed, and there was a hint of worry in her eyes.

"Xiao Bei, the funds from CCTV have arrived. There are now 2800 million yuan available in the company's account."

Liu Xiaoli took a sip of chicken soup and spoke slowly, her voice trembling slightly and her eyes showing a hint of hesitation.

Hu Xiaobei put down his chopsticks, paused, his hand hovering briefly in mid-air, then looked up at Liu Xiaoli with surprise, raising an eyebrow slightly, and asked, "Is there already this much money in the company account?"

Liu Xiaoli put down her soup spoon, raised her hand and gently smoothed her hair at her temples, as if she were organizing her thoughts, before slowly saying, "The royalties settled in January amounted to 1000 million yuan, and at that time, a portion of the funds were used for filming."

After CCTV's funds arrive, after deducting this part of the investment and various expenses, the available funds are about 1000 million yuan, which brings the total to 2000 million yuan.

In addition, your quarterly royalty income for January to March was 8 million, which is all available funds after deducting taxes. Therefore, the total available funds amount to 28 million.

(P.S.: The deducted funds will be used for the next shoot and are not included in the available funds at this time.)
Hu Xiaobei nodded slightly, his fingers unconsciously tapping on the table, his eyes somewhat vacant, his mind racing.

Liu Xiaoli bit her lip, her hands unconsciously clenching together. After hesitating for a moment, she still spoke up: "Xiao Bei, you've been looking into Hudong Heavy Machinery stock for the past few months. I know you have some ideas about this stock."

However, the stock market is volatile, and no one can predict whether it will rise or fall tomorrow. If you want to invest this money in stocks, the risk is still too great.

I think it would be better to invest these funds in real estate. Whether it's buying property for personal use or investing in rental properties, the risk is lower and the investment is more secure.

Hu Xiaobei leaned forward slightly, looked at Liu Xiaoli with a firm gaze, and revealed a confident smile: "Auntie, I understand your concerns, but Hudong Heavy Machinery stock is different."

It is large enough and has strong backing.

In my view, as long as the island chain issue exists, the country's investment in this area will only increase.

This is the most fundamental national development strategy, and it will not be shaken.

During this period, its stock price fluctuated roughly between 5 and 7 yuan. I think the stock market is showing signs of a bull market now.

If you buy this stock, even if it doesn't increase dozens of times, it should at least increase tenfold before the bull market ends.

This is a rare opportunity, and I think it's worth a try.

Liu Xiaoli's brows relaxed slightly, but she was still a little worried: "But what if we lose money?"

Hu Xiaobei chuckled, sat up straight, patted his chest, and said confidently, "Auntie, I'm still young, I have plenty of time to learn from mistakes, and I receive royalties every quarter, so these are not problems."

More importantly, I analyzed it for a long time before I identified this stock as a sure winner.

We are a long-term holder, optimistic about its future, and don't need to worry about short-term fluctuations.

So, I wasn't gambling; I was seriously doing investment analysis, and I prepared for a full four months before..."

Ten minutes later, with Hu Xiaobei's tireless explanation and guidance, Liu Xiaoli's initial worry gradually subsided.

The tension on her face gradually eased until she made up her mind to invest in Hudong Heavy Machinery's stock with Hu Xiaobei.

Seeing that their conversation had come to an end, An Xiaoqian blinked and finally couldn't help but ask curiously, "Mom, can I invest in those stocks too?"

Liu Xiaoli glanced at An Xiaoqian, shook her head helplessly, and said perfunctorily, "Qianqian, we're talking about company investment. You're still young, don't get involved in these things."

An Xiaoqian pouted, crossed her arms, and puffed out her cheeks, saying defiantly, "I'm not a child anymore! I'll be an adult in a few months. Besides, I have money, and I can invest too. Xiao Bei, don't you think?"

Hu Xiaobei smiled and nodded, a confident look on his face and a determined glint in his eyes: "Qianqian is right. She'll be an adult soon, and she can make money now. She's someone who can invest."

I think Sisi could buy Hudong Heavy Machinery stock with us; it's a good opportunity.

An Xiaoqian's eyes lit up, and she excitedly stood up, taking a step to get close to Hu Xiaobei.

She grabbed Hu Xiaobei's wrists with both hands and shook them gently a few times, her eyes sparkling: "Really? Then I want to buy some too."

I trust your judgment now! Let's conquer all enemies together, advancing and retreating side by side!

Although she doesn't understand stocks and investing, and has absolutely no interest in these things.

But since Hu Xiaobei bought one and her mother bought one, there's no reason to let her be the only one who doesn't buy one!

Liu Xiaoli looked at An Xiaoqian with some anxiety, her brows furrowing slightly: "Xiaoqian, don't be silly. Investing in stocks is no small matter; it's risky."

Seeing this, An Xiaoqian took light, quick steps to Liu Xiaoli's side.

Then, pulling her arm and shaking it vigorously, she pleaded in a soft, sweet voice, "Mommy, please let me buy it too. Xiao Bei has already said so, don't you trust Xiao Bei's judgment?"

Besides, I also want to practice my investment skills, so please say yes.

Seeing this, Hu Xiaobei chimed in, "Auntie, let Qianqian invest with us. I'll manage the risks carefully."

Furthermore, Sisi will soon be an adult and should have some investment experience, which will benefit her in the future.

Looking at An Xiaoqian's expectant eyes and then at Hu Xiaobei's determined expression, Liu Xiaoli hesitated for a moment, her heart torn, her eyes filled with conflict, her fingers unconsciously rubbing back and forth.

Finally, she sighed and said, "Alright, since you're all so insistent, let's buy them together."

However, Xiao Bei, you must be careful, but you must also relax and not let temporary fluctuations cause you to worry.

Hu Xiaobei nodded, her eyes full of sincerity, and said confidently, "Don't worry, Auntie, I know what I'm doing, I'm sure I'll make a profit."

The following day, at the end of April, the three went to the stock exchange to buy stocks.

The exchange was bustling with noise, a cacophony of conversations and keyboard clicks.

Hu Xiaobei took a deep breath, feeling the tension and excitement in the air.

Ultimately, Hu Xiaobei spent 2200 million yuan to decisively purchase 400 million shares of Hudong Heavy Machinery at a price of 5.5 yuan per share.

An Xiaoqian and her daughter each purchased 20 shares, totaling 40 shares of Hudong Heavy Machinery stock.

As for the handling fees, they only amounted to a little over 70,000 yuan in total, which is nothing compared to such a large transaction.

Hu Xiaobei was thinking about the future, how to use this high-return investment to achieve some of his own ideas.

An Xiaoqian's approach was much simpler; she just felt it was very meaningful, her gaze shifting back and forth between Hu Xiaobei and her mother, her face beaming with a happy smile.

Although Liu Xiaoli trusted Hu Xiaobei's judgment and ability, she still had some worries, and her eyes revealed a hint of unease as she pursed her lips from time to time.

The three had different thoughts, but they were all full of expectations for the future. They just didn't know what kind of returns this investment would bring them in the future!
(End of this chapter)