American Gossip King

Chapter 319 Seize the Opportunity

Compared to public opinion, industry peers have largely maintained a consistent stance of condemnation this time.

The New York Herald stated:

"Terrorism is a provocation against the US-led world order and must be contained!"

Well! They avoid talking about imprisoning and interrogating a country's president, and directly call it terrorism.

That works, it makes sense.

The New York Daily News stated:

"We must investigate the reasons behind this incident."

The New York Times, which leans towards the Democratic Party, directly criticized the White House leadership.

Today's World, The New York Times, and The New York Herald all stated:

"We are deeply concerned about Mr. Ian Carr's injury. Even in this time of crisis, Mr. Carr faithfully fulfilled his duties as a man, demonstrating gentlemanly conduct and bravely protecting Ms. Bellucci."

You son of a bitch, just release the video already! Are you showing off that your family has inside information?

Sing Tao Daily stated:

"Ian Carr is once again in the news spotlight; his unique ability to generate headlines is the root of his legendary status as a journalist."

Good grief, so they resort to fatalism when they can't compete?

ABC News stated:

"There is currently no evidence to prove that Ian Carr saved Monica Bellucci, but even if that were the case, it was ultimately he who brought about the crisis."

This yin-yang principle works, but it's useless.

Monica Bellucci herself took the initiative and served her with utmost care throughout; you can only be envious and jealous.

FOX, CBS, and LANN echoed the sentiments of the three major newspapers, and were even more direct:

"Even when Ian Karl was wounded, he did not forget his duty and continued to fight on the front lines. He had accompanied Saddam Hussein, filming his brutal and debauched side, and now he watched him go."

"Let us observe a moment of silence for the great journalist, Ginger. This is the spirit of journalists at Carl Media. We risk our lives to obtain firsthand information!"

"For the great public's right to know!"

Bullshit! If you're so capable, why don't you just work this hard for free?

As for China, the Southern faction continues to praise Ian.

This time, the praise is for "Ian Carr, a true man who always prioritizes protecting women; that's what a real gentleman is."

It was rare for them to receive such praise that Ian appreciated.

Major news networks such as NBC and CW also published their own comments and opinions.

Those who support the Republican Party are primarily responsible for condemning terrorism, while those who support the Democratic Party condemn the White House for incompetence.

Ian Carl becomes a hero once again, accompanied by Jon Brown and Ginger.

Some people therefore said, "It looks like next year's Pulitzer Prize is already in the bag; it seems like Ian Carr will never win the Pulitzer Prize."

Faced with all this, Ian just laughed it off.

Monica Bellucci had already woken up by this time.

She and Ian looked at the reports and comments side by side, and she chuckled softly, "You always manage to be in the spotlight, Ian. You no longer belong to yourself; you belong to the whole world."

Ian pulled Monica close and gave her a light kiss: "But ultimately, I'm still me!"

While I was watching the news, my phone kept ringing.

The phone calls kept coming in from various female confidantes, each with their own unique characteristics.

Lena said casually, "Tell me you didn't sleep with Bellucci."

Ian: "..."

Kate Beckinsale: "You get hurt too?"

Ian: "It was intentional. I needed a hero."

Scarlett: "How does Bellucci taste?"

Ian: "Not as good as you."

Monica Bellucci secretly pinched him.

Jessica Alba: "I miss you, Ian, I'm coming to New York to see you!"

Ian: "You're not physically strong enough, I can't stay on top."

Jessica Alba sighed, "Alright then, you should recover quickly."

Rudolf Murdoch's concern always made him feel more at ease.

Rudolf Murdoch laughed: "You're always so brilliant, Ian."

This statement shows that he absolutely does not believe that all of this is a coincidence, but what does it matter?

We are all partners.

Ian replied casually, "That's pretty much all my big announcements for the year."

Rudolf Murdoch expressed his understanding: "That's enough, it's already excellent."

Although there weren't many major announcements this year, they were sustained and explosive enough that no one could be dissatisfied.

After speaking with a bunch of people, Ian received a communication from the White House: "President Bush would like to invite you to lunch. Do you have time?"

Ian checked the time, then looked at Monica Bellucci beside him, and said, "I need two hours."

"Yes, sir."

After hanging up the phone, he smiled at Monica and said, "It'll take half an hour to get there, so you have another hour and a half."

Monica chuckled, "Are you trying to work me to death?"

As she spoke, she still took the initiative to rush over.

After the clouds cleared and the rain stopped, Monica nestled close to him and said, "There's something I haven't told you."

"What?"

"I don't have any big investments on Wall Street," Monica said.

Ok?

Ian was slightly taken aback.

Monica sighed, "That was just an excuse to get close to you."

"You might see me at a bar and find an excuse to approach me, but you wouldn't come all the way from Los Angeles, right?" Ian had already noticed that Monica's words earlier were insincere, so he simply responded calmly this time.

Monica hummed in agreement: "Byride sent me to find you."

The latest novel is first published here!

"Huh?" Yi Wei was taken aback, but he immediately understood.

Although Vanguard, BlackRock, and State Street are the three major Jewish financial institutions, their respective companies are different.

Vanguard is a mutual fund, State Street is a bank, and BlackRock is an asset management company.

Although they also have a wide range of businesses and similarities, and therefore engage in investment, stock trading, and other operations, they also have their own core focus.

BlackRock started as a financial management firm and is adept at handling various types of non-performing assets.

For example, if a bank fails to issue a loan, it may sometimes recover some non-performing assets that were used as collateral. These assets can then be handed over to asset management companies for processing, which can increase their value and save the bank the trouble of not being able to recover its money.

According to Ian McKinsey's Daily, hollowing out assets, laying off staff, generating profits, and then selling them off is one way to dispose of assets. Besides this, the debt-to-equity swaps that Jia Yueting (founder of BlackRock) is known for are similar. However, business owners target specific assets and don't need asset management companies, while BlackRock primarily partners with banks and other financial institutions to handle large quantities of such assets.

If Ian's acquisition of JPMorgan Chase is successful, it will be very difficult for BlackRock to obtain distressed asset disposal business from JPMorgan Chase in the future.

But it didn't work!

Ian is determined to do this!

Ian, surprised that Monica Bellucci had a partnership with BlackRock, asked with interest, "They want to retain their shares in JPMorgan Chase?"

"Yes."

"What's in it for me?"

Monica Bellucci then said, "You knew Paramount acquired DreamWorks?"

Ian nodded.

Monica Bellucci then said, "Paramount plans to spin off DreamWorks Animation. They have three options: First, let DreamWorks Animation develop independently. Second, sell it to Disney. Third, hand it over to BlackRock for operation."

Ian shook his head repeatedly: "The third option is the worst choice. BlackRock is not good at film and television; they only know how to operate in finance. They will not lead DreamWorks Animation to glory; instead, they will only create short-term profits by laying off employees, cutting expenses, and other means that mortgage the future, making its financial statements look glamorous, and then selling it to fools."

Monica Bellucci laughed: "Isn't that how all businessmen do things? You are too."

Ian shrugged. "At least I have some business operations, not just pure financial maneuvering. Any smart successor won't lose money."

The three daily newspapers, including Xingkelun and RCA, that Ian sold all subsequently suffered losses, which can be considered as mortgaging the future.

But Black Deer Winery, which he sold, didn't lose money; it was still doing well. It's just that Ian didn't care about the small profits—but for Ian, that was his excuse. See, the losses are your incompetence, not mine! Otherwise, why would Black Deer Winery be able to make money?

Monica Bellucci said, "Byride is willing to hand over DreamWorks to you."

Ian laughed: "You really are a shopper, but sorry, I'm not interested."

DreamWorks Animation is good, but even the best companies can be ruined if their leaders can't work together harmoniously.

Monica laughed, "I knew it! They've got the wrong person. I'm completely unattractive to you."

Don't say that, honey. Free Earth Flower is still very attractive.

Ian shook his head slightly: "They have to leave JPMorgan Chase."

Monica sighed, "I knew I wouldn't be able to complete the mission. It looks like I won't get the benefits they're offering."

"No!" Ian lifted Monica's chin. "If it's about JPMorgan's asset management business, then it's not something we can't discuss."

Super banks are destined to have many such businesses, which can be negotiated one by one; they can't be wholesaled to you.

If Jews want to make money off me, they have to learn to be more discreet with me and give me some benefits!

Ian smiled and said, "Good business should be done over the long term. Why try to do it all at once? If you can keep getting business from JPMorgan Chase for BlackRock, they will have to keep giving you benefits."

Monica's eyes lit up: "How can I thank you?"

Ian smiled: "I heard you and Sophie Marceau are good friends?"

Monica was stunned.

After a while, she shouted, "You've gone too far, Ian!"

"That's not excessive at all." Ian chuckled as he stroked Monica's smooth, beautiful body.

Sophie Marceau is a goddess too.

The key is that I'm already 37 this year, and if I don't take advantage of this now, I'll really lose my appetite.

(End of this chapter)