Hollywood Hunter

Inside the Johnston's mansion.

Raymond Johnston has not yet returned from Western Australia. For dinner, only Janet’s mother, Anthony and his wife, Simon and Janet were all five people.

After dinner, Anthony and Simon came to the mansion study together, but Janet was unwilling to get up and talked a little beside her mother.

"You and Janet don't care about anything. I'm going to collapse in these two days." The two sat down on the sofa by the study window, and Anthony began to complain with a smile: "The Japanese stock market fell 0.5% at the close yesterday. This is the biggest single-day drop since the Bank of Japan announced an interest rate hike. Our fund’s income has shrunk by $70 million a day. In addition, many people have asked me about your purpose of coming to Melbourne this time. Rebold also called to ask. Don’t come to Australia in the same way. Takagi Meng of the Japanese Embassy in Melbourne, you met last time. He has been eager to see you since yesterday afternoon. He has almost been by my side for these two days. In short, now The situation is very dangerous. Simon, if measures are not taken to stabilize the situation, the Japanese stock market is likely to continue to fall sharply next week, or even completely collapse. At that time, let alone continue to make profits, we want to retain the vested earnings in the past few months It's impossible."

Simon listened to Anthony with a wry smile on his face. He had no idea that his trip to Australia would trigger such a serious chain reaction.

After weighing it carefully for a moment, Simon raised his wrist and looked at his watch, and said to Anthony: "So, Tony, it's still early, I'll take Jenny to the city for fun. You contact the media to take some photos and publish them tomorrow. The core is I made a special trip to see Jenny this time, for no other purpose."

Anthony hesitated and said, "Simon, does this seem too deliberate?"

Simon thought for a while, simply doing so, there is indeed a suspicion of'explanation is to cover up', so he said again: "Then be more direct, don't evade the impact of my coming to Melbourne on the Japanese stock market. However, the corresponding news headline Be relaxed and try to use a ridiculous tone as much as possible. I think the market was somewhat overreacted yesterday. We put this matter on the table and everyone can calm down. Now follow the long scale of Cersei Capital It should be very big, and those people also don’t want the Japanese stock market to collapse immediately."

Anthony nodded, but still hesitated.

Simon smiled and said, "Tony, there is no need for us to have any scruples."

Anthony said: "Simon, want to cut off unnecessary speculation in the market. I think you should return to Los Angeles as soon as possible, preferably tomorrow."

Simon noticed the embarrassment on Anthony's face and took the initiative to resolve him: "It really should be, Tony, if I know this is the result, I won't come over easily."

The two talked about some details and left the study together.

There is no need for Simon to worry about contacting the media. Not to mention the contacts of the Johnston family, the major media families in Australia are all investors in Cersei Capital. Even if it is for their own benefit, they will try their best to cooperate with tomorrow's Yoon.

Around half past nine.

Two cars stopped one after another outside the famous Crown Casino in the center of Melbourne. Four bodyguards got out of the car and guarded Simon and Janet into the casino building.

The law and order in Melbourne is very chaotic this time, especially at night. Considering Simon's identity, Anthony insisted on sending four bodyguards to follow him and Janet before letting them out with confidence.

Crown Casino just has the name of a casino. This 39-story building standing on the south bank of the Yarra River is actually a comprehensive entertainment venue that integrates hotels, casinos, bars and nightclubs. It belongs to the old Australian Parker family. Simon met Kelly Parker, the current helm of the Parker family at some receptions arranged by the Johnston family. He has a good relationship with the Johnston family and happens to be one of the investors of Cersei Capital.

Simon still remembers that James Parker, the next-generation heir to the Parker family, later had a relationship with the American singer Mariah Carey, and the two even reached the point of marriage. Because James Pike couldn't stand the extravagance of flowers and butterflies, he chose to break up.

Mariah Carey has not become famous yet, I don't know if I can seize this potential stock.

Simon is not interested in gambling and other games that must be lost. He enters the building and only chooses a bar with Janet.

The shooting of "Batman" in Australia at the beginning of the year greatly increased Simon's exposure in Melbourne. He and Janet were quickly recognized in the bar. Simon is also a playful person. Under the cheers of the crowd, he personally sang a song on stage. The last song "Bumblebee Flying" electric guitar SOLO completely ignited the atmosphere in the bar.

News of Simon Westero's appearance in this bar quickly spread throughout the building and continued to spread. Many people gathered here one after another, and bar operators had to take measures to restrict customers.

Feeling that a bar became too crowded, Simon took Janet to change other places, inevitably causing another full state.

In this way, I wandered through several nightclubs and bars in the building, and gradually came late at night. Simon and Janet, who had drunk a lot of alcohol, were a little bit drunk. The two were dancing with ear-splitting music on the dance floor of a bar. A petite Asian girl tried to squeeze through the crowd to Simon.

However, just as the girl was about to get closer to talk to Simon, she was blocked by a bodyguard standing by.

The girl did not give up easily, tried to explain something to the bodyguard, and shouted at Simon.

Simon noticed the movement around him and turned his head to look over. He felt that the girl seemed a bit familiar. After carefully recalling it, he remembered that this was the'gift' brought to him by the Japanese ambassador to Melbourne, Takagi Mian. The bodyguard can let the opponent over.

Yoko Kosugi came to Simon and said loudly, "Mr. Westeros, can I have a chat with you?"

Before Simon could answer, Janet reached out and fished the petite girl in front of her. She put her arms in her arms and smiled: "Little girl, what's the matter, talk to me."

"Miss Johnston, no, you misunderstood," Yoko Kosugi was hugged by Janet, trying to explain, then turned to Simon and said: "That's it, Mr. Takagi is outside."

After listening to Yoko Kosugi’s words, Janet probably understood that the girl knew Simon. She relaxed and let her turn around in her arms for a while. She could talk to Simon, but still hugged the girl’s waist and did something to Simon afterwards. The facial expression after reckoning.

The dance floor has been paying attention to the hot girls on Simon's side, seeing Janet holding an Asian girl in her arms to dance together, thinking that there is a chance, so they come to Simon.

Simon heard a few words from Yoko Kosugi before he fully understood what was going on, so he protected the two girls from the dance floor.

Takagi was already waiting for him outside the dance floor, with an anxious expression on his face.

Everyone came to a booth at the corner of the bar and sat down, and Takagi Meng said, "Mr. Westero, I'm sorry to bother you so late, this matter is really urgent."

When Simon chatted with Anthony after dinner, he had been looking for himself for two days until Takagi Min: "Takagi, I understand what you mean, but I can only say regrets about things in Japan. This is beyond my control."

"It's not like that, Mr. Westeros. It's another matter. This time is not a meeting place. Can we make an official appointment tomorrow?"

Seeing Takagi's eager appearance, Simon thought for a while and said, "Well, tomorrow morning, um, ten o'clock, at the Johnston manor in the suburbs."

Seeing Simon readily agree to come down, Takagi showed a relieved expression. After careful confirmation, he got up and said goodbye.

Simon looked at his watch. It was 11:30 in the evening. He didn't expect Takagi Mian to find himself at this time, just to make an appointment for the meeting tomorrow.

Seeing the other party leave, Simon was still thinking about what the Japanese wanted to talk about, so Jeannetra got up again and walked to the dance floor.

Moreover, Yoko Kosugi seems to have been forgotten here by Takagi, still holding Janet in her arms like a doll, and the girl is also very docile and let Janet hold her arms.

Originally planned to go home at 12 o'clock, Janet was dragged by Janet until one o'clock in the morning.

Leaving the Crown Casino building, letting the reporters arranged by Anthony to take some photos, the two people got in the car and left. Yoko Kosugi didn't know when Janet was dropped by Janet, and Simon didn't worry about anyone coming to pick up the girl. Now that I had an appointment for the next day, I left the city and went straight to the Johnston's mansion.

The next day did not wake up until nine o'clock in the morning. To be precise, Simon woke up alone, and Janet was still asleep.

After washing, he came to the mansion restaurant. Anthony Johnston was already waiting for him. He ordered the servant to prepare breakfast for Simon. Anthony introduced some trends in today's newspaper and showed Simon some articles. They are basically titles like "Westero and His Girlfriend Late Night Party" and "Westeros Weekend Date Causes Stock Market Drop."

Simon was eating breakfast, flipping through several newspapers, and then asked, "Isn't it possible that the news is limited to Australia in Japan and North America."

Anthony said: "I temporarily organized a public relations team. There will be similar press releases in Japan and North America. I hope it will work."

Simon nodded. This matter can only be done according to fate, and everything depends on the reaction of the Japanese stock market after the opening tomorrow.

If it really crashes ahead of schedule, Cersei Capital can only change its plan and leave the market as soon as possible.

After chatting for a few words, Simon talked about the fact that Takagi Mian found him last night, but Anthony already knew that the Japanese had called again early in the morning to confirm the visit.

Simon had eaten breakfast and it was almost time.

Simple preparations. At about 9:55, a black Honda sedan drove into the Johnston’s mansion. A group of four people, besides Takagi and Yoko Kosugi, whom Simon knew, and the driver, there was another person who was about 70 years old. The old man, introduced by the name Haruo Maekawa, was the last president of the Bank of Japan, but he resigned seven years ago.

The Bank of Japan is actually the Bank of Japan.

This level of boss came forward, and Simon, who hadn't cared too much, immediately took it seriously, and Anthony's expression became a little serious.

Everyone came to the living room and gave another formal greeting. Haruo Maekawa proposed to talk with Simon alone.

Maekawa Haruo's English is not fluent, but he didn't even bring an interpreter. The two came to the study together. Anthony, Takagi and others could only stay in the living room. The Japanese plan to discuss next is obviously extremely confidential. Simon still couldn't figure it out, and he couldn't help feeling a little wary in his heart.

The two sat down on the sofa in the study room of the mansion. Haruo Maekawa’s English was not good, so he straightforwardly said, "Mr. Westeros, I am here this time, hoping to make a deal with you."

Simon nodded, still guessing in his heart, and motioned to Haruo Maekawa to continue.

Haruo Maekawa gave a smile that made Simon feel relieved, and said: "You must have known about the events of Friday, and we also found some of your salvation actions today. We are very pleased that you are optimistic about the Japanese stock market. However, now everyone sees it. You are indeed a very dangerous variable for the Japanese stock market. Therefore, we hope to pay a sum of money to buy out the entire investment portfolio of Cersei Capital. In exchange, we hope that you can leave the Japanese financial market completely."

After finally understanding the intention of the Japanese, Simon quickly weighed it.

The crisis also made Simon realize that the Japanese stock market is too variable. Although Cersei Capital has now accumulated nearly $1 billion in profits, if the Japanese stock market crashes prematurely, Cersei Capital’s ultimate earnings will definitely shrink significantly.

If the investment portfolio in his hand can be packaged and sold to the Japanese, and cash out in advance, as long as the price is right, Simon will not refuse.

However, Simon quickly said: "Mr. Maekawa, leaving the Japanese financial market completely, such a request seems a bit excessive."

Haruo Maekawa had clearly anticipated this problem and said: "In this case, you only need to stop being involved in the Japanese financial market within the next five years. Mr. Westeros, the conditions we are talking about today will not appear in In the specific contract, I believe you must be a person who keeps your promise."

Simon nodded. If an agreement can be reached, of course he will keep his promise.

Moreover, the Japanese obviously anticipated that the Japanese stock market would not be able to hold on for too long. At this time, when the conditions were set, there was actually another purpose, which is to request that the Japanese market cannot enter the market again after the market turns. Simon's trip to Australia caused a sharp drop in the Japanese stock market. It is conceivable that if he is openly short on the Japanese stock market, the result will be disastrous.

In fact, Simon had made up his mind from the beginning that he would never publicly release some bearish news like Soros did. This would only completely offend the Japanese. Don’t even think about other businesses under Westeros in Japan.

Now, such an opportunity can allow Simon to completely cut off the entanglement with the Japanese stock market, which is actually better.

Of course, since he has to spend money on Ping An, Simon will naturally not miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to slaughter a fat sheep.