Chapter 112 Benbo'erba's One-on-One Challenge with Sun Wukong
The first major problem that Britain faces when it wants to implement Brexit is its currency – the pound sterling.
European Union member states must use the euro as their official currency; that's the rule.
But Britain, always independent and stubborn, always felt it was not one of the "country bumpkins" of continental Europe, and stubbornly clung to the pound sterling, refusing to use the euro.
Moreover, the British pound is one of the world's four major hard currencies, a prestigious brand with substantial value. Why would they give it up?
No way!
"But, Mr. Su, isn't the core selling point of the so-called four major currencies 'rock-solid'?" a subordinate asked cautiously.
"But if ' Brexit ' actually succeeds, it will be even more devastating than the financial tsunami."
The value of the pound sterling is likely to plummet, it'll be worthless!
"It's not just the pound! What's even more devastating is that Britain's tourism industry will definitely suffer a devastating blow!" another subordinate added.
"Think about it, once we leave the European Union, visa issues, entry checks, and all the procedures will become extremely complicated and strict."
British scrutiny of European Union citizens entering the country is already strict enough.
If they really take their clothes off, the scrutiny will only intensify, becoming so strict it'll make you question your very existence!
"Furthermore, many multinational corporations often use the UK as an important transit point and bridgehead in order to expand their European business."
If it were to suddenly Brexit and no longer enjoy the preferential policies within the European Union, its commercial appeal would plummet, turning it from a highly sought-after commodity into a hot potato.
In the past, doing business with Britain was practically equivalent to connecting with the entire European Union market.
Therefore, companies looking to enter the European market typically prioritize France, Germany, and the UK.
After all, they are the "top dog team" of the European Union.
But now, the British member who debuted as the center of the group is suddenly saying that he wants to leave the group and go solo.
And this is during such a sensitive time when the world is on high alert?
Putting aside everything else, the other European Union countries alone would be furious and would certainly not give Britain a friendly look!
At that time, all sorts of overt and covert trade barriers and market access restrictions will definitely be put in place.
This pressure from the official level will definitely be transmitted to the business level. Which shrewd businessman would dare to easily become deeply tied to Britain?
Wouldn't that make me a sucker?
Su Hao could sense that everyone was secretly observing his expression, practically screaming "Don't do anything rash!"
A sense of disbelief and underlying unease permeated the entire department.
Su Hao smiled slightly and looked around at everyone:
"Everyone, what do you all think about ' Brexit '?"
"Of course... it's definitely... impossible, right?"
"Although we know that there is indeed deep-seated resentment in Britain regarding the immigration issue, surely they wouldn't make such a suicidal move? Wouldn't that be self-destructive?"
This is the normal reaction of a normal person.
Therefore, Su Hao asked the research department to send over some more relevant data so that he could conduct a "secondary confirmation" and cross-verification.
Moreover, he has been continuously learning about investment, having read many books on the subject and gained a good grasp of economic principles, which has naturally sharpened his perspective on issues.
Therefore, he was naturally well aware of just how absurd and utterly reckless the " Brexit " thing was, from a purely rational and logical perspective.
However, past experience has repeatedly taught him a bloody truth:
Things in this world, especially "major events" involving the interests of millions of people and the interplay of various emotions, often don't follow the rules!
Things that you can't understand even after thinking about them a hundred times can actually happen in the real world!
Because this world has never operated on pure rational logic!
Rational logic is nothing compared to mass hysteria, hormones, and adrenaline!
"..."
Su Hao's gaze slowly fell on a certain page of the document.
There, a list is provided of the stocks and assets that would be most directly and severely impacted should the " Brexit " nuclear bomb actually detonate.
His fingers gently touched the paper.
In an instant, an indescribable force came from my fingertips, as if it would tear the thin paper apart!
Reason was pounding alarm bells in his mind, screaming at the top of his lungs, "Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
However, deep within his dantian, that familiar, burning intuition—the one that had brought him countless riches—telled him in an undeniable tone—
Those British, this time, they've really gone mad! They'd actually do something this stupid!
"This is what I think," Su Hao said slowly, his voice not loud, but carrying a strange penetrating power.
"Whether it's political maneuvering, business competition, religious beliefs, or complex interpersonal relationships..."
In any matter involving humans, emotions often take precedence over rational considerations.
Often, people make decisions not based on their brains, but on their emotions!
"Huh?" Everyone looked bewildered, clearly not having caught up with his sudden philosophical musings.
Su Hao ignored their astonishment and changed the subject:
"If we were to liquidate all our stock holdings, approximately how much cash would we have available on our books?"
"Approximately… 15 billion." Liu Bo quickly reported an astonishing figure.
The previous surge in military stocks had replenished their department's cash reserves.
"Very good." Su Hao nodded.
"Take back all those loose funds that are still tied up in other projects! Leave not a single penny! And then..."
He paused, took a deep breath, and glanced around at his subordinates in the conference room, their eyes wide with shock. He then announced, word by word, with unwavering conviction:
"We're going all in! Shorting the UK from all sides! Betting on Brexit!"
"!!??"
The entire office fell into a deathly silence.
Everyone stared wide-eyed and mouths agape, as if frozen in place, at Su Hao in disbelief.
His expression was as if he were looking at a Benboerba who had just announced that he would fight Sun Wukong with his bare hands.
The stocks recommended by the research department as "the most affected by Brexit " are all deeply tied to the UK economy!
The FTSE 250 index, the pound sterling exchange rate, major British banks, airlines, hotel chains, and even British government bonds...
Isn't this a case of annihilating them all?
They are particularly focused on stocks in tourism-related industries, which are expected to suffer the most severe impact.
This even includes Changqing Group's key investment projects in the UK!
"President Su...you mean...you really want to...!" A subordinate's voice trembled.
"That's right." Su Hao's lips curled into a near-mad, almost cruel smile.
This time, we're not betting on British rationality!
I bet they'll do the stupidest thing imaginable!
I'm betting that those guys will completely lose their temper and their minds!
What we're betting on is the overwhelming 'emotions' that have been suppressed to the point of distortion, accumulated to the point of boiling over, and are enough to breach any dam!
Because that's what his intuition, his unerring intuition that's practically divine, told him!