Chapter 916 Cherish the present moment forever (ask for a monthly ticket)

  These days of the Nobel Prize Ceremony belong to the time of the Nobel Prize, and the newspapers are full of reports on the winners.

   The most reported ones are the literature award winners, winners from China, who are very popular.

  The other is Mr. Merton, one of the winners of the economics prize in the United States, who also occupies a large page.

   But there are exceptions to everything, and there is one person who even overwhelmed the winners.

   Or to be precise, it should be a group of people, Liu Qingshan leading a group of little ones.

   And the little princes and princesses from all over the world participated in the betting together, which was talked about by many newspapers.

  The people are also happy to see such news. It feels like seeing their own baby dolls doing mischievous things, and they are secretly happy.

  When eating in the restaurant the next morning, Liu Qingshan saw that the newspapers were full of news about this, so he couldn't help but smack his lips:

   "No, no, isn't this stealing the limelight from the winner?"

   "You still know?" Writer Lu joked with him with a smile.

  Liu Qingshan shook his head: "I can't help it, people are riding on our necks."

  Everyone thought it was true, and even Leader Geng felt that at that moment, for the sake of the dignity of the country, he had to stand up and fight back.

   It's just that this method of counterattack, in his opinion, is a bit too expensive.

  After returning home last night, Leader Geng stayed up half the night. He was a little frightened by such a huge sum of money.

  Leader Geng became more and more afraid as he thought about it. The other party was an expert in finance and stocks. If he played stocks with such a person, wouldn’t that mean lighting a lantern in the toilet?

  He was going to use this morning's meal time to persuade Liu Qingshan not to bet.

   But looking at the newspapers, which are full of photos of Liu Qingshan, Leader Geng knows that there is no turning back.

  The only way now is to defeat the opponent. He looked at Liu Qingshan, who was still reading the newspaper with great interest, and said softly:

   "Comrade Qingshan, don't worry. After returning to China, I will invite a few professors of economics from colleges and universities to help you do research."

  Liu Qingshan smiled and agreed, of course he would appreciate his kindness.

  As for asking for help, let’s forget it, the Shanghai Stock Exchange was only established at the end of December this year, and it hasn’t yet.

  People who know how to trade stocks in China can only be described as rare.

  In his memory, there are still a few bullish stocks, most of which are concentrated in Internet companies, such as Cisco. During the ten years of the 1990s, the stock has doubled by a thousand times, creating a miracle in the stock market.

  So he is not too worried about his opponent. That Professor Merton is at best a theorist with high vision but low power. Otherwise, he would have become a billionaire by relying on stock market investment.

  In the morning, I mainly tour the city, and in the evening I attend the reception organized by the embassy, ​​and the day is over.

   Turning the other day, it was already the 9th local time. Tomorrow is the day of the official awards ceremony. Everyone is actively preparing for it.

  And Liu Qingshan led Boban and sat in a conference room.

   Across from them, sat Professor Merton.

   Surrounded by reporters, no less than dozens of people.

   There is also a working team sent by the lawyer, sitting in the middle of the two parties.

  The atmosphere in the meeting room was very dignified. After all, this was not just a question of 10 million US dollars. The two participants were very famous.

  One is a new Nobel laureate, who is highly respected;

  Although the other is young, he has shown talent in many fields and has a promising future.

  In the end, no matter who loses, it will be a heavy blow to the reputation of the loser. It is not an exaggeration to say that the reputation is ruined.

  First, the lawyer announces the proposed draft agreement, and after both parties confirm that it is correct, it will be signed and become effective.

   It is stipulated in the contract that both parties will each deliver 10 million US dollars to a third-party investment company, and then purchase the stocks of the designated company. After one year, the winner will be determined according to the profitability.

  The loser will lose everything.

   Two other professors who won the economics award jointly acted as witnesses, and they also signed their names on the agreement.

  The reporters also witnessed this moment together, and after conducting some interviews, they left satisfied.

  The remaining two parties continue to complete the most important part of the contract, which is to specify the purchase of tickets, which must be kept confidential.

  The scope of choice is the stock market in the United States, after all, it is the financial center of the world.

  Under the witness of lawyers and notaries, Liu Qingshan and Professor Merton each wrote down the stocks they were going to invest in on a piece of paper.

  When the witnesses opened the two pieces of paper, Qi Qi was taken aback, because the same company was written on them: Cisco.

  If the two were not opponents, I thought they had discussed it in advance.

  Professor William, one of the notaries, frowned. He knew that this was definitely not a coincidence. Both of them were optimistic about the same company, which proved that this company still had great potential for development.

  But when this happens, there is no decision at all, and the final result must be a tie.

   It seems that a tie is also good, it will not cause harm to anyone, but it can become a good story.

  Professor William originally wanted to be a good guy in the middle, isn't this situation exactly what he hoped for?

  So Professor William picked up the pen and prepared to write the name of the stock on it, and everyone will be happy when the time comes.

  But the lawyer sent by the lawyer raised an objection at this time:

   "The two gentlemen are really heroes who see the same thing and choose the same company. However, such a competition is meaningless, so I ask you to make a new choice."

  Liu Qingshan was taken aback when he heard that, and looked up at Merton: The old guy is fine, and it's not all a waste of fame.

  Merton also felt a little surprised. He shrugged his shoulders: "What a coincidence, it seems that Mr. Mountain did a lot of homework last night. It is your tutor who gave you advice, right?"

   For some large companies, there are relevant research reports, which can only be consulted by insiders.

  Liu Qingshan shook his head, he really didn't contact Professor Peter, because he knew that if the tutor knew about it, he would definitely stop him.

  After thinking about it, a smile appeared on Liu Qingshan's face: "Then I'll change to another company. As for Mr. Merton, you can do whatever you want."

  The generosity shown by Liu Qingshan made the two notaries nod their heads slightly.

   "I stand by my original choice."

  Professor Merton didn't appreciate it. He bet all his wealth and even raised five million dollars, so he was only allowed to succeed in this gamble, not to fail.

  Cisco is the company he is most optimistic about after detailed research. How can it be easily changed?

  Liu Qingshan did not need to write any more this time, and said directly: "Then I choose Earth Network, which happens to be an Internet company."

   Although Cisco is powerful, it took more than ten years of development to become a behemoth.

  Liu Qingshan also has confidence in his own earth network.

   "Earth Network, isn't that Mr. Mountain's own company? We need to ask Professor Merton for his opinion on this."

  Lawyers are relatively conscientious. Buying their own company’s stock is definitely fine in principle, but they are afraid that the other party will pick on the wrong.

  Professor Merton was also taken aback. In fact, the Earth Network is also one of the targets he chose.

   Just because the Earth Network is Liu Qingshan's company, he felt a bit out of touch, so he finally chose Cisco.

  The young man has already backed down a step just now. If he is more hypocritical, he will appear too demeaning.

  So Professor Merton nodded: "Yes, but during this year, normal business models can be carried out, and Mr. Mountaine is not allowed to interfere with the company's stock price."

   "Okay!" Liu Qingshan didn't intend to engage in any secret operations, so he nodded in agreement.

  Both sides have no more objections, and the agreement passed smoothly.

  Cisco just went public this year, with a market capitalization of close to 70 million. Now it can only be regarded as a small-cap stock.

  As for the stock price, based on the closing price adjusted for dividends and share discounts, Cisco’s stock price was only US$0.08 per share when it was listed on Nasdaq.

   Of course, if calculated according to the market value, it is 18 US dollars per share.

   Liu Qingshan remembers that one year later, in 1991, Cisco's total market value was less than 600 million US dollars.

   It wasn't until 1995, when Chambers took charge of Cisco, that the company began to take the rocket.

   Now, Chambers is already the CEO of Wang An Computer. It is not certain whether Cisco can develop into that giant in the future.

   Besides, this bet is only for one year. During this year, Cisco's market value has increased by less than ten times. Liu Qingshan also has confidence in his own earth network.

   Liu Qingshan was also full of pride in his heart: just compete with Cisco!

  After the agreement was signed, Liu Qingshan accompanied Writer Lu to a reception at night, and the next day, it was finally time for the awards.

  After lunch and a short rest, the winners and their groups of relatives and friends left the Stockholm Grand Hotel, took the car parked at the door, and headed to the Stockholm Concert Hall, which is where the awards have been presented over the years.

  Liu Qingshan accompanied Writer Lu to get off the car, looked up at the concert hall, and saw a row of stone pillars in front, which looked majestic and majestic.

  The tone of the concert hall is mainly light blue, so it is customarily called "Blue Hall".

   Arrived here, the winners were led to the lounge at the back, while the group of relatives and friends went to the auditorium.

  At the awards ceremony every year, the number of spectators is limited to 2,000 people. By the time Liu Qingshan and the others entered the arena, most of them were already seated.

  The location of the relatives and friends table is naturally relatively front, and together, there are about fifty or sixty people.

  Among a group of foreigners in tuxedos, Liu Qingshan and his oriental faces were particularly eye-catching.

  It is not the first time that Chinese faces appear in the Nobel Prize presentation ceremony, but it is the first time that the winners are truly from China.

  This also indicates to some extent that the ancient China has gradually connected with the world and is beginning to rejuvenate.

  Leader Geng and others were all sitting upright, all wearing Chinese tunic suits, and their hair was carefully groomed.

  Liu Qingshan is wearing a Chinese stand-up collar, which is also his signature clothing. It looks clean and neat. Coupled with his handsome face, it shows a unique temperament.

  Calm and atmospheric, but also positive.

   "Wow, big brother, you are so cool." A childish voice came from the front row, and then Liu Qingshan saw a delicate little face with gaping teeth.

   I have to say that the little girl with blond hair and blue eyes, like a doll, is very cute.

  The corners of Liu Qingshan's mouth also slightly raised: "The little princess is so beautiful today."

  The little guy was flattered, and then there were a few more little guys in the front row, all saying hello to Liu Qingshan.

   Now that the awards ceremony has not officially started, it is still possible to chat in a low voice.

  Liu Qingshan also smiled and confronted them, after all, they were former comrades-in-arms.

   "Big brother, you signed a contract with that bad grandpa, why didn't you ask us to be there, I can write my name in cursive now?"

  Little Princess Huoyazi, with a bit of complaint in her mouth, looks at her posture, and really wants to sign her name on the contract.

  Grace is also here, and when the king attends later, as a member of the royal family, she will also sit on the stage.

  She touched the little guy's head: "You are not yet an adult, and your signature is not valid. Let's wait until you grow up."

   "Oh, but it grows very slowly." The little princess Huo Yazi also sighed, wondering if this counts as growing pains.

   Liu Qingshan comforted her with a smile: "Don't worry about growing up, but always cherish the present moment."

  The little princess nodded half-understanding, the little guy didn't know yet, the older he got, the more troubles he would have.

  In fact, Liu Qingshan had already prepared. He asked Boban to take out a manuscript from his briefcase, which was a copy of the official contract.

   "Okay, everyone can sign now."

  Liu Qingshan handed over the contract and pointed to the back of his signature: "Just sign it here. This is a contract between us, and it will be valid no matter what time it is."

  This time the children were all excited. Little children, they are eager to participate, but they are often ignored by adults.

  Liu Qingshan grew up with the fourth and fifth children in the family, and he understands children's thoughts best.

   "I'll come, I'll come." Little Huoya Princess took the pen and carefully wrote her name letter by letter: Sophia.

   "And me." Little William and others also rushed to sign.

   "I, I, I, I can't write yet." The second prince, Henry, was too young and wanted to cry.

  The surrounding audience all watched with a smile on their faces.

   It was Little William who grabbed his younger brother's little hand and helped him sign his name crookedly and coyly.

   It made the grown-up members of the royal family feel a little anxious.

  But the younger brothers and sisters can participate, just treat it as children messing around, but they can't.

   "Okay, I will keep this agreement well, and we will share the fruits of victory together by this time next year."

   Liu Qingshan said with a smile, while the little guys held their fists together.

  Liu Qingshan also held back his laughter: "But if you lose, you are not allowed to cry."

   "We will definitely win!" All the little ones were full of fighting spirit.

  The reporters keenly captured these shots, and secretly admired in their hearts: This Mr. Mountain has a really wide network of contacts.

  Perhaps these little guys are small now, but when they grow up, they will be a force that cannot be ignored in the whole of Europa.

  (end of this chapter)