America's Road to Wealth

Same moment, different place.

Canada Toronto.

In the foreign exchange investment trading room of the Bank of Montreal, several traders in charge of foreign exchange transactions are discussing in whispers.

At this time, a Chinese man shouted loudly:

"Guys, USD/CAD has fallen to 1.0840, our opportunity is here, everyone continue to increase positions and go long USD/CAD!!"

"Oh! Very good!"

"The opportunity is here!"

"Haha, what a good time! We're standing with Abe Smith this time!"

"..."

Founded in 1817, Bank of Montreal is one of the largest credit card business owners in Canada.

In addition, banks also hold the largest number of traders in Canada.

Now it has served 60% of Canadian traders, and the bank's POS transaction volume is the second largest. At the same time, BMO Financial Group is a highly diversified financial service organization. As of December 30, 2001, its total assets amounted to 382 billion US dollars and about 45,500 employees.

But it is worth mentioning that this top five largest bank in Canada is actually already an American bank.

The places of registration, managers, business operations and sources of profits are almost all in Canada.

But its major shareholders are almost all wallet companies on Wall Street.

For this reason, the Bank of Montreal was discriminated against by the Canadian authorities this time and did not receive the task of defending the Canadian dollar.

On the contrary, the Bank of Montreal joined the ranks of international speculators without any pressure and became one of the short sellers who shorted the Canadian dollar.

"This is really a rare opportunity! These dead shorts, they are definitely going to vomit blood this time! I am not optimistic about international crude oil, and it will plummet soon! I believe that international crude oil will soon fall to around $22 per barrel."

The Chinese man said to the traders around him: "The Canadian dollar will be extremely weak at that time! What do you think?"

Seeing everyone's puzzled expressions, he continued to analyze. Especially for the Canadian dollar, crude oil, and the U.S. dollar index, I have expounded my own views one by one, and then combined them to prove that my judgment is correct.

I have to say that judging from the theory, the Chinese elite of the Bank of Montreal is very reasonable.

However the reality is...

"Adam, your point of view is very good! But I think it is enough for Abel Smith to stand with us."

"Adam, your statement is very solid! But I also feel that it is always right to be in the same camp as Abel Smith."

"We must also make a lot of money this time! Because last time when we sniped the British pound, we made a lot of money by standing with Smith!"

"..."

The Chinese elites are a little speechless, but they also know in their hearts what the name Abel Smith means in the international financial world.

What's more, even in his own heart, half of his confidence in this foreign exchange investment is at least from the reason of standing with Abel Smith.

How could he have the nerve to talk about others?

Time passed quickly, and one afternoon passed like this.

On the hilltop villa in Malibu Beach, in the office, Abel turned off the video conference and stopped working for the day.

Up to now, Smith Capital holds a total of 1.5 million long positions in USD/CAD, AUD/CAD, CHF/CAD, EUR/CAD, and GBP/CAD!

Now he is the largest Canadian dollar short in the capital market, and everyone is staring at him.

Generally speaking, it should be very stressful.

At the moment, however, Abel felt no pressure at all.

Shrugging his shoulders, Abel stretched his whole body, then got up, walked out of the office, and saw that the sun was setting outside.

The sunshine on Malibu Beach is very beautiful from morning to evening.

At this moment, everything around is dyed in gold, which looks especially beautiful.

Abel saw that in the garden courtyard of the villa, facing the Pacific Ocean, the sisters of the Li family were walking with their children.

Li Xinyu is still practicing golf. The villa is spacious enough and equipped with considerable equipment. She is still practicing well.

Abel stepped forward, kissed them both with a smile, and then took Li Xinyu's golf club.

"Actually, I rarely play golf, but I still know a little bit."

After speaking, he hit a fierce shot, and the golf ball flew to the Pacific Ocean in the distance, forming a big parabola.

Fly to the sea at least a few kilometers away.

The so-called big bricks can't fly like a bird.

"Ah, sorry, I have a little more strength."

he said with a smile.

The sunset, sister flowers, golf, children, and the evening breeze all make him feel good.

And these are the foundations that money brings him.

In this luxurious villa, even the air seems to smell like money

...

...

In the dark sky, a crescent moon exudes a faint silver light, which is not covered by clouds and fog, so it looks brighter, which is usually difficult to see.

There are only a few dim lights left in the mansion, the silence can only hear the rustling of the leaves blown by the wind, the silver moonlight is reflected on the glass, and in the crystal-clear swimming pool, one piece after another is sparkling. It turned blue in the light.

In the dim and luxurious master bedroom, the scene of Jiu Han meeting two sweet rains is being staged, only reflected on the wall, dotted by two elongated figures swaying...

The light pours into the warmth,

The flowers bloom on the branches.

The moonlight is just right,

I have you, you have me,

And then hide together in the folds of time...

In the early morning of the next day, Abel supported his head on his elbows, pressed his chin on Li Fuzhen's shoulders, leaned his face against the little Adam who was staring at him, and said with a smile:

"You little guy, you disturbed your father, your mother, and your aunt last night."

"Honey……"

Li Fu was really helpless and coquettish, but fortunately her little sister next to her couldn't stand it, and stepped forward to pull him away:

"Go, you promised me last night. I also want to have a child as cute as little Adam!"

Li Xinyu figured it out.

In the past, she was somewhat repulsive, repelling giving birth to Abel so soon.

But after her best friend Laura became pregnant, she went back to Hanguo and now saw the cuteness of little Adam.

Now she also wants to have a child of her own, and Li Xinyu hopes it will be a girl.

She hoped that her daughter could inherit the beauty of herself and Abel. All while enjoying the patronage of the richest, most powerful man in the world.

With such a father, Li Xinyu felt that her future daughter would definitely live a happier and better life than herself.

From another point of view, better genes, better material conditions——

This is almost the most important factor for all female animals in nature when choosing a mate and giving birth to offspring.

love?

It was nothing more than an illusion that the body secreted the love hormone that made people happy and intoxicated, driven by hormones.

This illusion, coupled with the description of literature and art, has the love that human beings sing.

Li Xinyu felt that that was all.

I made a morning offspring with my sister-in-law.

At noon, Abel, who said he was going to take a vacation, had to start busy again like yesterday.

He is paying attention to the affairs of HSBC Bank.

This bank is the largest registered bank on Hong Kong Island and one of the three note-issuing banks on Hong Kong Island, with more than 50% of the Hong Kong dollar note-issuing rights.

Although most of its profits and business are contributed by Hong Kong Island and Asian businesses.

But for a long time, the bank's focus has been on the UK and Europe, and it has always used the profits obtained on Hong Kong Island to develop the North American market, mainly the US market.

From the point of view of Hong Kong people, this is how the Brits make money from them, and then use the money to trick the Americans...

It is very pitiful for Hong Kong Islanders, but Hong Kong people can do nothing about it.

What's more, there are still many Hong Kong people who are very supportive of HSBC's doing this...

The reason why Abel pays attention to HSBC is because although his plan to land on the British Isle was blocked last time, there are still spoils.

After negotiating with other peers, after a stock exchange.

Today, Abel already holds 27.96% of the shares of HSBC Holdings, which makes him the undisputed largest shareholder in HSBC Holdings.

In fact, Abel understands why things work so well.

It is because the senior management of HSBC Holdings, and even other shareholders of HSBC Bank, are quietly making concessions to him at the same time.

This is the reason why he can own so many HSBC shares so simply.

The reasons for these people to do so are not complicated.

After HSBC was cheated by the Americans for many years, Douglas Flint, chairman of HSBC Holdings in this time and space, took the initiative to contact Abel on Hong Kong Island, and he figured it out.

That is, even if the British want to mix in the United States, they still have to rely on a powerful American force.

If you don't take refuge, the super-asshole Americans can make you cry.

Moreover, Douglas Flint and the board of directors have always known that the reason why HSBC has been cheated in the United States is that Morgan or Rockefeller wants to become such a person.

Now Douglas Flint and the others obviously chose Abel.

Who is the current Abel? In the country of the United States, he already has the power to rival Morgan and the others.

The close to 28% of the shares, Abel was able to get it so smoothly, there is more or less the taste of the HSBC board of directors voting in it.

No, with so many shares, Abel has not even sent a representative to attend the board of directors of HSBC Holdings.

On the HSBC side, Douglas Flint, chairman of HSBC Holdings, has already made a special trip from London.

This guy first arrived in New York, and after finding out that Abel was not in New York, he rushed to Los Angeles.

Abel was indeed interested in HSBC, so he asked his people in Los Angeles to tell Douglas Flint that he was on Malibu Beach.

Then this guy killed him directly and found Abel.

In the afternoon David Jones arrived with Douglas Flint.

Abel was working out in the gym at the villa.

Douglas Flint looks very calm and introverted. He became popular during the British economic crisis in 1991.

This is why he can be the chairman of HSBC Holdings.

"Boss, Mr. Flint is here."

David said, seeing Abel still exercising, holding two sets of 50kg dumbbells, going up and down with ease, he was very focused, without any response.

Immediately, David reminded again in a low voice: "Boss, Mr. Flint..."

Before David could finish speaking, Douglas Flint interrupted him politely, and said with a smile:

"Mr. Jones, don't bother Mr. Smith. I'll wait here for a while and let Mr. Smith finish his exercise first."

Today, Douglas Flint came here specifically for the market and development of HSBC in the United States.

What's the point of being aggrieved for this? What's more, this is Abel Smith. Being wronged in front of him is not a wronged at all, but just an attitude that should be faced with him.

A flash of surprise flashed in David's eyes. It seems that the chairman of HSBC Holdings is indeed outstanding in his life and work.

After a while, Abel finished exercising slowly, took a bath slowly, and then came out.

Douglas Flint, who was sitting quietly on the sofa, saw Abel come out, and immediately got up and said politely, "Mr. Smith, good afternoon."

"Ah, Douglas Flint! Dear Mr. Flint, I am very glad to see you!" replied Abel politely, smiling.

"It is my honor, respected Mr. Smith!" Douglas Flint smiled, his posture was very low, even lower than last time on Hong Kong Island.

The last time he was on Hong Kong Island, Douglas Flint had only a few ideas.

And now, his idea has been realized.

As the largest shareholder of HSBC Holdings, even Douglas Flint has the support of many shareholders.

If Abel objects, it is a question of whether he can secure the position of chairman of HSBC Holdings.

What's more, after paying so many shares, the most important thing for HSBC is to gain a firm foothold in the United States, which has the most developed and prosperous banking industry in the world.

If in the end, this main goal is not achieved, and Abel is allowed to control so many shares, then he will really want to cry without tears.

Being sacked and ousted is light, and Douglas Flint suspects the rest of the shareholders, and may even tear himself apart.

The two came to a warm handshake.

"Douglas, let's enjoy an afternoon tea together, I think we must have a lot to talk about!"

Abel laughed, looking at Douglas Flint's dusty look, it was obvious that he had just gotten off the plane not long ago.

"It's my honor! I came from London just to have afternoon tea with you!" Douglas Flint also smiled.

Now both he and Abel want to have a good chat.

What Abel wanted to talk about was what he could get from HSBC Holdings, especially if he still had to support it in the United States.

Douglas Flint wanted to talk to Abel about what kind of help HSBC Holdings could get from Abel in the United States, and what they planned to pay for it.

From this point of view, the two parties can be considered to be lovers and concubines.