Chapter 320: A Little Gathering of Friends

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"Boss, are you making the headlines?"

Guo Shouyun, who was having breakfast, took the newspaper that Matthew had brought over, glanced at it briefly, and threw it aside. Whether it's the Clippers' game against the Lakers, or his reappearance in public after a year of silence, it's a news explosion for the news media that can attract the public's attention, and it's no wonder they don't report it.

"Is the car ready?"

"It's ready!"

Guo Shouyun nodded, finished the last bit of breakfast on the plate, and stood up after wiping his mouth with a tissue.

"I'm going to change my clothes and come down soon!"

"Yes!"

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Pebble Beach Golf Course, one of the most popular courses around Los Angeles, Guo Shouyun doesn't come very often. But he did like the scenery and the atmosphere. So, if he's meeting in Los Angeles, he's usually choosing the location, and this one is no exception.

"Bang!"

Watching the white golf ball draw a graceful curve and fly towards the hole in the distance, Guo Shouyun showed a satisfied smile on his face. His golf skills are much better now than they were at the beginning.

"Boss, they're here!"

Matthew came over and reminded respectfully.

"Got it!"

After throwing the club to him and taking off the glove in his right hand, Guo Shouyun looked at the convertible car driving in the distance. Waving from afar, the car came slowly, and then stopped three meters away from him.

Timothy Geithner and Michael Davis, who had already changed into tracksuits, stepped down from above.

"Bruce, we're not late, you're early!"

Michael Davis laughed.

"Of course, to greet you two VIPs, of course you have to come early!"

After hugging Michael Davis, Guo Shouyun held Timothy Geithner's right hand behind him.

"Timothy, congratulations! The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York is a good position!"

"It's just a rumor, I don't know if it will succeed in the end!"

Having said that, Timothy Geithner, who is accustomed to showing people with a cold face, couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth at this time.

"I believe that the Fed will not turn a blind eye to a good financial genius! In addition, our friends will not turn a blind eye, and we will not sit idly by where we can help!"

Looking at Guo Shouyun, who was smiling and more calm and confident than before, Timothy Geithner nodded. Although he is not very sociable, he also understands that if he wants to go long in politics, he must have enough connections and financial resources to support him. Guo Shouyun, who has been friends with him for many years, is undoubtedly the best choice. Therefore, he does not exclude tying up with the interests of the other party, which is beneficial to everyone.

After getting a satisfactory response, Guo Shouyun patted Timothy's arm and handed the club over.

"Come on, let's play two games first. … Recently, my golf skills have risen dramatically, and I must get back all the face I lost before!"

"Bruce, I'm not going to show mercy!" laughed Michael Davis.

"Michael, you won't be proud for long!"

Guo Shouyun said unceremoniously.

In the past two years of knowing each other, the two sides have been familiar enough with each other, so there is a lot less redundant politeness in the conversation.

The three of them took a stance, and after a while, the topic of conversation gradually shifted from golf to their respective concerns.

"Bruce, are you going to make another big move lately?" asked Michael Davis.

"Why do you ask?"

Guo Shouyun's men stopped.

"You've been living in seclusion at home for a year, and now you're suddenly in Los Angeles. A lot of people speculate that you might have a new move in the financial markets!"

Looking at Michael, and noticing Timothy Geithner next to him with his club down and his eyes on him, Guo Shouyun realized that even if he lived in seclusion for a year, the outside world, especially the upper echelons, did not pay less attention to him. Michael and Timothy are just representatives of these people.

This is not surprising, though. In 2001, he stirred up the storm in the gold market twice, generating $46.762 billion in revenue for the entire Thunder Fund! This figure has already surpassed that of Swiss banks and entered the top 60 of the world's top 500! Compared with the foundation laid by the latter for several hundred years, Guo Shouyun's Thunder Fund has only been established for two years. Moreover, the profit margin exceeds the latter by dozens of times. No one can ignore such achievements.

In 2001, the two gold wars made Guo Shouyun famous, and in the American financial community, and even in the world financial community, he has received no less attention than Buffett, Soros, Jim Rogers and other financial giants. It's just that in terms of influence, it is still inferior to these giants accumulated over the years.

Under the close gaze of the two, Guo Shouyun did not rush to answer, but 'banged' and hit the golf ball on the sole of his foot first.

"Michael, Timothy, what do you think of my ball?"

"Bruce, you've really improved a lot. But you know, we're not in the mood to see you play right now!"

Guo Shouyun smiled, "I want to say that I just came to attend Sony's celebration party, and by the way, take a look at the development of the matrix, do you believe it?"

"I believe it. But others may not believe it. After all, you've rarely attended parties in the past few years, let alone celebrations like Sony!"

Guo Shouyun shrugged.

"I'm telling the truth, and whether others believe it or not is not something I have to think about!"

"Well, you've always done your own thing!" laughed Michael Davis.

"That's because I don't want to waste my time and energy on things that don't matter. After all, I'm busy enough for work and family. … That's right, Michael. If I'm not mistaken, your governor's term is almost up, right?"

"Well, I'm leaving office after Christmas this year!"

"What are your plans for the future?"

"I haven't thought about it yet. Maybe go out for a while and then become a lawyer or find a university to teach!"

Michael Davis is a J.D. from the University of Washington, and it doesn't have much difficulty for him to become a lawyer or teach at a university.

Guo Shouyun nodded and pondered for a moment, "If you want, you can come to the Guo Charity Foundation." ”

"The Kwok Charitable Foundation?"

"Mata has resigned, the Foundation needs a new manager, and I think you're a good fit!"

The Kwok Charitable Foundation is not well-known in the minds of the general American public, and is not even known to them. But in high society, it's a big name. Because it has a lot of coveted assets under its umbrella. Matrix, Phoenix, Apple, Merrill Lynch, Google, etc., are the largest of Guo Shouyun's charitable funds, with a conservative estimate of about $8 billion. The reason why it is conservative is that many companies are not listed and cannot make a detailed asset evaluation.

"Bruce, are you serious?"

"Of course, though, as the manager of the foundation, you only have access to 5% of the money. The management and use of the rest of the assets is handled by a professional trust!"

Friends are friends, and some things must be made clear first.

Michael Davis nodded. He is not surprised by the way the Kwok Charitable Foundation is managed. Because the American charitable foundation operates in much the same way, nominally as a donation, it is actually an investment institution set up to avoid taxes and increase assets.

"I agreed. That's a good position!"

"Don't think about it anymore?"

A retired governor like me, whether he is a lawyer or a teacher, is not as profitable as working for you. Moreover, doing charity is much easier than that of lawyers and professors. ”

In fact, in addition to what Michael Davis said, being the manager of the Kwok Charitable Foundation can also increase one's own visibility and influence. At the same time, it can also bring him closer to Guo Shouyun. After dating for more than two years, he is very optimistic about the future of this young man, whether it is for himself or for his descendants, befriending the other party is a choice that he will not regret.

"Hehe, that's good. As for the salary, you'll definitely be satisfied!"

Michael Davis invests in Guo Shouyun's future, and Guo Shouyun is interested in the rich connections accumulated by Michael Davis's two governors of California.

"Timothy, the US federal funds rate has dropped by another 25 basis points this month!"

"Didn't you expect that?"

"I'm just curious how far it can go. Guo Shouyun smiled.

"Why?"

Timothy Geithner cherishes words like gold. But his character is like this, whether it is Guo Shouyun or Michael Davis, who knows him, it is not strange.

"Because I don't want to miss my chance!"

Looking at his deep and mysterious eyes, Timothy Geithner's eyes flashed, "Bruce, the biggest impact of the fall in the federal funds rate is the commodity market. There are all kinds of commodities, but what can interest you should be finance and futures!"

"Why? I'm also interested in real estate!" Guo Shouyun smiled faintly.

"If you look at the scope of your company's business, you won't be interested in real estate. Unless it's... Derivative bonds!"

Guo Shouyun's pupils shrank, and he underestimated the ability of one of the 'Big Three' of the Fed in the later period. To be able to lead the United States gradually out of the shadow of the subprime mortgage crisis with his own talent, Timothy Geithner's wisdom should not be underestimated. I guessed my approximate goal just by a few words.

"Bruce, are you really interested in real estate derivative bonds?" said Michael Davis quickly.

After thinking about it briefly, he didn't hide it. Because what he is really interested in is the subprime mortgage in the real estate derivative bonds, and the 'credit default swap' extended by the subprime mortgage, referred to as CDS!

"Yes, I am interested. From 1998 to the present, home prices in the United States have risen by 37 percent, half of which has risen this year. This means that since the end of 1988, the third wave of housing price growth in the United States has arrived. For such a swelling market, I am interested in getting involved. Guo Shouyun nodded and said.

"Lower federal funds rates, huge amounts of money flowing into the market, rising house prices. Bruce, looks like you're going to make a lot of money again!" said Michael Davis.

Guo Shouyun waved his hand, "I'm just making a little bit of money, and the ones who really make a lot of money are mortgage lenders such as Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and Northern Rock Bank, as well as investment banks such as Merrill Lynch, Bear Stearns, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley." ”

"You also have Phoenix under your umbrella, and with its strength, you can form or even buy an investment bank with influence in the United States! or... Are you going to take Merrill Lynch directly?"

Timothy Geithner's wisdom made the prepared Guo Shouyun slightly stunned.

Looking at the other party's clear eyes, Guo Shouyun pondered for a moment and shook his head slightly, "Merrill is very good, but I don't have this kind of mind for the time being!"

Timothy heard his voice, and after the corners of his mouth trembled a few times, he didn't continue to ask. After all, the future corporate strategy involves a huge exchange of interests and countless wisdom considerations, and once it is leaked, it is an irreparable loss. He can guarantee that he will keep it a secret, but he cannot replace Michael Davis. So, the key information was not asked.

The meeting with the two lasted until 4 p.m. before they left together. Timothy Geithner and Michael Davis have their own business, and Guo Shouyun is also going to attend the Sony celebration at the 'Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills' in the evening.

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"Howard, congratulations, congratulations. It seems that you Sony not only has the box office hit of "The Da Vinci Code", but today's celebration party has packaged the whole of Hollywood, including Disney and Universal!"

Looking at his old friend who was walking towards him, Howard Stringer smiled wryly and shook his head. Before joining Sony, he worked for CBS for 30 years, and he had a close relationship with William Schiff, the current president of the company, so he was more relaxed when facing each other.

"They're not here for Sony!"

William Schiffer was stunned for a moment and then suddenly understood, "Is the news that the financial genius who has disappeared for more than a year is coming true?"

"Hmm!"

"I didn't expect you Sony to have such a big face, and even this one can be invited. He rarely attends such a banquet!"

"I didn't expect that I just sent an invitation out of politeness, and the other party actually agreed?"

"Hehe, isn't this a good thing? Usually, this person can't be invited!"

William Schiffer's eyes flashed. As the president of CBS, he actually covets this financial genius. If you can invite the other party to the company for an interview, then the ratings will definitely skyrocket.

"It's a good thing, but it's not good if too many people grab it! And it's not just Hollywood that wants to get this opportunity!"

"What do you mean?"

"Where are you looking?"

Looking in the direction of his old friend's finger, William Schiff showed a hint of surprise on his face!