Reborn in Hong Kong: The Tycoon Grows Up

Seeing Bao Zixuan's expression, Ferdinand Rice had an ominous premonition. The main reason is that I have my own ulterior motives, as I cheated the other party of a lot of money last time. If the market is good, Bentley cars will definitely make more than that. But what time is it now? The entire British economy, and even the world's economy, is just showing signs of recovery.

Therefore, the value of luxury luxury brands will definitely be greatly reduced. If Bentley's factories and equipment alone are not worth much, even if they include technology patents and loyal customers.

But now it is not Heiyun Group that wants to acquire Bentley, Rolls-Royce takes the initiative. But he wanted something from Bao Zixuan, his identity had changed, and his financial strength was not strong. Of course, it will be very passive; even if it is not handled well, nothing will be gained in the end.

And everyone with a discerning eye knows that three-rotor high-thrust engines are the future of the aviation industry. If Rolls-Royce still wants to gain a foothold in the aero-engine industry, it cannot do nothing. Is it really necessary to wait until the black cloud technology patent expires before starting research and development and production? It is estimated that by that time, it is very difficult to say whether Luo Luo will still exist.

Ferdinand Rice said with a smile: "There is no better place than to be proud of Mr. Bao. This air show is very enviable for both United Aircraft Manufacturing Company and Heiyun Group. As an old friend, I am really happy for you."

This was a bit false. I'm afraid even Ferdinand Rice himself felt it was too false, but he really didn't know what to say at this time. If we talk about the engine right from the start, we are going to be manipulated.

Bao Zixuan is not stupid, so of course he can hear it. And he also knew the old boy’s purpose of coming here, so there was no need to reveal it. Although the dinner didn't last long, I didn't care about it. Moreover, he didn't come here for the purpose of hunting for sex. Spending time with this old boy can be regarded as a kind of exercise. So he replied with a smile: "It's all taken care of by friends, and it's an honor for the company and myself to have Mr. Rice's blessing."

The two sides are playing tricks here, but Rolls-Royce can't afford to wait. Airbus doesn't have much time left for them. If they lose this big customer, there will be no need to continue in the field of aviation power in the future.

The United States and the United Kingdom appear to be all-weather strategic partners. But after all, they belong to two different countries, and some things are still very clear. Although Boeing and McDonnell Douglas are also customers of Rolls-Royce. But it only provides some ordinary engines; the other party's core models will never choose Rolls-Royce.

As for other U.S. military aircraft, this is even more true. British companies may not even be shortlisted. On the other hand, despite strong support from the British government, almost all military aircraft engines are provided by Rolls-Royce. But the British military's procurement is not even a bit worse than that of the Americans; that purchase is not of great significance.

Therefore, we can only achieve breakeven by looking for external customers. Europe united to form Airbus; most of the engines were provided by Rolls-Royce. Therefore, Rolls-Royce must do its best to meet the requirements of its customer Airbus.

It's not like always talking nonsense with the other person. Bao Zixuan could afford the energy consumption, but he couldn't, so he had to get to the point.

Ferdinand Rice said with a smile: "I came here this time because I want to ask my old friend for help with something."

We are all businessmen and friends. But you don’t have any friendship, and who in this world will help you without saying anything! But you still have to show off.

Bao Zixuan said in surprise: "Mr. Rice, don't be joking. How can I help you? You said that as an old friend, you shouldn't embarrass your friends!"

Hearing what this kid said, Ferdinand Rice knew that things were getting tricky. But we still have to face what we have to face. As the chairman of Rolls-Royce and a member of the founding family, there is no reason to escape.

Ferdinand Rice: "We are all friends, how can we embarrass Mr. Bao! For you, this is a simple matter; and you have announced this before."

"Rolls-Royce wants to obtain the patent authorization for the three-rotor engine. This is giving money to Heiyun; I believe it won't embarrass you!"

The old boy went around in such a big circle and finally told the story.

Bao Zixuan: "So that's what happened. It's really not an embarrassing thing. But I have just licensed the technology patent to Pratt \u0026 Whitney, so I can't make it difficult for my friends!"

I knew that Scotty Rentschler would be up to no good, but then I thought about it. With Bao Zixuan's character, he would never authorize it to just one family. Many companies cannot produce products even if they license technology patents to them. It is estimated that there are only four companies in the world that can produce three-rotor high-thrust engines.

Heiyun Group itself is a company, and Pratt \u0026 Whitney is now authorized; but at most it will be exclusive to the United States and will definitely not be restricted to Europe. First of all, funds are not allowed. After all, exclusive authorization requires fees; ordinary companies really cannot afford it. In fact, this kind of hatred is bound to be resented and resisted by European countries.

With Scotty Rentschler's shrewdness, he would never do such a thankless and stupid thing.

Ferdinand Rice: "Mr. Bao is joking, the technology patent is in your hands. Even if Pratt \u0026 Whitney is overbearing, it does not dare to make excessive demands. Rolls-Royce may be stronger than the other party. But still We won’t do that, as long as we get exclusive European authorization.”

"And to be honest, for three-rotor high-thrust engines, many companies can't produce them even if they give them free use. Rolls-Royce came here with sincerity, hoping that based on the many cooperation between the two companies in the past, they can provide In the next face.”

When did the British gentleman, who had always been self-righteous, become so? It seems that people really have to push hard, otherwise they won’t know how much they weigh.

You can kill people with just a nod, and you can't go too far in many things. Heiyun Group is still a Xiangjiang enterprise, and Xiangjiang has not returned yet. The Rolls-Royce engine manufacturing department definitely belongs to the category of son. Even if the palace is sold, it must be protected.

Bao Zixuan: "Isn't that just a heretic? It seems that you don't regard me as a friend. However, brothers still have to settle accounts. I don't know what Heiyun will get."

Hearing the other party relent, Ferdinand Rice was finally relieved. However, it is also clear that using other people’s patents is of course not free. He is not so shameless and inconsistent with universal values.

But when I think about Bao Zixuan's cruelty and the grudge between the two parties last time, there will definitely be a lot of blood this time.

Ferdinand Rice: "Rolls-Royce only needs a simple authorization and doesn't dare to ask for anything else."

Hearing this, Bao Zixuan knew that he still had confidence. So many years of technical reserves are by no means in vain.

It's just a patent authorization, it's really not easy for a lion to open his mouth. It's not like there is technology in it, and the R\u0026D costs can be calculated together. The technical patents for the three-rotor engine were all derived from a paper written by Bao Zixuan when he was studying, and the cost was limited.

It is estimated that Rolls-Royce also knows that if it wants to obtain technology, the cost may be higher than its own research and development. Fortunately, they already have a lot of technical reserves, coupled with strong R\u0026D and processing capabilities; it is not difficult to produce a high-thrust engine that is not inferior to the Heiyun Group.

Bao Zixuan: "We are all friends, since there is a need. Then 200 million pounds is probably a reasonable price."

Hearing that this kid actually opened his mouth, it was just a patent authorization, and he actually offered a price of 200 million pounds. Why don't you rob it? It's probably not as fast as grabbing money.

But that's how doing business is, asking for prices all the time and paying back the money. No one will accept the price of 200 million pounds. If you pay an appropriate fee, that's about it.

Ferdinand Rice: "Mr. Bao, this is not an offer from a friend. It costs 200 million pounds to purchase a patent license. I have no way to explain it to the board of directors, so I cannot accept it."

In fact, if you think about it, if money was so easy to make, there would probably be no poor people in the world.

Bao Zixuan said with a smile: "Currently, only Heiyun in the world has this technology patent; and the three-rotor engine is an epoch-making technology, and of course it will be more expensive."

Although it makes sense, the price of 200 million pounds is really difficult to accept. In the end, after bargaining, the deal was settled at a price of 80 million pounds; it was regarded as a windfall.

If he were not in a hurry and knew that Bao Zixuan was not short of money, the price of a single license might not exceed 20 million pounds. After all, Heiyun Group also has many technologies that need to be used by several other companies; it will not be easy to be choked by others.

Therefore, nothing can be done too much; otherwise, it will not be very good for each other!