Chapter 284 New Year's Day Wedding Banquet, a New Beginning
Time flies, and a year has passed; in the eyes of all those who know and are familiar with Gu Junhao, Gu Junhao has changed a lot in this year, so much that it is hard for anyone to imagine.
In just one year, Gu Junhao's life trajectory underwent a qualitative transformation thanks to his miraculous performance in the stock market. At the beginning of 2014, Gu Junhao was just an ordinary young man, but by the end of the year, he had become a billionaire.
The same is true for Zhang Yiru, his partner. Even though she knew that Xiao Gu's talent in stocks was better than most people, she never thought that he would become a billionaire in just one year.
After the market value of Tonghuashun held by Gu Junhao exceeded 100 million yuan, Liu Ruihuan once joked with her about what it felt like to be in love with a billionaire, saying that it made her feel like she was in a dream.
To be honest, even though Gu Junhao's assets are rapidly increasing, his lifestyle has not changed much. Apart from being busier at work and having more social engagements, he still returns home on time.
Similarly, Zhang Yiru did not expect that Junshi Capital, which she had basically given up management rights to, would expand so rapidly in just one year. When young classmate Gu started the company, she even thought that Gu Junhao was extremely bored and was looking for something to do to enrich his life.
In terms of running the company, Gu Junhao's performance is also eye-catching. Junshi Capital was built from scratch and became one of the top 200 private equity investment companies in the industry in just seven months.
In the latest private equity fund rankings released at today's closing, Junshi Capital's two funds ranked first and second in the private equity fund rankings with a total scale of over 205 million yuan, with a net value of 5.125; and 1.008 billion yuan, with a net value of 2.0157.
Junshi No. 1, which focuses on small and medium-sized start-up stocks, suffered heavy losses in the last three trading days of the year without reducing its holdings; during the last three trading days, Dongfang Fortune fell 13.68%, Yinzhijie fell 12.96%, and only Xibu Securities maintained the overall size of the fund above 200 million yuan with a 13.76% increase.
It is also worth mentioning that CNR and CSR, which had been suspended for more than a month, finally resumed trading on December 31. The two major companies, CNR and CSR, reached a merger agreement. The merged new company will take over all the assets of the two companies. CNR and CSR's A shares and H shares are planned to be exchanged at the same exchange ratio of 1:1.1. After the exchange is completed, CNR's A shares and H shares will be cancelled accordingly.
After the merger of CNR and CSR is completed, the new company will be renamed CRRC Corporation Limited; since then, the "magic car" that is often ridiculed by investors has officially debuted on the A-share market, and the resumption of trading of the two major companies has also officially confirmed that the A-share market will enter an acceleration period.
In addition to the plan to fully invest at the end of 2014 that was in place at the beginning of the company's establishment, the resumption of trading of CNR and CSR was also one of the major factors in Gu Junhao's decision to fully invest to withstand the downward trend. Since the last few trading days at the end of this month, there have been constant rumors in the market that the two major companies will officially resume trading at the end of this month or early next month.
On the last trading day of December, the rumors were confirmed to be true. As expected, both CNR and CSR reported a daily limit increase. CSR completed a transaction of more than 20 million in one day, and the orders on the daily limit were as high as more than 5 billion yuan each, which is a huge amount.
However, Zhongguo CSR's shareholding in Junshi No. 1 is very low, only 5,000 lots. The daily limit on the last trading day did not have much effect on Junshi No. 1's performance.
Junshi No. 2, relying on its shareholding weight, performed well in the last few days of trading in December, and its overall scale officially exceeded 1 billion yuan, officially doubling in the two months since the start of fundraising.
Although Junshi No. 1 has experienced a significant drawdown, its net value return of more than 5% has made its ranking first unshakable, while Junshi No. 2 narrowly surpassed Henghua No. 1 Fund and ranked second thanks to its continuously rising net value trend.
Henghua No. 1 ranks third with an annual return of 2.0125; the return that doubled in one year is already very excellent for both private equity funds and public equity funds, and can be regarded as the top in the industry.
Especially in the first half of 2014 when the market was basically in a stage of decline and correction, it was even more difficult to find a fund that could double its returns. However, Wang Chao was born at the wrong time, and the performance of the two Junshi funds overshadowed his brilliance.
If it weren't for Gu Junhao's sudden rise, Wang Chao would undoubtedly be the most outstanding private equity fund manager this year, and countless glorious scenes would have accompanied him; but what made him most depressed was the latecomer Junshi No. 2, which made it impossible for him to maintain his second place.
And now, this honor belongs to Gu Junhao alone. As the hottest private equity fund manager in the market in the second half of the year, especially in the last few months, Gu Junhao's engagement party on New Year's Day was extremely lively.
Local business owners of all sizes in Beicang, and even some very rare ones from the surrounding areas, gathered together. If you didn’t know, you would think that it was an annual meeting of a local entrepreneurs association; these people were all Gu Junhao’s clients.
Jiang Jianbai, Su Mingyu and Shi Xin, the brother-in-law of Wang Chao of Henghua Fund, also came from other places. Shi Xin came to the engagement party on behalf of Wang Chao and himself. Since the last time Gu Junhao went to Shanghai to attend an exchange meeting, the two gradually became familiar with each other and they can be regarded as close colleagues to Gu Junhao in the industry.
Su Mingyu can be considered a friend of Gu Junhao, and Jiang Jianbai, in addition to being a client of two Junshi funds, is also Gu Junhao's first partner in real investment. Currently, the project of Berning Auto Parts' new energy vehicle parts is progressing smoothly.
As long as the company can survive the chaotic period of new energy vehicles in the next few years, by 2018, when the catfish effect introduced by the Shanghai Stock Exchange takes effect, the company will be able to take off in the true sense, and listing may not be impossible.
"Congratulations, Mr. Gu. My brother-in-law originally wanted to come in person, but he was afraid that seeing you in person would make him even more depressed, haha." Shi Xin joked. He was talking about the topic of the fund's year-end net asset value rankings.
"No, no, the fund managed by Mr. Wang is excellent. It has been able to maintain super high returns despite the decline in the first half of the year. I am just lucky. After I built the position, the market has started to rebound." Gu Junhao responded with a smile.
There are not many colleagues here today. The charging rules of Junshi Capital's two funds may make colleagues a little disgusted, and there is also a sense of exclusion towards Gu Junhao. In addition, the performance of the two funds is so eye-catching, which makes people even more jealous.
Gu Junhao was very happy that Henghua Fund, a peer company, was able to send Shi Xin to participate.
"Haha, you have to say this in front of my brother-in-law, that way he might be happier. I heard that Mr. Gu was put under supervision some time ago?"
"It's not that exaggerated. I just took a phone call and chatted for a few minutes."
"I thought, Junshi No. 1 has retreated so much, it shouldn't be possible with your level."
"It has nothing to do with this. It's just a normal retreat. Have a good meal today. Please forgive me if I haven't treated you well enough."
"Okay, go ahead and do your work, don't worry about it."
There were so many guests and company employees coming today that Gu Junhao could only greet them in a cursory manner. It was impossible to have a long chat. When he came to Su Mingyu, Su Mingyu excitedly whispered to Gu Junhao, "Brother Gu, the Zhongguo CSR company I had a full position in has resumed trading."
Since the suspension of CSR, the two had not talked about stocks for a while. Gu Junhao knew that Su Mingyu held a stake in CSR, and he smiled and responded, "Congratulations, you've made a fortune."
"Hahaha, I don't know how many boards there are, but judging from yesterday's closing order, there should be several more boards." Su Mingyu said happily.
"Don't worry about the number of boards, just wait a few months." Gu Junhao patted his shoulder and said, then Gu Junhao's evil taste rose and whispered in his ear: "I'll tell you quietly, I also have a Zhongguo Nan car."
Su Mingyu was stunned when he heard this and said, "Huh?" Before he could react, Gu Junhao said, "Don't tell anyone."
Sure enough, after hearing that Gu Junhao also held shares in Zhongguo CSR, Su Mingyu became much less happy. For those who are engaged in stock trading, every time when they are showing off their big profits, someone appears who makes more than you, and it is the same stock, that sense of happiness will be reduced a lot.
This is just like the fact that watching others make money is more painful than losing money yourself. This is also the reason why Gu Junhao, who is a little drunk, has a higher sense of evil.
The banquet was at noon, and everyone left after it. The lively banquet ended. The evening was Gu Junhao's family's private time. Compared with the social banquet at noon, it was polite but lacked a warm feeling.
In the evening, at the dinner at his home, those present were all Gu Junhao's closest people, including Zhang Yiru's parents, Aunt Huang, and Old Lu's family.
Gu Junhao always maintains respect for Lao Lu, not only because he funded his predecessor's schooling and even helped him with his work, but also because of his respect for his behavior. As a technical leader, Lao Lu was also an ordinary technical worker before he took up a leadership position.
With the tide of the times, the boss he had been following became rich, and Lao Lu naturally became a leader. To be honest, from Gu Junhao's point of view, Lao Lu was not that outstanding in the leadership position. Lao Lu, who had been engaged in technology, liked to do most of the things by himself and did not have the command art of a leader.
However, his character is worthy of respect. As for his job, according to Gu Junhao's previous experience working at Deye, apart from normal interpersonal interactions, Lao Lu did not accept kickbacks in private like some other leaders.
Old Lu, who is not very wealthy, is able to set aside a portion of his income to support the children in the welfare home to go to school. This makes him even more respectable. The purpose of ordinary people doing good deeds is much simpler than that of some wealthy people. It is purely out of kindness.
Gu Junhao didn't pay too much attention to Lao Lu. A middle-aged technical man like Lao Lu didn't need much money in return after you became rich, but respect. Of course, if Lao Lu needed any help, Gu Junhao would definitely not have any doubts as long as it was within his ability.
With his savings over the years and his current salary, Lao Lu has no problem supporting his family. In addition, as Gu Junhao has established a relationship with the boss of Deye, Lao Lu's work environment will become more relaxed. Barring any unexpected events, he will be able to live a good and stable life.
For ordinary people, having a stable living environment and leading an ordinary life is the greatest pursuit in life.
"Uncle Lu, come, let me toast you. Thank you for your funding back then and your help in my later work." Gu Junhao stood up, raised his glass, and said to Old Lu with a smile.
"It can't be called help. You are not the only one who received funding. Your current achievements have little to do with me." Old Lu is still such a straight man. He doesn't know how to speak, but he does have a rare smile on his face.
Old Lu's wife poked him, but he didn't care. Today was the first time Gu Junhao met Old Lu's family. Since she supported her husband in sponsoring poor children, she must be a very kind and virtuous person.
"No, no, it was my own fault that I didn't go to college. I wouldn't have needed your help at work, and I don't have any savings as start-up capital, so your help was very important." Gu Junhao drank the wine in the glass.
"Old Lu is really great. He has sponsored many children to go to school over the years. This is very rare." Aunt Huang also said at the right time.
"Hey, just do your part. I didn't have the conditions to read too many books when I was young. You should do your best to let the children read some books. It can be regarded as a kind of compensation to yourself." Old Lu also drank it all in one gulp. He was flattered by Gu Junhao and Aunt Huang, which made him feel a little embarrassed.
"Does Lu Sheng plan to continue to prepare for the postgraduate entrance examination or go out to work?" Gu Junhao asked Old Lu's daughter after sitting down again. Old Lu's daughter just graduated this year. She has been lying at home after the internship period and is currently preparing to find a job. This is what Aunt Huang said.
Gu Junhao didn't know that Old Lu had intended to recruit him as a son-in-law, but Aunt Huang was a little aware of this. When she saw Gu Junhao asking about Lu Sheng's work, she couldn't help but glance at Old Lu.
"I don't plan to study anymore. My internship is over, and I plan to find a job." Lu Sheng said generously. Lu Sheng took after her mother's looks, and she is not very pretty, but her manners are very decent, and she doesn't seem uncomfortable with Gu Junhao's family.
Fortunately, he does not look like his father, Lao Lu, in terms of appearance. Lao Lu is even shorter than Gu Junhao, about 170 cm tall. He is dark and strong, and is usually serious.
"This child doesn't want to pursue a master's degree, and she's not willing to take the civil service exam. She's not comfortable and wants to find a job outside." Seeing Gu Junhao asking, Old Lu's wife couldn't help but complain.
"Young people nowadays have their own ideas. It's good for them to go out to work and adapt to the social environment. Besides, there will still be opportunities after passing the civil service exam." Qin Ruolan said at the right time to smooth things over.
"Xiao Gu, do you have any suggestions?" Old Lu looked at Gu Junhao and said.
"Ah? How can I, a high school graduate, give any advice to college students? But just do what you want. If you don't mind, you can come to work in my company." Gu Junhao said with a smile.
Although in his opinion, taking the postgraduate entrance examination and the civil service examination are the best choices for college graduates, especially in the next few years, this opinion is not something he can put forward.
"Really? Can I come to work in your company, Brother Gu?" Lu Sheng became very interested after hearing what Gu Junhao said.
I not only learned this from Lao Lu, but now in Beicang, Junshi Capital is quite famous among workers, especially young workers. The company is mostly composed of young people, the working environment is relaxed, and the welfare benefits are slightly better than those of its peers. This is very attractive to college graduates.
Especially in the fund business department of Junshi Capital, in addition to Gu Junhao's growing fame, the experiences of the first three traders in the fund business department were also dug up. Following Gu Junhao for one year, one would be eligible to buy a house and a car in Ningbo, a city with high housing prices. This is more attractive to ordinary finance students facing entering the society.
Lu Sheng was also very interested in working for Junshi Capital, especially the fund business department. Unfortunately, she did not graduate from a finance-related major, and she knew that she had no chance to join the fund business department.
"Sure. If you are interested, you can report directly after the New Year's Day holiday. I will then say hello to the HR department." Gu Junhao nodded. Although he couldn't help Lao Lu directly, it would not be a problem for him to help his daughter find a job in the company.
"Is this appropriate? She is not studying finance." Old Lu said hesitantly.
"There's nothing wrong with it. Our company doesn't just need financial talents. We also need technical, administrative and even sales talents. Let Lu Sheng give it a try. Let our HR director assign the specific position that suits him. He's very professional in this area."
Then Gu Junhao smiled and said to Lu Sheng, "Let me make it clear first, there will be no special treatment when you enter the company. You will do whatever your leader tells you to do. Of course, don't worry, you won't be arranged to work in a bloody work environment like in novels."
"Of course, thank you, Brother Gu." Lu Sheng said happily. He didn't expect that attending a wedding banquet would solve his work problem.
"When we get to the company, you can't call me Brother Gu. You have to call me Mr. Gu." Old Gu said seriously. Old Lu was very happy that Gu Junhao could solve his daughter's work problem in a considerate way.
People of their generation may not care so much about how much money they earn, but they still very much hope that their children can have a proper job. Junshi Capital is currently not small in scale, and the salary is also very good, which is quite good.
"It's okay. You can call me whatever you want in private. Several employees in our fund business department have been calling me boss, just like a member of society."
Gu Junhao was the main person chatting with everyone at the dinner. Zhang Yiru was not very familiar with the old Lu family, so as the heroine, she sat quietly beside them and occasionally interjected a few words.
After the dinner, the Lu family left, Zhang Mingde and his wife, and Aunt Huang also rushed to Jiangbei, leaving only Gu Junhao and his wife in the room; yes, they were husband and wife now, and although it was just an engagement party, they could be considered a formal couple.
"Go to bed early, little Gu." Seeing that Gu Junhao looked a little tired, Zhang Yiru said considerately.
"You should call me husband now. Isn't it a bit disrespectful to call me classmate Gu? Wife." Gu Junhao said while hugging Zhang Yiru.
"Ah? You haven't gotten used to it yet."
"Then shout and let's hear it?"
"Yes, husband!"
"Wife, I love you!"
...No one spoke that night, and the New Year's Day of 2015 passed just like that. The new year has arrived, and it is another brand new beginning! This is especially true for Gu Junhao, who has already started a family and a career.
