Xie Sui arranged for Ah Hua to investigate the Jun family. Knowing oneself and the enemy ensures victory in every battle. He then narrowed his eyes, contemplating matters of the stock market.
The stock market crash in October was imminent. With over a billion yuan in hand, he had enough to make a significant play.
Since the Jun family was being so unreasonable, he wouldn't show them any mercy.
As usual, he called Lin Wanwan, reporting only good news and hiding the bad. He mentioned he had been enjoying the beautiful scenery on the island for the past few days and that once their child grew older, they would retire there for a blissful life together.
Lin Wanwan, however, wasn't as enthusiastic. She poured cold water on his dreams: "An island that big, just the two of us? How boring! 'Blissful life,' you say? It sounds more like a pair of savages!"
Xie Sui burst into laughter. "My wife is right! Then we'll build a small town, turn it into a resort island, a fully integrated vacation and entertainment destination. That way, it won't be boring."
Lin Wanwan thought he was bragging. How much money would that cost? She couldn't even dare to imagine.
She didn't know that Xie Sui had already earned over a billion yuan in just two months. Of course, it still wasn't enough to buy an island, but with this capital, he had enough to become a trendsetter in this era, potentially earning hundreds of billions.
Money was still quite valuable at this time. There weren't any billionaires yet, and having several billion would make one a super-rich individual.
Xie Sui's net worth had already placed him among the moderately wealthy.
"How has Lin Shishi been recently?"
Mentioning her, Lin Wanwan became unhappy. "She's come a few times, but I sent her away. Her cheekiness is as thick as ever. No matter how angry I get, she just smiles. I really don't understand. She's born of the same mother as me, did she take all the thick skin for herself?"
Xie Sui: "Who's to say she didn't? That's why you're so shy. I've already sent someone back. Be a bit nicer to her these few days, make her think you've forgiven her."
"Fine, what do you want to do?"
Xie Sui said, "In the mainland, I have to be cautious about whatever I do to her. Doesn't she want a better life? Let her come to Hong Kong. I'll arrange things for her. Once she's in my hands, she won't be able to control herself. But Wanwan, I have to be upfront: don't feel sorry for her."
"I won't. She deserves her retribution; it's her own doing."
"Good, I understand."
A cold glint appeared in Xie Sui's eyes. This woman, with a face identical to his wife's, was doing disgusting things. Xie Sui would not let her off lightly.
She dared to find Cheng Yiming to slander Wanwan, nearly causing his family to break apart. For that, she deserved to die.
He slept soundly. On this new day, he instructed Lin Nan to transfer ten million Hong Kong dollars to the factory to pay off the loans, so Lin Wanwan wouldn't have to worry about it anymore.
In his previous life, Xie Sui's principle was never to use his own money if he could borrow from the bank. But this life was different. Chinese people were still conservative, and many couldn't sleep soundly with debts. He didn't have so many schemes; he used the bank's money to develop his business.
Xie Sui raised funds from overseas and developed them domestically, becoming a de facto patriot.
This substantial sum greatly surprised Hu Pan. She thought Xie Sui had gone abroad to rob money. She withdrew two million yuan, which drew the attention of the local government, and things became difficult. This money eased the government's distrust of the factory, and their attitude improved.
They knew Xie Sui was capable, but for him to multiply two million yuan by five or six times, and in foreign currency at that, was truly impressive.
At this time, one Hong Kong dollar was roughly equivalent to over eight mao of RMB. Ten million Hong Kong dollars made Hu Pan walk with a spring in her step, her back straighter than ever.
Even though the money wasn't hers, she had the power to control it. Xie Sui was bold to entrust such a large sum to her, not fearing that she might run away with it.
Such decisiveness, combined with good looks and gentleness towards his wife and child, made any woman fall for him. Hu Pan sometimes harbored unrealistic thoughts. Wasn't what a woman desired such a man?
But she knew the deep affection between Xie Sui and Lin Wanwan. She suppressed her inappropriate thoughts and rarely saw Xie Sui, not wanting to fall deeper.
Having experienced heartbreak once, Hu Pan had matured greatly. She was no longer the naive girl she used to be.
As per Xie Sui's instructions, the bank loans were repaid, and the workers received increased benefits, making them even more motivated. This autumn was destined to be a season of harvest.
This sum of money even alerted Mayor Hu. Although he claimed not to be involved in Hu Pan's affairs, how could he not care?
Someone had always been watching her. Her withdrawal of funds was also a result of Mayor Hu's intervention, a precaution against Xie Sui.
Unexpectedly, in just two months, Xie Sui not only repaid the money but also earned several times more, completely capturing Mayor Hu's attention.
If he had known that Xie Sui had earned over a billion yuan, he would have been terrified. Was this person some kind of prodigy?
He called to ask Hu Pan how he made the money. Hu Pan wasn't entirely sure, only knowing it was from the stock market; he traded stocks.
Mayor Hu's interest waned somewhat. The older generation's mindset was that money earned from the stock market was unearned, all gambling. Only solid industries could enrich the nation and strengthen the people; everything else was superficial.
"Guard this money well. Don't let him squander it all. If he asks you for it again, you must tell me. This is for his own good. How many people have lost their homes due to stock trading? Many have even jumped to their deaths."
"Really? That's so tragic!"
"What do you think? The stock market isn't a good thing. It's practically gambling. You should try to persuade him to focus on real industries. His pickled vegetable factory and cold drink factory are doing very well."
Hu Pan nodded. "Okay, I understand, Father. I'll persuade him."
Lin Shishi visited Lin Wanwan again. Seeing her swollen belly, she felt an indescribable envy and jealousy. Why hadn't she had more children?
It was her ex-husband's fault for being inadequate. If she had a man like Xie Sui, wouldn't she be able to have babies one after another? How many people would envy her.
Lin Wanwan felt uneasy under her gaze. "What are you doing here?"
"Just came to see you. It's twins again this time? Sister, you truly have good fortune. Your husband is good at making money, and your children are obedient. Poor me, with the same face, why do we have such different fates?"
"That's because of what you did. You couldn't settle down and live a good life. Who are you blaming? I'm busy, so leave if you have nothing else."
Lin Shishi tutted. "How heartless! I just played a small joke, and you're holding a grudge for so many days?"
Lin Wanwan wanted to curse her. A small joke? How important was reputation? It was more important than life itself, yet this woman treated it as something to joke about casually.
Of course, she herself didn't care, thinking everyone was as shameless as she was.
Afraid of being angered to death, Lin Wanwan was about to call the nanny to chase her out with a broom. Xie Sui was right; if someone was making her unhappy, she should vent her anger first, why should she endure it?
Just then, a young man in a suit and glasses, carrying a briefcase, walked in and asked, "Is this Mr. Xie's residence? Are you Mrs. Xie?
Hello, I am Mr. Xie's assistant. He sent me to select a few secretaries from home to work in Hong Kong. He mentioned it, right?"