In 1978, I was admitted to Harbin Institute of Technology

Chapter 344: All the shady moves were aimed at "getting money" from the international market; Xie Wei finally turned his attention to real estate.

"If foreign spies found out that Xingkong Investment Company is a subsidiary of the university's enterprise affairs office, what do you think the consequences would be?"

Xie Wei sighed.

"What can we do?"

"You'll be assassinated. The company's shares are cross-controlled by offshore companies, and no one outside the operations team knows which offshore companies hold shares... not even me..."

"what?"

Wang Zheng simply didn't believe it and suddenly exploded, pointing at Xie Wei and shouting, "You don't know? You're the one who caused this, and you're telling me you don't know? Xie Wei, are you like Xie Rou, thinking everyone else is an idiot?"

"No no!"

When did this boomerang come from, and how did it end up hitting me?

Xie Rou hasn't called anyone an idiot anymore, has she? And she's not saying she won't let her play with idiots anymore, has she?

"To put it simply, although the school is no longer under the military's jurisdiction, many of its projects involve weaponry and equipment, especially heavy infantry and long-range artillery exported to the Middle East..."

Xie Wei began to patiently explain to Wang Zheng.

Besides the fact that the school will definitely be added to the US entity list and sanctioned by the US, he couldn't explain why, and he couldn't even explain the direction of his subsequent investments. However, he still tried his best to tell Wang Zheng why he had to sever ties with the school on the surface.

"Isn't it because I'm afraid I won't be able to control myself outside and will get lost in the decadent capitalist lifestyle, thus bringing a bad influence to the school?"

Wang Zheng looked at Xie Wei and asked in a murmur.

“Sometimes, you really have to ‘sacrifice’ a little. If you show too much resistance, people will immediately see something’s wrong. Brother Zheng, I’m really not trying to set you up. There’s no suitable candidate right now. I don’t trust the people we found in Hong Kong… No matter what you do there, as long as you remember that you’re a member of the school, that’s enough…”

Xie Wei was also giving Wang Zheng a hint.

Arriving in Hong Kong, becoming a top investment advisor, and living an ascetic life every day, completely out of step with the rest of the world, is problematic in itself.

"This……"

Wang Zheng fell silent.

He suddenly realized that if that were really the case, it would be extremely unfair to Da Hua.

"It's just playing along."

Xie Wei didn't say much about this, "Actually, aside from playing along, sticking to your principles is fine. The key is how you coordinate things... Also, the biggest advantage of Da Hua going there is that it helps you build your public image..."

This time, Xie Wei didn't hold back at all, and explained in detail all the ways that rich people create their public personas.

Wang Zheng listened attentively.

Wang Zheng now understands why Xie Wei insisted on sending him to Hong Kong.

Starry Sky Investment must continuously channel profits to the school through various means while maintaining a detached relationship, which means he and Xie Wei will have even less time to meet in the future.

Xie Wei's position will rise higher and higher, and he will receive more attention; Starry Sky Investment is now gaining a reputation in Hong Kong, and countless wealthy people want to invest in Starry Sky Investment, so it already receives a lot of attention.

If their contact is leaked, it will be bad for both the school and Starry Sky Investment.

"You mean we need to selectively accept wealth management services from some wealthy individuals later? And convert Starry Sky Investment into a private equity fund?"

Wang Zheng frowned and looked at Xie Wei seriously. "We've only been involved in this round of international oil futures investment. There are many people watching from the sidelines, and none of the wealthy individuals have approached us. It's all the shady characters who have come to us..."

"So what if they're gangsters? As long as the money they give is clean, transferred directly from the bank, it's acceptable... Also, you have to be careful not to help them make that shady money legitimate."

Hong Kong's return to China didn't happen until 97.

In the 1980s and 1990s, public security was not so good, and many gangs had illegitimate sources of money. In order to use that shady money openly, someone needed to clean it up for them.

Xie Wei certainly doesn't want Starry Sky Investment to end up as a tool for those bastards.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have assigned Wang Zheng to a reconnaissance soldier who had been on the battlefield and had just retired from the army.

"No cash accepted, and all formal procedures are required... The fees are higher, double what other private equity firms charge! If you're not willing, then forget it..."

"..."

Wang Zheng was powerless to refute Xie Wei at this point.

For professional matters, just follow Xie Wei's instructions.

"Our next step is to enter the Japanese and American stock markets, mainly blue-chip stocks... To put it simply, there's a guaranteed 10% return every year. Here's a list of companies..."

"So you never intended for me to come back from the beginning?"

Wang Zheng was too exhausted to be angry anymore.

Xie Wei didn't answer, but became serious. "Brother Zheng, if the school wants to develop rapidly and achieve results in the field of science and technology in the future, relying solely on the enterprises under the school-enterprise office and the market launch of the school's technology products is too slow and simply cannot keep up!"

Seeing the silence on Xie Wei's face, Wang Zheng instantly felt immense pressure.

I wanted to say something, but I couldn't.

Xie Wei has already gone to such lengths.

"Brother Zheng, please!"

Seeing that Wang Zheng silently took out a cigarette but didn't offer one to him, Xie Wei took out the Zippo lighter he had tricked from Li Rui, lit it with a "snap," and gave Wang Zheng a cigarette.

This time, Wang Zheng accepted it calmly.

"I want the lighter in your hand."

Wang Zheng took a deep drag of his cigarette, letting the pungent smoke fill his lungs. He closed his eyes for a while before exhaling the smoke. He then took several more deep drags, threw the half-burnt cigarette to the ground, and stomped it out. He then spoke to Xie Wei.

Without any hesitation, Xie Wei handed the lighter in his hand to Wang Zheng.

on the other side.

Hou Guoyong and Huang Zhijie were sitting at the dining table, which was filled with a sumptuous spread of Cantonese dishes, but no one had touched their chopsticks—Xie Wei and Wang Zheng were not there.

"Director Xie told everyone not to wait for them, as he has many things to explain to Manager Wang."

Yuan Zhenyue addressed the group.

Xie Wei and Wang Zheng definitely won't be coming at noon; he rushed over at Xie Wei's behest.

"Director Yuan, could you tell me exactly what the School-Enterprise Cooperation Office is planning to do?"

Even though Xie Wei had explained it, Huang Zhijie still wanted to understand that the current plan adjustment was indeed beneficial to their future development, but there had been no warning signs.

"Previously, the university-enterprise cooperation office expanded too quickly, establishing many R&D projects, but with few results. Transforming these projects into marketable products takes a considerable amount of time and also requires significant funding... Therefore, at the year-end meeting, the university-enterprise cooperation office decided to adjust its development strategy..."

Yuan Zhenyue gave a convincing reason, half-truthfully and half-jokingly.

The main adjustments are actually in military technology, which I can't tell the others.

"Director Xie proposed establishing a joint venture factory. How will this be carried out?"

Hou Guoyong asked Yuan Zhenyue.

Yuan Zhenyue is the head of Harbin Institute of Technology's office in the Pearl River Delta. He is responsible for liaising with the university's enterprise affairs office and partner companies. Even if He Yang takes over Harbin Institute of Technology's business later, Yuan Zhenyue will still be in charge of things here.

"According to Director Xie's instructions, Desheng will invest HK$5 million, the School-Enterprise Cooperation Office will contribute its technology, such as the formulas for fragrances and activators, and hold a 21% stake, Langqi will contribute its factory buildings and equipment and hold a 30% stake, and Desheng will hold a 49% stake. To compensate the school for its losses, Desheng will compensate the School-Enterprise Cooperation Office with HK$2.5 million, and Langqi will compensate with RMB 1800 million..."

Both sides listened attentively to Yuan Zhenyue's introduction.

This is Xie Wei's idea, which is basically the final solution.

Desheng naturally didn't object, and Langqi simply couldn't object.

Is there no room for negotiation?

Zhao Liangyu frowned.

"Manager Zhao, the new joint venture factory requires acquiring new land for construction, and the equipment needs to be repurchased... If it weren't for Director Xie's consideration that our cooperation with Langqi is very good, what assets does Langqi have that would allow it to hold a 30% stake in a company with an investment of HK$5 million?"

Yuan Zhenyue wore a wide smile. In front of Xie Wei, that old silver coin, he was meek and subservient, but as soon as he left Xie Wei's side, he was like a completely different person.

Although he hadn't been Principal Li's assistant for long, he had spent a considerable amount of time with Xie Wei. Over these years, Yuan Zhenyue had unconsciously learned their styles of handling things.

Especially Xie Wei.

It has an understated yet irresistible strength.

The greater the effect of this style of handling things, the more fear Yuan Zhenyue felt towards Xie Wei. He himself couldn't explain whether the specific reason was that he was really worried that Xie Wei, that old silver coin, would cheat him.

"In addition, the joint venture will need to pay technical consulting fees to relevant companies under the university-enterprise office every year. This fee will not be too much and will depend on the situation at that time. If everyone has no objections, we can discuss the specific details of the cooperation first."

Seeing that the group of people with complicated expressions were deep in thought, Yuan Zhenyue did not give them much time to think.

His idea was simple: to try to settle the matter before Xie Wei left.

To avoid a protracted discussion later.

Having grown accustomed to the high efficiency of school, Yuan Zhenyue found it difficult to adapt to the work style of other organizations, where multiple meetings were required to discuss any task.

"We're fine."

Regardless of how the equity is divided, they don't contribute much money themselves; they simply transfer funds to China through Starry Sky Investment.

It's borrowed money!

Xie Wei instructed that as long as the account is there, does it still matter?
"We need to report to our superiors."

Hou Guoyong and Zhao Liangyu exchanged a glance. The incident was too sudden; they were completely unprepared.

This involves an investment of tens of millions.

"Alright. Let's eat first, everyone. We don't know when Director Xie will finish his work."

Yuan Zhenyue invited everyone to eat again.

The dishes on the table had long since gone cold, so Hou Guoyong simply asked the waiter to reheat them.

No one bothered to find out what Xie Wei and Wang Zheng were talking about; instead, they discussed international daily chemical products.

Hou Guoyong, Huang Zhijie, and the others all believed that Xie Wei's decision not to allow them to work in the high-end market was a mistake, but there was nothing they could do about it.

Unless they break away from Desheng and do it themselves.

Funding has become a problem again.

"Transferring the funds back is indeed a problem. Only a small portion was transferred through DSE's investment. Let's transfer $3 million back this time... DSE is preparing $5 million..."

"That's less than $60 million. There's still over $200 million to go!"

"Wait a minute, Principal Li has arranged for people to come to you. If you have a solution, hand it all over to them to handle... A portion of the money should be allocated to the military..."

Xie Wei was telling Wang Zheng that he had troops backing him up.

"Am I now a member of the underground party again?"

Wang Zheng was taken aback, then suddenly felt relieved. "How did you know it was someone they arranged?"

"Didn't you ask about cured meat in the telegram before? They would bring a piece of cured meat with only two ribs..."

"..."

Wang Zheng looked at Xie Wei speechlessly.

It seems Xie Wei has a strong attachment to cured meat.

"By the way, what's the situation with Han Weiyang, the person in charge at Wenxuan? Tell me about it."

After arranging everything for Wang Zheng in Hong Kong and setting the general direction for the next few years, Xie Wei turned to inquire about Han Weiyang's situation.

What happened to Han Weiyang?

Wang Zheng asked hurriedly.

Xie Wei immediately recounted his visit to Wenxuan's fourth son's store, saying, "This guy is very straightforward. If he can't handle things tactfully, I'll have to replace him. This is a place to train future senior managers."

"Should I go and talk to him?"

Wang Zheng tentatively asked Xie Wei.

Even now, he still doesn't want to stay away forever and say goodbye to his original life and friends.

"No need. Even if you go to the Special Economic Zone or Huadu in the future, don't contact them. Hafei Hongguang is not worthy of your status... After you go back there, use company funds to buy a car worth no less than $40, and also buy a villa. All of this should be done through the company's accounts... As someone who came from a poor country, just arrived in the capitalist world, inherited a large amount of assets, and then made hundreds of millions of dollars, it wouldn't make sense if he didn't buy a luxury house and a luxury car..."

"Is this really foolproof?"

Wang Zheng still couldn't adapt.

"What mistake did you make? Let me tell you, if you have money, you should invest more in Hong Kong properties. The commercial value of the core area will continue to rise in the future... Once you have enough, you can set up a dedicated management company. I will arrange for someone to take over and then transfer the company. If you need money, you can sell it and transfer it back to the mainland normally."

Xie Wei eventually started targeting Hong Kong's real estate market.

Property prices in Hong Kong were very high in the 80s, but still too low compared to decades later.

This was also the first step in paving the way for making money in the Japanese real estate market.

"Is this the same operation as when Starry Sky Investment was spun off from Desheng?"

"No, you can set it up directly with the company's funds and register it under Da Hua's name."

"You're not planning to make me divorce Da Hua, then have Da Hua take Xingkong's assets, and then transfer the funds back through other means, are you?"

Wang Zheng instantly became furious.

"How can it be!"

Xie Wei quickly denied it.

He just wouldn't tell Wang Zheng that after Wang Zheng arrived in Hong Kong, he and Da Hua couldn't get along anymore. If they hadn't slept together, Xie Wei wouldn't have let Li Rui arrange for Da Hua to go to Hong Kong; that would have been a trap for Da Hua.

Xie Wei would not interfere in such matters, much less fuel the fire.

Only if Da Hua leaves will Wang Zheng be safer.

Otherwise, Wang Zheng is making a lot of money but not spending it, which is out of step with the capitalist world and will inevitably cause problems.

Wang Zheng didn't believe Xie Wei at all.

However, he had no evidence to prove that Xie Wei was framing him.

“Yuan Zhenyue is right. You’re a swindler who always tricks people without them even realizing it. And you even have to thank people after you’ve tricked them… I should listen to him and stay away from you.”

Wang Zheng gritted his teeth and said to Xie Wei.

"That's Yuan Zhenyue talking nonsense!"

Xie Wei firmly denied it.

"Dong Dong Dong~"

There was a knock on the door outside the meeting room. "Director Xie, it's already evening..."

"what?"

At this moment, Xie Wei raised his wrist to check the time and realized that it was already past nine o'clock in the evening. On the table in front of Yuan Zhenyue, there was a thick stack of documents containing various investment plans and investment operations.

"Gulu~"

My stomach started rumbling.

(End of this chapter)