"I never treat my friends badly, and I'm not a stingy person either."

On an open-air balcony on the second floor of Murdoch's villa.

Abel faced the CEOs of five large investment institutions on Wall Street, and he offered other temptations to these guys.

"I have always believed that if we all make money together, there will be many opportunities for us to cooperate in the future."

"Some of my companies may need your financial support in the future to develop better and faster. What do you think?"

Abel raised the corners of his mouth, revealing his white teeth. He looked at several people one by one with bright and sharp eyes, and threw out a huge bait to shake the other person's mind.

This time, the CEOs of the five investment institutions were all shocked.

Facing this deadly bait thrown by Abel Smith, no investment institution can refuse.

Investment banks across the United States, including Wall Street, know one thing.

That's Abel Smith in addition to Smith Capital.

The development potential of any of the several companies he controls is huge.

Like the Elizabeth Back Garden Company.

This company has been established for just over a year now.

But in just one year, it has already opened 180 stores in the United States and 75 stores in Europe, with an annual turnover of US$2.5 billion.

Its market valuation has exceeded US$3 billion.

But until now, it has not raised a single round of financing.

What is even more eye-catching is Smith Media in Abel’s hands.

Abel has stated to the public many times that Smith Media will be listed in the future.

Once it goes public, with its current scale, it will definitely reach tens of billions of dollars.

With Abel's strong reputation, it seems that surpassing Disney will not be a big problem.

If you can invest in it in advance, you can easily obtain a minimum multiple of profits when it is listed.

There is also Abel's New Starting Real Estate Company, which began to acquire properties across the United States last year.

From last year to now, the average house price in the United States has increased by about 10%.

In other words, this company has made at least 10% profit from last year to now.

The key is that all investment institutions now know it.

The White House and the Federal Reserve will vigorously stimulate the U.S. real estate market.

This means that Xinqidian Real Estate, which has accumulated a large amount of good land and a large number of luxury homes in advance, will definitely have a terrible value growth in the future.

If it can be listed, it will also be a company with profits several times higher.

Abel has several such companies.

If these companies can allow them to invest in shares, they will receive a portion of the shares.

When it goes on the market one day, they will definitely make a lot of money.

Abel looked at the five people with a calm and confident smile.

He had so many chips in his hand that he didn't even worry about these vampires resisting the temptation.

Look at it now, throwing one out at random makes them look greedy.

At this time, William, the CEO of State Street Bank, finally couldn't help it. He said:

"Mr. Smith, State Street Bank feels that having you on the board of directors of American Express will be of greater benefit to the future development of American Express. State Street Bank has decided to support you."

"Well, I agree with William, I have no objection!"

"Mr. Smith, we at Vanguard Group support your joining. If the price is right, we are willing to sell part of the shares!"

"No problem. In the past few years, the magic of American Express has gradually disappeared, and its revenue and profit growth have declined. I very much look forward to Mr. Smith's ability to make American Express continue to perform magic!"

"We at Fidelity very much hope to become better friends and deepen cooperation with Mr. Smith."

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The curve of the corners of Abel's mouth turned up wider and wider, and he smiled with some sharp-edged confidence.

He picked up the champagne that had been sitting on the table next to him. The others immediately understood what he meant and each took a glass.

Abel smiled and raised the champagne, clinking it with everyone, "Thank you. In the future, you will be proud of today's decision! Happy cooperation!"

“A pleasure to work with! x5”

At the cocktail party, Murdoch occasionally talked with his son.

There was also Murdoch who was talking to News Corp. CEO Raven. The old guy had actually been paying attention to what was going on on the terrace.

At this moment, Murdoch saw the financial giants on the terrace toasting together in celebration.

Murdoch knew that something good must have come out of their conversation.

“I wonder who will be unlucky this time”

Murdoch couldn't help but said softly.

After all, if financial giants can celebrate, companies in other fields will be unlucky.

His son and his CEO are actually paying attention to the above situation just like Murdoch.

In fact, no one among the participants at the reception cared about the above.

"What company is he going to acquire this time?"

James Murdoch whispered.

"Who knows?" Murdoch whispered: "In any case, he doesn't want to acquire News Corporation, does he?"

The old guy made a little joke.

Everyone who knew that the group's equity reform had been successful also laughed along with Murdoch.

Including Murdoch's Chinese wife, who is always by his side and looks gentle and virtuous.

If it were before, Murdoch might really have this worry.

You will never laugh at this time.

But not anymore.

Because Murdoch has already used the AB share model in his News Corporation through internal equity reforms.

The so-called AB share model is to divide the company's stocks into two types.

That is, the voting rights of Class A stocks are equal to ten votes, while the voting rights of Class B stocks are only one vote.

If A shares are shares with ten voting rights, then you only need to hold more than 5% of Class A shares to fully control the company.

Many Chinese Internet companies and mobile Internet companies in later generations have used this model internally.

But this model is obviously not the first of its kind in China, let alone the first of its kind in Silicon Valley.

As early as the last century, companies with this model have already appeared in the United States, even listed companies.

Currently in 2001, there are approximately 5,000 listed companies in the U.S. stock market.

Among them, 236 households use this model.

By adopting this model, the Murdoch family will remain in control of News Corp unless they sell all their shares.

At this time, if Abel and the five major institutions purchase a large amount of News Corp. stock.

On the contrary, it is helping Murdoch and raising the share price of News Corporation.

Murdoch himself was the first to raise his arms and legs in favor.

"Look over there."

Suddenly, beside Murdoch, his young Chinese wife whispered:

"Those people are surrounding Anne Hathaway, what do they want to do?"

Murdoch, Murdoch Jr. and others looked over and saw Anne talking to some Hollywood actresses.

Murdoch frowned, he didn't want Abel's female companion to have any problems at his cocktail party.

No matter how small the problem is.

Murdoch immediately said to his Chinese wife:

"Wendy, come over and have a look. Don't let those stupid guys ruin my drinking party."

Now in 2001, Wendy Deng, who had only been married to him for a few years, was not that active in the social scene.

At this time, she was still working hard to gain Murdoch's favor and trust.

In parallel time and space, she also gave birth to two children for Murdoch through IVF surrogacy for several consecutive years after 2003.

Only then did she gradually gain the trust of Murdoch and be able to display her social skills in the United States.
To be continued...