Chapter 527 Lubricant
"Please pay more attention to the exchange rate of the US dollar against the Japanese yen. Meghan took a group of self-operating department managers to Japan before, and he had a special intention. Now the exchange rate of the US dollar against the Japanese yen is so fierce. I think Chen Hongtao is likely to have the idea of investing in foreign exchange markets. In addition, the international crude oil market is also the same. Don't you think Mingzhu Holdings' equity investment in a number of blue-chip listed companies is strange?" Shirley reminded Andre when she walked out of the trading department.
"What do you mean?" Andrey was excited, but his expression was very serious.
"If it is to increase the foundation of the holding company, the proportion of buying a number of equity investments in the securities market is too high. The market value of US$240 billion is floating, accounting for almost half of Mingzhu Holdings' assets. This is absolutely abnormal. Moreover, I received news that the President of Byron of Morgan Bank's New York branch has been actively involved in the stocks of Exxon and Mobil oil companies. In addition, the large capital absorption of Mingzhu Holdings' allies, Mingzhu Holdings' hidden shareholding ratio in many blue-chip stocks has reached an extremely terrible level. I think Chen Hongtao should have a purpose." Shirley is not very sure.
"With the increasing proportion of Mingzhu Holdings' hidden shareholdings in a number of blue-chip stocks, only the oil sector and the mining sector can have direct correlation with international commodities. What you mentioned in the international crude oil market should not be just the operation of the capital market in a purely sense, right? Speaking of which, the equity of the oil listed company held by Mingzhu Holdings is the most direct and largest correlation with international oil prices." Andrei looked at Shirley deeply and said.
"I formed the Pearl Energy Group. In my opinion, Mingzhu Holdings' investment in the energy group is far from over. Compared with the fluctuation of international gold prices, international crude oil is almost at a historical low, and the exchange rate of the US dollar against the Japanese yen is also rising fiercely. It has almost completely eliminated the influence of last year's Square Agreement. In my opinion, these two investment varieties are hidden waves. If Chen Hongtao wants to take action, it should be them." Shirley said with a light in her eyes.
"Think about your brother, you should be able to do a good job when you go back. Although Xu Chunjiao is the CEO of Mingzhu Holdings, she may not be as good as you, let alone those executives who do not have much ability." Andrei solemnly said to Shirley.
"You don't understand at all. Although Chen Hongtao is terrible, he is a passive observer. He is just waiting. Perhaps the female senior executive of Mingzhu Holdings is not a top figure in the same industry, but I don't think he cares." Shirley said with a wry smile.
"Maybe for a talented person like him, he may not care much about whether women are capable. He just wants to be obedient. However, for many people, being an executive at Mingzhu Holdings is an excellent opportunity. Since he has the ability to provide such a platform, why don't you seek opportunities to display your talents? Look at those executives who do not have much ability in Mingzhu Holdings. Now they are all practicing well. I think you should do better than them." Although Andrei was full of calculations, he smiled casually and waved his hand at Shirley, leaving the corridor of the trading center alone.
At night, something happened between Lato TV and Radio and Media and Twilight Bar not only attracted the attention of Andre and Shirley, but also the hearts of many people.
The uneasy night seemed to be particularly fast. When the sky was getting brighter and brighter, many people were looking forward to media news, but something that surprised people. The media in New York was completely silent in a collective manner, just like assassination and the thunder throwing incident did not happen at all, and it was not like the situation when Mingzhu Holdings encountered a terrorist threat or attack.
No media or newspaper reported on what happened at night, and did not even make a wave among the public.
Early in the morning, Chen Hongtao, who was sleeping in separate beds with Fang Meiru, got up early from the bed, put on Fang Meiru's clothes, and then went out after breakfast.
Chen Hongtao, who was originally planning to look at the newspaper with a gloating attitude, found that the securities practitioners of Mingzhu Holdings were overwhelming comments, but there were no accident reports at night, and a little surprised sneer appeared on his face.
The coffee made by the errand running girl Eve is very fragrant. Just as Chen Hongtao was enjoying his lazy time in the morning, the luxurious convoy had arrived in front of Meizhi Building.
Harris Schiff was the first to be caught from Rolls-Royce, while Byron took on the relatively low-key Bentley.
Not long after Byron entered the vast and bright lobby on the first floor of the Meizhi Building, Chen Hongtao had already learned the news of the arrival of the group from the Minister of Security and Management Geng Jia.
Seeing Harris wearing a casual jacket and entering the office under Byron's guidance, Chen Hongtao smiled and stood up from the boss' chair behind the desk: "Byron, come here early in the morning, why don't you say hello first?"
"Chen, I'll introduce you to you. This is Mr. Harris Schiff. I'm here this time mainly to be a peacemaker and eliminate the misunderstanding between Mingzhu Holdings and the Schiff family." Byron said to Chen Hongtao with a smile.
"Mr. Harris, I have long admired your name. This is the first time I have seen you myself. Please sit down." Chen Hongtao enthusiastically signaled to the middle-aged man with a brown hair, and he also sat on the sofa.
After introducing Harris to Chen Hongtao, Byron did not stay in the office, but instead smiled friendly to Chen Hongtao and went out.
Seeing the oppressive gaze of the middle-aged man looking at him, Chen Hongtao lit a cigar, not only did not show any aggressiveness, but he felt casual and indifferent.
"I came here today just to ask you, where is Ferdinand?" Harris asked with a blank expression when he saw Chen Hongtao's face with a faint smile.
Chen Hongtao glanced at the middle-aged man: "I don't know what you are talking about."
"Young man, since I took over the family business, I have been banning fighting and challenging in this land of the United States. I will not let you do anything randomly." Harris said to Chen Hongtao with a smile.
"Then you have to have this ability." Although Chen Hongtao did not speak, he gave a playful smile to the middle-aged man in his eyes.
Feeling Chen Hongtao's evil spirit, Harris took a breath slowly. He seemed to have a look at Chen Hongtao's left calf inadvertently, got up and smiled and walked out the door: "Then let's see how long you can live."
Chen Hongtao just smiled lazyly and watched Harris go out.
It didn't take long before Byron came back: "How about it, what did he say to you?"
Seeing Byron's cautious and curious look, Chen Hongtao yawned and said, "Did you just bring him to me stupidly without asking him what he is for?"
"He came to the door on his own initiative. What can I do? I am not as fierce as you, and I am scrupulous in doing things!" Byron said with a bitter face.
"Now he's gone. What are you still doing here?" Chen Hongtao curled his lips and sat back at his desk and said.
Byron sat on the sofa, cut a cigar and lit it: "You just came back from China. There should be a lot of things to be busy with, but I'm kind enough to share it with you."
"Is Helen okay? I haven't poured out of time to see her yet." Chen Hongtao asked Byron with a smile.
"It's not bad. I'm strictly protected and there will be no problems. It's said that Zhu Century Bank is going to move its headquarters to New York. I guess this matter is done and she should come back." Byron looked very well-informed.
"I really have something to look for you. I heard that you bought a lot of stocks of Exxon and Mobil in your private name, and you should have made a lot of money, right?" Chen Hongtao asked Byron with a smile in his eyes.
Byron smoked a cigar happily: "It's not that I've responded to your call before, but I'm not interested in stocks. I won't say that the profit is small, but I've suppressed a lot of funds!"
"We Mingzhu Holdings hold many blue-chip companies. Why don't you choose anything else? Instead, you intervene in Exxon and Mobil?" Chen Hongtao stared at Byron and smiled.
"Aren't you always coaxing Exxon and Mobil to merge? Your Mingzhu Holdings holds these stocks heavily. It may serve as a lubricant, but you shouldn't ask me, maybe it's more suitable to find people from the Rockefeller family." Byron looked shrewd and cunning.
"Without any benefit, of course, you have to think about your own people first. I'm just not sure if the Morgan family will be interested in recreating the scenery of Standard Oil." Chen Hongtao glanced at Byron with a little meaning.
"Do you want the Morgan family to join and promote the merger of various oil groups?" The slick Byron rarely gave Chen Hongtao a response.
"Don't you expect the Morgan family to count on you? You are just a poor man, and you are still relying on me!" Chen Hongtao flattened his mouth disdainfully.
"I am poor? If conditions like me are good, then it will be good. When your Mingzhu Holdings is in crisis, it relies on me to help you with the tray, but you have never given me any benefits." Byron stood up with dissatisfaction as if a cat was stepped on with his tail.
"Is that so? I might remember it wrong. You know, there are many people who have been with me, and sometimes I really can't remember who the benefits they have given." Chen Hongtao was angry with Byron, and he was completely distracted, and his face was full of smiles.
"I can go back and ask you. As for whether anyone at home will agree, I can't guarantee that although the oil industry is attractive, it is not easy to have a single one. Moreover, the standard oil trust was divided by antitrust, which is still a bit conscientious." Byron rolled his eyes and said.
"As far as I know, Standard Oil is not under the antitrust law, but follows the trend. After being broken up several oil companies, it has seen more objective developments." Chen Hongtao smiled deeply.
"Since you know that all oil companies are developing well, why do you think someone will agree with your crazy idea?" Byron asked Chen Hongtao curiously.
"It is undeniable that the capital market has provided a lot of financial support for the development of the company, but with the long-term participation of many investors, and the continuous reshuffle of the market, the controller's equity in the company has been gradually diluted and divided, and a lot of benefits have been lost. In fact, I think it is best for the various oil group companies listed in the market to be delisted voluntarily. Just like Amei Oil Company, the operational ability of non-listed companies will be greater." Chen Hongtao took a cigar and smiled.
When Byron heard Chen Hongtao's statement, his eyes lit up: "I have to admit that your delisting statement is very exciting, but the amount of funds to redeem stocks is a considerable number."
"It's all small money. The profits of various oil groups are extremely considerable, and the external liquidity chips are far less huge than imagined. In the securities market, our Mingzhu Holdings is the largest circulation strategic investor of many oil groups. As long as our Mingzhu Holdings supports various oil companies to gradually delist and lock in shares, the important shareholders of various oil groups will invest a little more. In fact, the price of delisting is far less than expected. Moreover, our Mingzhu Holdings can still bear some of the subsequent investment in funds." Chen Hongtao's words shocked Byron.
"I remember that the New York Stock Exchange has all regulations that any company that voluntarily delists can be given priority to relisting. You may really consider this suggestion, but it is one aspect that you can attract external allies to participate. The most important thing is to convince the existing shareholders of various oil groups." Byron had already stood up as he spoke.
"Don't spread this matter too widely for the time being, you must operate it in a low-key manner." Chen Hongtao reminded Byron with a faint smile.
"As far as I know, your Mingzhu Holdings is now so poor. Where can I raise huge funds?" Byron looked greedy.
"Then you don't have to worry about it!" Chen Hongtao waved his hand, looking like he was seeing off the guests.
Just as Byron looked slick and wanted to go out, he seemed to remember something, and turned around and smiled at Chen Hongtao, "I think Harris came here in person, so he could take this opportunity to ease the relationship between them. Everyone is seeking money, and there is no need to fight hard."
"The conflict between Mingzhu Holdings and the Schiff family is irreconcilable, and you don't have to worry about this." Chen Hongtao smiled, but he had no intention of giving up.
"Then you have to be careful." Byron reminded Chen Hongtao with a serious smile before leaving the door.
Not long after Byron left, Geng Jia knocked on the door with a folder and entered the office: "Boss, there are many people who want to see you, and Miaoyan and I can't discuss it, so I'll ask you to make sure."
After taking the list of visitors handed over by Geng Jia, Chen Hongtao saw a piece of paper with a Namo Ring pattern in the folder. He couldn't help but smile and picked it up and looked carefully: "What's going on with this picture?"
"There was a fat man who was not named. He said, "Boss, you will naturally meet him after seeing this picture. Now people are waiting downstairs." Geng Jia glanced at the cracked jade ring on Chen Hongtao's left hand and said.
"Fatty? Is he a Chinese?" The smile on Chen Hongtao's face made people unable to see what he was thinking.
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