"No, I'm just here to look at the house." Su Yi replied with a smile.
When Ms. Li heard Su Yi's words, she carefully sized up the group in front of her again, realizing they were indeed from a real estate agency, and couldn't help but ask with a smile, "You want to buy a house?"
"Yes, I'll most likely be living in Hong Kong for a long time." Su Yi said, "Buying a house will make it easier to settle down. Isn't this perfect... Mr. Gu has a good property that he's eager to sell, and I think the environment, room layout, and location are all good, so I came to take a look and simply buy this house from Mr. Gu."
"Is Mr. Gu selling this house?" Ms. Li turned her gaze to Gu Chijiang, slightly surprised.
Gu Chijiang chuckled awkwardly and said, "This house has been vacant for a while; I had originally planned to sell it. Since Mr. Su has taken a liking to it, I might as well do him a favor."
"Oh, I see!" Ms. Li smiled and said no more.
She could probably guess the reason Gu Chijiang was selling the house, but she had some acquaintance with him, and asking too many questions would hurt their relationship.
"It seems our family will be neighbors with Mr. Su from now on." Ms. Li paused, then said with a smile.
Su Yi replied with a smile, "The honor is all mine."
One of his major motivations for buying this property was actually this consideration.
After all, the Huo family's influence in Hong Kong is quite significant, and getting a little closer to them wouldn't hurt his future development.
Of course, despite this, he wouldn't deliberately try to cultivate these connections.
He just needed to let things take their natural course.
He believed that with his current capital holdings and demonstrated future development potential, the prominent families in Hong Kong would certainly show him some respect as long as he extended some goodwill.
"Are the two of you busy? Why not come sit inside for a bit?" Ms. Li looked at everyone and invited with a smile, "I'll have the butler make some coffee for everyone."
"Thank you for your kind invitation, Ms. Li, but Mr. Gu and I are still waiting to sign the subsequent contracts, so we won't trouble you." Su Yi said, "Next time, we'll definitely visit next time, won't we... Mr. Gu?"
With that, Su Yi's gaze immediately turned to Gu Chijiang.
Gu Chijiang did indeed want to sign the contract soon, so he gave a light cough and couldn't help but say a few polite words, declining Ms. Li's invitation.
Afterward, the group returned to the agency and signed the subsequent transaction contract.
Then, the next day, Monday, July 4th, Gu Chijiang transferred the property title to Su Yi, and Su Yi also paid the final remaining housing payment as agreed.
"Mr. Su, there's a financial gala tonight led by the Hong Kong government, and your presence is required, so..."
Just as Su Yi finished with the house purchase and was contemplating his meeting with Isabelle two days later, and what terms might impress her, Wang Huaijin, the General Manager of the Hong Kong branch, called him.
"A financial gala led by the Hong Kong government?" Su Yi thought for a moment and said, "Alright, since it's a gala led by a Hong Kong government department and we've been invited, we should certainly show respect. Do you have any plans for tonight? If not, come with me."
"Understood, Mr. Su." Wang Huaijin replied.
"Oh, right, about the special bonus from before, has it been implemented?" Su Yi asked.
Wang Huaijin said, "The plan has been implemented. I've sent the specific distribution amounts and list to the company's finance department, based on what you reviewed, with the intention of distributing them along with employee salaries."
"No need to wait that long." Su Yi said, "Since the employees' anticipation has been stirred up, we shouldn't let them be disappointed or wait too long. As this special bonus has already reached the company's account after being withdrawn from the fund, and I've also made a promise in advance, let the finance department distribute it to everyone as soon as possible."
"Okay." Wang Huaijin nodded, "Then I'll tell the finance department to distribute it to everyone tomorrow."
After speaking, the two hung up the phone.
After that, when it was close to the time of the financial gala mentioned by Wang Huaijin, Wang Huaijin personally drove to the hotel, picked up Su Yi, and then arrived at the venue.
Unlike two months ago, when they attended the offline investment exchange meeting hosted by 'Huifeng Bank'.
The situation where their company received no reception.
This time, before the two even entered the venue's main door, reception staff proactively greeted them, and among them, relevant leaders from the Hong Kong Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau also came forward to shake hands with Su Yi and show goodwill.
"Mr. Su, you're a rare guest tonight." As Su Yi walked into the venue, Zhang Yan, General Manager of the Asset Management Business Department at 'Huayin International', who he had dealt with before, stepped forward to shake his hand and said with a smile, "Many people from the industry tonight are eager to hear about your thrilling and brilliant achievements in this round of Pound exchange rate investments, and also your insightful views on the current global economic situation, capital markets, and financial trading markets."
"Mr. Zhang, your words are too much praise for me." Su Yi replied with a smile, "With so many industry seniors here tonight, what profound insights can a newcomer like me offer? As for this round of Pound exchange rate investment, it can only be attributed to luck; the referendum result just happened to move towards Brexit."
"The word 'luck,' I might believe it coming from others, but coming from Mr. Su..." Zhang Yan chuckled, "Then I absolutely don't believe it."
"Mr. Zhang, I heard you're getting promoted again." While the two were talking, a middle-aged man in his forties approached with a smile and said, "I hear the group's personnel adjustments are coming soon, and the position of Vice President at 'Huayin International' is already vacant."
"Not at all, those are just rumors." Zhang Yan replied with a smile.
Although he spoke of rumors, his expression clearly showed that he had long known the news the other person was talking about.
"Oh, Mr. Su, let me introduce you." Zhang Yan paused and said, "This is Director Wang from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. You two might have quite a bit of interaction in the future."
Hearing that it was a leader from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Su Yi naturally didn't dare to be negligent, and extended his hand with a smile, saying, "Director Wang, hello."
"Mr. Su, you're too polite." Wang Shihao said with a smile, "Mr. Su's investment in the Pound exchange rate this time has greatly boosted the reputation of our Chinese capital, and also brought considerable economic benefits to Hong Kong."
After all, 'Huayi Capital', under Su Yi's leadership, had made tens of billions of US dollars in profit from the international financial market.
Recently, Su Yi had converted a large amount of Hong Kong dollars from banking financial institutions.
This was considered helping the Hong Kong government earn a lot of US dollar foreign exchange, which was naturally very welcomed and appreciated by government agencies and the Monetary Authority.
Therefore, during this period.
Apart from the large number of long-position institutions that were slaughtered by short-selling institutions in the Pound exchange rate market.
Almost everyone in Hong Kong's financial sector was expressing goodwill towards Su Yi, all wanting to win over this brilliant future star.
"Director Wang, you flatter me." Su Yi said, "It was merely a stroke of luck."
Wang Shihao chuckled and said, "Mr. Su is being humble. A massive investment of tens of billions of US dollars is never just luck, let alone... Mr. Su also helped 'Huayi Capital' and 'Aberdeen Asset' earn tens of billions of US dollars. How could such a magnificent feat be accomplished by mere luck?"
"Hey, Mr. Su... we meet again."
At this moment, Frederick, the lead fund manager of 'Aberdeen Asset Evolution No. 1' main fund, also walked over.
"Mr. Frederick, I hope you've been well." Su Yi extended his hand with a smile, "I heard you're about to return to 'Aberdeen Asset' Group headquarters on Wall Street?"
"Yes." Frederick said, "I'll be leaving Hong Kong next month."
"Then, who do you plan to hand over the 'Evolution No. 1' main fund product to for management?" Su Yi asked, "This fund product, without you, would practically be missing its backbone."
"The group will have a new appointment," Frederick said. "Although I'll be back on Wall Street, if there's an opportunity in the future... Mr. Su and I can still continue to cooperate."
This round of Pound exchange rate investment showed him Su Yi's exceptionally high trading talent.
He believed that Su Yi would achieve astonishing feats in the international financial markets in the future.
"I hope so." Su Yi said, "It seems Mr. Frederick is going to take over the entire asset management business department of 'Aberdeen Asset' Group next."
"I wouldn't dare to speak carelessly about something that isn't confirmed," Frederick replied with a smile.
In terms of ability alone, he was perfectly qualified for the position of Asset Management Business President within the group.
However, due to his political leanings, his excessive optimism about China and the Asia-Pacific economic zone, and his overly close ties to China, he was not highly regarded by the group's board of directors.
But this time...
Due to his consistently excellent investment performance in the 'Swiss Franc Black Swan' and 'Brexit Referendum Black Swan' events, and single-handedly expanding the 'Evolution No. 1' main hedge fund product, which was not very large within the group, from a scale of 3 billion US dollars to nearly 20 billion US dollars in just two years.
It seemed that even if some people on the board of directors disliked him, no one could stop him from being promoted to President of the Group's Asset Management Business.
"Haha..." Su Yi chuckled along, "Regardless, I should congratulate Mr. Frederick in advance."
As Su Yi was being praised and befriended by various financial luminaries in Hong Kong.
At this moment, Gu Chijiang, once a tycoon in Hong Kong's financial circle, as well as Sato, the General Manager of Asset Management at 'Mitsui Sumitomo Hong Kong Investment Company' who traditionally served as the core figure of such galas, and Godfrey, the lead fund manager of 'Huifeng Global No. 1' main fund product, among others, clearly had far fewer friends gathered around them.
After all, everyone knew that these major institutions, in this round of Pound exchange rate investment.
After suffering a crushing defeat, these few were barely able to protect themselves.
The so-called financial circle is also a place of fame and fortune; whether friends or unrelated strangers, they only add icing to the cake and never offer help in times of need.
Gu Chijiang watched as Su Yi had clearly become the star of this financial gala.
For a moment, his heart was filled with endless emotions.
At the same time, Sato and Godfrey's gazes towards Su Yi subtly revealed resentment.
Especially Godfrey, he recalled carefully, if Su Yi, as a newcomer, hadn't deliberately provoked and stimulated him at the last offline financial investment exchange meeting, he wouldn't have later invested such a massive amount of capital in a reckless gamble in the Pound exchange rate market, nor would he have missed the best opportunity to close positions and stop losses.
Of course, besides Su Yi's deliberate provocation.
His impulsive actions during trading operations, and falling into a gambler's fallacy while in a loss-making state, were also major reasons.
Now, with 'Huifeng Group' about to make personnel adjustments, he knew his career was essentially over.
Therefore, he harbored exceptional resentment towards Su Yi.
However, even with such deep resentment in his heart, he could do nothing to Su Yi in public, only watching him spiritedly engage in lively discussions amidst everyone's praise.
"Mr. Su, two months ago, when you gathered funds, risking all your previously accumulated capital to heavily short the Pound exchange rate, you must have already clearly judged that this round of the Brexit referendum and related proposals would certainly pass, and the referendum result would inevitably move towards Brexit, right?"
As Su Yi was losing count of how many times he had clinked glasses with prominent figures from Hong Kong's financial sector who proactively greeted him, a graceful blonde woman in a purple evening gown, with exquisite makeup, beautiful and delicate features, approximately thirty years old, suddenly asked, "How did you determine that this 'Brexit referendum' crisis would inevitably erupt, and that the Pound exchange rate would surely experience extreme market trends?"
"You are..." Su Yi carefully scrutinized the beauty in front of him, feeling a bit unfamiliar.
"I am Andel, Chief Strategy Analyst at 'SHD Asset Management Company'." Andel smiled and extended her hand to Su Yi, "It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Su."
"'SHD Asset Management Company'?" Su Yi was slightly taken aback.
He thought for a moment and also felt unfamiliar with this company.
"Shadow." Seeing Su Yi's somewhat bewildered expression, Andel explained with a smile, "Our company is also called 'Shadow Asset Management Company'."
Even after the other person's explanation, Su Yi's mind was still blank regarding this company.
Of course, with so many asset management companies worldwide, it was normal that he hadn't heard of it.
"It seems Mr. Su doesn't know much about our company." Andel smiled and said, "It's alright, Mr. Su will certainly come to know us in the future."
"Perhaps." Su Yi replied indifferently.
"I wonder what Mr. Su's views are on the future virtual digital currency trading market?" Andel paused and asked, "Are you optimistic about the future development of this market?"
Su Yi didn't expect Andel to ask that question, and he looked at her with obvious surprise.
At this time, most capital institutions globally had not actually developed an interest in the digital currency market, nor had a significant trading market scale been formed.
In other words, at this time, there weren't many capital entities or investors who had noticed this market opportunity.
"Is Ms. Andel very optimistic about the future digital currency market?" Su Yi asked with a smile after regaining his composure, "Or rather, does your company engage in investment business in this area?"
(End of chapter)