I can become stronger by paying salaries. I have one billion employees!

Chapter 725 16000 Trillion! The Myth of Wealth Creation Rises Again! Hundreds of Billionaires!

On October 28, a light autumn rain fell on Hong Kong Island. The river mist, like smoke and gauze, gently enveloped the rows of high-rise buildings, making them look like a mirage from afar.

The entrance to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange was packed with media reporters from home and abroad.

It's worth noting that Orange Technology is one of the world's top three mobile phone brands, with a valuation of 1.2 trillion yuan and an issue price of 148.8 yuan per share.

Faced with such high prices, some people looked hesitant, worried about being trapped by Orange Technology.

Some people have already raised funds and are eagerly waiting for the market to open so they can buy and establish a position.

In the eyes of investors, Orange Technology possesses self-developed chips, operating systems, and high-performance batteries, and has also invested in a series of supply chain companies such as Jingdongfang, demonstrating a very strong growth momentum.

Even if it can't compare to Apple, it should definitely not be worth only $2400 billion.

They were convinced that as long as they bought the shares and held them for a year or two, their paper profits would definitely reach 100%.

This is the blind confidence that retail investors have in Chen Yansen!
After all, Chen Yansen spent four years meticulously crafting an image of a "business genius who has never made a mistake."

A person who has never lost naturally possesses a strong market appeal.

Of course, if Chen Yansen loses even once, this trust will be like a wall with its bottom bricks removed, at risk of collapsing at any time.

In the drizzle, a Maybach sped past, with Chen Yansen and Cao Dahua sitting on either side of it.

"Boss, the engineering versions of the smart lock, power strip, and smart camera are ready. We plan to test them internally first, and then hand them over to Orange Technology for secondary testing. As long as there are no quality or safety issues, they can be launched to consumers along with the new product launch in November."

Cao Dahua slowly began his report.

"What about the new mobile phone?" Chen Yansen asked again.

"Preparations are expected to be completed by early November. I will prepare a portion of stock for each model in advance according to the production plan."

Cao Dahua responded immediately.

It has been nearly seven months since Orange Technology's last new product launch.

Although sales growth is still strong, it's time to launch new products.

Even if the sales of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus fall short of expectations, Orange Technology still has to come up with new products.

From the user's perspective, electronic products are updated and replaced quickly, and only new products have new vitality. You can't keep relying on old models from half a year ago to compete head-on with Apple and Samsung.

Chen Yansen nodded slightly, and then remained silent.

Seeing this, Cao Dahua immediately shut his mouth and didn't make any more noise to avoid interrupting his boss's thoughts.

Not long after, we arrived at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange headquarters building.

The Maybach's windows slowly rolled down, and cool rain mixed with damp air drifted into the car. Chen Yansen raised his hand to pull his suit jacket tighter, his gaze passing through the rain as he looked at the crowded people outside the window.

The reporters quickly raised their cameras, and flashes went off one after another.

Chen Yansen raised his right hand, gave a slight wave, and waved to the camera.

Six security personnel quickly got out of the Mercedes-Benz van behind them and then stood in two rows, forming a human wall on both sides of the back of the Maybach.

Old Huang immediately stepped forward and opened the car door for Chen Yansen.

Chen Yansen stepped out of the car, his posture upright like a pine tree, a smile on his lips, and strode towards the entrance of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Reporters immediately swarmed around him, bombarding him with countless questions: "Mr. Chen, where will Orange Technology's future growth points lie?"

Why did Orange Technology abandon the NYSE and ultimately choose to list in Hong Kong first?

"After going public, what do you think is Orange's most important task right now?"

"..."

Chen Yansen glanced around and saw that the scene included local media, reporters from the technology and finance circles from the mainland and overseas, and even a few internet celebrities who were live streaming on their phones.

He stopped and gestured for the reporters to be quiet. His tone was gentle but carried an undeniable authority: "Thank you for your attention to Orange Technology, but it's best to take it one step at a time. It's 9:03 now, and I have ten minutes to answer your questions."

The implication is clear: if things were chaotic, even these ten minutes wouldn't have been enough.

The reporters understood the weight of his words and could only keep quiet, waiting for Chen Yansen to call their names.

“Friends from the National Daily, you ask first.”

Chen Yansen casually pointed to the first media outlet.

"Mr. Chen, do you think Orange Technology's valuation is too high or too low? Should it be considered a hardware company or an internet company?"

A reporter from the National Daily asked.

"The valuation of Orange Technology was jointly determined by Goldman Sachs, CEFC and Sun Hung Kai Properties. The main factors included the company's profitability, cash flow, asset status, business model, competitive advantages, market acceptance, and subscription intentions during the roadshow. Therefore, the valuation of US$2400 billion was not decided on a whim, but was a reasonable and scientific price after calculation."

This price reflects Hong Kong investors' expectations for Orange Technology's current value. I respect the pricing logic of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the underwriters, but I hope that investors will focus their attention on Orange Technology's future value growth.

After finishing his sentence, Chen Yansen paused and added, "As for whether Orange Technology is a hardware company or an internet company, I think neither classification is accurate. It is a new species, a comprehensive internet company with mobile phones, smart hardware and IoT platforms at its core."

The reason he decisively denied Orange Technology's hardware attributes was essentially because a pure hardware company simply couldn't support a market capitalization of 2400 billion US dollars.

Valuation requires sufficient room for imagination, and the combination of "smartphone + smart hardware + IoT platform" is exactly the pie he painted for investors.

Of course, he wasn't entirely making things up. On the surface, Orange Technology does indeed appear to be a hardware company that sells mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and digital peripherals.

In reality, the company also holds the entire patent chain for Yunsu Express Lockers and is preparing to launch IoT products such as smart door locks, power strips, and cameras. These are the foundations that support the company's positioning as a "comprehensive internet company".

Before the reporter from the National Daily could react, Chen Yansen called on the CCTV reporter.

"Mr. Chen, once Orange Technology goes public, it will create hundreds of billionaires and thousands of multi-millionaires. Are you worried that your employees will lose their fighting spirit?"

A CCTV reporter posed a question.

Chen Yansen responded calmly: "Regarding the employee incentive plan, the company has already established different levels of strategies. The purpose is to allow everyone involved in the development of Orange Technology to share the joy of success. For employees, they only need to maintain a positive work attitude and do their job well during work hours."

In addition, the company allocates a portion of its stock options annually as rewards for outstanding employees. In my view, the IPO is merely a new beginning for Orange Technology, not the end.

The CCTV reporter nodded after hearing Chen Yansen's answer.

Then, Chen Yansen called on a reporter from an overseas financial media outlet: "Friend, what's your question?"

The reporter asked rapidly, "Mr. Chen, hello! I'm a reporter from The Wall Street Journal. Why did Orange Technology choose to list in Hong Kong first, instead of the NYSE or NASDAQ? Furthermore, facing strong competition from Apple and Starlux in the global market, what exactly is Orange Technology's competitive advantage?"

This question hits the nail on the head, as it concerns both the company's overseas strategic layout and its most critical competitive advantage.

The scene fell silent instantly, and everyone's attention turned to Chen Yansen.

Chen Yansen smiled gently and replied slowly, "As an international financial center, Hong Kong not only has a mature capital market system, but is also closely connected with the mainland market, which is very beneficial for Orange Technology to balance its mainland and overseas business development."

In the future, when the company's business reaches a certain scale in the North American market, we do not rule out the possibility of a secondary listing on the NYSE or Nasdaq.

I believe Orange Technology's core competitiveness can be summarized in three points: first, technological research and development; second, supply chain integration capabilities; and third, ecosystem development.

Chen Yansen spoke eloquently and handled the situation with ease.

He spoke briefly, but any reporter familiar with Orange Technology could understand the meaning behind every word.

Next, Chen Yansen answered several reporters' questions about product development and market expansion.

The ten-minute Q&A session passed quickly.

Chen Yansen glanced at his watch, ended the Q&A session, and then, escorted by security personnel, stepped into the Hong Kong Stock Exchange lobby.

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange lobby was packed with people.

Representatives from various institutions, analysts, and investors gathered together, some chatting in small groups, others staring at the electronic screens in front of them, and still others waiting for the bell-ringing ceremony at 9:30.

Guided by staff, Chen Yansen walked to the VIP section and sat down, with Cao Dahua following closely behind.

Who would have thought that Cao Dahua, who was just drifting through life at Xucheng University four years ago, would become a senior executive of a company with a market value of trillions of dollars?

"boss!"

"Brother Sen!"

Zhou Shouzhi, Yan Peng, Wang Teng, and others who arrived earlier quickly stood up to greet Chen Yansen as he entered, their faces full of smiles.

They knew perfectly well that after today, they would be super-rich with hundreds of millions in assets.

And they know better than anyone who gave them this wealth.

"sit!"

Chen Yansen waved his hand.

Zhou Shouzhi and the others sat down, their eyes filled with barely concealed excitement.

Soon after, Zhou Songtao, chairman of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, rushed over, accompanied by family representatives from the Huo, Li, Zheng, and He families.

It's clear to anyone with eyes to see that this gesture is Hong Kong's business community extending goodwill to Senlian Capital.

After exchanging pleasantries for a few minutes, a staff member quickly stepped forward and quietly reminded everyone, "Mr. Chen, Chairman Zhou, it's almost 9:30."

Chen Yansen straightened his suit jacket and, along with Zhou Shouzhi, Yan Peng, Wang Teng, and others, walked straight onto the stage.

As the host's countdown began, Chen Yansen rang the bell forcefully.

The clear chimes echoed in the hall, marking the official listing of Orange Technology on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

In an instant, applause and cheers erupted.

As the bell rang, the electronic screens in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange lobby suddenly lit up, with Orange Technology's stock code and opening price of "HK$159.4" standing out prominently. This represented a 7.1% increase from the issue price of HK$148.8, bringing its market capitalization close to HK$1.6 trillion.

The red numbers flashing on the screen acted like a shot of adrenaline, causing the entire Hong Kong Stock Exchange hall to erupt in excitement.

Wang Teng grabbed Yan Peng's arm, his voice trembling: "The issue price was 148.8, and it actually rose another 7 points at the opening!"

"Mr. Teng, calm down! It's only 7 points."

Yan Peng smiled and said.

Although he joined the company later than Wang Teng, he still holds a considerable number of shares, which are worth at least 200 million yuan based on the current stock price.

(End of this chapter)