Chapter 192: On the eve of the roadshow
1996, March 3 morning, breeze.
In front of the Hilton Hotel in Manhattan, the number of police officers is comparable to that of New York's New Year's Eve party.
It is said that this was arranged by the mayor of New York, Julian, who personally ordered the police chief to carry out the arrangement.
As cars drove in, Wall Street elites living on the Upper East Side appeared here in droves.
In the venue, representatives of Goldman Sachs Lehman and Da Mo were having a high-level discussion with the investors who were invited to come.
Tom, who is also one of the organizers, stood aside a little awkwardly.
"Hey, is this still the America I know?" Tom said to himself, "Why are you here, most people seem to have known each other since childhood." ”
"NASDAQ President, Mr. McDon is here. Someone whispered.
Representatives Lyman and Da Mo glanced at each other, and quickly pulled Tom to the door of the venue.
"Uncle McDonnell. Lyman greeted with a smile.
"Mr. McDonn. Da Mo's representative, Tom, also hurriedly greeted respectfully.
"Hmm. A middle-aged white man glanced at Tom and nodded reservedly.
After seeing Lyman and Da Mo's representatives, the expression on his face became vivid.
"Lyman, you're good. McDon patted Lyman on the shoulder, "You'll be your father's pride." ”
"And you," he turned to Da Mo's representative again, "this time, you should be able to get promoted in Da Mo." ”
McDon looked at the two young people behind him, "You should have more contact with the young people on Wall Street, and don't always be so arrogant because of my relationship." ”
"Yes, Father. The two young men replied respectfully, and then they talked with Lyman and Da Mo.
Tom looked at the back of the NASDAQ chairman who was far away, and the representatives of Lyman and Da Mo who were surrounded by everyone, and stood in the corner with interest.
"It's okay, Tom. He comforted himself, "As the king said, all they have to do is give us money." ”
At this time, three figures appeared at the door of the venue.
The venue, which was originally a little chaotic, was quiet.
"That's... Stephen?? Mr. Kim?"
"He's followed by George?? Martin, and Neil?? Gaiman?"
The young people who had just talked a lot about investing flocked to the door.
Even Nasdaq Chairman McDonn, who has just left, has a tendency to turn around and come back.
These three famous writers seem to be familiar with this situation.
They smiled politely, showing the temperament of "don't approach the living".
Until, Tom was found in the corner.
"Mr. Tom," Neil?? Gaiman was the first to come over, "Where is the king? We need to talk to him." ”
Wang was backstage, preparing. Tom hurriedly said, "Three gentlemen, you can come with me." ”
"Patience is a virtue. "Stephen?? Jin shook his head with a smile, "After that, let's meet Wang again." ”
He thought for a moment and added: "Tell the king that his image on TV is quite like Hemingway." ”
Then, the three well-known writers walked into the venue.
They kept a polite distance from the Wall Streeters who flocked to them.
This is an essential skill for writers who have been famous for many years.
After all, Stephen?? Jin Ke wrote the world's first work "Ten Days of Danger" in which fans kidnapped idols.
It is said that it was something that he had personally experienced.
This...
At this time, everyone on Wall Street realized that the owner of Twitter was not Netscape or Yahoo, but the founder of a business.
While they were examining Tom, another man walked through the door of the venue.
"Mr. Tom. The vice president of EA followed his subordinates and walked over.
"This is the game disc of Arcane Constellation 2, and I hope Mr. Wang can give Ea some advice. ”
Ea?
If the average company is in a weak position for Wall Street.
So after Arlid gradually showed its decline, EA, the new hegemon of the game industry, is in a strong position.
Mainly... Video games, so lucrative!
Just when everyone on Wall Street wanted to get up and ask Ea if he needed investment, Mr. Vice President hid in the venue like a catfish.
"Shall we get that Tom for a referral. Someone asked, "Even if you can't get the investment in Ea, can you get Stephen??" Mr. Kim's signature. ”
At this moment, several more figures walked in.
"Ha, Mr. Tom. Someone tapped Tom on the shoulder, "The Twitter publicity worked well, and the circulation of the Arcane Throne comics began to increase again. ”
"It's true that sales of Prison Break's video recordings are also increasing. ”
"Well, I'll admit that Prison Break has also seen an increase in on-demand views. ”
Tom looked at the three of them and laughed.
"It's been a pleasure to work with Dark Horse Comics, Netflix, and Hbo. ”
"There are a lot of Wall Street investors here, and it should be helpful to the three of them. ”
"Huh. Another male voice came, "For enterprises, the right product is more important." ”
"Mr. Tom, on behalf of Apple Computer, I invited Mr. Wang to attend the new product launch event in Silicon Valley on March 17th. ”
"Tim?? Mr. Cook," Tom shook hands, "Apple's new product development has been completed?"
"Yes. "Tim?? Cook nodded proudly, "Apple's new product development is by Steve??" Designed by Mr. Jobs, Mr. Wozniak was specifically responsible. ”
"Lyman," McDonn's eldest son asked in a whisper, "what exactly is this website that you Goldman Sachs has invested in?"
"How do you feel that it's very wide-ranging?"
Lyman glanced at the other party a little surprised, "It's understandable if they don't know, after all, everyone's attention is on Southeast Asia." ”
"But why don't you know? Isn't your McDonnell Foundation based in China?"
"Hehe, Madoff Foundation. A calm middle-aged male voice appeared at the venue.
Just now, because of the continuous emergence of big names in the non-financial industry, everyone turned their attention to Tom.
And at this moment, because of the new visitors, it suddenly shifted back.
"Mr. Buffett. Representatives Lyman and Da Mo walked up quickly.
Buffett nodded, and then glanced at McDonn's two sons with meaningless eyes.
"Mr. Buffett. "Two well-known gentlemen in the financial circle, hurry up to say hello to this famous "stock god".
Buffett smiled mildly, just...
"How can there be a kind of Wang gradually said, I don't want to offend you, and I don't want to have a relationship with you. ”
"Tell Steve?? Steve Jobs, I'm very interested in Apple after his return. "Warren Buffett to Tim?? Cook said.
"Of course," he turned to Tom again, "I am interested in the king and in him. ”