After spending a few days with his mother, Bao Zixuan knew that he was going to get busy again. This time, it's not because I want to retreat to engage in scientific research, but I've been looking for too many other people recently, and some partners who are still very important are not easy to refuse.
Bao Zixuan must come out today, because Governor MacLehose gave him an invitation. Although MacLehose is now waiting for Youde to come over to hand over, he is still the Governor of Hong Kong before the handover, and the face that should be given is still to be given.
It's still the Peninsula Hotel, although Bao Zixuan doesn't like it very much. But since the first time we talked about business here, all the people who invited him would choose to stay at the Peninsula Hotel, and they all thought that the richest man Bao had a soft spot for this place, but if everyone knew that the Peninsula Hotel was one of the few places he had heard of It may be very strange, but it is the truth.
Although he was about to step down, Bao Zixuan did not dare to step down. After all, it is still the British who have the final say in Hong Kong. If you anger the other party because of a trivial matter, it will obviously not be worth the loss. Although he was leaving, he was still a senior official of the territory when he returned to the UK, and he still had to seek his opinion on some decisions of Xiangjiang.
When officials reach the level of MacLehose, they will definitely put national interests first, but sometimes a good relationship can bring unexpected surprises.
Michael Kadoorie, who had already received the news, personally greeted Bao Zixuan and MacLehose in the hotel lobby. In fact, he was more concerned about Bao Zixuan than MacLehose. It's not just because MacLehose is about to step down, but it's mainly because he has something to do with Bao Zixuan.
Seeing Bao Zixuan's arrival, Michael Kadoorie quickly stepped forward and stretched out his hand and said, "Welcome Bao Sheng to the Peninsula Hotel. Your Excellency the Governor has made a reservation. I'll take you there."
Bao Zixuan also didn't understand why Migao-Kadoorie was so enthusiastic; but the so-called "stretch out your hand and don't hit the smiling face", since others have given you enough face, you can't put yourself on the nose.
Bao Zixuan: "Then there is Mr. Lawrence."
After Bao Zixuan sat down, Michael Kadoorie said, "Bao Sheng, I really have something to look for you. This time I have this opportunity. Can you please sit for a while after talking with the Governor? ."
Although Bao Zixuan didn't know what kind of medicine this guy was selling in the gourd, he thought it was a matter of his own. Moreover, in the future, the Kadoorie family can always stand in Xiangjiang, and it is by no means an ordinary family. It is a family that can get along with each other.
Bao Zixuan: "No problem, but it can't be too long. I've made an appointment with someone else after a while. It's not good to be late."
Michael Kadoorie: "Thank you very much Bao Sheng, I will never delay you for too long."
In less than five minutes, Michael Kadoorie brought Governor MacLehose to Bao Zixuan. Without daring to disturb the two of them, Michael Kadoorie quickly withdrew.
Bao Zixuan stood up and said, "I feel that your Excellency the Governor's kind invitation, you are very polite."
MacLehose: "You didn't attend the Christmas charity dinner. I thought you had an opinion on me! I didn't expect to develop a ground-effect aircraft without making a sound. I blame you this time. I invite you this time. One is to congratulate, and the other is to say goodbye.”
"London has done all they can to appoint Sir Youde as the new Governor of Hong Kong, and I am waiting for him to come and take over."
Bao Zixuan: "That's really a pity, although we don't have much contact. But to tell the truth, the security of Xiangjiang has improved a lot since you took office. I often faced various harassment when I was very young, and now I can hardly see it. These are real achievements, at least for ordinary people in Hong Kong."
MacLehose did not expect Bao Zixuan to evaluate him like this, it seems that this young man is relatively simple in his bones. Whether it is installed or not, it still sounds very comfortable now.
MacLehose: "Thank you for your recognition. To be honest, I like industry very much. But before you, most of the super rich in Hong Kong were engaged in shipping and real estate. Until you appeared, I felt that the future development of Hong Kong should be guaranteed."
Bao Zixuan: "You really flatter me. I can't decide the fate of Xiangjiang alone."
MacLehose knew that Bao Zixuan had this ability and would not admit it. After all, when your strength can be taken into account by those in power, that is when you are not far from death.
MacLehose: "I asked you to meet this time because of the latest instructions from London, about the ground effect aircraft."
Knowing that some things cannot be avoided, Bao Zixuan is not entangled. With a smile, he said, "If you have anything to do, please tell your Excellency the Governor. I didn't expect that a small means of transport would be able to alarm the London side."
MacLehose: "Do you really think this is a small transport vehicle! When the Xiangjiang Monster was tested, it was not even found at the radar station deployed in Xiangjiang. The fast speed and large transportation volume are definitely important weapons for penetration. "
"Therefore, the London side is very concerned about the progress of the test flight of the ground effect vehicle. This time I came here to ask you when it will be fully finalized and enter the mass production stage."
Bao Zixuan: "It depends on the test flight now, but it will not be finalized for mass production until the end of the year at the earliest. After all, this is an aircraft, and we have to make sure that nothing goes wrong. No one can afford this responsibility in the event of an accident."
Hearing that mass production would not be finalized until the end of the year at the earliest, MacLehose felt relieved; after all, he would have returned to China by then. The matter of Xiangjiang will give Youde a headache. Now the situation is getting more and more complicated and confusing, and he really dare not continue to think about it. Although I was very unwilling in my heart, I also knew that the form was weaker than the human being. He was the first person to know the attitude of Huaxia, so he was not optimistic about the future of the British Empire in Hong Kong.
MacLehose: "London hopes to sell the first two Xiangjiang monster ground effect aircraft to the British Empire, there is no problem with Black Cloud!"
Hearing similar words to Ming Rou, the British side wanted to buy two without even asking about the price. Either you don't care how much money you get, or you feel like you don't dare to sell expensive. Obviously the UK belongs to the latter, although Bao Zixuan is unwilling. However, I also know that this is the current situation. Even if a person is strong, it is impossible to fight against a country.
Bao Zixuan: "These are not problems, but the follow-up titanium alloy contract has not been negotiated with the Soviets yet. Therefore, I can't guarantee when I will get enough raw materials. This is a more troublesome thing."
"As long as I can get enough raw materials, the first two ships are sold to the UK without any problem. Also, Heiyun currently does not have a military license and can only sell the aircraft to British private enterprises. I hope you can understand."
Hearing this, MacLehose also had a headache. After all, it was difficult to deal with the Soviets. The United Kingdom thinks that it is powerful, but it is also compared with whom. The Soviet Union has just finished showing off its muscles in front of the world. At this time, Britain is really not enough to see in front of others.
And listening to this kid's meaning, he still wants a military license. If you give you a military license, it's not the opposite. And British local companies will definitely not agree, this is to share their cake.
Taking the Soviets out is to let MacLehose and the British know that half of the ground effect aircraft are in the hands of the Soviets. Even if Bao Zixuan agrees, it may not work, after all, it is difficult for a clever woman to cook without rice. The military license is just a test. Bao Zixuan has already prepared for this matter. When the time comes, the British will definitely give it to him, and he will never delay that.
Afterwards, MacLehose asked some more about the Black Cloud Group and Yulin Institute of Technology. These were all important achievements in economic development and education during his administration, although anyone with a discerning eye knew that it had little to do with him. But it can be reflected in his resume, and if he works anywhere, everyone will think that he is very familiar with Bao Zixuan of the Black Cloud Group, and it is relatively simple to attract investment. These relationships in London should also be taken into account, which can be said to be very helpful to my future work. After all, working in that place is inseparable from business and industry.
It can be said that no matter where you work, you cannot do without the support of a super-rich like Bao Zixuan, so MacLehose seems to suddenly understand. Bao Zixuan will always be a super rich man, after all, the company belongs to him. And you may be given some face in your position now, and if your descendants are not up to your expectations, who will care about you in the future.
At this time, it is also for the family to form a good relationship, at least in terms of his own face, Bao Zixuan will treat the family members differently. This is enough, so there is no need to offend the young man in front of him, his future achievements are estimated only by God.