Arriving at the seventeenth floor, Wen Liang pushed open the door of the suite and greeted Christie and the others first. Then he looked at Ning Xi who was sitting on the side and said with a warm smile, "Boss Ning, long time no see!"
Ning Xi had a cold expression on her face. She didn't even stand up when Wen Liang came in. She nodded as a reply, then drank the last bit of water in the glass in her hand, stood up and walked towards the meeting room.
Wen Liang's eyes were filled with anger, but he barely managed to hold back, which was consistent with his and Ning Xi's identity. The hearts of the people who had been observing the situation jumped, as if they recalled the scene a few months ago. Ai Yiyi remained silent, Du Yangming seemed to be thinking about something, but Christie was not as shrewd as the Chinese. Her emotions were all revealed on her face. She immediately looked worried, her hands crossed uneasily, and she winked at Shen Jia for help.
He was really frightened by the internal strife!
Shen Jia couldn't figure out Ning Xi's thoughts, but Ning Xi was already high and mighty. Even if a wealthy businessman from Mingzhu City was here, she would ignore him if she didn't want to, and he would have to smile obediently. Of course, as long as she didn't really want to attack the other party, she wouldn't be so mean on the surface, so she couldn't figure out what this daughter of the emperor was up to!
But as a confidant, she couldn't let her subordinates see her doubts. On the contrary, the more she was at this moment, the more she had to show that she was confident. She smiled slightly, leaned sideways, made a gesture of invitation, and said, "Everyone, President Ning has ordered that when President Wen arrives, we will hold a meeting to discuss the next steps."
Wen Liang strode towards the conference room, and the others looked at each other and followed him. After everyone was seated, the heavy soundproof glass door closed silently, but for some reason, the conference room, which should have been bright and comfortable, suddenly became dull.
The meeting was chaired by Shen Jia. She first used PPT to explain in detail the ups and downs of the Thai baht exchange rate in the past three months, followed by the detailed trading records of the hedge funds. She then calculated the input-output ratio to get an accurate number, which was then handed over to the accounting firm that signed a confidentiality agreement for accounting. Finally, she predicted the targets of international hot money in the next stage, as well as analyzed the economic status of countries and regions that may become targets, such as Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Japan, Pearl and Formosa.
"Pearl is on hold and will not be discussed. Treasure Island..." Ning Xi hesitated and said, "Let's put it on hold for now!"
After all, Mingzhu City has returned, and no matter from which angle, it should not enter the attack field of the party. After all, Taiwan is close to us and we are brothers from the same mother, so we will not add insult to injury. But Christie believes in the cruel doctrine of financial borderlessness, and believes that once a war breaks out, it is a life-and-death war. There is only the enemy and me, no motherland, and the battle is about winning or losing, not patriotism. It's just that he is just a senior worker, not a decision maker, so although he doesn't understand, he doesn't express opposition.
After the discussion, Ning Xi named Christie to speak first. Christie was nervous and did not have the calm demeanor that a top trader should have, but this was more because of the large shadow in his heart, which did not mean that his professional level could be questioned.
“… I think that after the Quantum Fund has defeated the Thai baht, it will continue to focus on Southeast Asia. Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines will all become targets of attack…”
Du Yangming looked at Wen Liang's face and suddenly interrupted Christie, saying, "The Philippine peso has been attacked, and the government is unable to respond. Foreign exchange reserves are not worth mentioning. The stock market and property market have collapsed. Banks' bad debts are rising. Even if God is here, he will know that the day when they completely give up resistance is not far away."
This is exactly what happened after the last confrontation between Wen Liang and Ning Xi. If Wen Liang had followed his and Du Yangming's wishes, and they had withdrawn from Thailand in time and established forward positions first, they could have gotten a share of the profits from the Philippines. It is too late to enter the market now. At most, they can get some of the leftovers. Obviously, they look down on them because their appetite has been spoiled by the Thai baht.
However, Thailand subsequently repeatedly refreshed the lower limit of the exchange rate, which was in line with Christie's original judgment and reaped rich rewards. However, Du Yangming insisted that the correctness of the argument cannot be inferred from the conclusion. At that time, his opinion was obviously more in line with the financial rules of pursuing maximum benefits than Christie.
Christie was a little embarrassed and crossed out the Philippines from the summary in the notebook. She said, "Yes, I neglected it, but I just want to point out that the loss of the Philippines further verifies our conclusion. International hot money is still reluctant to give up the sumptuous dinner of the Four Asian Tigers. Next, it should continue to sweep Indonesia and Malaysia. In my opinion, we should focus on these two countries..."
Du Yangming had no objection to this, but he subconsciously looked at Wen Liang again. Perhaps he had a premonition or the atmosphere today was too depressing, which made him wonder whether this major shareholder, who looked young but had a good vision for the economy, would raise any different opinions
"I think Christie's conclusions on Indonesia and Malaysia are correct." Wen Liang agreed with Christie right away, causing this industry expert who had suffered from internal strife to breathe a sigh of relief. Du Yangming, on the contrary, was a little disappointed. Ai Yiyi, who had been silent, raised his head excitedly and looked around, thinking that he could do something big!
"However," Wen Liang paused for a moment, his eyes swept across the faces of several people who suddenly looked tense, and finally looked at Ning Xi, and said in a deep voice: "You don't look far enough!"
After all, Christie has top professional qualities. Even if she doesn't want to cause internal controversy, she can't let Wen Liang accuse her so wantonly. She can't help but retort: "Mr. Wen, I think..."
Wen Liang interrupted him rudely, placed his hands flat on the table in front of him, tilted his upper body at a subtle angle, making him look aggressive, and said: "With Soros' foresight and cunning, it is too late for us to start Indonesia and Malaysia now. In the final analysis, it is because we do not have enough funds to support two or more fronts. For example, this time, when the dust settled on the Thai baht, we made a little more money, but we lost the initiative and could only watch the Philippine peso pass by. If we make the same mistake again and invest in Indonesia and Malaysia, I don't need to tell you what the result will be!"
"Mr. Christie, there is a proverb in your country, 'Whereever an ass fell, there he ill never fall again'. I think no one wants to be this stupid ass!"
Christie's face flushed, and just as she was about to speak, she heard Ning Xi's calm voice: "Then according to Mr. Wen's opinion, what should we do next?"
Wen Liang took the globe that had just been used as decoration in the center of the table. With a flick of his finger, the globe began to spin rapidly. Then he lightly tapped it with his index finger and the globe stopped spinning.
His fingertips are pointing at Korea!
The first person to see the location clearly was Du Yangming, who was sitting next to him. His brows suddenly furrowed, and he began to secretly think about Wen Liang's idea. South Korea is far away in East Asia, and it is one of the four Asian tigers with the most remarkable economic development in the past decade. Whether it is the maturity of the economic system, foreign exchange reserves, or the government's ability to deal with crises, it far exceeds the so-called four tigers in Southeast Asia such as Thailand and Indonesia. As long as you are Chinese, you will know that the tiger roars in the mountains and forests, and it is majestic and unparalleled, but the tiger is a beast on the ground after all, how can it compare to the dragon flying into the sky
And with the lessons learned from the unlucky people in Southeast Asia, it would be several times more difficult to launch an attack on South Korea. Would Soros be so unwise? Or is it that after decades of bloodbath in Southeast Asia, the appetite of these financial tycoons is still not satisfied
Du Yangming's question was also Christie's question. He asked directly, "Mr. Wen, there is another proverb in my country. I wonder if you have heard of it, 'A bird in the hand is better than to in the bush.' If you give up the two plates of steak on the table and sit on the street outside with an empty stomach to wait for a wonderful encounter, I think you, as wise as you are, will definitely not do such a thing!"
Du Yangming actually agreed with Christie's words, but his mind was not as pure as Ai Yiyi's. He thought silently for a moment and said, "I think Premier Wen does have a long-term vision. If everyone is rushing to scramble for the two small dishes of Indonesia and Malaysia, and we are eyeing the big meal like South Korea, we will regain the lost opportunity..."
"What if, what if," Christie, who was originally trying to smooth things over, finally couldn't help it. He stood up and said angrily, "What if South Korea doesn't become the next target of attack? What if this war ends with the end of Indonesia and Malaysia? Mr. Du, when that happens, how will you explain to all the shareholders of the foundation?"
Du Yangming sneered, "I am just putting forward my own opinion, Christie. This is not your place of decision. Everyone has the right to speak. But I have to remind you that you are the chief trader. If there is any problem, you need to explain it to the shareholders, not me!"
Shen Jia, who had been listening, picked up a pen and tapped the table. Her pretty face turned cold as ice and she said, "Du Yangming, watch your attitude. Also, Jack, this is a discussion meeting, let others speak."
Christie's friends all call him Jack. Although Shen Jia acts impartial, it can be seen from the way she addresses him that she actually favors Christie, and she has not concealed her preference.
Everyone present was smart and naturally understood that what she meant represented Ning Xi's meaning. Du Yangming obediently apologized to Christie, and Christie also calmed down her excitement and sat down in silence.
The meeting room fell into a brief silence. Ai Yi secretly loosened the collar button of his shirt, staring at the small notebook in front of him, his mind was blank. He knew that he was only a good executor, but not a good maker, so he did not participate in the debate on this topic, because he knew his position and identity clearly, and would never cross the line.
It’s just that there are fewer and fewer people like him nowadays!
Ning Xi spoke again, her voice even colder than before, "Reason?"
When asked why Wen Liang chose South Korea, Wen Liang immediately explained: "South Korea looks strong, but it is actually vulnerable. As of now, the central bank only has 10 billion US dollars in reserves, which is less than Thailand's 45 billion US dollars. In addition, the domestic economy is overly dependent on short-term foreign debt, the financial market is opened too early, financial institutions are poorly regulated, large enterprises are family-style development, and the business model of unlimited expansion, etc. Once Quantum Fund and Tiger Fund turn against each other, within two months, Kim Young-sam's government will definitely repeat Thailand's mistakes..."
Ning Xi did not comment, and asked: "When do you think the attack on South Korea will happen?"
Wen Liang said decisively: "Early December!"
This time, let alone Christie, even Du Yangming, who had been secretly supporting Wen Liang, was dumbfounded. Unless he was a charlatan, even Soros himself would have to decide his next move based on the real-time dynamics of every minute and every second. It was impossible for him to formulate a timetable for attacking South Korea before completely taking the Four Little Tigers into his pocket.
This is true. In another time and space, starting from October, Soros, who had already completed the layout of Southeast Asia, mobilized a large number of hot money and launched an unprecedented large-scale attack on Mingzhu City, causing the interbank offered rate of Mingzhu City to soar to 00%, and the Hang Seng Index and Futures Index to plummet by more than 1,000 points. He returned with a big win and called Mingzhu a super cash machine, wantonly humiliating it. Then his confidence surged, and with the momentum of a great victory, he launched a new round of sweeps against South Korea.
In this life, Ning Xi was able to enter Chen Longqi's field of vision because of Wen Liang. After the government verified the possibility of an economic crisis in many ways, it warned some Southeast Asian countries through private channels, which directly extended Thailand's resistance period, and the attacks on Indonesia and Malaysia were postponed. Therefore, Wen Liang judged that Indonesia and Malaysia would be ravaged until mid-to-late October. At the end of October, Soros would launch an attack on Mingzhu, and then attack South Korea, so it would be December at least.
As for whether Mingzhu will put up a stubborn resistance, in view of the fact that in August 1998 in another time and space, with the support of the central government, the Ming government mobilized hundreds of billions of funds to stubbornly block the international speculators and won the final victory. This time, with advance preparation, this sniper war may be brought forward to 1997!
But the question is, would Mingzhu, who had not experienced the pain, be able to learn from his mistakes and then be brave enough to fight back and fight to the end like later generations
Ning Xi did not ask Wen Liang any more questions. Instead, she stood up and made a few phone calls. Then she sat in the main seat and said, "I have obtained full authorization from other shareholders. They all agree to follow Christie's plan and set our targets in Indonesia and Malaysia!"
Wen Liang's face changed, and he clenched his fists suddenly, then slowly opened them. Du Yangming, who was standing next to him, saw this scene clearly. With his always unruly character, he actually felt the majesty under the suppressed anger from Wen Liang at this moment.
But Du Yangming remained silent. The facts were before him. Wen Liang's reasons were not sufficient to convince everyone. Moreover, he was only a major shareholder of the foundation, not the helmsman. Especially after Ning Xi received support from other shareholders, his personal opinion, to be honest, had become insignificant.
At this moment, Du Yangming felt a little regretful. Perhaps, he should not easily place his bet on someone whose strength was not as strong as he looked.
Christie, however, did not feel any joy after his success. He was dug out from the trough by Shen Jia, and he just wanted to be a qualified chief trader quietly, providing customers with the most professional futures operations and maximum profit pursuit, instead of being involved in internal struggles again like he is now - no matter whether the struggle is for interests, voice, or something else - he is not interested. His interest is only in proving his self-worth in the turbulent business war. However, such a small request has never been met.
Was he cursed by Satan
Christie hung her head in frustration!
“I quit!”
Du Yangming, who was reviewing himself, was stunned for a moment, a little doubtful about what he had heard. When he turned around blankly, he saw Christie, Ai Yiyi, and Shen Jia all had the same shocked expressions on their faces. Only then did he confirm that he had not heard wrongly.
quit
Who wants to quit? (To be continued)