Chapter 5: Before the Storm

The third uncle's eyebrows fluttered, and he told Chen Weidong that he didn't care about other people's opinions at all.

Just get the money.

Now his mind is full of thinking, how to spend the billion.

As for the three million loan sharks owed, in Cantonese, it means "sprinkling water." ”

Chen Weidong smiled bitterly, helpless about the funny appearance of the third uncle.

At this moment, Lin Zeju asked curiously:

"Mr. Chen, I take the liberty of asking you, how are you going to spend this billion? It's better to buy our shares in Yellow River Industrial. ”

Chen Weidong listened and did not agree immediately.

Yellow River Industrial, this company is familiar to many people.

Lin Jiacheng relied on it to become the richest man in Hong Kong in one fell swoop, and since 1999, he has become the richest man in China and has been the richest man in China for 15 consecutive years.

This is mainly due to Lin Jiacheng's excellent operational ability and the rapid growth of the profitability of Yellow River Industrial.

In 1999, the Yellow River Industrial Group's profit after tax reached HK$185 billion.

In 2000, the total market capitalization of Yellow River Industrial Group was about HK$812 billion.

In this era when the per capita monthly income of the mainland is only a few hundred yuan, it is simply astronomical, enough to make anyone feel numb.

There is too much aura on him.

From a poor boy from a poor family, he became the richest man in China.

Even the people of Xiangjiang were amazed by his achievements and gave him the nickname "Lin Chaoren".

In the original time and space.

After Lin Jiacheng handed over the ransom of one billion yuan to Zhang Ziqiang, he once suggested that he buy shares of Huanghe Industrial, which was enough to ensure that he would have no worries about food and clothing in his life.

In this regard, Zhang Ziqiang only replied with two words.

"Huh."

Chen Weidong is not a reckless man like Zhang Ziqiang, he thought for a moment and replied:

"I'm very optimistic about the future of Yellow River Industrial, and I believe that its share price will increase several times in the near future, but I don't think it's a good time to buy."

"Oh?"

Lin Jiacheng's father and son glanced at each other, with puzzled expressions on their faces, it was the first time they had heard such an answer.

Chen Weidong did not explain this problem, but asked Lin Jiacheng rhetorically, saying:

"Mr. Lin, do you think there is a risk of economic crisis given the current economic situation in Xiangjiang?"

"How is this possible!?"

Lin Zeju on the side blurted out.

In his view, a large amount of foreign capital has now poured into Xiangjiang, which has promoted the rapid growth of Xiangjiang's manufacturing exports, and the economic situation is very good.

There is no possibility of an economic crisis.

Seeing that the other party didn't believe it at all, Chen Weidong didn't explain too much, he smiled and said:

"It's just my personal speculation, and if I'm wrong, everyone should laugh it off."

is completely different from Lin Gongzi, Lin Jiacheng did not rush to deny it.

When he heard the words economic crisis, his eyes lit up.

Others may be afraid, but he won't.

Because since the 50s, Lin Jiacheng has experienced three economic crises.

It can even be said unceremoniously that the reason why he was able to start a business is that in addition to his strong business ability, he really relied on the economic crisis, constantly copied the bottom, acquired and reorganized, and became a wealthy man.

Risk means opportunity.

But he couldn't figure it out either.

At present, the economy of Hong Kong, and even the whole of Southeast Asia, is booming.

In particular, Thailand, which is next door, has a per capita income of more than $2,500 and is classified as a middle-income country by the World Bank.

As the saying goes, under the rapid economic growth, it is enough to cover up all contradictions.

In such an environment, how can there be a risk of economic crisis?

Lin Jiacheng was puzzled.

If Chen Weidong knew what he was thinking, he would definitely tell him that this is called the limitations of the times.

Even a richest man like Lin Jiacheng will not notice too much before the wolf knocks on the door.

What's more, this financial storm without gunpowder smoke is completely designed by Western capital giants, specially designed for East and Southeast Asian countries.

In order to plunder the development gains of the Asia-Pacific region for decades.

Chen Weidong is very clear.

It's 1996.

There is still a year to go before the economic crisis erupts.

To say this now will only make people feel alarmist.

So, he deliberately diverted the topic next.

Next.

Several people exchanged business views again.

Chen Weidong, a reborn person, took advantage of the information advantage of foresight and foresight, and naturally had a unique insight into the future trend and development.

After talking eloquently, even if it is some fur, Lin Jiacheng has benefited a lot.

I sighed in my heart that the mainland is really a hidden dragon and a crouching tiger.

The young man in front of him alone is so powerful.

It seems that I still have to learn one more.

Talking about the conversation between Zhang Ziqiang and Chen Weidong in the living room before, Lin Jiacheng couldn't help but say with interest:

"Mr. Chen, I saw you say to Zhang Ziqiang in the surveillance that there are many industries that make money faster than gambling, is this true?"

Chen Weidong didn't expect that Lin Jiacheng would suddenly ask this, so he pretended to be surprised:

"Ah, isn't Mr. Lin already doing it?"

Lin Jiacheng was stunned for a moment, and then looked at each other and smiled.

It's all in plain sight.

Time flies.

It was dawning outside.

Chen Weidong politely refused Lin Jiacheng's special car transfer, and left the mansion halfway up the mountain with his third uncle.

It was already past six o'clock in the morning when I came out.

I took a taxi and returned to my accommodation in Kowloon not long after.

It's so tiring.

The two of them fell asleep, completely oblivious to what was happening in the outside world.

Seven o'clock in the morning.

Many people in Hong Kong are already busy.

Whether it is a white-collar worker in an office building or a fish seller in a vegetable market, getting together is one thing to discuss without exception.

"The son of the richest man in Xiangjiang was kidnapped, and Zhang Ziqiang, the "robber of the century", was arrested! ”

There are even rumors that the kidnappers extorted 1 billion cash at that time, and Lin Jiacheng had already prepared the money, but he didn't know why, but he was suddenly caught.

With such a huge number, it is definitely the largest kidnapping case of all time.

Many young people who don't want to work hard can't help but wail when they hear the billion-dollar ransom: "Why is my dad not Lin Jiacheng!" ”

Numerous media outlets have covered this exciting news.

The world was in an uproar.

Who would have thought.

The son of the richest man can be easily kidnapped in broad daylight, let alone ordinary people.

Can the security of Xiangjiang still be trusted?

on TV.

Lin Jiacheng is being interviewed by news media from all walks of life, he said:

"It's my fault this time, our family is so well-known in Xiangjiang, but there is no defense at all, so it gives the bandits a chance."

"For example, if I drive to the New Territories to play at 5 o'clock every morning, if a few cars come and intercept me at this time, I will have no way to fight back."

"Looks like I'm really going to have to take a good look at myself."

As soon as these words came out, many wealthy people in Xiangjiang were in danger, for fear that they would meet outlaws one day.

Therefore, many wealthy people do not hesitate to spend a lot of money to find powerful bodyguards, retired military kings and the like.

Indirectly, the private bodyguard market quickly became hot.

And in the whole incident, the two key characters, under the deliberate protection of Lin Jiacheng, were naturally not exposed.

The Hong Kong government was also happy to claim that it was the Xiangjiang police who received the inside information, arranged a plan in advance, and successfully arrested Zhang Ziqiang.

The Commissioner of the Heung Kong Police also stood up and said that their police officers are of excellent quality, capable and confident to protect the personal safety of the general public, and the public should not worry.

Zhang Ziqiang, the leader of the bandits.

In addition to several previous robberies, he was sentenced to life imprisonment for several crimes, confiscation of all property. (There is no death penalty under Xiangjiang law.) )

In addition, the personnel related to this operation have also been promoted to varying degrees.

In this way, in a situation where everyone was barely happy, a thrilling kidnapping case of the century came to an end.

Even after many years, even if a long time has passed, it will often be mentioned and become a topic of conversation among the public.

And several important participants in this incident have also become the brightest stars in the industry later.