After checking the invitation letter and receiving security check, Chen Qing and Lin Su entered the Nasdaq Exchange Hall in Midtown Manhattan. It was less than 8 o'clock in the morning, and the hall was already crowded.

The guests invited to the venue today are not considered unknown people.

Chen Qing looked around the crowd for a moment, her eyes lit up slightly, and she walked straight to the nearest man and woman, just right to take advantage of the other party's break and greeted: "Good morning, Bill, Carly, I hope I haven't disturbed you."

"Of course not, good morning, Chen."

"It's early."

Bill Spurt and Carol Butz shook their heads together, and smiled and shook hands with the Chinese girl respectively. After meeting several times, they both had a very good impression of Chen Qing, smart, enthusiastic and capable. What's more, this is Simon's woman. According to the girl's subtle words, both of them felt that Chen Qing should be the one who was favored.

Lin Suke couldn't do Chen Qing's ease. She was originally lonely and proud instinctively, and she didn't want to change herself. After the three of them greeted her, she politely greeted Spurt.

They are both humans, Lin Su is not too tempted, and Spurt and the other two are not too enthusiastic, so they turn to Chen Qing at the same time.

Carol Butz, who is in charge of Igrit's software and services business, said: "By the way, Chen, maybe we should have a good chat when we have time. The current situation of China's software industry you mentioned at the party in San Francisco was very inspiring to me. We are planning to build the first data center in China recently."

"Of course there is no problem," Chen Qing immediately agreed: "Also, it is a good idea to build a data center in China. I think in addition to software service support, you can also directly open cloud computing services. I wonder if you have seen it. Carly, the Chinese government released another document on the "National Information Industry Development Plan" in June this year. This is the second important document on the development of China's information industry after the "National Information Infrastructure Construction Plan" in late 1993. This is mainly to promote the development of the Internet industry. Now, the construction of China's data centers should be able to obtain a lot of policy and tax support based on this document."

"What a pity, I haven't read these two documents. I will ask my assistant to sort them out as soon as possible."

"It's okay, Carly, you're so busy, it's inevitable that you'll ignore it. Actually, you don't need your assistant's help. I happen to have it here, and I can send it before noon. Of course, it's in the English version."

"Oh, then thank you, Chen, you are so careful."

"Actually, Carly, if you want to develop China, you, or the entire Igritte, need a team of consultants familiar with China's industrial policies. You know, China's business system is very special. If you blindly follow the development ideas of American companies, you may fail."

Carol Butts smiled: "Chan, do you want this job?"

Chen Qing also smiled, but shook her head and said, "I'm very busy, but I don't have time. However, I can help recommend some people. Last month, I went back to China and attended an industry gathering in the information field and met many talents in this area. Of course, if you have any questions in private, you can contact me at any time."

Carol Butz nodded and said, "So, what do you think about the meal story will be like at noon tomorrow? Let's talk about this matter too?"

"No problem," Chen Qing agreed. The two chatted for a few times, but she did not neglect Bill Spurt: "Thank you again, Bill, help me pledge stocks. Haha, this matter must be kept confidential. Simon knew that he might have to teach me a lesson."

During this Igret IPO, Chen Qing secretly pledged her equity in Scooper. According to Simon's original promise, Scooper and Lin Su can each obtain 5% of the shares in Scooper's merger and acquisition business. Therefore, in Westeros system, she and Lin Su each own 2.65% of the shares. Scooper's market value exceeded US$1 billion, and the value of this batch of stocks was also more than US$26 million.

With the recommendation of Bill Spurt, Chen Qing obtained US$20 million in cash through equity pledge, and this time she subscribed to all of Igret's shares. She didn't mind taking Lin Su, but mentioned that Lin Su was unwilling, so Chen Qing stopped talking about it. In China, Lin Su was above her family background and position. She was the pride of heaven. When she came to the United States, she was happy to leave Lin Su far away.

When Bill Spurt heard Chen Qing mention this, he shook his head and said, "You're welcome, it's just a small matter."

After chatting for a while, Chen Qing said goodbye and left, turning to the next target.

The hall is full of connections now.

Even if you have already known each other, it will definitely be only beneficial to deepen your impression.

In fact, Chen Qing wanted to know if Simon has arrived the most, but of course she would not be so stupid that she asked someone rashly. When she came into contact with people, she always hinted to the other party about an image she was very favored in front of Simon. If she asked abruptly, she might reveal a flaw: Aren’t you very favored? How could you not know if Westeros has come?

Even if I didn't ask, I still learned that Simon had arrived early during the greeting with Girl B. I only talked to people in a conference room upstairs on the exchange, and probably came down during the bell ringing ceremony.

Chen Qing didn't go upstairs after she found out, and she would be embarrassed if she was blocked outside the door.

Anyway, I will definitely see the lunch party, so this time I brought Lin Su to attend the bell ringing ceremony. The man hasn't been to their residence for a long time, so this is not good. The two of them will appear together, which may arouse the men's interest.

What I care most about in my heart is this IPO.

I have read many Wall Street analysis articles in advance. Many analysts believe that because Igret's IPO volume is too large, the increase on the first day of listing should be around 30%, the IPO valuation is 150 billion, and the increase is about 30%, and the market value exceeds 200 billion, which will basically slow down.

As for the future stock price trend, it depends on the development direction of the entire new technology industry and how long the bull market cycle of the US stock market can last after the Gulf War.

Moreover, there are many pessimistic arguments.

The leader is Julian Robertson, the head of Wall Street Tiger Fund. The hedge fund tycoon has been beating technology stocks recently, believing that Igritte's IPO will be the beginning of the bursting of the Internet bubble, and publicly threatening to short the technology stocks in the Westeros system.

Chen Qing doesn't think so.

Based on her own observations, although the stock prices of listed technology companies such as Cisco, American Online, and Microsoft are indeed very high, the entire Internet industry has not yet reached its peak. The most powerful proof is that after Igret's revenue exceeded the $10 billion threshold last year, it still maintained a rapid performance growth of about 70% in the first few quarters of this year.

What's more, the new technology industry is not only North America, but also has a very broad overseas market.

In the Westeros system, he is also to some extent equivalent to a bystander, and Chen Qing sees it very clearly.

Globally, the United States' Internet industry has been ahead of other countries for at least three years, and it is almost difficult to catch up with this gap. After the establishment of the World Trade Organization last year, global economic integration has accelerated, and the Internet that connects the world happens to be able to take advantage of this east wind again, and continue global expansion outside the United States very smoothly. With the strong advantages of major American Internet giants, it is not impossible to control the global Internet industry.

In this case, the seemingly overheated technology stock market is far from reaching its limit.

No matter what, Chen Qing still values ​​this investment more now.

As long as she earns 30% this time, Chen Qing will have her own small treasury. She did not get rid of a certain man's mind, but just hoped to rely on the connection resources of the Westeros system to do more things. Her desire for being above others in her bones will not stop just by throwing Lin Su away. She hopes to gain more people's attention like a certain man.

During the greetings and social events, time flies.

After being promoted to chairman of Igret after his position adjustment, Tim Berners Lee, who was actually retired from the second line, came to the stage and delivered a speech, the time also came to 9:30.

The U.S. stock market opened.

Egret and several other special guests came on stage together, pressing the button to start trading in Igret stocks to complete the bell ringing ceremony. In order to create momentum for Egret, Simon also appeared on the stage, and happened to be surrounded by everyone at the center.

The bell ringing ceremony ends, and the inquiry stage before the new stock trading will enter as usual.

Stock traders around the world have begun to report their intended trading prices through electronic trading networks.

The issue price of Igret shares was finalized at $35.

Before listing, the market generally predicted that the peak of Igrit's stock price today should be around US$45, an increase of around 30%. However, after five consecutive rounds of inquiry for one and a half hours, when the official opening trading was officially opened at 11 o'clock, Igrit's opening price had soared to US$47.5, an increase of 35.7%.

Without considering the obviously triggered Green Shoe mechanism, it will also issue some additional shares. Based on the total share capital of 4.326 billion shares listed by Igret this time, the market value of this new technology giant directly broke through the US$200 billion threshold and reached US$205.5 billion.

The market is always irrational.

When the opening market value exceeded most people's expectations, some investors in Igret stocks who wanted to take advantage of the sharp rise on the first day of the opening market and cashed out subconsciously held their accounts tight. After all, no one lacked any patience.

Maybe it can rise again.

The shortage of outstanding stocks in the market further stimulated the continued rise of Igret's stock price on the first day of opening.

At the reception at noon at Gramessi Hotel, many guests were in a vague mood as they listened to the latest stock price information coming, and they didn't have much thought of greetings and celebrating. They wanted to leave and run to their office immediately to stare at the real-time price curve of a certain stock.

Chen Qing also hesitated repeatedly, not knowing whether she should sell all the stocks in her hands immediately.

Even though she is still optimistic about Igrit's long-term trend, Chen Qing also feels that in the future, Igrit's stock price should be at this level. Even if it is more than ten or twenty percentage points, for her, it is actually better to cash out as soon as possible and get cash to do other things. There are opportunities everywhere in China now, and she happens to have accumulated enough resources and connections to make use of these opportunities.

He hesitated in his heart, and finally couldn't help asking a man's opinion on the potential of Igret's stock price at the cocktail party.

At the cocktail party, Simon heard Chen Qing’s question and shook his head with a smile: “I don’t know where the potential is. However, I remember seeing a saying that the capital market has been irrational for a long time than many people predict. Everyone thinks that the new technology market is overheated now, but perhaps this is just the beginning of an irrational period.”

Chen Qing thought for a moment and tentatively said: "So, Simon, do you think the market value of Igret, well, can still exceed 300 billion?"

Simon reached out and picked Lin Su's delicate chin, who was lowered his eyes and seemed to be thinking about something, and smiled and said, "300 billion, why not be bolder?"

Chen Qing didn't go to see Lin Su who stared at her because of a man's light provocation. A guy always liked to bully Lin Su. She actually liked it too, but she just tentatively said: "500 billion?"

Simon simply refused to answer, but changed the topic: "Have you ever returned to China recently?"

Seeing that the man changed the topic, Chen Qing had to give up asking questions and nodded, "I have to go back every month, and Lin is gone. She is working very hard to study for an MBA."

"Oh, good girl."

Chen Qing smiled and said, "Lin plans to 'learn from the barbarians' to control the barbarians'."

When chatting with Simon in private, he always used to using Chinese. However, when he blurted out an ancient Chinese sentence, Chen Qing suddenly regretted it. This was actually what Chen Qing said in private teasing Lin Su recently, and only after he said it, he realized that the meaning of this sentence seemed a bit inappropriate in front of someone.

So I can only expect someone to not understand.

Of course Simon understood, so naturally he wouldn't mind, and his tone was ridiculous: "Good, ambitious."

Seeing that Simon didn't mind and was in a good mood, Chen Qing hesitated a little, and took the initiative to confess that she pledged Scooper's shares to subscribe to Igrit's shares.

After hearing this, Simon glanced at Lin Su and turned to Chen Qing: "It's just you?"

Chen Qing realized something and quickly whispered the blame: "I want to bring Lin with me too, she doesn't want to."

Simon smiled: "Don't use such small thoughts again in the future, you two are one."

"I see."

Chen Qing stuck out her tongue slightly, pretended to be cute and silly, and then stepped forward and held the man's arm: "Simon, would you please go to our place tonight?"

Simon shook his head: "I have something tonight, next time."

"When will it be next time?"

"I'll be in New York lately, so I'll definitely have time."

Yesterday, Janet returned to Los Angeles directly and said that Simon could stay in New York to fool around during this period and would not have to go home. In fact, it was mainly because Veronica was in Los Angeles to assist Daenerys Entertainment in annual financial review. Since a certain identity was exposed, he realized that the two of them had a very strange atmosphere every time they got along, Janet did not want Simon and Veronica to have too much contact.

After receiving the man's promise, Chen Qing talked a few more times. Seeing Forbes CEO Steve Forbes coming over with a smile and greeting each other, she took the initiative to take Lin Su to the scene. She couldn't help but think of her, who would not know what the wealth of a guy would be on the Forbes Rich List this time.

During this period, Forbes magazine happened to see reports that in order to wait for Igret to go public, Forbes magazine deliberately postponed the release of the new year's Forbes US 400 Rich List.
Chapter completed!