Chapter 554: Retirement (Finale)
Three months later, the British referendum, which touched the nerves of countless people, finally lifted the veil, and the ruling Conservative Party was defeated, and more than half of British citizens chose to leave the European Union, which also disgraced the prime minister, and he had to resign.
On the day of Brexit, the pound plummeted more than 10% against the dollar, the largest one-day drop in the pound's history. Not only against the dollar, but also against the yen, the euro, the yuan, the Swiss franc and other currencies, the pound fell by more than 5%. And according to subsequent estimates, the pound may continue to fall in the coming period.
Because of the public opinion survey on the ground, Tianyu Fund has been aggressively shorting the pound, and on the day the pound fell, it earned more than tens of billions of dollars in profits, and these profits will slowly grow over time.
This transaction also became one of the most profitable transactions of the year.
But Zhong Shi didn't have time to pay attention to all this, and he was busy with another thing at this time, that is, getting married.
A month ago, Luo Xin'er found out that she was pregnant, and this sudden news made her panic. After discussing with Zhong Shi, she decided to quit the entertainment industry permanently. The sweet, innocent and superb acting jade star, after acting in two movies, disappeared like a comet, leaving only the memories of fans.
Faced with this new life falling from the sky, Zhong Shi was overjoyed and knelt down on the spot to propose to Luo Xin'er. Luo Xin'er, who was also unprepared, shed tears on the spot.
The wedding was scheduled to take place a month later today, in secret in the Zhong family's mansion, and all the people invited were close friends of Zhong Shi, and there were only a few dozen guests.
Although it was a small-scale wedding that was not open to the public, many people rushed over when they heard the news.
"Chief Executive?"
As the groom's representative, he is pleased to receive guests at the door. In the face of many uninvited rich people, he had to put on a smile on his face, and just when he felt that the two muscles in his cheeks were going to stiffen, several cars suddenly stopped in front of the door, and several men in black walked over with a middle-aged man with an extraordinary bearing.
The other party was wearing a big pair of sunglasses, and Zhong Yi didn't recognize it at first, until the other party walked in front of him and took off his sunglasses, he was stunned to find that the person who came turned out to be Chief Executive Liang.
After Chief Executive Zeng, it is Chief Executive Liang.
Speaking of this Chief Executive Leung, he is also a legend, he was born in the cold in his early years, relying on his own efforts step by step, first became the most famous architect in Hong Kong, and later entered the political development, with huge popularity, became the chief executive of Hong Kong in one fell swoop.
Seeing the chief executive come uninvited, Zhong Yi was quite surprised. Because the chief executive and the Zhongshi family don't have much contact, they meet on weekdays because of official business, and everyone is polite, but there is not much contact other than that. At this time, he chose to appear at this time, there must be something behind it.
Thinking like this, he politely welcomed him into the mansion.
The appearance of the Chief Executive surprised everyone. However, he was very easy-going, greeted everyone he met very politely, and also gave the Zhongshi couple a red envelope, which made Luo Xin'er unable to believe her eyes.
Zhong Shi is very clear about his intentions, and the work done by the chief executive during this period can be described as very bad, not only in Hong Kong, but even Yanjing has a lot of complaints about him. At this time, Chief Executive Liang was like a person who was deeply drowning, desperately trying to grab any life-saving straw.
That's what he's here for uninvited.
"I'm sorry, Liang Sheng, I don't think I can help you."
The two avoided others and found a quiet room. After closing the door, Zhong Shi took the initiative to say to the chief executive, "I'm just a small businessman, and I can't help you at all." ”
"You're a little businessman?"
The chief executive sneered, "Look at who is here today, the Li family, the Huo family, the He family, the Zheng family, the Ye family, not only the famous families in Hong Kong, but even some families in the mainland have also come." If I can change my identity, I want to change with Zhong Sheng. ”
"I may have achieved a little bit in business, but that's where my ability comes in."
Zhong Shi unceremoniously interrupted the other party's words, "God helps the self-helper." Thinking about what you've done over the years, do you think it's appropriate to stay in this position? ”
The chief executive was speechless for a while, not knowing what to say.
"I won't go into the conflict between the mainland and Hong Kong, the rise of extremists, and all sorts of other things."
In front of the chief executive in his fifties, Zhong Shi is just a junior, but this does not prevent him from exercising his civil rights, "You hold your chest and ask, have you done a competent and proper job in handling these things?" Doing so poorly, you are still delusional about being re-elected, I doubt that you have the ability to reflect. ”
"It's true that my abilities are limited."
After a bitter aftertaste, the chief executive finally said with difficulty, "In these matters, I really did not reflect the attitude and responsibility that a chief executive should have. When this term expires, I will no longer seek re-election and give up my position to someone more capable. ”
"That's right!"
Hearing that the other party said that he would not seek re-election, Zhong Shi's tone also slowed down, "But your contribution to Hong Kong in the past two years is not small." While you're not the best CE, at least not the worst. Hong Kong is a civil society that has always been judgmental and wary of public power, so there are some things you shouldn't pay too much attention to. ”
"Got it."
The chief executive still didn't understand what Zhong Shi's attitude represented, but even if Zhong Shi said anything good, he didn't have the heart to listen to it, and said happily, "Zhong Sheng, congratulations on your new marriage." I still have some things to do, so I won't stay any longer. ”
He hurried and hurried away, causing a stir among the guests, but it quickly subsided.
"Zhong Sheng, I didn't come uninvited, you shouldn't blame me, right?"
At this moment, Gao Dongfang didn't know where to come from, and said to Zhong Shi, "Congratulations on your new marriage, the virtuous couple raised their eyebrows and grew old together." ”
"I'm sorry, Mr. Gao."
Zhong Shi replied to Gao Dongfang with a smile on his face, "Originally, I just hoped that the two families would get together and it would be over, and I didn't think about alarming everyone. I'm really sorry, and I'm really sorry to bother you to come from Yanjing thousands of miles away. ”
"Zhong Sheng's wedding, how can I not come!"
Gao Dongfang naturally didn't mind at all, and replied with a smile, "Actually, I came this time because I have good news for you." Just yesterday evening, Zhou Wanshou and his wife were detained in their apartment, and the trial phase will officially begin today. ”
Since the incident of Zhou Chang'an, Zhong Shi has always been on guard against Zhou Wanshou's possible revenge. However, at that time, Zhou Wanshou had been closely monitored, so there had been no substantive action. Now that he has been officially arrested, it can be regarded as a big heart disease in Zhong Shi's heart.
"Originally, he wasn't arrested so quickly, but the chief knew that you got married today and decided to give you a big gift in advance."
Gao Dongfang revealed, "The chief said, you are the pillar of the country, not everyone can touch it at will." To win Zhou Wanshou today is to give others a signal to know what to do and what not to do. ”
"The chief is so loving."
Hearing this news, Zhong Shi was indeed a little moved, he could feel the chief's high hopes, which made him not know how to speak for a while.
Keenly aware of the change in Zhong Shi's expression, Gao Dongfang couldn't help but speak, "What's wrong?" ”
"Ever since the little one came along, I've found that my whole world has changed, it's not the same person I used to be. Now I just want to spend time with my wife and children quietly. ”
After hesitating for a while, Zhong Shi said, "In the future, the Tianyu Foundation will also be transformed into a charity fund, and all my net worth will be donated to help the poor, treat diseases, and explore the universe." In other words, I've made up my mind to retire. ”
"What?"
Before this, Gao Dongfang hadn't heard any news about this, so he was shocked, knowing that the current Zhongshi was in full swing, and it would take great courage to retreat bravely at such a time, "Don't think about it anymore, you must know that there is still a whole world waiting for you to conquer!" ”
He tried to persuade.
"No, you've got the whole world!"
The two looked at each other for a long time, and from Zhong Shi's eyes, Gao Dongfang saw the unusually resolute, and he quickly realized that he was afraid that he would not be able to persuade him, and immediately sighed, and said this faintly.
I don't know what he means by this, whether this "world" is talking about the real world or whether Zhong Shi has a wife and a son.
But none of that matters.
On the small table in the garden, Zhong Shi, who was dressed in a suit, and Luo Xin'er, who was dressed in a wedding dress, held hands under everyone's attention and walked to the presiding wedding pastor, waiting for the arrival of the sacred moment.
"Mr. Zhong Shi, would you like to marry Ms. Luo Xin'er as your wife? Would you like to love her unreservedly and be faithful to her forever, whether in good times or bad, rich or poor, healthy or sick, happy or sorrowful? ”
The pastor took a Bible and asked Zhong Shi solemnly.
"I do!"
Zhong Shi nodded without hesitation.
"Ms. Luo Xin'er, are you willing to be legally married to this man in front of you, whether it is healthy or sick, poor or rich, whether you are young and beautiful or old, you are always willing to be with him, love each other, rely on each other, be with each other, and never abandon him, are you willing?"
"I do!"
Luo Xin'er also did not hesitate, and nodded very dryly.
"Well, now in the name of the Lord, I declare you to be lawful husband and wife."
After looking around to make sure there was no objection or voice, the pastor simply announced, "Now the bridegroom, you can kiss the bride!" ”
The people around were jubilant.
(End of book) (To be continued.) )