Reborn in Hong Kong: The Tycoon Grows Up

The air show dinner is also a good opportunity to make connections. It certainly can't just be a few shareholders chatting together. It would be better to have a meeting back at the hotel, maybe the effect will be better.

Although I know that there are some things I can't do, when a beautiful woman invites me, I really can't bear to refuse. After all, this is in a public place, so there is no need to worry too much. Of course, these are only applicable to Little Macdonald. As for the richest man Bao, forget it!

As the most shining star of this Paris Air Show, Bao Zixuan will definitely receive special attention. Isabella Adjani walked up to her personally and said with a smile: "Mr. Bao, how about we dance together."

Hearing this, Bao Shoufang was really embarrassed. It's not that he is worried about being seduced by beautiful women, but more importantly, he doesn't know how to do it. You can be considered a genius when it comes to learning anything. But in terms of literature and art, especially dance, I really have no interest at all.

Bao Zixuan said awkwardly: "I'm very sorry. It's not that I don't want to dance with beautiful women, but I really can't. If Miss Adjani doesn't mind, we can have a drink."

Bao Zixuan refused directly because he couldn't dance, which made the French Rose find it difficult to accept it for a while. For a super genius, learning ballroom dancing is probably the easiest thing. Could it be that he dislikes himself for getting old? It's not impossible.

Getting on the pole is not a business, so the most beautiful woman in France did not worry too much. After clinking wine glasses with the richest man, he left happily.

Among ordinary people, she may be a figure, a big star. But for a super tycoon like Bao Zixuan, it is simply not enough. Even being someone's lover will be met with disgust, maybe this is the difference.

A woman left, but a man came over. Seeing the person coming, Bao Zixuan felt a sense of déjà vu; he just couldn't remember who it was. Being able to attend the cocktail party has proven his identity, so there is no need to worry.

The visitor smiled and said: "Hello, Mr. Bao! I am Scotty Rentschler; from Pratt \u0026 Whitney."

Pratt \u0026 Whitney was founded in 1925 and initially started producing 9-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engines. A total of 34,966 units of its product R-1340 in the 1930s were produced. By the end of World War II, Pratt \u0026 Whitney had become the largest piston engine manufacturer in the United States. In 1948, Pratt \u0026 Whitney successfully copied the Rolls-Royce "Nien" engine turbojet, and later jointly launched its first jet product J48 and the axial flow vortex for civil aviation with Rolls-Royce. Jet engine J57.

Since then, Pratt \u0026 Whitney has been providing various turbojet and turbofan engines to the U.S. Air Force and civil aviation, and has many new developments, such as the J58, the world's first variable cycle engine. Pratt \u0026 Whitney's civil aviation engine business has always been at an advantage, and its supply volume to Boeing and Airbus has always been high; it also provides engine maintenance and leasing services. Pratt \u0026 Whitney also provides NASA with some spacecraft orbital engines and ramjet engines and has some scientific research projects.

The company is also one of the most famous aero-engine suppliers in the world, and is the largest manufacturer of aero-engines and military and civilian gas turbines besides General Electric and Rolls-Royce.

When he heard this name, combined with his surname, Bao Zixuan immediately thought of something. The founder of Pratt \u0026 Whitney Aircraft Company is Frederick Rentschler; this guy’s surname is also Rentschler, so you don’t have to think twice to know that the two must be related.

Bao Zixuan: "It turns out to be Mr. Rentschler. I don't know who you are, Master Frederick Rentschler. I don't mean anything else. As a graduate of aerodynamics, I still admire him very much."

Frederick Rentschler started out as general manager of Wright-Martin; over the course of his years on the job, he became acutely aware. Compared with the liquid-cooled engines that were popular at the time, future aircraft engines should be air-cooled. However, his insights that transcended the times were collectively opposed by the board of directors. In order to prove his ideas, he chose to leave.

In July 1925, Mr. Rentschler and his followers founded the Pratt \u0026 Whitney Aircraft Company; in December of the same year, Pratt \u0026 Whitney's first air-cooled engine, the "Wasp", came out. At that time, US military experts couldn't help but lamented its power after seeing the "Wasp", and first purchased 200 units. Looking back at history today, we can say that the American aviation industry was changed on that day. At the same time, Frederick Rentschler is also known as "the man who made the U.S. military fly."

Although they belong to different camps, Bao Zixuan still respects the pioneers of aviation very much. Whether in the past life or in this life, as an aerodynamic engineer, it is impossible to ignore the existence of Frederick Rentschler.

I heard that Bao Zixuan didn't ask about the company, but came up to talk about the founder. My grandfather's name is okay within HP, but not particularly famous abroad. After all, companies such as Boeing, McDonnell Douglas, and Ford Motor Company are all named after the family names of their founders. Pratt \u0026 Whitney Aircraft is not, so not many people know the name Frederick Rentschler.

Bao Zixuan knew that because he was majoring in aviation power, perhaps only engineers could understand engineers best. Because they share the same ideals and pursuits, even if times are changing. But the same professional engineering and technical personnel really haven’t changed much.

Scotty Rentschler was very moved and said: "I'm ashamed to say that Frederick Rentschler is my grandfather. It's just that I didn't choose the aerodynamics major and I don't know much about the ideas of engineers, so I hope Please forgive me."

Many celebrities have admirers, but ordinary celebrities can only attract those boys and girls and fall into the category of idols. Some people may not have many admirers, but the quality is absolutely guaranteed. Similar to Frederick Rentschler, he falls into the latter category. Engineers with a background in aviation power all over the world regard him as their idol.

After all, not long after the aircraft was first developed, we knew that air-cooled engines were the future; even giving up generous benefits and resigning resolutely, it is estimated that not many people can do it. Perhaps without him, air-cooled engines will replace water-cooled engines. But there is really no telling how long it will take.

Geniuses who change the world cannot be said to be much smarter than others; more importantly, they take that step that ordinary people dare not take.

I heard that he was the grandson of the founder, and it was also stated that he was not studying aviation power. So coming to see him was definitely not for academic exchange, and the purpose was self-evident. Many things need to be understood by each other, forget the rest!

Bao Zixuan said with a smile: "To be honest, when I was studying in the UK, my biggest dream was to join one of Rolls-Royce, General Dynamics and Pratt \u0026 Whitney. But due to many reasons, I started my own business and my goal was not realized. I didn't expect that today Seeing members of the Rentschler family here is a kind of fate.”

"I don't know what Mr. Rentschler wants from me. I have a background in science and engineering, so I like to be direct in everything I do. I hope you can understand."

It is said that Bao Zixuan likes to be straightforward when doing things, and it seems that the rumors are true. Since he wanted to be direct, things would be simple.

Scotty Rentschler: "The purpose of Pratt \u0026 Whitney's visit this time is very simple. It is to hope that Heiyun Group can license the three-rotor engine technology and related patents."

Pratt \u0026 Whitney is really not that urgent about three-rotor engine technology. It’s just that many research and development cannot circumvent this patent. Otherwise, with Pratt \u0026 Whitney’s technical strength, it would have already produced products to meet the needs.

Most of them hope to obtain patent authorization, and other aspects can be studied slowly.

Of course it would be better if Heiyun's technology could be used as a reference, but it would never be forced.

Suddenly I thought, Pratt \u0026 Whitney has deep technical reserves in aviation engines, especially military aviation engines. The F-22 Raptor, the first fourth-generation fighter jet in the United States, was powered by engines provided by them.

At this moment, the next-generation fighter jet project in the United States has been approved, and the research and development of the aero-engine project has already begun. Although two companies, Pratt \u0026 Whitney and General Dynamics, competed, Pratt \u0026 Whitney won in the end. The U.S. military is not a fool. If the engines of ordinary companies cannot meet the technical requirements, they will not buy it no matter how much public relations expenses they pay.

The project is currently in a top-secret state, and it is related to the core technology of the United States' next-generation fighter jets; as well as Pratt \u0026 Whitney's order issues for the next 20 years, it will definitely not be given up easily!

U.S. military engine orders basically belong to General Dynamics and Pratt \u0026 Whitney; therefore, for the vector engine of the fourth-generation stealth fighter, Rolls-Royce's technology is far behind. As for the rest, it doesn’t matter!

The British military has no demand, and even if Rolls-Royce develops it, it will have no practical significance. No company would do such a stupid thing that wastes people and money.

Drinking makes me feel a little dizzy! Hope you can understand!

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