He had originally intended to tell Ge Ge about the movie "Transcendent Brain," but explaining the improved version of "Triangle," "Death Cycle," took too long.
Not long after, he rushed back to the company.
He lacked experience, and many things were difficult for him to understand, so he needed a lot of time to study.
He also wondered if a novice like Ge Ge could really produce such a complex film.
Today was Monday, and whether it was because their proposal was accepted by the Hong Kong Government or if the Hong Kong Monetary Authority already had such plans, the Hong Kong Stock Market was closed for one day on August 17th.
There was also an unofficial but widely circulated rumor within the financial industry that large amounts of capital were being divested from the bonds of the G7 nations (referring to the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada, Japan, and Russia).
This essentially indicated that Long-Term Capital Management had begun to incur significant losses.
Some media also interviewed Soros, asking if his current funds were sufficient.
"The funds I can mobilize now exceed ten billion US dollars, so there is no such situation as you described.
The Long-Term Capital Management issue will not affect our operations in Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong Government's direct intervention in the market is very regrettable…" said Soros.
"This man is incredibly stubborn!" said Chao Yang.
"He's already doing pretty well; if I were him, I'd do the same!" said Ji Jiasheng.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority's direct market intervention and Long-Term Capital Management facing bankruptcy meant that the situation in Hong Kong was nearing its end.
Unless Soros wanted to go all-in, it was impossible for him to completely defeat the Hong Kong Monetary Authority tomorrow, especially since he failed to do so on August 13th-14th.
The most important thing now was how to maintain a dignified exit.
The group chatted about the current situation.
The people at Shanhai Capital, by all accounts, were the winners of this crisis.
Although they were somewhat busy at the moment, they were still quite at ease.
"How do we explain our current investment strategy to investors?" asked Lv Lang.
"What is the biggest gamble in this world? What kind of investment yields the most profit? These should actually be considered the same question!" He Zhengcheng slowly elaborated, reiterating his investment philosophy.
"I believe that betting on a nation's fortune and investing in a country can yield the greatest returns.
From the 1980s and 1990s to today, no one should doubt Daxia Country's determination for reform and opening up, right?
Here, there are 1.3 billion people, a unified large market, the world's most abundant and cost-effective labor resources, and the most complete industrial system outside of the Europe, America, Japan and South Korea world.
Here, there is a complete modern education system.
However, the degree of marketization here is not high, the level of business management in enterprises is still very backward, the technological level is significantly behind Europe, America, Japan and South Korea, and entrepreneurs here lack modern business management concepts and international thinking.
We can bring a lot of help to Daxia Country, and we can also gain a lot from Daxia Country's growth.
There is nothing more meaningful in this world than witnessing the revival of a great nation and people.
As a member of this nation and people, to be able to play a part in it, what an honorable thing that would be!
Great enterprises grow in great nations; you can hardly imagine a great enterprise emerging in a country like Africa, can you?
As Chinese people, Daxia Country is our natural backing.
Only by integrating into this country's economic system can we have the possibility of growing into the next Goldman Sachs or Morgan Stanley.
Was Peregrine's failure merely a failure of its own business strategy?
If given another chance, would it truly not fail?
What were Peregrine's core strengths, and did it tie its own development to Daxia Country and Hong Kong?
If Daxia Country and Hong Kong were merely seen as stepping stones on the path to success, then even without the Asian Financial Crisis, it might have fallen in another black swan event next time.
However, if we are valuable to Hong Kong and Daxia Country, and they recognize us as a very important component of their economic system, then what crisis could we not overcome?
Uh, sorry, I've said too much.
We can ignore this part," said He Zhengcheng.
"No need to be so cautious; your words are always so incisive.
As for whether they are right or wrong, everyone will have their own opinion," said Chao Yang.
"I thought I had already understood the reason for Peregrine's failure, but after hearing your words, I'm starting to doubt again…" said Ji Jiasheng.
"Yes, failure always leaves a deep impression," said Yu Dehui.
"Let's talk about betting on the nation's fortune; that's more attractive and also makes it easier for us to screen clients," said He Zhengcheng.
Different products face different customer groups, and Shanhai Capital cannot be open to all possible investors.
The relationship between client and service provider is a two-way selection.
Not only do clients choose investment institutions, but investment institutions also choose clients.
Those who are desperate are either large enterprises, small enterprises struggling with development and lacking strength, or fraudsters.
"Betting on the nation's fortune!" said Ji Jiasheng.
"I have great confidence in Daxia Country, or rather, the Chinese nation.
I don't believe that in the next century's world stage, we still won't be one of the protagonists," said He Zhengcheng.
"Why not Taiwan?" asked Lv Lang.
"They are not incapable, but they lack potential.
In fact, among Asian countries, besides Daxia Country, South Korea and Taiwan are good choices; we can invest in their advantageous industries.
But in terms of potential and ease of investment, Daxia Country undoubtedly has an advantage.
Perhaps if we invest in an enterprise here with our eyes closed, it would still be much better than carefully selecting and investing in an enterprise in other countries," said He Zhengcheng.
"That's a good point," said Ji Jiasheng.
"I remember the most important secret to stock trading is to go with the trend; choice is more important than effort, and I also know that when the nest is overturned, no egg remains intact.
It is clear that being in Hong Kong, no matter what choices we make, it is impossible to completely sever our ties with Daxia Country.
It is better to fully join in and realize our personal value while rejuvenating China.
In fact, we don't need to do anything grand.
It's just like Goldman Sachs' strategy of being a white knight in the 1970s.
Since there are so many ill-intentioned players in Daxia Country's financial market, we will be the most sincere one among them.
Since financial strength is not our advantage, what about moral standing?" asked He Zhengcheng.
In America in the 1970s, hostile takeovers were rampant.
At that time, Goldman Sachs did not have the international standing it has now and would have in the future, but when it changed its strategy and acted as a white knight for companies, it earned itself immense prestige.
At the same time, it laid the most solid foundation for itself.
In that era, Goldman Sachs was practically synonymous with morality in the capital market.
Of course, this does not mean that Shanhai Capital's adoption of Goldman Sachs' strategy will necessarily succeed.
This is like someone in a xianxia novel wanting to achieve enlightenment by making a grand vow; if you don't have enough strength, heaven won't bother with you.
To use a more easily understood analogy, when a handsome man hits on a beautiful woman, that's flirting; when a short, poor, and ugly man hits on a beautiful woman, that's harassment or molestation.
Everyone has a delusion, always feeling that they are different, feeling that the handsome man/beautiful woman is interested in them, so there's nothing wrong with He Zhengcheng saying this.
Shanhai Capital, after a round of success, still had some arrogance.
"Betting on the nation's fortune! Then let's vote on it!" said Ji Jiasheng.
"…" This was trouble!