Hong Kong Movies: I am Hongxing, what the hell is the intelligence king?

Chapter 419 Who exactly is Lin Feng?

"Happy cooperation!"

Brown shook hands firmly with the Standard Chartered Bank executive.

With the two shaking hands, a deal worth tens of billions was officially finalized.

HSBC handed over assets worth 10.5 billion to Standard Chartered for 10 billion, and Standard Chartered had to hand over 10 billion in cash to HSBC within three days.

Now it's time to celebrate.

Brown poured a glass of whiskey for the Standard Chartered tycoon and joked:

"You're ruthless. You made me lose 500 million Hong Kong dollars on this deal."

"A perfect example of taking advantage of someone's misfortune, without the slightest bit of gentlemanly conduct."

Standard Chartered's senior management disagreed:

"Thank you for the compliment."

"Gentlemanly manners?"

"Who invented this damn word?"

“My grandfather was an Imperial Earl, but no one in the family could ever scold him. Many who were scolded by him burst into tears on the spot…”

“I didn’t inherit any gentlemanly manners from my family.”

The two were about the same age, and when the other person spoke, Brown immediately recalled his childhood experiences and couldn't help but shudder.

It seems that my grandfather looked much the same.

Standard Chartered's taipan frowned and said:
"Can you handle this run on banks?"

Brown patted the documents on the table:

"As long as you can send the money in time, I am confident that I can resolve this bank run crisis."

"It shouldn't be a problem, right?"

Standard Chartered's taipan frowned and said:
"This action against HSBC is coming on strong, and I don't think you can get through it easily."

"This disaster that befell your group has served as a wake-up call for us."

"Any bank would struggle to cope with a run on its banks."

He paused slightly, then frowned and said...

"Isn't Hang Seng under your umbrella?"

"They don't even have any cash left?"

Brown's expression stiffened, and he said with a wry smile:
"Don't mention it."

"Because of Mr. Shen's operational error, Mr. Lin of Hengsheng had a very unpleasant argument with us."

Standard Chartered's taipan frowned and said:
"why?"

Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind.
"Hang Seng Index?"

"Stock market crash?"

Brown smiled wryly:
"Isn't it?"

"The small-time tycoon's risky move directly caused turmoil in the stock market."

"A stock market crash was artificially created."

"The Hang Seng Index had already fallen by half before the HSBC run."

"However, after this run on the Hang Seng Index, it plummeted to a quarter of its previous value."

"Everyone knows now that a stock market crash is coming."

"It's impossible to know when we'll be able to slowly recover to our original level."

"At this point, aside from gamblers trying to buy at the bottom, who among ordinary citizens would dare to invest their money in the stock market?"

“When I contacted Lin Daban before, his resentment towards HSBC was so strong it could practically crawl through the phone line!”

The head of Standard Chartered shook his head.

"That being said, Hang Seng also provided support."

"But that's not enough!"

“Millions of citizens rushed to withdraw their funds, which is almost equivalent to all of our users.”

"Where would we get so much cash?"

Brown said seriously:
"I want to make another deal with you."

Standard Chartered's senior manager asked:

"What deal?"

Brown said seriously:
"I want to borrow 10 billion Hong Kong dollars in the short term!"

Standard Chartered's taipan's lips twitched:
"cash?"

Brown said helplessly:
"There's no other way but cash."

"You don't need to worry about not being able to pay me back..."

Standard Chartered's taipan shook his head:
"You can definitely pay it back."

"But to be honest, the interest rate for short-term bank loans is quite high, so it's not just a matter of 500 million!"

"Furthermore, since you require cash, I'll need to prepare for a while."

Brown sighed:

"I have money in my HSBC account, so if I repay you, it won't be in cash."

"Who could have imagined that a million people would come to deposit the money?"

"No bank in the world could handle this."

Standard Chartered's taipan frowned even more deeply:

"Who is behind this?"

Brown stared at the liquid in his glass, lost in thought.
You wouldn't believe it if I told you, it's Lin Feng!

Standard Chartered's taipan suddenly realized:

"Oh, it was him. No wonder."

Brown was taken aback:
"You know Lin Feng?"

Standard Chartered's taipan nodded:
"I know!"

Brown said incredulously:
How do you know him?

Standard Chartered's taipan asked curiously:

"Isn't he a VIP at your bank?"

Brown was speechless.

That's right, Lin Feng is a VIP at HSBC.

They still have nearly five billion in funds sitting in their HSBC account.

This is also a major concern for Brown.

Because Lin Feng might need to withdraw those 5 billion at any time.

If it's just a transfer or something, that's fine, but what I'm most afraid of is him wanting to withdraw cash!

Where the hell am I supposed to get this?

Brown looked at the other person with a puzzled expression:

"how do you know?"

The taipan at Standard Chartered looked at him like he was an idiot:
"Among Hong Kong's wealthy, apart from a very few, who would keep all their money in the same bank?"

Brown suddenly realized:

"So, he's a VIP too!"

Standard Chartered's taipan casually remarked:
"No, he's been our VIP for a long time, the very top tier."

Brown was stunned.

Standard Chartered's taipan said:

"As you know, we value our business in our hometown very much."

Brown nodded repeatedly.

In fact, HSBC also has business in its home country, and it was the first foreign bank to obtain a license there.

“Unlike HSBC, we have branches in multiple cities.”

“Lin Feng, a major businessman from Hong Kong, is our super customer.”

Brown's mouth dropped open:
"Lin Feng, a big businessman from Hong Kong?"

"You are joking?"

If it weren't for this stock market crash, Brown would never have noticed Lin Feng. He never imagined that his old friend would say that Lin Feng was already a big businessman in Hong Kong.

Standard Chartered's senior manager shrugged.

"Client information must be kept confidential."

"I could never reveal such an excellent client to you."

Brown was speechless.

That's the truth, it's really hurtful.

"Lin Sheng is a big businessman in Hong Kong, and he is also a big businessman in his hometown."

"His business scope is very wide, covering all walks of life."

"Currently, the focus is on white goods, household appliances, and communication equipment."

“You know that our hometown is developing very rapidly. These products are very popular in the market, and they are almost in short supply.”

"Oh, by the way, I saw that you bought a VCD player for your home a while ago, right?"

Brown nodded:
"That's right, the cinema mode of VCD is really great."

"With the large screen produced by Okamoto, it really feels like being in a movie theater."

The Standard Chartered tycoon looked at him with pity.
"Those VCDs were produced in Lin Sheng's factory."

Brown was choked half to death.

Standard Chartered's taipan sighed:
"You can't imagine how much money Lin Sheng makes in his hometown every day; it's an astronomical figure."

“He only has two business partners: one is Standard Chartered Bank, and the other is his hometown bank.”

"Now you know how valuable his work is."

Brown suddenly became nervous.

“I know that HSBC has a global presence and has even just set up its headquarters in Chongqing.”

"However, you should know that Hong Kong is the foundation."

"Don't forget the full name of your group."

HSBC's full name is Hong Kong Magic City HSBC Bank.

"Although you have a lot of funds, Hong Kong doesn't need other currencies, it only needs Hong Kong dollars."

"Let's figure out a way to get it done quickly,"

"Otherwise, you'll have no choice but to leave Hong Kong."

The taipan of Standard Chartered Bank took a sip of whiskey and offered his advice.
"We are businessmen and should not meddle in national affairs."

There is nothing wrong with supporting those you value, but supporting them indiscriminately is a huge mistake.

"Shen Daban shouldn't have let the young tycoon cause so much trouble."

“Even if he really wanted to rescue the tycoon, he shouldn’t have caused trouble in Hong Kong.”

"Hong Kong is the foundation."

Even if his scheme succeeds, he will lose the hearts of the people of Hong Kong.

Brown couldn't help but retort:
“Shen Daban’s goal is the empire. He wants wealthy people whose hearts are with the empire, not Hong Kong or their hometown.”

Standard Chartered's senior manager shrugs:

"Maybe you're right."

"However, Shen Daban's actions have already tarnished HSBC's image."

“Even if you manage to rise again this time, everyone in Hong Kong knows that HSBC is not Hong Kong’s HSBC, but Chongqing’s HSBC.”

Brown's face flushed red. The Standard Chartered senator smiled and said:
“I am different from Shen Daban; I am a pure businessman.”

"Since I'm a businessman, I'll do business if it's profitable."

"Then, our deal is done."

"I will prepare 20 billion in cash for you within a week."

"However, I want to add one condition."

Brown's heart tightened:
"What conditions?"

"Do you need money? As long as it's not cash, we're all set!"

Standard Chartered's taipan shook his head slightly:

"It doesn't have to be like that. We're both in this industry, and we understand how you're being squeezed out."

"In addition, there have been times in our history when we saved banks that suffered from bank runs."

"I have only one condition: I have the right to stop the last transaction."

Brown asked, puzzled:
Why was it stopped?

Standard Chartered's headmaster sighed:

“I always had a feeling that helping you wasn’t a good idea.”

“I need to have enough cash on hand so that we can handle bank runs like yours.”

Brown looked like he'd seen a ghost.

"How is that possible?"

"Even if Lin Feng is incredibly capable, can he really declare war on two major banking groups at the same time?"

Standard Chartered's senior manager answered seriously:
“You’ve got one thing wrong. While Lin Sheng did declare war on HSBC, he didn’t use his own power.”

Brown chuckled:
"Not his own?"

"Do you believe it?"

Standard Chartered's taipan said slowly and deliberately:
"If he uses his own power, then we've already lost without even fighting."

"You should know that if hundreds of thousands of people come together to pressure him, and all of them are Lin Sheng's men, how can you fight him?"

Brown was deeply moved.

That's right. If Lin Feng really had the power of one million people, HSBC might as well just admit defeat.

The Standard Chartered tycoon said slowly:

"Lin Sheng didn't use his own strength, yet he was able to immobilize you."

"What if he uses his own power?"

"Can you still be this relaxed?"

"I don't think it's possible."

Brown had nothing to say.

Standard Chartered's taipan stood up and said:
"Thank you for the whiskey. I need to go back and prepare properly."

Brown sighed:

"It's already evening, won't you stay a while longer?"

Standard Chartered's taipan shook his head:
"No, no, I really need to go back and study it."

Brown opened his mouth as if to ask him to stay, but the Standard Chartered senior had already gone back.

He had a bad feeling that the partnership with Standard Chartered might change.

However, he couldn't figure out what Lin Feng, even with his family's extensive network, had that gave him the right to make the Standard Chartered tycoon change his established business plans.

Who the hell is this person?
Brown instinctively sensed something was wrong, so he made a phone call.

"Sir, congratulations on becoming the new head of HSBC," the Financial Secretary's voice came from across the room.

Brown thanked them for their congratulations:

"Financial Secretary, I should give you what you asked for tomorrow."

The Financial Secretary breathed a long sigh of relief:

“I am very grateful to the Sir for his continued support of the Duchess’s work under such difficult circumstances.”

It was something they deserved, yet the financial secretary acted humbly. He was an ambitious man who dreamed of returning to Fog City and advancing further.

However, he had no connections in the fog, otherwise he wouldn't have been exiled to Hong Kong.

HSBC is a large platform, and the Financial Secretary wants to connect with them.

The new HSBC CEO will be a strong supporter of his.

what?
You're saying HSBC is in trouble?

Trouble is always temporary, and the Financial Secretary believes that with HSBC's size, it can easily resolve any difficulties.

This bank run was just a minor accident.

Brown had no interest in small talk with the Financial Secretary; for him, the biggest problem at the moment was resolving the bank run.

"Financial Secretary, I would like to ask you to investigate someone."

The Financial Secretary was overjoyed and agreed without even asking about the other party's life:

"Rest assured, Sir, as long as you give me your name, I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer."

Brown smiled and said:
"very good."

"I can promise you that as long as you can find out the complete information about this person, you will definitely get a decent job after your term ends."

The Financial Secretary was overjoyed, secretly clenching his fist; these were exactly the words Brown had in mind.

"Your wish is my command, and I am willing to serve you."

Brown said seriously:
"The person I want to find out is named Lin Feng."

"He is now the head of the Hung Hing Society in Causeway Bay."

The Financial Secretary was taken aback:

"People from the club?"

Brown shook his head:
"It's not just people from the club."

"I want you to find out all his connections and the various businesses he runs."

Do you understand what I mean?

The Financial Secretary understood:
"So you're saying I need to investigate him thoroughly, right?"

Brown nodded in satisfaction:

"That's right!"

The Financial Secretary smiled and said:

"Don't worry, my position is high enough. He can't hide what kind of companies he owns from me."

Brown was slightly relieved.

After receiving instructions from Brown, the Financial Secretary scratched his head:
"Checking for someone?"

"Who is this Lin Feng?"

"To think that it could attract the attention of a knight?"

"But I'm not a professional at checking people!"

He's the financial secretary, not a detective; it's a bit difficult for him to investigate people.

The Financial Secretary instinctively wanted to call the Security Bureau, but he managed to hold back.

"no!"

"Don't call him. The Security Bureau and the Commissioner are both the Governor's confidants."

"If I call him, it's hard to say whether he'll investigate or not; the news will definitely reach the Governor."

"No boss will give a friendly look to guys who do side jobs."

"Yes, we need to find someone else."

Who should we contact?
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is even worse. The ICAC Commissioner is closer to the Director of Security than the Director of Security; he is the most trusted of the most trusted of the Directors.

"Have it!"

After thinking for a long time, the financial secretary finally came up with a person.

That person was none other than Chief Superintendent George, who was currently overseeing the case of the wealthy man alongside General Cunningham.

This man is ostensibly the Chief Superintendent, but in reality, he is a senior agent of the Military Intelligence Bureau. You can't go wrong by contacting him.

So the Financial Secretary excitedly called him:
“George, you know I want to go back to Chongqing after this term ends, but I don’t have any connections, so I’m afraid I won’t be able to find a good place.”

"But now I've met a benefactor who said that if I can help him investigate someone, he will recommend me."

"Our relationship is special, you can definitely help me, right?"

And you know what? George had a really good relationship with the finance director. Most of his hidden expenses at the police station were covered up by the finance director.

George readily agreed:
"I'm happy for you that you have a good place to go."

"You've taken care of me for so long, but I haven't been able to help you at all."

"Now I finally have the chance to repay you."
"Just tell me your name."

I'll give you the answer in a bit.

The Financial Secretary was increasingly pleased. See, this is the importance of building connections in ordinary times.

"The person they're looking for is named Lin Feng. He's not a big shot; he's the head of the Causeway Bay branch of the Hung Hing Society."

"The other party's requirements are all of Lin Feng's connections and the various businesses he operates."

thump!
George was so frightened that he fell to the ground.
"Who?"

"Lin Sheng?"

"The guy you asked me to investigate isn't Brown, is he?"

The Financial Secretary became increasingly excited:
"As expected of a senior agent from the Military Intelligence Bureau, he's really impressive!"

"Nothing can be hidden from you!"

"I'm relieved to leave this matter to you!"

George turned pale with fright:

"Do you want to die?"

The Financial Secretary was taken aback:
"George, what do you mean?"

"If you don't want to investigate, then don't. Why curse me?"

George laughed in exasperation:
"I curse you?"

"I'm saving you!"

"You dare to meddle in everything."

"Do you know that if you investigate someone today, they'll find out tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow you'll be gone without a trace, vanished from this world?"

The Financial Secretary did not believe it:
"I'm the Financial Secretary!"

George chuckled:
"so what?"

"Is Brown still the acting CEO of HSBC?"

"Isn't he still suffering terribly at Lin Sheng's hands?"

The Financial Secretary was taken aback, then his expression changed drastically:

"You mean... the HSBC incident was orchestrated by Lin Feng... no, by Lin Sheng?"

George countered:
"if not?"

"Then why do you think Brown wanted you to investigate him?"

"Are you willing to risk your life for advancement?"

"They dare to go toe-to-toe with HSBC's taipans, do you dare?"

"What makes you think you can investigate him?"

The Financial Secretary broke out in a cold sweat and hurriedly thanked him: