"Mr. Guan, please forgive my abruptness, let me introduce myself again!"

After taking a sip of Jack Daniel's, Lily calmed down and continued: "Mr. Guan, I come from Juwan State in the east. My home is in the Naxi River Valley, which produces the oldest and best whiskey in country A. There are four seasons there.

It's like spring and the climate is pleasant. Not only does it have rich and beautiful land that produces high-quality agricultural products and tobacco, it's also the birthplace of blues and country music."

"M City, Elvis Presley, I know, I like country music."

"Yes, I dare say that the most beautiful, richest, most stylish and most artistic place in the country is our Juwan State." Lily said proudly.

"Lily, with all due respect, Juwan State is indeed great. What you said is very desirable, but what does this have to do with investment banking?"

"Mr. Guan, that's it, let me just say it directly! This Jack Daniel's whiskey is actually produced by my family. As you know, this is our family's industry. It has been in operation for more than a hundred years. Recently, because of

Our family has encountered operating difficulties due to internal reasons, so we are in urgent need of external financial support."

"Is that so? You are only twenty years old or less, how come you are working here?"

"This Rose Cafe is also my family's business. In addition to providing coffee, it also sells pure Jack Daniel's whiskey. I came over to help during the Christmas holiday. It can be regarded as a work-study program!"

"That's right, no matter how I look at you, you don't look like a waiter. You have an unforgettable feeling about you and a noble temperament!"

"Thank you!" Lily, whose face was already a little red after drinking wine, became even more beautiful when Guan Hao praised her.

"Lily, I also need to tell you about my situation. I am a representative of the God of Wealth Foundation. This time I came to City H to discuss cooperation with Cook Joy in the name of the business representative of the God of Wealth Foundation. As for other projects, I want to

Report to the company. You can provide basic information about your family business and I will give it back to the company after I return to City J."

Guan Hao said in a businesslike manner.

"Mr. Guan, I don't know much about cooperation. If it's convenient, I can let my family connect with your foundation. Of course, it would be best if we could cooperate. From your performance just now, I think Mr. Guan is a person who understands wine.

The ancestors of my family believe that a person who has good taste in wine must be a person who can control his own destiny. Our family has a tradition of warmly entertaining everyone who understands wine."

"It seems natural that the one who buys wine entertains the one who drinks, right?" Guan Hao didn't know this tradition of Lili's family and couldn't help but murmur in his heart.

"Lily, how does your family entertain us?"

"Well, according to tradition, we hold a grand barrel opening ceremony on the third weekend after Christmas every year. At that time, Jack Daniel's whiskey lovers from all over the world will be invited to our winery to open the cellar.

Wines that are more than seven years old are available for wine-savvy guests to taste, and grand music festivals are also held. Almost every year at the Barrel Opening Festival, country music singers and lovers from all over the world gather here to have a carnival. Our Jack Daniel's Whiskey

It has been sponsoring the music festival for fifty consecutive years.”

"Really? So grand!"

"Yes, it can be considered the grandest music festival in country A! I personally cordially invite you to participate as our guest!"

"Lily, to be honest, I really want to and am willing to participate, but I don't know if the time allows? Is it three days later?"

"Yes, Saturday three days from now."

"I still have to go to city b for business.

I’ll check the time and contact you again. If I can make it in time, I’ll be in City M nearby, so I’ll drop by!”

"Okay, I look forward to seeing you at Barrel Day!"

"Thank you, Lily! I'm looking forward to it too!"

Just when Guan Hao and Lily were at the appointed time, Cook and Joey left the Rose Cafe, hailed a taxi and went straight to the Marriott Hotel.

It was windy and snowy outside. Cook had just drank a lot of wine and was a little tipsy and sleepy.

Cook fell asleep instantly in the warm and rocking taxi.

After the taxi stopped, the black driver shouted loudly: "Sir, wake up! The Marriott Hotel is here!"

Cook got out of the car in a daze and looked at the time. It was 13:10, which was 10 minutes later than the agreed time.

As a descendant of Arab immigrants, punctuality is a basic courtesy.

I was late today, and I was late for an appointment with an important investor, and I drank too much to go to the appointment.

Regarding the Atomic Foundation, everyone in the investment community in country A and even the world knows it. If such a giant had not met Guan Hao, Cook would have taken 10,000 precautions to prepare and cater to it. Even if it were Even if you want to lower your own net worth, you must also strive to cooperate with the Atomic Foundation. Everyone knows that stocks that are highly praised by the Atomic Foundation will continue to rise as if they have wings of an eagle.

Unfortunately, when he met Guan Hao, Cook's financing goal had been achieved and exceeded his expectations, so out of courtesy, Cook came to meet the giant in the investment world.

Guan Hao didn't know that he had intercepted the Atomic Foundation, and he didn't even know that the world-renowned Atomic Foundation was a core member of the Freemasons and would be the future Wealth Foundation's only rival in the capital market.

Facing the first head-to-head confrontation between the two major investment funds in the future, Guan Hao had no idea.

Cook tidied up his appearance. He was already late anyway, so he simply went to the hotel bathroom to wash his face and refresh himself.

When Cook finished washing his face and found the appointed hotel cafe, he was already fifteen minutes late.

I saw a fair and fat old man sitting there quietly by the window.

The old man wore a pair of wide-rimmed glasses and was still drinking coffee contentedly. From his appearance, there was no indication that he was waiting for a business client who was fifteen minutes late.

This extremely ordinary old man is regarded as a magical figure in the investment community around the world. Especially after 1997, he became a god in the East Asian financial crisis, so that his Atomic Foundation later held annual meetings. Tickets for the annual meeting were hyped up to sky-high prices by investors from country C.

It will be a great honor for any investor in future generations to have dinner with Barrett, the "god god" of the Atomic Foundation. Because during the banquet, he can get personal guidance from the "god god", and even when questions are allowed, Any stock or company listed on "Tou Shen" can benefit investors a lot.

Therefore, in later generations, Barrett's dinner tickets were sold at sky-high prices.

Cook Joy walked weakly to the old man, smelling of wine and apologetic.

"Sir, I'm so sorry! I'm late!"

The old man, Barrett, who had not yet become a god, smiled and looked at the young man who was full of alcohol.

"Young man, please sit down! You've been drinking!" The old man looked at the watch on his wrist and said:

"Did you know? Many people who consult me ​​on how to invest are billed by the minute. You were 16 minutes late for the time we agreed on. From a value perspective alone, I may have lost three million. In order to talk to you

During this meeting, I canceled a very important consulting service.”

"Sir, I'm sorry! I apologize for my behavior!"

"Okay, let's get down to business! Our company can fully acquire the Mango Company shares you currently hold at 80% of the market price. Can you talk about your conditions?"

"Sir, I would like to take the liberty to ask, what does the company think of the development of Mango Company?"

"Mango Company was developing well before, and its stock was relatively promising. However, after you left, their business model has changed, and the situation has been worse recently. As for the future, to be honest, I don't think the prospects are clear. The assets of the Internet industry

The bubble is getting worse."

"That……..!"

"'If you are not willing to own a stock for ten years, then don't consider owning it for ten minutes.' Our Atomic Foundation adheres to the concept of long-term investment. Who knows what will happen in the future?"

"Sir, if you buy the Mango Company stock in my hand, can you only invest it in the long term?"

"Young man, I am an investor. I usually invest in three things: people, company performance, and industry prospects. Regarding this discussion with you, I am investing in people this time. You are indispensable in Mango Company.

"

"But, sir, I have already left the Mango Company a long time ago!"

"So, young man, I can fully acquire the Mango Company shares in your hands at the market price, but I have a request?"

"Sir, please tell me, what are your requirements?"

"I want you to return to Mango Company. As long as these conditions are met, we can purchase the Mango Company shares from you."

…

Cook Joy sat opposite "The God" Barrett, looking at the authority in the investment community quietly and thoughtfully. This shrewd old man also looked at him with a smile on his face forever.

Everyone looked at each other like this for a long time, but Cook and Joy broke the deadlock and said to the old man with relief:

"Sir, I'm sorry to tell you again! I have found a suitable owner for the shares of the Mango Company in my hands. Thank you!" Cook Joy extended his hand to apologize.

"Kid, have you sold your shares in the Mango Company? Oh, congratulations, then you pay for the coffee!"

"Tou Shen" is still smiling and even joking.

"Yes, sir! Just before meeting you, I sold my Mango Company shares to a friend. He understands that I understand the industry and the development trends."

"Okay! It seems that the time for our cooperation is not yet mature. I hope there is still a chance for cooperation! Goodbye! I wish you good luck!"

"Goodbye, sir!"

Watching Cook Joey leave, the old man changed his face to a smile, took out his mobile phone angrily, and dialed: "Check, who did Cook Joey meet this morning? The duck we got is flying."
Chapter completed!