Chapter 343: Investment Direction

On Monday, March 29th, early in the morning, Zhou Ming got out of his Buick and drove out of Harvard University and directly into downtown Brighton, all the way to the entrance of the Brighton Bank building.

When it comes to the Brighton Bank, perhaps many people in the country are not familiar with it. In comparison, Citibank and JPMorgan are more familiar. However, when it comes to the Brighton Consortium, it is very famous, because it is one of the top ten consortia that control the lifeblood of the United States, on a par with Citibank and JPMorgan. It has produced many US presidents and has a great influence not only in the United States but also around the world. The core of all the Brighton Consortium's business is this Brighton Bank.

Zhou Ming got out of the car and looked up at the financial building, which was shining in the sunlight. He couldn't help but say with emotion, 'I heard that the Japanese bought the Rockefeller Building before the Hiroshima Agreement. I don't want to follow in the Japanese footsteps. I'd rather build my own financial building here.'

Zhou Ming then walked out of the parking lot with his bodyguard ** and entered the Brighton Bank Securities Company through the side door. As the name suggests, this securities company is a company affiliated with Brighton Bank.

As soon as Zhou Ming entered the door, the black security guard standing at the door immediately shouted, 'Hey, Chinese, this is a very important financial area, not a place for casual strolling. I hope you're just lost.'

Zhou Ming glanced at the black man and said, 'I have an appointment with Manager Rogers. I'm his client.'

As soon as Zhou Ming finished speaking, the black security guard said disdainfully, 'What? You say you have an appointment with Manager Rogers? Buddy, that's not a good joke. I don't know where you heard that name from a magazine, but I want to tell you that you've obviously approached the wrong person. Manager Rogers is the key account manager of the securities company. His clients are all wealthy people with at least 10 million in investments, not idiots like you.'

Zhou Ming was not anxious about the black security guard's words. He calmly responded, 'I advise you to better consult with the company receptionist, otherwise if you delay the company's business, I worry about your salary and job.'

'I said, why can't you yellow-skinned guy understand what I'm saying? I already told you, this is a place where tens of thousands of dollars are spent every minute. I don't have time to waste talking to you. Don't test my patience, or I will definitely throw you out of here, I promise!'

The black security guard said he was going to walk over and threaten to throw Zhou Ming out, but soon his footsteps stopped because he saw that the bodyguard who had been following Zhou Ming had silently stood in front of Zhou Ming. He could feel a murderous aura from the bodyguard, and he realised that this Chinese man had brought a bodyguard with him, and that he might really be someone extraordinary.

The black security guard immediately called the company reception desk and sure enough, there was a Ming Zhou. This made him feel a burst of relief, and once he understood, he immediately apologised to Ming Zhou: 'I'm very sorry, Mr Ming Zhou, it's my fault for not being able to see the big shot with these eyes. I hope you won't hold it against me.'

Seeing a black man who was over 1.9 metres tall bowing to apologize to him, Zhou Ming was also helpless. This was the power of money. If he were an ordinary person, he would probably be thrown out without saying a word, but he, a billionaire with tens of millions of assets, could only bow and apologize.

Zhou Ming waved his hand at him and said, 'Don't worry, I won't complain to anyone. You are also a very dedicated security guard.'

'Thank you very much, Mr. Zhou Ming. I feel the radiance of a holy mother in you. Your greatness has inspired me and made me feel ashamed of what just happened!' The black security guard was full of gratitude to Zhou Ming.

After bidding farewell to this little incident, Zhou Ming went upstairs to the office of the key account manager. This was a separate office with an exclusive secretary outside the door. Zhou Ming followed the secretary into the inner office.

Rogers was sitting in his seat. When he saw Zhou Ming come in, he immediately stood up and said warmly, 'Oh, Mr. Zhou Ming, you've finally arrived. I've been waiting for you. Just now, I heard my Miss Ruth say that the security guard downstairs called to verify the situation. Was it an inconsiderate bastard who stopped you? As long as you tell me the name of that bastard or take me to identify him, I can assure you that he will never appear in the Brighton Bank Building after tomorrow.'

'Although this is true, I don't think it's necessary, because I didn't come here to fire a security guard, but to talk about business. I want bonds, a lot of bonds that can make money,' said Zhou Ming.

Rogers shrugged and said that was true, and then led Zhou Ming to a sofa in the reception area to sit down. This is the pragmatism of Americans, without so much politeness.

Rogers said to Zhou Ming, 'According to the requirements you mentioned last time, in the past few days, I have specially prepared several bond investment plans for you, all of which are very safe, and the profits from these investments are also very substantial.'

Saying this, Rogers took out a document and handed it to Zhou Ming, saying, 'First of all, this is the bond of Alton Real Estate Company. It is a new bond issued by Alton Real Estate Company this month due to capital problems. This real estate company has always been a very famous real estate developer in Brighton. Many of the buildings outside are under their name. They never buy land that cannot make money, so I think this investment is very valuable.'

While speaking, Rogers kept an eye on Zhou Ming's eyes. After seeing that he didn't say anything, he said again, 'There is also this Skyline Insurance Company. I highly recommend investing in their bonds. Not only is the company very old, but it has recently run into financial difficulties due to a few large payouts. However, there is nothing wrong with the company itself. Another important point is that they offer a very high interest rate, reaching 15%.

'Of course, if Mr. Zhou Ming doesn't like any of these, I can still recommend this...'

Rogers tried to say something else, but Zhou Ming interrupted directly and said, 'Manager Rogers, I don't think you need to introduce this rubbish to me. I already told you last time that if you can't give me a good investment direction, I won't invest.'

Faced with Zhou Ming's words, Rogers froze for a moment, and after a while he gritted his teeth and made up his mind and said, 'I understand, Mr. Zhou Ming, I'm sorry I just recommended this rubbish to you.'

Rogers said, pushed all the previous documents onto the floor, and took out a new document and said to Zhou Ming, 'After you made your request to me last time, I helped you investigate, and I believe this next company is definitely what you want, Dark Blue Airlines.'

'It is a small airline that was established less than 30 years ago. It owns more than 50 aircraft of various types and only operates routes to a few popular states such as California and Hawaii. Its business has always been very good, but since the beginning of the previous year, due to the increase in aviation fuel prices and the price war among major airlines, Deep Blue Airlines has suffered heavy losses and has had to issue bonds to make up for the loss of funds.'

Rogers continued, 'Major evaluation agencies have mixed reviews of Deep Blue Airlines. Some say that it is just going through a difficult period and will have better development after it is over, while others say that this is a major reshuffle of civil aviation and that small airlines like Deep Blue will find it difficult to survive.'

'What about the company's financial report?' Zhou Ming asked.

Rogers shook his head and said, 'I'm sorry, due to time constraints I haven't been able to get it yet, which is why I don't want to recommend it to you, Mr. Zhou Ming. I'd rather recommend something better.'

'Then what is Manager Rogers' opinion?' Zhou Ming suddenly asked again.

Rogers was stunned. He never expected Zhou Ming to suddenly ask such a question, but he quickly responded, 'I think it has investment potential.'

'That's good. My investment target is temporarily locked on Deep Blue Aviation. Manager Rogers, you find a way to get me the company's public financial reports, and I will also contact the company,' Zhou Ming added at the end, "and of course the company's stock.'

'Why are you, Mr. Zhou Ming, preparing to acquire this company?" Rogers asked curiously in return.

'No, but that doesn't stop me from buying his stock. That's it, Manager Rogers, I'll be waiting for your good news.'

Zhou Ming got up and left Rogers' office after saying that. Rogers looked at Zhou Ming's departing back and helplessly shook his head, muttering to himself, "This Chinese investment is really strange.'

Zhou Ming left the building and returned to his car. He picked up his phone and dialed lawyer Alan's number and said to him, "Lawyer Alan, I am going to buy bonds and stocks of other companies. Are you familiar with the law in this area? Are you in charge of this, or will you help me hire another lawyer to take charge?'

'Mr. Zhou Ming does not need anyone else, I can take care of it. If it is a very complicated case, I will let my assistant get involved,' Alan said.

At this time, the bodyguard ** driving in front suddenly turned around and said, "Mr. Zhou Ming, that Wharton is indeed still following us. Do you need me to get rid of him?'

Zhou Ming subconsciously glanced back before saying, "No need, just let him see how I do it. It's not a bad investment, and I can tell Old Brook about it by the way.'

Zhou Ming's words came true. When he said this to ** in the car, there was indeed a car with cellophane stuck to the glass in the position of the two cars behind. This car was Wharton's. After being inspired by Old Brook, he quickly picked himself up and started to follow and observe Zhou Ming every day again. At this moment, Wharton was also on the phone with Old Brook.

'Mr. Brook, I saw that Chinese guy Ming Zhou just come out of the Brighton Bank building. I guess he just finished talking with the account manager of Brighton Bank Securities about investment direction. Unfortunately, Ming Zhou is well prepared. You need an appointment to visit the bank here, I can't go up.'

Wharton continued, 'I rarely see Zhou Ming leaving school these days. I suspect that he must have opened accounts for all his classmates, otherwise there would be no movement.'

Wharton also said, 'Mr. Brook, I also understand that Zhou Ming is unlikely to hand over all his funds to the Boy Scouts. He will definitely control the largest amount of funds for investment. So please rest assured, Mr. Brook, I will keep a close eye on him and report every move to you!'