Rebirth 1980: Marrying my sister’s best friend at the beginning

Genting One. Conference room on the third floor!
Seeing that everyone was waiting for him to speak, Li Yi coughed lightly and then said: "Everyone present here is my Li Yi's friend and the most trusted partner, so I tell you responsibly that those things that are spreading wildly outside are all false and are rumors!"

As soon as these words were spoken, a number of business leaders including Li Futiao and He Dongying all breathed a sigh of relief. This was the answer they most wanted to hear at the moment.

Although they do not believe that the Chinese government would do such a thing before resolving the core issues, the rumors outside are so convincing that they cannot help but make people worried.

Now that Li Yi has refuted the rumor, they can finally put their minds at ease.

"Brother Li Yi, since it is a rumor, who are the people spreading it and what is their purpose?" Li Futiao said in a deep voice.

"We haven't figured out who spread the rumor yet, but I have some guesses about the other party's purpose!"

At that moment, Li Yi repeated what he had just said to Huang Lixing and Yang Wenguang.

After finishing speaking, Li Yi's voice suddenly rose a little, and then he said loudly: "Everyone, I solemnly declare here and refute the rumors. The Chinese government has no intention of interfering with the Star Investment Company, let alone taking over the Star System."

"In addition, I confirm once again that all Star Group companies, including Star Investment Company and its mainland branch, are jointly held by me and Lao Huang, of which I personally hold 70% of all shares. We have no relationship with the Chinese government."

"As for those rumors that are spreading wildly outside, they are all deliberately discrediting the Chinese government, and at the same time discrediting me, Li Yi, and the entire Xingchen Investment Company!"

After listening to Li Yi's explanation, the last bit of doubt in everyone's mind disappeared, and the originally solemn atmosphere in the conference room instantly became a lot more relaxed.

At this time, He Dongying, the head of the He family, asked with a puzzled look on his face: "Mr. Li, what is going on with the Warwick Company? Why did their people enter Xingchen Investment Company?"

Li Yi immediately replied: "Even if you don't ask, I will give you an explanation. Let's talk about the situation of Huawei Company first. This company is a wholly state-owned enterprise under the Chinese government, and I am the head of the company."

"So, this company is indeed related to the Chinese government?" asked the charter king in surprise.

"Yes, Huawei is indeed a state-owned enterprise, but its purpose is not to take over all the companies and assets of the Star System as rumored."

Then Li Yi continued: "The company was established for two purposes: one is to earn foreign exchange for the country, and the other is to cultivate economic and financial talents that are in line with international standards."

"You will definitely have to cooperate with this company in the future. You will all know the details later."

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Futiao said, "I believe that Brother Li Yi did not lie about this. Our Li family has invested a lot on the other side of the strait in the past two years, and we also have some understanding of the situation over there."

"As far as I know, the financial situation on the other side has not been very good in the past two years. Also, if Beijing really wants to take over the Star System companies and assets, there is no need to set up a separate company. It is too troublesome. With the ability of Brother Li Yi, there are countless ways to get things done quietly, and it can't be exposed by those unscrupulous tabloids!"

Huang Lixing also echoed and said: "I can also testify to this matter. Moreover, our Xingchen Investment Company has just settled the principal, interest and dividends for shareholders and investors some time ago, and I have also received my share. This can fully prove that the company belongs to me and Li Yi, and has nothing to do with the Chinese government."

With the analysis and testimony of Li Futiao and Huang Lixing, everyone became more convinced that the rumors circulating outside were indeed rumors, and that someone was deliberately targeting Li Yi's Heerxingchen Investment Company and deliberately discrediting the Chinese government.

But at the same time, everyone was also very curious about how employees of Warwick Company could appear in Star Company. After all, this was the source of the whole incident.

Li Yi also understood what everyone was concerned about. He sorted out his thoughts and said again: "Thank you for your trust in me. As for why the employees of Warwick Company entered Xingchen Investment Company, it was also out of my own selfish motives!"

"What selfish motive?" He Dongying asked subconsciously.

"Lao He, you also have investments on the other side of the strait. You should know that the environment on the mainland is still very closed. Whether it is talent or various systems, they are not yet in line with international standards." Then Li Yi continued: "And Warwick Company, from the management to the ordinary employees, are all transferred from the original state-owned enterprises. They don't understand the rules of international finance at all, and they can't officially carry out business."

"In order to help them get familiar with the rules of the international financial market as quickly as possible, I asked them to work at Xingchen Investment Company and learn from the elites in the investment and marketing departments for a period of time. In order to help these people learn more practical skills, Old Huang gave them some conveniences. I didn't expect that someone would slander them as the Chinese government intending to take over Xingchen Investment Company!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Futiao said in a deep voice: "Humph, those rat-like things are so despicable. They can use all kinds of despicable tricks. They are really bastards!"

"That's right. The whole of Hong Kong Island has been in a panic because of this incident. The impact is too great!" The charter king also echoed.

"The stock market and the property market had been booming recently, and the momentum of economic recovery was very good. But now it has become sluggish again. Those bastards deserve to die!" Zheng Yutong said gritting his teeth.

"It's no big deal if the property and stock markets suffer a setback, they will rise again in the future. But I heard that some people have been influenced by the rumors and are preparing to sell their properties here and immigrate to places like New York and London. This will have a huge impact," said Law Kar-ying.

"Who says it's not true? Capital outflow is a taboo for economic recovery."

Just as everyone was talking about the impact of this incident, Li Yi suddenly said, "Everyone, now that things have come to this, there is no point in talking about this. The most urgent task is how to eliminate the negative impact and stabilize people's hearts."

As soon as he finished speaking, Dolson said, "Lee, do you have any good ideas?"

After a moment of contemplation, Li Yi said, "The reason why the public's emotions were so easily stirred up is partly because people don't know much about the mainland, and my background makes people more suspicious."

"So if we want to eliminate those negative influences, we have to start from this aspect. I plan to disclose the situation of Warwick Company to the public and respond positively to the doubts of the public."

"In addition, I also plan to have TVB and other media broadcast some promotional videos introducing the cultural landscape and social customs of the mainland, so that the people of Hong Kong Island can better understand the lives of ordinary people on the other side of the strait."

Just as he finished speaking, Li Futiao frowned and said, "Brother Li Yi, I'm afraid the Governor's Office won't agree!"

Li Yi raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and said lightly: "Whether they agree or not has nothing to do with us. Do we need their consent for anything we do?"

Hearing this, everyone's heart was shocked.

Although they were not very clear about Li Yi's confidence in saying this, they could hear his strong self-confidence.

At this moment, Li Yi's voice rang out again in the conference room: "Everyone, the times have changed. The era of sailing around the world with a few broken ships is over. The British Isles are neither "Great Britain" nor "Empire". Only a ray of afterglow is left of the British Empire. The future of the world lies in the East, in China."

"Let alone just broadcasting some propaganda films on TV, even if the old man in the Governor's House is expelled from Hong Kong Island, what can Downing Street and Buckingham Palace do? What else can they do?"

Confident and domineering!
Everyone was shocked by Li Yi's words. At the same time, everyone seemed to see the attitude of the capital in Li Yi, which made many people fall into deep thought.

After a long while, Li Futiao said, "Brother Li Yi, the rumors outside have spread widely and have a great impact. It may be difficult to completely eliminate the negative impact by relying on these alone."

Before he finished speaking, Li Yi continued, "These measures are certainly not enough. While conducting public opinion propaganda, I am also preparing to start a new round of investment plans. I will continue to make money with those who are willing to believe in Xingchen Investment Company and willing to believe in me, Li Yi, and use practical actions to crush those ridiculous rumors!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone's eyes lit up and they all looked straight at Li Yi.
(End of this chapter)