my return 2002

Chapter 321 World Peace
Liu Tianxian was wearing a rose dress embroidered with fans and walked towards the mansion holding Shen Lang's hand. This scene was also filmed by some reporters, but compared to the combination of Wall Street elite + Hollywood first-line actress.

The combination of Shen Lang and Liu Tianxian is much less popular. This is because he has attended some activities before and accepted some media interviews and brought him a certain degree of popularity.

This is also the main reason why many Chinese businessmen are desperately trying to get their companies listed in the United States. Only when the bell is rung can the Chinese attract the attention of the world.

Liu Tianxian has behaved generously along the way. For her, there are no fans at the reporter's scene today, so it can only be regarded as a small scene.

In contrast, Mother Liu seemed a little nervous. When she entered the lobby of the mansion, she saw many celebrities who could only be seen in TV magazines before. Mother Liu was so excited that she tightly held the hem of her skirt with one hand.

When Shen Lang and his party entered the hall, Ms. Deng had already greeted them.

"I said why Mr. Shen insisted on bringing his own female companion over and over again. It really is a gorgeous existence."

Shen Lang introduced Liu Mu and Liu Tianxian: "This is Ms. Deng, Mr. Murdoch's wife."

Liu Tianxian smiled faintly at Ms. Deng: "You are too much."

However, Liu's mother expressed great enthusiasm for Ms. Deng, especially after learning about Ms. Deng's situation in the United States, she couldn't help but resonate greatly.

Shen Lang laughed secretly in his heart, Ms. Deng is indeed a master of insight into people's hearts, and she has figured out Liu's mother in just a few words. In comparison, Liu's mother's rank is still a lot lower.

At this time, Shen Lang suddenly saw a familiar figure in the crowd, so he said: "You guys talk first, I'll go over and say hello."

Following Shen Lang's gaze, Ms. Deng also found Zuckerberg who was toasting to Shen Lang, and couldn't help but feel moved.

Seeing that Liu's mother was a little puzzled, Ms. Deng introduced: "That's Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, and an Internet upstart who is highly sought after by Wall Street."

Mother Liu suddenly realized.

Seeing Shen Lang approaching, Zuckerberg joked, "Is that Mr. Shen's new girlfriend? Doesn't seem to be the same person as last time?"

Shen Lang rolled his eyes: "I remember someone told me that Westerners are blind when looking at Eastern faces."

Zuckerberg shook his head vigorously, and said with certainty: "No, at least I am not. I still have basic aesthetics."

Shen Lang was a little speechless, just like the Vietnamese wife you married later, how dare you talk about aesthetics?

After chatting for a while, Zuckerberg said seriously: "Facebook has developed well recently, but the money is almost spent. I am preparing for the next financing. Do you have any suggestions?"

Shen Lang spread his hands and said in a low voice: "Just one suggestion, as soon as possible!"

Zuckerberg looked at Shen Lang with some puzzlement.

Shen Lang said casually: "Didn't you find that the direction of the U.S. stock market is not right recently? I believe you know better than me the results of the influx of hot money."

Zuckerberg looked at Shen Lang in shock, and said in a low voice, "You mean, there is a danger of repeating the Internet stock market crash in 01?"

"Who knows, it's always a good thing to have cash flow in hand whenever you are prepared." Shen Lang said perfunctorily.

"Well, you have a point."

While chatting, Ms. Deng walked over with an old man with gray beard and hair on her arm.

"Mr. Mark and Mr. Shen are very glad to see that you can chat so happily." Murdoch smiled and shook hands with the two.

Zuckerberg smiled and said a few polite words.

Shen Lang also said with a smile: "It's a great honor to receive the invitation from the two of you to make a small contribution to charity."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Zuckerberg saw a person say excuse me, and left. After a while, he had a hot chat with several Wall Street elites.

Murdoch took the opportunity to invite Shen Lang to find a place to sit, Shen Lang understood, and Ms. Deng also left very tactfully.

The two found a corner to sit down, and Murdoch looked at Shen Lang for a while and said seriously.

"I heard from Deng that you can fund us with [-] million US dollars to help us acquire Dow Jones?"

Shen Lang nodded: "Yes."

Murdoch asked suspiciously: "Young man, I want to know your purpose. The business world pays attention to equivalent exchange. One hundred million dollars is not a small amount. Although I have a certain status, I don't think my friendship is worth one hundred million dollars." !"

Shen Lang took a sip of his wine and replied seriously: "If you hadn't acquired Dow Jones, your friendship was indeed not worth [-] million US dollars, but after the acquisition, it would be far more than [-] million US dollars."

What kind of company is Dow Jones?It is not difficult to understand its value just to say a little bit. In the global economy, there is a term that is specially cited called: Dow Jones Index, which is compiled and issued by this company. It is also the most widely used and authoritative stock market price index in the world. This includes The index of 30 blue-chip constituent stocks has been regarded as a "barometer" to measure the US economy

Moreover, the Dow Jones Corporation also owns the "Wall Street Journal", a newspaper with the second largest circulation in the world. Almost every financial company in the world has a copy, which is very valuable information for research.

Murdoch's tense face suddenly relaxed: "Mr. Shen, I like your frankness. You make me feel different from many Asians. I think we can be friends."

"That's my honor." Shen Lang secretly rolled his eyes. The friendship that was exchanged for [-] million US dollars is really not cheap. Although the money is only borrowed, it will take at least two years before it can be returned to Shen Lang's account. If he didn't want to use the Wall Street Journal's relationship to silence those Wall Street capitalists, how could he lend such a large sum of money to Murdoch for two years?
After talking about the business, Murdoch didn't forget to give Shen Lang some sweets, and introduced him to many bigwigs on Wall Street, including executives from Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.

Goldman Sachs executives obviously knew about Shen Lang. Goldman Sachs had been in the mainland for a long time, and had contact with Shen Lang several times in China. However, Shen Lang knew that Goldman Sachs liked to deceive its partners, so he never accepted Goldman Sachs' investment.

Facing the inquiries from Goldman Sachs executives, Shen Lang casually found a passable excuse and perfunctorily passed it.

The dinner soon came to an end, and at the final charity auction, Liu Tianxian finally had the opportunity to sit with Shen Lang.

Mother Liu looked very satisfied. Obviously, she also gained a lot from today's dinner. It is estimated that Ms. Deng brought her to meet many celebrities.

Before the start of the charity auction, as the host, Murdoch will naturally give a speech on stage, and the content is the same as donating medicines and materials for children in a certain African country.

In fact, the main purpose of this charity gala is to get rid of these Wall Street tycoons, so that they will not become a stumbling block on Murdoch's acquisition of Dow Jones Corporation. As for the exchange of interests involved, only they themselves know clearly.

Women are always more emotional. Liu Tianxian also understood compassion after seeing some pictures of African children, and secretly told Shen Lang that she would also take an auction later, and asked Shen Lang what would be better to take.

Shen Lang saw that she was so interested, so he opened the auction manual. The prices of these lots were actually not bad, unlike in TV dramas, where they could easily cost hundreds of millions of dollars. Come on, just about to buy such an expensive lot, isn't it just that you want people to cut their flesh, and only a fool can do things that offend people for no reason.

"How about I just take this painting?" Liu Tianxian took a fancy to a very abstract painting, and the starting price was [-] US dollars.

Shen Lang looked at the introduction below, um, this painting is the graffiti of African children, very abstract.

"As long as you like it." Shen Lang gave Liu Tianxian an encouraging look.

When Liu Tianxian heard the words, she raised her neck and began to wait for the lot she fancy.

The first few lots were also relatively cheap appetizers, but the final transaction price exceeded [-] US dollars.

Finally, the painting that Liu Tianxian liked was put up for auction. As soon as the auctioneer started bidding, Liu Tianxian couldn't wait to raise his placard.

"Okay, the beautiful oriental lady bid $5500, is there any higher?"

"Oh, our beautiful little Tina is bidding $6000, does anyone else like this painting?"

After several rounds of fierce competition, the price has already exceeded [-] US dollars. Among them, Liu Tianxian and that little Tina are the most aggressive bidders.

"Oh, the beautiful oriental lady is offering $11000, what a kind lady."

"Miss Little Tina bid 12000 US dollars. I think the children in Africa will thank you for your generosity."

Liu Tianxian also became a little angry, pretending to be calm on the surface and raising placards frequently, and the price of that painting also increased all the way to 2 US dollars.

The next time Liu Tianxian raised his placard, Shen Lang gave her a tug first, and then said to her, "Just bid fifty thousand dollars."

Liu Tianxian didn't even think about raising the placard to ask for the price. Mother Liu couldn't help feeling distressed. Fifty thousand US dollars, converted into RMB, is 40 yuan. Just buy such a broken painting?
Sure enough, Little Tina immediately gave up and gave up asking for a price.

Liu Tianxian was delighted to be invited to speak on stage, but she was not stage frightened. After taking the stage, she expressed her sympathy for the children's suffering in fluent English, which also aroused bursts of applause.

Liu Tianxian, who came down from the stage, quietly leaned into Shen Lang's ear and asked, "How is it? Am I doing okay?"

"It's not just possible, it's simply possible." Shen Lang teased.

It provoked Liu Tianxian to spat, and also had a pair of big white eyes.

The auction that followed was much more intense, and some more valuable items began to appear, and the transaction prices began to break new highs repeatedly. Among them, a painting by the Spanish painting master Dali was sold at a high price of 150 million US dollars, which aroused the attention of the audience. A small orgasm.

After everyone quieted down, the auctioneer invited an item to be introduced.

"This is a Patek Philippe ladies' watch with a starting price of $[-]."

This lot soon attracted many bids, and after more than a dozen rounds of bidding, it exceeded one hundred thousand dollars.

The auctioneer continued to instigate.

"The lady bid $[-], is there any higher price? This watch is purely hand-made, and it's the only one in the world."

At this moment, Shen Lang suddenly raised his number plate and shouted: "15 US dollars!"

"Oh, the gentleman at table 32 asked for $15."

"Five million dollars."

There were more bids one after another, and soon the price of this Patek Philippe handmade watch soared to 30 US dollars. At this price, it had far exceeded the price of the watch itself, and there were only a few bidders left.

Shen Lang directly called the price to 40 US dollars, which immediately attracted the attention of many celebrities present.

Perhaps it was Shen Lang's ambition to win that made the competitors withdraw from the bidding, and Shen Lang finally won the watch with 40 US dollars.

Zuckerberg also deliberately raised his glass to Shen Lang, with an envious look on his face. Facebook is still in the development stage, and he is reluctant to spend as much money as Shen Lang.

Upon seeing this, Murdoch whispered to Ms. Deng: "You are right, he is a person who will not give up until he reaches his goal. Such a person is often closer to success."

Ms. Deng nodded slightly, knowing in her heart that this was Murdoch's recognition of Shen Lang's strength.

Naturally, Shen Lang was also invited to the stage. With the experience from last time, Shen Lang seemed very calm, and turned the microphone upwards.

"It is a great honor to accept the invitation of Mr. Murdoch and his wife, Ms. Deng, to attend this charity banquet today. I also hope that I can help those in need with my insignificant strength. Thank you."

The auctioneer did not let Shen Lang leave but asked a question.

"Mr. Shen, if you were asked to make a wish to God at this moment, what would you wish for?"

Shen Lang thought for a while: "World peace."

There was a chuckle first from the audience, and then there was a burst of applause.

After the charity auction was over, Shen Lang and Liu Tianxian came to the backstage to pay by credit card. Liu Tianxian insisted on paying by himself, so Mother Liu could only take out the credit card with a forced smile.

But when Shen Lang handed the watch to Liu Tianxian, Mother Liu showed a look of surprise again.

Liu Tianxian was not pretentious either, he directly took out the watch and put it on his hand, studied it for a while, and then muttered.

"I don't think Patek Philippe's watches are so good, why are they so expensive?"

Shen Lang shrugged: "This is where international luxury goods are so powerful. From product culture to design and marketing, they are all garish, making people mistakenly think that these are symbols of status. In fact, they are useless. Without mastering productivity tools, they can only It's the proletariat."

Liu Tianxian nodded half understanding.

Mother Liu doesn't care about any productivity tools, she only knows that Shen Lang gave his daughter a watch worth 40 US dollars, which is enough to prove his love for her, and it seems that this son-in-law is very promising.

One day later, Shen Lang signed a low-interest loan agreement with News Corp. The repayment date is two years later, and the annual interest rate is 3%, which cannot be cashed during this period.

Of course, Murdoch also gave Shen Lang a promise that he would use the media resources at hand to help him build momentum and give him some help when necessary.

After signing the contract, Ms. Deng also brought good news to Liu Tianxian.

"Lionsgate is about to discuss a movie with Huayi recently. This movie brings together two Chinese Kung Fu superstars. It is a very good opportunity. I recommend you to the director."

(End of this chapter)