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Eric arrived in New York in the afternoon, and as soon as he got off the plane, he was stopped by Jeff Bezos who came to pick him up in person, and they rushed to Morgan Stanley headquarters to attend Amazon's IPO preparatory meeting.
Jeff Bezos hopes that Amazon can get some support from the Firefly system before the IPO to ensure that there will be no surprises in the IPO process.
In Eric's mind, Amazon's status in the Firefly system is no less than that of Yahoo.
Although this IPO will temporarily reduce the shareholding ratio of Firefly Investment in Amazon to 27%, but in order to acquire more shares of Amazon in the later stage, Eric will naturally not be stingy to give Amazon more support at this time.
The meeting continued until nightfall.
Saying goodbye to Jeff Bezos and others in the parking lot, Eric and Chris got into a black Mercedes together.
The driver drove away from the parking lot, and Chris leaned on the seat and asked, "It's already a quarter past seven, do you want to eat first or go directly to Lexington Avenue?"
The fourth Victoria's Secret Fashion Show still chose to be held at the Lexington Avenue Armory. The start time of the show is 8 o'clock in the evening, but now the guests have already started to enter.
"Let's go eat first, you can't go there hungry," Eric said, and told the driver to find a restaurant, only to realize the other meaning of Chris's words just now: "You mean, you don't plan to go to Lai Hinton Avenue?"
Chris shrugged and said helplessly: "Emily said that she will work until the early hours tonight, so I will go back early to see the children."
"Haha, okay," Eric laughed a few times, and instead of teasing Chris, he asked, "How's the situation in South Korea?"
"The Korean won's closing exchange rate has fallen to 1255:1 today, a drop of 34% compared to the initial exchange rate. The International Monetary Fund approved a $20 billion bailout for South Korea two days ago. However, the bailout has just been approved. It was revealed that South Korea’s foreign exchange reserves that can be used to resist international hot money are less than 10 billion U.S. dollars. It is also impossible for South Korea to spend all of the 20 billion U.S. dollars in aid on gambling with international hot money. I think it is possible for South Korea to survive Very low."
When Chris heard this topic, he also cheered up and explained the data in his mind without hesitation: "Of course, this is not 100% guaranteed. South Korea should be the last stop of this Southeast Asian financial crisis. If we continue to If the spread continues, it will probably spread to Europe and the United States. Both the EU and the federal government have begun to raise their vigilance and will not allow hot money to continue. If the EU and the federal government increase their support for South Korea, the Korean won will still be able to hold. There are already some The fund has started to be delivered, Eric, do you think we should stop?"
The current decline in the Korean won is only 34%. If it is delivered now, Firefly's short position of 1.1 billion US dollars can only make a profit of about 70 million US dollars. If you wait until the Korean won falls by more than 70% in memory, Firefly's profit may exceed 400 million U.S. dollars.
Foreign exchange speculation is a kind of gambling. The principal of 700 million US dollars raised by several companies has already been recovered with interest. Although I don’t know if there will be any special accidents in the Korean won crisis, Eric Ke is still very inclined to take a risk once.
"Of course we can't stop. All the international hot money is focusing on the Korean won. It's no wonder that South Korea can hold on. Moreover, even if the Korean won falls, the international hot money will probably only turn to Russia, and the possibility of backlash against Europe and the United States is very low. "
Chris was banned from entering the Victoria's Secret show by Emily, and Eric was not in a hurry. The two had dinner slowly. Eric and Chris parted ways, and it was already past eight o'clock when they arrived at Lexington Avenue Armory .
The big show has already started, and there are still many media reporters who cannot get permission outside the arsenal. Eric can hear the sound of hot music just after getting out of the car. He carefully avoids the large group of reporters outside and directly enters the backstage.
Although the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in the past two years is no longer the same as the first time, only the sales of video tapes can earn hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue, but due to the soaring sales performance of the group itself, LTD still spares no effort in investing in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
At the end of November, the nighttime temperature in New York was approaching below zero, but the inside of the arsenal was as warm as spring.
The backstage was still a busy scene. Eric greeted several passing Victoria's Secret angels and staff, took off his thick windbreaker, and was going to the front desk to find a seat to see the live effect of the big show. Stopped by Emily.
"Eric, I was looking for you," Emily saw Eric, and immediately took out a folder from Ava Pakula who was following her and handed it over: "Hey, look at it first. Look, we're going to record some executive speeches later, so you can say a few words too."
After saying this, before Eric had any reaction, Emily heard what was said in the headset, turned around and walked away in a hurry.
Eric reluctantly raised the folder in his hand, and asked Eva, who was already Emily's assistant: "What?"
"Look for yourself," Eva said, and hurriedly followed Emily away.
Eric was about to open the folder to take a look, when several Victoria's Secret angels who had just changed into angel costumes in the changing room ran towards this side with the help of their assistants, stepping on high heels, Eric quickly stepped aside, After looking around, he walked towards the makeup area of the angels, and sat down at a random place.
Opening the folder, it turned out to be a supermodel income ranking list to be published by "Forbes" magazine. Forbes did not have a similar list in the past. I think it should be the result of Emily's initiative. This is indeed another disguise. Ways to promote the Victoria's Secret brand.
Without much suspense, Cindy Crawford jumped to the top position with an annual income of 20 million US dollars.
In the past few years, "America's Next Top Model" is still in the peak period of ratings.
In addition to the two seasons of "America's Next Top Model" every year, Cindy also served as the producer of "Supermodel" in Britain, France, Australia and other overseas countries, which can bring her a lot of money. In addition, Cindy herself can also get a lot of endorsement fees from various fashion brands. Even if Cindy's income from privately buying technology stocks is not included, the annual income figure of 20 million US dollars is definitely not much less.
Ranked second is Linda Evangelista, with an annual income of 15 million US dollars. The main source of income is the revenue share of "Project Runway" and brand endorsements.
The third place was Claudia Schiffer, with an annual income of 12 million US dollars, which surprised Eric a bit.
In the past few years, Claudia has successfully transformed into an actress. Strictly speaking, she can no longer be regarded as a model. This list still includes her. Presumably Emily does not want the entire list to be full of Victoria's Secret Angels. . Eric felt that there was no such need. The Victoria's Secret Legion is the highest-paid group in the model circle.
Before Eric created the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, the top models in the modeling circle had an annual income of only one million.
With the rise of the Victoria's Secret Legion, the high exposure rate of supermodels has also greatly increased their worth. Although there are some people in the fashion circle who criticize the Victoria's Secret show for being too sensational, no matter how high-end the brand is, they still hope that their spokespersons will have a higher reputation. The Angel Legion is undoubtedly the most famous in the model circle. group.
Except for Claudia Schiffer, the next seven supermodels on the top ten list are all from the Victoria's Secret Army, and six of them have an annual income of 10 million US dollars. Even the last one has an annual income of 10 million US dollars 6000000. This level of income was basically impossible before the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
Eric was a little suspicious that Emily gave him such a piece of information to let him say something. After reading the list in his hand, he was about to turn the page when there was a sound of footsteps from far to near, Eric raised his head , Seeing the baby-faced Quss Gauff running over: "Eric, good evening."
Eric nodded, looked at Quss Gauff's pink angel outfit, which should be the theme of Victoria's Secret PINK, and asked, "How do you feel?"
Qusi Gauff's originally excited little face suddenly showed some bitterness, and said, "Hungry."
"Oh, then have something to eat," Eric pointed to some snacks on the dressing table, which is already the practice of Victoria's Secret fashion show.
Quss Gauff was not too polite, holding up a box of chocolate beans, but finally holding back, she just picked up one and put it in her mouth, squinting her eyes in satisfaction.
Eric couldn't help laughing, and said, "Don't look like this, as if you have been abused."
After eating a piece of chocolate, Qusi Gauff put the box back on the dressing table and said, "I haven't had a good meal for two months, and I still have to keep exercising. Now I almost forget that chocolate is What does it smell like?"
Eric handed over the folder and said, "Hey, let's see if there will be more motivation."
Quss Gauff took the document handed over by Eric, glanced at the list, blinked a few times enviously, and said, "It's a lot, I'm afraid I won't be able to make so much money in my life."
"Of course not. If you work hard for a few more years, you will definitely catch up with them. However, if you want to make more money, you must suffer a little bit."
"I know too, I'm just afraid that I won't be able to hold on," Quss Gauff said, returning the folder, but her face was obviously a little more energetic, and said: "I heard that you are here , I’m just here to say hello, it’s my turn to play later, Eric, do you want to go to the front desk to see?”
Eric shook his head and said, "I prefer to watch in the background. It would be even better if I could go to the changing room."
"Hehe, then you just go there, no one will dare to stop you," Quss Gauff said, she leaned forward and kissed Eric politely on the face, then got up and said, "Then I'll go , Eric, you will definitely go to the next party, right?"
"Of course, let's dance together then."
"That's it."
Quss Gauff just ran away to the waiting room, but before Eric turned his attention back to the folder in his hand, just as a topic was over, Cindy and Linda came over to say hello
"Hey, Daddy, what are you watching here alone?" Linda walked over, and the first sentence almost caused Eric to fall off the chair. Although the girl said the word 'Daddy', her tone But full of ridicule.
Seeing Eric's helpless expression, Cindy and the girls couldn't help laughing heartlessly. For a while, the eyes of many people around were attracted. Raised the camera.
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Eric nodded, looked at Quss Gauff's pink angel outfit, which should be the theme of Victoria's Secret PINK, and asked, "How do you feel?"
Qusi Gauff's originally excited little face suddenly showed some bitterness, and said, "Hungry."
"Oh, then have something to eat," Eric pointed to some snacks on the dressing table, which is already the practice of Victoria's Secret fashion show.
Quss Gauff was not too polite, holding up a box of chocolate beans, but finally holding back, she just picked up one and put it in her mouth, squinting her eyes in satisfaction.
Eric couldn't help laughing, and said, "Don't look like this, as if you have been abused."
After eating a piece of chocolate, Qusi Gauff put the box back on the dressing table and said, "I haven't had a good meal for two months, and I still have to keep exercising. Now I almost forget that chocolate is What does it smell like?"
Eric handed over the folder and said, "Hey, let's see if there will be more motivation."
Quss Gauff took the document handed over by Eric, glanced at the list, blinked a few times enviously, and said, "It's a lot, I'm afraid I won't be able to make so much money in my life."
"Of course not. If you work hard for a few more years, you will definitely catch up with them. However, if you want to make more money, you must suffer a little bit."
"I know too, I'm just afraid that I won't be able to hold on," Quss Gauff said, returning the folder, but her face was obviously a little more energetic, and said: "I heard that you are here , I’m just here to say hello, it’s my turn to play later, Eric, do you want to go to the front desk to see?”
Eric shook his head and said, "I prefer to watch in the background. It would be even better if I could go to the changing room."
"Hehe, then you just go there, no one will dare to stop you," Quss Gauff said, she leaned forward and kissed Eric politely on the face, then got up and said, "Then I'll go , Eric, you will definitely go to the next party, right?"
"Of course, let's dance together then."
"That's it."
Quss Gauff just ran away to the waiting room, but before Eric turned his attention back to the folder in his hand, just as a topic was over, Cindy and Linda came over to say hello
"Hey, Daddy, what are you watching here alone?" Linda walked over, and the first sentence almost caused Eric to fall off the chair. Although the girl said the word 'Daddy', her tone But full of ridicule.
Seeing Eric's helpless expression, Cindy and the girls couldn't help laughing heartlessly. For a while, the eyes of many people around were attracted. Raised the camera. (To be continued.)