"You know that, too?"

Rick looked at Evan suspiciously.

Evan knew about the Bank of America's movements, which Rick didn't find strange, after all, he had a bank of his own, so he naturally paid attention to the ups and downs in the banking circle. But is there a deep meaning behind the wind and grass...... But it's not so simple to determine.

He knew that someone was planning behind this matter, and it was a blessing from the skull ring.

But...... How was Evan determined?

His father reminded him?

It's possible, after all, that, at its roots, Governor Earle and the San Francisco consortium have the closest relationship.

The first loan Evan received was from Wells Fargo, a San Francisco-based bank.

Rick's conjecture was naturally wrong, but he didn't ask Evan, so there was no way to know that it was actually provided by Evan's own sources.

After confirming that Evan's answer was the same as his own, Rick said, "Since you know, what do you think about this?"

"What do you think? Standing on the sidelines, of course. Evan looked like he didn't care about himself, hanging high.

Rick smiled and said, "Evan, don't joke at this time. ”

"I'm not kidding!"

Evan said solemnly, "Rick, in every way, I can only stand aside. ”

"Rockefeller, Morgan, these two surnames in the United States, what they represent in the world of capital, you and I are very clear. ”

Rick paused, and his sharpness seemed to sense something in Evan's attitude.

What's that, it seems to be unwilling?

Rick wasn't sure, but since Evan wasn't interested in talking about it, he kept his mouth shut.

Ten minutes later, the three of them finished eating.

Because there were guests, Audrey didn't ask Evan to help clean up, but asked him to accompany the guests.

"You go to the living room for tea and chat, I'll just come here. ”

Evan has a habit of drinking tea, regardless of whether it is a Western-style black tea brewing method or a Chinese-style brewing method.

"A few days ago, Mr. Qian gave me a set of purple sand tea sets, let's use it today, have you ever drunk oolong tea?"

"Oolong tea, what kind of tea is this, is it Chinese?" Rick knew Evan's hobby, waved his hand and said, "You decide what tea to drink, don't worry about me." ”

"Yes. Evan walked to the shelf next to the TV cabinet and took a jar of tea from it, explaining: "Oolong tea is a green tea that originates in Fujian, China, and the tea it brews is golden and bright like amber, with a natural orchid fragrance, and a mellow and sweet taste, you can give it a try." ”

As he spoke, Evan took out the tea set, asked Audrey for boiling water, and skillfully brewed it.

Although Evan likes to drink tea, his brewing technique is wild, and he is not a professional person who is well versed in the tea ceremony, but fortunately, Rick is also a layman.

It didn't take long for a cup of golden oolong tea to be delivered to Rick, steaming hot.

Rick picked up the teacup and took a sip, then frowned and didn't say anything to comment.

But it's clear that Rick doesn't really like the taste of oolong tea.

Evan glanced at him and didn't ask him what he thought.

Tea is something that everyone has their own preferences, so there's no need to force it.

Putting down the teaglass, Rick remembered the moment at the table, hesitated for a moment, looked at Evan and asked, "Evan, do you really not want to do anything about the Bank of America?"

Evan paused, his hand shook slightly, and the teacup in his hand overflowed with a little tea.

Seeing this, Rick was even more sure that his feelings were not wrong.

"Evan, if you don't say it, I know that you are definitely not willing to watch from the sidelines, but I feel that the gap in strength is too big, so I have to do this. ”

"It's a normal choice, I understand. ”

"But if I say I'd like to try to mix it up, would you be interested in hearing about my plans?"

"Huh?" Evan put down the purple sand teacup and looked at Rick, narrowing his eyes and hesitating.

Listen?

Or don't listen?

Half an hour later, Rick was gone.

He left with a relaxed expression.

The next day, instead of going to work in Inglewood, Evan called Carl and went with him to the office of Peter Cohen, the president of the Citizens National Bank.

A short time later, Rick arrived.

The four of them spent a whole day in the office.

The content of the negotiation was naturally related to Rick's plan.

After long, careful and careful consultations, Carl and Peter Cohen finally agreed on the feasibility of the plan.

So, Evan finally decided, "In that case, Rick, just do as you say." ”

"Anyway, even if this plan fails, we won't have much to lose, and if it succeeds, ......"

"Let's hope it succeeds......"

Evan's voice dropped as he said this, and he looked completely disconfident.

Rick patted him on the shoulder and said, "Hey, don't look like you've failed before you even start." ”

"Didn't I say it, this is an opportunity, don't miss it. ”

"Just watch, I'm confident I can do it......"

……

Since then, the plan has been implemented step by step.

The Civic National Bank, chaired by Peter Cohen, was suddenly fully capitalized.

The Federal Bank of California began covertly making contact with representatives of Chase National Bank.

Before you know it, there are a few more buyers chasing Bank of America stock.

On December 16, Claire Giannini Hoffman hosted a dinner party in Los Angeles to connect with the most powerful people in the Los Angeles area.

The invitees came from all walks of life, but the banking industry and the military industry accounted for the largest proportion.

Howard Hughes was also invited, but unfortunately he was unable to attend due to a seizure.

On the same day, Evan also appeared at the dinner as Peter Cohen's assistant.

On Sunday, December 18, Evan chaired the annual meeting of the Alphabet Group and announced the decision to reorganize and establish the Alphabet Council.

Elected to the Board of Directors are Jason Davidson of Magic Seven, Joe Wells and Joe Girard of Applied Physical Systems, Carl Barton of Applied Healthcare, Andy Vydaq of Aegis, Chester Carlson of Xerox, Peter Cohen of Citizens National Bank, and Linda Sproul, Chief Secretary of Evan and leader of the Laplace team.

Add Evan himself, a total of nine.

These nine are the main directors, in addition to the four alternate directors, they are Rhona Anderson of Magic Seven, Lee Bailey of Applied Physical Systems, Lewis Walker of Applied Healthcare, and Cliff Cap of Aegis.

All of Evan's properties are represented on the board, with the exception of one company.

That's McDonald's Corporation.

The establishment of the board of directors marks the temporary release of Evan from the sea of literature and gives more power to the heads of various companies.

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