"Director, you need to think of a solution quickly. Banks in various regions are facing massive withdrawals of dollars," Song Zilang dijo.
"Zilang, as the head of the bank, shouldn't you be able to handle this?" Song Ziwén preguntó.
"But Director, if only one place had such an issue it would be easy to deal with. However, now almost all banks in the country are facing large withdrawals from both citizens and businesses," Song Zilang dijo.
"Then let them withdraw! As conquered banks, shouldn't we still be able to provide money for the people?" Song Ziwén preguntó.
"But Director, haven't you forgotten that our local banks just lent out a huge amount of dollars to several families' businesses yesterday?" Song Zilang dijo.
"I know about this matter, but it doesn't mean the bank is now broke," Song Zilang dijo.
"Director, you don't understand the situation. These merchants heard they could covertly exchange dollars for renminbi at a one-to-one ratio. For their family's benefit, they have almost taken away two-thirds of our dollar reserves," Song Ziwén dijo.
"What! How can you let them take so much?" Song Ziwén se preocupó ahora. Dos tercios de las reservas era una cifra astronómica. Si los otros comerciantes y ciudadanos comenzaban a retirar sus dólares, el Banco Central de la Gobierno Nacional no tendría fondos para cubrirlo en dos días. Las ganancias que ya habían robado estaban seguras en las reservas de las familias.
"Director, the situation is terrible. If Father finds out about this, we'll be in trouble," Song Zilang dijo.
"I know, go back and calm down the people. I will think of a solution, hurry," Song Ziwén dijo.
"Heard that the banks don't have money anymore? We can’t take our money out," "I heard it too. Let's follow to see if we can get any."
La gente en las calles ya tenía la intención de retirar sus ahorros del banco, ahora que se enteraron de la escasez, se preocupaban más. Se agruparon para ir al banco y rodearon todos los bancos como una marea.
"People, merchants, listen to me! We still have many dollars in reserve. Please don't panic," Song Ziwén gritó con un megáfono en el Banco Central.
"They are lying; the bank is broke," "That's right, we need our money."
"Money, money..." La multitud, impulsada por algunos, se abalanzaba hacia adelante para entrar al banco y sacar sus ahorros.
"Don't panic! We have plenty of reserves. Please line up in order and be patient. If you find the wait too long, go home and come back tomorrow," Song Zilang continuó gritando con un megáfono en la mano.
"We won’t leave; we need our money." "Right, we need our money."
Los ciudadanos y comerciantes no escucharon las palabras de Song Zilang. Cuanto más gritaba, más seguro se sentían que el banco estaba vacío y sus ahorros inaccesibles. El tráfico del banco fue incesante. En un día, los bancos locales habían sido sacados de cuantiosas sumas.
"Director, we have very few dollars left. If this keeps up tomorrow, I won't be able to sustain for half a day," un empleado del banco dijo.
"Don't worry; I am working with the director on this. We will solve it tomorrow," Song Zilang dijo.
"Director, if this continues, by tomorrow everyone will know we are in trouble," Song Zilang dijo.
"Already told each family to covertly change their dollars for renminbi and provide them directly to our citizens," Song Ziwén dijo.
"Can that work! How much cash do they have?" Song Zilang preguntó.
"I don't know yet; waiting for their families' response," Song Ziwén dijo.
"Mister, this is a return from the families," un sirviente dijo.
"This bunch only cares about themselves. Don’t they realize the situation has spiraled out of control and will affect them too?" Song Ziwén se enfureció al ver el retorno.
"They are making money in the black market these days; therefore, not willing to let go of this opportunity," varios miembros de las familias habían estado trabajando en ello.
"Director, what should we do now?" Song Zilang preguntó.
"I know how to handle it. They only care about their own benefit. If I am removed, what good is that for them?" Song Ziwén estaba muy irritado. Los miembros de las otras familias no ayudaron y ni siquiera su propio clan lo hacía.