Chapter 1473 - 1466: Turbulence Begins (12)
Because Hanhai reacted so swiftly, despite some noise online, the situation was quickly contained. And with the stock market suspended from trading, even though the initial losses were severe, it didn’t provoke a significant reaction. In addition, it was the foreign stock market that was affected, targeting foreign investors’ funds. Apart from consumers who had purchased pre-sale properties and partners of projects currently under construction, nobody would pay much heed unless Hanhai went bankrupt; people were just making a few startled comments. Although the stock value plummeted considerably, it wasn’t beyond expectations. Seeing Hanhai’s rapid response, people guessed it had contingency plans in place. Despite the surprise, it seemed they had weathered the first wave of impact.
In the president’s office of Hanhai Group, the lights were burning bright. Qin Zhiyou had already downed several cups of coffee, and now just hearing the word "coffee" made his temples throb. But he couldn’t sleep, nor did he feel the slightest bit tired; he was too keyed up, dealing with business matters.
But this stability was only the beginning; they couldn’t stop trading every day, and tomorrow’s reopening of the market would be telling. Likewise, the securities regulatory commission and the banks would likely summon them for discussions in the coming days. The days that followed would become the most critical; whether Hanhai could survive the ensuing crisis would depend on its ability to withstand what was to come.
With Hanhai limiting information flow, everyone’s attention inevitably turned to the Yan City Film Festival. First, numerous celebrities attended the star-studded event; any time a fan club cheered, it kept the event in the public eye. Furthermore, Xue Feifei’s trip at the premiere and the successful launch of "Chaotic Times," with its good reviews and ticket sales, had put Feifei back on the hot search list.
The scene appeared bustling and prosperous. After the premiere ended, Lu Weixi stood up, ready to celebrate with Xue Feifei. Just as she rose, a young man approached her and asked, "Excuse me, are you Miss Lu Weixi?"
Lu Weixi looked up to see a man dressed in black, with a very ordinary face—the kind that one would forget after a glance—wearing a staff badge. The face looked slightly familiar, as if she’d seen him somewhere before.
She didn’t respond but instead inquired, "Who are you?"