Chapter 304: is really Fang Huan's style.

“From beginning to end, this really is Fang Huan's style,” Bell sighed.
“Exactly, Mr. Bell. And Singapore, which was cheering from the sidelines and acting like a bully, became the chicken used as a warning to others.
What's even more amazing is that the Chinese government tacitly cooperated this time.
After the Singapore crisis, they quickly introduced a loose monetary policy for Hong Kong, causing a massive influx of international capital that had fled Singapore to rush back to Hong Kong like crazy.
As a result, the Chinese government also made a fortune from Fang Huan's high-stakes gamble.”
“Can the Chinese government's efficiency keep up with such rapidly changing corporate strategies?”
“The Chinese government must have seen the immense benefits this would bring them, which is why they went all out to help.
Now it seems they've won this gamble to the point of oblivion.”
Bell leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes, and replayed this unbelievable event in his mind.
Taking advantage of the "crisis" of the forced demolition of the shipping company, he orchestrated a short-selling spree in Singapore, reaping astronomical profits.
Incidentally, he also thoroughly exploited the financial markets of all his enemies.
He vented his anger and made a fortune.
From any perspective, Fang Huan Investment was a complete madman!
A madman so powerful it sent chills down your spine!
But, for some reason, a lingering unease remained in Bell's heart.
"Will Fang Huan... be satisfied with the current outcome?" he murmured to himself.
“Mr. Bell, the money they made from this short selling is probably astronomical.
According to our intelligence, they're already closing out their positions and leaving the market.”
“Yes… but they didn't completely destroy Singapore, just crippled it.”
Bell frowned.
“Stopping like this feels… a bit lacking.
These lunatics won't stop until they've squeezed every last drop out.”
“You mean… Fang Huan still has a backup plan?”
But he racked his brains, unable to think of any other earth-shattering move Fang Huan could make in this game.
“Mr. Bell, no matter how crazy Fang Huan is, he can't possibly stir up any more trouble in this situation…”
“Perhaps.” Bell waved his hand, but that ominous premonition clung to him like a bone-deep infection, impossible to shake off.
“Next topic.” Bell forced himself to change his mind.
"Yes! Currently, several cases of pneumonia of unknown cause have appeared in Jiangcheng, Xia Country, and it has been officially reported to the WHO (World Health Organization)."
Bell's brow furrowed instantly.
"You need to report to me about such a trivial matter?"
"Uh…didn't you previously instruct us? Any news related to the virus must be reported immediately…"
The subordinate answered cautiously.
Indeed, Bell had issued this order ever since news of Fang Huan's aggressive acquisition of pharmaceutical companies in the UK broke.
"Pneumonia?"
While pneumonia can be caused by a virus, in most cases it's not a serious matter.
"The 'virus' I'm referring to is the kind that can cause a global pandemic, a truly deadly virus!"
"Not some Tom, Dick, or Harry pneumonia! Don't report such trivial matters anymore!"
"Yes, yes! I'm very sorry, Mr. Bell!"
Xia Guo Jiangcheng?
What kind of godforsaken place is that?
Bell's thoughts were quickly occupied by the next issue; that unfamiliar place name only flashed through his mind before being forgotten.
***
Singapore, truly deserving of its former title as the king of Asian finance.
After deploying GIC and Temasek, these two "national guardian beasts," they finally managed to pull the stock market back from the brink of collapse.
"On the surface, things have stabilized, but Singapore has likely suffered serious damage this time, and it won't recover for at least ten years."
In the chairman's office of Fanghuan Investment, an elderly man with gray hair and an elegant demeanor, Li Donglai, head of the National Economic Strategy Advisory Group, said with a sigh to Su Hao sitting opposite him.
"To be honest, this old man is truly astonished. I never dreamed that someone could actually manage to bring Singapore to this state, haha!"
Beside him, a middle-aged man wearing gold-rimmed glasses, Wu Jianlin, secretary of the Huaxia Strategic Investment Fund, echoed:
"Yes, thanks to Fanghuan, our country has really gotten a great deal this time.
The Singapore storm has caused widespread devastation in global markets, but our A-shares have defied the trend and surged like they've been injected with adrenaline!"
Seeing the giant ship of Singapore teetering on the brink of collapse, the capital that had fled Hong Kong immediately turned back and flowed back into Hong Kong.
"Therefore, the higher-ups have given Chairman Su a very high evaluation of his 'feat' this time!"
"People in the financial world are saying this is a once-in-a-century miracle!"
"Who could have imagined that Chairman Su could use the pretext of his own shipping company being split up to turn the tables on Singapore and reshape the entire Asian capital landscape!"
Wu Jianlin's tone was full of undisguised admiration.
Faced with round after round of flattery, Su Hao simply smiled faintly.
This feeling of being praised like a god made him somewhat uncomfortable; even the leather sofa beneath him felt a little rough.
Su Hao didn't want to dwell on this topic. He leaned forward slightly and proactively changed the subject:
"May I ask what brings you two here today?"
"China Strategic Investment Fund, a national sovereign wealth fund."
The fact that its leader personally came to visit couldn't possibly be just for mutual flattery.
"To be honest," Wu Jianlin's smile vanished, his expression becoming extremely serious,
"We've come this time because of a matter of great importance concerning the fate of the nation, which we'd like to discuss in depth with Chairman Su."
"For matters at the group level, perhaps you two should directly contact our Chairman Huang Fengwen..."
"We've already visited Chairman Huang," Li Donglai shook his head,
"But Chairman Huang said that discussing financial investment with you, Chairman Su, is the most direct and fastest way.
Besides, we're not deaf and blind; we know who the true backbone of 'Fanghuan Group' is."
Even so, Su Hao still hadn't expected this.
The two heads of sovereign wealth funds, two big shots whose every move shakes the entire financial world, actually came to his place, the "branch leader" of Fanghuan Investment!