Reborn in 2014: A One-Man Tycoon

Meng Chuan returned to Shanghai at around 8 p.m.

Meng Chuan didn't rest and went straight to a five-star hotel in Shanghai.

Dean Zuo Silan was already waiting for Meng Chuan at the hotel entrance.

"Does Elder Huang want to see me because of something?"

Meng Chuan asked Dean Zuo Silan in the elevator.

"I don't know the specifics, and I dare not ask!"

Dean Zuo Silan said with some helplessness.

"Dean, can't you give me a little bit of information? Just who is this Old Huang?"

Meng Chuan became increasingly curious.

It should be noted that Dean Zuo Silan holds a high position in China.

However, her attitude towards Elder Huang only added another layer of mystery to his identity.

Why are you asking about these things? Do you want to force me to make a mistake?

Dean Zuo Silan rolled her eyes at Meng Chuan, then added:

"Old Huang values ​​you highly, you should know that. Just answer whatever Old Huang asks you truthfully."

Meng Chuan wanted to say something more, but the elevator doors opened.

Dean Zuo Silan led Meng Chuan into the room.

As before, Old Huang was calmly drinking his tea.

"Hey! The big star is here? I let you come back before the holiday is even over, you won't be mad at this old man, will you?"

Seeing Meng Chuan enter, Old Huang smiled and said.

"Old Huang, you are a highly respected person, how could you joke with a young man like this?"

Meng Chuan didn't stand on ceremony at all and sat down in front of Old Huang in a very casual manner.

This contrasted sharply with Dean Zuo Silan's formal and serious demeanor.

Meng Chuan was not deliberately being arrogant.

Since Elder Huang was unwilling to reveal his identity, it was clear that he wanted to interact with Meng Chuan as an ordinary person.

Meng Chuan simply did as he wished.

Just maintain basic respect; there's no need to be too rigid.

“I’m not joking. I’ve listened to your song ‘When You’re Young, You Don’t Know the Kindness of Your Parents’ several times.”

Old Huang smiled as he looked at Meng Chuan:

"My little granddaughter keeps pestering me for your autograph, so you'd better give me one later."

Meng Chuan was taken aback by Huang Lao's words, clearly not expecting his song to be recognized by Huang Lao.

Even more unexpectedly, Mr. Huang actually asked him for an autograph.

"That's easy, but I have one request."

Meng Chuan poured himself a cup of tea and also poured one for Dean Zuo Silan.

"tell me the story."

Old Huang looked at Meng Chuan with satisfaction.

He liked Meng Chuan more and more because he could feel so relaxed in his presence.

Young people should act like young people.

How old is your granddaughter? Is she single?

Meng Chuan suddenly looked up and asked with a serious expression.

Upon hearing this, Old Huang was taken aback.

Dean Zuo Silan's expression changed drastically, and she was about to reprimand Meng Chuan for being too presumptuous.

Old Huang burst into laughter:

"Haha! You're an interesting lad, daring to set your sights on my granddaughter!"

"But I can tell you, my granddaughter is no pushover. If you're thinking of making a move on her, you'd better be prepared."

Surprisingly, Old Huang wasn't angry.

This immediately relieved Dean Zuo Silan.

But at the same time, I was also worried for Meng Chuan.

"It's easy to talk about."

Meng Chuan didn't take it seriously, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then asked:

"But Old Master Huang called me back from so far away, surely he didn't just want to introduce his granddaughter to me?"

Meng Chuan took the initiative to speak.

After all, I'm the younger generation, so it's only right that I take the initiative.

"There is something I'd like to ask your opinion on. Do you know Li Ka-shing?"

When it came to serious matters, Old Huang stopped joking.

"Formerly Asia's richest man, a legend in business, and a trendsetter in the investment world. Not many people should be unfamiliar with him, right?"

Meng Chuan did not answer directly.

Meng Chuan was naturally familiar with Li Ka-shing.

Everyone who has studied Li Ka-shing's business career will have this thought:

You may not like his character, but you should never doubt his judgment.

Meng Chuan sometimes even wondered if he was a reincarnated person like himself.

Otherwise, how could they always accurately hit the right spot?

Countless crises have occurred, and countless people have lost everything, yet he has remained steadfast and unwavering.

Last year, he sold the Oriental Plaza in Shanghai for 71.6 billion yuan.

"This year, she sold real estate in many first-tier cities in China for 38 billion, 71 billion and 55 billion respectively."

"Moreover, he has also sold off many of the stocks he held in China. The total amount of assets he has cashed out is close to 100 billion yuan."

What do you think of his behavior?

Old Huang asked Meng Chuan.

Li Ka-shing began selling off his shares gradually starting in 2013.

At first, it didn't cause much suspicion or sensation.

They assumed it was a normal business layout or plan.

However, Li Ka-shing has not stopped selling off his domestic assets so far.

Furthermore, they intensified their sell-off.

A saying has been circulating online: Don't let Li Ka-shing get away.

Li Ka-shing's behavior is highly unusual.

Especially given the current bullish trend in the domestic stock market.

Many people have been desperately engaging in off-exchange margin trading, trying to leverage their investments to get in.

He was the only one desperately trying to quit.

Let alone ordinary people who can't understand it.

Even many high-level officials held multiple meetings to study the matter, but they still couldn't understand his mysterious actions.

"What can I say? Isn't this just a normal business transaction?"

Meng Chuan answered without even thinking.

This matter is very sensitive, and Meng Chuan doesn't actually want to analyze it too deeply.

"You should know that's not the answer I want to hear."

Old Huang said with some dissatisfaction.

"Even if I'm not satisfied, this is still the answer!"

Meng Chuan said:

"This is the current state of our economy: low- and mid-range production capacity is gradually becoming saturated, market production costs are rising, and investment risks are naturally increasing."

"From a business perspective, he sells off risky assets and waits for or seeks more suitable business opportunities. That's just the profit-seeking nature of capital!"

Meng Chuan's words made both Elder Huang and Dean Zuo Silan think about it.

Meng Chuan's answer was standard, but it was indeed the truth.

It is obvious that Li Ka-shing is not optimistic about the domestic economy.

Selling off assets is a way to mitigate risk and prevent asset devaluation.

Regardless of whether his predictions about the domestic economy are correct or not.

Putting aside his patriotism, his actions were not wrong in themselves.

"However, his actions have ultimately damaged the domestic economy and will likely encourage many businessmen to follow suit. How much of a blow do you think this will have on the domestic economy?"

Old Huang then asked.

"That's hard to say. I estimate the crackdown will be quite severe."

Meng Chuan gave an ambiguous answer.

Meng Chuan knew the final outcome.

Li Ka-shing is, after all, a trendsetter.

Following his sell-off, a large amount of capital will follow suit and flee the country.

The most direct consequence was that China's foreign exchange reserves decreased from four trillion US dollars to three trillion US dollars.

The loss was nearly 25%.

More importantly, this also hastened the arrival of the stock market crash in 2015.

This exacerbated the severity of the stock market crash.

However, Meng Chuan cannot disclose these data.

Otherwise, there are many things that Meng Chuan simply cannot explain.

However, Mr. Huang mentioned Li Ka-shing.

This suddenly reminded Meng Chuan of something.

Li Ka-shing is probably secretly planning an overseas acquisition project right now.

This will also be Li Ka-shing's largest overseas acquisition and investment in his history.

Is it possible to plan ahead and make a big profit from this?

Meng Chuan muttered to himself...