When Liu Lang stepped into the lounge under the leadership of the bald Uncle Doyle, Marquis William's confidant, his disheveled gray hair and tired and somewhat old face were the first things left to Liu Lang by the current president of Luo Luo Company.
An impression.
Obviously, future CEOs of super companies are not in a good situation right now.
Seeing Doyle, the white-haired old man who was sitting on the chair and looking a little tired managed to gather his energy and stood up and said hello to Marquis William's confidant butler, which was enough to give Marquis William face.
However, for Liu Lang who was following Doyle and Fan Ziran who was acting as an interpreter, they were almost like air and turned a blind eye, even though a smile appeared on Doyle's serious face.
The president formally introduced Liu Lang, and the old man just nodded slightly.
"Young man, I don't know why Sir William asked you to come to see me, but I don't have time to talk nonsense with you. I can only give you fifteen minutes at most, because after twenty minutes I have to meet more important people.
Just tell me what happened!" After Doyle left, the old man sat back on the chair, rubbed his tired face vigorously, and said in a muffled voice.
Liu Lang sat down on a chair opposite the old man, looking up and down with interest at the future president of the company who could compete with General Electric. Henry Rufus, not Henry Rawls, until Liu Lang
Yesterday I was wandering around London and found a guy who could work as a tour guide and also pay bills part-time. I learned that the most important founder of Rolls-Royce, Henry Rolls, had passed away in April this year. The man who now takes over as president
It was his younger brother, Henry Rufus, who used to be in charge of the technical department of Rolls-Royce. He was an old man even more stubborn than his brother.
Of course, that guy is an acquaintance, the handsome John who has long since lost his arrogance.
However, looking at his current appearance, he is obviously not as good at dancing as his brother, the founder of the company. He was so ignored when he came to a bank to ask for a loan. The VIP lounge that a dignified president of a company entered was so shabby, and even a cup of coffee was not available.
No.
However, who would have thought that it was under the leadership of this person that Rolls-Royce would survive the more difficult next two years and eventually become the world's top aero-engine manufacturer? Even if it was the red polar bear in the future in that era
The most outstanding MiG series aircraft actually use the concepts of Rolls-Royce in terms of engine technology.
"Young man, you only have thirteen minutes now." The white-haired old man raised his head and glanced at the fat Chinese man in front of him who was smiling and cute but never said a word. He took out his pocket watch, looked at it, and said impatiently.
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If it were a fat British boy, President Henry might have been able to patiently talk to him when he was in a good mood, but as a Chinese, President Henry who was physically and mentally exhausted really didn't have that interest now.
"Mr. Rufus, time doesn't actually matter. If you want to meet the president of this bank in twenty minutes and want to take away a million-pound loan from him, then I can tell you that you don't need to meet him."
He has it. Because, I have it." Liu Lang opened his mouth to reveal a pair of white teeth and said with a smile.
The boss's tone... Fan Ziran couldn't help wiping a cold sweat. Currently, there are only three of them in the Huashang Group in the UK. The total amount of pounds in his and Lang Tuan Zuo's pockets definitely does not exceed 2,000. As a result, the boss is talking loudly.
One card is worth a million pounds, and you don’t even have to go to the bank to find them!
You must know that during this period, the pound was the most valuable currency. One pound could be exchanged for almost five dollars. If converted into silver dollars, it was equivalent to twelve or three dollars. One million pounds almost wiped out the assets of Huashang Group.
Half, anyway, Huashang Group can't afford so much money now. I'm afraid it can only wait until the US branch opens and sulfa starts to be sold. Boss, can we stop bragging?
However, Young Master Fan still knows the rules when it comes to translating whatever the boss says.
"Oh? Young man, we have a proverb in the UK: Bragging and lying are essentially the same. Do you think I will continue to communicate with a liar?" The white-haired old man raised his head, his brown pupils showing more impatience than anything else.
Most of them are full of disdain.
"No, no, if you attribute me to a liar or a liar, what do you want Marquis William to do? He treats me like a nephew." Liu Lang smiled even brighter.
It was actually quite cold in the UK in November, but a few drops of sweat flowed from Young Master Fan's forehead involuntarily. Only now did he understand why it was said that the first factor for a successful person is to be shameless. What is shame in this world?
Liu Tuanzuo's motto must be this. When did Sir William treat you as his nephew? Are there any nephews who don't even leave dinner and just drive away? It's still a night in the wilderness, are you afraid that you won't be able to see the stars in the sky?
However, being thick-skinned still has an effect. Hearing what Liu Lang said, the white-haired old man was slightly startled. He remembered that Marquis William personally called him, which represented an attitude and a kind of attitude towards him.
The attitude of this unspectacular young Chinese man in front of me.
"You can just tell me why you're here. You still have eleven minutes." The white-haired old man raised his head and glanced at Liu Lang again.
"Haha, okay, let me tell you the truth. In addition to funds, what I can bring to you, President Henry, is also thinking. In the current environment of drastic reductions in military supplies, it will not work without a change in thinking." Liu
Lang pointed to his head and smiled.
"Young man, I think you have found the wrong person. First, Rolls-Royce will not sell its shares. Second, I am convinced that Rolls-Royce is still on the right path." The white-haired old man's eyes were empty.
He squinted and shook his head coldly.
"No, no, as long as the Washington Naval Treaty still exists, as long as the Prime Minister over there does not show his fangs, your company, which is already in difficulty, will not be able to survive the day of recovery. This is not only the case for you, President Henry.
It is very clear, and the bank presidents are also very clear, otherwise, you would not just sit here and drink boiled water. If Rolls-Royce wants to continue to exist, it must change its thinking, develop the civilian market, and support the military supplies market.
Bulk orders have arrived." Liu Lang also shook his head and said.
When Liu Lang said this, the white-haired old man did not reject Liu Lang again this time, and looked at Liu Lang with a little surprise.
Liu Lang's statement is not so novel. Many people have already said this. However, it is either a financial oligarch or a manufacturing giant. A young man from the far-off and backward East has such a vision. It is undoubtedly surprising.
Something that surprised him.
Just looking at it this way, Liu Lang had the right to waste his fifteen minutes.
"So, on behalf of my country Huashang Group, what I bring is not only funds to help your company tide over the difficulties, but also a broader product concept for the civilian market. And we only need 15% of your company's shares. We pay dividends and do not participate in the operation and management of the company." Liu Lang continued with a smile.
The attitude of the white-haired old man has already opened a small hole. What Liu Lang has to do is to continue to open a hole in this solid embankment. As for not participating in the management and operation of the company, if he has enough shares,
Who can completely reject the voice of the Chinese? The company's major shareholders are not completely monolithic. If Huashang Group is given enough time, it will sooner or later occupy a position in this company.
"If you want to acquire shares of my company, besides money, it also depends on whether you have something to impress our shareholders, such as the private products you just mentioned. Can I get some advice first?" The white-haired old man was obviously attracted by Liu Lang's words.
Impressed, he replied.
"Hehe, there is a saying in China that ugly things must come first. My creativity is very valuable, if..." Liu Lang looked at the old British man with a mean smile.
"I swear in the name of the Baron of the Empire on which the sun never sets, if we can't cooperate, Luo Luo Company will never use your so-called creativity." The white-haired old man was obviously angered by Liu Lang's "ugly words".
But don’t tell me, religious Westerners pay more attention to oaths than many Chinese people, especially Chinese men who like to swear oaths to Chinese women. They rarely break their oaths. The white-haired old man can say this,
That means it will definitely not be used.
"Hey, don't be angry, Mr. Henry. We Chinese always treat villains first before gentlemen when doing business. I believe we will become very good partners." Liu Lang took out a crumpled white paper with a smile and handed it to
To the angry old British man.
An indignant Henry Rufus opened the white paper and was stunned for a moment. He pointed at the strange and even ugly car with a big head and a rear bucket drawn on the white paper, or to be more precise.
It's not like a car with only three wheels. He said, "What is this?"
Of course, this was translated by Mr. Fan, and his weird Manchester accent forced him to organize his own words according to his expression. Anyway, the old man looked absolutely surprised and didn't understand.