Reborn in America, I'm serious about making money.

The renaming of nearly 3,000 Stephens supermarkets in mainland China to Lihua Supermarket is quite attractive, even though it is a Hong Kong-funded enterprise, while the original company is an American-funded enterprise.

So, it's still an American-owned company. Dahua Pharmaceuticals had a close partnership with the former Stephens Supermarket, and even after Stephens Supermarket was acquired, the two companies continued to cooperate closely. This matter was reported to the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission by someone with ulterior motives.

"...We have reason to suspect that Lihua Group's acquisition of Stephen's Supermarket is a publicity stunt and involves insider trading..."

Someone dug up the connections and details between the shareholders behind the two companies, compiled them into a booklet, and published it in the newspapers. The newspapers naturally loved this kind of news; it was a big scoop, quite astonishing.

On this day, the headline about the alleged transfer of benefits by the Lihua Group began to spread throughout Hong Kong.

Lihua Group naturally wouldn't ignore these news items that affect its stock price, and immediately issued an announcement.

"Formerly, Stephen Commercial and Dahua Pharmaceutical Group had a strategic partnership. Dahua Pharmaceutical leased space in the supermarket from Stephen Commercial and paid rent. In return, Dahua Pharmaceutical saved Stephen Commercial rental costs. It was a mutually beneficial partnership between the two parties..."

At the same time, Lihua Group released some contract documents and photos taken a few years ago, showing that the cooperation started in 1994 and the two parties cooperated very closely.

The matter was thus left unresolved. Although it was handled perfectly, it made Zhang San wonder if there was a hidden hand behind the scenes, secretly causing trouble and making his life miserable.

"Now you know how difficult it is to run a business, sigh~" Zhang San, who was sunbathing on the private beach, sighed and told Zhou Minmin about the difficulties he had recently encountered.

"Hmm, you mean, Lihua Group is yours?"

Zhang San said, "It's not mine either; I'm just one of the major shareholders."

"That group has two hundred billion Hong Kong dollars, right?" Although Zhou Minmin didn't have the money to buy stocks, she knew about this group. They were really good at making a name for themselves. Just by completing the acquisition of a mainland retail company, they caused a huge uproar.

"It's all just paper wealth, don't worry about it." Zhang San waved his hand, indicating that he didn't care.

Compared to other companies, Lihua Group, though not as well-established as some with many rental properties or large land holdings, has achieved annual profits of nearly HK$15 billion through several acquisitions.

Of this, revenue from the mainland will reach RMB 10 billion in net profit; while the properties, plus the hotel business, could generate over HKD 5 billion.

Based on the current situation, it is entirely in line with market capitalization.

Last year, HSBC's market capitalization was HK$1826 billion, Singapore Red Cross's was HK$1342 billion, Hutchison Whampoa's was HK$1273 billion, Hang Seng Bank's was HK$1106 billion, Swire's was HK$833 billion, Henderson Land's was HK$814 billion, Cheung Kong's was HK$809 billion, and Lai Wah Hotel was ranked behind.

Zhang San, wearing glasses, said, "Hong Kong is only so big, and the pie is only so big. Since the Lihua Hotel is ranked there, it has naturally taken away a lot of people's pie. Now, HSBC's market value has increased slightly, reaching more than HK$200 billion, and others are also growing. However, the second place this year is Lihua Group, with a price close to HK$200 billion. Obviously... it's very inflated."

I originally thought this guy who was bragging in front of me would say he would surpass HSBC, kick the two major trading companies, and punch the top ten real estate developers.

But this guy said it was all a lie.

"Given the current situation, the Lihua Group's bubble could burst at the slightest sign of trouble."

Judging from the current situation, Hong Kong real estate has been hyped up, and the price is getting higher and higher. The stocks of those real estate companies are rising, which naturally leads to the combined effect.

"Is it that dangerous? How do you operate it?"

Zhang San laughed and said, "You know it's dangerous, so of course you want to run. But now is not the time. I'm waiting for an opportunity. When the time comes, I will make my move. At that time, I will transform into Zhang the Runner."

"Heh... Zhang Paopao? Can he outrun those people? Heh..."

Zhang San suddenly said, "You're concerned about me?"

How could this person be so shameless? She immediately bristled like a cat, shouting, "Pah! How could that be? How could I possibly care about you? Don't be so arrogant!"

"No, you care about me." Zhang San said with absolute certainty.

"Hmph, you arrogant narcissist." Zhou Minmin, wearing a swimsuit, had a fantastic figure, especially her legs, which were long, slender, and straight—a perfect example of "legs to admire for years." She stood up and said, "I don't want to talk to a narcissist like you."

After she finished speaking, she walked away with her head held high and her chest puffed out, like a victorious little hen.

Zhang San watched the woman leave, feeling that she was really tall, no, really fair-skinned, and no… he immediately ran over to her…

"Ah!? Let me go, you... um..."

In the evening, Zhang San said, "Hey, I'm going back now."

Zhou Minmin turned over, looking at Zhang San as he left with a complicated expression, without saying anything.

On his way back, Zhang San was thinking about the Lihua Group. He was in a state of sage-like clarity, which made him more lucid and able to think more clearly.

He suddenly came up with a solution, and after careful consideration, he immediately felt great about himself. He named this solution "The Boy Who Cried Wolf".

Why is Zhang San's plan codenamed "The Boy Who Cried Wolf"? There's a reason for it, of course; the planning process has many similarities.

When he got home, he saw his eldest son practicing walking with difficulty. When he saw Zhang San come in, he wobbled and ran towards him, calling out "Dad, Dad." Zhang San immediately squatted down, afraid that his little darling might accidentally fall.

"Hey, hey... slow down, where's your mom?"

"Daddy, Daddy, Gao Gao."

"Let's go find your mother and see what she's doing," he said, asking the nanny beside him, "Where did the First Madam go?"

"Master, the First Madam is resting upstairs."

Zhang San carried the child upstairs and saw He Meitian sleeping soundly in her bedroom, with Chai Xiaofen also sleeping peacefully beside her.

It's not even night yet, and you're already asleep?

Thinking about the evening, the two little ones' constant duet, Zhang San understood; he held his son, who wanted to be lifted high, and quietly withdrew, turning back to see Guan Meiren looking at him with a half-smile.

"What are you doing standing here so suspiciously?" Zhang San whispered, trying to hide his lingering fear.

"I saw some noise outside, so I wanted to see which old thief was out there."

Hmph~ Damn it, who are you calling an old thief? If I weren't in my holy time, believe me, I'd execute you on the spot, pretty lady?