[Fantasy] A Harem Journey Through the Mortal World of Desire (Complete) - 13-15

Chapter 98 Hospital Vision

Professor Huang Rulin was delighted to see Liu Xiaohai. After greeting his doctors, he pulled Liu Xiaohai back to his office on the 25th floor. They really looked like family. The staff member who had tried to call security to kick Liu Xiaohai out was taken aback and gave him an awkward smile. Liu Xiaohai returned the smile, indicating he didn't mind.

Back in the office, Professor Huang Rulin took off his white coat and smiled, "Xiaohai, it's been a long time since you've visited me. I heard your Tianxiang Company is doing well, and several of your health products are selling very well. What brings you here today? I can't help you with health products. Is there a new drug you're launching?"

Liu Xiaohai blushed and said, "Tianxiang is still in its early stages, so I haven't had time to visit you for so long. I'm not here to recommend any drugs."

Professor Huang Rulin asked with a smile, "Oh... did you come specifically to see this old man?"

Liu Xiaohai said awkwardly, "It depends on your opinion... Of course, that's one aspect, but I also have something I'd like to discuss with you." Huang

Rulin laughed and said, "Sure, it's just after work. Come to my place, we can eat and chat. Xin'er is home today too, let her show you her cooking skills. She can make a few dishes quite

well." Liu Xiaohai remembered the beating Huang Xin'er gave him after his birthday lie was exposed, and felt a pang of guilt. However, the matter he needed to discuss with Professor Huang Rulin today was important, so he couldn't refuse and reluctantly agreed.

Professor Huang Rulin took him to a villa area in the suburbs of Shanghai, where Huang Rulin planned to retire and enjoy a quiet life. The villa area had an excellent environment, with a large ecological park and two natural waterways incorporated into its charming living space. The overall plan fully extended the rich external landscape, making water access an integral part of life and maximizing the enjoyment of greenery. A beautiful artificial waterway runs through the entire community, with a 4,000-square-meter central lake and ecological park complementing each other. Fresh oxygen is everywhere, and the murmuring water becomes the best background music for the entire villa area, making it truly an ideal place for retirement.

Huang Rulin lives in a villa with a pure Chinese classical style as its exterior design, complemented by a small Chinese garden of about 100 square meters. The blue sky, green water, blue bricks, and green tiles are perfectly integrated with the overall garden landscape and natural ecological environment of the community.

Huang Xin'er, having probably heard the car, opened the door to greet her grandfather, Huang Rulin. She was surprised to see Liu Xiaohai returning with him, and immediately glared at him fiercely. If Huang Rulin hadn't been there, she probably would have given him another beating as a welcoming "etiquette." After entering the house, Huang Xin'er ran into the kitchen to cook. Huang Rulin led Liu Xiaohai to the living room and said, "Make yourself at home, don't be shy, haha... What did you want to talk to me about today?"

Liu Xiaohai said, "I think I heard you mention wanting to retire last time, I wonder if it's true?"

Huang Rulin nodded and sighed, "Yes... getting old, you know..." "I was supposed to retire and rest. Actually, I'm well past retirement age, but I can't stay idle. I always want to be responsible for my patients until the very end. But patients come and go, and I never know what to do..."

Liu Xiaohai asked, "Then why are you thinking about retiring now?"

Huang Rulin said, "Some things in the hospital are just outrageous. It's frustrating to watch, and I don't have the ability to change them. After thinking it over, I've decided to go home. Out of sight, out of mind. By the way, why are you asking this?"

Liu Xiaohai smiled and said, "I wanted to ask you for help."

Huang Rulin was taken aback. "You want to hire me? Although I've been a doctor for decades, I still know a bit about medicines..." "However, I only understand pharmacology, not pharmaceutical manufacturing, so I might not be of much help to you."

Liu Xiaohai said, "I don't want to invite you to the pharmaceutical factory, but rather to open a hospital and invite you to be its director."

Huang Rulin asked in surprise, "Open a hospital? Private hospitals aren't easy to open. First of all, medical insurance is a problem. It's generally very difficult for private hospitals to become designated medical insurance providers in China, and without medical insurance, it's difficult to operate and maintain."

Liu Xiaohai said, "I want to open a charitable hospital, starting with specialized departments and gradually developing into a comprehensive hospital. Of course, it won't be entirely charitable; it will depend on the patients' living conditions. Don't you think..." "I know there are many problems in the medical field right now, and I know it's difficult to change them, but I want to try promoting medicines through charitable hospitals, thereby gradually changing the industry."

Huang Rulin was somewhat tempted and asked, "What size hospital do you want to build, and where will you set it up?"

Liu Xiaohai replied, "I haven't thought about that carefully yet, but I'd like to choose a location that's a bit remote."

Huang Rulin nodded and said, "Yes, land in Shanghai is too expensive; something a little more remote is better."

He was very moved by Liu Xiaohai's dedication to changing the current state of the pharmaceutical industry and didn't want to discourage him, but he was also worried that if he invested too much, he wouldn't be able to recover.

Liu Xiaohai said, "It's not that I think the land prices in downtown Shanghai are too high, but the city center is too noisy and not conducive to patients' recovery. I want to focus on cancer treatment as the hospital's priority, so I want to choose a location with a good environment."

Huang Rulin suddenly realized, "Oh... I see. However, the requirements for a cancer specialist hospital are very high. The treatment equipment alone requires a huge investment. A slightly distant location isn't a big deal. Patients are basically hospitalized, so it's definitely necessary to find a place with a good environment. Where do you plan to build it?"

Liu Xiaohai said, "In the town where my company is located. The environment there is good, and there are no polluting industrial enterprises. Transportation is also quite convenient. I've already talked to the town leaders, and they are quite supportive. As for the scale... I'm not very sure..." "Is 10 billion enough for you?"

Huang Rulin thought he had misheard and asked in surprise, "How...how much?"

Liu Xiaohai said, "I plan to invest 10 billion to build this hospital. Of course, if you feel it's not enough, I can add more."

Huang Rulin exclaimed in surprise, "10 billion...you can come up with 10 billion?"

Liu Xiaohai said, "I can't come up with 10 billion right now. My plan is to gradually improve this hospital. I'll invest over 1 billion to build a part first, as a cancer specialty hospital. Later, when other specialties are opened, I'll build more next to it, gradually combining them into a garden-style comprehensive hospital."

Huang Rulin said, "10 billion can build many Grade A tertiary hospitals. Is it necessary to build one in a remote rural area? " "Are you really going to build such a large hospital in the town? And a non-profit charitable one at that? The annual maintenance costs for such a large hospital are staggering. Can you afford it? Even if you can come up with 1 billion now, where will the remaining 9 billion come from? Where will the future maintenance costs come from? It's good for young people to have goals and ideals, but they should be realistic. Don't blame me for dampening your enthusiasm."

Liu Xiaohai had thought that sharing his idea of building a hospital would earn him Huang Rulin's praise, but instead, he was lectured. He muttered, "I... I think I should be able to manage."

Huang Rulin asked, "How much does your company earn in a year now?"

Liu Xiaohai replied, "About 5 billion a month now, and that's just the profit from health products, and it's still..." "Growth is inevitable, so I don't know how much we can earn in a year, but building this hospital shouldn't be a problem."

Huang Rulin was taken aback, staring at Liu Xiaohai with his mouth agape. Although he had heard that one of Liu Xiaohai's weight-loss products was selling very well, he hadn't expected it to reach a monthly profit of 5 billion in just a few months...

Liu Xiaohai continued, "Although this hospital has a charitable nature, it's not just open to those who can't afford medical care. I have confidence in my new anti-cancer drug. As long as our treatment effect is better than others, many patients will come for treatment, and we should be able to be self-sufficient. Moreover, the social impact will also benefit the company's development, making it easier to promote the drugs produced by the company, thereby changing the unreasonable phenomena in the current pharmaceutical market."

Huang Rulin became increasingly excited as he listened, and sighed, "It seems you've thought things through. I won't say anything more then. As long as your improved anti-cancer drug is more effective than 'Baoyi Pian,' I'm confident I can turn this hospital into the most influential cancer treatment center."

Liu Xiaohai exclaimed happily, "So, you're willing to help me?"

Huang Rulin smiled and said, "Your ideal is also my ideal. I've long been disgusted by the current actions of doctors and the inaction of hospitals. What reason do I have not to support you?"

Liu Xiaohai was overjoyed and said, "That's wonderful..."

Huang Xin'er's voice came from the restaurant: "Grandpa, Liu... Liu Xiaogui, time to eat."

Entering the restaurant, Huang Rulin scolded, "How can you call our guest 'little devil'..."

Huang Xin'er made a face and said, "I am a little devil!"

Chapter 099 Eat Before Leaving

Liu Xiaohai had received Professor Huang Rulin's support and was in a good mood. Since this was her territory, he didn't mind her calling him a little devil and sat down to eat.

Huang Xin'er prepared several home-style dishes, a rich variety with both meat and vegetables: pork rib and cabbage soup, shrimp and tofu, lily bulb and celery, cabbage rolls, crispy fish fillets, winter melon balls, an appetizer soup, and a large bowl of wontons as the main course. The table was laden with food, looking and smelling delicious. Liu Xiaohai tasted it and found it quite tasty.

Huang Rulin smiled and asked, "Xin'er's cooking is alright, isn't it? She made this especially for you."

Huang Xin'er's face immediately turned red, and she retorted, "Grandpa...who...who made it especially for him..."

Huang Rulin laughed, "Was it for me? You usually only make two or three dishes for me, how come there's such a full table today? I guess all the food in my fridge is gone, I'll have to buy more tomorrow...sigh..."

Huang Xin'er explained, "He...this little devil is growing, he needs to eat more...I...I was worried the food in your fridge would spoil if it stayed too long."

Huang Rulin laughed heartily. Huang Rulin asked Liu Xiaohai, "Want some wine? I still have a bottle of good wine."

Liu Xiaohai quickly shook his head and said, "I have to drive back later, so I won't drink."

Huang Rulin thought about it and agreed, so he didn't drink either. During the meal, he continued to chat with Liu Xiaohai about the hospital, giving him some advice on building the hospital and promising to help the hospital find some ethical and good doctors to join. Liu Xiaohai promised that the doctors' treatment would be better than in other hospitals because they wouldn't receive drug kickbacks at this hospital. Huang Rulin didn't care about the treatment, but he felt it was necessary to attract talent.

Huang Xin'er sat next to them, unable to get a word in edgewise. She ate a little and then angrily went to watch TV. Perhaps there were no good programs on TV, because after a while, she picked up a magazine and sat down next to them, flipping through it noisily, as if trying to get their attention or deliberately preventing them from having a proper conversation. However, the old man and the young woman were so engrossed in their conversation that they were completely unaffected by her.

Huang Rulin and Liu Xiaohai chatted and ate for a long time, though they didn't actually eat much; their plates were still almost full. It wasn't until they saw Huang Xin'er practically pouting at her nose, glaring at them angrily, that they realized it was already past nine.

Huang Rulin said awkwardly, "It's...it's so late..."

Huang Xin'er retorted angrily, "Yes..."

Huang Rulin said, "Then why don't you go to sleep?"

Huang Xin'er said, "I have school tomorrow, and it's too far from here. I'll go home to sleep."

Huang Rulin said, "Right, I almost forgot you have your college entrance exam soon. I'll drive you home later; it's hard to get a taxi around here."

Liu Xiaohai said, "Professor Huang, you should rest early too. I'll take her home; it's on my way anyway."

Huang Rulin's words had a hidden meaning. She smiled and said, "That's great. I'll go back to my room to sleep now. Xiao Hai, please take her home."

Liu Xiaohai quickly replied, "No trouble at all..."

After Huang Rulin left, Liu Xiaohai said to Huang Xin'er, "Let's go."

Huang Xin'er glared at him and asked, "Where are you going?"

Liu Xiaohai asked curiously, "Aren't you in a hurry to go home? I'll take you home."

Huang Xin'er stepped forward and pressed Liu Xiaohai back onto the stool, saying fiercely, "You're not allowed to leave until you finish all the food today."

Liu Xiaohai looked at the table, which was still almost full of food, and exclaimed in surprise: "Eat it all... This... This is enough for me for three days, how can I finish it all now?"

Huang Xin'er said, "I don't care, it was all made for you, so of course you have to finish it all."

Liu Xiaohai said, "You just said it wasn't made for me... How come... Ouch..."

Huang Xin'er pinched him hard, her face red, and said, "You have to eat when your sister tells you to, stop talking nonsense... Eat up!"

Liu Xiaohai had seen her methods before, and he couldn't fight back, so he picked up his chopsticks and started eating. After finishing the lily, celery, and cabbage rolls, he was really full and looked at Huang Xin'er pitifully, saying, "Xin'er, please spare me, I really can't eat anymore..."

Huang Xin'er punched him and said, "Xin'er, is that what you call me, you little brat? Call me sister!"

Liu Xiaohai said unconvinced, "Don't always call me little brat, okay? You're only a few months older than me."

Huang Xin'er said smugly, "Being one day older is still being older, you said it yourself, eat up... You dare not listen to your sister?"

She shook her little pink fist as she spoke.

Liu Xiaohai hurriedly waved his hand, saying, "Okay, okay, don't hit me, I'll eat..."

He picked up his chopsticks and took a small piece of cabbage, putting it in his mouth. After finally swallowing it, he pleaded, "Can I take it home to eat? Sister Xin..."

Huang Xin'er was about to say no, but when she heard him call her sister, her heart softened, and she said, "Never mind, next time I cook, you must finish all the food, okay!"

Liu Xiaohai thought to himself, "Next time I see you cooking, I'll turn around and run away..." He said aloud, "Okay, I'll definitely finish it."

Huang Xin'er said with satisfaction, "Alright then, wait for me a moment, I'll clean up the food here."

After Huang Xin'er cleaned up the table, she guessed that Huang Rulin was already asleep, so she didn't disturb him anymore. The two of them went out and got into Liu Xiaohai's car. Liu Xiaohai had just gotten his driver's license, and he didn't dare to chat with her on the way. He didn't say more than a few words all the way to her building.

Huang Xin'er lived not far from the bar her family owned, in a high-rise apartment in an upscale residential complex. When they arrived downstairs, Liu Xiaohai got out of the car first and politely opened the door for her. Huang Xin'er got out and said goodbye, but just as she entered the building, she suddenly ran out again and asked, "Are you free the day after tomorrow?"

Liu Xiaohai, unsure what she wanted, asked nervously, "What is it?"

Huang Xin'er said, "It's my birthday, sister. How can you, as her younger brother, not come?"

Liu Xiaohai thought to himself, "Who calls you my sister?" But it was indeed her birthday, so he nodded and said, "Okay, even if you don't have time, you have to make time. How are you going to celebrate your birthday?"

Huang Xin'er said with a pained expression: "I haven't figured out how to celebrate yet. I'm taking the college entrance exam this year, and I can't remember many of my classmates. I don't want to call them anymore either. My parents won't be here the day after tomorrow. What do you suggest I do?"

Liu Xiaohai always eats his grandma's longevity noodles at home for his birthday, so he's not sure how to celebrate. After thinking for a moment, he said, "How about I treat you to a meal?"

Huang Xin'er said, "I don't like eating out. Why don't you come to my house? I'll cook for you."

Liu Xiaohai panicked and said, "You cook...no need..."

Huang Xin'er glared at him and said, "What? Is my cooking not good?"

Liu Xiaohai quickly said, "Of course not, but you're the birthday boy the day after tomorrow. How can I let you cook for me?"

Huang Xin'er said, "It's settled then. After dinner, you'll take me out to play, hmph!"

Without waiting for Liu Xiaohai's reply, she turned and went home.

****************************************************** Wan Bingkun, seeing his son suddenly run back to their home in Hong Kong, asked in surprise, "Why are you back? What about the situation in Shanghai?"

Wan Shihao trembled and said, "Something happened, Dad... I couldn't stay in Shanghai, so I came back first."

Wan Bingkun panicked and asked, "What happened... You sent people to cause trouble at Tianxiang, didn't you? No one was killed, right?"

Wan Shihao said, "No... I sent Shi Hu to cause trouble, and also Director Hao from the Public Security Bureau. I don't know what kind of backing Tianxiang Company has, but Director Hao's men told me that Shi Hu went to Tianxiang Group and was beaten by their people. Later, Shi Hu and Director Hao were both arrested and taken to the National Security Bureau..."

Wan Bingkun exclaimed in shock, "What... Even Director Hao was arrested?"

Wan Shihao said, "Not only him, this afternoon I contacted Director Ma of the Drug Inspection Bureau, and he was also taken away by the National Security Bureau. Dad... You have to think of something quickly, this must be Tianxiang Group's doing. They must already know that I ordered it, and they will definitely come looking for us..."

Wan Bingkun slumped down on the sofa. After a long silence, Wan Bingkun said, "It seems I underestimated this company. To have the National Security Bureau work for them, they must be extraordinary. However, since you were able to return to Hong Kong, it means they don't want to pursue you for now. Otherwise, with the National Security Bureau involved, you definitely wouldn't have been able to come back."

Wan Shihao asked worriedly, "What if they come to Hong Kong to arrest me? Dad, could you ask some leaders you know in Shanghai to see if you can plead for me?" Wan Bingkun shook his head, "Their company can even mobilize the National Security Bureau. If they really want to pursue you, it's useless to ask anyone. You're coming to Shanghai with me tomorrow

."

"Going to Shanghai?"

Wan Bingkun exclaimed. "Yes, it's better to go directly to Tianxiang Group to apologize than to ask others for help. I have something else to discuss with Luo Jiajie. You should go back to your room and rest."

Wan Shihao wanted to continue, but Luo Jiajie hesitated. He then said, "I have something else to discuss with Luo Jiajie. You should go back to your room and rest." Wan Shihao was about to leave when

Liu

Xiaohai, who was in the office of Tianxiang Group, showed Luo Jiajie his design for a pharmaceutical base and asked for his opinion.

After reviewing the design, Luo Jiajie exclaimed, "Xiao Hai, you're truly a genius! I don't know how to describe you. This design is absolutely perfect! Should we still hire Longjian Group to build it? I think only Longjian Group can bring your perfect design to life on this land."

Liu Xiaohai nodded, "Yes, mainly because Longjian Group is fast enough. Time is very important to us. I want to develop more new drugs before Tianxiang Hospital is completed."

He then told Luo Jiajie about the company's plan to invest in building the hospital.

Luo Jiajie completely agreed with Liu Xiaohai's decision. Knowing Liu Xiaohai's special abilities, he had no doubt about Liu Xiaohai's ability to develop drugs. He imagined countless terminally ill patients being cured and discharged from Tianxiang Hospital—that would be more effective than any advertisement. Tianxiang's drugs would be snapped up by other hospitals like weight-loss capsules. Furthermore, owning a large, international hospital would greatly help their shared ideal of changing the unreasonable state of the pharmaceutical market.

Then Luo Jiajie reported to Liu Xiaohai on the situation in the United States. The branch office in the US had officially opened for business, and three health products had been approved. However, since they hadn't advertised in the US, few distributors had come to discuss agency opportunities. Only a few American distributors who had previously contacted them in Shanghai had taken some stock to sell. Tianxiang Group's wholesale and retail prices were uniform globally, with little price difference, so the American distributors weren't very enthusiastic.

Liu Xiaohai thought for a moment and said, "Could we, like when the company first started, give away a batch of products to consumers in the US for trial?"

Luo Jiajie said, "That's possible, but Americans aren't very enthusiastic about Chinese health products, so the effects might not be as great as when we tried them in Shanghai. Actually, in terms of effectiveness, while Wanshi Pharmaceutical's slimming tea can't compare to our slimming capsules, it's better than the American Mosen Group's Slimming Essence, yet its sales in the US are only half of itss."

Liu Xiaohai smiled and said, "Tea drinks aren't popular in Western countries to begin with, and if slimming tea has a herbal taste, they'll be even less used to it. I guess a large portion of Wanshi's slimming tea consumers are from the local Chinese community, right?" Luo

Jiajie said, "Yes. " "Slimming tea is still quite popular among overseas Chinese,"

Liu Xiaohai said. "Tianxiang's products are capsules, so there's no taste issue. Let's start by giving them away in areas with large Chinese communities. They're more receptive to traditional Chinese medicine products. Besides, we shouldn't let the profits go to outsiders. We'll give them to Chinese people first. Once they see the Chinese around them getting slimmer, I don't believe they won't buy them."

Luo Jiajie laughed and said, "Right, we can't let those Americans get away with it. They can only blame themselves for being short-sighted."

Da Mei knocked on the door and came in, saying, "Xiaohai, Wan Bingkun and Wan Shihao from Wanshi Group want to see you."

Liu Xiaohai asked in surprise, "Didn't they go back to Hong Kong? Why are they back again..."

He thought to himself, "Could it be that they're still persistent and want to bother us again? "

Luo Jiajie had heard Liu Xiaohai mention the events of the past two days, but Liu Xiaohai hadn't explained why the National Security Bureau had helped so much, only saying that it was the town and district leaders who had assisted. Now, hearing that the Wan family had come knocking again, he found it strange and said, "Then I'll excuse myself for a moment."

Liu Xiaohai thought for a moment and said, "You come with me to see them. You know them better than I do; I suspect they might want to see you again."

He turned to his younger sister and said, "Bring them over."

When the Wan family followed his sister in, before they could speak, Luo Jiajie went up to them and said, "Chairman Wan, Mr. Wan, welcome to Tianxiang Group. Let me introduce you; this is my current boss, Mr. Liu Xiaohai."

Although the Wan family had heard that the boss of Tianxiang Group was very young, seeing Liu Xiaohai looking like a middle school student, they were still surprised. Quite surprised, Wan Bingkun sighed sincerely, "What a young hero! I never imagined that Mr. Liu would build such a successful career at such a young age. He's getting old, sigh..."

Liu Xiaohai stepped forward to shake hands with them and smiled, "You're a senior, just call me Xiaohai. Please sit down."

Wan Bingkun said, "No need to sit down. I brought Shihao to your company today specifically to apologize to Mr. Liu. I hope Mr. Liu will be magnanimous and not hold Shihao's actions a grudge."

He turned to his son and said, "Shihao, apologize to Mr. Liu."

Wan Shihao awkwardly stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Mr. Liu, I...I'm sorry..." Liu Xiaohai

stopped him, saying, "It's all in the past, no need to mention it again. I didn't take it to heart anyway."

Wan Shihao blushed and said, "Thank you..."

This was the first time he had apologized to someone so embarrassingly.

Liu Xiaohai said, "Please sit down. I guess Mr. Wan's visit to Tianxiang today isn't just to apologize; there must be other matters, right?"

After Wan Bingkun sat down, he said in surprise, "Mr. Liu is indeed astute. To be honest, I do have something to discuss with you."

With Liu Xiaohai's keen intuition, he easily discerned that Wan Bingkun had something on his mind and smiled, "Mr. Wan, please speak frankly. As long as it's within my power, I certainly won't refuse."

Wan Bingkun said, "Then I'll speak. I went to the United States a few days ago and heard that Tianxiang Group has also established a branch there. It seems that Tianxiang Group is preparing to expand overseas, is that right?"

Liu Xiaohai nodded, "Yes."

Wan Bingkun said, "Originally, Wanshi Pharmaceutical's goal was to achieve something in the pharmaceutical industry, to become a global pharmaceutical giant, and to promote the brilliance of Chinese medicine. However, we at Wanshi can't do that. Traditional Chinese medicine is simply not popular abroad, and some of the cutting-edge technologies and patents of Western medicine are firmly controlled by a few pharmaceutical giants. Although some of Wanshi's health products have a market, we spend twice as much as others abroad, but we haven't achieved even half the results..."

Luo Jiajie said, "I'm sorry, Chairman Wan, I haven't done my job well enough."

Wan Bingkun shook his head and said, "Jiajie, don't say that. Your achievements at Wanshi are obvious to everyone. Before you came to Wanshi, the market was basically domestic. The overseas market can be said to have been built by you." Luo

Jiajie sensed that Wan Bingkun seemed a little worried. Disheartened, he asked, "Chairman Wan, is Wanshi's sales overseas also facing problems?"

Wan Bingkun nodded and said, "To be honest, while Wanshi was launching a major advertising campaign against your company in Shanghai, the American company Merson took the opportunity to launch a global sales offensive against Wanshi. Several other pharmaceutical and health product companies also joined in. Wanshi Pharmaceutical's slimming tea sales overseas have already begun to shrink. If it weren't for Tianxiang's slimming capsules, Wanshi would definitely have found a way to fight back and regain the market. Now I'm not willing to struggle anymore. Your Tianxiang has already entered the overseas market, and the first to be impacted will definitely be Wanshi's slimming tea. I believe that it will definitely be defeated by Tianxiang just like it was in the domestic market, which is why I came to you."

His thinking was reasonable. Tianxiang's slimming capsules and Wanshi's slimming tea both belong to the category of traditional Chinese medicine, and their consumer groups are the same, so of course they will be the first to be impacted.

Liu Xiaohai asked, "Do you want to cooperate with Tianxiang to defeat foreign companies?"

Wan Bingkun shook his head and said, "Wanshi is no longer competitive. What can we use to cooperate with Tianxiang? I believe Tianxiang already has the ability and financial resources to independently develop the international market. With the miraculous effects of your weight loss capsules and Jiajie working for you, establishing a foothold in the international market is not a problem."

Liu Xiaohai said, "Then what do you mean?"

Wan Bingkun was silent for a while and then said, "I want to transfer Wanshi Pharmaceutical to Tianxiang Group. I wonder if Mr. Liu is interested in taking it over."

Luo Jiajie was shocked. He knew that Wanshi Group's biggest profit now came from Wanshi Pharmaceutical. If the outside world knew that Wanshi Group had sold Wanshi Pharmaceutical, the stock price would definitely plummet. Liu Xiaohai probably wouldn't buy it either. Tianxiang Group's medicines and health products were all developed by Liu Xiaohai himself. He didn't need Wanshi Pharmaceutical's products and brand at all. Why would he spend a huge sum of money to buy an empty shell company?

To everyone's surprise, Liu Xiaohai asked with great interest, "Mr. Wan, at what price do you intend to sell Wanshi Pharmaceuticals?"

Wan Bingkun replied, "Wanshi Pharmaceuticals is currently valued at approximately HK$30 billion. Of course, once unfavorable news spreads in the market, its value will certainly decrease. However, Wanshi Pharmaceuticals has a wide range of products; slimming tea is just one of them, so the impact won't be significant. I'd like to transfer it to Tianxiang for HK$22 billion."

Liu Xiaohai shook his head, saying, "Wanshi Pharmaceuticals' actual assets are not HK$22 billion. We won't be using the 'Shimei' brand, and slimming tea is the most profitable product among all of Wanshi's products. If Tianxiang Group buys Wanshi Pharmaceuticals, they won't continue producing slimming tea. Although I want to buy Wanshi Pharmaceuticals, the price is too low." "2 billion is too high. Tianxiang can't afford that much right now."

Wan Bingkun asked, "Then what price do you think is suitable, Mr. Liu?"

Liu Xiaohai said, "15 billion Hong Kong dollars. I don't want the 'Shimei' trademark; it belongs to your Wanshi Group."

Wan Bingkun hesitated for a moment and sighed, "Not including the trademark, 1 billion is the lowest I can offer. Consider it an apology to Mr. Liu. What do you think?"

Liu Xiaohai said, "Since Mr. Wan is so straightforward, I won't haggle. Let's make it 16 billion Hong Kong dollars."

Wan Bingkun smiled and said, "Mr. Liu is a straightforward man. Let's sign the contract now."

Luo Jiajie couldn't help but try to stop him, but Liu Xiaohai stopped him with a look. They immediately wrote the contract in the office and both parties signed it. Wan Bingkun requested that the formal transaction take place in Hong Kong in half a month, at which time Tianxiang would pay in one lump sum. Liu Xiaohai had no objection and agreed to everything.

After the Wan family left, Luo Jiajie couldn't help but ask, "Xiao Hai, why did you buy Wanshi Pharmaceutical?"

Liu Xiaohai smiled and asked, "You think it's too expensive?"

Luo Jiajie analyzed, "To be honest, the price isn't expensive. Wanshi Pharmaceutical's market value is definitely over 30 billion now, but no one would suddenly spend 30 billion to buy it. After the bad news about Wanshi Pharmaceutical comes out, it would be good if it could sell for 20 billion, 16 billion should be appropriate. But it's useless for us at Tianxiang to buy it. We won't continue to produce their products. What's the point of buying an empty shell for 16 billion... Sorry, I was a bit harsh."

Liu Xiaohai smiled and said, "You're also thinking of me. I know you're right."

Luo Jiajie asked in surprise, "So, you have other intentions?"

Liu Xiaohai said, "What we need most right now is talent. You've managed Wanshi Pharmaceutical for six years, I believe you have a lot of talent. You understand them, which makes management easier. This will save you a lot of work time. We can also immediately utilize Wanshi's sales channels." "Use it," Luo Jiajie said. "Besides, we need Wanshi Pharmaceutical's production base and skilled workers."

He continued, "You're not going to spend 16 billion just to save me time, are you? We don't have that much money right now. We only have a little over 5 billion, and at most 8 billion in half a month. How are we going to pay Wanshi Group?"

Liu Xiaohai replied, "Don't worry, we don't need to pay 16 billion to Wanshi Group."

Luo Jiajie said, "But you've already signed the contract. Breaching it will result in compensation."

Liu Xiaohai laughed, "The contract will be worthless then. What I need now isn't 16 billion Hong Kong dollars, but 50 billion Hong Kong dollars. I'm not buying Wanshi Pharmaceutical, but Wanshi Group. Don't worry, I'll find a way to get the money."

Luo Jiajie exclaimed, "You...you want to acquire Wanshi Group..."

Wanshi Group's market value is nearly 100 billion Hong Kong dollars. If a forced acquisition occurs, the stock price will definitely rise further. Besides, 60% of Wanshi Group's stock is controlled by the Wan family father and son. They can't acquire it without selling. No wonder Luo Jiajie was surprised.

Liu Xiaohai chuckled easily, "Yes, we're going to acquire Wanshi Group. My grandfather once said, 'Don't be soft-hearted towards bad people.'"

Luo

Jiajie said, "But even 50 billion wouldn't be enough to acquire Wanshi Group. You might not know that 60% of Wanshi Group's shares are controlled by the Wan family. If they don't sell, we can't acquire it."

Liu Xiaohai said, "Have you forgotten that I can sense changes in other people's mental world? I'm sure Wan Bingkun will sell his shares after returning to Hong Kong."

Luo Jiajie wasn't stupid either; he immediately realized this and exclaimed, "That's right! Wan Bingkun must know to wait for bad news about Wanshi Pharmaceuticals..." "Once the news gets out, Wanshi Group's stock will plummet. Then, when Wanshi Group announces the sale of Wanshi Pharmaceutical, the stock price will be so high that even 10 billion yuan won't be enough to cover the losses. Small shareholders will definitely suffer..." Liu Xiaohai

laughed, "That's why I said he's not a good person, trying to shift the losses onto small shareholders. We don't need to be polite to him then."

Luo Jiajie said, "Wan Bingkun will definitely sell his shares before the stock price plummets, and then release the news of selling Wanshi Pharmaceutical when it hits the bottom. At that time, the stock price will plummet again, and they'll take the opportunity to buy up Wanshi Group's shares..."

Liu Xiaohai said, "That's right. Tomorrow, you go to Hong Kong and open an account first. Then, release the bad news about Wanshi Pharmaceuticals. With so many shares of Wanshi Group in his hands, he can't just short sell them all at once. Let's make his share price drop first. The day after tomorrow, I'll bring the money to Hong Kong to meet you and acquire Wanshi Group. This will also reduce the losses of small shareholders."

Luo Jiajie said, "What if the share price drops and they stop selling shares?"

Liu Xiaohai laughed and said, "Have you forgotten that he has already signed a contract with me to sell Wanshi Pharmaceuticals to our Tianxiang in half a month? He set the transaction time in half a month because he wants to use this half month to sell the shares. After selling Wanshi..." "Buy it back when the pharmaceutical news is announced and the stock price continues to fall,"

Luo Jiajie said excitedly. "That's right! He knows that once the news of Wanshi Group selling Wanshi Pharmaceutical is made public, Wanshi Group's stock will definitely fall further. So no matter how low it falls now, he will definitely continue to sell his shares. You're amazing! No wonder you agreed to buy his Wanshi Pharmaceutical. I'll book a plane ticket right away. Should I book a room for you?"

Liu Xiaohai scolded, "Your house won't be big enough for me, will it? I still want to see your sister-in-law."

Luo Jiajie laughed and said, "You're a big boss. I'm afraid you'll find my shabby house uncomfortable."

Liu Xiaohai laughed and said, "Get lost..."

******************************************************* The next day, after seeing Luo Jiajie off, Liu Xiaohai remembered that he still had to celebrate Huang Xin'er's birthday, so he didn't go back to the company. He called her to ask when he would go to her house. It turned out to be a recorded message saying that he was in class and asked her to leave a message if she needed anything. Liu Xiaohai left a message for her and then drove towards her house.

Just as he was about to arrive, Huang Xin'er finally called back, asking Liu Xiaohai to pick her up from her school and go grocery shopping together. She said she was waiting at the entrance of a park next to the school. After confirming the directions, Liu Xiaohai hung up and drove to the park entrance, but didn't see Huang Xin'er. Fearing there was more than one entrance, he drove around the park, but still couldn't find her or any other entrance. He parked the car and walked to the park entrance, about to call her, when he heard shouts coming from inside.

The park was open to the public and didn't require an entrance fee. Liu Xiaohai rushed in to see if Huang Xin'er was in trouble. He saw a child struggling in the pond, seemingly dying. His head was no longer visible, only his hand occasionally breaking the surface. A group of people were gathered around the pond shouting for help, but no one was jumping in to rescue him.

Liu Xiaohai didn't even bother to take off his clothes and jumped into the water. It wasn't even April yet, and the water temperature in the pond had dropped sharply. Although Liu Xiaohai had a special constitution, he still shivered violently when he entered the water, and his limbs were a little unresponsive. Fortunately, the child was too weak to struggle and was small, so Liu Xiaohai was still able to easily drag him to the shore.

Once ashore, they discovered it was a girl of about 13 or 14 years old. Judging from her clothes, she seemed to be a middle school student from a nearby school. Her face was pale, and she had already passed out. Bystanders gathered around, chattering amongst themselves. Some praised Liu Xiaohai for his bravery. Liu Xiaohai took out his phone, only to find it was submerged and unusable. He shouted to the onlookers, "Call an ambulance!"

The people around him immediately took out their emergency phones. Liu Xiaohai, who had first aid training, laid her flat, pried open her teeth, cleared debris from her mouth and nose, and pressed hard on her abdomen to expel the water from her stomach. Seeing that she was still unconscious, he should have performed CPR, but although the drowning victim was only about 13 or 14 years old, she was beautiful and already showing signs of puberty, so he hesitated.

Suddenly, Huang Xin'er's voice came from behind: "Xiao Hai, what are you doing here?"

Liu Xiao Hai said happily, "Come over here quickly..."

Huang Xin'er saw the girl lying on the ground and exclaimed in surprise, "She... what happened to her?"

Liu Xiao Hai asked, "She fell into the water. Did your school teach first aid?"

Huang Xin'er immediately reacted and nodded, "Yes, they did. Let me do it."

She went forward and unbuttoned the girl's clothes and collar to keep her airway open. She lifted her chin, pinched her nostrils, took a deep breath, and slowly blew air into her mouth. When her chest rose slightly, she released the girl's nostrils and pressed her chest with one hand to help her exhale. She repeated this rhythmically dozens of times until the girl gradually resumed breathing and started coughing, but she was still a little disoriented.

Just then, the ambulance arrived. Several paramedics lifted the girl into the ambulance and asked, "Who is this girl's relative?"

Liu Xiaohai looked around, but no one answered. He figured her family must not be there, otherwise they would have run out earlier. He stepped forward and said, "Her family is definitely not here."

The paramedics, seeing Liu Xiaohai was soaking wet, asked, "Did you rescue her?"

Before Liu Xiaohai could answer, the bystanders gathered around and said, "Yes... it was this young man who rescued her."

Then they all praised him.

The medical staff said, "You should get in too, you'll get checked out in a bit."

Liu Xiaohai laughed, "I'm fine, I'm perfectly healthy, no need for a checkup..."

Huang Xin'er ran forward and said, "Go get checked out."

Liu Xiaohai said, "I still need to go grocery shopping with you."

Huang Xin'er scolded, "You look like a drowned rat, how can you go grocery shopping..."

She glared at him, pushed Liu Xiaohai into the ambulance, and then jumped in herself and sat next to him. Liu Xiaohai was worried about this little girl going to the hospital alone, but thought it would be good to go together, so he didn't object anymore.

At the hospital, a female doctor gave Liu Xiaohai a full-body checkup, and everything was normal. The female doctor praised Liu Xiaohai's good health and figure, and took the opportunity to grope him, making Liu Xiaohai blush. Fortunately, Huang Xin'er bought him some clothes, and the female doctor stopped.

Liu Xiaohai changed his clothes and went with Huang Xin'er to the little girl's ward. The girl had already woken up, and her parents had been called to the hospital by the doctor. Hearing that Liu Xiaohai had saved their daughter, they were extremely grateful, almost kneeling before him. The little girl was too weak to speak, only staring blankly at the older brother who had saved her.

Unable to bear her parents' excessive gratitude, Liu Xiaohai comforted them for a few moments before escaping the hospital with Huang Xin'er. They took a taxi back to the park entrance, got into Liu Xiaohai's car, and then went to Huang Xin'er's house. Both were hungry, but luckily there were some vegetables in the refrigerator. Huang Xin'er made two bowls of noodles, which they ate as a birthday celebration.

After dinner, Liu Xiaohai apologized, "I'm sorry, it's getting late, I've wasted your birthday."

Huang Xin'er laughed, "I have a birthday every year, saving lives is the priority. I really didn't know... you're such a hero, jumping into the water in this cold weather, weren't you afraid of freezing?"

Liu Xiaohai chuckled, "I didn't think that much at the time, I only felt a bit cold after jumping in."

Huang Xin'er was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, then suddenly reached out and wrapped her arms around Liu Xiaohai's neck, kissing him deeply on the lips, her ripe breasts pressing tightly against his body. Liu Xiaohai was the kind of person who was easily moved by a response, unless the other person had ulterior motives like Hirota Junko, but Huang Xin'er was clearly not; her kiss was a natural expression of her heart. How could Liu Xiaohai resist this temptation? He wrapped his arms around Huang Xin'er and kissed her passionately.

Huang Xin'er, just beginning to experience love, had little self-control. Under Liu Xiaohai's skillful and passionate kiss, she was already panting heavily and unable to restrain herself. Liu Xiaohai, influenced by his spiritual power, was the kind of person who would naturally be moved if you were moved. The more intense Huang Xin'er's reaction, the harder it was for him to control himself. The two were both handsome and beautiful, and they were extremely attracted to each other. This kiss was like a spark falling on dry grass, instantly igniting their passion.

Lost in their passion, the two didn't even know how they entered the room or got to the bed. Their clothes dwindled until they were practically naked. Although it was Huang Xin'er's first time, even her first time kissing, her passion was no less than Liu Xiaohai's. She pounced on him, kissing him wildly all over, including his magnificent "flagpole," which she was seeing for the first time. Liu Xiaohai's hands also began to move, caressing every inch of her body. When he touched her secret place, he found it overflowing with moisture. It was the first time Huang Xin'er had been touched there, and her body went limp, collapsing onto Liu Xiaohai. Liu Xiaohai rolled over, pinning her beneath him, skillfully spreading her legs, and thrusting into her perfect body, uniting with her perfectly. In an instant, the entire room echoed with their uncontrollable gasps and moans.

"Oh... um... ah," Huang Xin'er groaned deeply, her lower abdomen rising and falling, her legs gradually spreading and curling up, giving the man on top of her more space.

The thick, hard penis made Huang Xin'er feel incredibly full. She had never imagined that sex could be so wonderful.

Gradually, Huang Xin'er felt increasingly aroused, her vagina constantly leaking fluid, much of it being drawn out by the thrusting penis.

Long Xiaohai didn't care about gentleness; he just focused on his work, his hands bracing against the bed, his hips moving, thrusting hard into Huang Xin'er's vagina again and again.

The tightness and lubrication were excellent; Huang Xin'er was undoubtedly a girl beautiful inside and out.

"Ah... Xiaohai... faster... deeper... deeper..."

Huang Xin'er shook her head, her large breasts swaying back and forth.

Huang Xin'er's body began to shake violently, but she still tried her best to control herself. She knew that Long Xiaohai wouldn't be satisfied easily, and she tried to delay her excitement. However, it was her first time, and her lack of experience caused her to be unable to continue.

"Oh. Xiao Hai... I can't take it anymore..."

Huang Xin'er couldn't hold on any longer, but no matter how much she moaned, Long Xiaohai maintained the same thrusting speed, without increasing it at all. He would only thrust shallowly a few times before penetrating deeply, gently touching the depths of her honey hole. The sensation was exquisite, intoxicating, but Huang Xin'er couldn't hold on for long. The nine shallow thrusts followed by one deep one made Huang Xin'er surrender.

"Ah... I... I'm flying..."

Huang Xin'er convulsed, suddenly hugging Long Xiaohai, and gushing out her juices.

She went limp, but Long Xiaohai remained erect. Seeing that she was unable to respond, Long Xiaohai had no choice but to increase his thrusting speed, releasing his semen into her little hole.

Chapter 102 Arrival in Hong Kong

After a crazy night, Liu Xiaohai began to feel a little scared. Huang Xin'er didn't know he had so many girlfriends. This girl was so fierce and barbaric, with a strong tendency towards violence. If she found out later, it was hard to imagine how she would abuse him. However, it seems she was the one who "molested" me first yesterday. This... this isn't my fault for not saying anything; she didn't even ask... We did it four times last night, and it seems she initiated every time. I really don't know where she gets the energy. After the first time, her area was already noticeably red and swollen, yet she was still so "reckless" and "talkative." Could I say she molested me then...? But that would be too shameless, after all, I'm a man...

Actually, Liu Xiaohai was overthinking all of this. He didn't understand the special "aura" his spiritual power gave him. When they were with Liu Xiaohai, they were easily infected by the spiritual love he radiated from within, as if surrounded and conquered by a natural love, and easily moved, especially during lovemaking. At that time, both they and he were at their most physically sensitive and emotionally open. The love expressed by Liu Xiaohai's spiritual power could easily and completely conquer them, making them develop an inescapable dependence on him. Otherwise, how could girls like Zhou Zixuan and Zhang Xin, with their beauty and strong personalities, share a man with other girls!

Of course, conquering their hearts doesn't mean conquering their tempers. Sometimes, when they get jealous and act spoiled, it's necessary to give them a little taste of their own medicine—that's part of the fun, isn't it? They themselves get along remarkably well, directing all their jealousy at Liu Xiaohai because they share a common goal: to always be by his side and do everything in their power to make him happy. You could say they're comrades! (Not referring to homosexuality.) Huang Xin'er's hand is still entwined around Liu Xiaohai, and Liu Xiaohai's gaze lingers on her. She looks at Huang Xin'er with a mixture of emotions, her eyes fixed on him. She's a woman who is always ready to help him, and she's a woman who is always ready to help ... Liu Xiaohai sensed that he was about to face another period of hardship, although it wasn't particularly difficult for him. Fearing Huang Xin'er's body couldn't handle it, he asked nervously, "You...you're awake again..."

Huang Xin'er's expression was slightly shy, she bit her lip and whispered "Mmm," looking at Liu Xiaohai's cute expression and increasingly handsome face, she hugged him tightly and said, "Little devil...you're so naughty..."

Liu Xiaohai knew what was coming next as soon as he heard this, because Huang Xin'er had said this for the fourth time that night, and he could clearly feel Huang Xin'er's strong desire surging towards him. Sensing this, he also became aroused again, pushing the blanket high on his body.

Huang Xin'er had already half-pressed her body against him, kissing him... Liu Xiaohai was really worried about whether her body could take it, and said, "It's almost dawn, you still have to go to school, right..."

Huang Xin'er looked at the clock on the bedside table, it wasn't even five o'clock yet, and said, "It's still early..."

Liu Xiaohai said, "But if you don't get enough rest, how will you go to class later?"

Huang Xin'er was already unable to restrain her desire, and glared at him, saying, "Mind your own business, you little devil..."

Liu Xiaohai was very annoyed. She was only a few months older than him, yet she kept calling him "sister" and "little devil," really thinking that she was an adult. Sun Meng and Zhou Zixuan were several years older than him, but they never called him "little devil" like that... He thought to himself, "When you come home with me in the future, you'll know how little you are. There are so many people waiting for you to call me 'sister'!"

************************************************** Huang Xin'er really had a special talent. She had been up all night, and in the morning she was still full of energy, only her walking posture had changed a little. Liu Xiaohai couldn't help but secretly marvel and admire her.

After dropping Huang Xin'er off at school, Liu Xiaohai headed straight to the airport. Luckily, he had brought his passport and personal belongings with him and left them in his car the day before; otherwise, he would have had to change flights at the last minute. He arrived at the airport just in time to board the plane. When he arrived in Hong Kong, Luo Jiajie was already waiting for him at the airport. After getting into Luo Jiajie's car, they drove directly to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

The history of securities trading in Hong Kong can be traced back to 1866, but it wasn't until the establishment of the Hong Kong Brokers Association in 1891 that Hong Kong established its first formal stock market. Between 1969 and 1972, Hong Kong established the Far East Stock Exchange, the Gold and Silver Stock Exchange, and the Kowloon Stock Exchange, forming a four-way balance of power with the original Hong Kong Stock Exchange. On July 7, 1980, the four exchanges merged to form the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. All four exchanges ceased operations after the market closed on March 27, 1986, and all business was transferred to the Stock Exchange.

Subsequently, Hong Kong's stock market embarked on a new stage of modernization and internationalization. China's development also became a guarantee for Hong Kong's future, enhancing investors' confidence in Hong Kong's economy. The stock market entered a long-term bull market, and Hong Kong became one of the world's financial centers.

After Hong Kong's return to China in 1997, it became a gateway to the mainland and a window for China to the outside world. Many Chinese companies, driven by internationalization needs, listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. After 2000, Hong Kong's securities market grew into a global market. Subsequently, China's rapid development over the next 30 years propelled its national strength past that of the United States, making the Hong Kong Stock Exchange the world's largest securities trading center, surpassing the Shanghai Stock Exchange. The NASDAQ and New York Stock Exchanges in the United States merged in 2034 due to competitive pressure, ranking third. The Tokyo Stock Exchange, formerly among the top five, collapsed due to the collapse of Japan's traditional economy.

Luo Jiajie had already rented an office at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange branch of a securities company run by his friend. Because acquiring a company on the stock market requires reporting to the regulatory authorities, Luo Jiajie opened twenty accounts under different names, intending to purchase shares of the Wanshi Group separately.

Upon arriving at the office, Liu Xiaohai took out a bank draft from Long's Bank and handed it to Luo Jiajie for deposit. It was the first time Luo Jiajie had ever handled such a large-scale bank draft; his hands trembled slightly as he received the 50 billion yuan draft. Although he wondered where Liu Xiaohai had obtained such a huge sum, he didn't ask.

Actually, since Liu Xiaohai started Tianxiang Company, Long Hanhai had given him a blank set of variable-amount bank drafts, allowing him to withdraw them when needed. Liu Xiaohai had never used them and didn't want to, only taking them out this time due to the urgency. However, he considered it a loan and planned to return it later.

After transferring the money to twenty securities trading accounts, Luo Jiajie reported to Liu Xiaohai on the previous day's work. He had already released the unfavorable news about Wanshi Pharmaceutical's "Shimei" slimming tea in the domestic and international markets. Yesterday, Wanshi Group's stock price plummeted from HK$106.49 to HK$82.74, a drop of more than 20%, and it was estimated that it would continue to fall today, because Wanshi Pharmaceutical's profits accounted for more than 60% of the entire Wanshi Group's profits, and the vast majority of Wanshi Pharmaceutical's profits came from the revenue of "Shimei" slimming tea.

After listening to Luo Jiajie's report, Liu Xiaohai asked, "How low do you think Wanshi Group's stock will fall today?"

Luo Jiajie had already considered this question and replied, "Based on its usual performance, it should fall to around HK$70. After all, the news about the slimming tea's negative effects is just a rumor right now. However, if Wan Bingkun continues to sell his shares, it might fall below HK$70."

Liu Xiaohai asked, "You've worked at Wanshi Group for six years. What do you think the actual price of Wanshi Group's stock should be?"

Luo Jiajie said, "Because of Wanshi's... " "The pharmaceutical company's profits have multiplied, and everyone is optimistic about this stock. Therefore, the original share price of over HK$100 was inflated; it should actually be around HK$80. If we don't consider Wanshi Pharmaceutical, the share price is worth at most HK$50. After the news of Wanshi Group selling Wanshi Pharmaceutical for a low price of HK$16 billion is released, it's normal for it to fall below HK$40 due to panic selling by shareholders."

Liu Xiaohai pondered for a moment and said, "We'll start buying Wanshi Group shares when it falls below HK$70."

Luo Jiajie said, "Okay, but there will definitely be more in the next few days... " "Why don't we wait a bit longer?"

Liu Xiaohai laughed. "Wan Bingkun hasn't sold most of his shares yet. He'll definitely come out to deny it today, so Wanshi Group's stock will continue to fall this morning. After Wanshi's people come out to deny it, it should rebound sharply in the afternoon. Even if the rebound isn't big, Wan Bingkun should find a way to raise the stock price."

Luo Jiajie said, "That makes sense, but how do you know the stock price will fall below HK$70 this morning?"

Liu Xiaohai smiled mysteriously and said, "Just guessing. If it doesn't fall below HK$70, we won't buy it."

Actually, when he was deep in thought, he had already used his mental perception to sense everyone in the exchange. He could sense that these people from securities investment companies lacked confidence in a certain stock and were preparing to sell. Although he couldn't be sure which stock they were thinking about, it was highly likely to be Wanshi Group. Because many securities investment companies would hold shares in a large listed company like Wanshi Group with a market value of hundreds of billions of Hong Kong dollars. And recently, there hasn't been any unfavorable news about other large companies listed in Hong Kong, so he guessed that Wanshi Group's stock would fall below HK$70 this morning.

Luo Jiajie, hearing that Liu Xiaohai was just guessing, didn't ask any further questions. Just then, the opening bell rang at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. From their office window, they could see traders in red vests bustling about in the trading hall. Luo Jiajie quickly turned on his computer to observe the stock price and trading volume of Wanshi Group, hoping it would drop below HK$70 in the morning as Liu Xiaohai had guessed.

Immediately after the market opened, numerous large sell orders appeared for Wanshi Group stock, but the trading volume was extremely low. Many people who intended to buy Wanshi Group stock began to observe the situation upon seeing so many sell orders. Within ten minutes, the stock price had fallen from HK$82 to around HK$75, and a few transactions began to occur.

Chapter 103 Seizing the Initiative

In another room of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Wan Bingkun and his son Wan Shihao stared intently at the stock price of Wanshi Group. Wan Shihao couldn't help but curse, "Damn it, I didn't expect the news of the slimming tea's poor performance to spread so quickly..."

Wan Bingkun was silent for a moment, then asked the stock trader next to him, "How many shares were sold in total?"

The trader replied, "A total of 43 million shares were sold, all from yesterday and the day before. There haven't been any trades today."

This was less than 10% of all the shares held by the Wan family. Wan Bingkun's original plan was to sell more than 90% of his shares before the news of the slimming tea's declining sales spread, and then announce the sale of Wanshi Pharmaceutical by Wanshi Group, so that he could buy them back when the stock price plummeted.

In order to prevent the share price from falling too quickly before announcing the sale of Wanshi Pharmaceuticals, Wan Bingkun only gradually released his Wanshi Group shares. Unexpectedly, the news about the slimming tea spread in Hong Kong yesterday, causing most shareholders and investment companies to join the ranks of selling Wanshi Group shares. Yesterday, the stock price fell by more than 20%, and it fell to HK$75 as soon as the market opened today, and it looks like it will continue to fall.

Wan Shihao said, "Dad, I think we don't need to wait until this afternoon. Let's get someone to issue a denial now."

Wan Bingkun said, "No rush. Let it continue to fall. How much capital can we mobilize now?"

Wan Shihao said, "The company has over 5 billion in liquid funds. Adding the money from selling stocks, it's about 9 billion in total."

Wan Bingkun said, "That's about right. Transfer it all over. Oh, and transfer the 3 billion from my account as well."

Wan Shihao asked in surprise, "Dad, what do we need so much money for?"

Wan Bingkun smiled and said, "Before the company issues a denial, let's grab some first."

Wan Shihao wasn't stupid and immediately understood his father's meaning. He happily said, "That's right, I'll get on it right away."

Wan Bingkun said, "Tell Vice President Yang to schedule the press conference for 2 PM. It must be completed before the market closes."

Wan Shihao nodded and said, "Understood."

He left the room with his assistant.

Wan Bingkun told the trader, "Push the stock price down, as low as possible."

**************************************************** Liu Xiaohai stood at the window, watching the busy "red vests" below, and simultaneously using his mental perception to scan the mental changes of people throughout the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Suddenly, he sensed a familiar mental world, and after a moment's recollection, he realized it was Wan Bingkun's mental world. When Wan Bingkun came to Tianxiang Group to apologize, Liu Xiaohai had used his mental perception to probe his intentions, so he knew the characteristics of his mental world. This was more accurate than DNA identification; he would never mistake one person for another. Overjoyed, he felt even more confident about the acquisition battle.

At this moment, Luo Jiajie, staring at the stock price on the computer, exclaimed, "Xiaohai... just like you said, the price has now fallen below HK$70, and it hasn't even been half an hour! You... you guessed so accurately! Should we buy now?"

Liu Xiaohai sat down next to Luo Jiajie and said, "Wait a little longer."

After speaking, he closed his eyes and used his mental senses to perceive Wan Bingkun.

Seeing him close his eyes, Luo Jiajie assumed he was thinking and didn't disturb him, continuing to stare at the prices on the computer. After more than ten minutes, the stock price of Wanshi Group had fallen to HK$65, and even lower price orders kept appearing…

Liu Xiaohai opened his eyes and asked, “What's the price now?”

Luo Jiajie glanced at the price again and said, “It's almost HK$64.”

Liu Xiaohai asked, “What do you think?”

Luo Jiajie said, “This is a bit abnormal. Logically, Wan Bingkun should only have sold a maximum of 10% of his shares. He couldn't possibly watch the stock price fall this low without making any move. If the stock price of Wanshi Group continues to fall like this, there's no point in Wan Bingkun selling all his shares.” "It won't recover much of the loss,"

Liu Xiaohai said. "He probably already had plans in mind."

Luo Jiajie was taken aback, then slapped his forehead and said, "You mean... Wan Bingkun deliberately drove down the price, bought in at a low price, and then sold it at a high price after they came out to deny the rumors, making a profit..."

Liu Xiaohai nodded and said, "That's right. Wan Bingkun didn't really want to sell his shares; he was only selling them to reduce his losses. How could he let go of such an opportunity?"

Luo Jiajie asked, "Then guess how low he wants to push the price down?"

He was extremely impressed with Liu Xiaohai's "divine guess."

Liu Xiaohai said, "I think he wants to push it down to below HK$60. What's the price now?"

Luo Jiajie glanced at the price and said, "It's close to HK$63." Liu Xiaohai

said, "Start buying. Buy everything below HK$65."

Luo Jiajie asked, "Didn't you say it would go below HK$60? Buy now?"

Liu Xiaohai laughed, "What's our goal?"

Luo Jiajie said, "To acquire Wan Shi Group..."

Liu Xiaohai said, "Then we must acquire the shares held by Wan Bingkun. Now he wants to sell shares to lower the price, so we'll raise the price. If he wants to lower the price, he has to keep selling his shares, which is perfect for us to buy at a low price."

Luo Jiajie laughed, "I didn't expect you to be so cunning!"

************************************************ Wan Shihao had already transferred the funds back and was sitting on the sofa with Wan Bingkun, watching the continuously falling stock price with satisfaction. Actually, they hadn't sold many shares, and the price was already pushed down because there were more sellers than buyers for Wan Shi Group's stock.

Wan Shih-hao said, "Dad, it's already at 63, should we wait?"

Wan Bing-kun said, "Don't rush, there aren't many people selling yet, they're all watching and waiting. If we buy now, the price will go up again, and we won't be able to buy much."

The trader suddenly said, "Chairman, the trading volume has increased, and quite a few people are starting to buy our stock."

Wan Bing-kun said, "That's normal, keep selling and push the price below 60 Hong Kong dollars."

After a while, the trader reported again that the trading volume was even larger, and the price had rebounded to 65 Hong Kong dollars. Wan Bing-kun and Wan Shih-hao couldn't sit still anymore and ran to the trader's side to look at the computer. Sure enough, the Wan Shih Group stock below 65 Hong Kong dollars was being swept up.

Wan Bingkun instructed his traders to continue selling, and also ordered an investigation into who was buying in large quantities. The investigation revealed that over 20 accounts had been buying Wanshi Group shares that day. He suspected some investment companies were buying at low prices, and that the morning's trading volume was over 20 million shares, with 10 million of those being sold. He figured that even spread across 20 accounts, it wasn't a large number, and immediately ordered another 20 million shares to be sold.

As Wan Bingkun predicted, seeing such a large sell order of 20 million shares, everyone sensed something was wrong with Wanshi Group's stock, and the number of people selling Wanshi Group shares increased. Soon, the share price of Wanshi Group fell below HK$63. Wan Bingkun then ordered his traders to sell an even larger order of 30 million shares, immediately causing market panic. Remembering the news of poor sales at Wanshi Pharmaceuticals the previous day, everyone acted without hesitation and joined the selling frenzy. For a time, the market was flooded with sell orders for Wanshi Group shares, and the price plummeted towards the HK$60 mark.

By the afternoon, Wan Shi Group's stock price had fallen below HK$60, and sell orders continued to increase. Wan Bingkun felt it was time and was preparing to buy when suddenly the stock price rebounded. All the sell orders were bought up, and in the blink of an eye, Wan Shi Group's stock price rose to HK$67. Wan Bingkun was shocked, sensing that this was a planned buy. Retail investors couldn't possibly act at the same time, and today's trading volume of Wan Shi Group's stock had exceeded 200 million shares, accounting for more than 20% of all stocks. At HK$60, that's HK$12 billion. He couldn't help but wonder who was behind it. The more than 20 buying accounts he had just investigated were likely from the same institution or an alliance; otherwise, how could they have timed it so perfectly?

Another question arose: why were they buying so many Wan Shi Group shares? Did they know it was going to rise? Had the company leaked information and knew they would issue a denial in the afternoon? It

was too late to think about these things. Looking at the time, Vice President Yang was about to hold a press conference, and he estimated that the stock price would rebound to above HK$80. He hadn't expected that his scheme would be reaped by someone else. Wan Bingkun knew the stock price couldn't be suppressed any longer, and time was running out. He immediately ordered traders to start buying as much as possible, but there weren't many sell orders left. Seeing the rapid rebound in Wanshi Group's stock, everyone started holding their shares and waiting to see what would happen.

Meanwhile, the other party was still acquiring Wanshi Group's stock, and the stock price surged dramatically, breaking through the HK$70 mark amidst the fierce competition. Wan Bingkun had just sold 60 million shares of Wanshi Group at around HK$60, but now, buying at HK$70, he only managed to get a little over 2 million shares, making him furious.

At this time, Wanshi Group's Vice President Yang had already "clarified" the rumors circulating at a press conference about the poor sales of "Shimei" slimming tea, claiming that "Shimei" slimming tea was selling very well in China. The company had also increased its advertising investment in China, preparing to further expand its market share, and even showed reporters a 130 million yuan advertising contract signed with East China Media Group, allowing them to take pictures. As for the overseas market, the recent aggressive promotional activities by competitors have indeed impacted the sales of "Shimei" slimming tea. However, this is a short-term effect, and the competitors cannot sustain long-term promotions. Wanshi Group is considering countermeasures and preparing to retaliate against its competitors in the market. It is believed that sales will soon recover to their original levels.

The news from the press conference quickly spread to the stock market, causing a stir in the trading hall. Everyone knew that regardless of the credibility of the news, Wanshi Group's stock was bound to rise, as the current share price of HK$70 was indeed low. Wanshi Group has consistently been profitable, and such a sharp drop was unwarranted. Buyers rushed in, pushing the share price up to HK$82.

This was a golden opportunity for Wan Bingkun. In less than two weeks, the news of the sale of Wanshi Pharmaceuticals would be made public. He had to sell his shares in the next few days to minimize losses. Of the 970 million shares in Wanshi Group, he and his son already owned 60%. Even after selling the more than 100 million shares in the past few days, they still had nearly 500 million shares. They could only sell them in batches; if they sold them all at once, the share price would plummet before the official announcement of the sale.

However, while Wan Bingkun was trying to sell, Liu Xiaohai and Luo Jiajie were also selling the more than 200 million shares they had just bought, always at a slightly lower price than Wan Bingkun. By the time Liu Xiaohai had sold all 200 million shares, the share price had been further suppressed, dropping to around HK$75. Because Wan Bingkun was reluctant to sell at a lower price, his offers were always a step behind Liu Xiaohai's, and by the close of trading, he had only sold 17 million shares.

Wan Bingkun naturally guessed that the group scrambling to sell his shares were the same ones who had been buying them earlier. While he was relieved that they weren't trying to acquire his Wanshi Group but were simply taking advantage of the situation to pocket the money that should have been his, he began to suspect his close confidants. He felt these people must have received inside information; otherwise, why would they dare to risk tens of billions of Hong Kong dollars? If they hadn't known that Wanshi Group would issue a denial that afternoon, they certainly wouldn't have dared to buy so much. And this information was known only to a few close confidants.

Liu Xiaohai and Luo Jiajie, meanwhile, were excitedly "counting their money." Today, with just two hundred million shares of Wanshi Group stock bought and sold, they had earned an average of over 15 Hong Kong dollars per share, making over 3 billion Hong Kong dollars in a single day. Liu Xiaohai felt a little embarrassed, as if he had robbed the shareholders, and felt very guilty.

Luo Jiajie advised, "This can't be considered taking money from shareholders. If we hadn't bought in, Wan Bingkun would have pushed the stock price down even lower this morning, and then bought it. If we hadn't sold these 200 million shares, Wan Bingkun would have sold them at a higher price, and the shareholders would have suffered even greater losses."

Liu Xiaohai smiled bitterly and said, "That's the only way to think about it."

Luo Jiajie said, "That's how the stock market is. For every winner, there's a loser. If you don't make this 3 billion today, Wan Bingkun will make even more. So don't think about it anymore. Your sister-in-law has prepared a seafood feast for you. Let's go back and celebrate properly."

Chapter 104 The Transaction

That evening, several domestic television stations, including those under East China Media Group, broadcast a special report on Tianxiang Group's miraculous weight loss product, Tianxiang Ruyan Weight Loss Capsules. The report also interviewed some people who had used Tianxiang Weight Loss Capsules, using examples to confirm its miraculous effects. The program concluded with data from a professional market research company, showing that, excluding weight loss and fitness equipment, Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules have captured over 80% of the domestic weight loss product market, especially in East China where they exceed 95%. Retailers have already removed some well-known brands, such as "Shimei" slimming tea and similar products, from shelves because they are no longer in demand…

Hong Kong residents can now receive most mainland satellite TV channels. All Hong Kong stock market investors who saw this report were shocked. Those who hadn't bought Wanshi Group stock and their investment companies felt incredibly lucky, while those who had started to condemn Wanshi Group as shameless. They claimed that Wanshi Group's vice president was clearly lying, and even if the presented 130 million advertising contract was real, it wasn't for market expansion but rather for market salvage.

Wan Bingkun hadn't watched domestic television, but someone immediately reported the news to him and recorded the program for him to watch. Although the first part wasn't recorded, seeing the market research and the merchants removing "Shimei" slimming tea from the shelves at the end of the program almost made him faint. He was now regretting selling Wanshi Pharmaceuticals. The stock price of Wanshi Group would definitely plummet the next day, and to minimize his losses, he had to sell as many shares as possible before the transaction with Tianxiang, because once the news was made public in ten days, the stock price would definitely fall further.

Sure enough, the next day, Wanshi Group's stock price plummeted as soon as the market opened, falling directly to HK$65 per share. Shareholders panicked and sold off their Wanshi Group shares, and various speculations spread. Some even said that Wanshi Group was about to become insolvent. Although few people believed this, it made the atmosphere among shareholders even more tense and panicked.

Wan Bingkun didn't care about anything else; he sold as much as others did, as many as he could. By the end of the second week, on the last trading day, things were pretty much as planned. He had sold over 500 million shares, leaving over 60 million unsold. However, the selling price was far below what he had expected; the share price had plummeted to a low of HK$58 per share, and Wan Shi Group's total market capitalization had shrunk from hundreds of billions of Hong Kong dollars to almost half.

These frantically sold Wan Shi Group shares mostly flowed into Liu Xiaohai's 20 accounts, giving him nearly 85% ownership of all Wan Shi Group shares. Liu Xiaohai then transferred over 6 billion yuan from Tianxiang Group's account, instructing Luo Jiajie to continue buying.

Luo Jiajie said, "Hong Kong's stock listing rules stipulate that at any time, 25% of any type of listed securities must be held by the public. If the market value exceeds HK$10 billion, the public shareholding ratio must be at least 15%. So if we continue to buy, we'll have to announce delisting after the listing."

Liu Xiaohai said, "I want to delist. We'll make Wanshi's assets our Hong Kong branch. We'll use as many of Wanshi's properties and buildings around the world as possible. You forgot that our goal isn't just to make money. In the future, a lot of funds will be invested in public works, and listed companies have to consider the interests of shareholders, which makes things inconvenient."

Luo Jiajie nodded. Buying the entire Wanshi Group for nearly HK$60 billion wouldn't be a loss. Wanshi's actual assets were roughly that amount. Besides, the factories, properties, and talent that Tianxiang suddenly acquired would save an immeasurable amount of time. These resources are exactly what Tianxiang Group needs right now.

After arranging everything, Liu Xiaohai returned to Shanghai ahead of schedule. He didn't want any further contact with the Wan family father and son. Monday was the day he and Wan Bingkun had agreed on the transaction of Wanshi Pharmaceuticals, but he didn't go personally. Instead, he sent his elder sister with a few people to negotiate and assist Luo Jiajie in taking over the Wanshi Group. Their main responsibility was Luo Jiajie's safety, in case the Wan family father and son retaliated against him in a fit of anger.

The day before, on Sunday, Wan Bingkun had secretly leaked the news that the Wanshi Group was about to sell Wanshi Pharmaceuticals, planning to buy back the shares after the stock market opened and the price plummeted. He sent his son, Wan Shihao, to

handle the stock market transactions while he waited for Liu Xiaohai downstairs at the company headquarters. Soon, several police cars led the way, followed by an extra-long Hongqi limousine. Wan Bingkun carefully examined the license plate and realized it was a special vehicle used by the Hong Kong SAR government to welcome VIPs. It seemed this company was indeed extraordinary. Fortunately, he hadn't made a scene in Shanghai; otherwise, he didn't know what the consequences would have been.

Actually, this was prepared for Da Mei by the people at the Hong Kong office of the Ministry of State Security. Only a few people in the Hong Kong office knew Da Mei's identity. They heard that Da Mei was coming to Hong Kong for business and felt their own car wasn't up to par, so they borrowed a VIP vehicle from the Hong Kong SAR government for her use.

Wan Bingkun hurriedly led the Wanshi Group people to the car. Seeing that only Da Mei and two attendants got out, and not Liu Xiaohai, he couldn't help but ask, "Hasn't Mr. Liu arrived yet?"

Da Mei replied, "Mr. Liu has something to attend to and can't come. Today, I will represent him to handle matters with the Wanshi Group. Mr. Wan doesn't mind, does he?"

Wan Bingkun hurriedly said, "Not at all...not at all...I don't know how to address you, Miss?"

Da Mei said calmly, "Just call me Da Mei."

Such a big deal, and the other party's boss didn't even come in person—how could Wan Bingkun not mind? A sense of unease arose in his heart. However, he felt that Tianxiang Group wouldn't cancel the deal; the contract was very strict, and breaching it would require compensating the Wanshi Group a large sum of money.

After everyone sat down in the conference hall prepared by Wanshi Group, staff brought out various certificates and financial documents of Wanshi Pharmaceutical. The notary and the vice president of Wanshi Group announced the start of the transaction, preparing for the formal handover of Wanshi Pharmaceutical. This was a very complicated process, and today was just the beginning. Next, representatives from Tianxiang Group would review Wanshi Pharmaceutical's documents and conduct on-site inspections. Only after everything was in order would the formal signing take place and the payment of 16 billion yuan be made.

Unexpectedly, Da Mei and the others didn't even look at the documents and said, "Wait!"

Wan Bingkun's heart tightened immediately. He wondered if Tianxiang Group really wanted to break the contract. If Tianxiang Group broke the contract, although he could get several hundred million yuan in compensation, it would be a big problem for Wan Bingkun. He and his son had already sold nearly 90% of their shares. If this transaction didn't go through, the stock price wouldn't drop significantly in the short term, and they wouldn't be able to buy back Wanshi Group's shares. If they forced a purchase, the stock price would rise sharply, and they didn't know how much they could buy back. It was very likely that the Wan family would lose control of Wanshi Group. She asked in a trembling voice, "Miss, is there a problem?"

As expected, the eldest sister said, "I don't think this deal needs to continue."

Wan Bingkun exclaimed, "This...how can this be? Your company is so untrustworthy...According to the contract we signed in Shanghai, if Tianxiang Group breaches the contract, they will have to compensate us for 800 million in losses."

The eldest sister laughed, "That's not right, it should be you compensating Tianxiang Group for 800 million in losses!"

Wan Bingkun couldn't believe that the other party was so barbaric and unreasonable. They wanted to breach the contract themselves and then turned around and said such ridiculous things. They were simply shameless. He stood up angrily and said, "Then let's see each other in court..."

The eldest sister laughed, "Why should you sue us? Wanshi Group is no longer yours. If anyone should sue, it should be the new boss suing us, right?"

Wan Bingkun was shocked and slumped back into his chair, his face ashen...

The eldest sister continued, "I heard that Mr. Wan has already sold all his shares in Wanshi Group. I don't know if it's true. If Mr. Wan wants to continue the transaction, then first..." "Show me your shareholding certificate."

At this moment, Wan Bingkun's secretary came in with the phone, saying it was a call from the young master. As soon as Wan Bingkun answered the phone, he heard his son shouting on the other end, "Dad, something's not right. Didn't we release the news yesterday? Not many people are selling their shares today... The price hasn't fallen, it's even risen a few cents..."

Even if Wan Bingkun was stupid, he knew that Wanshi had been acquired. The more than 20 accounts he found that day were definitely controlled by the same consortium, and they were definitely related to Tianxiang Group. Otherwise, his sister wouldn't have known so quickly. Although he could sue them for hostile takeover, the evidence would be hard to find, and it would be hard to win. Moreover, it was illegal for him to sell his shares in large quantities under the guise of selling Wanshi Pharmaceuticals. If Tianxiang Group wanted to countersue him, they would have solid evidence. He sighed into the phone, "Go home, no one will sell their shares anymore..."

His sister said, "It seems I was right, isn't I?"

Wan Bingkun closed his eyes and nodded.

The eldest sister said, "Then let's start talking about the deal."

Wan Bingkun opened his eyes, puzzled, and asked, "A deal? What else is there to trade?"

The eldest sister said, "As far as I know, Mr. Wan still has about 60 million shares of Wanshi Group stock. Our group is planning to buy them. Mr. Wan, please consider it. The price is negotiable."

Wan Bingkun angrily said, "I won't sell. I don't need the money right now."

This was true. He had just sold more than 500 million shares of Wanshi Group stock, and he had more than 30 billion Hong Kong dollars in his private account.

The eldest sister said, "I heard that Mr. Wan's properties, as well as many pieces of jewelry and antiques, were purchased in the name of the company. It seems that Mr. Wan will have to move out as soon as possible. Those pieces of jewelry and antiques... Oh, and your car, the company will take them back soon."

Wan Bingkun was immediately discouraged and said, "I... I'll buy them all..."

The eldest sister shook her head and said, "No!"

Wan Bingkun said anxiously, "You..."

The eldest sister smiled and said, "If Mr. Wan sells us the remaining shares of Wanshi Group, you can buy these things back."

Wan Bingkun knew that he could only sell them the 60 million shares of Wanshi Group. Some of the jewelry and antiques were bought by his grandfather and father. Especially the house they lived in now, the Wan family had lived there for generations. If they were kicked out, it would be a real loss of face. It could be said to be the Wan family's ancestral home. Furthermore, the words he blurted out earlier about not selling the shares were meaningless. Keeping 10,000 shares of Wanshi Group was pointless. Although he could remain a major shareholder, it would only make him a laughingstock. How could the Wan family have the face to stay in the company? The new boss wouldn't treat him well either, and it was estimated that the new boss was most likely Liu Xiaohai from Tianxiang Group. His son, Wan Shihao, had once sent people to cause trouble at Tianxiang Group. Who knew if he would retaliate in the future...

The eldest sister then asked, "Mr. Wan, have you thought it through? Can we start negotiating the price?"

Wan Bingkun nodded helplessly and sighed...

Chapter 105 Diamond Boy

The news of the change of ownership of Wanshi Group was like a bombshell, shocking Hong Kong. This was a super-large group that owned the largest pharmaceutical and health product companies in Hong Kong and even Southeast Asia. A few days ago, its market value exceeded 100 billion Hong Kong dollars. Although it had suddenly shrunk in the past few days, it was still a relatively large listed company on the Hong Kong stock market. It had changed owners without any warning.

Actually, it wasn't entirely without warning. Many people immediately connected it to the news that Wanshi Group was about to sell Wanshi Pharmaceutical on Sunday. Now it seems that was a misunderstanding; it wasn't Wanshi Group selling Wanshi Pharmaceutical, but rather the Wan family selling Wanshi Group.

So who has the power to swallow Wanshi Group whole? All we know is that Wanshi Group publicly announced it was a domestic company called Tianxiang Group. What kind of company is this?

All Hong Kong media sprang into action, digging into Tianxiang Group. Many reporters even flew directly to Shanghai to investigate. Hong Kong media's efficiency is indeed extremely high; many media outlets published reports that same day detailing the information they had gathered about Tianxiang Group.

The reports introduced Tianxiang Group as a company that produces and sells pharmaceuticals and health products. Its predecessor was a pharmaceutical factory on the verge of bankruptcy. Since developing Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules, it quickly captured the domestic market, and the company's scale expanded rapidly. Currently, it has a large production base, and an even larger one under construction. The entire development process took only about six months. The reports also specifically stated that Wanshi Pharmaceutical fell into difficulties because of the impact of Tianxiang Group's slimming capsules.

Media reports speculated that this was why Wanjia sold Wanshi Group, but many found it hard to understand why Wanjia didn't sell Wanshi Pharmaceuticals but instead sold the entire Wanshi Group, which was the foundation of the company…

As for Tianxiang Group's motives for acquiring Wanshi Group, the media reported with certainty that: Tianxiang Group's weight loss products had already captured the domestic market, and its next target was the international market. They were interested in Wanshi Group's international sales channels and wanted to use it as a backdoor listing to attract more development funds.

Many investment companies also believed that Tianxiang Group wanted to use a backdoor listing and began to focus their attention on Wanshi Group's stock, preparing to buy in large quantities. Their optimism about the new Wanshi Group stemmed from the potential of Tianxiang Group's Ruyan weight loss capsules. This miraculous product, which already held nearly 90% of the domestic market share, was poised for explosive growth on the international stage. No one dared to predict, but everyone was certain that Tianxiang Group's stock would surge after the backdoor listing.

The next day, when they rushed into the stock market to buy Wanshi Group shares, they discovered that Wanshi Group had already applied for a trading suspension. That evening, Wanshi Group's new spokesperson, Luo Jiajie, publicly announced a decision that shocked all the media outlets, investment companies, and even the general public in Hong Kong who had previously speculated that Tianxiang Group wanted to use it for a backdoor listing… Wanshi Group announced its delisting!

Everyone was dumbfounded. What was Tianxiang Group trying to do? Was it throwing money away? It actually spent nearly HK$60 billion to buy a listed company only to delist it! Moreover, after delisting, it would buy back all the remaining shares in the stock market, which would definitely exceed HK$60 billion in total.

If Tianxiang Group had actually used Wanshi Group for a backdoor listing, taking advantage of the current extremely low share price, the merger of Tianxiang Group's assets with Wanshi Group would have allowed it to expand its share capital significantly. Leveraging Tianxiang Group's dominant position in the domestic market for its weight-loss capsules, Wanshi Group's share price will undoubtedly exceed the original HK$108 per share. It's worth noting that when Wanshi Group's share price was HK$108, its weight-loss tea only held a 30% market share in China, just one-third of Tianxiang's.

Financial experts have already analyzed that if Tianxiang Group and Wanshi Group were to merge and list, the share price could exceed HK$150 per share, or even HK$200 per share. If the merged entity's total share capital expands to a behemoth with a market capitalization of HK$1.5 billion, further share issuance would create an even larger entity, potentially placing it among the top ten global pharmaceutical companies.

But then it announced its delisting. Everyone felt it was a waste to let this opportunity slip away. They couldn't understand why the owner of Tianxiang Group would do such a thing. The investment companies not only felt sorry for Tianxiang Group, but also regretted not being able to ride the wave and make a profit. They thought it was a joke.

But it turned out to be no joke. Soon after, Wanshi Group came up with a delisting plan, buying back the more than 70 million shares of Wanshi Group stock still on the market at a high price of HK$75. Two days later, it successfully bought back all the shares and officially withdrew from the Hong Kong stock market.

While the Hong Kong financial circles and media were talking about this once-in-a-century business anomaly, they also became interested in the owner of Tianxiang Group. The focus shifted to the person who made this decision as Wanshi Group disappeared from the Hong Kong stock market. What kind of person made such a decision? Why did he do it? Of course, no one thought this person was a fool. Otherwise, how could he have turned a pharmaceutical factory that was about to go bankrupt into a super conglomerate that could swallow Wanshi Group whole? He must have had a reason for doing this. As for what that reason was... even the experts couldn't figure it out no matter how hard they tried.

Reporters from Hong Kong and abroad flocked to Shanghai, hoping to interview the boss of Tianxiang Group. However, this mysterious and legendary figure politely declined all interviews. These persistent reporters, however, were determined to succeed, resorting to various methods such as paparazzi, stalking, and forced entry. Unexpectedly, not only was the boss of Tianxiang Group unusual, but the security guards were also extraordinary. The reporters' supposedly seasoned and experienced tactics proved utterly ineffective, all ending in failure. This severely damaged their confidence, and they began returning to Hong Kong in droves, exhausted.

Of course, some persisted. The more gossipy media reporters were much more resilient than the others, and some mainland reporters also joined the effort, forming a temporary alliance with the Hong Kong reporters. Reporters from East China Media Group, being local powerhouses, were elected commanders-in-chief, preparing for a long-term operation. However, the alliance crumbled after only two days because all the East China Media Group reporters withdrew, and then other mainland reporters were recalled by their superiors.

These mainland journalists were all severely criticized after being summoned back by their supervisors, especially the reporters from East China Media Group. They were given a harsh, unsolicited scolding by their respective supervisors. This wasn't surprising, as the supervisors themselves had just been reprimanded by Chairman Zhou Zixuan and naturally wanted to vent their anger on the culprits.

After the alliance disbanded, the Hong Kong journalists were outnumbered and unable to cause much trouble, and were no match for the ruthless security guards. After more than a month of fussing, they had no choice but to return home. However, they didn't leave empty-handed; they obtained information about the owner of Tianxiang Group from the Shanghai Administration for Industry and Commerce: Liu Xiaohai, male, 18 years old.

When the brief introduction of the owner of Tianxiang Group, Liu Xiaohai, was published by Hong Kong media, it caused another uproar. His name and gender were irrelevant; the phrase "eighteen years old" was the most surprising thing. A small, near-bankrupt company had been transformed into a giant capable of swallowing Wanshi Group—it was practically starting from scratch, all done by an eighteen-year-old in just six months…

Some had already begun comparing this extraordinary young man to the legendary Long Hanhai, who didn't accumulate hundreds of millions in assets until he was 23. While hundreds of millions decades ago are incomparable to hundreds of millions today, they are also incomparable to hundreds of billions. Liu Xiaohai, at eighteen, already possessed nearly a hundred billion in assets, leading many to consider him the most likely candidate to surpass Long Hanhai in wealth.

Hong Kong's young people went crazy. Liu Xiaohai became a new generation's superstar idol. Many infatuated beauties who dreamed of marrying a wealthy and eligible bachelor began to shift their focus, some even declaring: "I won't marry anyone but Liu Xiaohai!" After all, a diamond bachelor and a diamond boy are incomparable. Although they don't know what Liu Xiaohai looks like, it doesn't matter. In an increasingly materialistic economic society, a man who looks like a diamond will definitely be popular!

****************************************************** The news of Wanshi Group being swallowed up by Tianxiang Group not only shocked Hong Kong and mainland China, but also the American Merson Group. President Wolfing urgently summoned Jefferson, the general manager of Merson Health Products Company, who was still in China, back to the United States. Jefferson's mission in China was originally to find an opportunity to buy Tianxiang Group, but after the experts at Merson Group headquarters analyzed several boxes of Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules purchased from China, they found nothing special and canceled the plan to buy Tianxiang Group.

After more than a month of vigorous promotion, "Slimming Essence" successfully squeezed out Wanshi Group's "Shimei" slimming tea in global markets outside of China. Although Jefferson, the general manager of the health product company who was continuing to observe market changes in China, frequently reported that Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules were gaining momentum and almost dominating the entire mainland China market, President Wolkin remained unconcerned. He understood that it was very difficult to promote products based on traditional Chinese medicine principles in Western countries, and experts had already analyzed this product and concluded that it was not much better than Wanshi Group's slimming tea. Moreover, the slimming product market in China was currently experiencing internal competition, so there was nothing to worry about.

When the news of Tianxiang Group's acquisition of Wanshi Group reached Wolkin's ears, he realized the seriousness of the situation. At least the internal competition in the slimming product market in China had ended. The fact that the newly emerging Tianxiang Group could completely acquire the century-old Wanshi Group was unimaginable to Wolkin. He even suspected that it was a cooperation between the two companies rather than a merger. After sending people to Hong Kong to investigate, he learned that it was true.

Since Tianxiang Group has already dominated the Chinese weight-loss product market, its next step must be the international market; otherwise, it wouldn't have needed to acquire Wanshi Group. The fact that Tianxiang Group announced its delisting after acquiring Wanshi Group indicates that it doesn't lack funds and doesn't need to raise capital from the stock market. The entire merger was completed in the blink of an eye, demonstrating its unimaginable strength. Therefore, Wolkin hurriedly summoned Jefferson back to the US headquarters and instructed him to spend heavily to hire a team of traditional Chinese medicine and herbal medicine experts from China to bring back to the US for re-analysis of Tianxiang Ruyan weight-loss capsules.

At the same time, Wolkin received another piece of information: Tianxiang Group had already established a branch in the US. Wolkin immediately went to the relevant departments to investigate, and it was indeed true. Furthermore, three products had already been approved and were ready to be launched in the US, including Tianxiang Ruyan weight-loss capsules.

Wolkin immediately convened Jefferson and other managers to discuss countermeasures, devised new promotional strategies, and prepared to deliver a crushing blow to Tianxiang Ruyan weight-loss capsules when they were launched in the US, preventing them from gaining a foothold.

However, more than a month passed. Tianxiang Group's other two products had already been launched in the US with good market response, but the weight-loss capsules that the Mersen Group was most concerned about were still not available in the US. Did Tianxiang Group know that the Mersen Group had plans for the weight-loss capsules and therefore not intend to launch them in the US?

At this time, the group of Chinese experts, after more than a month of analysis and research, concluded that this was just a product made with a slightly modified ordinary Chinese medicine formula, nothing special. This conclusion was not much different from that of the American experts, and Wolkin's furrowed brow, which had been tightly furrowed for more than a month, finally relaxed.

After more than two months of operation, Tianxiang's US branch gradually entered a favorable phase. Although Tianxiang Group's most powerful product, Tianxiang Ruyan weight-loss capsules, was not yet available in the US, the other two products—Tianxiang Energy Tablets and Tianxiang Smoking Cessation Capsules—were well-received by American consumers due to their significant effects. Their prices were also slightly lower than other similar products in the US market, and sales steadily increased. The Tianxiang brand was also gradually gaining attention.

After learning of the acquisition of Wanshi Group, the employees of Tianxiang's US branch were quite surprised by their boss's financial strength and decisiveness. They were also filled with confidence in the company's future and eagerly awaited the shipment of the weight-loss capsules from headquarters to the US for market launch. However, they waited for over a month without receiving a single box of Tianxiang Ruyan weight-loss capsules. ( Chapter 106

, May 25th:
A Headache)

Tianxiang Group certainly wasn't abandoning the US market; it simply didn't have enough stock to supply it. Wanshi Group, with its immense influence in Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, saw Tianxiang Group acquire the entire group in just a few days. This was like a massive advertisement across Southeast Asia, sparking curiosity and prompting inquiries about Tianxiang's business. People learned that Tianxiang also produced pharmaceuticals and health products, and that it had previously been a competitor of Wanshi Group. Its Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules, with their miraculous effects, had completely driven Wanshi Group's slimming tea out of the Chinese market.

This instantly made people aware of Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules and that their slimming effects were hundreds of times better than the previously famous "Shimei" slimming tea. Naturally, those seeking to lose weight began searching for this product. Tianxiang Group certainly wouldn't let this opportunity slip by. Luo Jiajie immediately took charge of the sales of Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules in Southeast Asia from Hong Kong. Fortunately, after merging with Wanshi Group, there were no issues with manpower. Wanshi Group already had a strong sales team in Southeast Asia, so everything went smoothly. Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules quickly entered the Southeast Asian market and became a hot seller.

Although Tianxiang Health Products Company continued to expand the production of slimming capsules, it was difficult to supply both the domestic and Southeast Asian markets, so the plan to develop the US market had to be postponed. Fortunately, the domestic market was gradually stabilizing, with monthly sales dropping from 5 billion to around 4 billion. The demand of around 2 billion per month in the Southeast Asian market could still be barely met.

Mitsui Sakura was still in charge of construction. The pharmaceutical production base had been under construction for a month, with foundations still being laid for several high-rise buildings. The factory was already taking shape and was expected to be operational in a little over a month. In addition, a piece of land with mountains and water was found not far from the company in the town, and 1 billion was invested to build Tianxiang Hospital. Construction had just begun, and infrastructure such as roads, water, and electricity were still being built.

Liu Xiaohai devoted all his energy to pharmaceutical research. After acquiring the Wanshi Group, he ordered the cessation of production of all Wanshi Pharmaceutical's drugs and health products. A large number of products awaited his research and improvement. Initially, he was so busy that he barely slept. He himself had inexhaustible energy and didn't feel tired, but Mitsui Sakura was so worried that she almost cried. Later, every night after midnight, she would drag him back to the room, massage him, and make sure he got some rest, forbidding him from touching her.

However, Liu Xiaohai couldn't sleep without doing something while embracing the charming Mitsui Sakura every day. After a few days of restraint, he couldn't resist anymore. So, he secretly used his unique flirting techniques, easily breaking down Mitsui Sakura's already weak will, and half-heartedly let him have his way. However, the next day, he forcibly moved his rest time forward by two hours, dragging Liu Xiaohai back to the room to sleep before 10 p.m.

After more than two months of arduous research, Wanshi Pharmaceutical's original drugs were basically improved and production started anew. The factory that originally produced slimming tea was changed to produce Tianxiang's slimming capsules to supply the Southeast Asian market. Wanshi Group was renamed Tianxiang Group Hong Kong Branch. The real estate department staff remained unchanged. Wanshi Pharmaceutical's staff and Tianxiang Group's staff were merged. Wanshi Pharmaceutical's original branches and offices around the world began to do preliminary work for the sales of Tianxiang Group's health products. The staff of Wanshi's US branch were merged into Tianxiang's US branch.

A while ago, the Merson Group launched a major promotion, severely suppressing Wanshi's slimming tea. The employees of Wanshi Pharmaceutical's US branch were seething with anger, waiting for Tianxiang Group's slimming capsules to give them a chance to vent their frustration. Although they were unfamiliar with Tianxiang Group, a new company and its new boss, they were very familiar with its president, Luo Jiajie. Luo Jiajie had personally founded Wanshi Pharmaceutical's overseas branches. When Luo Jiajie resigned from Wanshi Group, many employees in these overseas branches wanted to resign with him, but he stopped them. Now that Luo Jiajie was leading them again, their morale was even higher.

Anyway, Liu Xiaohai had left all the sales matters to Luo Jiajie. He currently had two extremely troublesome things: Sun Meng had graduated and had issued him an ultimatum, demanding a position at Tianxiang Group; and Huang Xin'er had finished her college entrance exams and called Liu Xiaohai insisting on working at Tianxiang Group for the summer, saying she wanted to earn money for her university expenses.

Sun Meng was alright; she already knew Liu Xiaohai had a colleague, Mitsui Sakura, at the company. Given their personalities, she figured they wouldn't fight while working together, and might even become good friends. Huang Xin'er, on the other hand, had a fiery temper. If she came to Tianxiang Group and met Mitsui Sakura and Sun Meng, the consequences would be unpredictable. After thinking it over, she decided to confront Huang Xin'er first; she'd have to confess sooner or later anyway, and it would be better to avoid a scene at the company.

She immediately called Huang Xin'er to arrange a meeting. Huang Xin'er hadn't seen Liu Xiaohai for over two months, and experiencing the first taste of love, she happily agreed, saying she'd wait for him at home. She whispered that her parents weren't home and hung up. Liu Xiaohai could almost see Huang Xin'er's shy expression as she hung up, and recalling the passion of that night, his heart surged. In a daze, he forgot he was going to confess and drove straight to her house.

Huang Xin'er seemed to have been waiting for Liu Xiaohai behind the door. As soon as Liu Xiaohai rang the doorbell, the door opened, and Huang Xin'er pulled him inside. Before the door was even closed, she pounced on him. Liu Xiaohai turned around and closed the door, remembering he was there to explain something. He was about to speak when Huang Xin'er's hot lips sealed his mouth, sucking on them frantically.

It was already warm outside, and Huang Xin'er's hair was slightly damp. She wore a bathrobe that clung to Liu Xiaohai's body, exuding the fragrance of shower gel, making her exceptionally alluring. She must have just taken a shower. Liu Xiaohai could clearly feel that she wasn't wearing anything underneath, and his manhood immediately aroused, hardening against her lower abdomen. Huang Xin'er shuddered as if electrocuted, her breathing becoming rapid. She closed her already dazed eyes and began to pant softly.

"You little rascal, are you starving? I'm asking you, did you sleep with any foreign girls while you were abroad?"

In this situation, Liu Xiaohai's mind was already controlled by his lower body. He didn't bother with answering questions first. He picked up Huang Xin'er and carried her into her bedroom, laying her flat on the bed.

Huang Xin'er's bathrobe had no openings and the belt wasn't tied tightly; it slipped down to the sides as soon as she lay down, revealing her dazzlingly beautiful young body.

Although the two had a passionate night together, Liu Xiaohai had never appreciated Huang Xin'er's body so closely before. He was stunned, especially when he saw the two still-pink nipples on Huang Xin'er's swollen breasts; he almost suffocated.

Huang Xin waited with her eyes closed for a long time, but Liu Xiaohai didn't react. She couldn't help but open her eyes and glance at him. Seeing him staring blankly at her chest, she felt both ashamed and anxious . She grabbed Liu Xiaohai's tie and said coquettishly, "Have you looked enough... still looking..."

Liu Xiaohai lost his balance and fell on top of her.

"Xiaohai... give it to me..."

Huang Xin was frantic.

She begged him, but Liu Xiaohai knelt down on the bed and buried his face between her legs. She wasn't wearing underwear, and her pink vulva was still steaming.

Liu Xiaohai smiled and moved closer. The moment his lips and tongue touched Huang Xin's wet labia, she couldn't help but tremble.

"Ah... don't lick there..."

Huang Xin's pleas had no effect; they only emboldened Liu Xiaohai.

After his lips and tongue had absorbed the existing moisture, he continued to suck. With that suck, Huang Xin'er's body tensed, and a stream of vaginal fluid shot out from her vagina with a powerful "whoosh," making Liu Xiaohai shudder. He climbed onto the bed, clamped Huang Xin'er's head between his legs, and lay between hers. Huang Xin'er knew what this meant. She glanced at his penis and obediently began licking Liu Xiaohai's thick shaft. She didn't care about the taste and swallowed it whole.

As Liu Xiaohai licked her rapidly, Huang Xin'er couldn't help but speed up. When her snowy buttocks arched wildly, colliding with Liu Xiaohai's lips and tongue, he finally loosened his grip, and a small stream of semen shot into her mouth.

At the same time, a gush of lustful fluid, the first to spurt from Huang Xin'er's vagina, shot out rapidly, spraying Liu Xiaohai's mouth.

Huang Xin'er watched as Liu Xiaohai turned around and hugged her tightly, knowing in her heart that he truly loved her.

"It's officially starting."

"You're really great."

Huang Xin'er felt that the thick penis hadn't softened at all, and in surprise, she grasped it and inserted it into her vagina.

"Ah...so big..."

she moaned comfortably.

Liu Xiaohai simply smiled and began thrusting.

"Oh...um...Xiaohai...it feels so good...ah..." Huang Xin'er's continuous moans and groans stimulated Liu Xiaohai's senses.

Liu Xiaohai didn't disappoint her enthusiastic moans, thrusting wildly and rhythmically into her vagina until Huang Xin'er spurted out lustful fluid again, only then did Liu Xiaohai slow down.

Chapter 107 The bed was too small to sleep in.

Having experienced countless orgasms, Huang Xin'er finally begged for mercy. Liu Xiaohai, triumphant, ejaculated as he brought Huang Xin'er to another peak of desire…

After a long while, Huang Xin'er gradually regained some strength, biting Liu Xiaohai's ear and panting, "Little devil… you're so bad…"

Liu Xiaohai asked with a smile, "Where am I bad?"

Huang Xin'er reached down and grasped Liu Xiaohai's genitals,

saying sweetly, "This is bad…" She then pinched it hard twice as punishment, but unexpectedly, her pinch caused it to "rise" again, startling her into releasing her grip. She hadn't recovered her strength yet, and the waves of pleasure hadn't subsided, so she didn't dare provoke "it." Liu Xiaohai laughed when he saw this, "Scared now...hehe, see if you still dare to call me little devil..."

Huang Xin'er retorted, "Who's scared! I'll call you little devil, so what? Little devil, little devil, little devil..."

She called him "little devil" seven or eight times, then started punching Liu Xiaohai's chest with her pink fists.

Since she was already exhausted, Liu Xiaohai didn't feel any pain; instead, he felt like she was giving him a massage. The little pink fists felt very comfortable on his body. He turned over and lay on the bed, saying, "Give me a massage on my back too, it feels so good."

Huang Xin'er was stunned for a moment before she reacted. She lay on top of Liu Xiaohai and bit his ear hard. It hurt so much that Liu Xiaohai begged for mercy before she let go. Seeing the deep teeth marks on Liu Xiaohai's ear, she felt a little sorry for him. She licked the teeth marks, then got up and sat on Liu Xiaohai's buttocks, punching and kneading him as if she were really giving him a massage.

Liu Xiaohai had traveled a long way to Huang Xin'er's house, and without resting for even a minute, he went straight to bed and "fought" for nearly an hour. He was indeed quite tired. Although Huang Xin'er's massage skills were far inferior to Mitsui Sakura's, he still groaned with pleasure.

Huang Xin'er asked, "Is it comfortable?"

Liu Xiaohai was too comfortable to speak and softly murmured "Mmm."

Huang Xin'er asked curiously, "You...you men...doing...doing this is also very tiring?"

Liu Xiaohai said, "Of course, much more tiring than you women!"

Huang Xin'er retorted, "I don't believe it. If it's tiring, why do you men still like...like doing it so much?"

Liu Xiaohai countered, "You women like it too!"

Huang Xin'er said, "No way, rapists are all men."

Liu Xiaohai disagreed, "There are female rapists too, but...it's just that we men are more magnanimous and don't report you women."

Huang Xin'er said, "You're talking nonsense. I've never heard of that."

Liu Xiaohai laughed, "You need to hear about it? I was raped by you as soon as I arrived."

Huang Xin'er's face turned bright red, and she pinched Liu Xiaohai's back hard twice, saying, "Then why didn't you stop when I told you to? You...you wanted to continue..."

Liu Xiaohai cried out in pain, "Doing this...how can I stop until it's finished?"

Huang Xin'er pinched Liu Xiaohai's back a few more times, feeling her hand getting a little sore. She leaned down and lay on his back, asking, "By the way, what kind of work would I do at your company?"

Liu Xiaohai immediately tensed up, remembering that he was there to explain things, and didn't know how to start. So he said, "You...you should just stay home and play. There's not much work you can do."

Huang Xin'er said, "No, I want to earn my own tuition."

Liu Xiaohai said, "I'll pay your tuition. You don't need to work."

Huang Xin'er said, "Pshaw! My family isn't so poor that we can't afford tuition. I just want to earn it myself. Do you not want me to work at your company? Do you not want to see me?"

Liu Xiaohai quickly said, "How could that be...the new apartment building at the company isn't finished yet. The old ones are all full. How about we wait until the new apartment building is finished before you come to work? There's nowhere to live if we come now."

Huang Xin'er asked, "When will it be finished?"

Liu Xiaohai said... "It'll be finished in a little over two months."

Huang Xin'er said irritably, "Two months... I'll be back in school in two months..."

Liu Xiaohai said happily, "Yeah, then you should stay home and read books and watch TV. Two months will pass quickly. If you come to work at my company now, you won't even have a place to sleep. I can't let you sleep at your desk."

Huang Xin'er bit her lip, blushed, and said softly, "I... I'll sleep with you."

Liu Xiaohai exclaimed, "Then... that bed is too small, you might not be able to sleep there..."

Huang Xin'er said, "It can't be that small... not enough for two people? Then I'll sleep on top of you."

Liu Xiaohai said, "That's so tiring..."

He thought that two people could certainly sleep there, but... it would definitely be crowded if four people slept there...

Huang Xin'er whispered in Liu Xiaohai's ear, "As long as I'm with you, I'm not afraid of being tired."

Liu Xiaohai was deeply moved. He could feel that Huang Xin'er's words came from the bottom of her heart. A wave of shame washed over him, and he sighed, "Xin'er, I have something to tell you."

Huang Xin'er, nestled against Liu Xiaohai, lost in her own reverie, assumed he was about to whisper sweet nothings and said softly, "Go ahead... I'm listening..."

Liu Xiaohai gritted his teeth and said, "Actually... actually, someone else sleeps in that bed."

Huang Xin'er exclaimed in surprise, "Ah... you're a big boss now, and you still share a bed with someone else?"

Liu Xiaohai blushed and said, "It's... it's a woman..."

Huang Xin'er asked in a trembling voice, "You... you have other women?"

Liu Xiaohai whispered, "I'm sorry... and... and more than one."

As he finished speaking, he felt Huang Xin'er tremble and sit up. He quickly closed his eyes, waiting for the "storm" to begin, knowing a beating was inevitable. But after waiting for a long time, Huang Xin'er didn't lay a hand on him. He couldn't help but turn his head to look. He saw Huang Xin'er biting her lip, her body trembling slightly, tears welling in her eyes.

Liu Xiaohai knew she must be furious. He turned around, sat up, and tried to pull her into his arms to comfort her. Huang Xin'er pushed Liu Xiaohai away frantically, tears streaming down her face as she cried loudly. After a while, she became breathless and coughed.

Liu Xiaohai, fearing she would harm herself from crying, decided to use his spiritual power. He stepped forward and pulled Huang Xin'er into his arms. Huang Xin'er struggled desperately to break free, but Liu Xiaohai's spiritual power, filled with boundless love, overwhelmed her. Her body instantly went limp, and all the resentment and anger in her heart vanished, leaving only love and attachment for him. Everything else seemed insignificant…

Seeing Huang Xin'er's breathing gradually calm down, her tears stop, and her face slowly turn pink, Liu Xiaohai was actually a little moved. Thinking he couldn't miss this opportunity, he lowered his head and kissed her. Surrounded by powerful love, Huang Xin'er felt a surge of intense need. She wrapped her arms around Liu Xiaohai, her body writhing in heat.

Liu Xiaohai laid Huang Xin'er flat on the bed and entered her body in the gentlest way. While giving her pleasure, he used his spiritual power to communicate with her in a special language, telling her how much he loved her. At the same time, he felt Huang Xin'er's love for him growing stronger, as if they had completely merged into one, inseparable.

After about an hour of this "communication," they finally reached the peak of physical and spiritual love simultaneously. Liu Xiaohai felt utterly exhausted, but he clearly felt that his spiritual abilities had improved considerably.

Huang Xin'er wasn't as disheveled as she had been after the first time; instead, she seemed quite radiant. She found this strange, recalling what had just happened, and said, "You little liar... why are you only telling me you have a girlfriend now? Why didn't you say so that day?"

Liu Xiaohai knew she was referring to her birthday and awkwardly said, "That day... that day you sealed my mouth, and then... then we... we did it..."

Huang Xin'er remembered that she had indeed taken the initiative that day, and her face flushed as she said, "You heartbreaker, what am I going to do now? You... will you leave me?"

Liu Xiaohai said, "As long as you're willing to be with me, I will never leave you."

Huang Xin'er nodded shyly. After what had just happened, she was completely and utterly conquered by Liu Xiaohai's love. She was willing to pay any price to be with him, without any hesitation.

Liu Xiaohai's phone suddenly rang. Seeing it was Luo Jiajie calling, he quickly answered. Luo Jiajie's slightly anxious voice said, "Xiaohai... there's a problem in America..."

Liu Xiaohai was startled and asked, "What problem?"

Luo Jiajie said, "The American branch just called, saying our weight-loss capsules need to be re-tested and will have to be temporarily suspended from sale."

Liu Xiaohai asked curiously, "Didn't our weight-loss capsules already pass their relevant department's testing? The approval was approved, why do they need to test them again?"

Luo Jiajie said, "I think there are other reasons, it's hard to explain over the phone..."

Liu Xiaohai said, "I'll be back at the company right away, wait for me."

Chapter 108 Request for Re-testing

Liu Xiaohai hung up the phone and looked at Huang Xin'er, saying, "There's an urgent matter at the company, I have to rush back."

Huang Xin'er nodded gently and said, "Go ahead, be careful on the road."

She kissed Liu Xiaohai on the cheek, then got up to help him with his clothes.

Liu Xiaohai looked at Huang Xin'er in disbelief. He hadn't expected that communicating with her spiritual world using his mental power would make her so docile. It seemed he should try this method with the others in the future. If all the women around him became this docile, wouldn't he be living like a god? After

getting dressed, Liu Xiaohai immediately drove back to the company. Seeing Luo Jiajie's office light on, he knew Luo Jiajie was waiting for him, so he quickly went upstairs and ran inside. When Luo Jiajie saw Liu Xiaohai arrive, he first poured him a glass of water, and after Liu Xiaohai sat down, he explained the situation in America in detail.

Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules have been on the market in the US for less than a month, with minimal advertising investment. However, in this information age, many weight loss magazines and websites have mentioned Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules and their miraculous effects. Many netizens have spontaneously formed weight loss clubs that frequently exchange information with clubs in other countries. Therefore, although it lacks brand recognition in the US health supplement market, it has already gained traction on some US websites and forums focused on weight loss. Those who can afford it even travel to China specifically to purchase it, or ask friends who frequently travel to China to buy it for them. Others have long awaited the US market launch of Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules.

Many others, while rarely paying attention to information on websites and forums, were previously consumers of "Shimei" slimming tea and had heard about the acquisition of Wanshi Group by Tianxiang Group. Therefore, they are aware of Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules' potential victory over "Shimei" slimming tea in the Chinese market and are filled with curiosity and anticipation.

So, as soon as Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules hit the shelves in the US, before any advertising campaigns even began, they already achieved considerable sales. A little over a week later, the first batch of users reported positive results, causing quite a stir among dieters in the US. The number of buyers surged, and nearly half of the 20 million boxes shipped to the US have already been sold. This forced Tianxiang's US branch to postpone its advertising plans, fearing stockouts due to overheated sales. Just a few days ago, they strongly urged headquarters to expedite shipments.

However, today, the US branch staff received a notice from the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) requesting a suspension of sales of Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules. The reason given was that the FDA found several indicators of Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules, while not exceeding regulations, were not within the previously established range. The FDA needs to consult with experts to re-establish corresponding standards before considering whether Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules can be marketed in the US.

The general manager of Tianxiang's US branch dared not make a decision on his own. Upon receiving the notification, he immediately called Luo Jiajie. The US branch was located in Manhattan, New York City, which is thirteen hours ahead of China, so Luo Jiajie had just received the call. Although it was late, only Liu Xiaohai, the inventor, knew the details regarding the product specifications. The US branch was still awaiting a decision from headquarters, so he immediately reported the situation to Liu Xiaohai.

After listening to Luo Jiajie's explanation, Liu Xiaohai was extremely surprised. Tianxiang Group's products were produced with very strict quality control, far exceeding the requirements of the US FDA. How could they be substandard? The FDA's explanation was that while some indicators of Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules did not exceed the regulations, they were not within the scope of previous regulations. This was even stranger. Liu Xiaohai had carefully read the US regulations and requirements for food and drugs; Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules should fully comply with, and even exceed, the US requirements.

Could the FDA detect psychoactive substances in Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules? That's impossible! Given the current level of food and drug testing equipment worldwide, it is impossible to detect psychoactive substances. Furthermore, if psychoactive substances were detected, why is it that only Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules are banned from the market, while Tianxiang energy tablets and Tianxiang smoking cessation capsules, which also contain psychoactive substances, are not banned from sale?

Liu Xiaohai pondered for a long time, unable to figure it out, and said to Luo Jiajie, "I think our Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules meet the requirements of the US FDA. What do you think about this?"

Luo Jiajie said, "If it's not a problem with Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules themselves, could it be that the US FDA is under pressure from the government and deliberately creating trouble to protect the interests of their domestic counterparts? I think that's unlikely. Previously, Wanshi Group's 'Shimei' slimming tea had annual sales of over 2 billion US dollars and didn't face any difficulties from the US FDA. Our Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules have only been on the market for less than a month, and sales are only a little over 100 million US dollars. It shouldn't cause such a strong reaction from our US counterparts, leading them to use government power."

Liu Xiaohai asked curiously, "Do US pharmaceutical companies have that much influence over the government?"

Luo Jiajie nodded and said, "If US pharmaceutical companies really want to create obstacles for a certain foreign product, they can indeed use the power of the US government."

Liu Xiaohai asked, "Why?"

Luo Jiajie said, "You know, many drug patents are now held by some super-large pharmaceutical companies, most of which are American. In order to make these patents work for a longer period of time and to maximize their own company's profits, these pharmaceutical companies spend a lot of money to campaign during each US presidential election and the election of some related members of Congress, all in order to get the US government to protect their interests. So once a patent held by these companies is infringed, the US government will impose sanctions on the other country."

Liu Xiaohai nodded. He also knew that the reason why these super-large pharmaceutical companies in the world can make huge profits is because of the patents they obtain through their strong R&D capabilities. These patents have a term of several decades. Although on the surface they can stimulate pharmaceutical companies to invest heavily in researching new drugs, in reality they also hinder many pharmaceutical companies from conducting research, because many technical indicators are monopolized and cannot be used without the owner's consent. Internationally, especially in developing countries, there have long been objections to this.

Luo Jiajie continued, "However, there's no precedent for the US government setting up barriers against similar foreign products due to competition. We haven't used anyone else's patents, so perhaps I'm mistaken."

Liu Xiaohai shook his head, "I think your idea is very likely true. Although our Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules' sales in the US are not as high as the previous 'Shimei' slimming tea's sales there, our Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules have an astonishing market share in China and Southeast Asia. Our American competitors can't possibly be unaware of this. The sales of their slimming products in China and Southeast Asia have certainly been affected by our Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules. Furthermore, our American competitors should be well aware that we defeated and merged with the Wanshi Group domestically. Now, our Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules..." " The FDA can't just sit idly by when these slimming capsules enter the US market,"

Luo Jiajie sighed. "If that's the case, then we're in trouble. Who knows when the FDA will develop a standard suitable for Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules? If they want to delay, it's not impossible for them to drag it out for ten or eight years. What should we do now?"

Liu Xiaohai said, "You should first notify the US branch and have them do as the FDA says, and stop selling Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules."

According to the US Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, it is prohibited to sell items that require FDA approval but have not obtained it, items that have not received the corresponding reports, and products manufactured by manufacturers who refuse to have their facilities inspected. Therefore, they can only be sold in the US market after the FDA re-tests them and find no problems.

Luo Jiajie felt that this was the only option for now, so he quickly called the general manager of the US branch to convey Liu Xiaohai's decision. After hanging up, he said, "Xiaohai, how about I go to the US to smooth things over with the FDA?"

Liu Xiaohai thought for a moment and said, "I'll go to the US myself and find out what the real reason is. I think I'm better at that than you."

Luo Jiajie, remembering Liu Xiaohai's "special ability" to see through people's minds, laughed and said, "Alright then, I'll book your tickets. How many people are you taking?"

Liu Xiaohai said, "My sister and I are enough. I've never been abroad before, so it'll be nice to spend a few days in the US, haha..."

He knew that his sister absolutely had to come along; otherwise, even if she just left Shanghai, let alone the US, his family wouldn't feel at ease. After returning from his solo trip to Hong Kong last time, he had been severely reprimanded by the "women's army" led by Liu Xuemei.

Luo Jiajie said, "If you want to travel, I should go with you. When I was studying in the US, I loved to travel everywhere. I've practically traveled all over America. You could say I know America better than Americans themselves. Sigh... Maybe next time. There's a lot going on at headquarters right now, and the new production base is almost finished. I really can't get away..."

Liu Xiaohai knew he was still worried about what was happening in the US, and smiled, "Don't worry, even if our Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules can never be sold in the US, it's okay. I have a way to solve it."

Luo Jiajie asked curiously, "What way?"

Liu Xiaohai smiled mysteriously and said, "Have you ever heard the old saying, 'Good wine needs no bush'?"

Luo Jiajie was taken aback. Of course he had heard of the saying, but it was a very old business philosophy that had long been outdated. Liu Xiaohai actually wanted to apply this method to the US, where business philosophy was the most advanced... How could that possibly work...?

Chapter 109 Arrival in New York

New York is the largest metropolis and the largest commercial port in the United States. It is not only the financial center of the United States but also one of the world's financial centers. New York is located at the mouth of the Hudson River in southeastern New York State, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. It comprises five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Richmond, covering an area of 828.8 square kilometers. The city proper has a population of over 7 million, while the greater New York area, including its suburbs, has a population of 18 million. New York is also home to the United Nations headquarters, located on the banks of the East River in Manhattan.

When Liu Xiaohai and his younger sister emerged from John F. Kennedy International Airport, Zhang Qibin, the general manager of Tianxiang's American branch, along with several other company executives, had been waiting outside for some time. Although this was their first real meeting

with Liu Xiaohai, they had attended two video conferences together and recognized him. Upon seeing him, they immediately surrounded him warmly. After exchanging pleasantries, Liu Xiaohai and his sister followed Zhang Qibin into a stretched Lincoln limousine. This vehicle originally belonged to Wanshi Group's American branch, but now it belonged to Tianxiang's American branch. The others got into a Cadillac and followed the Lincoln towards the branch office.

Zhang Qibin, 43 years old this year, was originally the general manager of the US branch of Wanshi Group. After Wanshi Group was acquired by Tianxiang Group, the US branches of Tianxiang and Wanshi merged. Liu Xiaohai still appointed Zhang Qibin as the general manager of the branch. Firstly, he had been operating health products in the US for many years and was more familiar with the market. Secondly, it was to stabilize the morale of the more than 200 employees who had previously worked for Wanshi Group. Dozens of employees from the Tianxiang US branch were incorporated into the newly merged branch and managed by Zhang Qibin. The branch's office address was also changed to the building of the Wanshi US branch, located in the heart of Manhattan, New York.

Manhattan Island is the core of New York City. It is the smallest of the five boroughs, with an area of only 57.91 square kilometers. However, this narrow island, long from north to south, is the financial center of the United States. More than one-third of the 500 largest companies in the United States have their headquarters in Manhattan. Six of the seven largest banks and the headquarters of major monopolies have established their central bases here. It also concentrates the essence of the world's finance, securities, futures, and insurance industries.

Wall Street, located in the southern part of Manhattan Island, is a symbol of American wealth and economic power, the stronghold of American monopoly capital, and a synonym for financial oligarchs. This narrow street, only 540 meters long, is lined with over 2,900 financial and foreign trade institutions. The famous New York Stock Exchange and the American Stock Exchange are both located here, making it truly a place where every inch of land is incredibly valuable. This now-famous, most prosperous island in the United States is said to have been bought by Peter the Great, the then-governor of the Netherlands, from the local Native Americans in 1626 for a pile of stained glass worth only $24, completing a historically significant transaction.

Liu Xiaohai arrived in the United States in the evening; all the other employees at the company had already left work, so he went directly to the hotel instead of the office. Zhang Qibin booked a two-bedroom business suite for Liu Xiaohai and his younger sister at the prestigious Pennsylvania Hotel in the heart of Manhattan. This was booked according to Liu Xiaohai's request; he didn't want to attract attention and felt that a place to stay was sufficient. He wouldn't care about the cost of a presidential suite costing tens of thousands of dollars a day, but he was afraid of drawing attention.

This made the employees of the American branch greatly admire the young boss who was worth hundreds of billions. In the past, Wan Shih-hao often used the guise of inspection to come to the United States and indulge in a life of luxury, eating and staying in the most expensive places, and the expenses were all paid by the American branch. Although this money could be said to be the Wan family's own, it was related to the performance of the American branch. Moreover, Wan Shih-hao had used up almost all of the company's budget for entertainment expenses. How could they entertain other guests? This had caused Zhang Qibin and others a lot of trouble.

While the boss's frugality was admirable, Zhang Qibin didn't dare settle for just any hotel. The Pennsylvania Hotel was arguably one of the world's most famous, with extremely convenient transportation. It was only one block away from Macy's, the world's largest department store, and across the street from the Empire State Building. Stepping into the spacious lobby, one felt right at home. With 1,700 rooms, it was among the largest in Manhattan, and security was tight; a key was required to access the elevators.

Liu Xiaohai and the senior management of the US branch had dinner at the hotel first, then everyone else went home, leaving only Zhang Qibin to return to his room to hear about the FDA's request for a re-inspection of Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules. Speaking of this, Zhang Qibin was both angry and helpless. Previously, the FDA hadn't been particularly strict with Chinese medicine preparations and health products, because they assumed that those using these products were primarily Chinese and some Asian residents in the US, and that they were processed or extracted from natural herbs. They generally only checked whether the products contained any herbs on the list of Chinese herbal medicines prohibited from sale in the US.

Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules undoubtedly meet the requirements of the US FDA, but unexpectedly, the FDA demanded a halt to their sale on the grounds that although the indicators did not exceed the regulations, they were not included in the scope of previous regulations. If this is the case, most traditional Chinese medicine products should not be able to be sold in the US market. What's even more ridiculous is that two other products of Tianxiang also have some indicators that are not within the scope of regulations, yet they were not banned. Of course, this reason cannot be used to argue, otherwise it would be even more unfair to ban them from the US market as well.

After listening to Zhang Qibin's report and complaints, Liu Xiaohai asked, "Do you think there are other reasons?"

Zhang Qibin patted the sofa and said, "Of course, it's definitely because some American pharmaceutical and health product companies saw the threat that Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules posed to them and put pressure on the government. I could see it on the faces of those FDA officials. Unfortunately, since the US passed the Bioterrorism Act, the FDA's power has expanded infinitely. Even if it bans us from selling Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules in the US without any reason, we have no choice but to comply."

Liu Xiaohai nodded and asked, "Then what do you think we should do? Is there a way to solve this?"

Zhang Qibin said, "These American pharmaceutical and health product companies, relying on their patent monopolies, have sales of hundreds of billions of dollars every year, and they make huge profits. They are the ones who... " "The most important source of income, many American politicians rely on them for campaign support, so waiting for the FDA's assessment results seems very difficult, unless we set up a factory in the US to produce Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules, join the American pharmaceutical industry, and become part of them. However... that's also very difficult, and building a factory isn't something that can be done overnight."

Liu Xiaohai recalled a classic case from his grandfather, Long Hanhai. In 2021, the Chinese cars integrated by Long Hanhai began to show their strength in the global automotive market, gaining popularity for their excellent performance, quality, and reasonable prices. At that time, American and Japanese automakers felt the pressure and similarly forced their governments to conduct various investigations into cars from China, using various means to block Chinese cars from entering the US and Japanese markets.

Enraged, Long Hanhai announced its withdrawal from the US and Japanese markets. In 2022, Long launched a new engine that uses renewable and environmentally friendly fuels and equips new cars with a solar power cycle system, reducing energy consumption to an extreme level. This reduces users' annual fuel expenses to only 20% of the original amount, rendering traditional gasoline and diesel engines obsolete. Car manufacturers from various countries have partnered with Long to adopt the new power system, and energy organizations in various countries have also begun to cooperate with Long to introduce the new environmentally friendly fuels developed by Long. Ultimately, this forced the US government, led by the president, to personally visit the newly built Hanhai Mountain Villa to negotiate with Long Hanhai, offering the most favorable policies and requiring American companies to also use Long's new technologies.

Only after repeated requests from the United States did Long Hanhai agree to their demands. Seeing that the US had successfully persuaded Long Hanhai, the Japanese Prime Minister also came to China to beg for forgiveness. Long Hanhai demanded that the Japanese Prime Minister immediately return to Japan and dismantle the "Keikoku Shrine," which enshrines World War II war criminals. The Japanese refused, so Long Hanhai kicked the Prime Minister out. Subsequently, Japanese car manufacturers, unable to find buyers for their tractors, were forced to declare bankruptcy.

Liu Xiaohai thought to himself, given the effectiveness of his self-developed Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules, he could completely use his grandfather's method. If it worked well, why would he worry about American fat people refusing to take them? With the current global information flow, there's no need to worry about American consumers not knowing about this product. Let's add fuel to the fire! He asked, "When does the FDA mandate that we stop selling Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules?"

Zhang Qibin replied, "Since the products have already been delivered to various department stores and pharmacies across the US, it's difficult to notify everyone at once. Besides, some stores and pharmacies receive their products through other distributors, and our company doesn't know exactly how many stores are selling them. So I asked the FDA for a week, and they agreed. I think it's good to sell as much as possible during this week."

Liu Xiaohai asked, "How many more days?"

Zhang Qibin said, "Three more days. I estimate we can sell another 1 million boxes. Then there might be about 8 million boxes that need to be returned. What should we do with this batch? Ship them back to China for sale?"

Liu Xiaohai said, "No need. Tomorrow, immediately notify all distributors, department stores, and pharmacies to give away all 9 million unsold slimming capsules."

Zhang Qibin was shocked and asked, "Give them all away...do you mean give them away to consumers?"

Liu Xiaohai Liu Xiaohai chuckled, "Of course, we can't just give them to the distributors; we can't let them sell them, and we can't let them eat them all themselves."

Zhang Qibin said, "But... this is worth over a hundred million US dollars! It'll be sold out in a few days after being shipped back to China. Are we really going to give it to the Americans so cheaply?"

Liu Xiaohai replied, "Consider it advertising. Tell the distributors that each person can only receive five boxes, and they must be given to people who genuinely need to lose weight. Our company will cover the costs."

Zhang Qibin asked, puzzled, "We don't even know when we'll be able to continue selling these slimming capsules in the US. Is it really necessary to use this method for advertising now?"

Liu Xiaohai laughed, "Don't worry, it won't be a freebie. As long as Americans know that our Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules are effective, even if they can't buy them in the US, can't they come to China to buy them? It will also boost China's tourism industry."

Although Zhang Qibin knew that Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules were much more effective than their original Wanshi Pharmaceutical's Shimei slimming tea—otherwise, Wanshi Group wouldn't have been acquired by Tianxiang—Liu Xiaohai's idea still seemed risky. Would Americans really make a special trip to China just to buy a few boxes of slimming capsules? That seemed a bit too much.

Seeing Zhang Qibin's still puzzled and hesitant expression, Liu Xiaohai knew he was also thinking of the company's interests and smiled, "Don't worry, I started out by giving things away."

Seeing that Liu Xiaohai had made up his mind, Zhang Qibin nodded, "Alright, I'll go back and make a plan right away. Mr. Liu, you've been on a plane all day, you must be tired, so please get some rest."

Liu Xiaohai said, "Okay, once you've made the plan, just start arranging it. We only have three days, so we need to get it done quickly. You don't need to show it to me first." Zhang

Qibin said, "What time are you planning to come to the company tomorrow? I'll pick you up."

Liu Xiaohai said, "No need to pick me up. I might not be able to come in the morning. You should handle this first, don't waste your time on me." "It'll take too much time. Besides, the company is right next to the Pennsylvania Hotel. I can find it myself. It's my first time in America, and I was thinking of going out for a stroll this morning."

Zhang Qibin said, "Or I could send someone to pick you up..."

Liu Xiaohai smiled and waved his hand, "No need... no need... don't worry, I won't get lost."

Zhang Qibin was still worried, afraid that Liu Xiaohai would get lost, which would be a huge responsibility for him. He quickly took a piece of white paper and drew a map of the route from the Pennsylvania Hotel to the branch office, explaining in detail how to get there. Actually, the building where the branch office was located was not far from the hotel; it wouldn't take more than ten minutes to walk there. Zhang Qibin also introduced some nearby scenic spots and things to be aware of before getting up to leave.

Chapter 110 Shani

Due to the time difference, Liu Xiaohai slept until after noon. After washing up, he went to the living room and found a note from his younger sister on the table. It said she was at the Chinese Embassy in New York on business and wouldn't be back until evening, telling Liu Xiaohai not to wander off.

Liu Xiaohai laughed, tore the note to shreds, got dressed, and left the room. He had originally wanted to stroll around and enjoy the New York morning, but it was already past noon, so he decided to go straight to the branch office. After all, he was in New York for work, not for leisure. Reaching the building where the company was located, he smelled the aroma wafting from the nearby hot dog stand and suddenly felt a little hungry. Thinking that Zhang Qibin and the others should have already eaten, he decided to eat two hot dogs as he walked into the building.

This building, originally built by the Wan Shi Group, was a 38-story commercial tower located in the most bustling southern part of Manhattan. It used the original Wan Shi Group brand name, the Shimei Building, situated between Washington Square and Broadway, offering a view of the famous Empire State Building.

The World Trade Center Building, standing amidst the towering skyscrapers of Manhattan, a city known as "the city standing tall," may not be particularly eye-catching, but it has always been a source of pride for the World Trade Group and one of its most important properties globally. The 18th floor is currently the headquarters of Skyhawk's American branch, while the remaining floors are rented out to other companies, generating substantial rental income annually.

After clearing the restaurant tables and settling her wages with the owner, Shani went to the 18th floor to find her friend Lina. Lina worked as a receptionist at the company and ate lunch every day in the building's staff canteen, where Shani also worked. During a casual conversation, they discovered they were both from Elgin in the West and became good friends.

Lina, seeing Shani, said in surprise, "I thought you weren't coming today. It's almost one o'clock, and I have to go to work soon." Shani complained, "The restaurant owner is so stingy! He only paid me this little bit of wages after so long, and he only gave me 70% of my wages, saying I didn't work the whole month. It's infuriating! I really want to kick him."

Lina asked, "What, you're quitting?"

Shani said, "Yes, I came specifically to say goodbye. You know I'm graduating soon."

Lina knew Shani was a student at NYU and asked, "Are you saying goodbye because you're leaving New York? Since you're graduating, why not find a job in New York?"

Shani said, "I want to go back to Ireland first." "Elgin, I'm going to climb Delano, see the Grand Canyon, and visit my family's cows. You know, we have over 100 cows now, I really want to see them."

Lina laughed, "You've worked so hard in New York for four years, studying and working, just so you can go home and milk cows after graduation?"

Shani laughed too, "Yeah, I love mountains, I hate skyscrapers."

Lina said, "Do you also want to marry a cowboy?"

Shani smiled and nodded, "I've actually thought about that, but there aren't any cowboys now. Maybe I'll just go to Las Vegas and marry a rich tycoon."

Elgin is very close to Las Vegas, only an hour's drive away.

Lina knew Shani was joking. She was a rebellious girl, beautiful but prickly. Many young bosses and managers in this building were interested in her, calling her the restaurant queen behind her back, but getting close to her meant certain trouble. She said, "Come on, if you really go and marry a rich man, I'll be relieved. You stay here for a bit, I'm going to the restroom."

Xanni said, "Okay." Lina said, "I heard our head office boss is coming today, and he ordered that no guests be seen. Don't let any strangers in. I'll be right back."

Xanni said, "Don't worry, I've seen everyone in this company. Not even a rat could sneak in."

Lina nodded, took a pack of tissues and a makeup box from her bag, and went to the restroom. Xanni didn't expect that shortly after Lina left, a "rat" actually tried to sneak in. A young man eating a hot dog gave her a strange look and then tried to walk into the company. He hurriedly called out, "Hey! Kid, stop right there!" The boy eating the hot dog was none other than Liu Xiaohai. He was quite surprised to see the beautiful blonde girl standing at the company's reception desk, dressed casually in a shirt, jeans, and a baseball cap that was askew. Receptionists are the first thing customers see when they enter a company, and are at the forefront of conveying the company's image; they are expected to be attractive and impeccably dressed. This girl was indeed beautiful, but her attire was far too casual, so he looked at her with a strange expression.

Liu Xiaohai turned around and said, "Are you calling me?"

Xianni said, "Nonsense, there's no one else here but you. Do you think I was calling myself?"

Liu Xiaohai said, "Oh, what's up?"

Xianni glared at him and said, "What is it? I should be asking you that! Do you know where this is? It's a big company, not a fast-food restaurant. Do you think you can just walk in like that?"

Liu Xiaohai said, "I know where this is. I'm here to find someone."

Xianni said, "Not today. You can't go in."

Liu Xiaohai asked curiously, "Why not today?"

Xianni looked at Liu Xiaohai and said, "You're quite handsome, don't seem like a bad guy. Well, I'll be kind enough to tell you. Come here."

She beckoned Liu Xiaohai over with her finger.

Liu Xiaohai thought to himself, "What kind of logic is this?" He smiled wryly and walked to the front desk, saying, "Thank you for the compliment. You're quite pretty too."

Xianni said, "I heard the boss of this company is coming today, so the manager here ordered that no one is allowed to enter."

Liu Xiaohai said, "Judging from your words, it seems you're not an employee of this company?"

Xianni said, "So what if I'm not?"

Liu Xiaohai laughed, "Then please be kind this one more time and let me in. Anyway, you're not an employee here, so they won't dock your pay."

With that, he walked into the company.

Xenie was furious. She ran out from behind the counter and grabbed Liu Xiaohai's clothes, saying, "How can you be so unclear? Didn't I tell you you couldn't come in?"

Liu Xiaohai replied, "Actually, I'm an employee here, but you're not. What kind of outsider wouldn't allow an employee like me to work?"

Xenie retorted, "I can't believe you're a liar! I've seen all the employees here. Don't try to fool me. I've studied boxing. If you try to barge in again, I won't be polite."

(Chapter 111 of "Dragon Enters the Mortal World,"

Chapter 111: Betting on Hot Dogs)

Liu Xiaohai thought to himself that almost every girl he encountered had violent tendencies, so he stopped joking and said seriously, "Actually, I'm the owner here. This is my first time here, so you don't recognize me."

Upon hearing this, Xenie carefully examined Liu Xiaohai and the unfinished hot dog in his hand. Clearly, she didn't believe him and angrily said: “Do you think I’m a fool? If you were the owner here, I’d be the Queen of England,”

Liu Xiaohai said. “Why would I lie to you? If you don’t believe me, let’s make a bet. What will you do if I really are the owner?”

Xianni said, “If you really are the owner, I…I…I’ll treat you to hot dogs for the rest of my life…”

Although Liu Xiaohai found her bet a bit strange, he was just having fun and didn’t really care about winning anything from her. He nodded and said, “Okay, come in with me and see if I’m lying.”

Xianni seemed to realize something and said, “So, you still want to sneak in? No way…”

Liu Xiaohai laughed, “If you don’t let me in, how can I prove to you that I’m not lying?”

Xianni said matter-of-factly, “Does it even need proof? Is there any billionaire who comes to work eating hot dogs like you? Besides, you’re not the right age; you’re at most a middle school student. How dare you pretend to be a boss in front of me…”

Just then, Lina came out of the restroom and saw Xenia grabbing a boy and shaking his fist. She asked, "Xenia... what happened?"

Xenia said smugly, "You're just in time, I caught you a mouse..."

Lina laughed, "What mouse?"

Xenia pointed at Liu Xiaohai and said, "Look, this kid wants to sneak into your company, and he's bragging that he's your boss. He's the most outrageous braggart I've met this year."

Although Lina had never seen what the boss looked like, she had heard from people in the company that he was a genius boy of only 18 years old. Looking at Liu Xiaohai, whose clothes Xenia was tightly gripping, she was shocked and ran forward to ask, "Excuse me... are you Mr. Liu Xiaohai?"

Liu Xiaohai nodded and said, "Yes."

“‘Huh…you know this kid?’” Shani asked curiously .

Lina said urgently, “Quick…quick…let go of Mr. Liu, he is…our boss.”

Shani was taken aback and quickly released her grip on Liu Xiaohai’s clothes, withdrawing her fist that had been waving in front of him. She stuck out her tongue and apologized, “I’m sorry, I didn’t know…but you can’t entirely blame me…you’re making it too hard to believe.”

Liu Xiaohai smiled wryly, “Yes, yes, next time I’ll dress like a boss before I go out, so I won’t be mistaken for a rat and caught again.”

Shani said awkwardly, “I…I didn’t mean that…actually…actually, no matter how you dress, you don’t look like a big boss, haha…”

She couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

Lina, standing nervously beside him, said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Liu, that's just my friend's personality, she meant no harm. I was just about to go to the restroom, so... so I asked her to watch the room for me for a while, I didn't expect you to come along."

Liu Xiaohai smiled and said, "It's alright, your friend is very... very responsible. May I go in?"

Lina hurriedly said, "Of course... of course you can..."

After watching Liu Xiaohai walk into the company, Shani suddenly exclaimed, "Oh no... oh no..."

Lina asked, puzzled, "What's wrong with you? He's not your boss, I should be the one crying 'oh no'."

Shani said, "I just made a bet with him, betting that he was the owner here... and now I've completely lost, my life is over..."

Lina exclaimed, "What bet was so bad that your whole life is over... you're not going to marry him if you lose, are you?"

Shani said, "It's much worse than that... if I lose I have to treat him to hot dogs for the rest of my life..."

Lina laughed and said, "I've only ever heard of hot dog eating contests, I never thought there was a bet where you had to treat him to hot dogs for the rest of your life." "You dog!"

Shani scolded, "You're still laughing... Isn't it worse than agreeing to marry him?"

Lina rested her chin on her hand and said, "That's true. If you were to bet with me, I'd rather lose and marry him, and win and still marry him."

Shani said, "You silly girl, all you know is getting married."

Lina retorted, "What do you know? Men like this are harder to find than the President of the United States. The President of the United States comes out only once every four years. A man like my boss, who is rich, handsome, and so young, might not be found even once in forty years."

Shani retorted, "Pshaw... He's not young at all, he's a complete kid! How could you find a kid as your boss?" Lina

rolled her eyes and said, "Do you think I can just pick whatever kind of boss I want? You go find me someone better than this."

Shani said, "I'd rather go home and milk cows than have a boss like this. Your company's benefits must be terrible, right?"

Lina said, "Why do you say that?"

Shani gritted her teeth and said, "Look how stingy your boss is! He's so rich, yet he's eating hot food all over the street. " "A dog, wanting to bet hot dogs with a poor guy like me..."

Lina laughed, "I think he's just joking with you, don't take it seriously. Before our company changed bosses, the benefits were indeed average, but after this boss, our company's benefits are the best in this building."

Shani said skeptically, "I think you're infatuated with him, always taking his side."

Lina said, "Since the company changed bosses, the company has stipulated that 10% of the profits must be donated to charity. I heard the head office has the same rule. Do you think a stingy boss would make such a rule?"

Shani paused, "I...I really can't tell."

Lina laughed, "If you could tell, you wouldn't be paying for hot dogs for a lifetime. I heard our boss started from scratch, maybe that's why he's not picky about the details of life. This time when he came to New York, he only booked a regular suite at the Pennsylvania Hotel." Shani

stared wide-eyed, "Started from scratch? He...how old is he? Is he anti-elderly?" "A rejuvenated old witch?"

Lina scolded, "You're the old witch! He's a genuine 18-year-old genius who became a billionaire by developing his own weight-loss capsules."

Shani retorted fiercely, "It's all because people these days don't care about themselves, so many fat people have been made. If everyone were as slim as me, this kid wouldn't be rich, wouldn't be a boss, and certainly wouldn't have won my hot dog... Humph!"

Lina said irritably, "I told you it was a joke. Do you think he cares about your hot dog?"

Shani said fiercely, "We, the Fei La... our family, always keep our word. If you win my hot dog, you have to eat it. You can't refuse! Let's see how I stuff this kid to death."

Chapter 112 Keeping Your Word

When Liu Xiaohai walked into the company's office hall, only a dozen or so employees were busy working in the large office space. They didn't pay much attention to Liu Xiaohai, only glancing at him before continuing their work. A department manager who had come to the airport with Zhang Qibin to welcome Liu Xiaohai yesterday exclaimed in surprise and ran forward.

Seeing the supervisor's actions, the employees realized who the young man might be and quickly stood up. The supervisor ran to Liu Xiaohai and said warmly, "Mr. Liu, you've arrived!" He

then turned to the other employees and introduced him, "Everyone, come over here quickly. This is Mr. Liu Xiaohai, our boss..."

The employees hurriedly replied, "Hello, boss..."

Supervisors and employees from the other small offices also came out upon hearing the commotion, all greeting him, "Hello, boss."

Liu Xiaohai smiled and said, "Hello everyone... You can all go back to work, no need to entertain me."

Most of them were meeting Liu Xiaohai for the first time and had no idea about his personality. Since the boss had instructed them to go back to work, and it was working hours, not the time for flattery, they quickly returned to their workstations and began working.

Liu Xiaohai asked the manager, "Where is Mr. Zhang's office?"

The manager quickly pointed to the left and said, "Over there, I'll take you there."

Zhang Qibin's office was about 50 square meters in size. In this bustling downtown area of the United States, such a large office was rare. It wasn't that Zhang Qibin was extravagant; as the top manager of a large multinational corporation in the US, he frequently received important clients, celebrities, and government officials at the company, so it couldn't be too shabby.

After Liu Xiaohai entered the general manager's office, the manager left. Seeing Liu Xiaohai arrive, Zhang Qibin quickly stood up to greet him, invited him to sit down, and then showed him a plan. This plan, which Zhang Qibin had painstakingly prepared overnight, clearly outlined the selection of merchants as distribution points for Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules based on actual sales statistics, the distribution methods, and the quantities to be distributed. The locations covered almost all major cities in the United States, and the distribution quantities varied according to the population of each city. After

reading the plan, Liu Xiaohai asked with great satisfaction, "Has it been arranged according to this plan?"

Zhang Qibin nodded and said, "As you instructed, I held an emergency meeting this morning and arranged all the work. All the company staff who could be sent out have been sent. We're just waiting for your decision when you come to the company."

Liu Xiaohai smiled and said, "No wonder there are only a few people in the company. Very good, you can inform them now. Let's proceed according to this plan."

Zhang Qibin said, "Pharmaceutical retail in several continents is controlled by a few families. Previously, Wan Shi's pharmaceutical and health products, and now Tianxiang's three products, were all sold through these families in those continents. This time, time is tight, and I've always personally handled business with these families, so… so this time I'm also preparing to go to those continents myself to negotiate the donation of weight-loss capsules."

Liu Xiaohai asked, "When do you plan to go?"

Zhang Qibin replied, "There are only two and a half days left before the deadline set by the US FDA. I'll go immediately."

The market value of the products to be donated this time exceeds one hundred million US dollars, so he certainly dared not be careless in the slightest.

Liu Xiaohai knew Zhang Qibin must have been waiting for him to come to the company, otherwise he would have already left by plane this morning while he was still sleeping in at the hotel. His face flushed slightly, and he said, "Alright, go ahead. It's all my fault for making you wait so long. Leave the company matters to me; I'll look after them for a few days."

Zhang Qibin quickly agreed, "Okay!"

Although the product giveaway plan only lasted two days, there was still follow-up work to handle. The people the company sent out, including himself, wouldn't be back for at least a week, and there were too few people left at the company. Liu Xiaohai really needed to manage things personally for a while. Besides, Liu Xiaohai was the boss of the company, so there was no need for formalities. He quickly gave a brief explanation, took out his pre-prepared luggage from the cabinet, said goodbye to Liu Xiaohai, and hurriedly headed to the airport with his secretary.

After work, Liu Xiaohai didn't use the company car he was given. Instead, he walked back to his suite at the Pennsylvania Hotel. After taking a shower, seeing that his younger sister hadn't returned yet, he prepared to go to the restaurant for dinner alone. Just as he reached the door, the room phone rang. It was the hotel front desk, saying that a Miss Shani wanted to come up to see him and asking if he could let her up.

Liu Xiaohai remembered that Ms. Lina at the company reception called the girl who wouldn't let him into the company "Shani," and thought it must be her. He wondered why she was coming; perhaps she needed his help. He agreed to let her up.

A moment later, the doorbell rang. Opening the door, he saw the girl he'd met at the company. After inviting her in and sitting down, Liu Xiaohai smiled and said, "I didn't expect to see you again so soon. I wonder what Miss Xianni wanted to see me about? Luckily, I didn't have time to leave, or I would have missed you."

Xianni asked, "Are you going out?"

Liu Xiaohai replied, "Nothing much, just thinking of going to a restaurant for lunch. You've come at the perfect time; let me treat

you." Xianni said, "No need for you to treat me; I should be the one treating you."

Liu Xiaohai laughed, "How can that be? Of course I should be treating you. Even though you think I don't look like a boss, I am a boss, don't you think?"

These words sounded very harsh to Xianni, reminding her of ... Her anger flared up from the lunch incident, and she snapped, "Whether you act like a boss or not is none of my business, and I don't need you to remind me. I said I'd treat, so I'll treat! Stop nagging!"

Liu Xiaohai was momentarily confused by her sudden outburst, thinking, "Who's so fierce when inviting someone to dinner?" However, he knew perfectly well that women are often unreasonable, so he quickly said, "Okay... fine, you treat me then. So where are you going to take me to eat?"

Xianni coldly sneered, "No need to go anywhere, I've already brought your dinner..."

Then, to Liu Xiaohai's astonishment, she took a large hot dog from her bag and placed it in front of him, then another large hot dog, and then... a total of four hot dogs.

Liu Xiaohai immediately remembered the bet they'd made at lunch and awkwardly said, "Miss Xianni... that bet at lunch was just a joke, don't take it seriously. Let me treat you to dinner."

He'd found the first hot dog alright when he was hungry, but the second one wasn't very good. How could he possibly eat four hot dogs in front of him now?

Senny said, "I always mean what I say. You'll be eating hot dogs for the rest of your life!"

Liu Xiaohai exclaimed, "Fine, I admit I was wrong, okay?"

Senny stared at Liu Xiaohai, then shook her little fist and said firmly, "No way!"

Chapter 113 Making Up for Losses

Liu Xiaohai looked at the fist waving in front of him and had no choice but to pick up a hot dog and bite into it. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly that all girls in the world were equally wild. He had clearly won the bet, but in the end, he was the one who suffered. How could he possibly eat four big hot dogs all at once? He said, "You eat too, let's each eat two."

Seeing that Liu Xiaohai had started eating the hot dogs, Senny's expression softened a little. She said, "I've already eaten. These four were prepared for you."

Liu Xiaohai smiled bitterly, "Since you invited me to dinner, how can you not eat with me? What kind of invitation is this?" "...

Sinnie sneered, "You want to reason, huh? Fine... I'll ask you, when we made the bet, why did you only say what I should do if I lost, but not what you should do if you lost?"

Liu Xiaohai said, "This... I knew I wouldn't lose, so there was no need for that..."

Sinnie shook her fist and shouted, "You knew you wouldn't lose, yet you still tricked me into betting with you. Isn't that blatant bullying?... Is that reasonable? Give me a reason!"

Liu Xiaohai was speechless and buried his head in his hot dog...

Under Sinnie's threatening gestures, it took Liu Xiaohai nearly two hours to finish four hot dogs. He felt bloated and uncomfortable from the belt, but with the beautiful woman beside him, he was too embarrassed to unbuckle the belt in front of her. Fortunately, Sinnie had achieved her goal and didn't linger any longer. Seeing that he had finished eating, she got up and left.

As soon as Xanni left, her older sister returned. Liu Xiaohai casually asked, "You're back? Have you eaten?"

His older sister replied with a half-smile, "Yes, I have. Actually, I got back earlier, but I heard you had guests, so I ate at the hotel restaurant."

Liu Xiaohai asked curiously, "How did you know you had guests here?"

His older sister laughed, "Did you think no one would 'take care' of you just because I wasn't around?"

Liu Xiaohai said, "You guys are really resourceful..."

His older sister replied, "You flatter me. It's because you cherish me so much."

Liu Xiaohai asked, "What were you busy with today? Was it important?"

He knew that what his older sister did today must be related to him, because his older sister's bodyguards were people who didn't have personal matters to attend to.

The eldest sister said, "I had someone investigate why the FDA stopped the sale of Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules in the US market."

Liu Xiaohai said, "Actually, you don't need to investigate to guess the reason. It must be the work of American competitors."

The eldest sister said, "Then we need to find out which companies it is. The result is similar to my estimate. It was led by the American Merson Pharmaceutical Group. When I get back, I'll have the State Food and Drug Administration ban all products sold by these companies in China."

Liu Xiaohai shook his head and said, "That's not necessary. Business matters should be resolved in the business world."

The eldest sister said, "Then why did the American regulatory agencies intervene? It's ridiculous that they keep claiming to be the most free and fair country. We don't need to be too polite to them."

Liu Xiaohai said, "It's not that I want to be polite to them, but my grandfather once told me that the business world is ruthless and you can't be merciful to your competitors. However, these companies currently have a monopoly on many drugs, and there are no better alternatives yet. People still need these drugs for medical treatment. If we ban them immediately, wouldn't that harm our own country's patients?"

His younger sister asked, "Then...what should we do?"

Liu Xiaohai smiled and said, "Don't worry, once our pharmaceutical base is developed, they won't need the government to ban their drugs; they simply won't be able to sell them. These pharmaceutical companies can be described as vampires. I won't be polite to them; that's one of the reasons I founded this pharmaceutical company."

His younger sister sighed, "Okay...they've gotten off easy this time."

Liu Xiaohai said, "They won't get off easy. America... " "Since the government doesn't play by market rules, I'll use my own methods to recover the company's losses. It will compensate me double."

The older sister asked in surprise, "Compensate? How do I get it to compensate?"

She thought that if the US was willing to compensate, it would be tantamount to admitting its mistake, and the ban on the sale of Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules in the US market would be null and void. Why would it be willing to compensate...?

Liu Xiaohai smiled mysteriously, "You know... this is Manhattan, right next to Wall Street. I'll go get the money tomorrow, hehe..."

The older sister looked bewildered. Of course, she knew Manhattan and Wall Street, but she couldn't understand how Liu Xiaohai would get the money. She didn't know that after the acquisition of Wanshi Group in the Hong Kong stock market, Liu Xiaohai clearly realized that getting money from the stock market was easier than asking his grandfather for money.

******************************************************* Tianxiang's US branch already had accounts in the US stock and futures markets. The Wan family father and son had previously invested in these areas in the US, but operations ceased after the acquisition by Tianxiang Group, although the accounts were not closed.

Upon arriving at the company that morning, Liu Xiaohai retrieved the accounts from the finance department and instructed them to transfer all funds into these two accounts. Due to the rush, even transferring all the working capital from the real estate and pharmaceutical departments only amounted to less than one hundred million US dollars. However, Liu Xiaohai felt this was sufficient; he didn't want to make a big fuss and attract attention.

After the market opened, Liu Xiaohai turned on his computer and focused his energy on spreading his mental perception throughout Wall Street. With his continuously improving mental power, he could now easily sense the entire Wall Street using his mental perception without having to go to the New York Stock Exchange.

Liu Xiaohai adopted a comprehensive approach, since his mental perception could only sense people's mental states and analyze trends accordingly, not know their thoughts or even which stocks they were interested in. He had to rely on market trends to correspond with their mental changes to deduce their intentions—in other words, it was guesswork.

Half an hour later, Liu Xiaohai found some market manipulators and focused on analyzing the instruments they were trading before starting to place orders following their lead. The entire morning was spent familiarizing himself with the US stock and futures markets and the methods of these manipulators, earning only a few hundred thousand US dollars.

Although he didn't feel hungry at lunchtime—because the four hot dogs from yesterday's dinner hadn't fully digested, and he hadn't even eaten breakfast—his brain had been working like a supercomputer for several hours that morning, leaving him feeling a bit bloated and needing a change of scenery to relax. Reaching the company entrance, he asked a staff member, "Excuse me, which floor is the restaurant in the building?"

Seeing it was the boss asking, the staff member quickly replied, "Boss, are you... are you also going to the restaurant in the building? I'll take you there, please follow me..."

Suddenly, someone from the company receptionist called out, "No need to trouble you, I brought your boss's lunch."

Liu Xiaohai recognized the voice immediately as Xianni's, and felt dizzy... his scalp tingle...

Chapter 114 A Good Start

Liu Xiaohai turned his head and, sure enough, it was Xianni, looking at him smugly. He smiled helplessly and said, "Miss Xianni, when did you arrive? Why didn't you..." "Come in and have a seat."

Xenie walked up to Liu Xiaohai and said, "I wanted to come in, but Lina was afraid you'd fire her, so she wouldn't let me in. Did you tell her to do that?"

Liu Xiaohai hurriedly said, "Of course not, I'm more than happy to welcome you..."

Xenie turned to Lina and said, "Did you hear that? Your boss said I'm welcome to come in and see him. You don't need to be so nervous stopping me anymore. Quickly give me back my boss's lunch."

Lina wanted to laugh but didn't dare to. She took out a large paper bag from behind the counter and handed it to Xenie. It looked like there were just as many hot dogs inside as last night. Liu Xiaohai felt a headache coming on.

Xanni took the paper package and said to Liu Xiaohai, "Let's go, little boss, lunch is ready."

Liu Xiaohai stammered, "Just call me Xiaohai, I'm not... not hungry yet..."

Xanni didn't care whether he was hungry or not, she grabbed his arm and dragged him into the company, "Stop talking nonsense, it's time to eat..."

Liu Xiaohai had no choice but to return to the company. Xanni looked at all the rooms and asked, "Where is your office?"

Liu Xiaohai said, "In... in Shanghai... Ouch... don't kick me, it's over there..."

After entering the office, Xanni pushed Liu Xiaohai onto the sofa in an extremely rough manner, opened the paper package, took out five hot dogs and a cup of cola, and sat down next to Liu Xiaohai.

Liu Xiaohai exclaimed, "How... how come there's one more?"

Xanni laughed, "Don't worry, if you eat five hot dogs every meal, you'll bankrupt me! This one is mine, and this cola is mine too, and here... these four are yours, eat quickly, I have to go to school for my graduation ceremony later."

Saying that, she pushed the four hot dogs in front of him.

Liu Xiaohai picked up a hot dog, looked at it, and couldn't bring himself to put it in his mouth. He sighed and slumped onto the sofa, inwardly screaming, "Help!"

Seeing this, Xanni chuckled and said, "Actually... you

're a very nice person, not at all like a boss. Even the owner of a small restaurant where I used to work was more arrogant than you." Seeing a glimmer of hope, Liu Xiaohai quickly sat up straight and said, "I can tell you're a good person too. Please, for the sake of us being the same kind of good person, let me go... I really can't eat anymore, fairy, angel, okay!"

Xanni said, "Don't call me that so sweetly. I know you actually see me as a devil."

Liu Xiaohai quickly said, "Apart from your devilish figure, you're absolutely angelic in every other way. If you went to Hollywood to play an angel, you wouldn't even need wings..."

To "save his life," he didn't care about anything else and showered Xanni with flattery. Besides, Xanni's figure was indeed devilish enough, so it wasn't exactly a lie.

If these words were said in China, they would definitely be considered glib, but Westerners love such compliments. Senny was clearly pleased and said with a smile, "Thank you! Actually, I'm not really going to treat you to hot dogs for the rest of your life. I'm here to say goodbye. I'm going back to my hometown tomorrow. Eat these four hot dogs if you want, or throw them away if you don't."

Liu Xiaohai was overjoyed and said, "How could I throw them away? I'll eat them slowly... slowly..."

Senny said irritably, "Are you so happy to hear I'm leaving? If you still want to eat hot dogs, I can stay and fulfill this bet."

Liu Xiaohai hurriedly said, "No, no, I'm... I'm happy for you that you're going back to your hometown soon. I can't let something as small as hot dogs hold me back, absolutely not!"

Senny said, "You'll definitely throw the hot dogs away as soon as I leave."

Liu Xiaohai quickly said, "Absolutely not, I'll eat them now."

He picked up the hot dog and took a bite to show his sincerity. To his surprise, the hot dog tasted completely different from the one he'd had yesterday. It was soft and fluffy, with a delicious flavor. He couldn't help but ask, "Hey...where did you buy this hot dog?"

Xianni asked, "Isn't it good?"

Liu Xiaohai replied, "It's delicious, really delicious, and I absolutely mean it!"

Xianni said, "So what you just said was all a lie?"

Liu Xiaohai blushed and said, "It was all true, though. You...you have the potential to be a lawyer."

Xianni laughed, "You think I'm sharp-tongued? I studied law in college. I made this hot dog myself. Do you really think it's delicious?"

Liu Xiaohai took another bite and said, "Delicious, so delicious!"

Xianni said, "I'm so glad to receive your praise. I have to go now. This might be the last time we meet. Goodbye..."

She then gently kissed Liu Xiaohai on the cheek, got up, and left.

Liu Xiaohai was stunned by the kiss. It wasn't that the kiss itself was unexpected—it's normal for Westerners to say goodbye with a kiss—but rather that in the instant Xenia kissed him, he sensed a deep-seated trouble hiding in her heart, a trouble that seemed to have been lurking there for a long time, completely dominating her life. He couldn't help but wonder why she was studying law; could it be related to this?

He wasn't very familiar with her yet, and it wouldn't be good to ask her rashly. She wouldn't tell him, someone she'd only known for two days, her innermost thoughts. Judging from her demeanor, she was a very strong and independent person; he hoped she could resolve it herself.

After finishing one hot dog, Liu Xiaohai packed up the remaining three and began his afternoon work. He focused on stock index futures, which allowed him to profit from both rising and falling prices, without having to guess which stocks investment companies were manipulating; he only needed to analyze the overall market trend.

Another portion of his funds was invested in metal futures, which were being manipulated by several market makers. He would buy long on whichever futures contract he sensed was about to drive up the price, and sell short on whichever he sensed was about to drive down the price. Although Liu Xiaohai's total capital was less than 100 million US dollars, the rules of the US stock and futures markets were relatively lenient. As long as the 100 million US dollars in margin wasn't wiped out, he could buy and sell as much as he wanted.

Because he diversified his investments, profiting from different market makers and taking profits quickly on each trade, those market makers were completely unaware that someone was manipulating the market. There's even less reason to worry about the stock index. The constituent stocks that influence index changes are all super-large listed companies in various industries, such as finance and utilities. Controlling the index is extremely difficult. Even if Liu Xiaohai makes a lot of money on the index with his limited funds, no one will suspect anything. At most, they'll say he has good judgment and luck. After one afternoon, adding up all his profits, he actually made over 30 million US dollars, achieving a great start… (Chapter 115,

May 25th) Over the next two days, Liu Xiaohai discovered that many hedge funds were focusing on futures, especially stock index futures and currency futures. He then went all out, withdrawing his stock investments and putting them all into futures, following these large fund companies that were manipulating the market to make money. To control prices, fund companies must use complex buying and selling operations, sometimes resulting in losses and sometimes profits. Liu Xiaohai, by anticipating the movements of these fund companies, profited when they made money and skimmed off their losses, always seizing opportunities to reap huge profits. These fund companies cooperated remarkably well, with little friction between them, seemingly orchestrating their trades in unison. This allowed Liu Xiaohai to profit even more smoothly, growing his initial $100 million to over $600 million in just two days. After the market closed that day, looking at the over $500 million he had earned in three days, Liu Xiaohai thought the "compensation" in the US was quite substantial. The 10 million boxes of Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules he had given away were only worth a little over $100 million, and he had already recouped more than four times that amount from the US investment market; it was time to stop. Just as he was about to call in the company's finance manager to handle the funds, a strange thought suddenly flashed through his mind: Why were these hedge funds colluding? What were they planning? It's important to understand that while fund companies occasionally collaborate for mutual benefit, they mostly operate independently. Some focus on stocks, others on futures, and their investment strategies differ. They rarely act like this, with so many fund companies simultaneously focusing on a single area and cooperating so effectively. They must have seen a single "cake" attracting so many fund companies, meaning that "cake" must be enormous—too large for any single fund company to handle alone. This necessitates collaboration to achieve their goal of sharing the "cake," which is why these normally competing fund companies have joined forces. Liu Xiaohai didn't actually want to make money through securities investment, nor did he want to capitalize on this rare opportunity to rake in more profits. However, curiosity drove him to uncover this "cake." He examined the recent trends in the US market but found nothing unusual or predictable. His analysis of other global markets revealed the same pattern. Liu Xiaohai suddenly realized that they weren't seeing an opportunity; they were creating one. Otherwise, so many fund companies wouldn't need to collaborate. These fund companies are all extremely large, each controlling enormous sums of money. They rarely need to collaborate on a single target, but if they did unite, their power would be terrifying, undoubtedly triggering a storm. Historically, there have been instances of large funds colluding to carry out actions. The most famous example is the attack on Southeast Asian financial markets 42 years ago by international speculators led by George Soros' Quantum Fund, which disrupted the market and ultimately led to the Southeast Asian financial crisis. Are these fund companies now trying to create a similar financial storm? And who has united them? Liu Xiaohai felt this matter couldn't be ignored. These funds have clearly joined forces, and their intentions are certainly not small; the harm to the international financial market would be immense. Regardless of who united them, the first step is to identify their target and where they intend to begin. Based on the information gathered in recent days, they are focusing on US stock index futures, specifically long-term contracts. Trading volume is concentrated in the one- and two-month periods, meaning they will try to create significant fluctuations in the US stock market within one or two months to profit heavily from stock index futures. However, if they simply use their vast capital to forcibly raise or lower stock prices to cause large fluctuations in the index, they might not be able to recoup their losses in stocks. They probably wouldn't do that, and they haven't clearly focused on stock investments these past few days. Another tactic is to manipulate currency exchange rates. To influence the US stock market, the US dollar exchange rate needs to change. The US dollar and the RMB are currently the world's two largest circulating currencies, extremely powerful. If these fund companies want to shake it, they must start from the outside. Among other currencies, only the RMB and the Euro have the greatest impact on the US dollar, followed by the Japanese Yen. Even if other currencies fluctuate significantly, they are unlikely to severely damage the US dollar. They can't move the RMB and the Euro, but the Japanese Yen is also difficult to shake. Although Japan's industry and commerce have declined, the thriving sex industry has prevented its economy from declining, and its foreign exchange reserves are much larger than before. This is because Japan now has widespread prostitution. On the one hand, people from all over the world are attracted to Japan for tourism and spending, sending in foreign exchange; on the other hand, many Japanese women go abroad to work as prostitutes, sending their earnings back to Japan. Furthermore, Japanese ladyboys are now popular worldwide. Many Japanese people who are not physically strong enough to join the underworld have no choice but to become ladyboys. Because they are considered shameless and their numbers are huge, they have surpassed Thailand, causing the Thai ladyboy scene to gradually decline.

Therefore, given Japan's foreign exchange reserves, it would be very difficult to undermine the yen. So, what targets would these fund companies choose? Even with his brilliant mind, Liu Xiaohai couldn't figure it out for a moment. However, he was certain that since these fund companies had joined forces, there must be a grand conspiracy.

Just then, he heard a soft knock on the door. After calling out "Come in," Liu Xiaohai saw Lina, the company's receptionist, enter. He asked, "Ms. Lina, what can I do for you?"

Lina replied timidly, "Boss, everyone else has left work. Aren't you leaving?"

Normally, Lina was the last to leave and was responsible for closing the door. Other employees would usually tell Lina to leave first if they needed to work overtime, as they had their own shared overtime key. But Lina knew Liu Xiaohai didn't have a key, and she didn't dare disturb him, so she waited outside.

Liu Xiaohai glanced at the time; it was almost seven o'clock. He suddenly realized and said, "I'm so sorry to keep you from getting off work. Give me the keys; I still have some things to do. I'll lock the door in a bit. You can go home now." Lina said, "Okay, it's quite late now. Would you like me to order some takeout?"

Hearing about takeout, Liu Xiaohai also felt a bit hungry. Just as he was about to agree, his older sister walked in and said, "No need, I brought him dinner."

Lina had seen his older sister at the company a couple of days ago and knew she was Liu Xiaohai's secretary. She quickly took out the company keys and handed them to her sister, then said goodbye to the two of them and went to pack her things to leave work.

Chapter 116 A word to the wise.

The eldest sister placed a Chinese set meal in front of Liu Xiaohai and asked with concern, "Why are you working so late today? Did something happen at the company?"

Although the eldest sister and Liu Xiaohai had a master-servant relationship, the Long family never treated the eldest sister and her family as outsiders. In Liu Xiaohai's heart, the eldest sister was an elder in the family. Hearing this, he felt warm inside and did not hide his guess from her.

Hearing Liu Xiaohai's serious tone, the eldest sister asked, puzzled, "How do you know?"

Liu Xiaohai replied, "This is just my guess, but it shouldn't be wrong. We don't know exactly which fund companies are involved, or how many there are in total, but there are definitely many. If these fund companies really unite to cause trouble, it would be terrifying."

The eldest sister knew nothing about finance, but she completely trusted Liu Xiaohai's guess. In her mind, if Liu Xiaohai had even a tenth of his grandfather's intelligence, he would never be wrong. Besides, judging from the situation of Tianxiang Group, which Liu Xiaohai founded, his business acumen wouldn't be much worse than his grandfather's, so of course he wouldn't be wrong. However, she wasn't worried and said, "Didn't you say their target this time is the New York market? What does it have to do with us? Let them do what they want. I'd be happy if they caused the American economy to regress by decades."

Liu Xiaohai said, "Regressing by decades is unlikely, but if a financial crisis-like situation occurs..." "It will inevitably cause economic recession, rising unemployment, and social unrest."

The older sister dismissively said, "That's none of our business."

Liu Xiaohai knew she didn't understand, so he smiled and explained, "The United States is a superpower. If a financial crisis occurs in the US, the impact will be global. Many small countries that depend on the US for survival will even face annihilation. It will also have a significant impact on other countries, including China."

Although the older sister didn't truly understand Liu Xiaohai's words, hearing that it would also affect China, she couldn't ignore it and asked nervously, "Then... what should we do?"

Liu Xiaohai continued, "So we can't ignore it, and we can't let these financial rats stir up trouble and harm people all over the world. When the US financial crisis affects other countries, they will definitely take the opportunity to make a fortune in other countries' financial markets. I also suspect... these people aren't just after money."

Long Hanhai had always called these financial tycoons "financial rats," so Liu Xiaohai called them that too.

The younger sister asked curiously, "Why else?"

Liu Xiaohai replied, "There's very likely a political reason. They dared to touch their own country; they must have powerful backers. If they really cause a financial crisis, the current US government will bear the greatest responsibility, and it will definitely affect the next election... Of course, this is just my guess. But even if this matter doesn't have a political background, once it happens, the result will be the same. I think our country's leaders don't want Nicholl to be the next US president!"

Nicholl is currently the leader of the US opposition party and has always been resentful of China's economic overtaking of the US. He has given many anti-China speeches. If he comes to power, Sino-US relations will inevitably plummet. However, because some US companies have been impacted by Chinese companies, and the opposition party has consistently proposed that the US protect the interests of US companies, Nicholl enjoys the support of these companies. This ban on the sale of Tianxiang Ruyan slimming capsules in the US is basically the work of the opposition party behind the scenes.

The eldest sister, though not an expert in business and finance, understood this point perfectly and felt it couldn't be ignored. She nodded and said, "Should we tell Mr. Long and ask him to think of a solution?"

Liu Xiaohai nodded, then shook his head, saying, "The Long Group is already rock solid. Even if a financial storm occurs, the impact will only be superficial and won't affect the core of the Long Group. I will tell Grandpa about this so he can prepare and prioritize maintaining domestic financial stability. However, it's better for me to handle this myself. Regardless of who wins this time, there will be considerable turmoil. If Grandpa intervenes, they might turn around and accuse the Long Group of stirring up trouble and profiting from it, while they are just trying to protect themselves."

The eldest sister nodded. She knew that Long Hanhai had always prevented his subsidiaries from making money in the speculative market. The Long Group didn't need to rely on speculation to make money either. None of its subsidiaries were even publicly listed. If the Long Group suddenly entered the New York Stock Exchange, it would indeed seem strange, and some people who didn't know the inside story would inevitably speculate wildly.

Liu Xiaohai said, "I still haven't figured out one thing..."

His older sister asked, "What is it?"

Liu Xiaohai said, "It's where these fund companies will start."

His older sister said, "Didn't you say it was in the United States?"

Liu Xiaohai explained, "That should be the most important target, but to shake up the US financial market, you can't just force it. You have to find a place that is closely related to the US financial market, but is relatively easy to start with."

He knew that his older sister couldn't help him with this, but he felt uncomfortable keeping the problem to himself, so he confided in her.

The eldest sister said, "As long as it's not China, it's fine."

Liu Xiaohai continued, "I feel they'll target a currency related to the US dollar. The currency that can influence the US dollar most is the RMB, but the RMB is stronger than the US dollar now, so it's better to attack the US dollar directly. The Euro is also unlikely... Next is the Japanese Yen..."

The eldest sister said, "The best one would be the Japanese Yen, to make it plummet and impoverish them."

Liu Xiaohai said, "Although the Japanese people aren't wealthy right now, and most don't have regular jobs, Japan has substantial foreign exchange reserves. It's difficult to bring down the Yen unless the Japanese government does nothing and watches the already meager amount of money in the hands of its citizens depreciate."

The eldest sister scoffed, "Tch, Xiao..." The Japanese government is capable of sending its own women to... to... what wouldn't they do? They're only happy when the people are poor, and that makes them more devoted to earning foreign exchange for Japan.

Liu Xiaohai was shocked. That's right... Japan now makes a living from the sex industry all over the world, like a nomadic people. Therefore, they have huge foreign exchange reserves, but they also have huge amounts of yen flowing out to other countries. Although the depreciation of the yen will affect the residents living in Japan, it will not shake Japan's national strength. Retaliating against these fund companies will only deplete the huge foreign exchange reserves. If the Japanese government really doesn't care about the lives of these residents, it is indeed possible that these fund companies will allow the yen to be attacked.

These fund companies have reason to choose the Japanese yen: the US is Japan's largest market for the sex industry, and Japan is a resource-poor country, sourcing its daily necessities and military supplies from the US. Therefore, the yen constitutes the largest proportion of the US's foreign exchange reserves. A sharp depreciation of the yen would certainly affect US national strength. But what makes them so sure the Japanese government won't intervene? If the Japanese government were to open its treasury to bail out the yen, they would suffer huge losses in the US futures market—that's too risky, unless…

Liu Xiaohai felt another shock; the Japanese government was in cahoots with them…

This was highly probable. The Japanese government wouldn't lose money; it could make a fortune. Those who would suffer would be the ones… Countries with large amounts of Japanese yen are definitely selling yen and buying foreign exchange now, waiting for the yen to depreciate before buying it back at a lower price. By then, Japan and these fund companies will have already made a fortune in the US financial market and other affected markets…

Liu Xiaohai finally understood the key point, laughed heartily, and took the set meal his older sister had brought to eat, saying as he ate, “I really have to thank you this time.”

His older sister asked curiously, “Thank me for what?”

Liu Xiaohai smiled and said, “Thank you for that sentence, it whetted my appetite.”

His older sister looked at Liu Xiaohai blankly…

Chapter 117 Plunge

Since the Japanese government was already preparing to suppress the yen, Liu Xiaohai knew that a plunge in the yen was inevitable, and even if Long Hanhai personally intervened, it would be difficult to save it. They wanted to use the depreciation of the yen to drag down the US dollar, which meant that the exchange rate of the yen against the yuan and the euro would plummet. Since it couldn't be saved, this opportunity couldn't be let go; to confront them, one must have sufficient strength.

Taking advantage of the two-day market closure, Liu Xiaohai transferred all the funds in the original Tianxiang Group account and all the funds in the original Wanshi Group account to the account of Tianxiang's US branch. In addition to the money he had earned in the US in the past few days, he raised a total of US$3.5 billion. He even misappropriated the funds that were originally intended to be paid to Longjian Group for the construction of the production base. He also mortgaged the assets of Tianxiang Group, including the newly acquired Wanshi Group, to obtain bank loans. Due to the urgency, he only managed to obtain US$3 billion. By the time the market opened on Monday, the total funds in the account were US$6.5 billion.

It was impossible to fight against these fund companies, each controlling hundreds of billions of dollars, with only $6.5 billion, especially with the Japanese government involved. Liu Xiaohai no longer had any worries and went all out to make a fortune in the futures market before they could act, seizing every opportunity. He opened accounts on both the London Stock Exchange and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, using the time difference to his advantage. Liu Xiaohai worked almost 24 hours a day, and his funds ballooned. In one trading week, $6.5 billion rapidly expanded to $23 billion. He knew they were about to make their move, and although he felt the funds were still insufficient, this was the only way.

At this time, Zhang Qibin and other company employees returned to the company. Liu Xiaohai selected two employees familiar with finance, making a total of four people including Zhang Qibin. He added a desk and computer to Zhang Qibin's office and had them help with the operations, all under Liu Xiaohai's direction.

After a two-day rest, Monday finally arrived for Liu Xiaohai. He preemptively began selling Japanese yen and buying RMB and Euros. The yen immediately began to fall at the open. The fund alliance, thinking their allies were starting to act, also began selling yen and buying RMB and Euros. The yen-to-RMB-to-Euro exchange rate plummeted, causing an uproar in the market.

The chaos and loss of control over Japan's real estate, foreign exchange reserves, and financial markets provided the speculative alliance with a golden opportunity. With the yen's continuous and sharp decline over the past few days, market confidence began to waver, triggering a herd mentality. Some international speculators joined the sell-off, and wave after wave of yen depreciation pushed the exchange rate against RMB and Euros to new lows.

Panic gripped Japan, with residents frantically buying up daily necessities. Many took to the streets to protest the government's inaction. Under pressure from both domestic and international sources, the Japanese Prime Minister delivered a televised address, claiming the government was studying countermeasures and would soon implement them, including opening the national treasury to buy back the yen. He vowed, "The yen will not depreciate; we will make those speculators lose everything." However

, these vows were short-lived, and the so-called countermeasures failed to materialize. Meanwhile, sex industry tycoons who controlled the Japanese economy were secretly selling yen off the country. While the Japanese government was reluctant to sell yen, it bought large amounts of yuan and euros.

Some other governments also sensed the danger and, to minimize losses, began selling yen from their foreign exchange reserves. The yen began a real plunge, eventually affecting the United States. Although the yen plummeted, the yuan and euro appreciated, and the US dollar, caught in the middle, fluctuated but remained relatively stable. However, due to the yen's collapse, the purchasing power of Japanese consumers dropped significantly, and the stocks of American companies supplying goods to Japan began to fall sharply. Japan is a resource-poor country, and its daily necessities are almost entirely supplied by American companies. The impact wasn't limited to a few or dozens of companies, but a vast number across various industries. As predicted by the fund management alliance, the US stock market index immediately began a sharp decline.

The US government couldn't sit still and began pressuring the Japanese government to quickly salvage the yen. The Japanese prime minister had no choice but to appear on camera again, making a perfunctory vow, and dismissing the Bank of Japan governor, temporarily replacing him with a symbolic replacement who then began buying yen. Behind the scenes, however, Japan continued to aggressively buy yuan and euros, while Japanese pornography tycoons continued their frantic dumping of yen.

At this point, the US opposition proposed that the US should also join the sell-off of dollars to reduce its losses. The current administration, of course, strongly opposed this. The yen had already fallen to only 30% of its original value. If the US joined the sell-off, the yen would practically become worthless. Whether the US sold or not wouldn't make much difference. Besides, the US held a huge amount of yen. Let alone selling, the panic it would cause as soon as the news was made public would be unimaginable. Before the US even intervened, the yen might become worthless.

Just as President William was having a major headache, his secretary called from the presidential office, saying, "A Mr. Liu called, saying he can help you solve the problem of the yen's depreciation..."

President William was already overwhelmed with this issue and, without considering whether this "Mr. Liu" could actually help, shouted before his secretary could finish, "Bring him in quickly!"

The "Mr. Liu" on the phone was, of course, Liu Xiaohai. He had made a fortune in the currency futures market these past few days. Because his capital was relatively small and he had the foresight to understand the situation of the fund alliance, his returns were several times higher than those of the fund alliance. His $23 billion had ballooned to over $80 billion in this currency storm, making him arguably the biggest winner in this crisis. Meanwhile, the fund alliance, having driven down the yen's price themselves and invested a considerable amount, hadn't made much profit from it; their main target was the US stock index.

Liu Xiaohai sensed that the yen price was approaching the fund alliance's expected value and they were about to begin their profit-taking. They were waiting for a new round of panic selling so they could buy back the yen. Liu Xiaohai was waiting too. Like the fund alliance, they didn't originally hold any yen; their yen sales were all futures contracts, which they had to buy back to close out their positions upon expiration.

Now, the fund alliance wanted to drive the yen exchange rate even lower, further expanding the "herd effect" and breaking the psychological price levels of some holders and countries, forcing them to sell large amounts of yen. This would allow the fund alliance to buy back enough yen at an extremely low price to close out their positions.

Liu Xiaohai wanted to pull the yen price back up before the fund alliance closed out their positions, preventing them from buying yen at a low price to close out their positions. However, his 80 billion yuan was clearly insufficient to fight the fund alliance; he needed help. So he called US President William, the only ally besides his grandfather Long Hanhai who had the power to fight the fund alliance.

Chapter 118 Seeking Help

Liu Xiaohai spoke politely on the phone: "Mr. President William, hello!"

President William replied: "Hello! May I ask who you are...?"

Liu Xiaohai said: "My name is Liu Xiaohai, and I am the owner of Tianxiang Group in China. Of course, I am currently in the United States, and I am making this call from the US branch of Tianxiang Group."

President William had no recollection of the Tianxiang Group and asked directly, "I heard you have some opinions on the current depreciation of the yen, and that's why you called me."

Liu Xiaohai replied, "Yes, I think you certainly don't want the yen to continue depreciating. Perhaps I can help you solve this problem. I wonder if Mr. President would be interested in hearing about it?"

Regardless of whether Mr. Liu Xiaohai from China could offer any surprising advice, President William was eager to know and said, "Yes, I'm very interested to hear it. Please go ahead."

Knowing that President William was busy, Liu Xiaohai didn't waste any more words and told President William everything he knew—his guesses—about the whole story, the inside story of the fund alliance, including the fact that the Japanese government was also involved.

President William wasn't surprised to hear that the fund alliance was stirring up trouble; he already knew. The recent yen crisis was so severe that anyone with even a basic understanding of finance could see someone was manipulating things. But when he heard that the Japanese government was also part of the alliance, he exclaimed in shock, "What...the Japanese government...how is that possible? How did you know?"

Liu Xiaohai replied, "Actually, I don't know. All of the above is just my personal speculation. If you want me to provide evidence, I can only apologize. However, you can recall what the Japanese government did after the yen began to depreciate—the world was selling off yen..." The market isn't just New York; there are clearly other forces at play. Besides, with Japan's foreign exchange reserves, a little support for the yen would deter speculators from causing further trouble.

President William, though still incredulous and finding some merit in Liu Xiaohai's words—the Japanese government's stance on this matter indeed questionable—knew that China held a very negative view of Japan, with considerable resentment between the two countries. He felt this Chinese Mr. Liu's words inevitably carried a hint of nationalistic grievance. Furthermore, a yen devaluation would only harm Japan… This matter needed further investigation by financial experts before a conclusion could be drawn.

Liu Xiaohai continued on the phone, "I know you still have doubts about what I'm saying, and you might immediately consult experts. Regardless of your final conclusion, what I want to say is, if my above guess is correct, how can we pull the yen's exchange rate back up?"

President William was greatly shocked. This Mr. Liu Xiaohai could actually read his mind; he was indeed an extraordinary person. He asked, "Mr. Liu, what's your plan?"

Liu Xiaohai said, "If I'm not mistaken, these fund alliances are about to buy yen. Given the current market panic about the yen, they can easily buy it back at a low price to close their positions and make huge profits. If they've already bought enough to close their positions before the yen's exchange rate recovers, then it will be very difficult for the yen to recover later."

President William understood this principle and asked, "Do you want the US government to step in and buy yen first?"

William had actually considered this matter before, but Nicholl of the opposition party had been leading some members of Congress to oppose it and proposed that the US should sell yen to reduce losses.

Liu Xiaohai didn't answer, but said, "I also have other things to say, like the Japanese government's strategy of devaluing the yen. I've already figured out what's going on, and I'm happy to hear it." President William thought to himself, "This Mr. Liu really knows how to guess. I wonder what he's guessed that concerns me, the United States, and the whole world." He said, "Please speak, I'm happy to listen." Liu Xiaohai

said, "I think Mr. Nicholl definitely wants the US government to sell yen as well. If I'm not mistaken, these fund alliances must have reached some kind of agreement with Mr. Nicholl. The reason you don't believe the Japanese government would deliberately devalue the yen is because you don't know their real purpose."

President William asked in surprise, "What purpose?"

Liu Xiaohai said, "The stock market, the US stock market!" President William

exclaimed, "What…"

Since the yen's devaluation, his biggest headache has been the impact

on the US stock market. Liu Xiaohai said, "The fund alliance's goal is, of course, to make money. Their next step is to take advantage of the yen's plunge on the US stock market and attack it. They've already placed heavy bets on the stock index; you should be able to check that. On the surface, the yen's devaluation seems to have cost Japan a lot, but in reality, the families controlling the Japanese government have already sold off their yen holdings. They've actually only made a profit; it's just the ordinary people who have suffered. Of course, they won't miss the opportunity in the US stock market next. As for Mr. Nickel's purpose… I shouldn't comment on that. You should be able to guess how much your approval rating will drop if there's a stock market crash in the US." President William

wiped the sweat from his brow. This Mr. Liu Xiaohai from China was too good at "guessing"—no, how could he possibly guess all this? Did he not just guess, but actually know the truth? His analyses were very reasonable. If they were all true, the consequences would be unimaginable. These Japanese dwarfs were too insidious. Nicholas… Nicholas actually sacrificed the national economy for political gain; this was absolutely intolerable. He said, "If what you say is true, what should I do? You should know that it's not as simple as me saying I'll buy yen and then I can buy it immediately."

Liu Xiaohai said, "I understand that very well. Now I can tell you my plan. Tomorrow I will buy a large amount of yen and try to raise the yen's exchange rate. However, I need your help."

President William asked, "What kind of help?"

Liu Xiaohai said, "Confidence!"

President William was greatly surprised and asked, "Confidence?" "

Liu Xiaohai said, "Yes, but not to give me confidence, but to give the market confidence. The US government doesn't need to immediately enter the currency market to buy yen. As long as you can publicly announce tomorrow that you will save the yen's exchange rate, investors and some countries that want to sell yen will continue to wait and see."

President William asked in surprise, "You...you want to fight against the entire fund alliance by yourself? Including Japan. It's not that I don't trust you, but this is a very huge investment."

Liu Xiaohai said, "Don't worry about that. I have prepared 80 billion US dollars. You will see it in the market tomorrow."

President William almost thought he had misheard. This little-known Tianxiang Group actually took out 80 billion US dollars and went against a huge alliance of funds and countries. The risk was extremely high, and it was very likely that he would lose everything. At present, 80 billion US dollars in assets could put him among the top 100 richest people in the world. Why would he take such a risk...?

Liu Xiaohai continued, "Of course, it is difficult to fight against them with 80 billion US dollars, but as long as investors and other countries keep a wait and see, I am confident."

President William coughed and asked, "Mr. Liu... it's not that I don't trust you, but this matter is of great importance. Where does your confidence come from? Why take this risk?" Liu

Xiaohai smiled and said, "Because their alliance is a temporary one formed based on interests. As soon as there's the slightest sign of something amiss, their alliance will disintegrate. You don't need to believe me; believe the facts. You'll see tomorrow. As for why I'm taking the risk... it's because I can't stand the actions of the Japanese government. They're disregarding the lives of the Japanese people. Also, you seem much more agreeable than Mr. Nickell. The Chinese people hope to develop amicably with the American people, not be in conflict."

President William chuckled and said, "Thank you for the compliment, but I need to investigate before I can decide what to do. I can't agree to your request immediately, and... and there will definitely be obstacles."

Liu Xiaohai said, "I'm very touched that you've talked to me for so long. I believe you will make a reasonable decision after seeing the investigation results. As for Mr. Nickell's obstruction, hasn't he been trying to get you to agree to sell the yen? You just need to agree to him. I won't bother you any longer. Goodbye!"

President William was taken aback for a moment, then immediately understood Liu Xiaohai's meaning and smiled, "Thank you, goodbye! "

After hanging up the phone, President William picked up another and said, "Immediately investigate the recent situation in the New York stock market, as well as the trading situation in stock index futures. Find out who is manipulating each large order and prepare a detailed report for me. It needs to be fast, by any means necessary, I need to see this report by tomorrow morning..."

After giving all the instructions, President William lay back in his chair, thinking that if what this mysterious Mr. Liu said was true, then it wasn't that he needed his help, but that he was helping him... helping America...

Chapter 119 The Real Lie

After reading the investigation report that had been delivered early that morning, President William was furious. Those fund companies and some Japanese families had indeed placed heavy bets on stock index futures. These Japanese shortys were indeed, as Mr. Liu Xiaohai said, deliberately devaluing the yen. He knew that the Japanese government was actually controlled by those Japanese families. It seemed that he had no choice but to believe Mr. Liu's guess. Regardless of whether he was a billionaire or not, even without him, the United States could not continue to allow the yen to depreciate.

After a moment's thought, President William picked up the phone and said, "Please connect me to Mr. Nicholl's office." A short while later, Nicholl's distinctively hoarse voice came through the phone: "Hello, Mr. President, what can I do for you?"

President William said, "I'd like to discuss the yen with you."

Nicholl chuckled dryly twice and said, "Regarding the yen, I still hold the same opinion. I hope Mr. President understands that only by selling yen can America reduce its losses. Japan currently relies solely on the service sector, so yen devaluation is inevitable."

President William said, "Yes, I understand that very well. But the yen has already fallen to this level, and the national treasury holds so much yen in reserves. If we sell it now, the yen will probably be no different from worthless paper."

Nicholl, of course, understood William's concerns; his request to sell yen was actually to... To obstruct the US government's efforts to rescue the yen, he said, "That's better than watching it become worthless; it will at least reduce the losses."

President William said, "Yes, I'm also considering selling yen now, but..." Nicholl almost thought he had misheard, coughed, and hurriedly asked, "But what?"

President William said, "To reduce the country's losses, I've decided to follow your method and sell yen. However, if the US announces the sale of yen now, it will cause global panic, and not much will be sold. So this matter must be kept secret, and we should first announce to the outside world that the US is going to rescue the yen. What do you think?"

Nicholl hesitated for a moment and said, "Do you want me to announce this news?"

You know, announcing the purchase of yen while simultaneously selling off large amounts of yen would have a significant negative impact on its international reputation once the truth is discovered.

President William said, "Of course, I'll announce it. But I hope you can join me in announcing it to the outside world. This will make everyone more convinced."

Nicholl was overjoyed, thinking, "As long as you announce it to the outside world, that's fine. Trying to drag me down with you won't be so easy. I can easily say I was ordered by you to announce it and didn't know the inside story. The international community will definitely condemn you as president first." He laughed, "Okay, for the national interest, I can personally sacrifice everything."

President William said, "Good, the sooner the better. Let's hold separate press conferences immediately."

After hanging up, President William summoned the Secretary of the Treasury and the Governor of the Federal Reserve to announce to the outside world that they would buy yen to rescue the yen from its devaluation crisis. Meanwhile, Nicholl also announced the same news. The market immediately erupted. Investors and countries that had originally planned to sell yen began to observe and consider buying yen.

After announcing the news, President William took the Treasury Secretary and the Governor of the Federal Reserve to a private room in the White House and said, "This is an extraordinary situation. We cannot be subject to any external interference. Private phone calls are strictly prohibited. I will be in charge of everything."

The Treasury Secretary couldn't help but ask, "Are we really going to bail out the yen?"

President William looked at them and smiled, "I know you're wondering, and I know you've always thought that listening to Mr. Nicholl's advice to sell yen was the right thing to do. But after discussion, Mr. Nicholl and I have reached an agreement on this matter: to bail out the yen. Due to the urgency of the situation, I didn't have a meeting with you beforehand, but please rest assured, I will take full responsibility for all the consequences."

Although the Treasury Secretary and the Governor of the Federal Reserve felt that the change was too sudden, they had indeed seen in the news that Nicholl had also announced his agreement to bail out the yen. Had he and President William reached some kind of agreement? Regardless of the truth, all they could say was, "We are willing to follow your orders, Mr. President."

Liu Xiaohai hadn't expected President William to announce the news so quickly. The New York Stock Exchange had just opened, and Zhang Qibin excitedly asked, "The US government has announced its support for the yen! Should we start buying?"

Liu Xiaohai replied, "Let's wait a bit. The yen will continue to fall."

Zhang Qibin and the others were puzzled. The US government was already preparing to buy yen; how could it possibly continue to fall? However, having watched Liu Xiaohai grow the company's funds to 80 billion US dollars in the past few days, they considered him a genius. Since he said that, there must be a reason.

Just as Liu Xiaohai predicted, the yen not only failed to rise at the opening bell but actually plummeted. This was because the fund companies had received information from Nicholl that the US announcement of a yen bailout was a ruse, a ploy to sell off yen. These fund companies and Nicholl, of course, didn't want President William to successfully sell yen and truly reduce US losses. The fund consortium, which had already prepared to buy back yen to close their positions, immediately began dumping yen futures, figuring that once the US Treasury's yen entered the market, they wouldn't have trouble buying yen to close their positions.

The confidence of those observing the market began to waver again. They hadn't seen any signs of US funds pushing up the yen; instead, they saw it plummet. Now, even if they were asked to sell yen, they had no interest; their yen holdings were practically worthless, and they could only anxiously wait for US funds to enter the market.

Liu Xiaohai, addressing Zhang Qibin and the others who were enthusiastically praising their boss's brilliant strategy

, instructed, "Start buying with all your might now." Zhang Qibin and the others stopped analyzing whether it was time to buy and immediately returned to their seats, furiously buying up all the sell orders and driving up prices.

Market investors immediately sensed a powerful force buying up yen, assuming it was American capital entering the market, and cheered. Many began buying yen. The fund alliance also sensed a force opposing them, but they assumed it was just retail investors reacting to the news of the US intervention and weren't worried, only wondering why the US hadn't started selling yen yet.

But Nicholl was becoming anxious because he couldn't contact the Treasury Secretary and the Central Bank Governor, and a growing unease began to creep into his heart.

By the close of trading, the yen had recovered to the previous day's level, and Liu Xiaohai's $80 billion investment was half gone. The next day, Liu Xiaohai continued to buy yen in large quantities at the opening bell, and more retail investors followed suit, causing the yen to slowly rise. The fund alliance sensed manipulation and increased its selling to prevent the yen from rising too quickly, criticizing the US government for its inefficiency and lack of yen selling.

By the afternoon, Liu Xiaohai's funds were almost exhausted, and the yen stopped rising. Then, a large influx of funds entered the market, buying yen even more aggressively, causing the yen to rise again. This was, of course, President William's intervention. Although the funds weren't fully in place, he knew Liu Xiaohai couldn't wait any longer, and neither could the US stock market. Seeing the yen stop rising, he immediately ordered yen buying, taking over the baton from Liu Xiaohai.

Liu Xiaohai breathed a sigh of relief. He hadn't expected the fund alliance to be so much stronger and more united than he had imagined. The $80 billion had only lasted a day and a half. If President William hadn't intervened immediately, the outcome would have been very uncertain. He couldn't help but feel a sense of bewilderment. Although the fund alliance was more united than Liu Xiaohai had anticipated, it was still a temporary alliance. As soon as the US entered the market to buy yen, they sensed something was wrong, began accusing Nicholas of providing false intelligence, and started rushing to buy yen to close their positions. They knew that if they were even a step slower, it might be too late, because their entire alliance had sold far too many yen futures in the previous days. Now that the US and that mysterious manipulator had begun to support the yen, other retail investors and countries were holding onto their yen, observing the situation, and even joining the buying frenzy. Any later, and they wouldn't be able to buy any more.

When one fund withdrew, other fund companies rushed to buy yen. If they had closed their positions at the current exchange rate, they would have made a huge profit. However, due to this frenzied buying, the yen skyrocketed. More and more people and countries joined in the buying, and within just three trading days, the yen returned to its original level and even showed signs of exceeding it.

The funds' purchases were insufficient to cover their positions, but with the futures expiration date approaching, they needed to buy enough yen to deliver. Fortunately, this turmoil had eroded everyone's confidence in the yen, and the Japanese government's attitude was utterly contemptible. Seeing the yen return to its original level, they began selling it, including the US government and Liu Xiaohai. The yen exchange rate began to slowly decline and gradually stabilized, eventually falling slightly below its previous level. The funds also closed their futures positions, incurring significant losses.

The real victims were the families in Japan's sex industry. Besides pimping, they knew nothing about finance. They had also received news from Nickell and believed the US would indeed sell yen, so they waited. Unlike those fund companies, which are financial shrewd and quick to turn around when things go wrong, these fund companies certainly wouldn't inform these families to have more people in the market buying up yen. So, these huge assets, amassed through pimping, were instantly swallowed up by the market.

If Nicholl hadn't told them about the US's plan to sell yen, they would have already bought yen to close their positions. At the exchange rate at that time, the profits would have been substantial. Now, of course, they're starting to blame Nicholl. Nicholl is even more furious than they are, having been tricked by William. But now, the US hasn't lost anything; in fact, it's gained something. President William's international reputation has also improved, so he can't publicly criticize William.

However, he was still very dissatisfied with William's deception, so he called President William: "Mr. President, I admire and congratulate you on your perfect resolution of the yen issue, but why did you tell me to sell yen while secretly buying it up? This is deception, and I feel insulted."

President William laughed: "I think you've misunderstood. I didn't deceive you."

Nickel persisted: "Then please give me an explanation."

President William said: "I'm surprised you would have such a misunderstanding. Didn't we agree to announce to the outside world that we would save the yen, and then sell it off at a high price?" Nickel sneered

: "That's right, I'm glad you still remember those words, but you..." "Buying yen, not selling yen."

President William laughed heartily, "That's a misunderstanding on your part. My buying yen was exactly as we agreed: first, raise the price of the yen, then sell it at a higher price. Now, we've sold the yen at a very reasonable price, and the country hasn't suffered any losses. If you don't understand, I can find some financial experts to explain this operational technique to you."

He could now imagine his political opponent on the other end of the phone must be furious, and he felt incredibly relieved. It was a pity he couldn't see Nickell's expression; it must be very interesting. The method given by that Mr. Liu Xiaohai from China was brilliant. He definitely wanted to meet this master sometime—no, he was an angel, an angel from the East!

Nickel was indeed furious, his mouth twisted with rage. He cursed President William in his heart, calling him a son of a bitch who had slept with women for seventeen or eighteen generations of his family. But even without William seeking expert explanation, he knew perfectly well he had been tricked. (Author's note: Some might find 80 billion US dollars too exaggerated. To avoid upsetting readers, I'd like to clarify: this book is set more than 30 years in the future. Imagine, 30 years ago, a household with ten thousand dollars was considered wealthy. Now? 30 years ago, there were a few billionaires in America; now everyone has tens of billions. Therefore, I don't think 80 billion is too exaggerated 30 years from now; it might not even rank in the top 100.

Chapter 120: The Troubles of Guaranteeing .

With the smoke clearing on the yen, the fund alliance realized they wouldn't gain much from the US stock index and began withdrawing funds. The market gradually stabilized. Overall, the US stock market was still affected by the yen's fluctuations, and the index fell somewhat. They still made a little profit on the index, but it was far less than planned and not enough to offset the losses incurred in the yen.) The deficit in the yen.

Liu Xiaohai made a lot more money during the later stages of the yen war, accumulating to 130 billion US dollars. This money was essentially from the fund alliance and the Japanese pornographic family. He didn't hold back and used it to develop his hospital plan. He transferred most of the money back to the Tianxiang Group headquarters and returned the 50 billion RMB he had taken from the Long family when acquiring Wanshi Group. The remaining money was enough to build a large Tianxiang Hospital in every major city in China.

Due to the yen crisis, Liu Xiaohai had been in the United States for more than a month. Now, of course, he wanted to return to Shanghai. Thinking of his beautiful girlfriends in Shanghai, he was suddenly excited and couldn't control himself. He chatted with Zhang Qibin for a while about the company's future plans and then prepared to have someone book plane tickets.

Suddenly, he heard Miss Lina at the front desk shouting, and then several people burst into the company. The leader was a young white man in his thirties wearing sunglasses, followed by two burly men. Lina clearly tried to stop them, but was pushed aside by the man's henchmen. The three of them barged directly into Zhang Qibin's office. In the office.

Zhang Qibin's expression immediately tensed upon seeing them. He stepped forward and said, "Let's talk outside."

The young man in sunglasses ignored him, arrogantly sitting down on the sofa, crossing his legs and looking at Zhang Qibin.

Liu Xiaohai said, "I'll go out. You two talk here."

He didn't understand the situation. These men didn't seem like good people, and he was worried something might happen to Zhang Qibin if he went outside. He figured it was better for them to talk in the office; with so many people in the company, they probably wouldn't dare to cause trouble. So he got up and left. Zhang Qibin seemed dazed and didn't stop him.

Outside the office, Liu Xiaohai called Lina over and asked, "Have these people been here before?"

Lina nodded, "Twice." Liu Xiaohai asked

, "Do you know who they are?"

Lina said, "I...I'm not really sure. They look like gangsters."

Liu Xiaohai was surprised that Zhang Qibin had gotten involved with gangsters. In the few days he'd known Zhang Qibin, he thought he was upright, experienced, and not the type to cause trouble. A moment later... I must get to the bottom of this and see if I can help him.

About twenty minutes later, the three men emerged from Zhang Qibin's office. Without even glancing at anyone else, they arrogantly walked out. Liu Xiaohai rushed into the office. Zhang Qibin was sitting listlessly in his chair, looking dejected. Seeing Liu Xiaohai enter, he awkwardly stood up and said, "Mr. Liu, I'm sorry to have brought trouble to the company."

Liu Xiaohai asked with concern, "Who are these people? Did you run into some trouble?"

Zhang Qibin replied, "Nothing much, just…just a personal matter."

His inner turmoil didn't escape Liu Xiaohai's notice. He said in a deep voice, "Don't try to hide it from me. Since these people have bothered you, they won't let it go. If you consider me your boss, tell me. If they come again, it will affect the company's image and operations, and it will also affect your standing among the employees."

Zhang Qibin sighed deeply and said, "Actually, it was Wan Shihao who caused this…"

Liu Xiaohai asked in surprise, "How did Wan Shihao's trouble end up with you?"

Zhang Qibin said, “These people are from the Las Vegas mafia. Last year, Wan Shihao lost money at their casino and borrowed money from them at high interest rates, but he still lost it all. He didn't dare tell his father, so he had the US branch guarantee his loan. But since it used to be a listed company, the financial system was strict. I didn't want to break the company's financial system by guaranteeing his loan, so I did it in my personal capacity. At that time, he was the company owner, and I didn't think he would default on his debts. But now that they've sold the company, we can't contact him anymore. These casino people aren't looking for him, but they're coming to me… Sigh… What can I do? I'm in America…”

Liu Xiaohai asked, “How much money does he owe?”

Zhang Qibin said, “He borrowed 50 million US dollars at the time, and later… ” "Lai Wanshihao once repaid them 7 million, but they were loan sharks. The interest on that 7 million wasn't even enough at the time, and now it's ballooned to over 80 million US dollars with compound interest."

Liu Xiaohai said, "Since it's a matter of money, then no problem. I'll help them pay off this debt first, so they won't come looking for you again."

Zhang Qibin said, "This... how can you do that? This has nothing to do with you."

Liu Xiaohai waved his hand and said, "Don't say that. If I hadn't acquired Wanshi Group, you wouldn't be in this mess. I should take responsibility for this."

Zhang Qibin knew, of course, that these were two completely different things and shouldn't be connected. He tried to refuse, but Liu Xiaohai said, "Even if you don't think about yourself, you should think about your family. " "I'm thinking, if we can't find Wan Shihao soon, the debt won't just be 80 million. The sooner we resolve this, the better..."

Zhang Qibin said, "But..."

Liu Xiaohai simply laughed and said, "No buts. You can't wait until it balloons to hundreds of millions of US dollars before I pay it back. Just consider it a loan. We'll calculate the interest at the bank rate, and he can pay it back once we find Wan Shihao."

Zhang Qibin was extremely grateful, thinking that this was the only way. The interest on these high-interest loans was no joke. Wan Shihao was nowhere to be found, and they really couldn't delay any longer. His eyes reddened as he said, "Mr. Liu, I... I really don't know how to repay you..."

Liu Xiaohai said, "We'll go to Las Vegas tomorrow and pay it back."

Zhang Qibin said, "You... you also..." "Go? These people aren't good people. I'll go myself."

Liu Xiaohai laughed, "We're going to pay back the money. Do you think they'll make things difficult for me? I've heard Las Vegas is a great place. I rarely come to America, so I should go and see it. Let's treat it as a vacation. If we're lucky, we can even win back the 80 million dollars we owed them, then you'll have the money to pay me back."

Zhang Qibin thought to himself, how could it be so easy to win money? There are tricks in casinos. Nine out of ten people lose, and there are experts around. Let alone winning 80 million, they'll target you if you win even a few hundred thousand. However, he didn't want to spoil Liu Xiaohai's fun, thinking that Liu Xiaohai wasn't like Wan Shihao, someone who lost control when he lost. Little did he know, Liu Xiaohai saw that Zhang Qibin didn't want someone else to pay back the money, but actually, he wanted him to win it back himself, so that he wouldn't be obsessed with the 80 million and let it affect his life and work. With Liu Xiaohai's willpower, helping Zhang Qibin win the money wouldn't be difficult.

Chapter 121 Las Vegas

Which city in America is the most bizarre and magical? The answer is undoubtedly: Las Vegas, known as the "Gambling Capital of the World." Las Vegas is considered by some to be a paradise of eating, drinking, playing, gambling, and prostitution, especially famous for its gambling. The casinos, with their dazzling neon lights, resemble ferocious lions and tigers with gaping maws, greedily sucking up wealth and devouring the wallets and credit cards of the weak-willed. While creating miracles, they also dig a living hell for the losers.

Las Vegas also has many commendable aspects. If Americans lacked imagination and creativity, Las Vegas might still be a barren desert. However, this modern desert city with less than two million inhabitants attracts over forty million tourists annually, ranking first among major American cities. Today, the gambling industry is the city's largest industry, and the gambling industry and related service and tourism industries create unimaginable wealth for the city every year. These impressive achievements cannot help but inspire awe in outsiders.

Liu Xiaohai, Zhang Qibin, and Da Mei arrived at Las Vegas International Airport by plane. As soon as they stepped off the plane, they saw countless slot machines waiting in the waiting hall. Many tourists couldn't resist and immediately started playing. The three walked out of the waiting hall, where a stretch Lincoln limousine specially arranged for VIPs by the Hilton Resort Hotel was already waiting for them. After getting in the car, they headed straight for the Hilton Resort Hotel.

Before they arrived, they had booked a room at the Hilton Resort Hotel, a separate vacation villa. They chose the Hilton Resort Hotel because it's the only ultra-luxury hotel in Las Vegas that doesn't have a casino. The Hilton Resort Hotel offers unparalleled convenience and a comfortable stay. After resting for a while, Liu Xiaohai asked Zhang Qibin to call the "creditor" and pay off the debt. This $80 million high-interest loan would accrue tens of thousands of dollars in interest per day, enough to stay at the Hilton Resort Hotel for several months. They wanted to pay it off as soon as possible.

The group arrived shortly after. It was the same young man and his two entourage who had visited Zhang Qibin at Tianxiang's American branch yesterday. However, Zhang Qibin had already told him on the phone that he was there to repay the debt, and his attitude was completely different from yesterday. He greeted them with a smile as he entered, saying, "Mr. Zhang, I really didn't expect to see you again so soon."

Zhang Qibin smiled wryly and said, "Mr. Pike, your interest rates are simply unbearable, and we don't know when we'll be able to find Mr. Wan Shihao, so we dare not delay any longer."

Pike smiled awkwardly and said, "We didn't expect the eldest son of the Wan Shi Group to delay repayment for so long. Actually, this is already our..." "The lowest interest rate. If I hadn't just heard that Wan Shi Group had changed owners, my boss wouldn't have sent me to ask you for the money."

He wasn't lying. Wan Shihao used to gamble heavily in Las Vegas, losing at least hundreds of millions of US dollars. At the time, they knew Wan Shihao was the successor of Wan Shi Group, so they lent him 50 million US dollars with a preferential monthly interest rate of 5%, intending to invest for the long term. Even though he lost it all to them, they didn't press him for repayment. With Wan Shi Group around, they weren't afraid he would run away. It wasn't until they heard that Wan Shi Group had been acquired and they couldn't find Wan Shihao's whereabouts that they sent Pike to urge Zhang Qibin, the guarantor.

Zhang Qibin said, "You have your rules, which I understand. If anyone's to blame, it's me for guarantoring Mr. Wan Shihao in the first place."

Pik laughed heartily, "Mr. Zhang is truly a straightforward man. If every guarantor were as straightforward as Mr. Zhang, our lives would be much easier. Why didn't you return the money to me yesterday? That's over ten thousand US dollars in interest per day, and I had to make the trip myself."

Zhang Qibin didn't hide anything, saying, "I'm just an employee. Where would I get over 80 million US dollars to return to you? This was borrowed from my new boss. Ah… it just so happens that my boss wanted to come to Las Vegas for a few days, so we came together."

At this moment, Liu Xiaohai came out of the room, and Zhang Qibin quickly stood up to introduce him, "This is Mr. Liu Xiaohai, my current boss. If it weren't for Mr. Liu's generosity…" "Sigh, I've borrowed 10 million yuan at exorbitant interest rates."

Pike stood up, looking at Liu Xiaohai in disbelief. He couldn't believe that the man who had swallowed the entire Wanshi Group was so young. He had seen Liu Xiaohai in Zhang Qibin's office yesterday and thought he was Zhang Qibin's secretary or a junior employee. He quickly extended

his hand and said, "Mr. Liu, it's a pleasure to meet you." Liu Xiaohai politely shook his hand as well, then took out a check and handed it to Pike, saying, "Mr. Pike, please check if the amount is correct."

Pike took the check and glanced at it, saying, "Yes, yes."

He then took out the IOU written by Wanshihao, which stated that the debt of 50 million yuan principal plus interest, totaling more than 80 million yuan, was transferred to Zhang Qibin as guarantor. He signed it and handed it to Liu Xiaohai, who carefully looked at it before handing it to Zhang Qibin.

Pike was supposed to leave after taking the money, but upon hearing from Zhang Qibin that the young tycoon was in Las Vegas, he couldn't help but say, "Mr. Liu, you should have let us know you were coming to Las Vegas. Our boss owns shares in several hotels and casinos in the heart of Las Vegas, including the famous MGM Grand. We can provide Mr. Liu with the best rooms and services free of charge."

These days, Chinese people are the most welcome visitors to Las Vegas. For wealthy Chinese businessmen and high-ranking officials, losing tens of thousands of dollars a night is commonplace. In some casino rooms accessible only by members, losing hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars a night is commonplace. Wan Shihao's initial loan of 50 million dollars was gone in less than a week. How could Pike let go of a tycoon like Liu Xiaohai? Wan Shihao was merely the heir to the Wan Shi Group, needing to ask his father for money, while Liu Xiaohai had swallowed the entire Wan Shi Group whole, demonstrating his immense wealth.

Las Vegas hates Japanese people the most. These people don't gamble in the casinos; they just wander around and try to pimp out any gambler who wins money. The casinos are hoping the winning gamblers will lose it all, and if these Japanese pimps take all the winnings, it would be a huge loss. Of course, they hate them to the core. Japanese pimps are often beaten black and blue and thrown out of the casinos. Some casinos even have signs at their entrances saying, "Japanese and dogs are not allowed."

So now, shorter Chinese and South Koreans always carry their passports when they go to Las Vegas casinos to avoid being mistaken for Japanese by casino security.

Chapter 122 Invitation

Liu Xiaohai smiled and said, "Thank you for your hospitality, Mr. Pick. The hotel has a nice view; I really like it."

Pick said, "While the environment here is nice, there isn't even a casino. How can you come to Las Vegas and not gamble? That would be a wasted trip, like going to China and not visiting the Great Wall."

Liu Xiaohai said, "I came to Las Vegas to see the Colorado River, the Grand Canyon, the Hoover Dam, and other world-famous landmarks. Oh, and the unique Desert Park. Although I know Las Vegas is most famous for its gambling, I've never played it before. I'm afraid of embarrassing myself in a casino, and I don't like crowded places." "Fang,"

Pike chuckled. "They're all very simple games, you don't even need to learn them. Many of the rules are from ancient China, how could Mr. Liu not know how to play? Besides, how could we let VIPs like Mr. Liu and Mr. Zhang play in the crowded lobby?"

He took two gleaming gold cards from his pocket and presented them to Liu Xiaohai with both hands, saying, "These are the most prestigious gold membership cards issued by our boss. They grant you free access to the VIP rooms and secret clubs of any casino in Las Vegas, allowing you to enjoy various services. We welcome Mr. Liu to relax in Las Vegas often after work."

Liu Xiaohai accepted the gold cards... "Thank you so much, Mr. Liu," said Piqué. "I didn't even know who your boss was..."

Piqué proudly replied, "Our boss is Mr. John Wood, the current head of the Wood family. He's a big shot in Las Vegas, known to everyone. You might not have heard of him, but you've definitely heard of his brother, Ferratt Wood, one of America's most legendary figures."

Liu Xiaohai suddenly realized, "So he's Mr. Ferratt's brother. I have indeed heard of Ferratt."

He had heard his grandfather mention him before. Ferratt was one of the most famous financial geniuses in America in recent decades, even more so than Solow. Even more famous than Ferrat was his background. Although born into a mafia family, he was a Harvard graduate who entered the American financial securities market to launder money for his family after graduation. He excelled in the market, reportedly earning more in profits than his family's illicit income each year. Later, other mafia families, including foreign ones, also sought his help to launder money, even entrusting him with managing their family assets. Now, his Wood Foundation is the largest fund company in the US and even globally, making the Wood family one of the most influential mafia families in the world, as many families' interests are controlled by Ferrat.

Pik had expected Liu Xiaohai to be shocked, but Liu Xiaohai simply said, "I have indeed heard of him." Pik

was somewhat disappointed, thinking this young man was too naive and arrogant. Little did he know that while Ferrat was famous, when Long Hanhai mentioned him, he was merely a slightly larger financial rat.

Although Pique was somewhat dissatisfied with Liu Xiaohai's performance, he didn't take it to heart. While Ferrat was indeed powerful, it had little to do with him. The important thing now was to get this young tycoon to the casino to lose money and pocket a hefty reward. In his eyes, all Chinese people were addicted to gambling; once they entered a casino, they couldn't control themselves. Moreover, Chinese millionaires and high-ranking officials remained composed even when losing money, extremely generous, and never renege on their debts—their "gambling etiquette" was excellent. This Mr. Liu had been able to pay off over 80 million US dollars in gambling debts for his subordinate, Wan Shihao, demonstrating his even greater generosity than other Chinese millionaires. His "gambling etiquette" must also be even better. How could he let this opportunity pass him by? He smiled and said, "Welcome, Mr. Liu!" "Our boss will be very happy to meet someone like Mr. Liu for our leisure and entertainment,"

Liu Xiaohai said. "Since Mr. Pike is so hospitable, and I've accepted this membership card, I'll definitely come."

Pike happily said, "Why don't we just stay at the MGM Hotel? It'll be more convenient for us to have fun."

Liu Xiaohai shook his head and said, "Thank you, but I still prefer the environment here. It's not far anyway."

Pike didn't press the matter further, thinking that once someone gets hooked, they won't leave. He'd seen many people like this, especially young Chinese people. He stood up to say goodbye and said, "Alright then, Mr. Liu, just show your Gold Membership when you come, and someone will escort you to the VIP lounge."

Zhang Qibin saw them out.

Nighttime is the best time to visit Las Vegas, and it's also where the city's vibrant energy lies. Every time night falls, the colorful lights instantly activate the city. In front of the luxurious casinos, people can regularly witness simulated volcanic eruptions and pirate battles in the Caribbean Sea, all rendered with modern technology. The scenes are realistic, magnificent, and breathtaking, making viewers' hearts race! Many of the buildings, fountains, and sculptures are exquisitely designed, with bizarre and exaggerated shapes that are breathtaking.

Liu Xiaohai, Zhang Qibin, and Da Mei drove a motorhome provided by the Hilton Resort Hotel towards the bustling center of Las Vegas. Along the way, advertisements featuring scantily clad, sexy women were everywhere, arousing sexual fantasies. Some exaggeratedly said that women in Las Vegas either made beds in hotels or provided sexual services while lying in bed; the female body had become the city's symbol, second only to slot machines. It is said that there are tens of thousands of female college students and dancers performing striptease in Las Vegas, using it as a stepping stone to better jobs. After earning a lot of money, these dancers begin to reform, yearning to settle down, start families, and have children, becoming devoted wives and mothers. Some ambitious dancers dream of becoming professional actresses, models, or teachers. However, while weaving these beautiful dreams, they can easily fall into the abyss of drug addiction, alcoholism, and prostitution.

Vulgar sexuality permeates Las Vegas culture. Everywhere on the streets, groups of Japanese men hand out various erotic business cards and advertisements, featuring photos and phone numbers of nearly nude women. This adds to the city's erotic atmosphere. If you accept the cards and advertisements, you'll quickly receive a handful; if you refuse, you simply walk past the advertisements and business cards featuring nude women scattered along the sidewalks.

The MGM Grand Hotel, a five-star modern luxury hotel built in 1993, is located at the intersection of the bustling Las Vegas Strip and Tropical Avenue. Its main entrance features a giant, imposing golden lion statue. The hotel has 5,005 luxurious rooms and suites; if you were to stay in every single one for a night, it would be incredibly expensive. For over 100 years, it has been the largest hotel in Las Vegas.

Chapter 123 MGM

Entering the MGM Grand Hotel lobby, Liu Xiaohai and his two companions felt a surge of energy. It was said that the hotel's oxygen levels were 60% higher than outside, and the lighting was optimally controlled, ensuring that people never felt fatigued and were always in a state of high excitement, eager to conquer the slot machines.

Liu Xiaohai wasn't in a hurry to show his membership card and go to the VIP room. He didn't yet understand how the casino games worked and wanted to observe how others played. Following the signs into the public room, the scene before them left them speechless. It was like entering a bizarre maze; thousands upon thousands of slot machines were crisscrossed throughout the hall and every corner. Everywhere they went, they could hear the dull hum of the machines and the clinking of coins.

The three then went to another gaming room, which was equally bustling, filled with people of almost every age except for children. Although Zhang Qibin wasn't a gambler, Las Vegas's secondary industry involved hosting various conferences. He used to frequently attend conferences on pharmaceuticals and health products, always accompanying important clients to the casinos. Therefore, he was quite familiar with the different games and explained them to Liu Xiaohai.

The most common games in this gambling hall were card games like Blackjack, Stud Poker, and Baccarat, as well as Wheel of Fortune and dice. However, the most popular was roulette, because it was simple and offered the best chance of winning. Each roulette wheel had 38 holes, two of which were 0, and the rest were 1 to 36. You could bet on odd or even numbers, red or black (each hole was red and black), with payouts of 1 to 1. You could also bet on numbers; a winning bet was 35 to 1, which was quite substantial. However, if you bet on a 0, the house won everything.

Hearing Zhang Qibin say that roulette was a popular game and not available in the VIP room, Liu Xiaohai couldn't resist trying his luck with a few rounds. Suddenly, someone patted him on the shoulder. Turning around, he saw it was Shani. Surprised and delighted, he exclaimed, "Miss Shani, what are you doing here?"

Shani, dressed in a cartoonish outfit and carrying a tray of drinks, smiled and said, "I can tell from my appearance that I'm a waitress here. You're such a young man, not learning anything good, daring to come to Las Vegas to gamble. Be careful you don't lose everything."

Liu Xiaohai laughed, "I came to Las Vegas for other things. Besides, even if I lose everything, I'm not afraid. Anyway, you still owe me hot dogs for life, so I won't starve."

Shani said angrily, "Oh... so you followed me here for hot dogs."

Liu Xiaohai quickly said, "No, no, how would I know you work here? By the way, you're a high-achieving law student at NYU. How did you end up working as a waitress in Las Vegas?"

Shani said, "My home is in Elgin, not far from Las Vegas, so I came here to look for work. I haven't found a suitable job yet, so I'm working as a waitress here for now." Liu Xiaohai

... Hai nodded, but sensing that Xenia wasn't telling the truth, he said, "How about working for my company? We have an office in Nevada, so you don't have to come all the way to New York."

Xenia shook her head, "I won't go. If I become your employee, I'll just have to put up with your temper. It's pretty good here; I can get a lot of tips every day."

Changing the subject, she continued, "You're a world-class boss, why are you playing in this room? When bosses like you come to Las Vegas, the casino staff will definitely give you membership cards."

Liu Xiaohai didn't hide anything and laughed, "I already have a membership card, but I'm not very interested in those things. I just came to experience the atmosphere here. Whether I go to the VIP room or not doesn't matter."

Xenia stared at Liu Xiaohai as if she had discovered a treasure, excitedly saying, "You definitely have to go! You... wait here for me, I'll be right there."

After saying that, she casually put down the tray she was carrying and ran off. A few minutes later, Xenia appeared in front of him wearing an elegant white evening gown. Her beautiful face and perfect figure made many gamblers turn their heads to look, momentarily forgetting to place their bets.

Liu Xiaohai asked curiously, "You bring a suit to work?"

Xianni stuck out her tongue and playfully laughed, "You're a big boss, how can you go to the VIP room without a pretty companion? Take me to the VIP room quickly."

Liu Xiaohai said, "Then I should thank you."

Xianni walked to Liu Xiaohai's side and intimately took his arm, whispering in his ear, "I have something important to do inside. Consider it a favor, otherwise I'd go buy hot dogs right now and make up for the months you haven't eaten. Remember, hot dogs from the street, not homemade ones, understand?"

Threatened, Liu Xiaohai dared not refuse, nodding with a wry smile. He was already being dragged out of the casino by Xianni towards the VIP room reserved for members, with Zhang Qibin and his younger sister following closely behind. Upon reaching a large door, two men at the entrance politely greeted them, "Sir, please show your membership card."

Liu Xiaohai took out the gold membership card given to him by Pike and handed it to the man. The man took it with both hands, walked behind a table, and seemingly swiped it. The door immediately opened, and the man returned the gold membership card to Liu Xiaohai with both hands, saying, "Mr. Liu, please come in. Welcome."

It seemed that the identity and name of each cardholder were recorded, including their age; otherwise, how would he know whether it was Zhang Qibin or Liu Xiaohai, since they had given them both cards together?

Entering the VIP room, Pike surprisingly walked towards them, waving and saying, "Welcome, welcome! Mr. Liu, you're a trustworthy person; you came right away."

It seemed that when the card was swiped outside to verify the guest's identity, the people inside received the message.

Liu Xiaohai said, "Mr. Pike and your boss are so hospitable; how could I not give them face? I had to come at least once, and you personally came out to greet me; how could I accept that?"

The woman beside him, Xenia, seemed to recognize Pike and subconsciously lowered her head. Seeing Liu Xiaohai's familiarity with Pike, she felt a tremor in her heart.

Pick glanced at Shani, but seemed not to recognize her, and greeted them, "Mr. Liu, since this is your first time here, of course I should personally show you around. Please follow me."

The four followed Pick through a wide corridor, and suddenly the space opened up before them, as if they had entered another world. It was no smaller than the main hall outside, and even larger, with extremely luxurious decorations. It was divided into several smaller halls, each with a theme like Hollywood, South America, Casablanca, and a desert oasis, as well as restaurants, lounges, and performance halls to meet the different needs of the guests.

Pick introduced the various features as they walked, and finally smiled and said, "Our boss is currently playing cards with some VIPs in the Caesars Hall. He would also like to meet Mr. Liu. Would Mr. Liu like to come in and have a seat?"

Liu Xiaohai felt awkward refusing, and nodded, "Sure, I would also be happy to have the opportunity to meet Mr. John."

Chapter 124 Betting

Follow Pick into the Caesars Hall, but didn't see anyone. Liu Xiaohai couldn't help but wonder, wasn't John supposed to be playing cards with VIPs? Pike didn't stop. He walked to a painting on the wall, moved it aside, and found it was an electronic lock that required a combination of password and fingerprint to open. After Pike entered the password and verified his fingerprint, the entire wall slid open from the middle to both sides, revealing another wide corridor.

Liu Xiaohai immediately became alert. His current identity was just a businessman dealing in pharmaceuticals and health products. This was his first time in Las Vegas, and he had no grudges against these American mafia families. Why would they take him to such a secluded place? Gambling was legal in this gambling city. Was he not here to gamble? He sensed Pike with his mental senses but didn't find anything particularly unusual. However, he sensed that Shani beside him was unusually excited.

At the other end of the corridor was a private elevator that took them directly to the top floor. Exiting the elevator, they were faced with a large door with a person standing on each side. Upon seeing guests arrive, the door opened, revealing a spacious hall. There were quite a few people inside, about a hundred, but more than half of them were service staff. No one was gambling, and there were no gambling tables. The guests were chatting with each other or joking and flirting with the beautiful women next to them, making it more like a club.

After leading Liu Xiaohai and the others inside, Pike explained, "This is our boss's private club at the MGM Grand Hotel. Only those with gold membership cards can come here; it's mostly billionaires and high-ranking officials from various countries. There are only three routes to get here: besides the one we just saw, there's the presidential suite area and the rooftop helipad. Mr. Liu, you can contact me next time you come, or you can directly check into the MGM's presidential suite."

Liu Xiaohai didn't plan to come again and casually replied, "Okay, thank you!"

Pike said, "I'll go inform the boss. You guys have fun." "Everything here is free."

After watching Pike leave, Xenia whispered in Liu Xiaohai's ear, "Those high-ranking officials are all corrupt, some are even wanted by their own countries. They have nowhere to go, so they hide here eating, drinking, and having fun. If they lose all their money, they'll be kicked out."

Liu Xiaohai asked, "How do you know?"

Xenia was taken aback, stuck out her tongue, and laughed, "Have you forgotten that I work here?"

Liu Xiaohai was skeptical. How could a waitress who had only worked at the casino for a month possibly know anything about this place? Even if she worked here her whole life, she'd never find out.

A moment later, Pike returned and said, "Mr. Liu, Mr. Zhang, our boss invites you in."

Pike then led Liu Xiaohai into another room with seven or eight people. He introduced Liu Xiaohai to a white man in his fifties, saying, "This is my boss, Mr. John."

John said, "Welcome, Mr. Liu, you are unbelievably young. The game hasn't started yet, would you like to join us?"

Liu Xiaohai replied, "To be honest, I've never played before. I'm just here to see what it's like. Mr. Zhang can play for me."

John was slightly disappointed and gave Pike a disapproving look, but didn't press the matter. Zhang Qibin, however, became nervous and walked to Liu Xiaohai's side, whispering in Chinese, "I...I don't really know how to play. I've only played a few rounds with clients in the lobby before. This kind of big game...I'm not sure I can handle it."

Liu Xiaohai laughed, "It's alright, you're just playing for me. If you lose, it's on me; if you win, you can pay me back. I'll come up and play for you once I've learned how. "

I didn't expect John to understand Chinese," he laughed and said, "Mr. Liu is indeed generous. It's actually very simple. You'll learn after watching a few rounds."

Zhang Qibin didn't dare to offend Liu Xiaohai in front of outsiders. He thought to himself, "I'll bet a little less and lose less." He nodded and said, "Alright then..."

John greeted the others, and everyone sat around a large green table in the middle of the room. Besides John and Zhang Qibin, there were two middle-aged white men, each accompanied by a stunning blonde woman, and a short Asian man. Judging from his clothes, he was Japanese and around 60 years old. Although the Japanese man was old, he had more women with him than the others—three in total. The three Japanese women wore kimonos, their faces were painted snow-white, their lips were drawn extremely small and scarlet, and their small eyes had two upward-curving black lines drawn at the corners, making them look like ghosts and quite terrifying. Although they were not very old, they hunched over and took small steps behind the old man, like three little old women. Only the perverted Japanese people liked to torment women like this.

In a casino, there are no fathers and sons, and no one introduced themselves. John said, "How about we play Texas Hold'em?"

This was clearly directed at Zhang Qibin.

Although Zhang Qibin knew that Texas Hold'em was the game with the biggest chance of winning or losing, and that one hand could wipe out all his chips, he only intended to lose as little as possible and didn't plan to win. According to the rules of Texas Hold'em, he could simply fold. He nodded and said, "Okay, I have no objection."

John said, "The others are regulars here, so I don't need to explain. Mr. Liu and Mr. Zhang are here for the first time, so I must explain that our rules are that each person must have a minimum of 10 million chips, with no upper limit, and a minimum bet of 100,000 per hand. Any questions?"

Before Zhang Qibin could speak... Liu Xiaohai eagerly replied, "No problem."

He then pulled out a credit card. John smiled and waved his hand, saying, "No need to rush. The rule here is that you only have to settle accounts when the winnings or losses exceed one hundred million US dollars . The people here are all super-rich; a few tens of millions won't bother you."

The other three looked at Liu Xiaohai with disdain, as if mocking his lack of worldliness. At this moment, a waiter brought out chips, the smallest bet being 100,000 US dollars, along with a receipt for everyone to sign. Liu Xiaohai, of course, signed Zhang Qibin's receipt.

A beautiful red-haired female official walked to the table. Her attendant opened a box full of unopened playing cards. The official first had everyone choose a deck, inspected it in public, and then destroyed it. She then took a deck, skillfully shuffled it several times, and began dealing.

While the female dealer shuffled the cards, Liu Xiaohai had already memorized the position of each card and calculated what cards each of the five players could take. He knew that no matter if anyone folded, Zhang Qibin couldn't win this hand. He quietly told Zhang Qibin, "Don't call this hand."

Zhang Qibin looked at his cards. The top card was the Jack of Spades, and the bottom card was the Jack of Diamonds. A pair of Jacks had a high chance of winning, but he was playing for Liu Xiaohai. Since he said not to call, of course he couldn't call. He threw down 100,000 chips and then folded. Perhaps everyone wasn't excited in the first hand. John and a white man in black called once and then folded. Only the white man in gray and the Japanese man were dealt the fifth card. The white man had K, 2, 5, 5, while the Japanese man had Q, 10, J, 9, potentially a straight. They raised the bet a few times. Liu Xiaohai sensed that the white man in gray was looking at the Japanese man without flinching and was about to fold. But the Japanese man couldn't resist and demanded to see his cards. The white man had a pair of Ks and a pair of 5s, while the Japanese man only had a pair of Qs. However, both were worried about each other's cards, so they didn't bet much. There were over 2 million chips on the table, of which about 1 million were lost by the Japanese man.

Zhang Qibin was shocked when he saw the result. Looking at the order of the cards, when he had two Js, the white man already had a pair of Ks, and the Japanese man already had a pair of Qs. If he didn't get Js in the next three cards, or another pair, he would definitely lose. Could his boss really be so good at calculating? Recalling Liu Xiaohai's miraculous ability to manipulate events during the Japanese yen financial crisis, my confidence soared, and my expression relaxed.

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