Chapter 0009: Mother's Call
In the morning, he practices martial arts; in the afternoon, he attends classes; and in the evening, he rests in the courtyard, reading books and newspapers. This is what Feng Sizhe has been doing every day since he came into this world. More than ten days passed in this manner, until just now when Chen Hu came to tell Feng Zhe that there was a phone call for him, Feng Sizhe suddenly remembered what his aunt had said in the morning: today is the day for his mother's biweekly transoceanic phone call.
Well, here I can see a lot of confidential information regarding international matters related to our motherland, believe me. In order to make my mother trust me, I had no choice but to tell a lie first. I certainly couldn't say that I had traveled back in time and already knew about many things; otherwise, it would be strange if I weren't sent to a mental hospital.
The reason the company is named Tangsheng is also significant; "Tang" represents the Republic, while "Sheng" is the last character of the name of Feng Sizhe's father, Feng Kangsheng, serving as a tribute to his father
Shaking his head, Feng Sizhe returned to the room, as he still needed to write some things. These writings would be of great benefit, both to the Zhao family and to himself, and he would not easily let this opportunity slip by.
Now, hearing his mother say that Alina still goes to see Tu Shu every few days undoubtedly indicates that she still loves him deeply. It must be said that Alina herself is quite beautiful, comes from a good family, and has countless admirers. But why does she specifically like him? Feng Sizhe felt helpless. "Sigh, is Alina doing well?"
"Mom, your son is listening." As Feng Sizhe's thoughts returned, he immediately responded to Zhao Lirong's words
Not bad, there has been progress, you are starting to care about your mother. However, what you said is not quite right; what do you mean by saying your mother is alone? You have no idea how much your classmates care about me, especially that Alina, who comes to keep me company every few days. Moreover, I have been quite busy lately. You mentioned that you are leaving, and you expect me to take care of that Tangsheng International Company by myself, right?" Hearing that her son was in a good mood, Zhao Lirong naturally took the opportunity to scold Feng Sizhe a few times. But to be honest, Feng Sizhe truly has a talent for business. Relying on the scholarship provided by the school, along with tutoring and odd jobs, Feng Sizhe has indeed made a decent amount of money and, together with a few good classmates, started something called Tangsheng International and *图*书 Company, which includes that Alina.
"Zhe'er, Zhe'er, are you listening?" The phone conveyed the endlessly pleasant and kind voice of Feng Sizhe.
Well, that's fine. Some matters I think need her to clarify. It seems that Feng Sizhe has made up his mind to resolve this emotional issue in the next phone call. Oh, by the way, Mom, how is the company's development? You haven't lost your son's fortune, have you
After answering the phone, Feng Sizhe felt a surge of excitement. His mother, the woman he had known the longest and loved the most, was now only just forty years old. Considering that his mother had given birth to him at the age of eighteen, it must have been difficult for her at that time, especially since his grandfather did not understand her relationship with his father.
"Looking at what you said, my mother is a distinguished professor in the Finance Department. Don't think that I only have theoretical knowledge; I can tell you that I am also quite skilled in practice." When it comes to the company, Zhao Lirong seems to take great pride. In fact, many finance professors in the UK often take on roles as planners or consultants for large companies, which is quite common abroad.
"Oh, Zhe'er, do you also have research on the international situation regarding books?" Hearing her son's confident tone, Zhao Lirong became spirited. She was well aware that if her son's estimation was accurate, it would undoubtedly present a significant opportunity for expansion for Tang Sheng
Feng Sizhe, who possesses foresight regarding the future world, is fully aware of the outcome of the Gulf War. He also understands deeply that after this war, the price of crude oil in the international market will change. Therefore, he has instructed his mother to prepare for this aspect, aiming to secure the first pot of gold for Tangsheng International Company.
"Good, very good, but unfortunately she didn't come today. Otherwise, the next time I call, I would have her say a few words to you." Hearing her son express concern for Elena, Zhao Lirong smiled and teased her son.
After hanging up the phone with his mother, Feng Sizhe's memory brought forth the figure of Alina. In his recollection, Alina's father was also a well-known businessman in Singapore, but later encountered a financial crisis, causing the company to collapse overnight. Since then, Alina had never contacted him again. He could not help but wonder if this situation would ever change in his lifetime.
Futures involve the buying and selling of commodities or financial instruments with the delivery or settlement occurring in the future. These underlying assets can be various goods (such as gold, crude oil, agricultural products), financial instruments, or financial indices. The delivery dates for futures can be one week, one month, three months, or even one year later. The contracts or agreements for trading futures are referred to as futures contracts. The venues for trading futures are known as futures markets. Investors can engage in investment or speculation in futures. Of course, when Feng Sizhe mentions oil futures here, it is clearly intended for speculation.
"Then, I will listen to you." Zhao Lirong seemed to have great faith in her son, and on the other end of the phone, she had made up her mind. In fact, her son was originally the largest shareholder of the company. Following Feng Sizhe's lead, even if it meant losing everything, there was nothing much to say. However, if this truly was an opportunity, it was essential to find ways to raise more funds. Otherwise, relying solely on Tang Sheng's current limited strength, even if a war were to break out, that amount of money invested would not yield much in return.
It is worth mentioning that Feng Sizhe's classmate, Alina, is not British but a true Singaporean, with a beautiful Chinese name, Dong Jie. It is said that her ancestral home is in the Fujian Province of the Republic, from where her family immigrated to Singapore. While in the UK, Feng Sizhe clearly sensed that Alina had feelings for him, but at that time, he devoted all his energy to his studies and starting a business, which prevented him from giving her the opportunity to express her feelings. Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, Feng Sizhe returned to his homeland, and since then, his contact with Alina has diminished. While in the UK, Feng Sizhe clearly sensed that Alina had feelings for him, but at that time, he devoted all his energy to his studies and starting a business, which prevented him from giving her the opportunity to express her feelings. Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, Feng Sizhe returned to his homeland, and since then, his contact with Alina has diminished
It's quite good, it's been a while, and I've gotten used to it. Hehe, Mom, how are you? You must take care of your health too; you have to look after yourself when you're out there alone. I still remember that when Feng Sizhe, who was in his forties last century, spoke to his mother on the phone, he used these same words, and now it flows quite smoothly when I say it.
Hearing her son's high spirits on the phone, Zhao Lirong felt a sense of relief in her heart. "Alas, you have really suffered, haven't you? How is it? You must be unaccustomed to being back in the motherland."
Well, then I can rest assured. Hehe, Mom, let me talk to you about something serious. I have been paying close attention to the international situation, and I believe that the Gulf War is likely to break out. While there is still time, it would be better to invest all of the company's financial resources in oil futures; that way, we could make a substantial profit.