In the villa restaurant at night, the tomatoes in the alcohol pot stewed with beef constantly rolling with the aroma of meat.

Seeing Chen Hongtao's appetite and eating very comfortably, Xiao Manyao had a beautiful smile on her pretty face: "Boss, haven't you come back after eating outside?"

"I felt hungry again after walking for a while. Seeing that the dinner you prepared was good, I would like to have something more." Chen Hongtao felt a little reluctant to eat Xiao Manyao's smile, and said vaguely while eating the barbecue skewers.

"I wonder how long you are going to stay here, boss? If you have any places you want to visit, I can arrange it for you." Xiao Manyao took a small sip of the black tea ceremony.

"This city of Khabarovsk is good. Seeing that you seem to be living well, I am happy for you too." Chen Hongtao said with a faint smile.

"Boss, don't you blame me for being a good decision? I'm also preparing for the holding company to successfully land in the Soviet Union..." Xiao Manyao said nervously.

Chen Hongtao put down his jade chopsticks and interrupted Xiao Manyao's words: "You have gone further and further. There was a Tsar in Russia before, but now you are called Emperor Xiao by others. Do you have no sense of crisis at all?"

Xiao Manyao's delicate body shook, and a deep surprise appeared in her beautiful eyes.

"It's understandable to pursue enjoyment. We strive to gain wealth and power, just to make a better life. In my opinion, your villa is still a little too small. I have money and I can barely get through it if I want power. With my current family business, I don't want to say one of you, even if I have more than one hundred or eighty, I can afford it. Squin and enjoy life well, don't cause trouble. In the eyes of outsiders, what you do is equivalent to what I do. You should be able to understand the principle that high places are too cold." Chen Hongtao said calmly, lit a cigar.

"What will I do in the future?" Xiao Manyao murmured with a complicated expression.

"The name of Emperor Xiao is too great. You can't bear it. The power that you show at all times is not real power, it will only become a heavy burden for you." Chen Hongtao stood up with a smile and was about to walk towards the bedroom.

Follow Chen Hongtao upstairs. Xiao Manyao's beautiful eyes hesitated: "Boss, do you still believe me?"

"I don't believe you, but I won't do anything to you. When do you feel unwilling to stay at Mingzhu Holdings and want to start your own business, you can leave on your own. But I still hope that you can help me in the past two years to straighten out the business of Century Bank and Energy Group, a subsidiary of Mingzhu Holdings, in the Soviet Union." Chen Hongtao said without laughing back.

He sent Chen Hongtao to the bedroom door. Seeing that he was about to enter, Xiao Manyao couldn't help but show a red glow on his pretty face: "Boss, my sauna is good. Do you want me to take a shower and relax?"

Looking back, seeing Xiao Manyao wearing light makeup, especially the stockings on her legs look tempting, Chen Hongtao shook his head gently: "I'm a little tired, and I'll arrange a plane to St. Petersburg tomorrow."

When Xiao Manyao noticed the vicissitudes of life and twilight in Chen Hongtao's eyes, he nodded silently on the surface.

It was not until this time that Xiao Manyao felt the loneliness that Chen Hongtao said was so cold that it was too cold to the heights, and even more aware of the gap between him and the boss in front of him.

Seeing Chen Hongtao going to bed alone and helping him close the door, Xiao Manyao couldn't help but sigh slightly. But the restlessness in his heart was much more calmed down, and he seemed quiet.

What Chen Hongtao didn't know at this time was that his arrival in the Soviet Union not only touched the hearts of many Western capital families, but also attracted some people who were interested in the Soviet military and political circles.

In the Far East Branch of the Security Commission, Chairman Yegor was talking to two confidant officials of the Police and Supervision Bureau late at night.

"Today, Chen Hongtao, president of Mingzhu Holdings, came to Khabarovsk City. What do you think?" Yegor, who was in his forties, asked two middle-aged men casually in his office.

A middle-aged man wearing a thin tweed coat and police uniform hesitated: "It seems that Xiao Manyao is a subordinate who helps him with his work. This time he came to our Soviet Union to open a bank, which is in line with the formal business investigation. However, it is unknown whether he has any other intentions besides opening a bank."

"As soon as Chen Hongtao came here, Xiao Manyao's many foreign trade companies in China were blocked. It's really a coincidence? Judging from the foreign trade transfer situation, it's completely better and better. This is a huge profitable transaction, and it's just closed down. It's not only for Xiao Manyao, but also for us. Without this huge profit, it's hard for Xiao Manyao to make any contribution." The middle-aged man of the Supervision Bureau was a little unwilling to say.

Although Yegor, chairman of the Far East Branch of the Security Committee, looked solemn, he was still quite calm: "It's a pity that we can't open up the joints of China, otherwise we can do foreign trade transfers ourselves. The minds of those capitalists are really good. Just drilling for loopholes in the trade system can make excess profits!"

"I asked Xiao Manyao before. There was something wrong with the foreign trade company in China, and she didn't know what was going on." The middle-aged man in police uniform frowned and said.

"Do you want to talk to Xiao Manyao again? If you want to reopen the line of China's foreign trade company, you have to rely on her or Chen Hongtao to come forward." The head of the Supervision Bureau asked Ye Gor hesitantly.

"No, no matter whether the trade transfer can continue or not, I believe Xiao Manyao will give us an explanation. Mingzhu Holdings is such a large capital consortium. If you want to develop in the Soviet Union in the future, there will be more dealing with us. As long as we can provide practical benefits to Chen Hongtao, we will not worry about no benefits." Yegor suppressed the anxious and restlessness of his two confidants.

Unlike Yegor, chairman of the Far East Security Committee, Bella, who left Xiao Manyao's villa in the afternoon, was very clear about the gap between Chen Hongtao and Xiao Manyao, as well as the future operation of Mingzhu Holdings on the Soviet land.

In the headquarters of the Far East Military Region, an old man in military uniform and with the rank of general was sitting on a chair, listening to Bella telling what he saw and heard at Xiao Manyao's villa in the afternoon.

It was not until Bella finished speaking that the old man thought and said, "So, is it difficult for Xiao Manyao to continue to trade? This is a good thing. Her trade in the Far East is getting bigger and bigger, which has attracted a lot of attention. If you don't stop here, you're afraid there will be no good ending."

"There are rumors that Xiao Manyao still wants to get involved in the arms deal between the Military Trade Bureau and the Middle East." Bella looked at the old man and said.

The old man sneered with anger: "Others don't care, we don't think so. She is looking for death. When the trouble is out of control, Xiao Manyao will come to an end. But I think that this time her boss, Chen Hongtao, will probably make her restrain a lot. Mingzhu Holdings' capital officially landed here. It is equivalent to protecting Xiao Manyao's life. These capitalists are truly powerful characters."

"Chen Hongtao did not speak with me on his back today. He probably wanted to win over our Ivanov family. When he left, I also made his promise." Bella looked cautious.

"The situation in the Soviet Union is getting chaotic now, and our Ivanov family is not small, so it is always better to leave a retreat. It is much better to have a good relationship with such a big capitalist than to take risks to seek personal gain. Compared to the jumping clown like Xiao Manyao. This kind of formal capital intervention and infiltration is the real powerful method. Even if we don't help, it is unstoppable based on the current domestic reform situation. It is better to sell them some favors under reasonable and legal circumstances. If Shengfan Trading Group really promises to allocate equity, we should not refuse." The old man did not smile on his face, but felt a little disappointed and solemn.

"Xiao Manyao had already made $1 million in our family's overseas account before. I believe that if it were Chen Hongtao, it would only be more generous. If Shengfan Trading Group can really develop well in the future, maybe many people will stare at this piece of fat!" Bella said with emotion.

Unlike all parties' emphasis on Mingzhu Holdings' entry into the Soviet Union, Chen Hongtao, who was lying on the big bed, slept very peacefully.

He had nothing to say all night, and until the next morning, Chen Hongtao went downstairs. Not only Bella, but even Lynn rushed over, while Xiao Manyao had a pretty face with a quiet face, helping to arrange breakfast.

"Boss, good morning." Xiao Manyao's smile softened a lot.

"Ah, why did you come here early today?" Chen Hongtao responded and asked at Bella.

"I heard you are going to St. Petersburg. Last time I went to China, you spent two days with me as a landlord. This time I think it was a favor to you and accompany you out for a walk." Bella's fair face turned slightly red and smiled.

"It's natural to have a beautiful girl with you. I thought you wouldn't come if you left yesterday!" Chen Hongtao smiled while having breakfast.

When Lin En learned that Chen Hongtao was leaving, he was a little uneasy. He wanted to speak but stopped several times, but he still couldn't speak while having breakfast.

The atmosphere of breakfast seemed very quiet. It was not until after breakfast was about to set off that Chen Hongtao smiled at Lin En: "We are a normal business investment. What are you worried about? Do whatever you should do, first get a few offices, then hire some translators and staff, and spill a lot of money, there is nothing that cannot be done. Looking back, I will find a good opportunity to merge a large-scale Soviet state-owned bank. Isn't there a springboard to leverage? The subsequent pioneers of the holding company will be able to arrive one after another. Can I teach you such a simple thing?"

"I know, I will do my best." Lin En felt a little embarrassed at first, but soon became ruthless.

"As at our own pace, don't worry. If you have any needs, speak with Xiao Manyao." Chen Hongtao gave Lin En a comforting look, and after saying that, he easily left the door and took a bus to the Khabarovsk City Airport.

"With you, the consultant of the First Asian Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it will be much more convenient everywhere!" Chen Hongtao smiled at the beautiful Bella beside him.

Bella whispered to Chen Hongtao: "I thought you would live happily in Xiao Manyao's place. Is this time going to St. Petersburg for fortifications or for fun?"

"Of course it's a trip to the Soviet Union. You have to walk around no matter how you come to the Soviet Union." Chen Hongtao smiled relaxedly.

"Mingzhu Century Bank wants to expand its international business in the Soviet Union, there should be many things that you need to decide. Is it really good to leave Khabarovsk City like this?" Bella asked Chen Hongtao seriously.

"Aren't Xiao Manyao asking for a bank that is possible to reach an acquisition? After completing the acquisition of the bank, I will go back to New York. It will take a long time for Century Bank to go on track to operate stably in the Soviet Union and do a lot of meticulous work. This is not something that can be done in a short while." Chen Hongtao showed a plain smile.

"If I have the chance in the future, I also want to go to the United States. You have to think about entertaining me." Bella smiled at Chen Hongtao with a smile.

"I may no longer be in the United States by then. After a while, I will plan to settle in Hong Kong, but if you want to go, I will still entertain you." Chen Hongtao opened the car window and lit a cigar and said with a smile.

"Then do you care about the company in the United States?" Bella looked at Chen Hongtao in surprise.

Chen Hongtao smiled and looked at the city view outside the car window: "There is nothing to manage. At that time, our Mingzhu Holdings will gradually retreat in the capital market. The company's assets will also turn into anonymous equity, and the libero will help me manage it."

When I arrived at the airport, I saw Chen Hongtao's 747 private plane. Bella still felt a faint feeling in her heart until then.

After getting on the plane, Bella sat on the big sofa in the rest cabin, and smiled sweetly: "You are so rich!"

"In the future, many of your Soviet capital oligarchs will have this thing, it's nothing great." Chen Hongtao calmly drank the hot tea ceremony.

While Chen Hongtao and Bella were flying to St. Petersburg, Chen Hongtao's courtyard house was far away in China, but it seemed quite lively and busy.

Almost all the family of the Chen family gathered in the courtyard of Chen Hongtao's family. There were several tables on the banquet alone, not only did the kitchen of the courtyard have been on fire but also the wine and food ordered outside were constantly being delivered.

For example, the conditions for gatherings of big families are, except for the old man’s office residence, Meiyuan, and only Chen Hongtao’s house has such conditions.

Mr. Chen at the dinner table was red and had a rare smile on his face. If Chen Hongtao knew about this, he would have to complain about it.

"Did that guy call home after he went to the Soviet Union?" Mr. Chen looked at Chen Zhengguo on the table, and Guan Jingxiang and his wife asked.

Chen Zhengguo shook his head honestly: "No."

"Now that kid must have known that the foreign trade transfer was suspended, and he was quite angry. He didn't call his home, but he just didn't care about this little money. This is an obvious thing." Mr. Chen said angrily with a stern face.

"Dad, you were hospitalized this time, but we were all scared. Fortunately, we were safe and safe." Chen Zhengguang glanced at Chen Zhengguo and Guan Jingxiang and toasted the old man a little embarrassedly.

"The medical level of the Military Region General Hospital is still very good. Now, my health is not a big problem for another two or three years. You should be more angry at work." Mr. Chen took a sip of tea and said in a deep voice.

It was known that the old man had no intention of retreating to the second line. Many of the second generation children of the Chen family at the dinner table showed a look of joy on their faces.

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Located in White Plains, Esther Manor is a rather spacious side hall, which is arranged in the layout of a trading department.

The keyboard sounded, and Stefan, with Dewen and others, was operating crude oil futures on the New York Futures Exchange.

After the international crude oil futures market war and Storm Investment Company went bankrupt, Stefan not only lost a huge amount of operating funds, but also lost control of the China Railway Bank. Even a group of members of the Schiff family in the China Railway Bank Investment Department were cleared out.

Compared to the past situation of being rich and powerful, Harris and Stefan, father and son, can be described as the end of their lives.

"Now the 13 billion US dollars are all ours. You have invested in shorting in international crude oil futures. Is it really okay?" Harris reminded Stefan a little nervously.

"I am confident that international oil prices will fall, strike storms in various places have subsided, and the Soviet Union and OPEC have reduced oil production and exports in a short term. After a wave of rises and fully releasing the energy to go long, the current international oil prices market has shown signs of continued decline." Stefan said very affirmatively.

"Just just got the news, Mingzhu Holdings' short positions that suppressed the rapid rise in international oil prices have been closed. If oil prices really fall, why does Mingzhu Holdings' short positions no longer wait?" Harris glanced at Xianti, who had served as the investment information department manager in the self-operated department of the Railway Bank, and seemed a little hesitant.

"Mingzhu Holdings's self-operated department has indeed closed its short positions and its profits are quite generous." Xianti nodded surely.

"During the day, we make more than 20% profits on the futures index. Don't you believe me? If you want to save money quickly, you must keep operating with a heavy position. Do you think I can't even manage more than 10 billion US dollars now?" Stefan's eyes were bloodshot, as if he was quite tired.

"I just think that if oil prices really fall, why should Mingzhu Holdings not wait anymore? After all, international crude oil futures are different from futures. The current bull market in the securities market is recognized by all parties in the market, but the trend of international oil prices is not very clear." Harris looked back at the oil price at the 12-meter line. He felt like he was bitten by a snake once.

The defeat of the international crude oil futures market has not been long since passed. At this time, it was not only Harris, Dewen and others who were all afraid of oil. This shows that a huge setback has left a heavy psychological shadow on everyone.

"The operation plan will not change. We will continue to short the international oil price. We have no time to wait any longer." Stefan said to everyone with a firm look on his face.

Just as Harris was about to say something, a middle-aged confidant in a suit came to Harris and whispered a few words to him.

After nodding and sending the middle-aged confidant away, Harris's gloomy gaze froze and he didn't persuade Stefando any more.

After Stefan scored 13 billion US dollars and became short positions in international crude oil, he stood up and walked aside with Harris.

"Chen Hongtao set out from Khabarovsk and headed for St. Petersburg. The only ones who were traveling with him were a bodyguard and a Soviet Foreign Ministry." Harris said to Stefan in a low voice.

"Then you haven't seized the opportunity?" A cold light faintly appeared in Stefan's eyes.

"It's not a good time, and I'm not sure. If it doesn't work once, it will be difficult to start again. In short, I will definitely not let him come back from the Soviet Union alive. However, just his death cannot completely reverse our adverse situation. You still need to find what we have lost in the capital market. The family can't count on for the time being." Harris said to Stefan in a low voice.

After taking a deep look at Harris and feeling his confidence, Stefan nodded firmly.

Just as Harris and Stefan were talking, Sinty, the investment information manager in the trading department, used communication to obtain information and called Byron and told him that Sinty was completely exposed to the operation of international crude oil.
To be continued...