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"Clang!" The audience suddenly heard a heavy sound of metal falling to the ground from the TV, followed by a burst of static, and then the screen shook violently. Huang He’s curious gaze was drawn over. Later, there was a rumor that the on-site sound engineer had lost his grip on the boom pole, causing the microphone to fall to the ground.
The staff on site were startled by this figure, especially the vast audience. When they heard the figure of 15.4 billion US dollars, they were all stunned.
Calculating at the current exchange rate of 1 US dollar to 8 RMB, Huang He's assets seem to have surpassed the 100 billion RMB mark. At this moment, all the audience fell silent. For the first time, they deeply felt what it meant to have wealth that could never be pursued in a lifetime.
"This Huang He actually dares to speak!" The wealthy audience members were not overly shocked by this figure, as, according to their understanding, there were actually more than a dozen hidden figures in the country whose assets had long surpassed this number.
It's just that they are completely different from Huang He. These dozen or so people wished they could completely hide themselves, and no one knew their identities. Therefore, no matter how many articles or news websites you search, you can't find the names of these dozen people.
Only when one reaches a certain status can one accidentally hear these names from the mouths of a few influential figures.
But now, Huang He, without any concealment, directly reported all his assets. What is this all about? Doesn't he know what it means to be low-key?
"Young people are still too young!" Some elders sighed.
"Do you really believe Huang He has this much money just because he said so?" However, some people snorted disdainfully, "Haven't people privately calculated Huang He's fortune? His assets are only around 6.5 billion US dollars. Where did the 15.4 billion US dollars come from? I think this guy is just bragging and intentionally showing off!"
"Didn't Huang He say he had over 8 billion US dollars in cash? That matches up!" someone said.
"That's right. With 60 billion RMB in hand, it's equivalent to over 8 billion US dollars in cash, isn't it? Huang He is including his debts in his assets. How shameless!"
"So that's how it is!" Everyone finally understood. Indeed, if you include the 60 billion RMB debt, then the cash figure makes sense.
However, including debt as personal assets isn't necessarily a shameful act, as everyone does it.
Look at those real estate groups; their assets are in the trillions, but who knows that over 80% of it is actually debt, and there are many whose liabilities exceed their fixed assets.
As for whether Huang He truly hid 8.9 billion US dollars in cash... no one had ever considered this possibility; it was simply impossible.
With these thoughts cleared up, everyone no longer found anything amiss.
At the same time, some people thought of Huang He's third layer of intention: "I understand why Huang He honestly stated his assets. The reason is simple: they couldn't hide them. We have already calculated Huang He's assets, and the state certainly wouldn't be unaware. Therefore, Huang He has no need to hide them and might as well declare them openly!"
"That makes sense!" Everyone nodded, but then someone thought even deeper, "No, you're not thinking deeply enough. Even if we know Huang He's assets, ordinary people don't. You know, once the public erupts in wealth resentment, it can be very terrifying. So, Huang He's move was a mistake."
"No, no, no!" Finally, someone reached the fifth level of thinking: "Huang He is such a smart person, he couldn't possibly not understand such a simple principle. Besides, do you think the public's resentment towards wealth can really affect us?"
"It's impossible. The only ones who can truly affect us are those above. And we, when facing those above, all hide our assets and try to appear as if we haven't earned a penny. But in reality, those above see everything clearly, they just don't want to make a fuss!"
"But Huang He is smart. He knows he's the focus of everyone's attention now, and hiding is impossible, so he might as well expose himself completely, show everything to those above, and tell them how obedient he is. This way, he'll actually be safe!"
"Don't forget, how did Huang He build his persona as a hot-blooded youth? Do you think Huang He is really a hot-blooded youth?"
"It's best if we all learn from Boss Huang, don't hide, be honest good people, and then we can be safe and sound!"
The fifth level is indeed the fifth level. As soon as these words were spoken, everyone broke out in a cold sweat. He truly lived up to being a business genius who could earn tens of billions of dollars in two years. Huang He's mind and thinking were indeed different from theirs, the ordinary billionaires.
Regardless of how much Huang He's answer made these wealthy individuals speculate, Huang He was still there, continuing to answer questions. xxs壹贰
Soon, the host posed the next question: "This is the eighth ranked question. 102,362 netizens want to know, Mr. Huang, are you married? If so, is it convenient to reveal who your wife is?"
"Well!" Huang He hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "Actually, many people know that I once had a person I loved most, but due to a misfortune, she left me forever."
"For the next few years, I remained single. However, a few months ago, I held a wedding and married my current wife, whose name is Leng Zhiruo! She is also the CEO of our Jiangnan Group."
"I see. However, this Ms. Leng Zhiruo's name is quite similar to your ex-wife, Ms. Leng Zhiqin..." Li Jing's words were suddenly stuck in her throat.
The audience in front of the television began to react, their mouths agape. Some looked bewildered, wondering why they had hired a host who spoke so stammeringly.
"Actually, my current wife is my ex-wife's younger sister, and she is also my former sister-in-law!" Huang He confessed himself before Li Jing could even ask.
The entire world instantly exploded. According to later statistics from CCTV Sofres, after Huang He admitted his wife's identity, the viewership rating for "Super Interview" surged from 15% to 23%.
After all, for Chinese men, a sister-in-law is always a soft spot and the most exciting topic.
Even the onlookers, the wealthy individuals, were completely stunned. Some of them knew Leng Zhiruo was Huang He's sister-in-law, while others were unclear. However, to openly admit it on camera and turn his sister-in-law into his wife was something that no normal person could do.
It was so damn enviable.
In fact, the most stunned person in front of the television camera was Leng Zhiruo, along with her sisters who were watching the TV with her. They all looked at their brother-in-law in shock.
When the host asked this question earlier, her sisters had bet that Huang He would definitely not dare to reveal Leng Zhiruo's identity. Leng Zhiruo was very calm about this. Her identity could not be exposed, otherwise, the impact would be even worse.
And at this moment, Huang He continued on stage, "I know that many people do not look favorably upon this outcome, and some even think I am corrupting public morals. To this, I can only say that Zhiruo has no blood relation to me, and the law does not prohibit me from marrying Zhiruo. I have also obtained a marriage certificate with her through legal channels. We are legal spouses, protected by the law!"
"Actually, I didn't have to tell everyone this here, but I did because it would be unfair to my wife. When I, Huang He, was at my lowest, most difficult, and penniless, Zhiruo stayed by my side, offering me the greatest support and comfort. I love her, so I married her, regardless of her status, simply because she is the one I love."
"I don't want the person I love to always hide in the shadows, afraid to openly tell others that she is my wife because of so-called worldly prejudice. This is extremely unfair to her. Therefore, I want to let everyone in China know that Zhiruo is my wife, the person I love in this life!"
As Huang He finished speaking, the venue erupted in thunderous applause. Many, both men and women, cheered and applauded.
The men were likely envious of Huang He, while the women were envious of Leng Zhiruo. With such a husband, their lives were truly made.
Similarly, because of Huang He's heartfelt and inspiring speech, this news, which would have caused a huge uproar and potentially ruined Huang He's reputation, instead became a badge of honor for him, shaping him into a persona of someone who loves and dares to express his love for his wife.
This was also why Huang He chose to admit it proactively. Huang He would not tell anyone that, just yesterday, he had received an extortion letter.
The identity of the blackmailer was unknown, but this person had discovered the secret of Huang He's marriage to Leng Zhiruo and demanded a 10 million yuan hush fee.
In response, Huang He directly preempted the move and confessed this secret in front of all Chinese viewers. This was because Huang He understood the concept of primacy. If he were to reveal the secret first and shape his image as a loving husband, then even if someone else revealed it later, it would not affect Huang He's image in the audience's minds.
Besides, this was not something illegal; it was a straightforward matter, so why hide it?
"Also, it's quite coincidental, the seventh ranked question, with 158,321 netizens wanting to know, was that song that played throughout all the streets and cities truly recorded by you?"
As this question was asked, familiar music and voices suddenly came from the television.
"Zhejiang Wenzhou, Zhejiang Wenzhou, the largest leather factory, Jiangnan Leather Factory has gone bankrupt! The scumbag boss Huang He indulged in drinking, gambling, and womanizing, owing 350 million yuan and ran away with his sister-in-law. We have no choice but to use wallets as wages. The original prices were over 300, over 200, over 100 for wallets, all for 20 yuan, all for 20 yuan! Huang He xxx, you are not human. We worked hard for you for half a year, you didn't pay wages, return my hard-earned money, return my blood and sweat money!"