Episode 15 recap: Zhao Kai Decides to Distribute His Shares to Employees
In Episode 15, the day after the press conference, Xu Dao Ming goes to work at Chengfeng Capital. A colleague discreetly warns him that Song Qiao seems very upset and advises him to prepare himself. Song Qiao confronts Xu Dao Ming, demanding to know the real reason he kept things from her. She gives him only three minutes to explain, but he fails to clarify the situation. In a decisive move, Song Qiao instructs her assistant to process Xu Dao Ming's termination.
At that moment, Chengfeng Capital calls for a video meeting with the shareholders. The shareholders greatly appreciate Xu Dao Ming's ability to generate profits and oppose his dismissal, leaving Song Qiao with no choice but to let him stay. As a result, Xu Dao Ming continues his role at Chengfeng Capital and becomes a shareholder in Shidai Logistics.
Xing Wen Hao learns that Xu Dao Ming is now part of the board and has no objections, recognizing him as a formidable competitor. With Xu Dao Ming joining Shidai Logistics as an equal, Xing Wen Hao anticipates an interesting rivalry ahead. He plans to sit back and watch the competition, waiting for the right moment to take advantage of the situation.
Shortly after joining Shidai Logistics, Xu Dao Ming proposes a partnership with another convenience platform that promises guaranteed profits. Zhao Kai and a few others view Xu Dao Ming's proposal with skepticism, opting to take a night to reassess the materials and data provided by the other company.
Zhao Kai gathers all the office staff at Shidai Logistics for a thorough review of the partner company's information. They work through the night, and when Xu Dao Ming learns that one of the logistics trucks has a problem, he rushes to help with the cargo, ensuring that the goods arrive on time.
Due to Xu Dao Ming's previous concealment of his dealings with Chengfeng Capital and Shidai Logistics, both Song Qiao and Zhao Kai find it difficult to fully trust him. As a result, they approach each of Xu Dao Ming's suggestions with caution before making any decisions. After partnering with Chengfeng Capital, Shidai Logistics's stock price soars, providing the company with substantial financial backing. At this point, Xu Dao Ming is eager to learn why Zhao Kai initially sought to raise 40 billion in funding. Zhao Kai smiles and replies that he will soon share his decision with all board members.
It turns out that Xu Dao Ming has decided to distribute 20% of his shares equally among every member of Shidai Logistics, making all employees shareholders. Zhao Kai's intention is to motivate the staff, but for the board members, this feels like giving away a significant portion of the company to outsiders.
Initially, Xing Wen Hao secretly had his eldest son buy a substantial amount of Shidai Logistics stock, hoping to eventually oust Zhao Kai. Now, seeing Zhao Kai distribute shares to employees, he becomes anxious, realizing that Xu Dao Ming will likely be the first to oppose this plan.
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