The 1997 financial crisis was a sweeping Asian financial storm triggered by George Soros of the American Quantum Fund. The Southeast Asian financial crisis occurred from July to October 1997, starting in Thailand and subsequently affecting the currencies, stock markets, and other asset values of neighboring Asian countries.
Historically, the crisis began with the devaluation of the Thai baht. On July 2, 1997, Thailand was forced to announce the decoupling of the baht from the US dollar and implement a floating exchange rate system. That day, the baht's exchange rate plummeted by 20%. Countries with similar economic issues, such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia, were quickly hit hard by the baht's devaluation.
On July 11, the Philippines announced it would allow the peso to exchange with the US dollar within a broader range, leading to an 11.5% devaluation of the peso that same day. Meanwhile, Malaysia attempted to halt the further devaluation of the ringgit by raising bank interest rates. Indonesia was compelled to abandon its currency's peg to the US dollar, with the rupiah devaluing by 14% from July 2 to 14, followed by the devaluation of currencies across Asia and Southeast Asia.
Now, in June, it's likely that George Soros and his group of vampires have already begun their preparations. Zhao Qiongyu must act quickly.
"To emerge victorious in this financial crisis, one must have both capital and talent!" Zhao Qiongyu said, "I have neither, what should I do?"
Mei'er chuckled and said, "Brother, don't forget what I'm capable of. To tell you the truth! I can create about a hundred clones of Mei'er in this world. They can be male or female, all with exceptional abilities, and they can serve as the backbone talents for your initial entrepreneurial efforts, absolutely loyal... As for the funds... we can take out loans from banks in Thailand, India, the Philippines, and other countries!"
Zhao Qiongyu was shocked: "Loans? But we don't have anything to mortgage to them... Why would they lend to us?"
Mei'er laughed and said, "Brother, these bankers, they all have some unspeakable secrets, like affairs with certain beauties, or taking kickbacks, and Mei'er's database has records of all these. Just think... if we were to show these to the bankers, borrowing a few hundred million dollars would be no problem..."
"Haha! Brilliant, absolutely brilliant!" Only now did Zhao Qiongyu truly admire this superbrain.
With those secrets in hand, these bankers would have no choice but to obediently lend to him? Hahaha...
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The next morning.
Zhao Qiongyu arrived early at the Xinglong Hotel where Fan Bingbing was staying.
At the entrance, Zhao Qiongyu called Fan Bingbing's phone.
"Hello... who is this?" Fan Bingbing's tired voice came through the phone, clearly, she was still asleep.
"Is this Bingbing? It's Zhao Qiongyu!" Zhao Qiongyu laughed.
"Oh... huh? What? Zhao Qiongyu?!" Fan Bingbing was shocked and said, "You really came?!"
"Yes, I said I would go to the audition with you! What? You don't want to go?" Zhao Qiongyu laughed.
"No, no, no... Of course, I want to go, of course, I want to go!" Fan Bingbing said, "How about this, Qiongyu, you come up first... I live in room 131 on the 5th floor!"
"Oh, okay..." Zhao Qiongyu chuckled softly.
Soon, Zhao Qiongyu arrived on the fifth floor.
He knocked on the door, only to find it unlocked. Zhao Qiongyu walked in and saw Fan Bingbing already dressed, applying makeup at the vanity.
Fan Bingbing was wearing a pink long dress at this moment. Her slender and graceful figure was beautifully highlighted by this lovely dress, complemented by her beautiful face and pure temperament, making it a perfect match.
"Bingbing!" Zhao Qiongyu walked over. When Fan Bingbing turned her head and saw Zhao Qiongyu, she immediately felt a warmth in her body, her face turned red, and her heart began to pound uncontrollably.
"Oh my God! What's wrong with me... why do I feel so nervous when I see Qiongyu?!" Fan Bingbing was amazed. When she saw Zhao Qiongyu, she felt an intense desire to get close to him, a very lingering feeling quickly sprouting in her heart.
"Bingbing, what's wrong?" Zhao Qiongyu saw Fan Bingbing's blushing face and felt delighted, thinking how powerful the increased charm index was.
"Oh, no... nothing..." Fan Bingbing was extremely shy and whispered, "Qiongyu, wait a moment... I'll go with you after I finish my makeup..."
"It's okay, no hurry..." Zhao Qiongyu chuckled and said, "Girls are at the age of growing up. After you finish your makeup, we can go eat first, then it's not too late to go to the crew..."
"Mmm..." Fan Bingbing nodded with a blushing face, and her affection for Zhao Qiongyu gradually grew in her heart.
After having breakfast at a ramen shop outside the hotel, Zhao Qiongyu took Fan Bingbing and quickly arrived at the recruitment office of the 'Huan Zhu Ge Ge' crew by taxi.
Along the way, Fan Bingbing, sitting next to Zhao Qiongyu, couldn't stop looking at him. She truly felt at that moment that Zhao Qiongyu might be the most handsome man in the world. The thought of spending a lifetime with such a man... Fan Bingbing's imagination ran wild.
Although Zhao Qiongyu didn't know what Fan Bingbing was thinking, seeing her shy, adorable, and charming demeanor made his heart flutter. He told her jokes to make her happy until they arrived at the 'My Fair Princess' crew.
Upon arriving at the crew, Zhao Qiongyu went straight to find Sun Shupei.
Sun Shupei was very polite when he saw Zhao Qiongyu. After all, 'My Fair Princess' hadn't become a hit yet, and many in the industry didn't have high hopes for the show. There were relatively few investors. Li Tingyi, who was originally cast to play Xiao Yanzi, resigned because she underestimated the potential of the drama. Zhao Qiongyu, however, invested five million in one go, giving the crew more room to maneuver. Naturally, Sun Shupei had to speak politely to Zhao Qiongyu.
Zhao Qiongyu then said to Sun Shupei, 'Director Sun, this is my friend Fan Bingbing. Bingbing, this is Sun Shupei, the director of the 'My Fair Princess' crew...'
'Hello, hello!'
'Hello!'
The two shook hands, and Sun Shupei said, 'Qiongyu, let me mention first that we've shown the photos of you as Er Kang to Mrs. Chen (Qiong Yao), and she's very satisfied with you. Are you bringing this young lady today to ask us to give her a role?' Zhao Qiongyu had invested a large sum of money, so naturally, he had a say in the selection of actors.
Zhao Qiongyu laughed and said, 'Yes, I think Bingbing is so beautiful and very suitable for acting! Director Sun, what do you think...'
'I understand...' Sun Shupei asked, 'Bingbing, right? Have you acted before?'
'Yes, I have!' Fan Bingbing quickly replied, 'I played the fiancée of Zhang Mingkeng in the drama 'The Iron Lady' and also met Teacher Liu Xuehua. It was she who recommended me for this audition...'
Liu Xuehua was a famous Taiwanese actress. Although she was somewhat older, she was still very well-known in the industry. After hearing this, Sun Shupei said, 'Oh, so you were recommended by Ms. Liu! Then there's no problem at all. Come in, and let's try a few scenes!'