(If you want to hear more of your voices and receive more of your suggestions, search for the WeChat public account "qdread" now and pay attention to give more support to "The Financial Son of the Great Era"!) On the evening of the 28th, the Paulson Fund held its annual investor strategy meeting, and the eighth floor of the Hilton Hotel was covered by the Paulson Fund, and investors from all over the world will spend three days with Paulson Fund managers, including a review of the past, a strategic outlook for the future, networking and other activities.

"Mr. Zhong, I finally saw you!"

At the dinner the next day, John. Paulson was chatting casually with other investors over a cocktail, but his eyes kept looking at the entrance. At yesterday's annual summary meeting and this year's strategic outlook meeting, his biggest gold owner, Zhong Shi, did not appear, which made him mutter. However, when Zhong Shi's figure appeared at the entrance, his full of fear immediately disappeared, and after confessing his guilt to the people around him, he walked straight to Zhong Shi and greeted him warmly.

However, he soon noticed that something was wrong, although Zhong Shi was wearing a slim-fitting evening dress with a striking bow around his neck, and the whole person's outfit was very suitable for the atmosphere here. But the sharp-eyed Paulson only looked a little, and found that the labels on the cuffs of Zhong Seok's clothes had not been cut, the buttons at the top of his shirt had not been fastened, and the hair on his sideburns was slightly messy. Paulson could already imagine that the other party had dressed up haphazardly in a state of haste to get here.

When Paulson took a closer look at Zhong Shi's complexion, he found that although the other party was looking forward to it, there was a rare sadness between his eyebrows, and he couldn't lift his spirits in the face of such a lively scene, which made Paulson's heart sink. As soon as he glanced at the waiter, he quietly said to Zhong Shi, "Mr. Zhong, come inside with me." ”

Zhong Shi had just finished a meeting with the lawyers' team, and only when Jiang Shan reminded him that he still had an appointment, did he remember that the Paulson Institute annual meeting was the next few days. During this time, he was very busy, except for the year-end summary of the Tianyu Fund. He also has to attend shareholder meetings of some of the participating companies, and now he is entangled in lawsuits, so even the invitation of the Paulson Fund, which is the most popular this year, he is so negligent that he almost forgets about it.

After the two entered a single room in the banquet hall, the noise came to an abrupt end as the door was slammed shut. Zhong Shi let out a heavy breath, threw the whole person onto the sofa, and gasped and said, "I'm sorry, John. It's been a busy time. If it weren't for the reminder from my subordinates, I wouldn't have remembered that today was your annual meeting. ”

After finishing speaking, he ignored Paulson's stunned eyes, picked up the brandy on the coffee table, poured himself a full cup, and poured most of it in one go, then loosened the bow on his neck, and continued with a curse: "Damn." It's so tight that I'm out of breath. What do you think. John, what are your main ideas for next year's strategy meeting? ”

Paulson didn't rush to answer, and after making a phone call, he picked up the wine glass in his hand and said with a smile, "Mr. Zhong." Next year's operation strategy, I am still bearish on the CDO market and bullish on the CDS market. In our judgment, the financial crisis caused by property defaults is far from over, and even some large financial institutions may be involved. With our current financial resources and situation, just keeping a close eye on the CDS market is enough to make a lot of money. About the specific strategy analysis report. I'll send you a full copy of it. ”

With that, Paulson glanced at Bell Stone triumphantly. Naturally, he had enough capital to boast of it, and his performance grew by 700% this year, reaching tens of billions of dollars, an achievement that was almost unprecedented, and even Soros congratulated him and invited him to lunch, although Paulson has not yet agreed. It's just that he glanced over like this, but found that Zhong Shi was still frowning, without the slightest hint of joy, which made him feel a little frustrated, and quickly asked, "Mr. Zhong, are you okay?" ”

"What did you say?" Zhong Shi came back from his contemplation and was slightly stunned for a moment, and then suddenly realized, and said lightly, "Oh, it's nothing, it's just that I was recently sued by the SEC, and it's just a little trouble!" ”

"A little trouble?" Paulson was shocked, and the muscles in his face twitched violently twice. If you say that in the capital market according to the level of impact to sort the various events, the SEC investigation can definitely rank the top three, for no other reason, the SEC is too powerful, few of the people they target can successfully get out, most people or institutions have to pay a lot of price.

Seeing that his biggest benefactor was in such trouble, Paulson was silent, and he was really powerless at such a time. It didn't take long for him to think of a recent rumor circulating on Wall Street that a supergiant was being investigated by the SEC. When he heard the news, he was palpitating and secretly glad at the same time, thinking that he didn't know which unlucky guy was targeted by the SEC again. Now that the mystery has been revealed, he realizes that this person actually has an intersection with himself.

Silence is silence, Paulson did not stop thinking in his heart, according to the logic, his return on investment this year is super high, and he is definitely the first choice for funds to enter the market, in fact, Zhong Shi invested a huge amount of money in himself as early as last year. But Paulson doesn't simply think that Zhongshi is simply FOF, and Tianyu is also a player in the market, so they will definitely make a move themselves.

But in which areas will returns outperform Paulson Fund returns? Which market can compare with the current CDO and CDS markets? Once these thoughts came to mind, they grew like weeds, making Paulson's heart tickle like a thousand cat's claws.

"That, that ......" Paulson weighed for a long time, but finally couldn't resist the curiosity in his heart, and asked, "Mr. Zhong, may I ask you what you are investigating by the SEC?" Is it because of the CDO market or the CDS market? ”

After saying this, Paulson's old face was hot, and he knew that he was speaking tactfully. But the other party must be able to hear what he said. If you can't even hear the subtext of this point, Zhong Shi will not be Zhong Shi.

Sure enough, Zhong Shi glanced at Paulson meaningfully, and then said calmly: "Do you want to ask me what direction I invested?" It's all classified, but now that the SEC has frozen my funds, I can sue you. But are you sure you want to know that? If I am convicted and imprisoned in the future. And you happen to hold or short these stocks, aren't you afraid that the SEC will come to you? ”

Like a basin of cold water poured on his head, Paulson's fiery heart immediately cooled, and he realized at this time that the other party was in trouble now, and it was best to keep a certain distance, so he coughed awkwardly and changed the topic, "Well, since that's the case." Then I still don't know. By the way, some time ago George. Soros sent me an invitation to have lunch at the right time, what do you think? ”

To be able to have lunch with such a famous senior as Soros is undoubtedly an extremely honorable thing for Paulson today, although he has not yet realized that he has a good chance of surpassing this senior in his future achievements. But as soon as he said that, Paulson realized that something was wrong. Because he remembered the person who was talking to him now, but he had a grudge with Soros. And no matter in any aspect, Zhong Shi is not much better than that one in terms of wealth and status, or even better.

So when he finished speaking, he immediately stared nervously at Zhong Shi, trying to deduce his true thoughts from the other party's expression. He had secretly thought of a way out, even if the other party showed even the slightest dissatisfaction. He will not hesitate to refuse Soros's invitation, after all, although Soros is famous, Zhongshi is his food and clothing.

Fortunately, Zhong Shi did not show the slightest dissatisfaction, just pouted and smiled slightly, and replied nonchalantly, "Wow." Now that you've been recognized by the top hedge funds, even someone like Soros has to share your views on the market, that's a pretty big achievement. I'm so happy for you, John, from the bottom of my heart. ”

But the next moment, Zhong Shi's brows furrowed, and he asked a question that made Paulson scratch his head, "John, do you know Soros's connections on Wall Street?" I mean, is there any relationship with the investment banks that is closer or more distant? ”

Although the question was a bit nonsensical, Paulson obviously didn't think that Zhong Shi was untargeted, and after careful consideration for a long time, he said slowly: "It's not very clear what is estranged. But he and Goodman's former CEO, Paulson, and now Stanley's CEO, John Brown, are Johnson. Mark has a good personal relationship. Especially John of Stanley. Mark, you know, their research capabilities are second to none, so Quantum Fund often uses their brokerage channels, and over the decades, they've naturally become very good personal friends. ”

"I see!" Zhong Shi nodded thoughtfully and didn't say anything more. In my heart, I was like a mirror, and I finally had a general context of what I had encountered. Although he is not certain so far, there is no doubt that both Soros and Stanley have the biggest suspicions.

Originally, Stanley, as an investment bank, should not have been involved, but perhaps because Zhong Shi's Tianyu Fund had sabotaged their plan for industrial chain monopoly in mainland China three times and twice, it was normal for the other party to retaliate now, after all, this is their home field. And the relationship with Soros is a past feud, and he has a million reasons to deal with him.

Paulson didn't know why Zhong Shi asked, but seeing that the other party didn't mean to explain, he didn't continue to ask. At this moment, the door of the room was opened from the outside, and a waiter walked in with a pruning tool, first bowed slightly to the two of them, and then began to move on his clothes in Zhong Shi's surprised gaze.

"This is the waiter I called!" Paulson quickly explained, "He's here to help you with your clothes, and you're a little ...... It's a bit ......."

Zhong Shi suddenly realized, looked down at the clothes on his body, stood still and let the waiter trim and cut for a while, and after a qiē was done, he walked to the mirror behind the door, looked at it for a long time, and muttered, "It's not changed!" ”

The waiter and Paulson couldn't laugh or cry. After Paulson tipped the waiter with a hundred dollars in cash, Bell Stone and Paulson were soon left in the room.

"By the way, didn't you say you wanted to eat with Soros?" Seeing that the atmosphere was a little dull, Zhong Shi took the initiative to speak, "After seeing him, say hello to him for me." Let's just say that I will remember all his favors, and sooner or later I will repay them to him in full. ”

"......" Paulson naturally heard the smell of gunpowder, and after being silent for a long time, he asked in a low voice, "Mr. Zhong, many years have passed since these things, are you still haunted by it?" Otherwise, I will take the lead and let you meet and resolve the original grievances. What do you think? ”

"Nope! No! No! Zhong Shi shook his head again and again, decisively rejecting Paulson's kindness, "John, you didn't understand the situation at all, and besides, this matter has nothing to do with you at all, so you'd better stay neutral." Besides, the grievances between me and him often involve billions or even tens of billions of dollars, where can this grievance be resolved with three or two sentences? All you need to do is bring me a message. John, I'm actually very optimistic about you, although you are currently a small achievement, but the capital market is changing, as long as you are a little careless, it is very likely that all the money earned in front of you will be lost, so you must not be carried away by the victory in front of you, and always keep a clear head. ”

Paulson was in his fifties and Bell Stone was thirty-one, and it stands to reason that Paulson should have taught Bell Stone. But the fact is just the opposite, because in the capital market, it is not about seniority, but who has the strongest ability and who earns more money, and who has the right to speak.

So even though Paulson has a reputation as a Wall Street god, he is still a petty character in front of Zhong Shi.

Seeing Paulson nodding solemnly, Zhong Shi knew that the other party had taken his words to heart, so he didn't say anything more at the moment, pushed open the door and said, "Let's go, let's go out." There should be a lot of people out there waiting to talk to you! (My novel "The Son of Finance of the Great Era" will have more fresh content on the official WeChat platform, and there will also be a 100% lucky draw gift for everyone!) Open WeChat now, click on the "+" sign in the upper right corner to "add friends", search for the official account "qdread" and follow, hurry up! (To be continued......)

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