After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 588 Sending You a Knife
Two days later.

The delegation held a meeting to report on the situation over the past few days.

Not so good.

Initially, Zhou Haoran's operations in entertainment stocks were able to buck the trend and rise against the market's upward momentum, generating a paper profit of over HK$1 million. However, he was quickly sanctioned by short sellers, turning it into a paper loss of over HK$5000 million.

"Sir, saving the market won't be that easy!"

Zhou Zhengqi has been stripped of his power, yet he remains the deputy head of the delegation, which is somewhat ironic.

Zhou Haoran nodded. "Yes, the short sellers are too ruthless."

"Be careful, those HK$4 million in bailout funds could all be lost!"

Zhou Zhengqi berated him in front of everyone.

Jiang Feibiao couldn't stand it any longer and asked, "By the way, Mr. Zhou, I remember you said before that you were willing to contribute HK$2 million to save the Hong Kong government... but you only contributed HK$50 so far. When will the rest of the money arrive?"

"Well..."

Zhou Zhengqi became vague.

Jiang Feibiao said, "The momentum is waning now. The only way to reverse the situation is to keep buying. Quickly take out the HK$2 million you promised and buy up shares of these companies in large quantities. Maybe there's still a chance for a turnaround!"

“I have indeed prepared a large sum of extra funds to participate in the Hong Kong government’s bailout.” Zhou Zhengqi changed the subject. “However, I said from the beginning that I disagree with choosing the entertainment industry as the key target for bailout.”

"And where's your money?"

Jiang Feibiao pressed him for more information.

"It has already been sent elsewhere."

Zhou Zhengqi smiled on the surface, but in his heart he was cursing a thousand times over.

I thought to myself, this Jiang Feibiao is truly an ungrateful wolf!

Oh shit!

I spent over a million Hong Kong dollars to entertain you, and this is the result!
Immediately, Zhou Zhengqi had a bold idea.

This money can't be wasted!
At least it can't be attributed to myself.

As the deputy head of the delegation, there will be many official activities and business banquets... These are all reimbursable, and the costs are included in the delegation's official expenses.

Zhou Zhengqi squinted.

Let's get ready.

Get all this money reimbursed by the delegation!

Jiang Feibiao pressed further, "Where did you throw it?"

Zhou Zhengqi chuckled, "That's a trade secret."

"Hmm." Jiang Feibiao was also annoyed by his slippery attitude. "The current offensive and defensive battle is related to national security, and it is no different from war! On the Hong Kong side, whether they are tycoons or ordinary citizens, everyone is involved. Many people have taken out their liquid assets, hoping that the Hong Kong government can win this crucial battle."

"Yes, it's very imposing!"

Zhou Zhengqi looked serious.

I didn't think so.

In the face of international capital, they are all just chickens and dogs. Who can be a match for Soros?
Rather than fighting Soros to the death, it's better to go along with his corrupt ways.

Jiang Feibiao said coldly, "Whenever the country is in crisis, there will always be traitors!"

"Hmm?" Zhou Zhengqi's expression changed slightly. "Commander Jiang, what do you mean by this?"

Jiang Feibiao said, "I'm just reminding some people not to take the wrong side when it comes to national righteousness!"

"Don't worry! I'm the deputy head of the market rescue delegation, and I have nothing to do with the world-destroying delegation!"

Zhou Zhengqi looked very angry, as if he had been slandered. He immediately stood up and left.

Jiang Feibiao squinted, watching his retreating figure.

The previous speculation has been largely confirmed.

After the meeting.

Jiang Feibiao leaned closer and whispered, "I'm 99% sure that Zhou Zhengqi has most likely sided with the short sellers!"

“Hmm.” Zhou Haoran nodded. “I can tell. If he bought in like us, he must have lost a lot of money by now. If he had lost money, he wouldn’t have been in the mood to be sarcastic and cynical towards me just now.”

"He made a lot of money!"

Jiang Feibiao's expression was cold.

Zhou Haoran said, "Hong Kong is a free port with free trade."

“But we can’t stand against the greater national interest.” Jiang Feibiao was furious. “If you ask me, we should tell Secretary-General Yang about this and then dismiss him as deputy regimental commander!”

Zhou Haoran laughed and said, "Just give a proper report afterward, don't cause him any trouble."

Jiang Feibiao said angrily, "I really never want to see this kind of person again. He's a complete scoundrel!"

"I don't think we'll need to take action."

Zhou Haoran's best strategy is to enjoy the good reputation while others do bad things.

Sure enough, news came that afternoon.

Mr. Xiang from China Star Company called.

"Sir, everything has been investigated."

The boss's tone was heavy.

Zhou Haoran asked, "How is it?"

Instead of responding, Boss Xiang asked, "You know Zhou Zhengqi, right?"

“Zhou Zhengqi?” Zhou Haoran smiled. “He’s the deputy head of the market rescue delegation! However, we have some differences in our rescue philosophies. I advocated rescuing entertainment stocks, while he proposed rescuing financial stocks. In the end, my proposal was confirmed, and he was a bit embarrassed.”

"That's not surprising."

The boss's tone was somewhat sinister.

"Huh?" Zhou Haoran was taken aback. "What's going on? Could those short positions be related to him?"

"Yes, that's him!"

The boss's voice was cold.

"He's shorting?" Zhou Haoran was surprised. "Really?" Boss Xiang said in a deep voice, "Sir, you can only know a person's face, not their heart. You're just too kind."

"This……"

Zhou Haoran was somewhat dazed.

He gritted his teeth and said to the boss, "Based on the information I have so far, he has at least HK$5 million in funds used for short selling!"

“Then it’s not him.” Zhou Haoran was still speaking up for his colleague. “Zhou Zhengqi told us before that he would personally contribute HK$2 million to participate in the Hong Kong government’s bailout. That’s quite different from the HK$5 million you mentioned.”

He told his boss, "He's increasing leverage!"

"Leveraging to short sell?" Zhou Haoran was taken aback. "How dare he?"

The boss said angrily, "Sir, never underestimate the evil of bad people! Right now, the entire Hong Kong government is actively fighting against international capital. From politicians and celebrities to Justices of the Peace and street vendors, everyone is contributing money and effort. Yet, some people are secretly colluding with international capital to short Hong Kong stocks!"

"Boss, can you get any evidence?" Zhou Haoran's tone became serious. "If there is evidence, I can report it to the leadership immediately! If it's true, it will definitely be dealt with seriously!"

In this kind of situation, it's naturally impossible to produce substantial evidence.

All investments come with confidentiality clauses.

Having learned about the situation through private channels, the boss resolutely said, "I won't trouble you, sir. I'll handle this!"

Hong Kong stocks continue to fall.

The Hang Seng Index has fallen below 7000 points.

However, international capital still shows no sign of stopping.

Their ultimate goal is simple.

The goal is to force the Hong Kong government to lose its ability to maintain the peg between the Hong Kong dollar and the US dollar, just as it did with the British pound, the German mark, and the Thai baht before.

If the monetary logic changes, the entire financial system will collapse and be restructured.

The lowest point is during restructuring!

That was the biggest profit point for them to close out their large short positions.

On August 13th, the Hang Seng Index had already fallen to 6660 points.

The situation is urgent!
Some bigwigs in the entertainment industry even approached Mr. Da again, pleading with him to help them once more.

Let's inject some of the bailout funds back into the market!
Otherwise, the stock price won't be able to hold up.

Zhou Haoran readily agreed.

In reality, not a single penny was transferred.

That's all the money we have.

From now on, we can only trust the country and the government.

On the same day, Jiang Feibiao excitedly rushed to the Peninsula Hotel.

The delegation members are all staying at the Beijing-Hong Kong Hotel.

However, Tang Shiyi, Hu Xiaochen, Qiao Nuo, Jiang Minsi, as well as Dongfang Lang, Qiao Hai, Li Changxing, Guo Guanchang, and others, all stayed at the Peninsula Hotel. Therefore, Zhou Haoran also usually stayed at the Peninsula Hotel.

Zhou Haoran told Hu Xiaochen, who was in the room, to go to the bedroom first.

Then I met Jiang Feibiao.

"What's the matter? Why are you in such a hurry?"

Zhou Haoran thought it was just stock market volatility; he had been paying attention to it for a while.

Jiang Feibiao excitedly said, "Breaking news! Someone has been stabbed!"

"Huh?" Zhou Haoran was taken aback. "Used a knife? Used a knife on whom?"

Jiang Feibiao whispered, "Zhou Zhengqi!"

"No way?"

Zhou Haoran was startled.

This is not fake.

I was truly shocked by the boss's barbaric style. Is this the kind of tactic used by a financial center that symbolizes modern civilization?
"Is it life-threatening?"

Zhou Haoran always felt that this matter was not serious enough to lead to someone's death.

"Huh?" Jiang Feibiao quickly explained when he realized he had misunderstood, "No, it's not what you think, there was no blood."

"threaten?"

Zhou Haoran breathed a sigh of relief.

Jiang Feibiao nodded. "Yes, it's a threat. Apparently, someone sent a package to Zhou Zhengqi's house containing a half-meter-long machete, the kind that gangsters used for street fights back then."

"Great!"

Having lived two lives, this was the first time Zhou Haoran had witnessed such methods.

Jiang Feibiao felt very inspired. "There was also a note inside, with just one word on it—'Get out'."

Seeing how vividly he described it, Zhou Haoran chuckled and asked, "How do you know about something like this?"

"Zhou Zhengqi said so, he ran away!"

This is what made Jiang Feibiao excited.

"It ran away?" Zhou Haoran was quite surprised. "Where did it go?"

Jiang Feibiao said happily, "He's left the Hong Kong government, just like the note said, he's gone. He's the deputy head of the delegation, he can't just leave at this time. He explained the reason, and I even saw the knife and the note with my own eyes."

"They really left..."

Zhou Haoran hadn't expected Boss Xiang to be so decisive and ruthless.

Now it's interesting.

Zhou Zhengqi's wife originally had some connections in the Hong Kong government's entertainment industry and had even recognized several godfathers. Now, after this series of actions, not only have she lost all the connections she had built up, but she has also offended a number of people.

Stealing the chicken is losing the rice!

They lifted a stone only to drop it on their own foot.

Jiang Feibiao said, "He's gone. He's already at the airport, heading back to the harbor. That's good. We won't have to see him in meetings anymore! Now we can focus on fighting international capital and rescuing the market."

(End of this chapter)