Rebirth 79: I opened a bank in the United States

"Dear Goodman, it stands to reason that we are also old friends. It is impossible for me, Potter, to turn a blind eye when my friend is in trouble, but the situation outside is as you can see. Prices are changing day by day. The money lent by our bank will be lent

One loss after another, no matter how high the interest is, it can't compare with the increase in prices, especially that damn oil! Those monkeys in the Middle East deserve to be hanged!"

Goodman's hand holding the phone receiver moved slightly away from his face, trying to protect his ears from Old Porter's "talking attack". Maybe he still had energy?

"It was still US$3 a barrel in 1973, and now it has actually risen to US$33. Damn it, it can't rise so fast even if it doubles in a year! If I were Carter, I must teach those damn white turbans a lesson.

..Oh, this Carter doesn’t mean Little Black…”

"13 points interest! $500,000! Pay back in five years!"

Of course, Goodman knew that the Carter that Old Porter mentioned was not his own little boss. It was quite a coincidence that the current big boss in the United States, the beloved President, was also named Carter, but this Carter was his surname. Jimmy Carter, a man from

The president of Georgia. However, it is obvious that this fellow president from Georgia failed to bring any obvious benefits to Georgia after he came to power.

In order to prevent Old Porter from continuing to chatter, Goodman directly reported his chips. In his opinion, no one would be unmoved when faced with a high interest rate of 13 points. After all, this is almost the same as the interest rate on private loans.

, usually the interest rate for borrowing funds among peers will not be so high.

In fact, after hearing these words, Old Porter did stop talking. After being stunned for a while, he let out a long sigh...

"I...you...Goodman, you should know that according to the current price increase, 13 points, it is indeed very high, but it is only very high at the moment. Do you understand what I mean? If it is a year

The term, let alone 500,000, 1 million in cash can be sent to you tomorrow! But for the term of five years, 15 points! I want 15 points of interest. If you agree, I promise to borrow this money!"

As the saying goes, ask for a high price and pay back the money. Goodman opened his mouth like a lion and asked for $500,000. Old Porter was not stupid either. While he was excited about the interest rate of 13, he also realized that Black Bank suddenly borrowed so much money.

, there must be a big move.

Old Porter would not ask what Blackbank wanted to do. Because he knew very well that he would not tell him if he asked the other party, but this did not prevent him from taking advantage of the situation and getting more wool. It doesn't matter even if he loses, fifty

Ten thousand US dollars, which can be completely offset by the assets of Black Bank, not to mention the Douglas market left after Black Bank went bankrupt.

Don’t think that half a million dollars is a small amount. In the 1970s, the U.S. economy took off and inflation continued to expand, but the purchasing power of the U.S. dollar was still very strong in that year. The median income per capita in the United States in 1979 was only $7,000.

Around 500,000 U.S. dollars is almost equal to the entire annual income of more than 70 middle-class American families. Excluding living expenses and subtracting those who do not have savings accounts at all, on average, this 500,000 U.S. dollars is at least 500 households

The deposits provided by the above middle-class families.

Why the hell didn’t you grab it?!

Even though the bottom line Carter gave was 15% interest, when he actually heard this number, Goodman almost cursed. Gentleman, gentleman, I am a gentleman! He muttered two sentences in his mind, took two deep breaths, and calmed down.

After the emotion:

"Mr. Potter, the interest rate of 15 points is too high! There must be rules in bargaining, 14 points, no more!"

"Impossible! The interest rate of 14 points may not be able to catch up with the current price increase in five years!"

"What a fart, the current ten-year national debt only has an interest rate of 11.61%! We only borrow for five years, and you actually want an interest rate of 15%. Even the Jews are not as shady as you!"

"Fake, I am a Jew! 14.5! If you can do it, do it, if not, get out!"

"14! Add another 200,000..."

Facts have proved that the so-called "gentlemen" of gringos can also use swear words when they should. Not to mention small rural bank practitioners like Goodman and Porter, state legislators, and even members of Congress are debating interests.

During the distribution, I still wanted to slap the table and scold my mother.

Of course, Carter can't see all this for the time being.

In Mrs. Mary's principal's office, Carter, who had been scolding Fang Qiu for pointing out the country, talking about the Federal Reserve but not talking about half a million, was signing his name on the unequal treaty provided by Mrs. Mary with a look of grievance on his face.

As a price for leaving school early, Carter had to come to see the old lady once a week in addition to completing his homework on time. The old lady would personally assess his learning results. If he failed, then I'm sorry and just stay in school!

After signing this agreement, Carter wanted to shout, "Princes and generals are better off," and then he jumped up from the table and overthrew Mrs. Mary's violent rule. But after carefully comparing his small body with Mrs. Mary's gangster son,

Carter heartily gave up the plan.

It's strange, isn't it? A school principal's child becomes a gangster brother...

"Okay, you can go. Carter, remember what you said! Go eat quickly, you have to go to class in the afternoon."

"Okay, Lady Mary."

After leaving the principal's office dejectedly, Carter took out his car keys and handed them to Jenny:

"You can drive back first. I'll have lunch at school."

The schedule of Elmond School is very tight, and the first class in the afternoon usually starts at 1:10. Not only Elmond School, but most American high schools have similar schedules, and each class has a similar schedule.

The recess is only about 5 minutes, which is basically enough for students to change classrooms and not even squat in the bathroom. So even though they finish school early, they still have a lot of classes every day.

"Forget it, let me walk back. You have to go to the bank in the afternoon."

Jenny pushed the car key back into Carter's hand, hugged Carter again, and turned to leave. Carter didn't force it, anyway, this old woman, at best, is called a full-time housewife, at worst, she doesn't give birth...

But this doesn’t matter now. The phenomenon of women entering factories and working in society in large numbers has not been seen in the United States for a long time. In the past, American families were similar to those in ancient China. Men went out to make money, and women stayed at home to take care of housework and take care of children. In the

After the founding of the People's Republic of China, women's liberation came earlier in China than in the United States.

She is also free when she is free. She can still exercise after walking two steps home. Although, she has maintained a good figure...

Watching his mother leave his sight, Carter turned and walked towards the canteen in his memory.

The long lost school days...