Upon leaving the horseback riding grounds, Jasper immediately returned to Southeast Province.
He had come to Waterhoof City for two reasons. One was so he could complete the loan procedures, and two, to invite the little prince to join him.
Now that both these things were over and done with, and Jasper still had much to do in Southeast Province, Jasper had no reason to further his stay in Waterhoof City.
It was already night by the time he returned to Southeast Province.
Jasper had underestimated the strain from riding a horse for the first time, and his legs were so sore he could hardly move them.
“The little prince definitely did this on purpose. Oh, that little rascal, I’ll make him pay for this next time!”
Jasper’s shouts stunned Dawson when the man came to greet him.
“You went to meet the little prince?” Dawson asked solemnly.
“Yeah. I went to talk about a partnership with him,” Jasper slowly made his way into the villa with Dawson’s support.
“I even rode horses with him the entire day today. I’m in so much pain right now.”
Dawson let out a sigh of relief when he took in Jasper’s attitude and tone. Then, he said, “The little prince’s familial background is too powerful and his identity is too high up. You have to be careful when dealing with him.”
Jasper was about to reply when Julian ran over from behind him and announced, “Jasper, Mr. Schuler, Coffey, the little prince’s right hand, just called to say that the little prince gave you a diamond membership card to the horseback riding grounds as well as the black horse, Jasper.”
Jasper snorted. “I am not going to make myself suffer that again!”
Dawson was stunned.
He was extremely surprised to know that the little prince also sent Jasper a gift.
After all, the little prince’s identity and status was just too high.
“Looks like you two are quite close.”
After a long time, Dawson sighed.
Jasper replied, “Don’t worry, Uncle Schuler. I know my limits. These people aren’t actually too difficult to talk to. They’re just a bit higher on the social ladder. But so what?”
“As long as they have desires and wants, then they’ll partner with you. The smarter the person, the more worthy of a partner they are, and the easier they are to talk to.”
Dawson nodded and asked, “It’s related to what you told me before, about the United States stock market, right?”
“This might just be the only thing that can interest him,” Jasper nodded and admitted.
He would not keep secrets from Dawson, let alone when his further father-in-law had just lent him 1 billion dollars. Logically speaking, he had to explain what he needed the money for.
“Jasper, if this is about making money, then you don’t need the help from so many other forces. As long as there’s an opportunity, your capabilities are more than enough.”
“But now that you’ve accumulated so much, and even enlisted the help of Lord Alvarado and the little prince, you’re going to be in a lot of danger once you make too big a movement,” Dawson reminded vaguely.
Jasper nodded and replied, “I know, Uncle Schuler. But the west’s capitalist market isn’t that easy to deal with. I could get rich easily, but it won’t be easy to get out in one piece after.”
“What I need to do now is ensure that I can get the money and come out unscathed. I alone am not strong enough. If someone’s actively targeting me, then instead of me exploiting the situation to gain wealth, I’ll end up being the one who is exploited.”
Since the beginning, Jasper’s plan had been to confirm the damage the 9/11 incident would deal to the United States’ and the western economy, much like the crude oil incident from years before. He planned to earn money from this incident before fleeing immediately. However, things were different now.
He was no longer the insignificant retail investor with just a few million in capital. His accumulated funds alone amounted to 9 billion, and he could turn it to 10 billion if need be.
However, these funds were nothing in comparison to the entire United States financial system. Still, as the leader of the western financial bloc, the United States would not go down without a fight.
Not to mention that the conflict between the East and the West was the most crucial worldwide conflict since the World War Two.
All international political events had stemmed from this conflict.
