Chapter 2348
No Insult Allowed
The Golden Gate Tower was sold at a premium of more than double, and it changed hands twice in between, so it's already an astronomical price.
Even ordinary citizens can see the fraud in this deal.
But the market value of her game company is predicted to be higher and higher by many analysis companies.
The highest valuation is that of the small-scale gaming company that is preparing to invest, which is expected to break through the 10 billion yuan market value within five years.
There's nothing else to it, it's just that the market is really into it!
Such flattery must have made Lou Xiao'e feel the pinch.
After all, it was sold cheaply.
This also puts her in a dilemma, because this industry doesn't complement the other industries she currently relies on.
Of course, the most important point is that Lou Xiao'e still believes that the gaming industry is not a proper career path.
She's fine with making a quick buck, but she's really not interested in developing a long-term career in this industry.
This is how businesspeople in traditional industries perceive emerging industries.
Whether it's real estate or the electronics industry, as long as there is investment and a focus on product quality, one can have their own market.
Even if you don't understand product development, you can at least understand how to use the product.
By comparing your own products with those of others, you can also determine their strengths and weaknesses.
These emerging industries are the only ones she doesn't understand at all.
Therefore, every industrial shift eliminates a group of giants in traditional industries.
Just like Kodak film later on.
If you can't keep up with the times, then no matter how good your product is, it's useless.
Of course, Lou Xiao'e was still lucky.
Thanks to He Yuzhu's guidance, she entered the era of computers and mobile devices, making her one of the earliest adopters.
Moreover, she is not the main developer, but an investor and intermediary, which allows her to learn and understand while running the business.
Guo Shumiao was not unhappy at all.
Her thinking was very simple: although Lou Xiao'e had indeed concealed some of her actions from her.
Lou Xiao'e only had her draw fire in front of them; she didn't throw her out as a pawn.
Now, she feels mostly excited.
Now that Lou Xiao'e has taken the first step in her counterattack, it means that the time her brother mentioned has arrived.
Those who used to mock her, how loudly they laughed back then.
It will hurt more to be slapped in the face now.
Of course, she didn't expect that this bear market in Hong Kong would last for so long.
It wasn't just six months or a year as before, but a full three years, almost crippling Hong Kong's economy.
Historically, the collapse of the Hong Kong stock and property markets began in July of this year and did not truly bottom out until 1984.
During this bear market, almost all of the foreign capital that could get out fled.
At least half of the wealth that Hong Kong Island has accumulated over the past few decades has been taken away by those things.
Those that couldn't be taken away were given away cheaply to 'their own people' by the foreign devils.
At that time, Hong Kong Island truly had all three advantages: favorable timing, advantageous location, and popular support.
This is our window to the outside world.
No matter which foreign company wants to enter our country, they will definitely set up a foothold here, which offsets some of the profits from John Bull.
In addition, since the founding of the People's Republic of China, when the first tap water pipe was installed on Hong Kong Island in the 1960s, our family has also shown outsiders our attitude towards Hong Kong Island.
Otherwise, Hong Kong Island wouldn't have that kind of height.
We are all one family. Anyone who truly understands the history of Hong Kong's development should understand. Before the handover, the mainland and Hong Kong always helped and benefited each other.
Otherwise, if the water shortage problem on Hong Kong Island in the 1960s had not been solved, the necessary conditions for a population surge would not have been met, and the island would not have developed to its current level.
"Is it that what I've been waiting for is about to happen?" Guo Shumiao straightened her clothes in front of the full-length mirror and looked in Lou Xiao'e's direction.
When sisters-in-law meet, they're bound to have a good laugh and some fun.
Moreover, Guo Shumiao was envious of Lou Xiao'e making so much money.
"I don't know. No one can guarantee what will happen in the market, but our economic experts here think it will happen soon."
It was probably around July or August.
"If the autumn real estate market doesn't sell as expected, I reckon a large portion of the bubbles in those leading stocks on the stock market will burst," Lou Xiao'e casually replied.
The autumn real estate market she's referring to now isn't the later peak season of September and October in mainland China.
It's because Hong Kong Island is quite hot in the summer, so most of the new property launches are postponed until the cooler autumn, which attracts more people to queue up and buy.
All the pent-up enthusiasm of the summer was released in that moment; just imagine how hot the market must have been.
"Didn't my brother give you the brocade pouch, sister-in-law?" Guo Shumiao couldn't help but tease.
Lou Xiao'e first covered her mouth and chuckled, then said seriously, "From now on, don't mention your brother too much in public."
"Why? Did you have a conflict with him?" Guo Shumiao asked in surprise.
Lou Xiao'e slowly shook her head and said, "No, having too much fame isn't a good thing for him either."
He is currently in a position where advancement is unlikely.
But she always thinks of going to him for every little thing that happens.
Is it worth risking your life to eat livestock food?
"You mean Wang Xiaohu?" Guo Shumiao pondered for a moment before tentatively asking.
The entire process of Third Senior Brother coming to see Second Senior Brother Wang Xiaohu with the people arranged by Lao Lu was arranged by Lou Xiao'e's people.
In fact, Lou Xiao'e dislikes getting involved in such matters.
As a businesswoman, whether from her own heart or from her initial stance, she was definitely leaning towards Beijing.
But it's impossible for her to completely cut off contact with Taiwan.
Her business grew bigger and bigger, and her political stance could no longer be changed.
However, if her personal stance remains so clear, it will create a lot of unnecessary trouble for her outside.
She can handle foreign devils and ordinary people alike.
However, getting involved in both sides' affairs carries too much risk.
"...And your brother, do you know that a reporter from a newspaper has been investigating my relationship with your brother for some time now?"
"Not from Hong Kong Island..." Lou Xiao'e's expression turned cold as she spoke of these things.
"Huh? Where is that from?" Guo Shumiao became serious now.
Lou Xiao'e waved her hand, rubbed her temples, and then said, "There's no need to check where it is anymore."
Regardless of where they're from, the key question is: what can these people do after investigating these matters?
Publishing it on Hong Kong Island might boost sales.
What are they planning to do elsewhere?
When Lou Xiao'e spoke of these matters, her words carried a chilling undertone.
Guo Shumiao could imagine that the reporter's fate was not going to be good.
Go back to where you came from. If you can no longer write, that's probably the best outcome.
As for other unspeakable things happening, it's not impossible.
The Ho family of Hong Kong Island will not be insulted. (End of Chapter)