Chapter 41: A Man's Responsibility

Jacques was stunned. As the President of France, he could never imagine that Zhou Ming would have the nerve to say such a thing to his face. Could it be that this guy wasn't afraid that he would quit in a fit of anger?

Chou Ming was prepared for Jacquel's shock. After all, what he had done was indeed against common sense. Chou Ming then said to him, 'But Mr. President, you were right about one thing: this time, the interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve was indeed a trick by the British. . This time, the US Federal Reserve's interest rate hike was indeed a trick by the British. Queen Elizabeth said this was a punishment for me for contacting President Jacques personally.'

'But I'm sorry, but not only do I not want to accept this punishment, I also want to teach these disobedient British a lesson and show them who is really in charge of this matter!'

Zhou Ming said, looking at Jacquel, and finally asked, 'I just don't know if the President is interested in getting involved.'

If if Ming's earlier comment, 'You're thinking too much,' was meant to throw Jacques off guard, then Ming's current invitation to participate in a revenge plot against the British revenge, completely overturns Jacques's concept. He really wants to ask: Are you guys going to decide the outcome before you speculate in Mexico? Wouldn't it be better to act in unison?

But Jacques was an old politician after all, and in the end he didn't really ask this question, but instead said in a different way: 'Mr. Zhou Ming, aren't you afraid that what you are doing now will affect future investment in Mexico?'

His words were was undoubtedly very tactful. Zhou Ming understood at once, and told him, 'Of course I'm worried, but precisely because I'm worried, that's why I need to do this, because If everyone does what they want in this investment, it will easily become a joke. But I personally don't want to see this happen, so I must unify our approach!'

Jacques commented commented: 'It seems that Mr Zhou Ming has a very commanding presence and in your world, everyone else is just a subordinate.'

Zhou Ming laughed and said 'I think you seem to have got it wrong, Mr President. Obeying orders and not causing trouble are two completely different things.'

'I see,' said Jacques. But I don't want to get into the details of this issue, or rather, I'm more concerned about how you plan to... teach those English people a lesson?'

'This is why I mentioned this to President Jacquel. I would like to ask the President, do you have any money in the UK? In this investment project an investment project in Mexico, how much money have you or the Jesuits prepared to transfer to Mexico?' Zhou Ming paused for a moment before asking again, 'Can we transfer it to the UK first, and then from the UK to Mexico?'

Jacques wrinkled his brow before he suddenly understood. He gave Ming a thumbs-up: 'Mr. Ming, you are in the financial investment business, and your sensitivity to money is unparalleled! If I were not in the midst of a financial reform, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to understand your genius idea either!'

Jacques was not an understatement, but Zhou Ming's approach is indeed very unique, because Zhou Ming uses a special financial method. At first glance, it seems to remit funds to the UK first, and then transfer them out of the UK transfer it out again. This is a redundant procedure that may even incur a large handling fee, but in reality it is a very high-end speculative behaviour.

Because the remittance in and out, although they are in the bank, can also have a significant impact on the local economy. I remember a very classic gold

(This chapter is not yet finished, please turn the page) financial anecdote. It tells of an American who exchanged 2 million Chinese yuan at the time of the eight exchange rate. Later, he bought a house in China for 1 million, leaving 1 million to travel and sightsee, spending 500,000 in two years.

Two years later, the exchange rate rose to 6. The American sold his house for 1 million, and with the 1 million from the sale of the house and the 500,000 he had left, he exchanged nearly 250,000 US dollars , which means that in the past two years in Huaxia, this American has not only not spent a dime, but has instead earned $10,000.

This is a story that Zhou Ming remembers from a previous life, satirising the appreciation of the Chinese currency. It is undeniable that there are many flaws in this anecdote, but it can be said to provide a simple and clear explanation of this financial phenomenon. What Zhou Ming is now going to do to the UK is what the American did in the anecdote.

This approach is very simple. Zhou Ming remits a lot of money to the UK. As the influx of a large amount of foreign exchange will easily stimulate the rise of the British pound exchange rate, and after the British pound exchange rate rises, Zhou Ming then transfer the money out again. At this time, due to the change in the exchange rate, the money in Zhou Ming's hands will be much more. Of course, as the money is be transferred out again, the British pound will depreciate again, and the money that Zhou Ming has earned will naturally have to be borne by the UK.

From this point of view , Zhou Ming's approach is very practical, but the problem is that now the only person who can think of this solution is Zhou Ming!

Jacquel first praised Zhou Ming, and then asked, 'So Mr. Zhou Ming, how much money do you think I should send from the UK?'

'It depends on the President what you like. I don't want to place any restrictions on this. After all, the British royal family has to pay a price for their pride!' Zhou Ming said.

Jacquel nodded to show that he understood, and then asked, 'Mr. Chou Ming, if I had acted alone this time, would you have done the same to France?'

Faced with this question Zhou Ming laughed awkwardly, 'Mr President, if I were you, I definitely wouldn't ask this question.'

Zhou Ming did not answered his question. However, Zhou Ming's response was very clear. After all, to Zhou Ming, France was a foreign country. Why should he worry about whether the French economy could withstand the invasion of himself and other international capital? The lesson can be taught.

Jacques is a smart and naturally understood the meaning behind Zhou Ming's words.

'Okay, I understand,' Jacques sighed, but then he said to Zhou Ming, 'But Mr. Zhou Ming, you really are a very strange person, or is this just your Eastern philosophy?'

But then he said to himself self-deprecatingly: 'No, if there is anyone in the West who knows China best, it must be us in France. Even though you have all the advantages, you are very humble. You have never been as domineering and aggressive as you. But we have never seen a Chinese person like you before.'

Zhou Ming said helplessly: 'Mr President, to be honest, I don't want to do this either, but since you people won't listen, I have no choice.'

Zhou Ming's words made Jakel felt even more helpless because he had already warned Zhou Ming about his domineering behaviour. Now Zhou Ming had said this, did they force Zhou Ming to do this? Still disobedient? Is this a father-and-son situation where the father beats the son? Damn, this is even more overbearing!

But Jacques didn't say anything more, because it was hard for him to imagine what kind of shocking words Zhou Ming would say next that would overwhelm the president.

Because of this Jacques directly skipped over the topic: 'In fact, I have another very important thing to tell you today.

(The end of this chapter, please turn the page) My friends are very interested in your investment plan, but how should we calculate the returns?'

'Before we start, I will give you a signal. You just need to follow my lead. You will get back as much as you invest. Everyone does what they can. I may not make a single penny from my investment in Mexico, but I will teach the Malones a lesson for the Harleys!' Zhou Ming said.

Jacques laughed: 'Mr Zhou Ming is indeed a man of spirit. I believe this cooperation will be the foundation of our friendship in the future!'

With these words, the meeting between Zhou Ming and Jacques ended, and Zhou Ming did not linger at the Elysée Palace this time either, but went straight back to the Arc de Triomphe.

It was already dark when he left the Elysée Palace it was already dark. Zhou Ming looked at the dark sky. He didn't expect today to be such a long day, as if it had been several days.

Sitting in the car, Zhou felt very tired. Caitlin tenderly massaged his shoulders: 'Zhou Ming, did you deliberately act so dominant today?'

Zhou Ming nodded: 'I don't have time to explain to them one by one. I have to stabilise the situation in the shortest time possible, otherwise if the British take action on their own today, and the French do the same tomorrow, I'm afraid the Mexican operation will be over before it even begins.'

Caitlin silently nodded. She was not the ignorant girl who knew nothing about the political situation when she was in Brighton. She was originally a genius-like figure, and after following Zhou Ming for such a long time, she had certainly grown a lot.

The current situation is very is simple: Zhou Ming is making a deal with the devil, but the devil is not an honest trading partner. He will have more evil plans, such as when the British, through their own efforts, their own efforts to make the Fed raise interest rates. In fact, it was just an attempt on their part, but since they did not grasp the situation, they ultimately failed.

So if the British do the same, and the French will surely follow suit. To prevent this from happening, and at the same time, at this time, Zhou Ming also did not have the time and energy to pacify them and persuade them one by one. Since Ming didn't have the time or energy to do so, he could only choose to suppress them with the most resolute attitude.

This was a very risky approach, but Ming had no choice.

Upon thinking about this, Caitlin suddenly felt very self-reproachful, because she was the one who had caused all this. If it weren't for her, Ming would have been able to slowly accumulate his own strength before entering the outside world, and he would never have found himself in the current situation of needing to rely on the devil to fight the devil.

So Caitlin suddenly said to Caitlyn suddenly said to Zhou Ming, 'Why don't we give up? I can give up the Harburg family. After all, since I was born, all the family has brought me is pain and endless fighting. Since Jefferson and Andrea want this family so much, I can give it to them...'

Zhou Ming kissed Caitlyn and stopped her from saying anything else. Then Zhou Ming said to her, 'That's not possible. You are the princess of Harburg and the next Austrian archduchess. The Harburg family must be yours. And...if I can't even protect the family of my own woman, am I still considered a man? If I can't help you teach a lesson to those who bully you, what makes me qualified to have you?'

'So, no matter who our opponent is, we must use every means to crush them. This is my responsibility as your man!' Zhou Ming said.

Caitlin's eyes were moist and took the initiative to kiss Ming's lips, because at that moment, that was the only way she could express her feelings for him.