Reborn Tycoon Rise

The specific contract has not yet been formed. At Microsoft headquarters, Xu Zhi signed an intention contract with Bill Gates, Paul Allen and others. The contract will be officially signed only after the lawyers of both parties sort out all the details of the contract in the future.

After the business matters were over, the next step was to travel around. After visiting Seattle and several nearby cities and some tourist scenes, the team of lawyers hired by Xu Zhi to participate in the price negotiations with Boeing received news that Boeing had Agreed to lower the price to $102 million.

Xu Zhi also happily accepted the price, and Boeing also sent a business team. Lawyers from both sides argued for a long time in the conference room of the Intercontinental Hotel, and finally completed the contract. Representatives of Xu Zhi and Boeing also signed the contract. He added his own name and stamped the seals of both companies.

"Congratulations, Mr. Xu, you now own the most luxurious aircraft in the world." After signing, Thomson smiled and shook hands. He was very happy. He could get hundreds of thousands of dollars in commission for this order. .

Xu Zhi smiled and said, "Thank you very much, Mr. Thomson."

"Whether Mr. Xu has found the right pilots and flight service personnel, providing customers with an excellent driving team is also one of our businesses at Boeing." Thomson said with a smile.

Xu Zhi asked: "Boeing also has a large number of aircraft pilots?"

"Of course, each of our aircraft will undergo a large number of test flights after it is manufactured, which also requires a large number of pilots. Mr. Xu, no matter what type you need, we can provide it." Thomson said with a smile, Boeing The company has cooperative relationships with several flight training institutions, and also cooperates with the U.S. Air Force. Many excellent transport aircraft pilots will choose to join Boeing after retiring. After all, the salary of airlines may be better, but they often need to work in multiple places. Flying, and the schedule is easy to be irregular, while Boeing's test pilots are more stable and comfortable.

Private jet piloting is obviously easier and pays better, and many airline pilots are desperate to get this opportunity. For Boeing, the wool comes from the sheep. People who can buy private jets still care about the introduction fees of a few people?

"I see, then I wonder if there are any Chinese pilots? Preferably one who can speak Cantonese?" Xu Zhi asked.

"That's not true!" Thomson said awkwardly. There are very few Chinese Americans engaged in flight driving in the United States, and there are none within Boeing.

"That's no need. I will take care of the driver and flight attendant myself." Xu Zhi said with a smile. He had already made up his mind to poach some people from Cathay Pacific Airways in Xiangjiang. Cathay Pacific Airways owns dozens of Boeing 747s. It is obvious internally There is no shortage of excellent pilots, and as for flight attendants, it’s even easier.

"Okay, our company will hold a celebration party at the InterContinental Hotel. I wonder if Mr. Xu is free tonight." Thomson asked.

"Okay, no problem." Xu Zhi nodded and agreed.

"Okay, in addition, Mr. Xu also needs to find a decoration company as soon as possible, so that the interior decoration can be carried out immediately after the aircraft is delivered." Thomson reminded.

"OK, thank you." Xu Zhi said with a smile.

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After attending the party held by Boeing Company, the next day, the boss of the professional decoration company introduced by Thomson also came to the InterContinental Hotel and visited Xu Zhi in person.

"Hello, Mr. Xu, I am Linda Graves, the general manager of Maple Leaf Decoration Company." The visitor is a woman about 50 years old, but she obviously takes good care of herself. Even He Chaoqiong can't help but look at her outfit. A few glances.

Xu Zhi shook hands and said with a smile: "Miss Graves, please sit down."

"Just call me Linda." Linda said with a smile. She attaches great importance to this business. Converting a Boeing 747 into a private jet is an order worth at least tens of millions of dollars.

Xu Zhi smiled and said, "Please sit down."

After the two sat down, He Chaoqiong took out three cups of coffee from the coffee machine in the suite, placed them in front of the table for three, and then sat down next to Xu Zhi.

"Thank you." Linda thanked He Chaoqiong and handed two color-printed collections to Xu Zhi and He Chaoqiong.

Xu Zhi took it and flipped through a few pages. This was an introduction to Maple Leaf Company, but the main content was some displays of its business, such as some luxury cruise ships, RV renovations, large villa designs, etc.

Linda said: "Mr. Xu, our Maple Leaf Company is the largest decoration and design company in the eastern United States. It specializes in serving the super rich and designing comfortable living environments and travel tools."

Xu Zhi quickly read the information and asked, "Have you ever designed a private jet before?"

"Of course." Linda replied: "But not many people buy Boeing aircraft as private jets. We have designed Gulfstream interiors for many wealthy people. We have also designed Boeing 737 and 707 models, and the 747 This is our first encounter, but please rest assured, Mr. Xu, our company will definitely arrange the best team of designers to serve you."

"Can I ask why the decoration fee of a private jet is so expensive?" Xu Zhi asked with a smile. The decoration fee of an ordinary 737 private jet is close to 10 million US dollars. This is what he got before when he was at Boeing. data, and the 747 naturally needs more.

Linda smiled and said: "This actually has something to do with the materials used, such as the floor and wardrobe on the plane. Generally, private planes will use a material called Yuan wood. This material has its own fragrance and repels mosquitoes. It comes from forests at 1,000-2,000 meters in the Alps Mountains in Italy, and according to local laws, only such trees can be removed from the mountains after they die naturally. Therefore, boards made of this material are expensive, with one square foot The price is as high as hundreds of dollars.

In terms of soft decoration, comfort and fire protection requirements must be considered. These materials require specialized production in some laboratories, so the cost is extremely high. "

"So that's it." Xu Zhi smiled and said, "But I will be leaving the United States soon. If you want to take over this business, your designer will have to go to Xiangjiang for a business trip."

"No problem." Linda replied readily. Such a big deal cannot be concluded now. After Xu Zhi briefly talked about his requirements for the interior, Linda left with satisfaction and promised that it would be done soon. A preliminary design plan will be produced.

After Linda left, He Chaoqiong asked: "You just handed over such a big deal to her?"

"How is it possible?" Xu Zhi said: "There is no way to buy an airplane. The only one that can produce large airplanes is Boeing. However, there are many such decoration companies. Of course I have to choose carefully and let them come up with the design first. We are optimistic about it." Then decide which one to choose.”

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Two days later, Midea's branch reached an agreement with Microsoft on a cooperation plan, and also purchased another 10% stake in Microsoft for US$2.5 million in cash.

At this point, Midea holds a total of 20% of Microsoft's shares. In return, Midea will authorize Microsoft to use some of Midea's operating system patents. At the same time, some classic games, Word, Excel and other office software will also be used. A new development system matching Microsoft's will be developed.

As a Chinese-dominated technology company, without strong political power behind it, it is impossible to monopolize the global operating system market. Now, it is the best choice to make profits by fully cultivating Microsoft, which has already taken a stake.

After the Microsoft business was completed, Xu Zhi went to New York and bought a penthouse in a luxury apartment building in Manhattan. The penthouse is located on the 36th floor and can directly overlook the entire New York and Central Park. It also has its own swimming pool.

Although the price is not cheap, Manhattan in New York is more tense than Central in Hong Kong. Every inch of land here is very expensive, especially near Central Park. The 1980s happened to be the end of the large-scale development of old buildings in New York, and the future "unruly" president was there. He made a fortune from this opportunity and became a famous real estate tycoon in New York City.

On March 1, Xu Zhi, who had been traveling for half a month, got on the flight back to Xiangjiang.