Investment Life

"You've been really free recently. You haven't been out of town for almost a month. Is the situation in the United States getting better?" Sun Guoqiang asked directly as he stepped into the door of the luxurious office with a smile.

Chen Yuanming threw down the pen holder in his hand and leaned back on the chair, and said with a leisurely smile, "It's a vacation, why not take it if you're not free. The United States is also turning around from a dead fish now, let them toss, it's not the time to buy the bottom."

Sun Guoqiang laughed out loud when he heard the words: "With your words, I feel at ease."

No wonder Sun Guoqiang was so interested.The battle for the sovereign fund that started two years ago has come to an end recently. Those guys who have been suppressing Guoxing with their status and wanting to start anew have just stumbled. Throwing it in the big hole of Blackstone Company, after the investment was listed, it hit the subprime mortgage crisis head-on, and the stock value of more than one billion US dollars was wiped out. , but at this time, no matter how partial the higher authorities are, they dare not let them burn the money, so Guoxing has once again become the leading role.

With such a premise, Sun Guoqiang returned to Beijing as a matter of course. Now Guoxing is only one step away from stepping up to the front stage.

Of course, Chen Yuanming knew what this old man was thinking, smiled and invited people to sit down, and asked casually: "How did I hear that they want to play Damo again?"

The so-called "Morgan Stanley" refers to Morgan Stanley, the leading investment bank in the United States today. Due to the subprime mortgage crisis last year, Bear Stearns, one of the six major investment banks in the United States, is basically finished, and Merrill Lynch and Citigroup are also struggling to support it. It highlights the toughness of Morgan Stanley, and because of its relationship with the Chinese government, Morgan Stanley has become a hot investment target for those people. The voice of buying bottom has appeared more than once, and thanks to the previous big fall in Blackstone , did not jump directly into the fire pit at the end of last year.

However, after the Federal Reserve launched an emergency bailout in March this year, these people who were troubled by the huge losses could no longer sit still. They were afraid that the situation would become stable and they would miss the last opportunity to buy bottoms. , There is no real meaning of improvement, so the investment cannot be carried out smoothly.

Of course, Sun Guoqiang knew what Chen Yuanming wanted to say, snorted lightly, and said unceremoniously: "Now the big head is still held by our Guoxing, it is not easy for those people to invest directly. The analysts below also think that now Before the final crash, if you enter the market rashly, you may have to wipe other people's ass and take the plate."

"It seems that you don't want that group of people to come out and cause trouble?" Chen Yuanming raised his eyebrows and asked.

"A group of mediocre people who only rely on relationships. The domestic financial market is too messy. They thought that the United States can also rely on relationships to get things done."

Sun Guoqiang’s words are also a portrayal of the group of government officials. Before Blackstone’s investment, there were people who made connections. As a result, the other party directly dumped the market, causing billions of investment to be cut in half in an instant. Now, Morgan Stanley is also presided over several large-scale listings in China. Operation, the relationship in private is very solid, which attracts the favor of the official.Otherwise, it’s just about buying bottoms, isn’t Merrill good?Is JPMorgan bad?Do you want to find Damo?Although the tone was not good, Sun Guoqiang just mentioned the root of the problem. Now that the two parties are playing games, Guoxing naturally does not want the above to give that side too much support.

Hearing this, Chen Yuanming finally nodded, and personally raised his hand to pour a cup of tea for Sun Guoqiang: "I can breathe a sigh of relief here if you have what you say, old sun, what is tossing is not tossing, and there is no need to give those Americans Chance to catch your breath."

Although he has lost his foresight about the future, Chen Yuanming has long since ceased to be the person who can only eat his old memories. Whether it is himself or his analysts, he also gave the same answer. The financial crisis in the United States will only Continue to spread to the whole world, causing worldwide financial disaster.This is an inevitable trend. If you rush into the market now, not only will you not be able to rescue anyone, but your own damage will cause the ship to be destroyed when the waves behind it come.Only when the U.S. government is truly determined to hold back the bridle of crazy Wall Street, can the world's finance recover.

After taking the teacup, Sun Guoqiang frowned: "What about you? After escaping the subprime mortgage, Yuanyang's capital has expanded instead. Next, you plan to continue wrangling with Chinalco in Australia?"

Speaking of Australia, it is also Chen Yuanming's most dazzling achievement in the past two years.The dark hands set up in the past have gradually blossomed. Although many people want to prevent the financial giant from reaching out to the black hands of the iron mines, the impact of the subprime mortgage crisis on those international conglomerates is obviously even more terrifying. It has replaced Sumitomo Group's position in Rio Tinto and has become one of the top shareholders. This is of course good news for China's large-scale urban construction. Portion a cup of soup.However, in the face of this investment, Chen Yuanming maintained a fairly neutral position, and seemed to be in the same camp as other Western shareholders.After several negotiations failed, coupled with BHP Billiton's disruption, it is clear that this merger will take a while.

Chen Yuanming chuckled: "Now is not the time. If Chinalco wants to make a move, it should choose a better time. By the end of the year, Rio Tinto's shares will be weak."

But Chinalco may not be able to wait!Under the influence of the subprime mortgage turmoil, not everyone can wait patiently. Everyone can buy the bottom, but those who really have the patience and ability to wait for the bottom will always be a minority, and more will enter the market at a high point rashly. The fool who took over.However, Sun Guoqiang is also very clear that the mining group under Chen Yuanming is already an existence that should not be underestimated. Even if Chinalco wants to be tough, it must be carefully weighed, and the original tacit relationship does not have to be messed up. However, having such a backbone force that has penetrated into the enemy camp is one of the more confusing causes of this merger.

Smiling and shaking his head, Sun Guoqiang took a sip of tea: "It's becoming more and more difficult to figure out you, so what is the regulation?"

"Let's go to Europe for a while. Finance is still not good, but some industries can be bought." Chen Yuanming easily lifted the teapot and poured tea into his cup.

This is also something he has been longing for for a long time. After the Internet crisis in the United States, it was too cool to buy bottoms. Now, how much fun will it bring when changing to the European industrial system?He can't wait to change his bearings and metallurgy system.

However, before the smile on his lips dissipated, the water pouring out of the pot suddenly shook. To be more precise, his hands started to swing from side to side. Shaking lightly, the drawer made a rattling sound, and the decorative mirror frame placed by the table fell to the ground with a snap. A few seconds later, it was like a slow motion. Amidst the creepy trembling, Chen Yuanming stood up abruptly, His complexion changed drastically: "There's an earthquake!"

Sun Guoqiang was also a person who experienced the Tangshan earthquake, so he immediately grabbed Chen Yuanming and shouted: "Get down!"

They are sitting on the sofa, and there is no more reliable safety zone than the sides of the sofa.Chen Yuanming's reaction was not too slow. He squatted down beside him and covered his head with his hands. The shock lasted for an unknown amount of time, and screams sounded one after another. It seemed that there was commotion in the office next to him. However, after a while, The terrifying shock disappeared just like when it came. Chen Yuanming hesitated for a few seconds, then immediately got up and strode out. , he shouted loudly to the crowd: "This building has reinforced earthquake-proof measures, everyone, don't panic! Go downstairs along the fire escape, pay attention to sticking to the wall, and evacuate as soon as possible!"

This floor is all employees of Yuanyang China. Of course, his words are very useful. Immediately, several people organized the crowd to move to the fire exit. The bodyguard next to him, Xiao Yang, said to him anxiously: "Mr. Let's go downstairs."

Chen Yuanming glanced at Sun Guoqiang, who was still dignified, and didn't try to refuse, but simply nodded: "Let's go downstairs together."

Yuanyang's headquarters covers three floors from the 13th to the 16th floor, and there are more than ten floors above it. At this time, the fire exits are already in chaos, and there are many people fighting for them. They want to control people at this time Chen Yuanming didn't care about those people who ran down three steps and two steps down, but just ordered a few supervisors to take care of their own people, and move downstairs as quickly and safely as possible.More than ten floors of stairs were climbed in less than half a minute. When his feet finally stepped on the street, Chen Yuanming ignored the frightened people around him, but directly took out his mobile phone and strode towards the side of the road. .

The first call was made at home, but no one answered, Chen Yuanming immediately dialed Wang Juan's mobile phone, this time it was picked up without ringing twice, and a panicked voice came from the receiver: "Yuanming !earthquake!"

"I know, Mom, how are you and the kids?"

"Fortunately, we are already staying in the courtyard with Xiao Zhang, what about your side? The floor is so high, is there any problem?"

"It's okay, the high-rises have earthquake-proof facilities, but it's safer." Chen Yuanming tried his best to maintain his tone, making his voice more calm and reassuring.

"That's good, that's good." Wang Juan said repeatedly when she heard that her son was fine.

"You guys and Xiao Zhang stay in the yard for a while. It is estimated that there will be an earthquake report soon. If there is no problem, go home. Also at home, call back and ask to see if Dad and the others are okay. , I'll pick up Jun Yi and I'll be home right away." Chen Yuanming hung up the phone after a few simple instructions.

However, when he dialed again, there was no answer.No one answered the calls in the office or on the cell phone.Sweat dripped from his forehead immediately, Chen Yuanming hung up the phone, and shouted to Xiao Yang who was standing beside him, "Take me to Century Home!"

There was a rare sense of urgency in his voice, and Sun Guoqiang also came over at this time and said, "This may not be the Beijing earthquake."

"What?" Chen Yuanming didn't react immediately, he was stunned for a moment before he understood the meaning of the words, "Is the source of the earthquake not in Beijing?"

"Probably not. I was in Beijing in Tangshan back then, and the situation is very similar to this time. If it is only affected, there shouldn't be any major problems in Beijing." Sun Guoqiang's words were somewhat comforting, and Chen Yuanming could hear it, but His heartbeat didn't slow down because of this, Wuxin was concerned about etiquette, he just nodded at the other party and strode towards the car.

They didn’t stop dialing until they got in the car. Because of the “death deadline”, neither of them had left Beijing recently, and everything was handled at the Beijing headquarters, but today is the topping-out of Jun Teng’s new commercial and residential buildings. Today, because of the joint development with the government, he accompanied a few high-level officials to inspect it there today. However, if such an earthquake suddenly appeared, would there be any accidents on the construction site?

The days of taking his own life are over, but what if fate plays a trick and plans to lay hands on the one he loves?The fingers holding the mobile phone trembled a little, and his breathing became short of breath. However, this time, a call came in suddenly, almost reflexively, and Chen Yuanming pressed the answer button.

"Yuanming!" The voice on the phone made him lean back in his chair. The other party seemed to know what he was thinking, and explained without pausing, "I'm fine. I was in a meeting with someone just now. There was an earthquake, and I didn’t take my mobile phone or briefcase, and there was an accident on the construction site, which delayed time.”

After taking a deep breath, Chen Yuanming said, "I'm already on my way, and I'll be there soon."

"Okay, I'll wait for you here. Don't worry, I'm fine. Be careful on the road and be safe." Xiao Junyi's voice was not very clear, and there were many noises behind him, but as long as he heard the other party's voice, everything was anxious Just vanished.

Chen Yuanming nodded lightly: "You too."

It took only a few minutes, as if he had gone through a physically and mentally exhausting race, half leaning on the sofa chair, Chen Yuanming wiped off the sweat from his forehead, and his sanity did not return until this time.Where exactly did the earthquake occur?Now that he no longer has the ability to foresight, he naturally cannot know the root cause of this accident, but his experience is clearly there. The shock felt in Beijing is like this. The place of origin must be even more terrifying. Roughly calculated The shaking lasted for at least one or two minutes. No matter what magnitude the earthquake was, it could be called a major earthquake, right?

Just as he was thinking about it, a text message popped up on his phone with a "ding" sound. Chen Yuanming opened it without hesitation. It was an urgently interrupted text message notification. A 7.8-magnitude earthquake occurred in Wenchuan. The casualties are unknown at present, and the communication lines in Sichuan are congested. etc.Before he finished reading the above content, he immediately pulled out a number and dialed it.

The call was answered quickly, and Chen Yuanming did not wait for the other party to speak, and directly ordered: "Changxing, have you seen the news of the earthquake? As soon as possible, we must mobilize the rescue and storage materials to the disaster area, get in touch with the higher authorities, and cooperate more."

"I understand." The other person answered quickly, "Just now I notified the Chongqing branch that the relief supplies will be organized and transported soon, please rest assured Mr. Chen."

"Just ask what you need, and the department will fully support it." After a few words of advice, Chen Yuanming hung up the phone.The person who was talking to him was Lu Changxing, the head of the Yuanyang Charity Foundation. He was also a veteran member who had followed the charity fund all the way since the foundation was established. The foundation is quick to respond, but I don't know the specific situation of the earthquake. I hope the relief supplies can help.

After thinking about it, Chen Yuanming didn't stop, but continued to dial the phone. While calling one by one, lifelines from all over the world were also being built. No one knows better than Chen Yuanming that the main force of this kind of disaster relief is the military. But this does not delay him doing something for it, and this is the only purpose of Yuanyang investing billions in charitable organizations every year.

Although the city of Beijing is not small, both sides are in the Chaoyang business district. The car soon arrived at the gate of Century Homeland. Inside the wall, several high-rise buildings rose from the ground. Although they have not yet been completed, they have already displayed outstanding taste and courage. , this is also Junteng's largest real estate project in the past two years, and it is a treasure that Xiao Junyi spent a lot of effort to build.However, at this moment, the owner of this modern building was staying outside the gate. Seeing the approaching Land Rover, he immediately strode over. Before the other party got out of the car, he opened the door and jumped on it.

"Xiao Yang, drive home." With just one sentence, Xiao Junyi activated the lifting soundproof wall, but before the back seat and the driver's seat were completely separated, he hugged Chen Yuanming vigorously, and buried his head in the other side In the neck, "I'm sorry, the incident happened suddenly today, I forgot to bring my mobile phone..."

Of course he knew the other party's fear. In fact, that fear belonged to each other, exactly.When Chen Yuanming dialed the mobile phone like crazy, he anxiously wanted to call back and get in touch with his lover.That day has indeed passed, but in the hearts of the two of them, there is a dark cloud that can never be shaken off.

Chen Yuanming didn't realize how tight he was hugging him, he only felt the other person's heart beating in front of his chest, the intense, paralyzing impact was soothing his chest, returning the internal organs to their original positions.After an unknown amount of time, a light kiss was printed on the base of the ear, and Xiao Junyi said in a low voice: "I was a little hesitant when Hongshang proposed the concept of a smart watch, but now it seems that it is not bad to use another thing to tie someone to. Watches don't drop on tables."

This is appeasement and a promise. Chen Yuanming also smiled, but the arms around him did not relax. He just said in the same voice: "Let's step up the strategic cooperation. When your new building is completed, quickly move the headquarters back together."

"Create another shared office, and hang out together when you have nothing to do?" Xiao Junyi's voice was more joking, but the kiss he greeted was persistent and serious, just like the answer, "Well, good idea."

Four or ten minutes later, the car returned to the villa. At this time, Wang Juan and the children had already returned home. The TV in the living room was on and locked to the news channel, and the news about the earthquake was naturally broadcast.Seeing the two people enter the room, the children rushed over first, and you talked about the earthquake just now, while Wang Juan frowned anxiously, and asked softly: "Yuan Ming, the earthquake seems to be very bad. Ah, is there any way to help them?"

"Mom, Yuanyang Charity has already started to act, and the supplies will arrive as soon as possible." As soon as Chen Yuanming finished the first part of the sentence, Xiao Junyi continued the second part, "There is also Junteng, we have discussed it, and we will hold a disaster relief fundraising together." , let more forces join in.”

Not just money, but also all the materials and technologies that the two can radiate. They already have enough capital, and these, at the right time, will naturally be used in the right place.

Xiao Zichen grabbed his small bag with his hands, and stuffed it into his father's hand with great effort, his childish voice was full of seriousness: "This is my money and Xiaoxiao's, we also want to raise donations!"

Picking up his daughter, Chen Yuanming asked softly: "Have you donated all? Aren't you saving money to buy the new bear this year?"

The little girl glanced at the twin brothers standing aside, then looked at the chaotic picture on TV, and shook her head vigorously: "I already have bears, I have to help them!"

Feeling soft in his heart, Chen Yuanming hugged the child and took Xiao Junyi's hand: "Okay, let's help them together."

"Road blockade?" Listening to the answer on the phone, Chen Yuanming frowned, and said after a while, "Follow the arrangement over there, don't grab the road, don't interfere with disaster relief, everything is the overall situation. Other supplies will be available soon." It will be there, try to arrange it in the periphery..."

After talking for an unknown amount of time, when someone put down the phone again, Xiao Junyi asked, "Is it going well?"

"It's too serious, it's more serious than I thought." Chen Yuanming picked up the remote control and turned up the volume. At this point in time, the news channel broadcasts all relevant content, making it impossible for people to ignore it.

This is already the third day after the disaster, the number of deaths is still soaring, there are more and more barrier lakes, and the hidden dangers have been intensifying. Running around, thinking about those people.Yuanyang's public fundraising meeting was held yesterday, and billions of donations and supplies are pouring into the disaster area, but these are still not enough, far from enough!

Reaching out to take the remote control in the opponent's hand, Xiao Junyi pulled him onto the sofa, and put his arms around his shoulders: "You are too anxious, we have done what we can, this is a natural disaster, not manpower Things that can be salvaged."

"I didn't expect..." Chen Yuanming's voice paused for a second, "I should have asked them to form a special earthquake relief department, so there wouldn't be so many unexpected situations."

"Because you don't know." Rubbing his lover's hair with his hands, Xiao Junyi sighed softly, "Some things can't be solved even if you know, let alone if you don't know. Yuanming, it's not your fault."

They have experienced many things, floods, 911, SARS, disasters again and again, the world has never been peaceful, some they can try their best to save, some can only watch the incident happen, predicting the future is never a way to bring A gift of peace and serenity, on the contrary, it is a responsibility and a burden to anyone with a conscience.In fact, Xiao Junyi even felt a little fortunate that that memory was only up to a month ago. If it was later, how would he choose in the face of such a disaster?I'm afraid it will make people sleepless for the rest of their lives.

But now, they are just in the same position, facing this unpredictable and dangerous world, to be anxious, to worry, to do something about it, this is already better than any kind of result.

"I know." Chen Yuanming was silent for a while, then repeated in a low voice, "I know."

He understood everything the other party said, and his rationality never let up for a moment, but the negative emotions brought about by regret were not easy to get rid of. He took a deep breath, and shook his head: "Tomorrow I'm going to take part in the flight. There will be many people from the film and television industry present at Yan's fundraising event, and their appeal should be of some use at this moment."

"I'll go with you." Xiao Junyi stopped the other party from shaking his head, "At this time, I should be by your side."

As support, but also as protection.Chen Yuanming could understand what he was saying, he closed his eyes lightly, and leaned his head on the other's shoulder.Xiao Junyi chuckled, picked up the remote control, and pressed the off button. The urgent broadcast sound disappeared immediately, and the room was restored to silence. He patted his lover on the shoulder, pulled him up, and walked to the inner bedroom. .

Kicked off the slippers, changed into pajamas, wrapped the two bodies with a thin blanket, locked the person in his arms, and whispered: "Now, sleep with me, and we will set off tomorrow, to Feiyan, to participate in the More fundraisers."

The warm body temperature was exchanged between each other, Chen Yuanming looked at his lover who was close at hand, and gently closed his eyes.They may not be able to save the world, but with each other, those shadows of terror will fade away, smoothed out, just like every time before.Like twined vines, the two snuggled together and fell asleep.