After chatting for a while with Quan Zhengting who was far away across the ocean, Cheng Taixi invited Quan Jingzhen, the eldest daughter of Quan Zhengting, who was still confused, out of the dormitory. He stayed alone and dialed Chen Qing's mobile phone. After several times, the line was busy. , and was able to get through there.
After just saying a few words, Chen Qing said that she already knew, and hung up the phone directly with an obviously unhappy look.
Cheng Taixi had become accustomed to Chen Qing's behavior. Hearing the beep from the other side, he put away his phone and said to Quan Zhengting, who was still online: "Miss Chen already knows."
Quan Zhengting's surprise could not dissipate for a while. He also understood the possible consequences of this incident and asked: "Taixi, what do you think will happen next?"
Cheng Taixi could only shake his head: "President, I don't know either."
Quan Zhengting sighed again.
His experience some time ago made him understand that Simon Westeros has played a lot of chess pieces in South Korea. However, no matter what, as long as Simon Westeros directly rescues South Korea's cooperation, their small team will definitely continue to do so. A rising tide will lift all boats.
Now, there are twists and turns.
Yuan Xinhui did not have the same ambitions as her husband. She wanted to call her daughter back to say a few more words, but she only dared to think that if she mentioned it at this time, she would definitely be scolded by her husband. So she looked at Cheng Taixi and noticed something. , asked with a smile: "Taixi, I suddenly realized that you are a lot more beautiful. Is it true that, um, you have already met Mr. Westeros?"
Quan Zhengting was a little unhappy at his wife's random interruption, but when he heard the end, he looked across the screen curiously, and couldn't help but ask, "Taixi, have you... seen her?"
Cheng Taixi was a little embarrassed to be stared at by the couple. He shook his head and said: "President, not yet." After saying that, he couldn't help but add: "I was in Los Angeles two days ago. Mr. Westeros was very busy and couldn't See you."
There was a slight hesitation at this point, but I didn’t say anything about the weekend arrangements.
If you still can't see it, if you tell me now, it will be embarrassing. What's more, it seems that the meeting with Simon Westeros should not be publicized casually, even if the Quan Zhengting couple are trustworthy people.
Quan Zhengting heard what Cheng Taixi said, but he was not disappointed. He narrowed his eyes when he smiled: "It doesn't matter, Taixi, you are so beautiful, you will definitely be able to see me. Oh, and don't call me president again, if you If you don’t mind, it’s okay to call me Brother Quan.”
Cheng Taixi knew that Quan Zhengting was trying to get close to him, but instead felt a little embarrassed.
She would rather call him President than Brother Quan.
It was Yuan Shin Hye who was the first to sense Sung Tae Hee's emotions, hit her husband, and softened with a smile: "Tae Hee, don't listen to him, just call the president, he is only 3 years older than you, how can you do anything like your big brother. "
Quan Zhengting was not stupid either. He reacted quickly and nodded again and again: "Yes, yes, Taixi, you can shout whatever you like."
Seeing that the topic became more relaxed, Yuan Xinhui carefully brought it up again: "Taixi, let Kyungzhen come in, and we will talk again."
Still couldn't escape.
Quan Zhengting immediately lectured: "When is it not okay to talk to children? Didn't you see that we were talking about business?"
…
Chen Qing was attending a gathering of hedge fund circles in Greenwich when she received a call from Cheng Taixi.
Sung Tae Hee was not the first person to tell her the news.
Not only that, at the originally peaceful and harmonious cocktail party, many people started calling because of the sudden news. Everyone is still shorting South Korea. Simon Westeros suddenly comes to do this. Isn’t this another deception
Chen Qing didn't give others a chance to inquire, so she hung up the phone on Cheng Taixi. He had already left the reception, got into the car, and then called his boss.
It’s just after six o’clock on the west coast of the United States.
Simon hadn't gotten off work yet, and he had also received the news immediately.
Chen Qing didn't doubt her boss's intelligence at all. After briefly mentioning it, she asked: "Boss, what should we do next?"
Simon, who was originally watching the rough cut of "The Hangover" with everyone, moved to another office, leaned casually on the edge of the desk and said to Chen Qing: "Stop all contact with the Korean authorities for the time being. Also, if you are asked, Don’t admit it, don’t deny it, hehe, it’s best if you don’t get touched by anyone in the past few days.”
On the other side, Chen Qing, who signaled the driver to drive back to Manhattan, agreed, and then asked: "Boss, if you don't admit or deny it, should we just do nothing? This is too easy for them?"
"Next week, look for an opportunity to release South Korea's foreign exchange reserve data," Simon said, leaning on the edge of his desk, showing a smile: "Don't be anxious these days, let the bullets fly for a while."
Chen Qing said she understood, this is her boss.
The news that South Korea’s foreign exchange reserves are about to be depleted has been kept secret because once leaked, it will definitely be the straw that breaks the camel’s back for South Korea’s precarious financial system. The reason why the Westeros system is able to know this confidential data is also the result of continuous and silent operation and infiltration for more than half a year.
Moreover, there are actually quite a few people with knowledge of the relevant data. However, for most insiders, it is not in their interests to release the information.
Until then, it would be against the interests of Westeros to leak information.
Now, no matter who is causing trouble in South Korea, the Westeros system must respond appropriately, otherwise it will appear to be too easy to bully. What's more, Simon originally didn't want to reach any agreement with South Korea, but when they came over there, he just took the opportunity to 'fall out'.
Of course, the news that Simon may be cooperating with the South Korean authorities has just appeared in the media, and tomorrow there will be news that the foreign reserves are about to be exhausted. Anyone who is not too stupid can guess the trick. After a few days, in fact, as long as you are not too stupid, you can still roughly guess it, but you will definitely not be so sure.
Maybe it was the short sellers targeting South Korea who did it
The only purpose of doing this, including neither admitting nor denying, is to prevent the Westeros system from becoming a leader or even a target. After all, everything that happens next in South Korea must have nothing to do with Simon.
Chen Qing hung up the phone, sorted it out a little, and then started dialing again.
In addition, what my boss said just now, "Let the bullets fly for a while," sounds very cool. When I give instructions, I immediately start to learn and apply them.
I, Ms. Chen, am also a top student.
…
Seoul, Korea.
At the Cheong Wa Dae Presidential Palace, the bad news after getting up early made Kim Young Sam lose any interest in having breakfast again. He directly called his general secretary Jiang Xuanhao and cursed him. He learned that the Westeros system’s contact with this side had been completely stopped. , scolded him again, and then sent the other party to find out who leaked the news.
The news that the Korean authorities are in contact with Simon Westeros seems to be a good thing, but Kim Young-sam is not so naive either.
The two parties have not agreed on anything, but they just want to use Simon Westeros's influence. How can such a good thing be possible
If there is no follow-up, doing so is completely shooting yourself in the foot.
After getting rid of his useless General Secretary, Jin Yongsan asked other assistants to help him contact Washington. He also discovered that it was more difficult to contact Simon Westeros than to contact the President of the United States.
Then I thought of the lawless plutocrats in the country.
It's all the same.
But it makes people have to bow their heads.
I had just finished my instructions and was looking angrily through some newspapers in my hand that contained relevant news. Another assistant reminded me that Li Huichang, the candidate of his own party for the presidential election, which had entered the sprint stage, had arrived.
Then, a current president and a presidential candidate belonging to the same party, the Grand National Party, sat opposite each other in a tea room, looking at each other.
As the financial crisis continues to spread, in the past October, among the top 30 consortiums in South Korea, Shuangling Group, which operates textiles and clothing, and Halla Group, which specializes in machinery and steel, have declared bankruptcy.
This means that since the beginning of this year, starting from Hanbao Steel at the beginning of the year, and then Kia Motors ranked 7th, catering and wine giant Jinro ranked 19th, machinery and shipbuilding giant Sammy ranked 26th, etc., South Korea Nine of the top 30 financial groups have declared bankruptcy one after another, accounting for nearly one-third of the top 30 financial groups.
This does not include the endangered financial institutions such as Korea First Bank and Seoul Bank. These are state-owned enterprises. Among them, Koryo Securities has been taken over by the South Korean government in an emergency.
The building will collapse due to the storm.
This is Kim Young-sam’s deepest feeling about his country’s economy at this time. He even didn't understand why, what happened
After downing a cup of tea depressedly, Jin Yongsan said to Li Huichang, "I'm afraid it might be a little bad this time."
Li Huichang also knew about Jin Yongsan's attempt to contact the Westeros system and was very supportive.
Because, compared to asking the IMF for help with various conditions attached, Simon Westeros will inevitably give a high return, but as long as it is done properly and everyone feels that this is an equal exchange, It will not make the officials and the people feel that they have lost their power and humiliated the country.
After all, there is already a precedent in Hong Kong, and the Westeros system is not considered a national subject.
I didn't expect something like this to happen.
Also silent for a moment, Li Huichang said: "The conditions proposed by Simon Westeros are to relax the restrictions on foreign shareholding. In order to show sincerity, we should pass it as soon as possible."
Kim Young-sam worried: "The people will rebound. Are there still opposition parties?"
"Communicate well with the media and make it clear," Li Huichang said. "So many companies have gone bankrupt. If the people don't want to lose their jobs, they will definitely understand."
"The question is, even if we do this now, will Simon Westeros respond positively?"
"Even if Simon Westeros doesn't respond," Li Huichang paused, then said: "A staff member beside me analyzed that in this case, we can only ask the IMF for help. At that time, if we want to get rescue, we still have to You must agree to this condition. Approving it in advance actually means you can sign one less agreement with the IMF in the future.”
Jin Yongsan understood and nodded: "I will arrange a meeting in the morning."
In the current general election situation, although Kim Dae-jung is in the lead, his advantage is not obvious. With the influence of the Grand National Party's long-term rule, they still have no shortage of chances of winning.
Simon Westeros is one of those changes.
If we can reach cooperation with Simon Westeros to solve the crisis facing South Korea before the general election vote on December 19, then the support rate of the Grand National Party will definitely be improved.
Follow the public account: Book Friends Base Camp, follow and you will receive cash and coins!
This is the best expectation.
However, if the plan fails, South Korea will have to ask the IMF for help, and defeat in this election will be a foregone conclusion. However, by agreeing to fewer conditions, the Grand National Party will lose less reputation.
There is still hope for a comeback in the next election.
The two were discussing things, and assistants kept informing them of calls from the leaders of various chaebols. Jin Yongsan, who was already in a state of agitation, chose to refuse them all.
After more than half an hour, Jiang Xuanhao returned again, greeted Li Huichang respectfully, knelt down next to the coffee table, and said: "I have asked them all, whether it is our team or the chaebol, they all I swore not to leak the news."
Just as Jin Yongsan was about to say something, Li Huichang had already waved his hand: "Don't guess, it really won't be them. It won't be good for them. Yongsan, think about it, who will benefit the most if you mess this up?"
Jin Yongsan was not stupid. When he reacted, he raised his hand and threw the teacup he had just lifted out. He slapped the table and said angrily: "Jin Daezhong, this bastard, he... doesn't he know what kind of serious situation we are facing now? "
"For the sake of the presidential throne..." Li Huichang was very calm. He slowly took another cup from the tray and put it in front of Jin Yongsan. He poured a cup for him himself and said slowly: "... If it were me, I would do the same. made."
There was another moment of silence.
After a moment, Jiang Xuanhao spoke carefully this time: "Mr. President, and Mr. President, I think we should still have hope to deal with Simon Westeros."
The two big guys immediately looked at Jiang Xuanhao together.
Jiang Xuanhao knew that this was also an important opportunity for him, so he organized his language and continued: "I have been sorting out information in the past few days and discovered something. I was about to write a report to Mr. President."
In fact, it was discovered very early, but the two bosses must not be able to realize that they were deliberately manipulating it.
After a little foreshadowing, Jiang Xuanhao continued: "Since last quarter, some electronic companies in the Westeros system, such as Nokia, Tinker Bayer, etc., have begun to intentionally reduce parts purchase orders for companies such as Samsung and LG. .”
Jin Yongsan wondered: "What does this have to do with the situation we are currently facing?"
Li Huichang also showed a puzzled expression.
Both of them have been in politics for a long time and neither knows much about business.
Jiang Xuanhao quickly sped up his speech and explained: "This is my personal judgment, two of you, but I believe it should be accurate to the facts. The semiconductor, LCD screen and other industries involved in consortiums such as Samsung and LG are very important to Westeros." For several core electronics companies in the system, they are all major parts purchase items. I guess Simon Westeros will not let the lifeline of these parts be controlled by others, and may have begun to covet Samsung Electronics and other companies very early. Therefore, It was only when we were facing a crisis that we deliberately reduced orders to put these companies into more serious difficulties so that they could annex them at the right time."
After Jiang Xuanhao finished speaking, Jin Yongsan was still thinking, and Li Huichang had already asked: "Why not the United States, but also Japan?"
Li Huichang asked vaguely, but Jiang Xuanhao understood and replied: "Because of the cost, Mr. President, relatively speaking, the cost of related industries in South Korea is lower."
"The Japanese yen has also depreciated recently, right?" Jin Yongsan added: "Furthermore, I remember that semiconductors are a strong cyclical industry. The price of semiconductors fell sharply last year, causing many semiconductor companies to go bankrupt. This is not a very good investment field. ?”
"The equity structures of Japan's Toshiba, Sony and other companies are too complicated for Simon Westeros to get involved, and the Japanese government will not let it go easily," Jiang Xuanhao still responded skillfully: "As for the strong cyclicality of the semiconductor industry, Mr. President, with With Simon Westeros’s structure, I think he should have a long-term investment vision.”
Li Huichang asked again: "Having said so much, Xuan Hao, what do you think we should do specifically?"
Jiang Xuanhao said: "Contact Samsung, LG and other companies, and take the initiative to contact Simon Westeros. As long as we can help Simon Westeros achieve his goal as soon as possible, it will be equivalent to confirming today's news."
Jin Yongsan asked again: "Will Samsung and others agree?"
Jiang Xuanhao said firmly: "They have no choice, Mr. President. I judge that if Simon Westeros cannot achieve his goal, then, taking advantage of this financial crisis, he will completely destroy Samsung Electronics and other companies. Lose."
Jin Yongsan and Li Huichang looked at each other. Li Huichang nodded and said to Jin Yongsan: "In this case, you still have to push for the lifting of foreign shareholding restrictions as soon as possible." Then he turned to Jiang Xuanhao with a kind expression: "Xuanhao, if this I can win the next election, and you can continue to stay in your current position and help me."
Jiang Xuanhao bowed slightly towards Li Huichang, concealing his inner excitement and said: "Mr. President, I will try my best."