American Gossip King

Chapter 51 Acquisition Websites

The news about the Auckland company didn't elicit much reaction from its peers.

The Los Angeles Times published a commentary:

"Ian Carl has run out of ideas and has turned to economic news."

Bullshit! This news may not be sensational enough, but that doesn't mean it's easy to get! Why am I so out of ideas?

Besides, economic news is still news!

USA Today published a commentary:

"The Los Angeles Herald's shift to economic news demonstrates their ambition to expand their news coverage."

That's right.

The New York Daily News published a commentary:

"This was leaked by the Los Angeles Herald. What is the Wall Street Journal doing? What are they doing?"

Ha, are you mocking Wall Street?

The Wall Street Journal published a commentary:

"Publishing economic news with a company that primarily deals with gossip and violence is a foolish business decision."

This is jealousy, pure and simple jealousy.

As for China, the Southern Media Group hasn't made any moves, probably because this news lacks dissemination power—Chinese people won't care about the life or death of the owner of an American paint company or the safety of paint, unless that owner is Bill Gates.

However, because Ian Carl was among the press conference presenters, someone still managed to say something:

"A truly excellent journalist has a comprehensive perspective, focusing on people's livelihoods and everything else. Ian Carr's reporting helped protect the American people from the harm caused by unscrupulous merchants. When will we have such an environment?"

Damn, shouldn't the last two words be, "When will we have journalists like this?"

How did it become the fault of the "environment"?

Judging from the fact that the Southern Media Group can spout nonsense and still get away with it, the news environment in China is actually quite good!

………………

"Cheers!"

In a luxurious mansion in the villa district of Montecito.

Ian and Gaskell, Lena raised a toast to their successful short-selling in the stock market.

This battle netted Ian a net profit of five million dollars.

Interestingly, Gaskell's residence was not far from Senator Brand's, and one could even see Brand's yard from there.

After drinking, the three of them sat down.

Ian opened his laptop and handed it to Gaskell, saying, "What do you think of this report?"

Gaskell glanced at it and saw that it was a news article about the Oakland paint company's excessive emissions—to boost the stock price, they had to clean up the mess.

This report points out that the Auckland paint company had long since abandoned paints with excessive formaldehyde levels and had new paints that had passed testing.

Gaskell chuckled, "Investors never care about the character of the investment target, but about returns. So the best way to restore market confidence is to make them believe in the predictable profits of paint companies, rather than telling them whether paint is good or bad... The quality of the paint doesn't matter, what matters is that it can make money."

The old man was so shrewd; his words were absolutely true!

Ian nodded repeatedly, took back his computer, and said, "I'll have my people revise it again, pointing out the promising profit prospects of Oakland Paint Company. Release this tomorrow, and the day after, release the support from Linuo Bank."

Gaskell frowned slightly: "It's a bit rushed. The timing could be staggered a bit. Iverson Jr. is negotiating a major collaboration; if it goes through, the results will be even better."

Ian replied, "I won't hold onto the paint company's stock for long, at most a month."

Why?

"I want to invest in news websites and create internet news. The current newspaper has too many limitations; internet news is the future!"

Gaskell exclaimed in surprise, "That's a losing proposition. Look at Yahoo, its stock price has plummeted."

Although the old man is shrewd, his understanding of the future can never compare to Ian's.

Ian answered firmly: "The internet can make money, and it has a huge influence. Now is the time to buy at the bottom."

Gaskell also somewhat understood what he meant.

The true power of the media lies in its influence!

This is exactly what happened this time. Ian used his media outlets to release bombshells, then shorted the market and made five million, continuing to hype up the Auckland stock price so he could make another killing.

Gaskell nodded: "Then keep borrowing money. Linuo Bank will support you. You need to learn to use borrowed money to generate more wealth, son. Do you know that most bosses in this world spend a third of their time borrowing or raising funds? With me here, you won't need to spend much time or energy."

Ian smiled.

A certain boss surnamed Jia spends far more than a third of his time borrowing money.

I might not need to spend time on it, but I still need to put in a lot of effort.

He looked at Lena, the beauty lightly licking her red lips, her eyes brimming with affection and temptation. Her fingers gently pulled open her chest, revealing a beautiful, voluptuous figure. Her legs were slightly parted, her long, beautiful legs reaching all the way to the top, and she uttered seductive murmurs.

Gaskell coughed lightly: "Don't rush, honey, we haven't finished discussing the work yet."

………………

The latest novel is first published here!

With Gaskell's guidance, Ian's business acumen improved significantly.

In the days that followed, Gaskell shared all his years of experience, including financial knowledge, political knowledge, and business philosophy, with Ian without reservation, allowing him to grow rapidly during this period.

Ian would attend various banquets, invitations, polo matches, golf tournaments, and other events with Gaskell every day to meet important figures from all walks of life, while at night he would keep an eye on these people and make his move.

No specific target is needed; just take whatever you can get your hands on—most of this information won't be leaked, but it will become a good assistant for his future business dealings.

For example: "You don't want your wife to know about this, do you? You ask what I want? Simple, the Los Angeles Herald is dedicated to providing you with excellent gay services."

Of course, it also depends on the relationship. If the relationship is good, then I won't do it this way—by good relationship, I mean I don't need your dirt, but you're willing to provide me with GG services.

Ian likes the American environment; business is business, no personal relationships.

That's great!

In the evenings, he would spend time with Lena, and occasionally with Kate.

Kate sensed something was wrong, and one night she asked him resentfully, "Do you have another woman?"

Ian just smiled and kissed her, saying, "Don't talk nonsense."

Then we'll try our best to prove that whether or not someone else is around doesn't affect our friendship.

Fortunately, Kate Biliana was much busier. Because of the Charlie Mills incident, she became famous before Pearl Harbor was released, and she had a constant stream of film offers and breakups, so at least I didn't have to spend every night with her.

He would still call Ian from time to time.

One time, Ian was having a good time with Lena when Kate called.

Lena let out a loud groan, and Kate silently hung up the phone.

It's all about women's jealousy and rivalry!

Ian could only sigh and think he could make amends later.

Soon after, Gaskell helped him find a suitable target.

WND News Network.

(End of this chapter)