Shen Dong smiled and said, "Mayor Yin, this exchange rate is too low. As a native of Hong Kong Island, I am going to make a large investment in our country. If the higher-ups can give me an exchange rate of 1:7, I can get billions of dollars of foreign exchange for you from major international banks. At that time, I will use the foreign exchange to invest in the inland, and after the country obtains the foreign exchange, it will profit from the international market. Our cooperation can be said to be a win-win situation."
Yin Xicheng said: "Mr. Shen, please wait for me, I will report your words."
Shen Dong said: "No problem."
Five minutes later, Yin Xicheng called and said that an important person wanted to see him.
A gleam of light flashed in Shen Dong's eyes.
Since he could get the top leader of Yan City to deliver a message, one can imagine the identity of this important person.
Soon, a government car picked up Shen Dong and left the hotel.
Li Jie originally wanted to follow, but was stopped by Shen Dong.
The car Shen Dong was riding in was obviously specially made. The windows were sealed and the driver's cab and the back seat were separated by a metal plate. No scenery outside could be seen from the inside out. It was almost like an isolated world.
What does it mean?
Shen Dong was a little unhappy.
If you don't believe in yourself, then don't cooperate with yourself.
Since you want to cooperate with me, why do you do this? What's the matter?
The car turned countless corners and finally stopped half an hour later.
Shen Dong got out of the car and found himself in a yard.
The courtyard has red walls and glazed tiles, and is surrounded by green trees. Two soldiers in military uniforms, holding rifles and with sharp eyes, stand motionless on both sides of the door.
Perhaps it was arranged by some master, and although the courtyard is not big, it gives people a sense of majesty.
Even Shen Dong, who had experienced countless life and death situations and had no idea what fear was, couldn't help but feel a sense of pressure.
"It can't be that one, right?"
Shen Dong had some guesses in his mind.
"Hello, Mr. Shen, I am Liu Hui, please follow me."
A middle-aged man in his forties wearing glasses walked up to Shen Dong and said with a smile.
I rely on!
Isn't this the guy who will often appear on TV news in the future?
During this period of time, he should have been working as a secretary for the old man who was deeply loved by the people of Xia.
In other words, I guessed right, it was indeed the old man who wanted to see me.
Shen Dong nodded to Liu Hui and followed him into the main room behind the yard.
Seeing the energetic old man in his eighties sitting on the sofa, even Shen Dong, with his temperament, couldn't help but feel excited.
"Hello, Mr. Shen, you are younger than I thought." The old man said with a smile.
Shen Dong calmed down and said, "Old man, you can just call me by my name. To be honest, I still can't get used to the term sir."
Seeing that Shen Dong treated the old man with neither arrogance nor servility and was not at all restrained, Liu Hui showed a surprised expression on his face.
This young man is really extraordinary!
No wonder he has made such a big name in Hong Kong Island and overseas.
Although the old man was a little surprised, he was more happy.
The last thing he wanted to see was someone being too nervous to carry on a conversation.
Obviously, Shen Dong is much braver than those provincial governors, which makes it interesting to talk about him in this way.
"Hahaha, I haven't seen a young person like you for a long time. Good, very good, please take a seat, let's have a good chat."
A bright smile appeared on the old man's face.
"Thank you."
Shen Dong thanked him and sat down opposite the old man.
Liu Hui placed a cup of black tea in front of Shen Dong and sat on the other side.
Shen Dong was not polite at all. He opened the lid, took a sniff, and immediately smelled the fragrance of tea. He said, "It's really good tea!"
The old man smiled and said, "Liu Hui, when Xiao Shen returns, pack him two taels of tea."
Liu Hui nodded and said, "Okay."
Shen Dong said, "Old man, no merit, no reward. I feel a little guilty drinking such good tea."
The old man said, "I heard from people below that you are going to invest more than 20 billion in Yandu. Compared with such a big investment, a little tea is nothing. Xiao Shen, thank you for your support for our work."
Shen Dong said frankly: "The world is bustling with people, all for profit; the world is bustling with people, all for profit. My awareness is not high, but my vision is good. I believe that as long as Xiaguo continues to follow the current path, it will become the largest economic center in Asia and even the world within 30 years. I opened a factory, built a hotel, and built a museum in Yandu, which is actually an early layout for my business empire."
The old man laughed and said, "You are quite honest. Tell me, why did you buy so much land? Are you so optimistic about the real estate in Yandu?"
Shen Dong sighed and said, "I know that my little thoughts will definitely not escape your eyes. Yes, I am indeed very optimistic about the real estate in Yandu, or even the real estate in the whole country. Looking at countries around the world, when the economy develops to a certain stage, the real estate industry will flourish. Our country has such a large population, and the real estate industry will definitely have a great future."
Chapter 453 In-depth conversation
The old man said, "You are gambling, gambling that our country will succeed. If you lose the bet, you will probably lose everything."
Shen Dong's eyes flashed with light, and he said seriously: "I firmly believe that our country, which has gone through hardships, can restore its glory and realize the great rejuvenation of the nation."
"well said."
The old man slapped his thigh and said happily: "Your words really hit the nail on the head. Xiao Shen, I am really pleased that you have such a sincere heart."
Liu Hui standing by was also extremely moved.
If Shen Dong didn't love this country to the core, he would never have said such a thing.
"Old man, you have given me a reward."
Shen Dong was modest for a moment, and went straight to the point, saying: "You didn't ask me to come here for this mere 20 billion investment, did you?"
The old man said, "A mere 1 billion? Xiao Shen, you are so arrogant. Now Xia Country is in a state of disrepair and is extremely short of foreign exchange. The 7: exchange rate you requested before is used for domestic investment, and there is no problem. But I want to ask you shamelessly, do you have any way to get more foreign exchange from overseas?"
It seems that Xia Kingdom really doesn't have much foreign exchange, otherwise, it would not have asked the old man to personally come and ask him about foreign exchange matters.
Shen Dong suddenly felt a strong sense of patriotism and asked, "Old man, how much do you want?"
The old man said, "The more the better. To be honest, we suffered a great loss in the international market last year. The fundamental reason is that foreign countries do not recognize the Xia Yuan, but only the US dollar, the euro, and even the Japanese yen. Therefore, if our country wants to develop, it must have a large amount of foreign exchange."
Shen Dong sighed and said, "The fact that Xia Yuan is not recognized in the international market is the biggest obstacle to our country's economic development. Apart from expanding exports and attracting investment, I really can't think of a third solution."
The old man was a little disappointed and said, "It seems that there is still a long way to go for national development."
Shen Dong nodded and said, "There is nothing we can do about it. After all, our Xia country started too late."
Liu Hui, who had been silent, suddenly asked, "Mr. Shen, how much foreign exchange can you bring us at most?"
Shen Dong smiled and said, "That depends on how the country plans to treat me."
The old man was stunned and asked, "What do you mean?"
Shen Dong said: "Loan. If the banks in our country trust me and are willing to lend me money, I can pay it back in US dollars. For example, if Xiaguo Commercial Bank lends me 70 billion Xiayuan, I can pay back 10 billion US dollars to Xiaguo Bank within ten years."
The old man said unhappily: "You are trying to get something for nothing."
Shen Dong said, "How could that be? I own a warehouse in the New Territories with an annual profit of more than 400 million US dollars and real estate worth billions of US dollars in Hong Kong Island. I also own stocks of major companies in the Lighthouse Country worth up to 10 billion US dollars. All these things can be used as collateral."
The old man looked at him deeply and suddenly asked, "Have you completed your business layout in Yandu?"
Shen Dong shook his head and said, "No. I also want to buy land to build a community. After it is built, it will only be rented out and not sold. When the housing prices go up, I will tear down the community and rebuild high-rise buildings like Hong Kong Island. By then, it will be difficult for me not to make money."
The old man said, "You have a nice idea. However, as long as you agree to one condition, we can provide you with convenience."
Shen Dong asked: "What are the conditions?"
The old man said, "Five billion U.S. dollars."
Shen Dong smiled bitterly and said, "Five billion US dollars? Old man, isn't your appetite too big?"
The old man raised his eyebrows and said, "It will definitely not be difficult for you."
Shen Dong thought for a moment and said, "I will use all this money to buy land in major first-tier cities across the country, and then use this land and some of my assets as collateral. Xiaguo Commercial Bank will provide me with an interest-free loan of 20 billion US dollars, or 140 billion Xia yuan. I can guarantee that I will pay the bank 2 billion US dollars every year and pay it off in ten years. In this way, both I and our country will benefit greatly and achieve a true win-win situation."
The old man was shocked and said, "Xiao Shen, your appetite is much bigger than I thought."
One hundred and forty billion, this is probably the largest loan in the history of Xia State.
Shen Dong dared to ask for so much money because he was sure that the country was in urgent need of foreign exchange.
One hundred and forty billion, in exchange for two billion U.S. dollars in foreign exchange every year for the next ten years, is definitely a great thing for the country.
You should know that these 2 billion US dollars are equivalent to 40% of the current total foreign exchange reserves.
Shen Dong said, "Grandpa, think about it. I will invest all of my 140 billion in China, and the money will not flow to other fields. What's more, I am putting my life and property in China by doing this. You don't need to worry at all. Maybe in the future I will have a good business and create more foreign exchange for the country."
The old man picked up the teacup, took a sip of tea, pondered for a long time, and said: "One hundred billion Xia Yuan loan, to be repaid in five years, three billion US dollars per year."
Shen Dong smiled bitterly and said, "Fifty billion in interest for five years, that's too expensive."
The old man said, "You can donate 200 million every year. I will give you 100 billion in exchange for 10 billion in interest. Is that expensive?"
Shen Dong sighed and said, "I knew your two taels of tea would not be so easy to take away."
"Ha ha ha ha"
The old man laughed and said, "Are you agreeing to this?"
Shen Dong nodded and said, "I agree. Grandpa, this should be considered as my contribution to the country, right?"
The old man said, "Okay. When your 5 billion dollars arrives, I'll give you a certificate of commendation."
Shen Dong said helplessly: "Thank you."
"Hahahaha"
The old man laughed even louder.
Liu Hui's eyes were a little red.
He hadn't seen the old man laugh so happily for a long time.
For the sake of the country's development, the old man always has a frown on his face and sometimes can't even eat.
The reason why he met Shen Dong in person this time and talked business with him like a street vendor was mainly to solve the country's foreign trade problems.
If Shen Dong can really bring so much foreign exchange to the country, it will completely solve the country’s urgent needs.
In fact, Shen Dong knew very well that the fact that the old man had come in person to discuss investment issues with him fully demonstrated how difficult the national economy was.
As a criminal policeman who traveled back in time, Shen Dong had to help this place no matter what.
Maybe this is also his mission in this world.
After discussing business, the old man chatted with Shen Dong for a full two hours, mainly talking about the situation in Hong Kong Island.
Shen Dong told him everything he knew, no matter if it was good or bad, and the old man benefited greatly from it all.
Chapter 454 Revealing the Secret
After having lunch with the old man in the yard, Shen Dong said goodbye and left.
Not only did the old man personally escort him out of the yard, he also told Shen Dong his private number and gave him the right to contact him at any time, which made Shen Dong a little flattered.
Before getting on the car, Shen Dong turned his head to look at the white-haired, thin old man, then suddenly turned back and said softly, "Old man, the economy of Northern Su has encountered extremely serious problems. I predict that within five years, this country is likely to collapse. I heard that some international financial groups in Europe and the United States have already started operations in secret, so you'd better pay attention to it."
The old man's eyes flashed with a gleam, and he nodded and said, "I will. Xiao Shen, thank you."
Shen Dong said: "It may be that I am too pessimistic. In any case, old man, you must take care of your health. The country cannot do without you."
After saying that, Shen Dong bowed deeply to him, turned around and walked into the car.
Although they met for less than three hours, the personal charm and noble sentiments displayed by the old man won Shen Dong's utmost respect.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so reckless as to reveal the secret to the old man.
After the car left, the old man asked, "Liu Hui, what do you think of this Xiao Shen?"
Liu Hui said: "He has extraordinary bearing, unique insights, far-sightedness, and a strong sense of national pride and self-confidence. Old man, I think he is a comrade worth winning over."
The old man nodded and said, "Every time Xiao Shen talks about Xiaguo, there is light in his eyes. We don't need to win him over, because his behavior of bringing more than 20 billion to invest in China has already shown his inclination."
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