Chen Haoxuan carried Chen Xiaonuo home. Once they arrived, Chen Haoxuan splashed a bit of cold water on Chen Xiaonuo's little face. The sudden coldness immediately woke her up, and as soon as she opened her eyes, she exclaimed, "It's raining! Mommy, hurry and collect the clothes!"
Chen Yina and the others gathered around the bed, concerned, but upon hearing Chen Xiaonuo's words, they couldn't help but laugh. Chen Yina said, "Xiao Nuo, go help Mommy collect the clothes."
Suddenly, Chen Xiaonuo looked seriously at Chen Haoxuan and the others, then burst into tears, throwing herself into Chen Haoxuan's arms while crying out, "Daddy, someone bullied Xiao Nuo."
Chen Haoxuan gently patted Chen Xiaonuo's back and comforted her softly, "Xiao Nuo, don't cry. It's all okay now. Those bad people... Daddy has already taught them a lesson."
While Chen Haoxuan's home was peaceful, the world outside was not. The news of Abel and his group's kidnapping of Chen Xiaonuo had spread widely. Now every news outlet around the globe was reporting on it, revealing that Abel and his associates were all members of the U.S. Secret Service. If the U.S. Secret Service claimed that Abel's actions had nothing to do with them, no one would believe it. Over twenty high-ranking agents resigning to kidnap Chen Haoxuan's daughter could only have been orchestrated by someone from their Agent Division; who else would have such audacity?
The Dragon Group dispatched half of its personnel to detain Abel and his group. The Dragon Group was not there to protect anyone but to eliminate those who sought to rescue or harm Abel and his associates. The Agent Division of the United States did send people to kill Abel and his group, but they all failed and were killed by members of the Dragon Group and Jiang Dong.
As for Abel and his associates, they were loyal but knew they were doomed. The Chinese people would not let them go; they aimed to expose those behind them. For their Agent Division and their country, they began to commit suicide by biting their tongues. In modern times, even if you lost an arm or a leg, as long as you reached a hospital, you wouldn't die. Committing suicide in such a manner also required courage; Abel led half of them to do so while the other half hesitated. In light of this situation, Abel even contemplated killing his subordinates but found himself restrained by the handcuffs specially designed for them by Chen Haoxuan.
A week later, Abel and his group were brought before China's Supreme Court and sentenced to death. With Abel dead, many believed the matter was settled; however, Chen Haoxuan did not share that view. If the U.S. Secret Service dared to target his daughter without him seeking revenge, he would be an incompetent father.
Dealing with enemies does not always require violence; gentler methods can be employed. For instance, in business—yes, Chen Haoxuan intended to turn the marketplace into a battlefield. He issued an order for all his business associates in the United States to return home immediately. As for properties they had already purchased, he instructed them to sell at low prices or simply abandon them if they couldn't sell.
Chen Haoxuan also contacted Amanxi Binzi and Amancy Pinch to persuade Amanxi Binzi to move to China. He promised to build him a luxurious villa and provide a lucrative business opportunity if he agreed to relocate. A businessman does not concern himself with international affairs; in their eyes, money is truth. Furthermore, Chen Haoxuan mentioned inviting other wealthy individuals from the United States to live in China as well. Hearing this proposal from Chen Haoxuan convinced Amanxi Binzi and Amancy Pinch.
One by one, wealthy Americans were lured by Chen Haoxuan to China; many business partners began closing their doors to move operations there instead. Chen Haoxuan assured them that he would cover any losses incurred during this transition. While these individuals leaving might seem insignificant for a large nation like the United States, the issue was that Amanxi Binzi and Amancy Pinch brought not just talent but also substantial wealth from the U.S. Once they closed their doors behind them, America was left stunned—major companies vanished overnight, leaving only second-tier firms behind; acquiring quality goods became impossible without traveling abroad.
Upon arriving in China, Amanxi Binzi and Amancy Pinch naturally followed Chen Haoxuan's lead—first applying for residency permits for Chinese citizens before transferring all their wealth there. The United States is a major power with over forty individuals among the top one hundred richest in the world rankings—almost half of global wealth resides there—demonstrating just how much money exists within its borders. Although Chen Haoxuan successfully attracted these wealthy individuals to China, it came at a significant cost; he had used substantial incentives to lure them away from their homeland.
The wealthy individuals from the United States have all gone to China, taking their money with them. This has caused many banks to struggle with cash flow, leading to an economic crisis. Many citizens are worried about not being able to retrieve their money and are rushing to withdraw it from banks.
Chen Haoxuan does not allow his people to do business in the United States, but he does not stop Americans from coming to China to conduct business with him. His products are taken by Americans back to the United States and sold at high prices, resulting in a continuous influx of American money into Chen Haoxuan's pockets while the wealth in the United States diminishes.
Americans find themselves in a difficult situation; it is a society that values human rights and they cannot use force. They have no power to bring Amanxi Binzi or Amancy Pinch back. As for Chen Haoxuan, they cannot take action against him either, as he simply withdrew his business from the United States, and others claim they voluntarily went to China. Americans are troubled; if this continues, the United States will become impoverished.
A month later, the United States secretly sent people to China to negotiate with Chen Haoxuan, hoping he would return to do business in the United States and persuade those American businesses to come back home.
No one understands how the United States treated Chen Haoxuan better than he does. When Chen Haoxuan was just starting out, Americans began plotting against him, wanting to seize his achievements and eliminate him. Recently, they even attempted to kidnap his beloved daughter. If Chen Haoxuan agrees to their demands, he would be seen as a coward. He lacks nothing and is powerful enough not to fear the United States anymore; why should he agree to their terms? If he does, he would be degrading himself, like someone who enjoys being mistreated.
Chen Haoxuan rejected the Americans' overtures. He is not foolish; he will not let them find any leverage against him. He now goes with the flow and does not confront the United States. He simply prevents his people from doing business there while welcoming Americans who come to trade with him. There is an abundance of products available for sale.
This situation makes the United States wish they could swallow Chen Haoxuan whole. They want their citizens not to buy his products, but they cannot stop it; Chen Haoxuan's products are far superior to their domestic offerings. Although they are more expensive, wealthy individuals prefer buying high-quality items.
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