In the afternoon.

Standing on the balcony on the second floor of 9555 Heather Road, Beverly Hills, looking out of the villa and heading out onto the mountain road, there was even a police officer ahead. The car was escorted in a convoy.

Eva Green still felt a little incredible, she didn't expect that she would be lucky enough to meet the legendary big names of this world at such a close distance.

Morgon, Rockfeller, DuPont, Mellon...... These names, she thinks that any one of them who visits Europe will get the yuan of the country being visited. The highest ceremonial reception for the first one!

And now, these people are here with smiles on their faces. Talking and laughing with the young man who was messing around with them endlessly last night!

Even, even women like Anne Hathaway and Jessica Alba, who are from ordinary backgrounds and are still developing in Hollywood, can get their praise and respect, and have lunch with them on a very equal footing......

This makes Eva Green feel very dreamy, as if it is a plot that only exists in a movie.

“…… Shocking, isn't it? Amanda Seyfried's voice suddenly came from the side, and Eva turned her head to look at the young her, only to see that the girl's huge and beautiful eyes were full of yearning.

"That's Morgun and Rockphil, names that only appear in our professional textbooks and on the news! I didn't expect to be so close to them! ”

Amanda Seyfried looked very proud and excited.

Eva Green empathizes, but she's not an American after all, she's a Frenchman. So her feelings are actually not as deep as those of Amanda Seyfried.

"Amanda......" Eva hesitated, "Well, I was going to say something. But I don't think it's necessary, ha, I hope we can be good friends in the future. ”

Just now, this literary girl actually wanted to say, "Is it worth it?"

But when she thought about it, if it wasn't worth it, then there probably wasn't anything in this world worth it.

As long as he is a woman, even if it is a plaything, he has the opportunity to get so close to these big bosses behind the scenes of the world.

If you become his woman and get pregnant for him, you can even have lunch with these people.

There are also those material comforts that can make any woman indulge and then can't live without.

Taken together, to say that it is worth it or not is simply a fool and a fool.

Amanda Seyfried, who was beautiful and young, and looked like a good girl, didn't think so much, she responded with a smile:

"Of course, of course we will be good friends......"

Amanda didn't say the latter words a little shyly.

Because that kind of picture is so outrageous, she is a little embarrassed.

Eva Green smiled, thinking that this sister was a little cute and innocent.

Maybe that's why she was last night?

Eva Green feels that she has found a "blind spot" and is determined to get along with Amanda Seyfried.

Not to mention the intrigue of the women at 9555 Heather Road in Beverly Hills, or all kinds of other thoughts.

Abel himself had left with Morgun, but he had not followed them to their place.

His motorcade made its way through downtown Los Angeles to South Pasadena in the late afternoon.

Pasadena is located 15 kilometers northeast of the city of Los Angeles and is home to the world's top research university, the California Institute of Technology.

However, the reason why Pasadena is famous is because of the annual Rose Bowl - that is, the Super Bowl, which is similar to the American entertainment Spring Festival Gala, the No. 1 rated program in the United States.

and the annual Rose Parade famous.

What is less well known, however, is that the affluent neighborhood at the southern tip of Pasadena is actually home to most of California's old money and elite.

In the small area of South Pasadena, there are a large number of detached villas, even townhouses and residential areas.

Pick one of these villas, and it's likely to be a California legislator or a Los Angeles City Governor. Official's residence.

Abel has been here twice, and this is the third time.

And he's not here, of course, to visit or visit some California executive. Official.

After all, even the current Governor Davis was saved from impeachment and can continue to stay in the California governor's seat thanks to him.

Even Davis, who was in California with his two fathers-in-law, was able to let him visit him personally.

That's right, he came to South Pasadena this time to visit one of his fathers-in-law, the core figure of the California consortium, Mr. Slade Wilson, the father of Miss Kayla Wilson.

Although the Wilson family's home base is actually mainly in San Francisco. But the influence in Los Angeles is just as strong, after all, it is also the territory of a California consortium.

The old man who is not in good health still prefers the weather and climate here. For the most part, Slade mainly lives here.

South Pasadena, 823 Madre Street, in an elegant villa typical of California style.

Abel met Slade Wilson, who looked much older than half a year ago.

He was a little surprised, because the father-in-law's physical health was one of the secrets of the California consortium.

Aside from the occasional Kayla telling him, he really didn't know that Slade Wilson was so old.

He remembered that Slade was about the same age as his father and Neil.

But now Slade Wilson looks more than 20 years older than they are.

Obviously, the devastation of the disease and the catalysis brought by medical treatment have made the health of the core figures of the California consortium deteriorate rapidly.

"You look a little surprised...... But boy, you know, it's my health that's really poor. I'm going to tolerate your nonsense about my most precious daughter! ”

The old man's qi was a little lacking, but his words were also very continuous, and his mental state seemed to be good, at least he could stare at Abel with a majestic appearance.

Abel smiled and stunned Slade Wilson with a single sentence.

"The baby is very healthy and the due date is probably in early August. How about calling him Slade II then? ”

Slade Wilson was silent for several seconds before letting out a long sigh.

"Whew-"

"You can't call it the second, my grandfather is the first, and I am the second. If you want to call it, call it Slade III. The old man whispered.

Abel smiled and nodded.

In fact, on the side of the United States or the United Kingdom, the so-called generations and generations will not be particularly reflected in the name.

The so-called Slade I and II are often exactly the same in name, at most the middle name is different.

The titles of the first and second generations will only be used in private, or on paper when distinguishing between the two.

After such an episode, Slade Wilson's emotions about Abel have been completely diluted.

The core figures of the California consortium, as well as the leader of the Texas Consortium, began to get down to business.

"The theme of this meeting is mainly to discuss the 7th or even 8th interest rate cut." Slade Wilson whispered: "I don't think there is any need to discuss this kind of thing, because reality really requires it, so it's okay to do it directly." ”

Once upon a time, there was an agency called the Federal Reserve, whose stated mission was to keep the U.S. economy stable and healthy. However, the institution faces many challenges, one of which is the issue of interest rates.

One day, the Fed suddenly discovered that the U.S. economy was starting to show signs of unhealth, with economic growth rates starting to fall and unemployment rates starting to climb.

In order to avoid the economy falling into a recession, the Fed decided to take some measures to stabilize the economy.

As a result, the Fed began to cut interest rates.

The first interest rate cut in the 21st century was in 2001, when the U.S. economy was facing the bursting of the dot-com bubble and the aftermath of 9/11.

Since then, the Fed has cut rates six times, lowering the federal base rate from 6.5% to 3.75%.

However, at present, the economic development of the United States is still very problematic, and the data in all aspects are very unsatisfactory, especially the unemployment rate has remained low for a long time.

At this time, whether to cut interest rates again has become a new question and challenge for the Fed.

The shareholders meet four times a year to decide whether the Fed can cut interest rates or whether there is a rate hike, not a decision on the side of the white house.

You know, the Federal Reserve Bank of the United States is a private bank, and shareholders have a demand for profit on it.

Last year, for example, the Fed earned $58.4 billion, more than most U.S. banks, and it is the most profitable bank in the world......

Of course, in order to block the mouths of all Americans, most of these profits will be handed over to the White House as state expenditures.

So how do shareholders make money? It's simple...... They are the first to know when the Fed will raise interest rates and when they will cut them.

Knowing this, the rest is very easy to do.

They can cope with the relevant preparations for the Fed's interest rate hikes and cuts more than ten days earlier, or even a month or two earlier, than most people, and earn the profits that a behind-the-scenes player should earn......

In addition, shareholders can ask the Federal Reserve Bank to buy their Treasury bonds first-hand, or sell them the corresponding Treasury bonds first-of-hand......

Before the super black swan of 2020, U.S. bonds have always been one of the most stable assets in the world, comparable to gold.

In addition to not being able to get the Fed's profits, there are too many other benefits of being a shareholder of the Fed.

For example, as shareholders of the Federal Reserve, to a certain extent, they will be seen as the real owners of the United States as a country, and so on.

"You don't want to go, do you? Slade? Abel saw what the old man meant.

The latter nodded: "It's just this kind of issue, just let John go on my behalf." ”

Abel was silent, knowing that this was the old man's statement to himself - even if Kayla gave birth to Slade II, John Wilson would still be an important member of the California consortium, and would not completely lose his rights because he could not have children.

After all, he was Slade Wilson's only son.

"Okay. But in fact, in addition to raising and cutting interest rates this time, I have another proposal at the meeting, and I hope to get your support at that time. ”

As soon as Abel's words fell, Slade Wilson, who heard him say this, sat up straight and swept away the lazy appearance just now.

The California Sick Tiger has always known that when it comes to doing things in the Federal Reserve, the young man in front of him is much better and bolder than his younger self!

"What kind of proposal?" He asked curiously.

"With regard to some of the Federal Reserve Bank shareholders, can they continue to hold them accountable. Or should I say, do they still have the ability to stay with us? ”

As soon as he heard this kind of content, the California Sick Tiger's eyes widened suddenly, and his breathing became a little short.

"Shhh...... You guy. You dare to mention that you are too aggressive. ”

After a moment's hesitation, Slade Wilson muttered slightly, "It's unlikely that this kind of proposal will pass, and it will make you hostile to many people. ”

Abel shrugged his shoulders, "If I say that when the time comes, there will be Morgon, Rockfeller, DuPont, and Mellon." Add Texas and California, and I think it's a good idea to get a vote. ”

"Hoo ......"

Slade Wilson exhaled softly, looking at Abel with a somewhat complicated expression.

"You've been in contact with them?"

"Yes, just now. While we had lunch, I talked a little bit about this direction. These guys were very excited, and some even suggested that I would give me an answer in the evening. ”

"Who is the target?"

"It's probably Mather, Hannah, Humphrey, Eton, those Clevelands." Abel replied softly.

Mather, Hannah, Humphrey, and Eaton, the Cleveland consortium with these four surnames as the core, is a large monopoly capital consortium in the Midwest of the United States, whose business is mainly in basic industries, and it was formed in the early 20th century.

Named after Cleveland, Ohio, as the center of activity.

The consortium started mainly as a steel business, and gradually developed into the rubber, railway and machine building sectors, controlling and participating in the control of Republic Iron and Steel Company, Lex Youngston Steel Plate and Steel Company, Amcoe Steel Company and National Steel Company.

The consortium, which previously held a huge position in American industry, developed into a larger national consortium after World War I.

But time has changed, and since the late 60s, their development has slowed down and their status has declined considerably.

The reason is that you can see the steel production in the United States today.

How is it possible for the Cleveland consortium, which is dominated by steel and related industries, to maintain its former position?

Although they are very old, their influence in this country has been declining. This is especially true since the beginning of the new century, especially after the national policy of de-realizing and de-industrializing has reached a consensus among the upper echelons of the United States.

The decline of these people is even more inevitable.

Slade Wilson knew this very well, and he knew that if he really wanted to do something like Abel did, the best targets for surgery really had to be these people.

It's just that these Cleveland people are absolutely impossible to be caught, and I don't know what means will appear later.

Ohio, that's a magical place, and to a certain extent, it's not lost to Florida at all.

"I remember their voting power, it seems to have 9%?" Slade Wilson said softly.

"Yes." Abel replied, "Yes 9.2 percent." And I don't think they can take so much more. Maybe 4.2%, and 3.2%, is a reasonable figure. ”

Of course, you can't just take it all out, if you really want to do that, there will definitely be something unspeakable over there.

The Federal Reserve, the reason why it can be the master of the United States, is because it is the place where the upper echelons of the United States share the cake.

With the exception of places like Las Vegas and Hawaii, most of the 50 states have some voting rights.

Unless Cleveland is pulled to the extent that Las Vegas does, it will save some face anyway.

"I have reservations, but I'll be there then. The premise is that you kid, don't play tricks like you did last time! After a quick consideration, Slade Wilson gave his answer very clearly.

At the last Washington meeting, the California consortium did get more voting rights.

But the California consortium, which is obviously stronger, does not take as much as the Texas consortium.

Although Slade Wilson knows that at least half of the reason for this is because the California consortium does not have as much control over the local area as the Texas consortium.

Not even as strong as the Mormons in Utah.

But it's okay not to want this kind of thing, and it's really easy to get angry when you think about it.

Abel shrugged again with a smile, he just wanted Slade Wilson to play.

Once this most important topic is over, the rest of the content is much easier.

After all, if it weren't for such an important topic, Abel wouldn't have needed to visit him personally, but he always knew that this old man had a lot of opinions about him.

The daughter of a core figure in a consortium who takes love for herself. It is indeed easy to have opinions when giving birth to children.

"This year's Super Bowl, you have to be there!"

When talking about the customs and customs of South Pasadena, Slade Wilson suddenly said a little toughly:

"You are such a showy guy, and you haven't participated in the hottest show in the United States once, so it's unreasonable, right?!"

"Hahaha - I'm not in the limelight at all." Abel laughed and said very bluntly: "In addition, whoever told you not to give me shares, even a little bit is fine!" ”

In the United States, even the Federal Reserve is private. The Super Bowl, the NFL's annual championship final, is of course private to the NFL itself.

There are so many American football venues in the United States, why is the Super Bowl being held at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena?

Obviously Pasadena is a small city no matter how you look at it. It's not good to put it in New York, and Houston is no worse than Pasadena, but it's right here.

The reason, of course, is because of the California consortium, which is the largest shareholder in the NFL.

MLB, on the other hand, is MLB, and its second largest shareholder is a member of the Texas consortium.

So Abel has appeared in the MLB arena many times, but he rarely appears in the NFL arena, and only once. That's because the New York Giants are his private team, and New York is one of his turf......

Slade Wilson chuckled and shook his head, "1%, you've got to make it to the Super Bowl this year." ”

"Too little, 2%. When the time comes, I will show up with great fanfare, and it will definitely make you feel that paying this stake is a good deal. ”

Abel bargained.

"I can't help it." Slade Wilson smiled, because it was a little easy to complete this small task, "Then I promise you." ”

"So quick to agree...... It feels like I'm going to be less. Abel also said with a smile, the atmosphere between the son-in-law is very harmonious in this kind of thing.

After all, for people like them, let alone just a little bit of shares.

Even if it's the entire MLB league or the NFL league, they don't really pay much attention to it.

Compared with these commercial sports, if you can know the Fed's actions in advance, even if it is only once, the profits you can make during this period are almost equivalent to the profits of the NFL or MLB league in a year.

Whether it's the NFL or the MLB, just like the NBA, it's just something for people like them to relax and unwind once in a while.

It wasn't until nightfall that Abel left South Pasadena.

Even Slade Wilson wanted to keep him for dinner, but he politely refused.

Then, halfway through, instead of returning to Villa 9555 Heather Road in Beverly Hills, he turned into San Gabriel near Los Angeles.

(End of chapter)