America's Road to Wealth

Chapter 178 Suppression from Wall Street
Marry, marry, marry again.

Abel no longer knew how many people had thought of marrying him.

He was sure there were several of them.

Anne Hirst in New York, for example.

This elder of the Hearst family who has no inheritance rights.

She was very obvious.

In this, it is estimated that part of it is the meaning of the power holder of the Hearst family.

Otherwise, it would be impossible for an old-school wealthy family like them to allow Amanda to be so crazy.

Secondly, Barron Hilton, this guy also cryptically mentioned to Abel several times that his granddaughter Paris Hilton is very cute.

In addition, Ted Lena almost said directly, "You marry my daughter."

Even Robert, Abel thinks the old guy is so interesting!
How many are there?
What's more, those who haven't expressed it yet may just think about it in their hearts.

Or people who have no chance.

He also knows that his current condition is more critical than his age.

In this class, it is bound to be a very good marriage partner.

As you become more and more successful, this trend will definitely become more and more obvious.

Even before that, Abel had created a playboy personality for himself.

No, that's not human at all.Those wealthy families can easily know that Abel is a real playboy.

But in the eyes of these traditional giants, it is estimated that they think this is nothing.

In some families with marriages, the bond of their marriage is the pair of family members who got married.

The two ends of this bond, the husband and wife, often play their own games.

This is a bit like the habit of the former royal families in Europe.

As long as the direct heirs are guaranteed to be of their own blood, they don't seem to mind much about being reborn later.

Or as long as you don't have children and don't tarnish your blood, you really don't mind.

This concept was also brought over by the Americans from Europe.

The leading role in the soul is the Chinese Abel, who is very repulsed by this kind of thing.

His concept of this kind of thing is closer to the habits of the ancient Chinese dynasty.

That is, I can have three wives and four concubines, but you can only stick to one.

However, in the United States, his idea is obviously impossible.

He can use his wealth and influence, even authority.

Let those girls whose status is not equal to his succumb to him, half helpless or tempted to respect this traditional virtue of the Celestial Dynasty.

Like Charlize and the others.

Even a nouveau riche and a pseudo-rich family like Ikana.

May also give in.

But this kind of authority is obviously useless to the same class.

If it was useful, the European kings in those days would most likely not allow their wives to have QR.

Abel was sure.

If I really marry rich daughters like Amanda.

Let's not talk about what the fish in the fish pond will think, whether they will run away because of this.

The daughters of Amanda and the families behind them will definitely have ideas after a long time.

Unless the Amandas play like this after marriage, and everyone plays their own games, something will happen.

This is the reason why he didn't want to provoke the real wealthy daughters from the very beginning.

Of course.

This kind of thing is not without a solution.

A better solution.

That's the "Amanda" Abel was looking for, the kind that doesn't mind Abel playing outside.

It can let him make colorful flags flutter outside, and the red flag at home will not be green if it does not fall.

In the case that "Amanda" itself is not strong and does not take the initiative to fight back against Abel.

Even if the family behind her doesn't like Abel, there is a high probability that they will not do anything reckless.

This way.

At most, it is to let Abel marry this "Amanda" who married Abel. It is not well-known in the wealthy class for such things.

In addition, it is necessary to ensure that the "Amanda" family is not so prominent.

Or her status in the family was not very important before that.

Abel had already planned, when he was around 30 years old.

If you really can't handle the pressure in this area.

Just find such an "Amanda" to marry.

Before that, he continued to raise fish while looking for this kind of "Amanda" that satisfied him.

But now it seems that before this, it will be more uncomfortable in this regard.

Didn't you see Herbert expressing it to Alex so cryptically?

Adams, who is a dignified father and son, can take the initiative to bring up this matter.

That said they value Smith's relationship with the Shrubs.

If they can really come together, it is not certain that the two families can become the Iron Alliance in the future.

The shrubs used to be big families, but now they are even more prominent.

It is impossible to directly reject that, and that would really offend people too much.

After much deliberation, Abel can only blame himself for being too tempting in the end.

As for this problem, at present, he feels that escaping is probably the best way.

This made him early the next morning, after eating the loving breakfast prepared by his grandma.

Before Alex could speak, he fled.

Looking at the young and tall figure, it disappeared at the door of the living room.

Arya couldn't help blaming her husband:

"Alex. You are too impatient! Abel is still young! He is only 20 years old!"

"What's wrong with being 20? We both got married when we were 20." Alex disagreed.

"Maybe Abel is like his father. Alexander married late, maybe Abel wants to marry that late too?" Arya said.

Speaking of this, Alex was a little angry.

"Hmph! It's because my bastard son got married late! I won't have grandchildren until I'm in my 50s!" Alex said:

"Old John gave birth to John at the age of 15, John gave birth to Little John at the age of 16, and Little John gave birth to John IV at the age of 17!"

"Obviously I am the same age as Old John. But how many grandchildren does he have? He has many great-great-grandchildren!"

Arya was speechless, can this be compared?

Smith, at any rate, had come with the Mayflower.

John and his family are Irish descendants who fled during the famine.

Back then in Texas, if it wasn't for the older generation of Smith to take in.

Now I don't know if there is John and his family.

Ireland is famous for having many children.

"But now I read reports in the newspaper that our little cutie already has many girlfriends."

Arya can only speak for Abel in this way.

"Just for fun." Alex disagreed:
"As long as you're married, you'll be more restrained. No one can tell what's wrong with him."

Arya thought so too.

Grandma sometimes thinks about it, and secretly feels strange.

Her husband is not good at this, and her son is also very devoted.

Did not expect her grandson. Is this considered revenge?

To avenge her son's and her husband's innocence in this respect?

Let her grandson be so exaggerated in this regard?

Arya, a devout believer, could only say "Amen" in her heart, acquiescing to her husband's arrangement.

On Abel's side, he returned to Los Angeles soon.

It's getting cold in Texas in December, and it's snowing in some areas.

California in December is still sunny.

Occasionally a little rain falls, but very little snow.

Of course, California is not without snow.

It's just that getting snow in California often requires two things.

One is when the northern hemisphere is unusually cold.

The other is when the Hawaii sub-high is out of control.

This year, the previous condition has been met, and winter has come early all over the world.

Fortunately, the subtropical high in Hawaii is relatively strong, and it still affects California.

That makes California a bit colder this year than last year, but there's no sign of snow so far.

Abel, who returned to Los Angeles, has already started preparing to return to New York.

Although New York is very cold at this time, there is a new snowstorm coming recently.

But it is impossible not to go back.

He was looking forward to Elizabeth's back garden, the first Isa show in Times Square.

This big show brought by himself changed part of the timeline.

How could he be absent?

This time, the models signed by Yisha will gather in New York for rehearsal and training.

He felt that he couldn't miss it either.

So here in Los Angeles, he stayed for a few more days.

After spending some time with Annie and the others, while handling the company affairs here.

On December 15th.

He returned to New York on Delta Air Lines' private charter service.

anyway.

Abel's orders to Boeing and Gulfstream are still half a year away from the fastest delivery time.

In other words, his brand new private jet.

It won't be available until at least June next year.

This is mainly because the few orders he placed required all brand new aircraft.

Gulfstream is fine.

If you add more money and force it, it is estimated that the delivery can be made two or three months in advance.

Boeing can't help it.

At this time, Boeing's business was as prominent as the current national strength of the United States.

It is estimated that the production orders in the Boeing aircraft factory will take three to four years.

Being able to give birth to Abel so quickly is the result of extra money.

Play around, unless Abel is willing to accept second hand.

Otherwise, in a short period of time, a rich man like him doesn't have his own private jet.

When conducting business flights, you can only choose the private charter service of the airline.

Fortunately, it only took half a year, and Abel could bear it.

What's more, he has a few "old acquaintances" at Delta Airlines.

This time on the plane, he reunited with Maria, a beautiful stewardess who was already married.

With a look from him.

His charming wife, Maria, obediently came over to cover him with a blanket and played the harmonica.

Abel also because of her good harmonica.

Afterwards, David Jones gave her a small gift.

After all, eels come and go.

On a map, Los Angeles is far from New York.

The actual flight time only takes about 6 hours.

But in fact, when displayed on a clock or watch, the flight process only takes three hours.

Because there is a time difference of three hours between these two places.

There is only one official time in the Celestial Dynasty, and that is the time of the imperial capital.

But in the United States, there are four official times.

Therefore, when foreigners watch American news reports, they often see at the beginning of the news——

[US East Coast Time xxx]

[US West Coast Time xxx]

【US Central Time xxxx】

[US Mountain Time xxx]

very complicated.

Many foreign newspapers simply use local time to express.

In the United States, it is strictly required to use one of the four time zones in news reports.

It is sometimes a bit complicated for ordinary people to convert.

As complex and varied as official U.S. time.

There are also American standards of weights and measures, and even standards for dollar currency conversion.
These are all Americans learned from the British, or themselves brought over from Europe.

But now in Europe, including the UK, this complicated thing is no longer used.

The Americans are stubborn and stick to their own standards.

US East Coast time, December [-]th at four o'clock in the afternoon.

A Delta Air Lines Gulfstream G400 lands at LaGuardia Airport in Queens.

Unlike California, which is still reasonably warm.

New York in mid-December is still New York in La Niña climate.

When Abel got off the plane.

The cold wind blowing against his face, even with his physique, wearing comfortable and heavy warm clothes, felt a little cold.

I don't know how many homeless people in New York have froze to death this year.

Master Abel is kind-hearted and hates this.

So he never went to the slums in places like Brooklyn.

There was heavy snow falling outside, and Abel didn't want to be stuck in Manhattan at this time.

He simply went straight back to the Smith Building and asked for Michael Levine to be called over.

Before Michael Levine came over.

Abel was in the office, chatting with David Mellon, whom he hadn't seen for a month.

".Obviously."

In the office, David said with a wry smile:
"Your terms don't make them happy. Gosh, $5000 billion! It would be great if that was true!"

David has 2% dry shares of Smith Capital.

He took this share conditionally.

The condition was that David would work for Abel for at least 15 years.

Only when the working period expires can these shares officially belong to him.

Very demanding contract.

Before this, David felt that he had given Abel a ecstasy soup.

Will agree to such harsh conditions.

But now, David doesn't think so.

Who calls this 2% share, it may really be very, very valuable!

In addition, the voting rights of the 2% shares must also be handed over to Abel.

Before that, David could only get 2% of the company's dividends.

Now if the market value of Smith Capital's $5000 billion is true.

That's equivalent to David's net worth of $100 billion all at once.

Even if it takes 15 years to officially own it.

But it was enough to make David ecstatic.

But in David's view, even if there is a gambling agreement.

Abel's valuation of US$5000 billion is indeed a bit exaggerated.

General ge Group, which has the largest market value, is a century-old brand and the company of the famous inventor Edison.

One of the pillars of American technology, the current market value is not 5000 billion US dollars.

Abel smiled and said:
"I believe that Smith Capital has such a value, and it will only be worth more in the future. Work hard, and in a few years you will be a billionaire!"

David wanted to say that it was impossible, but he was actually looking forward to it.

Ten billionaires!
How many years has it been since the Mellon family had no billionaires?

There are dozens of billionaires, and more than a dozen billionaires.

Sometimes David didn't know whether his ancestors were doing the right thing.

Mellon's split made it completely lose the ability to fight against contemporary opponents such as Rockefeller and Morgan.

You must know that Mellon did not even lose to those two at the most glorious time of his time.

But its split has also allowed it to basically stabilize its presence in the upper echelons of the United States.

There are more than 200 contemporary members scattered in various industries across the United States.

If Mellon is really needed, these loose Mellon words can be integrated.

In terms of momentum, it's not impossible to compete with Morgan and the others.

Even David himself knew it.

Even now, it is probably impossible to bring Thomas Mellon, Andrew Mellon, Richard Mellon and others back from the dead.

Reminiscing about the Mellon Empire in his heart, David looked at Abel seriously:
"BOSS, my boss. Just like what I reported to you before. It's not wrong, it's about the same as you guessed."

"After that, they've really started looming over us."

"According to your request, the several small-scale investments I have operated have all been attacked to some extent."

"The flow of funds is obviously monitored very strictly by them."

"Boss, what you've done has made them angry. These guys are targeting us vaguely."

What David said.

It was Abel who let David free himself when he was in Los Angeles.

Make a few small trades in the market with your Smith Capital account and funds.

The style of trading also imitates Abel.

It is that David is not like Abel, who has no hooks to open.

The losses in several transactions were a bit large, with a loss of more than 1000 million US dollars.

This is an unprecedented loss for Smith Capital.

Of course, there is a reason why David can't cheat and is not as perverted as Abel.

But David's own ability is not bad. Normally, even if he can't make a lot of money, he won't lose much.

But still lost so much.

After looking at the transaction records.

Abel confirmed that the flow of funds of Smith Capital was indeed closely monitored.

And the colleagues on Wall Street must be sniping at Smith Capital.

"I knew it would be like this."

Abel smiled.

Abel knew that this was the result of his showdown to Wall Street.

When these crocodiles.

They found Abe and didn't want to be like Peter Lynch.

I don't want to be willing to be their cash cow.

There is absolutely no way to avoid this kind of thing.

Abel is not like Buffett, who likes prudent investment and value investment.

Abel's investment style, in the eyes of these people, favors risk.

In the international futures and foreign exchange markets where the risk is high and the counterparty cannot be found in many cases.

It is also more convenient for these people to carry out sniping and deliberate strikes.

"But that's okay."

Abel looked at David:

"Soon I will make them realize. On the battlefield of capital, what kind of existence are they going to face!"

After Abel finished this sentence, he felt that he was a little bit in the second place just now.

But David Mellon doesn't think so.

"Good!" David Mellon cheered up:
"My good boss, it would be great if you think like this! I believe you, Smith Capital will step on them!"

"Only in this way! We can make them understand that the valuation of 5000 billion US dollars is not excessive at all!"

This is probably one of the reasons why this guy is so superstitious about Abel.

David Mellon really has a cow in Smith Capital.

Smith Capital can take off, he, the heir of the New York Mellon family.

He can immediately beat his father and grandfather.

This has basically tied David Mellon to Smith Capital.

This is also one of the confidences that Abel can say no to Wall Street.

If there is no David Mellon's ability in trading.

If it were Abel himself, it would be too much to be honest.

If you really want him to do it by himself, he probably can only be a super invincible cow in this life.

But if you want to conduct large-scale transactions, it is impossible.

It often takes half a month to open a position, and it takes half a month to close a position, with an investment of tens of billions of dollars.

One person can't play it with a supercomputer.

This is also the reason why he chose to give David a share.

This is the best way for the two to have common interests and stand firmly against the outside world.

Otherwise David Mellon was a genius on Wall Street.

Because of his background, as long as he continues to do well on Wall Street, he may even hope to become the CEO of a major investment bank.

If it weren't for Abel who was optimistic about Abel at the time, and was attracted by Abel's shares.

With his background and ability, why should he work for a Dixie from Texas?

Strictly speaking, David Mellon is also a typical old East Coast Yankee guy.

(End of this chapter)