Chapter 687: Buffett Father and Son

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"In the words of the Chinese people, 'it is better to see than to hear', the food in Taoyuan Villa is the best I have ever tasted, better than Allen's craftsmanship!" Buffett couldn't help but praise after eating the last steak on the plate, putting down the knife and fork, and picking up the napkin next to him to wipe his mouth.

Alan Ducasse is the head chef of a three-Michelin-starred restaurant in the Upper East Rich District of Manhattan, New York, and is not only the most famous four-star chef in New York, but also known as a 'culinary genius' in the international culinary world. Many rich stars are his big fans. This includes not only Warren Buffett, but also himself.

But Howard Buffett cares more about the purpose of his trip than about delicious food.

"Father, is it necessary for us to make a trip in person? Judging from past experience, Wang Zheng obviously will not give up the shares of Shennong Technology. I don't think we have more advantages than Chinese tycoons such as Ma Yun and Ma Huateng, as well as China's red capital. ”

Buffett glanced at his frowning son, put down the napkin and smiled.

"Howard, don't set your expectations that high. Our 'Son of God' has a lot of companies to invest in. ”

"But Shennong Technology is the most valuable and the one with the highest rate of return!" Howard said.

"No, at least not now!" Buffett's eyes suddenly became deeper, "Compared with Shennong Technology, 'Taoyuan Ji' and 'Meixin Food Group' are the most suitable companies to invest in!"

"Taoyuan Kee and Maxim's Food Group?"

Although we don't know the financial reports of these two companies, as long as we investigate a little, we can understand that the former is currently the largest luxury goods company in China, and its influence is gradually spreading to Asia, Europe and the United States. Not to mention the latter, in terms of scale, it is the largest chain restaurant brand in China. In terms of word of mouth, it has been at the forefront of the major food rankings in China for more than two consecutive years. And before we came, you must have seen the dense flow of people in the major restaurants in Golden Eagle Shopping Center and Times Square. ”

Hearing this, Howard couldn't help but nodded, after entering Huaxia, they came all the way to Hanzhong. However, in the process, I also deliberately got off the bus to inspect the operation of several second-, third-, and fourth-tier Golden Eagle shopping malls and Times Square along the way. He was impressed by the significantly larger number of customers than in other industries, as well as the crowded restaurants during meal time.

"It's still Ma Yun smart, $3o billion to get a 1o% stake in Barilla. Although it didn't seem worth it at the time, now that he looks at it, he has made a big bargain. Buffett was quite impressed.

"Father, then should we abandon Shennong Technology and choose Taoyuan Ji and Meixin Food Group?"

"No!" Buffett shook his head, "Shennong Technology represents the future, and we can't give up if we have the opportunity." Moreover, even if Shennong Technology does not have a chance, we must get Lenovo's shares. As for 'The Story of Peach Spring'... Forget it, we don't even have a chance to do things that horse luck can't do. On the contrary, Maxim's Gourmet Group is the easiest to get started!"

After nodding his head clearly, Howard pondered for a moment, "Then how much money do we have to invest? If it's too little, we won't get much of it." ”

"This time, I prepared 10 billion dollars and a big gift, just to see if he has such a big appetite to swallow!" Buffett's eyes flashed.

Howard nodded and looked at the time on his watch.

"Father, it's almost!"

"Hmm... Bring the gifts we prepared and let's go!"

Howard got up, beckoned to the bodyguards and accompanying medical staff next to him, and took his father's coat and put it on. After bringing the gift, I went out of the room. As they came downstairs, a young man in a crisp suit stood up on the sand in the living room.

"Hello, Mr. Buffett!"

"Secretary Chen, I'm tired of you waiting for a long time. Let's go!"

Chen Qing nodded, he was specially sent by Wang Zheng to lead the other party to the meeting place. In winter, the most suitable place to relax, mingle and communicate is undoubtedly 'Yuya'.

Sitting on the electric car, looking at the quaint Chinese courtyard-style buildings in front of him, Buffett looked at it for a while, and then asked with a smile: "Secretary Chen, this must be the famous 'Tanggu' of Guishan Villa, right?"

"Oh, Mr. Buffett knows, too?"

"Of course. Open the website of your mountain resort, and this is the most asked and appreciated spot in this season. Buffett nodded.

"Tanggu Eighteen Soups is the location of the best hot springs in the whole Shaanxi Province, and even in the whole of China. Both the service facilities and the quality of the hot spring water are the best. ”

"Hehe, that's for the best. I also like to soak in the hot springs in winter. ”

As he spoke, the electric car stopped at the eighteenth soup.

"Mr. Buffett, Mr. Howard, we're here!"

The father and son came down and looked at the high wall and deep courtyard in front of them, red bricks and green tiles, under the cover of evergreen vegetation, which looked simple and natural, and their faces showed a look of interest. For Americans who lack history, what they like most is culturally impressed.

"Mr. Chen, why is this place different from those huge courtyards before? ”

Tanggu eighteen soups, each soup is one, by the eaves of the high pecked attic, the twists and turns of the corridor pavilion, the pavilion garden, the huge building complex. Compared with the seventeen manors in the front, the pattern of the last soup in the back is obviously larger and more hidden.

"Mr. Buffett, this is for special people. As the operator of the lodge, we have to consider that they do not want to be disturbed by outsiders, and protect their privacy. Chen Qing said with a little deep meaning.

Warren Buffett suddenly. There is no doubt that this is a recreation area for the wealthy. In the service industry, this kind of wealth-based spread service is just too normal.

"Please come in!"

The two nodded, took their respective entourages, and walked in under the leadership of Chen Qing.

Along the way, the unique layout and the unique garden style of Chinese civilization made Buffett and his son amazed.

"Wait a minute, you two!"

As the words fell, Chen Qing knocked on the door of an independent courtyard located in the area behind the eighteenth soup. After a short time, accompanied by a slightly hoarse friction sound, a strong man with a stout body and a serious square face showing a faint fierceness and toughness opened the door.

"Yuanba, these two are Mr. Buffett, and they are the boss's distinguished guests. ”

Yuan Ba briefly looked at the people behind him and nodded.

"Please come in, the boss is already waiting for you inside!"

The words fell, and he got out of the way.

After Chen Qing nodded, he half-turned around, "Mr. Buffett, please!"

Warren Buffett nodded, took his son's arm and walked in. Bypassing the shadow wall, a small northern courtyard paved with bluestone and decorated with various vegetation came into Buffett's eyes. After a brief glance, his eyes quickly focused on the young man standing on the wooden steps under the eaves of the two-story hall located directly north of the courtyard.

The man looked to be about twenty-five or sixteen years old, and his appearance was not outstanding, but his face with a faint smile faintly revealed a strong confidence and calmness. Moreover, wearing a black jacket, simple brown trousers, and maroon leather shoes, he set off his slightly thin figure, revealing a calmness and sophistication rarely seen in young people.

While Warren Buffett and his son were looking at Wang Zheng, the latter was also looking at them. Warren Buffett was undoubtedly the first to enter Wang's eyelids.

Judging from his appearance alone, he is over eighty years old and no different from an old man from an ordinary middle-class family with good maintenance. With a faint smile, his face revealed a kindness, like a gentle elder. But if you look closely, you can see that this kind old man has a pair of bottomless pools, deep eyes that make people unable to see through the slightest thoughts of the other party. The occasional flash of light makes people understand his extraordinary.

Compared with Warren Buffett, who occasionally shows his edge under the ordinary appearance, Howard Buffett, who stands on the side, although he is close to the age of sixties, has a sharp edge in his calm temperament, and the years have obviously not completely made the heir of the Buffett family wear off the edges and corners that they should have. And this is probably one of the reasons why Buffett chose him to inherit the business.

After the eyes of the two sides briefly exchanged views in mid-air, Wang Zheng walked down the steps with a friendly smile on his face.

"Mr. Buffett, Mr. Howard, welcome, welcome!"

"Mr. Wang, it's a pleasure to meet you!"

With a courtesy greeting, the right hands of both sides were clasped together.

After a brief greeting, Wang Zheng guided the two into the living room. After the waiter served the tea, Wang Zheng smiled and said, "As the host, I should take the initiative to greet the two." But presumably the two of them also know that it will soon be the heaviest and busiest Spring Festival in China of the year. I really can't get out of my body, I neglected the two, and I hope the two of you don't blame!"

"Mr. Wang is polite, if you want to say that it should be our father and son who apologize for neglect. After all, we arrived without prior notice. Moreover, it happened to be in time for a busy time. ”

Warren Buffett, who has been concerned about the Chinese business community for many years, has long understood the habits and thinking of Chinese people, so he is not handy to deal with, but it is also quite smooth.

“… Oh yes. I heard that Mr. Wang just got a noble son. So, we brought some gifts as a congratulatory gift. When the words fell, Buffett beckoned. The secretary who came with him immediately put an antique brocade box in his hand on the table in front of Buffett.

After the other party opened it and looked at it twice, he pushed it in front of Wang Zheng.

"I specially consulted some Chinese friends, hoping to meet Mr. Wang's wishes!"

Wang Zheng looked at the two 'longevity locks' in the box. One is a four-petal begonia pattern embossed on the edge, inlaid with two top opals, six rubies, 36 diamonds, embossed on the front 'longevity and 100 years old', and the gold lock of the unicorn embossed on the reverse; The necklaces of the two longevity locks are also different, and the gold locks are top-quality emeralds with rubies. The white jade lock is a gold pearl with imperial green jade.

In addition to these two longevity locks, there are also four large and four small ankle rings and bracelets with different specifications placed next to them, and the material this time is very uniform, both of which are gold pendants and two small golden bells. But judging from the exquisite ornamentation, it is clear that the craftsmanship of the eight bracelets is extraordinary.

Today's Wang Zheng is no longer the Wuxia Amon who knew little about luxury goods at the beginning. After a simple glance, he could judge that the value of this set of jewelry in the box was definitely not less than $5oo.

However, $5oo US dollars is a small number that is not worth mentioning for both Wang Zheng and Buffett. But as a gift, it shows sincerity.

"Mr. Buffett has a heart, thank you!"

"Mr. Wang is satisfied. … I know that according to Chinese customs, if a friend's family has a baby born, the guest should give a gift money. So, for this visit, I also specially prepared some. ”

As Buffett's words fell, the accompanying bodyguards immediately brought the things in their hands to the front, and after removing the outer protection, three exquisite oil paintings were presented in front of Wang Zheng.

"The Woman of Algiers?" Wang Zheng's eyes narrowed slightly.

"Exactly three of Picasso's fourteen "Les Demos in Algiers" B, E and H!"

Looking at Buffett with an old face and a smile on his face, Wang Zheng sighed in his heart that the other party was old and spicy. Ever since he bought the famous Algiers Woman 'O' Edition at Christie's Spring Auction in '15 years, Wang Zheng has been working to make a collection of 15 Picasso's Algiers Les Demoiselles.

After nearly two years, most of the fifteen sets have been purchased by him, but only three pieces B, e, and h are missing. Now Buffett is giving them to himself, apparently pinching that he will not refuse.

Of course, if it is an ordinary thing, just like the longevity lock and hand and anklet bracelets just now, Wang Zheng will accept it when it is sent over. But the value of these three paintings is definitely more than $5ooo dollars, which is not a low price. Moreover, just now, the other party has repeatedly emphasized the customs of China, and a very important intersection custom in China is that 'people must ask for something when they are courteous'.

After staring deeply at the old man in front of him, Wang Zheng smiled faintly and waved his hand to signal Wang Qian and Dian Wei to accept the three oil paintings.

"Thank you Mr. Buffett for the gift, I love it!"

Wang Zheng is confident that with his current strength and heritage, he can still afford this gift of more than 5ooo US dollars.

Hearing this, the smile on Buffett's face became a little thicker, "If Mr. Wang likes it, it's fine!"

"Mr. Wang, a month ago, led by Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Facebook, plus AMD, Intel, Apple and IBm, eight tech giants established the 'aI Alliance' in Silicon Valley, you must be aware of it?"

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