58 The world won't be the same

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Amidst the political crisis gripping the world following the embargo on ships to China, the international business landscape is becoming increasingly complex and full of intrigue.

Louis, who was munching on popcorn while watching the news on TV, just stared at the information with an unbearable bored expression. "Oh well, I don't care..."

[At least be careful with your words in front of your girl...]

"Ufufufu, Young Master. You must understand all of this if you want to carry out the mission your father gave you in the future," Lily said as she served fried shrimp in front of the man.

"I'll let my men take care of it later, relax..."

Although Louis said so, he actually thought about it more than anyone else thought.

Who would want to give up a happy life to be thrown into a troublesome economic storm? No one! Louis neither!

Looking at the information on the TV, he got some other information.

"Sales that used to be smooth from China are now hampered by supply shortages, while the conglomerates that seem peaceful on the surface are actually involved in an intense business battle behind the scenes." The presenter gave an analysis of the data presented by the experts.

The crisis not only affected China's economy but also sent shockwaves around the world. Countries that rely on imports from China for essential goods, from technology to raw materials, are forced to find alternative supplies. This has led to price spikes and uncertainty in the global market, with impacts felt by every economic sector.

When he saw the picture of the map of Spain, Louis frowned. "Is Spain affected?"

"The conglomerates, which have previously had complex trading relationships with business partners in China, now find themselves caught in an unexpected business battle. They are racing to acquire scarce resources and establish strategic positions in new markets formed by the shift in supply."

Then it showed several countries that are producers of raw materials that are targeted by investors, mostly countries in the equator and southern hemisphere.

"Behind the curtain of public policy and official declarations, the competition between conglomerates is becoming increasingly heated. Business alliances formed over the years have collapsed in the midst of this emergency, replaced by each company's efforts to maintain and expand their own market share."

Sitting beside Louis and leaning gently on his arm, Lily asked, "Young Master, if the news delivered by the presenter disturbs your life, what would you do?"

Hearing that question, Louis thought for a bit before answering, "I don't know."

Suddenly, Lily's head drooped down. But before she could fully bow her head, Louis continued, ".... But one thing is for sure, I will move if it happens, whatever it is as long as it disturbs my peaceful and happy life."

The light in Lily's eyes returned and she hugged Louis tightly. "Good, Young Master. Don't be lulled by this life and forget your responsibility as the next head of the family."

"The next head of the family, huh....?" Louis smirked a little when he heard those words.

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Conference rooms in luxury buildings in the city center are filled with secret meetings, where CEOs and senior executives strategize to overcome the challenges they face. Secret agreements and hidden business deals become the links in a complex business network.

"This company in Shenzhen is almost bankrupt, buy it quickly before someone else gets it!"

"Good!"

Among these business leaders, reputation and power are no longer enough. They must rely on intelligence, connections, and the ability to read the situation quickly to stay relevant amid the unexpected economic turmoil.

"The supplier from the neighboring country is having problems with their delivery, what are we going to do?"

However, amidst the darkness and chaos, there are also new opportunities emerging. Smart and innovative companies can use this crisis as an opportunity to reform their strategies, find new markets, and strengthen their position in the global market.

"Mr. Ouyang, you are a genius! Can you give me some insights to analyze which stocks are good to buy?"

"The funds provided by Mr. Louis are so abundant! We can create a small company to continue our lives legally!!"

However, in this chaos, information warfare also plays an increasingly important role. Propaganda and influence campaigns aimed at influencing public opinion and political decisions are becoming more common. Social media becomes the new battlefield, where narratives and stories are shaped and changed rapidly by business and political interests.

"Master Zhang seems to want us to gather more information about those triads."

"Don't forget the other hidden dragons."

Amidst all this chaos, one thing is for sure: the world will never be the same after the crisis that occurred against China. The changes taking place today will shape the form of the global economy in the future, with possibly unexpected consequences for all stakeholders involved.