Chapter 114 Timing, absolutely perfect!
It was late at night when Su Hao got home.
Just as he predicted, Brexit, this bombshell, finally exploded.
Moreover, the timing was so precise, occurring shortly after Fang Huan Investment heavily shorted the pound and related British assets!
The timing was absolutely perfect!
Without a doubt, the power of " Brexit " is nothing compared to the previous "stock market crash" and " Greece debt crisis"—it's like comparing a nuclear weapon to a firecracker; they're not even in the same league.
This financial bombshell sent shockwaves through global financial markets, leaving them in ruins and devastation.
"Ugh... my head hurts so much..."
All day today, Su Hao was at the company, personally directing the trading and leading his team of traders in a frenzied short-term battle in the market.
My brain worked at high speed for more than ten hours, until I felt like I had almost drained my brains dry and had a splitting headache, before I dragged my tired body home.
In such a once-in-a-century "golden opportunity," simply throwing money in and doing nothing would be a waste of your "skills."
How can I justify my restless heart if I don't personally get involved and squeeze out every last bit of profit?
It's been a long time since I've driven at such a high intensity. I feel completely exhausted and desperately need to rest and cool down my overheated engine.
"Brother! Brother! You're back!"
However, something was unusual at home today. His beloved younger sister, Su Hui, unexpectedly appeared in the living room and greeted him excitedly.
"Huh? It's not the weekend, why did you come here?" Su Hao was a little surprised.
"Oh dear, I'm just incredibly curious and want to ask you something!"
I felt awkward calling my busy boss during his work hours.
His sister, with a grin, eagerly placed a pile of expensive-looking bread and pastries in front of him and poured him a glass of water.
"Brother, you've worked hard today too! Try this, it's something delicious I brought especially for you!"
She even changed to a sickeningly sweet voice and spoke in a coquettish tone.
These pastries are beautifully packaged and look incredibly expensive.
"Oh my god, what's wrong with you today? You're being so attentive, I'm getting a little scared."
"Unsolicited kindness is always suspicious; there's no smoke without fire. Tell me, what trouble have you gotten yourself into this time, or are you trying to extract information from me?"
Su Hao felt uncomfortable with her sudden attentiveness. He glanced at her and made as if to slip away.
"I'm going to take a shower first."
"Oh, don't go! Sit down, sit down! This is real high-end stuff!" His sister grabbed him, pointing at the pastries like she was showing off a treasure.
"Our Shanghai J Hotel has collaborated with a top Michelin-starred chef from abroad to launch a limited edition!"
Exorbitantly expensive! This 'bribe' is certainly generous enough, isn't it?
"Tell me, what is it that's worth going to such lengths for? And why are you being so secretive?"
Su Hao sat down helplessly and picked up a pastry that looked soft and delicious.
Su Hui glanced around mysteriously, then lowered her voice, leaned close to his ear, and whispered:
"Brother, I heard that the new ' Evergreen Heaven Seal ' building developed by Changqing Group is about to be acquired by your company? Is it true?"
"For something like this, you really need to lower your voice? Are you afraid someone will hear you?" Su Hao said, both amused and exasperated.
"Never mind that! Is it true or not?" My sister persisted, her big eyes sparkling with gossip.
"Hmm... well, about this matter," Su Hao pondered for a moment,
"It's not entirely confirmed yet. However, it's true that Evergreen Heaven Seal has been pledged to Fang Huan Investment as collateral."
Moreover, his older brother, the chairman of Fang Huan Investment, is currently having a headache over this matter.
Once the " Brexit " bomb exploded, the crisis of Changqing Group's broken capital chain spread like a virus throughout the entire financial industry.
Now things are really messed up. Creditors from all directions are coming to the door demanding payment, and all sorts of bills, both due and not yet due, are flying towards Changqing Group like snowflakes.
Changqing Group is now facing not only the debt to Fang Huan Investment, but also a host of other miscellaneous debts. It is in dire straits, with its own problems, and it has to rob Peter to pay Paul.
However, judging from Changqing Group's stance, it seems they are determined to protect the " Evergreen Heaven Seal " development.
They are using all their political and business connections to try to put pressure on Fang Huan Investment, hoping to save face by playing a delaying tactic or using their influence to intimidate others.
"We would rather sell all other assets than lose the ' Evergreen Heaven Seal ' project," seems to be a consensus among all members of Changqing Group.
However, even if Fang Huan Investment does manage to acquire Evergreen Heaven Seal, there will still be other problems.
That is, Evergreen Heaven Seal was designed from the outset to operate a top-tier luxury hotel, and it is so magnificent and luxurious that it is beyond belief.
All the facilities and layouts are designed around the hotel's operations.
But Fang Huan Investment is involved in finance, and has absolutely nothing to do with hotels!
Even if they get the building, they can't possibly turn all those luxury suites, banquet halls, swimming pools, and the like into densely packed cubicles for traders, can they?
That would be such a waste.
So, just thinking about this gives me a headache.
"So, you didn't come all the way back just because you were curious about this, did you?"
Su Hao took a bite of the pastry, and it did taste quite good.
"Of course not! I work at the Shanghai J Hotel!" the younger sister pouted.
"We and Changqing Hotel have always been mortal enemies. We've been fighting tooth and nail for market share in various cities!"
Especially this time, if the " Evergreen Heaven Seal " at Changqing Hotel opens smoothly, then their leading position in Shanghai will be completely secured!
There was a lot of anxiety and pressure within our company before!
Now that rumors of this property development changing hands have suddenly surfaced, my colleagues and I are absolutely curious—is it real news or just a hoax?