America 1919

William Mellon, who was having breakfast with Donnie, couldn't help but burst into laughter as he read the "Wall Street Journal" in his hands, and he said to Donnie.

"Did you see that, Donnie? Even the experts on Wall Street are not optimistic about your actions. The 'Wall Street Journal' says that those experts believe your move is just to pay for the tuition of your future Atlantic City Broadcast listing!"

Donnie finished his sandwich, then picked up the napkin from the table and wiped the corners of his mouth, smiling at William Mellon.

"William, although I've never been to Wall Street and don't have any investment experience, I've always believed in one thing!"

William Mellon looked at Donnie with some curiosity and asked, "What is it?"

Donnie laughed, "If I know an industry or a piece of news can bring me wealth, then the only thing I need to do is to obtain that wealth in the shortest time possible, at the fastest speed, before anyone else, rather than acting as an expert, telling others how to do it to make money!"

"If one day I truly did so, then I would only have two purposes. First, either I have already made the wealth I wanted; or second, I need more people to throw their wealth into this piece of news, then have their wealth become my wealth!"

The smile on William Mellon's face disappeared, replaced by a serious look.

Donnie's words had indeed been very clear. If everyone simply believed these experts, there would be no poor people in the world!

"I don't think those so-called experts have stronger morals than I do. I'd rather trust my own judgment than believe what these experts say!"

Donnie continued.

After listening, William Mellon nodded seriously, "You're right, I've learned something!"

Donnie waved his hand and laughed, "You're too polite. It's just something that occurred to me!"

Experts?

Donnie, having lived through the information explosion era, knew very well that so-called economic experts were essentially a group of huskies raised by capitalists.

William Mellon said, "But people as clear-headed as you are the minority. You have to know that to some extent, the 'Wall Street Journal' represents the will of Wall Street. Everyone is willing to believe the news from the 'Wall Street Journal.' Now with the analyses of those so-called experts, I think the battle you're facing is going to be even tougher!"

Donnie laughed heartily, "Dear William, I'm well aware of what you're saying, but consider this: if I can guess these things, then why would I let Helen follow Jesse Livermore around these past two days, letting people find out that it's me doing this?"@@novelbin@@

William Mellon was stunned; it was only after Donnie's reminder that he realized.

Indeed!

If everything remained shrouded in mystery, this sense of mystery would certainly make more people doubtful about the stock price of Sinclair Oil Corporation. After all, the unknown and mysterious are the most terrifying.

But Donnie didn't do that. Instead, he sent Helen out right from the beginning, allowing Donnie's opponents to find out in the shortest time possible who was going up against them!

"Donnie, I'm confused. If you can, I hope you will tell me why?"

William Mellon looked at Donnie in shock, having thought he already knew Donnie well, but now he realized he had only seen the tip of the iceberg!

Donnie leaned back in his chair, smiling at William Mellon, "William, if before this, you didn't know me and were unaware of my name and my affairs, what would you think if you saw the report about me in the 'Wall Street Journal' today?"

William Mellon pondered for a moment, then said, "A capable, lucky, and crazily arrogant man!"

Donnie nodded and continued, "That's right, but you've overlooked a very basic issue!"

Without waiting for William Mellon to ask, Donnie continued, "You are looking at me with your current status, but in fact, many ordinary people would add another line to your thoughts... that is envy!"

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"Imagine, when you're still worried about your daily meals, fretting about working nonstop, and then suddenly you see a news story. A man, just in his twenties, recently discharged from the military, while most veterans are still worrying about their lives, owns tens of millions in assets and is surrounded by beautiful women. Any ordinary person would definitely envy such a life."

Listened to Donnie's explanation, William Mellon couldn't help but nod subconsciously, his attention now completely focused, finally and fully appreciating his uncle Andrew Mellon's assessment of Donnie.

He understood that the words Donnie was about to say might become an incredibly important asset to himself in the future.

It's not about age or family, but about personal ability!

If someone ever again said to William Mellon that Donnie didn't understand business, William Mellon would certainly give them a slap right across the face!

Donnie continued, "Envy can lead to admiration, and you must know the power of admiration is blind. In their hearts, I have become a successful person, so these people will blindly believe in my every action. Although under the current circumstances there won't be many such people, there definitely are some."