Chapter 405 The Curtain Rises
"Brother Feng, thank you for your hospitality. I'm going back."
Chiang Tin-Yeung bid farewell to Lin Feng.
"I've had a very pleasant two days, but my main business is in Siam, so I can't stay in Hong Kong for too long."
Chiang Tin-Yeung had been very comfortable these past two days.
Aside from occasionally encountering bothersome things during the day—mainly traffic, as Tycoon's people caused trouble with money, making citizens unhappy—
everything else was very pleasant and enjoyable.
To what extent was Chiang Tin-Yeung happy?
He had been staying with Lin Feng for so many days in Hong Kong that he hadn't even visited Chiang Tin-Sung once.
Of course, these two brothers used to meet briefly once a year because their master said, "Two tigers shall not meet."
However, Chiang Tin-Yeung didn't go to see Chiang Tin-Sung, and it wasn't because of his master's words.
His master's words certainly had to be obeyed; they concerned his life and fortune.
But the deepest reason was that Chiang Tin-Yeung was afraid Liang Kun and Lin Feng would misunderstand.
Chiang Tin-Sung had already made it clear that he didn't want any contact with Hung Hing.
Chiang Tin-Yeung naturally wouldn't go near Chiang Tin-Sung—even though they were biological brothers!
Lin Feng asked in surprise:
"Mr. Chiang is leaving already?"
Chiang Tin-Yeung spoke truthfully:
"I've stayed for a long time. Apart from my childhood, this is the longest I've ever stayed in Hong Kong."
Lin Feng was speechless. Four days is considered long?
"Mr. Chiang, the big show is about to begin. Don't you want to see how our plan succeeds?"
"I'll tell you upfront, a grand plan like this won't be seen again in the next five years."
"After this plan succeeds, our image will completely change."
Chiang Tin-Yeung's heart stirred, and he asked curiously:
"Our image will change?"
"Can you tell me what it will become?"
Lin Feng asked:
"Setting aside character and background, do you envy Tycoon's life?"
Chiang Tin-Yeung smiled:
"Naturally, he is a Tycoon after all."
"But I'm not doing badly in Siam either."
Chiang Tin-Yeung was telling the truth; in Siam, he was one of the giants.
But ultimately, he was still some distance from Tycoon.
Lin Feng smiled:
"After this plan, we can replace him!"
Hiss!
Chiang Tin-Yeung took a sharp breath, then became excited:
"Brother Feng, you never told me your plan. Can you reveal it now?"
Lin Feng was astonished:
"Didn't I tell you?"
Chiang Tin-Yeung shook his head seriously:
"No!"
Lin Feng wondered:
"That shouldn't be. If you had asked, I wouldn't have kept it from you."
Chiang Tin-Yeung was silent for a long time before he said faintly:
"Is it because we didn't ask?"
Lin Feng clapped his hands:
"See, that's the problem."
Chiang Tin-Yeung felt awful. He asked:
"Did Brother Kun ask?"
Lin Feng wondered:
"Oh, the boss didn't ask either!"
Chiang Tin-Yeung felt a little better and said with a wry smile:
"Could it be because we all took this plan so seriously?"
"Afraid of the plan leaking?"
Lin Feng waved his hand:
"That's not the reason. It's clearly because you all trust me."
"But then again."
"You trust me, and I naturally trust you too."
"If I had to keep secrets from my own brothers, I'd be in a pretty pathetic situation."
Chiang Tin-Yeung hastily said:
"Secrecy is important."
"The ancients said long ago, 'If the lord is not secretive, he loses his ministers; if the minister is not secretive, he loses his life; if matters are not secretive, they become harmful.'"
"You are doing something big, so it's better to be cautious."
Just as Lin Feng was about to reply, Li Fu walked over:
"Brother Feng, Chief Huang is on the phone."
Lin Feng took the phone, not rushing to speak, but instead asked:
"How is the matter progressing?"
Li Fu nodded slightly.
Lin Feng was very satisfied:
"Well done."
"You can have the brothers go collect the money now."
Li Fu nodded slightly to Chiang Tin-Yeung, then left.
Chiang Tin-Yeung was very puzzled. Collect money? What money?
He wanted to ask, but Lin Feng was already on the phone with Wong Bing-Yiu, so he could only keep his doubts to himself.
"Chief Huang, you never call unless there's something important."
"What instructions do you have this time?"
Wong Bing-Yiu whispered:
"Mr. Lin, Boss Ma's matter... it really wasn't you who did it?"
Lin Feng sounded as if he had misheard:
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
"What does Boss Ma's matter have to do with me!"
"If he died, I'd only clap my hands in approval."
Wong Bing-Yiu said with a wry smile:
"It's precisely because of your attitude that there's a lot of discussion in the Police Station."
Lin Feng said with a laugh:
"Catch a thief with the loot, catch an adulterer in bed."
"If you suspect me, then show me the evidence."
Wong Bing-Yiu said frankly:
"I don't think you did this."
"I'm making this call at the request of my Foreigner superior."
Lin Feng's expression turned cold:
"The Foreigner is interfering in this matter?"
"They don't do proper things, but they do this kind of thing."
"If they really provoke me, I'll put a sack over his head and beat him up."
Wong Bing-Yiu was startled:
"It's not that serious, Mr. Lin."
If anyone else said that, at most it would just be talk.
However, Lin Feng has a lot of brothers under him, and they really can do it.
Given the terrain of Hong Kong, on any random street, if they put a sack over your head and beat you up, don't expect to find out who did it.
Lin Feng mocked:
"Is it because my record is too clean that the Foreigner thinks I'm easy to bully?"
Wong Bing-Yiu sighed:
"How can their kind of Foreigner understand the subtlety of Eastern culture?"
Lin Feng's record was clean, not because he was truly innocent, but because he had the ability to appear innocent.
These are two completely different concepts.
The deeper he was involved, the more Wong Bing-Yiu understood the gravity of the situation.
Lin Feng's identity had always been public, completely undisguised.
However, everyone knew he was a Hung Hing Causeway Bay hall master and a staunch supporter of Liang Kun.
The underworld even sang praises of their brotherhood.
People in the underworld also knew that Lin Feng was a true underworld boss, but you couldn't find any dirt on him.
"Am I being too kind to them?"
"Who is the Foreigner who is giving you trouble?"
Wong Bing-Yiu advised:
"Mr. Lin, you are porcelain, and the other party is rubble."
"Porcelain doesn't touch rubble."
"It's not worth it!"
Lin Feng secretly shook his head.
Wong Bing-Yiu was a shrewd person.
This call, ostensibly to inquire about the murderer, was actually to tip him off.
Police investigating a case naturally had to keep it confidential.
Of course, there was also the tactic of beating the bushes to scare the snake, but if that were truly the case, Wong Bing-Yiu would definitely not have called in this manner.
"Chief Huang, I appreciate your kindness."
"Is the pressure from the Foreigner too great for you?"
Wong Bing-Yiu was quite firm:
"I'm an old man about to enter Headquarters; what pressure can he put on me?"
..."Mainly, there are too many killers in the Outlying Islands, and our police brothers are tied up with too many irrelevant matters."
"The Foreigner is just looking for trouble."
"If they really have the ability, they should solve Tycoon's matter first!"
Wong Bing-Yiu grumbled in front of Lin Feng, which was a business that risked offending people.
Who was Lin Feng?
A standard VIP.
The Foreigner completely underestimated his abilities and simply handed this task to him.
If it weren't for his good relationship with Mr. Lin, this one phone call could have easily landed him in trouble.
Wong Bing-Yiu was angry.
Lin Feng wondered:
"You are the Chief of the West Kowloon Police Headquarters; the Outlying Islands are not under your jurisdiction."
Wong Bing-Yiu sighed:
"Exactly."
"When the Foreigner wants to cause trouble, what can you do?"
"I went to a committee meeting today and had rotten luck."
"Let's not talk about these things; it just makes me furious!"
Lin Feng smiled:
"Chief Huang, thank you for your call."
"I told you before, Boss Ma's matter was not done by me."
"Now, I'll repeat it again."
"Boss Ma was not killed by me."
"However, he dealt drugs, and he deserved to die!"
"Those killers in the Outlying Islands were all hired by his wife in Okamoto."
"Their purpose is to find the murderer and avenge Boss Ma."
Just as Wong Bing-Yiu was about to speak, he heard Lin Feng continue,
"Don't even think about getting me to tell you who killed Boss Ma."
"You should know my attitude towards white powder."
"Right now, I'm just busy, but once I free up my hands, I won't let any of those drug dealers off."
Wong Bing-Yiu sighed, knowing he wouldn't get any answers.
Just as he was about to hang up, he heard Lin Feng say,
"Chief Huang, I'm a person who loves to make friends."
"Since you've shown goodwill, I'll naturally give you a little something in return."
"Chief, where do you keep your salary?"
Wong Bing-Yiu said casually:
"In the bank!"
Lin Feng asked:
"Which bank?"
Wong Bing-Yiu's heart stirred:
"HSBC Bank."
"Mr. Lin, have you received any news?"
Lin Feng laughed:
"You know I'm very well-informed, and coincidentally, I just received a piece of news."
"This news should put you in a good mood."
Wong Bing-Yiu was overjoyed:
"Mr. Lin's news is always good news."
Lin Feng said directly:
"I'm an intelligence broker. This piece of news would cost at least two hundred thousand if given to someone else."
"Now I'm giving it to you for free."
"Little Tycoon has been arrested in London, with many charges."
"For example, bribing London nobles, and deep-seated interest connections and insider trading with Mr. Shen of HSBC."
"The latest news is that Little Tycoon mortgaged one-third of Tycoon Group's shares, owned by Tycoon, to HSBC in exchange for five billion hong kong dollars from Mr. Shen."
"This transaction was originally completed, and Mr. Shen even transferred the five billion hong kong dollars to the Anglo-Saxon headquarters."
"However, unfortunately, this transaction has been frozen."
"To my knowledge, HSBC Hong Kong has transferred a total of twelve billion hong kong dollars to London."
"If you have money deposited in HSBC, then hurry and withdraw it."
Wong Bing-Yiu's mind was greatly shaken:
"What?"
"HSBC has lost twelve billion hong kong dollars in a short period?"
"This..."
He was about to hang up the phone when he suddenly realized,
"Little Tycoon has been arrested?"
"And his funds have been frozen?"
"Does that mean the chaos on the streets is over?"
Lin Feng admired:
"Chief Huang is sharp!"
"They're working for money, right? Now that there's no money to be made, they'll definitely go home."
Wong Bing-Yiu's heart hardened:
"These bastards, I'll deal with them one by one."
Lin Feng shook his head:
"You can't deal with all of them. Tycoon Group has too many people; the law doesn't punish the masses."
"Hong Kong's prisons, at full capacity, can only hold thirty thousand people."
"How many more than thirty thousand work for Tycoon Group?"
Lin Feng said with amusement,
"Don't think about other things. If I were you, I would definitely go to HSBC to withdraw money first."
Wong Bing-Yiu was nonchalant:
"Your news is exclusive. Right now, only insiders at HSBC know about it."
"As long as there's no run on the bank... it shouldn't be a big deal."
"HSBC is an old Anglo-Saxon capital."
Lin Feng said casually:
"Our company's money is all in HSBC."
"Now that I know this news, do you think I'll tell my brothers?"
Wong Bing-Yiu's scalp tingled:
"Wait, the company you're talking about, it wouldn't be Hung Hing, would it?"
Lin Feng asked in surprise:
"What else?"
Wong Bing-Yiu cried out and was about to hang up the phone to withdraw money.
The mobilization of Hung Hing's forces would definitely trigger a bank run.
If he went too late, his money would truly become just numbers.
Lin Feng stopped him:
"Chief Huang, remember to tell your brothers."
"HSBC's interest rates are quite high."
Wong Bing-Yiu thanked him repeatedly and quickly hung up the phone.
Lin Feng made the call without avoiding Chiang Tin-Yeung, whose eyes were wide with shock:
"Ah Feng, I remember you specifically instructed us to deposit our money into HSBC, right?"
Lin Feng nodded slightly:
"That's right!"
Chiang Tin-Yeung couldn't sit still:
"Let's quickly withdraw our money!"
Lin Feng burst out laughing:
"No rush!"
Chiang Tin-Yeung was astonished:
"No rush?"
Lin Feng smiled:
"The show is about to begin; there's really no rush!"
Chiang Tin-Yeung was originally panicking, but seeing Lin Feng's demeanor, he immediately calmed down.
As a Siam magnate, he still possessed that level of composure.
Lin Feng smiled:
"Siam is a major bank after all. Even if they are facing a crisis now, and even if Hong Kong citizens make a run on the bank, they still have ways."
Chiang Tin-Yeung frowned in thought, then suddenly said:
"Short-term interbank lending?"
Lin Feng smiled and nodded:
"In Hong Kong, Anglo-Saxon capital is still very strong, and other commercial banks should be very willing to make such transactions."
"Short-term interbank lending has terrifyingly high interest rates."
"Furthermore, those prominent families in Hong Kong would also be very happy to lend money to HSBC."
Chiang Tin-Yeung mused:
"So, in other words, HSBC will safely weather this disaster?"
Lin Feng scoffed:
"Will I let them get through it safely?"
Chiang Tin-Yeung's pupils contracted:
"Ah Feng, your target is..."
Lin Feng pulled out a box of cigars, took out two, and began meticulously trimming them—Li Fu wasn't there, so he had to do it himself.
"I've never hidden my plan, but unfortunately, neither you nor Brother Kun have ever asked about it."
"My plan is very clear."
"One is Tycoon Group, the other is HSBC."
"Coincidentally, these two are also linked."
"So, dealing with one is equivalent to dealing with two."
Chiang Tin-Yeung had long vaguely guessed his plan, after all, Lin Feng had never hidden his dislike for Tycoon Group, and Fang Ting, the eighth wife in his room, hated Tycoon even more.
But no matter how much he dared to guess, he absolutely couldn't have imagined that Lin Feng would actually dare to do such a thing!
Is this something a person can do?
It's too crazy!
"Of course, these two companies are too massive; it's impossible to truly destroy them."
"If I were to do that, the people on their board of directors would unite and destroy me first."
"I can severely cripple them, but I can't kill them."
"One must know oneself. Their power is too immense, so I can only calculate and scheme more."
Lin Feng exhaled a smoke ring, saying very frankly.
Chiang Tin-Yeung was particularly impressed:
"Hong Kong has over six million people, and ninety-nine point ninety-nine percent of them wouldn't even dare to imagine, let alone scheme against them."
"I certainly wouldn't dare."
"Ah Feng, you not only dared to do it, but you also succeeded in your scheme."
"It truly is admirable."
Chiang Tin-Yeung was filled with emotion for a moment.
When you're in this line of work, money paves the way.
That's just the basic.
Broad-mindedness, courage, and execution are the keys to further advancement.
Chiang Tin-Yeung never underestimated himself; he believed his abilities were outstanding.
However, he never expected... this twenty-year-old young man in front of him to give him such a lesson.
What it means for a snake to swallow an elephant!
If someone said that Hung Hing could swallow Tycoon Group whole, nine out of ten people who heard it would say he was daydreaming, and the other one would say he was crazy.
But now, under Lin Feng's schemes, it seemed like it was about to come true!
Chiang Tin-Yeung was momentarily at a loss for words!
Absurd!
He was absurd!
Calming himself, Chiang Tin-Yeung asked:
"So, according to this, it's just a heavy blow to HSBC."
"We won't get any benefits from it."
Lin Feng laughed:
"My big brother often says that being in this business is all about making money."
"Would I do something if there were no benefits?"
"HSBC's run on the bank, they should weather it."
"Even so, they will be severely weakened."
"But..."
"Don't forget, our company has a large sum of money in HSBC Bank."
Chiang Tin-Yeung asked in shock:
"How much did you deposit before?"
Lin Feng smiled:
"Twenty billion!"
Chiang Tin-Yeung gasped, then was overjoyed:
"Doesn't that mean we're going to get rich?"
Lin Feng laughed heartily:
"Mr. Chiang, how about staying a few more days?"
"I'll treat you to a grand show!"
Chiang Tin-Yeung nodded heavily:
"Then I must enjoy it thoroughly."
"...It's no fun watching alone; I'll go find Ah Kun."
Lin Feng laughed:
"Alright, let Jianguo take you over."
Chiang Tin-Yeung asked in surprise:
"Aren't you coming along?"
Lin Feng raised his phone:
"I have to make calls."
He truly began making calls, one after another.
"Tao Tao (Chen Taotao), the east wind has arrived; it's time to reel in the net."
"Huizhen (Lok Wai-Jan), I'll tell you an exclusive piece of news: Little Tycoon has been caught... Aren't you going to quickly create a special report to elevate your reputation as a famous journalist?"
"Ah Lok (Lok Chi-ming), your company's money is all deposited in HSBC, right? HSBC is out of money, hurry and withdraw it..."
"George, I'm giving you a free piece of news: HSBC is out of money, hurry and withdraw the money you and Cunningham have deposited..."
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Chapter 406: Treat Me As a National Scholar, and I Shall Repay You As One.
"Oh, Brother Jun, how did you come?"
Nam Tsai, the Chairman of Hung Hing Triad Hospital, was about to give Chen Taotao his routine physical examination. When he reached the door, he suddenly noticed something was off.
Due to Chen Taotao's special status, this floor of wards was relatively independent.
His food, clothes, and daily necessities were all arranged by specialized personnel; the Triad Hospital had no say in it.
Even when he was sleeping or resting, members of the action team were outside providing security.
However, today was completely different.
Wang Jianjun, one of the Hung Hing's Twelve Hall Masters and the Yuen Long Hall Master, was personally leading the security detail.
This person was undoubtedly a significant figure.
Nam Tsai scurried forward and said, "Brother Jun, you came here without even telling me."
Wang Jianjun was very polite to him: "The Boss gave an order, and I naturally prioritize his command."
"I'm afraid I'll be bothering Chairman Nan for the next week."
Wang Jianjun was a former soldier and always respected skilled professionals.
Nam Tsai, being a doctor, was naturally skilled and deserved his respect.
"Isn't Tin Hung's team always in charge of security for Tao Tao?" Nam Tsai asked, quite puzzled.
"Not starting today," Wang Jianjun explained as much as he could. "No one can enter or exit here except for Sister-in-law."
Nam Tsai was startled: "Not even me?"
"I need to examine Tao Tao."
Wang Jianjun said seriously, "You certainly can... but you need to register!"
"Also, you'll have to be searched."
"These are the rules, don't overthink it."
Hiss!
Nam Tsai gasped. With such strict security, how could he not overthink it?
"Is Tao Tao involved in a major operation?"
Wang Jianjun nodded: "Yes, it's a major operation that concerns our entire Group."
"They are the main force."
"You should know the gravity of the situation."
Nam Tsai nodded repeatedly: "I understand, I understand!"
"I'll register right away."
Wang Jianjun lightly patted his body: "During extraordinary times, it's good for everyone to be cautious."
"I'm going to search you, my apologies."
Nam Tsai cooperated actively; he wouldn't dare to act important in front of Wang Jianjun.
Although Nam Tsai was a second-generation Triad member, and his father, Uncle Nan, was a meritorious elder of Hung Hing, that was the honor of the older generation.
Liang Kun, out of respect for his father, allowed him to steadily serve as the hospital's Chairman and readily provided all sorts of equipment. He had already done more than enough.
If Nam Tsai were to take advantage of the situation, that would be foolish.
Nam Tsai was very satisfied with his position.
In Hong Kong, doctors were inherently respected.
In fact, simply becoming a medical student already put one above eighty percent of the population in Hong Kong.
After entering society, they naturally became part of Hong Kong's upper class.
Under Hong Kong's medical insurance system, a doctor's responsibilities were very light; even in the event of medical malpractice, insurance companies would handle private compensation, which wouldn't affect the hospital's reputation.
Of course, if too many incidents occurred and the insurance company paid out too much, the insurance premiums would naturally increase significantly.
Insurance companies weren't charities; they also needed to make money. Who would continue if there were constant medical accidents and losses?
Doctors' incomes far exceeded that of ordinary white-collar workers; not just doctors, but nurses too.
In other words, they earned a lot, bore little responsibility, and could build a good reputation.
Nam Tsai was extremely content.
Although he didn't hold a specific position within the Triad, from Chairman Liang Kun down to the younger brothers, everyone respected him.
After all, fighting and brawling were common occurrences for those in the underworld.
Having a reliable doctor could save lives at crucial moments.
Nam Tsai was very satisfied.
It could be said that the position of Chairman of the Triad Hospital was an extremely prestigious and honorable one.
However, prestigious and honorable as it was, he dared not provoke a Hall Master with real power.
And Wang Jianjun was one of the most unique among them.
His uniqueness stemmed from the incredibly short time he had been with Hung Hing.
It had been less than half a year, all told.
As Lin Feng's subordinate, he had bypassed Li Fu and Lok Tin-hung to take charge of Yuen Long, a situation that invited deep thought.
He didn't know why, but even though Wang Jianjun was very polite, Nam Tsai always felt a chilling aura emanating from him.
It wasn't that Wang Jianjun had any particular problem; it was just that being around him for too long always made him feel uncomfortable.
Nam Tsai initially didn't understand the reason, but then one day, during a visit to the morgue, it suddenly clicked.
The chilling scent emanating from Wang Jianjun was exactly the same as the aura around a corpse.
That was murderous intent!
How many people must he have killed!
After understanding this, whenever he saw Wang Jianjun, Nam Tsai was extremely well-behaved.
Even in front of his own father, Nam Tsai had never been so obedient.
Nam Tsai was very smart. If he angered his father, he might get a beating with a Goldlion belt.
But if he angered Wang Jianjun...
Wang Jianjun pulled out a metal detector and thoroughly scanned Nam Tsai, then said, "I'll accompany you inside!"
"Don't overthink it. For these seven days, anyone entering that room, unless it's Sister-in-law, I will accompany."
Nam Tsai's heart tightened, and he nodded repeatedly: "That's how it should be!"
Wang Jianjun then knocked and entered, with Nam Tsai following obediently like an attendant, not even glancing around the room. Like a dispassionate machine, he dutifully examined Chen Taotao, then quietly left when finished.
Chen Taotao asked in surprise, "What's wrong with Nam Tsai today?"
Wang Jianjun was very pleased with Nam Tsai's performance: "Nam Tsai was afraid of affecting your mood."
Chen Taotao said in astonishment, "Affect my mood?"
Wang Jianjun was very serious: "Your upcoming project concerns the complete transformation of our Group."
"If it succeeds, our Hung Hing will instantly become a truly super Group."
"If it fails, the time for our complete transformation will be delayed, so we naturally cannot be careless."
Chen Taotao listened, dumbfounded.
"Even so, is there any need to be so nervous?"
Wang Jianjun shrugged, "Isn't it better to be cautious?"
Chen Taotao gave a wry smile: "That's being a bit too cautious."
Nam Tsai quickly said, "It's good to be cautious."
"When you succeed, I'll treat you to a drink."
Chen Taotao rolled his eyes at him,
"That sounds completely insincere."
"You're my attending physician. After seven days, will I be able to drink?"
Wang Jianjun said casually, "What kind of alcohol do you want to drink?"
"Beer, white spirits, red wine—I'll get you the best of everything."
Chen Taotao thought for a moment,
"I heard there's a white spirit in our Mainland called Zhuyeqing. They say it's a rare medicinal wine. Can I drink that?"
Wang Jianjun smiled, "That's easy to arrange."
"I'll have someone find you a good twenty-year-aged bottle."
Chen Taotao was overjoyed: "Then it's settled."
Wang Jianjun came up to him and extended his palm.
Chen Taotao lightly slapped it.
The two sealed their oath with a high-five.
After the two left, Dashan, Fong Chin-Bor, and Fang Ting walked out.
"Tao Tao, is the pressure too much?"
Chen Taotao shook his head: "The enemy is exposed, we are hidden, and all news is favorable to us. What pressure is there?"
"It can be said that victory is within our grasp."
Fong Chin-Bor wiped the sweat from his palms and unconsciously swallowed: "Tao Tao, your confidence is so strong. I can't do it; I'm always worried."
Chen Taotao said seriously, "My confidence comes from my strength and experience, and also from Mr. Lin's support."
"Honestly, after receiving news from Madam Le, I can say that we are sure to win."
After Lok Wai-Jan received Lin Feng's call, she relayed the message to Fang Ting first, as per Lin Feng's instructions.
Fang Ting still couldn't quite believe it: "Are we really going to short the Tycoon Group?"
Chen Taotao smiled: "No, our strategy is to tackle the difficult parts first, then the easy ones."
"The Tycoon Group is already meat on the chopping block, ready to be slaughtered. We're not in a hurry."
Fang Ting was a bit puzzled: "Besides the Tycoon Group, do we have other targets?"
Chen Taotao seemed lost in thought, and after a while, he answered with something unrelated: "Mr. Lin is truly admirable!"
The three looked at each other, not understanding what he meant.
Dashan joked, "I also admire Mr. Lin, but Tao Tao, Mr. Lin isn't here right now, so you don't need to flatter him so much, do you?"
Chen Taotao chuckled: "Flattering him?"
"No, I'm just speaking the truth."
"Back then, when I returned to the country, I was full of youthful vigor, looking down on all the heroes under heaven."
"It was Mr. Lin who taught me a lesson."
"He was certain I would fail even before I... had fought him."
"Thinking back now, I didn't show it on my face at the time, but I was actually unconvinced."
Dashan comforted him: "That's understandable."
"You're so young, yet you've already become the President of the Investment Department at Wanguo Bank. It's natural for someone so accomplished at a young age to underestimate the world's heroes, isn't it?"
"Who hasn't been young before?"
Chen Taotao gave a wry smile.
"If we're talking about youth, Mr. Lin is truly young."
Dashan was unconcerned.
"Mr. Lin's talent is heaven-sent. How can ordinary people like us compare to him?"
"Tao Tao, among ordinary people, you are already unique."
"If you insist on comparing yourself to that monstrous talent, Mr. Lin... aren't you just asking for trouble?"
Chen Taotao chuckled.
"You're right. Mortals like us definitely can't compare to those immortals."
Fang Ting said, exasperated,
"You two, that's enough."
"What immortals and monsters."
"If Ah Feng were here, he'd have a lot to say to you two."
Chen Taotao shrugged.
"We're just stating the facts."
"Initially, I truly underestimated the world's heroes. It wasn't until I met Mr. Lin that I realized there's always someone better out there."
"If it weren't for him, I probably would have borrowed high-interest loans from Taiwan by now."
"If I had really done something like that, I would have been in deep trouble."
"Mr. Lin saved me."
Dashan immediately nodded.
Back then, Chen Taotao fell for Chan Man-yin's scheme, losing so much that even Wanguo Bank cut off their funding.
A group of people, seeing which way the wind blew, scattered.
Only two people remained by Chen Taotao's side.
One was Dashan, and the other was Fang Ting.
Coincidentally, they were the two who had been with him the longest and the shortest.
Thinking about it now, it truly felt like yesterday.
If Lin Feng hadn't pulled Chen Taotao out of that mess, Dashan wouldn't even know what he'd be doing now.
Most likely retired, perhaps?
Chen Taotao smiled.
"I still clearly remember what Mr. Lin told me back then."
"Even though I got Chan Man-yin out of the game, the feeling wasn't good."
"Mr. Lin told me that revenge is always empty. You must establish a new life goal to find meaning in living."
"I was very lost."
"So he set a goal for me."
"I've mentioned this goal to you before. At the time, I thought it was too long-term and a bit unrealistic."
"However, now, I suddenly feel that our goal can be achieved."
The three of them instantly became excited.
Fang Ting murmured,
"Are you saying... we're going to establish the world's largest hedge fund?"
Chen Taotao smiled and nodded.
"Exactly."
"We are going to become the world's largest hedge fund."
"When Mr. Lin first mentioned it, I didn't believe it."
"For any world-class hedge fund, just one small team needs dozens of people."
"And us here?"
"Including Fang Ting, there are only four of us."
"How easy could that be?"
"However, at the time, I thought that Mr. Lin daring to think like that was truly insane."
"I'm known as the King of All-In."
"As long as there's a 30% chance of winning, I'll go all-in."
"That was a time of confusion, and Mr. Lin set a goal for me."
"It was like pointing out the direction for the future..."
"But even so, I couldn't imagine being able to complete the task he assigned."
Dashan and the others all expressed understanding.
No one could have imagined that their nine-person "small workshop" would have such a grand future!
In their minds, at best, they would become a somewhat famous technical team.
That's all!
Chen Taotao pursed his lips.
"Most importantly..."
"It's only been two months since Mr. Lin told me this..."
Everyone fell silent!
They looked at each other, all struck with awe.
This was the most important thing.
Everything needs time to grow. How long has it been?
Even raising a cat or dog takes three to five months to grow up.
How long has it been?!
Chen Taotao's expression was somewhat complex.
This was what he wanted to express the most.
No one could have imagined that in less than two months, Mr. Lin would be asking them to deliver results!
Dashan, imitating Fong Chin-Bor, swallowed hard.
"Are we going in now?"
"Can this work?"
"Are we ready?"
Fong Chin-Bor, who already had poor psychological endurance, became even more nervous after hearing Dashan's remarks.
Chen Taotao chuckled.
"Why wouldn't it work?"
"Mr. Lin's demands are high, but the conditions he provides are even better."
"Everything we've thought of, and haven't thought of, is within his calculations."
"If it were other cases, we would need to gather chips, create public opinion, guide it, and ultimately achieve the results we want."
"However, Mr. Chen has prepared all of this for us!"
"We just need to focus on the things within the market."
"All external factors, Mr. Lin has prepared for us."
"As traders, is there anything happier than this?"
Chen Taotao laughed happily; he hadn't felt this relaxed in a long time.
Back when he was working hard at Wanguo Bank, all the pressure was on him.
That kind of pressure was not something ordinary people dared to bear.
He was known as the King of All-In, not because he particularly liked going all-in, but because he believed... that sometimes, going all-in was the simplest way to solve a problem.
My chips are on the table; come on, let's clash.
The winner takes all, it's that simple.
Now, Chen Taotao's all-in spirit was rekindled.
This time was completely different from before—all conditions were favorable to their side. If not now, when would they go all-in?
Chen Taotao smiled.
"Tycoon Group, we are going to make our move. They are already meat on the chopping block, destined to fall into our hands sooner or later."
"However, there are too many people watching. If we enter the market now, we will inevitably have to fight with others, which is not what a wise person would choose."
"Let's go for something big!"
Dashan quickly pressed,
"Who are we targeting?"
Chen Taotao chuckled.
"HSBC!"
Dashan's face changed dramatically.
"Tao Tao, is there a mistake?"
"Is HSBC a bank we can even think about touching?"
Chen Taotao shrugged.
"Why not?"
"The target is HSBC, and we're going to hit HSBC!"
Dashan was stunned.
Chen Taotao was very calm.
"Earlier, we collected quite a few chips."
"Now is the perfect time to use them."
Dashan gave a wry smile.
"Tao Tao, that's HSBC. We worked at Wanguo Bank for a long time, so we know how powerful they are."
"The resources a bank can mobilize are unimaginable to others."
"Are we really going to move against them?"
Chen Taotao smiled.
"It's precisely because HSBC is too powerful that no one has ever wanted to confront them. They know it's almost impossible to succeed."
"This is the inherent arrogance of a large corporation."
"However, now, this is our opportunity."
"I have intelligence from Mr. Lin; he has been planning this for a long time."
Dashan couldn't help but ask,
"How long is a long time?"
Chen Taotao thought for a moment, then said uncertainly,
"Two months?"
"Or even longer?"
Everyone gasped.
Not because the time was too long, but because it was too short!
What could be accomplished in two months?
Especially against a behemoth like HSBC!
Chen Taotao smiled.
"You just said it yourself, Mr. Lin cannot be judged by ordinary people. He is an immortal, a monstrous talent."
"We shouldn't use our own thinking to comprehend matters between immortals."
"There are some things I cannot tell you now. The only thing I can tell you is that we are already assured of victory."
"So everyone, please follow my command. It's time for us to go to battle."
Dashan immediately said yes.
"Tao Tao, give the order."
Dashan looked at Fong Chin-Bor, who was clenching his fists, and gently patted his shoulder.
"HSBC is indeed a behemoth, but since Tao Tao has already made a decision, as traders, we can only obey his orders."
"Zhan Bo, you must remember, traders don't need their own thoughts."
"In actual trading, even a one-second delay can lead to tens of millions in losses."
"Let's go, it's time for us to go to battle."
Chen Taotao felt greatly relieved. With a superior like Mr. Lin and a subordinate like Dashan, this war was sure to be a victory for their side!