All Heavens Pension started from the fiery era

Chapter 726 727. Million Dollars Cause Trouble

Yue Wenxuan and his group often saw ragged people in the streets and alleys. Most of them were black, but there were also some white and Asians. They either huddled in the corners or begged on the streets. They had no food or clothing and lived a hard life.

"It turns out that the United States is not as beautiful as I imagined. It seems that no matter how prosperous a place is, there are always poor people." Qu Shumo's tone revealed some emotion.

After resting for two days in San Francisco, Yue Wenxuan continued to lead everyone to New York.

After arriving in New York, Yue Wenxuan first arranged for everyone to stay in the most luxurious hotel in the area, so that there would be more security guarantees.

The next most important thing is to rent or buy a house so that everyone can settle down officially.

We cannot rush this matter. Everyone is completely in the dark about the local situation. We have to understand the local situation before considering renting or buying a house.

Even if everything goes well, it will take at least a week before you can have your own house.

With the experience in San Francisco, everyone has gradually adapted to living in a strange place. After all, Yue Wenxuan is not short of money. Apart from the language and customs barriers, everyone has not encountered any substantial difficulties.

After settling in the hotel, everyone certainly couldn't stay in the hotel all the time, but Yue Wenxuan still reminded everyone not to go far away from the bustling area of ​​the hotel, and no matter where they went, they must bring a few guards with them and never act alone.

After giving some instructions, Yue Wenxuan went to Citibank in New York alone. Now that he had arrived at his destination, he first had to open an account at the local Citibank and then deposit the $1 million draft into the new account.

To handle such a large business, Yue Wenxuan tried to be cautious to avoid any trouble. Although he was not afraid of any trouble, after all, he had just arrived in this strange place and everything was not settled yet, so it was better not to cause trouble during this period.

For a big customer like Yue Wenxuan, even though he is a yellow man, he was still respected and warmly received by the bank staff.

With the help of a dedicated person, Yue Wenxuan successfully deposited the one million US dollar draft into his new bank account.

Before setting off, he had exchanged 100,000 US dollars and deposited it into the space. He did not spend much money along the way, so there was no need to use the one million US dollars of special funds for the time being.

Yue Wenxuan is now a major client of Citibank. When he encounters difficulties, of course he will ask the bank for help.

Knowing that Yue Wenxuan, a Chinese who had just arrived in the United States, wanted to buy a house, the supervisor who received him showed great enthusiasm.

Citibank's asset disposal department forcibly reclaimed a wide variety of mortgaged assets, including a large number of various types of real estate. If Yue Wenxuan could take a fancy to one of them, it would be great.

Even if he doesn't like the property, the receptionist can contact other real estate companies for Yue Wenxuan. As an intermediary, he can also make some money from it.

Yue Wenxuan stated his requirements for a property, and the receptionist immediately brought over a dozen properties that met his requirements for him to choose from.

After Yue Wenxuan roughly looked through it, he picked out three sets of real estate information that interested him.

The receptionist quickly requested a car and personally took Yue Wenxuan on a field inspection.

The urban area of ​​New York in 1917 was far smaller than it is today. It took Yue Wenxuan just over two hours to visit two properties.

These two properties each have their own problems, and Yue Wenxuan is not very satisfied with either one.

Soon, Yue Wenxuan stood in front of the door of the third property.

It was a typical Victorian villa. The red brick exterior walls glowed warmly in the sunset. The white window frames and black wrought iron railings intertwined to create a classical charm, as if it could travel through time and space, making people feel a different kind of tranquility and elegance.

The villa is surrounded by green trees. A cobblestone path winds to the door. On both sides are carefully trimmed flower beds with flowers of various colors blooming. The air is filled with faint floral fragrance, which is in sharp contrast to the hustle and bustle of the city.

Under the guidance of the receptionist, he gently pushed open the carved wooden door and stepped into the room. A fresh breath with a hint of history hit him in the face.

Although the interior decoration of the villa is not luxurious, it is exquisite and tasteful everywhere. The high ceilings, complicated fireplaces, and trendy furniture that seem to be placed randomly but are actually cleverly arranged all demonstrate the life interest and extraordinary taste of the previous owner.

"This villa is located on nearly an acre of land and has 14 bedrooms, four bathrooms, three spacious living rooms and two dining rooms. There is also a swimming pool and tennis court in the back garden. It is perfect for a large family like yours."

The receptionist gave a detailed introduction, his words full of pride and anticipation.

Yue Wenxuan looked around and made a decision in his heart.

He inquired about the price and learned that the villa was currently priced at US$65,000, which, according to the receptionist, was far below its actual value. The original owner had to use the villa to repay the loan because his business failed.

According to the information Yue Wenxuan obtained, the current market value of this villa is approximately US$80,000. Because it is a mortgaged property, the bank sells it at a low price.

The appraisal price in this document may be inflated, but the selling price of US$65,000 is indeed not high.

Yue Wenxuan was very satisfied with this villa, and he could accept it even if the price was a little higher.

"This villa looks OK, but the price is too high. I can't accept it. If you can lower the price to fifty-five thousand dollars, I think I can consider it."

Yue Wenxuan's tone was firm, and the receptionist didn't want to give in.

After some negotiations, the receptionist consulted his superior and finally negotiated the price to $60,000, which was acceptable to both parties.

After agreeing on the price, Yue Wenxuan then discussed the specific transaction details with the receptionist.

The efficiency was very high afterwards. From contract signing to fund transfer, everything was completed smoothly with the efficient service of Citibank.

Yue Wenxuan also asked the bank to arrange a professional cleaning and repair team to ensure that the villa can welcome the new owner in the best condition.

Two days later, Yue Wenxuan and his party drove three newly bought cars to the new residence in a mighty procession. Everyone looked at this exotic villa and were amazed.

Qu Shumo even sighed: "Wenxuan, you really have a unique vision. This villa not only conforms to our Chinese aesthetics, but also retains the American style. It is really perfect.

Such a big villa should cost a lot of money, right? "

"The price is reasonable, a total of 60,000 US dollars." If ordinary people heard this, they would probably be shocked by this huge number, but the Qu family is also a wealthy family, and Qu Shumo felt that the price was not high. "Only 60,000 US dollars, the price is really not high. If it were in China, building such a villa by yourself would definitely cost at least 100,000 US dollars.

Seeing your house, I am also tempted, but unfortunately I don’t have that much money. I can only wait until I have a clear idea of ​​schooling, and then consider renting a small house near the school. "

Yue Wenxuan said: "Stay here with me first, and we'll talk about the future later. If you are used to living here, you can stay here forever. Anyway, there are many rooms in this villa, so you don't need a room."

After their rooms were allocated to each person, there were still many daily necessities that needed to be purchased for the house. Yue Wenxuan no longer needed to worry about these things. Huang Youjin and a few guards could take care of this matter.

After settling down, his next step was to learn more about the New York Stock Exchange in 1917 in preparation for the next stock trading.

The New York Stock Exchange, a giant in the financial world, was experiencing unprecedented changes and opportunities in the United States in 1917.

At this point, the New York Stock Exchange is no longer a small exchange that has just begun to take shape, but has become a weather vane of the global capital market.

In order to gain a deeper understanding of the New York Stock Exchange, Yue Wenxuan decided to visit the exchange in person.

He put on a tailor-made suit, wore an exquisite pocket watch, said hello to his eldest sister, and drove to the New York Stock Exchange alone.

As the car was driving on the road, Yue Wenxuan soon realized that someone was following him. And it wasn't just one car that was following him, but three cars that were following him alternately.

After discovering this, Yue Wenxuan certainly didn't feel any fear. He had a cheat and never had to worry about his own safety.

But he is not alone out there, he can ensure his own safety, but he cannot guarantee the safety of others.

The New York Stock Exchange is located in the heart of Wall Street. The towering building is like a giant that is awe-inspiring without even getting angry, witnessing the rise and fall of countless fortunes.

He can't always stay with his family and friends. If he's not around, his eldest sister's safety cannot be guaranteed.

These people are following him now, but there is no guarantee that they will shift their target to his family and friends, so he must eliminate this hidden danger before he can feel at ease.

Although he didn't know why these people were following him, he could tell the reason with a little analysis.

He had just arrived in the United States and had no enemies. The reason for this incident must be the trouble caused by the one million dollar bill.

During the process of depositing and exchanging bills of exchange, he was always very cautious and he could confirm that there were no suspicious persons around at that time.

Now someone is following him, there is only one reason - the information must have been leaked by an insider in the bank!

He never believed in the confidentiality measures of big banks. As long as the interests were big enough or there was an insider, any secret could be leaked.

This was the first time he noticed that someone was following him. He thought that these people had just received news from him. Even if they had any ideas, they probably hadn't made a plan yet, so the matter was not that urgent.

After figuring this out, Yue Wenxuan decided to go to the New York Stock Exchange for inspection as planned, and then find a way to completely resolve this hidden danger after he came out.

The moment he stepped into the New York Stock Exchange, he seemed to have entered a whole new world - the bustling trading hall, the flow of people coming and going, the busy brokers... everything made him feel fresh and exciting.

In the exchange, Yue Wenxuan carefully observed every detail of the market, from stock price fluctuations to changes in investors' sentiment, which he recorded one by one in his mind.

He also had in-depth exchanges with several experienced brokers, asking them for advice on market trends and trading techniques.

His advantage is that he has a clear understanding of the general trend, but his disadvantage is that he does not understand the trading methods of this era. Before officially starting trading, he must first correct his shortcomings.

It was during the First World War, and the global economic landscape was in turmoil due to the war. However, it was in this context that the United States, relying on its geographical advantage of being far away from the battlefield, ushered in explosive economic growth, and the New York Stock Exchange became a leader in this torrent.

In the stock market, emerging industries such as automobiles, aviation, and movies are gradually rising and becoming hot spots for investors. Ford Motor's stock soared and became the new favorite of the market; and the rise of Hollywood has also caused the stock prices of film-related companies to rise.

These emerging industries will be an important source of future wealth growth and an important opportunity for Yue Wenxuan to gain wealth.

In 1917, the New York Stock Exchange still retained many traditional trading methods, such as face-to-face verbal quotations, hand gesture transactions, etc. Although these methods seem quite primitive to modern people, they were an indispensable part of the efficient operation of the market at that time.

The details of these transactions and the little tricks involved in the transactions are not difficult to master. After Yue Wenxuan spent most of the day in the exchange, he basically understood them all.

After coming out of the New York Stock Exchange, Yue Wenxuan did not drive back to the villa, but slowly drove to a secluded place in the suburbs.

In front of a grove of trees, Yue Wenxuan stopped the car, got out, and strolled into the grove.

Yue Wenxuan gave the other party such a convenient opportunity to attack, and just waited for the other party to take the bait.

The three cars following behind caught up with him just as he had guessed. All three cars stopped in front of the grove. After the doors opened, a total of seven strong men got out of the cars.

The seven strong men moved very quickly, and they walked into the grove in a double-teaming posture, ready to capture Yue Wenxuan in one fell swoop.

Yue Wenxuan had been paying attention to the movements of these people. After the seven people walked into the grove, he didn't waste time talking to them. He directly used the power of space to bring them into the space.

These people were confused, and when their feet touched the ground again, they found that the scene before them had changed drastically.

They were clearly in the grove just now, but now they were standing at the foot of the mountain. It was like a complete change of place!
Such a big change made these people extremely panicked.

Just as they drew their guns and looked around cautiously, Yue Wenxuan suddenly appeared in front of these people.

Yue Wenxuan's sudden appearance in front of them without any warning made these people even more frightened. Everyone pointed their guns at Yue Wenxuan, ready to shoot at any time.

Yue Wenxuan didn't say a word, but waved at these people. The guns in their hands suddenly flew uncontrollably and all fell into Yue Wenxuan's hands.

(End of this chapter)