Hex Technology Tycoon of American Comics

In the year Iron Man was born, great turmoil also occurred in the financial world of Eagle Country.

This incident had a far-reaching impact. In a sense, the sharp decline in living standards also caused the people to gradually turn to anti-war and other ideological trends that were opposite to the previous ones.

For Karl right now, he is more concerned about another thing:

Lehman Brothers bankrupted.

Because it extended housing loans without any lower limit in the hope that house prices would rise forever, this bank eventually met its end.

House prices stopped rising, causing most people to lose their ability to repay loans, and lax lender assessments led to Lehman Brothers issuing many non-performing loans.

This economic crisis caused most people in Eagle Country to cut off their loans and run away. Lehman Brothers directly declared bankruptcy because it could not recover the funds.

But after declaring bankruptcy, the Commonwealth Bank will consider cleaning up this big thunder.

Eagle Country wanted the UK to help them wipe their butts, and wanted the British bank Barclays to acquire and deal with this mess, but the latter decisively refused.

To put it simply, it can be handled, but only a little.

After the Eagle Country Court ruled, Barclays Bank was approved to acquire Lehman Brothers. Although the judge believed that Barclays should fully acquire it, Barclays Bank did not think so.

They only acquired part of the business - which meant Carl could pick up the slack.

HexTech currently has only a small, run-down apartment building as its office - it's hard to imagine the headquarters of a company with the power to change the world looking like this.

So Carl always wanted to change places.

But even if it goes bankrupt, Lehman Brothers' New York office is still worth a lot of money - at least tens of millions of dollars in real estate.

This is the disadvantage of Carl not letting his company go public: if he chooses to go public, the capital market will inject tens or even tens of billions into him in an instant, and that is real rapid development.

However, there is no turning back. Karl can only use the 3000 million US dollars on hand now.

Finally, after going round and round, Carl found Lehman Brothers' previous creditors - although they obtained some collateral, they still could not offset the money owed to them by Lehman Brothers.

This means they also need more funds for turnover, which means...

Very easy to handle.

"Hello, Mr. Carl - why are you still working as a taxi? You just need to make a call and I will come over!"

When they arrived, a financial elite in a suit quickly opened the door to Karl.

Karl just complained in his heart: Knowing that I came by taxi, you can't help but mention this?

Although I seem to have money now, there are still too many ways to use it.

He doesn't like cars that are too bad, so he might as well take a taxi - besides, he might be able to drive a car using Hex technology in a few months.

"Okay, let's introduce your products."

"Okay! Please follow me."

Carl eventually chose to purchase several tracts of land outside New York.

Because if you think about it carefully, it is actually better for the technology industry to buy land in the suburbs where land prices are not high, and then turn it into an industrial park.

Like Stark Industrial Park, also on the outskirts.

As for Stark Tower... it has a greater symbolic meaning, and Hex Technology currently does not have the financial strength.

Moreover, the damage caused by the subprime mortgage crisis to real estate may not be as severe as the invasion of aliens, and it would not be a bad idea to buy the bottom again when the time comes.

The suburbs of New York were not as deserted as imagined, and the land Karl wanted to see had been treated.

It is said to be suburban land, but it can actually be considered a park. The trees and grass here are basically maintained in accordance with New York City laws.

The total land area is 15 square meters. From the perspective of a factory, it is considered small and medium-sized. It is considered wealthy for Karl, who currently has no plans for large-scale production.

But if you have the money, buying a bigger one is of course the best.

In addition to being well maintained, the forest path extends directly to an open space in the center. There are several container houses built in this place, which seems to be the residence of the maintenance staff.

After looking around, Karl touched his chin and said, "It's a nice place, let's talk about the price."

The man in the suit was overjoyed: "Sir, the procedures for this land are complete and formal, and the annual environmental protection and maintenance work is fully qualified. We only need 3000 million US dollars to acquire this land."

The price doesn't put much pressure on Carl, but...

3000 million?As a rough calculation, it costs about US$200 per square meter.

Karl frowned: "Are you sure you want to sell it at such a high price?"

"Excuse me, sir, but let me explain, New York State's land use laws state that we must..."

"Okay, I know all that." Karl interrupted the man in the suit's introduction, "And I also know that the economy is very sluggish now, and 2000 million US dollars must be paid in one quarter."

The man in the suit was choked, but after thinking about it carefully, it was not impossible.

Because of the subprime mortgage crisis and the complete collapse of Lehman Brothers, these related companies have been considered to be the next high-risk companies to suffer a collapse.

So investors withdrew their capital and business decreased immediately.

Companies that might have been able to survive in the first place are now overwhelmed by various runs on them.

2000 million paid in the first quarter... This is a lot of money and can save lives.

Nowadays, the longer you persist, the market's confidence in you will gradually increase with the bankruptcy of your friends.

In fact, before the subprime mortgage crisis broke out, this land could be sold for more than 4000 million US dollars or more!It's all this damn subprime crisis!

It's all because of those nasty dishonest people who didn't pay the mortgage!

Karl was not in a hurry, and just looked at the surrounding environment. 2000 million US dollars in cash was not a small amount. He didn't think the person in front of him was ignorant.

So the man in the suit gritted his teeth: "2800 million..."

"2200 million, this is my bottom line - it should be paid in one quarter."

“50% down payment!”

Karl smiled: "Deal."

……

The procedure was completed quickly, and Carl was soon sitting in the new office of Hex Technology Company--

Although this office is a container.

Sitting on a chair, looking past the forest towards the bustling New York City, Carl suddenly said with emotion: "It's far away in the horizon, but it's so close."

"Sir, do you want to take a few days off, or should we start designing the company's main building now?"

Karl was stunned for a moment: "Wait a minute - are you urging me to start architectural design now? I have just solved so many problems, shouldn't I take a break?"

"Of course you deserve it - I just think having such a big piece of land here makes people want to build."

Carl rolled his eyes.

Unlike Jarvis, Blitzcrank has real self-awareness and emotions--although they are still weaker than those of humans.

Perhaps the open space activated his workaholic attribute, and he actually suggested that Karl start learning about architectural design now, and then start designing...

"Well, since you are so positive, I can't dampen the enthusiasm of employees - you can give me a few versions to take a look at first."

"But I noticed there were some potentially good techniques in the archives that could be put to use."

Blitz immediately called up the "gravity field" technology in the archives.

After improvement, this technology can indeed be used for gravity control. Whether it is building a house or using it as an elevator, it is a very good technology.

However, Blitzcrank himself has no talent in Hex technology research and development, and he can only assist Carl in research and development.

So Karl had to come in person.

Karl said helplessly: "Okay, okay - I didn't expect that I would be urged to work by the robot I invented."

"Speaking of which, Miss Northman has left the company, and she asked me to tell you that it's time for you to find a secretary of your own.

I have arranged an interview for you. "

"...Is there anything else?"

"One more thing -- you need to contact a construction team as soon as possible."

"Haha, I didn't expect you to have some conscience. I thought you would let me build a house with my bare hands."

"That's not true, but I have found several construction companies for reference."

Karl glanced at the list Blitz had made and said, "No, I will have a dedicated construction team in the future."

Big construction teams in New York City are not good birds.

With confidentiality and reliability in mind, Carl planned to form such an engineering team himself—and the director was already preparing for it.

All Carl had to do was give him the money, and time.

(Thanks to book friends Huai Zhao, Meng Langxing, and You Zuo Haoer for their tips. Thank you for your support.)