He noticed that these tycoons had many industries and diversified their operations. Basically, they did whatever they wanted to make money. They had at least a hundred companies under their name, and some even owned a few banks. They would be embarrassed to stand here if they did not own five or six listed companies.
Also, they were low-key and secretive. They rarely interacted with the media. They lived in a world where all business decisions were based on relationships and insider information. They formed a cartel-like organizational relationship with each other.
As they chatted, the topic suddenly turned to him.
Lin Shaoliang said, "Mr. Li, you took over Kangnian Bank back then. We should have had the chance to meet, but unfortunately, we missed the opportunity."
"Sorry, sorry." Li He cupped his hands at the other party.
"I'm not here to condemn you." Lin Shaoliang laughed. "I admit defeat."
Huang Yicong said, "There are no fathers and sons on the battlefield. The business world is not a place to talk about relationships. We are all picking up pig sh * t. Whoever has the ability will do it. Those who are fast get what they want, those who are slow get what they want."
His words made everyone laugh.
Lin Wutong said with a smile, "Everyone despises the Luoyang Top Scholar in the business world. Although there's competition, there's also cooperation. Everyone supports each other without hesitation.
Mr. Li, we heard what Mr. Guo said just now. Are you saying that Southeast Asia will have a financial crisis? "
"No." Li He smiled and shook his head.
"Huh?"
Everyone looked at Guo Tangwang at the same time.
Guo Tangwang smiled and said, "Everyone, listen to Mr. Li."
Li He said, "I'm just predicting a financial crisis in Thailand. Once it breaks out, it may affect the whole of Southeast Asia. I think Mr. Guo has already conveyed the specific analysis to everyone, so I don't need to elaborate. "
Everyone suddenly understood. They looked at each other and nodded silently.
Lin Shaoliang was the first to speak. "We were all brought here by Old Guo. There's no need to hide anything from each other. Mr. Li, if you have anything to say, just say it."
With that said, he lit a cigar. With him taking the lead, the others also lit their cigars or cigarettes.
An old smoker like Li He was no exception. He also lit a cigarette and said with a smile, "Everyone here is an elder and has experienced many battles. Let's talk first."
He actually had an indifferent attitude. If these people were willing to board the ship, then so be it. If they were willing, that would be great. If they were unwilling, then he would do it alone.
The reason why these people were so hesitant was because they knew nothing about his strength!
Otherwise, he would have rushed to speak at this moment instead of letting him, the Second Elder Li, express his opinion.
Guo Tangwang first looked at Li He, then at the others, and said with a smile, "I'll say it first. I've decided. Two billion dollars, this is the limit of the cash I can use."
Two billion dollars?
Everyone was slightly moved. They were all billionaires, but there was a gap between billionaires. Perhaps not everyone could take out 2 billion USD at once, but it would take a lot of determination!
Huang Yicong said, "Just based on a simple prediction? Isn't it a little child's play for everyone to take out so much money? "
Lin Shaoliang flicked the ash off his cigar and took a sip of tea. "Old Huang, you don't understand what Old Guo meant. He wants everyone to prepare for a rainy day and prepare their funds first. This is so that when the time comes, they won't be able to provide for us. I think Mr. Li's analysis is right. My assets in Thailand are no less than everyone else's, right?
In 1991, Thailand opened up its capital market, and foreign investors could enter and exit freely. In recent years, a large number of foreign investors had entered Thailand, especially Japan's hot money, which had entered the asset market, causing the stock market and property bubble.
Thailand's excessive credit expansion, real estate boom, and stock market boom had caused a sharp rise in inflation. These are all facts.
The most obvious signs of a property bubble are obvious. The backlog of houses will take seven years to be sold, and the vacancy rate of our office buildings and shops is more than 20%!
I was still thinking about this a few days ago.
Now, after listening to what Mr. Li said, I finally understand. The bubble is about to burst! "
Peng Yunpeng also said, "It's important to be prepared for danger in times of peace. Everyone, please withdraw your funds in time to prepare for emergencies. If it's really as Mr. Li said, and there's a situation where international hot money is shorting, we can pool our funds together and make a fortune."
He looked up at the crowd and continued, "Old Guo is the same as Mr. Li. He is also reminding all of you out of goodwill. As for whether you want to participate in this or not, it's up to you to decide. Old Guo had also made it clear that no one should spread this news to prevent unnecessary panic in the market. "
The crowd nodded in agreement.
As for Lin Wutong, she joked, "Old Peng, don't say such empty words. Tell me how much you want, and I will prepare 2 billion."
Everyone was speechless.
No wonder he was the King of Gamblers. He liked to gamble on everything!
Among everyone here, he was the weakest!
Peng Yunpeng pushed his glasses up the bridge of his nose and said, "I will raise 1 billion. As you all know, I am building a petrochemical plant in West Java. I have already invested billions of US dollars. It will be a little difficult to raise the funds, so I will have to slowly raise the funds."
Everyone nodded in understanding. The rapid expansion of Barido Pacific Group's business power had indeed impressed the Nanyang Chinese businessmen. It was not easy for them to commit so much money.
"Mr. Peng, may I know what your petrochemical plant is going to produce?" Li He's interest was piqued as he casually asked.
Peng Yunpeng said, "Mainly ethylene, polyethylene, propylene, and polypropylene products. The annual output is expected to exceed one million tons."
"Are you working with the Japanese and British?"
It was obvious that Li He was interested.
Peng Yunpeng smiled and said, "It's rare for Mr. Li to pay so much attention to the newspapers. I remember that only the local newspapers in Indonesia reported on it. You may have misread it. The project you mentioned is a Malaysian project. My project is funded by the Indonesian government and is about to be completed. When it is completed, it will fill the gap in the chemical industry in Indonesia."
"Sorry, I misremembered." Li He smacked his pig head. He did not distinguish between Malaysia and Indonesia.
Everyone laughed and did not mind.
Lin Shaoliang said, "I'll prepare 2 billion."
Then he turned his gaze to Li Wenzheng.
Li Wenzheng said, "I'll prepare 1.5 billion."
Huang Huizhong was silent for a while and said, "I'll prepare 2 billion."
Huang Yicong saw that everyone had expressed their stance and it was not appropriate for him to not say anything. Anyway, it was just a promise and he did not need to use real money. Also, if there was a financial crisis, it was right for him to withdraw his funds now. He thought for a while and said, "I'll prepare 500 million."
After he said that, everyone looked at Li He. You are the initiator, you can't be less than us, right?
Li He smiled and said casually, "Everyone has already pledged 12 billion, right? I'll round it up. "
Everyone thought that if they rounded it up, it would be a difference of 8 billion to 20 billion. If they included the assets of Yuan Da Investment Group, Treasure Island Trading, and other companies, it would not be difficult to come up with 8 billion!
However, when they thought about how Li He could come up with 8 billion at such a young age, they did not feel good about it!
The richest person here was Lin Shaoliang. Although he was known as a billionaire, it was already a miracle for him to be able to mobilize 3 billion in cash!
There were not many people in the world who could come up with 8 billion just by talking like Li He!
However, after Li He took a sip of tea, the words that came out of his mouth shocked everyone!
"I'll round it up to 88 billion," Li He said unhurriedly.
What?
88 billion?
Are you sure you're talking about US dollars?
Why didn't the heavens strike you to death?
Are you trying to make fun of us old men?
The cigar in Lin Shaoliang's mouth almost fell to the ground.
Peng Yunpeng pressed his glasses on his face, as if he had not seen Li He's face clearly.
Everyone had their own reactions. Even Guo Tang Wang, who thought he knew Li He well, was dumbfounded!
Kid, you have a limit to your bragging!
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