Comic Genus Hextech Tycoon

In the year of the

birth of Iron Man, there was also great turmoil in the financial world of Eagle Country.

In a sense, the sharp decline in living standards also caused the people to gradually turn to anti-war and other trends of thought that were contrary to the previous ones.

For Karl right now, he was more concerned about something else:

Lehman Brothers went bankrupt.

Because of the unlimited mortgage, hoping that house prices will rise forever, the bank finally ushered in his endgame.

The stop in rising housing prices has led to the loss of the ability of most people to repay loans, and lax lender assessment has led to Lehman Brothers releasing a lot of bad loans.

This economic crisis caused most of the eagle country people to directly cut off loans and run away, and Lehman Brothers directly declared bankruptcy because they could not recover the funds.

But after declaring bankruptcy, the Commonwealth Bank will have to consider cleaning up the thunder.

Eagle Country wanted Britain to help them wipe their asses, hoping that Barclays Bank of England would buy and deal with the mess, but the latter decisively refused.

Simply put, it can be handled, but only a little.

After a court ruling by the Eagle Country, Barclays approved the acquisition of Lehman Brothers, and although the judge held that Barclays should make a full acquisition, Barclays did not think so.

They only bought part of the business – which meant Carl could come out and pick up the leaks.

Hextech has only had a small dilapidated apartment as an office so far – it's hard to imagine the head of a company with the power to change the world like this.

So Carl always wanted to change places.

But even if it goes bankrupt, Lehman Brothers' New York office is still worth a lot of money — tens of millions of dollars, at least.

This is the disadvantage of Carl not allowing the company to go public: if he chooses to go public, the capital market will instantly inject tens or even tens of billions into him, which is the real high-speed development.

However, there is no turning back from the bow, and Carl can only use the $30 million he has on hand now.

In the end, Carl found Lehman Brothers' former creditors - although they got some collateral, they still couldn't offset the money Lehman Brothers owed them.

This means that they also need more money for turnover, which means....

Very good to handle.

"Hello, Mr. Karl -- why do you still make a taxi?

Carl just complained in his heart: knowing that I came by taxi, you can't help but mention this?

He couldn't look at a bad car, so he might as well take a taxi – and maybe in a few months he would be able to drive a car using Hextech.

"Okay, let's introduce your products.

"Okay, please follow me.

Carl eventually chose to buy a few lots outside of New York.

Because if you think about it, in fact, it is best for the technology industry to buy land in a place where the price is not high in the suburbs, and then make it into an industrial park.

Just like Stark Industrial Park, also on the outskirts.

As for the Stark Tower... The symbolism is greater, and the current Hextech does not yet have that economic strength.

And the damage caused by the subprime mortgage crisis to real estate may not be as strong as the alien invasion, and it is not bad to copy another wave of bottoms when the time comes.

The suburbs of New York are not as barren as they might think, and the land Carl wants to see is treated.

Say suburban land, in fact, it can be considered a park, where the trees and turf are maintained in accordance with the laws of New York City.

With a total land area of 150,000 square meters, it is small to medium-sized from the perspective of a factory, which is rich for Karl, who has no large-scale production plans at the moment.

However, if you have money, it is of course best to buy a bigger one.

In addition to being well kept, the forest path leads directly into a central clearing where several container houses appear to be the residences of maintenance staff.

After looking around, Carl touched his chin and said: "Nice place, let's talk about the price." The

man in the suit was overjoyed: "Sir, the procedures for this land are complete and formal, and the annual environmental protection maintenance work is also fully qualified, and it only takes 30 million US dollars to win this land." "

The price doesn't put too much pressure on Carl, but....

Thirty million? Roughly calculated, about 200 dollars a square meter.

Carl frowned, "Are you sure you want to sell this high?" "

Excuse me, sir, let me explain, New York State's land use laws stipulate that we must..."

Carl interrupted the man in the suit, "And I also know that the economy is very sluggish now, 20 million US dollars, paid every quarter." The

man in the suit was choked for a moment, but if you think about it, it's not impossible.

Because of the subprime mortgage crisis, coupled with the complete thunderstorm of Lehman Brothers, these related companies have been considered to be the next high-risk enterprises in the thunderstorm.

Therefore, investors withdrew their capital and business decreased immediately.

Companies that might have been able to hold on, now all kinds of runs will also weigh them down.

Pay off 20 million in the first quarter... That's a lot of money, and it can save lives.

Now this year, the longer you go, the market's confidence in you will gradually grow with the bankruptcy of your friends.

In fact, before the outbreak of the subprime mortgage crisis, this land could be sold for more than 40 million US dollars or more! All blame this damn subprime mortgage crisis

! All blame those hateful guys who don't talk about credit for not paying the mortgage!

Carl is not in a hurry, just looking at the surrounding environment, 20 million dollars in cash is not a small amount, he does not think that the person in front of him will not recognize the goods.

So the man in the suit gritted his teeth: "28 million..." "22 million

, this is my bottom line - or pay it in the first quarter."

Carl

smiled: "Deal." "

......

The formalities were done quickly, and Carl was soon seated in the new office of Hex—

even though it was a shipping container.

Sitting on a chair, skimming through the forest to look at the bustling New York City area, Carl suddenly sighed: "Far away, close at hand."

Carl

was stunned for a moment: "Wait a minute—aren't you urging me to start building architecture now?

Carl rolled his eyes.

Unlike Jarvis, Britz has a true sense of self and emotions – though weaker than human.

Perhaps it was the clearing that activated his workaholic attributes, and he even suggested that Carl start learning about architectural design now, and then start designing....

"Well, since you're so positive, I can't discourage employees – you give me a few versions first.

"But I've noticed that there are some potentially good techniques in the archives that can be used."

Britz immediately called up the "gravity field" technique in the archive.

This improved technology can indeed be used for gravity control, whether it is to build a house or as an elevator, it is a very good technology.

However, Britz itself has no talent in the research and development of Hex, and at most assists Carl in research and development.

So Carl had to come in person.

Carl said helplessly: "Okay, okay - I didn't expect that I would be urged to work by the robot I invented."

"Speaking of which, Miss Northman has left the company, and she asked me to tell you that you should find a secretary of your own."

I have scheduled an interview for you. "

“...

"One more thing – you need to contact an architecture team as soon as possible."

"Hehe, I didn't expect you to have some conscience, I thought you would let me build a house with my bare hands."

"Not really, but I've already approached several construction companies for reference."

Carl glanced at the list Britz came up and said, "No, I will have a dedicated construction team in the future." "

The big construction team in New York City is not a good bird.

Given confidentiality and reliability, Carl intends to assemble one such engineering team himself — and the supervisor is already preparing for it.

All Carl had to do was give him money, and there was still time.

(Thank you Huai Xiao, Meng Langxing, You Zuo Hao and several book friends for their tips, thank you for your support).