Hong Kong variety show: The tycoon who emerged from Portland Street

The Hong Kong student asked, "Jimmy, is this room expensive? How much is it per night?"

"This room and my room are the best suites in this hotel, costing two thousand US dollars a night."

"How many?"

Before Hong Kong student could react, Ah Wah shouted first.

"Two thousand US dollars? That's too extravagant!"

The current exchange rate between the US dollar and the Hong Kong dollar is 7.8. Two thousand US dollars is equivalent to fifteen thousand six hundred Hong Kong dollars.

In Hong Kong Island, this is about the amount of a typical white-collar worker earns in half a year.

Even if it were Ahua, with a generous boss like Chen Mo, earning a monthly salary of 100,000 or 200,000, he wouldn't stay here for more than a few days.

Ahua said, "Brother Mo, isn't it a waste for us to stay here? How about we move to a cheaper room?"

In fact, Gang Sheng and Qiu Di also had this idea.

Before coming to New York, Chen Mo reminded the two women not to be stingy when they were out and about, so they didn't say it aloud.

I never expected Ahua to say those words.

Jimmy scoffed, "Fine, you can stay somewhere cheap if you want. The other brothers' rooms are downstairs, five hundred dollars a night, you can go stay there."

If you still think it's a waste, I can help you book the cheapest room, $100 a night.

It's perfect that I have the room free for myself; it's much more comfortable that way."

Ahua immediately refused: "Damn it! Jimmy, I was wrong, I'll still live with you."

If you book another room for me, it will cost you the price of one more room.

"Alright, stop joking around." Chen Mo stopped the two of them from bickering.

"Americans are very discriminatory towards Asians. When we're out and about, we need to maintain a respectable image and not worry about such a small amount of money."

"Alright, everyone go back and get some rest. We have important things to do tomorrow."

The journey from Hong Kong Island to New York involves a thirteen-hour time difference, effectively reversing day and night.

As night fell, Gangsheng and Qiudi still showed no sign of wanting to sleep.

This is precisely the time for Chen Mo's superhuman physique to come into play.

Despite being on a plane for over twenty hours, Chen Mo didn't feel tired at all. He immediately pulled Gang Sheng and Qiu Di to exercise in front of the floor-to-ceiling window.

Facing the entire New York City skyline at night adds an extra layer of excitement.

There's no such thing as time difference; you can't sleep simply because you're not tired enough.

Two hours later, Gangsheng and Qiudi slept even better than they would at home.

The following morning, after having breakfast at the hotel restaurant, Jimmy arrived with two foreigners.

"Brother Mo, these are the two traders I found these past few days, Henry and Pete. They've been trading stocks for several years and are very experienced."

Chen Mo looked at the two traders and nodded, as if to say hello.

"Gentlemen, let me make this clear first. If you accept my employment, you will temporarily lose your freedom for the time being. Whether you are eating, sleeping, or going to the toilet, you will have to do it all in front of my people."

At the same time, all your communication devices will be confiscated, and you will not be allowed to contact anyone other than my people. Can you accept this?

The two foreigners exchanged a serious look, and one of them asked, "How long do you plan to hire us, and what will our commission be?"

Money makes the world go round. Although Chen Mo's conditions were very demanding, they were not unacceptable as long as the money was right.

Chen Mo thought for a moment and said, "I estimate it won't take more than two weeks. I can give each of you a commission of two million US dollars."

Traders like them typically take a percentage of the client's funds or profits as commission.

Chen Mo brought in more than 300 million US dollars in principal. According to Chen Mo's budget, the final profit should be at least several times higher.

Even if they only take a small percentage, their commission would still be tens of millions of US dollars.

Chen Mo couldn't be that generous to them; giving each of them two million US dollars was already quite a lot.

For Henry and Pete, two million dollars is indeed a considerable sum.

Their previous clients had a maximum of tens of millions of US dollars in funds, and the operation cycle was very long. They only earned a few hundred thousand US dollars in commission.

Chen Mo gave them two million in half a month, which far exceeded their expectations.

Therefore, the harsh conditions proposed by Chen Mo were nothing at all.

"I accept your employment, Boss!"

"I accept, Boss!"

"Very good." Chen Mo nodded with a smile. "You now have half an hour to contact your family or friends and say goodbye."

In half an hour, you'll be getting into work mode.

"Yes, Boss!" Henry and Pete turned and left Chen Mo's room to make a phone call.

"Brother Mo, your English is so good! We've never heard you speak it before!"

While Chen Mo was talking to the two foreigners, Gang Sheng and Qiu Di listened to the whole conversation.

Although the two listened very attentively, they still felt somewhat strained.

Chen Mo tilted his head back smugly: "Hmph, it's just English, easy peasy."

Actually, this morning Chen Mo temporarily upgraded his beginner English to advanced level through the system.

Otherwise, he would be completely bewildered when faced with two foreigners.

His original English level was not as good as Gang Sheng's and Qiu Di's!

An hour later, the group arrived at Wall Street in a luxury car provided by the hotel.

The car was parked in front of a building.

Jimmy said, "Brother Mo, this is Merrill Lynch. I already made an appointment by phone in advance."

Chen Mo got out of the car and looked at the building in front of him and the figures rushing in and out of the building entrance. He couldn't help but take a deep breath.

Wall Street! Even the air is thick with the scent of money and anxiety.

After Jimmy gave his name at the front desk, someone quickly came out and led Chen Mo and the others into a luxurious conference room upstairs.

A major client worth three hundred million US dollars deserves their serious attention.

Soon, a middle-aged man dressed smartly and with his hair perfectly styled walked in.

"Hello, Mr. Chen, I am John Fish, Head of Private Business at Merrill Lynch."

Chen Mo stood up and shook hands with the visitor: "Hello, Mr. Fish."

After the two were seated, John Fish, with a serious expression, asked, "Mr. Chen, let me confirm with you first, are you sure you want to invest the full three hundred million US dollars?"

Chen Mo smiled faintly, shook his head gently, and then reached out his hand to Jimmy next to him.

Jimmy immediately took a paper document out of his bag and handed it to Chen Mo.

Chen Mo took the document, placed it on the table, and gently pushed it forward, placing it in front of John Fish.

Under John Fish's surprised gaze, Chen Mo said, "This is a cash escrow certificate for $340 million issued by Citibank."

My initial investment wasn't 300 million, but 340 million.