Reborn in Hong Kong: The Tycoon Grows Up

Bao Zixuan's guess was indeed correct, after Rolls-Royce received such a huge amount of funds. The two families began to fight again, and the intensity was much higher than before.

Richard Rouse means to use most of the funds for shareholder dividends. After all, unlike the Rice family, the Routh family has too many industries that require capital investment. Of course, we couldn't let go of such a good opportunity. And it has been recognized by the vast majority of shareholders. No one will object if they have money to share.

As the CEO of Rolls-Royce, although Dawson is considered a member of the Rolls family, this time it put him in a very difficult position. Rolls-Royce was in urgent need of funds for development, and finally obtained the funds through the sale of Bentley. Now Richard Rolls actually wants to pay dividends, which will seriously damage Rolls-Royce's interests.

Bentley is sold to Heiyun Group. With Bao Zixuan's character, he will definitely invest heavily in research and development. It may not affect Rolls-Royce in the short term, but it will definitely become a serious problem in the future. Moreover, the Heiyun Group itself is much stronger than Les Les. In terms of market channels and promotion capabilities, Rolls-Royce cannot even catch up with it.

At the same time, we are working hard to seek breakthroughs in technology, products, and sales. On the other hand, they are content with the status quo and only think about immediate benefits. In comparison, Rolls-Royce will inevitably be slowly eliminated by the market.

Fortunately, Ferdinand Rice argued hard and refused to agree to use the funds to distribute dividends. Because of the sales of Bentley, profit this year is inevitable. But this kind of profit is not desirable, let alone long-term.

Asking Dawson what his opinion was at this time was really embarrassing.

Dawson: "Otherwise, half of it will be used for shareholder dividends, and the other half will be invested in company operations and research and development."

This is what a good old man does, and no one should be offended.

But Dawson's words made Richard Laws very unhappy. In his opinion, Dawson's behavior is like cheating, or forgetting who he is.

In fact, the reason why Richard Rouse dared not to participate in specific affairs had a lot to do with Dawson. As the son of the Routh family's butler, Dawson is equivalent to his domestic slave. At least that's how it seems to outsiders, but it doesn't have this name now.

But such a person dares to go against his own will. Could it be that he wants to rebel?

Seeing Richard Rouse's fierce eyes, Dawson knew he had made the wrong decision. But he has no regrets, at least this decision is worthy of his status as CEO of Rolls-Royce.

Even the domestic slaves objected, and Ferdinand Rice strongly demanded it. In the end, a compromise solution could only be adopted, with half of the funds used for dividends and half of the funds placed in the company's accounts. As for the specific use, all shareholders need to vote and discuss.

This hid another hidden danger. In the end, this fund was basically used for shareholder dividends and other matters. The investment allocated to R\u0026D and operations is minimal; it also paved the way for the acquisition of Rolls-Royce.

Of course, Bao Zixuan would not pay attention to what Rolls-Royce executives think. The Bentley was already in hand and so smooth. Then the next step is to determine the engine R\u0026D and manufacturing center. This is the main purpose of coming to the UK.

Luton, a city in southern England, UK. It is located 48 kilometers northwest of London, in the hills of the upper reaches of the River Lee. Area is 43 square kilometers. Population 165,000.

It was the capital of Bedfordshire from 1964 to 1974. It has long been famous for its straw hats. Automobile manufacturing center. There are also industries such as ball bearings, precision instruments, machinery, motors and clothing. There is a main railway line leading to London and an international airport nearby. There are medieval churches, as well as technical colleges.

At this time, Luton already had an industrial foundation, and at least one car company had established a factory here. But it has not yet formed a large scale, and most of them produce some parts that are not particularly important.

If Bao Zixuan had not appeared, it is estimated that Ford would have come here to build an engine assembly plant. However, because countries around the world are building technology towns, Ford does not dare to build such an important factory in the UK. Good relations are one thing, but we must also give priority to our own country before we can expand abroad.

With the strong rise of Heiyun Motors, Ford's sales in the United States plummeted. If the U.S. military had not launched a military vehicle replacement plan, it would have been great if Ford had not gone bankrupt; it would have had the energy and strength to develop abroad.

The same is true for other countries. Luton is very much a blank slate at this time. Heiyun Group can do whatever they want, and the land aspect is very coordinated. Of course, there are still many advantages here. It is very close to London, has convenient transportation, and has no problem with the reserve of scientific and technological talents.

The day after the meeting with Bentley management, he took the team directly to Luton. People in Heiyun Group have long been accustomed to Bao Zixuan's work style; it seems that they don't know how tired they are. The bosses are working so hard, so what reason do they have for not working hard?

Of course the Mayor of Luton knew that Bao Zixuan came to the UK, and also knew the purpose of his coming. I just didn't expect that such a good thing could happen to him. Bao Zixuan and Heiyun Group had invested in many cities in the past, but Luton would never be the one to blame. Compared with many cities, Luton has no advantages at all.

In fact, Bao Zixuan had another purpose in coming to Luton, which was to visit retired Hong Kong Governor MacLehose. No matter how you say it, we are old acquaintances, and I would like to come over to see you both emotionally and rationally. And he also wanted to show his attitude that Bao Zixuan would never forget his roots. Anyone who has helped him will remember it.

It’s strange to say that I studied in the UK for two years. I have never been here before, so my impression of Luton still remains in my previous life. However, compared with the previous life, Luton is very different now, at least Bao Zixuan can't believe it.

News of Heiyun Group's acquisition of Bentley Motors has spread in the UK, and the whole world may already know about it at this time. It shows that Bao Zixuan is serious about coming here and really wants to invest.

The acquisition of Bentley Motors is just the appetizer, and the engine R\u0026D and manufacturing center is the bulk. This is a project that the whole UK is paying attention to, and the mayor of Luton does not dare to neglect it.

Seeing Bao Zixuan arriving, a middle-aged man smiled and said: "Hello, Sir Bao, I am Charlie Xiao, the mayor of Luton. I am glad that you can come to Luton. I believe you will not be disappointed here."

Looking at the middle-aged man in front of me, I was basically unimpressed. It means that the position in the UK will not be very high in the future, but I don’t know whether my destiny will change as the dark cloud settles, and the rising tide lifts all boats.

Bao Zixuan said with a smile: "Thank you for the warm reception, Mr. Mayor. I heard that Luton is very good in Xiangjiang. When I come to the UK this time, of course I have to do a good inspection."

"Actually, not only me, but all Xiangjiang businessmen know the existence of Luton. Governor MacLehose has done a lot of advertisements. I wonder how he lives here. I also want to visit this time. As an old friend, Shouldn’t we be treated to a meal?”

After MacLehose returned to England, he was made a life peer by the Queen of England. This is the same as Bao Zixuan, and the other party also entered the House of Lords and continued to participate in politics. But at this time, there were nearly 1,000 people in the British House of Lords, and the old man had almost no rights. It was more of a psychological comfort.

When I heard Bao Zixuan coming, it was MacLehose's propaganda. And he also introduced Luton to many Xiangjiang businessmen. Charlie Xiao really wanted to slap himself. The old man MacLehose actually has such influence, why didn't he think of it!

Even if he has no influence, he can still be a good teacher with so many years of political experience. It's really not appropriate to leave such a thigh untouched.

Charlie Shaw: "Sir MacLehose has been living here and only occasionally goes to Scotland. I have no problem here and can visit at any time."

In fact, we can't blame Charlie Shaw. After all, the situation in the UK is very different.

There are too many aristocrats in the UK, and MacLehose is not even a hereditary aristocrat, so he cannot be ranked among them. And retirement is retirement without any rights. No one can often disturb the life of a retired elderly person, and there is no need to do so.

Now that Bao Zixuan mentioned the Xiangjiang merchants, he remembered the difference between MacLehose. As long as this old guy comes forward, Xiangjiang businessmen will still be willing to invest. After all, he is the longest-serving governor of Xiangjiang, and it is not just his excellence. I definitely have a lot of friends in Xiangjiang, and most of them are from the wealthy class.

Bao Zixuan has already thought about establishing an engine R\u0026D and manufacturing center in Luton. The advantage here is the most obvious, it is just a cover. To put it bluntly, using MacLehose's name will not only leave a good impression on the British; it will also make them more proactive in the final negotiation.

Heiyun Group doesn't necessarily come here, it's just someone's recommendation. The people of Luton did not dare to make too many demands. If Bao Zixuan was angry and walked away, they would get nothing. It's definitely true and false, killing two birds with one stone.