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It's only a kilometre away from your London home, separated by just a Hyde Park, so the convoy still follows the original route into the city. But when he didn't go home directly, but came to the U.S. Embassy, all the reporters immediately boiled.

Since last year, all of Zhou's business plans have been geared towards the United States. The investment plan in South America directly brought all five countries together, standing in opposition to the United States, and stealing many business plans that originally belonged to American companies.

When the subprime mortgage crisis occurred in the United States, Zhou You even took continuous actions in response to the fluctuations in the American economy, and peeled off another layer of skin on the United States. If it weren't for the fact that all of his actions were in line with legitimate business practices, he would have been branded as an adversary of the United States.

The incident of traveling to the U.S. Embassy touched the hearts of all media people, and as soon as he entered the U.S. Embassy, countless phone calls were made, and all of a sudden, more and more reporters were waiting outside the U.S. Embassy.

Even though Zhou Yu will not be interviewed, they will definitely not miss the regular press conference of the US embassy media. Because the embassy will give some briefing on the purpose of the tour to the embassy and the content of the meeting, no matter what they say, it will arouse everyone's interest. If such a thing does not attract the attention of the media, it can only be said that they are not a qualified media person.

Robert Tate, then the U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom, was originally a shareholder in a car sales company, and he was not a good friend of the family, a member of the Bush family's Pioneer Club in Texas.

With the exception of some sensitive countries, most of the ambassadors to foreign countries in the United States are occupied by wealthy people with no diplomatic experience rather than professional diplomats.

Due to his special status, Zhou You has always had a good relationship with the Republican Party, and has also donated a lot of activity funds to the Republican Party in the United States. Although he and Bush Jr. don't get along much because of their status, the relationship between the two sides is not bad.

Tate is obviously well aware of the social circles that travel around the United States, so he does not have the arrogance of an ambassador, but behaves very modestly. "Hello, Mr. Zhou, I have always wanted to have the opportunity to get to know you. However, after taking up this public office, I couldn't help myself, and I didn't have the opportunity to meet you until today. ”

You You already knew that he had a good relationship with Tom Dry, and said with a smile: "Mr. Tate is also a member of the Pioneer Club, I heard Mr. Tom Dry mention your name, you were not the British ambassador at that time. ”

He laughed and said with pride, "Tom is a very good friend of mine, but my political development is very average compared to him...... Come, let me introduce you to Major General Hantrey, the military attache in the United Kingdom, and Daniel Eddy, the commercial counselor. ”

For the United States, an ambassador can be a layman, but a counselor and military attache will definitely not be a layman, especially a close ally like Britain, and both military attaché and counselor should be very capable elites.

However, Zhou You hadn't paid much attention to the situation at the U.S. Embassy before, so he didn't know much about them. If he hadn't received their invitation, he wouldn't even have paid attention to Robert Tate.

In a conference room on the second floor, Zhou You sat down with only Rodriguez, who was the recorder, and there were only three of them on the embassy side, including a first secretary. The smaller the number of people, the higher the degree of confidentiality, and Zhou You is quite looking forward to this meeting.

At the beginning of the meeting, the secretary, Ohana, showed a set of slides detailing all the business investments he had made during his trip from last August to this year, including a small investment of less than 300,000 euros in Spain by Gracia.

In this regard, Zhou You has long been mentally prepared, and his various investments are not secret to the outside world, especially the world's number one power like the United States, and it is simply a lot of effort to investigate these clearly.

The question is what they're trying to do with this material now. Therefore, Zhou You did not speak eagerly, patiently waiting for them to solve the mystery by themselves.

When the slides were finished, Commercial Counselor Eddy took the lead and said, "Looking at Mr. Zhou's investment, before 2005, it was mainly in the Internet industry and traditional industries. However, after 2006, the focus shifted to more influential national investment, and increased investment in the media and cultural industries. Because of the Jessica case, Mr. Zhou has always been extremely indignant against some forces in the United States, so some business development plans against American companies have also become acute. Of course, we can understand Mr. Zhou's mentality, but we don't want to see this situation continue to deteriorate. After all, Mr. Zhou's purpose is not to stand on the opposite side of the U.S. government, is he? ”

Zhou You shrugged his shoulders and said with a smile: "Business is business, and it has nothing to do with position." I also have a lot of friends in the United States, and I don't have any prejudice against the United States as a country. ”

Of course, we also admit this, in fact, apart from the mainland, Mr. Zhou has the most industries in the United States. Although your headquarters are in Singapore, your main industries are in China and the United States. It is also because of the development in China and the United States that you have a steady stream of funds invested in South America. ”

Zhou You nodded and asked, "So, what is the purpose of you showing me this?" ”

Eddie looked at Major General Huntley, saw that he nodded, and without even asking Tate's opinion, the ambassador, he said directly: "Regarding Jessica's case, I admit that some of our domestic law enforcement agencies have used some dishonorable means, so I am here to express my sincerest apologies to you......"

Zhou You shook his head and said, "I don't think this matter has anything to do with you. ”

Major General Huntley cleared his throat and said in a deep voice: "As a soldier who has worked in the intelligence department for more than twenty years, I also apologize to Mr. Zhou for some improper means of a small group of my colleagues in this disgraceful incident, and at the same time, I also assure you that such actions will never happen again in the future, and as compensation, we will provide the necessary support to Mr. Zhou's assets in the United States as we protect domestic industry." ”

Zhou You frowned, and he also heard the voice of his words. Accepting an apology and not acting in response to the economic crisis in the United States is tantamount to the Yankees giving themselves the green light. But if you don't accept it, I'm afraid that your industry in the United States will also be suppressed, although it is an apology, but it is also a deterrent.

However, if the other party thinks that this will scare them, they have miscalculated. What's more, since it is an apology, the price they pay is too little.

Moreover, Zhouyou's business plan is not to gamble against the United States, but to target the situation in the United States, digging a piece of meat in the weak area. Although he himself received some benefits, it was not an antagonism. It was only because of the actions of Zhou You, which everyone else saw and swarmed to follow, that it was difficult for the US government to deal with it.

Since they are scoundrels, they must satisfy their appetite for travel. Zhou You thought for a while and said: "I have always pursued a principle in doing business, that is, to develop together, rather than relying on the predatory and monopoly model to set up a large number of opponents. I have never had an absolute share in various industries and companies, so since I have grown up, I have made more and more friends in the business field, but there are almost no enemies. But in the development of the United States, I have always been able to feel the xenophobic disharmony, or invisible confinement. One of the largest markets in the world, and one of the most open in the world, has many obstacles that are difficult to overcome. Personally, I think that if I can have some voice in the U.S. banking industry, I can really be equal in the market like Americans. ”

Huntley didn't understand Zhou You's words too much, and looked at Eddie, as an elite in both business and political circles, Eddie understood the meaning of Zhou You. He pondered for a moment and said: "The United States is a free country, and we will support any business plan, as long as it complies with business rules." Therefore, I personally believe that if Mr. Zhou wants to invest in U.S. banks, he should convince the banks rather than the government. ”

Zhou You smiled and said: "Now the economic crisis caused by the subprime mortgage crisis has begun to spread, and almost all American banks are in crisis and are short of funds. If I want to invest in U.S. banks, the biggest obstacle is the government, and I think Mr. Eddy understands that. So, I don't want Mr. Eddie to deal with me with this kind of intellectually insulting perfunctory. ”

Eddie flashed a hint of embarrassment and asked remedially, "What can Mr. Zhou do?" ”

Zhou You shrugged his shoulders and said: "Stop all speculative business activities in response to the crisis and invest heavily in the secondary industry in the United States, this sincerity should be enough, right?" ”

At this time, Tate asked, "Does Mr. Zhou have a favorite investment partner?" ”

I don't have a perfect plan for investing in the secondary sector, but for banks, because I've invested in six world-class banks, I'm interested in JPMorgan Chase and Citibank and Wells Fargo. Of course, JPMorgan Chase may face a lot of headwinds, so any of the other two banks will do, but I need voting shares, not ordinary outstanding shares. ”

Tate laughed and said, "We will send Mr. Zhou's thoughts back to China, and I think the members of Congress will carefully consider Mr. Zhou's ideas." ”

Zhou You nodded and asked rhetorically, "Then do we need to announce our plan to the outside world?" I think that the journalists outside the embassy will now block the streets around Grosvenor Square. ”

Hunter shook his head and said, "No, we don't need to say much until the plan is authorized, or until it's clear, while adding some unnecessary resistance. I'll ask the press spokesperson to announce that there is just a plan to work together, and I'll deal with them for the time being. ”

"Well, I hope your decision will be quicker, because I am back in London to increase my position in the foreign exchange swap market...... By the way, my security company was kidnapped in Angola, are you involved in this? ”

Zhou You's words suddenly turned thousands of miles away, making several of them flustered. Somewhat surprised, Tate asked, "Oh my God, when did this happen?" ”

Hunter had a gloomy face, shook his head and said, "You are also worth it, we are a big organization, so I don't know everything, but I will pay close attention to this matter and give Mr. Zhou an answer as soon as possible." ”

Zhou You originally just asked casually and deliberately tried it, but when he heard Hunter say this, he really became suspicious all of a sudden. Due to the defeat of the Yankees-backed UNITA in the war, they have not stopped making small moves in Angola over the years, and have even co-opted multiple organizations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia and other countries, and have been making trouble for President dos Santos.

Almost 48 hours after the abduction, no group has yet claimed responsibility, although some clues have been gleaned that the hijacked car and a large truck were heading towards eastern Angola. Ordinary robbers would be eager to make offers, but it is unusual that they have not been contacted by any phone at this time.

Looking at Huntley's expression, it means that he may know something inside. Zhou You stood up, looked into his eyes and said, "If there is really your shadow behind this matter, I hope all the personnel can come back safely." If not, I have been authorized by President dos Santos to deal with this group of people with brutal means and let them know how painful it is to offend a large power with money and people. ”

Tate reacted in hindsight, but his shock was far greater than he could bear, and the expression on his face was a little funny and funny, revealing his bale nature.

The whole meeting ended in less than an hour, and at night the streets were crowded with reporters, and they all surrounded the motorcade that saw the parade leaving the embassy. However, with the help of British soldiers, the convoy was slow but unhindered.

At this time, Rodriguez asked, "Boss, do we really stop all actions?" ”

Zhou You said with a smile: "Our goal has been achieved, and continuing will only offend all Americans, why not go to the United States to copy the bottom and become the savior of the Americans, so that they will be grateful to us?" ”