Chapter 202 Speech at the State Government

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The gold speculation just now allowed him to make more money than he expected, so he already had extra capital to expand his investment in 'credit default swaps'.

"Do you buy all the bond swaps of the three companies?" Qin Zhicheng asked.

"Yes, buy both. Regardless of whether he is 3A, A, or 3B, we have to! The insurance period should not be too long, two years is enough! Also, go to large enterprises, such as AIG, Citigroup, Morgan, First Boston, etc., their repayment ability is guaranteed. ”

Looking at Guo Shouyun, who was swearing, Qin Zhicheng was a little stunned. His big boss seems to be very sure that these three companies will default. Although unsure of where Guo Shouyun's self-confidence came from, Qin Zhicheng still loyally traveled his responsibilities.

After talking to Qin Zhicheng about the detailed purchase plan of the 'credit default swap', it was already noon. After leaving him for lunch, Qin Zhicheng left.

The next day, Guo Shouyun got up early in the morning. Today he is meeting with members of the California State Assembly and state officials. Explain to them the original intention of acquiring the Pacific and Southern California companies, and how to operate after the acquisition.

As a utility company with a stake in the lives of Californians, this kind of hearing-like meeting is necessary to gain support from the state government and Congress for its acquisition. As for the specific negotiations for the acquisition of Pacific and Southern California, he has entrusted it to Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Citigroup and Bank of America, who will provide a full range of financial and M&A services, and Guo Shouyun will only be responsible for signing the final contract. Provided, of course, that the contract will satisfy him.

As for whether the shareholders of Pacific and Southern California are willing to sell their shares? This seems to be the least worrying thing, after all, when the equity in their hands is depreciating every day, and it is about to become worthless, smart people will choose to stop losses in time. Of course, there is no shortage of speculators who hold shares and want to make profits from them, but such people are only a minority after all.

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The seat of California's state government is located in Sacramento, a western city that developed because of the gold rush, and is known as the 'Second Port' in the mouths of the older generation of Chinese people. Guo Shouyun is no stranger to the city, and when he was still a student, he once visited the state government's office under the organization of the school.

Therefore, although it cannot be said that it is familiar with the road, it is not unfamiliar.

"Boss, we're here!"

Guo Shouyun nodded, and after briefly looking through the car window at the beautiful building with a white dome outside, which was somewhat similar to the White House in the heart of the United States, he pushed the door and walked down.

"Rick, Christo, you two come in with me, and the others stay outside. ”

It's not appropriate to bring too many bodyguards here, the two of them, and the security personnel of the state government itself, are enough.

Together with Wendy, the four of them walked to the door and walked into the hall after passing through security. Soon, the staff arranged in advance by the state government quickly greeted him.

"Are you Mr. Bruce Guo?"

"I am!" After briefly looking at the young man in a suit in front of him, Guo Shouyun nodded.

"Hello, I'm Chuck Watson, a staff member in the state government office, and this is my work card!"

"Hello!"

After stretching out his right hand and shaking it with the other party, "Mr. Guo, please come with me." Governor Davis and everyone are waiting for you in the conference room!"

"Okay!"

In response, the group followed Chuck Watson and turned left, and after passing through a long corridor covered with murals, they entered a large room with a dome and a quaint atmosphere.

After seeing them come in, everyone who was chatting stopped one after another and looked towards the door with the same eyes.

They all have a keen interest in the controversial and somewhat mysterious young rich people who are rarely interviewed by the outside world.

"Mr. Guo...!"

Looking at California Governor Michael Davis, who was waving over, he had already met at the banquet held at the Hanshan Villa last time, and under Guo Shouyun's deliberate friendship, the two sides had become more familiar. Guo Shouyun quickly glanced at the hall, and then strode up with a smile.

"Governor Davis, we're meeting again. ”

"Bruce, it's not easy to see you now!"

After a gentle hug between the two, Michael Davis smiled.

"There have been some fluctuations in the gold market recently, and for the sake of everyone's investment, of course I have to pay full attention to it!"

"Oh, how much did you earn?"

Michael Davis's eyes lit up, when he first attended the banquet, he also invested $50,000 in the Thunder Fund under the entanglement of Guo Shouyun!

"22.37% after tax!" Guo Shouyun's eyes flashed with a glimmer of light.

Obviously, for some ulterior motives, he didn't tell the truth. But even so, getting such a high yield in less than a month is already a very good result.

"Haha, it seems that the decision to hand over the money to Thunder was the most correct decision. Michael Davis said happily.

"If Governor Davis wants to make more money, he can invest more. I promise to make your investment return more than 100% by the end of the year!" Guo Shouyun took the opportunity to say.

Although now he has more than $10 billion in liquidity. But the money is nothing compared to his ambitions. He needs more money to achieve his goals.

"This... Let me think again. After all, I'm not as rich as you as the governor!" Apparently, given that the Thunder's investment had only been made once, and no accurate evidence had been seen, Michael Davis's appetite for additional investment was not high. However, this is not out of Guo Shouyun's expectations, he believes that when the profit and loss statement of the second quarter of the Thunder Fund is sent to the other party's mailbox. Even if he doesn't say it, the other party will take the initiative to make additional investments.

"Come, let me introduce you. ”

Inevitably, this topic affected the relationship between the two, and Michael Davis took the initiative to change the topic.

However, whether it is from the tone or the subtle movement of his initiative to hold Guo Shouyun's left forearm, it shows that Michael Davis has taken Guo Shouyun's close relatives to a higher level. Of course, this is also an understandable thing. When a person has earned more than 20% of your profit in less than a month, and it is guaranteed to be 100% after a year, you can definitely provide for him like a 'real father'.

"Bruce, this is Lieutenant Governor Kevin Hannon!"

Looking at this greasy middle-aged man from the Mediterranean, Guo Shouyun smiled and stretched out his right hand to the other party.

"Mr. Hannon, it's a pleasure to meet you!"

"I have long admired Mr. Guo's name, and I hope to become friends with you!" Kevin Hannon said enthusiastically.

"This is also what I am looking forward to, if Mr. Hannong has time, welcome to the Hanshan Villa!"

"I will definitely visit as soon as possible!"

The two have said hello, and in the case of 'Lang has a concubine', they are destined to become friends with interests in the future. As for how intimate, that's another matter.

"This is Mr. Bob Kelly, Speaker of the California House of Representatives!"

Bob Kelly is a tall, bald man in a suit with gold-rimmed glasses. To be honest, compared with Guo Shouyun's previous life in China, it is quite common for American men to be bald.

"Hello, Mr. Kelly!"

"Mr. Guo is younger than expected. ”

"Thanks! Actually, I'd rather be more mature, so that it looks more trustworthy. Guo Shouyun shrugged his shoulders and said in a humorous tone.

"Hehe, Mr. Guo's words make us very jealous!"

Young people yearn to grow up, old people yearn to be young, and people's psychology is so strange and complex.

This is Mr. Jenalel Tom White, Secretary of the California Department of Commerce. ”

The political system of the United States is different from that of China. In addition to a few ministries such as foreign affairs, currency, and trade, the federal government also exists under the umbrella of state governments, as well as the Senate and the House of Representatives, as well as departments in charge of commerce, taxation, and the police. Figuratively speaking: The federal government of the United States is the 'son of Zhou', and the state governments are the 'vassal states'. There will also be contradictions and antagonisms between the two. So it's not uncommon to see state and federal governments scolding each other, and state laws violating federal laws.

"Hello, Mr. White!"

After the two shook hands, "Every time Mr. Guo is mentioned, John says that you are one of the smartest students he has ever taught. He regretted that you didn't apply for his graduate school. ”

"Mr. White also knows Professor John?" Guo Shouyun was surprised.

John Stewart is a professor in the Department of Economics at Stanford and a university teacher at Guo Shouyun.

"Of course. We were graduates of the same year as Harvard Business School, and we lived in a dormitory for three years. ”

After nodding his head clearly, "Professor John is a respected and erudite elder, and I have learned a lot from him!"

"I think John will be very relieved to hear your evaluation!"

Later, Michael Davis introduced Guo Shouyun to the president of the Senate, the California Comptroller, the Secretary General of the California Government, the California Judge General, the California Tax Secretary and other senior officials of the California State Government. After greeting each other and establishing a simple connection, everyone sat down under the greeting of Michael Davis.

"Bruce, I'm sure you know the purpose of today's meeting. Now, you can tell us about your original intentions for acquiring Pacific Power & Gas and Southern California Edison Power, as well as your detailed plans for the acquisition. Michael Davis said.

Guo Shouyun nodded and took out the documents prepared in advance from his briefcase. Of course, he remembered the contents of the document for a long time. The reason why I took it out is so that if I forget it, I can open it and take a look at it to avoid making a fool of myself.