After Starr's succinct speech, the charity gala officially began, and the guests sat patiently and paused their conversations.

Immediately, the wonderful programs were also shown one by one......

"Uh, boss, how can such a grand charity gala look like a celebrity concert?" Looking at Whitney who was singing passionately on stage. Houston, Kay said on purpose. Her family is very ordinary, and she has never attended such a high-end banquet before...... To be honest, her heart was full of expectations and imagination, but when she saw the form of the charity gala, it was very different from what she expected, and she was inevitably a little disappointed and surprised.

One by one, popular actors and superstars appeared on stage, and it was very enjoyable to watch, but Kate felt that it did not meet her expectations.

Tang Bao said with a smile: "The improvisational performances of these super popular superstars better drive and enliven the atmosphere of the party, haven't you seen many celebrities screaming regardless of their image when they see their favorite idols?" It's not a meal, it's over in a while, and the charity auction is the highlight. ”

There are many banquets he has attended, and Tang Bao is very clear about the various processes. The charity gala lasts for a long time, and it would be too boring to use it for auction fundraising from start to finish. Inviting some of the most popular stars to improvisation can also liven up the atmosphere.

"Oh."

Kate nodded understandingly, although she has been in the Phoenix Investment Group for more than two years, she has always been an ordinary employee, and she basically has no chance to come into contact with this kind of banquet in the upper echelons of society, and the limited content she understands is still obtained through the news media.

As Tang Bao said.

After a few great performances, the charity auction begins. Jewelry, ordinary items, antiques, personal belongings of celebrities, or autographed photos of celebrities, etc., the items displayed for auction are diverse and have different values. However, even ordinary auction items can fetch a lot of money here.

The auction is in full swing.

The guests below should eat and drink, and if they encounter something they like, they can take a picture of it. You can also show your philanthropy.

"$100,000, Mr. Johnson is bidding $100,000 for this silver ornament! Thank you, Mr. Johnson for your support of the Foundation. ”

"Surprised?"

Looking at Kate, whose eyeholes shrank slightly, Tang Bao smiled.

"That silver ornament ......" Kate looked at the silver ornament that was so ordinary that it could not be more ordinary, and was very surprised that it was auctioned for a sky-high price of 100,000 US dollars.

"Oh, don't be surprised, the auction items that appeared at this party are just ordinary silver jewelry, but silver-plated jewelry. It will also fetch a high price. It doesn't matter what you sell or what you buy, what matters is who buys and who sells! Tang Bao said with a smile.

He also knew that Kate's identity was very ordinary, and before, he had not been able to contact these at all, so while he was free, Tang Bao explained a few more words to her. After all, Kate is his personal assistant, and there will be many opportunities to attend various important banquets with him in the future, if you don't understand anything. made jokes, and he was the one who lost face.

Oh.

Kate nodded knowingly, and she had seen it for a long time. Rich people don't care what they buy, they just send the check. The reputation of a philanthropist is done. And celebrities who don't have enough money don't have to worry, if they don't have money to donate, then donate items, just take out an item and auction it. There are also rich people who sell at high prices. In this way, the reputation of charity has also been earned.

"Money, power, social status. Sometimes it's the same, you just have one and you get it all! Kate sighed in her heart.

"Boss, why don't you make a statement?" Kate, who came to her senses, saw more and more rich people making moves, and asked suspiciously.

"No hurry!"

Tang Bao shook his head and said with a smile: "The charity auction lasts for a long time, and there are many billionaires who come to cheer tonight. Maybe waiting for the finale, maybe their form of donation will be slightly different......"

He didn't have a careful understanding of the fundraising process of the Coca-Cola Foundation, but Tang Bao was very clear about some of them.

It's better to shoot early than late, of course, Tang Bao's identity is there, and it will definitely receive great attention, if he doesn't make a move, it will be a considerable blow to his personal and the company's reputation. It can be said that this kind of charity gala ...... As long as you receive an invitation, even if you don't attend in person, you have to send someone to send a "love". Otherwise, it is easy for the media to seize the handle and attack.

Saying.

After Starr finished his speech and put the charity auction on track, he hurriedly handed it over to the others to take charge of it, while he hurried to see Tang Bao.

"Mr. Starr, are you done? Have a seat! Tang Bao and Kate's seats were slightly closer to the middle, and standing up would disturb the auction and attract the displeasure of other guests, so Tang Bao didn't get up to greet him, but smiled and motioned to Starr, who had bent over, to take a seat.

on this.

Naturally, Starr didn't care and hurriedly sat down. To be honest, because of Tang Bao's vague words before, Starr was a little unsettled and uneasy.

"Heh, Starr, yours did a good job at this charity gala......" Tang Bao chatted casually, and he was not in a hurry to talk about business.

"Uh."

Starr was in no mood to talk about a charity gala, but subconsciously agreed.

Inside the banquet hall.

The charity auction is in full swing, and the guests are also enthusiastic about bidding.

While watching the auction with great interest, he chatted casually with Starr next to him, but in fact, Tang Bao, who was comfortable on the surface, was thinking in his heart how to talk.

And Starr, who was giving Don a detailed introduction to the Coca-Cola Foundation's charity gala, was also uncomfortable.

The two of them were still chatting about the charity gala on the surface, but their minds had already flown to the sky.

Then.

The meeting between Tang Bao and Starr also attracted a lot of attention, after all, the identities of the two people were not simple, and they stayed together for a long time, which would inevitably cause conjecture. As time passed, more and more eyes focused on the place where Tang Bao and Starr were.

"How is Coca-Cola doing this year?" As a major shareholder of The Coca-Cola Company, Tang Bao has the right to know about the company's operations.

"Forehead ......"

Starr's face twitched, as if there was something unspeakable. "Mr. Tang, Coca-Cola is undergoing strategic adjustment of the company, and I believe that the performance will get better and better in the future. Coca-Cola is the king of beverages in the world, not afraid of any challenge, but also confident to withstand the impact of competitors! ”

"Huh?"

Starr's answer immediately stunned Tang Bao. Originally, he just casually asked about Coca-Cola's performance, but Starr's response seemed to be a situation.

"Strategic adjustment, what kind of adjustment?" Realizing that there might be a situation in the Coca-Cola Company, Tang Bao asked quietly.

"From diversified expansion, gradually return to a single field, and concentrate on the main business! After evaluation, after completely withdrawing from the non-main business, the company's profits will make a qualitative leap. This strategy of returning to its main business is steadily being executed, and the company has exited the liquor business, water purification business, transportation business, and is now in talks with Sony to sell Columbia Pictures......"

After the company's strategic adjustment is completed, the main business will be further strengthened...... It will also reverse the unfavorable situation. Mr. Tang, Coca-Cola's predicament is only temporary, please believe that continuing to hold Coca-Cola shares is definitely a wise investment choice! Starr assured eagerly.

Well?

Tang Bao frowned.

Then.

Kate hurriedly leaned over and whispered in Tang Bao's ear, Tang Bao nodded from time to time, and finally understood Starr's words.

Originally.

The competition between Coca-Cola and PepsiCo is heating up, and Coca-Cola, which has been in the lead, has recently fallen to the bottom line. Relying on the cooperation of the fast food business, the crazy and fierce star publicity offensive, coupled with Coca-Cola's own lack of competition, and the conflict of interests with the cooperative packagers, Pepsi made a turnaround and caught up with Coca-Cola in the carbonated beverage market in one fell swoop.

And with the situation of the two companies, it is only a matter of time before Pepsi overtakes Coca-Cola, and the throne of "the king of the world's beverages" may be ceded to the opponent at any time.

Affected by this news, Coca-Cola's stock price performed poorly, and suffered a series of setbacks, falling from $65 per share all the way to about $55.

And PepsiCo's stock has risen like crazy.

Many investors have ditched Coca-Cola stock in favor of PepsiCo stock.

No wonder Starr has emphasized many times that Coca-Cola's performance will get better and better, and he is afraid that Tang Bao will abandon Coca-Cola.

Of course.

Tang Bao knows better than anyone that Coca-Cola will win this competition and sell stocks in the future, which is simply impossible, and may even increase its holdings against the trend.

"What about Guo Sida, what is he doing?" Tang Bao did not abandon the idea of Coca-Cola, but he was not in a hurry to say that maybe he could take the opportunity to do something.

"Well, Mr. Tang, Mr. Guo Sida is not going to let the company go unchecked, he is in talks with the bottlers, and he also needs to follow up on the negotiations with Sony...... In the past, the Coca-Cola Foundation's charity galas were organized by the CEO, but because of the special circumstances this year, Mr. Guo Sida did not have time, so he entrusted this matter to me. Starr hurriedly explained to Tang Bao.

He is well aware that the holdings of large investment institutions such as Phoenix Investment Group are generally not affected by short-term stock price fluctuations, and they think more about long-term returns and whether the management can be trusted, and once the management of the invested company is suspected, it will either remove the management or withdraw from the investment.

Therefore.

When he saw Tang Bao "angrily" asking "What is Guo Sida doing", Starr hurriedly explained. Tang Bao is one of the major shareholders of Coca-Cola and an investment prodigy on Wall Street, and his opinion will affect other shareholders, in case it really starts a fire...... Whether it is Guo Sida's resignation, or Phoenix Investment Group's impatience and selling Coca-Cola shares, it is a fatal blow. (To be continued......)