Mixed in 1980

Chapter 355 Throwing out a piece of meat
Capital has commonalities. When housing prices rise, developers will unanimously adopt strategies such as restricting sales and holding back sales to jointly drive up housing prices and extract more profits.

Spark Investment's operations clearly defy common sense.

Shen Bi hesitated for a while, then sent people out to gather intelligence, as such a large-scale sell-off couldn't possibly have gone unnoticed.

The news came back very quickly!
The intermediary companies under Xinghuo Investment all gave the same account: Xinghuo Investment's purpose is to sell old houses, and all the original rental and sales properties will be replaced with new houses.

It is said that Xinghuo Investment and Xinghuo Real Estate have reached a cooperation agreement to purchase 10000 new homes from Xinghuo Real Estate to replace the existing old homes.

The management of Xinghuo Real Estate is handled by Xinghuo Investment, but this does not mean that Xinghuo Real Estate belongs to Xinghuo Investment.

Xinghuo Real Estate has a 40% stake held by China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC). The equity structure of its projects developed in mainland China is more complex, with local government officials also investing in the projects.

Is the news true?

"It should be true. Some of Xinghuo Real Estate's newly developed communities have already started renovations. Our people went in to inquire, and they all said that the houses have already been sold."

Upon hearing this, Shen Bi breathed a sigh of relief.

Spark Investment has extremely high returns on its rental projects, with monthly rental income exceeding HK$4000 million. Now, with the property market rising, it makes sense for them to sell their old properties and buy new ones.

"Since it's being sold at a low price, let's buy it!"

Thinking of this, Shen Bi felt a pang of hatred. Boosting the housing market and cashing out was a strategy decided upon back in 1985, but Chen Fan had messed it up.

Originally, British investors still held a considerable amount of land, but after the pound sterling exchange rate war, Chen Fan snatched away two-thirds of it at a low price. Now, they have no choice but to use more funds to purchase real estate for speculation.

"It's all that good-for-nothing Peng Dingkang's fault!"

In Shen Bi's view, if Pengdingkang hadn't launched the global partnership program and used public opinion to direct the robbers' attention to Chen Fan, Chen Fan wouldn't have gone crazy.

Chen Fan's madness caused HSBC the biggest loss!
The pound sterling plummeted by 50%, and HSBC's assets in the UK also depreciated. Of the 21 land parcels it sold, 5 belonged to HSBC.

Then Pengdingkang stirred up trouble again, pushing for a ban on the sale of Feixing products in the UK, and inciting public opinion to vandalize and loot Chinatown supermarkets, forcing Chinatown supermarkets to withdraw from the UK.

Chen Fan's retaliation followed, causing HSBC and Standard Chartered's stock prices to plummet. Forced by circumstances, they had no choice but to sell Hang Seng Bank for HK$1.

Thankfully, everything will pass.

If this plan succeeds, HSBC will be able to recoup all its previous losses and is very likely to make a huge profit.

In the end, they left a mess for China!

Hong Kong's property market remains booming, while Beijing experiences another light snowfall. Miss Zhao, huddled in her blankets, hugs her husband and says, "Brother... come with me to the market tomorrow."

It's almost the end of the year again!
Chen Fan brushed aside his wife's bangs: "Just the two of us?"

"Let's go sightseeing for a day first."

Miss Zhao rolled over and lay on top of her husband: "We have to sneak off and bring the kids with us. If we're just looking after them, we won't be able to play freely."

Chen Fan kissed her on the lips and said with a smile, "We'll see. If it snows tomorrow, we'll go. If it snows, we'll stay home."

Miss Zhao frowned: "I'll go even if it snows!"

Chen Fan raised an eyebrow: "That depends on your sincerity!"

Miss Zhao winked and said, "Brother... how can I show you sincerity? How about I call my elder sister and Qiu'er to serve you?"

Chen Fan's eyes lit up, and he nodded in agreement.

Miss Zhao chuckled: "Aren't you afraid of hurting your old back? Today I'll show you how powerful I am. Tomorrow you'll be walking around the market on crutches."

……

After a long while, Chen Fan hugged his soft, cuddly wife and said, "Besides being stubborn, what else can you do? I'm actually thinking of using crutches."

Miss Zhao was annoyed and quickly closed her eyes.

The next day, yawning, she got up, changed into a new set of clothes, and went out for breakfast. Yan Yin immediately came over and asked, "Mom, are you going out?"

Pinching her daughter's cheek, Miss Zhao coughed lightly: "The New Year is almost here, I have to go to the company to give out bonuses to the employees, you stay home and be good."

Yan Yin gave a soft "oh," looking sullen.

Yan Xi chuckled and teased, "My stepmother loves to lie. It's almost Chinese New Year, she'll definitely be going to the market, and we should go too."

Miss Zhao coughed lightly: "You little devil, always making wild guesses. But you're wrong. I really am going to the company today. Tomorrow I'll take you to the market."

Yan Xi smiled and said, "Then I'll go to the company with you."

Miss Zhao was slightly taken aback, then frowned. Her daughter was all grown up and not so easy to fool anymore. Helpless, she could only call her bodyguards and take the children with her.

It's crowded and lively!

Every day there's a big market, and Miss Zhao strolls from one end to the other, never tiring of it, just like a child who never grows up.

"Heartless!" Zeng Ali shook her head.

It's almost the end of the year, and there's a lot going on at the company. She's also set up an office in the Xinghuo Building in Beijing, and lately she's been busy with year-end bonuses.

Miss Zhao didn't care about any of that. The reward system was already set up, so she just had to follow the rules. Any extra time should be used for eating, drinking, and having fun.

The children also liked to follow her around, leaving early and returning late every day. They all became wild children, unable to stay still at home and always thinking about running outside.

Yan Che, in particular, is the biggest fan of playing!
Even on New Year's Eve, he was still thinking about running away, but Yan Xi grabbed him and gave him a couple of slaps on the butt before he calmed down.

"You just need a good scolding!" Xiaoxi picked up Yan Che and kissed the little rascal: "Can you help me put up the couplets with your sister, and apply the glue?"

"Sister, I'll help you!" The little rascal nodded.

That's how kids are; they love to be involved, especially when they can help adults. Xiaoxi has taken care of her younger siblings a lot and is very experienced.

Having Yan Che with us slowed down the work a bit, but it kept the little guy quiet.

Although Yan Che is mischievous, he also has his strengths. When he wants to do something, he can always be very focused and won't make a sound.

When he gets older, we need to guide him properly and direct his interests toward learning. Regardless of his IQ, as long as he is focused enough, his grades will not be bad.

"Xiaoxi, which university do you want to apply to?" Chen Fan asked, carrying a lantern.

Xiaoxi has grown into a young woman and will be taking the college entrance examination in half a year. The girl has always had excellent grades, so Chen Fan rarely has to worry about her.

The college entrance exam is just around the corner, it's time to pave the way for her.

Xiaoxi stopped what she was doing: "Uncle, I want to study accounting. My first choice is Peking University. If I don't get in, I'll consider other schools."

"The accountant is great!" Chen Fan nodded.

In her past life, Xiaoxi also studied accounting, but the conditions back then were not as good as they are now, her grades were mediocre, and she ended up attending an ordinary university.

Chen Fan was thinking that he could set up an accounting firm and hand over the auditing work of his companies to her in the future, which would be enough to support a large company.

In addition, give her some businesses and assets, since she will have a share of the family's assets anyway.

……

With lights shining in every home, the Spring Festival has passed in the blink of an eye!

It was already February in the Gregorian calendar, and Xin Yingjie came to Chen Fan's door again, picking him up to attend a meeting at the Ministry of Commerce. In addition to senior officials from the Ministry of Commerce, senior officials from major banks were also present at the meeting.

The topic of discussion was the acquisition of HSBC and Standard Chartered!
Chen Fan has already devised a strategy. The whole situation is very difficult, but it's not without a chance. If everyone works together to dig a bigger hole, there is still a chance.

The meeting lasted for three days before it finally ended!

On the fourth day, Sun Shaojie came knocking on the door, looking utterly exasperated: "You little bastard, you dug a pit for me and then dumped it in there. That's no brotherly thing to do."

Chen Fan looked at him suspiciously: "What do you mean?"

Sun Shaojie complained irritably, "Of the pit-digging plan you devised, the British part was handed over to me, and I was sent to Britain."

"Isn't this great?" Chen Fan chuckled.

Sun Shaojie has been a full-fledged department-level official for many years, and it would be difficult for him to advance further. Now that he has the opportunity to be sent abroad, if he can make meritorious contributions, he will have the chance to advance further.

Even if it's a deputy, put it in the "Ministry" or "Department" category!

Sun Shaojie said dejectedly, "According to your plan, this trip will take at least three years, and at worst four or five years."

"So long? Shouldn't the whole family come together?"

"That's all!"

"What are we talking about? Let's go have a drink and celebrate. When we come back next time, we'll be vice ministers, and I'll have to curry favor with them." Chen Fan laughed.

Six and a half pounds came along too, what a wonderful thing.

The thought of not having to see that little bastard for at least three years filled Chen Fan with immense joy. He was determined to drink to his heart's content, the kind of drinking that leaves you completely drunk.

I got thoroughly drunk, and the next day I woke up feeling incredibly energetic, and couldn't help but hum a song: "My deepest blessings to you, my dearest friend, wishing you a safe journey..."

"Almost done!"

Xu Jinqiu was both amused and exasperated. These two fellow disciples were really something. It was such a good thing that the two kids could play together, but they had to drag other things into it.

Besides, that six-and-a-half-pound child is also very good.

She was well-behaved, sensible, and had excellent upbringing. Yan Danqing often took her to work at the foundation, where her colleagues all liked her. However, she was disliked by Chen Fan.

Thinking of Yan Danqing, Xu Jinqiu couldn't help but feel a headache. In the foundation's structure, Guan Xiaoyu, Yan Danqing, and Liu Qing were under her. Now that Yan Danqing was going abroad for three or four years, she had to take over Yan Danqing's work.

When the topic came up, Chen Fan suggested, "Yan Danqing has two deputies. Let them take over the work and do the tasks, but don't give them official titles. They can also get extra bonuses."

"That's the only way!"

Xu Jinqiu sighed, turned around and went out. Yan Danqing was leaving in a few days, and the work handover needed to be completed before then.

I haven't been able to find the time lately.

To be precise, everyone was busy.

Chen Fan, Zeng Ali, and Zhao Yuanyuan are also going to Hong Kong. Miss Zhao is extremely reluctant to go, but it is indeed inappropriate for her to have not appeared at the company for so long.

While packing his luggage, he muttered to himself, "When the kids grow up, I'll just hand over the company to whoever wants it. Honestly... it's completely useless."

Zeng Ali glared at her and called her eldest daughter over: "Yan Xi, keep an eye on the third and fifth children. If they disobey, beat them, especially the third one, keep a close eye on him."

"Mom, don't worry!" Yan Xi nodded.

Chen Fan pinched his daughter's cheek: "Dad will bring back some antiques for you on this trip to Hong Kong. Remember to study hard with your teacher."

PS: The first update is here~
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