Chapter 423 The Cadogan Family
1290 Hyde Park.
As the private land of the Grosvenor family.
This is the top real estate in Hyde Park, London's wealthy district.
As soon as it got dark, luxury cars drove over, and soon they filled the underground parking lot of the apartment.
After showing the invitation letter, Xu Liang stepped inside.
Facing the hall is a hall not much smaller than the hall of Loren Manor.
The gorgeous crystal lamp sheds bright light, illuminating the entire hall.
Melodious light music makes the atmosphere relaxed and pleasant.
The well-dressed man and the woman in evening dress were holding wine glasses and laughing.
Waiters in waistcoats walked among the crowd carrying drinks.
Everything was pretty much what he expected.
After Xu Liang quickly looked around the crowd, he did not see John Humphrey.
“Do you know anyone?”
Huo Yan, who was also here, nodded, “Recently, in order to raise funds, I have participated in many similar charity receptions, and I have also met some Regal.”
Xu Liang nodded and waved.
A waiter came over.
“Sir.”
“What kind of wine is this?”
“Chivas Regal.”
After Xu Liang nodded, he took two glasses and gave one to Huo Yan.
“Since we know each other, do you want to say hello?”
Huo Yan nodded, “These are the richest people in the UK and potential clients of our Hanhua Capital. Maintain a good relationship. It will be very beneficial for us to raise funds and develop in the UK.”
“It seems that it was a very right choice to let you take charge of Hanhua’s business in the UK.” After a pause, “Go ahead, customer relations is the right thing.” The foundation of Hanhua’s development.”
The reason why he brought Huo Yan to this charity party was to allow him to expand some contacts, accumulate resources for the development of Hanhua, and consolidate his foundation.
"What about you?"
"I..." Xu Liang was just about to say that I should just take a look when he noticed an acquaintance walking in.
"I have a friend here, let's go meet him first."
Huo Yan nodded, turned and left.
A smile appeared on Xu Liang's face, "Mr. Jackson, I haven't seen you for a long time."
Peter Jackson looked at the tall young man walking towards him and couldn't help but be surprised.
"Mr. Xu?"
Xu Liang smiled and said, "We haven't seen each other for more than a year, right?"
Peter Jackson quickly reached out and said with a smile: “We haven’t seen each other since the end of Hongmeng’s Series A financing negotiations.”
In 2001, he went to China on behalf of 3I Group to participate in Hongmeng’s financing negotiations and obtained Hongmeng’s company 3.63% equity.
Later, after Hongmeng acquired the equity of Vivendi Games, due to the excessive valuation, 3I Group did not exercise the anti-dilution clause in the contract, allowing Hongmeng's shares to be diluted to 3.4%.
After a brief handshake.
"Mr. Xu is also here to attend today's charity reception?"
After Xu Liang nodded, "It seems that Mr. Jackson is the same."
"The Grosvenor family He has always been an important investor in 3I Group," Peter Jackson said with a smile.
"I see."
Xu Liang was about to continue, but was interrupted by the sound of footsteps approaching quickly behind him.
Turning around, an old man wearing a black suit, with gray hair that was meticulously groomed, and a bit of joy in his expression came over.
Xu Liang did not know the other party.
But Peter Jackson had already spoken in advance.
"Mr. Earl."
"Peter, you are a little late."
"There is a traffic jam on the road."
The old man nodded slightly and turned to Xu Liang. At the same time, he stretched out his hand.
“Mr. Xu, you are so kind.”
Seeing that he didn't recognize him, Peter Jackson quickly introduced him from the side.
“This is Charles, the eighth Earl of Cadogan.” Xu Liang suddenly realized.
Of course he knows the Cadogan family.
There are five major real estate families in the UK.
In addition to the royal family and the previously mentioned Grosvenor, the other three are the Portman family, the Cadogan family and the Howard de Walden family.
The Cadogan family is second only to Grosvenor in wealth.
It owns 93 acres of land in Kensington and Chelsea, West London, which is equivalent to 376,000 square meters of land within the second ring road of Beijing.
Note that it is land, not building area.
These properties have brought the Cadogan family's wealth to more than £6 billion.
"Mr. Earl, it's an honor to meet you."
Xu Liang smiled and held the right hand that the other party extended.
After saying hello.
"Mr. Xu has become famous recently, and the two companies Hanhua and Hongmeng are even more famous internationally, which is enviable." Charles Cadogan said with a smile.
Envy is real.
The Cadogan family has accumulated hundreds of years to achieve its current wealth.
The other party has surpassed their family's hundreds of years of accumulation in just three years. How could it not be enviable?
"Mr. Earl, Hanhua has the most outstanding investment capabilities in the world. If you are interested, you can invest in us. I believe Hanhua will not let you down." Xu Liang said with a smile.
“The most interesting thing about Hanhua Capital is Qinglong Fund, but unfortunately you have closed it.”
Qinglong Fund is now the brightest business card of Hanhua Capital, just like the Medallion Fund For Renaissance Corporation.
Anyone who knows Hanhua wants to invest in it.
"Mr. Xu, many people are now interested in Qinglong Fund. I wonder when you will start raising the third fund?" Charles Cadogan asked.
“Currently we are still collecting new investment targets, and the raising of new funds will begin in May this year.” Xu Liangdao.
By then, Kunpeng Fund’s investment was basically settled.
The huge profits will greatly promote Qinglong Fund’s fundraising.
"Please be sure to leave a place for me."
"No problem, I will personally ask my assistant to call Mr. Earl." After a pause, "Mr. Earl, we have other funds under Hanhua, such as The Taotie Fund of the London branch is currently raising funds. If you are interested, you can invest here.
I believe its returns will not disappoint you.”
“ Of course I know about the Taotie Fund, but it seems Mr. Xu is not personally responsible for its investment?" Charles Cadogan said with a smile.
As a local snake in London, he does not know everything about the London branch of Hanhua Capital, but he also knows a lot.
As the head of the Taotie Fund, Huo Yan does not have as brilliant a performance as Xu Liang.
"It is true that I am not responsible. But as the company's CEO, I will also give advice on Taotie's investment." Xu Liangdao.
“If this is the case, I will consider investing some.”
Through investment, letting capable people help you make money is a traditional art skill of the old British aristocrats.
The reason why he attended today's charity gala was because he heard that Xu Liang would come, so he agreed to come.
The purpose is to get acquainted with this famous genius in the financial field and expand the family's investment channels.
"Xu..."
A familiar voice came from behind, and Xu Liang turned his head.
John Humphrey, wearing a brown suit, walked over.
"John, you're late." Xu Liang smiled and stretched out his right hand.
"There are a lot of things in the company."
After saying hello, John Humphrey turned his eyes and spoke respectfully.
"Mr. Earl Cadogan."
"John, you look good. It seems that Standard Chartered has made a lot of money recently."
"Thanks to Xu Sir, Hanhua has brought us a lot of business," John Humphrey said with a smile.
"I am a shareholder of Standard Chartered. When I have business, of course I must take care of Standard Chartered first."
Xu Liang did not ask about Jianlibao's financing difficulties. The occasion was inappropriate.
John Humphrey greeted Peter Jackson and just chatted for a few words when he saw the lights in the hall suddenly dimmed a bit.
The lights on the stairs opposite suddenly turned on.
An old man wearing a black suit, a red bow tie, gold-rimmed glasses, meticulously styled black hair, and a black cane walked away from the second floor step by step to meet everyone's gaze. Come down.
"This old guy is getting a lot older, but he still can't get rid of his stinky habit of showing off." Charles Cadogan sarcastically said.
Hearing this, Xu Liang also understood that the person coming down from the second floor was the protagonist of today’s charity reception, the contemporary head of the Grosvenor family - Gerald Cavendish Grosvenor .
(End of this chapter)