Returning wealthy individuals develop their hometowns and become rich in the 1980s

Inside the main hall of the Chen family mansion, everyone was still in shock, their minds still replaying Chen Dong's words: billions of US dollars, wow!

Chen Zailong almost dropped his teacup, and the tea splashed out and burned the back of his hand without him noticing. Although he had made a lot of money this year from the Huaxingsheng Supermarket business, he still felt like he was listening to gibberish when he heard Chen Dong mention this astronomical figure.

"Ah Dong, you're not kidding, are you?" Chen Zaiguang swallowed hard. Although he knew his cousin was no ordinary person, this was too much. "A joint venture with the People's Bank of China? That's a state agency. Do you think they'd partner with us private individuals to start a company?"

"That's why I went to see Secretary Zhou first," Chen Dong said, picking up his teacup, taking a sip, and speaking calmly. "This isn't a simple business collaboration; it's about paving the way for the country. Our Tuocheng is now the leading city among the special economic zones. The central government has provided policies, but we lack funds, technology, and, most importantly, confidence."

"Brother, I do have money, but I won't keep throwing my own money into Tuocheng indefinitely. I also need a return. By partnering with the People's Bank of China, I provide the capital, and the People's Bank of China provides the license and supervision. This is a reassurance for overseas capital."

He put down his teacup, his gaze swept over everyone, and finally landed on Chen Zaixing. "Fifth Brother, with the trust company, we can issue bonds, finance projects, and use other people's money to do our own things. This is the essence of capital operation."

Chen Zaixing's eyes lit up as he listened. Although he didn't understand the specifics of financial operations, he knew how to leverage the "momentum." Once the blueprint drawn up by Chen Dong was implemented, he, Chen Zaixing, would no longer be a contractor, but a real estate tycoon.

Moreover, he deeply trusted Chen Dong and believed that Chen Dong would not harm him. Chen Zaixing seemed to have made up his mind, and suddenly slapped his thigh, "Ah Dong, if it's really as you say, then whatever you say, I'll listen to you. Let's develop together as brothers!"

Chen Zaiguang was still somewhat hesitant, but since Chen Dong had already decided to meet with Secretary Zhou, he couldn't persuade him any further. So, he brought up the matter of Chen Zaiming being deceived and said, "Where are those people? Should we call someone over now to arrest them?"

"No rush!"

Chen Dong sneered, "To deal with this kind of Ponzi scheme, we need to use financial means. Bingkun, keep an eye on that location without alerting anyone. Also, have someone you trust bring money to 'invest' in it."

"What?! Still investing? Isn't that just throwing money down the drain?"

"Yes, keep going, and make it a big deal, ideally shocking the provincial party committee. First, whet Kun's appetite and let him taste the sweetness," Chen Dong said, looking at Huang Bingkun. "If we want Secretary Zhou and the higher-ups to accept my proposal, we have to make a huge scene!"

"As for Pepper's gang, let them run wild for a few more days. When their funding runs out and they try to abscond with the money, we'll catch them all in one fell swoop."

"Let's give a sacrificial offering to the financial market before the establishment of our Tuocheng Trust; at least they died a worthy death!"

"I understand what you mean," Huang Bingkun nodded.

Chen Zaixing nodded in agreement. He understood Chen Dong's methods: going directly to Zhou Haimin, the municipal party secretary, to discuss joint ventures and policy benefits. He estimated that Zhou Haimin and the People's Bank of China would have some concerns. Although they wouldn't refuse outright, it would probably take a long time to reach an agreement.

Chen Dong's move, by going with the flow, emboldened Brother Hu's gang, making them believe that everyone in Tuocheng was naive, rich, and easy to fool. Once they tasted the sweetness of success, they would frantically recruit more people. If nothing goes wrong, all is well; but if something does go wrong, it will be a major case.

At that time, Chen Dong proposed to Zhou Haimin that he would invest 500 million US dollars to jointly establish a trust investment company with the People's Bank of China, and secretly conduct stock trading in Tuocheng.

Don't be fooled by Chen Dong's extravagant spending; China is about to enter an era of financial explosion after the reform and opening up. Whoever can grasp the lifeline of finance first will occupy the commanding heights in the future economic landscape.

Chen Dong chose to invest in Tuocheng, so he must develop Tuocheng's economy and make it surpass Shanghai and even Shenzhen in the future, becoming an economic beacon in eastern Guangdong.

Tuocheng can also establish stock exchanges like those in Shanghai and Shenzhen, and it will take the lead in doing so. Not only will it do it, but Chen Dong will also persuade the top leadership of China to agree that Tuocheng will be the only one of the four special economic zones that allows free trading of foreign currency!

Finance alone is not enough. Without the support of real industries, finance is just a bubble. But with the support of finance, real industries can develop rapidly. Chen Dong understands this principle well. Therefore, if Tuocheng wants to develop into an international metropolis after China's reform and opening up, it must rely on finance.

This is the real reason why Chen Dong was willing and strongly suggested that the Tuo City government renovate the small park and expand Tuo Port. Chen Dong wanted to use infrastructure to buy time, finance to buy space, and industry to buy the future, thus putting Tuo City on the fast track of development.

The next day, Huang Bingkun summoned his brother-in-law, Wang Wenxi, and took out the five thousand yuan that Chen Zaixing had given him through the finance department. He then threw it on the coffee table. Wang Wenxi was puzzled. "Brother-in-law, what's the meaning of this? It's a tip for your trouble. Well, I won't be polite then, hehe!"

Huang Bingkun reached out and smacked Wang Wenxi on the head as he bent down to take the money. "Dream on. You're asking for a trouble fee? Take this money and go invest in that guy. Try to hook him up."

"You're really investing, brother-in-law? Didn't you say these guys' tricks are just for fooling idiots? Why are you investing?"

"Don't ask too many questions. Just remember, after you invest, keep an eye on them. Don't let them run away with the money. If you find out they're trying to run away, you have to take action. Otherwise, if they do run away, I'll put the money on your tab and deduct it from your salary!"

Wang Wenxi immediately wore a bitter expression. "Brother-in-law, why do I feel like you're pushing me into a pit? You're not in cahoots with Pepper and the others, are you? I'm your brother-in-law!"

"You brat," Huang Bingkun glared at his unreliable brother-in-law, about to get up and hit him, "You're so shrewd, how could I possibly fool you? Go ahead, don't worry, I won't harm you. Remember, don't invest all at once, take it slow and lure him in with a thousand or two at a time."

Even without his brother-in-law's prompting, Wang Wenxi wouldn't be foolish enough to invest all five thousand yuan at once. He would start with a thousand as a token gesture to see if the group would actually return fourteen thousand to him. If they ran away, he would tell his brother-in-law that he had invested all the money, and he, Wang Wenxi, would keep the remaining four thousand.

Hehe, plan in action!

With a grin and the money in his pocket, Wang Wenxi left the office, rode his motorcycle, and first bought boxed lunches for Liu Huaqiang and the others at the construction site entrance. When he arrived, he was annoyed to find that these bastards were playing cards and not paying any attention to the work.

"Damn it! Did I tell you to keep an eye on me like this?"