Rebirth: My 80s

Citigroup's Eastern European CEO Barnes said as he looked at the Russian team.

The latter nodded in agreement. This was the Russian side's apparent attitude and they had to acknowledge it.

Barnes turned his head back and stared at Li Jiankun with a frown. He continued, "For us, our starting point is very simple. We can't talk about making money now. We just want to get enough ruble cash to pay the depositors without losing the interests of the Russian people. Based on this starting point, do you still want to slaughter us? Russian leaders, can you bear it?"

The more Barnes spoke, the more excited he became, and the more righteous his expression became. "Excuse me for being blunt, but if there is really nothing to talk about, and things remain stuck here, it will not benefit anyone. On the Russian side, public security is getting worse and worse; on your side, Mr. Li, it is very likely that you will not even be able to reap the benefits you have now. It's enough, people should not be too greedy!"

Li Jiankun chuckled and said that with such nerve.

Seeing that he did not respond, Liu Jingyan, now the Eastern European CEO of Huaqiang Taikoo Bank, glanced at a group of Western capital spokespersons and said with a smile: "I think it is meaningless for the three of us to sit here and say those high-sounding but weak threats. After all, this is a business deal. It is understandable that we pursue the greatest benefit based on the actual situation. Don't forget, it is you who want to do business with us now. Let's talk about something practical. What price can you offer? If we can negotiate, we can negotiate. If we can't negotiate... there is no need to waste everyone's time."

"Miss Liu, are you in a hurry?"

"We have an agreement with Mr. Li. He has the obligation to show sincerity and have a good discussion with us!"

"Ms. Liu, don't forget that your boss is here!"

...

Liu Jingyan was delighted to receive a barrage of criticism. Naturally, these Western capital representatives had something against her. Jack Lee was not in Moscow before, so it was pointless to look for her. Why did she show up now to act so high and mighty?

At this time, Li Jiankun said calmly: "What she means is what I mean."

The Western capital representatives who were still mocking Liu Jingyan suddenly fell silent.

"Okay, let's talk about something practical, Mr. Li. If we follow the current exchange rate of 1:8.6 between the ruble and the dollar, we can just use the dollar to pay. Why would we need to negotiate with you to exchange for rubles?"

Li Jiankun glanced at the person who was speaking, "Why don't you know? How can this be called practical?"

Even if there are fools among the Russian people, the brains of the entire group are not stupid. They block the banks and make a fuss, but they are very clear about the current situation that foreign banks cannot come up with rubles. For them, being able to control the banks is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make a fortune. They are reluctant to exchange foreign currency with them at the listed exchange rate.

In the final analysis, except for Huaqiang Taikoo Bank, other foreign banks can be said to have shot themselves in the foot. From the very beginning, they imposed many restrictions on the ruble exchange for foreign exchange. They only wanted to absorb rubles but did not want to pay out capital. Now those restrictions have become the reason for depositors to refuse to accept foreign exchange redemption.

Li Jiankun glanced at a group of Western capital representatives and said slowly, "You have been trying to negotiate with the depositors to come up with a suitable ratio to complete the repayment. This is no secret. You have your psychological price, and so do the depositors. You don't really think that my people are just eating for free, do you? We are very clear about the ratios you have given and the psychological prices of the depositors."

"I've said before that my being here is a sign of my sincerity. But please don't treat me like a fool. Our negotiations can only lead to this kind of result: I will exchange rubles for you at a suitable ratio, and then you can use them to meet the customer's psychological price to complete the redemption. You will save a price difference, a price difference between retail and wholesale, that's all."

Li Jiankun said sarcastically, "Before I came here, I heard some news. Some of you were saying, 'Jack Lee absorbed rubles at such a low price. He even did a lot of large transactions. The ratio of rubles to dollars was even lower, so low that it was like picking them up for free.' Haha... What I want to say is, even if it was picked up for free, what does it have to do with you? That's my ability. I heard that some of you hope to exchange rubles from me at a 1:1 ratio, or even a 0.6:1 ratio. To this, I just want to say, my brain is fine, and I hope the same goes for you."

These words made several people present look unhappy.

Other representatives of Western capital, however, were complaining in their hearts.

It can be said that Jack Lee's psychological price has already been directly revealed in numbers, which is just slightly lower than the redemption ratio that the Russian people can accept.

Wholesale and retail, what a damn description!

However, they really couldn't accept it. If they could accept it, why did they wait until now? You know, they had already started to negotiate with the depositors' representatives, and the listed exchange rate at that time was far less scary. At that time, they couldn't accept it because they would really lose a lot of money.

They don't want to lose anything, not at all, even though things have come to this point.

Then there is no way to talk. Li Jiankun looked at the Russians, said goodbye, patted his butt, stood up, and left with Liu Jingyan and Su Wa.

You can't blame him.

He was sincere and direct enough.

The guys on the other side kept going around in circles without even giving a clear psychological price.

The first negotiation ended so hastily.

Western investors did gain something. They knew Li Jiankun's price and saw his stingy attitude. However, they could never accept that price.

So, I started to work on other aspects.

Ye met with Li Jiankun in private and low-key. As soon as they met, he started to complain and said that he was under great pressure.

The Americans are no longer just negotiating with them, it has escalated to the level of threatening them.

To put it simply, Washington has said that if this matter cannot be properly resolved as soon as possible, not to mention aiding Russia to boost its economy, the West will also suppress Russia's economy.

Westerners are not stupid, they have already seen that the Russian side and Li Jiankun are simply playing a trick. This is the reason, of course they will not say so openly, it is too simple to find a pretext, this is what politicians are best at, it doesn't matter whether it is true or false, as long as the public opinion is in place and as long as more ordinary people believe it.

"Mr. Li, you know that our economy can't withstand any more turmoil, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous!" Ye was worried and obviously couldn't bear it anymore.

"Do you think that if you do what they want, they won't bother you?" Li Jiankun asked.

Ye was stunned.

Li Jiankun continued, "Don't forget, the group of bankers and financial experts in Moscow today were also sent by them. What was their excuse at the time? Oh, right, they came to help the former Soviet Union with economic reforms, right? In the end, what was their plan?"

Ye's face was as gloomy as water.

"Excuse me, whatever social model you want to pursue is the freedom of all your people, and there is nothing wrong with that. But if you still have expectations of Western countries because of this, I can only say that you are really daydreaming. Let's talk about the reality. In today's world, the only one that can pose a military threat to the United States is you. Based on this, do you think you can be friends? There is an old saying in my country that there can't be two tigers in one mountain. Please read the history of the development of the United States and see if what they pursue is the word 'harmony'."

After a brief pause, Li Jiankun concluded: "In my opinion, whether you follow their wishes or not, they will still deal with you, unless you destroy weapons of mass destruction according to their wishes like some neighboring regions. Can you do this? If not, does it mean that you are actually unwilling to obey them and become their vassal? Then what is there to be embarrassed about this matter?"

Ye's tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed, then frowned again.

Li Jiankun stood up and said temporarily: "Don't forget one thing. Most of the state-owned enterprise securities are still in the hands of Western capital. Even if we don't mention other things, is it worth losing the entrepreneurial wealth accumulated over 70 years just to win the favor of the West and for a big pie?"

Having said this, Li Jiankun said goodbye and left.

What Ye thinks and does is not important or important.

Li Jiankun only does what he is supposed to do.

As for Ye, the two of them had some friendship, but it was far from the level where he could trust Ye with his back, so he never had any friendship with him.

One characteristic of capitalist society is that it is politically complex.

Didn't Li Jiankun have a history with conservatives before he met Ye? After that, he never stopped his activities in the upper circles of Moscow. Of course, he didn't necessarily do some things himself. Liu Jingyan was an expert in this field, and Su Wa's growth was also remarkable.

In the following days, Li Jiankun personally took action and attended various cocktail parties and dinners to ensure a situation: you restrain me and I restrain you, and that the Russian side will not make subversive changes to its current policy in the end when facing pressure from the West.

Among these, he played an indispensable role in the fact that he had already reached a written agreement with the Russian side.

In the final analysis, he is now at war with the West, and Russia is the key third party. Theoretically, whoever Russia sides with will win, but because of this agreement, he will not lose money, it is just a matter of how much benefit he will get. So the Russians thought, Jack Lee is already invincible, is it really beneficial to turn against him?

You know, Jack Lee is the richest man in Eastern Europe, both now and in the future... at least for a long time in the future, this will not change no matter how this matter develops next.

A network of mutual constraints is constantly being woven and tightened within Moscow.

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Ever since Li Jiankun started talking with Western capital in Ukraine, there was one person within Western capital who, like everyone else, breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a sense of uneasiness.

But when Li Jiankun refused to talk to the Rockefeller family, this uneasiness disappeared instantly and turned into even more violent anger.

If you ask Judy Rockefeller to explain what's in her heart, even she herself can't explain it clearly.

"See? I told you before that Jack Lee is a bastard. He never thought about having a good talk with us!"

"Don't trust Jack Lee anymore. Damn it, how long are we going to be fooled by him? Don't you men have any other solutions?"

"It is extremely foolish to still hope to negotiate with Jack Lee!"

...

Judy has not been idle at all recently. She chats with everyone she meets and expresses such remarks and opinions everywhere.

That night.

In Judy's luxurious apartment in the center of Moscow, the battle had just ended. Stone stood beside the Simmons bed, pulling up his pants, and said without turning his head: "Someone told me to warn you not to fan the flames and add fuel to the fire. In the final analysis, this is a business deal, and bargaining is normal."

Judy, who was leaning against the bed, felt a tightness in her heart. "Who? Someone from the family?"

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

Stone shook his head.

Judy sneered, "You can't even be a dog."

Stone was not angry either. He glanced at her and said, "My dog ​​just fucked you."

Judy kicked him, and Stone staggered and almost fell. He was still not angry. "Anyway, I've already said it. I think you'd better not offend anyone now."

Jack Lee publicly stated that he would not talk to the Rockefeller family. Even if he did not say the reason, the Rockefeller family knew it clearly. During this period, the family did not contact Judy once, and the sky between the two sides was filled with haze.

Judy bit her lip and asked angrily, "Are they still planning to talk? Are they so shameless?"

Stone asked in return: "Are you really not aware of the interests involved?"

"Western public opinion is in our hands! Can the loss of a little credibility in the still-improved financial market in Eastern Europe shake the foundation of our banking industry?"

"Judy, you're not actually that smart."

"You piece of shit..."

Stone ignored her abuse, looked out the window at the night, and said quietly: "In fact, up to now, we haven't lost."

He paused and said rather weakly: "It's just that right now, whether we can hold on to the things that can keep us from losing is a big problem. The Russians are not fools. After they wake up, they will not be easily fooled. More importantly, we are facing a powerful enemy..."

"Don't mention his name!" Judy shouted.

Two days later, the second round of negotiations began.

Unlike previous rounds, this round of negotiations was mainly convened and facilitated by the Russian side.

Therefore, in the same conference room as last time, after the three parties sat down, neither the Western capital representatives nor the people on Li Jiankun's side spoke first, and both sides looked at the Russian people at the same time.

The Russian leader glanced at the two parties and said loudly: "We have a suggestion. We hope that Western Bank can exchange the securities it has acquired. I believe that if this is the case, Huaqiang Taikoo Bank and Mr. Li will definitely give you a suitable exchange rate..."

As soon as these words were spoken, before Li Jiankun could make any other comment, the representatives of Western capital could no longer sit still.

From the current situation, theoretically speaking, their losses in Eastern Europe are inevitable. However, this is only theoretical. Securities are equal to Russian enterprises, and the value of most of these enterprises is underestimated. For example, agricultural enterprises. As we all know, Russia has the most vast land in the world, and a large amount of black soil, which is worth every inch of land. There is a lot of potential for agricultural development, but it was ruined by the former Soviet Union. Another example is energy enterprises. It is just that the current oil price is at a low point.

If those companies change their management team, it is not a dream to revive them, and they may even become cash cows. They don’t even need to be managed, and they will become valuable if left there for a few years.

As long as they have those businesses in hand, their losses may not be irreparable.

Now that Russia has come up with this bad idea, Western capital is certainly not happy.

"What kind of suggestion is this? We are not so poor that we only have those securities. Why do you suddenly suggest such an exchange?"

"Let's put it this way. What we have been discussing with Mr. Li is the exchange of dollars for rubles. What does it have to do with those securities?"

"The Russian side initiated a second round of negotiations just to discuss this? It is really... not constructive at all."

"Haha, I'm afraid this is not what the Russian side meant."

...

The representatives of Western capital looked at Li Jiankun with a sneer, as if they had grabbed a fox's tail.

Li Jiankun glanced at them and asked with a smile: "You don't want to change? Did I say I am willing? No! Why should I give you the 'right ratio'?"

Russians: “???”

Western capital spokespersons: “???”

Liu Jingyan: “???”

Suwa: “???”

Everyone at the scene knows that even the Russians now know that those companies are popular.

Why does it suddenly not smell good to him?

Li Jiankun leaned back in his chair, folded his arms across his chest, and closed his eyes to rest. No one knew what he was thinking, he was as calm as an iron egg.

This move is not a case of hardcore indulgence.

If Western capital thinks it can negotiate with him using those securities and take the initiative, it is greatly wrong.

The investment opportunity that all businessmen in the world dream of is exactly what he has the most.

Lao Tzu is strong because he has no desires.

Come, to you.

There was another reason. The moment the Russian side made this suggestion, something flashed through Li Jiankun's mind, which he could not catch, and he then felt a little uneasy.

He needs to think carefully and figure out why this happened.

The Western capital representatives were all dumbfounded. Is this not negotiable? Then what are they still planning and fantasizing about?