The Great Sage Returns from Ten Years of Imprisonment

Anthony remained expressionless, but his tone carried a hint of provocation.

"You don't need to be sarcastic. If Goldman Sachs wanted to recruit you, how could they not conduct a background check?"

"How could they offer such an astonishing salary that would make most people on Wall Street envious without a thorough background check?"

He leaned slightly forward, his gaze sharp.

"International oil prices plummeted last night, yet Broad Group made a fortune. Do you think I'd believe it if you weren't remotely directing things behind the scenes?"

Ling Yun smiled calmly, showing no embarrassment at being exposed.

He leaned back leisurely against the sofa back, looking at the foreigner in front of him with great interest.

That look in his eyes was like he was looking at an idiot.

"Mr. Anthony, you are quite frank, not denying that Goldman Sachs investigated me behind the scenes. This is a normal business tactic, even if it's not something that's done openly."

"But I hope this investigation is within the bounds of the law, targets only me personally, and doesn't involve anyone else; otherwise, it would be too despicable."

Anthony's face flushed slightly, a rare occurrence, but the blush vanished in an instant.

"The background check is handled by the compliance department. I'm not familiar with the specifics, but Goldman Sachs has always acted in a legal and compliant manner, that's beyond question."

At this point, he quickly steered the conversation back on track.

"Let's talk about joining Goldman Sachs. If you agree, the platform, resources, and returns Goldman Sachs can provide are far beyond what Yuanda Group can match..."

Before he could finish speaking, Ling Yun waved his hand with a smile.

"That's the end of this topic, Mr. Anthony. My position is very clear: I have absolutely no interest in joining Goldman Sachs."

He picked up his coffee and took a sip.

Instead of wasting our breath on this pointless topic, let's talk about the current international financial markets and international crude oil futures.

"Goldman Sachs is the world's largest investment bank, a very prestigious institution. They must have highly professional and authoritative insights. Why don't we exchange our opinions?"

Anthony clenched his fist tightly, his knuckles turning slightly white.

That stubborn bastard is really hard to deal with.

Seeing that a co-optation was out of the question, Anthony had no choice but to change his strategy.

He hesitated for a moment before giving his response.

"Everyone has their own ambitions. Since you are so determined, there's no point in me saying anything more. I just hope that one day in the future you won't regret your decision today."

Then, changing the subject, they switched to a different approach.

"We can discuss the current economic situation. I'm curious, what are your insights on the future trend of international financial markets, especially crude oil futures?"

"Here comes the real show! This is what I wanted!"

Ling Yun sneered inwardly.

Not far away, Zhou Mi and Zhang Lu heard the conversation in their earpieces, exchanged glances, and sat up slightly.

The real battle is only just beginning!

Carmelo Anthony himself was equally excited.

He casually picked up the coffee cup, took a small sip, and then placed the cup on his right.

This subtle adjustment allowed him to more clearly and comprehensively capture Ling Yun's every move with the ruby ​​clip on his tie.

The fish has taken the bait! Anthony sneered inwardly.

Ling Yun's lips curled into a smile, and then he began to perform.

"Then I'll offer my humble opinion as a starting point, which does not constitute any investment advice."

Regarding the international crude oil futures market, I believe the downward trend in oil prices will continue, but the room for further decline is limited...

He spoke eloquently, analyzing from the perspectives of supply and demand fundamentals, geopolitics, and market dynamics, with a clear and logical approach.

The author skillfully cites various data points, demonstrating top-notch professionalism while subtly leaving clues.

Unlike him, Anthony still adheres to Goldman Sachs' clichés.

I firmly believe that the long-term trend for oil prices is bullish, and reaching $200 will be no problem at all.

Half an hour later, Ling Yun walked out of the coffee shop alone.

Then he drove his black G-Wagon into the flow of traffic and quickly disappeared from sight.

Before long, Ling Yun drove his car into the underground parking garage of the CIC headquarters building and parked it in a reserved parking space.

The next moment, Secretary Zhou and Attorney Zhang got out of a car next to them and quickly got into Ling Yun's car.

"Fantastic! Absolutely fantastic!"

As soon as he got into the car, Attorney Zhang immediately let out a series of sighs.

"That was such a funny show! You and Anthony were both trying to set traps for each other, it was just a matter of seeing who would fall into them first!"

Ling Yun smiled and shook his head dismissively.

"Just let what Anthony was saying, all that spittle flying around, about Goldman Sachs' market assessment, go in one ear and out the other; it's best to listen to it in the opposite direction."

"As I said before, don't listen to what Goldman Sachs says, but watch what they do! Actions speak louder than words; empty talk is just a way to mislead your opponents."

Secretary Zhou and Attorney Zhang exchanged a glance, their expressions becoming more serious.

"Don't worry, we're still vigilant."

Next, Secretary Zhou explained the security situation.

"On the way here, we and the security team followed us the whole time, and we didn't find any suspicious vehicles following us, so there are no security issues for now."

"I will organize the video and audio recordings of your meeting with Anthony and give them to Mr. Kong so he can understand the situation."

Ling Yun nodded and added a point.

"And Secretary Wang from the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission, could you please send him a copy of the documents as a backup of the evidence? You're more suited to handle this than I am."

Secretary Zhou was stunned for a moment, but quickly realized what was going on.

"No problem! You've thought of everything perfectly, leaving no room for error!"

After a brief exchange, they got out of the car and prepared to go upstairs to see the joint investment team's office environment.

Meanwhile, Financial Street.

Goldman Sachs Beijing Representative Office.

The moment the door closed, the calm on Anthony's face vanished, replaced by a look of gloom and anger.

He quickly took off the ruby ​​tie clip and handed it to his secretary.

"I'll export all the videos I filmed today right away, and I'll have someone edit them carefully to make some really fun little gifts."

"Perhaps it won't be long before these little gifts come in handy, teaching that arrogant brat a lesson!"

The secretary understood immediately and reached out to take the tie clip.

"Understood, boss. I'll handle it personally."

After saying that, he turned and left the office to carry out this special mission.

It was evening, on Fuyou Street.

Ling Yun arrived at the renowned street on time and successfully met up with Wang Mi, who was waiting there.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Ling Yun lowered his head and got into Wang Mi's Audi A6.

The vehicle started and slowly drove toward the West Gate of Haizi, which was not far away.

When the vehicle stopped inside the West Gate and underwent special security checks and identity verification, Ling Yun was deeply moved and could not calm down for a long time.

In both his past and present lives, this was the first time he had stepped through this gate and witnessed the vibrant and colorful scenery inside.

Every brick, tile, blade of grass, and tree here seems to carry history and breathe with the times.

While his heart was filled with excitement, Ling Yun also made a silent resolution.

Today is just the beginning, but it will certainly not be the last!

I want to become a regular here, and to leave my own indelible mark on the magnificent epic of the country's leapfrog development!

The security check went smoothly, and Ling Yun and Wang Mi's identities were naturally confirmed.

Next, they transferred to an internal vehicle and drove deeper into the lake.

Taking this opportunity, Wang Mi whispered his instructions again.

"Director Li has already watched the video of your meeting with Anthony this afternoon, and the leaders of the General Office have also reviewed it, confirming that your response was appropriate."

"Everyone is aware of your position and contributions, and we greatly appreciate them. Once you're inside, you can speak freely, but of course, you should still remain humble and cautious."

Ling Yun turned to look at Wang Mi and nodded confidently.

"Thank you for the reminder, Secretary Wang. I will definitely seize this opportunity and live up to Director Li's recommendation and the trust of the leaders."

As they spoke, the vehicle slowly approached a cluster of lakeside buildings and stopped in front of a magnificent vermilion archway.

Ling Yun and his group got off the car again and underwent a more thorough security check.

Then, led by the deputy director of the General Office, we walked towards a lakeside conference room.

When Ling Yun walked into the conference room, even though he had lived two lives and his mental fortitude far surpassed that of ordinary people, he couldn't help but pause for a moment, and his heart suddenly raced.

The scene before him was even more magnificent than he had imagined!

Previously, the highest-ranking leader he had ever met was Director Li, but here, Director Li could only sit at the very bottom.

Faced with this scene, Ling Yun felt his calves tremble uncontrollably, and a tremendous sense of oppression washed over him.

At the same time, an indescribable excitement and pride surged up, making his hair stand on end and his blood feel like it was boiling!