Reinventing the Millennium.

Chapter 685 Confrontation
Face-to-face one-to-one communication, one sincerely asks a question, and the other 0.5 sincerely answers.

When Paulson heard Fang Zhuo's answer, he did not immediately comment on the request, but said, "Fang, you are very straightforward."

Inappropriate directness is harmful.

Being able to judge whether it is timely is a kind of ability.

The MIGA Fund Consortium’s previous cooperation with ICBC claimed to replace Goldman Sachs, but now it has become Allianz and American Express. Is this appropriate?

Fang Zhuo ordered a bowl of bean juice again, and smiled at the future finance minister: "The consortium that is put together is also a consortium."

Paulson believes that being able to make an untimely situation suitable is also a kind of ability, and Fang Zhuo's words reveal his ability.

Fang Zhuo continued: "Paulson, I don't know if you have asked Deutsche Bank. They are very interested in this competition with Goldman Sachs. In fact, Deutsche Bank is the leading force in this consortium."

"It's just that Deutsche Bank doesn't have deep connections in China like Goldman Sachs."

"So, it was a natural fit for me to work with."

Fang Zhuo translated an idiom and admitted: "Goldman Sachs invested in Bingxin. I have always been very grateful for this, but Deutsche Bank is also the same. It really didn't take long for it to find me, but I can't help but hesitate."

"Of course, the consideration of interests also obviously occupies part of the reason."

After Fang Zhuo finished speaking, he stirred the soybean juice, and finally said confidently: "As for whether the time is too short, whether Deutsche Bank and us have the ability to cooperate, it is not up to me or you to judge, it is ICBC will make a judgment."

The implication is that once ICBC is allowed to make a judgment, it will be different.

—I have someone above me.

Paulson understands the eastern way of thinking very well, and often encounters the reserved way of the east, but although Fang Zhuo didn't finish his sentence, he is really not so reserved, but very sharp.

Once this factor is involved, it is often a headache.

Paulson has always opposed administrative interference, but he doesn't mind having a chat at this meeting.

He shook his head and sighed: "You hurt us like this, I really don't know if it was a mistake for Goldman Sachs to invest in ice core."

From the consortium to the ICBC, and now to the ice core.

What's wrong with the ice core?

It doesn't matter at all.

But it can be used as a bargaining chip.

Paulson was also afraid that the man in front of him was not sensitive enough, so he said flatly: "I have seen many submissions on Eastern companies like Bingxin. This project is really not easy."

However, Fang Zhuo was not angry at all, and nodded with a smile that was not a smile: "Yeah, it's not easy. I told Goldman Sachs in the first half of the year that I want to hand over this project to someone else, but I am not allowed to withdraw. I am also very helpless." .”

Paulson suffocated slightly, he had seen the report on this matter, and had revisited and strengthened it before this trip, it was people from Goldman Sachs who prevented Fang Zhuo from leaving the ice core.

Fang Zhuo lowered his head and drank half a bowl of soy juice. Some things can become a threat the more they value them, but there was a scene of quitting on their own initiative. Now, on the other hand, Goldman Sachs has invested in Bingxin. Who cares more about this interest is uncertain. Woolen cloth.

"Fang, I really admire the business achievements you can achieve at this age." Paulson pondered for a while before persuading, "But I have to say that in many cases, it is very uncomfortable to involve yourself with administrative factors." wise decision."

He looked at the young man in front of him and said sincerely: "China's ICBC needs an information disclosure system that meets the requirements of listed companies. This is what Goldman Sachs is very good at. Goldman Sachs is definitely not just looking for benefits, but Accountable to partners."

"If it weren't for such principles, it would not have helped Ice Core obtain the right to compete normally."

"Moreover, looking at the commercial bank cooperation in the global market, there are very few successful cases of cooperation between two or three banks with similar businesses."

"Once you have a problem with ICBC, you will most likely not be affected by the commercial field. Is it really worth your while?"

"Fang, you may feel that I am trying to influence you, but I must truthfully state my judgment. Even if the MIGA Fund replaces Goldman Sachs, it will be difficult to obtain long-term benefits. Its role is not only in ICBC, but also in on you."

"You're still young."

Paulson brought a commercial issue into Fang Zhuo's own administrative factors. ICBC is facing a critical development. If it falls short of expectations, someone will lose points.

Fang Zhuo summed up these words: "So, with the experience of Goldman Sachs and the funds of the MIGA Fund, such cooperation is feasible, Paulson, what do you think?"

Paulson would never give up on his partner easily. He shook his head, took another sip of fried liver out of politeness, took out a napkin to wipe his mouth, and said, "In this case, I think we need to try again. Fang, see you next time."

"Don't worry." Fang Zhuo said calmly, "Taste the buns, Azu and the others haven't finished eating yet."

Paulson: "..."

He stopped the movement of wanting to get up, and sympathized with his subordinates.

Fang Zhuo took advantage of the situation and said: "I have full respect for Goldman Sachs, and I believe that not only in establishing a standardized corporate governance structure and improving risk management and internal control systems, but also in capital transactions, asset management, corporate and investment banking and other businesses. ability."

Paulson sighed: "Surprise Motherfucker, Fang, have you read the detailed internal cooperation materials between Goldman Sachs and ICBC?"

The wording and order of the review are correct!
"No." Fang Zhuo said firmly, "I think Goldman Sachs is very good in these fields."

He continued: "Goldman Sachs is so good, why should they only focus on ICBC?"

Paulson's eyes became a little subtle.

Is this person trying to paint a pie?

Fang Zhuo stopped abruptly and stopped talking.

"Do things one by one." Seeing from the corner of his eyes that his subordinates were almost finished eating, Paulson finally said, "Fang, let me try it first."

The tone of this sentence is simply flattering.

The dignified head of Goldman Sachs seems to be asking for opinions with the gentleness of "I will try it first and come back if it doesn't work", which does not sound threatening at all.

Paulson stood up and shook hands with Fang Zhuo who also got up.

"See you next time, Fang."

Goldman Sachs got into the car, and the three cars left the Stadium West Road.

Fang Zhuo sat down again, eating buns while calling President Jiang.

It didn't work the first time.

After a meeting, call back.

"President Jiang, the plan has changed." Fang Zhuotong knew, "Paulson came to see me in the morning, and we were honest and honest. The bottom line of the MIGA fund is to get the shares of American Express and Allianz, and we must withstand the pressure."

President Jiang worked overtime late last night, but he suddenly woke up when he heard this: "How could this be?"

"Oh, let's hurry up." Fang Zhuo said helplessly, "It's really stressful for me to sit in front of someone like Paulson, and he even threatens me with my semiconductor company. You have to deal with this matter." Hold on, don't make a chain reaction and it will be bad."

President Jiang: "..."

The pressure is already great, don't stress anymore...

He took two deep breaths and asked, "American Express? Do you have enough fund? If it is really successful, it will be delivered in the near future."

"Yes, don't worry." Fang Zhuo replied decisively.

President Jiang pursed his parched lips, Mr. Fang, Li Zaigan, can't you think about it before answering my question?

He gave a statement: "I try my best, after all, I am facing people like Paulson and Fang Zhuo, and I really feel the pressure."

Fang Zhuo said seriously: "Well, good, keep in touch."

Keep in touch, turn pressure into motivation, and build a better tomorrow for ICBC together.

(End of this chapter)