“Our bureau’s experts say this year is a year of peace, and the resources we can rely on are limited. We know you’re a master speculator. You’ll manage a 10 billion yuan operation, and I’ll be your deputy. We’ll mobilize all the resources for you, both domestic and international.” Jin Xin finished speaking and stared at Xing Baohua’s face, wanting to see what he would say.
"How will OPEC resolve this?"
"What?"
Jin Xin seemed not to understand, craning his neck to hear Xing Baohua repeat himself. He then asked doubtfully, "Do you think they will be an obstacle to our operations?"
"Director Jin, go back! There's no need to cooperate anymore, really! Crude oil isn't something you can play around with. You can play with a few million or a few hundred million, but 10 billion is no small matter. It's not just a competition between companies; it's a power struggle between nations."
I admit your organization is massive, seemingly invincible, but sometimes powerful figures aren't so easy to deal with. If we join forces, what will we face? A siege from many established capital firms. They will make it impossible for us to move an inch in the financial world.
After listening, Jin Xin smiled slightly and said, "I've noticed that you've become more mature with age, and you've lost that drive you used to have. I've seen all your financial cases; they represented a youthful, fearless drive. Where did that go?"
"It has nothing to do with age. I just think this is unreliable. If it were reliable, I would have already done it this morning."
Jin Xin continued, "This isn't just the bureau's idea; it involves many people, including the two oil companies. We need your help with this. We originally wanted to give you a chance to participate, but you declined. So, we'll ask you to come out of retirement and help us manage this. We'll give you appropriate benefits."
"Wow! Your attitude changed pretty quickly. From slamming the table and pulling out money at the beginning, I was scared and thought you were paying a ransom. Is it fun to keep testing me? Also, with so many experts in your department, can't you find one who can actually manage this?"
"Yes, but I don't have your courage and boldness. If you invest, you'll have billions. Even if you don't invest, you'll still have to raise billions to drive up oil prices for profit. You're the only one in the country who can control billions in investment. And you can afford to lose it all."
"I can't afford to lose money. Have you ever heard of a trader or financial broker losing money for their clients? You expect me to cover it all? No way!" Xing Baohua said angrily.
"I'm not saying you have to cover the losses, I'm saying if the whole plan loses money, we can afford it," Jin Xin replied anxiously, afraid that Xing Baohua might misunderstand something else.
“You go back first. I’ll think about this. But let me tell you, don’t expect me to help you because the risk is too great. If you can find a way to shut OPEC up, I think it’s worth a try! If they say something, we’ll lose 10 billion or 20 billion.”
"It's not as serious as you say," Jin Xin said with a smile, perhaps trying to further dispel Xing Baohua's doubts. This was a normal thing to say, but when Jin Xin said it, Xing Baohua became even more worried.
She's just a clueless, stupid woman!
Thinking about the other party's background and education, Xing Baohua was confused again. The other party wasn't stupid! They were shrewd.
After getting rid of the persistent Jin Xin, he initially wanted to pester Xing Baohua to treat him to a meal.
I don't have time to hire anyone!
That evening, I met up with Wei Laisong, and the two of us went to the Wuhe River area in the north to eat fish.
The Wuhe River used to be just a name; the water was crystal clear. But now...?
The Wuhe River truly lives up to its name; it's practically a sewage ditch.
The fish definitely wasn't from the river; it's just that this fish restaurant has been around for several years and is quite famous, which is why I came here to eat.
One fish, five ways to cook it.
The private rooms, which the restaurant now calls "elegant seating," didn't seem elegant at all.
As soon as Xing Baohua entered, he swatted several mosquitoes and complained to Wei Laisong, "Why did you choose such a lousy place! It stinks and feeds mosquitoes."
"Locally, it's said that eight mosquito legs can make a dish, which shows that mosquitoes have better living conditions. I came here this afternoon to investigate, and I ate here before coming; the taste was indeed quite good. Don't look down on this place; the food is delicious!"
As Wei Laisong was speaking, Xing Baohua sat down and smiled slightly at him.
Wei Laisong felt a little uneasy watching it; the sudden laugh was quite creepy.
"Are you alright?" Wei Laisong asked.
"Nothing, I just wanted to laugh out loud three times?"
"The director of the Fifth Municipal Hospital has contacted me about work. How about I ask him to take a look at your case?"
"Forget it, all he knows is electrotherapy. He can cause problems even with a healthy person. By the way, use your connections to help me find someone!"
"Who?" Wei Laisong asked.
“Jin Xin, Director of the Comprehensive Business Division of China Merchants Group,” Xing Baohua said.
“I know this person. I met her a couple of days ago and we had a meal together. She said she came to find you to cooperate, but you weren’t here. While waiting for you, she also wanted to do some research on some companies in the city, like the Investment Promotion Bureau. If they could inject capital into some companies in the city, it would revitalize many public institutions. That’s why the city is receiving her with such high standards,” Wei Laisong said.
“She has a company she's interested in,” Xing Baohua countered.
"Didn't they say you met with her?"
"We met. I saw them as soon as I walked in. We were talking about big business. As soon as I walked in, they threw a piece of paper at me with a bank account number on it. Guess what?" Xing Baohua said in a low voice.
"Hey, I didn't realize she was asking you for something. That girl doesn't seem like the type to be so reckless! How much money does she want?" Wei Laisong asked in a low voice.
"Five billion."
"Cough!" Wei Lai was so startled that he couldn't catch his breath and started coughing.
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