Age of Dreams

Wade, the VIP service manager of the New York branch of Citibank, who had long received the news, received the visiting Xiao Qi in his office with a smile.

When leaving the United States in April, Xiao Qi once entrusted Citibank to help purchase Nortel's network division, paving the way for the future 3G network era.

The two sides have always been in contact. Just two days ago, Wade called and said that the Nortel Networks side has almost let go, and everyone's intention should be about 400 million US dollars.

In the past two days, Xiao Qi was busy with Taylor's affairs. After being free, he came to Citibank specifically to discuss specific acquisition matters with Wade.

"Haha, Mr. Xiao, you are such a genius! The faces of Merrill Lynch and Goldman Sachs are going green these days! It's cool!" Wade said, not Nortel Networks, but sincerely admired him. Xiao Qi said, "By the beginning of this month, oil prices have been rising, and finally reached a high of 77 dollars per barrel of crude oil. Originally, they were all going to celebrate with champagne and harvest your deposit, but after that, they turned all the way down. Oil prices have fallen all the way! Now they have reached the level of seventy-two dollars, but there is no sign of stabilization. I think you will be able to harvest their margin in a while!"

"It might still be." Xiao Qi smiled slightly and drank the champagne Wade prepared for him. "The money I put in my pocket today is very likely to be taken out tomorrow. It's impossible to count. "

"Don't be humble anymore." Wade is a manager of Citibank, well informed. "Since June, the economic conditions of the European continent have been bad, and the industrial index has fallen for two consecutive months. The semi-annual report shows that , The net profit of American companies around the world is also decreasing, and the number of unemployed people is also increasing. Now those so-called market experts all re-export to agree with your point of view, thinking that oil prices are likely to fall!"

It is normal for oil prices to fall.

High welfare measures in Europe and America. There is also the quagmire of Afghanistan and Iraq, which consume a lot of money and make the financial situation deteriorate for a while. Where is the motivation to import a large amount of oil?

Poor United Kingdom, France and other loyal allies of the United States will drag them into the water when the United States causes trouble, but I don't know what people in these countries think. Every time I bring my own dry food and go out to help, even if it hurts the people and money, I don't hesitate to do it!

At this stage, although the financial crisis has not started, it has gradually begun to show signs of oversupply, which is a weather vane.

Xiao Qi's rebirth can change many things. However, this kind of incident involving the national level will not change at all. Both the market and the major economies are pushing the financial market in that dangerous direction as always.

The root cause of the scourge was planted as early as the years of Clinton and Greenspan, but now it is only accumulated. It's about to enter the outbreak phase.

Having accumulated negative energy for more than ten years, no one can stop them from erupting!

Xiao Qi never feels how pitiful foreigners are, especially **** like the United States, who desperately devalue their currency whenever they encounter difficulties, are not worthy of concern.

No matter how poor they are, there are countless hospices and funds to take care of people's lives in an economic crisis.

The Huaguo companies that were affected for no reason have closed down tens of millions, and tens of millions of migrant workers have lost their jobs, which is much more miserable than them.

"The price of oil must fall! And it will fall below the forty-dollar mark!" Facing vaguely inquired about the news. Xiao Qi said with a firm gaze at the moment: "The current economic situation has proved that economic overheating absolutely exists. The economies of Europe and the United States are very weak. Whether it is the national economy and the people's livelihood, the demand for oil and its derivatives will definitely continue to decrease! Time to return to the age of thirty dollars is just around the corner!"

Wade didn't expect him to be so firm all of a sudden. Thinking about it: "Currently, the overall inflation is still very severe. If the oil price plummets, it is not in the interests of Europe and the United States, and it is not in the interests of OPEC. Therefore, Citibank believes that oil prices may fluctuate around US$60 for a long time. At that time, Mr. Xiao had two gambling agreements, but he would have one billion US dollars in revenue."

Not only Citibank, but Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch have similar estimates. The two groups of people who signed a gambling agreement with Xiao Qi in the past are having a hard time now.

Xiao Qi didn't argue with Wade, "Let's take a look! January 1st next year will be the harvest season! I hope I can harvest smoothly by then!"

Wade nodded slightly, only waiting for the test of time.

The current Merrill Lynch Bank and Goldman Sachs Investment Bank are still waiting for the opportunity to fight back. It is definitely not the style of their financial predators.

"In this period of time, regarding the purchase of the patent use of the fairy system, Mario told me that, Mr. Wade, you have contributed a lot, thank you very much!" Xiao Qi said in harmony, buying windows and text. Waiting for the patents involved in the fairy system, Citibank directly went to Wade personally to run around with the lawyers of Mario Law Firm, which has almost been completed by now.

"Hehe, it's nothing. They also need to make money. In addition, the company that buys the patent is an American company, so it is naturally much more convenient." Wade smiled and replied that the purchase of the fairy system patent was Qi Cai Investment. And Qi Cai Investment is authorized to Fairy Company. Although it has taken some detours, it is more secure.

Like Apple, when Xiao Qi bought patents with Microsoft and other companies, he also had a "prevent cloning" clause, which prohibits Microsoft from authorizing internal software design patents related to the fairy system to others.

In addition, Qicai Investment’s patents are not limited to DreamPad, and future mobile phones will naturally use the fairy system, which can be regarded as killing two birds with one stone.

Knowing Xiao Qi's confidence in oil prices, Wade turned to talk about business: "Mr. Xiao, you entrusted us to negotiate with Nortel Networks, luck is really good, if it weren't for us to take the lead, then Alcatel-Lucent. The company also wants to start with Nortel Networks."

The former Nortel Networks was sold to Alcatel-Lucent in the end, which also allowed Alcatel-Lucent to make a lot of money in the future 3G tide. The comparison between Nortel Networks and Alcatel was greatly appreciated by everyone for a while. Talking happily.

"They have vision." Xiao Qi smiled, "I guess, is the price we give overwhelming them, so Nortel Networks tends to us?"

"Price is one aspect. Our last offer of 400 million is 50 million higher than Alcatel; but more importantly, our payment is all in cash. Alcatel hopes to use share swap to pay...Oh my **** , Who didn’t know that Nortel Networks lacked cash and was about to sell blood, but Alcatel only gave shares but not money~www.readwn.com~ of course not as good as us!"

Wade was very proud. It was not only Xiao Qi's authorization to negotiate such a big deal, but also his own ability.

The happiest thing was naturally the big red envelope that Xiao Qixu gave him. He didn't know the exact amount, but with Xiao Qi's bold style, he believed it would not be less.

Americans and Chinese have different ways of doing things. If it is to help others without violating the company's regulations, and thus get paid, it is completely reasonable, so Wade is not afraid that Citibank will trouble him.

After a good deal, Xiao Qi only let go of half his mind, and then asked the other half: "The acquisition of the department is done. What about the patent authorization of another optical fiber transmission equipment?"

"Ah, this question is too easy, so I forgot to tell Mr. Xiao." Wade patted his head, "As long as we can collect cash, Nortel Networks wants to sell everything, not to mention this optical fiber. Transmission equipment is only for patent authorization. So what we have discussed is that Huaguo’s patent authorization is 6 million US dollars a year, with an annual increase of 10%, and the contract period is ten years." (To be continued. If you like this work, You are welcome to come to the starting point () to vote for recommended votes and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation. For mobile phone users, please go to read.)