Chapter 1336: Chapter 457: Complicated Relationships
"I heard that you once said, Mr. Block, that as long as interests allow, any relationship can become a partnership?"
Amadei Giannini did not directly answer Donnie’s question.
Donnie nodded and said, "That’s right, I did say such a thing!"
Amadei Giannini smiled and said, "In that case, Mr. Block, why are you so fixated on my other plans? At least in today’s matter, our interests are aligned, in promoting the policy of national networking of commercial banks!"
Donnie swirled his glass and smiled, "Mr. Giannini, you’re twisting the concept. Our ultimate interests indeed align, but the push for this policy isn’t something Venus Bank desperately needs right now. We have time to wait, but Mr. Giannini, your Italian Bank doesn’t have much time left.
Perhaps I can have a chat with Jack Morgan. Maybe he’ll let me join in the acquisition of the Italian Bank, and even if that doesn’t work, we could use this time, while the Italian Bank’s stock price is falling, to buy some at a low price. When the time comes, even without collaborating with Morgan or the Rothschilds, we could become one of the major shareholders of the Italian Bank."
Amadei Giannini’s expression changed slightly.
Donnie Block had pinpointed his weakness: time and stock price!
For the Italian Bank, time is crucial. Even though there is a second line of planning, the stock price is also very important. He is well aware that Venus Bank might be the largest cash reserve bank in the U.S. If they step in halfway when executing his second plan, competing for the Italian Bank stock.
It will only make things more difficult.
But Amadei Giannini didn’t trust Donnie Block, his second plan was his last card, and a very vulnerable card at that.
If Donnie Block isn’t sincerely willing to cooperate, the Italian Bank is in danger.
Yet now, Donnie Block’s aggressive stance left him unsure of how to choose.
At this moment, Amadei Giannini somewhat regretted having initiated the invitation to Donnie Block.
After pondering for a moment, Amadei Giannini reluctantly said, "Alright, besides this plan, we indeed have other plans, but Mr. Block, this plan is extremely important to our Giannini family, I can’t ensure if you can keep this secret!"
Donnie laughed, "Well, let me guess your plan then!"
Amadei Giannini was taken aback, and asked, "Do you mind sharing your guess, Mr. Block?"
Donnie said, "To push for the national networking of commercial banks, a single Italian Bank isn’t enough. Support from the Federal Reserve is required, but given Morgan’s status in the Federal Reserve, I believe the Federal Reserve is unlikely to formally agree to this plan, so you only have one course of action, which is to win over the other shareholders of the Federal Reserve.
Morgan, Citibank, the Rothschilds, Rockefeller, Block, the five major Federal Reserve shareholders, Morgan can be excluded, as you are currently competitors, Citibank and Rockefeller share roots and tribe, but Citibank is now focusing on developing overseas banking businesses, and they may not have time to cooperate on this matter, Rockefeller, on the other hand, Old Rockefeller is most concerned about ensuring Junior Rockefeller successfully inherits all his enterprises, so there is little chance of him being involved with you at this time; it was only today that I learned of this, so it’s unlikely.
Once all impossibilities are eliminated, no matter how unbelievable, what remains must be the truth.
Hence, the Rothschilds, who should have been aligning with Morgan against the Italian Bank, are actually collaborating with you at this point.
Am I right, Mr. Giannini?"
Amadei Giannini’s expression changed, and his emotions were extremely complicated. He had not expected Donnie to be able to guess this.
In fact, the Giannini family had long reached a consensus with the Rothschilds that they would jointly manage the finances of California. This is also why Crea Giannini was not angry when she learned about Ham Giannini’s incident at Cameron Block’s ball.
This card is as important as the previous second plan card.
"Judging by your expression, Mr. Giannini, I believe I’ve guessed correctly!"
Donnie said with a smile.
Amadei Giannini did not deny it further, as denying it now would indeed be an insult to Tang Fei’s intelligence!
"That’s right, just as you thought, Mr. Block, I have already met with Mr. Anthony Rothschild, and we have indeed reached some consensus. They dislike Morgan’s domineering control over the American banking industry, and they hope to break Morgan’s dominance in American finance.
So we cooperated!"
Donnie nodded and said with a smile, "Breaking the myth and then casting themselves as the myth, aligns precisely with the Rothschild family’s style!"
Amadei Giannini said, "Then Mr. Block, now that you’ve guessed this card, what will your decision be?"