Chapter 1266 - 1138: Gold Futures

Chapter 1266: Chapter 1138: Gold Futures

For this day, Zhou Jiao had been secretly planning and arranging things for a long time.

When Miao Tianming went abroad, he took her proposal with him. Over the past year, the boy didn’t disappoint her, integrating the overseas assets and achieving her initial goals.

Therefore, Zhou Jiao quickly gave the result: "After integrating the overseas assets, apart from the real estate and some equity left by grandpa, the liquid funds amount to 150,000."

Zhou Xiaozheng knowingly nodded.

No wonder this foolish girl beams happily every time she receives news from Miao Tianming. It’s likely they’ve made money again in the past couple of years. Truly his mother’s direct granddaughter, inheriting the Gu Family’s business acumen.

"Adding 50,000 from home, we can cap it at 200,000 US Dollars. I don’t plan to let them know about the remaining funds at home in the short term."

Zhou Xiaozheng smiled approvingly, "That’s right, always keep an ace card. While there’s nothing wrong with Miao Tianming and Lawyer Xue’s character, it’s wise never to trust anyone a hundred percent."

"Yeah, and the key is that my cousin has the Miao Family backing him."

Zhang Guoqing listened to the father and daughter’s conversation and nodded in agreement. Staying in a capitalist country for too long can easily make someone influenced, better not have his little brother betray them later on.

Especially upon hearing his wife suddenly mobilizing such a large sum of money, he already guessed the outcome. It’s even more crucial not to bet everything on one person.

What’s the advantage of being a time traveler?

Perhaps some people might forget the details of many historical events, but his wife has a photographic memory, which is exceptionally impressive.

If it weren’t for her stubbornly adhering to her principles, refusing to seize future capital from those who would rise, she could have Nobel Prizes or be the world’s richest person easily.

Of course, this isn’t all bad either.

As she said, everything in the world has cause and effect. Unless all motives are based on kindness, the cycles of nature and retribution might cause misfortune and short-lived descendants.

Zhang Guoqing emphatically agrees with his wife’s point of view. Given their current status, there’s no meaning in further jumping around, can they restore imperial rule?

"After talking so much, you haven’t told me the investment area yet."

Hearing Zhou Xiaozheng say this, Zhou Jiao slapped her forehead, smiling embarrassedly, "Dad, I want to do futures."

"Which futures do you want to buy? Oil?"

Zhou Jiao widened her eyes in surprise. Considering futures at this time is something only a small number of people overseas understand; most people don’t get it.

Not to mention domestically, where many people are strangers to futures. Her dad unexpectedly brought up oil, making her wonder if she heard wrong.

Zhou Xiaozheng glanced sideways at her, "I flipped through the books you brought back from abroad, have a bit of understanding!"

Zhou Jiao could only raise her thumbs to express her admiration for her father, comparing him to the relentless flow of the Yangtze River and the unstoppable flooding of the Yellow River.

Even when busy with daily affairs, he doesn’t forget to learn. Indeed, her dad is just that outstanding!

Zhou Xiaozheng smugly glanced at his son-in-law—see, his daughter still admires him the most.

Zhang Guoqing couldn’t help but smile, also raising his thumbs, showering his father-in-law with flattering words like they were free.

After waiting a while, Zhou Jiao corrected, "Dad, no, I want to buy Gold. In the next few years, Gold will rise, so I want to earn a bit from it."

"Okay, tell me your analysis."

Zhou Jiao glanced at Zhang Guoqing, then explained, "So, actually given the current international situation, you should have an idea. The US economy is experiencing some inflation, combined with the tense relations between the Old Russians and Afghanistan, these might cause the Gold prices to rise. However, how much it will rise depends on the circumstances, which is hard to predict."

While speaking, Zhou Jiao paid attention to his expression, not daring to speak too precisely, as many things haven’t happened yet and her dad is sharp.

Zhou Xiaozheng smiled slightly, "Go on."

"Uh..." Zhou Jiao glanced again at Zhang Guoqing watching the scene, swallowed, "To curb rapid inflation, only the depreciation of the US Dollar would be effective. Since the US Dollar is tied to Gold, when the Dollar depreciates, Gold will appreciate. The Bretton Woods System initially set the positive and negative ratio between the two."

Zhou Xiaozheng stroked his chin, took a sip from his tea cup.

Zhou Jiao looked towards Zhang Guoqing and got a reassuring smile, then she aimed her gaze at Zhou Xiaozheng, "Dad, my analysis shouldn’t be wrong, right?"

Zhou Xiaozheng raised his head and nodded in approval, "Don’t worry about losing money, just whether you earn a lot or a little. Hearing you say all this, I’m considering if the nation should invest a portion."

Zhou Jiao blinked.

The nation is poorer than her, no, she just has money left.

Anyway, after fighting a counterattack battle, the country is so poor they almost couldn’t produce compensation for the sacrificed soldiers, do they have the guts to gamble? Furthermore, the leadership group isn’t just her dad’s solo decision-making, probably no one would dare vote in favor.

Finally, Zhang Guoqing as the background wall for the night spoke up, "Dad, now that the parties on both sides haven’t communicated well, let’s wait a bit."

"Right, Dad, the reason I go through all the trouble of investing our family’s apparent cash abroad is simply to earn money for domestic charity."

"That’s the principle, we’re not playing with those people now. Dad, just wait, once Jiao Jiao truly achieves her goal, you don’t have to suggest, there’ll be people eagerly proposing to you."

Listening to his daughter and son-in-law’s advice, Zhou Xiaozheng sighed, dropping the topic.

Having settled this matter, Zhou Jiao explained her plan in detail, especially how to transfer the domestic 50,000 funds to Miao Tianming in a legitimate and trouble-free manner, a point that cannot be carelessly overlooked.

After handling these tasks before going on a work trip, Zhou Jiao resumed her daily routine of going to work and coming home, spending weekends with her family, leading a steady life.

During this period, something interesting happened.

Regarding investing money in foreign futures, Zhou Jiao didn’t announce it externally, nor did she hide it. Fortunately, those who could catch wind of it from her family were few.

Compared to some people scoffing internally, Yi Jiefang and Wan Dayong immediately brought 40,000 when they got the news, handing it to Zhou Jiao.

In their words, this was their coffin savings, sister, do what you deem fit. Losing is best, then they have no money for food and will go to the Zhou Family. Earning?

Earning is naturally theirs!

Of course, this was a joke among iron buddies.

Including Zhang Guoqing, the five people all had notable family backgrounds. Money, more or less, was just as simple for those with background and influence as they had.

Having known each other long, Zhou Jiao and Zhang Guoqing still trusted their conduct, not to mention their move also implied supporting a friend.

Seeing this, Zhang Guoqing and Zhou Jiao didn’t say much, transferring it overseas the next day.

But not everyone has Yi Jiefang and his group’s courage.

Like the Cheng Family and Wen Family, after Zhou Jiao stated that the elders shouldn’t intervene, within the second generation, none dared to take out money.