When the newspaper came out, it did indeed resonate with some people. The foreigners were still too hateful; all they did was greed.
In addition, the investigation department made things difficult for Xing Baohua, and many of the suspicions were unfounded; it was clearly targeted bullying.
While it's not said that everyone in Hong Kong is involved in stock trading, people of all levels are certainly into it.
This time, it's like they're banding together; they're all going to the stock exchange to buy shares of Huahong Group. No matter what company it is, just buy any stock that starts with Huahong.
Someone even put up a banner at the stock exchange that read, "Andy Lau! Keep going, we support you!"
These actors were not hired by Xing Baohua; perhaps they were simply united in their hatred of the enemy after being oppressed for so long.
In short, this scene was captured by the media and featured on the front page.
"Wah Jai, keep it up!" This slogan was like a call to action, and people of all financial means helped Xing Baohua buy stocks.
Goodness, all of Huahong Group's listed companies are on the rise.
The situation was so dire that it couldn't be contained. Those institutions that were still trying to struggle, adding margin and hoping to turn things around, were completely dumbfounded.
Before they could even begin their plan to cut their losses, the stock price once again threatened their positions.
In just two days, Xing Baohua used technical means to sweep up large areas of warehouses.
Previously, they had only made small profits, but unexpectedly, the other party gave them a big gift. After spending a little money to operate the business, this time the profit reached around 1.3 billion US dollars.
The international speculative capital's escape plan has completely failed, resulting not only in financial losses but also incurring significant debts and even dragging down Hong Kong's top figure.
Because the top leader involves the interests of many people, he won't suddenly collapse.
However, Liao Qichang, the main person in charge of the incident, was not so lucky. He has been suspended from his duties and is currently under investigation.
Despite Xing Baohua's use of the media to create a stir and generate some impact, the official response has not actually been confirmed.
They used the word "delay": "It's still under investigation, and we can't disclose anything else."
So, did the hard drive actually leak data?
Nobody knows, and an agency is needed to determine the nature of the case. The case is still being handled by the Commercial Investigation Department, just with a different officer in charge.
The official, who had just taken office, came to see Xing Baohua personally. He was in a great mood, after all, he had made money.
I met with Huang Qiming, the head of the investigation department, in the living room.
"Section Chief Huang, when will my personal computer be returned?" Xing Baohua asked after waiting for the other party to introduce him.
"Mr. Xing, the case is still under investigation, and your computer will need to wait a while longer."
"How long will it take, a few days, a few weeks, or a year? You should know that my computer contains a lot of data that is very important to my company. If you keep delaying like this, it will hinder some decisions or company operations." Xing Baohua spoke in a very serious tone, which was just a way of putting pressure on the other party.
“Mr. Xing, let’s be frank. My predecessor was a brainless idiot. I don’t believe you didn’t make a backup of such valuable data. I’m here to seek peace.”
"What if I say I don't have a backup?" Xing Baohua asked, staring intently at the other person.
Huang Qiming smiled slightly, ignoring Xing Baohua's murderous glare, and said, "Hong Kong is not only a world governed by law, but everything is based on evidence. The computer you gave us is broken, and what you can prove, we can also prove."
By the way, let me tell you, Hong Kong is still in the hands of the Eagles, and those high-ranking officials are all Eagle people. From the law to the Supreme Court justices, they're all theirs. How can you fight against them? In their mouths, law is civilization.
"Is that a threat?" Xing Baohua asked with a cold snort.
"It's not a threat, it's just a fact. You've only been in Hong Kong for a few years! Did you see the chaotic Hong Kong of the 60s and 70s? The pro-government spies were the kind who collected protection money and ate both the black and white factions."
“I’m not interested in hearing your history of Hong Kong, I just want my things back.”
Huang Qiming shook his head slightly and said, "Mr. Xing has built such a large business, he should understand many principles. Today I will say a few more words. Under the management of the Eagles, no matter how much trouble you cause, at most they will just apologize."
This has already caused them a great loss of face. Although face sometimes isn't worth much in Hong Kong, they can easily regain it with just words, while you lose real money. On behalf of the Investigation Department, I offer a public apology, and that will be the end of it.”
Xing Baohua listened and remained silent for a while. What Huang Qiming said made a lot of sense. After all, Xing Baohua was just a businessman with some influence, but no real power. If he wanted to play a role, he would have to wait until the Eagle People left.
So the best outcome in this round would be to replace one of the heads of the investigation department. As for the top leader, can Xing Baohua shake his position?
It's already good enough that the top leader isn't causing trouble for Xing Baohua. Of course, Xing Baohua is also a member of the upper class to some extent, so the fact that the top leader isn't targeting Xing Baohua is just a way to keep him in check.
Do you really think those in power wouldn't dare touch him? They'll only cause him unnecessary trouble with a few words.
The effort others put in and the financial loss Xing Baohua suffered are two different things.
If Xing Baohua is sensible enough to agree with Huang Qiming's suggestion and find a way to save face, he could go outside and tell the media that he has reached a settlement with the investigation department.
As for the lost data, they can just make up any excuse to cover it up. What the media thinks or what the citizens think is none of their business.
Whether Xing Baohua is threatened or not doesn't matter; they'll still have three meals a day. Chinese people don't band together unless it's a critical moment; even if they wanted to help Xing Baohua, they'd need the power to do so.
Who in Hong Kong hasn't suffered under the rule of the Eagle People?
Taking money is fine, but causing trouble is a crime; those who lived through that era all know this.
Although it looks much better on the surface, the content is still the same; it's just that they've toned it down so much that you can't tell.
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