My 1999

The day passed quickly.

Xu Liang had just called to inquire about the progress of the acquisition of MGM when Ram Hills knocked on the door.

"Mr. Xu, the Secretary of State is waiting for you at the official residence. Please come with me."

Xu Liang smiled and said, "Ellison is here?"

"I'm not very clear about this. I'm only responsible for your contact and arrangements. Another person will be responsible for Mr. Ellison."

Xu Liang nodded.

"Let's go, don't keep Mr. Secretary of State waiting."

"Mr. Xu, please."

Under the guidance of Ram Hills, Xu Liang drove to the Black Palace.

Looking closer and closer to the core of American power, which he had seen countless times on TV and various media, Xu Liangliang also had more complicated emotions.

The last time he came here was when he was traveling in his previous life.

A quick glance at the flowers is more out of curiosity.

But now for the first time I was invited in as a guest.

The feeling is naturally different.

After going through a series of complicated security checks.

"Mr. Xu, please wait a moment."

Ram Hills stepped forward to communicate with a young woman wearing a women's professional skirt.

The latter glanced at Xu Liang and quickly walked to the room at the end of the corridor.

After knocking on the door and entering, he quickly came out and waved to the two of them.

"Mr. Xu, please."

Xu Liang nodded, took big steps, walked through the corridor and walked into the room.

This is a room of about sixty or seventy square meters.

Like most offices, it is used for both office work and reception.

The decoration is not luxurious, but it has a classical beauty from the 1930s and 1940s.

Seeing him come in, an old man sitting on the sofa, wearing a dark blue suit and having a typical black appearance quickly stood up and came over.

"Mr. Xu, welcome to visit."

"It is an honor for me to receive the invitation from Mr. Secretary of State."

The two shook hands and smiled at each other, both satisfied with each other's attitude.

"Please take a seat."

"Thanks."

The two sat down on the sofa next to them.

"Mr. Xu, what would you like to drink?" Powell asked.

"Just a cup of coffee, just a little less sugar."

After hearing this, the blond female secretary next to her turned and left.

"Mr. Xu, have you had a good rest these two days?"

"Thank you very much, Mr. Secretary of State, for your hospitality. I had a good rest."

"That's good. Mr. Xu is an internationally renowned financial investor and entrepreneur, and a distinguished guest from the United States. It is my responsibility as Secretary of State to entertain you well."

"You're too kind."

While I was talking, two cups of coffee were served.

Smelling the fragrance of coffee, Xu Liang didn't waste time.

"Mr. Secretary of State, when I was invited here, the reason you gave was to mediate the conflict between Ellison and I. Although I don't think there is anything to talk about with a madman, for the sake of Mr. Secretary of State, I still flew all the way here.

And I have been waiting here for nearly three days.

But I wonder, where is Larry Ellison? "

There was a hint of gloom on Powell's face.

He has said all kinds of good things in the past few days, and even promised Ellison that he would not put obstacles in Oracle's acquisition of Sun Microsystems, but this bastard still can't get over it.

It made him feel very embarrassed, but there was nothing he could do about it.

"Mr. Xu, I'm very sorry, because during this period, Oracle is acquiring Sun Microsystems, and there are many things going on, so I can't come over."

"That's it."

Xu Liang said calmly.

"You can rest assured that we have had a lot of communication with Ellison and he has promised that he will not use extreme means to solve business problems again."

"In other words, as long as it's not illegal, you can still use it?"

Powell frowned. He noticed something strange in Xu Liang's words.

But he was very dissatisfied with Ellison and didn't plan to care anymore.

"That's right."

"I see."

Xu Liang picked up the coffee in front of him and took a sip.

“It tastes very good.”

"As long as Mr. Xu is satisfied."

Xu Liang smiled and put down the cup.

"I am very grateful to Mr. Secretary of State for his efforts in this matter. We Chinese people are never stingy to those who have helped us.

In another month, Hanhua's 'Pacific No. 1 Fund' will start raising funds. If Mr. Secretary of State has some spare money, you might as well invest a little. The rate of return of the Pacific Fund is still very high. "Xu Liang said with a smile.

Powell's eyes lit up.

Who among the powerful elites in the United States doesn’t know the name of Pacific Fund?

In less than half a year, it achieved nearly three times its net income. Ellison’s subsequent success made Pacific No. 1 Fund’s investment in soybeans known to more and more people.

Looking at the rising prices of soybeans, we understand that the Pacific No. 1 Fund must be making big profits again.

When the one-year lockdown period is over, the net income may be four times, five times, or even six times.

Even he, the Secretary of State, was jealous of so much in one year.

And the money comes cleanly, so you don’t have to worry about leaving any tail.

"Now the starting investment point of Pacific No. 1 Fund has risen to US$1 million, and I can't afford so much money at once."

"Mr. Powell is my friend, so you don't have to abide by this rule." Xu Liang said with a smile.

Networking is more important than making money.

A satisfied smile appeared on Powell's face.

"It is my honor to have a friend like Mr. Xu."

After chatting for a while, Xu Liang said goodbye.

Powell didn't stay long and sent him out of the office in person. He looked at his retreating figure with a hint of thought in his eyes.

"Hello, Mr. Xu. I am Katherine from the Office of the President. President Bush would like to see you."

When Xu Liang was about to walk out of the White House, a young woman wearing a women's professional skirt stopped him.

"president?"

Xu Liang was stunned for a moment, this was beyond his expectation.

"Please lead the way."

George W. Bush will be president for another five years. If we can build a good relationship with him, it will be beneficial to the development of his companies in the United States and even around the world.

"please."

When he arrived at the President's Office, he was searched again and only then did he officially meet the man who now stands at the pinnacle of American power.

Compared with the image seen on TV, the Bush in front of us is undoubtedly more real.

It is said that the Qi of residence nourishes the body of migration.

Standing at the pinnacle of power, Bush Jr. exudes strong confidence, or domineering, in his words and deeds.

"Mr. Xu, welcome to the White House."

"It's an honor to meet you, Mr. President."

After a simple handshake.

"Please take a seat."

"Thanks."

The two sat down and the secretary served coffee.

"Mr. Xu came from the Secretary of State and obviously already knew about Ellison?"

Xu Liang couldn't figure out what Bush was thinking, so he nodded and didn't say much.

"What do you think about this matter, Mr. Xu?"

"I don't have any special ideas. Since Ellison promised not to resort to ruthless means, I will also abide by the rules. Everything will be based on our strengths and fair competition."

Bush smiled and nodded, "Mr. Xu is right. Fairness and freedom are the tenets of American business. Both Washington and I personally support companies that abide by business regulations."

"With Mr. President's guarantee, I feel relieved."

Bush picked up the coffee cup and took a sip.

"I heard that the blockade period of Hanhua's 'Pacific No. 1 Fund' is coming soon?"

"It expires on November 29, and we will start raising funds one month in advance."

Bush nodded slightly, "Will the new round of fundraising still follow the previous rules?"

"There are some changes. First, the blockade period will be changed from one year to two years; secondly, the starting investment point will be changed from the current US$500,000 to US$1 million. There are also some small changes, but they will not affect the overall situation. Detailed announcements will be made on our official website.”

After a pause, Xu Liang smiled.

"Mr. President is also interested in Pacific 1 Fund?"

"Mr. Xu's talent in finance is unparalleled. He has made several times profits in just one year by operating the Pacific No. 1 Fund, so the Bush family is happy to cooperate with Mr. Xu."

Xu Liangliang secretly said, "Sure enough."

To be able to summon President George W. Bush alone, he couldn't think of anything else except Hanhua's huge profits.

"It is an honor for Hanhua to cooperate with the Bush family."

Xu Liang smiled.