Life 1984

Chapter 273 Buying Stocks for One Million
Gong Jie looked at Li Yunhai blankly, then looked up at the sky and said, "No. The moon in foreign countries is not as round as in China."

After speaking, the two smiled at each other.

Gong Jie lightly touched Li Yunhai's hand and said, "Don't be depressed. The customs are different in each place. Americans have such weird customs, but they are quite speechless. Professor Ni is right, maybe the Japanese Will people sell it to us?”

Li Yunhai nodded: "As long as we can afford the price, they will probably sell it. However, the relevant negotiations will probably be difficult! These high-end machines are not so easy to buy back."

There are no so-called restrictions now. In addition, the Japanese and Americans are competing for the market of photolithography machines. Of course, they will be sold to whoever pays.

Li Yunhai not only wants to buy, but also pays attention to quality and service.

Gong Jie thought of something and said, "Mr. Li, they don't provide good after-sales service for such an expensive production line. Does this mean that these production lines are actually not expensive? It's just that they are more expensive to sell to us?"

Li Yunhai couldn't help but praise Gong Jie's wit: "You are right, these machines are not worth so much money, but they only cost so much when they sold them to us, and we don't even have room to bargain."

Just like Li Yunhai authorizes CCA to produce for foreign companies, he sets the rules and conditions and sets the price.

No matter how expensive it is, people who want to buy it are not qualified to negotiate terms.

Gong Jie asked him: "Where should we go for a walk?"

Li Yunhai smiled and said: "Let's go to Wall Street and have a look!"

"Financial Street?"

"Yes, you know that too."

"I've heard of it. Why is the stock market in the United States so developed? We don't have a stock market in our country."

"There are stocks in China, but there is no formal stock trading market yet. There is a stock exchange in Shanghai, but it mainly deals in fixed-income securities such as treasury bonds."

The two took a taxi to Wall Street.

Wall Street is a bit far from the Plaza Hotel, it takes 20 minutes to drive there.

The two arrived at Wall Street. Li Yunhai paid the fare and got off the bus with Gong Jie.

In 1986, the U.S. economy had changed from rapid development to slow development.

There is no famous copper bull sculpture on Wall Street yet.

The economic bubble that began in the United States in 1986 directly triggered the U.S. stock market crash in 1987, thus affecting the stock market in Hong Kong.

Later, the Wall Street elites who emerged from the bursting of the financial bubble needed a shot in the arm, so the 6300-kilogram copper bull was created, symbolizing the strength and courage of Wall Street people, their constant struggle, and their enterprising state. .It also symbolizes that Wall Street stocks can survive the bull market, which is also the hope of Wall Street elites.

Li Yunhai took Gong Jie to the New York Stock Exchange to have a look.

A young man in a suit came forward and greeted them with a smile on his face: "Hey, hello! Do you need to buy stocks? My name is Jack, and I am happy to serve you."

As soon as Li Yunhai looked at him, he knew that the other person was a stock broker.

Wall Street is known as the Street of Finance, and the 80s was the golden age of stockbrokers.

Movies about Wall Street almost all tell how crazy stockbrokers were in this era.

You can become a millionaire overnight, you can lose everything overnight.Countless stories of joys and sorrows are staged here every day.

In the 20s, the New York Stock Exchange had more than 80 traders and 5400 designated market makers.

There are even more people on Wall Street who make money from stock brokers.

There are basically no rookies in this industry. The traders seen on the trading floor are all seniors in their prime or even gray-haired.

The stockbrokers outside all look like white-collar elites.

Li Yunhai looked at this enthusiastic young man and asked, "I want to buy some stocks. How should I do it?"

With a smile on his face, Jack asked enthusiastically: "Do you have proof of entry and exit from our country? It's a passport. Or do you have a green card? It would be better if you have our green card!"

He lowered his voice again and asked in a low voice: "Aren't you here under the hood? Are you smuggling? If it's smuggling, then you don't have the identity to apply for a bank card here, and of course you can't apply for a stock account."

Li Yunhai laughed: "Of course not. We all have passports. I also have a bank account here in the United States. I came to the United States last year and opened an account here."

Jack was very happy because he finally found a sponsor who could serve him and said: "That's it. As long as you have a regular passport, I can help you open an account. With an account, you must have enough funds. Same as the U.S. dollar, you have to have the U.S. dollar before you can trade stocks in our country. By the way, you have the U.S. dollar, right?"

"Yes. Of course I have US dollars, otherwise how can I buy stocks in your country?"

"Very good, then, you also need an experienced stockbroker, such as me, Jack. I am the most promising future star on Wall Street! I am not bragging, many people praise me so much, especially those who have served me Those customers have become my good friends. I believe you will too. I like dealing with Asians very much, and I think you are very rich. Right? Are you from Oriental or Xiangjiang?"

"We are Chinese, from China."

"Oh, China. Not bad. It is a very magical country, isn't it? Of course I have not been to your country, but I will definitely go there in the future. I really want to travel to your country. But now I I don’t have money yet. You know, I just started working. I still have to make money, find a girlfriend, buy a house, and then I can travel. By the way, have I introduced myself? My name is Jack."

"Oh, nice to meet you."

"Congratulations, you already have Jack, the most diligent and experienced stockbroker in the world! Next, please allow me to introduce you to some of my most optimistic stocks."

"Jack, I don't think you need to introduce me. I have stocks I want to buy."

"OK, of course! Which stocks do you want to buy?"

"Microsoft, Apple."

"Of course Microsoft is very good. This is a technology company that just went public two months ago. I'm right. They only went public in March this year. I have all the stock knowledge in my head! Really, I don't I’m lying to you. But I’m not optimistic about this company.”

"why?"

"Because this is just a small business, they are listed on Nasdaq, you know? Nasdaq listing, the requirements are very high, the company's market value only needs 200 million US dollars. Haha, you heard it right, really It only requires US$200 million to go public. Microsoft has just reached this value. It can only be listed on Nasdaq."

"What's Microsoft's stock price? I just want to buy stocks of small technology companies like this."

"When they first went public, the stock price was $21 per share, with 55% of the shares outstanding. The current price is $29. That's right, Microsoft's stock price is now $29. Are you sure you want to buy it?"

"Of course."

"Okay, we need to open an account first. Once we have an account, we can do other things."

"it is good!"

"Did you bring cash? If you have an account in the United States, of course you can. We accept bank transfers."

"I have an account in the United States and can transfer money to you."

"Very good. I am very happy to work with you. We need to charge a small transaction commission. Do you know this rule? You must know it, right? The commission we charge is very small, only 0.5% of the transaction amount. In other words, you If you buy $50 worth of stock, I’ll only charge you $[-].”

"Okay, acceptable."

"Great! I'll open an account for you today. You don't have to come to Wall Street in person in the future. No matter where you live, you just need to call me and I can help you buy or sell your stocks. Trading commissions are all It’s 0.5% which is very cheap. We don’t have a basic salary, so we rely on this commission to make a living.”

This guy is such a chatterbox!
For people in this industry, if they are not talkative, they will definitely not be able to do it.

Stockbroking is a high-intensity job. Most of the people working in this industry are men, but there are also a few women working in this industry.

With Jack's help, Li Yunhai used his passport to open a stock account on Wall Street.

They came to Jack's company.

This is a large securities and financial company, with a whole floor of office buildings filled with male and female brokers.

Jack asked Li Yunhai: "Mr. Li, how many stocks have you bought?"

Li Yunhai asked: "How many stocks of Microsoft are listed for trading now?"

Jack said: "Oh, that's a lot. You know, stocks are circulated, and only through circulation and trading can they generate value."

Li Yunhai asked: "How much money will be needed to eat them all?"

Jack was shocked: "Oh my God, did I hear you right? Do you want to buy all the listed shares of Microsoft? Please forgive me for asking, do you want to acquire this company?"

"That's impossible. Gates holds 45% of the shares. I'm just optimistic about the future of this company."

"You know stocks, sir. Let me take a look."

Wall Street has implemented electronic trading since the 70s.

Jack operated the computer and said: "Oh, there are 2 shares of Microsoft currently listed for trading. Each share is $29. The total price is, let me do the math."

Li Yunhai said from the side: "$58, Jack."

After Jack finished the calculation, he laughed and said: "Yes, sir, your calculation ability is faster than a calculator, which really surprises me."

Foreigners generally have poor mental arithmetic skills. When they see our domestic multiplication tables, they are very shocked.

For $58, Jack can get a commission of $2900!
This commission income is already very high, equivalent to one month's salary of an engineering doctoral student in the United States.

And Jack only needed to use his words and move his hands to make this money.

No wonder many talented young Americans are rushing to join this industry.

If there are a few millionaires in their hands and they buy and sell millions or tens of millions of stocks every day, their income will be very considerable.

Jack smiled broadly, obviously very happy to find a rich man like Li Yunhai.

He said without hesitation: "I have met many Chinese people, including people from Xiangjiang, Taiwan, and Huaxia. I used to think that people from Xiangjiang and Taiwan are very rich, but Mr. Li, you have made me realize , Chinese people are all rich! You are also very rich, you must be a millionaire!"

After Haihua Company was established in Hong Kong, it opened an account in a bank in the United States.

Li Yunhai can open an account in the United States as long as he has a passport.

The United States has long since realized modern computer offices.

Whether it is the stock market or banks, their level is equivalent to that of our country after 2000.

Because our country has missed the tremendous development of the information age, it has lagged behind by a full 20 years.

Li Yunhai came to the United States this time just to buy and spend money.

So he first transferred part of the funds to the account in the United States.

The last time he came to the United States to purchase the patented technology for touch display, he still transferred money through Chen Guangxin's company.For convenience, he opened his own account in the United States.

Li Yunhai spent US$58 to buy 2 shares of Microsoft stock.

Someone did the math.

如果投资者于1986年在微软股票上投入5000美元并持续持有，该股民将在2019年便可获利超1000万美元，年复合收益率超过25%。

1986年，李云海在米国买下了58万美元的微软股票，相当于116个5000美元。30年以后，他将收获11.6亿美元！
The exchange rate at that time was about 7, and this amount of funds was equivalent to 81.2 billion yuan!

Li Yunhai only needs to buy these stocks without doing anything, and then he can wait for the value to increase.

After 30 years, this US$58 will bring him 81.2 billion yuan!

Li Yunhai asked Jack again: "What is Apple's stock price?"

Jack said while operating the computer:
"Mr. Li, are you so optimistic about technology stocks? Do you want to take a look at oil stocks?"

But Li Yunhai was very insistent: "Show me Apple's first."

Jack smiled and said: "Yes, you are my most valued customer, of course I have to listen to you. Apple was publicly listed on December 1980, 12, at a price of 12 yuan per share! I remember very clearly, I paid 22 yuan a share for every I have an impression of stocks. My colleagues say that my head is a stock retrieval machine."

"Haha, you are really dedicated." "It is necessary! People in this industry will not get much commission if they are not dedicated. Mr. Li, do you know Steve Jobs of Apple?"

"know."

"Then you must also know that he was forced to leave Apple last year."

"Oh, yes. Apple's stock price fell a lot because of Steve Jobs' departure."

"Yes, Apple's stock reached a peak of 39 US dollars, but now it has fallen to 12 US dollars. It is very likely to fall further. Are you sure you want to buy it now? Apple is a good company, but there is no Steve Jobs Apples, do you think they still have souls?”

"Jack, stop talking nonsense. I don't want to explain to you why I want to buy shares of Apple. You can understand that I like this company very much. Buy [-] shares for me!"

"Fifty thousand shares? Is that a lot?"

“Aren’t there so many listings?”

"Oh, yes, of course. OK, I'll buy 60 shares for you. $[-]!"

Jack can get a commission of $3000.

In a short period of time, Jack earned a commission of US$5900 for taking the initiative to make friends with Li Yunhai!
Li Yunhai spent US$118 million to buy 2 shares of Microsoft shares and 5 shares of Apple shares.

He can continue to buy in the future and increase his holdings in the stocks of these two companies.

Apple stock is one of Buffett's favorite stocks.

You can’t go wrong by following the stock gods.

After Jack completed the formalities and received so much commission, he was very happy. He gave his contact number to Li Yunhai and said, "Mr. Li, if it is inconvenient for you to come to the United States, you can just make a call from anywhere in the world." I, I will help you buy or sell any stock."

"Okay, Jack, thank you!"

"You're welcome, I'm honored to serve you. Mr. Li, I made a mistake before, you are not a millionaire, you are a multi-millionaire! Please allow me to introduce you to the oil stocks? My introduction will not make you suffer. of."

"No, Jack, I still have things to do. I will contact you again if necessary in the future. Goodbye."

"Okay, bye, Mr. Li!"

After completing the formalities, Li Yunhai said goodbye and left Wall Street.

Gong Jie looked confused the whole time, and it was not easy to disturb Li Yunhai at that time. After getting into the taxi, she asked: "Mr. Li, why did you buy the stocks of these two companies? I heard that Jack said, He is not optimistic about the stocks of these two companies."

"So he can only be a stockbroker."

"Huh? So, you are very optimistic about these two companies?"

"Many people think that stocks need to be speculated, and they need to be constantly bought and sold to make profits."

"Isn't it right? Although I have never speculated in stocks, I also know that I have to sell when the stock price rises and buy when it falls. Only in this way can I make money."

"This is indeed how short-term speculation works, and your thoughts also represent the thoughts of most people. But my thoughts are a little different. I think the most important thing when buying stocks is to take a fancy to the future development prospects of a company, and then buy their stock, become their shareholders.”

"Oh, and then what?"

"Then? Wait for this company to grow and develop, and you can enjoy their dividends in the future. I think this is the meaning of investment, just like when we invest in a factory. You can't buy and sell at any time, right? That kind of thing Someone who keeps buying and selling stocks cannot be considered an investor.”

"What is that?"

"Speculator."

One is investment and the other is speculation. The difference between one word is a thousand miles away.

Gong Jie was surprised after hearing this.

Li Yunhai is obviously not a speculator, but an investor!
His image in Gong Jie's mind became more three-dimensional and taller.

It was still early, so the two went shopping in Times Square, New York.

"You accompany me on a business trip, and I promised to give you a gift." Li Yunhai said with a smile, "This is the most prosperous commercial street in the United States. Basically, whatever you want to buy, you can buy here. Take your pick. !”

"Can you only give me one gift? Then I have to think about it!" Gong Jie smiled brightly and looked up at the busy Times Square, "Let's go shopping first!"

"Okay, think about it slowly. Don't be in a hurry, there is plenty of time."

Times Square is home to the world's largest brands of clothing, the most luxurious jewelry, and the most expensive bags.

The world here is completely different from that at home.

No wonder Chinese people in this era want to go to New York to make money. After arriving, they stay for decades. It is not until they are old that they think about returning to their roots. However, when they return home, they find that the domestic development has been changing at a rapid pace.

In the five years around 1990, during these ten years, immigrating to the United States became a dream for many Chinese, especially artists.

The group of people who went abroad were considered intellectuals in China, and they were also a group of people who were relatively well off. If they had stayed in China, their achievements and money would have been no less than those who went abroad.

Few people can see the future. People focus on the present.

The reason why Gong Jie was able to change her mind was because Li Yunhai gave her a better job and described a better future to her.

Li Yunhai has a net worth of hundreds of millions of dollars at a young age.

Even if such a person were placed in the United States, he would still be a billionaire, and he would be sought after and admired by others.

Gong Jie saw Li Yunhai's success, so she wanted to work with him.

On the other hand, Li Yunhai conquered Gong Jie with his unique charm.

If a woman is superstitious about a man, she will definitely follow him.

At this moment, Gong Jie walked into a clothing store.

She didn't know what brand of clothing it was, but she thought the clothes here were very beautiful and the decoration was very high-end.

There are several saleswomen in the clothing store, some are white and some are black.

A dark black woman, as black as a black pearl.When I saw them walking in, I warmly greeted them and asked them if they were from Japan.

Gong Jie said that we are not Asians, we are Chinese.

Black Pearl asked again whether you must be from Xiangjiang or Taiwan.

Gong Jie said no, we are from China.

Black Pearl let out a long oh, with obvious contempt in his eyes, and the enthusiasm on his face was no longer there. He said, "Just take a look." Then he left.

Gong Jie felt confused and said to Li Yunhai, "She still looks down on us?"

Li Yunhai thought to himself that almost all mainlanders in this era had very little money. Even if they went out to go shopping, they would definitely just take a look and they would not be able to afford the things here.The Dongyang people, Xiangjiang people and Taiwan people are different. They are richer and naturally more popular.

The sales assistants here are all on commission and commission. Knowing that it is impossible to complete the reception work, they will naturally give up and wait for the next customer.

Gong Jie is a celebrity, her clothes are quite good, and she has very high requirements for the style and tailoring of her clothes.

She first took a look at the clothes in the store, and then she took a fancy to a skirt, picked it up and gesticulated on her body.

"Mr. Li, help me check the details. Does it look good?"

"It's not bad. You try it on. You have to try on clothes to know if they fit you or not."

"Okay, I'll try it."

Li Yunhai snapped his fingers at a salesperson, and the white girl came over and asked politely: "Hello, sir, what service do you need?"

"My friend wants to try on clothes."

"Okay, this way please."

These salespersons all have the feeling that their eyes are above their heads. Even if they talk to you politely, they don't really respect you. They just want to show her upbringing and the rules of the store.

Li Yunhai didn't care at all about the faces of these people.

The United States is a capital society, and money speaks here.

He has seen a movie called "Home Alone". The Americans in it, whether they are upper-class people or lower-level waiters, even just a staff member who helps guests deliver luggage in a hotel, are also snobbish and judge people based on their clothes and clothes. Tip as much as you like.

But the business management here is very strict. Even if they look down on their customers, they still have to pretend to be polite on the surface.After all, customers can bring value to the boss.

Gong Jie put on the dress in the fitting room, walked out, turned and looked in front of the mirror, and said with a smile: "Mr. Li, do you think it looks good?"

Li Yunhai touched his chin, looked at her graceful figure carefully, and said, "You make this skirt look very elegant."

Gong Jie smiled brightly: "Isn't the hem of the skirt a bit short? It would look better if it could cover the knees."

"It looks better this way. It shows off your slender legs and slim waist. The designer of this skirt knows women very well."

"Really? Let me take a look again!"

She picked out a few more clothes and pants to try on.

Li Yunhai was waiting for her outside.

Another customer walked into the store.

This is a very beautiful Caucasian woman, not very old, about 20 years old, giving people a stunning feeling.Her beauty is the perfect fusion of bones and skin, a beauty that men want and women want to be without being jealous!
Everyone has their own aesthetics, and the beauty that others like may not necessarily be what you like.

But the woman in front of her can satisfy everyone's perception of beauty. Her beauty is without any criticism.

She has perfect skin, thick eyebrows, big eyes, exotic gray-blue eyes, and charming hair, which is very visually impactful. At the same time, her eyes are as round and clear as a deer in the forest, and her nose is round and small. , the lip shape also has a fleshy feel, so even though the overall facial features are very bright, there is no uncomfortable sense of attack at all.

In addition, she is still young, has the innocence of girlhood, is beautiful and tender.

Li Yunhai felt that she looked familiar, but he didn't know where he had seen her before.

Maybe an American female star?

As soon as the woman entered the door, several salesmen immediately surrounded her, trying to sell her new clothes with enthusiasm and courtesy.

Li Yunhai thought to himself, it seems that this woman is a regular customer of this store, or the salesperson knows her, that's why she is so popular.

Gong Jie came out after trying on some clothes. When she saw Li Yunhai looking at the beautiful woman, she touched his arm and said with a smile: "Falled by the beautiful woman?"

Li Yunhai smiled hoarsely: "A little bit. This woman is so beautiful, isn't she?"

Gong Jie looked at the woman and said, "Indeed, it's as fascinating as the eighth wonder of the world! Even a woman likes it after seeing it!"

Li Yunhai asked: "Which clothes do you like?"

Gong Jie took out a few clothes, as well as the skirts she had tried on before, and smiled: "I want all of these. Let me check the prices."

There is a price on the tag.

Gong Jie took a look and said, "It won't be so cheap, right? 56 US dollars?"

Li Yunhai looked at it and said with a smile: "The middle is not a dot, but a comma."

Only then did Gong Jie react and said in shock: "Oh, yes, then this is 5 US dollars? Oh my God! So expensive?"

(End of this chapter)