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Chapter 1352. Look, the Golden Eyes
The shareholders' meeting of Misty Sea Trading Company officially began after nightfall. The scene was well organized. Under the arrangement of the Four Golden Flowers, an area on the second floor of the casino was decorated to a similar standard as the company's annual meeting. Although it was a bit extravagant and vulgar, it was designed in a solemn style overall.

Rows of gilded chairs are arranged in different areas according to the status of the guests.

This was specially arranged by Lao Huo.

The purpose is to highlight the gap between shareholders. People like Marshal Heraclius, who invested most of his net worth and made a lot of money and already had status, are naturally in the front row. Everyone in his VIP area has the same social status as him, basically old men and women, with a few middle-aged people occasionally.

After taking their seats, they chatted about daily life and agreed to have a private meeting after the meeting.

You won’t know until you see it. After most of the guests in the VIP area were seated, others were surprised to find that more than half of the upper-class celebrities in Kavkhovaya were basically here!
It seems that the news that the Misty Sea Trading Company has connections with everyone is not groundless. According to some "sources", when this trading company first became famous, it was said to have followed the path of Count Andre, which is basically a powerful relationship in a feudal country.

This more realistic scene further strengthened the determination of small shareholders in other regions to follow this mysterious trading company and make a fortune together.

As for the invited onlookers and potential customers, they were specially arranged at the back of the VIP area. The purpose was to let them see the terrifying network of contacts and the size of the "high net worth customers" of the Misty Sea Trading Company, so as to lure those guys who were eager to break into the upper class to make up their minds to invest.

For those who are specially selected and invited, making money is secondary; what they need more are social resources.

So, don’t underestimate the arrangements and decorations of occasions like the company’s annual meeting. There is a reason why each chair is placed.

However, unlike the concert-like arrangement that most guests expected, there was no beautiful stage on the platform at the front of the conference area. There were only psychic spotlights projected onto the platform, and a few chairs were placed in front of the background with the large logo of the Misty Sea Trading Company.

Judging from the platform alone, it seemed very plain and simple, lacking the luxury that aristocratic banquets of that era should have. However, because it was different from the mainstream, the upper-class celebrities who were used to seeing bustling scenes secretly mocked the shabby nature of the stage while also becoming interested in the upcoming "performance".

Some of them may not care about the high profits that investing in the Misty Sea Trading Company will bring, but they do care about the various strange behaviors of this new thing in recent months.

This company appeared like a meteor across the night sky in the long-unchanged business landscape of the Kavkhovaya region. It started by acquiring several poorly managed chambers of commerce and integrating them, and then arranged a colonel who retired from the local army of Kavkhovaya as the manager of its trading company. Logically, this should not have attracted attention.

However, the amazing returns they achieved from two subsequent short-term fundraisings soon made wealthy people smell business opportunities. Although most shareholders still do not fully understand the specific business operation procedures of the Misty Sea Trading Company, everyone made a lot of money because of this "short, flat and fast new type of trade" and could not stop after tasting the sweetness.

After all, how other people’s companies operate internally is their own business.

After all, ordinary shareholders only need to invest money and enjoy high dividends, while trading companies and manager Mr. Ivankov have to consider a lot when they work hard to realize wealth for shareholders.

There are rumors that the Misty Sea Trading Company followed Count Andre's path just by chance. This company has no royal background, but the real power behind it is most likely a mysterious force that believes in a certain god.

It is most likely the legendary goddess of wealth, which is why this company has been so miraculously prosperous, but so far there is no evidence of this news.

While most people were whispering, a soft but rhythmic music sounded, and the attention of everyone in the area was drawn to the platform in front. A group of desert dancers dressed in mysterious and exotic styles danced to the novel music. With the constantly changing spotlights and the green mist released by the two dragonborn around the stage, this dance scene was full of fantasy.

"Wow! The desert dancers from the Songhai Empire!"

Immediately, someone who had seen the world in the VIP area exclaimed in a low voice:

"It is said that these dancers only perform for the Pharaoh and his powerful ministers. Only during the Songhai people's celebrations can ordinary people have the opportunity to see the peerless dancing of these Hades dancers. When the late king was alive, he wanted to invite the desert dancers to perform at the Ice Palace on his 50th birthday, but was rejected by the Church of the Dead Moon. What is the origin of this Misty Sea Trading Company?
They can even invite such heavyweight performers?"

"It is said that the company has a mysterious but powerful partner in the Songhai Empire's military."

Marshal Heraclius, smoking a cigar, explained to the guest beside him:

"Maybe it's because of the relationship with that partner. After all, they can sell arms and ammunition to the Songhai army for use in their domestic rebellion war. It won't be a problem to praise them for their all-powerful hands in that mysterious thousand-year-old sea of ​​sand.

Lord Ma Ruo does not have to worry about the authenticity.

I sent military scouts to the Songhai Empire to check it out. The company's warehouses and offices there are very formal, with a large amount of materials being delivered and shipped out every day."

The guest was a little confused, but nodded.

The identity of this guest must be extraordinary, as he could make the arrogant old marshal come out in person to explain.

He is the royal financial officer specially sent by the Wolf Girl to the Kavhoka area. He came here specifically to review the business qualifications of the Misty Sea Trading Company. It was because this company had caused too much trouble in Kavhoka in the past few months that he took action today.

On the other hand, a large part of the reason for tonight's "shareholders' meeting" is that it is held specifically for this gentleman who is not easy to fool.

The old marshal's explanation spread quickly to other areas through the guests' whispers. After realizing the extraordinary origins of these desert dancers, the manor owners who had originally had no interest in singing and dancing immediately perked up, and each of them put on their love of art and looked carefully at the dancers' exposed skin and their extremely seductive thighs and calves.

It has to be said that the dancers trained by Mrs. Bohm herself are indeed world-class.

Especially the last scene of song and dance, accompanied by the elegant music of Swan Lake, when the dancers stood on tiptoe and spun like swans, they almost perfectly displayed the beauty and artistry of the dance from another world, even making some players who had sneaked in to kill time sigh that these professionals were really different.

However, the real highlight came after the singing and dancing.

Mr. Ivankov, wearing a well-designed businessman's suit, walked to the front desk to the sound of accompaniment. He took the mechanical microphone handed to him by his assistant, coughed a few times, and then held the microphone and said to the guests in front of him with high spirits:

"Everyone, I originally prepared a set of opening remarks for today's event that was gorgeous enough to be used as a prayer in the Bible, but I soon realized that everyone gathered here not to listen to my rap, so I threw that thing away and prepared to bring the most concerned information to all the guests who were eagerly waiting at the beginning.

About the company's trade settlement in previous months.
But before announcing the results, I must apologize to everyone. We had claimed that the return on investment for this round would reach an extremely high level of 40%, but the results are slightly different from our plan."

This statement immediately caused the small shareholders to become noisy.

They are different from the major shareholders who are sitting firmly on the throne. They have thrown almost all their fortunes into this round of investment in the Endless Sea Trading Company, betting on the excitement.

Either you win it all or you win nothing.

Now that Ivankov said the rate of return was different from the original expectation, didn’t it mean that everyone had lost money this time? Some impatient people were ready to jump up and shout “Geneva, give me back my money”.

But the next moment, Ivankov opened his arms and shouted in a higher voice:

"Because of the sudden war in the Great Reef Province of the Misty Sea and the ongoing suppression of the rebellion in the Songhai Empire, the company's current round of trade has achieved an expected return of 243%! In other words, all shareholders can get a return that is twice as much as expected!

After the shareholders' meeting, all guests can go to the first floor to collect their profits and decide whether to continue investing in the next round of business plans.

More importantly, according to the forecast of the company's strategic investment department, these two wars will not stop in the short term!
There are also two external factors: the upcoming development of the Savage Sea by the Kingdom of Atlan and the New World colonization that the Plantagenet Kingdom has already confirmed. We estimate that the return on investment in the next period will reach an unprecedented 500% or more! " "Hmm! Double the dividend income? Oh my God, praise the Misty Sea Trading Company, no! Long live! Long live the son of wealth!"

The small shareholder who had stood up and was ready to scold Ivankov as an idiot suddenly turned into ecstasy after hearing this. The rude guy couldn't help but shout "Long live". Perhaps he was too excited. Anyway, he broke the joy that was brewing on the scene, but found a window for venting for other small shareholders who were smiling.

For a moment, shouts of "Long live!" spread throughout the area and everyone was very happy, but the guests were still confused. They didn't quite understand what was going on with this exaggerated-sounding rate of return?

At this time, there were kind-hearted people standing by to explain to them.

Of course, no one can summarize the complex business landscape of the Misty Sea Trading Company and their internal opaque operating model, but this does not prevent everyone from having a reasonable and perfect explanation in their hearts.

Most people can be convinced by simple numerical multipliers and golden returns, just like those small shareholders who have already fallen into the frenzy of wealth. They can't wait to rush onto the stage to kiss Ivankov's toes and thank all the gods for bringing the Misty Sea Trading Company to them and allowing them to board this "wealth train."

But Ivankov on the stage was already accustomed to the stupidity of these people when they were obsessed with wealth. He had seen and understood a lot in the past few months. He knew very well that it would not be enough to rely solely on such exaggerated descriptions to convince the upper-class people in the VIP area to take out their savings.

They may not be smart, but they hold on to their bulging wallets very tightly.

So it’s time for the “main course”!
"Everyone! Everyone! Pause your joy and cheers for a moment. Everyone knows that our Misty Sea Trading Company is the most responsible investment institution. We are responsible to every shareholder. We want to share business opportunities from all over the world with you and deliver them to you.

The company never makes decisions for its valuable shareholders. The company believes that shareholders who know how to manage their wealth can make their own decisions.

Just like tonight!

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In order to help everyone better understand the wealth opportunities we are facing, the Misty Sea Trading Company has invited guests from the Kingdom of Atlan to explain the Mermaid Kingdom’s pioneering wars and trade routes to everyone.”

Ivankov stretched out his hand to suppress the noise from the audience. He introduced in a serious tone:
"The next person to appear is Ms. Katarina, the daughter of the previous God-chosen leader of the Kingdom of Atlan, the current chief priest of the Temple of the Great Rock stationed on Gramo Island, the war hero of the Great Reef Province, and the commercial ambassador appointed by the provincial governor himself!
She and her assistants came to the mainland in search of trade opportunities and new allies for their homeland.

Most importantly, this lady had an amazing family background. When she was a child, she had entered the legendary Yuxiao Mountain and met the god-like Millennium Dragon Emperor.

This is the most distinguished guest that this land welcomes tonight, and also the noble person who has made a fortune.

Next, there is an interview with Mr. Huguenot, an important official of the Plantagenet Kingdom, the manager of the Capet family's commercial and trade system, and a participant in the development of the New World.

Finally, several shareholders who were selected as "Kraft Hoka's Annual Investment Rising Stars" took the stage to share their investment philosophy.

I believe that through the descriptions of these powerful figures, everyone present can see the brilliant prospects of Misty Sea Trading Company. In the past few months of contact, our company has shared the concept of "information is wealth" with you. In the next era, those who can properly grasp business opportunities will surely become the influential figures who lead Nordtoff to move forward!

The goal of the Misty Sea Trading Company is to create one hundred millionaires in the Kavhoka region, thereby achieving a real business miracle. It is worth mentioning that one third of this goal has been completed. So, everyone, are you one of the thirty millionaires who have already achieved success?
If not, then what reason is there not to continue chasing the wonderful riches?
Golden things help us to be born, make us grow, and help us to soar. This world runs on wealth, and those who can control wealth are the trendsetters of destiny!
Now, my dear shareholders, future business tycoons, let us welcome Ms. Katarina with the warmest applause!"

Ivankov took a step back, and amid warm applause, several exquisite "fish tanks" were carried up by strong waiters.

Catalina, wearing traditional mermaid costumes, was attending such a frenzy for the first time. To be honest, she was a little scared. The light in the eyes of those people who were incited to greed reminded her of the hungry Dagon fish people.
But this was probably the first time for 90% of the people present to see a real mermaid. The beautiful fish tail and natural beauty made the men intoxicated and made the women grit their teeth and secretly curse the sea as a vixen.

Originally, the mermaids could transform into two legs and move around, but Ivankov asked them to appear in this form apparently in order to better fool his followers.

What's more, he did not exaggerate when describing Katarina's identity. Her family background is so exaggerated. If we really talk about her family background, everyone in the VIP area would take the initiative to stand up and salute Katarina.

While the little mermaid began to interpret the content and plan of the "Underwater Exploration War" according to the contents of the document, Ivankov had already returned to the backstage.

He took the towel from the charming shadow elf secretary and wiped the sweat off his forehead. He then ran to his halfling assistants and asked:

“What is their willingness to invest?”

"More than thirty-seven shareholders have sent their servants to the first floor to collect their dividends. Twenty-five of them have chosen to continue investing. Not only have they deposited all their dividends, they have even made additional investments."

A halfling accountant wearing glasses flipped through the real-time records of the calculation orb and said to Ivankov:

"Based on this probability and the application of the business model we calculated in the previous rounds, at least two-thirds of shareholders will make additional investments tonight. The investment amount of this group of people alone can meet the basic funding for this round of plans.

But to achieve the perfect level in our plan, we must double the number of investors on top of the current shareholder base. However, the investment willingness of the guests invited tonight will depend on the consultation ratio after the party. "

The halfling paused. He said:
“I am personally optimistic about this. The few pieces of business information we have provided are all solid news. Those VIP guests will only get the same result if they use their own connections to verify. If this is a legitimate business, they can also make a fortune, but they just can’t make such a huge profit.

Well, if we were doing serious business.
We can also become business tycoons."

"Shut up! Now is not the time to repent!"

Ivankov scolded:
"Focus on your work, brother. Continue to collect information. I want to see an accurate report tomorrow morning and then decide on the next course of action."

"Actually, if you really need to raise enough funds in a short period of time, I have a way."

The halfling hesitated for a moment, touched the emblem of the goddess of wealth on his chest, made up his mind, and said:

“We can open up Class A commodities with the lowest investment threshold and raise funds from civilians in the Kavkhovaya region.

This news has been circulating among shareholders for a long time, and we can make it a reality! At present, the business legend of Misty Sea Trading Company has spread throughout the province, and many people are waiting to get rich. I receive countless dinner invitations from small businessmen every day in Bernie City, and even the servants in my rental place are trying to find out some inside information.

There is a saying among foreigners that once even ordinary people pay attention to some news that can make them rich, it means that a large number of leeks are growing legs and running towards us, and all we have to do is swing our sickles!

I believe that once the investment threshold is lowered, we will be able to seize all the money in the hands of ordinary people in at most half a month.

but.
But doing so could directly lead to unrest in the Kavkhovaya region. I can’t imagine how angry and desperate the civilians who have lost everything will be.”

"It's a fire! If only it were directed in the right direction."

Ivankov narrowed his eyes, recalling the financial knowledge he had learned from Boss Huo in the past few months. He lit a cigarette, and after a moment, in the smoke, he said:

"This is a test from the goddess of wealth to mortals. All mortals must accept the test in order to learn to respect wealth! I will ask the boss for permission, and once they agree, we will get started."

(End of this chapter)