“That’s right!” Swire nodded. “Our Swire Group will not participate in such a crazy gamble.”
"No!"
Newbrick stood up and said with great confidence, “Gentlemen! This is not gambling! This is… a trial! We are not gambling with him! We are… standing with the American state apparatus!”
Do you think the COMEX exchange and the CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) would tolerate this kind of manipulation?
Absolutely not! They will definitely intervene! They will definitely change the rules! Then, the bulls will be doomed! Whether it's Kobayashi Tenno or the Hunter brothers.
Seeing the hesitant looks in everyone's eyes, he threw out his last card.
"Moreover, we are not 'waiting'. We are 'creating' this outcome!"
I... have prepared a complete set of evidence. All the evidence about how they manipulated the market and how they hoarded goods! I will personally fly to New York to report them to the CFTC!
What we need to do is secretly establish our short positions before they make their move!
When the iron fist of the US government comes down, we are the enforcers of justice! And also the biggest beneficiaries!
This is not gambling! This is our last chance! Our last chance to reclaim everything in Hong Kong and solidify British ownership!
Niu Bijian opened his arms wide, his voice full of seductive power.
"Jardine Matheson! We're betting our last remaining assets!"
"Gentlemen, this is our British-owned...last battle on Hong Kong Island!"
"Are you going to join or not?!"
"If we win, we'll divide up his empire! If we lose, we'll just be slowly worn down by him anyway!"
His bold statement plunged the private room into a deathly silence.
The smoke from the cigar rose slowly under the light.
Swire and Madden exchanged a glance, and both saw...greed in each other's eyes.
They were indeed overwhelmed by Kobayashi Tenno's recent prowess.
If we could truly use the US government to eliminate this major threat once and for all...
“Niu Bijian”.
Swire finally spoke, his voice hoarse.
"You're a madman."
"But... I like this plan."
He stood up.
“Swire Group, put up HK$500 million in cash. In addition, I will mortgage two cargo ships to raise another HK$300 million. A total of HK$800 million. I'll take this gamble with you.”
Madden nodded slowly.
"Whaley... will also contribute 500 million. Several of my docks can also be used as collateral. That's the most I can offer."
Hearing these impressive figures as the trolls all came down to the stage, Newbijian knew that it wasn't the glory of the British Empire that had awakened him, but rather the fanatical, greedy light that shone in their eyes.
He knew very well that the only thing that could persuade these allies was self-interest.
But that's enough! Add to that the money Jardine Matheson made from selling its Australian mining assets and London properties... they have at least HK$3.5 billion to use for short selling!
"good!"
Newbikini raised his glass high. "Gentlemen! To the glory of the British Empire! To ourselves! Cheers!"
...
the next day.
Hong Kong Island, Kai Tak Airport.
Newt G. was dressed in a sharp black suit and carrying a heavy briefcase full of "evidence".
He glanced at the bustling Hong Kong Island behind him and thought to himself:
"Kobayashi Tenno...you yellow-skinned monkey...you think you've won?"
"You never dreamed that your real doomsday has only just begun."
"Aren't you doing very well in London now? Aren't you very successful in America?"
"Once I get to New York... I'll wait for the CFTC's investigation warrant to be issued..."
"I will watch you with my own eyes, together with the Hunter brothers..."
"Margin call!"
He turned around gracefully and strode onto the boarding stairs of Pan Am's flight to New York.
...
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