Chapter 759: Be a Father Again

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Throughout February 2005, almost all the news outlets were flooded with the Phoenix and Merrill Lynch merger. Coupled with the promotion of Schiff and Citigroup, as well as the counterattack of Guo Shouyun's and related media. The big discussion about whether the merger of Phoenix and Merrill Lynch involves the 'monopoly' and the birth of a $2.5 trillion super-financial entity, which quickly spread around the world!

Bruce Guo, who is frequently mentioned because of this news, finally has a reputation comparable to Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, Jamie Dimon, Jack Welch, and Sam Walton because of Phoenix Merrill Lynch's amazing size. And because of his amazing youth, he just celebrated his 25th birthday. Therefore, the status in the hearts of young people around the world has quickly surpassed the original world's richest man Bill Gates, and has become the direction of everyone's efforts, and has also become the mantra and wealth representative of many people.

Regardless of the outside world, Guo Shouyun has returned to San Francisco from New York, waiting for the birth of his fifth child with peace of mind.

"How?"

"The child is very healthy, Mr. Guo, please rest assured!"

The doctor who had just finished examining Wendy hurriedly replied.

"Thank you, Dr. Battier!"

Guo Shouyun, who breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, said.

"You're so polite, it's my duty!"

Seeing Wendy walking out of the ward with the help of the nurse, Guo Shouyun nodded quickly to the doctor, and then hurriedly walked over to help her arm.

"Honey, how are you feeling?"

"Well, everything is fine except that I want to sleep, I want to eat, and this little guy kicks me in there all the time. Wendy's face shone with maternal brilliance and a deep sense of satisfaction.

"Let's go, I'll help you go for a walk!"

For the sake of Wendy and the child in her belly, Guo Shouyun moved almost all the equipment of an obstetrics and gynecology hospital to his manor. Even the doctors and nurses are top-notch, and there are several shifts. If possible, he will not be stingy with money in this regard.

He helped Wendy for a walk on the lawn at the back of the manor, and said something considerate. The warmth of the two was interrupted by the visiting Liu Zhixing and Catherine Lincoln.

"Wendy, I really envy you, I'm going to be a mother soon!"

Looking at her friend's big belly in October, Catherine's words and expression were full of envy. Since Liu Zhixing relented, the two began to prepare for pregnancy, and there has been no movement for a few months. One can imagine how envious Catherine was desperately wanting to be a mother.

"Catherine, I'm sure you'll be a mother soon!"

"Hmm... I'll help you!" After that, he directly gave Guo Shouyun next to him a roll of his eyes, "Be conscious, go to the back!"

Guo Shouyun shrugged his shoulders and consciously gave up the space to the two women.

walked side by side with Liu Zhixing.

"Lao Liu, have you taken Catherine to the hospital for a check?"

Liu Zhixing already has a daughter. If Catherine wasn't pregnant, it probably wasn't his problem.

Liu Zhixing smiled bitterly, "I have been to several authoritative hospitals, and they all say that there is no problem." ”

"That shouldn't be... What about you, didn't you check it?"

"Checked, everything is normal. Maybe God doesn't think I should have a second child right now!"

", when did we Huaxia people believe in ghosts and gods? I think you and Catherine are still too nervous. Maybe you can win the bid by traveling, taking a vacation, and relaxing. ”

"We've thought about it too. But I can't spare time right now!"

Guo Shouyun nodded, he knew the meaning of Liu Zhi's words. Behind the merger of Phoenix and Merrill Lynch is the Bruce Fund, and the behind-the-scenes helmsman of the Bruce Fund is in charge of strategic planning, and Liu Zhixing is responsible for the specific administrative management. Until the dust settles on this multi-billion-dollar merger, he certainly can't let go of travel.

"Bruce, it's too much trouble right now. The merger of Phoenix and Merrill Lynch has become a whirlpool of public opinion in the United States, and if it is not terminated in time, I am afraid that there will be an accident in the end!" Liu Zhixing said solemnly.

"I know. But the size of Phoenix and Merrill Lynch is so amazing. Financial review alone takes a lot of time, plus the merger and abolition of institutions, the adjustment of personnel structure, etc., all of which take time. Of course, I also know that time is precious, so a week at most. The merger plan of Phoenix and Merrill Lynch can be finalized, and then everything can be pushed forward step by step. ”

Liu Zhixing nodded, and after a moment of silence, "I'm afraid they may not give us a week." ”

"Don't worry, it's not useless that we've been doing business for so many years!"

Guo Shouyun patted him on the shoulder and smiled.

"Hmm!"

"What happened to Yahoo and eBay's shares?"

"Sold a part. The remaining Yahoo sold 12.9% to Microsoft and eBay 14.2% to Fidelity Fund. After paying off debts and buying Fidelity's Stake in Merrill Lynch, there is now $19 billion left on the books. ”

Because the Morgan family's Merrill Lynch shares only got the voting rights instead of acquiring them, the remaining liquidity is expected to be much more.

“… If we support Pacific Energy to complete its acquisition of Scottish Power, we will have $14.5 billion left. ”

The purchase price of Scottish Power is 10.7 billion pounds, which is about $15 billion at the exchange rate between the pound and the dollar. Guo Shouyun gave Pacific 30%, or $4.5 billion, as leverage to complete the acquisition, and the rest was settled with bank loans.

"This fund will be kept in the account for the time being!"

Liu Zhixing nodded.

"Also, you talk to Stephen and sell Netflix and Veolia shares to them for the time being. ”

"Sell Netflix and Veolia?" Liu Zhixing looked surprised.

"Hmm... I need liquidity to cope with future changes!" He didn't hide it from his most trusted subordinates.

"If you're referring to a real estate crisis, it's too early. ”

"Not real estate, but gold and oil. ”

Liu Zhixing's pupils shrank, "What are your plans?"

"Didn't the Schiff family, Citigroup, ING, and Chevron's alliance do everything possible to suppress the price of gold and oil and make a lot of money from me? The feud with LinkedIn, the grudge against the merger of Phoenix and Merrill Lynch, always needs to be resolved. ”

Liu Zhixing's heart jumped, and he hurriedly said: "Are you sure? This is a huge amount of money of at least 20 billion US dollars!"

"It's not 100 percent sure, but it's still 60 or 70 percent. ”

Before the subprime mortgage crisis, both gold and oil were in an upward channel. As long as this trend does not change, he will win. Of course, there are many variables in the short-term battle, so in order for himself to win, he has to prepare more funds.

"Come on!"

Panicked screams interrupted the two's chat.

"Bruce, come here. Wendy's amniotic water broke!"

"What?"

Guo Shouyun's heart tightened, and he chased his legs up.

"Call the doctor, Wendy's water is broken. Catherine said in an anxious tone.

Looking at his lover's pretty face in the sore spots, as well as the hem of his clothes that was already wet, Guo Shouyun also lost his usual composure.

"Okay, okay, I'll fight right away, right away!"

He is also concerned about the chaos, since Wendy was more than 24 weeks pregnant, she has been with the doctors and nurses almost 24 hours a day. So before Guo Shouyun's phone could be called, the doctors and nurses who heard Catherine's voice had already rushed up from the side. Everyone carried her onto a simple stretcher and quickly sent her to the manor's own delivery room.

After struggling for an hour, Guo Shouyun's fifth child was successfully born. The time has stopped on March 7, 2005!

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Just when Guo Shouyun was enjoying the joy of the birth of his child, others were also advancing their plans non-stop.

"Mr. Snow, Madam, it is my pleasure to invite you two to dinner!"

"Mr. Schiff is so gracious, and it is our honor to receive your invitation!"

To be able to make John Snow, the Minister of Finance, so polite, only Geselle Schiff, the head of the family, who now presides over the affairs of the entire Schiff family, have such qualifications.

"Please!"

"Thank you!"

Mr. and Mrs. Snow, along with Mr. and Mrs. Schiff, sat down at the table next to them.

"To entertain the two of you, I've brought in the best Michelin-starred chef in New York, Mr. Chris, so if you have anything to eat, just ask. ”

"Thank you! Then we're welcome!"

"That's the best!"

After the Snow couple had ordered a few things, "add a French sandwich and Marseille fish soup, plus a bottle of Romanée Conti of '90!"

"Okay, wait a minute!"

After the waiter left, Old Schiff smiled and said, "Next Saturday, I plan to hold a charity dinner, so I would like to take this opportunity to invite you two to participate!"

After the Snow couple looked at each other, Connelly said, "We're not sure if we have time." If we have time, we will be on time. ”

Old Schiff nodded, "I heard that Christopher is planning to change jobs?"

"I didn't expect Mr. Schiff to know about my son!" John Snow's eyes flashed.

He and his wife, Connelly, share three children, Bradley, Ian and Christopher. The former is the vice president of the Eastern Railroad Freight Company, Ian is the assistant secretary of international affairs in the government treasury, and the youngest Christopher is a lawyer at Vega Law Firm, all of whom are members of the social elite. This is also the norm in the United States.

"William came to the Vega Law Firm last week to talk about things by chance. "There's been a vacancy for Citi's legal department as an undersecretary recently, and if Christopher is interested, I can recommend him for this position." ”

As the youngest son of the Snow couple, Christopher has just graduated from college for only five years, and if he can become the deputy director of Citigroup's legal department, he will not only be able to make his resume shine, but also use this platform to greatly broaden his horizons and improve his abilities.

For such an opportunity, the Snow couple, as parents, are naturally willing to fight for their son.

In addition, Mr. Harvey Schwartz, co-president of Citi, is retiring. On behalf of Citi, it is my sincere hope that Mr. Snow will be able to take over this position when he leaves the Treasury Department. ”

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