A private banquet won't have many people; more than fifty people is considered a large circle of friends. Moreover, at such a crucial moment, there might not be fifty people in all of Hong Kong who are qualified to be invited by Mr. Chen.
Everyone at tonight's banquet was dressed appropriately and elegantly, without any of the revealing or flamboyant women. The venue exuded a high-end atmosphere.
Most of the people who came were old acquaintances. This circle is only so big, so everyone was polite to each other and exchanged greetings.
Tang Zhongren felt somewhat awkward at the scene. He would normally have to call any of these people "uncle," and most of them, even his father, would have to be very polite to him. These were the real financial tycoons.
An executive walked over and whispered to Mr. Chen, "Mr. Feng said he wasn't feeling well and couldn't come. He called to say that Chen's Capital and Sun Hung Kai have supported each other through thick and thin, and he remembers their past friendship. If needed, please don't hesitate to ask."
Can't come?
Mr. Chen was somewhat surprised, and after thinking for a moment, asked, "Are you sure you're not feeling well?"
"There was news a few days ago that he was taken away by ambulance at night, and his physical condition was indeed very bad."
"Is everyone here except Mr. Feng?" President Chen asked.
"Everyone has arrived."
"Okay, let's go in." President Chen said to Su Yourong, and the two walked in hand in hand. When the people at the scene saw her come in, they all greeted her.
Looking at these people, President Chen realized that her greatest asset after a lifetime of hard work was her network of connections. These were not people she could summon casually.
"Let me say a few words first. I am very grateful that everyone still believes in me, Chen Shufeng, at this time and is able to come to the banquet. This in itself is an attitude. As you all know, Chen's Capital is currently in the eye of the storm. There is a villain stirring up trouble. But seeing you all, I have no worries at all."
"Mr. Chen, this is nothing to you. Back in the day, you were a big shot in Hong Kong, always making headlines in the tabloids!"
Everyone burst into laughter.
"As long as Mr. Chen asks, I'm willing to go through fire and water." The short man, Mr. Shi, stared at Mr. Chen's chest with infatuation and said, "I told you, as long as you need me, I'll be by your side as quickly as possible."
"This is truly President Chen's number one follower!"
"Over the years, Mr. Shi has never been able to let go of it."
Upon hearing this, Ms. Chen smiled at Mr. Shi. At fifty years old, she was very well-maintained, and her smile still captivated Mr. Shi, making him feel as if he had returned to that summer many years ago.
"Mr. Shi is my confidant. It's a pity that I didn't understand when I was young, and now I'm like this. It's a regret, but with you by my side, this earth is not so lonely." Mr. Chen's expression was tinged with sorrow.
Su Yourong stood aside in shock. President Chen was the real scumbag. He wanted to have something happen with her, but she just thought, "Is living on the same planet as you a lonely thing?"
As Mr. Shi listened to her words, he thought to himself, "As expected, she still cares about me. Although she's a bit old, seeing Su Yourong next to Mr. Chen, he thought to himself, 'Now that I've got Mr. Chen, it seems even more exciting.'"
The crowd discussed the recent events in a lively and analytical manner, and they all concluded that Lu Feng was not a reliable figure. If he hadn't announced his intention to take control of Chen's Capital, the stock price decline would have been completely unnoticed.
"Actually, I know that Lu Feng alone can't have much of an impact. It's like an ant trying to shake a tree. I'm just afraid that outsiders will look down on me. Most importantly, I'm afraid that some outside financial companies will take the opportunity to stir up trouble. This is also a kind of precaution."
Mr. Chen cleared his throat and said, "Today I asked the company's finance department to expedite the preparation of last year's financial report, which will be distributed to everyone shortly. Chen's Capital is operating very well. Currently, we have 1.5 billion yuan in available funds on our books. This amount is neither too much nor too little."
“When this first happened, I sensed something was wrong, so I called all the bosses to let them know. They were very understanding, and I, Chen Shufeng, thank you in advance. Since Lu Feng wants to fight, then I'll fight him!”
"However many people he can incite to redeem their stocks, that's the amount of capital I'll have to back him up. I have this ambition not because I, Chen Shufeng, am so great, but because I have your support behind me. We want to show him that Hong Kong's finances are not something ordinary people can get their hands on. What do you all say?"
"good!!"
Applause erupted from the audience, with Tang Zhongren shouting particularly loudly. He had already entered this circle, and a single word of support could stir up Hong Kong's top financial companies. What did that mean?
With a wave of her hand, she could move hundreds of billions of dollars. Tang Zhongren looked at President Chen, who was so magnanimous at the moment, and realized that she was just relying on her connections and that everyone was giving her face.
If I get to know these people well, I can make a few phone calls and get hundreds of billions of dollars in my account. With that level of financial mobilization capability, not to mention Hong Kong, who in Asia wouldn't give me face?
Mr. Shi stepped forward and said, “We’re all old friends, so helping a friend is only right. What is that Lu Feng anyway? He’s been acting like a clown in the media these past few days. I’ve had enough of him. Let me say this first: I’ve prepared HK$200 million for Mr. Chen. I can transfer it to your account anytime you need it, and there will be no interest or toll fees.”
Upon hearing this, Ms. Chen smiled and took Mr. Shi's hand to express her gratitude. She also told everyone that she would remember this kindness.
The event began by distributing simple financial statements from Chen's Capital for last year. After glancing at them, everyone expressed their support for President Chen and told him not to hesitate to ask for money if needed.
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