Chapter 1154 A Game of Dead Chess

Manhattan, TR Hotel, Presidential Suite.

Zhou Buqi was wearing pajamas, reading an English newspaper leisurely on the deck chair by the pool. Well, practice your English reading skills.

He has been watching the news for 20 minutes and is enjoying it.

It is said that the finals of the "Queen of the World" beauty pageant ended in Germany recently, and beauties from all over the world ran to participate. Then the scandal came to light. It was said that the host of the contest had been secretly recruiting young girls and models who were eager to participate in the beauty pageant, and doing some paid services for some dignitaries.

Picking up guests at a five-star hotel in New York or a luxury yacht on the French Riviera, one night of "gentle country", can earn a huge sum of 10,000 euros.

The guests were mainly rich men from the Middle East, as well as many wealthy businessmen, politicians, nobles and celebrities. More than 150 beautiful girls were victims...

It was so sinful.

You should really criticize.

Sun Guanran was wearing a yellow girlish swimsuit, with fair skin and long legs, she was a little seductive. She was also reading a newspaper nearby, a Wall Street economics newspaper, and said with relish: "I understand, I understand everything!"

Zhou Buqi said angrily: "What are you so excited about?"

Sun Guanran said: "The analysis of this article is good. I understand the matter of Lehman and Merrill Lynch."

"What's wrong?"

"Going bankrupt!"

Zhou Buqi said: "What do you say?"

Sun Wanran pouted and said, "It's mainly Lehman Brothers. The risk of bankruptcy is very high. There are two main reasons. First, the federal government's bailout of Bear Stearns, Freddie Mac, and Fannie Mae has already aroused public anger. The public thinks that the federal government is using taxpayers’ money to serve capitalists. This is a critical issue, and if it cannot be resolved, it may lead to the next presidential election.”

"Use money to save the market, but instead serve the capitalists?" Zhou Buqi shook his head amusedly, "It seems that the people all over the world are the same. When the financial crisis broke out, it was easier for the capitalists to fish in troubled waters, and the people who suffered were ordinary people. common people."

Sun Wanran said: "There is also the second point. The debt of Lehman Brothers is too high, more than 650 billion US dollars! According to the regulations of the Federal Reserve, the Federal Reserve can inject capital into the bank only when the bank has enough assets to mortgage. .And now Lehman Brothers is insolvent. Unless the Fed is willing to change the rules for Lehman Brothers."

"Time is running out."

"However, there is a third way to go."

"oh?"

"Let a private organization acquire Lehman!"

"Who will be taken advantage of at this time?"

"How would I know?" Sun Guanran threw the newspaper away and stretched, "But it's not certain. The whole world knows that the United States wants to save Lehman, but it doesn't have enough strength. If anyone is willing to help at this time, It’s just doing the federal government and the Fed a big favor, and life will be easier in the future.”

Zhou Buqi waved his hand, "It's useless to talk, let's go! Go back to sleep! It's useless to think too much, just wait for the news!"

"Mu'er, let's go." Sun Guanran stood up, shouted at Feng Muer, the mermaid in the swimming pool, and then ran a few steps quickly, caught up with Zhou Buqi, and tightly held his arm, the little bird followed her. Clinging tightly to his body, he asked in a low voice, "How do you sleep at night?"

Zhou Buqi glanced at him, "What do you want to do?"

"We sleep together?"

"no."

"ah?"

Sun Guan looked angry, a little annoyed.

Zhou Buqi said: "We'll talk about it at the celebration party when we make a lot of money in this wave."

The next day, while Zhou Buqi was still holding Feng Muer in his arms, Sun Guanran slammed the bedroom door open, yelling, "Get up! Get up!"

Zhou Buqi opened his eyes and yawned, "What's the noise in the morning?"

Sun Wanran was very anxious, seeing that the two of them were still sleeping late on the bed, she became very angry. This time I came to New York for a big event, not to make you two love each other!

Delay!

"Something has happened! Get up!"

Sun Guanran was so anxious that he rushed up and threw the quilt to the floor.

Fortunately, they were not outsiders. Although the two of them who hadn't woken up were naked, it wasn't too embarrassing. After such a toss, Zhou Buqi and Feng Muer woke up.

"What's wrong?"

Zhou Buqi asked with a serious face.

Sun Wanran said, "Merrill Lynch's stock has skyrocketed!"

"Why?"

"There is news in the market that Bank of America and Merrill Lynch have reached an agreement. Bank of America will buy Merrill Lynch at a premium of 70%! Merrill Lynch is saved!"

Zhou Buqi was not surprised, rather calmly, "Not surprising, as expected. Our short sellers are following Lehman's bonds."

Sun Wanran stomped her feet anxiously, "Lehman's stock has also skyrocketed!"

"Huh?" Zhou Buqi was stunned for a moment, then smiled, "Normally, Merrill Lynch was rescued, which boosted the morale of the market. Not only Lehman's stock price is rising, but all stocks should be rising, right?"

Sun Guanran seemed discouraged, "Zhou Buqi, you didn't realize the seriousness of the matter, this time... this time we might be doomed!"

Feng Mu'er had already picked up a bath towel and wrapped it around her body, and took another bath towel to cover Zhou Buqi's legs. Feeling that Sun Guanran was a little alarmist, she said suspiciously: "Wanwan, don't scare yourself, the boss has arrangements."

"There's a fart arrangement!"

Sun Guanran was really anxious, so anxious that tears flowed down her cheeks.

Seeing her crying, Zhou Buqi felt distressed and flustered for a moment, so he quickly pulled her over and sat down on his lap, coaxing her, "What's the matter? The sky is falling, and I'm holding it up, what are you afraid of? "

Sun Guanran choked with rain and said, "Zhou Buqi, it's over now! We're going to be over!"

"What's the matter?"

"There is also good news from Lehman. The British Barclays Bank has reached an agreement with Lehman and expressed its willingness to acquire Lehman!"

"What?"

Zhou Buqi's head "buzzed", and half of his body felt numb.

Is it really necessary to confirm what Sun Guanran said yesterday?

This third way is really coming!

Is there really a third-party private organization willing to curry favor with the federal government and the Federal Reserve at this juncture, willing to take advantage of it and buy Lehman Brothers?

Yes, England!

Isn't this the horse boy of the US emperor?

Could this world really have a butterfly effect because of his appearance, leading to Lehman being saved?

For a while, Zhou Buqi broke out in a cold sweat.

...

Zhou Buqi and Shi Yuzhu went to Trinity Church in Manhattan. Here, I found the fund manager with a livid face and ran over to pray.

After some understanding, the two also prayed to the statue of Jesus.

Depend on!

This is miserable!

Early this morning, two blockbuster bullish news were released, bringing the ultimate battle of this long-air war to a close! Numerous short-sellers were forcibly liquidated, and they vomited blood due to losses.

The bull side played a triumphant song and returned with a full load.

The big nose fund manager is in charge of the three phases of the fund. Except for the first phase, which has more than 80% floating profit at this stage because of its early participation, the second phase of the fund has lost 23%, and the third phase has lost even more reached 35%.

Yesterday's book profit was more than 100%, but today it is a blood loss.

Overnight, the situation changed dramatically.

Now how to do?

Should I withdraw in time to stop the loss, or continue to persist like a gambler?

Leaving the church, Shi Yuzhu was a little worried about gains and losses, and carefully suggested, "Either...or just withdraw and forget it. You will lose more than 20%, and you can still afford it."

Zhou Buqi glanced at him, "Didn't you hear what the big-nosed foreigner meant? He just thought he could take advantage of this opportunity to be promoted to the top society, and he won't give up."

If the fund manager does not give up, it means that the contract has not expired.

If you quit at this time, you will have to pay liquidated damages.

Shi Yuzhu said cautiously: "Now the situation is very unfavorable to us. The United States rescued Merrill Lynch and the United Kingdom rescued Lehman. They have joined forces. Now the market is changing rapidly and the leverage is so large. If there is a delay..."

Zhou Buqi was silent.

retreat?

For this ultimate battle, he has been planning since last year.

For more than a year.

I also recruited a large number of people to do it together.

Now is the most critical moment, but do you want to quit?

Fall short?

I am so unwilling!

Shi Yuzhu said in a low voice: "For us people, if we lose money, we lose money. As for investment, there is no such thing as a business that can make a profit without losing any money. What everyone puts out is spare money, and they don't touch their family assets. But those people can't do it. If they lose money, it will all be on your shoulders! At that time, you will have to pay back the principal with interest, or not.”

Zhou Buqi said in a deep voice: "Just because of this group of people, I can't retreat!"

"Um?"

"If you lose, you will lose, and if you pay back the money, you will pay back the money. I can afford to repay this little money!"

Shi Yuzhu said: "It's not possible, everyone will get together and you will always be able to tide over the difficulties."

"That's not what I mean." Zhou Buqi shook his head with a calm expression, "Either I can help them earn a sum of money and save this favor. Or, if I lose a lot of money and compensate them, I can also save this favor." Saving. Saving favors is more important than money. In the future, Ziweixing or other companies will be listed, and the list of shareholders will be clean, and there will be no future troubles."

Shi Yuzhu sighed.

Zhou Buqi gritted his teeth and said, "Old Shi, let's just gamble once this time! If you really lose money, you can delay me for a few years, and I will pay you back the principal with interest! Brothers have lost all their family fortunes."

Shi Yuzhu waved his hands and sighed, "The situation is very serious! No chance!"

Zhou Buqi remained silent.

Now, the official announcement has been sent out.

Bank of America bought Merrill Lynch, and Barclays bought Lehman.

It's almost a game of dead chess.

At this time, Shi Yuzhu received a call from China, "Ah! Old Wang!...Don't worry, it's not that serious! I'm in New York, yes, with Xiao Zhou!...Retire? It’s time, how can we retreat? Everyone has worked hard to participate in a round, and they have gone through ninety-nine steps. The last step is still missing?...Yes! Persevere! We just met with the fund manager, and we all agreed to persevere Go on! Persistence is victory!"