Huo Yingdong pondered for a long time before asking, "Ah Dong, would you short the Japanese stock market?"
Shen Dong laughed and said, "Not only the stock market, I also plan to short the yen. I'll decide on the specific timing later. After all, the international situation is constantly changing, and no one knows what will happen next. The only thing I'm certain of is that the United States will definitely suppress Japan and will never give it a chance to challenge it. Mr. Huo, I have a suggestion for you: have someone keep an eye on Wall Street."
Huo Yingdong's eyes lit up, and he said, "Good idea."
Shen Dong said, "Although Wall Street is full of ruthless bastards who eat people without spitting out the bones, we have to admit that their financial capabilities are indeed very impressive. Given their usual behavior, they will definitely release a lot of positive news before attacking Japan, causing the stock market to skyrocket and investors to go crazy. Once it reaches its peak, they will absorb most of the short-selling financial institutions and then crash it down. At that time, Japan's decades of accumulated wealth will be swept away by them. If you are interested, you can play a game. Taking advantage of the Japanese is also a way to vent the anger of the older generation who sacrificed themselves during the War of Resistance."
Huo Zhenbei, who had been silent until now, couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Shen, are you that confident in your prediction?"
Shen Dong said, "Of course. No matter what industry you're in, confidence is essential. And my greatest strength is confidence."
Huo Yingdong chuckled and said, "Ah Dong, chatting with you feels like I've been transported back to the days when I started my business in Hong Kong decades ago. Back then, I was just like you, full of confidence. Even when faced with the biggest difficulties, I believed I could overcome them. Unfortunately, I'm old now and have lost that drive."
Shen Dong said, "Old age should not diminish one's vigor, nor should it change one's ambition. Poverty should not diminish one's resolve, nor should it diminish one's lofty aspirations. Elder Huo, what affects a person is never their biological age, but their psychological age. As long as you believe you can do it, you definitely can. Age is nothing."
Huo Yingdong slapped his thigh hard and said, "Well said. After so many years of silence, it's time for our Huo family to show its face."
The lunch banquet lasted for a full three hours.
Shen Dong and Huo Yingdong had a lively and engaging conversation at the dinner table, finding themselves quite compatible.
They are remarkably consistent, especially in their attitudes toward the inland regions.
At four o'clock in the afternoon, Shen Dong saw that Huo Yingdong was a little tired, so he took Li Xinxin and said goodbye.
Watching the convoy slowly depart, Huo Yingdong chuckled and said, "I never thought that in my old age I would be able to make a friend despite the age difference. I am truly not alone on this path."
Huo Zhenbei said, "Dad, this is the first time I've seen you so happy in all these years. What do you think of this Mr. Shen?"
Huo Yingdong thought for a moment and said, "What's rare about a dragon among men is that he retains a childlike heart. With his abilities and vision, I believe he will definitely have a place in this world."
Huo Zhenbei was deeply shocked; this was the first time he had ever heard Huo Yingdong praise a young man like this.
After leaving the Huo family, Shen Dong received a call from Haitang.
"What? Haiyuan is missing? What happened?"
Shen Dong's expression changed, and he asked in a deep voice.
Haitang said, "An hour ago, I received a call from the school saying that Haiyuan had fainted during PE class and was rushed to the hospital. But before I even arrived at the hospital, the school called me again, saying that the school bus had been hijacked by a group of people on the way. The driver and two teachers were knocked unconscious, and Haiyuan is missing."
Shen Dong frowned and said, "Where are you? I'm coming right away."
Haitang said, "I'm on my way to Sal Hospital. The driver has woken up, and I want to ask him a few questions to see if we can find any clues."
Calm enough!
Shen Dong couldn't help but secretly praise him.
Having been the leader of the Donghu Gang, he remained completely calm in the face of trouble.
If it were Li Xinxin or Qiu Ti, they probably would have been crying their eyes out long ago.
"See you at Sal Hospital."
Twenty minutes later, Shen Dong, Li Xinxin, and Haitang entered a ward.
“Mr. Zhu, you mean you vaguely heard Japanese, right?” Shen Dong asked.
School driver Zhu Chuanqing nodded and said, "That's right, I'm sure of it."
Shen Dong said, "Mr. Zhu, thank you very much."
Leaving the hospital, Haitang said, "Could it have been done by the Japan Karate Association or the Mitsui Group?"
It makes perfect sense that after losing the martial arts contest, he would seek trouble with Shen Dong's family.
Shen Dong pondered for a moment and said, "That's possible."
Haitang asked with some concern, "Will A-Yuan get into trouble?"
Shen Dong said, "If it were about killing someone to vent their anger, they wouldn't need to kidnap him; they could have just killed A Yuan on the spot. Since they chose kidnapping, they should have sent us a message."
As soon as he finished speaking, Haitang's cell phone rang.
"Hello, this is Haitang. Who is this?"
"Sister, come save me!" Haiyuan's voice came from the other side.
"A-Yuan, where are you?"
"Miss Haitang, please rest assured, we are just inviting Young Master Hai as a guest."
A somber, hoarse voice said.
"Since you're a guest, I'd like to know how much this meal costs?"
"Not expensive, two billion US dollars."
"You guys are really asking for the moon."
"We all know that Mr. Shen just won $1.82 billion, so adding another $180 million shouldn't be a big deal, right?"
Shen Dong picked up his mobile phone and said, "Brother, if you want money, just tell me. Two billion US dollars is no problem. The key question is, how do I deliver it to you?"
“I will inform you tonight. Mr. Shen, I hope you will not try anything funny, especially not to tell the police, otherwise, don’t blame us for being ruthless towards the child.”
"I know the rules of the underworld. I hope you will abide by them as well."
After hanging up the phone, Shen Dong pondered for a moment and said, "A-Jie, go to the headquarters of the Japan Karate Association."
Li Jie said, "Yes."
The convoy turned around and headed directly towards the Japan Karate Association.
Li Xinxin said, "Honey, do you think the mastermind is the Karate Association?"
Shen Dong shook his head and said, "I have no clue at all. Logically speaking, we just had a fight with the Japan Karate Association, so they wouldn't do something like this."
Haitang asked, "Go against the grain?"
Shen Dong nodded and said, "This is what I need to confirm."
Haitang said, "Honey, two billion US dollars is no small sum. I have the money..."
"Alright."
Shen Dong directly interrupted her, saying, "You should keep your money for yourself. A-Yuan is your brother, and he's also my brother. If something happens to him, the responsibility lies with me; I failed to protect him. A mere two billion US dollars is nothing; the key is that A-Yuan must be safe."
Haitang's eyes reddened, and she nestled against Shen Dong, saying, "Husband, thank you."
A husband who can unhesitatingly take out two billion US dollars to save his own brother—you probably can't find another one like him in the whole world.
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