Hong Kong Movies: You Hongxingzi, what the hell is the charity king?

Chapter 728 "727" Soros's Actions! The 95 Legislative Election! The Landlords' Association!

Half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

July has arrived, and the weather in the Northern Hemisphere is gradually getting hot.

new York,

The headquarters building of the Soros Fund.

"Mr. Soros!"

"boss!"

As Soros entered the building, the employees all bowed respectfully upon seeing him.

This building houses five funds, all under the Soros umbrella. Among them, the Quantum Fund is the most famous, a well-known large fund on Wall Street and in the global financial world.

Arrived at the office.

The coffee was already brewed.

Seven documents were already on his desk.

In addition to the previous report on Thailand's economic situation and the Thai baht's peg to the US dollar,
In addition, there are 6 analysis reports from the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, and Hong Kong.

I took a sip of coffee to perk myself up.

He first opened the document from the Philippines:

"(I) Overview of recent inflation data: From 1990 to 1994, the inflation rates were 14.8% and 12.8% respectively..."

"In 1994, the fiscal deficit accounted for 4.5% of GDP..."

"Energy Dependence and Price Shocks: The Philippines suffers from a lack of domestic energy resources, relying on imports for over 70% of its energy needs..."

Soros took a look,
Satisfied!
very good!
Another fat sheep!
Then came Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan... and so on.

He assessed the deficiencies of these countries and ranked them as follows: Thailand > Indonesia > South Korea > Malaysia > Singapore > Japan.

They're all easy targets!

At last,
Our gaze fell upon the last document.

"Economic Development Status of Hong Kong Island and Risk Assessment under the Linked Exchange Rate System"

"Exchange rate loophole: Under the linked exchange rate system, the M2 index has exceeded 3 times. Once there is a large-scale sell-off, Hong Kong Island will lack enough US dollars to maintain exchange rate stability..."

"Loopholes in the real estate market: The real estate market is overheated, housing prices are too high, and real estate loans account for too high a proportion of bank assets. If housing prices fall, real estate companies will face a break in their cash flow..."

"Loophole for International Speculative Capital: As an international financial center, Hong Kong attracts a large amount of international speculative capital. In the event of a financial shock, this capital will engage in speculative trading, impacting Hong Kong's stock and currency markets..."

"Haha~~~"

"A fat sheep!"

Soros stood up excitedly, pacing back and forth, his mind racing with various plans.

quickly,

He convened a high-level internal meeting in secret and proposed a plan to short Asian finance!

"This is another opportunity, following the attack on the pound in 1992!"

"Moreover, many countries and regions in Asia are more vulnerable than the UK this time. If we succeed, we can earn several times more profit than 10 billion US dollars!"

At the meeting,
Soros regained the confident and spirited demeanor he had three years ago, waving his arms as he spoke of his grand plans.

Many shareholders and senior executives were drawn to the plan.

After learning about the economic data of various Asian countries, they all felt the enormous opportunities presented by them.

These countries have too many economic loopholes!

They're easy prey!

……

……

Citibank Building, Wall Street.

A car was parked on the side of the road.

Gao Hu got out of the car, dressed in a suit and tie, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, looking like a refined scoundrel and a beast, carrying a briefcase.

He looked up at the building, which had 59 floors and was 279 meters tall. It had four pillars at the base and a 45-degree sloping top.

"So ugly~~~"

"Also, the entire building is supported by only four pillars. Aren't they afraid of it collapsing?"

Gao Hu complained.

He joined Citibank two weeks ago as an intern in the finance department. Because he got the job through connections, he wasn't assigned any menial tasks. He quickly adapted to the job based on his own abilities and earned the respect of his colleagues.

Speaking of this building,
A week ago, New York experienced a rare strong wind, and he had the opportunity to experience it firsthand—the building swayed.

At that moment, he couldn't help but think—Will I die here? Would I be letting down Brother Zu who nurtured me?

I later asked a colleague and learned that there are many legends surrounding this building.

This is a classic case study of how a practicing architect in North America turned the tide in the face of a major technical error crisis through efficient communication and effective reporting to the insurance company.

—In order to comply with the Urban Zoning Law and create more public space in exchange for higher floors, this building was found to have major structural problems after it was completed, and in the end, it cost a lot of money to repair and renovate it.

This building is a classic case in the architectural world: firstly, it is a case of buying the space on the roof of a church, and secondly, it is a case of repairing the structure.

Gao Hu was speechless when he heard these stories.

At this moment,
A black, luxury, bulletproof Lincoln sedan slowly pulled up in the driveway in front of the Citibank building, attracting Gao Hu's attention.

The car door opened.

Four tall, serious-looking bodyguards quickly got out of the car and opened the middle door.

George Soros got off the bus.

Gao Hu's heart skipped a beat. He remembered Guan Zu's advice to be careful of Soros.

Unexpectedly, we encountered it here.

Gao Hu subconsciously observed Soros's every move, wondering what Soros wanted to do by personally going to Citibank.
One of the bodyguards seemed to sense Gao Hu's gaze, turned his head, and glanced in Gao Hu's direction.

Gao Hu revealed a seemingly innocent and harmless smile.

Surrounded by bodyguards, Soros walked steadily toward the entrance of the Citibank building.

Gao Hu waited for a while before following them.

Top floor,

Soros sat around a long table with senior executives from JPMorgan Chase.

He opened a carefully prepared document, which listed detailed economic data from various Asian countries.

"These Asian countries appear prosperous, but their economic structures are riddled with flaws. The Thai baht is severely overvalued, and its foreign exchange reserves are insufficient to support the current exchange rate level..."

"If we join forces and start with the Thai baht, we can trigger market panic..."

Citigroup executives whispered among themselves, discussing the risks and benefits involved.

After several hours of intense discussions, the two sides reached a preliminary consensus on some key issues. JPMorgan Chase stated that it would further study Soros's proposed plan and consider providing financial support and transaction assistance when appropriate.

noon,

After Gao Hu and his colleagues finished getting their food in the cafeteria, they quietly found themselves next to a group of executives.

After listening for more than ten minutes, I finally heard a little bit of useful information—Soros and senior executives of Citigroup had a meeting that lasted for more than two hours and were still not finished; they were going to continue talking in the afternoon.

Unfortunately, we didn't hear any more information.

……

In the following two weeks, Soros visited several financial groups, including JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs, explaining time and again his secret and ambitious operation—a plan to jointly attack Asian finance.

His Quantum Fund is only $60 billion.

But his reputation is leverage, enough for him to control tens of billions of dollars.

Although these banks had doubts about Soros's plan, considering Soros's astonishing record of "killing" Britain in 92, and tempted by the huge profits, they all expressed their willingness to join this risky adventure.

Of course, this was only known to the top management; everything was done in secret.

……

……

Hong Kong Island.

In July, the Governor's Office approved a list of candidates for Legislative Council members.

That's right, the 95 Legislative Council election is about to begin.

The list will be released in July.

The election officially began in September.

Kwan Cho is prominently listed among the candidates for Legislative Council. Although being a Legislative Councilor is a minor official position for Kwan Cho, it is very convenient for him in many ways, so he added himself to the list.

Ashtang: "I'll do whatever Brother Zu says!"

Among the candidates in the media sector, Leung Suk-yee remains on the list.

But now a new candidate has joined her competition—Wen Huixin!

……

At Leung Suk-yee's home. On the table,
A newspaper was placed on the table, with the cover headline "Legislative Council's Male-Female Battle List Officially Released".

"Bang~~~"

Leung Suk-yee was so angry that her face contorted, and she slammed her fist on the table.

"Guan Zu, are you trying to wipe us out completely?!"

After being fired from TVB by Aunt Fong, she started her own bi-monthly and daily magazine, but it didn't become very successful.

She still wants to be re-elected in this Legislative Council election, after all, she earns a million-dollar annual salary and still has power.

However, she saw a name inside—Wen Huixin.

Man Wai-sum is a household name in the media industry, as she was ATV's top news anchor, appearing on the news every day. She is known for her professionalism, sharp wit, and a cool yet warm demeanor.

This is a woman with both high emotional intelligence and high IQ.

Liang Shuyi, whose career is fading, can hardly compare to Wen Huixin!
……

Saigon Bay.

The place became lively again.

why?
Because the handsome whale is here again.

The fishing moratorium lasts from May to August, during which a large number of fish reproduce wildly. Perhaps it was attracted by the fish, or perhaps it remembered Guanzu, so it came.

He also brought his wife.

On the yacht,
Guan Zu held the hands of Ruan Mei, Fang Ting, and Le Huizhen, stroking the whale's head. As he stroked it, Guan Zu complained to Ding Hu beside him:
"Look at you, even whales have girlfriends, and you don't..."

"Hey~~~"

Shake head and sigh.

I hate that iron cannot become steel!
Ding Hu: “…………”

He had to defend himself: "Boss, when I first came to Hong Kong Island, you said you would help me find a wife."

Guan Zu asked in surprise, "Really?"

Ding Hu was absolutely certain: "Yes!"

Guan Zu thought for a moment and said, "How about I give you a month's leave so you can go home and see if the government has any arrangements for you. If not, I'll arrange something for you."

Ding Hu scratched his head: "Okay!"

After Guan Zu touched the whale, the two whales went into the water.

In the distance, citizens and reporters had already gotten used to it.

Kakaka~~~
I took a lot of photos.

媒体记者已经想好了明天的标题了——《关祖鲸鱼の变态之恋》……呃，这标题，会不会被祖哥揍啊？
At this moment, Wen Huixin boarded the yacht.

"Mr. Guan."

Wen Huixin came here this time partly to thank Guan Zu, and partly to cultivate good relationships with Guan Zu's three wives by taking the "Mrs. Guan" route... She has done this very well in the past two or three years, and Guan Zu is very satisfied with her.

Guan Zu glanced at his watch; it was already 11 o'clock. "I have to go now—I need to pick someone up from the airport. You guys keep having fun..."

Ruan Mei nodded: "Okay, you can go ahead and get busy."

……

1 hours later,

At that moment, a plane from Sichuan landed at Kai Tak Airport.

Jimmy.

He got even darker from the sun and looked travel-worn.

The reason he came back this time was because his wife's due date was approaching.

After leaving the airport,

At the airport entrance, I saw Guan Zu standing next to a black Chevrolet.

Guan Zu opened his arms wide: "Oh~~~~ (drawing out the sound), my dearest brother, Jimmy~~~~"

Jimmy looked annoyed: "Brother Zu, why do I feel like you're a little guilty?"

"Cough cough cough~~~"

Guan Zu was a little embarrassed.

To be honest, Guan Zu felt a little guilty. During Jimmy's entire pregnancy, he had arranged for his wife to go to Sichuan and only be able to come back once every two weeks. He felt that what he had done was really too cruel.

Guan Zu put his arm around her shoulder and said, "Oh, don't worry about these little details... Ah Mei helps take care of your wife every day, and she's doing just fine now."

By the way, Jimmy's wife is from Shanghai. (She taught Jimmy Shanghainese in the movie.)

She and Ruan Mei, who is from Hangzhou, have some common topics.

quickly,

Guan Zu picked up Jimmy and returned to Causeway Bay.

Jimmy said goodbye to Guan Zu and quickly returned home.

The next day, Jimmy, having rested for a day, arrived at Central Plaza in a good mood and reported the progress in Sichuan to Guan Zu.

As for primary and secondary schools, the first batch is almost completed, and we can go for inspection in September or October.

The second phase of construction has also begun.

As for the general hospital, the building structure is basically complete, and it is estimated that everything will be finished by the beginning of next year.

It is very efficient.

Two days later, Jimmy's wife experienced severe fetal movement and was rushed to the obstetrics and gynecology department of Mingxin Hospital overnight.

Nineteen hours later, at 8:00 PM, Jimmy's son was officially born. Both mother and child were safe and sound. The baby was 51cm long and weighed 3.51kg.

Another celebration.

……

Shangri-La Hotel.

In Chinese restaurants,

Fang Zhanbo sat at a table by the window, waiting for someone.

Not long after, a man who bore a slight resemblance to Fang Zhanbo walked over quickly with a woman.

(Image from "Overheard 2")
"Mr. Fang, I'm so sorry, there was a traffic jam on the way, I'm late... This is my wife."

Luo Minsheng shook hands with Fang Zhanbo, looking apologetic.

Fang Zhanbo stood up and shook hands: "No, I just arrived early... Mrs. Luo, nice to meet you~~~"

Luo Minsheng's wife shook hands: "My name is Guo Liping, and I am a lawyer."

The three of them took their seats.

This is a private dinner, not a business meeting.

Fang Zhanbo and Luo Minsheng's connection stemmed from the last dragon boat race. Fang Zhanbo was in a hurry and bumped into Luo Minsheng while walking. They hit it off immediately and felt a sense of familiarity, so they exchanged business cards.

We've invited each other to dinner today.

The two are in the same profession.

Fang Zhanbo is the president of Five Star Securities (a separate company established after applying for a license).

Luo Minsheng is a well-known securities manager at Nan Hua Financial Holdings, one of the Chinese-owned securities firms.

They felt a connection and were in the same industry, so naturally they had a lot to talk about.

After lunch,
Luo Minsheng invited Fang Zhanbo to go fishing in the afternoon, and Fang Zhanbo readily agreed.

at night,

Guan Zu was having dinner at the Fang family's house. There was a large table full of Fang sisters, Guan Zu, Ruan Mei, and Cai Po, but Fang Zhanbo was missing.

Fang Zhanbo returned after everyone had finished eating.

Guan Zu smiled and said, "What? Are you in love?"

Fang Zhanbo: "No... I ran into a friend..."

He recounted what had happened.

As Guan Zu listened, his expression gradually turned strange: "Wait... what did you just say your friend's name was?"

Fang Zhanbo: "Luo Minsheng, what's wrong?"

Luo Minsheng.

Overheard 2!

Guan Zu immediately thought of the Landlord Association.

A financial organization that has gradually become corrupt.

Before the 97 Asian financial crisis, should we have eliminated it?

(The landlord's party: "??? Don't come any closer!!")

(End of this chapter)