So, just as everyone was preparing to invest and work with Xing Baohua, the same Mr. Zhang said, "Mr. Xing, if we don't meet our expectations, can you give us a guarantee?"

Xing Baohua glanced at Jin Xin, who was as docile as a child and had no say. Besides, the money didn't belong to her family or the investment promotion bureau; it truly belonged to the state.

China Merchants Group does indeed have the right to use it. If they win, everything is fine, but if they lose, many people will also step down or even go to jail.

With a dissatisfied expression, Xing Baohua asked, "This is your first day in finance. Which one of the stock market, futures, or foreign exchange doesn't have risks? Do I look like a god to you? Ask these Hong Kong people. When I was in the stock market, I liked to pay the bills. No one was optimistic about it. You can look through the old newspapers and see what they said."

The more money I lose, the happier they are, proving what? That I have poor judgment. When I persevere, they say I have foresight. I can't give you any guarantee; if you're worried about losing money, you can withdraw on behalf of China Merchants Group.

"Mr. Xing, that's not what I meant."

"So what do you mean? With so many people here, I have to guarantee everyone's share? I'd rather play it all myself. I have 20 billion, or even 30 billion. Everyone here has helped me, Xing, before. We should all share the wealth. If I keep it all to myself, who will help me when I encounter difficulties in the future?"

After Xing Baohua finished speaking, many people echoed his sentiments: "That's right, that's right, Mr. Xing is right. Let's make money together. On behalf of Yangtze River, I'll contribute 1 billion."

"I represent COSCO Shipping to ship 800 million."

"..."

Even a conservative firm like Poly Group, together with CITIC Trust, invested 1.7 billion yuan. The 10 billion yuan was basically divided up, with 3 billion yuan left over.

Originally, Xing Baohua was just talking about the 10 billion yuan target, and he would accept any amount exceeding that. Now, the only remaining issue is attracting investment.

In the past, Jin Xin pestered Xing Baohua relentlessly to let them get involved in the oil industry, but they didn't have the chance then. Now that they do, they're afraid to get involved.

All eyes turned to General Manager Zhang, who then addressed Xing Baohua and the others, saying, "Excuse me, everyone, I need to make a report."

After waiting for five minutes, Mr. Zhang returned and said to Xing Baohua, "Mr. Xing, could you do me a favor? They said they would only give us the cell phones after the ship reaches the shore."

"I'm sorry, the ship has arrived at the shore and things are basically settled. Since you can't represent China Merchants Group, what are you here for?"

Mr. Zhang's words were a bit too much. In the end, Jin Xin couldn't stand it anymore and stood up to say to Xing Baohua, "Mr. Xing, Mr. Zhang also has his difficulties."

"So, your General Manager Zhang is going to be sidelined in the investment promotion?"

Jin Xin gritted his teeth, looked at General Manager Zhang, and finally said, "On behalf of China Merchants Group, I pledge 2 billion US dollars."

"Are you crazy?" Boss Zhang turned around and yelled at Jin Xin.

Jin Xin calmly told General Manager Zhang, "I will take full responsibility."

"Can you bear this responsibility?"

Just as Jin Xin was about to say yes, Xing Baohua pulled him back and said, "Yes. 2 billion! I will transfer it to the China Merchants Bank account as her guarantee. I will only guarantee her and it has nothing to do with your China Merchants Group."

Then, Xing Baohua nodded to everyone and said, "I apologize, everyone. Jin Xin is my friend, one of my very good friends. When I, Xing Baohua, encountered difficulties and needed help, Ms. Jin Xin helped me a lot. So I not only want to repay this favor to her, but also to help her with business development. I hope you can understand."

After he finished speaking, no one paid much attention. They stood up and applauded, and everyone thought that Ms. Jin Xin was just a confidante of Xing Baohua.

Mr. Zhang glanced at Jin Xin, said nothing more, and calmly sat down.

The main reason he didn't want to take the risk of signing was that China Merchants Group had suffered significant losses in the investment sector over the past year.

As a result, relevant departments were stationed at the Investment Promotion Bureau to begin a reckoning, and those who made the investment decisions that failed were basically held responsible.

He's under a lot of pressure as the head of the investment department. He's fine now, but things might get complicated in a few days if he takes on this two billion US dollars.

It will act as a catalyst, prompting him to go through the cleanup process ahead of time.