Courtyard House: Starting by inheriting the tradition and suppressing the barbarians.

In the winter of 1990, the wind in Beijing was still biting.

But the warm currents blowing in from the south.

But it has already made countless astute businessmen smell the breath of spring!

In that same year, two momentous events occurred that were poised to change the course of Chinese history for decades to come!

In April, the central government officially announced the development and opening up of Pudong, the "Magic City".

In December, the Shanghai Stock Exchange will officially open for business.

The wheels of time have already begun to turn with a thunderous roar.

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Late at night, at the Li residence.

In the study in the backyard, the heating was on full blast, and the aroma of tea wafted through the air.

Li Xuan stood in front of a huge map of China, a freshly lit cigarette between his fingers.

Sitting opposite him was Lou Xiao'e, who had just flown back from Hong Kong.

And Lou Xiao, who has been working in the business world for several years and has become increasingly calm and capable.

Since Jishi Pharmaceutical got on track in mainland China, Lou Xiao'e has temporarily returned to Hong Kong to handle matters.

"Xiao Xuan, why did you call us back so urgently? Is it because of the Pudong matter?"

Lou Xiao'e truly lives up to her reputation as an iron lady in the business world; her sense of smell is exceptionally keen.

Li Xuan turned around, exhaled a smoke ring, and his eyes appeared deep and ardent in the smoke.

"Xiao'e, Xiao'er."

Li Xuan's voice was deep, "Our Jishi Pharmaceutical's current accounts..."

How much liquid capital do you have available?

Lou Xiao'e and her son exchanged a glance and quickly gave a number.

"Business has been good these past few years. Excluding fixed assets, our cash flow alone is about 500 million."

"Plus 30 million US dollars."

This is a terrifying number that would suffocate anyone in this day and age!

"it is good."

Li Xuan nodded.

With the pencil in my hand, I drew a red circle on the east bank of the Huangpu River on the map of Shanghai, which is the Pudong area.

"I'd rather have a bed in Puxi than a room in Pudong."

Li Xuan pointed at the red circle, a playful smile playing on his lips.

"Xiao'er, you've probably heard this phrase before, haven't you?"

"I've heard of it."

Lou Xiao nodded, "Everyone says that place is a muddy mess, with inconvenient transportation, and it's all farmland and shantytowns."

"Although the government has called for development, many people are still taking a wait-and-see approach."

"Wait and see?"

Li Xuan sneered, "By the time they've finished observing, it'll be too late."

He tapped the map heavily with the tip of his pen: "Xiao'er, I need you to take 300 million and go to Shanghai immediately."

"Don't care what others say, as long as it's land in Pudong."

"Especially in the Lujiazui area, take as much as you can get!"

"Whether it's wasteland, unfinished buildings, or old factories, I want it all!"

"Three hundred million?"

Lou Xiao's eyes widened. "Uncle Li, they all fell into that mud pit?"

"In case the policy..."

"There's no 'what if'!"

Li Xuan's eyes were sharp, and his tone was domineering!

"Remember my words, Pudong is indeed a quagmire right now."

"But in the next decade, it will become Asia's financial center, a treasure trove where every inch of land is incredibly valuable!"

"A mud brick now will be a gold brick later!"

"What we need to do is get the best meat into our mouths before anyone can react!"

Next, Li Xuan moved his pen to another point on the map—Shenzhen.

"And here, and the Shanghai Stock Exchange, which is about to open."

Li Xuan held up two fingers, his expression becoming unusually serious.

"The stock market is about to open."

"This is a feast of wealth creation, an opportunity for ordinary people to turn their lives around."

"It's also the beginning of a capital frenzy."

"Xiao'er, while you're acquiring land in Shanghai, you need to keep an eye on something called 'stock subscription certificates'."

"Although it hasn't been released yet, I've heard that it will be released soon."

"Once it's released, you're going to hire people to line up! Hire a thousand people! Ten thousand people!"

"Sweep up every single subscription certificate available on the market!"

"And in the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, those five famous old stocks—if there's an opportunity, we'll go all in, no matter the cost!"

Every word Li Xuan uttered was like a golden nail smashed into the ground.

He, possessing memories of the future, knew all too well.

The stock market in the early 90s wasn't investing, it was robbing people!

That place is a gold mine!

A small subscription certificate can be sold for an astronomical price!

A single original share can increase in value hundreds or even thousands of times!

That was a huge bonus given to the first batch of people who dared to take the plunge during the early stages of China's economic take-off!

"Mom...this..."

Lou Xiao felt her throat go dry and her heart pounding.

Although he had several years of experience in the business world, this kind of high-stakes gamble involving hundreds of millions of yuan was almost insane.

It still made him feel dizzy.

"Uncle Li, this is our whole family's savings..."

Lou Xiao subconsciously swallowed.

Li Xuan looked at the young man who resembled Xu Damao but had a completely different personality and smiled slightly.

He walked up to Lou Xiao, patted him on the shoulder, and his eyes revealed a wisdom that seemed to see into the future.

"Xiao'er, the greatest risk in this world is not daring to take risks."

"Believe me, I can see the future."

This statement was made so naturally, as if it were a statement of fact.

That powerful confidence and aura instantly captivated Lou Xiao.

Even Lou Xiao'e, who was standing to the side, was amazed.

"good!"

Lou Xiao'e slammed her hand on the table, displaying the strength and determination of a powerful woman.

"Xiao Xuan never makes a mistake!"

"Son, listen to your Uncle Li!"

"Mom mortgaged several buildings in Hong Kong, and we'll raise another two hundred million for you!"

"Since we're going to play, let's go big!"

"Whether the Li and Lou families can become century-old powerful clans depends on this one battle!"

"Understood!"

Lou Xiao took a deep breath, her eyes hardened, and the blood in her body began to boil.

"I'm flying to Shanghai tomorrow! I'm bringing all my savings!"

Li Xuan laughed loudly, walked to the window, and pushed it open.

The cold wind of 1990 swept in, making the maps on the desk rustle.

He looked south, then he looked east.

Their gaze seemed to pierce through the long river of time, revealing the coming, magnificent era.

Skyscrapers will rise from the ground.

The stock market's K-line chart will soar to the sky.

Countless wealth legends will be born on that land.

This time, however, Li Xuan was no longer a spectator.

He will be the biggest player behind this game.

"The wind has risen."

Li Xuan murmured softly.

"Our golden age has truly arrived."

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