America 1919

Moody Aiden, a securities trader at a certain Wall Street firm, was stationed at the NYSE today, with the sole task from his company to acquire more shares of the Apollo Chain.

Moody Aiden dared not be careless, as every trader on the NYSE floor today bore a sense of urgency as if facing a formidable challenge.

These traders shared the same goal as Moody Aiden: to secure more shares of the Apollo Chain at today's NYSE.

It could be said that today this place was a massive battlefield, with each trader representing a participating faction.

Not only them, but today the NYSE also saw a surge in journalists, far surpassing the usual number who attended.

"This atmosphere, I really fear they might actually come to blows!"

Robert stood in the crowd and remarked to Jesse Livermore beside him.

Jesse Livermore, wearing a relaxed expression unlike the other traders, smiled and said, "It's understandable. Don't you know that as of today, the Wall Street Journal has raised the Apollo Chain's valuation to $300 million?"

Speaking of this, Jesse Livermore said with some nostalgia, "It's been years since such a scene has been seen at the NYSE!"

Robert laughed and asked, "Wasn't it like this when ABC was listed back then?"

Jesse Livermore shook his head and said, "No!"

After speaking, Jesse Livermore looked towards the second floor of the NYSE and said to Robert, "See, there's Jack Morgan from Morgan, Old Rockefeller, the retired Stillman from Citibank, Andrew Mellon from Mellon... all these people are here, just shows how important today is for the entire NYSE!"

Robert looked up at the balcony on the second floor, where heads were crowding, and anyone standing there was a major figure in the United States.

"Boss, really not coming today?"

Jesse Livermore asked Robert.

Robert shook his head and said, "Donnie said that the more it's like this, the less he should appear, otherwise all the previous efforts to stay low-key would have been in vain!"

Jesse Livermore, unable to understand, said, "It wouldn't have hurt to come!"

Robert chuckled without saying anything.

Soon, the NYSE chairman, Duster Boqi, George Whitney from Morgan, and Paul Warburg from Warburg Company appeared in the NYSE hall.

Upon their appearance, the NYSE hall fell silent, with everyone's gaze fixed on the four of them.

Watching them walk to a centrally constructed temporary stage, where a gong stood above!

Duster Boqi gave a speech on behalf of the Apollo Chain, but no one cared about what he was saying; everyone anxiously awaited the sound of the gong, signaling the official start of Apollo Chain stock trading.

Everyone was waiting for this moment.

"Just this atmosphere, Apollo Chain's listing might create a wealth myth!" Jack Morgan and Old Rockefeller sat together, observing the situation below, and said softly.

Old Rockefeller sighed, "I've never seen anyone like Donnie who is so adept at creating wealth myths!"

Jack Morgan looked at Old Rockefeller in surprise, knowing that for a long time, Old Rockefeller was synonymous with creating wealth myths in the United States.

Now Old Rockefeller was bestowing this title on Donnie, "Mr. Rockefeller, I'm actually curious, why didn't you participate in this matter?"

Old Rockefeller didn't directly answer Jack Morgan but instead looked towards Andrew Mellon, who had just arrived in New York today, and asked, "Do you know why Andrew, who has an even closer relationship with Donnie, didn't get involved either?"

Jack Morgan slightly frowned and asked, "Are you saying there's a problem with this matter?"

Old Rockefeller shook his head and said, "I don't know. The reason I didn't get involved is because I know that if I proposed it, Donnie would definitely demand exorbitant terms, and I would find myself in a dilemma—whether to expand the Rockefeller Family's business territory or to fortify it. I don't know if I will regret today's decision in the future.

Since I cannot see through this matter, I might as well give it up. At least this can ensure that the Rockefeller Family's business remains unaffected. After all, retail has little connection with oil and railroads!"

Jack Morgan did not take Old Rockefeller's words lightly; this was someone who, through a lifetime of effort, had elevated the Rockefeller Family to the position of the second-largest family in the United States. Ignoring his words would be like ignoring countless years of experience!

"So, Mr. Rockefeller, do you think our Morgan's decision is right or wrong?"

Old Rockefeller chuckled and said, "Such an important matter, I'm in no position to say. But if I were to speak, I think your decision is correct. The focus of Morgan and Rockefeller is ultimately different. If Donnie can truly monopolize the electrical and automotive industries in the future, the gains for Morgan would be immense!"

Jack Morgan did not breathe a sigh of relief due to Old Rockefeller's words. Although he still did not regret his previous decision, he had been filled with doubts, and after making the decision and signing off, Jack Morgan had more time to study this matter.