After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 581 Victory begins
Monday, December 8nd.

Heading south.

As the deputy head of the delegation of business representatives from the port, Zhou Haoran naturally went with everyone, and the group went south to more than 20 places in a grand manner to save the market.

Most people don't understand finance.

But there was little pressure.

Apart from Zhou Haoran and his associates who contributed a relatively large amount, most people contributed very little, just like making donations... similar to donations for flood relief, just to gain a good reputation.

So everyone was very happy.

This trip south has an official purpose. Head of the delegation, Yang Hong, has even contacted the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office. After arriving, he will meet with his colleagues there, who will provide a detailed introduction to the current financial situation of the Hong Kong government.

Apart from Zhou Haoran, nobody cared.

Consider it a publicly funded trip.

Another deputy head of the delegation, Zhou Zhengqi, once made outrageous remarks, saying that he was willing to contribute HK$2 million to save the market!
The actual amount received was only HKD 50.

It can be ignored.

Zhou Zhengqi's mind wasn't on that. He sat down next to Jiang Feibiao and whispered, "Mr. Jiang, I've made all the arrangements over there. Once we get there, I'll arrange a dinner and introduce you to some Hong Kong stars!"

Who are they?

Jiang Feibiao loves this kind of food.

Zhou Zhengqi said proudly, "Weng Jiasui!"

"Who is this person?"

I've never heard of Jiang Feibiao.

Zhou Zhengqi smiled and said, "Last year's Miss Hong Kong winner."

"Miss Hong Kong?"

Jiang Feibiao's eyes lit up immediately.

Seeing that he was interested, Zhou Zhengqi was secretly delighted, "And there's Li Lizhen, she's a big star."

"This is great!" Jiang Feibiao was even more excited. "When the peaches ripen."

"hey-hey!"

Zhou Zhengqi gave him a knowing look.

These days, a lot of Hong Kong movie videotapes and pirated DVDs are coming into mainland China, and this type is the most popular. Vendors often recommend them at train stations, asking everyone they meet, "Want a disc?"

We arrived at the Hong Kong government.

There were comrades at the airport who greeted them, and they boarded a bus and went directly to the Beijing-Hong Kong Hotel.

As early as March, the government sent several important financial experts to Hong Kong.

Supervise the fight against international capital.

The delegation was led by two deputy governors of the central bank.

Zhou Haoran and his group came with only HK$4 million, a drop in the ocean... but it has great political significance, as it reflects the concern of mainland entrepreneurs for their compatriots in Hong Kong!

Another important point is that Hong Kong is a free port.

In theory, the government should not intervene in the market.

If so, it must be done secretly.

But Zhou Haoran's team is different. This is a spontaneous market rescue activity by the people. It is unrestricted and can enter the market in a high-profile manner. It can also create a lot of publicity and demonstrate the mainland's attention to and support for the Hong Kong government!

It was naturally met with great enthusiasm.

When Vice President Xu heard that 4 million of the 2 million yuan came from Zhou Haoran's personal investment and 1.5 million yuan came from his relatives and friends, he was immediately filled with respect. No wonder he was able to become a deputy leader at such a young age.

This is a patriotic capitalist!

Another vice president, surnamed Zhang, said with a smile, "Haoran is one of our own."

"Ok?"

President Xu still didn't understand.

President Zhang said, "He's a member of the expert advisory team for the instant ground transfer system being developed at the financial center over the harbor. Don't let his young age fool you; he's a true world-class computer expert!"

Now they're even more familiar with each other.

Number 3 is for welcoming.

It was agreed that on the 4th, relevant personnel would explain in detail to the delegation the current financial situation of the Hong Kong government, analyze the advantages and disadvantages for them, and thus facilitate their choice of a bailout plan.

There are actually three directions.

The foreign exchange market, the stock market, and the futures market.

On the 5th, the delegation held a meeting.

Delegation leader Yang Hong will participate symbolically and will not interfere excessively. This is essentially a non-governmental delegation, and he is merely a figurehead.

The specific procedures will be discussed by the three deputy regimental commanders.

The minority obeys the majority.

During the meeting, Zhou Zhengqi stated firmly: "Don't even think about the foreign exchange market. We have prepared HK$4 million in funds. It seems like a lot, but in reality, it's just a drop in the bucket in the foreign exchange market. The flow of funds in the foreign exchange market can easily reach tens of billions of Hong Kong dollars every day. The risk is too great."

"Yes, I agree!"

Jiang Feibiao immediately expressed his opinion.

Zhou Zhengqi chuckled, thinking to himself that the Miss Hong Kong's involvement was indeed effective, and then provocatively asked, "What about you, Mr. Da? What do you think?"

Zhou Haoran said calmly, "The minority obeys the majority. If both deputy commanders agree, then I naturally agree as well."

Zhou Zhengqi said, "Over the years, I have been doing business in the stock market and have a lot of experience. I propose that the delegation's efforts to rescue the market should mainly focus on the stock market!"

"agree!"

Jiang Feibiao was among the first to express his support.

"Where is the eldest master?" Zhou Zhengqi looked at Zhou Haoran with a smile, as if victory was assured.

Zhou Haoran remained silent, only nodding slightly.

Zhou Zhengqi took a deep breath. Now came the crucial point. He said in a deep voice, "Hong Kong is a financial center, and its stock market is much larger than that of the A-share market. Even with the impact of the financial crisis, there are still billions of Hong Kong dollars flowing in every day. I'll say it again, our HK$4 million bailout fund is far too little!"

"agree."

Jiang Feibiao gave him tremendous support, as if it were a routine matter.

It's as if Zhou Haoran doesn't even need to express his opinion.

The two deputy heads of the delegation are enough to decide everything concerning the delegation.

Even Commander Yang Hong couldn't stand it anymore and wanted to take sides, asking, "Haoran, what do you think?"

Zhou Haoran calmly said, "What Commander Zhou said is quite good, he is right. He has many years of experience in the stock market, and none of us have ever done stock market business. It's good to have him take the lead."

Zhou Zhengqi was somewhat surprised.

I didn't expect him to be so easy to talk to today.

It seems they have succeeded in seizing power.

As expected, Miss Hong Kong and Hong Kong stars are effective; they easily won over Deputy Commander Jiang.

“The Hong Kong stock market is too large, and our rescue funds are too small. To maximize its effectiveness, the best strategy is…” Zhou Zhengqi paused here, looked around, and then… “to provide assistance to key targets!”

"agree!"

Jiang Feibiao responded immediately, like a robot.

"Isn't this inappropriate?" Commander Yang Hong questioned. "Won't there be any transfer of benefits?"

"will not!"

Zhou Zhengqi was righteous and his words were stern.

He was greatly alarmed.

This Commander Yang has such keen insight!
That's a really accurate prediction!
That's exactly what Zhou Zhengqi thought.

Impacted by the financial crisis, many listed companies of the Hong Kong government suffered devastating losses, and many wealthy individuals were forced to sell at a loss, unable to survive.

Several people have already jumped off buildings or committed suicide.

International capital is too ruthless.

Because most business owners pledge their listed company's stock to banks to get the money for new investments. If the stock price plummets, they will have to provide more margin, or the bank will force them to liquidate their positions.

If not handled properly, it could trigger a chain reaction, potentially wiping out a lifetime of hard work.

Therefore, under the impact of the financial crisis, the stock prices of listed companies plummeted, shareholders suffered serious losses, and major shareholders suffered even more painful losses. They had to try every means, even resorting to fraud, to maintain the stock price.

Ensure the stock price does not fall further.

Otherwise, the bank may force liquidation.

At this time, anyone who can lend a helping hand, buy a large amount of their stock, drive up the stock price, and help them overcome the difficulties, would be no different from a savior.

This is what Zhou Zhengqi has his eye on.

He wanted to use the delegation's name, funds, and political significance to help a few people, thereby expanding his strong connections within the Hong Kong government.

To put it bluntly, it's a misuse of public resources for private purposes.

It's no different from transferring benefits.

Delegation leader Yang Hong felt this was inappropriate and frowned, saying, "The delegation is here to rescue the market, not individual companies. When it comes to the stock market, you can buy an index. An index covers hundreds of listed companies, which makes the market rescue more representative and widespread."

Zhou Zhengqi sighed, "Commander, with so little money, buying indexes is pointless! Commander Jiang, what do you say?"

"The delegation represents the port's business community, so it would be best if it were led by someone with financial expertise."

Jiang Feibiao didn't say it explicitly, but his meaning was clear.

That is to support Zhou Zhengqi.

Zhou Zhengqi was delighted and said logically, "Commander, we represent the port. Since we're here to rescue the market... regardless of success or failure, we must make a splash and show our compatriots in Hong Kong. If we use all 4 million Hong Kong dollars to buy index funds, it won't have any impact on the stock market. On the contrary, if we concentrate our funds and resources to do something big, we can quickly boost several stocks! Only by generating significant positive effects can we attract the attention of the media and the public!"

"It really is."

Jiang Feibiao gave him his support without hesitation.

Yang Hong looked displeased. He hadn't contributed a single penny and was too embarrassed to get involved too much. "Haoran, what do you think?"

Zhou Haoran calmly replied, "I'm fine with anything."

"Ok?"

Yang Hong was stunned for a moment, then felt a sense of disappointment and frustration.

I thought to myself, "They really are young people!"
Lack of experience and lack of self-control.

Back in the harbor, he was still a figure of some importance, able to hold his own against Zhou Zhengqi. But once he arrived in the unfamiliar territory of the port city, he completely lost his initiative and was led by the nose by Zhou Zhengqi.

"Since that's the case, let's proceed with the market rescue plan based on this approach." Seeing that Zhou Haoran had given up, Yang Hong felt it was pointless. After all, it was only HK$4 million; it was more of a donation than a market rescue, so he figured it was fine. "I'll return to the harbor tomorrow morning. The market rescue work will be handed over to you deputy team leaders. Meeting adjourned!"

Zhou Zhengqi achieved a resounding victory.

It felt incredibly satisfying.

He left with his arm around Jiang Feibiao's shoulder; arrangements for the evening were already made.

Zhou Zhengqi wrote a check for HK$100 million and invited the famous actress Veronica Yip to accompany President Jiang for three days, from day to night, touring the Hong Kong government.

This money was well spent!
I could tell long ago that this General Manager Jiang is very loyal and has a strong sense of brotherhood.

Today's meeting really made me realize that.

It's true!

That unwavering support without any reason made Zhou Zhengqi a little embarrassed, and he decided that he must make proper arrangements for President Jiang during his time in Hong Kong.

These are true brothers!
(End of this chapter)