Lin Xiaohe said softly, "I know, elder brother."
"Whether A-Jie's words were intentional or unintentional, don't dwell on them. Tonight I went to the Ji Family and met with Ji Dongpu, Fang Bingfen, Ji Yueqiang..." Lin Xiaoze's voice sounded weak and feeble, and he spoke slowly, almost word by word. "It's very likely that the Ji Family or Fang Bingfen have some ulterior motives. A-Jie was influenced by them and said some persuasive things, which is why he acted so rashly and eagerly. Ji Dongpu didn't hide anything from me; his words were very clear. He wants the Bank of East Asia to help him, and he plans to let A-Jie get a share of the profits from the Lin Family. So, until the very end, don't let the Ji Family help you, don't give A-Jie any hope, and the Lin Family can't be thrown into chaos."
The Lin Family cannot be thrown into chaos. Lin Xiaohe grasped Lin Xiaoze's hand and nodded firmly. "I know, the Lin Family won't fall into chaos. I will keep an eye on A-Jie and Bank of East Asia."
After he finished speaking, he tried to let go, but Lin Xiaoze gripped his hand instead, staring intently at Lin Xiaohe with a rather complicated expression in his eyes.
Lin Xiaohe pursed his lips and said in a slightly hoarse voice, "Big brother, it wasn't me. I went a bit too far, but I still know my limits."
Lin Xiaoze released the other person's hand and slowly closed his eyes on the hospital bed. "Let's cut the Gordian knot and get the stocks back, putting an end to everyone's hopes. Otherwise, if it's me tonight, who knows when it will be your turn. A He, be careful, you have to be quick, very quick..."
Chapter 385 New Policies
"Angie, my dear student." Juliana Abbey and Angie Perlis sat in the suite's small bar, chatting after dinner over a bottle of Italy sparkling wine. Juliana Abbey, shedding her usual stern demeanor, resembled a gentle old woman, toying with her crystal glass as she spoke to Angie Perlis: "Although I haven't spoken much with your China boyfriend these past few days, I can sense that his passion for profit far surpasses his passion for you."
Angie Perlis gracefully pushed the sugar bowl on the bar towards her mentor, then flicked a strand of hair and smiled, saying:
"I don't think so. If he didn't love me, if he only loved wealth, then he wouldn't be so willing to entrust all his wealth to me. If I go back to Britain now, he'll be penniless."
"What does this have to do with what I just said?" Juliana Abbey frowned slightly. "I don't think that you holding his wealth means he loves you. He's just using your love for him to send you a message that he trusts you. Of course, this is just a bad habit of mine as a lawyer; I don't hesitate to think of everyone in a very dark light, including myself. I didn't mean to break you two up; it's just that I can't feel his love for you right now."
Angie Perlis's smile was full of confidence, "I can sense your disdain or even disgust for him. I know that to others, he might be repulsive or even frightening. In the business world, he's like a greedy, insatiable crocodile, swiftly searching for prey, seizing opportunities, and striking decisively, ruthlessly and brutally, growing stronger before moving on to the next prey. I know all that, but that's not what attracts me to him. Perhaps those traits might attract women who worship material things and money, but if that's all he is, he won't attract me. Because many Britain men are far more ferocious crocodiles than him. If I only wanted to marry a beast, perhaps one from my own country would be more suitable, wouldn't I?"
"I'm waiting to hear it, kid." Juliana Abbey swirled her wine glass and laughed. "But regarding your comments about your own boyfriend, I have to admit you've learned a thing or two from me."
Angie Pellès took a chocolate from a bowl full of candies, peeling off the wrapper with her pale fingers as she said, "He's passionate, but also calm, with incredible self-control. He's a walking contradiction, both in life and at work. Although I'm studying law, I've always helped him manage his business, so I can appreciate him rationally and closely. He never hides his passion for money and power, but behind that passion lies a calm approach. Many people, including myself, would say he's always walking a tightrope. He could have developed his business steadily, but he always went his own way. I can't predict his future business plans, but looking back at his previous business methods, setting aside all the big and small schemes, a simple summary..." It's not just a simple word; it's about avoiding the hot and gravitating towards the cold. It's an easy-to-understand business term—avoiding popular, well-known businesses and choosing to dabble in niche, unpopular ones. Many business people can use this term, but I've only seen Song consistently apply it in his business dealings, from wigs to real estate now. Because most people lack self-control, foresight, and the inner desire for quick profits in popular businesses, they forget this concept. I remember my university professor saying that humans are a species that likes to conform and fears isolation. Avoiding the hot and gravitating towards the cold goes against human nature; in other words, he's lonely. A highly capable yet lonely man—it's hard not to be drawn to him, isn't it?
"I'm more curious about his behavior in life than in business; you two are more than just business partners." Juliana Abbey leaned back slightly in her chair, a faint smile on her face. "I think you're practically worshipping your China boyfriend like a god."
"In his personal life, he plans to marry only me, although he has two other mistresses. He told me that they might get pregnant, but those children and the two women will only inherit his wealth, not his property. He's already thinking about everything before he's even married, and most importantly, he's arranged for everything to be in my name, so I can decide everything. He's very considerate and gentle, but sometimes he can be quite rough." As Angie Perlis put the chocolate candy in her mouth with her fingertips, she remembered Song Tianyao saying one last thing to her mentor when they were in bed.
Juliana Abbey gently rubbed her forehead. "Child, to be honest, after hearing what you said, I believe he will definitely marry you, but I feel his motives are increasingly not simply based on love. You know, the London legal circle is a very small circle. I once chatted with David, a lawyer working at the Overseas Colonial Department, about Hong Kong at a cocktail party. We were just casually discussing whether the Korean War would affect Hong Kong, and then David told me that the Britain Overseas Colonial Department and the Hong Kong Government are currently preparing to restart a certain policy towards Hong Kong that was in place before World War I. Simply put, it's about cultivating a new group of upper-class Chinese who have friendly feelings towards the British Empire. In today's world..." Given the current global situation, Britain can no longer govern Hong Kong using the old-fashioned, traditional colonial methods. Many colonies have already gained independence, so cultivating a new generation of pro- Britain Chinese to be active in Hong Kong's business and political circles is essential. This will play a different role in consolidating Britain rule in Hong Kong. The influence of these upper-class Chinese can be used to control the lower-class Chinese. Commercially, they can be given some free economic policies to accumulate wealth, making their relationship with Britain inseparable. Politically, they can be given honorary titles to enhance their status. I mean, your boyfriend may already know this news. A young China businessman who is fluent in English, married to a Britain woman, and enthusiastic about Anglican Church charity fits all the bill.