The arrival of "October Siege" is like a storm in the Pacific Ocean, breaking up the gelatinous atmosphere of Hong Kong.
If anyone is careful, they will find that the mentality of the people seems to have undergone a huge change.
In late October, the blood-sucking international hot money invaded Hong Kong by conquering cities and territories in Southeast Asia.
Those arrogant speculators even claimed that this time they would bring Xiangjiang back to a hundred years ago.
On October 23, the Hang Seng Index plummeted 1,211.47 points, and the storm was coming.
If we follow the rules of the previous life, it will fall by 1,621.80 points by the 28th, officially falling below the 9,000 point mark.
Only after the country takes action and the Hong Kong government reiterates that it will not change the current exchange rate system will the Hang Seng Index rise again and block this attack by international hot money.
Then the world was different and everything changed.
After the Hang Seng Index fell sharply on the 23rd, it was lifted up on the 24th and rose strongly.
International hot money was unwilling to fail and continued to attack fiercely, but the Hang Seng Index remained motionless, as stable as a mountain, and even climbed in retrograde, blinding countless people's eyes.
This is the result of the country's early deployment and well-organized response.
No matter how fierce international hot money is, under the fixed rules of the game, it cannot compete with the size of a sovereign country.
In just about two weeks, Xiangjiang's economic situation was stabilized.
China has powerfully announced to the world that Hong Kong will develop in a healthier and more stable manner after returning to the embrace of the motherland. Any conspiracy to undermine the stability of Hong Kong will be wiped out.
Facing China's strength, the financial giant was left scarred and barely surviving.
The wealth harvested in Southeast Asia was wiped out in one fell swoop, resulting in heavy losses.
In order to account for the capital behind it, he and the international hot money had to open up a new battlefield and make up for it from richer places.
Not surprisingly, international speculators have set their sights on prosperous South Korea and Japan.
Xiao Qian stayed in Xiangjiang until the end of October. On the one hand, he was supervising the release of "October Siege" and on the other hand, he experienced the cruelty of financial war up close.
The reason why I didn’t go back was because I had to participate in the Jiade autumn auction.
Li Qingjue also rushed back from the magical capital to join him, and they talked a lot when they met.
"Grandpa hasn't had a normal rest for many days, and he won't listen to any advice."
"How can grandpa feel relieved at this time? Don't worry, everything has stabilized now, and grandpa can rest peacefully."
Li Qingjue, like him, doesn't know much about finance.
"We won?"
Xiao Qian's smile was like the bright autumn sun.
"A great victory."
Li Qingjue also laughed.
If China wins, grandpa will be happy.
Anything that makes grandpa happy is something that she will also be happy with.
On October 5, the Jiade Autumn Auction was held at the Xiangjiang Convention and Exhibition Center.
Xiao Qian and Li Qingjue attended the meeting together.
The two of them didn't dress up deliberately and came to the scene in a low-key manner as usual.
If they hadn't held the No. 1 and No. 2 signs in their hands, the security guards would have suspected that they had an ulterior motive.
"Hahaha, Xiaoqian, you really keep your word."
Kong Dongsheng was extremely happy to see the two of them.
In the form of auctions, in addition to relying on sky-high prices to create hype, the gathering of celebrities is also an extremely important means of publicity.
It would be great if celebrities could do something sensational again.
In Kong Dongsheng's eyes, Xiao Qian and Li Qingjue are top celebrities.
"I promised my uncle, I don't dare to be rude."
There were many distinguished guests present today, and Kong Dongsheng was still busy, so he had to say in a hurry: "You two need to support me a lot today."
Xiao Qian and Li Qingjue said in unison: "Absolutely."
After Kong Dongsheng left, Li Qingjue asked: "Do you really want to take the photo?"
Xiao Qian sneered.
"What the hell, they're all so expensive. Did my money come from the strong wind?"
According to his own intention, ten thousand people would not be willing to participate in this kind of event. However, Kong Dongsheng was so proud that he personally invited him, so he couldn't come.
But if he was asked to spend 18 million, just buy some broken dishes and broken bowls and take them back, he wouldn't do it.
The two of them found their seats and sat down. A waiter came over and handed over information. All the items included in the auction were for the convenience of the guests to read and have a clear idea of what was going on.
Anyway, they had nothing to do, so the two of them started watching.
This auction is led by Lin and Wu Jia, and is the main selling item.
Among them, "Autumn Scenery" by Lin Fengmian has strong colors and quiet artistic conception; "A Thousand Peaks Reflect the Sun" by Wu Guanzhong is a majestic and epic work.
Xiao Qian doesn't know who Lin and Wu are.
He studied painting and only dabbled in it. The most famous one in his mind was the picture of Tang Bohu and his chicken pecking at rice.
So showing these things to him is just playing the piano to an ox.
Especially when these two paintings were priced at HK$30 million, Xiao Qian immediately lost interest.
To make him spend so much money to buy this thing...
In addition, there are also works by modern artists and antiques.
Among them, a white-glazed lion statue sitting on a lotus platform from the Sui and Tang Dynasties was priced at HK$6 million, and a pair of doucaizhixian longevity disks from the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty were priced at HK$5.5 million. They are both relatively cheap among the exhibits.
Xiao Qian looked frightened.
"My dear, with a plate worth more than five million yuan, wouldn't it be a bit extravagant if we take it back for dinner?"
Li Qingjue quickly raised his hand to block his mouth, rolling his eyes wildly.
What a shame, why are you talking so loudly?
Does your family take the antiques back for dinner?
The auction started, and the host stood on top, waving a hammer and making an impassioned speech, as excited as if he were selling his own land.
The place below was filled with well-dressed distinguished guests, many of whom were celebrities and gentlemen.
Xiao Qian took a quick look and found that there were quite a few people he knew.
Among these people, he and Li Qingjue looked like they were traveling.
Almost every exhibit is put up and there are bids.
Seeing an ordinary porcelain bowl being bought for more than three million Hong Kong dollars, which was obviously not her own money, Xiao Qian felt a twinge of pain.
What can't you do with this money?
While he was sighing, he suddenly felt a strong light coming from not far away. He turned around and looked up, just in time to meet Kong Dongsheng's inquiring eyes.
Although they were far apart, what was amazing was that Xiao Qian could understand the meaning in the other person's eyes at once.
[Why don’t you take action? Are you not giving me face? 】
Xiao Qian was covered in cold sweat, knowing that her stinginess was a bit too much.
But when he was asked to spend a lot of money to buy these things, he was extremely resistant.
What should we do?
While hesitating, the host on the stage announced the curtain again.
"The next auction is a large Qing Jiaqing famille rose bowl with hundreds of flowers, with a base price of 100,000 Hong Kong dollars."
Um?
Xiao Qian instantly opened up the two channels of Ren and Du, and his shots were lightning fast, and he was the most handsome guy in the room.
"No. 1, one hundred thousand!"
Afraid that he was not doing the right thing, he quickly added another sentence.
"I want it, I want it, no one is allowed to take it from me!"
After saying that, he looked at Kong Dongsheng as if he had done something good.
Brother Kong, you saw it, I took action.
Kong Dongsheng's head was covered with black lines, and his hands were switching back and forth between claws, fingers, and fists, and he didn't know what kind of peerless martial arts he was practicing.
The whole place burst into laughter, and many people looked here in surprise. After seeing the proud Xiao Qian, everyone gave up the idea of competing.
The host was extremely embarrassed on the stage. Although he counted down slowly, no one else took action.
In the end, I had no choice but to announce, "The large Qing Jiaqing pastel bowl with hundreds of flowers hidden away was bought by VIP No. 1."
Xiao Qian felt comfortable all over, and had no more doubts. She felt that she could finally explain herself, and then she could watch other people's performances with peace of mind.
On the other side, Kong Dongsheng waved his hand and called the person in charge of the auction over, and gave the instructions through gritted teeth.
"From now on, if this person named Xiao comes again, he will let the dog out!"
After the auction, Xiao Qian planned to seek credit from Kong Dongsheng, but was told that Mr. Kong had already flown to the United States.
This made Xiao Qian quite regretful.
My friend spent a hundred thousand dollars, but he didn’t even say thank you. What a loss.
"When we go back in the evening, let's eat with this. Let's try the rice in the 100,000 bowls and see if there's any difference in the taste."
Li Qingjue turned around and walked away, walking in a hurry, like a fairy Lingbo, just wanting to stay away from someone.
Too vulgar!
I can't afford to lose this person!
Xiao was afraid that she would get lost, so he hurriedly chased her. He held a big bowl in one hand and had to watch his feet.
If it falls, 100,000 yuan will be wasted.
"Oh, please slow down. It's such an expensive thing, and you won't help me pick one up. What if it breaks? How can I pass it on to my children and grandchildren?"
The passers-by were all dumbfounded, turning back and pointing, as if they were looking at a mentally retarded person.
