After Chu Huan finished lunch with Rong Hongyuan and Ma Shoudao, he returned to his residence and saw Leiman who was already waiting here!
It was obvious that Lehman had seen Chu Huan's photo. When he saw Chu Huan coming back, he stood up on the sofa with a warm smile on his face.
"Hello, Director Chu!"
After Chu Huan exchanged greetings with him, he took him to his study.
At this time, Lehman was just forty years old. He was a little thin, but it could be seen that this man was in very good health. This may also be related to the fact that he was once a tennis player.
Lehman came from a very good family. He attended the North American School in Rio de Janeiro from childhood until he graduated from high school at the age of 17, so he was able to speak fluent English at a very young age. This was a skill that few people mastered in Brazil at the time.
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When he was 7 years old, Lehman began to learn to play tennis at the country club, and won the Brazilian Youth National Championship at the age of 17. In 1957, after graduating from high school, Lehman went to Harvard University to study economics and was recruited as a student with sports talents.
In his first year of college, Lehman's grades were mediocre and he almost dropped out of school. However, in his second year of college, Lehman had a bold idea. He wanted to graduate successfully and get out of school, so he decided to finish his studies in three years.
Four-year course.
Then in 1960, 20-year-old Lehman successfully graduated from Harvard University.
After graduating from college, Lehman returned to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and joined Deltec to sell stocks in the South American market. His first boss later became the first chairman of the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission.
In 1961, seeing that there were not many opportunities in the still-embryonic Brazilian capital market, Lehman interned at Credit Suisse Group in Geneva, Switzerland. However, he resigned after seven months because he felt that the company was too rigid.
In the second year, Lehman entered the professional tennis field and began his career as a professional tennis player for one and a half years. Later, he found that it was difficult for him to make a name for himself, so he decisively ended his career as a professional tennis player.
A reporter once interviewed him and asked him why he did not continue his professional tennis career. He said readily, "Stop your losses in time. At that moment, I realized that I could not be among the top ten in the world in tennis."
Judging from this person's early behavior, we can tell that he is a person who does not follow the rules, is full of adventurous spirit, but can accurately judge his own situation.
In later generations, Lehman's 3G investment single-handedly built the world's largest food kingdom. However, all these acquisitions would not start until 1982. At this time, Lehman's main focus was on the development of Galanti Bank.
superior.
This is an investment bank, not an ordinary commercial bank!
Compared to Ma Shoudao, who didn't know much about Chu Huan and had to ask Rong Hongyuan to find out, Lehman was different. After all, their Galanti Bank also had funds from Alder Commercial Bank behind it.
When Alde Commercial Bank invested in Galanti Bank, Lehman specially flew to North America to understand the situation of Alde Commercial Bank.
Then he learned about the things Chu Huan had done in North America.
It can be said that Lehman admired this man who was more than ten years younger than him, and he was even more surprised by his eyes.
This can be seen from Chu Huan's series of investments in North America. North America and Brazil are not far apart. In addition, Lehman has learned English since he was a child, so he naturally knows North America very well.
In such a country that declares fairness to the outside world but is full of discrimination, it is a miracle that Chu Huan can actually create such a huge asset in North America.
Then Lehman began to look for Chu Huan's investments in Asia. After he learned part of Chu Huan's business empire in Asia, his admiration became even stronger.
"Now Chu Huan is one of the most influential people in the world. If Chu Huan is given another ten years, he will become one of the most influential people in the world!"
This is what Lehman said about his evaluation of Chu Huan to his two partners, Telles and Skupila.
It was precisely because of this judgment that Lehman happily agreed to Alder Commercial Bank's investment in Galanti Bank.
"Standing on the shoulders of giants allows us to gain the same vision as giants!"
At this time, Lehman was sitting opposite Chu Huan, looking at this young and shameless man with burning eyes.
"Director Chu, you are very welcome to Rio. This must be a city that makes you feel very happy!"
Chu Huan smiled and said: "I have already felt Rio's enthusiasm!"
After the pleasantries, Lehman began to ask Chu Huan for advice on the future development of Galanti Bank. This does not mean that Lehman will definitely follow Chu Huan’s suggestions to develop Galanti Bank. Lehman still wants to listen more
More successful people have suggestions on the development prospects of Galanti Bank, and then combine them to find a direction that is most suitable for them.
"Any investment bank is actually inseparable from the soil it is in. In my opinion, Galanti Bank should focus on one direction in the future, instead of simply learning the Goldman Sachs model like it is now. A successful investment bank must learn from many others.
Then use it for your own use, and finally form a model that is unique to you.
There is an idiom story in China called Dongshi Xiaoqian, which means...
In my opinion, although Galanti Bank can be called a success at this time, it is not really successful. The main reason why I asked Alde Commercial Bank to invest in you was not because I was interested in Galanti Bank.
development plan, but focused on your ability at Lehman."
Regarding Lehman's request, Chu Huan was still very serious in answering his doubts. After all, the better Lehman develops, the more profits Alder Commercial Bank, which represents Chu Huan's interests, will make!
At this stage of Chu Huan's life, except for a few general things that he had to do personally, Chu Huan actually didn't have much energy to do more specific things.
For example, when Chu Huan went to South Korea, he only decided to acquire Dongming Timber, "Joongang Daily" and "North Korea Daily", and establish Xinghai Real Estate with the development of Gangnam District as its main core task.
The rest of the details will be handled by professional Jiaku talents!
The current situation is also the same. Whether it is Galanti Bank currently investing in Lehman, or investing in Microsoft, Apple and other matters in North America, Chu Huan simply told them, and the specific matter naturally came from Alde Commercial Bank.
People take responsibility.
The investment of Galanti Bank has a professional term in Jiaku, which is called secondary investment. The investment in enterprises by Jiaku itself is called primary investment. The investment in some important assets of various countries is called secondary investment. At the same time, there are three following
Level investment, level four investment and other terms.
In fact, the fundamental purpose is not to use this to divide their investment scale, but more to determine the closeness of the connection with Jiaku.
Of course, in addition to this noun, there are also noun classifications for investment scale and importance.
Take Galanti Bank as an example. They are a D-level project in the secondary investment under the name of Jiaku. Of course, if Galanti Bank really grows into the world's largest private equity fund under the leadership of Lehman and others in the future,
After one of the 3G investments, the 3G investment will be upgraded to a Class A project in the secondary investment.
Chu Huan’s investment in Brazilian agriculture and mining is known as a Class A project in Jiaku’s primary investment!
This is because the entire Jiaku understands that as long as these two projects are successful, their future profits and influence will be top-notch.
Unlike Galanti Bank now, their future is unknown!
"Thank you, Director Chu, for your trust!" Lehman was still very happy for Chu Huan's recognition, but he didn't show it.
"But Director Chu, I still want to hear your suggestions on specific aspects!"
Chu Huan tapped the table, and then said with a smile: "Brazil is a big agricultural country, but its agricultural business ecology is different from other countries. At this time, Galland Bank does not have the strength to enter this market, but Galland Bank
If Imperial Bank wants to find the most suitable direction within the scope of agriculture, then my personal suggestion is to make a fuss in the food field.
In addition, Galanti Bank has a very good advantage, that is, its partners are all very capable people, especially Thales and Scubila.
So I think Galanti Bank does not need to learn from other investment banks and simply invest in a certain industry or company, nor does it need to invest in this company because of appreciation for managers like me."
Lehman thought carefully about Chu Huan's words, and then smiled: "I somewhat understand what you mean, Director Chu, just like how Thales manages the Buhama Brewery now, and Scubila manages the American store.
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Buhama Brewery is a little-known brewery in Brazil. It was acquired by Galanti Bank when it was on the verge of bankruptcy. Telles took the initiative to ask Ying to manage it. Now it has achieved profitability and is in the Brazilian market.
The share is also increasing year by year.
Even in the future, this brewery will complete a cross-border acquisition and acquire Budweiser!
The same is true for the American Store. After it was just acquired by Galanti Bank, it was also very dilapidated and was not far from bankruptcy. However, under Skupila's iron-blooded management, 90% of the executives were directly fired, and only 90% of the executives were fired.
In three months, the company's value tripled.
Chu Huan nodded and said: "Yes, since your partners have proven their abilities, I think there is no need to deprive them of such abilities. This is why the advice I give you is to focus on a certain industry. Because of this
We can maximize the advantages of each of you!”
Chu Huan's suggestion is actually the future development path of Galanti Bank. After a long period of exploration, Lehman and other talents found the most suitable path for their development.
Now Chu Huan has given them suggestions in advance. As for how much Lehman can absorb at this time, it depends on his ability.
After Lehman left, Chu Huan pondered for a moment and then called Xu Yi who was far away in Xiangjiang.
“We need to start a seed company!”
Xu Yi, who was far away in Xiangjiang, was sleeping at this time. He didn't complain to Chu Huan about the jet lag like he did at first. He just quickly cleared his mind and asked Chu Huan.
"Boss, do you want to take the acquisition route or the self-development route? At the same time, what are the main research and development targets of this seed company? Finally, where do you want this company to be registered?"
When Chu Huan and Ma Shoudao discussed Brazil's agriculture before, they mentioned the agricultural materials link, which includes seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, agricultural machinery and other small links.
Although this link will not allow Chu Huan to catch up with the four major grain merchants in a short time, he can still find the most suitable direction for research.
Currently, my hometown is still studying the petrochemical project proposed by Chu Huan, but according to Chu Huan's analysis, the other party should not refuse this matter.
So as long as this project is launched, Chu Huan will have a base in the fields of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and the rest will be in the fields of seeds and agricultural machinery.
In terms of agricultural machinery, it involves many technological requirements of heavy industry, and Chu Huan has no good solution in a short period of time.
Then all that’s left is the seeds!
But there are tens of thousands of crops in the world, including fruits, and even if Chu Huan has money, he still needs to find a direction to specialize in.
This is why Xu Yi asked this!
"There are five types of soybeans, corn, beans, sugar cane and rice. In addition, some suitable fruits in South America also need to be studied!"
Chu Huan was the first to give the research direction of the seed company. Then Chu Huan thought about the company's development direction before speaking.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "Research on global seed companies. There is no need to force acquisitions of those that can be acquired and those that cannot be acquired. We will do our own research. In addition, I will give you five years. Five years
Within this period, the number of scientific researchers in the seed company will be increased to 3,000. These people must all be real talents, and in terms of remuneration, they will be given the best treatment among similar companies in the world!"
Although seed companies are not strictly guarded by European and American countries like those high-tech companies, it is not easy to acquire them, especially since the four major grain merchants are involved.
Therefore, what Chu Huan values more is the cultivation of his own talents!
“In the end, the company’s registered place was chosen to be in Xiangjiang, but the company’s headquarters is in Brazil!”
The seed company itself is facing agriculture in South America, so Chu Huan naturally wants to put the company's headquarters in Brazil.
Xu Yi replied: "Okay, after dawn, I will forward your request, boss, to the group's think tank, and then come up with a complete plan!"
"Also, notify John Qiao and ask him to take the earliest flight to Rio tomorrow. I have something I need to interview with him!"
"yes!"
After Chu Huan hung up the phone, he dialed Guo Henian's number again.
Hearing that the call was from Chu Huan, Guo Henian also woke up from his sleep and asked: "It's so late, Ah Huan, why did you remember to call me?"
Chu Huan smiled and asked: "Uncle Guo, are you interested in coming to Brazil to enjoy the sunshine and beaches here?"
Guo Henian was stunned as he held the phone. Fortunately, Guo Henian understood Chu Huan's character very well. Even if Chu Huan really wanted to invite him to travel, there was no way he would call him at this time!
There is only one reason for Chu Huan to call at this time, and that is that Chu Huan must have business matters and wants to cooperate with him, and the scale of this business must be quite large!
The name of Xiangjiang God of Wealth is not fake. Guo Henian didn't think about it at all and immediately said: "Okay, I will book a flight after dawn!"
Chu Huan smiled and said: "Then I will wait for you, Uncle Guo, in Rio!"
Guo Henian laughed and said, "Ah Huan, if you hadn't taken your private jet away, I would have set off right now!"
This year, Chu Huan’s customized private jets and luxury yachts are already in place, but not all of them, but one of each!
At first, Chu Huan originally wanted to fly to Tokyo first, then meet up with Mitsui Takacho, and then transfer to Rio. But at that time, Boeing called Chu Huan and said that Chu Huan's customized private jet had been completed.
One aircraft was produced and the test flight was completed.
Now that his private jet is ready, Chu Huan naturally has no reason to take the airline again.
When Chu Huan's private jet arrived in Xiangjiang, it caused quite a stir. There were countless wealthy people sailing on yachts in Xiangjiang, but there were only a few people flying private jets at this time.
At that time, Gu Chengxi even suggested to Chu Huan that a reporter from "True News" wanted to take pictures of the interior of Chu Huan's private jet. However, Chu Huan did not need to talk about such a thing, so Gu Chengxi refused.
"We can return to Xiangjiang together!" Chu Huan said with a smile.
Guo Henian laughed and hung up the phone.
After Chu Huan hung up the phone, Tanaka Anhui found Chu Huan and told Chu Huan: "Brother Huan, Mitsui-san is here!"
After Mitsui Takacho and Chu Huan arrived in Rio, they went to handle their Mitsui & Co.'s business in Brazil. The two just said that after completing their respective affairs, they could meet and go to the mine!
"Please come in!" Chu Huan said with a smile.
Then Mitsui Gaochang came to Chu Huan's study.
"When I saw your residence, Chu Sang, I knew that Mr. Chu, you must have made arrangements in Brazil a long time ago!"
After Mitsui Takacho walked in, he smiled and preached.
"I remembered that this place was once owned by the Guino family, the richest man in Brazil, but I didn't expect that their family had a different kind of Jorge Guino who actually listened to the advice of the Rockefeller family and ended up losing all his family property!"
Obviously, in the upper class circles, everyone generally agrees that the reason why Jorge Guino was able to squander all the US$2 billion in assets left to him by his father in a short period of time was not just because Jorge Guino
His playboy attributes are mostly fueled by others.
And this person is generally recognized as a member of the Rockefeller family.
Chu Huan chuckled and said: "Mitsui-san, you know that you like to acquire real estate all over the world!"
Regarding Chu Huan's denial, Mitsui Gaochang did not insist on anything. He just reminded Chu Huan: "Chu Sang, the Rockefeller family really likes the Copacaba Palace Hotel, Jorge Guino's only asset now.
I know that Chu Sang, you are in Jiaku, Xiangjiang, and are now actively preparing to show off your talents in the hotel industry, but at this time it is best not to have too many conflicts with the Rockefeller family!"
Chu Huan showed a playful expression. He had just reached a verbal deal with Jorge Guino for the Copacaba Palace Hotel. Now Mitsui Takanchang suddenly came over and mentioned the Rockefeller family. This was a bit interesting!
"Mitsui-san, are you here to act as a lobbyist for the Rockefeller family?"
Mitsui Gao smiled and did not deny Chu Huan's inquiry. He just said with a smile: "The Rockefeller family? They always have to give some face."
Chu Huan said: "The Rockefeller family must give face, but it does not mean that I have to give face to every Rockefeller family member. In the market, everyone competes for their own interests. This is a matter of course."
For this matter, if you invite Sanjiang-san to be your lobbyist, it seems that this person’s status in the Rockefeller family is not high!”
There is no doubt about the power of the Rockefeller family. Although many people in later generations have begun to doubt this matter, in fact they only doubt one person in the Rockefeller family and think that anyone in the Rockefeller family should be
High and above.
This actually leads to a misunderstanding. Any family, even if it is a family that has been passed down for six generations, cannot be united.
In fact, the internal battles within the Rockefeller family have never stopped since the time of the old Rockefeller. When everyone is outside, they always do their own things under the title of Rockefeller family.
Take the Rockefeller family who plotted against Jorge Guino as an example. If they were core members of the Rockefeller family, they would definitely not do such a critical thing, or at least they would do it more secretly.
Mitsui Gaochang laughed, not dissatisfied with Chu Huan's words, and said: "I said Chu Sang, you can't be so persuaded! But what I should say can be said, so that I can be in Haos's house
Bian also has an explanation, but Chu Sang, don’t take this matter to heart. When I was in North America, I owed the Rockefeller family a favor, and this time I am purely here to repay the favor!"
After hearing this, Chu Huan also laughed and said: "It seems that this Haus will not be too happy even if he returns to North America!"
The favor of the Mitsui family allowed him to use it like this. If the powerful people of the Rockefeller family knew about this, they would be so angry that they would vomit blood.
"To be honest, I have to thank you, Chu Sang, for this matter. If you hadn't suddenly made a move to acquire the Copacaba Palace Hotel, I wouldn't have been able to repay this favor!"
Mitsui Takacho said very happily that he originally owed the other party a watermelon, but now the other party only asked him to pay back a sesame seed. It is strange that Mitsui Takacho was not happy for such a good thing!
"This House, according to you Mitsui-san, doesn't look like someone who can plan and scheme against Jorge Nuo?" Chu Huan asked curiously.
Mitsui Takacho nodded and said: "The interests are so exciting. When this matter started, it was indeed House alone who was plotting against Jorge Guino, but the Guino family's business in Brazil was really exciting, and then...
Some other Rockefeller family members were involved, which naturally complemented House's plan.
In addition, this House would also like to thank Jorge Guino. To be honest, Chu Sang, although I agree that there will be some prodigal sons among the wealthy families, at least they have received an elite education that ordinary people cannot have access to, plus the family
Education, no matter how stupid this person is, he cannot lose all his assets so easily!
But reality is a good teacher. He will always tell us that no matter how absurd things are, they are actually possible."
Chu Huan also smiled helplessly. This is the tragedy of education. Although many people are clamoring for fairness, in fact there has never been fairness in the world, and the same is true in education.
The investment that wealthy families invest in education is completely beyond the imagination of ordinary people.
Take Chu Huan as an example. In order to allow his descendants to receive the best education, he was willing to invest more than one billion Hong Kong dollars to establish a top comprehensive college in Asia in this era.
Do you think the students in this institution will be like students in ordinary schools, studying early in the morning, having classes in the morning, attending classes in the afternoon, and studying late in the evening?
That's completely wrong. For students studying in this institution, studying is only a relatively important task for them in this institution.
In addition, they will also accept foreign languages from various countries, shooting, equestrian, tennis, golf, swimming, etiquette and many other events that ordinary people may not be exposed to in their lifetime.
In addition, Chu Huan is also planning to build new campuses in the Alps and Lake Leman after the campus in Xiangjiang is on track to enrich the daily life of school students.
This is the real top school.
"Maybe this is what the other party is pursuing!" Chu Huan said nonchalantly.
Chu Huan had no opinion on Jorge Guino's life. At least when he was squandering, Jorge Guino enjoyed it. With his height and appearance, all the female stars in Hollywood were crazy about him...
..Of course, this is because of his wealth.
But again, he himself doesn't care about his own life. How idle is Chu Huan to evaluate his life?
Mitsui Takacho just smiled and said nothing more.
Possibly talking about education issues, Mitsui Gaochang said to Chu Huan: "Chu Sang, has your Qingyun Academy been set for a specific time to be completed and open? By then, I will send several children from the family to go to school.
what do you think?"
Definitely not directly!
But this is not important. Just like the Rockefeller family mentioned above, outsiders will not deliberately distinguish whether they are direct or collateral relatives, as long as they are Rockefellers!
Mitsui Takacho is willing to let the children of the Mitsui family go to Qingyun Academy. This in itself is a kind of publicity for Qingyun Academy!
"Of course, but Mitsui-san, you have to prepare the tuition fee. The tuition fee for a student is 1 million Hong Kong dollars per year!"
Mitsui Takacho just smiled indifferently at the sky-high tuition fee.
Finally, Mitsui Gaochang reminded Chu Huan: "Chu Sang, this Hao is a very arrogant person. No matter what, you still have to be careful!"