Chapter 829: A lie with good intentions

The plane descended under the clouds, and the wet Hong Kong was revealed before my eyes.

Tang Jing was wearing tight light brown low-waisted trousers, which made people feel the breath of youthfulness.

"The rain has been falling since the morning and has not stopped until now..." Tang Jing hugged Zhang Ke's arm, looked at Zhang Ke's slightly tired cheeks, and stubble appeared on her chin.

Zhang Ke gently patted Tang Jing's rosy cheeks, looked at the rain curtains under the eaves through the transparent glass door in the pick-up hall, and said, "I have some time in the afternoon, let's have a walk to the Hong Kong University..."

Compared with the depressing atmosphere in China, Hong Kong people have the right to vent their grief and anger in their hearts and support their compatriots who suffer in Indonesia in various forms.

Some people are distributing leaflets in the airport lobby, and some people are explaining the incident just happened in Indonesia to tourists who have just arrived in Hong Kong outside the pick-up hall, hoping to attract more people to pay attention to this humanitarian disaster against Chinese people.

There are not many political tendencies, nor particularly extreme remarks. They are just accusing this humanitarian disaster that happened in a civilized society, accusing the Indonesian government of standing by and condoning the thugs. The airport management also has a tolerant attitude towards this, and even sent staff to maintain the on-site order.

When you enter the back door of the University of Hong Kong by car, it doesn’t matter if you have a back door. The University of Hong Kong is completely open to the outside world. You can’t see the common security guards in domestic universities at the entrance, and you can’t see the walls that separate the university from the society. Teaching buildings stand up there like ordinary street buildings.

After the heavy rain, the silent drizzle was still flying in front of me. Zhang Ke accompanied Tang Jing to walk under the banyan on the campus. Occasionally, a large drop of raindrops fell on his face and neck. Some students wearing raincoats and umbrellas gave speeches on campus. I heard Tang Jing say that she had contacted the Chinese University to march and demonstrate to the Indonesian Consulate in Hong Kong together. The itinerary that disrupted the sudden heavy rain in the morning was forced to reschedule. However, the protests on campus have not stopped. Some departments even suspended classes today, and there were activities to play news slides.

The news slideshow was played in the lobby of the entertainment center building of the Hong Kong University. Zhang Ke and Tang Jing walked over. The spacious hall was full of people, and many people were standing in the aisle.

Seeing these tragic news pictures again, Zhang Ke's heart was filled with sensation. His fingernails were deeply pinched into the flesh of his palm. Tang Jing hugged Zhang Ke's arm and gently spread his palms, connecting his fingers. Tang Jing and Zhang Ke walked out of the hall where the news and information pictures were played, walking in the hazy drizzle like smoke.

Before nightfall, Zhang Ke took Tang Jing to the Peninsula Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui to meet Nick Lisen who was rushing back from Indonesia. It was dinner time when we arrived at the Peninsula Hotel, and no one had any appetite. Zhang Ke and Tang Jing ordered two fried noodles to fill their stomachs, and ordered two cups of coffee to drink it. Waiting for Guo Songyan, Sun Shangyi, and Ge Mingde to come from the other side of the strait.

Before Guo Yansong, Sun Shangyi and Ge Mingde arrived, Zhang Ke received a call from Ye Zhenmin.

"I was in Hong Kong at noon on the 11th. I heard that you are in Hong Kong today. Can you take time to chat?" Ye Zhenmin said on the phone.

Ye Zhenmin previously served as deputy director of the Central Government's Liaison Office in Hong Kong due to the Asian financial crisis. Although he still holds the title of Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, he usually stays in the Beijing Office for most of his time. He rushed to Hong Kong to prevent the Chinese riots in Indonesia. Although the central government's statement in public was extremely gentle, it does not mean that the activities behind it are also very gentle, but these activities are not public.

"I'm at the Peninsula Hotel. Three gentlemen, Guo Songyan, Sun Shangyi and Ge Mingde, are rushing to the Peninsula Hotel. Mr. Guo Songyan said he wanted to introduce a guest to me. I'll wait for the end of here and take time to see you in the west area at night." Zhang Ke said.

"Guo Songyan has also arrived in Hong Kong, that's great. I just happened to want to see Guo Songyan. I'll come to see you..." Ye Zhenmin would not be entangled by his identity on irrelevant issues of whom.

Ye Zhenmin also knew that Guo Songyan had come to Hong Kong? Zhang Ke felt strange. Although he felt that Ye Zhenmin had another purpose at this time, he would not refuse him to come to the Peninsula Hotel to meet with him. He drank coffee and waited for Guo Songyan, Sun Shangyi, and Ge Mingde to come first. Guo Songyan should not be known about the hedge fund affairs, nor should he let the guests brought by Guo Songyan know. Nick Li Sen stayed for a while and went back to his room first.

In the huge luxurious duplex suite, only Zhang Ke and Tang Jing, Fu Jun and other staff members can check in at any time.

A man in his early fifties who Guo Songyan wanted to recommend was sad and his eyes were firm.

"This is Mr. Chen Wencong, Indonesian Wanye Group..." Guo Songyan introduced.

"Hello, I deeply regret the disaster that happened in Indonesia. I want to do something, but I am powerless..." Zhang Ke walked up to him and held Chen Wencong's rough hand. Chen Wencong was a famous Chinese and overseas Chinese leader in Indonesia. Although he had no contact before, but Guo Songyan introduced him, Zhang Ke naturally would not be cold, and he would not have heard of the main Chinese rich people in Indonesia. It was just that he was not sure whether Chen Wencong's family had suffered from this disaster, and he could not condolences.

Zhang Ke understood at this time. Ye Zhenmin was anxious to come over to see Chen Wencong. He didn't know where he knew that Chen Wencong and Guo Songyan were together; however, he wanted to know that there was always a channel for him to know. Ye Zhenmin is the deputy director of the Central Government's Liaison Office in Hong Kong.

"If the riot news information was not spread abroad in time, and if it had not attracted the attention of the international community and the media in time, it would be hard to imagine how long the disaster would have lasted. Even if the disaster was stopped for one minute in advance, Mr. Zhang, you are still the benefactor of the Chinese Indonesian overseas Chinese." Chen Wencong let go of Zhang Ke's hand, took a step back, and bowed deeply.

Zhang Ke was startled and remembered how he came back. He felt ashamed. He hurriedly stepped forward and helped Chen Wencong and said, "I don't dare to take it..." Guo Songyan also helped Chen Wencong and sat down on the indoor sofa.

The day before the incident, that is, on the 9th, when the situation was as urgent as a rage bow that opened the string, Guo Songyan not only notified Yunyuan Group's factory in Indonesia to prepare for self-protection, but also informed him that several close friends in Indonesia's business community should prepare early. If they cannot leave Indonesia in time, they should also gather in factories, Chinese schools and other public places, and even informed the Singapore authorities to be prepared for possible situations. After the riot broke out, international human rights organizations and media reporters sponsored by Zhang Ke through overseas account funds and media reporters promptly spread the news information about the anti-Chinese riots out of Indonesia's borders.

At the end of April, the news in Indonesia was already very tight, and Zhang Ke didn't care that the secrets of Shanghai hedge funds might leak the news. He told Guo Songyan about the relevant situation, hoping that Guo Songyan would be able to do more things, even if it was reduced to the casualties of Yunyuan Group's employees in Indonesia, it would be worth noting Guo Songyan in a timely manner!

Chen Wencong and others naturally knew from Guo Songyan that the news information about the riots could be spread out of Indonesia in a timely manner, the Singapore authorities and the media could have such a rapid response, and the New York Times would publish the news about Indonesia's anti-China and China in the shortest time, which has a wide impact on the global scale.

Chen Wencong did not leave Indonesia in time. Almost all of Wanye Group's industries were in Indonesia. He asked his family to leave Indonesia before the night of the 9th, and he himself stayed in Indonesia. After the incident of Saohua, he took a plane to Singapore to take refuge on the afternoon of the 11th. Late on the night of the 11th, a large-scale riot was controlled. According to Chen Wencong, on the Singapore International Flight in Indonesia at that time, Chinese people were allowed to board the plane without a ticket as long as there were spaces on the plane. Even if the riots were already controlled late on the night of the 11th, Singapore Zhangyi International Airport still received Chinese and overseas Chinese who escaped from Indonesia for 24 hours.

Zhang Ke pondered for a moment and said, "The issue of Chinese and overseas Chinese in China and Indonesia has always been very sensitive. The government's statement in public will be a little gentle. We can only do our best to help the Chinese and overseas Chinese in Indonesia who have suffered disasters in other ways. Please forgive Mr. Chen and other compatriots. I dare not make any contribution to this matter. Minister Ye Zhenmin, deputy director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in Hong Kong, knowing that you are coming here with Mr. Guo. Others are coming from the Western District. Please also ask Mr. Chen to see you..."

"Ah..." Chen Wencong and Guo Songyan were all surprised.

Sun Shangyi knew that Zhang Ke had paid for the international human rights organizations and media reporters to go to Indonesia to investigate local anti-Chinese and other racial discrimination issues, which happened to curb the spread of the Indonesian Chinese disaster to the greatest extent.

After hearing what Zhang Ke said, Sun Shangyi was even surprised. Zhang Ke was obviously giving the credit to the government, and he was not sure about his intention to do so.

Fu Jun came in and said that Ye Zhenmin's car had arrived at the dock. It was only a few minutes to walk here by the dock. Zhang Ke said, "Mr. Sun accompanied me to pick up Minister Ye," he gently pressed Tang Jing's shoulder and said to her, "Xiao Jing, you can sit here with Mr. Guo and the others for a while..."

Walking out of the room, Zhang Kecai told Sun Shangyi: "Although the government adheres to the past political tradition and has a bit gentle in public, I believe that the government does not hold back and cannot hold back and leave. The incident happened a little a bit suddenly, and some actions should be carried out, and it cannot be too public, which may give people some illusions..."

Zhang Ke believed in his heart that the same was true. As of the end of 1997, more than 60% of the foreign investment introduced in China came from overseas Chinese investment. China must continue to vigorously introduce foreign investment and develop the economy. It is impossible for the hearts of overseas Chinese and compatriots overwhelmed; otherwise Ye Zhenmin would not rush over here - it was just that he had deeply participated in this historical process at this time, otherwise the international community would have to delay until early July to pay extensive attention to the Indonesian anti-Chinese riots. Zhang Ke did not know how history would evolve at this moment. Ye Zhenmin rushed over, probably to appease Chen Wencong. If he took a step back, Zhang Ke could not help but cooperate with Ye Zhenmin.

Sun Shangyi smiled bitterly and said, "The political tradition should not be constant. What are your plans for you just said that?" Sun Shangyi came from the mainland to Hong Kong in the mid-1980s. He had a particularly profound feeling about the political traditions of the mainland, so he couldn't help but smile bitterly.

"This is just a kind lie. If it weren't for Chen Wencong and other Chinese and overseas Chinese groups in Indonesia who didn't know about this, I would rather have the matter be ruined in their hearts and not mentioned it anymore," said Zhang Ke. "I personally can't bear this kindness. If you have any plans, I think it's definitely necessary to maintain a true rise with national interests. Of course, Kumho will not mix in political issues."

Sun Shangyi nodded, understanding Zhang Ke's intentions, and took the elevator to the hotel lobby to wait for Ye Zhenmin.

It was very close to the Peninsula Hotel from Qixing Pier. Zhang Ke and Sun Shangyi had just arrived at the door, and Ye Zhenmin's car also stopped in front of the hotel.

Zhang Ke, Sun Shangyi and Ye Zhenmin entered an elevator, and asked Fu Jun to accompany Ye Zhenmin's secretary and the driver to enter another elevator.

"Uncle Ye, are you guessing that the news of the riots is coming out in time? Is it that I was behind the scenes?"

Ye Zhenmin nodded and said, "I was guessing before. I heard that Guo Songyan brought Chen Wencong to see you. I can be sure. You also called Ambassador Xiao in advance... Alas, the reaction was still a little slower. The central government will remember what you did."

"Chen Wencong and Guo Songyan are upstairs. I have told them that Uncle Ye, you are visiting them specifically..."

"..." Ye Zhenmin looked at Zhang Ke in confusion.

"If Uncle Ye, how could I do these things without you being backed by me?" Zhang Ke said.

Ye Zhenmin understood after thinking about it, and said, "I know you are dissatisfied with the central government's gentle attitude. I don't know how many people will have to worry about it! This is the case in public statements, but if you can make such a decision, I believe you can still understand the painstaking efforts of the central government - you are also relieved that there will be no internal activities."

Zhang Ke nodded. With a tacit understanding, there was no need to say anything and went upstairs together.

Ye Zhenmin rushed over and was in a hurry to meet Chen Wencong, and wanted to see Guo Songyan, explaining to them the position and difficulties of the central government in the Indonesian anti-Chinese riot, saying: "Now the international community and the media have paid great attention to the Indonesian anti-Chinese riot, and the central government is always paying attention and will not tolerate further deterioration of the situation. The Hong Kong people have also provided support to the Chinese and overseas Chinese who suffered in this riot in various forms..."

With Zhang Ke's previous preparations, Chen Wencong naturally accepted what Ye Zhenmin said, and was willing to arrange for Ye Zhenmin to meet with overseas Chinese leaders from Indonesia to Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand in a non-public occasion.

Ye Zhenmin also made it clear that he would be invited to Thailand to negotiate a cooperation on economic aid in the near future, which would prompt the Thai government to take refuge in the anti-Chinese riots in Indonesia, and some words could only be stopped. After sending Guo Songyan, Chen Wencong, Sun Shangyi, Ge Mingde and others to leave, Ye Zhenmin did not rush to leave. He also talked to Zhang Ke for a while at the Peninsula Hotel and said: "Your decision is indeed conducive to the current united front work. In addition to me, there are also military representatives. If the negotiation goes smoothly, the Thai government will invite the military to increase its garrison at the Songkhla Sino-Thailand Joint Base in Thailand, and the central government will also consider strengthening cooperation under the framework of the China-Thailand friendly arms sales agreement... The domestic will also carefully consider opening up land oil pipelines on the front line of Myanmar through Kunming, Chongqing to Chengdu."

"Uncle Ye, tell me these secrets, isn't it increasing my psychological burden?" Zhang Ke said with a wry smile.

The Malacca seaway is the only way to the Indian Ocean. Most of the oil imported from overseas in China currently passes through the Strait of Malacca. The Strait of Malacca is controlled by Indonesia and Malaysia, two pro-American countries. Although Indonesia, Malaysia and China have established diplomatic relations peacefully, the conflict of interests between the two sides is very deep. The most important thing is the sovereignty dispute on the Nansha Islands. On the other hand, the relationship between Thailand and Indonesia is extremely bad, and China can strengthen its relationship with Thailand.

Myanmar's military cooperation is to check and balance Indonesia and Malaysia's control over the Strait of Malacca. At this time, providing economic assistance to Thailand and negotiating cooperation in the military field also puts pressure on Indonesia. Building an oil pipeline between Myanmar and inland Chengdu is also trying to reduce its dependence on the Strait of Malacca. This oil pipeline has been mentioned, but it has not actually started until ten years later - it is mentioned from time to time, which seems more like a means of putting pressure on negotiations.

The domestic economy will continue to increase rapidly for ten years, and it is extremely dependent on overseas crude oil imports. It will be blocked by a certain force and will be speechless whenever anything happens. Indonesia has used the Strait of Malacca to make things difficult for the country, but Zhang Ke is inclined to build a land oil pipeline from Myanmar to Chengdu as soon as possible.

"It's not that I decided to tell you these things without authorization. Xinhua News Agency's reporters in Indonesia could not spread the news of the anti-Chinese riots in time, but Quantun Online's news reports were very timely. You think the Central Intelligence Department is making a living... But there is no conclusive evidence, and the above is a little hesitant. I think you have enough ability to do things, and you should have been paying attention to the situation in Southeast Asia."

"That's right, I can't hide it from you, Uncle Ye," said Zhang Ke. "This time it's a lucky trip. We do doubt that the Indonesian rupiah will have a plunge, so we will pay special attention..." Zhang Ke certainly would not be foolish about talking to Ye Zhenmin about the history that happened before, and could only explain it as a coincidence. "Now, I won't doubt it. The US Congress also formally discussed the nature of the anti-Chinese riot in Indonesia. Once it is determined to be a serious racial discrimination disaster, the US government will also open a channel to accept Indonesian Chinese to take refuge in the United States. After this incident, it is foreseeable that the large-scale withdrawal of Chinese capital from Indonesia is foreseeable, which will inevitably lead to a further plunge in the Indonesian rupiah... Uncle Ye, don't report everything about us."

"I told you that as long as it is in accordance with the law and does not damage national interests, no one cares what you have done outside. You should be careful and not become the object of others' transfer of conflicts." Ye Zhenmin said.

Ye Zhenmin kept talking to Zhang Ke until late at night before leaving.

The rain in the early morning became heavier again. Looking at the trunks outside the window becoming more tender and shiny under the street lights, Zhang Ke was worried about the possible situation in two months, so he ran over and opened the windows, listening to the messy sound of rain and raindrops splashing into the bedroom.

The wind blew into the room to make the white snow bed curtains look like waves. Tang Jing went back to the bedroom when Guo Songyan, Sun Shangyi and the others left. Zhang Ke sat by the bed and looked at Tang Jing who was asleep quietly. Her quilt was pressed against her belly, her skirt was curled upside down, her white and tender legs were exposed, and she fell asleep without changing her clothes. Her hair was piled up on her bright red lips.

Zhang Ke gently stroked her white and transparent cheeks.

"Ah, Uncle Ye just left?" Tang Jing opened her fishy sleepy eyes and smiled embarrassedly, "I still want to wait for you, but I didn't expect to fall asleep next to the bed..." She struggled to get up, pillowing on Zhang Ke's thighs like a cat and looking at the rain outside the window.

"I don't have time to accompany you well, will I blame me?" Zhang Ke touched Tang Jing's chin with his hand.

"Will I be so inhuman?" Tang Jing glanced at Zhang Ke and said, "I just feel that I can't help you, it's up to you."

"Just watch the rain with me for a while," Zhang Ke said, watching the raindrops splashing in, and asked, "Do you still remember how many poems related to rain..."

"Uh..." Tang Jing recalled, "Lying at night, listening to the wind and rain, and the iron horses and ice rivers come to dream... Weicheng rains and light dust in the city, the guest house is green and green willows in new colors... Cold rain flows into Wu at night, Pingming sees guests at Chushan alone... And... Small buildings listen to spring rain overnight, deep alleys sell apricot flowers in the Ming Dynasty..."

"You are reciting the poem about night rain. I remember one," Zhang Ke said with a smile, "The sound of wind and rain come at night, and how many flowers fall. However, this poem is not adapted in Dongda University, and you will not want to know."

Hong Kong is the center of the Chinese business district in Southeast Asia. Although the anti-Chinese riots in Indonesia have basically subsided for a few days, many Indonesian Chinese businessmen have gathered in Hong Kong, like frightened birds.

Not to mention how the mainstream media in the mainland handled the anti-Chinese riots in Indonesia in cold response, Hong Kong media and the people still provided active support. The next step is to arrange by Chen Wencong, Guo Songyan and others, Ye Zhenmin and others on behalf of the central government, and the Hong Kong authorities gave condolences to these Chinese and overseas Chinese who suffered disasters in private occasions.

Regardless of whether Ye Zhenmin will reveal some behind-the-scenes actions this time, Zhang Ke will tell Chen Wencong this lie. No matter what, Zhang Ke hopes that his country can become stronger and more confident. Of course, doing so will not weaken the favorable impression of overseas Chinese business groups towards Jinhu.

After the Indonesian anti-Chinese riots occurred, it was expected that the Chinese capital in Indonesia would choose to withdraw from the country. Not to mention that Indonesia's economy has fallen apart, this incident has left an irrefutable shadow on the Chinese people all over the world. Those Chinese and overseas Chinese who are capable of breaking away from Indonesia will probably not be willing to stay for one more second in that country that brings nightmares.

The key is the question of where the Chinese capital in Indonesia is withdrawing.

Zhang Ke hopes that Sun Shangyi, Ge Mingde, representing Jinhu, and Yuexiu will actively participate in considerable matters.
Chapter completed!