Chapter 65: Life is not easy

After seeing off the Seattle guests, although Li Siming wanted to be Zhou Yu, he might not be happy to be Huang Gai. If he didn't do it well, it would be too inappropriate to turn against each other.

"It's better to do your own job well!" This is Li Siming's idea.

However, Li Siming couldn't rest. He was in Burbank, USA and welcomed another Hong Kong guest, who was also an acquaintance. However, when Li Siming saw him, he knew what his purpose was.

"It's not easy to live recently!" Boss Lin of Yindu Institution complained as soon as he met.

Li Siming looked at the other party three or four times, but he couldn't find any "working public". He was dressed quite decently, had a gentle face, and had a pair of exquisite gold-rimmed glasses on his nose. He looked like a "successful person", and he just had a cigar in his mouth. Such a person would be unable to extricate his family?

"Aren't you so embarrassed me? You cross the Pacific Ocean all the way, just say a few words?" Li Siming said disdainfully, "If you have the ability, go to Wall Street in New York and say to those stockbrokers: I am a pauper from Hong Kong, donate a few dollars with your face."

"How could I do that? No matter how I say it, I can't lose the face of our Chinese!"

"Just like you, if you go begging, you will probably be sent to a mental hospital by someone else. Please! This begging is very knowledgeable, not something that people like you can do. At least you need to have professional qualities. Just your look, from top to bottom, from feet to head, from left to right, front to back, and didn't see that your family is so poor that there is no rice to be put into a pot!" Li Siming despised Boss Lin, "If you stand in front of the American people like this, Americans will be ashamed of themselves. They are still crying and unable to live, so Americans can only queue up to commit suicide by jumping into the sea!"

"Oh, although I still look like a boss now, I can't live this life now?"

"Why?" Li Siming asked.

"Now Beijing is negotiating with the British, Hong Kong people are volatile, stocks and real estate markets are declining, especially the Hong Kong dollar is constantly depreciating, and people are now busy immigrating or transferring assets." Boss Lin complained.

On September 22, 1982, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, accompanied by her husband Dennis Thatcher, Sir Yode, Hong Kong Governor, and others, flew to Beijing from Japan to hold formal talks with Chinese government leaders on the issue of Hong Kong. Thatcher came to Beijing with the mighty power of the Battle of the Falklands. During that war, the British were not afraid of the fatigue of the boat and the car, crossing the ocean and easily winning at other people's doorsteps, as if people once again saw the glory of the empire that the sun never set. She once asked the generals what the prospect of "defending Hong Kong" by force, but both of them were stunned and shook their heads.

However, Beijing has long limited the bottom line for this sovereignty issue. The clear statement of the Chinese government leaders made Mrs. Thatcher unable to calm down. At the beginning of the formal meeting, the "Iron Lady" put forward a tough attitude, and put forward two self-predictable "tactics" of "three treaties are valid" and "maintaining Hong Kong's prosperity and stability cannot be separated from Britain". It declared that the three treaties about Hong Kong are written in black and white, and no one can erase this fact. Since the treaty still exists, it must be abide by it. If China takes back Hong Kong, it will have a disastrous impact on Hong Kong and destroy Hong Kong's prosperity. In order to maintain Hong Kong's prosperity, British governance is a necessary condition. Therefore, the so-called solution to the future problem of Hong Kong must be based on British governance.

But the Chinese did not give the "Iron Lady" some room for bargaining, which made her a little unexpected. The most famous female politician in the world who has always paid attention to appearance and made every move very appropriately, walked down the steps of the Great Hall of the People after meeting, and fell to the ground with a step. The Governor of Hong Kong Youde and British Ambassador to China, who were beside her, quickly helped her up, and luckily she was fine.

Since the British side still adheres to the position of "sovereignty for governance", the talks were deadlocked from the beginning. The British side also played the "economic card", "public opinion card", "British people participate in the Hong Kong administrative card" and the so-called "garrison card" and other pressure on China to bargain. Hong Kong people's hearts are fluctuating, stocks and real estate markets are declining, especially the continuous depreciation of the Hong Kong dollar. The Hong Kong British authorities not only did not take any measures to stabilize the situation, but instead contributed to the fire. Hong Kong Government Finance Minister Peng Lizhi claimed that China's attitudes and practices adopted in the negotiations directly affected the performance of the Hong Kong dollar. Unless China has made clear statements, the weakness of the Hong Kong dollar will continue. British Prime Minister Thatcher actually said in an interview with American reporters in London that due to the unclear future and is facing major financial and political turmoil, the UK negotiated with China for the interests of Hong Kong people. The implication is that China does not consider the interests of Hong Kong people.

, which led to the depreciation of the Hong Kong dollar and financial turmoil, putting the blame on the Chinese government and putting pressure on the Chinese government. As the British side played the "economic card", Hong Kong people were shrouded in their hearts. Many people went to the bank early in the morning to queue up to exchange the Hong Kong dollar at their hands for US dollars or gold. Some foreign banks also sold Hong Kong dollars in large quantities, causing the Hong Kong dollar to exchange from 1 US dollar to 5.913 Hong Kong dollars from July 1982 to fall below 7 Hong Kong dollars, and there was a trend of continuing to fall. Citizens were panicked and were not only eager to sell their Hong Kong dollars, converting Hong Kong dollar deposits into foreign currency deposits, but even converting US dollar deposits into US dollar cash. Some stores began to sell goods in US dollars and refused to accept Hong Kong dollars. There was a trend of buying daily necessities on the market. Hong Kong, where commodity supply has always been very rich, some supermarkets, rice, peanut oil and other daily necessities were sold out, and rumors of unstable banks were circulated, and Hong Kong's financial system was facing a crisis of complete collapse.

"This? But, it seems that it has nothing to do with you, the boss of the film company, right? The decline in land prices is not your or my fault, we have not lost a penny; the depreciation of the Hong Kong dollar is not your or my fault, we have no psychological burden; the ceded Hong Kong is not your or my fault, it is not your or my fault, it is the fault of our ancestors. Whether to collect it or not is not something you or I can decide. If I can keep the Hong Kong dollar value, then why am I still doing here!" Li Siming said with a smile.

This reminded him that he still had some Hong Kong dollars in his hands, so he would definitely lose a lot. As the saying goes, this is like a mountain. He has always been insensitive in financial matters and has no idea. Unlike those who deal with this industry, if there is any slightest movement, he will run away like a frightened bird or take advantage of the situation. However, he is full of confidence in the future of Hong Kong. If he invests in the future, he will definitely make a profit: the British company has withdrawn, and the second-class citizens who are born and raised in the country immigrate one after another. It is an opportunity. Just buying land and waiting for real estate is a chance to make a fortune. It’s a pity that, one is that he doesn’t know how to do it; two is that there is no professional to manage it; three is that if there is even 100 million US dollars.

"Why doesn't it matter? The property of our company in the bank is shrinking day by day. How can I not be in a hurry?"

"That's also the business of you rich people in Hong Kong. It has nothing to do with us poor people!" Li Siming chuckled, "I don't believe that your company's Hong Kong dollar assets were not exchanged for US dollars!"

"With that being said, businessmen have to keep and increase their assets, right?"

"This seems to be a British man's business, right? I'm not the British Prime Minister or the Governor of Hong Kong, why are you looking for me?" Li Siming said.

"I heard that you and Mr. Zeng Zhi are doing well in this American territory. Can you get a share of the pie?" Boss Lin walked around for most of the time and finally told his purpose. He failed to invest in the last time, and now it seems that he is a mistake.

"You said this, you are really heartless!" Li Siming was stunned. "Tell me, how much money did you make from me? What is a business without capital? You are this!"

It would be fine if Boss Lin didn't mention this matter, but Li Siming also regarded him as a compatriot and political identity, and did not regard him as an outsider. When he mentioned this matter, Li Siming could only regard him as a profiteer, or the kind that didn't have to pay a little price. Both of Li Siming's movies handed over the Asian distribution to him, especially in the mainland's copyright, he didn't need to pay a penny, he made all his money!

"There is no credit, but there is also hard work. Besides, we didn't let you suffer too much. I just won a prize for your movie."

"What award?" Li Siming was surprised. How could he not know about his films being evaluated?

"The Ministry of Culture's Excellent Translation Award!" Boss Lin said with a smile, and it was so lingering that Li Siming would spray out the tea that he drank into his mouth.

This year, three films including "Our Cow Centenary" won the first prize, while those including "Blood, Always Hot" won the second prize. "The Shawshank Redemption" introduced by the Shanghai Translation Studio, which was translated by the Shanghai Translation Studio, won the translated film award.

"This has nothing to do with me. Even this is a false honor to me, it is yours!" Li Siming smiled and said, "You have to be realistic!"

Boss Lin felt a little embarrassed, but he didn't show it, otherwise he wouldn't have been called a profiteer by Li Siming. In fact, he paid for the Asian market promotional expenses of Li Siming's film, and of course it also included a large number of people. However, what he got was not proportional to the serious payout.

"That's it. I admit it!" said Boss Lin, "I'm here to negotiate with you this time. Can we sign a long-term contract?" He thought well and made a business that would make sure to make a profit.

"Is it the same as before? I'm making movies, you sell movies in Asia, and the box office in mainland China is all yours. Then you come over and cry for poverty?" Li Siming said sarcastically, "I'm just a director, I'm lucky and I'm doing well. You should tell Boss Zeng about business matters?"

"Comrade Li Siming is too modest!" Boss Lin used "comrade" to draw close, "We all understand in our hearts that you are the boss behind the scenes!"

"What I said works?" Li Siming looked at him with a lateral face.

“It works!”

"Okay, I have a condition!"

"What conditions?" Boss Lin felt guilty, "I won't speak loudly, right? I'm not making money for myself!"

"It's very simple. I'll lend me all the US dollars in your hand. Of course, there's no interest or something." Li Siming, through his cry just now, started to go to Hong Kong with a large amount of US dollars to buy land and become a "hoarding" businessman.

Boss Lin was a little hesitant. He had 50 million US dollars in his hand, and he was not panicked. This was a different matter to lend it to others. If he didn't put it in his own hands, he would of course feel a little reluctant to leave.

"I use the land we have in Shenzhen as collateral and my company, that's enough, right?" Li Siming said, "Be kind to be honest!"

"Okay, of course!" Boss Lin agreed readily, "But I can't decide this alone. You know the reason!"

"I'm not in a hurry, but I don't want to wait for you to go back and hold a dozen meetings before asking for instructions before making a discussion decision. Time is money, efficiency is life, this is Shenzhen's slogan! I'll give it to you with flowers and gifts to you." Li Siming showed his white teeth, which made Boss Lin feel a little nervous, "Mr. Watanabe from Japan has always known us brothers. They are richer than you, and they cried and shouted to lend me money last month, but I think it's better to borrow money from the Japanese devils than to borrow money from compatriots, so that we can spend it freely!"

"Yes, yes!" Boss Lin felt chill in his heart, "I won't help you, who will help you, I'll cover this matter!"

"Then you go and come back early, I'll wait for your good news!" Li Siming said bluntly, "By the way, my next movie is more profitable, don't pass this village and there is no store."

Li Siming was not in a hurry. He had the initiative. This feeling was very good. It was not like meeting Gates, which made him feel suffocated.

"Azhi, how much Hong Kong dollars do we have on hand now?" Li Siming asked Zeng Zhi after Boss Lin left. In fact, he never asked about these things before.

"Not a cent of money!" Zeng Zhi said firmly.

"How could it be?" Li Siming thought it was incredible, "It's not that someone is embezzling it, right?"

"You are greedy!" Zeng Zhi picked up the document in his hand and pretended to smash it.

"How come there is no HKD for a cent?" Li Siming asked in surprise.

"Our housekeeper, Mr. Yuan Hou, believes that holding Hong Kong dollars will bring significant losses. He has long exchanged the Hong Kong dollars at hand for US dollars, Japanese yen and RMB, so the loss is not big!" Zeng Zhi explained.

"This monkey is indeed a monkey spirit. She has studied accounting in a mainland university for several years and is also familiar with international finance!" Li Siming sighed, "Well, he will be the future general manager of finance!"

"Do you think you can make money alone, and we can only spend money?" Zeng Zhi murmured, "making yourself look like an old ox!"

"What do you think about the future of Hong Kong?" Li Siming asked, "I only realized today that Hong Kong's economy is not good now!"

"You only know? You realize it later!" Zeng Zhi said, "In contrast to others, I am very optimistic about the future of Hong Kong. The British plays a very disgraceful role this time. The attacks are too wide and there are too many people offended. I think it will be a bad thing if you steal chickens!"

"I have a suggestion, can we take advantage of the opportunity of land prices plummeting and hoarding. I don't understand this aspect, but the economics rules are very clear. Hong Kong is always a small place, and land prices will not fall without restrictions. Sooner or later, it will be in line with demand!" Li Siming thought for a while.

"You only know?" Zeng Zhi hit Li Siming again, "We still have a lot of US dollars on hand, so we have started to act long ago. We can earn as much as we can!"

Li Siming was stunned: "There is something I don't know? I am the major shareholder!"

"So what about the major shareholder? Just make your movie and find a way to earn more money from the American people!" Zeng Zhi threw down a sentence and patted his butt and left, "We are still waiting for more rice to be put into the pot!"
Chapter completed!