After all, although the British capital had been tricked by Lin Huowang's scheme and completely collapsed, they still held a large number of shares in various Hong Kong companies.
Normally, these stocks don't allow for controlling stakes, so they don't have a significant impact on the companies owned by Chinese business tycoons.
However, if British investors were to collectively sell off and withdraw, it would have a huge negative impact on the entire Hong Kong Island.
At this moment, everyone was looking at Lin Huowang.
At such a critical juncture, the only one who can stabilize the situation is probably "Xiao Linsheng," who has a lot of money and an unfathomable background.
"Collapse?"
Lin Huowang gave a disdainful laugh and then slammed his pen on the table.
"Want to cause Hong Kong Island's economy to collapse? Did you even ask me?"
Dear seniors, if the British want to leave, then let them leave! It's like the sky wanting to rain or a mother wanting to remarry—we can't stop them, and we don't care to! But…”
"Trying to steal Hong Kong Island's wealth? Want to take away its prosperity? You're dreaming!"
"I'll catch as many as they throw!"
"The British companies want to sell buildings? They want to sell land? Fine! Let them sell!"
Lin Huowang instructed Lü Ruirong, who had been standing in the corner:
"Rui Rong, relay my message. Use the first and second reserves of the 'Tianwang Fund' to buy up unlimited amounts of goods!"
"As long as it's a quality asset, whether it's land, docks, or utility stocks, I'll acquire them all!"
"Now is the time for them to panic sell, which is also the best time for us to buy at the bottom!"
"I want the British to know that Hong Kong Island can function just as well without them! And it can function even better!"
I also want to let those Hong Kong people who are pessimistic about the mainland know that what they are selling now will be high-quality assets that they will regret for the rest of their lives for not holding onto tightly..."
"this……"
The Chinese business tycoons present all gasped in surprise.
Unlimited shopping spree?
How much would that cost?
That kind of courage is simply unmatched!
I'm afraid only Kobayashi Osamu has that kind of funding.
"Kobayashi, are you... are you sure?"
Huo Yingdong, who had remained silent until now, asked with some concern, "What if the situation really..."
"Mr. Huo, please rest assured."
Lin Huowang walked up to Huo Yingdong and said with unwavering determination, "I've spoken with people in Beijing. They said that Hong Kong's prosperity and stability are the bottom line! We not only have money, but we also have the country backing us up!"
"The British are like grasshoppers in autumn; they won't be able to jump around for much longer. Once the joint statement is signed, the overall situation will be settled, and the stock market and housing market, no matter how low they fell, will have to rise back up!"
"We are now guarding the country's borders, and at the same time, we are making a lot of money for ourselves!"
Upon hearing the words "backed by the state," the eyes of all the bigwigs lit up instantly.
"Alright! Since Mr. Lin has said so, then I, Bao Yugang, will follow suit! I'll bring out all the wealth in the Bao family and join in the shopping spree!"
"I'll go too!"
...
Even Li Ka-shing, that shifty-eyed fellow, revealed a greedy look in his eyes. It wasn't that he didn't have money now, but that he lacked confidence in the future of Hong Kong Island and was afraid that if he tried to buy at the bottom, the price would drop even lower and eventually become worthless.
Now that Kobayashi was backing him up, what did he have to fear? So, together with other big-name Chinese businessmen, he went back and used all his funds to go on a buying spree, snapping up prime properties and stocks in Hong Kong.
This was a financial counterattack against the British capital "withdrawal conspiracy," and the all-out attack was launched right there in Lin Huowang's office.
Therefore, the business community in Hong Kong Island was in turmoil in the following months.
Previously, the Jardine Matheson Group and Swire Group were frantically selling off their shares in an attempt to create panic.
But to their utter astonishment, no matter how much they threw in, the mysterious "Tianwang Fund" was like a bottomless pit, swallowing them whole, skin and bones.
Instead of continuing to fall, the Hang Seng Index actually managed to pull up a big positive line amidst all the pessimism!
In September, with the news of the initialing of the Sino-British Joint Declaration, market confidence in Hong Kong Island soared, and the stock market followed suit with a surge!
Those British conglomerates that were selling off assets and preparing to flee turned green with envy.
They sold off all the goose that lays golden eggs at rock-bottom prices.
Lin Huowang and his associates made a fortune from this operation.
Not only did Lam Ho-wong become a veritable "half-city" of Hong Kong Island, controlling nearly half of the public utilities and real estate, but he also made tens of billions of Hong Kong dollars in the stock market!
These also provided him with ample reserves of ammunition for his groundbreaking "chip project" that he was about to undertake.
...
After dealing with matters in Hong Kong, Lam Fook-wong flew back to Beijing before October 1st.
Because the National Day in 1984 was the 35th anniversary of our country's founding.
A grand military parade was held in Tiananmen Square.
Although Lin Huowang was not wearing a military uniform, which was a bit of a pity, he was specially granted permission to stand on the frontmost viewing platform as a "representative of patriotic Hong Kong businessmen" and "science and technology industry consultant".
We watched those neat rows of formations march past, and watched those tanks and missile vehicles that we made ourselves drive by.
Especially when that huge, camouflaged Dongfeng intercontinental ballistic missile was slowly passing by Tiananmen Square.
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