Chapter 46: Investing Genius

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Buddy Morris moved quite quickly, it only took two days to set up the crew, and the suburban villa was not hard to find in Los Angeles. James Wing also lives up to his reputation as a master of terror and a quick knifeman, and although this is all later, you have to admit that some people are born better than most people in some ways.

Within three days, he had found the actors and worked with Ray Warner to come up with the script. The reason why it is so fast is also due to the fact that there are only a few actors, and except for the two protagonists, there are basically not many other scenes.

"I said it before!"

"Yes... But don't!"

“… I'm just letting you know I'm crying inside!"

"Click...!"

Looking at Wen Ziren, who took the initiative to walk over after the stop and explain the lines to the beautiful heroine Guo Shouyun specially explained, Guo Shouyun nodded secretly.

Through these observations, although Wen Ziren is in charge of the guide for the first time, everything he shoots can meet his quality requirements for the film. And there is no waste of too much film, which is enough.

"Jingle bell...!"

Hearing the phone ringing, Guo Shouyun took it out and took a look, then pressed the answer button.

"Hey, is that Mr. Bruce Guo?"

"I am!"

"Hello, I'm Steve Levine, the headhunter of Korn Ferry!"

"Hello. My assistant told me you're doing a good job right now!"

"Thank you for the compliment, the target has decided to fly to Los Angeles to meet you in person, tomorrow at 3 p.m., at the Cabana private club! ”

"Yes, I'll listen to your arrangement!"

Guo Shouyun nodded.

"See you tomorrow!"

"See you tomorrow!"

After hanging up the phone, Guo Shouyun thought about it for a while, did not disturb Wen Ziren's filming, and quietly left the set alone.

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In order to win the top talent in the Huaxia venture capital industry to join, Guo Shouyun, who returned to the hotel, prepared the content to be discussed the next day. It wasn't until everything felt that he turned on his computer and processed the company documents accumulated in his mailbox and continued to write his own novel.

In addition to his previous Pirates of the Caribbean, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Fifty Shades of Grey, National Treasure and Spirit: Ghost Record, he just finished the first part of Fast and Furious in June. Now at the beginning of July, the novel he's working on is The Hangover 1!

Guo Shouyun changed into a high-end suit specially brought by himself, put on a Vacheron Constantin watch, dressed up carefully, and showed that he attached great importance to this meeting, and drove the Lincoln car rented from the car rental company to the meeting place appointed yesterday.

"Hello, Mr. Guo. I'm Steve Levine. ”

After Guo Shouyun parked the car, Steve Levine, who was waiting at the door, hurriedly greeted him.

"Hello!" the two sides shook hands briefly.

"Is he coming?"

"It's already here, and it's being accompanied by our people on it!"

"Let's go!" Guo Shouyun nodded and said.

"Mr. Guo, please!"

Guo Shouyun was not polite. took the lead and strode ahead.

Although Cabana Private Club is the top social scene in Los Angeles, there is no barrier to Korn Ferry International, one of the world's top five headhunters.

Coming to the top floor of the clubhouse, Guo Shouyun briefly browsed the surrounding environment, and was introduced by Steve Levine to a lavishly decorated billiard hall.

When the two of them pushed the door in, they heard the movement and the people who were playing inside also stopped.

Guo Shouyun's gaze quickly swept over the Glorious International headhunter who was playing with him, and his attention focused on the young man who was holding a club, wearing a dark blue suit, wearing black-framed glasses, with an elegant temperament, and a kind of wisdom in his warm eyes.

While he was looking at the other party, Zhang Lei was also looking at the young man in front of him who had a calm temperament and a sense of vicissitudes in his deep eyes. He'd come over, and of course he did his homework on the people who poached him.

In addition to Guo Shouyun's experience as a third-degree scholar at Stanford University, what really made him decide to come over and meet with the other party was a description of the future development of the Internet written by the other party. The content is not much, only about a thousand words. But what is expounded in more than 1,000 words is indeed a force to change the world. This is especially curious when the NASDAQ crisis and the whole world is not optimistic about the Internet, where does the other party's self-confidence come from?

"Mr. Zhang, this is the Bruce Guo you've always wanted to meet!" Steve Levine said.

"I'm Guo Shouyun. I'm glad you're here, Mr. Zhang Lei!"

Guo Shouyun took two steps forward, smiling while taking the initiative to stretch out his right hand to the other party.

"I didn't expect Mr. Guo's Mandarin to be so standard, it's really surprising!" Zhang Lei was surprised.

"My adoptive father taught me from a young age. And I'm still Chinese, so I naturally have a strong interest in China. Of course, from the perspective of a businessman, I am optimistic about the future economic development of Huaxia, and fluent language can help me get to know her the fastest and most directly, and join in!"

The two shook hands and smiled at each other. When we met for the first time, they left a good impression on each other.

"Mr. Guo, Mr. Zhang, since the two of you have met, then our task is complete. Now you can talk here and we won't bother!" said Steve Levine.

"You have done a great job, thank you!" Guo Shouyun nodded.

"This is what we should do as headhunters! You talk slowly, let's go out first!"

After owing a slight debt to the two, Steve Levine left with his colleagues.

As the door of the room closed, Guo Shouyun smiled and said to Zhang Lei: "I heard them say that you like to play billiards." How about I'll take a shot with you?"

"Okay!"

Zhang Lei nodded, and after resetting the ball with Guo Shouyun, he quickly started a game.

"Smack...!"

The red ball flew into the nest, but unfortunately when he scored another 2 points, Guo Shouyun missed. But it's been very good, he's scored three goals in a row.

"Mr. Guo often plays snooker?"

"I've played for a while before!"

Before he was reborn, after he transferred from Quancheng to work in the magic capital, he had fought with his colleagues for a long time. Although it has not been fought for a few years now. But the good thing is that the technology hasn't regressed too much.

Zhang Lei nodded, and after hitting his own shot, "Has Mr. Guo been to China?"

"No! I've always wanted to go, but I've been too busy during this time, and I haven't had time to take the chance! However, in the future, China will be the country I go to most often besides the United States!"

"Why?"

"I am Chinese, and by blood, China is my motherland. In addition, the economies of all countries in the world are not as dynamic as China's. I'm optimistic about her future. In another 10 years, it will be the largest economy outside the United States. In another 20 years, she will be able to match the United States. So, whether it's from a blood or business point of view, I have to pay great attention to her. ”

"In the United States, it is rare for someone to have such confidence in China's economy as Mr. Guo!" Zhang Lei said after staring at Guo Shouyun for a moment.

After smiling, "Do you know why I poached you?"

"I want to hear about it!"

"First, you were born and raised in China and understand the business logic there. Second, you have studied at Huaxia Renmin University and Yale University, and your classmates are all top figures in various industries, which means that you have enough connections and abilities. Third, you have worked at the Yale Endowment Fund and have some experience in the financial industry. Fourth, you are young enough, only 28 years old, with enough time, energy, determination, and industry enterprising spirit, which is a necessary quality for elites in the financial industry. Fifth, and most importantly, you're good enough to be the most suitable genius in the investment industry!"

Looking at Guo Shouyun's undisguised admiring gaze, although Zhang Lei's face did not change much, his heart was quite uncalm. The excitement of being valued and the pride of being recognized linger in my chest.

"So from now on, all my work will be in China?"

"Yes and no!"

"How?"

"Quite simply, I'm going to let you manage GCA Capital's investment business in China, but that doesn't mean companies outside of China can't invest. I don't want to limit your talents, but if you feel that there is a suitable investment target in India, Southeast Asia or the United States, you can make your own decisions. As long as the loss does not exceed 20%, I will not interfere in your management of the company. ”

Zhang Lei nodded thoughtfully.

"The headhunter told me, can I manage a $30 million fund?"

"Not bad. At present, GCA Capital has three funds. They are the 'Lichun Fund', the 'Rainwater Fund' and the 'Stinging Fund'. 'Lichun Fund' is a private equity fund with an existing capital of 10 million US dollars, and the investment direction is the Internet sector. The 'Rainwater Fund' is a closed-end mutual fund with $10 million in investment in the technology sector. The 'Surprise Fund' is a real estate fund that also has $10 million in funding. In addition, I will give you another 1.2 million US dollars as the company's operating capital, which will be used to lease office space, recruit the employees you need, and so on! The fund management method is 2+20, that is, 2% dividends and 20% management fee income! As the CEO of the company, you can get 2% dividends on all fund income. ”

After a pause, Guo Shouyun looked at Zhang Lei with a thoughtful expression, "I think my sincerity is enough." There is no other business that will give you so much autonomy and the amount of money you use!"

Zhang Lei nodded silently. At his current age, it is rare for him to be able to manage a fund of $30 million, more than 200 million Chinese dollars, in the financial industry. Just like his Yale MBA classmates, most of them are still in the stage of seniority and experience.

However, to take over so much money at once. It is true that he is happy, but there is still a heavy pressure in his heart! He knows very well that the effort and the return are equal. Guo Shouyun invested money in him and gave him freedom, but he also had to get a corresponding return.