1977: The beginning of the blind date with the daughter of the king

Chapter 624: Investing in Oracle and Microsoft
“It’s actually a column for identifying cultural relics.”

“The main purpose is to collect some collectibles.”

Li Changhe then told Peter the idea behind his treasure appraisal program, and Peter was stunned.

Wow, it turns out those collectibles can be purchased so openly?
"How about it? I know that the Rothschild family has always been interested in collecting art. Your family's art company is also very famous in Europe and the United States."

"For this kind of program, it's useless just to have people here. We need a well-known art company as a partner so that we can discuss cooperation with the TV station."

"Then we can make a good division. The Western artworks belong to the Rothschild family, and the Eastern artworks belong to me. How about that?"

Li Changhe said with a smile at this time.

For his treasure appraisal program, Zhang Shiqi and his team alone could not do it; they must have a Western partner so that it would be easier for them to cooperate with major European and American TV stations.

In addition, there must be a legitimate channel to buy, sell and transport these artworks back. The best way is to find an art company to cooperate with.

There are only a few well-known art companies in Europe, including Sotheby's, Christie's, and the Rothschild family's auction company.

Li Changhe took this opportunity to discuss cooperation with the Luo family.

After listening to this, Peter thought for a while and then said, "The family auction company has always been led by family members in the UK, and there is no dominant power in France."

"But I can help you make this happen. Judging from the planning of the entire program, it feels like a very interesting TV show. If I had some antiques like this at home, I would also be willing to explore its actual value."

"Some people even use it to make some money, which is normal."

Europeans and Americans don't like to save money like the Chinese. Their consumption concept has always been to enjoy the present, so many families are often very short of money.

However, the Rothschild Art Company has always been the property of the British branch of the Rothschild family. Peter is from the French branch and did not make all the decisions for that side at once.

"Of course, Mr. Peter, just help me make the contact. I think this is a win-win situation for both parties. Moreover, this kind of TV program is unique now. In addition to Europe, we can also go to the United States. I believe that by then, we will definitely reap a lot of rewards."

Li Changhe was not in a hurry. This kind of thing could be done slowly. He also had to build up his staff.

"Besides these two, does Mr. Victor have anything else to do?"

Li Changhe shook his head: "Not for now!"

Originally, he wanted the Luo family to help him find out about Philips' semiconductor technology, because according to Li Changhe's recent investigation, ASML had not yet been established.

But after thinking about it, Li Changhe decided to forget it. It would be too conspicuous to draw the Luo family's attention in advance, so it would be better to wait for another opportunity.

Anyway, Europe's semiconductors are very useless now, and Japan and the United States are the dominant countries. He plans to wait until his computer company gets on track before expanding upstream.

"In that case, let's go out and sign the agreement!"

Peter said with a smile at this time.

Peter felt that the two cooperation conditions proposed by Li Changhe were not a big deal.

Whether it is diamond supply or cooperation with an art company, according to Li Changhe's plan, it is a win-win situation for both parties. He feels that it will not be difficult to get the family to agree.

After all, more than 400 million US dollars are in Li Changhe's hands, and that little thing will definitely not refute Victor's face.

When the two men came out, the lawyers of both families had already looked at all the terms, and soon, the two men signed happily.

Cooperation is achieved!
And just when Li Changhe was discussing cooperation with the Luo family.

On the streets of Paris, a young man wearing a slim windbreaker and a scar on his face slowly walked into a streetside cafe.

"Hello, sir, what would you like to drink?"

A Chinese girl came up to him and was slightly startled when she saw Scar's face, but she quickly suppressed her fear and looked at him with a smile.

The cafe was not big. Scar just glanced around and saw Leng Fei sitting on the side.

"I have an appointment!"

Scar said this calmly, then walked towards Leng Fei.

"long time no see!"

After many years, the comrades who once shared life and death together met again in a cafe in a foreign country with two completely different identities.

"Yeah, long time no see. It's a pity that we don't have time to catch up."

"Long story short, the mission is cancelled and you can find a reason to go back."

"Besides, this money was given to you by him!"

Leng Fei took out a piece of paper and handed it to Scar. Scar took a glance at it and saw an address on it.

There is no doubt that the money is placed at this address.

"Understood!"

"I'm leaving!"

Scar put the paper away, then stood up, turned around and walked out.

Leng Fei drank his coffee slowly, watching Scar's back as he left. Good, no one was following him.

After returning to the villa from the banquet hosted by the Luo family, Li Changhe saw Leng Fei returning.

"How about it, did you tell him?"

In the study, Li Changhe asked Leng Fei calmly.

Leng Fei nodded: "I said it, and I gave him the things."

He came to Paris after Prince Ming returned because Prince Ming felt that there were still not enough people around Li Changhe, so he sent Leng Fei over.

It just so happened that Li Changhe wanted to arrange someone to contact Scar, and Leng Fei happened to be the most suitable candidate.

"That's good. We don't need to worry about the rest. You go back and pack up. Then we'll go to the United States. When you get there, you can form a core security team."

"Although the people Buck gave us were good, they were not recruited by us after all, so it was not easy to use them."

Li Changhe said to Leng Fei again at this time.

Since Leng Fei is here, it would be perfect to let him go to the United States and formally form a security team.

"it is good!"

Leng Fei nodded silently.

Li Changhe stayed in Paris for another two days, waiting for Michael Kadoorie to return.

"How's it going, Michael? How's their nuclear power technology?"

In the living room, Li Changhe asked Michael with a smile.

Michael nodded: "It's really good. To be honest, I have also looked at the nuclear power technology of the United States before, but after comparison, I feel that the French one is more suitable."

"And I have communicated with them. If we introduce it, they can give us a very favorable price."

"The problem now is that we have to really push this matter forward!"

Michael said to Li Changhe seriously.

Li Changhe smiled and nodded: "Indeed, after you go back, you can communicate with the Hong Kong government again. I will go to Beijing in July, and I will discuss this matter with them then."

"Both parties should work together to push this matter forward!"

"Are you going to the capital?"

Michael was a little surprised to hear what Li Changhe said.

Li Changhe dared to tell him openly, which meant that this matter would be an open action at that time. And with Li Changhe's current status in Hong Kong Island, his public trip to Beijing was a move that was meaningful to many people in Hong Kong Island.

"Yes, my uncle has already made a trip there, and we will go there together when the time comes."

"In fact, many places in Hong Kong Island need mainland China. It is a market that we cannot avoid. I really want to go and have a look and meet with their senior management."

Li Changhe said seriously.

After listening to this, Michael Kadoorie seemed to be thinking about something.

The Kadoorie family also has connections with the mainland, but they were all private before. On the surface, they still have to stand on the side of the British.

Now that the Bao family is going to the capital, does this mean that the Bao family has to choose between the capital and the British?

Or?
Thinking of Bao Yugang's relationship with the British, Michael Kadoorie felt that it was impossible for the other party to completely side with the mainland. There might be some inside story that he didn't know.

However, for the Kadoorie family, this is indeed a trend.

If the Bao family really placed their bets on the mainland in advance, then the Kadoorie family would have to seriously consider whether to make a statement.

After all, strictly speaking, they belong to a local business group in Hong Kong Island and have no escape route to the UK, but they are not Chinese themselves, so their identity is particularly embarrassing.

"Well, Vic, I hope you can bring us good news when you get over there."

If Li Changhe can really promote the development of nuclear power plants there, it will also be a good thing for the Kadoorie family.

"Well, but next, I have to go to the United States first, so I can't go back to Hong Kong Island with you."

Li Changhe and Mi Gao were waiting mainly to talk to him about this matter.

He had to take Anna and the others back to the United States first.

"Ok!"

"Sure enough, the experience of riding a private jet is much more comfortable than a business jet."

Over the Atlantic Ocean, a Falcon 500 business jet quickly cut through the sky and flew towards New York.

In the cabin, Wells sat in a comfortable airline seat and exclaimed to Li Changhe.

This is not Li Changhe's private jet, but a private jet used by the Dassault family.

Upon learning that Li Changhe was going to the United States, the Dassault family took the initiative to offer to send Li Changhe on the family's private jet, and let him experience the comfort of the Falcon business jet.

"It's OK for a transatlantic flight, but it's still a bit tiring if you're flying across the Pacific. But it's still better than flying in business class on a big plane."

“It’s just that there are fewer passengers.”

Li Changhe shook his head and said to Wei Er Si.

The Falcon is currently scheduled to carry 9 passengers, and the maximum number of passengers can be 19, but that would be very crowded.

Nine people are still a little too few for Li Changhe's current team.

"By the way, if you buy the plane, do you still have to support your own pilots and crew?"

Wells asked curiously again at this time.

"Well, it has to be arranged in advance."

Li Changhe is also considering whether to recruit a few more pilots from China or directly recruit from abroad.

The flight from Paris to New York only takes five or six hours.

However, due to the time difference, Li Changhe and his team set out in the morning, and when they arrived in New York, it was still morning.

When they arrived in New York, Wells went directly to the headquarters of the clothing group, while Li Changhe went to the office of their investment company on Wall Street.

"Boss!"

In the office, Zhou Cheng showed Li Changhe their recent investment returns.

Relying on the high-quality stocks mentioned by Li Changhe, Zhou Cheng and his colleagues made a lot of money. Of course, some of the stocks they traded themselves also suffered losses.

"According to the assessment mechanism, the excellent ones will be promoted, and those with poor performance can be optimized."

"Got it, boss!"

Zhou Cheng nodded. In fact, those people were also on his optimization list, but Zhou Cheng was cautious in doing things. He would not easily fire employees unless Li Changhe spoke up.

"Boss, Mr. Jim is here and wants to see you!"

At this time, Anna came in again and spoke to Li Changhe seriously.

"Let him in!"

Soon, Jim, dressed in a suit and tie, walked in.

"Hello, my dear boss, you finally decided to come to New York!"

"Jim, long time no see. I hope you bring me good news."

Li Changhe said to Jim with a smile.

Jim immediately shook the documents in his hand.

"Of course, Vic, I've completed the task you assigned to me!"

"Relational software company, $5 million, 25 percent of the shares."

"In my opinion, that guy named Larison is too greedy. He actually asked for a huge amount, saying that his company is valued at 30 million."

"But fortunately, we have a lot of clients in California. I introduced him to a few big clients, and the guy became honest. However, he is only willing to give 25% of the shares at most, and we have to transfer the voting rights to him."

"Otherwise, this guy is only willing to pay 15 percent."

"I remember you said that you wanted more shares and less management rights, so I gave him the voting rights as you said, and we got 25% of the shares."

"In comparison, the two guys in Seattle were much more conservative. They teamed up with IBM and were not very interested in our investment."

Jim shook his head helplessly.

"So how much did you negotiate with Microsoft?"

"Twenty percent."

"They are only willing to sell 20% of the shares, but their valuation is very low. I don't even know where you know about this company."

"One million dollars and 20% of the shares, they really made a fortune!"

Jim had already looked into it. The company called Microsoft was just a small startup with only a few employees. To be honest, a valuation of five million dollars was simply nonsense to them.

But the two entrepreneurs stuck to the price and, like Larison, were full of confidence in their own business.

Li Changhe also told him that he must acquire shares of the two companies. Helplessly, Jim could only talk about this step.

"Okay, these shares are enough for me!"

“Jim, you did a great job!”

Hearing about Jim's achievements, Li Changhe praised with a smile.

In this era, he certainly would not miss Oracle and Microsoft. Regardless of whether his company would have an impact on these enterprises in the future, Li Changhe did not mind taking some shares first.

It’s always better to be prepared!

(End of this chapter)