Chapter 241: I'm a Sociologist
"Worrying about the sky?"
Paulson shook his head disapprovingly, "Maybe it's because you've been stressed out lately, that's causing you to be cranky." So far, at least, Soros has not been aware of our actions at all. Taking 10,000 steps back, even if he knew, the most rational thing to do would be to fish in troubled waters after us, rather than choosing to go to the European side. He knew very well that if he did, he would become the public enemy of American capital! ”
"Perhaps!"
Zhong Shi sighed and did not speak for a long time.
"By the way, you said you have another mission, what is it?"
In order to break the awkward atmosphere, Paulson took the initiative to find a topic, "I am also curious, and I believe that the others are the same." But if you don't want to say it, that's okay, I trust you. ”
"It's not something to be told again."
Zhong Shi looked into the distance and said lightly, "I have been planning this since I encountered a demonstration in Greece. To put it simply, it is a large-scale strike action throughout Greece before the Greek government announces its financial situation. ”
"What?"
Hearing Zhong Shi's words, Paulson's face suddenly changed, "A general strike across Greece? Political instability? I get it, I get it......"
If a nationwide general strike breaks out in Greece at the time of the announcement of the Greek government's fiscal situation, it is almost a double crisis, so that the panic of investors will be multiplied and the prospects of the Greek government will be infinitely bearish.
This is not only about the declining credibility of the current government, but also about rising labor costs, because the unions have always been the representatives of labor, and most of the strikes are aimed at improving the treatment of the working class, and this is a direct consequence of rising labor costs, and the deeper cause is the rising labor costs. This has led to an outflow of capital, which has made the Greek economy even worse.
I have to say that this trick is very ruthless, almost a draw from the bottom of the kettle. Even Paulson, who was well-informed, had a big change in face when he heard about it.
"This ......"
Paulson pondered for a long time before finally persuading slowly. "Wouldn't that be too much? In this way, the current Greek government is basically completely offended, almost equivalent to another Soros. Also, how can you guarantee that their union will be completely obedient to you? ”
"There's always a way to do this!"
Zhong Shi hesitated for a moment, didn't speak for a while, and then said leisurely, "Their contradictions are so intense, as long as they provoke them a little, I'm afraid they will ignite the entire fire." The worst. I can still use this trick! ”
He twisted his fingers and made a gesture to count the bills.
Seeing Bell Stone do this, Paulson understood and laughed wordlessly.
……
Three days later, Bell Stone came to Greece again.
This time it was still Phaedra who picked up the airport. Gail, but unlike the last enthusiasm, Phaedra. Gail's face was visibly gloomy, and his smile looked forced.
He's not a fool. As a journalist for the Greek newspaper Daily, he naturally knows Zhong Shi as the top fund manager in the world. How precious their time is. The other party appeared in the territory of Greece several times like this, and if he said that he was not planning something, he couldn't even believe it.
But he didn't know what kind of medicine was sold in the other party's gourd, so he still maintained his enthusiasm on the surface.
"Mr. Zhong, we meet again!"
Phaedra. Gelpi stretched out his palm with a smile, "I didn't expect to be separated for a long time." I was surprised that we met again so soon. ”
"It was also beyond my expectations!"
Zhong Shi smiled and shook the other party's hand, "I remember the last time you said you were going to do an interview?" The last time I parted in such a hurry that I forgot about it completely. No way, I'm a promise-breaking person. So it's back! ”
"Did I say that?"
Hearing Zhong Shi say this, Phaedra. The corners of Gail's mouth twitched suddenly, and his brain began to spin rapidly, thinking about whether he had said such a thing, and he didn't get an answer for a while, but since the other party said so, the opportunity for that interview must not be able to run, and his worried heart suddenly settled down a lot, and he secretly thought in his heart, maybe the other party really came for this.
"Of course!"
Hearing the other party's rhetorical question, Zhong Shi's face remained unchanged, and he subconsciously replied, "In our country, there is a proverb that a gentleman promises a thousand gold. If I didn't have integrity, I wouldn't have been able to gain a foothold in the market. ”
“……”
Seeing that the other party said so solemnly, Phaedra. Gail didn't know what to say for a while, so he could only grin and smirk, but he kept muttering in his heart, did the other party really care about this promise?
It's still the same Lagonissi as last time, and it's still the "Royal Villa" suite. Because of the declining tourism industry, there were not many guests, and Jiangshan quickly booked a room. When the three of them entered the room, Jiang Shan slammed the door shut from the inside.
"What is this for?"
Phaedra. Gail couldn't help but shudder, looking at Zhong Shi and Jiang Shan nervously, but the next moment he was relieved, he knew that with the hotel surveillance, these two would definitely not dare to do anything to themselves.
With their net worth, it is impossible for them to do anything to themselves, after all, they are just a nobody.
But when he saw Zhong Shi and Jiang Shan, his heart tightened again for no reason, these two have always been inseparable, it can't be some strange sexual orientation. If they're going to be themselves, that's fine.
For a time, Phaedra. Gail fell into an inexplicable tension and anxiety again.
The purpose of closing the door is naturally not to let the content of the conversation be known to others, Jiang Shan just did a normal move, who doesn't want to be in Phaedra. Gail's heart was filled with turmoil. If let him know now Phaedra. What Gail thinks in his heart, I'm afraid Jiangshan will laugh through his belly.
He and Zhong Shi looked at each other and smiled, and Jiang Shan sat down in Phaedra. Gail is on the right, and Bell Stone is sitting on the left. The two of them were silent, and they took Phaedra. Gail was caught in the middle.
When he saw this situation, he seemed to confirm what he thought in his heart. Gail was even more nervous. I almost suffocated.
"Uh......"
Zhong Shi was careful and soon discovered Phaedra. Gail frowned immediately, "Phaedra, my friend, what's wrong with you?" It can't be sick, right? ”
Hear Zhong Shi say this. Only then did Jiang Shan realize that Phaedra. Gail's strange appearance also cast a caring look.
"I didn't ...... It's okay. ”
Phaedra. Gail hesitated for a long time before he replied, and in order to hide his embarrassment, he immediately changed the subject, "By the way, Mr. Zhong, when will our interview start?" Do you have any other agendas? ”
"There's no hurry!"
Zhong Shi smiled and waved his hand, "I may have to stay here for a while this time. There's no other schedule, just take a random time to come out. Before that, I want to ask you to do something for me, I don't know if it's okay? ”
"What's the matter?"
I wanted to blurt out that I should accept it, but the words came to my lips, Phaedra. Gale still thinks it would be better to be cautious, if the two of them embarrass him, it won't be easy. So he said in a different way, "If it's within your means." I promise to help you do it. But if I can't do it personally, I'll ask my friends for help. But if it still doesn't work, I'm afraid there is nothing you can do. ”
"Actually, it's very simple!"
Jiang Shan quickly picked up, "Mr. Zhong came this time to meet a few people, you just need to help match." In return, we will also pay you a small salary in return. Don't say no, if you don't take the money, we're embarrassed to ask you for help, it's what you deserve. ”
"I see!"
Phaedra. Gaila finally breathed a sigh of relief in her heart, it turned out that the two of them were not worried about their chrysanthemums. This made him very relaxed, and at the moment he patted his chest and agreed, "Don't say anything else, as long as it's not the prime minister, I can agree to everyone else." ”
Seeing that he agreed so happily, Zhong Shi and Jiang Shan were both happy, and then Jiang Shan unfolded a piece of paper and read the names of several people.
"These people ......"
Phaedra. Gail pondered for a moment, and then suddenly realized, "These people are all the chairmen of the trade unions in the industry, representing the labor side, and they have a lot of energy. Why are you meeting them? ”
He didn't understand the other party's intention for a while.
"You know what?"
Zhong Shi spoke, "I've been thinking about this since the last time you told me about corruption. You may not know that before the 80s, corruption in Hong Kong was also very serious, and some people even swept away 500 million Hong Kong dollars, which is worth about 10 billion Hong Kong dollars today, which is more than 1 billion dollars in US dollars. But with the establishment of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, an anti-corruption agency, the whole of Hong Kong, whether it is a government agency or a commercial company, has been completely renewed. Although corruption has not been completely eradicated, Hong Kong today is one of the cleanest and most efficient places in the world. ”
Of course, this had a lot to do with the determination of the British government in Hong Kong at the time, which was the most different thing about Greece and Hong Kong. When I went back, I looked up some information and finally found out that the problem in Greece was that you lack an efficient, clean and deterrent government. In other words, the government's lack of deterrence against ordinary civil servants has led to private corruption, which in turn spreads to various industries. So if we want to change all that, we have to start with a strong government all over again. Secondly, through this strong government, the behavior of public servants will be restrained, and finally the goal of cleaning up and rectifying the whole society will be achieved. ”
"If that's the case, then Greece will no longer be the corrupt country you think it is. And once the government is clear and the social atmosphere is correct, the whole country will develop in a good way, which is a positive cycle. ”
Zhong Shi said a lot of things freely, his expression was serious and solemn, and his tone was sonorous and powerful. He wanted to impress the other party through this way of talking.
"...... like this"
As an adult with the ability to think independently, Phaedra. Gail naturally wouldn't be persuaded by Zhong Shi's few words so lightly, but seeing Zhong Shi say it so seriously, he also had to take this issue seriously, "I still have two questions: first, why did you choose our Greece as your test field; Second, why are trade unions the object of cooperation? ”
"Because I'm a rich man!"
Instead of answering his question directly, Zhong Shi said something seemingly unrelated, which made Phaedra. Gail was a little confused for a moment, "This is what other people think of me, maybe people all over the world think so." But deep down, I prefer to be an idealist, an idealist who wants to benefit the whole world and all of humanity. Unlike the super-rich in the United States, who are immersed in the latest technology, I am more inclined to solve real problems. ”
"Their goal is to advance science and technology for the benefit of the next generation and even the next generation. But I want to solve the problem now, right now, for the benefit of this generation of humanity. Greece was chosen because, first of all, it is a small country with strong operability. Second, this is a civilized society, and everything we do is justified and fulfilled through the constitutionally prescribed voting methods. In addition, you underestimate the power of trade unions, in fact, only trade unions can mobilize the entire stratum, and this is a force that no one can underestimate. Only when the whole people mobilize can the corrupt behavior of the whole country be positively valued and resolved. ”
"Knowing Soros, people think of him as a hedge fund manager, a super-rich man. But he is also a sociologist, i.e. at our level, money is just a number, one more zero or one less zero, it doesn't make sense to us at all. So we're going to do something that makes sense to us. For example, the one we are talking about now, Soros has done. He has set up charitable social foundations in some countries in Eastern Europe to study social formations. This inspired me so much that I also took this behavior as my ideal, that is, to do something meaningful. ”
"I'm not so much a rich guy as a sociologist. Well, I love this title! ”
Zhong Shi finally concluded.
"Are these really the only reasons?"
Phaedra. Gail was apparently unconvinced, "There must be some other reason, right?" ”
"That's the whole purpose, but we can't control the process."
Zhong Shi shook his head slightly, "But as long as we firmly move towards that goal and gather the strength of the whole people, I believe that it will be achieved one day, isn't it?" (To be continued.) )
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