The journey starts from the Titanic

"US$20 million is indeed a reasonable price, but I heard that the mine of Guben Energy Company exploded two days ago, and people died. If the news comes out, I believe investors will turn their attention to other coal companies. At least a few coal companies like Virginia don’t have to consolidate their coal costs.”

Situ Nan finally exploded with a "bomb", which stunned Frick. This time he caught the painful foot of Guben Energy.

Bargaining is like this. The seller emphasizes the advantages of the product and enlarges it.The sellers talked about the shortcomings of the goods, saying that this is not good and that is not good. Both sides raise the price and lower the price. You come and I will compromise little by little to reach a price that is acceptable to both parties.

Situ Nan did the same, but most of the aspects he mentioned could not be rebutted by Frick, especially the coal mine explosion two days ago, which made the consolidating energy even more devastated.

He has been recuperating over the past few years. Although he has no energy to take care of the company, he still knows the general situation of his company, but how could Situ Nan know so clearly?Frick couldn't help looking at Andrew, who had been squinting and said nothing.

Faced with Flick's questioning eyes, Andrew ignored Flick, as if it wasn't his business at all.In fact, it was on the way here that Andrew had revealed all the details of the solid energy to Situ Nan.

Frick shook his head, looked at Andrew a little bitterly, and cursed in his heart: pretend, just pretend!

He looked back at Situ Nan and looked at Situ Nan's calm appearance, calm, capable, quick-thinking, familiar with business rules, and a keen sense of business opportunities.This is Frick's evaluation of Situ Nan.

From Situ Nan, he seemed to see himself in the past.At the beginning, with his own adventure and wit, he combined with Andrew to take down the Pittsburgh coal market in one fell swoop, and even the proud guy Carnegie had to accept his own share of Carnegie Steel.

Had it not been for the damn strike, my life would have been much better, and I would not have been squeezed out of Pittsburgh.But now that I am old, my body is getting worse and worse. The industry in my hands will be handed over sooner or later. Now it doesn't matter if I have more money or less money. I have made enough money in my life.

Frick turned his head and glanced at Andrew again. If he hadn't insisted on lending himself despite all the opposition back then, he would not have made any later achievements.It's better to make this young man cheaper!

Flick knew at a glance that this young man named Stoney William and Andrew should be familiar, otherwise Andrew would not bring him over today.

After pondering for a while, Flick said: "18.8 million US dollars, this is the final offer."

"Okay, deal!" Situ Nan stepped forward and shook Frick's hand.

"Young man, you are good, really good." Flick patted Situ Nan on the shoulder, admiringly said.This young man is better than when he was young.

Situ Nan felt it was worth the money to take down 30% of the shares of Guben Energy in Frick's hand for $1880.As for the coal mine explosion, it seemed to him nothing, and it passed quickly.It is not a hundred years later, a mine disaster can bankrupt the US Messi Coal Company.

As for the payment method, due to lack of cash on hand, after paying a sum of US$5 million in cash and US$2 million in U.S. Treasury bonds at the first time, under Andrew’s guarantee, Frick finally agreed that the remaining balance Stuart could be installed in installments. Payment will be settled within half a year.

Situ Nan breathed a sigh of relief.After taking the Guben Energy, Situ Nan handed over the follow-up to Robles. Now Guben Energy has become the first company controlled by Robles Securities.

Although Robes Securities does not own more than half of Guben Energy’s shares, given that the strength of other shareholders is very scattered, it is not enough to challenge Situ Nan, so 30% of the shares are enough for Robes Securities to control this. A coal energy company.

Moreover, after the difficult days in the first half of this year, Situ Nan believes that Robles, who has sufficient funds, will swallow all of this company sooner or later.

Chapter 102

"It's really nice that the two can reach a deal!" Andrew woke up suddenly, and he proposed: "Don't you go for a drink?"

"Damn it, Andrew, you guys are so nasty, did you just leak me? Don't think I don't know!" Frick glared at Andrew, looking a little angry.

"Hey, I said, buddy, you are so old, why are you so tired? Is your body still able to stand it?" Andrew said. He looked at the age spots on Frick's face and didn't know when. I'm going to lose this friend.

"Don't think it's okay to change the subject, I'll tell you, today you owe me, remember." Flick was moved in his heart, but still said stiffly.

"Huh!" Andrew ignored Frick, picked up a glass of wine and clinked with Situ Nan, "Good job! This wine is good, drink more."

Andrew said that he glanced at Flick, who could only drink milk, a little proud.

Situ Nan smiled without saying a word. It was inconvenient for his junior to get into the grudge of these two old men.

Afterwards, Frick showed Situ Nan and the others his collection of artworks, including medieval knight armor weapons in Europe, famous works from the Renaissance era, gold vessels from the Inca Empire in South America, and many porcelains from China.

Seeing Situ Nan’s heart itch, I wish he could move all of these back right away. Only then did he remember that Frick had another identity, an antique dealer, who bought all kinds of antiques every year. Some of the artworks were collected by him, and some were collected by him. Sell ​​to others.

Frick's most collection is still European paintings, hung on the wall, everywhere.

He told Situ Nan that none of his collections in his home in Pittsburgh were the most precious artworks. The real good things were placed in his mansion in New York so that Situ Nan had time to visit.

It was the first time Situ Nan saw so many paintings. What surprised him was that in an inconspicuous corner, Situ Nan found a painting by Van Gogh, "The Crow on the Wheat Field".This is Van Gogh's last work, so it is very precious.

Situ Nan thought about it and asked, "Mr. Frick, can you tell me about this painting?" Situ Nan asked, pointing to the painting on the wall.

"This one? Let me take a look!" Flick just showed off a lot of treasures in his collection, but after looking at it, he felt that the "Crow on the Rye" in front of him had no impression. Seriously, he didn't know why. There is a picture of such words placed in the corner.Who knows?Every year, he buys a large number of paintings, some from famous artists and some recommended by others, and he takes them back without spending a lot of money.

"I hate this painting, I don't feel comfortable seeing the crow!" Andrew said.

"Yes, I don't like it either!" Flick agreed.Just now Andrew said that he was gone.

"Who painted it, it's so boring!" Andrew added.

"Vincent Van Gogh." Situ Nan replied.

"Vincent Van Gogh? I haven't heard of it, this guy must not be famous, I'm sure." Andrew did not hide his disgust.In his opinion, people who can draw crows are a bit abnormal.At this point, he was right.

"What? You like it?" Frick said playfully after walking around.After listening to Andrew's evaluation, Frick was determined to deal with the painting.He still has many such paintings!

"Sell it to you for $10,000!" Flick said casually. He didn't know why he quoted such a high price. When he bought this painting, he estimated that it did not exceed $1,000.Now that I suddenly reported such a high price, I guess I felt a little uncomfortable about Situ Nan's just running out of the coal mine explosion.

"Good!" Situ Nan said.I thought, I found the baby again!

"Are you sure?" Frick said in surprise. It was just a joke, but Situ Nan took it seriously.

"Yes." Situ Nan said affirmatively.

"Okay!" Flick shrugged, a little helpless, but he was still very happy.

A broken painting costs $10,000?

Andrew shook his head and said nothing. He felt that Situ Nan was at a loss. The look in Situ Nan's eyes was like looking at the head.

Frick was very enthusiastic. After visiting his collection, he stayed with Situ Nan for dinner.

"About how long will you stay this time? Are you going back to live in Pittsburgh?" Andrew asked.

He and Flick have rarely seen each other in recent years. Flick is getting older and in poor health. He can't walk around casually, and he has a lot of work to do, so he can only hear his old friends by talking on the phone occasionally.

"No! I'm used to life in New York, and I don't want to go back here." Flick shook his head. Indeed, Pittsburgh is the brilliant place of his career, but it is also his sadness. He would rather go to New York or New Jersey to build a Art museum, and then spend more than a year holding a bunch of artworks in his collection.

"This is the last time I have returned to Pittsburgh. I will move all these things to New York in a few days. You can visit me if you have time." Flick said with some dismay.

"Huh?...oh..." Andrew looked at Frick's aging look, as if a little lifeless spirit was surrounding Frick.Although Frick said lightly, Andrew vaguely felt that this parting might be a farewell.

By the way, Frick also simply sold Guben Energy, and then transferred his 10% stake in Peabody Energy to the Mellon family.

Andrew was a little unhappy in the car going back.Situ Nan didn't say anything, and all the help Andrew gave him these days, Situ Nan remembered bit by bit.

Without him, this time the consolidation of energy is not so smooth.Of course, the Mellon family also benefited a lot from it, and Andrew did not pay much for his help to Stuart.

Situ Nan’s trip to Pittsburgh was very rewarding. Not only did he unexpectedly get Kodak, he also got a solid foundation energy, and the gunpowder factory he built in cooperation with the Mellon family was also a lucrative investment, and he also had insights. The Mellon family’s influence in all aspects.

Although he spent a lot of money and exceeded Situ Nan's expectations, he knew in his heart that he was making a lot of money, and these were inseparable from Andrew who was sitting next to him.

After arriving home, Situ Nan rarely talked to Laura, and instead asked Laura to accompany Andrew.