Chapter 1201 1199 [Stock God vs Stock God! 】
"Damn it! Really damn it!"
"Bastard! Damn bastard!"
"I won't lose!"
In the Hilton Hotel in London, Buffett visited several well-known British tycoons not long after he came back. Unfortunately, they all politely refused.
In the circle of rich people in the UK, any news circulates quickly. Buffett's embarrassing incident and the story of losing to Shi Zhijian have been vividly arranged into jokes, which are widely spread at present.
Even if Buffett has a great reputation and strength in Wall Street, losers are losers. These rich people want money and face. They will never accept a loser to help them invest. If it spreads like this, people will laugh at it.
Buffett's female secretary and hotel waiter stood aside.
The hotel waiter took very seriously the hotel utensils, coffee cups, coffee pots, and coffee table glass that Buffett broke when he was furious, and then calculated in his mind how much he needed to pay for the other party.
It's a pity that his mental arithmetic ability is very poor. Like many British people, he has never memorized the nine-to-nine multiplication formula. Even with a pen, it would take more than half a day to calculate it. The only tool is a computer, and he plans to use a computer to make statistics later.
When Buffett picked up the metal teapot and wanted to throw it at the TV, the female secretary finally stopped him, "Sir, please calm down!"
"Let go!" Buffett glared at her.
The female secretary let go of her hand.
Buffett didn't throw the metal teapot again.
He sighed, then put down the teapot, waved his hand, and signaled the female secretary and the waiter to go out.
The waiter handed over a bill to the female secretary and gave you a glance later.
The secretary glared at him.
The waiter immediately bowed and exited.
"Mr. Buffett, if you have anything to do, just call me!" Saying that, the female secretary also bowed and left.
At this time——
Jingle Bell!
the phone is ringing.
The female secretary hesitated for a moment, and stepped forward to answer the call on the case table instead of Buffett.
"Hello, who are you looking for?"
"Uh, wait a minute—"
The female secretary looked at Buffett with puzzled eyes, covered the microphone with one hand and said, "Sir, I'm looking for you!"
Buffett was sitting on the sofa covering his face. Hearing this, he got up and walked over to answer the phone.
"Hi, I'm Buffett!"
A haughty voice sounded from the other end of the phone: "Hi, I'm Donny Rothschild!"
...
London, Royal Ascot.
Britain is the birthplace of modern horse racing. The British perfectly combined this sport with gambling in their unique way, and promoted this model to the world.
Historically, the War of the Roses (1455-1487), which lasted for more than 30 years, brought serious devastation to England. The horse herd dropped sharply and the cavalry was very embarrassed. In order to develop their own horse industry, Henry VII and Henry VIII began to import a large number of fine stallions from Italy, Spain and North Africa. In order to cultivate the atmosphere of horse breeding, the king personally organized competitions among the nobles. This is where the title "King's Sport" comes from.
The battle of British horse racing has always been centered on the royal family. Charles II is known as the "Father of British Horse Racing". During his reign, he established the "King's Cup" and set up prize money for this event.
Queen Anne was also a keen rider and bred many fine horses. Horse racing became a professional sport during her reign. The famous Royal Ascot was established at this time. Due to Queen Anne's influence, Royal Ascot's annual race is still known as the Queen Anne Grand Prix.
As the head of the Apostolic Society, Donny Rothschild relied on his family relationship to occupy the Royal Ascot Club for a long time. Whether it is captive racehorses or recruited jockeys, they are the aces and elites in the Jockey Club.
Occasionally, if the royal family of the British Empire wants to show off at a horse race, they need to greet Downey in advance and let Downey release water during the horse race, or simply not participate. Only in this way can those members of the royal family win the horse race and then be able to appear in front of the public media." Lead the horse".
Warren Buffett, led by the person in charge of the Jockey Club, walked into a training ground of the Royal Ascot.
In the arena, a middle-aged Caucasian man wearing a British gray and black suit, a top hat, and a civilized stick under his arm is stroking the head of a strong pure black horse in front of him. Holding a black steed, he was talking to the white man: "Mr. Downey, this horse has noble Italian blood. Not only is it black all over, but its limbs are explosive. It has the most advantage in short-distance races. It will definitely win this race!" "
Downey smiled, heard the movement behind him, and knew that the guest he had invited, Buffett, was coming, so he deliberately stroked the horse's head and said, "I'm very confident in it—not because it's too strong, but because it's too strong. Its opponents this year are too weak!"
Who is Buffett, there is clearly something in his words, how could he not hear it? !
"Okay, let's take it away, you must pay attention before the game, and don't make any problems! Remember my words, before there is no game, the winner or loser is not yet conclusive!"
"Okay, Mr. Downey!" The horse trainer led the horse away, and then Donny Rothschild turned around and looked at Warren Buffett, who was already standing behind him.
The person in charge of the racecourse took a step forward: "Mr. Downey, I brought the guest you invited here for you!"
"Thank you, thank you!" Downey nodded slightly to the man to express his gratitude. Then he looked at Buffett, walked up and stretched out his hand and said, "Hi, Mr. Buffett, let me meet you, my name is Donny Rothschild!"
Buffett certainly knows who this person is. The Rothschild family is not only well-known in the UK, but also a wealthy chaebol in the United States. How dare Warren Buffett underestimate him?
Immediately Buffett shook hands and said, "Nice to meet you, Mr. Downey!" in a respectful tone.
Downey looked Buffett up and down, and then said, "I'm sorry, I invited you to this kind of place while I'm busy—" He pointed around with a civilized stick, "This place can't compare to a big hotel, a coffee shop, indeed. It's not a good place to discuss things, but it's a place that can motivate people and make people's blood boil!"
"Looking at the fighting spirit of those racehorses, even if they lose for a while, they will make a comeback in the future, whether it is in their bones or blood, they are engraved with the words 'never give up'!
"I think, according to Mr. Buffett's current mood, instead of sitting in a coffee shop and drinking a cappuccino, it's better to come here to watch a horse race!"
After hearing the words, Buffett immediately understood what the other party was talking about, and hurriedly said, "Mr. Downey has a heart, this place is really exciting!"
"Hehe! In fact, Britain is a small place, and all news spreads quickly. It happened that someone from the Apostolic Society mentioned you to me recently. I heard that you came all the way from the United States to raise funds, but it was too late. One step, and finally was preempted by others, and now you are disheartened and ready to return to the United States?"
Downey put on a lazy posture again. Of course, even so, the domineering in his words was undoubtedly revealed.
Buffett is a person with a quick mind. Hearing what Downey said, he naturally understood what Downey wanted to ask.
According to Buffett's knowledge, Downey, as the leader of the Apostolic Society, holds a very important position in the Apostolic Society, and can even surpass Dennis and others in terms of financial resources.
It's just that Dennis and others, as the local faction of the British Empire, have an advantage in the political and military circles. Another reason why Shi Zhijian asked these people to raise funds this time is to use the strength of Dennis and others to cooperate with Downey. Wait for others to contend.
When Buffett came to the UK from the United States to raise funds, it’s not that he didn’t consider asking Downey for help, but the problem is that the Rothschild family behind Downey has always been known for their greed. In their eyes, any financial investor is just taking profits Humanoid tool, not the slightest respect.
Buffett is an arrogant person, he will never bow his head to such a disrespectful person for money.
But now Donny Rothschild took the initiative to find himself, what does this mean?
Buffett was thinking quickly in his mind, but he didn't dare to neglect his mouth, and quickly told what happened to him.
From flying from New York, USA to London, England by plane, and then flying from London, England to the Pennines Mountains by helicopter to participate in group hunting, to meeting Shi Zhijian, who was challenged by Dennis and others, and finally lost to Shi Zhijian, told the whole process in detail without missing anything.
Because he knew that Downey in front of him would never come here for no reason, and since London was the other party's territory, it would be better to have a showdown than to hide it.
Looking at Downey's laid-back attitude now, but being able to take charge of the Rothschild family's business is enough to prove his toughness. Before he understands Downey's true intentions, Buffett's best choice is to take over the British side. Confess what happened, and test the other party's reaction.
After listening to Buffett's narration, Downey shrugged his shoulders, tapped his civilized stick on the ground, and said, "I'm sorry for what happened to you, Mr. Buffett! I know Dennis and others, and they are also members of our Apostolic Church. Man, to be precise, we are still friends! But in this incident, I think he made a wrong decision!"
"Although everyone likes to say that there are only eternal interests and no eternal enemies in this world, that Shi Zhijian is different. If you have been in contact with him, you should know that he is a wolf with ambition and is not easy to control!"
As soon as Buffett heard this, he knew there was something going on, and his heart warmed up a little. He looked at Downey and said, "You are right, Mr. Downey! But what interests will blind some people, not to mention that Shi Zhijian is as cunning as a fox. This time, I promised such a high profit to Dennis and others, but I wouldn't be able to bear it!"
"Really? So now, do you want me to help you—" Downey looked at Buffett with a half-smile.
Buffett's heart throbbed slightly, but he appeared calm on the surface. He lowered his head slightly: "I'm disheartened now, and I plan to return to the United States and stop participating in fundraising here. I can only express my gratitude to Mr. Downey for your help!"
"Really? You refused before I said how to help you?" Downey held a civilized stick and pestered it on the ground, his eyebrows raised high as if he was a little annoyed.
Buffett stabilized his mind, knowing that only by doing so would he have the right to bargain, otherwise he would only be looked down upon by the other party and become a slave driven by him!
"Actually, you don't need to listen to me to know that Mr. Downey is definitely planning to invest in me, but as a defeated general, I really don't have the ability, so... hey!" Buffett shook his head, looking more sad than heartbroken. .
"Mr. Buffett! This is not the United States, there is no Broadway, and you don't need to perform so hard!" Downey interrupted Buffett and said, "Let's be honest with each other and stop beating around the bush! Now you need financial support, and I, I just need you to help me defeat Shi Zhijian! Of course, at the same time make more money in the stock market! This request is not too much, right?"
Buffett took a breath: "It is my duty to help investors make money in the stock market! Even if you don't tell Mr. Downey, I will definitely do it! As for defeating Shi Zhijian, he is not someone who can be easily dealt with, Long Teng The fund is controlled by him behind the scenes, I have checked the investment of this fund over the years, almost never lost!"
"Why, are you afraid of him?"
"It's not fear, it's curiosity!" Buffett said firmly, "How can a person do this?"
"Hehe, not only you are curious, but I am also curious! So I need to support you with funds! He Shi Zhijian raised one billion yuan, and I will also help you prepare one billion yuan. You are the god of American stocks, and he is the god of Asian stocks. , I would like to see whether our stock gods are powerful, or their Asian ones?!"
Only a bigwig like Downey can do that by supporting Buffett with one billion!
Buffett was overwhelmed with excitement. He didn't expect Downey's support to be so big. He originally thought that he could raise 300 to 400 million yuan, but he didn't expect the other party to raise a billion yuan!
With one billion, Buffett and Shi Zhijian can face off in the stock market to see who is the real son, a myth in the stock market!
"Mr. Downey, are you serious?" Buffett still couldn't believe it.
"Why, do I look like I'm joking?" Downey asked back.
"Oh no, God! How can I thank you for that?"
"You don't need to thank me!" Downey took a deep look at Buffett, "If you must thank me, then help me defeat Shi Zhijian!"
"Sure! Yes, I will!" Buffett could no longer hide his excitement, and his tone trembled.
"Of course, there is one more thing——" Downey raised his civilized stick and pointed it at Buffett's nose, "You are American and I am British. I am very moved by the fact that you have come all the way to raise funds, but I am touched. Touched, the rules still have to be followed...you promised Dennis and the others to double in three years, which I appreciate!"
Buffett immediately understood: "Don't worry, my return on investment is very high! At least 30% a year! You invest one billion in me, and I will make you a full 300 million in one year!"
"GOOD!" Downey pointed at Buffett, "I believe you!"