The Great Sage Returns from Ten Years of Imprisonment

After dinner, Ling Yun went upstairs to the joint investment team's office area.

At this moment, the joint investment team's office area was filled with laughter and a very relaxed atmosphere.

Everyone sat at their respective workstations, chatting and laughing while keeping an eye on the changes in international oil prices.

Although international oil prices fluctuated wildly today, first soaring and then plummeting, it had little to do with the joint investment team, and everyone was happy to relax.

Lingyun had already devised a strategy for the joint investment team: to remain steadfast and observe the ebb and flow of events.

Of course, many people secretly regretted missing these two opportunities to reap the rewards.

But when they think about how the airlines seized these two opportunities and reaped huge profits, they have no complaints whatsoever!

No one questioned Lingyun's investment strategy anymore!

As Ling Yun entered the office area, almost everyone stopped talking and looked over, each gaze revealing a hint of fervor!

The traders closest to the entrance, along with a few others sitting on either side of the aisle, were about to get up and greet them.

Ling Yun smiled and waved his hand, indicating that they didn't need to get up.

"Don't be so polite, everyone. We've known each other for a long time, and as you know, I'm not one for formalities!"

"Now everyone should have some tea, chat, and relax."

Upon hearing this, everyone present chuckled.

The traders who were about to get up to greet them all smiled and sat back down in their chairs.

The next moment, an investment manager suddenly asked:

"So, you're saying that international oil prices will stay as they are today, and there won't be any more dramatic fluctuations, is that right?"

Ling Yun turned to look at the guy and teased him with a smile.

"You said that, I didn't. I just told everyone to relax and rest."

"I have to talk to you all now. The CEOs are waiting for me to start a meeting. We can sit down and chat more later when I have time."

After saying that, he walked straight to the conference room.

Director Xie, who was going upstairs with him, stopped and looked at the group of people who were chuckling.

"Let me remind you again, no one is allowed to spread Ling Yun's words, and even less so to try to profit from them. Anyone who dares to do such a thing will face severe punishment!"

"Given today's wildly volatile market, who besides Lingyun could have accurately seized the opportunity? Anyone else would have lost everything!"

Many traders felt a chill run down their spines, then nodded in unison.

"Don't worry, Mr. Xie, we will never leak any information!"

"We know our limitations; how could we risk our lives in this kind of market?"

Director Xie smiled and nodded before walking towards the conference room.

In the conference room, Deputy Director Li and General Manager Kong were chatting and drinking tea, all with smiles on their faces, and they seemed to have a sense of relief.

As Ling Yun walked into the conference room, everyone looked over and then stood up in unison.

Seeing this, Ling Yun quickly and politely waved his hand.

"I am unworthy of such praise, esteemed leaders. Please have a seat; this makes me feel quite honored!"

"The international financial markets are in turmoil today, so I stayed a little longer than usual in the downstairs office area. Sorry to keep you all waiting!"

Deputy Director Li and the others chuckled softly, their eyes full of admiration.

The next moment, Deputy Director Li said with a smile:

"Xiao Ling, on behalf of the civil aviation system and several airlines, we would like to express our sincerest gratitude to you for helping us resolve a major safety hazard."

"This morning, all the airlines successfully terminated that treacherous fuel hedging agreement with Goldman Sachs. Although they paid penalties, it was only 45% of what was stipulated in the agreement!"

Although he already knew the result, Ling Yun still had a look of surprise on his face.

"Paying only 45% of the penalty is great; this negotiation result is even better than expected."

"Compared to this penalty fee, successfully terminating this underhanded fuel hedging agreement is far more important!"

"Getting those damn foreigners from Goldman Sachs to back down is something to celebrate; it seems the airlines' negotiation teams were quite effective!"

"Hahaha"

Everyone present burst into laughter and nodded in agreement.

Everyone understands that this is a case of many hands making light work, but why does it sound so comforting?

"The main reason the negotiations went so smoothly was because you chose the perfect timing. Goldman Sachs was facing a severe liquidity crisis and suffered heavy losses in the crude oil futures market!"

Deputy Director Li nodded with a smile.

After exchanging a few jokes, he picked up where he left off.

"During this period, the investment profits earned by various airlines from the international crude oil futures market are many times greater than the default penalties, which is extremely beneficial to the development of each airline!"

"In view of this, after discussions between the General Administration of Customs and various airlines, it has been decided to grant you lifetime super VIP treatment. As long as it is a state-owned airline, you will enjoy the same treatment."

"With your wealth and status, this special treatment is nothing to worry about, but it's the limit of what the civil aviation system can do, and it's a token of appreciation from the airlines..."

Faced with this special treatment, Ling Yun naturally had to be polite.

He expressed his gratitude for the leader's care and concern, but did not refuse this special treatment.

Everyone, including him, understood.

This special treatment was more of a symbol and had nothing to do with him at all!

With his astonishing wealth, acquiring an airline wouldn't be a problem for him, so why would he care about the VIP treatment offered by various airlines?

As they spoke, everyone sat down at the conference table and began the meeting.

As soon as he sat down, Mr. Kong, as the initiator and person in charge of this operation, began to introduce the relevant situation.

He explained the process and results of the negotiations with Goldman Sachs this morning, confirming that the airlines have successfully gotten rid of that cumbersome fuel hedging agreement.

However, he made no mention of the fact that Anthony and his staff were swiftly dismissed and recalled to New York by Goldman Sachs headquarters after the negotiations concluded.

There was no mention of the huge losses suffered by Shengzhou crude oil futures trading department today, and the department director Tommy's suicide by jumping off a building!

Not everyone in the meeting room is entitled to know this; it must be kept strictly confidential!

Aside from Ling Yun, only a few vice-ministerial level officials were qualified to know the relevant information.

Airlines have successfully broken free from the hedging agreement concocted by Goldman Sachs and made huge profits in the international crude oil futures market. Naturally, they want to quickly sever all ties with Goldman Sachs!

In this situation, it's best to avoid mentioning Sheng during meetings.

Soon, more than forty minutes had passed.

The meeting was drawing to a close, and everyone was in high spirits!

Just then, Deputy Director Li suddenly raised a crucial question.

"Xiao Ling, the main purpose of our initial cooperation and the establishment of the joint investment team was to break this insidious trap that Goldman Sachs specifically created for various airlines."

"Now that this main conflict has been successfully resolved with a perfect outcome, in your opinion, should this joint operation conclude here, or should it continue?"

As soon as the question was raised, everyone got excited and sat up straight.

As a high-ranking official of the Civil Aviation Administration of China, Deputy Director Li needs to consider issues from a holistic perspective and in service of the overall situation!

However, each airline has its own agenda.

The fundamental demands are basically the same, and the answers that the CEOs and directors want are obvious.

That means taking advantage of the plunge in international crude oil futures to continue making huge profits with the almost omnipotent Lingyun. Only a fool would stop at this point!

Ling Yun did not respond immediately, but fell silent.

After a moment's thought, he smiled and shook his head.

"Director Li, the decision to end this joint operation is not mine, but belongs to the State Administration of Taxation and the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission. Whatever your decision, I will obey!"

"I'll just say one thing here: I predict that international oil prices will continue to plummet, and may very well drop to around forty dollars this year. The State Administration of Taxation and the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission can..."

Upon hearing the price, the meeting room erupted in chaos.