Chapter 168 is aware

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"Is there a result?"

After taking a seat in his chair, John Schwartzman shook his head.

"It's still the same. ”

"Expected. … By the way, Tracy met with Grant from the Schiff family this morning, and Oliver Bahrain from the British family of Bahrain, who also want to be part of the Hound Project. ”

"The Schiffs and the Barins, how did they know about our plan?" said John Schwartzman with a frown.

The other party didn't say. However, with the strength of the Schiff family, it would not be too difficult for them to really want to know. That's not the point, though. The focus is on the financial strength of the Bahrain and Schiff families, which can play a huge role in boosting Enron's share price. After a pause, Henry Parsons' eyes narrowed, "If necessary, you can also pass on the risk!"

John Schwartzman's eyes froze, "Henry, forget about the Bahrain family, the Schiff family is not easy to mess with!"

"John, we're *****!"

Looking at his companion's proud and confident expression, John Schwartzman nodded slowly. As the masters of America's most powerful financial empire, they do have that self-confidence.

"But why are the Schiffs and Greenes involved in this? I don't believe they're just trying to make money!"

"I've asked Tracy to check it out, and I'm sure there will be results soon. ”

John Schwartzman nodded, and after a moment of silence, "Henry, I'm not too optimistic about the prospects of the Hound Project. ”

"Why?"

"Intuition. ”

Glancing at him, Henry Parsons smiled: "John, I'm sure you've also read the RAND Handbook, which famously asserts: 'It seems that every great leader follows the convention that once they have conquered a problem, they tend to lose interest in the success they have already achieved and choose the next bigger challenge.'" That's where they excel, but often they go to the beginning of Waterloo'. The information we've gathered shows that Bruce Kwok is clearly an outstanding leader who likes to take on new challenges. One year spans five major industries of finance, Internet, media, consumer electronics, and chips, and more than a dozen sub-industries, which is a crazy guy. But such people often don't have too good results. ”

"Maybe!" After a pause, "Henry, I think we need to be prepared in case the plan fails." After all, if Bruce Guo can persist under such pressure, then his achievements in the future will be extremely amazing! ”

Henry Parsons thought for a moment and nodded.

"Since you have faith in him, then it's up to you to prepare this supplemental plan!"

"Yes!"

"The 'Hound Plan' and the operation of Enron stock are just our phased plans for this year. And the most important thing for us is the upcoming opening of the Huaxia market!"

"China's application to join the WTO has been approved by the White House?" John Schwartzman's eyes lit up. He certainly understood what that huge market on the other side of the Pacific meant to *****.

"Not yet. However, I have reached a consensus with Chris Jordan, Walker Fairbank and other people in the financial and business circles, urging President Bush ~ Shi to agree to Huaxia's application to enter the market!"

Chris Jordan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Bank of America. Wall Fairbank, Chairman and CEO of Morgan Stanley, is one of America's top financial giants. It has a huge influence on American politics.

"Maybe we should shift our focus to the 'Hound Project' to Huaxia. After all, the wealth contained here is huge and attractive!"

"The huge Chinese market is certainly unmatched. However, admitting this huge country with incredible potential into the WTO is not something that can be solved in a day or two. So at this stage, the 'Hound Project' and the manipulation of Enron's share price are still our focus. ”

After nodding his head clearly, John Schwartzman continued, "That's right. Today's meeting at the Peabody Club, although nothing constructive was discussed. However, some consensus has been reached. ”

"Oh?"

"Apple, first satisfy Bruce Guo's greed for Apple, and then start the next plan according to his desires~ hopes!"

"It's a result. In that case, let's do it!"

……

“… Boss, at present, the sub-funds under the Phoenix Fund have been expanded to seven, in addition to the earliest established 'Phoenix Currency B', 'Phoenix High-tech Industry Stocks', 'Phoenix Internet Hybrid', as well as 'Phoenix S&P 500', 'Phoenix NASDAQ 100', and 'Phoenix Industrial Bonds'!"

Guo Shouyun nodded, index funds really have nothing to say. Basically, they are fixed investments in the top 500 companies in the S&P and the top 100 companies in the NASDAQ. The rise and fall of the fund fluctuates with the market, the room for operation is small, and it is relatively stable, which is suitable for medium and long-term. Therefore, the redemption and subscription fees of index funds are very low. Guo Shouyun doesn't like this kind of fund that doesn't make much money. However, if you want to be a fund company, you must have a reasonable fund portfolio, after all, many companies' asset management plans have capital preservation and low-risk parts.

"Not bad. In 2000, the Phoenix Fund was able to achieve $4.37 billion in assets and $12.67 million in net profits, and you are indispensable!"

"The boss has won the prize. If it weren't for your guidance, I'm afraid Phoenix Fund wouldn't have performed so well!"

"Don't be modest. I didn't help you in tracking Ruihui Financial and gold futures!" Guo Shouyun said with a smile.

William Chang on the other end of the phone smiled and suddenly remembered something and frowned.

"Boss, when I had dinner with my former colleague at ***** last week, I occasionally heard him ask about you. ”

"What did he ask?" Guo Shouyun frowned.

"It's nothing, just asking me how I got to know you, and some personal comments and stuff. There's not a lot of content, and it's pretty ordinary. However, my friend is ***** the information management department, so I have a hunch that there is something out of the ordinary. ”

His words reminded Guo Shouyun of the strange conversation with Goldman Sachs some time ago.

"Aren't ***** talking to Enron about a loan? It's been three months now, and I still haven't taken it at all?"

"There's no news yet!"

"What about Enron's share price?"

"It's currently fluctuating at $55 per share!"

Guo Shouyun frowned tightly, his eyes revealing deep thought. He suddenly felt that Enron had been too quiet lately. Since the last warning call, there have been no calls and no actual action against him. There's something weird about it.

"Boss, I feel that there must be some kind of deal between Enron and *****, and the purpose of this transaction is still against us!"

"I'm afraid it's not just ***** and Enron. Remembering John Jamison's unspoken look when they last met, and Stephen Bryan's performance when he tried his best to sell Apple to him, Guo Shouyun had more speculations in his mind. Of course, it also became a little heavier.

"Are there other forces joining?"

"I'm not sure yet, but it looks like we're going to have to prepare in advance!" Guo Shouyun narrowed his eyes.

"Do you need to sell Enron's stock?"

After thinking about it, Guo Shouyun shook his head, "Don't startle the snake for the time being." ”

"But what if...!"

"William, don't worry. Even if they're going to do it, it's not now! we still have plenty of time to prepare. ”

Listening to his affirmative tone, William Chang nodded, "Then what do you need me to do?"

"You don't have to do anything. As long as you run the Phoenix Fund step by step!"

After William Chang hung up the phone, Guo Shouyun sat on the chair, and his face couldn't help but change. Several times he picked up his phone and tried to call John Jamison to ask about the situation, but caution in his heart stopped him. However, after pondering for a long time, Guo Shouyun still picked up his mobile phone. But not John Jamison, but Stan O'Neill, who is the CEO of Merrill Lynch!

It didn't take long for a wide voice with a slight hoarse voice to come through the phone.

"Mr. Guo, it's rare to receive your call!"

"Mr. O'Neill is busy, if it's not an urgent matter, I won't take the initiative to disturb you!" Guo Shouyun said with a smile.

"What's the matter? So this is good news?"

"Good news, of course. You know that LinkedIn's Series A funding round is about to begin, and I hope to see Merrill Lynch's name on the investment list!"

"I believe this is the most correct decision Mr. Guo has made, and we at Merrill Lynch are definitely the most sincere partners of LinkedIn." However, we at Merrill Lynch are also very interested in Mr. Guo's second batch of ABS securities. ”

"I'm sorry, Mr. O'Neill. Because of this ABS securities, I promised a friend of Goldman Sachs a long time ago. But when the third stroke comes, I'm willing to work with Merrill Lynch again!"

"Although it is a great pity, I am grateful on behalf of Merrill Lynch for receiving such a commitment from Mr. Guo!"

"You're welcome... By the way, I would venture to ask. Will you attend President Bush~'s inaugural speech next Tuesday?"

"Of course, it's a quadrennial event in the United States. And I also got an invitation from President Bush~!"

"That's great. I hope to meet Mr. O'Neill in Washington. There are some things that are not convenient to say on the phone, and I would like to exchange opinions with you!"

Stan O'Neill was stunned for a moment, then quickly said, "Of course it's fine. I've been hoping to meet Mr. Guo for a long time. ”

"I'll send you the exact time and place on your phone. Also, I hope you come here as confidentially as possible!"

"I'm getting more and more sexually interested in this meeting!"

"I guarantee that this cooperation with Merrill Lynch and the benefits that Merrill Lynch can get will be beyond your imagination!"