American Scandal King

Chapter 139 Madoff

The next day at dusk.

Ian took Shauna to a villa on the outskirts of New York City.

This is Giuliani's suburban home.

As Ian knew, this was also a luxurious dinner party for the American upper class. It can be said that Ian did nothing else during this period of time but to eat and attend the party.

Of course, he also got a lot of information from this.

Although as a guest he cannot bring in cameras and eavesdropping devices, I can secretly put them back in after he leaves.

Although he had evil thoughts in his mind, he had a confident and harmonious smile on his face.

It's still the same bullshit of "Hello sir, nice to meet you", "It's an honor to meet you", "I like your business", "I like your work, you're doing a great job in Dallas".

It's bullshit, but it does work.

In the eyes of most people, Ian is a humble and polite young man.

Humility and harmony are virtues of the Orientals, which are generally not emphasized in the West.

But note that it is "generally".

The most interesting thing about the world is that it is always full of contradictions and has various different manifestations. This is even more so in the United States, a country that is extremely divided. Almost everything has two sides and contradictions.

For example, emphasizing family values ​​and promiscuity;
For example, public schools and private schools;
For example, public hospitals and private hospitals;
Like the rich neighborhoods, the poor neighborhoods, the black neighborhoods…

Almost every aspect of the United States is worlds apart.

The same is true when interacting with people.

Being humble among the lower-class people in the United States will only make people think that you don’t know how to fight for it, or even that you are hypocritical.

But at the top level, humility is a virtue, it is politeness, and it is cultivation!

When facing the lower classes, Ian is solemn; when facing the gangs, he is cruel; when facing Gaskell and his mother, he is a genius who is willing to accept advice; when facing Lena, Shauna, Jessica and others, he is a courageous and humane man; and when facing a group of bigwigs, he is a humble and kind young and promising businessman.

A person's versatility is also the guarantee of his success.

At this moment, Ian was smiling and greeting everyone when he saw Giuliani waving to Ian and saying, "Hey, Carl, come here."

Ian walked over and said, "Just call me Ian, Mr. Giuliani."

"Then you should call me Rudy." The mayor said with a smile.

"It's my pleasure, Rudy."

Giuliani pointed to the old man next to him and said, "Let me introduce you to Madoff."

Ian was stunned and looked at the gray-haired, kind-faced old man next to him: "Mr. Bernard Madoff?"

The old man smiled and nodded: "It's me, it seems you know me."

I know it too well.

A legend on Wall Street, he created the most famous fraud in the history of Wall Street and is the core protagonist of the Madoff fraud case!

This guy was the former chairman of the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. He later started an investment securities company and managed a hedge fund. He used high interest rates to attract investors and attracted the support and pursuit of countless companies. In the end, he also cheated a group of investors.

Unlike his previous life, Madoff in this time and space is not only engaged in securities investment, but also involved in other industries. He not only owns Madoff Securities Investment Company, but also a professional financial investment company.

Ian shook his head slightly. "Former Chairman of the Nasdaq Stock Exchange, a highly respected Wall Street star broker, a lauded philanthropist... Your fame is world-renowned, but not now. In the future, your fame will be even greater than it is now."

Madoff was also happy: "Then I thank you for your support."

In his opinion, what Ian said meant that his career would be even more brilliant in the future.

All I can say is that he doesn't understand the media, nor does he understand Ian.

The best way for the media to make someone famous is always through scandal!
Even though he knew this was a jerk and old liar, Ian still looked kind.

The great life mentor Gaskell once said: No matter how much you dislike someone, don't show it on your face. You can stay away from him, use him, or even plot against him, but don't let him be wary of you!
Even if Madoff was a fraud, you have to admit that he was the most sophisticated of all the frauds. His resume wasn't fake, nor was his extensive financial knowledge. His immense power and connections weren't fake either.

So there was no need for Ian to offend this guy.

At this moment, they were chatting happily and praising each other's business.

Ian praised Giuliani for his proper governance and for rescuing the injured to the greatest extent possible; Giuliani praised Madoff as everyone's god of wealth; and Madoff praised Ian as a young and promising hero and business genius, especially for his short selling of the Italian lira.

If you want to see how people relate to each other, you can tell by how they praise or belittle each other.

Ian flattered Giuliani because he needed political protection; Giuliani flattered Madoff because he had invested money in Madoff's regime investment company and needed Madoff to pay him high interest; and Madoff flattered Ian...

Needless to say, he definitely wanted Ian to leave the money with him.

Of course Ian couldn't give him money, but not because he was a liar.

After all, this guy won't get into trouble until 2008, and you have every chance to get your assets back before then - business is sometimes so interesting, sometimes you know it may be a Ponzi scheme, but you will still invest because you are confident that you will not be the last one to take over.

The reason why many businessmen are cheated is not because they are too stupid to see the problem, but because they are confident that they can only reap the benefits without taking the risks.

Therefore, the fundamental reason why Ian didn't give him the money was not because he was a fraudster, but simply because the money could play a greater role in his own hands.

So he said directly: "I'm sorry, Mr. Madoff, I believe Madoff Securities Investment Company is a good company, but I believe that I can use the money faster than your interest."

Madoff shook his head slightly. "I believe that, but you have to learn how to use funds. You can get a bank loan for your business, but the money I give you will be higher than what the bank gives you."

Well, that means I can lend you money from the bank?

If I could borrow more, I would use it for myself - I have so many projects suitable for investment.

Ian said casually, "I'm a good friend of a banker, and he will help me with this matter."

Madoff shook his head in disdain. "Oh, you mean that Bent guy? He's no good. It's not that I look down on him, but his vision is limited to the limited environment of California, and he's destined to never grow. Maybe you think he's great, but that's because you haven't truly witnessed the power of Wall Street. I'm optimistic about you, Ian Carr. You have enormous potential, and the reason I'm willing to help you is because you have this potential."

Ian was instantly upset.

Gaskell was the person he respected the most, and the old liar in front of him actually belittled Gaskell?
Madoff would never have thought that his disparaging words would evoke such feelings from Ian. After all, he didn't know how good their relationship was. To Ian, this was probably close to the level of saying "al-mud horse" to him.

He suppressed his anger and shook his head gently: "Sorry, at least I can't make this kind of investment now, but maybe in the future."

Madoff frowned. "It's fine if you don't want to invest, but I'm planning to start a financial column. Could you help me get a piece of the action in the Times or the Herald?"

Ian was stunned.

He now completely understood, are you going to use my name to endorse you?

There is not much room for the media and banks to integrate resources, and the only option is to keep borrowing money from banks.

But scammers and the media have huge cooperation value:
What do scammers need?
Fame!
The more famous you are, the more people you can deceive.

The reason why Madoff was able to defraud billions of dollars was because he was a senior tycoon in the financial street. An expert cheating an expert, that's what we call having the upper hand!
Given Ian's fame, the two newspapers he controls, and his influence at CBS, if he were to support Madoff...

Good man, no wonder you set your sights on me. Not only do you want my money, but you also want me to stand up for you.

Ian immediately shook his head. "I'm not in charge of CBS, so I can't make that call. As for Cal Media, we don't engage in financial inducement services, which would undermine its neutrality and impartiality."

He was dissatisfied with Madoff's disparagement of Gaskell, and was even more furious that Madoff wanted to destroy his reputation: once Madoff's crimes were exposed, he, Cal Media Group, and CBS would all become his accomplices.

So even the term "financial inducement service" is used, which is simply saying "I suspect you are a liar."

Madoff's expression changed slightly, but he remained calm the next moment and said, "Young people are always prone to overconfidence."

Ian said coldly: "Maybe it's just caution."

After saying this, Madoff finally stopped talking. Instead, Giuliani and a few people around him understood what he meant.

what's going on?

You don't trust Madoff?
(End of this chapter)