We are all reborn, who wants to be the richest man?

Halfway through the reception, Denis and Prince Charles invited Luo Nianzhong to a lounge.

Luo Nianzhong knew that the highlight of today was coming.

Pushing open the door to the private room, I saw that everyone at the table where John Spencer was just now was here.

Some people Luo Nianzhong knew through the information passed by the intelligence department, and some Luo Nianzhong really didn't know. You can imagine how low-key these families are.

Charles introduced everyone present to Luo Nianzhong one by one. Through the introduction, Luo Nianzhong not only thought in a bad way, but also how much turbulence the British political and business circles would be plunged into if something unexpected happened here at this time.

The Spencer family, the Howard family, the Huxley family, the Bute family, the Grosvenor family, the Cavendish family, plus Charles representing the royal family.

Not to mention in the whole world, at least in England you can basically do whatever you want.

"Luo, please feel free to have a cigar?"

The one who spoke was John Spencer, who had a brief conversation with Luo Nianzhong. The old guy still looked cheerful.

"Of course, I will also taste the difference in Mr. John's cigars."

Luo Nianzhong was not restrained at all. After sitting down casually next to John Spencer, he picked up the cigar box and cigar cutters on the table and started handling them.

“Haha, that may disappoint you, this is what Grosvenor brought.

For him, a farmer, he doesn’t know what is good at all and will only choose the expensive one.”

John Spencer's words made Grosvenor opposite him glare and snort in dissatisfaction.

Luo Nianzhong lit the cigar, took a puff and blew out the smoke ring, then said, "I like people like Mr. Grosvenor. If everyone in the world is like you, John, whose money will I make?"

Luo Nianzhong's words made the whole audience laugh, which invisibly shortened the distance between them. Grosvenor didn't care about Luo Nianzhong's little joke.

"Mr. Luo seems to be proficient in this. Who doesn't know that Far East Group's products are now synonymous with high-end, and who can not be greedy for the profits of these companies."

Luo Nianzhong glanced at Bute, who was obviously testing him, and said with a smile, "I think I am being sincere by sitting here, right?"

As soon as Luo Nianzhong said his words, it was obvious that the atmosphere in the room was different. Everyone wanted to try and find an entry point, but they didn't expect Luo Nianzhong to reveal his identity directly.

Seeing everyone looking at John Spencer again, Luo Nian smiled wisely.

"In my plan, except for the two research institutes of the Far East Group, all enterprises will basically go public. The reason why they are in my hands now is that their value is far from my expectations."

"Is it really impossible to inject capital, even just 10%?"

The question was obviously about those two research institutes, and to Luo Nianzhong's surprise, the person asking was Charles.

This is also in line with his identity. Now Britain has begun to pay attention to the high-tech semiconductor industry. The development of this industry, whether military or civilian, has brought unlimited room for imagination.

Obviously, Britain does not want to rely entirely on the beautiful country, so it must have its own technical reserves. Is there anyone more suitable than the Far East Group?

Everyone knows that whether it is Honor or Far East Chip Company, Far East Software is very profitable, but everyone also knows that the core technologies of these companies flow out from the two major laboratories in the Far East.

If there is no problem just making money, the things researched by the two research institutes can be seen as belonging to these companies in disguise.

But if you want to develop other products, you will face the risk of being stuck. The best way is to buy them.

Take the Far East Chip for example. A large number of patents do belong to the Far East Chip itself, but there are also many key patents held by the Far East Semiconductor Laboratory.

This means that when Far East Chip is launched in the future and there is a power struggle, the Far East Semiconductor Laboratory will become the weapon in the hands of the Luo family to choke Far East Chip.

Such progressive control methods are not unfamiliar to these great nobles, because this is what they have studied.

Charles also knew that 10% of the shares could not determine anything, but it was an entry point. As long as he sat at the poker table, he would have the opportunity to become a big winner in the future.

If you can't even sit at the poker table, it doesn't matter how good your poker skills are.

Luo Nianzhong also knew what Charles was thinking, but the two research institutes were the foundation of the Luo family's future, and there was no way they could allow others to sleep peacefully beside the bed.

However, Luo Nianzhong also feels that this is an opportunity. Only a hundred flowers blooming will be more powerful for Luo Nianzhong. Being dominated by a beautiful country like in his previous life is not what Luo Nianzhong wants to see.

Regardless of the decline of the beautiful country's manufacturing industry, who dares to go against its wishes, whether Samsung or TSMC.

National strength is one aspect, and another aspect is that many basic patents are in the hands of others.

Just like Nokia and Motorola, mobile phones can no longer be sold, and the patent fees collected every year are billions of dollars.

Now that Far East Group is supporting some European and Asian companies, many things are not impossible.

"Your Highness, your idea is impossible."

Seeing that Charles looked a little frustrated, Luo Nianzhong changed his tone, "But we can jointly set up a company. The Far East will provide technology and personnel, and you will provide funds to research things that we are interested in and share patents."

Charles thought for a moment and shook his head and said, "I'm afraid I can't answer you now. I need to go back and do some research."

Luo Nianzhong expressed understanding. Getting back to the point, he said, "Gentlemen, I don't like procrastination. What I like is efficiency and simplicity."

The meaning is obvious, just tell everyone "please tell us which company you want to invest in."

No one expected Luo Nianzhong to be so direct, and no one was prepared at all.

Originally, according to their intention, today was just a test, and they had not thought about anything specific at all.

But the meat has already been laid out, so you can’t wait until it’s cool before eating it, right?

Luo Nianzhong smiled and glanced at everyone who was looking at each other.

"I want a cup of coffee. I heard that the coffee in this hotel is good, but I haven't had a chance to taste it yet."

Everyone understood what Luo Nianzhong meant, which was to give them some time to discuss.

John Spencer stood up and said, "I believe the coffee in this hotel will definitely satisfy Mr. Luo."

Luo Nianzhong shrugged, "I'm looking forward to it."

After saying that, he ignored everyone and picked up a newspaper and started reading it.

Everyone looked at each other when they saw Luo Nianzhong's free and easy performance, and finally Old Huxley spoke.

"Then let's not disturb Mr. Luo from tasting the coffee here. How about we find a place to taste the food here together?

Speaking of which, I haven’t been to this hotel for a long time, and I don’t know if the black tea here is still as authentic as it was more than ten years ago.”

"Don't you know it if you try it?" Everyone left the private room with laughter.

After the door closed, Luo Nianzhong put down the newspaper in his hand and began to think deeply. He wanted to consider how to maximize his own interests.

Privatization of state-owned enterprises in the UK was inevitable, and Luo Nianzhong's investment was what Thatcher wanted to see.

But with or without the support of these old guys, Luo Nianzhong's investment will have two completely different results. A small shareholder who receives equal dividends is different from a controller who controls the company.

If it were just Thatcher, Luo Nianzhong believes that the proportion of shares in some companies would not exceed 15%, and even 10% would be difficult.

But it's different with the approval of these old guys. The shares they hold or can control will definitely not be too few.

Why did Welch say that some people can't wait? He was talking about this group of people, or the entire upper aristocracy centered on this group of people.

In the past, when it was state-owned, what they practiced was embezzlement.

That is to say, the money they make is theirs, and the money they lose must belong to the government. The whole of England is helping them pay off their debts.

But not anymore. The government can no longer maintain it, so they can only take over the past and take responsibility for their own profits and losses, or give it up completely.

Complete privatization represents international competition, and it is simply impossible to get and demand things as before.

Therefore, these old guys want to use the state-owned assets and political rights they can influence to seek a new direction for their families. Luo Nianzhong is a good choice.