The Underground Emperor: Starting with Running Away with His Sister-in-Law

So once they were seated, he went straight to the point and asked, "Mr. Ding, I'd like to know approximately how much cash you currently have at your disposal, and what your requirements are for investment returns?"

very direct.

Not subtle at all.

However, Ding Xin liked this way of talking.

"I have approximately 1.3 billion US dollars in idle funds! As for investment returns..."

When Ding Xin mentioned that he had 1.3 billion US dollars.

Michael Berry's pupils visibly contracted.

Smile lightly.

Ding Xin ignored the shocked expression on the agent's face.

Instead, he continued, "I'm very interested in projects with short cycles and high returns. Of course, the most important thing is the return..."

"I understand!"

Michael Berry quickly regained his composure.

to be frank.

He was indeed a little surprised by this wealthy patron from South Korea.

He originally estimated that he would be lucky to get tens of millions of US dollars.

did not expect.

The young man in front of me asked for 1.3 billion US dollars right off the bat.

That's a terrifying number...

To know.

Today, the total operating capital entrusted to their entire foundation is less than three billion US dollars...

Chapter 216 Commission Negotiation

He paused for a few seconds.

Michael Berry tentatively asked, "Then, Mr. Ding, how much risk are you willing to take?"

How much risk can you afford to take?

Ding Xin did not rush to answer.

Instead, he took out a cigarette case from his pocket, pulled one out, and turned to ask, "Do you mind?"

Michael Berry waved his hand: "No, no, please make yourself at home..."

Ding Xin nodded.

He lit a cigarette, took a deep drag, and then answered a completely different question: "Dr. Berry, there are many hedge fund companies on Wall Street. Do you know why I chose your company first?"

Michael Berry did not speak.

But there was a hint of inquiry in his eyes...

It's because of you!

Ding Xin smiled confidently and continued, "I've studied your resume and found that you have a very unique eye for investment. You can always find the secrets to wealth that others can't discover!"

"Mr. Ding, you flatter me. Thank you for your recognition!"

Michael Berry smiled broadly.

Obviously.

Ding Xin's words were very pleasing to him.

"Therefore, my ability to bear so-called risks depends entirely on you. As long as you can make me completely believe in your abilities, then there's no problem!"

Pause for a moment.

Ding Xin looked into his eyes and said with a smile, "In other words, as long as you can bring me a generous return, then a temporary loss is nothing to me. You should understand what I mean, right?"

Michael Berry nodded subconsciously.

He slowly exhaled a puff of smoke.

Ding Xin smiled and said, "So, do you have any good projects to introduce?"

"Have!"

When it comes to professional knowledge...

Michael Berry is anything but ambiguous.

He pulled out a stack of documents.

He introduced, "Our company is currently working on a product, and I guarantee that you will never encounter a project with such a high rate of return again in the next ten years..."

Ding Xin looked closely.

It really is a CDS!

"You may not be aware, but according to my data analysis, the current state of the American housing market is very unhealthy..."

"This product is an insurance service I specifically customized from multiple banks..."

"I can boldly predict that between the second half of this year and the first half of next year, the American housing market will definitely experience a major collapse..."

Michael Berry explained it in great detail.

Both their data analysis and their timing far surpassed that of the accounting team Ding Xin hired...

in fact.

Michael Berry's enthusiastic promotion also has a bit of an ulterior motive.

When Ding Xin revealed that he had 1.3 billion US dollars, Michael Berry had already set his sights on that money.

It's not that he had any bad intentions.

Instead, he connected this to the other clients who had entrusted him with financial management and investment.

among these people.

A large portion of the population is already dissatisfied with his large holdings of CDS, an insurance product.

Especially over time.

These people are becoming increasingly impatient, and they call every few days wanting to redeem their funds.

Forcing Michael Berry to reduce his CDS holdings...

Short-sighted!

This greatly angered Berry, the arrogant Wall Street genius!

even.

He's already considering invoking the contingency clause in the original agreement to freeze the account and completely block the funds...

however.

Michael Berry may have some social anxiety, but that doesn't mean he lacks emotional intelligence.

He is very clear.

If he actually did that, it would be tantamount to offending these long-term clients, and also equivalent to offending a group of powerful investors...

and so.

He really couldn't bring himself to make that decision unless absolutely necessary...

but.

Ding Xin's appearance now showed him another possibility.

If he could persuade the man in front of him to entrust him with all of his 1.3 billion yuan in investment management.

That gives you a lot of room to maneuver.

"is it?"

Ding Xin feigned ignorance and said, "Dr. Berry, I don't know if I understand correctly, but what you just said means that you are essentially shorting the American housing market and betting against the American government?"

"Yes, Mr. Ding!"

Michael Berry affirmed, "CDS is unlike ordinary stock or bond investments; it's a genuine insurance product, with annual premiums only about 10% of your total investment..."

"In other words, even if you hold it for a year and lose money, you'll only lose a maximum of 10%..."

"But if you bet right, and the American housing market crashes, your returns could be several times or even dozens of times your initial investment!"

This is clearly not the first time Michael Berry has used this argument.

It sounds very tempting.

After he finished speaking, he noticed that Ding Xin still looked somewhat hesitant.

He then pressed on, saying, "Furthermore, Mr. Ding, if you entrust me with your financial management and agree to hold this insurance product, you can receive even greater benefits!"