Mixed in 1980

Chapter 313 The Intentions Are Unclear

Chen Fan wasn't exaggerating; he genuinely had a positive outlook on the UK stock market.

After the pound depreciated, the British stock market rose against the trend. The reason is not hard to understand: Britain wanted its currency to depreciate in order to reduce production costs and improve export competitiveness.

However, to join the EU, the exchange rate must be stabilized.

For Britain, the most desirable outcome would be a devaluation of the mark, which would then lead to a devaluation of the pound. However, Britain's economy is strong, and there is no need to promote economic growth through currency devaluation.

If the mark doesn't depreciate, the pound can't depreciate either.

Chen Fan wasn't very interested in the stock market, but in order to get the loan, he had to put on a show and pretend to be genuinely interested in investing.

After chatting with a few British guys for a while, Chen Fan said goodbye and returned to his original seat.

"What do you think?" Shen Bi asked Richard.

Richard frowned slightly: "I can't tell what his real intentions are, but the stock market isn't looking good this year, so it's a good thing he's willing to invest."

After thinking for a moment, he added, "I don't know from what angle he saw that the British stock market had room to rise, but I'm not optimistic about it."

Shen Bi pondered for a moment: "In fact, we can't control it. Funds can flow freely in and out of the stock market. As long as they don't violate the rules, we have no right to interfere."

"Indeed!"

"Should we continue targeting him?"

"Let's pause for now and see how things go. Turning him into a middleman won't be easy. It would be best if he could do it voluntarily."

Richard stretched, his pupils contracting slightly: "Look over there, the senior executives from Spark Investment have arrived too. Looks like they really have something new to make."

Shen Bi looked over and was slightly surprised: "Not only Xinghuo Investment, but also senior executives from Xinghuo Real Estate, Chinatown Supermarket, Hong Kong Electric, and the port have come."

"I suspect there's something big going on." Richard frowned.

Not only Richard, but most people at the banquet were wondering why Chen Fan, who didn't like attending parties, had come today and brought so many people with him.

No one would believe you if you said you had no ulterior motive.

"I didn't expect Chen Fan to have such a big influence!" Zhou Xiaoying was very surprised as she watched Chen Fan leave.

After chatting with Chen Fan for a while, she returned to her original seat and said, "Zhao Yuanyuan invited me to visit her home after I return to Beijing." Her husband then successfully secured an order.

This is all thanks to Chen Fan.

Zheng Shusen never expected the deal to be so easy: "Who would have thought that Hong Kong's richest man would be from Beijing?"

After thinking for a moment, he added, "And have you noticed that a lot of people are a little afraid of Chen Fan?"

"Fear is normal."

Zheng Shusen's cousin walked over and patted him on the shoulder: "Mr. Chen is known in Hong Kong as a ruthless, petty, and vengeful man. Anyone who offends him will not have a good ending."

"Huh?" Zheng Shusen's mouth dropped open.

If that's the case, Chen Fan doesn't have a good reputation in Hong Kong, so why would people still give him face? Money alone isn't enough.

To put it bluntly, when I don't need to ask you for anything, what does it matter to me if you have money?
"Do you know Liu Jianxiong?"

Seeing Zheng Shusen shake his head, his cousin said, "You need to learn more about Hong Kong's wealthy people and understand this circle thoroughly so that you won't offend anyone when doing business."

He recounted the conflict between Liu Jianxiong, Li Ka-shing, the British man, and Chen Fan: "That's why everyone is afraid of him."

"If you offend him, he'll make your life miserable, even if it means losing money."

“Mr. Chen used to only work in finance, and he had such a big temper. Now he has projects in telecommunications, power, ports, real estate, and retail, all of which are giants. It would be very easy for him to destroy a person or bring down a company.”

"Just remember this: in Hong Kong, you absolutely cannot offend Mr. Chen, because he will stop at nothing to destroy you."

After hearing this, the couple were speechless.

So this is how power is wielded. No wonder everyone treated Chen Fan with such respect when he entered the banquet hall.

A vague sense of regret crept into Zhou Xiaoying's mind.

If it weren't for her mother's constant opposition and her own lack of resolve, she would be the woman standing beside Chen Fan now.

Unfortunately, nothing can go back.

After the reception, Spark Investment, this massive financial machine, once again began operating efficiently.

First, they took out $20 billion and converted it into pounds sterling to officially enter the British stock market. Then, they used the assets as collateral to borrow pounds sterling from various banks.

In addition to British banks such as HSBC, Standard Chartered, Lloyds, and Barclays, it also includes other international banks, thus diversifying funding channels.

Such a commotion couldn't be kept secret.

The Hong Kong business community was astonished. Was Chen Fan planning to bow down to the British? Chen Fan even gave an interview in response.

"It has nothing to do with political stance; it's just a normal investment."

"Personally, I believe the UK stock market has the potential to rise in the future. There's no need for wild speculation; just keep an eye on the UK stock market."

Regardless of outside speculation, Chen Fan simply instructed his subordinates to proceed step by step: "Complete the loan as soon as possible, and slowly cash out and leave the market."

You can only make a profit by exchanging pounds for dollars and marks.

There are still several months before the official attack is launched. During this period, small-scale cash-outs can be made and exits can be made, gradually depleting Britain's foreign exchange reserves.

After another half month of busy work, and twenty days since arriving in Hong Kong, Ms. Zhao's "Starlight" investment company has been established and she has taken over management again.

"Chen Fan, are you done with your work?"

"almost."

"Then let's go back to the capital." After being away from home for more than twenty days, Miss Zhao's mind was filled with thoughts of her children, whether it was her twins or Yan Xi and Yan Jin.

Not only Miss Zhao, but Chen Fan also wanted to.

Zeng Ali's belly is already quite big, and she will be born in just over two months. She can't rest easy knowing that she's been away from home for too long.

After making a phone call home, the couple didn't hesitate and returned to Beijing the next day.

The weather in April was already quite warm. When Xu Jinqiu came to pick her up at the airport, she was wearing a white shirt and a thin vest.

Twelve years have passed, and Xu Jinqiu still looks very young, but her temperament has matured a lot, like a gentle and delicate young woman.

Seeing her husband put down his luggage and come up to hug her, Xu Jinqiu still couldn't help but blush: "Don't be silly, there are people coming and going, let's go home quickly."

Even so, Chen Fan held her in his arms.

After being kissed, Xu Jinqiu blushed even more: "Stop it, the kids at home talk about you every day."

"Then let's walk!"

After picking up his luggage again and leaving the airport, Chen Fan felt particularly relieved. Hong Kong was bustling, but its security was really questionable.

The security situation in Beijing wasn't great, but after the political upheavals of the 1980s, only a few old-timers remained on the streets, and they weren't likely to cause any major trouble.

Unlike in Hong Kong, where you can go out with a group of bodyguards.

Chen Fan disliked that kind of life very much. If making money meant losing his freedom, he would rather be an ordinary person.

The security situation was better in later generations.

One person can travel all over the country on a motorcycle without worrying about being stolen or robbed.

"I want to set up an office in the capital."

Zhao Yuanyuan stretched out her arms and yawned: "Hong Kong is so suffocating. We'll have the investment company's people come over regularly to give us reports from now on."

Xu Jinqiu rolled her eyes at her: "You've only been working for a few days and you're already thinking about slacking off."

"Comrade Qiu'er, you don't know the situation."

Zhao Yuanyuan recounted how her family had been targeted: "This time, we only went out for a day; we usually don't dare to go out unnecessarily."

Xu Jinqiu frowned: "Is it that serious?"

Chen Fan sighed: "There's nothing we can do about it. Before 1997, Hong Kong's security was never going to improve. We should go there as little as possible in the future."

In the following years, there were even more kidnappings.

Many Hong Kong tycoons and celebrities suffered as a result. During this period, a notorious gangster named Cheung Tze-keung kidnapped John Leslie Cheung and Walter Kwok.

The amount of money obtained from the kidnapping was so high that it was recorded in the Guinness World Records.

Chen Fan is too famous in Hong Kong. After being hyped up by the British, he will definitely become the biggest piece of meat in the eyes of the robbers.

You can go, but security must be in place.

"Go as little as possible. Now the phone is readily available, and we can work by phone, unlike a few years ago when it might take half an hour to get through."

Xu Jinqiu sighed and said, "How should we deal with the British? They schemed against us, so we have to retaliate and make them pay the price."

Upon hearing this, Miss Zhao was taken aback.

When a normal person is targeted by such a powerful force, their first thought is how to resolve the situation properly. Chen Fan, however, was thinking about how to retaliate.

Xu Jinqiu too!
These two are truly a match made in heaven; one is the killer, the other the lookout. Their values ​​and ideas are remarkably aligned.

Zhao Yuanyuan recalled that when they were children, Xu Jinqiu was gentle and weak, and was the easiest to be bullied. Every time she was bullied, Xu Jinqiu would secretly stir up trouble and make others fight.

Cunning and ruthless; never one to suffer a loss!
"Don't worry, your man is ruthless. He's set up a big scheme this time, planning to give the British a good beating in one go, and our family can make a fortune."

Miss Zhao squinted her eyes, revealing her little tiger teeth.

Luo Shen was mortgaged by her, and the price wasn't too high. The total loan amounted to £18 billion, which is about $36 billion at the current exchange rate.

According to Chen Fan's estimate, he could earn several hundred million US dollars.

Making hundreds of millions of dollars in a few months through quick in-and-out transactions is extremely profitable, and the key is that the risk is minimal. Even if the exchange rate cannot be driven down, the loss is only some interest.

In contrast, Chen Fan used a much larger amount of funds, mortgaging almost all of his assets in Hong Kong, and even using the "deposits" in his accounts as collateral for loans.

Not just the pound, but the lira too!

Chen Fan plans to target both England and Italy simultaneously. England alone is not enough to satisfy his appetite; there are too many other countries eyeing the country.

Those vampires on Wall Street, if they team up, probably have more funds than we do.

Soros alone mobilized $100 billion.

They chatted about Hong Kong, and soon returned to Ya'er Hutong. The three little ones sat on the doorstep, and all stood up when they saw a car.

"Don't even move!"

Yan Xi kept a close watch on them, afraid they would run away. He gave them a shout, and the three little devils quieted down. They didn't rush to their parents until they saw them get out of the car.

Chen Fan hugged each of them, then patted their heads, and suddenly realized there was one more: "Six and a half jin, what are you doing here?"

Liu Jinban scratched his head: "Hello Uncle Chen, my dad brought me here."

"Your dad's here too?" Chen Fan asked suspiciously. Was he waiting for him? It probably wasn't anything good.

PS: The first update is here~
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