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Chapter 1334: Bargaining

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The news suddenly spread on March 20th. In the afternoon of that day, the Russian Kremlin suddenly announced the dissolution of the government and the reorganization of the cabinet. The most important and most unexpected thing was that Yeltsin nominated Russian Energy Minister Sergey Kiriyanko as the new Russian Prime Minister.

Simon is the one who got the news in advance, but for Russian politics, this incident caught many people off guard. Sergei Kiriyanko, who was nominated for Prime Minister, received the news that morning when he was summoned by Yeltsin to be nominated as the new prime minister. You can imagine the reaction of others.

However, Kiriyanko's age at 36 has given the focus of considerable topics in the global media, so many people did not notice that in other relevant personnel adjustments, a short middle-aged man who had previously served as deputy director of the President's Office was recognized by Yeltsin as the new director of the Russian Federation Security Bureau.

Compared to the sensation of Kiriyanko's nomination for prime minister, another appointment is so low-key that no one has been promoted as usual.

Simon then received news that this was the request of the parties involved, but it was consistent with the past.

However, since he took such an important step, Yeltsin knew that he had no way out, probably because he was worried that Simon would misunderstand the military rank, so he specially sent a message to explain it.

March 21st is coming in a blink of an eye.

Saturday.

Next Monday is the 70th Academy Awards Ceremony. The Titanic, which has swept through various potential awards, is no longer too suspense, unless the Oscar jury wants to take the world's worst.

In addition, the North American film market is still leading the way in both "Titanic" and "Blair the Witch". Among them, "Blair the Witch" successfully exceeded 100 million in the box office week from March 6 to March 12, making it the second pseudo-documentary film in North American film history with a local box office of over 100 million.

In fact, from "The Ghost Record" to "The Witch Blair", because the production threshold is very low, many pseudo-documentary movies in Hollywood have been launched rapidly. Unfortunately, only these two films from Daenerys Entertainment not only splashed, but can even be said to be two super dark horses.

As for the reason, in addition to the quality of the film itself, it is more important that Daenerys Entertainment and the entire Westeros system have increasingly strong and profound resources in film promotion and distribution.

Just talking about the promotional item, the investment in the promotion and distribution of the two films on the surface is not high, but the exposure provided by the entire Westeros system for the two films is definitely an effect that other large studios may not be able to spend tens of millions of dollars, let alone those second- and third-tier small film companies that can only drink soup after the giants.

Simon is on the East Coast this weekend.

A golf course on Masa Vineyard Island, across the sea from Long Island.

On Saturday morning, Simon was invited to play ball with someone, while on the other side were the Clintons who had a rare break and ran for the weekend.

Of course, it is impossible for two of the most powerful people in the world to meet, one economy and one politics, to really play basketball.

After the two of them exchanged greetings, Clinton mentioned the recent events in South Korea in half jokingly.

Because of a small eavesdropping incident, Simon directly killed South Korea's second largest chaebol. The impact of this incident is definitely not insignificant. Even if the South Korean government made the greatest compromise, it still couldn't help but complain to Washington in private. Not only that, in the face of the increasingly powerful Westeros system, some people are inevitably ready to be moved.

On the court, Clinton sold some people who were ready to move to Simon in an understatement, and then mentioned Westeros' recent reduction of holdings.

Because of the sudden news of the share reduction released on Tuesday, the Nasdaq index, which was originally recovering, fell continuously in the following days, with a cumulative decline of 7% in a week. The White House is currently sprinting to the United States for another fiscal surplus year after 29 years. Clinton is inevitably nervous about Westeros' insistence on action.

Since Clinton has already been devoted to his love, he smiled at the Korean affairs and took the initiative to give himself some names, Simon of course wanted to report to Lee and said: "Bill, the goal of Westeros' reduction in holdings is the same as last time. I hope that the new technology industry can have a relatively healthy development environment, rather than suddenly and irrationally rising rapidly and falling rapidly. I think you should not want to see the Nasdaq collapse again before leaving office, right?"

Clinton shook his head and said, "Of course I don't want to, Simon, the problem is, you should know what I expect."

"I believe that this reduction in Westeros will only benefit the White House's economic goals."

Clinton wondered: "What do you say?"

"After last year's financial crisis, coupled with the Fed's continuous interest rate hikes, the dollar is flowing back, you should agree on this, right?"

"That's right."

Simon said: "So, my suppression of the new technology market will definitely allow funds returning to North America to other federal areas, such as energy, or medical care. Compared with the Internet industry that is still growing, those mature fields can create jobs and profits in the short term, right?"

Clinton thought for a while and smiled, "Simon, I think there is something wrong with it."

"Um?"

"Energy, medical and other industries are quite mature. Even if you can see benefits in a relatively short term, your appeal to capital is definitely not as great as the Internet," Clinton stared at Simon: "So, I still think it is better to let those funds flow to new technologies, just like a reservoir with very little water accumulation. The speed of water reflux will definitely be faster, right?"

Simon could only smile and nodded, without any embarrassment of being exposed: "Maybe that's the case."

The two came to another batting point, finished the ball and continued to move forward, Clinton continued: "So, at least until October, Simon, don't make a second reduction, okay?"

When Clinton said this, his tone became a little heavier.

Simon shook his head directly: "I have my plan, Bill."

Clinton slowed down a little, looking over: "Simon, Westeros has already hoarded a lot of money. You don't need more money, why do you do this?"

"You know, Bill, this is not a matter of money. I hope the development status of the federal Internet industry can be more healthy and lasting, rather than a big ups and downs in the short term."

Clinton simply stopped and stared at Simon again: "Okay, Simon, can you tell me how much do you plan to reduce your holdings next?"

"It's not a reduction in holdings," Simon said. "I hope to suppress the Nasdaq within a reasonable index. At least this year, I think it's a healthier state."

On Monday, the Nasdaq Index once reached a high of 3619 points because of Westeros’ share reduction news. The Nasdaq Index closed yesterday on Friday and fell to 3283 points, which was in line with Simon's expectations.

Clinton was a little angry at Simon's rejection, but when he was in Washington, he was used to bargaining, so he didn't rush and started walking forward again, saying, "Simon, how about 4,000 points?"

If the Nasdaq market is compared to a reservoir, every 100 points higher actually means more funds to accumulate. For the current situation, more funds will flow back to the United States, and after the stock market flows, they will turn to all walks of life, and eventually gather into US fiscal data.

The fiscal year cycle in the United States is from October to September of each year.

Clinton's goal is to get a beautiful fiscal annual report in October to stimulate the November midterm election. For this goal, he even under pressure from many aspects and even some pressure from himself to give up using force in Yugoslavia. Naturally, Simon's plan to reduce his holdings will not destroy his expectations.

At the rate of the rise of the Nasdaq index in the first quarter that is about to pass, if Simon ignores it, it may not be necessary until the end of the year. Before the middle of the year, the Nasdaq will be able to reach 4,000 points again. This year, it will be easy for the Nasdaq to reach 4,500 points.

He also understood Washington's game rules. Simon said 3,500 points, just waiting for Clinton to bargain. Seeing him say this, Simon did not slander with the President and nodded, "No problem."

In fact, 4,000 points did exceed Simon's expectations, but Simon also understood that if he messed up the beautiful fiscal annual report he expected, Clinton would definitely jump. The White House couple had no position. Just like Hillary, who was once a campaigner, could point his finger at Wall Street, which has always been heavily funding her.

What's more, the Democratic Party was defeated in the same 1996 presidential election, and this time it was urgently needed to win back a game. If Simon does not retreat at all, not only the White House, but the entire Democratic Party will jump.

As for the excess, I will press back next year.

After the midterm elections, there is still some time left before the next presidential election. In 1999, it is very suitable for the Westeros system to carry out various financial operations.

People always instinctively become more and more demanding. Seeing Simon agreeing so simply, Clinton felt that the request he just made was a bit low. Perhaps, 4200 points or even 4500 points were not without room for negotiation. However, thinking about the character of the young man around him, coupled with the terrifying wealth Simon had at this time, it still made Clinton look up to him in his bones, so he gave up.

The president can only be eight years at most. Even if Hillary is added, the political life of the Clinton family cannot be permanent.

Simon Westeros' wealth is permanent, at least for him. We cannot be offended too much. After all, there will definitely be many places to rely on the other party in the future.

Thinking of this, Clinton changed to a relaxed topic. Speaking of his upcoming visit to China in June, this is a return visit to last year's visit. I hope Simon, who knows a lot about China, can give him some advice.

Simon was equally relaxed.

After playing the ball, Simon returned to Manhattan by helicopter.

The Christie's Auction House, owned by Melisandra, has a lunchtime charity reception at the Gramcy Hotel in Washington, which is considered to be a pre-warming up for an art auction in the evening.

Simon was not interested in the auction at night, but because of Sophia, he came to join in the fun at noon.

When he just arrived at the Gramessi Hotel, he was dressed in a dress to greet him. While holding Simon's arm, he leaned into his ear and whispered: "There is a mysterious guest at noon."

Simon followed Sophia into the elevator. He heard the woman's tone revealing a little ambiguous, and said with a smile: "Have you finally found my alien?"

Sophia gently patted Simon's arm, but the answer was still not revealed, and said, "You will know later."

Simon was not in a hurry, but said something else: "I saw that many luxury brands' stock prices have fallen recently. Will this affect Melisandra?"

Since the beginning of the year, the new technology market has rebounded rapidly, and the luxury goods field, which has been popular in the past few years, has been falling continuously. In North America, two celebrity luxury brands, Ruff Lauren and Donald Karen, who were listed in the past few years, were examples. Because the annual or quarterly financial reports at the beginning of the year did not meet expectations, the stock prices have almost fallen to halfway for several months.

After all, it is the impact of the overall environment.

Last year, the new technology bubble in the United States burst, and then another financial crisis in the second half of the year, causing the upper middle class and even the top rich people, the main players in luxury consumption, to tighten their money bags.

When Sophia heard Simon ask, she obviously had no worries and said with a smile: "Didn't you always value long-term development more?"

"Just ask, maybe you can start some mergers and acquisitions while taking advantage of this downward trend?"

"There is no merger and acquisition plan for the time being, and I still plan to make all our existing brands bigger," Sofia smiled. "The recent decline is because the luxury goods industry was lifted too high in the past few years and there is a bubble. However, it is actually a good thing for us."

"Um?"

"To develop well, luxury brands must adopt a global strategy. Melisandra is huge, so they have considerable advantages in this regard. The bursting of luxury brands' bubble this time just suppressed the flow of too much funds into this field. Small and medium-sized brands do not have enough funds, and they cannot compete with us."

"Um."

"Where are you," Sofia asked again, "How did you talk to Mr. President in the morning?"

"It's pretty boring, I don't want to talk to him at all."

"What's wrong?"

"Where you get along with people in Washington often requires bargaining. I hate bargaining the most."

Sofia chuckled and said, "How many people envy this opportunity."

"I think the chances of playing with Simon Westeros should be more valuable than Clinton, so I still suffer."

"Haha, that's right."
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