Chapter 46

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"Five million, Mr. Zhou, we sold five million shares of the guaranteed fund today. This is the sales performance for the entire day, something I've never encountered since joining the fund company!" In the meeting room of Jinming Fund Company, Deputy Manager Cao Haiyang excitedly reported to Zhou Ming, his hands waving in the air with joy.

In response, Wang Yunlong patted his shoulder and said, "This is nothing for Mr. Zhou. Every proposal Mr. Zhou has put forward has been successfully implemented so far. If it weren't for our limited capabilities, even a twenty million share fund, Mr. Zhou could handle it."

Cao Haiyang nodded in deep agreement. This time, Zhou Ming only placed five million in the margin at the stock exchange because, according to Wang Yunlong's portfolio investment formula, a large amount of Poly's bonds needed to be purchased to ensure the fund's safety, thus limiting the number of shares. With Jinming Fund's current capabilities, they could only handle up to six million shares. Cao Haiyang added, "That's right, Mr. Zhou is the pioneer of our city's financial industry, a tycoon and mentor in the business world!"

Zhou Ming smiled but did not comment. Today, Zhou Ming was also on site. When the young man surnamed Zhang from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange brought the news that the margin had been confirmed, Zhou Ming also saw the enthusiastic sales situation. After all, under the impact of the stock market crash, all investors were on high alert. Suddenly hearing about a guaranteed fund, they would naturally rush to buy it.

Of course, for safety reasons, Zhou Ming did not choose to sell on-site but instead sent them contracts and had them come to the company to purchase the fund shares.

If it were in the future, a six million fund would not be much. Many domestic funds could easily reach tens of millions or even hundreds of millions. But this was 1987, and the fund company Zhou Ming took over was not a major fund company of a large conglomerate, but a small fund company. Selling six million shares in one day was already a remarkable achievement.

"Completing the subscription of six million shares today is already exceeding our target. The sales and finance departments have worked hard. I will fulfill my previous promise and give everyone a bonus," Zhou Ming said.

As soon as Zhou Ming said this, the entire meeting room erupted in cheers: "Long live Mr. Zhou!"

At this moment, the phone in the meeting room rang. Lin Muqing, Zhou Ming's personal secretary, went to answer it. It was the front desk, saying that a reporter from the Hong Kong Island Finance newspaper had come for an interview.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ming had not yet reacted, but Cao Haiyang's eyes widened in excitement. "Hong Kong Island Finance? That's the most authoritative financial newspaper in our city! Hong Kong Island Finance only reports on the biggest financial events in the city. Our fund company has been in the newspaper before, but that was only when Manager Wan used a lot of connections and money to get us in. Hong Kong Island Finance has never actively interviewed our fund company. I never thought..."

Cao Haiyang glanced at Zhou Ming, leaving his words unfinished, but everyone knew what he meant: praising Zhou Ming for his remarkable achievement, as the guaranteed fund he launched had already caught the attention of Hong Kong Island Finance, which recognized it as a major event that would change the city's financial market!

This thought made Cao Haiyang draw a deep breath. He cautiously asked Lin Muqing, "Miss Lin, do you know which reporter from Hong Kong Island Finance is here? Did the front desk mention it?"

"A woman named Shen Xin and a man named Chen Fu," Lin Muqing replied.

"What? Shen Xin?"

Upon hearing this name, Cao Haiyang suddenly stood up, and Zhou Ming and Lin Muqing looked at him curiously. Cao Haiyang explained, "Mr. Zhou, Shen Xin is the chief reporter of Hong Kong Island Finance! She rarely interviews anyone. Even the chairman of the stock exchange, Zhang Zhaofu, has to schedule an appointment to be interviewed by her. I never thought she would come to interview you, Mr. Zhou, today. It's unbelievable!"

In response, Sun Wei looked down on Cao Haiyang, saying, "Is that unbelievable? Your mental fortitude is really lacking. Let me tell you, following Mr. Zhou, it won't be long before Hong Kong Island Finance does a special column for him."

If it were anyone else, Cao Haiyang would have dismissed it. How easy is it to get a column in Hong Kong Island Finance? Even the leaders of major conglomerates might not get such an honor. Anyone who has been featured in a column is a significant figure. But this was Zhou Ming, and Cao Haiyang nodded confidently, "I believe it! Because I also believe that Mr. Zhou is such a great person!"

Zhou Ming thought for a moment and said, "Muqing, tell the front desk to bring the reporter from Hong Kong Island Finance here."

Then Zhou Ming said to Wang Yunlong and Cao Haiyang, "You two go out first and have someone tidy up here."

Wang Yunlong and Cao Haiyang agreed and left. The cleaning lady soon came in and tidied up. Not long after, the front desk attendant, Ah Min, brought Shen Xin and Chen Fu in.

Shen Xin was not tall but walked with authority in her high heels. Her delicate face was adorned with a light professional makeup, and her ponytail made her look efficient and energetic. Chen Fu, on the other hand, was relatively ordinary, with nothing remarkable about him except for the camera hanging from his chest, which identified him as the photographer.

"Is this Mr. Zhou Ming, the owner of Jinming Fund Company? Hello, nice to meet you, I am Shen Xin."

Shen Xin confidently approached Zhou Ming and shook his hand. Zhou Ming smiled and replied, "I am Zhou Ming, and you are Shen Xin from Hong Kong Island Finance. I have heard a lot about you."

"Mr. Zhou is too kind," Shen Xin skillfully shook hands with Zhou Ming and then pulled away, sitting down on her own. "My time is limited, Mr. Zhou. Let's start the interview right away."

This made Zhou Ming pause, and he inwardly sighed: This reporter is really a big shot!

Lin Muqing was not pleased. She frowned and reminded Shen Xin, "Shen Xin, it was you who came to our company for the interview, right?"

Shen Xin looked up at Lin Muqing and said, "You must be Mr. Zhou's personal secretary, Miss Lin. Indeed, you are very beautiful. You are right, I came to interview you, but I believe you have also heard about my position in the industry. I have other work to do at the newspaper, so my time is limited. Please understand."

Shen Xin said this with a tone of understanding, but her face showed no hint of apology, maintaining a proud demeanor. After a moment, she added, "Moreover, it is an honor for Mr. Zhou to be interviewed by me. I believe this interview will be very beneficial for both him and Jinming Fund, don't you think?"

Shen Xin's words made Lin Muqing increasingly unhappy. In Lin Muqing's view, Shen Xin was too proud. If she had a tail, Lin Muqing could imagine it would be up in the air. If it were up to Lin Muqing, she would rather give up the interview than speak another word to such an unpleasant woman. However, since this interview was crucial for Zhou Ming's fund company, she had to swallow her pride.

At this moment, Zhou Ming turned and smiled at Lin Muqing. This smile made her heart race: Could this man...

Before Lin Muqing could think further, Zhou Ming asked Shen Xin, "If I'm not mistaken, Shen Xin, you came to interview me about the guaranteed fund, right?"

Shen Xin nodded, and Zhou Ming continued, "So, do you also believe that the guaranteed fund will bring significant changes to the financial market?"

Shen Xin nodded again, "I do. Because of the stock market crash, Mr. Zhou's concept of a guaranteed fund could bring a revolution to the entire financial market."

"I see. No wonder everyone praises you as the most insightful reporter in Hong Kong's financial industry. Your instincts are sharp," Zhou Ming said, then changed the subject, asking a question that left Shen Xin and Chen Fu speechless, "If you don't get the scoop on the guaranteed fund, would it tarnish your reputation for having a keen eye?"

This question stunned Shen Xin and Chen Fu. They never expected Zhou Ming to say such a thing.

Zhou Ming's meaning was clear: he was dissatisfied with Shen Xin's arrogant attitude. But precisely because of this, they found it unbelievable.

Especially for Chen Fu, who had been Shen Xin's partner for a long time, he had interviewed countless figures from the Hong Kong government and international dignitaries, as well as leaders of major conglomerates. All of them had been polite to Shen Xin. Perhaps this had contributed to her arrogant attitude, but she had the right to be arrogant, and no one had ever criticized her for it. Now, he never thought that a little-known fund company owner would dare to express dissatisfaction with Shen Xin's attitude. Aren't you afraid of missing this opportunity?

Zhou Ming was not afraid. With his knowledge of the next thirty years, he knew the future development potential of the guaranteed fund. Therefore, as long as Shen Xin truly had the keen instincts she was known for, she would not let this interview slip away.

Of course, even if Shen Xin gave up on this interview, Zhou Ming would not mind. The guaranteed fund would develop regardless, and this interview would just be an added bonus.

Shen Xin, as the chief reporter of Hong Kong Island Finance, knew how to weigh the importance of things. After a moment's consideration, she stood up and apologized to Zhou Ming with a smile, "I'm sorry, Mr. Zhou. My attitude was inappropriate just now. Please forgive me."

If Cao Haiyang were here, he would be shocked to hear Shen Xin apologize to Zhou Ming. He would never have thought that the proud chief reporter of Hong Kong Island Finance would apologize to a little-known fund company owner.

Chen Fu, who was present, was already rubbing his eyes, thinking it must be a problem with his eyes. This couldn't be real!

But no matter how much he rubbed his eyes, it was all true!

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