Siheyuan: My name is Cao Xing, and I have a strong background

Chen Dawen felt relieved after hearing this.

However, he didn't understand how Cao Xing could have so many Hong Kong dollars since he was basically not in Hong Kong.

"Mr. Cao, with all due respect, is the source of this Hong Kong dollar clean or dirty?"

When Cao Xing heard this, he looked up at him.

"Does this have anything to do with you?"

Chen Dawen shuddered: "I'm sorry, Mr. Cao, but in case someone asks..."

Cao Xing waved his hand to stop him from speaking and just stared at him for a long while. Only when Chen Dawen was drenched in cold sweat did he speak.

"I robbed Lu Le and Wang Kangli of their entire fortune last year. They can't trace me back to me, so they can't trace you either."

Chen Dawen was stunned when he heard this. He didn't expect that the major case that shocked Hong Kong a year ago was committed by Cao Xing. But it made sense.

But then he thought of something and his face turned grim.

"If Mr. Cao is a lowly person, please forgive me for not serving you anymore. Please kill me with a knife."

Cao Xing was a little surprised to hear this.

"Why did you say that?"

Chen Dawen seemed like a different person, no longer afraid.

"Since Mr. Cao was able to obtain Wang Kangli's money, he must be either a traitor to Wang Kangli or the Eagle government. I know the Governor and his men were not involved in this matter, so it's correct that you are a traitor, right?"

Cao Xing shook his head and said, "That's not what I'm asking. What I'm asking is why you hate your daily life so much."

Chen Dawen did not hide anything and said directly: "I think you already know about my family. My father was killed by Xiao Rizi, my aunt committed suicide after being abused by Xiao Rizi, and my sister was killed by them as a living target. Do you think I can cooperate with you?"

Cao Xing really didn't know that Chen Dawen had suffered such an experience. He only knew that Chen Dawen's family only included his wife, children, and old mother, and all other relatives were dead. He didn't expect that he was harmed by his daily life.

"I'm not an easy person, you can rest assured about that."

"No? Then why were you able to reap Wang Kangli's wealth?"

Cao Xing waved his hand and the US dollars on the table disappeared. He waved his hand again and the US dollars appeared there again.

"It's very simple. I can do what ordinary people can't do."

Only then did Chen Dawen remember Cao Xing's various magical abilities.

But his expression was still solemn as he asked, "So who is Mr. Cao from?"

"Oh? Is this important?"

"It's important. At least I need to know who I'm working for."

Cao Xing didn't expect that after not seeing him for a year, Chen Dawen's character had grown to this point and he already had the potential to become a big boss.

So he didn't get angry, but smiled instead.

"I don't represent any organization. I'm just an ordinary Chinese. You can understand that I don't work for any force. I only have one request, which is to be true to my heart."

When Chen Dawen heard this, his heart moved.

Because he found that he seemed to have misunderstood Cao Xing. The other party was not the kind of person who would be swayed by power and money.

On the contrary, he is more like a person who pursues his inner truth.

Thinking of this, Chen Dawen's expression became much more relaxed.

"Okay, I understand. So what should I do next to make money or what?"

Cao Xing also looked serious: "No, I don't want you to make money, but to do something more important than making money, that is to increase your influence."

Chen Dawen was puzzled and said, "My status has basically reached the pinnacle that Chinese people can reach. Isn't this influence high enough?"

"Haha, in the capitalist world, if a person has no power or influence, then what's the point of having a high reputation? He is just taking advantage of his seniority."

Chen Dawen was surprised and asked, "You want me to go into politics?"

Cao Xing shook his head and said, "No, Hong Kong's political arena is in chaos right now, and you have the title of earl and have been received by the Eagle Queen, so you don't need these."

"Then how can I increase my power?"

"In the world of capital, the more resources you control, the more power you have. When you control the economic lifeline of Hong Kong, even the Governor of Hong Kong will have to listen to you."

Chen Dawen thought for a moment and murmured, "Control a large amount of capital? You want me to enter the stock market?"

Cao Xing said with some regret: "What the hell did you learn in Ying's hometown? Not to mention that the current stock market is manipulated by people, even if you succeed, what will happen? You will just be used as a tool to make money."

Chen Dawen also looked embarrassed. He had made profound achievements in economics this year and therefore won the Big Ben Prize in Economics.

But he still didn't figure out Cao Xing's purpose.

But it's not his fault. Cao Xing used the economic development history of the next few decades to preach to him, which was difficult for people of that era to understand.

"Mr. Cao, just be frank. I may be a little stupid."

Seeing this, Cao Xing could only say: "I said making money is just a by-product. If you want to increase your influence, you have to involve the people's livelihood industry."

Seeing that Chen Dawen was still confused, Cao Xing could only speak in plain language.

"Imagine what would happen if your company paid half of Hong Kong government's revenue in taxes to the Hong Kong government?"

“What happens when your company has hundreds of thousands of employees?”

“What happens when your business touches every household in Hong Kong?”

"Water conservancy industry, food industry, construction industry, transportation industry, communications industry, etc."

"When you control these industries, you are the true king of Hong Kong, and your identity is your umbrella and the benchmark of world capital!"

Chen Dawen was completely stunned after hearing these words.

He could hear that Cao Xing wanted to tie him together with millions of Hong Kong people. This was something he had not expected. This kind of business development model of sharing weal and woe is not something he could understand now.

In fact, Cao Xing was just citing the example of the Six-Star Group in later generations.

Chen Dawen learned a lot this year and quickly figured out Cao Xing's development model.

But the risk is huge, so he frowned and said, "Mr. Cao, let's not talk about anything else. This basic industry is well-known for its large investment and slow results. There is no profit in a short period of time."

Cao Xing laughed and didn't care about it at all: "I don't want you to make money, I want you to spend 100 million every year!"

"One hundred million?!"

This amount of money is an astronomical figure in Hong Kong today!

"That's right. Use your identity to purchase advanced equipment from various countries. You should have your own plans in the textile, retail, clothing, water conservancy, and even power and transportation industries."

"After the first year, I want to see Hong Kong have Asia's largest textile factory, the largest shipping company, and the largest food company."

As Cao Xing spoke, Chen Dawen felt a huge pressure.

"Mr. Cao, I'm afraid I can't do what you ask me to do."

Cao Xing turned a deaf ear to his words and said with some disdain: "You can't even spend money, let alone make money."

Then he threw him something that looked like a mobile phone in later generations.

"This is a walkie-talkie. It transmits information via electromagnetic waves. With current technology, no country can detect it. Only your fingerprint can be used. If there is anything you can't solve, just talk to it and I will receive it naturally."