Chapter 571 GE
"Don't you ask who the other person is?" Old Gates said with a smile.
"The person who can make you come forward must be extraordinary. I also want to get to know him."
"Haha, don't worry. I will definitely not let you down this time. ... In a while I will send the time and place of the meeting to your mobile phone."
"OK"
"See you in the evening then?"
"See you in the evening."
After hanging up the phone, Xu Liang played with the phone for a while.
Ding bell, as the prompt sounds, open it and take a look.
‘Wild Lilac Manor’.
Wild Lilac Manor, a villa on the east side of John Town, Amirada County, Silicon Valley.
Xu Liang was a little surprised. He really didn't expect that the person he met today was the leader of General Electric.
The convoy followed the road built around the lake and arrived at the gate of the manor.
Looking as a whole, it looks like a miniature version of Schwann Castle in Germany.
The area of this manor is too large.
They patted each other on the back.
Turn sideways.
The former CEO Jack Welch who just stepped down is known as the world's number one professional manager.
“This is Mr. Jeff Immelt, CEO of General Electric.”
“Bill, I made you a lot of money.”
At this moment, he felt a little envious.
The oval square is twenty to thirty acres in size. In the middle is a fountain with a sculpture of the Goddess of Victory. Under the light, it becomes more beautiful and graceful.
It even functions as a farm.
The convoy stopped.
A group of people also came over from the steps in front of the castle.
"I'm really flattered to receive such a compliment."
The motorcade slowly arrived at the square in front of the castle.
Old Gates greeted from afar.
According to Huaxia, this place is surrounded by mountains and rivers and has excellent Feng Shui.
After more than a century of development, this company founded by Thomas Edison has become the world's largest diversified service company, ranging from aircraft engines and power generation equipment to financial services, from medical imaging, television From programming to plastics, GE's business spans dozens of industries and is the world's top comprehensive conglomerate.
"Mr. Immelt, it's nice to meet you. GE is the company I respect most and the one I have been learning from."
We walked through a section of oak forest about fifty meters deep before arriving. In front of the gate.
A few bodyguards wearing black suits, with strong figures and bulging waists, conducted a strict inspection before opening the door and letting everyone in.
"Xu, I haven't seen you for a while, and your wealth has increased again."
Looking from a distance.
With GE's status, it is true that Gates can act as a middleman.
Reflecting the setting sun in the west, it is elegant and beautiful.
"Mr. Xu, you're welcome. To be able to start from scratch and create two huge companies with a market value of over 50 billion US dollars in just four years, your talent is the greatest I have ever seen in my half-century of life. Excellent people.”
After a huge lawn of hundreds of acres, a white building made of granite came into view.
The three-meter-tall, dark wrought iron gate silently blocks the inward path.
After Xu Liang glanced at him briefly, he placed his eyes on the tall middle-aged man wearing a black suit and smiling next to him.
Xu Liang stepped forward and was about to shake hands, but Old Gates gave him a hug.
"Haha, of course. So in order to thank you for your help, today I will introduce you to a big shot."
Xu Liang was secretly surprised.
"Xu."
Gates Sr. is already an acquaintance.
While Xu Liang walked down.
After entering, Xu Liang found that the space inside was much larger than he imagined.
The whole is wrapped in tall oak trees, backed by Cruz Mountain, and in front is a small lake called Bayinkru.
In China, no matter how rich he is, he cannot afford to build such an old castle manor.
It is vaguely visible that there is a wider area behind the entire castle.
The rich land resources in the United States are so enviable.
"Haha, Mr. Xu is too modest."
"You two, since everyone is here, don't stand outside, go in and talk." Old Gates said with a smile.
“Yes, yes, go in and say it.”
Under the leadership of Immelt, everyone walked into this white castle.
Climb the steps, pass through the wooden door made of thick oak, and pass through the porch about ten meters, and a magnificent hall appears in front of you.
The five-meter-high roof is painted with exquisite classical oil paintings.
The luxurious crystal lamps are like blooming flowers, layered on top of each other, emitting light yellow light, illuminating the entire hall.
Four bronze sculptures are placed around the hall, and a dozen oil paintings of various sizes are hung on the walls.
On the opposite side, a wide stone staircase stretches upward. After rising two meters, there is a step, and then it is divided into left and right stairs leading to the second floor.
On the wall connected by the steps, a huge oil painting two meters high is extremely eye-catching.
In the oil painting, there is an image of a middle-aged man wearing a 19th-century military uniform, standing astride a horse and holding a sword, with a big beard and a resolute expression. Noticing Xu Liang's eyes, Jeff Immelt smiled and said: "This is my ancestor. He was once Viscount Fenning who was canonized by "Mad King Ludwig"."
< br>Ludwig II was the son of King Maximilian II of Bavaria and his mother was Princess Marie of Prussia. He inherited the throne at the age of 18 and became the King of Bavaria.
After the establishment of the German Empire, the Kingdom of Bavaria also ended.
This king left few records. The only thing that is remembered is that he donated money to build the beautiful Neuschwanstein Castle.
With the growth of Disney, this castle has become more and more known.
It also made the "Fairy Tale King", "Swan King" and "Mad King Ludwig" more and more famous.
“I didn’t expect Mr. Immelt to be a nobleman.”
Xu Liang smiled.
He knew very well that the West was very concerned about its aristocratic bloodline, before, now, and even in the future.
This is also where many old Europeans despise American rich people.
Although you are very rich now, I am a noble and you are a nouveau riche.
I just won’t take you to play with me.
In order to break this dilemma, American wealthy people like to marry the descendants of European aristocrats, so that their offspring can also be infected with aristocratic genes.
Especially before World War II, many poor British aristocrats relied on gifts from their wealthy American father-in-law to preserve the castles inherited by their families.
Hearing Xu Liang’s praise, Immelt also had a touch of pride on his face.
"Mr. Xu is talented and has achieved brilliant achievements at a young age. I guess your ancestors must also be nobles?"
Xu Liang was a little shocked.
He knew that Westerners care about bloodline and background, but he didn't expect that Immelt, as the CEO of General Electric, would actually ask such a question!
Smiled and shook his head.
“Although I also want to have an outstanding ancestor to rely on, from the mid-19th century to the founding of the country in the mid-20th century, most of the families in China have been ruined after hundreds of years of war. This generation is just an ordinary farmer."
"That's a shame."
Xu Liang glanced at the old Gates next to him.
The old guy was still smiling, as if he hadn't heard their conversation.
While talking, Immelt led the two of them through the hall and into the corridor on the left.
Walk forward for a moment and turn into an open door.
A reception room with elegant furnishings and a home style of the 1940s and 1950s appears in front of you.
“Please have a seat.”
After saying 'thank you', Xu Liang sat down on the sofa.
The waiter in a vest came over.
"I heard that Mr. Xu likes to drink tea, so I have specially prepared the best black tea in your country."
Gulu...
Along with the rising heat, a light and elegant fragrance of tea filled the air.
"Mr. Immelt is very interested. This kind of high-quality Dahongpao rarely appears on the market."
"As long as Mr. Xu is satisfied. ... Come, let's have coffee and tea first. Dinner will be ready in a while.”
Imelt picked up the coffee cup, and Old Gates and Xu Liang also picked it up.
The three of them each took a sip.
"Mr. Xu, I admire your financial talent the most. Pacific No. 1 Fund, with nearly 7 times profit in one year, is the top existence in the world.
Neither George Soros nor Ray Dalio are far inferior to you in the field of hedge funds. ”
After experiencing two duels between the oil crisis and soybean bulls, Xu Liang’s ability in the field of hedge funds has been recognized by more and more people.
On Wall Street and even in the global field .
'Financial Caesar', 'Many-Headed God', 'Predator from the East', the three major names are widely circulated
"Everyone has an area of expertise. I have some knowledge in the financial and technology industries, but compared to my business capabilities, I am still far behind Mr. Immelt. ”
He meant what he said.
Not just anyone can manage a huge industrial and financial group that spans hundreds of industries, has global influence, and has a market value of nearly US$200 billion.
Why Jack Welch is admired.
That’s because he not only brought GE, a huge and declining empire, back from the brink of bankruptcy, but also gave it a new lease of life.
This kind of difficulty, not to mention hell level, but from the beginning of the industrial revolution to the present, there have been few successful examples.
Xu Liang's modesty made Immelt's eyes look more intimate.
“I have always heard Bill say that Mr. Xu is sincere and treats others sincerely. I thought he was deliberately praising me. Now it seems that Mr. Xu is indeed what he said.”
“Jeff. Xu. , pays great attention to etiquette, and never does anything embarrassing. This is why he was embarrassed by Ellison."
"Don't mention that rude bastard, he is the most restless person in the American business world. Villain."
Listening to Immelt's unabashed curse, Xu Liang knew that the other party might not be able to deal with Ellison either.
Of course, it's possible that he said this on purpose.
"Xu, if Ellison does anything to embarrass you again, both myself and GE will be very happy to help you."
"Thank you very much. If it comes I will definitely trouble Mr. Immelt when necessary."
Xu Liang said with a smile.
He didn't take Immelt's words to heart. In two lifetimes, he had a clear understanding of the virtues of these rich people in the West.
They are all the masters who don't let go of the eagle when they see the rabbit.
There is no benefit, don’t let them help.
(End of this chapter)