Chapter 145: Late Night, In‑Depth Talk with Da Yizi

According to the current exchange rate, 1 million US dollars equals 5.3 million Hong Kong Dollars.

Using that $5.3 million to purchase Apple stock, Xu Yuexin still has 23.921 million Hong Kong dollars on his card.

"We've made so much, why not take a break for a while?"

As they left the VIP Room, Chen Yixue gently suggested.

"Nearly 30 million—money that even descendants couldn't spend up, why risk investing further?"

"Isn't it better to keep it safe and enjoy a prosperous, stable life?"

"Besides, I'm heading to Kwai Chung Pier right away."

Xu Yuexin shook his head and said.

In the gold‑filled 1980s, lying flat was simply impossible.

With opportunities everywhere, Xu Yuexin would never be just an observer of an era.

In short, seize the chance and go all out! Why go to the pier? Chen Yixue was a bit unsure of Xu Yuexin's intention upon hearing it.

However, considering the crowded, watchful environment of the securities firm, Chen Yixue didn't ask further.

After leaving Da Fu Securities headquarters, Xu Yuexin hailed a taxi and took Da Yizi to Kwai Chung Pier.

Kwai Chung Pier is Xiangjiang's largest cargo terminal today, where most cargo ships dock to load and unload.

Kwai Chung is in Xinjie; it takes half an hour by car from Central.

After getting off, Xu Yuexin and Da Yizi saw a sea here different from Victoria Harbour.

Compared with Weigang, the ocean here is broader and more azure.

The salty, fresh air is also more fierce, practically rushing at you.

In terms of scenery, if Weigang is a splendid commercial vista, this place exudes a strong industrial atmosphere.

Large crane arms, ocean‑spanning vessels, and ships brimming with red and blue containers dominate the port operations…

This is currently the world's largest pier, a global crossroads.

Re‑export trade between the Mainland and Xiangjiang is primarily conducted here.

Behind Kwai Chung Pier lies an office complex; the company signs outside reveal that only trade and freight agencies are stationed here.

Xu Yuexin sifted through the many firms and finally led Da Yizi to the Maersk Shipping Company's Kwai Chung office.

"Are you planning to do trade?"

Amid the towering office blocks, Da Yizi asked puzzledly.

They had never done trade business before, so logically one should prepare before getting involved.

"Why suddenly now…"

"No, I just plan to ride the trade wind and make some money."

Xu Yuexin gave a slight smile, and amid Da Yizi's uncertain gaze, walked to the entrance of Maersk Shipping and stepped inside toward the reception.

"Hello, beautiful, I'd like to book a batch of containers from Kwai Chung Pier to Yantian Port."

Xu Yuexin said to the receptionist dressed in a small suit.

"Booking containers, right? Boss, please follow me."

The receptionist said, inviting him upstairs.

"Boss, may I ask your surname and full name?"

"No need for a surname, Xu, Xu Yuexin."

"Alright, may I ask how many containers Boss Xu needs?"

"What is your deposit ratio?"

"The deposit ratio for containers bound for Yantian Port is 30%."

The receptionist quickly reported the figure.

23.92 million Hong Kong dollars divided by 30% equals over 70 million.

Xu Yuexin did a quick mental calculation and arrived at the answer.

"How much is the monthly rent for a standard container?"

"A regular dry container costs 150 Hong Kong Dollars per month, boss; a refrigerated one is 270 Hong Kong Dollars."

"Alright. I plan to book about 90 million worth of regular dry containers."

Booking 90 million worth of containers? That's a super big client.

The receptionist thought, after going upstairs she would directly introduce Xu Yuexin to the office's Chief Representative.

After introducing both parties, the receptionist poured water for Xu Yuexin and the Chief Representative, then stepped aside to stand at attention.

The Chief Representative was a middle‑aged man with a crew‑cut, a few strands of white hair, dressed sharply in a suit.

After sitting down, Xu Yuexin asked for a calculator to perform precise calculations.

Now he calculated that, with a 30% deposit, 29.221 million Hong Kong dollars could book containers worth 9.74 billion.

"Sir, I intend to book 100 million worth of containers, rental period July to August this year; do you have enough containers?"

After putting down the calculator, Xu Yuexin asked the Chief Representative directly.

"We do. May I ask if Boss Xu needs cargo insurance?"

"No, just the containers. The deposit should be paid when picking up the containers, right?"

"Yes, that's correct. Does Boss Xu need to use our ships? If you order containers together, we can offer a price discount."

"No need. By the way, I have 29.22 million on hand; I'm a bit short of the 100 million guarantee, could you be flexible?"

"Ha, no problem. Do you need to see the contract today, Boss Xu?"

"Okay, bring the contract for me to look at."

……

A moment later, Xu Yuexin had finished signing the Contract, feeling refreshed, and walked out of the office building together with Chen Yixue.

On the way back to the hotel, Chen Yixue's heart kept pounding.

Putting all the money into renting containers—what is her brother‑in‑law trying to do? And what does "borrowing the trade wind" mean? Chen Yixue felt extremely nervous about it, even more worried than when Xu Yuexin last leveraged a long position on the Hang Seng Index.

After returning to the hotel room, Chen Yixue held Xu Yuexin's hand that was reaching for the remote and asked him a question.

"I didn't ask you just now outside."

"Using all the money to book containers, what exactly are you trying …"

"Planning to profit by transferring the containers."

Xu Yuexin withdrew Chen Yixue's hand, turned on the TV to the movie channel, and said,

The television was playing a wuxia film, exactly the genre Xu Yuexin liked best.

Xu Yuexin immediately immersed himself, not blinking an eye.

Chen Yixue, however, had no mind to watch the TV at all.

The premise for making money by transferring containers should be a rise in container rental rates.

The question arose: why was he so sure the rates would rise…

What if they fell? However, since Xu Yuexin had repeatedly succeeded in past investments, Chen Yixue didn't press further, lest she seemed to distrust him.

Until the movie ended, Chen Yixue remained uneasy, yet she couldn't show it.

"Are you worried?"

At that moment, Xu Yuexin looked at Da Yizi and said,

"It's fine."

Da Yizi shook her head, seeming to trust him, "Anyway, it won't end up losing every single cent."

"Then I'm still worried."

Xu Yuexin leaned back, lying comfortably on the bed, and said, "Anyway, I advise you to eat and drink, and not let this matter bother you."

Trade between the Mainland and Xiangjiang is growing at a breakneck pace.

From today onward, container prices will only rise, never fall.

And he has ordered containers worth a full hundred million, which amounts to just over six hundred thousand.

Even if placed at the astonishingly high‑throughput Kwai Chung terminal, it is still a considerable figure.

This alone can have a decisive impact on container rental rates, creating a shortage that drives prices up.

When July approaches, those owners lacking containers will have no choice but to come to him for high‑price transfers.

Hehe.

Xu Yuexin closed his eyes and thought contentedly,

Beside him, Da Yizi was still a bit uneasy, but said nothing more.

The next morning, Xu Yuexin took Da Yizi to climb Taiping Shan; after reaching the summit observatory, they together gazed down at the sea view of Victoria Harbour.

Ahead, the sea was a faint blue, clouds hung low, and sailboats drifted like butterflies among the flower‑like foam of the waves.

"So beautiful."

Da Yizi closed her eyes, enjoying the gentle sea breeze, "It's literally a paradise on earth."

"Hmm, let's look over there."

Xu Yuexin took Da Yizi's hand and led her to the other side of the observatory.

On the other side of Taiping Shan lay the immensely bustling Admiralty commercial district, with traffic weaving like fabric and crowds like brocade.

Mid‑Levels, meanwhile, was the world‑renowned Xiangjiang Half‑Mountain luxury residential area.

It was marvelous—mountain‑sea scenery and top‑tier urban splendor converging in a single spot.

Da Yizi sighed inwardly,

"Once this deal is done, buy a house here…"

Xu Yuexin looked at the Half‑Mountain mansions on the slope and muttered to himself,

"These houses aren't cheap, are they?"

Da Yizi looked at him, a little surprised, and said,

Buying a house in Xiangjiang… that's an option she never considered.

"Hmm, it's very expensive."

"But it's worth it."

Xu Yuexin said lightly, his gaze already fixed on the entire mansion district.

After finishing the climb and the view, the two descended the trail.

Halfway down, Da Yizi grew a bit tired, her steps noticeably slowed, and she paused now and then.

"Shall I carry you down?"

Xu Yuexin turned, patted Da Yizi's fragrant shoulder, and said,

"No need."

Da Yizi gave him a glare and said,

After Da Yizi rested for a while, the two continued down.

On the way, Xu Yuexin brought up the stock matter with her.

"The $1 million of U. S. stocks we bought yesterday will be yours from now on."

"You don't have to give it to me; just give it to Qiao Qiao."

"Qiao Qiao will have her share; you don't need to worry about it."

"Then I can't use that much money anyway; what I have now is enough for me to spend."

"Here, just take it."

Xu Yuexin said, unable to refuse.

"......"

Chen Yixue fell silent.

This is a full one million USD.

Does she really want to accept her brother-in-law's generous gift?

No, accepting it would be too much.

Chen Yixue thought to herself.

That night, on the hotel balcony.

Xu Yuexin and Chen Yixue stood by the railing, each holding a tall wine glass.

Only a little wine remained at the bottom of the glasses, and Chen Yixue's cheeks were already slightly flushed.

As they drank the red wine, the two had been chatting for a long time, and the conversation grew deeper.

"If one day Qiao Qiao finds out what you did to me, what will you do, hmm?"

Slightly tipsy, Chen Yixue's beautiful eyes stared at Xu Yuexin and asked unavoidably.

Xu Yuexin looked at Da Yizi's eyes and showed a hint of sly smile.

"Don't say it so harshly."

"You and I are both willing."

"You…"

Da Yizi was a bit angry, yet found it hard to rebut.

"I don't want to argue about this today."

After staring at Xu Yuexin angrily for a while, Da Yizi looked away, gazing at the city nightscape ahead, and said, "I just want to know your specific thoughts."

"You guess."

Xu Yuexin raised an eyebrow and said with a smile.

"I'm not in the mood to guess, you tell me."

Da Yizi said irritably.

(End of chapter)