Chapter 191 Travel to the United States

At 10:30 a.m. on August 4, 1990, President Bush signed a national security directive document to Schwarzkopf, commander of the U.S. Central Headquarters, ordering the U.S. military to go to war in Iraq.

Shortly after this national security directive document was issued, mainstream media and TV stations in various allied countries successively broadcast this major news.

At twelve o'clock the night before, Kitahara Sosuke, Fujiwara Norika, Sakurai Saeko and Yamada Kazuma had already left Japan on a flight from Osaka Kansai International Airport to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport.

It is expected to arrive in New York at 2:30 in the afternoon.

The plane was full of Japanese businessmen who were preparing to go to the United States to do long oil business. The bubble economy has not completely burst yet, and many Japanese businessmen have made a lot of investments in the United States, basically focusing on hotels, real estate and other projects.

They were high-spirited on the plane and expressed their views on the Gulf War in a pointing tone. They were obviously just a group of businessmen, but they all acted like military experts, speaking eloquently and very bluffingly.

"Yamazaki-san, I heard that you borrowed 3 billion yen from Fuji Bank this time? That's amazing! It is indeed the largest stationery manufacturing company in Nagoya. You will definitely shine in this oil war." A Mediterranean man in the front row smiled. He said to the middle-aged man next to him.

"Haha, there's nothing better than you, Nakamura-san. Your golf course is famous all over the country. I heard that Prime Minister Kaifu often comes here to relax. It's only 3 billion yen. If you are willing to ask, countless banks will lend you money."

Similar conversations occurred from time to time on the plane.

In this Gulf War, Japan intervened with almost all the strength of the country.

From government consortiums and banks to various large clubs and retail investors, as long as they have money and some contacts and connections, they all want to get involved in this circle.

However, compared to domestic projects like Juliana Tokyo, which the middle class can participate in, the oil war is obviously more high-end, and those who can participate are basically prominent figures in Japan.

They have close relations with the government and the financial sector. The consortium itself has used countless funds to enter the market. In addition, these people have also borrowed money from various banks and treasury banks. Internal bank employees have also used their positions to siphon off massive amounts of funds. It can be said that nearly 50% of Japan's All the national wealth has been gambled away.

Kitahara Sosuke couldn't help but click his tongue. He knew that this war was of great significance and had a similar anchoring effect on all countries in the world. He also knew that Japan would completely collapse after this wave, but he never expected that they would be so crazy.

Nearly 50% of the national wealth is equivalent to shaking the country's economic foundation!

With this money and leverage, the United States harvested such a big leek, enough to feed them for many years.

"Hey, actually, there isn't much to say about this Gulf War. Iraq's military strength is not weak, and its weapons and equipment are also advanced. It will be difficult to win it within a year. We are also prepared to spend a long time in the oil market. But let's What I find interesting is that I heard that there is a young man who wants to be a big short seller?"

"It is indeed a short position, and I heard that Cong Sanhe obtained 1.33 billion meters of gold. This figure, I am afraid that all the family funds have been used, right?"

"Yes, Kitahara Sosuke, I have heard of this young man's name. He is very popular in Osaka now, and he caused a lot of troubles a while ago."

"He's just an idiot!"

The discussion gradually shifted from the Gulf War and oil to Kitahara Sosuke. The Kitahara family was well-known in Tokyo, but it was far from being compared with the Chino family, a behemoth known to all the wealthy families in Japan. Speaking of Kitahara Sosuke, Most of them knew little about Jie and the Beihara family.

But that doesn’t stop them from continuing to laugh at the big short here.

Without these 1.33 billion meters of gold, perhaps many of them would not be able to allocate all their funds to long oil.

"Damn it! President, they are talking bad about you again!" Fujiwara Norika took a mouthful of pasta and suddenly felt that the airplane meal, which tasted good, no longer tasted good.

Sakurai Saeko on the side just pursed her lips and chuckled, saying nothing.

Norika Fujiwara came to the United States as the second-largest investor in Kitahara to follow up on the oil short-selling project, while Saeko Sakurai came to the United States to visit her younger siblings who were being treated at the University of Washington Hospital in Seattle.

Yamada Kazuma did not sit in a row with them, he was only responsible for bodyguard work.

"Okay, eat more Jixiang. Aren't you very hungry? I'll give it to you too." Kitahara Sosuke really couldn't bear the taste of airplane food, but the other three people who were flying for the first time could accept it, especially It's Noka, a foodie and idiot who really likes the taste of pasta.

Fujiwara Norika swallowed the last noodle in her mouth, took the lunch box with a smile, and continued to eat happily.

At 2:25 pm, the plane successfully arrived at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport. Then the four people immediately changed the plane to Seattle, Washington. By the time they arrived at the Seattle Airport, it was already 7:30 pm.

After another meal on the plane, Norika Fujiwara got off the plane excitedly and looked around. At the airport, Romon George, the representative from George Futures Trading Company, had been waiting for Kitahara Sosuke and his party. After seeing them, he After getting off the plane, a group of men and women in black suits came smiling.

"Welcome to Seattle, Mr. Kitahara." Roman George had talked to Sosuke Kitahara on the phone before and was surprised by the age of this big customer. He was the futures manager introduced by Reiko Kitahara and was experienced in futures trading. He heard that He and Kitahara Reiko were classmates during their Ph.D. studies at the university.

Luo Meng was still surprised when he shook hands with Kitahara Sosuke.

"Mr. Kitahara, you are even more handsome and younger than Reiko-chan said, which is enviable." He laughed heartily, and his somewhat broken Japanese made Kitahara Sosuke's ears uncomfortable.

"Hello, Mr. Romon George, let's communicate in English." Kitahara Sosuke said in fluent English.

Roman George's eyes once again flashed with surprise. The Japanese are world-famous for their poor English. He has studied Japanese for several years for the Japanese clients who are rich and stupid nowadays, just because he is worried that the other party does not know English and cannot communicate directly.

And Kitahara Sosuke's English is very fluent and clear, directly crushing 99.99% of Japanese.

"You speak English very well, much better than my Japanese. Reiko used to boast about your younger brother when she was studying. I was not convinced at the time, but now I see that I am too shallow."

Luo Meng continued to compliment Kitahara Sosuke.

Kitahara Sosuke smiled and did not respond.

Are you kidding, Sister Reiko will praise herself? His sister was as cold as ice, and she was like a robot when it came to work and study. It was obvious that Luo Meng had a good impression of her. He probably had a lot of rejections from Sister Reiko, and now he wanted to use this relationship to please himself. From Kithara Sosuke's point of view, he felt a little want to laugh.

The two of them were talking and walking, and people in black suits came to the side to help carry the gifts. Such big customers were rare in several years. The handling fees generated by this futures transaction may be worth their work for several months.

Luo Meng thought that Kitahara Sosuke had never been to Seattle, so he enthusiastically introduced his hometown.

Seattle is the largest city in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. It has tall buildings and is majestic. The Bank of America Building is located in Seattle. There are also landmark buildings such as the Smith Tower and the Seattle Music Experience Hall. It really makes people who have never seen Western luxury buildings big and small. Eye-opening.

Kitahara Sosuke remembered that Boeing was headquartered in Seattle, and Microsoft boss Bill Gates was also from Seattle. He had been here several times in his previous life, but it was only 1990 now, and more than thirty years later, Seattle had a completely new look and was more prosperous.

Luo Meng arranged the group of them in a five-star hotel, and sent someone to escort Sakurai Saeko to the University of Washington Hospital first. Then he led Kitahara Sosuke and the others to briefly visit several landmark buildings, and then accompanied them back to The hotel held a small cocktail party in the banquet hall.

It was said to be a cocktail party, but there were only three people, Sosuke Kitahara, as guests. The others were local wealthy people whom Luo Meng had roped in. They were playing their part, while Sosuke Kitahara was talking about his own.

He held a red wine glass and looked at Norika Fujiwara, who had put on a red low-cut evening dress, with a smile on her face.

The little girl is in good physical condition and holds up this elegant and sexy evening dress perfectly. Even American men who have never been very fond of Asian beauties looked sideways and secretly talked about this beautiful Japanese girl.

"Let's go and talk business." Kitahara Sosuke bent his arm. Fujiwara Norika came over with a slight blush, gently took his arm, and walked with him to Luo Meng, who was laughing with others.

Seeing Kitahara Sosuke and the two approaching, Luo Meng apologized to the person he was talking to and immediately turned around and walked over.

"Before, I always thought Reiko was the most beautiful Japanese girl I have ever seen, but now I can only add one to her list."