"Tang, as you said, Phoenix Investment Group is still in an astonishing rapid development, and there is no trend of slowing down...... Well, if there is no major change, Phoenix Investment Group will inevitably grow into a 100 billion dollar super company. ”

Well.

Tang Bao smiled and nodded, without any modesty. Although Phoenix Investment Group has not yet been listed, he has no doubt that as long as it goes public, it will inevitably rush into the 100 billion dollar market value club in the short term. He has absolute confidence and certainty in this.

"Heh, it seems that Tang, you also agree with my point of view, so how many years do you expect Phoenix Investment Group to enter the 100 billion dollar club?"

"Hmm...... Maybe it will be realized on the day when Phoenix Investment Group goes public! After a moment of silence, Tang Bao gave his own answer, and then added to explain, "Although the company is not listed, it can roughly estimate the value of the company through asset evaluation, but it is not as convincing as market pricing. ”

"I see." Angela said with understanding, "When we heard that Phoenix Investment Group applied for listing, it was not far from the company's market capitalization reaching 100 billion US dollars. It seems, Don, you have a lot of confidence that investors will be chasing Phoenix Investment Group stock. "Only when a stock is in a frenzied scramble will the stock price soar like a rocket, and the company's market value will skyrocket.

“……”

Tang Bao smiled, and did not mean to explain further.

……

"We all know Tang, you are known to the outside world with the rise of Phoenix Investment Group. However, Phoenix Investment Group is definitely not your only asset, there is also the well-known East West Bank, Phoenix Holdings, which was recently spun off from Phoenix Investment Group, and Phoenix Capital in the United Kingdom, as well as the newly formed Kirin Investment Bank in Japan...... Of course, there may be some stocks, real estate, etc., that the outside world does not know about. Previously, our in-house editors estimated your worth from various sources, which is around $12 billion. Don, is there a discrepancy between the valuation of this asset and your real worth? Angela asked.

Forehead. $12 billion......

To be honest, Tang Bao has not carefully counted his assets, but he is very sure of one thing, that is, it is far more than $12 billion.

After thinking about it for a while, Tang Bao understood how the value of $12 billion was calculated. It's nothing more than a simple addition of the valuations of his assets on the surface, such as Phoenix Investment Group, East West Bank, Phoenix Holdings, Phoenix Capital, and Kirin Investment, and you can probably get this number.

"Hmm. Barely in line with current asset valuations, and of course, with the growth potential of these companies, it will be far beyond this value! Tang Bao agreed.

on this.

Angela didn't deny it, but she had some doubts in her heart. Where does the confidence that Tang Bao has shown from beginning to end come from?

"Huh...... This year's list of the world's richest people has already been released, but you are not included in the list, not because your worth is not qualified to be on the list, but the bigger reason may be that the staff on the list cannot evaluate your assets, after all, there are huge differences in the evaluation of your assets from all walks of life! Angela gushed.

The "World Rich List" that Angina is talking about should be the Forbes World Rich List launched by Forbes, a competitor of Fortune magazine.

But.

Tang Bao didn't care about whether he could squeeze into the list. One more life. He has a deeper understanding of these lists, and the people on the list may be rich people with a lot of money, but are they really the richest people in the world, the second richest person in the world, and the third richest person in the world...... It's hard to say. Compared with those who squeeze into the rich list, more people are willing to silently accumulate wealth and keep a low profile.

Forbes Rich List. Just look at it, don't take it seriously...... People who are really good at hiding their wealth will not let you easily figure out your hole cards.

"Don, look at how calm you are. Do you have a good idea of your worth ranking? Angela asked. It's normal for her to think so, the Forbes World Rich List is so famous that it has attracted great attention. As long as Tang Bao has read the newly released list and compared it with his own assets, he can easily determine his ranking.

"Hey...... On the contrary, I don't have any idea. So far, I haven't paid attention to the Forbes rich list! Tang Bao shook his head and said.

Yes.

Angela was surprised.

Soon.

Angela came to her senses of surprise and smiled, "That's right, it seems like you've been very busy lately...... Based on your worth of $12 billion, if you are on the list, you will directly squeeze into the top three, ranking in the top three. After Walton, John. Before Cruze. Of course, it must be the richest Chinese in the world! ”

"Uh......? squeezed directly into the top three? Tang Bao was slightly stunned, but after thinking about it a little, he understood that the United States has not recklessly started the money printing machine, and the value of the dollar is by no means comparable to that of later generations, and it is still a very "valuable" foreign exchange currency.

The third richest man in the world was created by a teenager who was only sixteen or seventeen years old, and it was not inherited wealth...... It's exciting to think about.

Readers will be shocked when they see this news.

Even, even Angela's heart at this moment is extremely shocked, and there are many examples of teenagers getting rich in the United States, but compared with Tang Bao, it is simply not commendable.

Then.

Angina noticed that Tang Bao was still calm as usual, as if nothing had happened, so she asked in surprise, "Don, don't you feel a little excited about being directly squeezed into the Forbes rich list?" You must know that countless business elites around the world dream of being on the list...... Of course, more than 99% of the elite can only think about it in their dreams, and ordinary people with a larger base don't even dare to think about it. ”

Tang Bao smiled faintly, replied lightly, and said, "It's just a list, I don't think there's any need to pay too much attention to it." ”

Maybe.

With Tang Bao's inclusion in the Forbes rich list, his fame and influence will rise, but he will also face some troubles and troubles. In later generations, so many wealthy people in China refused to enter the list, not without a little reason, after all, if there is no negative effect, then who doesn't want to expand their reputation more.

To be expected......

When this interview with Fortune Magazine is released, Tang Bao will definitely become famous, and at the same time, it will also bring unpredictable troubles.

Of course.

Tang Bao is confident that he can deal with all this calmly.

"Ugh." Tang Bao's answer was unexpected by Angela, she didn't expect Tang Bao to look at it so indifferently. It's even a little bit of a sense of indifference.

And so it is.

Tang Bao will not resist entering the Forbes rich list, but he will not be proud of it. In his eyes, it's just a simple and illusory list.

"It's a miracle that it took just over three years from the time you came to the U.S. to the time you amassed such an astonishing fortune. Tang, can you share some investment experience with us, or give us some investment advice? Angela looked at Tang Bao with a smile and an expectant look.

"My investment experience is not just for others, and sharing my experience may lead to confusion in people's minds. After all, everyone's investment principles, investment objectives, and risk tolerance are different. For example, I am very optimistic about the future prospects of the oil industry, and I bought a large number of shares of BP oil company in the UK, but due to various accidents in BP oil in the UK, the stock price has plummeted, and my current investment loss is as high as hundreds of millions of dollars, and I may not even be able to reverse the situation in the short term. If I were to advise everyone to invest in oil, I would be scolded and even taken to court for losing money...... After all. Ordinary investors don't have the patience of mine, and there may be huge pressure on the capital side. Tang Bao said with a smile.

on this.

Angela nodded silently, and admitted that Tang Bao was telling the truth.

Be silent for a while.

Tang Bao decided to express some opinions, "Hmm. I think for ordinary investors, we can focus on mature and stable consumer industries, although the price of such stocks will not skyrocket like high-tech companies like Microsoft, but it is better to have stable dividends, long-lasting growth and low risk. Investors who are more resistant to risk. There is also a much wider range of options to choose from, such as high-tech stocks, emerging energy, biopharmaceuticals, and so on. ”

"Hmm."

Angela nodded in response, although Tang Bao spoke in a very general and vague manner. But it's also commendable. Of course, she also expected Tang Bao to make a detailed comment on a specific industry and put it forward.

……

After thinking about it for a while, Tang Bao said, "Then let's talk more about the banking industry in the United States." Everyone knows that there is a problem in the U.S. banking sector, and there is a general slump in bank stocks, and there is even a risk that it may become waste paper. A large number of investment institutions are frantically fleeing this land of right and wrong...... In fact, in my opinion, this is a rare opportunity to buy bank stocks. The savings and loan banking crisis may eliminate countless small banks, but it will also create a lucky handful of capable ones who will take advantage of the opportunity to scale up quickly. If you can lock in a lucky winner, buy their shares at a low price, and hold them for a long time, you will get a good return on your investment. ”

"Which banks do you think will be the lucky ones?" Angela asked.

"All I can say is that there are a lot of opportunities for those who are among the top in the U.S., JPMorgan Bank, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Bank of New York, Chase Bank, First National Bank of Chicago, and so on. However, it does not mean that they will be safe and unscathed in this round of financial turmoil, and they may also face difficulties, but compared with other small banking institutions, they have a stronger comprehensive ability to resist risks. Tang Bao smiled lightly.

"Okay, Don, thanks for the suggestion. I think there will be many investors who will appreciate your advice. Well, frankly, I'm a little tempted to put some of my savings out and buy bank stocks......"

"Then you won't regret it!" Tang Bao is very confident.

Hear the words.

Angela laughed too. At this point, this interview with Tang Bao was also coming to an end, and she suddenly became relaxed.

'Well, Don, at the end of the interview, I'd like to ask you a couple of personal questions, okay? Angela said.

Tang Bao shrugged his shoulders and readily agreed. Of course, he still has the right to refuse to answer......

"It's fair to say that coming to the U.S. gives you the opportunity to create wealth, and the vast majority of your assets are in the U.S. Have you considered immigrating to the U.S.? ”

"Nope."

Tang Bao shook his head very decisively and said, no need to think about it. Before, it was not that no one suggested that he become an American citizen, but he ignored it.

"Uh. Why, isn't America bad? What's more, for now, choosing to immigrate to the United States is more conducive to your career development. In addition, many Chinese students who come to the United States choose to stay in the United States to work and live after graduation, and become American citizens. Angela didn't understand Tang Bao's thoughts.

"There is no why. I don't care if others want to become American citizens, but I can decide what I want......" Tang Bao replied calmly.

In fact.

I heard Angela mention that "Chinese students work and live in the United States after graduation". Tang Bao's heart is quite uncomfortable, and those who study abroad at their own expense are fine, but many international students spend the country's money. In this difficult era, those who are willing to spend money to study abroad basically have extraordinary talents, and they are talents cultivated by the country......

It can be said that the country spent a lot of effort to cultivate, but in the end it cheapened the United States.

"Then you will choose to graduate and return to China for development?" Angela asked again.

"Of course, there is no doubt about it." Tang Bao replied directly. "The country is implementing reform and opening up, and there are business opportunities everywhere in the country, and I have no reason to turn a blind eye. What's more, I am originally Chinese, and I have strong economic strength, so isn't it a matter of course to return to China to support the country's economic construction? ”

Suddenly.

Angela was silent, she didn't expect the young Tang Bao to say such a thing. But suddenly remembering Tang Bao's identity, he was instantly relieved, and secretly thought that it might be related to his family education. Then he subconsciously sighed, "I think." Your country will be proud to have you, the richest man in China. ”

Scold.

Tang Bao smiled and said nothing, it didn't matter whether he was proud or not, but he was very sure that the country would be much more relieved by his statement. Of course, they will also be eager to try......

"Don, you're often absent from college classes, have you ever thought about dropping out and focusing on managing your business?"

"Nope. My family wouldn't approve of dropping out of school either. And both the school and my tutor gave me a lot of freedom...... I can handle my studies well! In fact, except for the occasional busy period, I would obediently stay at school. Tang Bao replied.

"OK, one last question. I went to Columbia University before. I interviewed a lot of classmates who are familiar with you. It is said that there was a time when you had a lot of contact with a Chinese girl......"

……

Tang Bao couldn't help rolling his eyes, and secretly sighed that reporters were really pervasive, but before Angela finished asking, he took the initiative to answer this question. "She's my senior sister from the same school, and of course, now my girlfriend. The reason you didn't see her was because she was now a graduate student at Harvard. ”

Then.

Tang Bao stood up and said, "Okay, I've said everything I can say, and this is the end of the interview." I hope that Miss Angela will be careful about some sensitive topics in the interview script, and not to misinterpret the conversation between us. Although there were a few small surprises, overall we had a good conversation and maybe there will be opportunities to work together in the future......"

Forehead.

Angela didn't expect Tang Bao to answer the last question so crisply and actively, and by the time she reacted thoroughly, Tang Bao had already gotten up and left.

"Hey, I still have a question?" Angela shouted.

"It's you who said it, last question!" Tang Baotou will not leave.

“……”

Angela's mouth opened, then a look of annoyance.

The banquet was simple and relaxed, and the guests were casual in drinking, chatting, or casually playing cards and trying their luck...... Everything is secondary, the key is that everyone strengthens the connection and affection with each other, and some people even negotiate business.

Of course.

Some people are also disturbed by the "big project" mentioned by Tang Bao......

"Hey, Don, are you done making out with your little chick?" Halfway through, suddenly a man who was not very athletic leaned over and said with an ambiguous smile.

"Uh, Wren, you're talking about me?" Tang Bao was stunned and pointed at himself.

"Of course. Don, I've seen everything, you're in that remote corner with a very sexy and hot girl...... Or I told everyone not to spoil your good deeds, you have to thank me. ”

“……”

Hearing Wren's words, Tang Bao suddenly smiled a little bitterly, and he wondered why no one had looked for him for so long, it turned out to be Wren's "credit".

Get.

Misunderstanding is misunderstanding, and he doesn't bother to defend it.

Mr. Wren, the owner of a lobbying firm with an unclear and slightly mysterious family background, is well-connected in Washington, D.C., and is adept at handling tricky political lobbying work, and of course, the fees for his services are second to none. Well, he's still a playboy and changes girlfriends ridiculously fast. And it's a bit uninhibited, like now, he only wears a white shirt with an open neckline, and his suit and tie have long been lost.

"Don, why don't we have a drink together?" Wren Road.

"Nope. Seeing you're pretty much drunk, take it easy, don't get drunk and mess up my territory. Tang Bao refused and admonished. If another person invites him like this, he may think that the other party has something to talk to him...... But Wren invites him to have a drink, which is really just drinking, of course, it can't be as simple as just "one drink", because this guy is an alcoholic like his brother's roommate Frank.

……

"Hey, boss, do you want to play a few games?" Horst was playing cards with a group of people when he saw Tang Bao coming from a distance and greeted him.

Then.

The others nodded their heads as well.

"Heh, you guys play, I'll just take a look." As he spoke, Tang Bao stood aside, thinking to himself, if I join the gambling game, I won't wash you all in blood.

……

The banquet lasted for a long time, and it didn't end until more than nine o'clock in the evening, and everyone said goodbye to Tang Bao one after another and left satisfied.

Maybe.

At this banquet, everyone spent 80% of their time eating, drinking, and having fun, but only that 20% of the time was full of harvest...... (To be continued......)