Rebirth: Super Banking System Chapter 2457 - 2295: Brazen Default

Arctic.

Icefield.

Despite being in the polar area, high-speed internet access remains available to everyone. This isn't through Tang Qing’s quantum communication system, but via standard satellite connections.

After all,

With merely a dozen or so participants, the bandwidth they receive far exceeds that of typical satellite receivers, thanks to the vehicle's signal converter.

At this moment,

Evening has already arrived.

The expedition convoy halted, ready to set up camp.

“Brexit?”

“Referendum?”

“They’re going this far?”

Upon catching sight of the headline, Ge Feng froze momentarily, and soon the rest of the group caught wind of it. Yet, most reacted with a mere ‘haha,’ assuming Greece wouldn’t have the guts to default.

No matter the circumstances,

That involves billions in euro-denominated loans.

Refuse to pay?

Act as if the European Union is powerless?

Exit the union?

That seems improbable as well.

“It must be mere posturing; in the end, they’ll restructure the debt and carry on as usual,” remarked the yacht’s proprietor, a affluent young man of Chinese descent living in Europe.

On this trip,

His participation stems from offloading the yacht.

Without that,

He wouldn’t truly merit joining the adventure, though his spirits were still somewhat thrilled; Tang Qing’s sway in the worldwide Chinese community is profound.

A prime example of a stunning comeback.

“Hmm.”

“I agree with that.”

“...”

Chai Ren and Zheng Lin expressed their concurrence with nods.

Next to them,

Tang Qing remained silent, offering only a faint smile. He saw no issue with their misguided assessments; it felt entirely typical.

In general,

Folks usually adopt a cautious stance when evaluating major unfolding events, such as the Soviet Union’s collapse or various pivotal global incidents.

The majority of outlets and observers get it wrong. It’s not a failure to spot the dangers, but the sheer scale of the issue leads them to assume intervention will occur.

Or,

Deep down, they wish to avoid the outcome.

Hence,

In his previous existence,

Events like Iceland’s financial ruin, Greece’s vote, the UK’s departure, or even Trump’s victory were dismissed as improbable by most until they unfolded.

Yet,

They transpired regardless.

Claim the public erred?

Not really.

They simply leaned toward safer assumptions. Versus forecasting a nation’s imminent bankruptcy, the UK’s exit, or an underdog’s triumph over powerhouses,

Believing stability persists feels more likely.

Only later,

Do hordes of economists, social experts, and journalists emerge with ‘thorough’ breakdowns, recasting the surprise as destiny.

Better termed as

— hindsight bias!

Naturally,

The unknowable remains so.

Limited to ‘common knowledge streams.’ For event orchestrators or the world’s true elite, certain developments are already anticipated.

Sometimes,

They even push counter-narratives on purpose.

The intent?

Often to profit from the chaos; every major worldwide occurrence triggers vast financial and economic waves.

Thus,

Advance preparations allow for substantial gains.

On this occasion,

Tang Qing aims to force Greece out, shatter the Eurozone, and enable the UK’s Brexit. Even conglomerates can’t fathom it, much less average people.

All of it

Boils down to one’s viewpoint.

...

Abruptly,

Ge Feng turned to Tang Qing. “What’s your take on the referendum’s outcome?” If anyone here boasts the sharpest insight, it’s Tang Qing.

At the question,

Tang Qing feigned deep thought.

After a pause,

“I believe the odds of them choosing not to repay are quite strong. Greece faces harsh backlash from fellow Eurozone nations right now, brewing deep resentment among its people.”

“Thus,”

“They’re very likely to opt for default in the vote.”

This assessment

Draws purely from post-event hindsight. Indeed, those offering retrospective wisdom latch onto details and assert certainties.

Yet,

Prior to the fact,

A web of conflicting data bewilders them.

Similarly,

Many in the group shared this sentiment.

“Impossible, sure they’re furious, but as folks from an advanced nation with decent education levels, they ought to stay somewhat level-headed.”

“Right!”

“Plus, defaulting would demolish Greece’s national credibility, potentially crumbling its fiscal and economic foundations.”

“Precisely.”

“The president now probably just seeks to pressure the EU into aid, likely settling it behind closed doors before the vote, as is customary.”

“Yes, yes.”

“Furthermore...”

“...”

Various young overseas Chinese of European roots chimed in successively, while Tang Qing merely listened with a grin, showing no scorn; perspectives differ.

Pre-event,

Endless data distortions obscure clarity for all.

Post-event,

That’s when they seize a thread and draw bold inferences.

Still,

This grin sparked a glint of gravity in one observer’s gaze—Chai Ren, the sole attendee aware of Tang Qing’s real prowess.

Unlike Ge Feng, whose ties to Tang Qing are purely business-oriented, Chai Ren’s bond runs deeper beneath the surface dealings.

Take,

The Black Prison operation.

To date,

In discussions with Tang Qing amid tangled scenarios, he consistently delivers spot-on predictions of what’s to come.

Therefore,

Might he nail it once more?

Time

Will reveal, pending the Greek vote results in a week. Echoing his faith are Qin Shiqi and the ladies, who view Tang Qing’s words as never idle chatter.

“So, will Greece exit the union?” Qin Shiqi inquired with interest.

“It could.”

Tang Qing answered.

She pressed: “Lately, I’ve caught news of the UK stirring up Brexit talk; do you think it’ll go through?”

“It could.”

“The Euro debt mess this round is intense, still rooted in reckless borrowing. I figure it’s wiser to revert to each nation’s own money, like old times.”

“Brother, in your view, could the Eurozone break apart?” As a junior-year student interning at Sky Eye, Qin Shiqi keeps tabs on current affairs.

“It could.”

Tang Qing stuck to his response.

To her,

This came across as: “No clue on my end.”

Three queries.

Three replies.

Solely Tang Qing grasps the sincerity: Greece departs, UK exits, Eurozone fractures—yet he can’t declare it outright.

Lest

It sounds too alarming.

Around them,

The others barely noted it, figuring Tang Qing was humoring Qin Shiqi. ‘It could’ thrice over equals empty air, though oddly phrased.

Since

The initial pair pass muster, but the final one—Eurozone dissolution—implies the world’s runner-up currency crumbling? Preposterous!

Ha!

Truly just placating her.

...

Seven days passed.

The seventeenth.

“What?”

“The vote went for no repayment?”

“...”

Rousing from sleep, the icefield dwellers reeled from the report. This binding referendum truly favored default.

What’s more,

Media summaries aligned closely with Tang Qing’s take, largely pinning it on outrage from other Europeans fueling Greek defiance.

Hence,

They chose to stiff the creditors.

Though

Most still chalked it up to Tang Qing’s lucky guess, given the binary choice—pay or don’t—offering even odds. A miss wouldn’t sting.

That said,

They conceded his reasoning held water.

“Brother, you’re incredible,” Qin Shiqi gushed, eyes sparkling.

“Nothing special.”

“The EU will surely scramble to fix this next,” another voice proclaimed. Qin Shiqi turned to Tang Qing. “Brother, will they?”

“It could.”