Hong Kong film: My brother, Big D, I really don't know kung fu.

At this point, Shen Daban paused and looked at Lei Hao.

“Young friend Lei Hao, what happened today has truly broadened my horizons.” Shen Daban scrutinized Lei Hao with keen eyes: “I never expected that young friend Lei Hao would have such courage at such a young age, daring to make such a large contrarian move in a bullish market. It’s truly unheard of!”

"You flatter me, Mr. Shen." Lei Hao's tone was calm and unhurried, a deep smile flashing in his eyes, a confidence that he had everything under control for the future: "It's just a small matter, nothing to mention. I still need to learn more from you seniors!"

These words, though seemingly casual, contained an undeniable air of dominance!

Lei Hao not only defied the scrutiny of the powerful Shen Daban, but also turned the tables, taking control of the narrative!

Chapter 30: Using a tiger's skin as a banner, Huang Shitong was fooled and crippled.

Shen Daban smiled and shook her head: "I'm old, I'm no longer useful."

"No way!" Huang Shitong and Sima Xiang were startled by the conversation between the two.

Their purpose in coming to HSBC was also because they were optimistic about the Japanese stock market and wanted to take advantage of the favorable conditions to make a profit.

However, Lei Hao, this newcomer to the financial district, was also heading towards the Japanese stock market, but he was bearish on it.

In their view, this behavior is no different from suicide.

And where did he get 3 million US dollars at such a young age!

Huang Shitong asked incredulously, "Ah Hao, what exactly is going on?"

"I'm not asking where you got that $3 million, I just want to know why you did the opposite?"

"The Japanese stock market is doing very well right now, how dare you short it!"

Huang Shitong spoke urgently, and Lei Hao could hear the concern in his voice.

Lei Hao was not only his junior, but also someone with whom he shared common interests, and he did not want to see Lei Hao suffer a severe blow.

With a smile on his face, Lei Hao said slowly, "Uncle Tong, please be patient. There are some things I can't say outright, but the Japanese stock market will experience a significant correction within the next half month to a month."

"I want to take advantage of this pullback to short sell and make a profit, and then reverse my position and go long. I am optimistic about the Japanese stock market in the long term."

"Don't ask me where I know this. I can't and won't tell you. If you also want to invest in the Japanese stock market, you can wait for a month."

"A month is not a long time. You won't lose anything if you buy into the Japanese stock market later. I also hope that you will make a fortune for me. I don't want too many people to know that I am bearish on the Japanese stock market."

Lei Hao's words made Shen Daban, Huang Shitong, and Sima Xiang fall into deep thought.

They didn't understand where Lei Hao got the information that the Japanese stock market was about to correct.

However, Lei Hao was right about one thing: it was only a month, and they could afford to wait.

Sima Xiang still didn't understand Lei Hao, so he looked at his partner Huang Shitong: "Shitong, how could you look at that?"

The two need to reach a consensus before they can go back and persuade other members of the landlords' association.

Huang Shitong frowned and did not immediately answer Sima Xiang's question.

If the person who said this were Big D, Huang Shitong would immediately kick him out.

Lei Hao is a promising junior whom he highly regards, and he is equally capable.

However, if the Japanese stock market doesn't correct itself within a month, the losses will be enough to make him heartbroken.

After a while, Huang Shitong calmed down and looked at Lei Hao, asking, "Hao, how confident are you about this?"

Lei Hao said confidently, "It's almost certain that the Japanese stock market will correct itself, if not 100% certain."

“Alright, then I’ll believe you!” Huang Shitong said, his eyes sharpening.

Shen Daban gave Lei Hao a deep look. Their HSBC bank also had a lot of investment in the Japanese stock market.

If what Lei Hao said is true, then their HSBC investment plan will need to be changed.

If the Japanese stock market does indeed correct, it will prove that there is an unfathomable force behind Lei Hao.

Shen Daban loves to befriend young people with such backgrounds and abilities.

If HSBC follows Lei Hao's lead in investing, they might be able to earn even more profits.

Thinking of this, Shen Daban's smile widened, and the admiration in her eyes deepened.

Halfway through the tea, Huang Shitong and Sima Xiang, along with Lei Hao, got up to say goodbye to Shen Daban.

Their original purpose for this trip was to invest in the Japanese stock market, but due to Lei Hao's interference, they had to temporarily put aside their investment plans.

Shen Daban didn't have time to entertain them for long; he also needed to immediately adjust HSBC's investment strategy.

After all, HSBC is a large and powerful bank with substantial investments in the Japanese stock market, and it will take considerable time to make changes.

As Huang Shitong stepped out of the HSBC building, the evening breeze of Victoria Harbour blew, but it did not dispel the shock and doubt in his heart.

After waving goodbye to Sima Xianghe, he specifically called out to Lei Hao, who was about to leave.

After the two got into Huang Shitong's car, he frowned and looked at Lei Hao with complicated eyes, his voice low: "Ah Hao, how exactly did you know that the Dongying stock market would correct?"

At this moment, Huang Shitong was still struggling with why Lei Hao was so sure that the Japanese stock market would correct.

He believes that now that there are no outsiders around, Lei Hao will reveal how he learned about the Dongying stock market correction.

But to everyone's surprise, Lei Hao shook his head again: "Uncle Tong, there are some things you'd better not ask. Knowing them won't be good for anyone."

Huang Shitong wanted to say something more, but Lei Hao put one finger to his lips and pointed the other towards the north shore of Victoria Harbour.

At first, Huang Shitong did not understand the reason, as the north shore of Victoria Harbour is just the Kowloon City area.

But he quickly dismissed the idea, reasoning that someone who could influence Lei Hao could not possibly be in that run-down place called Kowloon City.

Further north is the New Territories, and beyond the New Territories lies Shenzhen...

Suddenly, Huang Shitong was startled, as if he had figured out the source of Lei Hao's information.

He took a deep breath and whispered, "North?"

Lei Hao's pupils contracted. He had only intended to be mysterious, but he hadn't expected Huang Shitong to make the connection to the mainland.

It was this subtle change in expression that made Huang Shitong even more convinced that Lei Hao was from the north.

If Lei Hao wasn't from the north, why would he be so eager to invest there?

This also made him curious about how Lei Hao had gotten involved with the North.

The tide of 1997 is unstoppable. If we can maintain good relations with the North, we can have a better future in Hong Kong.

Just as Lei Hao was about to say something, Huang Shitong waved his hand to interrupt him: "No need to say anything, I know your difficulties, Uncle Tong will support you!"

Well, since Huang Shitong told him he didn't need to say anything, Lei Hao was happy to save himself the trouble of explaining.

Lei Hao looked at Huang Shitong, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.

Putting everything else aside, Lao Huang is really good to his own people.

He knew that Huang Shitong was planning to rapidly expand his business empire by forcibly acquiring shares in small and medium-sized enterprises in Hong Kong through the landlords' association.

While this approach may seem efficient in the short term, it sows countless hidden dangers, makes numerous enemies, and ultimately leads to a backlash, becoming the reason for his eventual demise.

Moreover, the current head of the Landlord Association is Sima Xiang, who is quite selective and unwilling to let the Landlord Association, which protects Chinese businesses, become a demon.

The two are like two extremes: one is domineering, and the other is benevolent.

If Huang Shitong wanted to seize power, Sima Xiang was the biggest obstacle in his way.

To be honest, one should strive to be like Huang Shitong, but that doesn't stop Lei Hao from appreciating Sima Xiang.

If their national enterprises want to achieve better development, they cannot do without people like Sima Xiang.

Chapter 31 Our goal is to rip off foreigners

"Uncle Tong, don't drink poison to quench your thirst," Lei Hao advised earnestly, his tone carrying a maturity and composure beyond his years. "Wanting to grow big is fine, but forcibly taking over shares through trickery is not a long-term solution."

Huang Shitong was startled, not expecting Lei Hao to suddenly say this to him.

Especially the tone of his voice, it was as if an old man who had experienced many hardships was teaching a lost younger generation.

"Ah Hao, what do you know?" Huang Shitong stared intently at Lei Hao, trying to read his thoughts from his facial expression.

This insight gave him an unprecedented sense of unease.

If it were someone else, Huang Shitong would probably deny it.

The person who said these words was his most favored junior, and he also revealed what he most wanted to do deep down.

“I know all about your plans to deal with Sima Xiang and seize control of the landlords’ association,” Lei Hao said calmly.

"What are you thinking? Or what are the people behind you thinking?" Huang Shitong was suddenly shocked, not expecting Lei Hao to be able to see through all his plans.

His plan to deal with Sima Xiang was very secretive, and there was no reason for Lei Hao to know it.

Now it seems highly likely that the North wants to use Lei Hao to prevent him from taking action against Sima Xiang.

Lei Hao was slightly taken aback, not expecting to be misunderstood again, but he didn't mind using the tiger's skin as a banner: "The North needs conscientious businessmen like Sima Xiang. After 1997, mainland companies will also come to Hong Kong to list one after another. You understand the rest without me saying it."

"Moreover, your approach will only breed resentment and resistance. The most skillful and reliable method is to make the other party willingly give up their shares or even actively seek cooperation."

"On this point, you can't deny that Sima Xiang did a better job than you."

Huang Shitong pondered for a moment, a hint of resentment flashing in his eyes, but he had to admit that Lei Hao's words made some sense.

After a long while, Huang Shitong sighed deeply. He understood how much a conscientious businessman like Sima Xiang would help companies from the north list in Hong Kong in the future.