Chapter 20 — The Former General's Ex-Wife Was a Genius Advisor

A normal listing support process takes at least a year to prepare, but judging by the published content, a lot of pre-work has been completed. In other words —— While we were not yet divorced, Co Ngon Chu was secretly hastening this matter. I called Tran Niem.

“See that?”

“I see.” Tran Niem's voice was extremely urgent. "If her IPO is successful, all of the previous financial problems will be covered up. The listed company has a new audit system, and the old books can be smoothed out in many ways."

“So she's in a race against me.”

“It's not her running the race, it's Co Ngon Chu helping her race.”

I was silent for a while.

“For the advisor to go public, the securities company (Broker) needs to conduct Due Diligence.”

“Yes.”

“Which securities company?”

Tran Niem reviewed the information: "Hoa Tin Securities."

“Who is the person in charge of Hoa Tin's Investment Banking (IB) department?”

"It seems they... wait for me to look it up. Last name is Manh, Manh Chieu Duong."

Meng Chieu Duong. I know this name. Berkeley alumnus, two courses above me. When I was about to graduate, I met him a few times in the library. I picked up my phone and scrolled through the contacts. Still has his number.

“I need a chance to contact people in China.”

Tran Niem immediately understood: "Are you planning to take action from the securities company?"

"Listing on the stock exchange is required to do Due Diligence. If during this period someone smuggles out other financial issues..."

“There's no need for you to show up.” Tran Niem helped.

"Correct. But I can't contact Hoa Tin directly, it's too obvious."

“Need an intermediary.”

I immediately thought of someone. “Trinh Nghien.”

“The Silicon Valley guy?”

"He and Manh Chieu Duong are in the same class at Berkeley, and he is also surveying the domestic market. If he takes Manh Chieu Duong out to eat, by the way, ask what projects Hoa Tin is working on recently..."

"You're so cruel." Tran Niem uttered sincere words. “Okay, just arrange it.”

I sent a message to Trinh Nghien: [Are you free these days? There's something I want to ask you for help with.] He replied very quickly: [I'm free this week. You say it.] [Help me meet someone to eat. Mr. Manh Chieu Duong, a senior from Berkeley, is now working at Hoa Tin Securities.] He sent an "OK" icon: [Within 3 days I will make arrangements.] * Saturday afternoon, Trinh Nghien arranged a party at a private clubhouse restaurant. When I arrived, Manh Chieu Duong was there. Over thirty years old, dressed neatly, wearing a very delicate Patek Philippe. Seeing me walk in, he was a bit surprised: "Van Tinh? Why are you here?" Trinh Nghien next to him continued: "Van Tinh is my important friend. I just found out that everyone is from Berkeley. Let's sit down and chat for fun." After settling down, for the first half hour we just talked about the industry and the market. Trinh Nghien very naturally turned to the domestic IPO segment: "Chieu Duong, what big projects are Hoa Tin working on these days? I heard that you guys have just accepted listing consultants for several consumer brands." Manh Chieu Duong smiled: "Every project is big. Recently we are actually working as consultants for a design brand, the founder of which is quite famous, To Mien Nguyet, have you heard?"

“I heard,” Trinh Nghien glanced I. “Her studio causes a lot of controversy in the gossip industry.”

Manh Chieu Duong nodded: "It is true that there are many mixed opinions. But according to our preliminary assessment, her financial data is quite good." I put down my chopsticks: "Senior Manh, may I ask a question?"

“You say it.”

"How in-depth have you been in your appraisal? Are you able to trace the source of cash flow when the studio was not yet established?"

Manh Chieu Duong's face changed slightly: "It hasn't been established yet?"