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

Chapter 569 Additional investment!

Grilled shabu shop!
When Li Yi saw Zhou Rui and Xu Xinmao pushing the door open together, he knew trouble was coming.

These two are the kind of masters who never come to the Three Treasures Palace for any reason. Either they don't come, or something happens when they come.

But these two represent the official government, and Li Yi can't ignore each other.

When these two people came over, Li Yi asked calmly: "Why are you two here?"

Zhou Rui looked at Long Zhanjun and Li Na beside Li Yi, and then said: "Comrade Li Yi, we have something to talk to you about. Isn't it convenient?"

Li Yi nodded and said, "Then come with me!"

With that said, Li Yi took them to the innermost box in the store.

After the three of them entered the box, Zhou Rui immediately asked Zhang Ziqiang to guard the door and strictly prohibited anyone from approaching.

Seeing how nervous they were, Li Yi immediately asked: "Zhou Chu, you are so nervous, what happened?"

"Let Director Xu talk to you!"

Li Yi immediately fixed his gaze on Xu Xinmao, and then asked: "Director Xu, what instructions do you have from the Foreign Exchange Bureau?"

Xu Xinmao said hurriedly: "I don't take the instructions seriously. It's like this. According to the instructions from my superiors, I want to discuss something with you!"

"whats the matter?"

"We would like to add an additional amount of money for you to operate it on our behalf!" Xu Xinmao said.

"How much more?" Li Yi said with some surprise.

"2 million dollars!"

"Does your foreign exchange bureau have so many dollars?" Li Yi asked suspiciously.

Although saying this may make people feel that Li Yi looks down on the Foreign Exchange Bureau, this is indeed his most authentic reaction at this time.

As far as he knows, all the foreign exchange reserves in the country now add up to only US$12 billion. Excluding the two hundred million that have been shipped to Hong Kong Island, there is only US$10 billion left in the country at most.

Moreover, this US$10 billion is not just sitting there, but is ready to be used to pay for various companies’ imports at any time.

It is even difficult to say whether the Foreign Exchange Bureau currently has US$10 billion in foreign exchange. Maybe they have already paid out the money.

And for such a large country, the foreign exchange reserves of just US$10 are too small. How can they find money for additional investment?
Xu Xinmao immediately said: "We do not have that much foreign exchange, but we have gold!"

"gold?"

"Yes, the superiors plan to hand over [-] million US dollars worth of gold to you, and then let you operate it on your behalf!" Xu Xinmao said in a deep voice.

Li Yi did not agree immediately, but stared at Xu Xinmao and said: "Director Xu, it is impossible for the higher-ups to suddenly make such a decision for no reason. I need a reason!"

Xu Xinmao looked at Zhou Rui next to him, and when he saw the other party nodding, he said: "Comrade Li Yi, to be honest, there are two main reasons why we do this!"

"Oh, I'd love to hear about it!"

Xu Xinmao said immediately: "The first reason is that we are in urgent need of a large amount of foreign exchange to deal with crises that may arise at any time!"

"crisis?"

"Yes, you also know that our country is short of foreign exchange, but you may not know the exact extent of the shortage. Let's put it this way, the total foreign exchange in our foreign exchange bureau currently only amounts to less than 3 million U.S. dollars!" Xu Xinmao said helplessly.

"Only [-] million?"

Li Yi was really shocked by Xu Xinmao's words. For such a large country, 10 billion in foreign exchange reserves is small, let alone [-] million.

"Yes, the most important thing is that we will have a large number of foreign exchange payment plans at the end of the year, with a payment amount of 9000 million. If we do not have a large inflow of foreign exchange by then, the foreign exchange reserves will bottom out. Once If things like payment delays happen, that will seriously affect our national reputation!”

Then Xu Xinmao continued: "In addition, according to the latest plans of the State Planning Commission and the Ministry of Commerce, next year we will import 112 important technologies and a large number of equipment and instruments from abroad, which will require at least US$15 billion in foreign exchange. Therefore, earning foreign exchange has become an important task for the whole people!"

"What about the second reason?" Li Yi asked again.

"The second reason is that the country is very satisfied with the last foreign exchange investment and thinks you can earn more foreign exchange for the country!" Xu Xinmao said. "Is there any news from Hong Kong Island?"

Li Yi was so smart. He listened to his voice and heard his thoughts, and soon he thought of the situation on Hong Kong Island.

Xu Xinmao did not hide anything, and immediately nodded and said: "Yes, Comrade Yang Qian sent back the latest news the day before yesterday. The international gold price once reached 10 US dollars an ounce in early October. Those people under your command are already quietly closing the net!"

"According to Comrade Yang Qian's estimation, with this investment alone, the US$4.2 million in foreign exchange the country will give you will become US$2.2 million, and the net profit will be US$[-] million."

Hearing Xu Xinmao's explanation, Li Yi felt relieved.

It is said that money is attractive, and the profit of US$2.2 million is indeed enough to tempt the big guys above. After all, if this money is really earned through exports, I don’t know how many primary products would have to be sold to get it back.

"In this case, you only need to hand over this profit, together with the previous [-] million principal, to me for operation. Why do you need to transport the gold there separately?" Li Yi said.

Xu Xinmao said hurriedly: "According to the above, we plan to mobilize [-] million U.S. dollars from there for emergency response, and then use the funds to make up for the gap with gold!"

Hearing this, Li Yi looked at Xu Xinmao, and then said: "I think there is more than this reason. If I guessed correctly, the higher-ups think that the price of gold is going to fall, and then they want to sell the gold through me, and then exchange it for gold." Foreign exchange, that’s what I mean!”

"It's not stated clearly on this, and we don't dare to make random guesses as to whether it actually means this!" Xu Xinmao said.

"Well, I see!"

"Comrade Li Yi, what do you mean?"

"You have all come to my door, how can I refuse?" Li Yi said with a smile.

"So Comrade Li Yi, you agreed!" Xu Xinmao said excitedly.

"Agreed, but if the higher-ups want to use gold as investment, they must transport the gold to Hong Kong Island before mid-October!" Li Yi said.

"In such a hurry?"

"Correct!"

The reason why he is so anxious is because Li Yi knows that the price of gold will reach its peak at the end of the month, and this is the most appropriate time to take action.

The most important thing is that due to the influence of the general environment, gold will enter a trough period for 10 consecutive years, with the price always hovering between 200 and 400 US dollars an ounce.

Therefore, the period at the end of October will be the last wave of high prices for gold. If you can sell it, you will make a profit.

If you miss this opportunity and want to encounter such a high price again, it will have to be 10 years later.

Although Xu Xinmao didn't know what Li Yi was thinking, he knew the temper of the young man in front of him and said immediately: "Okay, I will report the situation and give you an answer as soon as possible!"

"Row!"

As soon as the two of them finished talking, Zhou Rui on the side took over the conversation!
"Comrade Zhou Yang, besides this matter, we have another thing to tell you when we come here this time!"

"What's the matter, please tell me!" Li Yi said.

"According to the information we have received, the gang of ghosts from the British-owned group are ready to move around this time. They seem to be planning a conspiracy against you. You should be on guard early!" Zhou Rui said.

"Oh, I wonder what those dogs' plans are?"

"Our power there is limited, and the gang of ghosts don't trust people outside the circle, so our informants only know that this is happening, but we haven't investigated clearly what they plan to do. !" Zhou Rui said.

"Okay, thanks for reminding me, I know about this!" Li Yi said.

"Comrade Li Yi, if you need help with anything, just ask. Although our national security force is not strong there, we can still be of some help!" Zhou Rui said.

Li Yi knew that his words represented the attitude above, and immediately nodded and said: "I will contact you if necessary!"

"Well, if nothing happens, we will go back first and contact you later!"

"Okay, I'll see you off."

(End of this chapter)