"Sorry, I'm used to it." Henry Paulson actually doesn't care about Lin Zheng's disappointment: Although it's unlikely, how can you know if you don't try it? Anyway, you won't die if you try it. He re-issues the price on behalf of Goldman Sachs: "It's still 12%, Goldman Sachs is willing to pay $120 million."

In other words, Henry Paulson believes that the IQ Online Mall is worth $1 billion.

But Lin Zheng was very dissatisfied with Henry Paulson's offer. Looking at Henry Paulson, Lin Zheng raised a finger with a smile: "Henry, let's not talk about the share ratio issue for now. We will only talk about Goldman Sachs' offer. Let's do this. One year, it only takes one year. Goldman Sachs Chizi acquired 12% of the shares of IQ Network Mall. A year later, I invested $240 million to repurchase the 12% of the shares in Goldman Sachs. In a year, Goldman Sachs made a net profit of $120 million, with an annual profit rate of up to 100%. Henry, what do you think of this business?"

How could Henry Paulson agree?

What a joke? If it weren't for the prospect of IQ, how could Henry Paulson take action in person? He shook his head and said, "Lin, your joke is not very funny."

"Your joke is actually quite funny," Lin Zheng didn't give Henry Paulson any face: "Henry, don't waste our time, you make me feel bad."

Henry Paulson sighed: The feeling of being led by someone is very bad. In the past, he used to use this method to hold others' noses. He enjoyed this feeling very much, but now, facing Lin Zheng, who has nothing to do with nothing and cannot get into the oil and salt, he really has no good idea: "Okay, the share ratio is really unconventionable?"

"There is no negotiation, it's just 7%.

"10%." After silence, Henry Paulson offered Goldman Sachs' conditions: "$100 million, and there is another additional clause: In the next three years, Goldman Sachs can provide you or anyone you designated with a three-year interest-free loan of no more than $200 million, how about it?"

Lin Zheng is absolutely unacceptable to the 10% share ratio. However, since Henry Paulson spoke, he always wanted to buy him breasts: "10% is absolutely impossible, but for the sake of our old acquaintances, I can give you 8%... ICQ Online Mall absorbs up to 3 investors, with shares of 8%, 7% and 7%, respectively. You Goldman Sachs will get the largest share."

He was too lazy to even say what the price per 1% of the shares was.

8%? Although this did not reach the most ideal number in Henry Paulson's mind, Henry Paulson, who knew that Lin Zheng could no longer give in, pondered for a moment, and finally nodded: "Okay, 8% is 8%, it's still the conditions just now, 80 million US dollars, plus Goldman Sachs can provide you or anyone you have formulated a three-year interest-free loan of no more than US$200 million."

"..." Lin Zheng didn't say anything. Instead, he just stared at Henry Paulson.

Henry Paulson was so irritated by Lin Zheng's eyes that he subconsciously touched his face: "What?"

Lin Zheng put down the knife and fork in his hand and sighed: "Henry, you are the chief operating officer and president of Goldman Sachs. I believe that since the crisis last year, you will become the most favorable contender for the chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs Group. This cooperation with IQ is also an excellent opportunity for Goldman Sachs to win market confidence, but..." He sighed again and looked at Henry Paulson disappointed: "To be honest, your performance really makes it hard for me to believe your reputation on Wall Street."

Henry Paulson's old face turned slightly red when Lin Zheng said.

But he also admitted that Lin Zheng's words were indeed reasonable, because Goldman Sachs' initial public offering died in October last year, and now Goldman Sachs is facing a bad situation. The opponents of Goldman Sachs, led by Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Sequoia Capital, SoftBank, etc., took this opportunity to attack Goldman Sachs. However, Goldman Sachs himself was not good at this time, and the news of making trouble was repeatedly exposed by reporters. To be honest, since the initial public offering died in October last year, Goldman Sachs has faced the most difficult situation since its establishment.

In this case, Henry Paulson led Goldman Sachs to today as president and chief operating officer, and was about to get out of the predicament. If nothing unexpected happens, Goldman Sachs will officially go public on the New York stock market for the first time in May. As long as it is successfully listed, Henry Paulson is Goldman Sachs' biggest contributor and has a great opportunity to become the chairman or CEO of Goldman Sachs, an investment institution with a long history.

If Henry Paulson can successfully cooperate on the IQ Online Mall project at this time, it would be equivalent to filling in his Henry Paulson's resume with a strong mark, and there is even more than 80% chance of being promoted to chairman and executive officer, becoming the most powerful person in this venture capital organization, Lin Zheng has helped Henry Paulson so much.

But, facing someone who has given him such great help, Henry Paulson is like a homeless man who is desperately calculating the last copper plate in his pocket, which is disappointing.

The truth is indeed this, but Goldman Sachs is an investment bank after all. Henry Paulson shook his head and said frankly to Lin Zheng: "Lin, I admit that if I can promote the cooperation between Goldman Sachs and IQ on this project, it will be very helpful to me, but I first need to consider the problem from the perspective of Goldman Sachs."

Looking at Henry Paulson in disappointment, Lin Zheng didn't expect that this old guy would be so stubborn: "Then I can only say to you: It's a pity... Henry, although I don't want to say that, I can only say that if Goldman Sachs has this attitude, then I can only choose other partners."

Unexpectedly, Lin Zheng's reaction was so intense. Henry Paulson's face suddenly changed and his eyes became a little cold: "Lin, you should know that Goldman Sachs has nearly 200 co-partners, and our partners are all successful people in their fields. I don't think your decision is wise."

Are you threatening me? Lin Zheng was immediately furious!

The expression on his face became more and more calm: "Goldman Sachs has nearly 200 co-partners, and your partners are all in every industry, but so what? Whether it is Morgan Stanley or Merrill Lynch, their strength and influence are much stronger than Goldman Sachs. Well, or Lehman Brothers are not bad either?"

When Lehman Brothers was in trouble, some conspiracy theorists believed that based on the principle that whoever gained the most was the most suspicious of the most was Goldman Brothers. They inferred that this is not accusation that Goldman Sachs would certainly not admit it. As a 24k pure silk, Lin Zheng had heard of this statement, but he did not take it seriously... Whether it was Lehman Brothers or Goldman Sachs, the distance between him and himself was too far.

But now Goldman Sachs is actually playing this game with itself?

With a sneer, Lin Zheng cut a piece of steak and chewed it in his mouth for a few times, then said: "Henry, capital is a game that only rich people can afford. If Goldman Sachs can't afford it, then stand aside. Some people want to come in and participate in this game... I know this is not good, but this is the fact."

Henry Paulson's face suddenly became ugly. He never expected Lin Zheng to be so tough. After calling Lin Zheng, Henry Paulson was full of confidence in the result of the meeting tonight. He believed that Goldman Sachs would again establish Goldman Sachs as the chief investment bank in Wall Street with this investment in the icq online mall project, and he would also clear the last obstacle to "according to the throne" and successfully become one of the most powerful figures on Wall Street, but...

This bastard Lin Zheng doesn’t play according to common sense!

Before Henry Paulson could speak, Lin Zheng said again: "Let me tell me about my conditions,"

Although he felt itchy in his heart, Henry Paulson said, "I'll listen carefully."

“Goldman Sachs can invest up to 8% of its shares, with a total of US$30 million per 1% of its shares…”

A 1% stake costs $30 million?! Do you think the icq online store is worth $3 billion? Henry Paulson was furious: Why don’t you rob it?!

One of the most important reasons for Goldman Sachs’ failure in its initial public offering last year is that Goldman Sachs estimated its stock price too high, with a premium rate of up to 300%!

In Henry Paulson's opinion, the prospects of the icq online mall are indeed very good, but in terms of current value, it is only 800 billion to 1 billion US dollars at most. You, Lin Zheng, dare to give you a 300% premium? Who do you think you are?!

Before Lin Zheng could finish his condition, Henry Paulson interrupted Lin Zheng without hesitation: "Lin, I can't agree with this condition..."

"Henry, I'm just telling you my conditions. You can disagree. I won't force you." Lin Zheng's eyes did not have any sign of compromise. He clearly told Henry Paulson what he meant: I don't force you, I think this price is expensive and you Goldman Sachs can withdraw.

"..." Henry Paulson was immediately killed by death: IQ is really short of money.

The most powerful weapon in the hands of investment banks is money. With money, they can knead companies that are short of money at will, but once the other party is not short of money, their relationship with all walks of life is also very strong. Investment banks are like tigers whose teeth and claws are pulled out. Although it looks scary, it is actually just like that.

Looking at Henry Paulson, Lin Zheng continued: "In addition, Goldman Sachs will provide me with a three-year interest-free loan of $500 million; thirdly, 5 years later, icq can propose to Goldman Sachs to buy back this part of its shares at any time according to its own development needs. Of course, the price must be based on the market price at that time..."

Henry Paulson's old face can no longer be seen...

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