When Zhang Tao returned to the hotel after handling Zhang Jianguo's matter, Yu Mo had also finished his cleanup operation.
That kid Yu Mo acted ruthlessly—he launched a full-scale purge right in the hotel.
Nearly a third of the hotel staff were "terminated immediately," and half of the management was wiped out. The remaining employees were mostly those who had stayed out of trouble and firmly aligned themselves with Yu Mo, the eldest young master.
After all, those who didn’t pick a side didn’t end up with a "happy ending."
When the hotel’s general manager learned about the incident, he was completely stunned.
"What? I’ve been sidelined?"
Not only was he sidelined, but Yu Mo had also unilaterally announced his dismissal. With the stamped approval documents from the chairman and the group’s general manager in hand, Yu Mo indeed had the authority to make such a decision.
The general manager was left with no choice but to seek out Madam Wang Simin.
Wang Simin hadn’t expected Yu Mo to move so swiftly—striking directly at a subsidiary and, worse yet, securing her husband’s signature of approval. That was the real killer.
Now, with Yu Tianxiang’s support and her husband’s signature, Yu Mo wielded immense power, second only to the board of directors.
In a typical corporation, the board is the highest decision-making body on paper.
However, Yu Corporation was a family-run business. While there were some minor external shareholders, the majority of the shares were held by Yu Jianhua—some of which technically belonged to Yu Mo.
In any case, Yu Jianhua’s personal authority effectively outweighed the board’s. Once he made a decision, it was almost always approved, given his absolute control.
At present, Yu Jianhua was abroad, so logically, the board should have the final say.
Yet Yu Mo had bypassed the board entirely, unilaterally firing executives from subsidiaries—something that would normally be unacceptable.
But he had done it anyway, with brutal efficiency.
Wang Simin, having just gained control of the board, was furious upon hearing the news. She immediately called for another board meeting.
The agenda was simple: revoke all of Yu Mo’s authority to prevent him from running amok like he had at the hotel.
The board’s decision would be publicly announced, representing the group’s official stance under normal circumstances.
When Yu Mo heard about this, even he began to feel uneasy.
But the moment he saw Liu Yutong speaking on stage, he forcefully suppressed his agitation.
Nothing was more important than listening to Miss Liu’s speech.
Liu Yutong wasn’t particularly fond of giving speeches during meals. She believed meals should be enjoyed in peace—unlike those long-winded corporate leaders who droned on endlessly, much to everyone’s annoyance.
However, she did have an announcement to make: the sale of restricted virtual shares she had mentioned earlier.
She planned to release a small portion first as a trial, offering the core members present an incredible benefit.
If she waited until next year to announce this—especially after news broke of Yu Corporation’s shopping mall acquisition—the valuation would at least double.
Releasing some shares now was essentially an early bonus for them.
Based on the current revenue of the eleven major supermarkets, using the price-to-sales ratio of the retail chain industry for valuation, the supermarkets alone were worth over two billion.
Even by the price-to-earnings ratio, the valuation based on net profit far exceeded two billion, despite the fact that Wanlong Group didn’t appear to have much in net assets.
Liu Yutong knew full well that the future value of the shopping centers alone would surpass 1.5 billion, factoring in location advantages and appreciation potential.
Of course, valuations could be somewhat speculative—actual worth might be slightly lower. But as long as the valuation didn’t plummet, it reflected real value.
Liu Yutong intended to eventually sell 25% of the shares as restricted stock to employees—10% for executives and 5% reserved as a backup pool.
She would retain 60% personally.
She might reduce her holdings further later, but for now, this was the plan. She wasn’t worried about losing control, as the tradable shares were all restricted—meaning they came with limitations.
She planned to set the total valuation at two billion, dividing it into one billion shares at 2 yuan per share—far below the actual valuation, and this covered the entirety of Wanlong Group.
Today, she would release 3% as a trial—30 million shares available for purchase, with a buy-one-get-one-free deal, effectively cutting the price in half.
If the response was positive, more shares would be gradually released for internal sale.
"Everyone, reform is inevitable for our company. While we currently provide basic financial security, is that really enough?"
"I believe it isn’t. Let’s be honest—everyone here, myself included, loves money. And the more, the better."
"Buying gifts for parents costs money. Taking your girlfriend out to eat costs money. Buying a house, a car, giving your children a better life—it all takes money."
"I’ve been thinking hard about how to ensure every one of you can fairly share in the company’s growth."
"If we simply handed out bonuses, distribution would inevitably be uneven—some would get more, others less. So, after much deliberation, for the sake of both the company’s future and your personal interests, we’ve decided Wanlong Group will never accept external investment. Instead, all of you will become shareholders—true owners of the company!"
The moment these words were spoken, the crowd erupted with excitement, admiration, and gratitude.
The young miss was truly, unbelievably kind—always thinking of ways to benefit them, to help them earn more. Unlike other organizations or companies that only knew how to exploit their employees and underlings.
Working under such an incredible leader, they’d have no regrets even in death!
"Today, I’m releasing 3% of the shares—30 million—available for purchase at 2 yuan per share, with a buy-one-get-one deal, making it effectively 1 yuan per share."
"Some of you might not fully grasp the implications, so let me put it this way: based on professional valuation, Wanlong Group is currently worth around 3 billion. At this price, each share is valued at roughly 3 yuan on the market. So for every share you buy, you’re effectively earning 2 yuan."
The room exploded into chaos.
Truth be told, most people didn’t have a clear understanding of valuations and financial jargon.
All they knew was that Wanlong Group’s supermarket division alone brought in over 100 million in monthly revenue.
What they didn’t realize was that 100 million in monthly revenue didn’t directly translate to the company’s total worth.
Whether calculated by price-to-sales or price-to-earnings ratios, Wanlong Group’s valuation exceeded 3 billion. Factoring in the planned shopping centers, it would easily hit 4 billion.
Of course, valuations fluctuated.
If future operations faltered, revenue dropped, profits declined, or losses occurred, the valuation could plummet.
No matter what, everyone present was both shocked and immensely proud upon hearing how valuable the Wanlong Society had become.
Just look—this was the Wanlong Society led by their young mistress, built from scratch and now valued at three billion, all achieved in just about half a year.
Especially for those earliest members who had followed Liu Yutong from the start, their hearts swelled with gratitude, thankful they had chosen the right leader.
One couldn’t help but wonder—were those who had quit earlier now regretting their decision?
"Quiet!" Yun Cheng rapped his knuckles on the table.
This was the first time the members of Wanlong Society had ever felt so restless that they nearly forgot to maintain order—all because the figure their young mistress had just revealed was staggering.
Had she not spoken up, they would never have imagined Wanlong Society had already grown to such a scale.
Even Yu Mo was taken aback.
He had long known that the title "young mistress" of Wanlong Society was merely a formality and that the organization had been built entirely from the ground up.
But in just half a year?
Half a year, and its valuation was already close to catching up with Yu Corporation—that was simply unbelievable!
Of course, valuations in the real estate industry were typically based on asset value, which differed from how enterprises like Wanlong Society were assessed.
Once the room settled down, Liu Yutong continued her speech.
"These 30 million shares are a special gift for all of you. The fruits of Wanlong Society’s growth will be shared by every one of us!"
"Each person can subscribe to a minimum of 10,000 shares, with a cap of 100,000 shares. The first 10,000 shares can be deducted in installments from future salaries, while any additional shares require self-funded contributions."
"Also, there’s one important condition: these shares can only be traded among internal employees or sold back to the company. If anyone leaves, the company will repurchase the shares at the current valuation. This ensures the equity remains in the hands of those who truly work for the company."
"I won’t hide anything from you because you are all my brothers and sisters—co-owners of Wanlong Society. Given our current growth rate, we estimate the company will expand at least threefold by next year. By then, the value of your shares may more than double."
"Moreover, 30% of our annual profits will be distributed as dividends to shareholders, with the rest reinvested into the company’s development."
"Now—are you ready?!"
The entire room erupted in a passionate roar: "We’re ready!"
