I'm back in 1990

Chapter 586: Security Upgrade

The special edition of the Hong Kong Economic Herald was like a depth charge, instantly detonating the global financial world. When the vast and breathtaking business empire of the Dadao Group and Huang Xiaochuan's status as "Asia's richest man" and "the world's second richest man" were laid bare, the entire world was speechless.

Immediately after the report was disclosed, the offshore funds that had been trying to gradually acquire shares of the core listed companies of the Dadao Group in the Hong Kong stock market panicked and stopped all their operations. A few hours later, these funds sold off their recently acquired shares at an alarming speed and at any cost, and hastily withdrew from the Hong Kong stock market.

This is the market's true reaction to Dadao Group, silently confirming the authenticity and oppressive nature of the special issue of the Hong Kong Economic Herald. These hyenas, who tried to steal a bite of meat before the beast awakened, scattered in fear after seeing the beast's true face.

As a result, Charlie Cao's phone also became a hotline. The wealthy people who used to be aloof and probing in his presence were now unusually polite to him and even showed some respect.

He Shichang's voice on the other end of the phone was more sincere than ever before, even carrying a hint of barely perceptible flattery: "Charlie! I'm truly ashamed! Was I too impetuous before, or is it because of my limited knowledge? I must say, your Mr. Huang is already a genius with profound knowledge of both Chinese and Western learning and a recipient of the Clark Medal, but I never imagined that he would also single-handedly build a business empire like the Dadao Group. He is truly a rare talent throughout history! Please be sure to convey my sincerest congratulations to Mr. Huang! I've heard that Mr. Huang has a visionary plan to establish a top-tier international economic research institute? I have a piece of land in Repulse Bay, nestled against the mountains and facing the sea, with excellent feng shui. It's a quiet place amidst the hustle and bustle, perfect for academic pursuits and cultivating one's mind! If Mr. Huang doesn't mind, I'm always ready to welcome you and personally accompany you on your tour, as a token of my appreciation."

Just as He Shichang hung up the phone, Zheng Yuguo called, his voice booming with eagerness: "Mr. Cao! Congratulations! Mr. Huang has made a name for himself, and the Dadao Group is now renowned worldwide! I, Old Zheng, am utterly impressed! That Tsim Sha Tsui project I mentioned to you before, consider it a token of my appreciation, at cost price! I only hope to make friends with Mr. Huang, and I hope Mr. Cao can help introduce me so I have the opportunity to receive his guidance!"

Xu Xiaoheng: "Uncle Cao, your boss is simply a legend! I looked him up, and that Clark Award is second only to the Nobel Prize in its brilliance."

Before he could finish speaking, his father, Shipping Magnate Xu, snatched the phone away: "Charlie! My son is ignorant and speaks rudely. Please be magnanimous and don't take it to heart. Your Mr. Huang's achievements are unprecedented and truly admirable. My newly ordered 'Hong Kong Star' will have its maiden voyage next week, and I'd like to host a private, high-profile celebration party for Mr. Huang. The guests will all be close friends and acquaintances, with no outsiders. I hope you, Brother Charlie, can put in a good word for me and persuade Mr. Huang to grace us with his presence. The entire Xu family would be honored!"

Immediately afterward, Luo Jihui called, his voice filled with panic and pleading, all traces of the arrogance of a "financial tycoon" gone. Over the past week, Haoran Capital's precise and ruthless attacks had rapidly eroded his wealth, melting away like snow under the scorching sun. His usual high-leverage strategy had become his self-destructive act under the crushing force of Haoran Capital.

"President Cao! President Cao! I have witnessed Mr. Huang's methods firsthand! I am utterly convinced and completely convinced! I was blind and arrogant before, and said some outrageous things. Please just consider it as me farting and letting it go. I beg you to put in a good word for me with Mr. Huang and show me mercy. As long as Mr. Huang is willing to let me go, I, Luo Jihui, will be ready to apologize and come to your door to kowtow! From now on, I will follow Mr. Huang's lead!"

Cao Charlie sneered inwardly. Dream on! Had this Luo guy lost his mind? Didn't he know the saying, "Once the arrow is released, there's no turning back"? Besides, Mr. Huang was clearly using him to establish his authority. A few kind words and he'd let him go? Not a chance!

Soon, under the continuous attacks of Haoran Capital, Luo Jihui was liquidated, his wealth vanished instantly, the rich man became a debtor, and he disappeared without a trace. This made a group of Hong Kong tycoons experience Huang Xiaochuan's ruthless methods.

Come to think of it, if he didn't have some ruthlessness, he would have been devoured long ago, leaving not even a trace. How could he possibly sit on the throne of Asia's richest man?

Following closely, invitations from Hong Kong's elite and world-renowned figures poured in like snowflakes, strongly recommending "1990 I'm Back"! Go straight to the exciting part. All those parties, banquets, charity galas, and auctions had only one purpose: to befriend this newly crowned richest man in Asia and climb the social ladder by associating with this legendary figure in both academia and business.

To this, Charlie Cao replied uniformly: "I will certainly pass it on to Mr. Huang, but Mr. Huang is very busy and his schedule is uncertain. Please wait for good news." Although Charlie Cao's tone sounded very respectful, at this time, Charlie Cao's status had risen along with Huang Xiaochuan's wealth, and he was enjoying unprecedented respect.

When the identities of "Clark Prize winner" overlapped with "Asia's richest man" and "owner of the Dadao Group," the reactions from top international universities escalated once again.

Presidents, deans, and Nobel laureates from prestigious universities such as Princeton, Harvard, IT, and LSE sent a second round of congratulatory emails. In addition to academic respect, the emails also expressed amazement and awe.

The emails were filled with praise such as "an unpreted bation" and "a paragon of academic brilliance and best a".

Some emails directly asked Huang Xiaochuan if he was interested in accepting honorary doctorates, honorary professorships, or distinguished visiting scholar titles, and some even mentioned that prestigious universities were planning to hire him as a visiting professor.

To put it bluntly, he's a potential big spender. If you cultivate a good relationship, he'll definitely be willing to donate a few hundred million or even a billion in the future.

The reaction from the domestic economics community was even more intense, with a mix of emotions including envy, admiration, jealousy, incomprehension, and criticism.

Huang Xiaochuan's titles have quickly expanded from "renowned young economist" and "Clark Prize winner" to include "China's richest man," "billionaire," and "godfather of Chinese business," pushing his legendary status and media attention to the extreme.

This has sparked controversy online.

Envy: This is a true winner in life, breaking through both the academic and wealth ceilings!

Those who admire Professor Huang argue that using academic theories to guide business practice and achieve great success is the ultimate meaning of economic research! Professor Huang is a living legend!

The puzzled: How did he do that? Conducting world-class research while managing a multi-billion dollar business empire? Is he a god of time management?

However, given Huang Xiaochuan's current level, most of the discussions no longer reach him, and naturally, they don't reach his ears either.

As the assistant to Asia's richest man, Gao Song experienced the busiest period of his career.

His desk was flooded with congratulatory shouts and letters of intent for cooperation from all over the world, and the phone rang incessantly, almost without stopping.

Filtering emails, arranging schedules, responding appropriately to various invitations, and processing massive amounts of information, his workload increased exponentially. Fortunately, Huang Xiaochuan allowed him to increase manpower to assist him, otherwise he would have been too busy!

Gao Song also knew that not everyone was lucky enough to become the assistant of Asia's richest man, and he knew that countless people envied him.

Huang Xiaochuan stood with his arms crossed, gazing out the window. He knew the world's attention was now focused on him. While baring his fangs wasn't his initial intention, since he had chosen to no longer keep a low profile, he had to take control and plan ahead. With immense fame and wealth came equal risks and responsibilities.

Before the information was disclosed, he issued an order that all his family members must travel separately from him using different modes of transportation, and that no one else should travel with him using the same mode of transportation.

Yu Xiang's security force has been upgraded to a team of capable female bodyguards, providing 24-hour close protection. The security level of all core family members, including her maternal grandmother, Lao Huang, Zeng Lijuan, uncle and aunt, father-in-law and mother-in-law, and her two children, has been raised to the highest level.

Although Yu Xiang was initially uncomfortable with several capable women always following her around, she had to get used to it for safety reasons.

Similarly, Huang Xiaochuan also required his core team members to strengthen security measures.