《Novel: When Satoshi Nakamoto Bids for Buffett's Lunch》-Chapter One

Scene One: Where Does Value Come From

Buffett (closing the menu, smiling):

"You know, young man, most people who spend 4 million dollars to meet me will ask the first question: 'What do you think I should invest in?' But you didn't."

Nakamoto (speaking very softly):

"Because I didn't come to ask about investments."

Buffett:

"Then what did you come for?"

Nakamoto:

"To confirm one thing."

Buffett raised his eyebrows, signaling him to continue.

Nakamoto:

"To confirm whether a world-class investor truly believes that all value must come from cash flow."

Buffett laughed, and this time it was a genuine laugh.

Buffett:

"I've spent my life buying things that make money. If an asset never generates cash, why is it worth holding?"

Nakamoto (pausing for a second):

"What about gold?"