America’s Road To Wealth

  Chapter 344 The Truth About Wall Street

   is on the periphery of that circle. Ted Lerner, a famous real estate businessman in New York, seemed a little satisfied and excited.

   ".Hey~ Barron."

  He couldn't help but said to Hilton next to him:

   "Bloomberg won! Sure enough, I expected it! I said it a long time ago, no one knows who will win this time better than me."

  Due to the relationship between his granddaughter and Ikana, Baron Hilton has a very good relationship with Ted Lerner in recent years.

  The two often come and go. Hearing what Ted Lerner said at this time, the old man smiled:

   "This is good news, isn't it? In this way, many policies of the previous mayor can be continued."

  The previous mayor is also an elephant party. As long as it is an elephant party, their positive policies will be more or less conservative.

   In a sense, it means that they will relatively please rich people like them.

   More importantly, anyone with a discerning eye knows that Bloomberg and Abel have an excellent relationship.

  Then those who have a good relationship with Abel can get some help.

   For Bloomberg to be on stage, anyway, whether it is Ted Lerner or Barron Hilton, they are happy to see it.

   "Good news." Ted Lerner was much happier than Hilton.

  The big real estate developer in New York now knows that there are two children of Abel in his daughter's womb.

   I also know now that the children have not yet been born.

  Abel has already added many aspects of protection to the children and Ikana.

   These guarantees, even Ted Lerner is a little envious.

  His two unborn grandchildren were able to compare with him in wealth almost as soon as they were born.

   More importantly, the richer Abel is, the more influential he is.

  Even if the daughter Ikana, there is no way to become Abel's wife. But because of this relationship, Ted Lerner can also get a lot of benefits.

  So no matter what, Ted Lerner is really happy from the bottom of his heart that Abel is getting better and better.

   Actually he doesn't know, and Barron Hilton is about the same.

  Hilton's patriarch knew not long ago that his granddaughter "succeeded".

  This kind of thing is not very pleasant to say, and people like Ted Lerner will not yell at others casually.

   But Barron knows the benefits are many. Among other things, didn't Smith Capital put the year-end investment reception at the Hilton Hotel this time?

   Said that there is no reason for Paris, Barron Hilton was the first to disagree.

  If the granddaughter can have Abel's child like Ted Lerner's daughter in the future.

  Barron Hilton felt that even if he really died, he could finally relax a little bit for his family.

  The two have their own thoughts at this time, but there is no doubt that they both hope that Abel will become stronger and stronger.

  Because this is good for them, it will not make them the laughing stock of the rich in the future.

   It is an existence that everyone in the wealthy family envies.

   Their sunk cost to Abel is too high.

   There are too many benefits from Abel.

  They naturally hope that Abel can climb higher and higher.

   As for how high to climb, neither of them actually knew.

   On the other side, Robert Morgenthau, who was standing next to Abel and the others and a little behind, truly regretted it for the first time.

  The old man looked at Abel who was in high spirits and gathered the eyes of hundreds of people in the audience.

  Looking at his handsome and upright appearance, Robert Morgenthau remembered last year.

  Abel obviously seemed to be very interested in Peggy at the time.

  If at that time, I pushed Peggy to him.

  The current self can stand beside Abel, instead of Buffett and Sullivanston in the middle.

  As Herbert said to little Laura.

   At the end of last year and the beginning of this year, Robert Morgenthau was indeed tempted by Abel.

  Of course, it refers to the desire to draw Abel into the Morgenthau family.

  At that time, Abel had already shown Wall Street and the outside world his strong ability and brilliant future.

   At that time, not only the shrub family was moved, but also many wealthy families on the east coast were also moved.

  At least Robert knew that the Hearst family was earlier than anyone else, and had long condoned the young women in the Hearst family to hang out with Abel.

   It’s just that Hearst, like Morgenthau, belong to the old New York giants. They are too face-saving and relatively traditional. This kind of tradition is still more European.

   The final result is that the shrub family, as a local giant in Texas, has the advantage of being close to the water.

  Herbert shot first and grabbed Abel, who was already famous all over the country at that time.

  From then on, as the Shrub family took the initiative to spread their intentions to marry the Smith family.

  Robert and the others, including Morgan and Rockefeller, who had faint thoughts, all died down.

   But with Abel's gradual growth, with his crazy accumulation of wealth.

  Abel's influence and status in this country are also rising rapidly.

   After 9/11, the patriarchs and elders of those big families who were very moved by Abel at that time had already found out.

  This super rich who was very young last year.

  This year, however, it is already a comparable existence to Buffett and Soros, two financial powerhouses.

  Internationally, as the new richest man in the world, Abe Smith is called "the living American dream" and "the living world financial legend" by foreigners.

  Abel at this time can be said to be a "Buffett" or a "Soros".

  It is still only twenty years old, at least it can continue to radiate influence for decades.

   With such an existence, his family obviously has the opportunity to recruit him.

  Now I see him laughing so happily with the bushes in the white house.

   A lot of old guys with similar thoughts like Robert Morgenthau.

  After 9/11, sometimes I think about it, one or two regret it.

  Especially now, seeing these people gathered around Abel.

   Robert Morgenthau couldn't help looking at Peggy and little Laura not far away.

  In Robert's eyes, the radish head of the shrub family.

  Compared with my own jewel, it is simply the contrast between the sapphire in the deep sea and the sand on the beach!

  Plus Robert actually knew that Peggy treated Abel somewhat differently.

  Her strange personality brought about by her high IQ rarely happens.

   But now. It's too late to say anything now.

  With Morgenthau's pride, no matter how much Robert regrets and envies the shrub family.

  It is impossible for him to let his daughter and granddaughter do that kind of thing like Ted Lerner and Barron Hilton!

  At this moment, Robert Morgenthau had no choice but to try to withdraw his regret in this regard.

  Robert felt that Morgenthau still had a chance.

  This opportunity is not waiting for Abel and little Laura to divorce in the future, split with the bush family, and so on.

   Instead, as one of Abel's allies.

  Mogenthau now also hopes that Abel can have a good and close relationship with the shrub.

   That would be somewhat beneficial to Mogenthau.

  The opportunity that Robert thinks is in this situation.

  Because of the early relationship between myself and Abel, and some allies.

  With these several layers of relationships, Morgenthau still has the opportunity to continue to move closer to the established Smith Group.

  If the operation is good at that time, Morgenthau is backed by the Morgan family, and can have an ambiguous relationship with the new Smith Consortium.

  Robert felt that even if his three brothers died.

  The Morgenthau family can also rely on these in-laws and allies, so that the family will not collapse halfway.

  Thinking of this, Robert knew that he had to do more on the matter of Hudson Bay Square.

  Not only for himself, but also for his family descendants, leaving a broad future path.

【Hey】

  Just in his heart, Robert finally sighed deeply.

  Originally, it didn’t need to be so troublesome.

  His gaze shifted from Peggy to Abel.

   Originally, if Peggy and Abel could be married.

  Robert felt that with Abel's personality, he would be dead now.

   For the sake of Paige and Morgenthau's influence in the judicial world.

  Robert felt that Abel would definitely take care of the Morgenthau family.

   Unlike now, there is no shortcut to take.

  With his old body, he had to play in person.

  Robert began to regret again.

   Inside the reception.

   Ten minutes after Abel announced that Bloomberg had officially become Mayor of New York.

  The reception finally officially started. In the golden hall of the Hilton Garden Inn, for a while, glasses and plates were intertwined, people came and went, and it was a scene of high society.

  Abel's side is naturally the most popular position.

   But at this time, little Laura had come to him as his female companion.

  Similarly, the wives of Buffett and others also appeared beside them.

  The last time Abel saw Buffett’s wife in the White House, he was his second wife.

  Buffett brought over this time, and replaced it with his first wife and also his ex-wife Susan.

  His two wives are old wives. After all, Buffett himself is also a bad old man.

  Buffett's first wife and second wife were originally best friends.

  Since they are girlfriends, the age difference will not be too much.

  They all followed Buffett very early, and the three have lived together for many years.

  In Buffett's circle, everyone has long been accustomed to their existence.

   Having to say this move, Abel was a little envious.

  This bad old man, this is playing the tune of "equal wife" in a country like the United States.

  The point is that apart from the beginning, there were some bad and opposing voices on the female boxing side.

   But after that, the three of Buffett lived together openly, going out and in, and no one dared to blind BB.

   This is influence, and the habit is terrible.

  When Buffett's influence in all aspects, he withstood the pressure.

   Let everyone get used to Buffett having two wives, and feel that this is common sense.

   For Buffett and his two wives, the future is a smooth road.

  Thinking of this, Abel couldn't help but look at little Laura.

  Maybe I can do something like this myself?

   Now that the public can adapt to Buffett having two wives.

   So why couldn't they accommodate that Abel Smith had two no, three, four, five, or more wives?

  For a while, Abel felt that his future seemed to have new challenges.

  Little Laura, who was talking to Susan with a chuckle, seemed to feel something.

  She looked up at Abel, who was staring at her.

   "What's the matter?" said little Laura softly.

  In the whole reception, it can be said that besides Abel, the person who is the happiest for Abel is definitely little Laura.

  Whether it was when Smith Capital’s earnings were announced just now, or when Abel was surrounded by so many big figures, showing his importance.

  In the circle of female guests on the edge of the reception, little Laura undoubtedly became the object of their most envy and hatred.

   This greatly satisfied little Laura's vanity.

  At this moment, she is still in a very happy state, and the tone of her conversation with Abel is extremely tired.

   "It's nothing." Abel said softly to her: "I'm thinking about where to take you to rest tonight. You know, I have too many places in New York."

  Little Laura blushed suddenly. She hadn't slept with Abel for a month and a half.

  Already a woman, as her body grows, she sometimes thinks about it.

   But now it is such an occasion, she couldn't help but glanced at him: "Pay attention to the occasion! Mr. Smith!"

  Abel smiled slightly, looked up at Buffett and was looking at himself, and he was about to ask Buffett for a hundred dollars.

  At this moment, a familiar voice sounded from behind him.

   "Hi, Abel. Are you free? If you are free, I think we can talk about it, and there will be better results for many things."

  Abel turned sideways, and saw Soros, accompanied by several wealthy oilmen, coming to the circle.

   Only then did Abel realize that Buffett probably wasn't looking at himself just now.

   He should be looking at Soros walking over.

  Abel held little Laura's hand and said with a smile:

   "Ah, George. You're here. You won me a hundred dollars! I knew you would come without an invitation!"

   "." Soros.

   "Mr. Smith, you have a bit of a sense of humor."

   After a few seconds, Soros said: "Humor is a very good quality. Each of us should be humorous, so that we can add some fun to our lives."

   "That's great." Abel smiled and even applauded silently.

   Then he said, "Well, George. May I call you that?"

  Soros nodded slightly.

   "George, what do you want to talk to me about? Now the media is saying that we are going to war on American Express. Whoever gets American Express will win."

  Facing Abel's direct "provocation".

  Soros didn’t come here to talk to Abel about the American Express Company.

   American Express, although important, was never in Soros' plan.

   He bought shares of American Express, partly because he wanted to find an opportunity to see if he could cut some meat from Abel.

  Another part of the reason is that he wants to use this as a sign so that he can play more cards when facing Abel.

   "Soros Fund Company currently holds about 8% of the shares of American Express." George Soros said.

   "If you want, I can sell it to you directly."

   "What's the price?"

   "I think" Soros said at the beginning, then paused and looked around.

   There is no doubt that Buffett, Soros, Smith, three people have gathered together.

  Beside there are Bloomberg and Sullivanston, all of whom are super financial giants.

  Alone or two of them, they are already high-profile presence in any reception.

   Now that they are all gathered together, even Cheney and Richard Gephardt, the two big names in the official arena combined, are not as attractive as their side.

   After all, most of the guests tonight are the rich or the top elites of Wall Street.

  In the eyes of these people, it is estimated that even the two successive commanders, George and Ladenton, are standing here at the moment.

   Also not as attractive as these three.

   "This is not a place for conversation."

  Soros said: "Maybe we can change another day and choose a place to talk about? Oh, Warren, Sally, you can come if you want. I want to talk to Abel, the more people join the better."

  Although the investment philosophy of Buffett and Soros can be said to be two extremes.

  But the private relationship between the two is actually okay

  Strictly speaking, the personal relationships of Wall Street crocodiles are not very bad.

  These giants all understand that sometimes playing finance is not based on talent, science, models, or calculations.

  In addition to the two metaphysics of luck and prophecy.

  Many times, if you want to make money financially, you need contacts, relationships and information more.

   And these all need "friends".

   To put it bluntly, the more friends you have, the greater your energy and connections.

  When playing insider trading to manipulate the market, you can do it more secretly and successfully.

  Like those stock gods on Capitol Hill, they are basically all outstanding in this area.

   There is no inside story, they can even take the initiative to create an inside story.

  The giants on Wall Street do not have the advantage of Capitol Hill stock gods.

   But you can also do what they do through "friends".

   As long as it is not too exaggerated, making money is fine.

   It's just that this kind of "personal relationship" and "friends" are all based on certain prerequisites.

   That is, the status of the two parties should not be too disparate, and the benefits that each can obtain from the other should also be equal.

   In other words, Soros will only have a good personal relationship with people of the level of Buffett and Smith.

  The next level, then I'm sorry.

   To put it bluntly, at the end of the day, there are interests, and interests come first.

   Of course the relationship between the two is okay.

   But now facing Soros' invitation, Buffett shook his head slightly.

   "I don't like your style of play. I won't participate. Sally, you can go if you want."

  Sullivanston thought that the PNC Group would play, but he would not play with Smith and Soros.

   It’s too dangerous to play with these two. Didn’t you see two people on NOK, hello and me at the beginning, but then they started fighting?

  Sullivanston also smiled: "I need to report to the board of directors. As you know, I am the only one who works here, hahaha~"

  He told a joke that no one would laugh at, and laughed himself a couple of times, but when no one responded, he stopped immediately.

   As a super wage earner, what Sullivanston valued these people was only his status as chairman of PNC Financial Services Group.

  Without this level of authority, Sullivanston's actual worth would be at most similar to that of Ted Lerner.

  This kind of status, which can be regarded as "borrowed", is of course unequal compared with these three people.

  The same goes for Paulson and Richard Fuld. Without the status of CEO of a major Wall Street investment bank, they can't even enter this kind of occasion.

  Even if the migrant workers become "employee emperors", they will meet the real emperors, that is, the bosses.

   After all, it will still be dusted, and it cannot be compared with it.

   "Okay then. How about I pick the location and you pick the time, George."

  Abel smiled.

  He also wanted to see what medicine Soros wanted to sell.

  (end of this chapter)