The exchange rate plummeted, and the currency of the Ous Kingdom suddenly became worthless, with domestic inflation becoming unbearably severe.
The country's top officials frantically sought assistance, but their eleven allied nations were struggling themselves, and any foreign exchange aid was just a drop in the bucket.
At this moment, those twelve countries all turned to Huaxia for help. There was no choice; Huaxia was wealthy. It was the only country that could save them.
However, a gap of nearly two trillion US dollars in foreign exchange was not something even Huaxia could easily cover. After all, Huaxia's total foreign exchange reserves were just over three trillion, and Huaxia still needed that foreign exchange for import and export trade.
It was then that the leader of Huaxia received a very special phone call, surprisingly from that internet legend named CN. Somehow, he had directly hacked into "that place."
"Leader, I'll immediately investigate this CN!" the leader's secretary promptly said. This CN had vast divine skills; someone like him had to be under the nation's control to ensure safety. If he ever decided to do harm to Huaxia, who could stop him?
"No need. This CN once helped Tianwang fend off the joint invasion of twelve countries, proving he is a very patriotic person. We should trust him rather than control him," the leader said with a smile. "I've wanted to meet him for a long time. You can leave now; I'll talk to him!"
"Don't worry, it's not like he can follow the internet lines to kidnap me in person," the leader joked.
"Yes, I'll head out then!" The Secretary General nodded and left the office, closing the door behind him.
"Hello, Leader, I'm CN." A very young voice came from the other end of the line. Fang Jueyu had Xiao Yi use some methods to alter his voice, so the leader didn't recognize it as Fang Jueyu's.
"Hehehe, CN, you're doing a great job. Let me first thank you on behalf of Huaxia for stepping in that night to protect Tianwang. Otherwise, we don't know how much valuable data and documents Huaxia would have lost!" The leader remained as approachable as ever.
"Leader, you're too kind. At times like these, any capable Huaxian wouldn't stand idly by; it's what one should do as a Huaxia citizen. You don't need to thank me, just don't blame me for making so many unilateral decisions," Fang Jueyu said.
"Hahaha, I knew it. You were behind the currency market crash in the Ous Kingdom, weren't you?"
"Hehe, it was me," Fang Jueyu said, embarrassed. "They were just too shameless. They teamed up to attack Huaxia's Tianwang, and yet they were the first to complain and try to bite back. I couldn't stand it and thought they needed a little lesson to remember."
"You hit them hard enough with that slap. The economy of these twelve countries won't recover in three to five years. As for the Ous Kingdom, it won't bounce back in ten or twenty years."
The leader was also quite shocked by this event. A non-state individual organization having such vast funds, if Huaxia were the target, even Huaxia might not withstand it.
"However, CN, one should be forgiving whenever possible. They didn't cause any serious damage to our country, so there's no need to punish them so harshly," the leader said.
"You're right, Leader," Fang Jueyu stuck out his tongue. He actually thought he had overreacted this time, practically driving those countries to the brink. "I actually wanted to discuss this matter with you."
"Oh? Then go ahead and tell me," the leader became interested. For some reason, another young man's image popped into his mind.
"Leader, those countries should have already approached Huaxia for foreign exchange loans, right?" Fang Jueyu asked, though he already knew the answer. Such things couldn't be hidden from Xiao Yi.
"Yes, without enough foreign exchange to stabilize the market, their economies will crumble in a few days."
"Hahaha, if they want to borrow money, just lend it to them!" Fang Jueyu said.
"It isn't as simple as you imagine," the leader laughed. "Our Huaxia's US dollar foreign exchange reserves are the largest in the world, but we can't help so many countries at once. They have a total gap of over two trillion US dollars, and we are powerless to help."
"Leader, you still have me!" Fang Jueyu grinned cheekily. "I managed to scoop up over three trillion US dollars from those dozen countries and those international financial conglomerates looking to take advantage of the situation!"
"However, I borrowed quite a bit this time, so I can't shortchange my friends. My employees need to eat, and I have to keep some for myself, right?"
"Hahaha, you young rascal, you're quite cunning!" the leader caught Fang Jueyu's drift. He wanted to keep some spoils for himself.
"Hehe, Leader, I can provide the remaining two trillion. You can lend it to them in Huaxia's name, and as for the terms, make them tough!" Fang Jueyu said. Letting them off was one thing, punishing them was another.
"At the very least, they should first admit to attacking Huaxia's Tianwang, then apologize publicly on the international stage, and the interest on this money should be steep!" Fang Jueyu had already decided. Even if their economies didn't collapse, they should keep a low profile for the next few years!
"Are you charging high interest?" The leader understood Fang Jueyu's intention.
"Of course, think of it as me running a payday loan company! But I don't want the country's interest, just use the money as you see fit. When you're done, pay me back whenever; I don't really need these two trillion!"
Even the leader's mouth twitched slightly. What did it mean to not need these two trillion? Worldwide, aside from Huaxia, no country had foreign reserves exceeding two trillion. How did two trillion sound like two hundred bucks coming from Fang Jueyu?
But on second thought, this solution wasn't bad at all. It served as a warning to show the world Huaxia was not to be trifled with, while also establishing Huaxia's image as a major power. It was a win-win situation.
"Then I'll thank you on behalf of the nation for this money." The leader, after some thought, agreed. Of course, he intended to give Fang Jueyu part of the interest. In reality, Huaxia would profit from this interest, and the leader wasn't concerned, as it would also win over CN; why not?
"Alright, Leader, since our business is done, I'll slip away. I've got to prepare for the New Year, hahaha!"
"Wait!" the leader stopped him.
"Leader, anything else?"
"CN, I hope that wherever you are, you always remember you are Huaxian!" the leader said solemnly.
"Rest assured, Leader," Fang Jueyu said word by word. "I will always remember this land that bore and raised me. I will forever be Huaxian. My spear will never point at Huaxia, and as for anyone intending harm to Huaxia, whether individual or nation, I'll be the first to stand up!"