One thousand thirty-three. "Lion Fund"
The political situation in France looks volatile.
The Cathari government was met with unprecedented opposition. Yetiri's popularity has increased like never before. A large number of his followers are actively preparing for the overthrow of the Cathari government, especially when Yetiri, who has always presented himself as a pacifist, has uncharacteristically raised the slogan of violent bloodshed.
This is completely unacceptable to the Cathari government. In the past, only secret executions were carried out against Yetri, but now the attitude of the Cathari government has completely changed.
They decided to capture this person at all costs, and it didn't matter to them whether they were dead or alive.
In addition to these headaches for the Cathari government, the disappearance of General Robito also irritates them. It is important to know that there are still a large number of officers in the army who are students of General Robbito, and they are willing to follow this general who could have become a field marshal.
Since the kidnapping of General Robitto, the French government has been hiding the fact that the general is ill and needs to recuperate, but gradually, this has made some officers in the army wonder: where did the general go? Is he under house arrest?
Once a person's doubts arise, they are difficult to control. Rumors are spreading rapidly in the military, and more and more officers are joining the ranks of skeptics.
They sent representatives to meet General Robbito, and although Defense Minister Lucien managed to temporarily stabilize the officers for various reasons, it was clear to all those who knew the inside story that such a thing could not be concealed for long.
General Robbito must be found in the shortest possible time, otherwise God knows when the situation will get out of control......
Berkeley was reprimanded daily by President Khateri, Prime Minister Sinag, and Field Marshal Lucien. There were times when he was almost driven crazy by them...... Hell, how did he know where that damn general had chosen? How did he know that the damned general chose to live or die?
But the anger in his heart didn't dare to show it in front of this big man, so. He pinned all his hopes on the "Monsieur Moyol".
The same goes for his father-in-law, Rotini. The situation of the "French Dewey Bank" is not optimistic at all, and if there is another run, the Dewey Bank will collapse anytime and anywhere, and that will be the last thing that Rottini wants to see. Will and Pipondu don't seem to have any intention of investing, so now all hope can only be pinned on "Monsieur Moyol......
A man who was valued by the Wittgensteins, Morgan, and Rockefellers. There must be a huge amount of money in your hands......
Therefore, "Monsieur Moyol" received the warmest welcome from the Rottini family.
"Mr. Moyol, toast to you to France." Rodini raised his glass enthusiastically.
"Thank you and your whole family for your hospitality." Wang Weiyi smiled and raised his wine glass.
After a shallow sip. Rotini put down his glass: "Mr. Moyol, in today's economic situation, I think it's a great opportunity to increase investment aggressively, and everything looks so worthless. Is there a better time than that? ”
There he was testing Mr. Moyol. But it looks like "Mr. Moyol" did not understand what he was saying.
"For example, in our banking industry, during this period of time, I have seen a large number of bankrupts, and their hard work all their lives has been turned into water in an instant, which is really sad. However, I see great hope in these tragedies......"
"The trouble that bothers you now is the lack of funds...... Wang Weiyi suddenly interrupted him: "No need to go around in circles, Mr. Rodini, you don't see great hope. Rather, you're worried about a second run. ”
was immediately hit by the other party's thoughts, and Rotini felt uncomfortable. He smiled awkwardly, completely unsure how Lu Dao should continue such a conversation.
Wang Weiyi said lightly: "There is nothing to hide, not long ago, your Dewey Bank suffered a terrible run, but fortunately, you successfully survived this crisis with your experience and connections, but what if there is a second time?" You simply won't survive. Well, let's get straight to the point, you came to me in order for me to provide the necessary funds to Dewey Bank! ”
"Yes, now that you know the truth, I don't think there's anything left to hide." Rodini sighed deeply: "Yes, in the first run, the bank suffered huge losses, and now the cash is very low, even a small rumor will make Dewey Bank completely collapse." ”
Catleina never imagined that her father would be in such an embarrassing state, and she had never seen her father worry about money since she was sensible. At this time, she couldn't help but say, "Dad, is the situation really like you said?" ”
"No, it's worse than your father said." Wang Weiyi said indifferently: "Dewey Bank has a large amount of investment in the United States, but after the outbreak of the economic crisis in the United States, all the investments of Dewey Bank were wiped out almost overnight. Your father is actually on the verge of bankruptcy, but he hasn't told you about it. If he can't find a huge investment in the near future, you'll lose everything, even the house you're living in......"
Katrana was completely stunned...... Even Berkeley...... They looked up and said in unison, "Mr. Moyol, can you help our father?" ”
Wang Weiyi's eyes fell on Rotini, and he found that the banker's eyes were also full of expectation: "Please note that it is a huge investment, hundreds of millions of dollars, and this is not something that anyone can easily take." I'm sure Mr. Rottini has approached quite a few people before this, but they have all been rejected, right? ”
Rotini couldn't help but nod......
Wang Weiyi smiled: "Yes." They all refused, because they hated knowing that investing in Dewey Bank was definitely not a wise choice under the current circumstances. Moreover, the economy is so weak. Who can come up with such a large sum of money? Am I right, Mr. Rodini? ”
"You're absolutely right, Mr. Moyol." Rottini sighed deeply: "No one wants to increase investment, no one, Mr. Moyol, if Dewey Bank is doing well, then there will be a steady stream of money coming in." But now, I think, there will be many people who will put the icing on the cake. But there aren't too many people who give charcoal in the snow......"
Catleina and Berkeley's hearts sank...... They knew too well what it would mean for them if their father went bankrupt.
Their hopes are completely pinned on Mr. Moyol, but at least judging from Mr. Moyol's attitude now, he is not willing to invest, who wants to put his money into a bank that is about to fail?
Look at the complicated expressions of these people. Wang Weiyi suddenly said slowly: "But." If you want to make a lot of money, you always have to take a certain amount of risk, Mr. Rotini, so to speak, I have a fund, the Lion Fund, which is a venture fund that the Wittgensteins, the Morgan family, and the Rockefeller family have co-financed, and we are looking for opportunities all over the world, even opportunities that are not. I decided to make a $100 million investment in Dewey Bank......"
Rotini almost jumped out. At this moment, his mood was like a drowning man suddenly grabbing a plank: "Great, this is really good." Mr. Moyol, how can I express my gratitude to you? ”
"Don't rush to say thank you." Wang Weiyi interrupted him: "You must know that any investment is accompanied by conditions, let alone such a huge investment? Perhaps, the conditions will become more demanding! ”
"Of course, I can fully understand this...... Rotini said quickly: "Monsieur Moyol, I am in great need of investment, I have nothing to hide, so what are your terms?" ”
Wang Weiyi looked at him: "I need to be a member of the board of directors of Dewey Bank, and I have the highest decision-making power over any operation of the company, and my opinion does not allow anyone to disagree." Of course, you can still sit in the chair of the board. ”
Rodini's face changed slightly, he needed to invest very urgently, but if he did what Mr. Moyol said, it would be tantamount to giving up the entire bank to him.
You must know that Dewey Bank is the work of most of his life!
"I don't have time to wait too long...... Wang Weiyi didn't give the other party any time to think too much: "As I said, you are still the nominal chairman of the board of directors of Dewey Bank, the president of the bank, and I also know that the board of directors of Dewey Bank is actually up to you alone, so give me the answer now, Mr. Rotini." ”
"Look, Mr. Moyol, of course I'm willing to do what you say." Rotini decided to struggle a little later: "But it's a really big deal. ”
"Well, I guess that's the end of our conversation." Wang Weiyi interrupted the other party again: "I have a better choice than Dewey Bank, and I believe that I can be welcomed wherever I am." Ah, I also want to tell you that after you reject me, the Lion Fund will come up with a sum of money to make a full purchase of Dewey Bank's stock. I believe that with the current share price of Dewey Bank, this acquisition will not be very expensive. ”
Rotini's sweat kept flowing......
Yes, Mr. Moyol will not lie to himself, if he does make a full purchase of Dewey Bank, then this bank will soon cease to belong to him, and the positions of chairman of the board of directors and president will be completely away from him.
At that point, all will be in vain......
Decide, it's time to decide. Either accept Mr. Moyol's offer and keep a lot of things, or simply refuse, and the result will be the loss of everything.
"Mr. Moyol, will you really be able to keep Dewey Bank?" Rotini asked in the darkest.
"Yes, Dewey Bank is still yours, but some things must be decided by me," Wang Weiyi said lightly......
Rotini swallowed hard: "Then, I think I have to accept your terms......"
Wang Weiyi smiled. What he wanted could always be obtained by special means, such as Dewey Bank.
Then, he held out his hand: "From now on we are business partners...... Mr. Rodini. I can promise you that I will not be involved in the operation of the bank......"
After shaking hands with the other party, Rottini was a little puzzled, he would not participate in the normal operation of Dewey Bank? So what exactly did he want Dewey Bank for? He found himself unable to read what was really going on in the heart of Mr. Moyol.
"Let's clink glasses for the sake of cooperation." Catleina stood up and said with great interest.
This is a wise woman, and she knows very well that now that her father's bank has changed owners, she wants to continue to maintain such a life. It is necessary to curry favor with Mr. Moyol.
Berkeley let out a long breath, in fact, he was not particularly interested in business affairs, and the reason why he was able to sit here patiently today. There is only one purpose at all, the whereabouts of General Robito.
"Mr. Moyol, your call." At this time, the housekeeper said.
Wang Weiyi took the phone and listened to it for a while, and then returned the phone to the housekeeper. Then he turned to Berkeley and said, "Mr. Berkeley." A call from Mr. Biddler. ”
Berkeley's attention was all focused at once.
Wang Weiyi said unhurriedly: "I have to admit that Mr. Bidler is a very capable person, and in less than twenty-four hours he has completely figured out the whereabouts of General Robito. ”
Berkeley almost jumped...... Hell, these gangsters are so powerful that they can do what the police can't do in such a short time.
"Please calm down, Mr. Berkeley." Under such circumstances, Wang Weiyi appeared very calm: "As we guessed, General Robito did fall into the hands of those oppositionists, but fortunately, the general himself was not tortured. Mentally in good spirits. I think you'll be able to meet General Robbito himself soon......"
Berkeley could barely wait for a minute: "So what are we sitting here for?" ”
"Don't worry, there are still some things we need to solve...... Wang Weiyi stood up: "Mr. Rotini." Can you give us a separate room? ”
Rotini quickly complied with the other party's request......
When only the two of them were left in the room, Wang Weiyi did not mention General Robito: "Mr. Berkeley, my friend has provided me with some interesting information. After the outbreak of the war, you sold a large number of weapons to the German Resistance through secret channels, of course, for several times more than normal channels......"
Berkeley's body trembled: "Nonsense, this is completely slander against me. ”
"yes, maybe it's really slander." Wang Weiyi smiled: "But my friends were able to come up with conclusive evidence, in order for the safe arrival of this batch of weapons, you even went out in person, but you did not do things carefully, and the photos of your transactions with the resistance group have already fallen into the hands of my friends......"
Just like his father-in-law, sweat was rolling down Berkeley's forehead......
Damn the Resistance!
Wang Weiyi said calmly: "It's not a shameful thing to get rich in war, and I can completely understand your situation. In the eyes of others, you are the national police commissioner with great power, but in the eyes of your father-in-law and wife, you are just a poor ghost with no name, and if it were not for your father-in-law, you would not have been able to climb to your current position, so you have been trying to find a way to make money to get rid of your father-in-law, Mr. Rotini, who controls you financially......"
Berkeley was silent for a while: "Yes, I made a deal with the German Resistance, so, are you ready to expose me?" ”
"Oh my God, what are you talking about?" Wang Weiyi smiled: "Why do I want to expose you?" What's in it for me? If I really want to expose you, then I can tell your superiors about the fact that you let the German spies go without permission. ”
Berkeley's body began to tremble violently...... God, how did Mr. Moyol know all these things?
Yes, he accepted a huge bribe from the German side and quietly released two very important German spies through special methods. Originally, he was afraid that such a thing would be exposed sooner or later, but then the good news came that the two German spies had died under the bombing of the Allies and had not been able to return to Berlin at all.
Moreover, their contacts also died in the bombing, and Berkeley believed that no one in the world would know about it except himself.
Now, however, Mr. Moyol has spoken out...... If the sale of weapons to the German Resistance can still be compensated, then the release of important German spies will be enough to put yourself on the gallows!
"Mr. Moyol, how did you know about these things?" Berkeley tried to calm himself down: "What is the purpose of your visit to Paris?" What is the purpose of you telling me this? ”
Wang Weiyi shrugged: "Don't worry, I'm just here to make friends with you." ”
For Berkeley, this sentence is actually what he is most afraid of hearing! (To be continued......)