The next morning, Li Baolong stayed in his hotel room and didn't go out, just grabbing something to eat. When the Thai stock market opened that morning, the situation was absolutely disastrous; it plummeted, dragging down stock markets in many other Asian countries. The Thai baht, in particular, plunged, falling to a rate of 35 baht to the US dollar within just one hour.
Seeing that the time was right, Li Baolong quickly made a phone call and ordered, "Sell all the stock you have!" The twenty-odd traders in the Hong Kong company immediately went into overdrive, and the four hundred billion US dollars worth of short baht contracts were all sold off within an hour. Half of them were bought by Ross. Hey, with this deal, a thirty percent profit was in hand, and Li Baolong finally felt a little relieved.
He figured that Asian stock markets might continue to fall tomorrow, and if he sold his short positions in stock index futures then, he could make another 10% profit, which would be 3 billion US dollars. Calculating it this way, he could make a total profit of 15 billion US dollars. Thinking about this, Li Baolong couldn't help but laugh out loud in his heart.
Ross, however, was having a tough time. He had just bought contracts when the Thai baht stopped falling that afternoon. Why? Because the Bank of Thailand announced a series of measures to stabilize the financial market. Ross was furious, but there was nothing he could do. He had to bite the bullet and issue the order to sell all his contracts in batches. Fortunately, he didn't lose money, but he was still very frustrated. His money-making opportunity, which he had painstakingly prepared for for half a year, had just vanished. How could he not be depressed?
After the Thai stock market closed in the afternoon, Li Baolong felt a bit bored in his hotel room, so he decided to go for a walk to clear his head. Before he knew it, he had arrived at the central square. He stood there, took out his phone, and called Liu Na.
As soon as the call connected, Liu Na's voice was filled with excitement. Li Baolong had told Liu Na yesterday not to spread the word. He had also given specific instructions on how to handle the profits: the money in the company account should be transferred to a private account at a Swiss bank. A billion dollars was transferred in a few days ago, and today another ten billion dollars was transferred back. This operation had shocked the bank staff; they were probably dumbfounded.
Liu Na said on the phone, "The things you asked me to do have all been taken care of. However, those two senior executives at HSBC probably already know that you made tens of billions of dollars in profit."
Li Baolong wasn't too worried. He said nonchalantly, "I believe they won't spread rumors now. Think about it, I'm their biggest client now. Protecting the personal information security of clients is something they have to do. By the way, tomorrow morning, sell all the remaining stock index futures contracts. I'm also getting ready to go back. This three-day trip to Thailand should come to an end."
After finishing dinner, Li Baolong returned to his hotel room. He had just lain down on the bed when he faintly heard Ross's furious roar coming from the opposite room. That guy was absolutely enraged; his traders were probably stunned by the outburst and didn't dare utter a sound.
Why was Ross so angry? It's because Li Baolong pulled off a brilliant move, directly snatching away hundreds of billions of dollars in profits from them. Ross and his team could only watch helplessly, unable to voice their grievances, like a mute eating bitter herbs. Li Baolong was incredibly shrewd; after completing this operation, he immediately slipped away, selling off all his goods and leaving without ever getting involved again.
Ross yelled from inside the room, "That team manager is too cunning! Don't let me run into him again, or I'll make sure they're bankrupt!" Judging from Ross's gritted teeth, this feud had really taken a toll.
The next morning, Li Baolong woke up to find that the stock markets in Southeast Asian countries were still plummeting, although the Thai baht had stabilized and was slowly recovering. Knowing the situation, he calmly made a phone call and gave the order: "Sell all the short positions in stock index futures. This wave should yield a 10% profit, which is a substantial 3 billion US dollars." In the past few days, Li Baolong's investment returns had reached a staggering nearly 15 billion US dollars. Adding his initial 4 billion US dollars, his total assets were already close to 20 billion US dollars. However, he dared not publicize it and was unwilling to reveal his wealth. He wanted to remain a truly reclusive tycoon.
Everything went according to his plan. Just half an hour later, Liu Na called to say that everything was sold out. Li Baolong calmly replied, "I know, I'm going to the airport now to go back to Hong Kong." After saying that, he quickly packed his luggage and headed straight for the airport. He had made a great haul this time, and his figure gradually disappeared into the morning light, leaving behind only a legendary story of his operations in the financial market for people to reminisce about.
When the plane landed in Hong Kong, Wu Lili was already waiting at the airport. As soon as Li Baolong came out, she went up to him, and after a few brief pleasantries, they got into the car and headed straight to the company.
Upon entering the company lobby, the scene was bustling with activity. All the staff stood there applauding. Li Baolong, a faint smile on his face, waved to everyone and said, "Everyone has worked hard these past few days. This collaboration was incredibly smooth, and the company has made a considerable profit. I've decided that each trader who worked overtime for the past three days will receive HK$10,000, and each cleaning and security guard will receive HK$2,000." His words were met with thunderous applause. Everyone was incredibly excited, chattering excitedly. This boss was truly generous; three days of overtime could earn them a bonus equivalent to half a year's salary. They'd definitely work hard for him from now on.
Li Baolong returned to his office, and before he could even settle in, Wu Fangfang and Liu Na came in to report on their work. Li Baolong leaned back in his chair and smiled, saying, "The company's profits this time are quite considerable. I'm always a man of my word, and I won't forget what I promised. Each of you will be rewarded with an apartment—a two-bedroom apartment in a prime location in Kowloon, Hong Kong, worth two million Hong Kong dollars." The two women's eyes lit up; they were overjoyed. They had been busy these past few days, exhausted, but it had all paid off. Two million dollars worth of real estate was no small sum. In their eyes, although Li Baolong had earned billions of dollars, it was all client investment money; he was just collecting management fees. As for the truth behind it all, Li Baolong had no intention of letting anyone know.
As soon as Li Baolong arrived home, he smelled a delicious aroma wafting from the kitchen. Wang Yan and Wu Lili were busily preparing dinner.
Liu Na and Wu Fangfang were also busy, quickly brewing tea and bringing it to Li Baolong. Li Baolong sat on the sofa, took a sip of tea, and let out a long sigh.
Soon, the food was served, and four beautiful women dined with Li Baolong. It was a truly pleasant scene. Li Baolong put down his chopsticks, cleared his throat, and began to tell them about his experiences in Thailand.
"This trip to Thailand isn't as simple as it seems on the surface," Li Baolong said slowly. "The surrounding situation is very complex, with various forces vying for influence. It took quite a bit of effort for us to make money this time."
He paused for a moment, then continued, "We'll definitely encounter similar international issues again in the future. The more you learn about different countries, the more useful it will be for us in our future endeavors. For example, understanding the local political situation, economic environment, and cultural customs can all influence our decision-making."
The women listened intently and nodded in agreement. Wang Yan said, "Brother Bao, then we should pay more attention to the news in the future." Li Baolong smiled and said, "That's right. Not only the news, but also taking the opportunity to go out and experience things firsthand." Everyone ate and chatted, enjoying the meal and gaining a lot from it.
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