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Just as Lin Haoran had thought, Bao Yugang's invitation to Harbour City was indeed to prepare for the upcoming opening of Harbour City Phase II.

Currently, the main buildings of the second phase of Harbour City are nearing completion and are in the final stages.

According to the current construction progress, the second phase of Harbour City will be officially completed in another month.

Therefore, it is now officially open for rental!
The reason for calling Lin Haoran over was simple: Bao Yugang knew that Lin Haoran's businesses covered various industries, including hotels, retail supermarkets, high-end clothing brands, milk and bread chains, convenience stores, and so on.

As one of the premier commercial complexes in Kowloon Peninsula, Harbour City naturally needs to attract a large number of high-quality brands.

What Bao Yugang was after was Lin Haoran's abundant business resources.

Discussing this matter with Lin Haoran would not only allow his various businesses to prioritize location selection and do him a favor, but it would also ensure that the soon-to-open Harbour City Phase II could quickly attract a large number of high-quality customers.

The two talked for nearly two hours in the office, discussing in detail everything from the positioning and investment promotion strategy of Harbour City to the specific intentions of brands to move in.

Lin Haoran was naturally well aware of the Harbour City project.

He knew in his past life that Harbour City would become one of the most successful commercial complexes in Hong Kong, attracting countless tourists and local consumers every year, with a steady stream of rental income.

Now that he has the opportunity to plan ahead, he naturally won't let it pass.

Moreover, as one of the owners of Wharf Holdings, he would naturally not miss such a good opportunity.

Wellcome supermarkets, bakeries, and high-end clothing brand stores under Dairy Farm International Holdings Limited; Heng Sheng Bank, Bank of East Asia, and Hui Fung Bank under Heng Sheng Group; Fortress Electrical Appliances under Hong Kong Electric Holdings Limited; 711-Eleven and Lawson convenience stores under Southern Company Limited; and many others will become merchants in the soon-to-open Harbour City.

Most importantly, they get priority in choosing their spots, and only those spots left are available to other businesses.

After dealing with the Wharf Holdings matter, Lin Haoran went to the Mid-Levels Villa in Wan Chai that evening, which was the villa where Liu Xiaoli lived.

That night, Liu Xiaoli was very proactive, to the point that Lin Haoran was somewhat surprised.

Since she started dating Lin Haoran, she has always been a well-behaved and obedient little woman. Although she would cooperate, she rarely asked for anything on her own initiative.

Tonight, however, she seemed like a completely different person. From the moment she walked in, she clung to him, her eyes burning with an unprecedented intensity.

Lin Haoran was naturally happy to enjoy it.

The two of them spent a full two hours before finally finishing.

In short, Lin Haoran had a very happy night!

On August 5th, Li Weiguo, who had taken a day off, returned to the Shi Xun Road villa early again.

From Li Weiguo's words, Lin Haoran learned that Li Weiguo's girlfriend had indeed cheated on him, just as he had suspected, and the person she cheated with was none other than the manager.

The funniest thing is that Li Weiguo also secretly discovered that this manager was already married and even had a child, but Li Weiguo's girlfriend was kept in the dark.

After learning about this, Li Weiguo was completely over it. The two hadn't been dating for very long, less than a year. What bothered him most was that she was his first love.

Now that he knows the other person is this kind of person, he feels relieved.

"Boss, thank you." Li Weiguo stood in front of Lin Haoran and said earnestly, "If you hadn't reminded me that day, I might still be in the dark, foolishly thinking that I hadn't done something right."

Lin Haoran leaned back in his chair, picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and smiled, "It's good that you've figured it out. This kind of person isn't worth your sadness."

Li Weiguo nodded, a determined glint in his eyes.

"I've figured it out. Since she chose someone else, it just means she wasn't the right person for me. I broke up with her peacefully yesterday, and I'll meet someone better in the future."

Lin Haoran looked at him with satisfaction.

“I’m glad you think that way. Remember, a man should have backbone and vision. He should know what kind of woman is worth cherishing and what kind of woman should be let go.”

Li Weiguo nodded emphatically: "Boss, I've got it."

In reality, Li Weiguo's conditions were not bad at all, and Lin Haoran treated the two brothers, as well as the other bodyguards, very well.

In particular, the Li brothers, Weiguo and Weidong, were offered annual salaries of over a million by Lin Haoran, which was comparable to many professional managers in Hong Kong.

However, Lin Haoran felt it was well worth it.

Subordinates with 100% loyalty are hard to find!

In particular, Li Weidong and Li Weiguo are both agile and extremely skilled fighters, so his safety can be entrusted to them with complete peace of mind!
This piece alone is worth this price for the two brothers; Lin Haoran never hesitates to treat those who are truly loyal to him.

Lin Haoran stood up, patted Li Weiguo on the shoulder, and said earnestly, "Weiguo, remember this: in this world, problems that can be solved with money are not problems at all."

"You've followed me for so many years, have I ever mistreated you?"

Li Weiguo shook his head: "The boss has been incredibly kind to us."

"So you don't need to be sad for that kind of woman at all. With your qualities, what kind of woman can't you find? In a while, I'll have someone help you find some good ones and introduce them to you."

Li Weiguo quickly waved his hand: "Boss, no need, no need, I can do it myself."

Lin Haoran knew that Li Weiguo was an honest man, and it would indeed be difficult for him to find a woman on his own.

Li Weiguo is thirty years old, and he does need a woman and needs to start a family.

If I, as their boss, can help him in this regard, it will surely make Li Weiguo even more devoted to me.

Lin Haoran knew that true loyalty came not only from money, but also from the hearts of the people.

Money can buy a person's labor, but it can't buy a person's true heart.

Over the years, he has always treated the Li brothers, Li Weiguo and Li Weidong, as his own people.

They were paid high salaries, provided with accommodation, and even helped bring their families from the mainland to Hong Kong.

The two brothers kept these acts of kindness in their hearts.

Therefore, both brothers are 100% loyal to him.
Now that Li Weiguo's marriage has encountered a setback, Lin Haoran doesn't mind lending him a hand.

Helping him is also for your own benefit, since Li Weiguo's good mood makes your safety more secure.

"Alright, don't refuse." Lin Haoran waved his hand. "It's settled then. After I'm done with this busy period, I'll have someone keep an eye out and introduce you to a few reliable people."

Li Weiguo opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but was stopped by Lin Haoran's gaze.

"What, you're not listening to the boss anymore?"

Li Weiguo quickly lowered his head: "No, boss, I..."

Lin Haoran smiled: "Then it's settled. You can focus on your work and don't worry about anything else." Li Weiguo was deeply moved, nodded heavily, and said, "Thank you, boss."

Lin Haoran turned to look at Li Weidong, who was smirking to himself, and suddenly asked with a smile, "Weidong, your life's big event is almost over. So, do you have a girl you like?"

Li Weidong, who was watching the show from the side, was caught off guard when his boss called on him and was immediately stunned.

He scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "Boss, I... I haven't thought about this yet."

Lin Haoran laughed and said, "Haven't considered it? How old are you? You're only a year younger than Wei Guo, you're 29 already. What, do you want to be a bachelor for the rest of your life?"

Li Weidong's face flushed slightly as he said, "Boss, I just think things are pretty good right now. I'm free and can do whatever I want."

Finding a girlfriend is too much trouble; you have to coax her and spend time with her. It's nothing like how comfortable things are now.

Compared to the honest and simple Li Weiguo, Li Weidong was much more shrewd in dealing with people, so even the car was driven by Li Weidong.

This is why when Lin Haoran goes out, Li Weidong drives while Li Weiguo sits in the passenger seat.

Li Weidong is quick-witted, has a fast reaction time, drives steadily, and can make judgments immediately when encountering emergencies.

Li Weiguo, on the other hand, is more skilled and suitable for close protection.

The two brothers each have their own strengths and work together seamlessly, making them very easy for Lin Haoran to use.

Lin Haoran shook his head and laughed, "You just haven't met the right person yet. Once you do, you'll know what it means to be willing."

Li Weidong scratched his head and remained silent.

Lin Haoran looked at the two brothers and felt a pang of emotion.

They've all followed me for so many years, it's time they found a home.

"Alright, I've remembered everything you've discussed. Once I'm done with this busy period, I'll have someone help you find suitable candidates. If anyone comes along, I'll introduce them to you."

Although both of them are 100% loyal to him as his bodyguards, there is still a certain risk for Lin Haoran if he encounters bad partners after getting married.

After all, as his personal bodyguards, the two of them knew a great deal about him, such as how many lovers Lin Haoran had.

Both of them were of marriageable age, and Lin Haoran couldn't stop them from getting married.

Therefore, the best solution is for Lin Haoran to oversee the selection of the two brothers' partners.

The people he personally selected were at least guaranteed to be loyal and reliable, and would not cause trouble for the two brothers or pose a threat to himself.

Li Weiguo and Li Weidong are both people he trusts. Lin Haoran doesn't want them to be distracted by relationship issues, and he doesn't want anyone to pry into his privacy through them.

Therefore, helping them find partners is not only a matter of care, but also a necessary precaution.

"That's settled then." Lin Haoran waved his hand. "You two can focus on your work and don't worry about anything else. I'll try my best to help you both find suitable wives this year. Although none of you have said anything, I believe your families are urging you to get married."

The two brothers exchanged a glance, their faces showing gratitude, and said in unison, "Thank you, boss."

"Okay, it's settled then." Lin Haoran waved his hand and smiled.

Of course, these are all minor matters. What Lin Haoran is most concerned about is the layout in Mexico.

However, with Su Zhixue personally leading the team to make the plans, Lin Haoran was still quite at ease.

After all, in the past few years, from taking the lead in acquiring Wharf Holdings shares, to acquiring Chow Tai Fook, Hong Kong Electric, Hong Kong Land, Hong Kong and China Gas, and Kowloon Motor Bus, to secretly acquiring US stocks such as Intel, Walmart, Coca-Cola, and ExxonMobil, to shorting Jardine Matheson, Sony, Toyota, and so on, as well as later shorting US stocks and Mexican debt, it can be said that the entire Universal Investment Company has basically never made a mistake!
Meanwhile, Su Zhixue was also reporting to Lin Haoran every day on the progress of the Mexican plan.

According to his report, the investment went very smoothly and discreetly, and the market did not experience any abnormal fluctuations due to their strategy.

This was exactly the effect Lin Haoran wanted.

Making a fortune quietly is the safest approach.

He doesn't need to stand in the spotlight and become a target of public criticism like Soros.

He only needs to hide in the shadows, watch the storm approach little by little, watch those blindly optimistic investors walk step by step into the abyss, and then easily reap the rewards at the most opportune moment.

That's the real winner.

Before we knew it, it was August 9th!
That morning, Lin Haoran had just gotten up when he received a call from Su Zhixue.

"Boss, I have good news for you. We've spent all 30 billion US dollars without causing any market fluctuations. Our positions are now fully deployed, and we're just waiting for the storm to come."

Su Zhixue's voice was filled with undisguised excitement; you could feel his thrill even through the phone.

A $30 billion investment is no small sum. If it were to be leaked, it would definitely cause a violent fluctuation in the market, and might even alert the shrewd wolves of Wall Street to something amiss.

But now, everything is going well.

"Very good, you've worked hard, Zhixue. Now all we have to do is wait," Lin Haoran said with a smile.

Su Zhixue asked curiously, "Boss, how long do you think the Mexican government can hold out? We've been observing the situation in Mexico, and it's very calm there. There's no sign of an impending crisis at all."

Industry experts generally believe that Mexico will find a way to repay the debt when it matures!

This is also what puzzled Su Zhixue.

Mexico does indeed have various problems, which are not unlike those in the propaganda war that Soros previously waged. However, judging from the current market performance, the Mexican government seems to have stabilized the situation.

The peso exchange rate is stable, the stock market is stable, there are no signs of large-scale foreign capital withdrawal, and the Mexican government has been releasing positive news.

Although the IMF's loan was not large, it at least gave the market some confidence.

If the boss hadn't repeatedly emphasized that a crisis was inevitable, Su Zhixue might have even thought that Mexico had already passed its most dangerous moment.

Lin Haoran breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Su Zhixue's words.

Fortunately, Su Zhixue did not disappoint him, and the mission was successfully completed before August 12th!

His smile deepened as he held the phone and said with a laugh, "Zhixue, remember this: the calmest time is often before the storm. Mexico looks peaceful now because the Mexican government is doing everything it can to buy time."

They're robbing Peter to pay Paul, using new debt to pay off old debt, just trying to get by as long as possible.

He paused, his tone becoming more certain: "But this delay can't last long. When the huge debts come due, when those foreign debts can no longer be repaid, all the pretense will be torn off."

At that time, the market panic will be even more intense than the panic created by Soros.

August 12th is fast approaching, and Lin Haoran, as a time traveler, knows that he only has three days left in Mexico. (End of Chapter)