Return to 88: Starting from Marrying My Sister-in-law

The smoke of the financial defense battle in the port city has not yet completely dissipated, and the air is filled with the excitement of victory and the metallic scent of rapid capital transfer.

In the brightly lit trading room, the deafening cheers had gradually subsided, replaced by the rapid clicking of keyboards, like the aftermath of a war, as if the battlefield had been cleared and the aftermath cleaned up.

On the screen, the Hang Seng Index still maintained its upward momentum, but the upward slope had slowed down, indicating that the most intense climax of this amazing counterattack had passed.

Lu Yang stood in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window, looking down at the lights of Victoria Harbour that were once again twinkling. His deep gaze pierced through the bustling night scene, as if he were examining the battle that had just ended and the new game that was about to begin.

There was a knock on the office door, and Chen Fan pushed it open and entered, his face showing lingering excitement and a hint of relaxation after exhaustion.

"Boss, the preliminary results are in."

Chen Fan's voice was steady yet tinged with barely suppressed excitement as he placed a thick report on Lu Yang's large mahogany desk.

"LNXY's key takeover bid, coupled with the market rescue efforts, not only completely shattered the short sellers' defenses on LNXY, but also greatly boosted market confidence."

The 4.99% stake we secretly acquired at low prices in the early stages, plus the portion we bought yesterday regardless of cost, brings our total shareholding to 9.83%, with an average cost price controlled at HK$8.1.

The unrealized profit from this one deal alone has exceeded...

Besides that, as you instructed, boss, we only retained some excellent blue-chip stocks, recovered a large portion of the funds, and have already realized all the profits..."

He gave an astonishing number.

Lu Yang turned around, his face not showing the wild joy Chen Fan had expected, but only a calm and decisive expression that came from a thorough understanding of the situation.

He picked up the report, his sharp gaze sweeping over the key data. He nodded slightly: "Very good, Chen Fan, you and your team have worked hard. Now everyone should share in this joy. As promised, write a report on the amount of the reward, I'll sign it, and you can go to the finance department to get the money..."

Before Chen Fan could finish celebrating...

He put down the report and tapped his fingers lightly on the table.

Makes a crisp sound.

"Are you done celebrating?"

"Then let me go over the work arrangements for the next step."

"According to the established plan, we will immediately execute the plan and transfer the total profit of HK$30 billion from this Hong Kong campaign back to the mainland through compliant channels."

His tone left no room for doubt, carrying the determination to open a new battlefield.

Chen Fan immediately replied, "Yes, boss! I'll get right on it! The secure channel for funds is already prepared."

He hesitated for a moment, then added, "Boss, we just heard some news. After suffering a major setback in Hong Kong, Soros' Tiger Fund doesn't seem to have completely given up. There are strong signals within the international speculative capital circle that their sights may have already been set on their next target—Japan."

With the economy mired in a quagmire and the asset price bubble bursting, it's a paradise for short sellers, and many hedge funds are already quietly making their moves, eager to strike.

us……

Should we go with the flow and also expand our operations to Japan?
The market depth, liquidity, and overall appeal of those countries are far greater than those in small Southeast Asian nations.

As he spoke, Chen Fan couldn't help but lick his lips, seemingly very excited, anticipating leading his team to run rampant in Xiao Rizi...

Lu Yang walked to the window and looked at the deep sea in the distance again. Fragments of his past life memories flashed through his mind.

This storm that swept across Asia did not directly and massively engulf Japan in its "previous life." Thanks to its massive economy, the island nation was not targeted by Wall Street financial giants led by Soros, and international speculative capital did not dare to take advantage of the situation. Instead, it suffered even more severe secondary damage due to the later stages of the Southeast Asian financial crisis. As a creditor nation of many small Southeast Asian countries, several banks and securities firms collapsed in a short period of time.

In this life, because of his strong intervention as a "troublemaker," the Hong Kong government and the central bank's thunderous rescue operation was even more swift and powerful than he remembered. Soros and other tycoons suffered a more thorough defeat in Hong Kong and withdrew earlier.

Could it be that this earlier sense of defeat prompted this financial tycoon to eagerly set his sights on Japan, which was also in turmoil but had even greater financial rewards, in an attempt to regain some ground and make up for his losses in Hong Kong?

“Japan…” A knowing smile appeared on Lu Yang’s lips as he slowly shook his head. “Chen Fan, calm down.”

Japan is different from Thailand, Indonesia, and even kimchi.

It's like a starved camel, but the skeleton is still there. The network of interests behind it is intricate and complex. The government and conglomerates' ability to protect the market should not be underestimated. It won't be so easy for international speculative capital to replicate the Southeast Asian model there.

The difficulty and risks of shorting Japan are far greater than those of smaller countries. Moreover…” He paused, his eyes hardening with unwavering resolve: “Our primary task right now is not to chase after Soros’s next game, but to transform the spoils of victory in Hong Kong into the cornerstone of our ‘science and technology-driven national development’ strategy.”

He walked back to his desk, picked up a pen, and quickly wrote down instructions on a sticky note: "In accordance with the previous agreement with the Li family in Singapore, immediately transfer the remaining US$10 billion in the account to our company account in Singapore."

Although Soros announced that his target is Singapore, he is a cunning and unpredictable man. There is no guarantee that he won't make a feint and suddenly launch a counterattack against Singapore, which is more vulnerable than Singapore... We must keep our word.

This billion US dollars may never be used, but we need to show our stance... The Li family group has considerable assets in Singapore, including the base of their overseas security company... We need to cultivate a good relationship with the Li family!

Chen Fan nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.

He was skilled in finance, but in terms of political acumen, he wasn't as sharp as Lu Yang.

Lu Yang handed the note to Chen Fan and picked up his suit jacket draped over the back of the chair: "The final work in Hong Kong, including subsequent position management, profit locking, and maintaining communication with the Li family, is entirely in your hands. Make sure to ensure the safety of funds and a smooth market transition."

"Understood, boss!" Chen Fan took the note and replied solemnly, "Don't worry, I will take good care of them."

"Ah."

Lu Yang nodded and strode towards the door. "I'm going back to China. It's time to activate that 'seed'."

Seven days later.

Luzhou City, Jiangxi Province.

The air in early winter was crisp and clear, and sunlight shone through thin clouds onto the somewhat empty airport runway.

A flight from the port city landed slowly.

The cabin door opened, and Lu Yang, dressed in a well-tailored dark trench coat, walked steadily down the gangway.

Beside the convoy that had been waiting on the tarmac for some time, a middle-aged man in a dark jacket, with a refined yet capable demeanor, quickly approached, his face beaming with a warm and sincere smile, and extended his hand.

He is Xu Changping, the newly appointed speaker of the Luzhou Municipal Council.

"President Lu! You must be tired from your journey! We've been waiting for you!" Xu Changping's voice was loud and strong, filled with undisguised anticipation and joy as he tightly grasped Lu Yang's hand.

Several key city leaders and heads of relevant departments behind him also stepped forward to exchange pleasantries.

Lu Yang smiled appropriately and shook hands firmly with Xu Changping, replying, "Speaker Xu, it's too much of a show that you came to pick me up in person. I said I would do my best."

His gaze briefly met Xu Changping's, conveying a tacit understanding and promise that only the two of them could comprehend: "I have fulfilled my mission."

A glint flashed in Xu Changping's eyes, and he tightened his grip on Lu Yang's hand. His voice was lower, but every word was clear: "Good! Good! I knew I hadn't misjudged you! Lu, you fought a brilliant battle in Hong Kong this time! Not only did you hold the line, but you also demonstrated the power and prestige of a national enterprise!"

His words not only affirmed Lu Yang's abilities but also set the tone for the upcoming cooperation, a crucial collaboration that concerns not only local development but also national strategy.

Lu Yang nodded slightly, his tone calm and confident: "I have no shortage of money. The HK$30 billion has been transferred safely and compliantly to the designated domestic account as planned, and can be used at any time."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the expectant faces behind Xu Changping, and continued, "I don't lack equipment either. The world's most stable lithography machine, capable of achieving a 0.75-micron process, along with its key supporting equipment, is currently lying in a temperature- and humidity-controlled warehouse at Shekou Port in Shenzhen, just waiting for our 'east wind'!"

He specifically emphasized the key indicator of "0.75 micrometers," which represented an internationally advanced level in this era.

"Everything is ready, we're just waiting for the right opportunity?" Upon hearing this, Xu Changping's smile became even brighter.

Unable to resist, he patted Lu Yang on the shoulder forcefully and said loudly, "What a wonderful 'everything is ready, just waiting for the east wind'! President Lu, we in Luzhou will definitely give you a full boost of this 'east wind'! Land, policies, supporting facilities, talent—as long as the project needs it, the municipal party committee and government will provide the full support of the city!"

His voice was loud and clear, both as a promise to Lu Yang and as a message of determination to all the cadres present.

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He stepped aside and gestured for her to come in: "President Lu, please! You must be tired from your journey, please get some rest first. I've already prepared a dinner at the Municipal Party Committee's guesthouse. Let's eat and chat, and plan how to plant this 'seed,' how to let it take root and sprout in our Luzhou, and grow into a towering tree!"

Two people who are clearly very familiar with each other, so familiar that they can call each other "father-in-law" or "son-in-law," but they can't bring themselves to say it in this situation. They have to address each other's plants in a very formal way. It's really tough on them...

Especially Xu Changping, facing Lu Yang who had abused his own daughter, the father of his own granddaughter born from his own daughter, calling him "President Lu" repeatedly, it's truly amazing how he could tolerate it... (End of this chapter)