Chapter 768

"As for the stock market..."

Rodney Jones smiled,

"Currently, we have used 3 billion US dollars, spent 3 months, and quietly bottom-fished Hang Seng Index stocks, as well as other stocks..."

"The warehouse bottom has been built."

"Next, we must start to take action and blow up the bubble."

"First, we can release some optimistic research reports on Hong Kong's economy with our American partners and some American evaluation agencies."

"In addition, we can also hire some newspapers to praise Hong Kong's listed companies, even if some companies' performance is mediocre, we must blow them up, so that shareholders feel that buying is earning."

"For example, technology companies, create a high-end image for these companies, claiming that they are about to change the world. At the same time, create topics in the media, make these emerging companies the focus of public discussion, and stimulate the curiosity and investment desire of shareholders."

"For those old listed companies in traditional industries, we can't let them go either."

Rodney Jones stood up, put his hands on the conference table, and leaned forward slightly,

"We can dig up some potential 'good' news about them, even if it's hearsay, we must amplify it, find industry analysts to endorse it, and blow them up to have huge profit growth."

"In addition, we must make good use of the financial derivatives market."

"Increase capital investment in the stock index futures and options market to manipulate market fluctuations. When the stock market has a slight upward trend, we buy a large number of stock index futures contracts to pull up the index and attract more investors to follow the trend;"

"At the same time, issue some high-leverage option products, so that investors feel that they can use small costs to gain huge returns, further stimulating the speculative atmosphere of the market."

"We must create a money-making effect and attract more retail investors to follow the trend. When the heat of the stock market comes up and the trading volume goes up, the bubble will be bigger."

He sat back in his seat, crossed his hands on his chest,

"Only by pushing the false prosperity of Hong Kong's entire economy to the extreme, when the financial storm really comes, the bubble will break with a poke, and we can harvest in the chaos..."

Rodney Jones scanned the attendees, his eyes full of expectation and excitement.

The tone was set,

Next is to enter the detailed plan discussion.

Three hours later,

The meeting ended.

Obtained several main action plans:

1. Cooperate with institutions such as Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley to release reports optimistic about Hong Kong.

2. Media penetration and false reporting

3. Speculate on stocks

4. Feng Shui master

5. ……

Rodney Jones returned to his office.

After drinking a cup of coffee to refresh himself, he made an overseas call to New York on the east coast of the United States.

Then he made a brief report.

On the other side of the phone,

Soros affirmed the feasibility of this plan: "Regarding the reports of Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, I will call to communicate, and it will be formed as soon as possible."

After hanging up the phone,

Rodney Jones took out another business card—Luo Minsheng, and dialed it.

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At night,

Central, Cigar Club.

In a private room.

"Mr. Jones!"

"Mr. Luo~~"

The two met, shook hands, and sat down.

Then two slim-waisted, big-hipped beautiful waitresses walked in, wearing black silk, short skirts, bending over and arching their butts, posing in a seductive posture, lit cigars for the two, and then poured wine.

The two chatted from the United States to Hong Kong, and chatted about their experiences.

This was already the 8th meeting between the two sides, probing each other, and gradually figuring out the style.

Luo Minsheng hinted at the 5th time that he was behind the Governor Ashdown, and was Ashdown's white glove.

And Jones, after many investigations, especially after Luo Minsheng got on Ashdown's boat once... confirmed that Luo Minsheng was indeed Governor Ashdown's white glove.

This American, although he investigated a lot, didn't know the confrontation between the Governor and Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu at all.

He probably wouldn't know even if he died that Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu and Ashdown had already colluded... oh no, cooperated righteously.

After chatting about daily life,

Jones and Luo Minsheng called away the two beautiful waitresses who were kneeling at their feet and massaging their thighs.

Close the door.

Then started talking about business.

Rodney Jones: "Mr. Luo, this time I invited you over, I have a plan..."

"Under the Landlord Club, are there any technology companies? Or industrial companies?"

Luo Minsheng smiled: "Of course, under our Landlord Club, there are more than 100 companies, and any type of company can be found."

Jones: "Very good, my plan is for me to go to the United States to pull cooperation for technology companies and industrial companies. Of course, the cooperation is just for show, mainly for speculation..."

Luo Minsheng was curious: "I don't know if Mr. Jones wants to speculate for the short term or the long term?"

Jones smiled: "3 years... We are optimistic about Hong Kong's future, so our actions will be mainly medium and long-term... I don't know if Mr. Luo is willing to cooperate."

"Of course willing!"

Luo Minsheng shrugged: "How could I refuse such a money-making job?"

Jones laughed: "Good, then we cooperate happily. At first, it will only be one or two companies, and later there will be more and more companies..."

Luo Minsheng picked up the wine glass: "Then thank Mr. Jones!"

Jones smiled: "Cheers to our cooperation!"

"Cheers!!"

Ding~~~

Clinked glasses and drank it all in one gulp.

Soon, Jones called the two beautiful waitresses back in...

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And on the other side,

Shangri-La Hotel, a private room.

Jerry from Jones's team invited Feng Shui master Chen Ling from Hong Kong.

In 1987, when Chen Ling was studying at a college, she apprenticed to Feng Shui expert Lin Yi. After graduating from college in 1992, she worked as a secretary and lawyer's clerk, and worked part-time as a fortune teller. From 1996, she transformed into a full-time Feng Shui master, and her clients included securities firms and large real estate companies.

She also wrote Feng Shui and numerology columns for various newspapers and magazines, hosted metaphysics programs on TV and radio, and is a famous female Feng Shui master and entertainment Feng Shui celebrity in Hong Kong.

And her teacher Lin Yi is one of the most influential Feng Shui masters in Hong Kong. He is proficient in Feng Shui, divination, and physiognomy. Many Hong Kong tycoons have invited him, and he is known for his "iron-mouthed direct judgment."

"Miss Chen, hello..."

"Mr. Jerry, hello..."

"I have long heard of your professional attainments in Feng Shui, I didn't expect Miss Chen to be so beautiful..."

"Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Jerry, it is a great honor for you to invite me here."

"I have always been fascinated by the profoundness of Chinese culture, especially in terms of Feng Shui. We are in finance, and we are very superstitious about luck. Coming here this time, I also want to communicate more with Miss Chen, perhaps we can also cooperate..."

Both sides boasted about each other.

Then Jerry chatted about things related to finance and luck during college, of course, they were all made up.

Then it was dinner,

Chatting while eating, and finally proposed cooperation.

"Our Soros Fund has always been very optimistic about Hong Kong's real estate industry and is preparing to enter this area. I hope Miss Chen can help support us in this regard..."

Real estate?

Chen Ling had expected this.

As a Feng Shui master, she had received many similar orders, basically all of them were real estate developers asking her to write reports to push up housing prices.

This is her way of making a living.

Of course, Five-Star Group had never invited her.

"No problem, Mr. Jerry, I am very happy to cooperate with you!"

"Hahaha~~~ Happy cooperation!"

"Happy cooperation!"

Cheers!

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On the other side.

Peninsula Hotel, a private room.

Charlie from Jones's team was having dinner with the bosses/heads of several newspapers in Hong Kong.

These newspapers are:

—— "South China Morning Post"

In 1993, it was acquired by Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation.

Although its reports usually lean towards the West, it is a relatively authoritative newspaper in terms of business and financial information reporting.

—— "Asian Huaerjie Journal"

It is a newspaper under Dow Jones & Company, a world-renowned provider of financial information. It has a brother newspaper—"The Huaerjie Journal," which is one of the most famous newspapers in the world.

—— "Far Eastern Economic Review"

Founded in 1946 by Jardine Matheson, Kadoorie, HSBC, and the London "Financial Times." It is currently controlled by the American Dow Jones & Company and is a brother newspaper of the "South China Morning Post."

—— "Eastern Express,"

An English newspaper with close political and business relations with the British Conservative Party, but its circulation is small and it is close to bankruptcy.

In addition, there are other newspapers.

At this time, it is the eve of the handover, but the high-end public opinion of Hong Kong's elite is still dominated by foreign-funded English media, while Chinese media covers the mass market of ordinary neighborhood citizens.

During the banquet,

Dishes were served one by one,

Everyone was clinking glasses, and the atmosphere was warm.

After three rounds of drinks,

"Everyone~~~"

Charlie stood up, full of smiles, and raised his red wine glass.

The heads of the major media stopped their chopsticks one after another.

Charlie said solemnly: "Thank you very much for attending this meal in your busy schedule."

"Everyone here is the head of a major media outlet. Inviting everyone this time is to make money together..."

"Our Soros Fund is very optimistic about the future economic trend of Hong Kong. Hong Kong is about to return, and there are huge economic opportunities hidden behind it."

"We estimate that in the coming period, Hong Kong's economy will usher in a new round of take-off, especially in real estate, stock market, and other fields."

"We want to join hands with everyone to explore these potential economic hotspots."

Then he roughly talked about the plan.

For example, in terms of real estate, work together to publicize that Hong Kong's land resources are scarce, so that the public firmly believes that housing prices will only rise and not fall in the future.

For the stock market, we can release optimistic reports so that shareholders can see the hope of earning money when they buy.

"Everyone's newspaper is an excellent platform for delivering this information. With everyone's authority in financial and commercial reporting, combined with the hot content we provide, it will definitely ignite the enthusiasm of Hong Kong citizens."

Charlie finished speaking and looked at the media heads present.

Everyone fell into deep thought.

Charlie said this in a high-sounding way, but they all understood the meaning—to blow up the economy and push up stock prices and housing prices.

What is the Soros Fund doing?

Could it be that they are really optimistic about the future?

Or have they already bottom-fished the stock market, waiting to harvest after blowing it up?

The head of the "South China Morning Post" is an American sent from the United States, named Myers.

"Mr. Charlie, I think you don't know much about Five-Star Group. In terms of reporting, we can't report indiscriminately... I'm curious, how much benefit can you give us? We have to take risks, so this benefit naturally cannot be less..."

Other newspaper bosses/heads nodded one after another.

Their basic market is in Hong Kong, so naturally, they can't offend Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu casually.

Unless you make a lot of money!

Charlie smiled: "Don't worry, our Soros Fund has never treated friends badly... We can provide a variety of cooperation plans, including direct cash, stocks, and other methods..."

"These need to be discussed privately... Today, it's just to communicate with everyone."

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As soon as the Soros team took action,

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu noticed it, and then started collecting intelligence...

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The third day,

The data was summarized to Fang Zhanbo, and then Fang Zhanbo reported to Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu.

Central Plaza, top floor Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's office.

Fang Zhanbo stood in front of Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu and reported:

"In the past two months, the Hong Kong Hang Seng Index has risen by 8%, from 10163 points to 10942 points..."

"Combined with the action the night before last, it can be judged that Soros funds have already bottom-fished Hong Kong stocks on a large scale, which is almost consistent with what we expected..."

"On the Landlord Club side, the information provided to me by Ah Sheng (Luo Minsheng)..."

"Among those newspaper offices, two of the heads of the newspaper offices passed us news..."

"And Feng Shui master Chen Ling... but she met alone, so we don't know what the content of the conversation was, but it can basically be seen that it is about Feng Shui and Hong Kong's economy."

Hong Kong's economy cannot be separated from Feng Shui.

For example, the famous HSBC and Bank of China Feng Shui battle.

For example, the "reverse bow evil" and "spirit turtle going out to sea" Feng Shui patterns of the Convention and Exhibition Center in Tsim Sha Tsui and Wan Chai.

The "Earth Dragon Spitting Pearl" pattern of the cross-harbor subway.

In the movie "Election," even choosing the leader has to talk about Feng Shui.

And citizens generally trust Feng Shui.

In Hong Kong, fortune-telling, batching annual luck, choosing auspicious wedding dates, naming, changing names, choosing dates for cesarean section, commercial naming, looking at buildings... are all very popular.

It can be seen from this,

How deeply rooted Hong Kong's Feng Shui is in people's hearts.

Fang Zhanbo's report is very detailed.

It can basically be said that the specific actions of this Soros team are no secret in front of Five-Star Group.

"Chen Ling..."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu finished listening, pondered for a moment and remembered: "Does this Chen Ling have a teacher named Lin Yi?"

Fang Zhanbo: "Yes, her teacher is Master Lin Yi."

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu smiled: "Help me make an appointment with Master Lin Yi, I want to have a meal with him."

Since this group of people started to take action, Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu also has to take action.

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That night,

Wan Chai, Longmen Restaurant.

A private room.

"Master Lin Yi, long admired!"

Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu, in a black suit and gold-rimmed glasses, full of smiles, stretched out his hand to warmly welcome Master Lin Yi.

Master Lin Yi was wearing a Tang suit, leaning on a cane: "Happy meeting, happy meeting~~"

Shook hands,

At the same time, Lin Yi subconsciously looked at Director Director Director Guan Zu Zu's facial features,

Couldn't help but be stunned.

Surprised!

"Mr. Guan, your physiognomy... dragon appearance and phoenix posture, noble beyond words!"