Chapter 437: Breaking new records?
In the evening, after a busy day, Li Ye returned to Zaojun Temple, only to find that Pei Wencong was already waiting for him at home.
Li Ye looked at Pei Wencong, whose face was flushed, and asked with a smile: "How is it, Old Pei, after participating in the military parade today, do you have any thoughts?"
"That's very touching. Mr. Li, please sit here. Mr. Li, please sit down quickly."
Pei Wencong first asked Li Zhongfa and Li Ye to sit down, and then said excitedly: "Today I have experienced what it means to be a great country.
Mr. Li, it's a pity that you didn't go to the scene today. The uniform bayonets looked like robots, and the huge missiles were the first time I saw such things. It was completely different from what I saw on TV.
And the surging crowd was so shocking and scary."
Pei Wencong spoke a lot, and the whole speech was about his shock at the National Day celebration in 1995.
Those who have not personally experienced such a large-scale parade of tens of thousands of people will not be able to appreciate the real feeling of being there through TV. This feeling cannot be expressed in words at all.
Moreover, the 1984 military parade was the first military parade in mainland China after decades of suspension. Of course, it was taken very seriously. A big country with a population of over one billion, complete basic industries and strong organizational capabilities can flex its muscles a little, which is not something those "developed countries" can compare with.
Not to mention that Pei Wencong has lived in Hong Kong Island for many years, even if he lived in Britain, he would not have the opportunity to appreciate this level of strength display.
Whenever there is an event in the mainland, the number of people mobilized is counted in tens of thousands. Just imagine how many people and equipment are mobilized inside and outside this kind of large-scale celebration!
"Oh, oh, oh," Pei Wencong suddenly thought of something and said to Li Ye excitedly, "I also saw your Beijing University parade today. There was a banner in it. I think it is very meaningful."
Li Ye nodded slowly and said, "Yes, it is meaningful. This means that our wind direction will become warmer and warmer."
Pei Wencong also nodded repeatedly: "I think so too. Alas, I am really glad that I believed what you said, Mr. Li. Those who come early can eat meat, and those who come late will not have soup to drink."
Many businessmen in Hong Kong have the spirit of gambling in their bones. Pei Wencong now feels that he made the right decision to gamble with Li Ye.
Now that the negotiations about Hong Kong have come to an end, the mainland's toughness and strength have exceeded the expectations of many Hong Kong people. So now, if you rush to the mainland to show goodwill, can you be treated the same as Pei Wencong, who invested in the mainland two years in advance?
However, Li Ye winked at Pei Wencong and then nodded at his grandfather.
It's not appropriate for you to talk about speculation with an old soldier here!
"Don't talk about eating meat and drinking soup. The mainland needs foreign capital and advanced technology now. Old Pei, you should also speed up your pace in the future and urge your investment team to choose high-quality mainland companies to cooperate with."
Given the situation in mainland China in 1984, it was extremely difficult for foreign capital to set up wholly-owned factories in the mainland. Even Coca-Cola couldn't do it.
At first, the concentrated liquid of Coca-Cola was not produced in the mainland, but had to be imported from overseas. Later, some bigwigs said that "importing wastes foreign exchange", so it had to be produced in the mainland.
Coca-Cola wanted to build its own factory in the mainland, but it took a lot of effort and finally got it approved by using a workaround.
Therefore, the investment team of Seris Company is still focusing on finding a suitable joint venture unit. However, due to the incident at the Changbei Machinery Factory, the investment team has become slack.
But they don’t know that in more than a year, Taiwanese, Hong Kong, Japanese and Korean capital will rush into the mainland. So this year or so is also a window period, and if handled well, certain advantages can be formed.
Although Pei Wencong didn't know this, he listened to Li Ye.
"That's right, Mr. Li's Qingshuihe Food Company is a very high-quality enterprise. If there are plans to further expand the scale, we are very willing to continue to invest."
Li Zhongfa immediately laughed and said happily: "What you said is really possible. Since our products were put on the market last month, they have been in short supply. However, I am about to retire. Mr. Pei, do you think we should expand production now or..."
Pei Wencong immediately said: "It depends on what Mr. Li thinks, but don't worry, even if you retire, our Hong Kong manager is still vacant.
We are in great need of senior management talents like you who are familiar with and understand the mainland and have rich experience."
Li Zhongfa had already been informed by Li Ye, so he was not surprised to hear Pei Wencong's words. The two chatted for a while about the prospects of Qingshuihe Food Company and they had a very harmonious conversation.
After finishing the discussion, Pei Wencong asked Li Ye: "Mr. Li, I heard from Xiaohui that you want to make a movie? And in a hurry?
If it’s urgent, I can bring a team from Hong Kong Island over, as they have experience in expedited filming.”
"Well, I have a script to shoot, but I want to use actors and directors from the mainland. Hong Kong Island can't produce the taste I need."
Li Ye said calmly: "You can arrange for the expedited matter. Find a nearby film festival overseas or something, and ask the mainland film studios to expedite the filming in the name of participating in the exhibition."
Pei Wencong said: "Okay, I'll arrange it as soon as possible. In addition, A-Po from Hong Kong Island sent some economic data. Mr. Li, you are an expert. Can you help analyze it?"
Pei Wencong took out some data from his schoolbag and when he handed it to Li Ye, he subconsciously glanced at Li Zhongfa.
Li Zhongfa immediately realized that he was in the way.
He was very confused. Although his grandson was studying economics, he was only a junior, but he could analyze some data about Hong Kong Island? What kind of data was that?
But although Li Zhongfa was curious, he still got up and went out.
"I'm going to go out for a walk. Xiaoye, you help Mr. Pei analyze the situation."
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After Li Zhongfa left, Li Ye saw the so-called data.
The data are very simple. In early September, Luo Runbo, at the request of Li Ye, quietly arranged all the detailed reports of the Hong Kong stock market.
Li Ye took a look at it and threw it aside. As long as the general direction was correct, some details might be very important basis for analysis in Luo Runbo's eyes, but to Li Ye they were all the same. Why bother?
Seeing Li Ye being so casual, Pei Wencong asked doubtfully: "Mr. Li, is it because A-Po is not very satisfied with what he did?"
"No," Li Ye said easily, "Just let Lao Luo go long as planned. According to my analysis, the Hang Seng Index may break a new high this year."
According to Li Ye's memory, after the mainland and Britain signed the draft agreement, Hong Kong's economy recovered explosively and Hong Kong stocks resumed their upward track.
Moreover, due to the linkage of several exchanges and the use of computer-assisted trading systems for securities trading, Hong Kong stocks broke through the historical high of 1,810 points in 1981 that year.
"What? The Hang Seng Point will hit a new high? In this year???"
Pei Wencong stood up suddenly, then saw Li Ye's calm eyes, and sat back down again.
It’s not that Pei Wencong is not calm, it’s just that today is October 1st, and there are still three months left. If the Hang Seng Index is to break a new high, then their prior preparations would be obviously conservative.
Because in June and July, Li Ye asked Pei Wencong to transfer the funds from crude oil futures to Dengta Stock Market.
The stock market in Dengta was indeed good, earning more than ten percent in just two months. So when Li Ye asked to do part of the Hong Kong Island stock market, Luo Runbo only withdrew about half of the funds and invested them in Hong Kong Island.
Although this half of the funds is also hundreds of millions of dollars, if it really reaches a new high, the loss of profit will be a lot, because the increase is from around 1,000 points to 1,800 points.
Pei Wencong asked Li Ye without even thinking: "Mr. Li, should I notify Lao Luo immediately and ask him to increase the stakes?"
Li Ye looked at Pei Wencong and said calmly, "Old Pei! We are now a wealthy family, and we can't put all our eggs in one basket. What if we are blocked by someone?
And if you put all your money into speculating on Hang Seng points, isn't that too selfish? Do you have such a big appetite? Aren't you afraid of being targeted by others?"
The plate of Hong Kong Island is much smaller than that of Lighthouse, so Li Ye believes that if he invests half of the funds this time, the rate of return will be frighteningly high. If it is too high-profile and is collectively blocked by others, the risk will be too great.
The mainland needs continuous investment, so Li Ye must ensure that the development of the manufacturing industry is not constrained by funds and cannot put all his eggs in one basket.
Of course, Li Ye only has a few hundred million US dollars in capital now, so he should not underestimate the power of others. But if he is given a few more years, things will be completely different. I welcome anyone who comes to stop me.
Pei Wencong swallowed his saliva, nodded slowly, and approved of Li Ye's decision.
Although he was still somewhat unwilling at the moment, if the Hong Kong stock market could really break through 1,800 points, then his wealth as a billionaire would increase dramatically.
As for Li Ye?
The title of the youngest richest man in Hong Kong Island belongs to him. I can’t and dare not compare with him.
If you follow the God of Wealth obediently, you will be blessed from heaven!
(End of this chapter)
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