Chapter 1028: 351. Acquisition of General Electric_3

He believed that Herbert Hoover must have thought about this matter. Now mentioning it in front of Coolidge means that the two of them have surely discussed this matter.

Now, while he himself brought up the acquisition of General Electric, Herbert Hoover also raised this topic.

“So, Donnie, are you willing to support me in standing for the presidential election in the future?” Herbert Hoover suppressed his inner joy and asked Donnie seriously.

“Of course!”

Donnie said without hesitation: “Herbert, you are a member of the Tarot Society, our closest friend. If in the future you could stand up and lead the United States to greater glory, I believe that not only I, but Morgan, Rockefeller, DuPont, these families will also surely support you!”

This was not just a personal promise from Donnie but a commitment from the entire Tarot Society!

Herbert Hoover naturally became even more excited. With the division of the Kuhn, Loeb & Co. consortium among the Venus Bank and other entities, the members of the Tarot Society had all strengthened again. If they were willing to support him, then becoming President was almost a certainty!

“Do you think Morgan and the others would agree?”

But Herbert Hoover still seriously confirmed with Donnie.

Donnie smiled: “Herbert, did you forget what I just said? You are a member of our Tarot Society, and also everyone’s closest friend. As friends, we certainly wish to see you bring continued glory to the United States after Coolidge!”

The so-called glory was nothing but ensuring each other’s interests!

“How about this, at this year’s Tarot Society gathering, I’ll bring up this matter to everyone. I believe that by then you will certainly gain everyone’s support!”

In fact, Donnie had already discussed it with Jack Morgan, Old Rockefeller, and others. As Donnie said, as the connections among the members of the Tarot Society grow closer, everyone wants to make the Tarot Society even stronger.

A Tarot Society without a President of the United States is inadequate!

However, such matters cannot be explicitly told to Herbert Hoover, nor to Coolidge, after all, they are the current President and the next President of the United States.

Although the powers of the President of the United States are subject to various limitations, it is undeniable that this position is nominally the most powerful position in the United States.

The person sitting in this position wouldn’t want to be a puppet, at least on the surface, no one can tell him that!

Hearing Donnie talking like this, Herbert Hoover became even happier.

“Thank you, dear Donnie!” Herbert Hoover said earnestly.

Coolidge laughed at this time: “It seems we’ll be busy coming up!”

Donnie laughed heartily: “In the future, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy life!”

After this negotiation of interests concluded, Donnie returned to his Block Manor in Washington. Although Owen Young had not yet arrived, Donnie still had quite a few friends in Washington. That evening, Donnie held a grand party at Block Manor.

Attendees included members of the White House Cabinet, important Congress members, and even those who were accustomed to lavish events couldn’t help but marvel at the extravagance!

Three days later, Owen Young arrived in Washington!

“Mr. Block, I’m really sorry, company matters were really inescapable, keeping you waiting!”

Owen Young first apologized to Donnie.

To be honest, Owen Young now felt somewhat intimidated by Donnie. He used to talk down to Donnie during ABC’s financing, but Donnie taught him a lesson back then.

Later, Owen Young also joined other consortia in targeting Donnie, such as during ABC’s listing.

But once again, Owen Young was defeated. In just a few short years, Donnie had become the largest shareholder of General Electric. This rapid growth made Owen Young feel as if his decades were wasted!

“It’s okay, I just have quite a few friends to meet in Washington as well!”

Donnie cheerfully poured a glass of whiskey for Owen Young himself.

Seeing Donnie’s gesture, Owen Young once again felt the tension. Although Owen Young was not known as the esteemed CEO of General Electric, he certainly had the capability to be one.

Therefore, Owen Young had some guesses about Donnie’s purpose in meeting with him in Washington this time.

The Venus Bank is now simultaneously the largest shareholder of Westinghouse and General Electric. Based on Owen’s understanding of Donnie, he knew Donnie must be brewing a plan to astonish everyone!

“Mr. Block, let’s be direct. Did you call me to Washington regarding the matter of General Electric?”

Donnie sat back on the sofa and said, “Since you ask, Young, let me be direct. Yes, I have indeed invited you here for the sale of General Electric. I would like you to help persuade the entire management of General Electric to agree to Venus Bank’s acquisition of General Electric!”

Even if he had already speculated, Owen Young couldn’t help but gasp when Donnie openly said it.

“Mr. Block, by asking to meet in Washington, does it mean you’ve already convinced the people at the White House and Congress to not interfere in this matter?”

Donnie smiled and said, “I indeed came for the acquisition of General Electric, but I can also tell you this matter is not fully settled yet. You know the Democrats always disfavor a Republican like me obtaining more resources, but I believe this can still be resolved!”

Owen Young was momentarily unsure of how to respond to Donnie. Matters that seemed extremely difficult to outsiders appeared surprisingly simple in Donnie’s words?

“Well, if I agree to your request, Mr. Block, what benefits will I receive?”