America's Road to Wealth

Chapter 344 The Truth About Wall Street
on the periphery of that circle.Ted Lerner, a famous real estate businessman in New York, seemed a little satisfied and excited.

".Hey Barron."

He couldn't help but said to Hilton next to him:

"Bloomberg won!! Sure enough, I expected it! I said it a long time ago, no one knows who will win this time better than me."

Baron Hilton has had a good relationship with Ted Lerner in recent years due to his granddaughter's relationship with Ikana.

The two often come and go, and when he heard Ted Lerner say this, the old man smiled:

"This is good news, isn't it? In this way, many policies of the previous mayor can be continued."

The previous mayor is also an elephant party. As long as it is an elephant party, their positive policies will be more or less conservative.

In a sense, it means that they will relatively please rich people like them.

More importantly, anyone with a discerning eye knows that Bloomberg and Abel have a very good relationship.

Those who have a good relationship with Abel can get some help to some extent.

For Bloomberg to be on stage, anyway, whether it is Ted Lerner or Baron Hilton, they are happy to see it.

"Good news." Ted Lerner was much happier than Hilton.

The big real estate developer in New York now knows that there are two Abel's children in his daughter's womb.

I also know that the children are not even born yet.

Abel has already added many aspects of protection to the children and Ikana.

Even Ted Lerner was a little envious of these guarantees.

His two unborn grandchildren were able to compare with him in wealth almost as soon as they were born.

More importantly, the richer Abel is, the more influential he is.

Even her daughter, Ikana, cannot become Abel's wife.But because of this relationship, Ted Lerner can also get a lot of benefits.

So no matter what, Ted Lerner is really happy from the bottom of his heart that Abel is getting better and better.

In fact, he didn't know, and Barron Hilton was about the same.

Hilton's patriarch knew not long ago that his granddaughter had "successful".

This kind of thing is not very pleasant to say, and people like Ted Lerner will not yell out casually.

But Barron knows the benefits are many.Among other things, didn't Smith Capital put the year-end investment reception at the Hilton Hotel this time?
Barron Hilton was the first to disagree when he said there was no reason for Paris.

If only the granddaughter could have an Abel child like Ted Lerner's daughter.

Baron Hilton felt that even if he really died, he could finally relax a little bit for his family.

The two have their own thoughts at this time, but there is no doubt that they both hope that Abel will become stronger and stronger.

Because this is good for them, it will not make them the laughing stock of the rich in the future.

It is the existence that everyone in the wealthy family envies.

Their sunk cost to Abel was too high.

There are too many benefits to be gained from Abel.

They naturally hope that Abel can climb higher and higher.

As for how high to climb, neither of them actually knew.

On the other side, standing next to Abel and the others, Robert Morgenthau, who was a little behind, really regretted it for the first time.

The old man looked at Abel who was in high spirits and gathered the eyes of hundreds of people in the audience.

Looking at his handsome and upright appearance, Robert Morgenthau remembered last year.

At that time, Abel obviously seemed to be full of interest in Peggy.

If at that time, I pushed Peggy to him.

Then the current self can stand beside Abel, instead of Buffett and Sullivanston in the middle.

As Herbert said to little Laura.

At the end of last year and the beginning of this year, Robert Morgenthau was indeed tempted by Abel.

Of course, it refers to the desire to draw Abel into the Morgenthau family.

At that time, Abel had already shown Wall Street and the outside world his strong ability and brilliant future.

At that time, not only the shrub family was moved, but also many wealthy families on the east coast were also moved.

At least Robert knew that the Hearst family was earlier than anyone else, and had long condoned the young women in the Hearst family to hang out with Abel.

It's just that Hurst, like Morgenthau, belongs to the old New York giants, with too much face, relatively traditional, and this kind of tradition is more European.

The end result is that the Shrub family, as a local giant in Texas, has the advantage of being close to the water.

Herbert made the first move and snatched away Abel, who was already famous all over the country at that time.

From then on, as the bush family actively spread their intentions to marry the Smith family.

On Robert's side, including Morgan and Rockefeller, who had some vague ideas, they all died down.

But with the gradual growth of Abel, with the crazy accumulation of his wealth.

Abel's influence and status are also rising rapidly in this country.

After [-]/[-], the patriarchs and elders of those big families who were very moved by Abel at that time found out.

This super rich who was very young last year.

This year, it is already an existence comparable to Buffett and Soros, the two financial twins.

Internationally, Abe Smith, the new richest man in the world, is called "the living American dream" and "the living legend of world finance" by foreigners.

At this time, Abel can be said to be a "Buffett" or a "Soros".

Still only 20 years old, at least he can continue to exude influence for decades.

With such an existence, his family clearly has the opportunity to recruit him.

Now I see him laughing so happily with the bushes in the white house.

Lots of old guys with similar thoughts like Robert Morgenthau.

After [-]/[-], sometimes when I think about it, one or two of them would regret it.

Especially now, seeing these people gathered around Abel with his own eyes.

Robert Morgenthau couldn't help looking at Peggy and little Laura not far away.

In Robert's eyes, the radish head of the bush family.

Compared with the jewel in my palm, it is simply the contrast between the sapphire in the deep sea and the sand on the beach!

In addition, Robert actually knew that Peggy treated Abel somewhat differently.

Her strange personality brought about by her high IQ rarely happened.

But now...it's too late to say anything.

With Morgenthau's pride, no matter how much Robert regrets and envies the bush family.

He also can't let his daughter and granddaughter do that kind of thing like Ted Lerner and Barron Hilton!

At this moment, Robert Morgenthau had no choice but to try to withdraw his regret in this regard.

Robert felt that Morgenthau still had a chance.

This opportunity is not waiting for Abel and little Laura to divorce in the future, and split with the bush family.

Instead, as one of Abel's allies.

Morgenthau now also hopes that Abel can have a good and close relationship with the shrub.

That would be somewhat beneficial to Morgenthau.

The opportunity that Robert thinks is in this situation.

Because of the early relationship between himself and Abel, and some allies.

In the case of these several layers of relationships, Morgenthau still has the opportunity to continue to move closer to the established Smith Consortium.

At that time, if the operation is good, Morgenthau is backed by the Morgan family, and he can have an ambiguous relationship with the new Smith Consortium.

Robert felt that even if his three brothers died.

Then the Morgenthau family can also rely on these in-laws and allies, so that the family will not collapse halfway.

Thinking of this, Robert knew that he had to do more on the matter of Hudson Bay Square.

Not for himself, but also for his family's descendants, leaving a wide enough future path.

【Hey】

Just in his heart, Robert finally sighed deeply.

Originally, it didn't have to be that troublesome.

His gaze shifted from Peggy to Abel.

Originally, if Peggy and Abel could be married.

Robert felt that with Abel's personality, he would be dead now.

For the sake of Paige and Morgenthau's influence in the judicial world.

Robert felt that Abel would definitely take care of the Morgenthau family.

Unlike now, there is no such shortcut to take.

With his old body, he had to play in person.

Robert began to regret again.

Inside the reception.

Ten minutes after Abel announced that Bloomberg had officially become the Mayor of New York City.

The reception finally officially started. In the golden hall of the Hilton Garden Inn, glasses and plates were intertwined for a while, people came and went, and it was a scene of high society.

Abel's side is naturally the most popular position.

But at this time, little Laura had come to his side as his female companion.

Similarly, the wives of Buffett and others also appeared beside them.

When he was in the White House last time, the wife of Buffett that Abel met was his second wife.

What Buffett brought here this time was replaced by his first wife and also his ex-wife Susan.

His two wives are already bad old women, after all, Buffett himself is also a bad old man.

Buffett's first wife and second wife were originally girlfriends.

Since they are girlfriends, there will not be too much difference in age.

They all followed Buffett very early, and the three have lived together for many years.

In Buffett's circle, everyone has long been accustomed to their existence.

I have to say that this move made Abel a little envious.

This bad old man, this is playing the tune of "equal wife" in a country like the United States.

The point is that apart from the beginning, there were some bad and opposing voices on the female boxing side.

But after that, the three of Buffett lived together openly, going out and in and out, and no one dared to blind BB.

This is influence, and the habit is terrible.

When Buffett's influence in all aspects, he withstood the pressure.

Let everyone get used to Buffett having two wives, and feel that this is common sense.

For Buffett and his two wives, the future is a smooth road.

Thinking of this, Abel couldn't help but look at little Laura.

Maybe you can do it yourself?
Now that the public can adjust to Buffett having two wives.

So why couldn't they accommodate that Abel Smith had two no, three, four, five, or even more wives?
For a moment, Abel felt that his future seemed to have new challenges.

Little Laura, who was talking with Susan with a chuckle, seemed to feel something.

She looked up at Abel, who was staring at her.

"What's the matter?" said little Laura softly.

In the whole reception, besides Abel, the person who made him the happiest was definitely little Laura.

Whether it was when Smith Capital's earnings were announced just now, or when Abel was surrounded by so many big figures, it showed its importance.

In the circle of female guests on the edge of the reception, little Laura has undoubtedly become the object of their most envy and hatred.

This greatly satisfied little Laura's vanity.

At this moment, she was still in a very happy state, and the tone of her conversation with Abel was extremely tired.

"It's nothing." Abel said softly to her, "I'm thinking about where to take you to rest tonight. You know, I have too many places to live in New York."

Little Laura blushed a little, she hadn't slept with Abel for a month and a half.

She is already a woman, and as her body grows, she sometimes thinks about it.

But now it was such an occasion, she couldn't help but glanced at him: "Pay attention to the occasion! Mr. Smith!"

Abel smiled slightly, and looked up at Buffett looking at himself. He was about to ask Buffett for a hundred dollars.

At this moment, a familiar voice sounded behind him.

"Hi, Abel. Are you free? If you are free, I think we can talk about it, and there will be better results for many things."

Abel turned sideways and saw Soros coming to the circle accompanied by several rich and rich oilmen.

Only then did Abel realize that Buffett probably wasn't looking at himself just now.

It should be looking at Soros walking over.

Abel took little Laura's hand and said with a smile:
"Ah, George. You're here. You won me a hundred dollars! I knew you would come without an invitation!"

"." Soros.

"Mr. Smith, you have a sense of humor."

After a few seconds, Soros said: "Humor is a very good quality. Each of us should be humorous, so that we can add some fun to our lives."

"That's great." Abel smiled and even applauded silently.

Then he said: "Well, George. May I call you that?"

Soros nodded slightly.

"George, what do you want to talk to me about? Now the media is saying that we are going to war on American Express. Whoever gets American Express will win."

Facing Abel's direct "provocation".

Soros didn't come here because he wanted to talk to Abel about the American Express Company.

American Express, important as it was, was never in Soros' plans.

Part of the reason he traded in the shares of American Express was to find an opportunity to see if he could cut some meat from Abel.

Another part of the reason is that he wants to use this as a sign so that he can play more cards when facing Abel.

"Soros Fund Company currently holds about 8% of American Express." George Soros said.

"If you want, I can sell it to you directly."

"What about the price?"

"I think" Soros said at the beginning, then paused and looked around.

There is no doubt that Buffett, Soros, Smith, all three have gathered together.

Next to it is Bloomberg and Sullivanston, all super financial giants.

One or two of them alone are already high-profile presences in any reception.

Now that they are all gathered together, even Cheney and Richard Gephardt, the two big names in the official arena combined, are not as attractive as their side.

After all, most of the guests tonight are the rich or the top elite of Wall Street.

In the eyes of these people, it is estimated that even the two successive commanders, George and Laden, are standing here at the moment.

Not as attractive as these three.

"This is not a place for conversation."

Soros said: "Maybe we can change the day and pick a place to talk about? Oh, Warren, Sally, you can come if you want. I want to talk to Abel, the more people join the better."

Although the investment philosophy of Buffett and Soros can be said to be two extremes.

But the relationship between the two in private is actually okay.
Strictly speaking, the personal relationships of Wall Street crocodiles are not very bad.

These giants all understand that sometimes they do not rely on talent, science, models, or calculations to play finance.

Except for the two metaphysics of luck and prophecy.

In many cases, if you want to make money financially, you need more contacts, relationships and information.

And these all need "friends".

To put it bluntly, in fact, the more friends, the greater the energy and network of friends.

When playing insider trading to manipulate the market, you can do it more secretly and successfully.

Like those stock gods on Capitol Hill, they are basically all outstanding in this regard.

Without inside information, they can even take the initiative to create inside information.

The giants of Wall Street do not have the advantage of Capitol Hill.

But it is also possible to do what they do through "friends".

As long as it's not too exaggerated, making money is fine.

It's just that this kind of "personal relationship" and "friend" are all based on certain prerequisites.

That is, the status of the two parties should not be too disparate, and the benefits they can obtain from each other should also be equal.

In other words, Soros will only have a good personal relationship with people like Buffett and Smith.

Next level, sorry.

To put it bluntly, at the end of the day, there are still interests, and there are interests first.

Of course the relationship between the two is okay.

But now facing Soros' invitation, Buffett shook his head slightly.

"I don't like your style of play. I won't participate. Sally, you can go if you want."

Sullivanston thought that the PNC Group would play, but he would not end up playing with Smith and Soros.

It's too dangerous to play with these two. Didn't you see two people on NOK, hello and me at the beginning, and then they fought?

Sullivanston also smiled: "I need to report to the board of directors. As you know, I am the only one who works here, hahaha~"

He told a joke that no one would laugh at, and laughed himself a couple of times, but when no one responded, he stopped immediately.

As a super wage earner, Sullivanston made these people value only his status as the chairman of PNC Financial Services Group.

Without this layer of authority, Sullivanston's actual worth is at most similar to that of Ted Lerner.

This kind of status, which can be regarded as "borrowed", is of course unequal compared with these three people.

The same goes for Paulson and Richard Fuld. Without the status of CEO of a major Wall Street investment bank, they can't even enter this kind of occasion.

Even if migrant workers become "emperors of migrant workers", they will meet the real emperors, that is, the bosses.

After all, it will still be dusted, and it cannot be compared with it.

"Very well then. How about I pick the place and you pick the time, George."

Abel smiled.

He also wanted to see what medicine Soros wanted to sell.

(End of this chapter)