“Of course, I believe you. Why wouldn’t I?
Just because it sounds pompous?”
On the other end of the phone, Mr. McNeal said in a very firm tone, “Don’t forget how our country was defeated. In the face of aggression, how many of our ancestors used their own flesh to block the enemy’s bullets and bombs? Those are all extremely dangerous and deadly situations, but in times of crisis, we never
lack people who are willing to give
everything for the country and the people.
“Seventy or eighty years ago, there were s o many martyrs in our nation who sacrificed everything and dyed the flag red with their blood. Right now, it’s not unbelievable that you’re doing something
that other people view as ‘stupid’.” Mr. McNeal paused, and he suddenly
asked, “Jasper, just like what you said before, in truth, we have already made a decision. I am asking you now, are you sure that you can kick the Western capital out of the mainland market in one go if you’re given a social security fund of 600 billion Somer Dollars?”
Jasper stood up suddenly, suppressing the
restlessness in his heart. Then, he asked, ”
You’re leaving it to me?”
“That’s right, we’ve considered it. In the face of such a situation, it’s no longer suitable to use two differing command systems, so we plan to temporarily hand over absolute command to you.
“Of course, it is limited to the liquidation o f the mainland A-share market this time and the loss tolerance that can be given to you is 10%, that is to say, if you are given a quota of 600 billion, once the loss. exceeds 60 billion, you must immediately withdraw the social security fund. Otherwise, it will affect the safe operation of the entire fund.
“You should be clear that once the social
security fund loses too much and a
problem arises, no one can afford this
responsibility.
“So, this is the final plan given by the
higher-ups after several meetings and
discussions.
“We only need your answer to this question. Now that the social security of the 1.2 billion people in Somerland is in
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