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You don't come here to watch fake punches.
As a player in the game, Jason Greer became more and more surprised, because he had unknowingly exerted more than [-]% of his strength, but his opponent was still able to handle it with ease.
and.
Although the number of times he was hit was not many, it was really painful when Simon Westero hit him.
The standard five-inning game quickly came to the fourth inning.
Three innings have been handed over, and this time, Jason Greer unreservedly launched a fierce attack on Simon. Simon was still on the defensive, but he also started to increase his counterattack.
After such a fierce confrontation, the boos from the audience finally subsided, and everyone waited intently for one of them to be defeated.
On the boxing ring, after seemingly struggling to block Jason Greer's combined attack, Simon suddenly charged up and threw an uppercut while the opponent's center of gravity was tilted.
boom--
This is not a movie.
Certainly not the sound of boxing.
It was the sound of a strong man with a height of 1.8 meters and a weight of 90 kilograms falling to the ground like a broken sack.
On and off the stage, those who were worried that Simon would end up like this were all stunned for a few seconds. Seeing Jason Greer lying on the ground without moving, the two doctors who were guarding the stage just Hastily rushed to the stage.
After a frantic examination, one of the doctors said to Simon: "Mr. Westeros, he passed out."
"Just fainted?"
"Maybe some concussions, but it shouldn't be a big deal."
The manager ordered the staff to carry Jason Greer down, and the referee just remembered, stepped forward and grabbed Simon's right hand and raised it up, and the host's high-pitched voice came from the radio at the right time: "The winner is, Simon Weiss Tello."
There was applause from the audience.
Simon did not step down. He walked to the side of the stage and said to the fighting arena manager: "Change the next one, tell them, if you win me, you will be rewarded with 10 US dollars. If you lose, you will get nothing."
Seeing that Simon was going to continue, the audience, who also didn't feel much just now, gave even warmer applause.
then.
second round.
Game three.
Fourth game.
……
When Simon knocked his tenth Asian opponent from Thailand to the ground with a hard elbow in the same way, enthusiastic shouts sounded in unison as people poured into the already full fighting arena .
"Westeros, Westeros, Westeros..."
Ten consecutive fights, ten consecutive KOs, many fighting fans in the arena looked at Simon beyond the scope of admiration.
Seeing a super rich man defeat ten opponents in a row with his own eyes, most people feel that although they are just bystanders, this is enough to brag about for many years.
Naturally, it is impossible for Simon himself to be intact. Neil Bennett, who has been guarding the ring to guard against accidents, saw his boss's obviously swollen cheeks and other scars on his body. After the referee announced the result, he opened the guardrail and entered the ring Said: "Boss, can't continue."
Simon also felt a little exhausted. He looked up at the electronic clock hanging in the arena. It was already past midnight, so he nodded.
However, Simon did not step off the stage directly, but walked to the edge of the stage, motioned to Patrick who had already been stunned, and said to James Pike next to him: "Go, change his clothes, let's have a game."
Knowing that my brother-in-law brought me here tonight, I have no good intentions.
In fact, even though it was Patrick's instigation, if Simon didn't want to, he would never succeed.
Still, the lesson has to be learned.
Patrick didn't seem to hear what Simon said, he opened his mouth, and seemed to be asking: "Huh?"
Simon gestured to James Pike again, and Patrick was ushered backstage.
Seeing this situation, Neil Bennett did not dissuade him.
Simon is injured all over his body now, even if there is nothing serious, he will definitely be scolded by Raymond Johnston when he goes back.
As the instigator, the most ineffective young master in his family should indeed be taught a lesson.
James Pike personally took Patrick to the backstage to change clothes, and ran back alone in less than a minute. He obviously suppressed a smile on his face and said to Simon: "Pat ran away, Simon, do you want to chase him back?"
Simon smiled and waved his hands, leaning on the guardrail with a little force before falling off the stage.
Seeing Simon leave the boxing ring, the audience who knew that there would be no next fight rushed to this side, trying to find a chance to contact Simon.
Neil Bennett quickly signaled to the surrounding staff to protect Simon and squeeze through the crazy crowd into the backstage.
Sitting down on a sofa in the backstage, Simon finally felt a sense of powerlessness. Hearing the faint shouts of 'Simon' and 'Westero' coming from the front desk, he let several bikini girls surround him to help him After taking off the gloves and ankle brace, intense fatigue hit him, he closed his eyes, and fell asleep directly.
Although there was a pause in the middle, the ten consecutive games and the high-intensity confrontation that lasted for nearly three hours had drained the last bit of potential in Simon's body.
Can't remember much of what followed.
I felt faintly sent to Johnston's family's private medical center in the city. After a lot of trouble, Janet also appeared, seemed to say a few words, and then returned to the mansion.
And then.
The drowsy black dream lasted for a long time, someone was touching the wound on his face, he grabbed it casually and pulled him over, hugging him in his arms.
I feel very at ease.
Finally woke up, this is Simon and Janet's bedroom in Johnston's mansion, the woman is curled up in his arms like a kitten.
Turning his head to look out of the window in the dark sky, he didn't know whether it was morning or dusk.
Sensing his movement, Janet opened her eyes, her beautiful eyes glanced over, blinked a few times, her head poked over, and she bit his ear with her small white teeth.
When the pain came, Simon begged for mercy directly: "Don't, it's you who bit off the pain."
"Bastard, I don't feel sorry for you." Janet released him with a few more pushes, her greasy face rubbed against Simon's face, and she stood up to look at him again: "Don't do this again. "
"Well, I promise," Simon said, raised his head and kissed the woman's lips, and said, "What time is it now?"
Janet didn't answer, she held Simon's face and continued to stare at him: "Must be sure."
"I promise," Simon nodded solemnly, and said, "Actually, it was your younger brother who encouraged me. In the end, I tried to teach him a lesson, but he ran away."
"I don't care about your nonsense," Janet softened her body again, and pressed against Simon's body and said, "Dinner will have to wait a while, are you hungry, can we go out to eat?"
"Hungry," Simon said, feeling something stuck under his body, it turned out to be a button, he threw it aside, and continued to say to Janet: "However, let's eat at home. Besides, the old man Are you angry?"
Janet caught the button back, raised her hand and threw it into the gap between the headboard and the wall, watched it disappear, and stuck it on Simon's chest again, saying: "No, but the media is very lively today, the newspapers It's the news of 'Simon Westero's ten consecutive KO opponents', and there are videos streaming out, and there are also reports from North America, you are already the champion, aren't you very proud?"
Listening to the little sarcasm in Janet's tone, Simon said, "It shouldn't be allowed to take pictures casually in the fighting arena, right?"
"Last night you went crazy on stage, and the whole of Melbourne was shocked. So many people crowded past, how to prepare for this kind of thing. Unfortunately, after I rushed to the city, I could only see you in the hospital."
Simon smiled, and said: "I originally said that I would discuss Cersei Capital with Tony today, but it can only be postponed until tomorrow. Blockbuster will be listed on the 18th, and I will stay for another day tomorrow, and I have to go back to North America the day after tomorrow. Time is really tight .”
Janet hummed, apparently lacking interest.
Simon felt the woman's emotions, so he didn't continue to say these things. He held the woman's light body and put it aside, and said, "Okay, you can lie down for a while, I'm going to get up first."
Janet wrapped her small arms around Simon's arms until he sat up, and finally scratched his back before burying her head on the pillow and watching the man get dressed.
第328章 黑岩集团(修)
After resting for more than half a month, I still have to start working again.
The settlement and return of Cersei Capital's No. 6 to No. 10 sub-funds has been completed under the responsibility of Anthony Johnston during this period.
After closing all positions and paying various fees at the end of last year, Cersei Capital had a total of $86.3 billion in funds available for settlement.
According to the originally agreed commission ratio, out of the total US$86.3 billion in funds, the principal income attributable to Simon is US$22.5 billion, and the commission income is US$19.6 billion. Counting the initial US$5 million principal, Simon finally received US$47.1 billion .
The Johnston family invested $1 million, and finally received a total of $5.5 million in principal and income.
The share of funds attributable to other investors was US$33.7 billion, minus the principal of US$9.7 million, and the net income was US$24 billion.Although the rate of return is far from being comparable to that of Simon, it has reached 250%, which has surpassed most hedge funds on the market.With the same size, there is no one that can achieve this rate of return.
Therefore, after the settlement was completed, the US$10 billion fund raised by Cersei Capital from Australian investors was sold out on the spot.
The Japanese stock market has fallen from a high of above 40000 points to below 38000 points in recent months. However, the Japanese government still insists on not admitting that there is a serious bubble in its own stock market. The external caliber is a normal correction after the market is overheated.Presumably to support this argument, most of the assets held by Cersei Capital's No. 1 to No. 5 sub-funds remain unsold.
The empty shells of the five sub-funds cannot be recovered in the short term. This time, they are raised in the name of the No. 6 sub-fund.
Unlike last year, because of the long-term and formal operation of Cersei Capital, the commission rate of the No. 6 sub-fund raised this time is mainly used for hedging operations, and the commission rate is fixed at 20%.As a discount for old customers, Australian investors still do not need to pay management fees.
In addition, the Simon and Johnston families have invested a total of 15 billion US dollars, which is different from the original plan, which is 5 million US dollars more than the Johnston family.
The fundraising scale in North America is still the planned US$10 billion. Just like in Australia, James Raybould, who is in charge of this matter, only disclosed the news. In a subsequent fundraising meeting, the cumulative subscription amount in North America was directly Doubled to more than $20 billion.
Hedge funds that are too big and their goals too obvious are not a good thing.
Therefore, after several discussions, the fundraising amount in North America is still locked at US$10 billion, and James has carefully selected some 'funders' who may benefit Cersei Capital and the entire Westeros system.Of course, for this part of the investment, Cersei Capital will start charging a 2% management fee.
Although the No. 6 sub-fund used for hedging operations cannot expand its scale, Simon also let James release the news that Cersei Capital will conduct another fundraising in the near future, this time it will be used for private equity, leveraged buyouts and other types of investment.
Simon became the richest man in North America from scratch in just three years. Such a wealth miracle has become a golden sign.Therefore, although the subsequent fundraising will no longer be used for hedging operations, there is still an endless stream of capital seeking information and trying to subscribe.
After finishing his vacation in Australia, Simon departed for North America early in the morning on the 16th, accompanied by Janet, David Johnston and Leslie Wickett.
Leslie Wheatett will return to Cambridge University to resume classes on the 22nd, and before that, she plans to visit Daenerys Studios in person to see the office building that she is responsible for designing.David Johnston, who is studying for a Ph.D., does not have such a standard coursework arrangement, he just stays with his girlfriend.
After more than ten hours of flight, the Boeing 767 arrived in Los Angeles, dropped off David and Leslie, picked up Amy Pascal and Nancy Brill, and everyone set off for New York again.
Due to the time difference, arriving in New York, the east coast of the United States is still on January 1, Tuesday afternoon.
Blockbuster's launch date is Thursday, January 1.
Although two days in advance, the schedule here is full.
After just a few hours of rest in their apartment on Fifth Avenue, Simon and Janet rushed to Raybould's house to attend a well-planned investor reception, during which they also had to meet with several potential industry managers.
Since the official operation is about to start, Janet must be too busy alone.
Moreover, the two had previously agreed that the headquarters of Cersei Capital would be set up in Manhattan, because they were going to get married soon and planned to have a baby as soon as possible. Deeply ingrained, I only plan to work two or three days a week, not necessarily in Manhattan, and the rest will be handed over to professional managers.
After a year of operation last year, Janet has selected a team responsible for the operation of the No. 6 sub-fund, and directly granted 6 of them the status of partners, and generously allocated 6% of the shares of the No. 30 sub-fund.
The financial industry is different from the real industry. This industry is basically supported by various top talents.If there is not enough interest, talents will be easily poached by other companies.
Therefore, Simon also approved of Janet's equity distribution plan.
Dividing the equity of sub-funds instead of the shares of the parent company is also the result of the discussion between the two.
With the expansion of the team size, there will definitely be other partners joining the No. 6 sub-fund in the future, and will further develop sub-funds of the next level.However, no matter how the equity is diluted, it will not affect Simon's control of Cersei Capital.
In fact, even for the No. 6 sub-fund, the parent company Cersei Capital also adopts the model of separating voting rights and income rights, and will always retain absolute control over this sub-fund.
The operation team of the hedge fund is ready-made, but in order to open other types of investment, it is necessary to form a new team.
Simon doesn't have any contacts in Manhattan. However, James Raybould has worked as a financial lawyer for many years, and his contacts in this area are very extensive. Recently, he has helped Simon find many suitable targets.
The evening reception was very lively.
As soon as Simon arrived with Janet, he immediately became the focus of everyone's attention.
Not only is "Batman: Beginning", which is still going strong at the box office recently, but the news of Simon's ten consecutive KO opponents at the Melbourne Fighting Arena last Saturday was accompanied by the outflow of a large number of pictures and videos, which ignited heated discussions in the North American media.
Compared with the huge wealth that is usually difficult to feel intuitively, the impact of tyrannical physical strength is much more intuitive.
While ordinary people were discussing, there were even some top professional boxers who made half-truths and half-truths to Simon.
Socializing among the crowd, James Raybould quickly brought Simon and the two to a middle-aged man in his 30s wearing rimless glasses.
"Simon, Jenny, this is Lawrence Fink. Lawrence, this is Simon and Jenny."
Lawrence Fink, currently the head of Blackstone Financial Management Company, a subsidiary of Blackstone Group, has a fund of about US$30 billion in his hands, and is mainly responsible for mainstream stock and bond investments.
After the premiere of "Batman: Beginning of War" last time, Simon chatted with Frank Walken, the boyfriend of Jennifer's girlfriend Lisa Collins, and heard that the other party worked under Lawrence Fink. He quickly noticed his boss and asked James to collect information on Lawrence Fink.
Now Lawrence Fink is only the head of a subsidiary of the Blackstone Group.
However, Simon knew that more than ten years later, Lawrence Fink broke away from the Blackstone Group and founded the Blackrock Group (also known as the BlackRock Group), which is better than his old club.
At its peak, the scale of funds managed by the Black Rock Group once exceeded US$6 trillion, making it the largest asset management company in the world.Whether it is top technology companies such as Apple, Amazon, and Google, or traditional industrial giants such as General Electric and Wal-Mart, Black Rock Group is among its top five important shareholders.
Holding shares in an enterprise actually means the corresponding right to speak.
With a huge total assets of 6 trillion U.S. dollars and the status of important shareholders of countless corporate giants, it is conceivable how terrifying the potential influence the Black Rock Group has.
According to James’ investigation, Simon is also very satisfied with Lawrence Fink’s previous resume. It just so happens that the relationship between Lawrence Fink and Blackstone’s founder and CEO Steve Schwarzman on corporate management and fund operations The differences are getting bigger and bigger, and Simon has already intentionally separated from Blackstone, and Simon intends to poach Lawrence Fink's entire team.
According to the information provided by James, Lawrence Fink is an investor who pays great attention to risk control and has a sufficiently cautious personality.Coupled with the information in memory, Simon is willing to release more autonomy to the other party than the absolute control over the No. 6 sub-fund.