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Chapter 1164: Trust is an inviolable bottom line.

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"Mr. Huang, President An has called several times, wanting to meet with you."

Huang Xiaochuan, engrossed in his documents, didn't even look up: "No!"

"Okay, I understand!" Gao Song turned around and prepared to leave.

Just then, Huang Xiaochuan called out to him again: "Has Zhang Sui arrived?"

"I've contacted Mr. Zhang's secretary; they'll be here in about half an hour."

Huang Xiaochuan then raised his head and nodded to indicate that he understood.

Seeing that there was nothing else to do, Gao Song left the office.

After Gao Song left, Huang Xiaochuan put down the documents in his hand, stood up from his chair, walked to the French windows, stretched his body, and thought about some things.

To be honest, he doesn't have any moral fastidiousness, so he never takes it seriously when some people he's close to have improper private lives. He also doesn't stand on moral high ground to criticize them. In this big world, everyone has their own way of living. If someone is suspected of breaking the law, the relevant national departments will handle it. He's not the Pacific police, and he can't meddle in everything.

But what An Cheng did crossed his bottom line: trust.

Adults live in a society where interests are intertwined, and it's normal for them to have personal desires. That's why Huang Xiaochuan has always given his partners enough benefits so that everyone can develop together, which is how he gradually got to where he is today.

Those who try to do everything for themselves are destined to go nowhere and will never be able to grow big or strong. Thousands of years of experience have taught him that one person's strength is limited. Even if you become a bandit leader in the mountains, you still need a few helpers.

However, all of this must be based on trust. Once he discovers that he has been betrayed or schemed against, he will ruthlessly sever all ties with that person.

He knew why An Cheng wanted to see him: An Cheng wanted to plead with him to let him off the hook.

An Cheng is suspected of embezzlement and is currently out on bail pending trial. Feng Zhiyi has been arrested, and this woman has even more charges against her; she will probably be sent to Tilanqiao for further study for a long time.

As the largest shareholder, if he agrees to let An Cheng off the hook and allow An Cheng to make up for the company's losses, then An Cheng can get a suspended sentence and won't have to go to prison. This is why An Cheng has repeatedly asked to see him.

But he won't give An Cheng that chance. Trust is such a precious thing; once it's lost, it can never be regained.

He glanced at the Huangpu River outside the window. The Huangpu River looked rather desolate in winter, and there were very few boats on the river.

After watching for a while, he felt bored and sat down at the tea table to brew himself a pot of tea.

Just as the tea was being poured into the tea pitcher, Zhang Sui arrived.

"Have a seat!" Huang Xiaochuan said with a smile, inviting Zhang Sui to sit opposite him.

He then instructed Gao Song, "Have someone bring over a cup of Blue Mountain coffee."

"Yes, sir!" Gao Song accepted the order and left.

"No need, no need, I can have tea too."

Unexpectedly, Huang Xiaochuan disagreed: "Forget it, let's divide the work clearly. I'll drink my tea, and you drink your coffee."

Upon hearing this, Takamatsu, who had slowed down, strode outside and ordered his subordinates to make coffee; he certainly wouldn't do it himself.

It was already January 2015, and Zhang Sui had come to report on the year's work to him.

The two chatted for a while, and by the time Zhang Sui finished her coffee, the small talk was almost over.

The two got up and headed to the conference room on the same floor. This conference room was reserved for executives to report to Huang Xiaochuan. After all, it wouldn't be appropriate to have a large group of people hold a meeting in his office!

When they arrived at the office, Zhang Sui's people and Gao Song's subordinates had already made preparations for the meeting and were just waiting for Huang Xiaochuan and Zhang Sui to arrive.

After sitting down, Zhang Sui began to report on her work. She is forty-six years old this year and has spent nearly twenty years in the United States, constantly traveling around for the development of Changhong Capital, which has made her face more wrinkled.

Huang Xiaochuan saw all of this.

"Boss, let me start by talking about the macro aspects."

Huang Xiaochuan tapped his finger lightly on the table, signaling her to continue.

"In 2014, Changhong Capital's global assets under management reached US$721.7 billion, a year-on-year increase of 4.3%. This growth rate is barely acceptable. Although it is higher than some other established institutions on Wall Street, it is much lower than our previous performance. There are two main reasons for this: one is that our base is too large, and the other is that our investment philosophy has become somewhat conservative."

At this moment, a PPT image appeared on the projection screen, with two bars of different colors, red and blue. The red bar represented Changhong Capital, and the blue bar represented the return curve of the benchmark institution.

Huang Xiaochuan glanced at it but didn't say anything.

Zhang Sui continued, dividing the content into four sections: asset allocation, key investment projects, risk assessment, and suggestions for adjusting Changhong Capital's investment strategy in 2015.

Each section was concise and well-supported by solid data. When she talked about the energy sector, she emphasized it.

"Oil prices started to fall in the second half of last year, with each barrel of crude oil dropping from over $100 in June to $50 or $60 now. But I started to gradually exit my short positions in the third quarter. I was being conservative. If I had waited any longer, the returns would have been even greater."

Huang Xiaochuan waved his hand: "As the saying goes, once the money is in your pocket, it's safe. Money in your hand is your own money."

Zhang Sui knew that her boss was supporting and encouraging her. She gave her boss a grateful look and then continued to report on her work.

Next, a new chart appeared on the projection screen, which was her proposed adjustment to the investment strategy for 2015.

The main chart above is a forecast of global capital flows. The blue arrows point from Europe and Japan to North America, while the red arrows represent the flow of commodities, indicating a shift in focus towards the technology and healthcare sectors.

After showing the pictures, Zhang Sui said, "This year I plan to adjust my investments in three areas. First, I will increase investment in the healthcare sector. Second, I will moderately increase the weight of my investments in the Asian market, but not domestically. I plan to use Singapore as a springboard to radiate to the entire Southeast Asian region."

Finally, I plan to establish an early-stage investment team dedicated to angel and Series A funding rounds. With the increasing number of projects in Silicon Valley and the shrinking window of opportunity, timing is crucial.

Huang Xiaochuan remained silent for a while without making a statement.

Zhang Sui knew his habits, which meant that the boss was seriously considering the matter.

Fortunately, she didn't have to wait too long. Huang Xiaochuan asked, "Who's in charge of this team?"

"Cole Ramsey!" As soon as Zhang Sui finished speaking, a white man in his thirties stood up behind her.

Huang Xiaochuan pressed his hand down, gesturing for him to sit down.

"Okay!" He agreed to the choice. He knew this person well; he was Zhang Sui's capable assistant and had strong abilities. It was time to give him the opportunity to take charge on his own.