Xing Baohua didn't dare say it, but the more controlling a company is, the more adept they are at manipulating things, even using various methods to gain control. Yes, it should be called manipulation.

Initially, mistakes are allowed, and those mistakes are corrected by going in the wrong direction.

Everyone is feeling their way across the river, no one knows how deep the water is. You'll know how deep the water is once you go in, but how many of you can make it back to shore unscathed?

Xing Baohua and Vice President Liu chatted casually, and Liu even offered to give Xing Baohua the title of advisor.

He politely declined, saying that he didn't know much and that he had to hire some economic experts to help him; all he knew was how to pay.

They just laughed it off. But Vice President Liu felt that Xing Baohua was very timid. What was he afraid of?

Xing Baohua asked Governor Liu: "The capital market has three major markets: stocks, futures, and foreign exchange. From what you just said, we are preparing to open two of these markets. So, will the most important foreign exchange market also be opened?"

Vice President Liu shook his head slightly and said, "Foreign stock markets need to attract foreign currency, mainly US dollars. But if we open up the foreign exchange market, how can we uphold the principle of free currency convertibility? So, currency exchange should not only follow the exchange rate statistics published by the central bank, but also comply with the foreign exchange management system."

Xing Baohua nodded. Actually, he wanted to bring back the US dollars he had overseas. The best way was to register a shell company, go around the domestic B-share market, and acquire a few companies. That way, the overseas funds could be laundered.

However, due to foreign exchange control regulations, quotas are limited, which puts them at a disadvantage in acquisitions.

If things go wrong, you might end up losing everything, failing to become a shareholder and instead becoming a victim of exploitation.

Seemingly sensing Xing Baohua's doubts, he said to her, "If it's your overseas funds, there are no restrictions. Just contact me when the time comes, and I'll put in a good word. If it's convenient, please also tell your compatriots overseas that it's safe for you to come back and for your money to return home."

Xing Baohua understood this: the country has a great need for foreign exchange, but it must be used domestically. Foreign capital doesn't come to invest; it comes to make money.

The country already has a shortage of foreign exchange, and it's definitely not good to let foreign capital take it away.

But when our own people come, they are grounded and their money truly generates more money, which is the kind of approach that the country welcomes and appreciates.

"Thank you. Some time ago, Director Li opened a door for me to personally purchase some government bonds. Now that the stock market is established, I will definitely bring back the funds from outside, just like you said, as an investment to support the market."

"Hahaha! Okay, thank you. Is this your lover?" Director Liu said, pointing at Su Ya.

"Yes, I came with the tour group yesterday, and I took him home. It caused a lot of trouble for the leaders. As you know, we have been living apart for a long time."

As Xing Baohua spoke, Su Ya kept her head down, her face flushed. It sounded like he was talking to a married couple.

Vice President Liu smiled and said, "Well, I'll write a note to the team leader later. Xiao Su can go home to stay while she's in Hong Kong. However, she still needs to recognize her mistake regarding yesterday's incident."

"Okay, we will definitely learn from this lesson. Thank you, President Liu," Xing Baohua quickly replied.

“If you’re not too busy while you’re in Hong Kong, come visit me a few more times. Some of your suggestions are quite insightful, so let’s discuss them together.”

"Okay, President Liu, my phone is on 24 hours a day. If you need anything, just have Secretary He call me. I'll be there whenever you call."

“Okay, I’ll have Xiao He get you a pass for the HKU conference. You can enter the venue at any time,” Vice President Liu said.

Xing Baohua wanted to remind the other party that he was also from the University of Hong Kong, but considering that the venue was not accessible to ordinary people, he decided to accept it.

After sitting for a while, Xing Baohua took the note from Vice President Liu, and then led Su Ya to pack their things before going to find the team leader.

Upon entering the room, Xing Baohua greeted Su Ya and two other middle-aged women as she tidied her things.

Xing Baohua kindly asked them what organization they worked for, but seeing that they were unwilling to talk, she could only shrug and leave the room.

He stood in the corridor, smoking a cigarette while waiting for Su Ya.

A short while later, a handsome young man came and knocked on the door. He saw Xing Baohua standing not far away and glanced at her a few more times.

The door opened again, and Xing Baohua heard the handsome young man say he was looking for Su Ya.

The middle-aged woman told him to wait and then closed the door.

"What do you want with Su Ya?" Xing Baohua leaned against the wall, a cigarette dangling from his lips. He wasn't good-looking to begin with, and he looked like a hoodlum, giving a bad first impression.

He glanced at Xing Baohua a few times, then said with displeasure, "What's it to you?"

Xing Baohua shook his head slightly and said, "That's none of my business!"

Just three minutes later, Su Ya came out with her suitcase, and the handsome young man said to her, "I thought you were unhappy. There's a nice coffee shop downstairs. Want to go over for a drink to clear your head?"

"Thank you, Secretary Liang. My husband is here to pick me up and take me home. I need to go to the team leader to submit a leave slip later." Su Ya said as she walked towards Xing Baohua.

"According to the regulations, it's not allowed to stay overnight outside the area, even if you have relatives there," the young man said from behind Su Ya.

Xing Baohua took Su Ya's suitcase and said to him, "It's none of your business! You're just bored!"

Xing Baohua glared at him, then returned his original words to him, adding a few more.

"You..." Before Secretary Liang could say anything more, Xing Baohua asked Su Ya where the leader's room was.

They're not on the same floor, so you have to take the elevator to go up.

They went over to the team leader and handed him the note from Vice President Liu. The team leader then glanced at Su Ya and Xing Baohua a couple of times.

This note is essentially a guarantee. If Su Ya absconds or something, Vice President Liu will bear all the responsibility.

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