Chapter 545： Shock

"Ambassador Qian, thank you for coming!"

"Oh, President Wu, you have seen you outside. It is definitely a great regret in life to miss such a grand reception. It is our honor to receive your invitation!"

When Wu Chengde and Qian Wenchao were touting each other, Wu Hongyi and Xia Yu came together.

When almost everyone was discouraged, Xia Yu and Wu Hongyi approached, naturally appearing to be very prominent. Qian Wenchao certainly noticed it. He squinted his head. When he saw Xia Yu, his eyes brightened and his smile became brighter.

"Ambassador Qian, it is my grandson Hongyi and his friend Xia Yu."

Wu Chengde took the opportunity to introduce, but he didn't expect Xia Yu and Qian Wenchao to know each other, and they seemed to have a good relationship.

"Mr. Ambassador, hello, this is Wu Hongyi!"

"Ambassador Qian, it's been a long time since I saw you. At this moment, you still have the same style!"

"Mr. Wu, Mr. Xia, happy meeting!"

Qian Wenchao took the initiative to shake hands with Xia Yu, especially when shaking hands with Xia Yu, he also increased his strength. Obviously he was very happy after seeing Xia Yu again.

Although he had known that Xia Yu had come to London for a long time, Xia Yu did not take the initiative to come to him, nor did he have the right opportunity to invite Xia Yu, so it was the first time to meet at this time.

"Mr. Xia, I wanted to talk to you for a long time, and I saw that you were too busy to disturb you. This time, thanks to Chairman Wu's light, I have to have a good exchange."

"Ambassador Qian, it's my fault. I didn't go to you when I came to London. I take this opportunity to apologize to you first."

"Hey, you can't say that. Career is more important. You can go to my place to sit and sit at any time, but some businesses can't be delayed. For example, you bought the Financial Times, but it greatly improved my Chinese face. Congratulations!"

Qian Wenchao said with emotion, looking at Xia Yu with admiration.

Xia Yu's acquisition of the Financial Times Group can conceal it from the general public, but cannot conceal it from people of a certain level, such as Qian Wenchao.

And what he knew was quite deep. When he heard the news that Duke Howard greeted Xia Yu for help, Qian Wenchao deliberately learned about Elena and Henry who appeared next to Xia Yu, and was secretly shocked by the contacts Xia Yu suddenly acquired.

Of course, after being shocked, there is joy from the heart. After all, this is very beneficial to Xia Yu, as can be seen from the acquisition of the Financial Times Group from the Pearson Group.

And as he said, this behavior has greatly increased the face of Chinese people. This can be said to be an unprecedented achievement by the Chinese in the British media industry. With the Financial Times Group, Xia Yu's influence will rapidly spread, which is extremely important for Xia Yu. Impact.

Xia Yu is pro-Mainland, he has benefited, Qian Wenchao is of course happy for Xia Yu!

"Ambassador Qian is right, Mr. Xia, your feat of acquiring the Financial Times Group has made the old man awake for days with excitement. You have done what we all British Chinese can't do, and you have done so. Well, I can only admire this!"

Wu Chengde also said admiringly at this moment.

Of course, what he said was half-truth and half-false. He really couldn't sleep, but not because he was excited for Xia Yu, but was shocked. He was shocked by Xia Yu's achievements, as well as the connections and energy revealed.

For this reason, his attitude towards Xia Yu quietly changed once again, and at the same time he asked Wu Hongyi to communicate with Xia Yu more and establish a good relationship.

"Elder Wu, Ambassador Qian, I really don't deserve your praise. It just happened to happen. I didn't expect this to be acquired."

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Xia Yu first said something in a humble manner, and then began to deliberately change the topic. After all, the topic center has come to him now, and he has to pay attention to the suspicion of distracting guests.

A small group of people such as Wu Chengde, Qian Wenchao, and Xia Yu were noticed by the people around them. Seeing Xia Yu talking with them, many people were secretly shaken, and they took the weight of Xia Yu that just appeared online again. Mentioned several grades.

Then, Wu Chengde took Qian Wenchao, Xia Yu and others to the VIP table to take a seat. By this time, everyone was almost there, and it was close to the good day. It was time to start the ceremony.

Wu Chengde arranged for Qian Wenchao and Xia Yu to be the top position of the VIP seats, located in the middle of the first row, and also thoughtfully arranged the two together.

Xia Yu sat in such an important position, received such a special treatment, combined with the eye-catching age, naturally attracted the attention of the audience. Many people secretly inquired about Xia Yu's information, and the insider immediately informed.

Soon, more and more people knew about Xia Yu.

"Xia Yu, you may be asked to come on stage to say a few words, talk about experience, and say a few blessings. What do you think?"

After Xia Yu took his seat, Wu Hongyi quietly came to Xia Yu and whispered.

Xia Yu was a little surprised, but seeing Wu Hongyi didn't seem to be joking. Thinking of the various benefits of being on stage, he smiled and said gratefully: "No problem, let's listen to your arrangements!"

"Okay, I will notify you in advance when it's about time!"

Seeing Xia Yu's promise, Wu Hongyi said with a smile, and then left to meet.

Before the reception officially started, Xia Yu had nothing to do, so he chatted quietly with Qian Wenchao.

"Mr. Xia, we haven't seen each other for half a year by counting. Your career is getting bigger and bigger, and my knowledge is not less. But when it comes to doing business, I only admire you!"

"Especially your achievements in the media industry are even more breathtaking. You are the only one who can do this through the ages!"

Qian Wenchao touted Xia Yu. In fact, this is what he said in his heart. As a political elite, the ability to represent the United Kingdom, the second most powerful country in Europe and America, can be seen. How can he not know the influence of the media industry?

The general media industry is an industry that can affect the political power in various countries, and the control is extremely strict. Xia Yu was able to establish a cartel in the media industry from the small area of ​​Xiangjiang, and now he has successfully penetrated the UK. What is revealed here is too much. too much.

Qian Wenchao can fully imagine the importance of Xia Yu in the minds of mainland executives.

Although he has received the news that the country has set a path for economic development and needs foreign funds to invest in China, but the influence and importance of the media are more important than funds.

He knows the extent to which China has been discredited in the world. The greater Xia Yu's influence in the media industry is, the better it will be for China, and he can resolve the crisis at a critical moment.

And this kind of advantage, only Xia Yu, a Chinese in the world, has no substitute.

On the contrary, it is capital. Although it may be difficult, there are more objects to attract capital. Even if Xia Yu does not invest, there are others who will invest.

Faced with Qian Wenchao’s flattery, Xia Yu smiled indifferently and said: “Ambassador Qian, this is actually a last resort. As large as a nation and a small company or individual, none of them can lose their right to speak out, so the media industry I have to do it, even if I lose money."

"Unlike other people, they can make money in any industry. There is no need to be as persistent as I am. If they are willing to make a desperate investment in the media industry, they will have my turn."

"Mr. Xia, you have always been so humble!"

"But I agree with what you said. Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, China has received too much slander and unfair treatment. If there are ten people like you in the world, the media in Europe and the United States will not be too much. The external environment will be greatly improved!"

Qian Wenchao was deeply moved. Thinking of the hardships and difficulties New China has encountered in the past few decades, he felt the deepest as a diplomat, but he was the most helpless.

Xia Yu was silent for a moment, and said with emotion: "Yes, unfair treatment and public opinion bullying are everywhere. After all, we have no countermeasures. If we have a certain strength, they dare not do whatever they want."

"Ambassador Qian, I am a Chinese with my roots in Huaxia. Although for objective reasons, I cannot allow the media to turn to Huaxia, but I will at least be fair!"

Qian Wenchao immediately opened his heart and said gratefully: "Mr. Xia, it’s enough to have you. My Huaxia has gone from being poor to the present. I am not lacking in energy and perseverance. I firmly believe that as long as there is a fair environment, I am a Chinese nation. Able to defeat all opponents! Do everything you want for yourself!"

"Mr. Xia, I can't do anything else. I can only wish your business bigger and bigger. If there is anything I can do, you can come to me at any time. I will never refuse!"

Qian Wenchao's words are extremely firm. This is his attitude, and it is also the attitude of China. It just coincides with the meeting, and it is only spoken by his mouth.

As one of the few people who have a friendship with Xia Yu, and Xia Yu has come to the UK again, Qian Wenchao certainly knows some secret things specially informed by high-level officials. For example, Xia Yu has determined that he will go north, and now he has determined the time, which proves Xia Yu’s The position is completely okay, so of course it is his own.

There is no need to cover up many things when dealing with one's own person.

Qian Wenchao's words made Xia Yu very satisfied. He moved in his heart and said to Qian Wenchao: "Ambassador Qian, I will visit you at the embassy after two days."

Qian Wenchao's eyes flashed, knowing that Xia Yu had something inappropriate to say here, so he planned to say it in person at that time, so he smiled and nodded immediately and said, "Then wait for the ride!"

Xia Yu nodded with a smile, glanced at the big stage, and said softly: "The ceremony has begun."

Qian Wenchao nodded and understood, stopped talking, and looked at the stage quietly.

I saw a row of seats above, filled with people, and a name sign was placed in front of everyone, and Wu Chengde was sitting in the middle.

At this time, there was a lecture stand beside the stage, and Wu Hongyi was standing there, obviously playing the role of host.

"... Next, I would like to invite Mr. Wu Chengde, Chairman of the British Chinese Chamber of Commerce, to address the opening of the Chamber of Commerce!"

"Papa..."

Amidst fierce applause, Wu Hongyi stepped off the stage and stood aside. Wu Chengde came to the seat of the lecture hall, bowed slightly to the audience, and then began to give a speech.

"Hello everyone, first of all, please allow me to express my warm welcome and heartfelt thanks to all the leaders, guests and all members who are here in their busy schedule on behalf of the British Chinese Chamber of Commerce Council!"

"Papa..."

"Another year has passed in the blink of an eye. In the past year, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce has achieved excellent results. Among them, 18 new members were developed. They are... According to statistics, the total assets of the members of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce exceeded 30 billion for the first time. Pound Sterling, the results are extremely gratifying...I hope that in the new year, everyone will continue to unite and cooperate, go hand in hand, and have a prosperous career. I sincerely wish that the Chinese Chamber of Commerce will create more glories!"

"30 billion pounds?"

When Xia Yu heard the data mentioned by Wu Chengde, he moved in his heart and couldn't help but recite the number silently.

He didn't expect the British Chinese Chamber of Commerce to have this strength, and he couldn't help but impress him.

Although it is not as strong as the strength of Hong Kong Chinese capital, considering the density and number of Chinese businessmen in the UK, this strength is already commendable!

Of course, Xia Yu also knows that these 30 billion pounds refer to total assets, not net assets. The total assets of 30 billion pounds, excluding liabilities, etc., estimated that the net assets can be 5 billion pounds even if it is very high.

But in this society, what is more important is how much resources can be controlled. What determines the influence is not net assets, but total assets. When calculating personal wealth, net assets are more important.

"With a total assets of 30 billion pounds, if British Chinese businessmen can unite and form a Chinese-funded consortium with Chinese Commercial Bank as the core, the fighting capacity will definitely rise to a level. Although it cannot be said to compete with the major family consortia in the UK, self-protection will still not be possible. questionable!"

Xia Yu thought to himself.

There are already chambers of commerce. As long as the Huashang Bank is established as the core capital turnover bank of major Chinese-funded enterprises, the prototype of the consortium will automatically form. When an opportunity is found, the Chinese-funded consortium may be directly formed.

"For me now, the Wu family can still help, but if it can’t keep up, it will be useless sooner or later. In the UK, I need a reliable ally. The best thing is to promote the establishment of a Chinese consortium, and then become One of the important members."

"It seems that I will have to talk to Hongyi later, as long as Wu Chengde knows, I don't believe he is indifferent!"

While Xia Yu was pondering, Wu Chengde did not know when he had stepped down, and replaced him with a vice chairman to give a report, telling his specific achievements and goals in the field of responsibility, and finally ended with a good outlook for the future.

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"Next, we will invite several important guests to the stage to give us speeches. First of all, let us invite Mr. Qian Wenchao, China's Ambassador to the UK, welcome!"

"Papa..."

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After Qian Wenchao came to power, Wu Hongyi came to Xia Yu and told him that Xia Yu would be him soon. Sure enough, after Qian Wenchao's short three-minute speech, Wu Hongyi read the title of Xia Yu on it.

Only this time, Wu Hongyi read it longer.

"Next, let us invite an important guest. Many of the friends present should have heard of him for the first time. He is the chairman of Jiuding Culture Media Group, the chairman of Jiuding Financial Group, the chairman of Jiuding Property Group, and the chairman of Jiuding Real Estate Group from Xiangjiang. The chairman of the retail group and the second largest shareholder of China Commercial Bank, Mr. Xia Yuxia, let us warmly welcome!"

After Wu Hongyi finished reading , he looked at Xia Yu and nodded with a smile. Xia Yu stood up with a smile, and walked into the lecture hall amidst whispers and shock.

"I just went to Xiangjiang some time ago. I know who he is, the helm of the Jiuding Consortium, the well-known stock **** of Xiangjiang, who has defeated the Jardine Consortium for more than 100 years, a rare business prodigy in a century!"

"You mean that the Jardine Consortium of the Far East British First Consortium was defeated by him? My God, it seems that the Jardine Consortium is much better than the Wu family. Doesn't that mean that none of us is richer than him?"

"Tsk tsk, it's hard to imagine. It seems that he is an important guest, and he is also the second largest shareholder of Huashang Bank. It seems that the Wu family has an extraordinary relationship with him, and the strength of the Wu family is stronger."

"I have achieved such an achievement at a young age. Compared to him, I feel like I am living as a dog. I don't know if he has any ideas in the future. It would be nice if he had some hard stuff. See if I can learn something. "

Not to mention the following, even the eight or nine directors of the strongest Chinese Chamber of Commerce on the stage looked sideways, looking at Xia Yu who came up calmly and calmly, and then at Wu Chengde with a smile on his mouth, each thoughtful. .

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