1977: The beginning of the blind date with the daughter of the king

Chapter 622: Get the money first and talk later!
The Elysee Palace is magnificent under the night sky, and at this moment in the corridor outside the presidential office.

Albert, the secretary in a suit, walked into Mitterrand's office in a hurry with a nervous look on his face.

"Mr. President, we just received news that Victor went to attend the Dassault family's banquet."

"Not only that, I heard that the Rothschild family also sent core members to participate."

Albert quickly reported the news he had just received to Mitterrand and waited for Mitterrand's next instructions.

Mitterrand, who was reading a document, finished it calmly and then smiled.

“Albert, don’t panic. Even if Victor cooperates with the other party, it has nothing to do with us.”

"Remember, he's just a businessman!"

To Mitterrand, Victor was just a rich man. Even though this rich man had a deep friendship with the US President, his weight in France was just that.

Mitterrand and his people don't even care about the United States, let alone a businessman who is on good terms with the US president.

Victor is welcome to invest in France, but what about the others?

"He can cooperate with the right wing if he wants to, as long as it does not undermine our plans, his choice is irrelevant."

Hearing Mitterrand's answer, Albert nodded thoughtfully.

"Understood, Mr. President."

Afterwards, Albert walked out of Mitterrand's office full of disappointment. He originally wanted to get closer to Victor and see if he could get a share of his investment.

But now that he is in contact with right-wing forces, it is difficult for Albert to get involved.

Pity.
At the same time, in the castle manor of the Dassault family.

"Long-term investment by the California consortium?"

The person who asked this question was not Li Changhe, but Marcel.

He was quite surprised. This was what Peter wanted to know?
"Yes, as far as I know, Mr. Victor and the California consortium are expected to earn more than three billion dollars in the oil market last year."

"In addition to a portion of the principal returning to the hands of the major financial groups, the vast majority of the profits were reinvested in Mr. Victor's investment institutions. It is said that this is a long-term investment plan."

“This investment plan is very large, and the target profit is beyond imagination, but we don’t know the specific information.”

"So, the Rothschild family also wants to learn about Mr. Victor's investment plan, and if circumstances permit, we hope that we can also participate in it."

Peter explained to Marcel first, then looked at Li Changhe.

"Victor, it's not that we deliberately want to explore your investment, but you know that in the financial world, news is often sensitive, especially between Europe and the United States."

"The Rothschild family only learned of this news by accident, and out of respect for Mr. Victor, we are very interested in this plan."

At this moment, Peter gave Li Changhe another tactful explanation.

Li Changhe looked at Peter Rothschild and began to ponder in his mind.

The other party actually wanted to participate in his plan with the California consortium?
Li Changhe actually knew that even with a so-called confidentiality agreement, it would be impossible to achieve true confidentiality.

The California Consortium was infiltrated by the Eastern U.S. Consortium like a sieve, otherwise it would not have been completely taken over by the Eastern Consortium later.

But now even the Luo family in Europe knew about it, which still surprised him.

A lean camel is bigger than a horse. The Luo family's information channels are indeed well-informed.

"Are you sure you want to participate in the long-term investment plan I'm working on with the California Consortium?"

"Mr. Peter, Mr. Marcel, this matter is extremely confidential. I don't know how you got the news."

"But this plan will not be revealed easily."

"Of course, I said I'm willing to cooperate with you, so I won't hide anything. But if you want to understand this plan, you have to pay to participate!"

"That is to say, you must first contribute funds to this plan, and then I will tell you the specific information of the investment."

"Otherwise, I'm sorry, I can't disclose any investment information. This is also for the safety of other investors' funds."

"After all, once the news leaks out, we will face huge losses."

Li Changhe thought for a moment, then said with a smile.

"This"

“How long is this long-term investment plan?”

Marcel asked again at this time.

"Five to ten years, the exact time is hard to determine!"

Li Changhe said calmly.

“What is the expected rate of return?”

Marcel continued to ask.

"About 300 percent, maybe even higher, but it's hard to say for sure. There's also the possibility of losses."

"I can only say that my personal estimate is about three times as much!"

Li Changhe said slightly conservatively.

Hearing this rate of return, Marcel frowned slightly.

This profit rate is actually not very attractive to him.

The reason is that due to the impact of inflation in recent years, developed countries in Europe and America generally maintain high interest rate policies. The base interest rates given by banks in Europe range from 20 or points to more than points. In Italy, the base interest rate can even be as high as points.
In this case, a five to ten year investment plan with a three-fold return is actually attractive to Marcel, but not very attractive.

Peter on the side smiled and shook his head.

"Vic, you are still too conservative. Although I don't know how you negotiated with the California Consortium, I know that the interest rate you offered to MCA's shareholders is more than three times the profit."

"I think your final rate of return must be a terrifying number."

"Actually, now that you mentioned that, I'm even more curious about your investment direction. I wonder how much money you need us to invest before you allow us to join this plan?"

Peter calmly revealed some more information to Marcel, and at the same time asked Li Changhe seriously.

Marcel's heart trembled after hearing this.

He said that how could the Luo family be so excited about three times the profit? Did Li Changhe not tell the truth?
"The minimum is $300 million, and the maximum is $500 million. This is the amount I'm giving you."

"Only when the money arrives can I reveal the true inside story of this investment."

Li Changhe smiled and then reported a number.

"so much?"

Marcel was surprised again when he heard Li Changhe's offer.

Even though Li Changhe's current income is often tens of billions of US dollars, in fact, the global dollar has not yet expanded, the purchasing power of the US dollar is amazing, and the market value of many companies is not high.

For example, the US dollar foreign exchange of the entire Japan is only about 280 billion US dollars, and the annual GDP of France is only about to billion US dollars.

The total assets of the Dassault family today only add up to a few hundred million dollars. After all, the market value of Dassault Aircraft Manufacturing Company is not high, and the amount of arms purchased by France is completely incomparable to that of the United States. "Three to five hundred million dollars, okay!"

"Vic, we will have a formal discussion in a week. By then, we can allocate the funds to you, and I hope you can also give us specific investment directions by then."

Unlike Marcel, Peter agreed decisively in one breath.

"Okay, then we'll have a formal discussion in a week."

Li Changhe didn't mind seeing that Peter said it so straightforwardly.

It just so happened that he was short of money, and Peter came to give him money, so how could he refuse it?

Seeing the two people talking so happily, Marcel felt a little numb.

If he hadn't heard the numbers himself, he would have thought they were talking about three million dollars, not three hundred million.

So, after Li Changhe left, Marcel immediately kept Peter.

"Peter, you have to tell me something. How much do you know about Victor's investment plan?"

“Without reliable information, the Dassault family would not have participated in this investment.”

Three hundred million US dollars, even if the major French families share it, Dassault would probably end up with around 70 to 80 million US dollars.

To put it bluntly, this amount of money has drained the Dassault family's wealth. Unless they sell shares on a large scale, this amount of money will be considered a large part of the family's liquid wealth.

Peter seemed to have anticipated Marcel's reaction and did not hide too much. After all, the Dassault family was still of great use to the Rothschild family.

"In fact, we can vaguely guess that according to our estimates, the funds Victor has raised now may have exceeded 3 billion US dollars. Moreover, the investment cycle of this money is so long that only a few can generate benefits. The most likely one is a certain country!"

"Our analysis shows that Victor's investment direction is most likely Japan!"

Peter spoke to Marcel calmly at this moment.

Marcel frowned: "Japan?"

"How can I make money by investing in Japan?"

He is also no stranger to Japan, which has had great economic development in recent years and is also a target of military procurement that Dassault is vigorously expanding.

"Sir, if I knew how he was going to make money, then the Rothschild family wouldn't need to participate in his investment plan."

"I'm actually very curious about how he is going to make money in Japan."

"According to the current situation, Japan is very cautious about the inflow of overseas funds and has strict control over it."

"In this case, if Victor wants to make money in Japan, all he has to bet on is changes in Japan's economic policies, so this project will take five to ten years."

"But this kind of change in the direction of a country usually involves too many factors and too much uncertainty, so I don't know how he will do it."

Peter said softly, shaking his head.

If he wants to know how Li Changhe operates, then he doesn't need to participate.

"Since the risk is so great, why are you still willing to participate wholeheartedly? Are you sure he will make money?"

Marcel asked hesitantly again at this time.

Peter smiled and said, "I'm not sure, but the discussion within the family shows that his support rate is relatively high, because Victor's investments in recent years have all been successful without any failures."

"From the silver storm that started his career to the gold in London, and then to the current oil surge, he has seized every financial storm and perfectly entered the market at the low point and exited at the high point."

"This kind of accurate and terrifying financial judgment ability is what the family values ​​most about him."

"For example, now we can guess that his next investment direction will be Japan, but we have no idea how to do it."

"Mr. Marcel, I can tell you responsibly that Victor's investment may not be successful, but for someone like him, once it succeeds, it would be a plunder of a country, and the rate of return would be extremely terrifying."

"The investment amount is between 300 million and 500 million US dollars. The Dassault family can consider how much they want to contribute."

"From my personal perspective, my advice is, the more the better!"

Peter said to Marcel with a smile, then he also stood up and left.

After listening to this, Marcel sat there feeling very conflicted.

Do you really want to empty your family's pockets?
"Come back so early?"

Ajani was a little surprised to see Li Changhe coming back.

She was feeling a little annoyed at first, because as far as she knew, such large family banquets were often attended by many women.

For a country like France, a salon banquet is incomplete without women. Perhaps they have serious matters to discuss, but after the discussion, they will inevitably indulge in unbridled enjoyment.

And now, Li Changhe came back so early, and his clothes were neatly arranged, which really surprised Ajani.

"Well, I came back without any major events. By the way, ask the kitchen to make me something to eat. I barely ate anything at the banquet."

"I'm going to the study to think about something. When the kitchen is ready, call me!"

Li Changhe chuckled and gave an order to Ajani, then went upstairs.

Watching Li Changhe go upstairs, Ajani smiled.

Anna said that her boss never messed around at those parties, and now it seems that Anna was telling the truth.

Thinking of this, Ajani became more determined to go to the United States.

I have to spend more time with Victor and keep a close eye on those bitches.

Li Changhe returned to the study and sat there thinking.

Tonight, he was really surprised.

First of all, the Dassault family helped him deal with Frank, which made some of the backup plans that Li Changhe had prepared useless.

He even invited Scar here from Canada, but now that Frank has been dealt with, Scar's visit seems to be in vain.

Secondly, he did not expect that the Rothschild family would approach him in this way.

I was originally thinking about how to get in touch with the Luo family's Mediterranean Consortium, but now the Luo family has taken the initiative to come to me. As expected, the Luo family is really in decline.

In fact, Peter's appearance tonight made Li Changhe see the defeat of the Rothschild family.

If such a huge investment was really controlled by Peter, then Li Changhe knew very well that this meant that the claim that the Rothschild family had no successors was probably true.

I thought of a piece of news I had read in my previous life. The news said that the French branch and the British branch of Rothschild had merged into one. In essence, this actually shows that the family has lost its talent.

Thinking of this, Li Changhe had some more guesses in his mind.

Although most of the Rothschilds who were spread across Europe at that time were killed by art students, it has been almost forty years since the end of World War II.

If we consider a generation is twenty years, this can be counted as two generations. And with the Luo family’s assets, as long as they want to have children, they will not be unable to support them.

If in such a safe environment, the talents of the Luo family are still constantly dying out, then this would be interesting!
At this time, Li Changhe guessed some of the real reasons behind Peter's proactive attack.

But then, Li Changhe shook his head again. It was none of his business whether the Luo family was destroyed or not!

Anyway, at least before he traveled through time, the Luo family had not been destroyed. Instead of thinking about these things, he might as well think about what kind of reward he would get from Rothschild this time?
(End of this chapter)