Mixed in 1980

Chapter 346 The Test by England (23)
"Who wouldn't want to take it over? You need the opportunity. To just acquire two banks that can issue currency like that? That's giving me too much credit." Chen Fan said irritably.

"Dude, be more assertive!"

Xin Yingjie quipped, "Just like when I shouted, 'Kwai Chung Harbour is mine, even the Queen of England can't stop me!' I said it!"

"Now you can also say, HSBC and Standard Chartered are mine, even the Queen of England can't stop me, I'm telling you!" he said, giving a thumbs up.

Chen Fan rolled his eyes and laughed, "You're over thirty and still acting like a high school student. If shouting it out made a difference, I could take over the British Isles."

Xin Yingjie smiled and said, "We have the right timing, the right place, and the right people. We still have a chance."

"First, let's talk about timing. We've encountered British capital entering the market, and there's also the financial crisis you mentioned. This is the major change that will happen in the future, and we've caught the best opportunity."

"Furthermore, regarding the geographical advantage, after 1997, Hong Kong became our home ground, and the influence of the British plummeted. If they try to cause trouble again, we'll slap them across the face."

"Finally, there's the matter of people. You've already won over a group of allies, controlled a lot of wealth, and have the government backing you up. What are you afraid of?"

"Just do it!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Fan raised his middle finger: "Easy for you to say. It's not like you're the one paying. Just wait and see. If we can hold back the British market, we might have a chance."

"Fuck...are they up to something again?"

Inviting a group of wealthy people to his home, especially in Deep Water Bay, Chen Fan's actions couldn't be kept secret, and Pengdingkang received the news almost immediately.

He was somewhat afraid of Chen Fan.

With a large enough amount of capital and ruthless methods, we have already suffered losses at his hands several times. We are afraid that he will repeat his old tricks and set his sights on British assets again.

When Hang Seng was acquired in 92, Peng Ding Kang was under a lot of pressure. The shareholders behind HSBC and Standard Chartered were quite unfriendly to him and did a lot of sabotage behind his back.

If it weren't for shared interests, he might have been ousted from power.

Now, the harvest plan he spearheaded has entered its most critical moment. Once the plan succeeds, British capital can withdraw perfectly, leaving the mess for China.

By the way, let me also publicize China's incompetence.

It was only after the Chinese took over Hong Kong that it became a mess, and from then on, Britain was able to maintain its influence in Hong Kong for a long time.

Chen Fan's sudden arrival made him uneasy.

After a moment's hesitation, Peng Dingkang picked up the phone and called HSBC's Shen Daban, hoping he could host a cocktail party and invite Chen Fan and others to the banquet, just to sound him out.

Shen Bi shared the same concern. After being stabbed in the back by Chen Fan last time, HSBC's stock price has yet to recover. If it happens again, the consequences are unimaginable.

The cocktail party is scheduled for the night after tomorrow!

The following day, Shen Bi began sending out invitations. The time was a bit tight, but it didn't matter, as HSBC had enough experience and influence.

The location was set at the Repulse Bay Hotel.

It's only a few kilometers from Chen Fan's home, and Chen Fan held his two previous parties here.

To conceal his intentions, Shen Bi invited many people, including not only Hong Kong celebrities but also top-tier stars in the entertainment industry.

Chen Fan also arrived, but he was half an hour late!

Peng Dingkang gritted his teeth inwardly. It was Chen Fan's first time at the party, and he had deliberately arrived half an hour late to give him a hard time. He hadn't expected Chen Fan to remember it.

"The overall situation must be prioritized!"

Peng Dingkang gritted his teeth inwardly, but put on a smile and went forward to greet him. After exchanging pleasantries, he tentatively asked, "Mr. Chen, I heard you have another big plan?"

"Governor, you are joking. Hong Kong is peaceful and prosperous, and there is no room for further development. It will be very difficult to make any big moves in the future."

"If Mr. Chen has a big plan, our British capital can also follow suit. We can all make money together and make money in harmony."

Are you also interested in investment plans in mainland China?

Upon hearing this, Peng Dingkang was slightly taken aback. He hadn't expected Chen Fan to use this as an excuse. It seemed there was no way to get any useful information out of Chen Fan.

After a brief chat, Peng Dingkang went to find other people, all of whom had visited the Chen family the day before yesterday.

I worked all night but didn't get any information.

Peng Dingkang was so worried that he could hardly eat or sleep. He could only have people keep an eye on the companies under Chen Fan's name, as well as other people's companies, hoping to find some clues.

Chen Fan was unaware that his every move had made the British uneasy, and he was already on a plane back to Beijing.

The planning has just begun and needs time to develop.

Chen Fan's task was to unite the major families, set the general direction, and leave the specific tasks to his subordinates.

Chen Fan felt very comfortable after getting off the plane!

There's a sense of freedom in it.

In Hong Kong, even though it's only a few kilometers from Li Hongying's house, you have to bring a group of bodyguards. It feels like going there is like being in prison, which is very frustrating.

"It was all the British's doing!"

Cursing under his breath, Chen Fan strode out of the airport. Xu Jinqiu was waiting outside, with a little dumpling by her side.

"Dad, I miss you so much."

When Yan Yin saw her father, she immediately ran over and opened her arms to be hugged by Chen Fan. The five-year-old girl was still as lazy as ever.

Chen Fan put down his luggage and picked up his little daughter: "Daddy misses Yan Yin too."

Xu Jinqiu narrowed his eyes slightly, ignoring the father and daughter's playful antics, and pulled his luggage out. Immediately, he heard his little daughter's voice: "Daddy, can I keep a cat?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Jinqiu quickened her pace.

Chen Fan followed, carrying his little daughter: "My daughter can have whatever she wants. Tell me, what kind of cat do you want? Daddy will buy it for you." Yan Yin's eyes lit up: "A big one from the zoo, yellow or black, the striped kind."

Chen Fan paused, his lips twitching slightly: "Girl, you mean the tiger?"

Yan Yin shook her head vigorously: "Daddy, you're silly. It's not a tiger, it's a cat, a big cat, so cute. Buy me one."

A big cat with yellow and black stripes, not a tiger?

Chen Fan couldn't figure it out, so he quickened his pace to catch up with his wife: "Teacher Xu, what kind of cat is our daughter talking about?"

Xu Jinqiu's lips twitched: "I don't know!"

"You know your second aunt is a bad person."

Xu Jinqiu stopped and pinched the little girl's cheek: "Why are you so naughty? Didn't I tell you that it's a protected animal? You can't keep it at home."

The little girl didn't say anything, she just looked at her father.

Chen Fan smiled and said, "What kind of cat is it? Yellow, black, and striped? I've never heard of a cat like that before."

"The little girl couldn't explain it clearly. It has yellow and black markings, and the stripes are only on its tail. It's not a cat; it's a red panda."

Xu Jinqiu shook her head helplessly: "When I took the kids to the zoo this weekend, your daughter took a liking to the red panda at first sight and started clamoring to have one as soon as we got home."

"Can you keep that thing as a pet?"

Hearing this, Chen Fan nodded slightly, but seeing his daughter looking aggrieved and on the verge of tears, he couldn't help but soften his heart: "Daughter, how about we raise another one?"

"No, I want the big cat."

"The other big cats are cute too. Dad will have someone send one over later, you can choose whichever you like, okay?" Chen Fan coaxed.

"I don't want to!" the little girl shook her head vigorously.

Xu Jinqiu smiled bitterly: "No need to persuade him anymore. He's stubborn and inflexible. His family has been trying to persuade him for two days now, trying all sorts of methods, but nothing works. He's just like Zhao Yuanyuan when she was little."

Chen Fan had no way to deal with this.

That's how my little girl is. She's usually lazy, has a good personality, and is good at sweet-talking and coaxing people, but when she gets stubborn, no one can persuade her.

Only time can defeat a stubborn person!

It will calm down in a few days.

However, no one expected that a week later, the little girl still hadn't forgotten and was thinking about raising a "big cat," pestering Chen Fan all day long.

"How about we get one?" Chen Fan suggested.

Zhao Yuanyuan objected first: "We can't spoil them like this. Red pandas are a Class II protected animal. If this gets out, there will be a lot of trouble."

Zeng Ali nodded and said, "We don't do anything illegal. If we can avoid the risks, raising one is not bad. Red pandas are quite cute. When they lose a fight, it's really funny to see them cry."

"Big sister, why do you spoil the child too? The law is the law. Do you think you can just avoid it like that? It's not like our family can change the law," Zhao Yuanyuan said irritably.

Zeng Ali chuckled and pinched Zhao Yuanyuan's cheek: "Can't I spoil you? I've spoiled you since you were little, do you have a problem with that?"

Zhao Yuanyuan was embarrassed and dared not speak.

Chen Fan then spoke up: "Later, I'll acquire a piece of land in the suburbs, invest in a zoo, and then rent out the animals under the zoo's name to avoid trouble."

"Are you crazy?"

Zhao Yuanyuan bared her teeth and slapped her husband: "Just because your daughter wants to raise red pandas, you're investing in a zoo? How can you be so wasteful?"

Chen Fan laughed and said, "It won't cost much."

Zhao Yuanyuan snorted, "You just keep spoiling me!"

Chen Fan shook his head slightly: "A zoo is also an investment. Many zoos in Europe and America are profitable and will become an industry in the future."

"Even if things don't go well, we can still acquire a piece of land."

“I’m thinking of getting two plots of land in Mentougou. I’ll build one into a zoo and the other into a villa area. We won’t sell them to the public; we’ll just use them as a resort.”

Miss Zhao gave a wry smile and shut her mouth.

Let them invest. We're not short of money anyway, and if the child's father wants to spoil her, let him.

He picked up his daughter and said, "Are you happy now? But it will take time. We'll bring the red panda home after we get the paperwork done at the zoo."

Yan Yin nodded and asked, "How long will it take?"

Chen Fan rubbed his daughter's head: "It won't be long. We'll use our connections to rent them from other zoos first."

Yan Yin grinned and said, "Dad is the best."

"You little sycophant!"

Teacher Xu walked in, tapped the little girl's nose, and teased, "Just like your mother, so stubborn, no one can cure you."

Yan Xi covered his nose: "Second Aunt is a bad person!"

"Second Aunt is a bad person, she won't let you play anymore."

Xu Jinqiu pouted and looked at her husband again: "Come out with me. A jade merchant just called. The goods we ordered have arrived."

"How much did you order?" Chen Fan asked curiously.

Xu Jinqiu chuckled and said, "There are quite a lot. We placed orders with several jade merchants at the same time. Today is the first batch. We'll know once we go over and take a look."

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