After Mr. Xiang divorced, the president regretted it

Xiang Yu gently placed the coffee cup on the table and tapped it with his fingertips a few times, making a slight sound that was particularly clear in the quiet office. "I'm afraid the listing won't go so smoothly."

Yan Jin frowned slightly, "What's wrong?"

"There are some problems with the audit." Xiang Yu handed a document to Yan Jin, "This is the preliminary report sent by Auditor Zhou. There are some areas in the company's finances that need to be rectified."

Yan Jin took the document, quickly glanced through it, and his face gradually became solemn. The report pointed out that the company's revenue recognition for some projects was premature, and some expense records were not clear and standardized. Although these problems are not unsolvable, they will undoubtedly slow down the listing process.

The atmosphere at the video conference at nine o'clock the next morning was more solemn than expected.

"Director Wang, what's going on?" Xiang Yu's voice was emotionless, but those who knew him knew that this was a sign of his anger. On the other end of the video, beads of sweat oozed from the forehead of Financial Director Wang. "Boss Xiang, Boss Yan, I...we only discovered this when we were sorting out the data. These are some historical problems..."

"A historical issue?" Yan Jin asked in a deep voice, "What historical issue?"

Financial Director Wang explained hesitantly that a few years ago, in order to expand rapidly, the company adopted some radical financial practices. Although these practices were not inappropriate under the circumstances at the time, they also laid hidden dangers for the future.

The meeting lasted until noon, but no effective solution was found.

"What did Auditor Zhou say?" Yan Jin rubbed his brows, a hint of fatigue in his tone.

"I have made an appointment with him this afternoon." Xiang Yu's eyes fell on the window, and his tone was deep, "Going public is the company's top priority at the moment, and there must be no mistakes."

At two o'clock in the afternoon, Xiang Yu and Yan Jin showed up at the agreed coffee shop on time. Auditor Zhou was a middle-aged man in his forties, wearing a pair of gold-rimmed glasses and looking serious and earnest.

"Mr. Zhou, regarding the issues mentioned in the report..." Yan Jin tried to explain, but Auditor Zhou raised his hand to interrupt her, "Mr. Yan, I know what you want to say. But as an auditor, I must be responsible for all the data. I need to see more evidence to prove that these issues have been resolved."

Yan Jin wanted to fight for it again, but Xiang Yu held her hand. He shook his head gently, signaling her to be patient.

"Mr. Zhou, we need some time." Xiang Yu said calmly, but with unquestionable determination, "We will provide all the data and information you need as soon as possible."

Auditor Zhou nodded and said nothing more. He just looked at the two of them deeply, then stood up and left the cafe.

"He seems... suspicious of something." Yan Jin muttered to himself as he looked at Auditor Zhou's departing back.

Xiang Yu remained silent, but his eyes gradually became deeper, "Perhaps, we need to take the initiative..."

After Auditor Zhou left, Yan Jin felt as if a huge rock was pressing down on her heart. She knew the importance of going public to the company, and she also knew that financial auditing was an insurmountable hurdle on the road to going public.

"We can't just sit there and wait for death." Yan Jin took a deep breath, picked up his phone and called Auditor Zhou. "Hello, Mr. Zhou, I'm Yan Jin from Yan Group. Regarding the company's financial issues, I still want to explain to you in person..."

An hour later, Yan Jin sat opposite Auditor Zhou again. She laid out the company's financial statements, project contracts and other materials from recent years on the table, trying to explain to Auditor Zhou the rationality behind those seemingly abnormal data. Her tone was sincere and her attitude was serious, but Auditor Zhou just pushed his glasses and his expression remained serious.

"Mr. Yan, I understand what you want to say." Auditor Zhou pointed to several data on the report, "However, there are indeed some doubts about the time and method of revenue recognition for these projects. I need to see more detailed original vouchers and contract terms before I can make a final judgment."

Yan Jin wanted to explain further, but was stopped by Auditor Zhou's next words, "Mr. Yan, I know you are an excellent entrepreneur, but financial auditing work must be rigorous. I cannot compromise for any reason."

It was already evening when I came out of the coffee shop. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the tall buildings in the city, covering the cold steel and concrete with a layer of golden coat. Yan Jin looked at the busy streets with mixed feelings.

"It seems that we need professional help." Xiang Yu's voice sounded in his ears, pulling Yan Jin back to his senses. He handed Yan Jin a cup of hot coffee, "I have contacted a well-known financial consulting company in the industry, and they will send a team of senior consultants to assist us in dealing with financial audit issues."

Yan Jin took the coffee and frowned slightly, "But, their consulting fees..."

"I know the price is indeed high." Xiang Yu interrupted Yan Jin, "But now is not the time to consider costs. Listing is our primary goal, and we must achieve it at all costs."

The involvement of the financial advisory team brought new hope to the company. With their rich experience and strong professional ability, they quickly found the key to solving the problem. Under their guidance, the company's financial department worked overtime to sort out and adjust historical data and improve relevant financial systems.

However, the high consulting fees also brought certain financial pressure to the company. The tight capital chain cast a shadow over the company.

Just then, Lawyer Wu knocked on Xiang Yu's office door and said, "Mr. Xiang, I have something to report to you..." His tone was solemn and he seemed to be hesitant to speak.

"What's the matter, Lawyer Wu? Is there any problem with the listing application?" Xiang Yu put down the documents in his hand and motioned Lawyer Wu to sit down and talk.

Lawyer Wu looked a little serious. He pushed his glasses and said, "It's like this, Mr. Xiang. When I was sorting out the company's business information and writing the prospectus, I found that some of our company's business models still have some legal gray areas. Although there have been no problems so far, in order to ensure a smooth listing and avoid possible legal risks in the future, I think it is necessary to further improve the relevant documents."

After listening to this, Xiang Yu frowned slightly, and after pondering for a moment, he asked: "What specific businesses are they? How do they need to be improved?"

Lawyer Wu handed a document to Xiang Yu. "It is mainly about overseas market development and intellectual property authorization. The existing contract templates and cooperation models need to be strengthened in terms of risk avoidance and rights protection. I suggest..."

The two discussed in detail for nearly an hour and finally decided on a perfect plan.

"It looks like you'll have to work hard again tonight, Mr. Yan." Xiang Yu picked up his phone and called Yan Jin.

"I'm already in the company, preparing to have a meeting with the financial advisory team. Is there anything I can help you with?" Yan Jin's calm voice came from the other end of the line.

"Lawyer Wu has discovered some legal issues and needs to revise the prospectus. I have asked Lawyer Wu to send you the relevant information. Let's work overtime together tonight."

"okay, I get it."

After hanging up the phone, Yan Jin immediately threw herself into a new battle. She carefully read the documents sent by Lawyer Wu, and pondered every clause in the prospectus word by word.

Time passed by, and the lights in the office were still bright. Yan Jin and Lawyer Wu sometimes lowered their heads in deep thought, and sometimes had heated discussions, with revision suggestions passed back and forth between the two.

"For this paragraph, I think it is more rigorous to use 'actively expand' rather than 'vigorously develop' to avoid over-promises." Yan Jin pointed at the screen and said to Lawyer Wu.

"You're right. This way of modification is safer." Lawyer Wu nodded and quickly modified the document.

Outside the window, the night deepened and the city gradually returned to peace. Inside the office, the two were still fighting side by side for the same goal.

Finally, at one in the morning, the revised prospectus was finalized. Yan Jin rubbed his sore eyes, took a long breath, and a tired but relieved smile appeared on his face.

"Thank you for your hard work, Lawyer Wu. It's so late at night."

"It's my duty, Mr. Yan." Lawyer Wu packed up the documents and prepared to leave.

"Wait, Lawyer Wu." Yan Jin stopped him, "Do you think things will go smoothly at the exchange?"

Lawyer Wu paused, turned to look at Yan Jin, his eyes deep, but he didn't say anything. He just patted her shoulder gently, then turned and left.

Yan Jin looked at Lawyer Wu's departing back, and suddenly a sense of inexplicable uneasiness surged in her heart...

Yan Jin stood alone in front of the window. The lights of the city were like sparks, but none of them could dispel the haze in her heart. The look of Lawyer Wu before he left, which seemed to be hesitant, lingered in her mind, indicating that the road to listing would not be smooth.

Sure enough, the next morning, an official from the Zhengzhou Stock Exchange called and pointed out in a serious tone that the company had some problems with its financial data and business compliance, and that further explanation and additional materials were needed.

"How could this happen?" Financial Director Wang was holding the documents sent by the exchange, his face pale and beads of sweat rolling down his forehead.

"Old Wang, don't panic. Let's solve the problems one by one." Xiang Yu tried his best to remain calm and motioned for Financial Director Wang to sit down and talk slowly.

In the following days, the whole company was filled with a tense atmosphere. Xiang Yu and Yan Jin worked day and night, communicating repeatedly with auditors, lawyers, and financial advisors to find the root cause of the problem and prepare supplementary materials.

"Auditor Zhou, we have reorganized the financial statements of the overseas subsidiaries according to your requirements. Do you have anything else to add?" Yan Jin's voice was a little tired, but she still maintained a professional attitude.

Auditor Zhou adjusted his glasses and flipped through the documents carefully, his brows still furrowed. "Mr. Yan, I understand the particularity of overseas business, but these data and vouchers still cannot completely dispel my doubts..."

In the office, documents piled up like a mountain, and the numbers on the computer screen seemed to be mocking their powerlessness. Late at night, the lights in the office were still bright, Xiang Yu and Yan Jin sat side by side at the desk, both of them looked haggard, but the unyielding fire still burned in their eyes.

"Are we really going to give up?" Yan Jin's voice was a little hoarse. This was the first time she showed vulnerability in front of Xiang Yu.

"Give up? Impossible!" Xiang Yu's eyes flashed with determination, "We have come this far, we can't give up easily, even if there is an abyss ahead, we must make a way out!"

Suddenly, Xiang Yu's phone rang rapidly. He glanced at the caller ID and his expression suddenly changed...