Manhattan Reborn 1978

new York.

Manhattan, Wall Street.

Morgan Stanley, [-]th floor, large conference room.

CEO Nylent Ramon held a pen in his hand and was engrossed in taking notes on some of the key points mentioned by the narrator.

The middle-aged man on Nylent's right slowed down his speech slightly and continued in a loud voice.

"There are now less than 30 venture capital fund companies in the country. Last year, there were less than 600 employees according to our statistics."

"The companies that have started up in recent years have made a lot of money for fund companies that dare to take risks to invest."

"Among these start-up companies, high-tech, new technology and other companies account for more than 85%~"

"Among them, the most representative companies are: Genentech, Tianteng Computer Company and Apple."

"Genentech is a biotechnology company established by several biotechnology professors and a young venture capital firm partner, Robert Swanson, who spent $2.6 of his personal savings. .”

"In just two years since its establishment, this company has achieved continuous success in the latest biotechnology fields."

“In 77, Genentech successfully synthesized a brain hormone, somatostatin (Somatostostatin). This major technological breakthrough not only amazed the academic community, but also made more venture investors look at it with admiration and re-invested in this technology. The company conducted an evaluation of expected return on investment.”

"In nine months of this year, their company successfully synthesized insulin again!"

“I don’t know how much everyone knows about insulin~”

"But this news is definitely the best news for diabetics to live a better life!"

“However, in May this year, Genentech had just received its third round of venture capital, amounting to $5, and only received 95% of the shares.”

"So, based on the current situation that Genentech has added a new technology, its valuation should continue to double to about 2000 million U.S. dollars."

Nylent, who had been taking notes, raised his head and asked: "What is your conclusion? Is there any room for profit if you invest in it now?"

"Have!"

"As long as they can ensure that their company's technical R&D personnel have undecided jobs and their team continues to grow, Genentech will definitely become a white horse stock listed on Nasdaq!"

"As for returns, we definitely won't be able to get as high a rate of return as the first three rounds of venture capital companies."

“The revenue predicted by our team is about three times~”

"But personally, I am very optimistic about the future development potential of this company, because my father is a diabetic, and his disease requires a very urgent need for synthetic insulin."

"So, I think if we invest in Genentech now and become a fourth-round investor, the overall return will be at least five times, or even higher."

Nylent's eyes swept across the people in the conference room, a smile appeared on his lips, and he joked: "Then should we buy some more Coca-Cola, Pepsi-Cola stocks, and sugar futures contracts?"

"After all, everyone no longer has to worry about high insulin bills in the future and can eat and drink more freely?"

"Hahahaha~"

"I think it's okay! Haha~"

There was a lot of laughter in the conference room. Among them were two fat men who were overweight. They patted their bellies happily and shouted that they must buy some Coke Company shares. .

. . .

After everyone joked for a while, they gradually became quiet, and Nylent motioned for the middle-aged man to continue talking.

"ok~"

"Next, let me briefly talk about Tianteng Computer Company."

"In 1974, it was established by James Treybig and others at Hewlett-Packard at the time. The original plan was to build a high-availability computer system."

"After two years of research and development, they have implemented redundant processing for each component of the computer so that it can quickly perform failover."

"So, they call this architecture Nonstop."

"In 1976, they developed NonStopI and started selling it. This system consisted of 2-16 CPUs and the operating system was Guardian."

"As of this year, NonStopI has occupied nearly half of the market share in the huge field of online transaction processing in banking, securities and other industries."

"So, we believe that Tianteng's development will be faster and faster because of NonStopI, continuous upgrades and iterations!"

After the middle-aged man finished speaking, he glanced at everyone, paused for a few seconds, and then continued.

"And finally Apple."

"Some of you may have heard of its name, and some may not."

"In 1976, they launched the first-generation personal computer, Apple I, which cost $666."

"Last year, 1977, they introduced the Apple II personal computer, which was more advanced than the Apple I."

"But also last year, Apple's CEO Steve Jobs wanted to expand the company and get a loan from the bank, but Wayne withdrew because of the psychological shadow caused by the failure of the risky investment."

"At that time, Apple Computer Company lacked funding sources. Jobs finally met Mike Markkula. Mike Markkula invested US$9.2 and jointly signed a US$25 bank loan with Jobs, and launched the new Apple sign.”

(The new Apple logo, still in use today, is the apple with a bite.)

"This year, Apple's Apple II sells for $1299 each, and sales continue to rise."

"So, their companies are already preparing for a Nasdaq listing."

"The latest news we have is that Xerox is in talks with Apple."

(Xerox Company was founded in Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA in 1906. As a trademark, "Xerox" is only used to identify various products and services of Xerox Company.)

(So, we can see Xerox on many Xerox copiers, Xerox printers and other products.)

"Xerox proposes to allow Apple engineers to study the graphical interface of the parc operating system that has long been regarded as garbage by Xerox."

"Xerox wants to pre-purchase Apple stock on this condition."

Hearing this, Nylent interjected and asked, "Has Apple agreed?"

"Not yet~"

"However, we think Apple will definitely agree!"

"Because Stephen Wozniak of Apple is very interested in the graphical interface of the parc operating system."

"A friend of mine, tell me."

"They are having a fierce debate within Apple over how many shares they should give to Xerox~"

"But almost no one opposed Xerox's investment."

After the middle-aged man finished speaking, Nylent lowered his head and wrote this down in his notebook.

Everyone in the conference room began to communicate in low voices.

After a few minutes.

CEO Nylente Ramon glanced at his watch, closed his notebook, and made a concluding speech.

"Tian Teng Company, please let it go for now~"

"Our next focus is Genentech and Apple."

"Let's do this. We will set up two internal groups to contact the boards of directors of these two companies respectively~"

"I don't care what promises you make, I only care about the ratio of our efforts to our returns!"

"Which team can earn higher returns for Stanley, whichever team will take the leadership position within the venture capital fund~"

"Gentlemen, ability and luck are both indispensable to us!"

"I will patiently wait for your good news!"

"The meeting is over!~"

. . .

Nylent Ramon returned to his office, threw his notebook on the table, leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes to meditate.

In his mind, he recalled that David had talked about Apple and the venture capital fund plan many times. .

I wonder if he can continue to hit the mark this time?

----

Boston.

Old Morgan was sitting in an office, listening to a report by a middle-aged man with gray temples.

"By comparing different years vertically and different industries horizontally, we can not only understand the sales status, return on net assets, cost control capabilities, risk resistance capabilities, etc. of various domestic enterprises and companies, but also understand their management's performance in the company's operations. In terms of measures, we will conduct a full-year analysis.”

"So, based on this investigation list that we have."

“今年上半年与去年同期相比，家族名下的所有公司总营收同比增加了9．1％；；总利润率，同比增加了19％；净资产收益率超过了14％，达到了14．93％～

“The above data all exceed the growth index of the same period last year.”

"The operating conditions of the companies we control and hold shares have obviously improved!"

"In this list, the company with the fastest and highest profit growth is International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)."

"Following are: General Electric Company (GE), American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T), Grumman Aircraft Company (Grumman), and International Telephone and Telegraph Company (ITT)."

"IBM is still the largest company in the domestic computer field."

"This year, IBM ushered in another wave of development and profitability after helping many domestic banks to establish inter-bank trading systems~"

"And as our investment in scientific research funds continues to increase, IBM will still be the largest and most powerful computer company in the country and even the world in the computer field in the future."

When Old Morgan heard this, he raised his hand to stop the rainbow fart sent by the other party. He pondered for a few seconds and asked with a frown.

“Tell me about General Motors!”

"..OK!"

The middle-aged man flipped through the folder in his hand a few times and found the relevant information about General Motors. After reading it for a few seconds, he swallowed and spoke in a lower voice.

"Because prices have continued to rise this year, the sales of cars under General Motors' various brands have been declining."

"So General Motors' total revenue in the first half of this year dropped by 7% compared with last year, and its total profit dropped by 8%~"

Old Morgan raised his index finger, interrupted the middle-aged man's report, and said directly: "Take 1% of the IBM shares in my personal name and transfer them to Giles' name."

"Transfer 1% of General Electric's shares to Laura's name."

"Get them done within a week!"

"...Okay, sir!"

"Um.."

"Okay~ You go ahead and leave the information."

"ok~"

The middle-aged man packed up the briefcase he brought, bowed slightly to Old Morgan, and left.

in the office.

Old Morgan picked up the pipe without cut tobacco, put it in his mouth and smoked it a few times. He stood up and walked to the window, looking at the weather slowly turning sunny outside, feeling dazed.

----

new York.

Manhattan, da nightclub.

Thomas (Tom) Hanks, together with more than 20 colleagues who were also newcomers, followed the supervisor into the nightclub.

(Thomas Hanks, often called his stage name after becoming famous: Tom Hanks, appears in Chapter 375.)

In a nightclub.

Yesterday, nightclub manager Vincent (Vince) prepared many decorations and props for the Halloween carnival.

Newcomers like Hanks are here today to complete the final decoration of the store for Halloween tomorrow night.

Vince greeted the new waiters and moved some tables and chairs in the store according to the design, leaving a larger space for the dance floor in the middle.

While Hanks was working on his hands, he glanced around at the managers in the store.

A middle-aged man with a bald head and a mustache, people call him Bobby.

Vince, who also has a mustache and looks very Italian, should be the manager of the store.

Is that woman named Abby Vince’s girlfriend?

A black man wearing a strange hat and brown glasses, some people called him Black Frankie. .

Emm. .

Is there still White Franky?

. . .

Nearly an hour later.

Vince blew a whistle, calling all the busy people in the store together and asking them to stand on the dance floor.

Vince walked quickly around the store, checked it over, and then said to everyone with satisfaction.

"Among you, there are old people and newcomers~"

"I think everyone, old and new, should have learned and understood the rules in the store!"

"I want to reiterate a few points."

“Our store started a new business of table reservation yesterday~”

"For the next three days starting tonight, it will be full every night!"

"The prices of all drinks will be discounted during these three days~ You must memorize the prices of various drinks!"

"I'm sorry if the charge is less, but you need to pay the bill yourself!"

"In addition, the tip sharing ratio will be reduced from half and half to you only getting one third during these three days!"

"Of course, after three days the ratio will return to its old state, half and half."

"The extra money you give to the store will be used to hire more professionals from the security company to make our three-day carnival night safer!"

"After all, only when customers have fun and play safely in our store can we all make money~"

"Hehe~"

"We understand! ~Vince!"

"That's it~"

Vince lit a cigarette for himself, pointed at the booing old men and laughed and cursed.

"fxxx!"

"You guys, please take more care of the newcomers!"

"Newcomers~ If you find that someone does not abide by the rules of the store, brings drugs or weapons to avoid the security check at the door, or has an quarrel or conflict with other customers, or wants to fight..."

"Don't rush forward and make any noise. Just go to the bar and tell me, and I will handle it, or you can ask our store's security chief, Frankie Black."

Black Franky, who was named, took a step forward and nodded to the newcomers.

Vince blew out a smoke ring and joked: "The security guards' money is not earned in vain~"

"You have to help me keep an eye on them at night. Don't let them drink, let alone take advantage of the beautiful customers."

"Hahaha~"

"Don't worry! I'll just keep an eye on Black Franky... Hahaha~"

Black Franky grinned and raised his middle finger to the guy who yelled at him. .

"ok~"

"Everyone is dismissed~ Go back and have a good rest~"

"Let's have fun tonight!"

"Hahaha~"

----

Manhattan.

David made himself a cup of hot milk with sugar in the kitchen of the apartment, preparing to make up for his shortcomings.

He really couldn't get used to drinking cold milk. .

Especially with the sudden drop in temperature today~

in the bathroom.

Susan, who was taking a shower, shouted to David: "Can you bring me the underwear from the cabinet?"

David blinked when he heard the call, looked down at the hot milk in his hand, and instantly felt that it no longer smelled good. .

"No problem! Wait for me~!"

He smirked and found a set of underwear from the cabinet in the bedroom, and happily broke into the bathroom, hoping to make a surprise attack on Susan.

"Ah~"

"What are you doing? Stop making trouble~"

"Ugh!!"

After Susan's several exclamations, there was no longer any sound of her voice in the bathroom, but bursts of laughter. .

More than half an hour.

David stood in front of the bathroom mirror, checked it carefully several times, and nodded with satisfaction after finding no dark circles.

It's nice to be young!

It just recovers quickly!

David looked in the mirror and gave himself a thumbs up~

(This chapter is a little short~Sorry!)