608: Chapter 573 Turmoil 608: Chapter 573 Turmoil “It’s really him!
That man who defeated the Bank of England!”
“I can’t believe we t him here!
What did he just say… quickly divest from the Philippines, the Philippines is going to suffer!”
“…”
The old man walked over to Liu Hun gracefully, spreading his hands, “Clearly, they’re a bit too idolizing of a celebrity.
But honestly, I quite enjoy this feeling.
Let’s have dinner tonight, my hands are already skilled at perfectly grilling the best tuna.
Oh, and do bring your lovely wife along!”
After saying this, the old man smiled at Liu Hun and, as if no one else was present, left the exhibit hall, leaving a crowd of people stunned as if turned to stone.
Liu Hun, sowhat caught between laughter and tears, pulled the equally stunned Xu Qingwei, “Darling, I’m sorry.
He…
is just an old man I t on the boat and happened to cure him of so stubborn ailnts.
With what he said, I guess our chances are gone, right?”
“Oh no!
You’re practically a miracle worker!
Hank will surely change his mind!” Xu Qingwei exclaid with shining eyes, passionately kissing Liu Hun.
Liu Hun was about to ask why when Hank’s voice ca from behind, “Mr.
Liu Hun, after much deliberation, we decided to give the order to you…
let the Philippine monkeys get lost!
Congratulations!”
Still sowhat confused, Liu Hun signed the order with Hank, while Asilo, whose dark face now showed shades of pale as if drained, staggered so badly he could hardly stand.
Liu Hun approached Asilo and patted his shoulder, “I know a carpenter who makes very good coffins.
Need one?
Philippine monkey!”
Asilo was so choked up he couldn’t utter a word, dejectedly glancing at Liu Hun before slipping away from the event with no more arrogance.
Not until they were on the car to the old man’s yacht did Liu Hun have a chance to ask, “Darling, who is that old man, really?
Hank actually gave the order.”
“Do you really not recognize him?” Xu Qingwei asked, sowhat surprised.
Liu Hun didn’t know how to respond.
He indeed knew him but apparently not his identity.
“His na is George Soros.
The most earth-shattering thing he did was defeat the Bank of England in 1992.”
“Defeat the Bank of England?” asked Liu Hun, puzzled.
Xu Qingwei continued to explain, “For centuries, the British Pound has been a major currency in the world, holding an extrely important position in the global financial market.
Although by the end of the 20th century, the Pound’s status began to decline due to the economic downturn.
But as an important institution ensuring market stability—the Bank of England was a powerful pillar of British finance, with rich market experience and formidable strength.
No one had ever dared to confront this national financial system, but Soros, to everyone’s surprise, launched an unprecedented massive attack on the Pound and the Bank of England.”
“Soros decided to short sell British Pounds en masse.
The Pound’s value against the Mark plumted, and although there were reports that the Bank of England bought £3 billion Pounds, the Pound’s decline could not be arrested.
By market close, the Pound’s rate against the Mark had fallen almost to the lower limit set by the European Rate chanism.
The Pound was on the brink of exiting the European Rate chanism.
On September 16, the UK governnt was utterly defeated and dropped out of the European Rate chanism.
Despite using $26.9 billion US Dollars from its foreign currency reserves in this action to defend the Pound, the effort ended in failure.
The British called this day ‘Black Wednesday’.”
“Following that, Italy and Spain also announced their exits from the European Rate chanism.
The Italian Lira and the Spanish Peseta began to depreciate significantly.
Soros erged as the biggest winner of this attack on the Pound, his picture gracing the covers of major magazines, and he was called by The Economist ‘the man who broke the Bank of England’.
That year, Soros’s fund grew by 67.5%.
He personally topped the Wall Street earnings chart in ‘Financial World’ magazine, having netted a cool $1.65 billion.”
Xu Qingwei reeled off these details in one breath, and Liu Hun was thoroughly astonished.
He had not fully grasped that the casual old man who had fumbled with chopsticks while eating fish with him just days ago was so formidable that he had humbled a strong, ti-honored nation.
“That’s why you know why one word from him could make Hank change his mind, his sense for capital is unparalleled in this world; many people are willing to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars just for the chance to dine with him and pick his brain,” Xu Qingwei said, gently kissing Liu Hun, “With his guidance, you will gain a lot.”
After that dinner, Liu Hun indeed learned much, not only gaining invaluable insights from Soros but also, in appreciation for saving his life, Soros promised Liu Hun an opportunity to join him in a world-conquering partnership.
At that mont, Liu Hun took Soros’s words as a joke, unaware that one day in the near future, it would really co to pass!
In Yuhua City, Jingpin Chemical Industrial Park.
“Ladies and gentlen of Mingyang Factory, please remain calm; the governnt is already discussing counterasures and solutions,” Xia Yanran called out through the gaphone, her throat nearly raw from shouting, having spent several days already trying to pacify the crowd.
“Solutions!
Solutions!
They sound nice, don’t they?!
Then how about you show us so?!”
“That’s right!
All you do is give us the runaround!
Do you take us for fools?!
We’ve been deceived once already; we won’t be a second ti!”
“Get down from there!
Bring soone in charge!
We want to see Secretary Yang!”
“Get down!
We want to see Secretary Yang!”
“…”
The chanting and jeers echoed throughout the Jingpin Chemical Industrial Park, as the pent-up grudges poured forth, the workers in the back beginning to press forward, and the hastily assembled speaking platform started creaking ominously.
Police circled the platform, staunchly holding back the workers, but this fragile defense line was bound to collapse.
Xia Yanran watched with a heavy heart, worried that if these workers surged forward, they would attack her, and then the situation would beco uncontrollable.
The cries of the crowd roared forth like a landslide, and Xia Yanran hurriedly called Xiao Yanzi, “Mayor Xiao, where are you?
We can’t control the scene anymore!”
“I’m already on my way!
Be careful!
I’ll arrive in five minutes!” Xiao Yanzi’s voice on the other end also sounded very anxious.
Xia Yanran, resigned, hung up the phone and looked helplessly at the agitated workers and the desperately resisting police, her heart filled with trepidation.
Sure enough, it wasn’t long before a city governnt car stopped outside, accompanied by several police vehicles.
Xiao Yanzi hadn’t slept for days, and without the ti to put on makeup, she looked even more exhausted.
As soon as she got out of the car and saw the scene, she knew things were bad, “Where’s Director Xia?”
“Director Xia should be on the podium!” said the accompanying staff.
“How can we get through this!
We must get these people to calm down!
Otherwise, there will be a disaster!” Xiao Yanzi said as she glanced at the dense crowd.
Everyone around her dared not reply, knowing that with Hong Rengui collapsing and Yang Guangrong taken ill and being treated in the province, the current Deputy Mayor was only acting in the role, and anyone who spoke now would bear the responsibility later.
“Chief Jiang!
Fire warning shots!” Xiao Yanzi said to the Police Chief Jiang Shankun.
Jiang Shankun hesitated for a long ti, afraid to draw his gun.
Protecting Xiao Yanzi he could do, but firing warning shots was a responsibility he feared to take on.
“Chief Jiang!
What are you waiting for?!” Xiao Yanzi asked impatiently.
Jiang Shankun still indecisive; he’d rather take a scolding from the acting Deputy Mayor than shoulder the responsibility.
He understood that nobody could save the ss at Mingyang Factory, and that the acting Deputy Mayor was sure to leave, so he was set on not firing his gun.
Xiao Yanzi imdiately realized Jiang Shankun’s self-preserving attitude, and couldn’t help but curse inwardly, *Old fox!
“Mayor Xiao!
I’ll do it!” Li Hongxia, standing beside Xiao Shankun, suddenly stepped forward.
She had sat through her month of confinent after childbirth getting quite plump at ho and had just returned to work.
Xiao Yanzi looked at Li Hongxia gratefully, thinking that although the woman wore no makeup, her spirited deanor was full of valor, every inch the heroine.
If she had been a man, she would have had many admirers.
Li Hongxia smiled, took a few steps out, and efficiently drew her handgun, “Bang!
Bang!
Bang!” Three warning shots fired into the air.
The surging excited crowd fell silent at the sound of gunfire, all turning their eyes toward the source of the noise.
Seizing the opportunity, Xiao Yanzi, escorted by a group of police, ascended the podium.
Seeing Xiao Yanzi arrive, Xia Yanran finally heaved a sigh of relief.
“Leave it to , you get so rest, you’ve worked hard,” Xiao Yanzi took the gaphone from Xia Yanran and shouted to the workers below, “Brothers and sisters of Mingyang Factory, I am Xiao Yanzi, the Deputy Mayor of Yuhua City.”
“We want to see Secretary Yang!”
“Let Secretary Yang co out to speak!
No one else’s word counts!”
“We must see Secretary Yang!”
“…”
“Please be quiet!
Secretary Yang has already been hospitalized because of this, and now I, Xiao Yanzi, am the only and biggest person responsible!” Xiao Yanzi raised her voice, letting her usual authority shine through.
The workers below quieted down upon hearing Xiao Yanzi’s words.
“Where’s Factory Manager Chen?” Xiao Yanzi asked Xia Yanran, taking advantage of the brief silence.
“Factory Manager Chen is still receiving an IV drip.
He’s another who hasn’t slept for several days, afraid the workers would take to the streets to cause trouble,” Xia Yanran explained.
“Ah!” Xiao Yanzi sighed heavily, unable to keep from thinking of a certain person, “If only he were here.”
“Mayor Xiao, who are you talking about?” Xia Yanran asked, puzzled.
“Never mind…
just talking to myself.”
“Co up with a solution already!
Don’t try to fob us off again!”
“Right!
We need work!
We need to eat!”
“We want to live!
We need to support our families!”
“…”
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