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The aristocratic lunch is boring and cumbersome. The gentlemen in suits and the ladies in fancy dress are elegant, but everything is dull and stiff, which makes people uncomfortable.
In the courtyard
The leisurely afternoon tea time relieved my depression a little.
In order to welcome the world-famous billionaire Boss King, the Earl and Countess of Grantham, Violet Grantham, invited their close friends and big shots from nearby aristocratic circles to accompany them.
This neighborhood is even farther than London, requiring a drive of more than 200 kilometers from Yorkshire.
Except for the Viscount of Cambury whom I have already met, his family holds 3.32% of the shares of HSBC, which is the largest among all people and the richest family.
Count Watton, whose family holds a 0.55% stake in HSBC.
Lord and Lady Matthew, whose family owns 0.95% of HSBC
Sir Dan Stevens and daughter Laura Stevens, whose family holds a 1.1% stake in HSBC
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Today, several white aristocratic laoqianqian together hold 7.09% of the voting rights of HSBC. These wealthy laoqianqian are the second largest force after pension funds.
The combined energy of these people is much stronger than that of the controlling shareholder BlackRock, and slightly less powerful than the pension fund.
We must not underestimate the aristocracy and old money. They have intricate connections in the British peninsula and around the world. Their influence can reach across the Atlantic and even Australia. They are all hidden masters.
The British aristocracy has always been known for being conservative, arrogant, and difficult to approach. If Wang Yaocheng's halo above his head was not dazzling enough, it would be difficult to enter their small circle.
"Dear Boss King, will you attend Queen Charlotte's Ball at Windsor Castle in Berkshire?"
The person who asked this question was Michelle Grantham, the youngest daughter of the Earl of Grantham. She proudly puffed out her breasts to show off her figure, and looked at Si Wanru with intentionally or unintentionally provocative eyes.
As it happens, Michelle is 18 years old.
Wang Yaocheng was calm and did not comment on these children's vindictiveness; "Well... it's hard to say, because the dance is in September next year. For the company I control, there are many things more important than the dance.
matter."
"But, I really hope you can participate."
On the surrounding lawn, the aristocratic old man Qian Qian was sitting in an armchair, elegantly drinking Burton black tea or coffee, listening with his ears erect.
Which family doesn’t have one or two girls waiting for marriage?
"I can only say that I'm trying my best, but I can't answer this question at all right now." Wang Yaocheng changed the subject; "The winter in London is colder and more humid. In comparison, I like it better here. At least the winter sunshine makes people feel warm and comfortable, and the tea
Not bad either.”
"Now the city is surrounded by the nouveau riche, as well as those frivolous men and women who pursue fashion. It is full of black people and Middle Easterners. God, I can't believe it. London has simply become a refugee shelter." Countess Viot.
Grantham Wright remains acerbic.
"Madam, this is the Internet age."
"I don't know what era you are talking about, but I know that tradition has been lost. Football hooligans have replaced British gentlemen. They don't know how to move chairs for ladies during dinner. Those shameless women hang out in nightclubs and live a life of indulgence. Everything has become
It’s so scary, this is not the London I know, it’s more like the wild and backward Chicago.”
Viscount Cambury couldn't help but express his opinion; "I'm sorry, ma'am, London should become more cosmopolitan."
"So it is because of the connivance of the House of Lords that the color of this country has been tarnished and made less pure."
The Countess made unscrupulous and obvious racial remarks during the afternoon tea time. This was very sensitive. The Earl of Grantham coughed twice; "Madam, if you can check the preparations for the dinner to prevent any mistakes, I will be very happy."
gratitude."
"Well, okay! As long as I don't stare, those lazy things can't be done well."
The Earl of Grantham watched the lady leave like a proud hen and couldn't help but smile bitterly; "Catherine, Michelle, you two ladies will take our distinguished female guests to visit the castle. Gentlemen, you need to talk about your feelings."
Topics of interest.”
"Okay, Father."
Michelle Grantham stood up reluctantly, gave Wang Yaocheng a wink, and left with her distant cousin Catherine and guest Si Wanru.
The Earl of Grantham clapped his hands happily; "Okay, no one will interrupt our chat now. The boss is also a shareholder of HSBC and a high-quality customer of HSBC. There is a deep strategic cooperative relationship between the two. I believe there must be many
A common language.”
"To be honest, we are not satisfied with the current development of HSBC."
"This bank has the traditional conservatism of the British in its blood. It does not have the pioneering spirit and professionalism of the Americans. It has not done well in the internationalization of the bank and has been slow to move. It has been far behind its competitors."
Everyone expressed their opinions, and Wang Yaocheng nodded in deep agreement; "HSBC's dividend is not ideal. It is the lowest among all my investment projects. I have held the Nokia stock for two years and it has increased 11 times. It seems that the increase is currently going strong."
It is still good, there is still a lot of room for development, and reasonable investment can earn huge profits."
His words aroused everyone's interest. Lord Matthew hesitated and said, "We know that you are a genius in investment. Can you enlighten us in this regard?"
Looking at everyone's eager eyes, Wang Yaocheng nodded calmly; "We are friends, of course we can chat."
These aristocrats have rich fortunes, but that does not mean they live a comfortable life. Some of the HSBC stocks they hold are more than 100 years old, and they are rights and interests passed down from generation to generation.
He has large tracts of land, farms, and castles under his name, but unfortunately these properties do not bring much profit.
Maintaining a decent life for the nobles, including repairing the castle every year and hiring personnel, is a huge expense. They know the hardships, and there are many nobles who are trying to be fat and live a very poor life in private.
Take the Earl of Grantham as an example. He is a shareholder of HSBC Bank. His family has inherited 1.72% of the shares, worth US$378 million. He is an out-and-out billionaire.
That's all.
Including the Earl of Grantham, these aristocrats have old-fashioned ideas and are not enterprising. They are completely out of touch with the ever-changing development trends of modern society. They are not good at financial management and only beg for food from their golden rice bowls.
With the annual dividends of tens of millions of dollars from HSBC, it is completely insufficient to support a decent aristocratic life.
It costs more than two million US dollars to repair the castle each year alone, plus hiring housekeepers, gardeners and maids, paying high fees for noble schools, attending high-end polo clubs and noble gatherings, and going to France for vacations, etc.
Luxurious itinerary.
Luxury requires a lot of money, as Countess Violet Grantham often complained;
"Oh my God! We can barely afford a turkey for Thanksgiving."
"I have no clothes left in my wardrobe, so I have to save money this year to buy fewer Givenchy dresses."
"I'm simply fed up. At the polo club hosted by the royal family, Mrs. Richard, the hippie owner of the Virgin Group, showed off a necklace worth 1.2 million pounds to me, this superficial worldly woman."
…
The Earl of Grantham has three daughters and one son. Two of the older daughters are already married. In order to purchase a decent dowry and a luxurious wedding worthy of their status, they almost emptied their entire family fortune.
This is still a good situation. Nobles with poor economic conditions have put down their dignity and gone to work. For example, Mr. Count Wattan is the editor-in-chief of a publishing house. This is a leisurely and dignified job.
"Based on HSBC's operating performance in the past 20 years, the annual interest dividend rarely exceeds 4%. When the situation was most serious in 1992 and 1993, it was less than 2%, which can be said to be outrageously low.
"
Wang Yaocheng's words resonated with everyone present, and Count Wattan was even more angry: "It was the American robber Soros who attacked the pound. It was a really hard time. Fortunately, we got through it."
"Oh my God! He's a Jewish devil."
"I curse him. Soros is a robber. This kind of person should go to hell."
It seems that everyone feels the same, and Wang Yaocheng doesn't mind showing off; "So, reasonable investment is very important. The original investment in Nokia stock was more than 600 million US dollars, and now it is worth up to 7 billion US dollars, which has increased my wealth rapidly.
Investment is a profound knowledge that requires not only a precise vision, but also extensive knowledge and determination.
Only when we see investment opportunities and act decisively can we achieve success."
Lord Grantham asked; "What shall we do?"
Hearing this, Wang Yaocheng smiled reservedly;
Your sister, if you don’t offer me a bargaining chip to tempt me, will I tell you?