The richest person in Chinese entertainment

Chapter 574 Fighter Escort, Extraordinary Hospitality, Covert Clash
For the mayor of New York City, it's ultimately better if more local residents can buy concert tickets.

Is it better for more people from other cities, or even foreign countries, to buy tickets?
The mayor of New York City stated, "Do not allow tickets to circulate within the city! The more foreign visitors, the better!"

what is this?
This is definitely a political achievement!
Before the concert even started, Zhang Chen presented the mayor of New York City with this wonderful gift.

He became even more attentive to the matter of receiving Zhang Chen a few days later.

Moreover, he knew that he could no longer refuse the White House's request.

November 4th, three days before the concert.

Two Gulfstream G650 private jets painted with the "Golden Sunrise" logo of the Morning Light Group entered American airspace.

At the same time, two F-22s rapidly approached the Gulfstream G650.

These images were broadcast live on television and reached every corner of the world.

"Wow—this treatment? I don't remember the Saudi prince receiving this kind of treatment when he visited a few months ago."

"While it's shocking that Lyon has such influence in the United States, it makes sense upon closer inspection."

"Don't forget, the stock market crash in the United States is still unfolding this year. At this time, it's quite normal for someone with hundreds of billions of dollars in assets, a global superstar status, and inextricable ties to the financial and technological sectors to come to the United States and hold a world-renowned concert, receiving a reception larger than that of ordinary political and business celebrities."

"So, Lyon's influence has surpassed that of most world leaders?"

"Not exactly, but it's roughly at that level."

"I've never thought about it this way before."

Watching on TV, I saw the people waiting on both sides of the red carpet after the G650 landed.

Many news enthusiasts gasped in shock.

At the White House, most of the core members, led by Bush, were present.

This includes key figures from various sectors such as finance and commerce.

In the financial world, all the Wall Street investment bankers who had collectively traveled to China back then were present.

In terms of media, numerous media professionals from major television stations, led by CNN, were present.

In addition, all the CEOs of major Hollywood studios were present.

Benefiting from the element of "music," the world's eight major record companies, led by Du Zhining, CEO of Morning Light Music, are waiting on the sidelines.

On both sides of the red carpet, children of all skin colors waited with flowers in their hands.

A few minutes later, when everyone was in place.

Xiao Bu led a few people who were familiar with Zhang Chen to the plane.

As the camera panned to the airplane door, a disheartened figure stepped out.

The simple white casual wear, without any logos or markings, clearly shows that it was meticulously tailored by a private tailor.

She wore no jewelry, and her simple, flowing hair swayed gently in the wind.

He doesn't look like someone who would attend an important occasion.

Just look at the people gathered in front of the plane; they're all wearing matching black suits and blue ties.

Zhang Chen's attire on the plane contrasted sharply with the people below.

It wasn't that Zhang Chen was deliberately putting on airs, but rather that his position didn't allow him to dress too formally.

"Hello, sir."

After getting off the plane, Zhang Chen shook hands with Xiao Bu, who came to greet him, and smiled brightly.

The man opposite him, Little Bu, was also smiling happily: "Leon, nice to meet you. I hope you'll have a unique experience in the United States this time."

Zhang Chen nodded, his eyes sweeping over the people behind him.

Everyone whose gaze swept over him showed a kind, even ingratiating, smile.

Zhang Chen's gaze paused suddenly when it fell on one of the people.

Xiao Bu quickly noticed this detail.

He turned around and waved in that direction.

After noticing Zhang Chen's gaze and Xiao Bu's gesture, the man walked over to the two of them with a smile.

"Lyon, it's been a long time."

"Steve, long time no see." Zhang Chen shook Steve's hand with one hand and patted him hard on the shoulder with the other, laughing, "I heard the company released a new phone, did you save one for me?"

"Of course, I was thinking of personally delivering it to you in China, but after thinking about it carefully, it's more appropriate to give it to you today."

The two looked at each other and saw something different in each other's eyes.

Xiao Bu, standing to the side, watched Zhang Chen and Jobs' exchange with a thoughtful expression.

The fact that Apple CEO Steve Jobs was among the welcoming party today is not only due to Apple's current influence, but also because someone discovered that Apple received a mysterious investment when it was founded.

Over the years, the source of this money has not been traced.

However, all indications suggest that the relationship between Jobs and Zhang Chen was extraordinary, and it is highly likely that Zhang Chen was the one who invested in the company.

In addition, Google's two founders also received an investment at one point.

The two founders and Zhang Chen have a very close relationship.

It is difficult to ascertain the extent of the deep-seated relationship between the two American technology companies and Zhang Chen.

However, the identity of a "shareholder" or "angel investor" is absolutely unavoidable.

Based on the current market, Apple's stock price is around $200.

Google's stock price is around $700.

How many shares of these two companies does Zhang Chen hold?

Perhaps this is something we need to discuss with both Jobs and Sergey.

After watching Zhang Chen and Jobs finish catching up, Xiao Bu walked towards Hill and the other two, and began to make plans in his mind.

But Jobs and his two companions were filled with emotion.

They never imagined that the investment they received would bring them such great progress.

To be honest, they themselves didn't know how far their company could go.

How many shares does Zhang Chen own in their company?

Zhang Chen's name was not on the shareholder list, but they knew exactly how many shares they had given to him.

Steve Jobs made the decision to sell 13% of Apple's shares for $6.5 million.

在2005年经历的2:1的股票拆分后，13%的股份对应着苹果公司约1.4亿股股票。

Based on the current price of $200 per share, that's a whopping $320 billion!
What about Google?
Sergei and his companion were even more distressed.

They had received a $3000 investment from William, and now they had a hunch that the money might have come from Zhang Chen.

How much did they sacrifice?
25% stake!

After the IPO, the shares were diluted to approximately 19%.
Converted to a specific amount, that's approximately 5000 million shares.

Google's stock price is currently $700, which is $350 billion!
No one knows what Zhang Chen did with these stocks after acquiring them.

If, like other investment banks, they had already sold off their shares and recouped their funds when the two companies went public, then these two figures wouldn't be so outrageous.

However, judging from Zhang Chen's recent actions on Wall Street and his accurate prediction of the US housing market collapse,
In addition, Zhang Chen himself is someone who is not short of money.

Other investment banks need to sell off the funds they invested in during their initial "angel investment" or several rounds of financing after the company goes public.

However, Zhang Chen's earning power and cash flow are world-class, so there is no need for him to do the same things as investment banks.

If he had held onto those shares until before the financial crisis broke out this year.
If Zhang Chen has already completed his sale, then the funds he currently holds are not just the $200 billion that outsiders have speculated.

The Wall Street elites present didn't know how many company shares Zhang Chen secretly held, but they knew exactly how much money Zhang Chen had made from them: $1825.6 billion!
This is the total assets.

By next year, based on LIBOR + 5% interest, this amount will approach the $2000 billion mark!
Only those financial tycoons and company executives present, having experienced this period of financial crisis, truly understood how important the funds Zhang Chen possessed were.

They didn't exchange information privately, because that information was their only means of survival in this crisis.

However, a small amount of information is still shared.

For example, in the share transfers of companies like Microsoft, Google, Apple, and Nvidia, Wall Street and the people in charge of these companies know exactly who the shares were transferred to.

Even if people conceal some information when exchanging it, they all have their own agendas in mind.

What I'm calculating is roughly how much money Zhang Chen has.

Some estimate it to be $300 billion.

Some estimate it to be $500 billion.

Some speculate it is $800 billion.

A very small number of people have raised this estimate to $1000 billion.

Their purpose in picking him up at the airport today is to get a sum of money from Zhang Chen that will help them get through this difficult time!

Although the Wall Street elites had met with Zhang Chen once before, more than half a year had passed and they were short of funds.

However, there was no sign of Zhang Chen using the money in his possession.

This is a huge temptation for Wall Street investment banks and major companies.

This information, through various channels, was then gathered and presented to Xiaobu in the White House.

Therefore, the reason for such high-level treatment at the airport today is that I have a favor to ask of someone.

After Zhang Chen got into his custom-made car in the United States, he drove away with a group of influential political and business figures.

At the forefront, a convoy of over a thousand people began heading towards the hotel where Zhang Chen was staying.

This time, Zhang Chen did not choose his own Beverly Hills residence, but instead opted for the hotel specially provided for him by the White House.

During this period, the hotel served only him.

As for safety issues?

With such a high-profile and high-profile welcome, security shouldn't be a concern for Zhang Chen.

If Zhang Chen gets into trouble here, that's America's problem.

Although people here can be shameless at times, they don't do anything particularly shameless either.

Especially after Zhang Chen brought people from all walks of life in the United States to his side, he minimized the risk.

Many people are hoping that Zhang Chen can save them.

Many people have also formed very deep ties of interest with Zhang Chen.

Trying to harm Zhang Chen is tantamount to taking away their flesh.

To a certain extent, Zhang Chen's safety in the United States has become a major concern for many people.

Even if Zhang Chen doesn't care, many people will.

The malicious attacks from the shadows and competitors will be blocked by the giants present today.

This is the result of Zhang Chen's hard work over the years.

"Everyone, I know why you're here today." After entering the hotel, Zhang Chen took the initiative to invite everyone present.

After the reporters finished taking photos with satisfaction and broadcasting Zhang Chen's "close" relationship with these people to every corner of the world via television, Zhang Chen hosted the hundreds of guests in the hotel conference room.

"Ideally, it shouldn't interfere with my concert rehearsals." Zhang Chen took Xue Yining's wrist from the side and checked the time.

He still hasn't developed the habit of wearing a watch.

"of course."

"It certainly won't delay Lyon's schedule."

"We are also worried about the anger of fans around the world."

"Hahaha, I also managed to snag tickets to the Lyon concert. I have to say, these tickets are really hard to get."

"Oh? I have tickets sent by Lyon. It seems Lyon has a closer relationship with my company."

As soon as Zhang Chen finished speaking, people from all walks of life at the scene began to flatter him.

Zhang Chen watched these people's faces with a smile, remaining silent.

He also thought about the scale of the reception he had just received.

I bet the outside world is already in an uproar.
Zhang Chen smiled outwardly, but inwardly cursed these people for being insidious.

Zhang Chen is dealing with a group of people in the world who can influence the operation of the Earth.

The arrival of Zhang Chen in the United States caused a huge uproar.

"Isn't this level of hospitality a bit much for Lyon?"

"While I admit Zhang Chen is very capable, isn't this against the rules?"

"As far as I remember, this is probably the kind of treatment we get, right?"

"Many leaders are not received with the same level of hospitality as Zhang Chen."

Some of these statements began to spread worldwide.

Fighter jets escorted the plane, and leaders led people from all walks of life across the country to welcome it.

This specification has caused many people to have doubts.

This has also drawn criticism from many people towards Zhang Chen.

These remarks reached China and began to gain traction.

But one piece of news silenced countless people.

Our representative Zhang Chen arrived in the United States today and was received by the White House delegation, including...
It is foreseeable that Chinese culture has gone global because of Zhang Chen, allowing the world to see its charm and also to witness its richness.

The mainstream media coverage of Zhang Chen, especially the prime-time program, gave his trip a certain definition.

Many people have also noticed that the way Zhang Chen is referred to on television has changed.

Previously, he was given a series of titles such as "Outstanding Youth of my country", "Young Entrepreneur", "Philanthropist", and "International Superstar".

But this introduction is just a "representative".

The meaning behind this is self-evident.

In contrast, the United States mobilized its White House patriarch.

The contrast between these two actually makes things more interesting.

Sometimes, it's important to consider "marrying someone of equal social standing".

This time, Xiao Bu was dispatched to receive Zhang Chen.
This news article specifically pointed out this point.

The hidden meaning behind this is quite intriguing.

It's like saying, "We just played a 2, and you guys played a royal flush?"

The meeting held in the hotel went unnoticed.

The behind-the-scenes battles are little known.

But the concert, which began three days later amidst the anticipation of countless people, started!

(End of this chapter)