Chapter 497 I'm Afraid the Cake Is Not Big Enough

The time before the holiday is very tight, but Li Zitao has to spare time to attend the annual meeting of Club No. 22.

This is the highlight of the year, and all the authorities and giants are present.

During the year, 22 new members joined, including Margaret Carnegie, the unusually low-key daughter of a steel magnate.

Because of her pregnancy, Mary wore a loose pink bubblegum silk evening dress, with two-thirds of her thighs exposed to the air, and a pair of very ordinary flat boots on her feet.

After coming to the United States, her dress became more and more bold, which Li Zitao was very happy to see.

Compared with the princess dresses that only exposed her feet, these clothes can better bring out her beautiful figure and elegant and noble temperament.

"Honey, I'm going over there to say hello." After entering the venue, after a brief speech, Li Zitao and Mary separated.

They all have their own circles. Li Zitao toasted with a group of rich people, discussing yachts, airplanes, stocks, luxury houses and vacations.

Mary and a group of ladies discuss jewelry, clothes, luxuries, mansions and vacations.

It's just that most of the time, they turned the topic to the child in her womb.

"Mary, do you plan to set up a personal fund for your child?" Someone asked curiously.

"It's too early to say this now, Charlie and I are only 20 years old." Mary said gently.

"Yes, and they have a lot of property, it's too early to think about these things." Janet Bouvier waved her hand covering her mouth, asking as if casually: "Do you plan to have a few children? "

"Charlie said that everything is up to me." Mary smiled happily.

"Oh...this is really romantic." Someone said enviously.

"Hey, look over there." At this moment, someone suddenly interrupted their conversation and pointed to the front right.

At the cold table, Li Zitao was choosing wine that suits his taste. Celia gradually approached and patted him on the shoulder.

Mischievous and graceful, with somewhat shy movements and demeanor, they don't look like ordinary friends.

Under everyone's vague scrutiny, Mary smiled and said, "That's the daughter of the former Macy's Strauss family. You should all know her. Now she works in Hualian and is in charge of product content."

"Look, they're here." Someone said in surprise.

"Mary, honey, do you need a rest?" After stepping forward to kiss his wife, Li Zitao stood beside her, put his arms around her waist and said, "Celia, you know me."

"Celia, long time no see." Mary stretched out her hand generously and said with a smile.

"Yes!" Celia's expression was a bit ugly, she didn't expect Li Zitao to behave like this.

But thinking about what he had said, Celia felt that her decision today was wrong.

No matter how many times he was tested, his attitude was very firm, and he still played these clever tricks.

But thinking about it in turn, Celia was a little unwilling.

Why should I avoid her? Shouldn't it be her freedom to appear wherever?

"Go ahead and talk, I'm going to meet some guests." After leading Celia into the circle of ladies, Li Zitao bowed slightly to say goodbye.

He had just seen Roosevelt arrive and wanted to go over to say hello and congratulate him by the way.

"Roosevelt, friend, is your phone going to explode these days?" Li Zitao stepped forward to hug him, patted his back and joked.

"Don't be kidding, I'm the major shareholder of the telephone factory." Roosevelt laughed heartily.

Coming behind him, holding hands and pushing forward slowly, Li Zitao looked at the concerned eyes around him and said, "Many people want to know you tonight, and they are all looking forward to your coming on stage."

Li Zitao is also looking forward to it, he is still waiting for the profits that can be generated behind the huge national debt.

"After the inauguration ceremony is over, my team will move as soon as possible. You have to be ready." The New Deal is imminent, especially the investment in government relief, and continue to increase its strength.

Roosevelt's minimum guarantee plan can at least feed the American people, restore their confidence in the government, dispel doubts, and gain him a lot of goodwill.

However, it will take time to do these things. He needs to convince Congress and the Supreme Court, which is the biggest headache for Roosevelt.

It is not easy for Washington to intervene in the market economy, even if it is just for regulatory power.

If it weren't for the millions of people who are hungry, unemployed, and bankrupt, Roosevelt couldn't believe that he would have such an idea.

It's just that he has to do this now, otherwise no one will be able to pull America out of the quagmire, and it will only sink deeper and deeper.

"U.S. $2 billion, I'm afraid your cake isn't big enough." Li Zitao opened his mouth and said.

"You're really greedy." Roosevelt turned around laughingly, not so surprised that he could raise $2 billion.

The shareholders of Li's Holdings include the three major consortiums of Morgan, Rockefeller, and Chicago.

"By the way, I heard that Morgan and Mellon are negotiating?" Roosevelt suddenly mentioned this matter.

"It will take some time." Because of Juliana's disappearance, this matter has become somewhat uncertain.

The previous incident allowed Morgan to get another 1% of the shares, and the price increased by 120 million US dollars. The Mellon family was very annoyed by this matter.

There was some speculation that Juliana might have something to do with Morgan, but unfortunately, no one had any evidence.

"Do you need my help?" Roosevelt was about to take office now, and as long as he did not exhibit some serious moral behavior, no one could do anything to him.

So there are too many congressmen waiting in line to court him, not only because of his upcoming presidency, but also the scallion pie he painted for everyone—Xiang.

With the courage, resoluteness and self-confidence shown in Roosevelt's several speeches, he will never hand over power to others.

More importantly, this matter has been recognized by many members of Congress.

Roosevelt's personal charm is really strong, whether it is the Democratic Party or the Republican Party, they all agree with him.

He is the kind of person who can turn political enemies into friends by virtue of his charisma and make everyone stand in his trenches.

Now it is normal for him to express his willingness to provide help. The think tank formed for him by the think tank has not provided him with a single bit of help.

But Li Zitao still refused with a smile, don't think that this kind of help doesn't need affection.

Now Roosevelt took action to increase the pressure on Congress, which may make Morgan compromise, but this matter will definitely not be hidden in the end.

If Morgan suffers a loss, the account will be on his head. It is unknown how much this favor will be reduced when the cake is divided in the future. The relationship between him and Mellon has not yet reached this level.