The crisis is beginning to emerge.
Chen Xiaojing turned around, and the woman's appearance was exactly the same as the one her parents had shown her before; she was indeed a beauty. She reached out to shield He Xi behind her, retreating step by step, hoping with anticipation that someone would pass by and offer assistance.
She had never experienced anything like this before and was somewhat flustered.
"He Xi, come here, don't hide behind that lady." The woman beckoned to Chen Xiaojing. "Give me that child." She pressed closer, completely disregarding that they were on a university campus and students could pass by at any moment. "Ren Yin!" Chen Xiaojing shouted, "That woman is suspicious! Help us!" Zhang Ren Yin, carrying lesson plans and coffee, was passing by when he heard her shout. He dropped his lesson plans and rushed to help. His rapid running attracted the attention of many students, and the crowd gathered. Several brave boys grabbed the woman and took her away.
"Xiaojing, take the child to the administration office and wait for me." Zhang Renyin took her arm. "I'll go explain the situation to the police. Don't be afraid, I'll be there soon." Chen Xiaojing nodded: "Okay, I'll wait for you."
It will take some time for Chen Xiaojing's family to arrive, and during this period, He Xi needs to apply to stay with her through the guide.
Zhou Chenjin and Fu Huanian were unaware of Chen Xiaojing's sudden transformation. The young couple each had a glass bottle of Fanta and took a big gulp through a straw. It was already dinnertime, and the pot-bellied owner, holding a straw fan, was fanning the barbecue grill that was already emitting a fragrant aroma. Nearby, a group of construction site lads wearing only white undershirts were drinking beer from bottles in the white light shining from inside.
“Huan Nian, do you even know what the relationship is between J country and R country right now? It can’t be that they’re going to go to war, can it?” Zhou Chenjin swallowed several large skewers of pork belly. “The internet is already exploding. According to the old routine, the two countries will definitely start doing something at this time.”
It's only been less than a year since university started, which should be the most peaceful and prosperous time in the country. The Spring Festival Gala rehearsals have already begun, and fans of various celebrities have been taking pictures of their idols' stunning new looks. Combined with a wave of public relations from their studios, this generates buzz for the artists. At least a few years ago at this time, Weibo was dominated by news about the major celebrities in the entertainment industry.
This year is different; a political and economic news item dominates the headlines. "HR has been acquired by the government of country J and becomes property of country J." Zhou Chenjin clicked on it and read, "HR is such a big company, how come there wasn't a single word released about the ownership transaction? It's unbelievable."
There are only two major companies in R country. HR, as an IT industry giant, has always been in a monopoly state. Every stock sold by HR has a 70% probability of triggering the stock market circuit breaker set by R country before the market closes. Stockholders can make a lot of money as soon as they buy it.
“I don’t know the specifics, but J Country’s plan has definitely been going on for more than a short time. Since buying HR shares in large quantities will definitely be discovered, if they buy shares in small quantities and multiple times, they can acquire the company as long as they accumulate 30%.” Fu Huanian put down the glass Fanta in his hand. “J Country has made its move. Their next plan is HW, and then the whole of R Country.”
“Then what can we do? We can’t just sit by and watch HR get acquired.” Zhou Chenjin opened the homework feedback her tutor sent her. “Besides, HR is only being acquired so far. The J country government only holds 30% of the shares. Currently, President Li holds 54%, and the R country government holds 16%. It will take several more years to completely take over 100% or to take over the R country government’s 16% and President Li’s 5%.
Economic warfare is often a lengthy process. Only by acquiring 51% of HR's shares and becoming its largest shareholder can the J country government dominate HR and oversee all its operations. Furthermore, CEO Li, whose real name is Li Yong, is a renowned patriotic businessman in R country. Unless he relents, HR cannot be fully acquired by the J country government.
Which is more important to Li Yong – interests or emotions – has become a topic of discussion among netizens.
Due to news that HR company had been acquired by country J, its stock price plummeted. Many shareholders who had bought HR stock lined up outside banks overnight demanding their money back. Many had lost their life savings, and if they had stopped investing earlier, they could have lost less.
Across from the barbecue stall was a bank, and the latest stock price of HR was scrolling on a large screen. The host read from the script without changing his expression: "Because the J country government purchased as much as 90 million M yuan of CDS from our HR company seven years ago, HR now needs to compensate 360 million M yuan and the J country government will recoup its investment."
Fu Huanian and Zhou Chenjin stopped eating their skewers. The host on the big screen was still reading from the script. The HR stock behind her plummeted from its peak to its trough overnight. The amount of money Li Yong needed to pay was an unpredictable astronomical figure.
"Seven years! Seven years ago, HR was just starting out! They actually set their sights on this lucrative HR business so early on. Not to mention the huge amount of money HR has to lose, a whopping 60 million US dollars of domestic stock market investors have vanished into thin air! Are they trying to cause a financial crisis?!" Zhou Chenjin jumped up from her stool. "This is a premeditated attack!" Her cheeks flushed with shock and anger.
Fu Huanian pressed her down onto the stool: "They are pressuring President Li so that unless he hands over 54 percent of his shares, he will be assassinated by the enraged shareholders."
Human desires are endless, and when everything is destroyed, no one knows what the outcome will be.
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