Chapter 337: Financial Expansion

Morgan and a few old guys stood in the corner, not close to the stage. Everyone had gentle smiles on their faces, and they couldn't see their inner thoughts.

Following Li Zitao's proclamation on stage, their eyes sometimes jump and sometimes ponder, showing that their hearts are not peaceful.

At this moment, Li Zitao's troika looked extremely stable.

"Could it be that a new consortium is about to rise?" Although it had been expected, but at this moment, no one's heart can be calm.

Who would have thought that in less than three years, the prototype of a consortium was born in this way.

Although it is still weak and not strong enough, no one can deny its strength and future potential.

"God bless America." On the stage, Li Zitao toasted again.

"God bless America," the crowd chanted.

The band came on stage, and the cheerful and melodious music spread throughout the banquet hall. Elegant men and women walked onto the dance floor, enjoying the night.

Just like every night they've enjoyed before, lots of babes from Spain and South Africa are now the center of attention for the bachelors.

No one would say no to having a little fun at a reception like this.

Of course, the premise is that you like me, and the laws that are gradually being improved allow everyone to consider the consequences before making a choice.

Especially in the crazy moment at the beginning of the "paparazzi", those excited guys are now more "vicious" than the hounds. '

"Charlie, congratulations on your discovery in Alaska, and your sports car, it looks really beautiful." Harvey Firestone was the first to raise his glass to congratulate.

These words are absolutely sincere, because so far, the industries involved by the two have not had any conflicts.

On the contrary, it was the power of Aegis Motors that made Cyrus a lot of money.

He hopes that Li Zitao's auto industry will develop better and better, so that it can bring him a steady stream of benefits.

Those guys who use small factory rubber tires are heretics, and they will regret it sooner or later.

"Thank you." After toasting with several other crocodiles, Morgan Jr., who attended the banquet in person, was right in front of him.

"Is there anything Mr. Morgan needs? There's delicious food, good cigars, plenty of wine, and hot girls. Maybe you should relax."

The movement of Morgan grasping the cane made Li Zitao secretly laugh, "Old fox, it's quite a fake. '

Knowing that Morgan was not as calm as he appeared, Li Zitao was satisfied.

"Uncle John." The last one was John Rockefeller Jr. Li Zitao politely gave him a warm hug.

"Check it out, everyone is congratulating you, what are you going to do?" Little John asked directly about the new oil field.

At his side before, everyone congratulated Li Zitao, even if he wanted to pretend to be stupid.

If he pretends to be stupid like this, people will think he is really stupid.

"Does Uncle John have any suggestions?" Li Zitao kicked the ball back.

"Our cooperation is very pleasant, Charlie." Little John certainly wanted to win the right to purchase this new oil field.

Everyone wants to be a monopoly if possible.

Because this represents the maximization of benefits and the control of the entire industry, you don't need to worry about whether you will be eliminated by the market at any time.

Just like the three major operators in the previous life, in order to benefit from various outsourcing policies, shirk responsibility, wanton abuse of power, and money-grabbing behaviors can be clearly explained by individuals.

"Uncle John, Manhattan Chase is an excellent bank. Does the board of directors have any plans for its future development?" Li Zitao asked pretending to be curious.

"Do you have any good suggestions?" Both sides were testing each other's intentions.

"Let Manhattan Chase join in, how about it?" Li Zitao's appetite is getting better and better, and he is becoming more and more like a businessman.

"I need time to think about it. How should the equity be calculated?" Little John did not directly refute. Joining the Li Group has both advantages and disadvantages, and he needs to weigh it before making a decision.

The two were maintaining a pleasant atmosphere of communication, and Samus McCormick, who had left earlier, returned, "Charlie, John, can I join you?"

"Of course." Little John nodded.

"Yes." Li Zitao couldn't be sure if they had reached some kind of agreement before, but he couldn't shame the two of them in public.

Little John did not hide anything from Samus, so he soon learned the content of the conversation between the two.

And expressed with great interest that the First Bank of Chicago also wanted to join the game.

The plate is getting bigger and bigger, with 1.8 billion savings funds, 3 million savings users, and the first bank that maintains positive assets in various businesses, how to value it remains to be discussed.

Some of the information here is heavily discounted, such as 3 million savings customers, which is the peak period of First Bank of Chicago.

Currently in the Great Depression, Li Zitao estimates that their savings are only one-tenth of their savings, which is still a good share.

There are also so-called "business" positive assets, which are only maintained, and profits are not even considered.

1.8 billion U.S. dollars, 90% of which belong to the Chicago consortium's own reserves.

But that doesn't mean it's worthless. The $1.8 billion reserve fund alone can be put to great use.

Since they all showed strong interest, the three of them took the initiative and entered the small living room.

Li Zitao also made a special trip to borrow Ben who was dancing with Joanna, "Sorry, Joanna, there are some things that need to be done by Ben, you know, he is my brain."

"I hope he can catch the last dance with me." Joanna said helplessly.

"I promise." Li Zitao didn't believe it at all, but he nodded in affirmation.

After leaving the dance floor, Ben asked in a low voice, "Boss, what's your big move?"

After getting along for so long, Ben also has an understanding of his style.

If it wasn't for the 'big move', Li Zitao would have waited until the annual meeting was over to come to him instead of calling him away from his wife.

"Chicago First Bank, Manhattan Chase Bank, is it a big move?" Li Zitao pressed his shoulder and pushed open the slightly heavy solid wooden door in front of the door.

"Charlie, you can't always act like this." Seeing that he brought Ben back as expected, Samus shook his head in distress.

It is a pleasure to cooperate with Ben, but negotiating with him is definitely the most disturbing experience of this year.

"Is this a surprise on the eve of Thanksgiving?" Little John was also dumbfounded.

Should we praise him for the importance he attaches to this matter, or despise him for choosing to be "lazy" to deal with such an important event?

"How did he succeed?" This is an extremely worthwhile question.

But before that, they need to get rid of the 'intelligent brain' in front of them, which is not an easy task.