Gu Chen asked Zeng Nanxing to deliberately release the news of the upcoming large-scale investment in the UK, which soon attracted many British media reports, and now how bad the British economy is Every Briton knows, if Gu Chen really will invest at least more than 10 billion US dollars in the UK as rumored, it will undoubtedly be good news for all Britons. You must know that the $10 billion in this era is not the same concept as the $10 billion in 20 years. For example, France's GDP was only about $500 billion last year, so 10 billion is a huge investment from any point of view. Taking a step back, $10 billion is a lot of money even in 20 years.

The vast majority of the media believe that Gu Chen's investment is vital to the British economy and will inject new vitality into the British economy. In the report of the mainstream newspaper "The Times", there is such a sentence: In the mysterious country of the East, there is a mythical character named Fortune Boy, who is a god who specializes in dividing money in four places. Obviously, Britain now needs a fortune boy like Gu Chen, and hopes that those bureaucrats who only know how to sit in the office, blow the heater and drink coffee can seize the opportunity and find a way to make him as generous as possible.

In contrast, the Daily Mail's report is more direct and full of irony: if Gu Chen is really willing to invest in Britain on a large scale, he will undoubtedly be warmly welcomed by the Thatcher government, and the more Gu Chen invests, the more troubles he can help the government solve, and if Gu Chen wants to buy 10 Downing Street, maybe Thatcher will also seriously consider it, because it will be a lot of income.

However, some newspapers also expressed doubts about the authenticity of this news. They didn't doubt whether Gu Chen had so much money, but they wondered what industries Gu Chen planned to invest in? In other words, what did Gu Chen like about the UK? It's just that this suspicion was quickly dispelled, first by John Brown, the general manager of Tang Dynasty Investment? Speaking to The Times, Barroman said: "My boss is very interested in the British car industry. Now we have negotiated with a number of car companies, and we are only close to signing the last contract. ”

And when the reporter asked if the rumor that Gu Chen would invest at least $10 billion in the UK was true or false, John? Barroman smiled, and then teased: "The boss will go to England in person in the next few days, if he is in a good mood, maybe it will be true." ”

Subsequently, Louvre Motors and Jaguar Motors successively confirmed to the media that John? Barroman's words. Now the British media is even more lively, and some newspapers even list the industries that Gu Chen may invest in and the companies he has acquired. It was as if Gu Chen had become the savior of Britain overnight.

Seeing that things were getting bigger and bigger, Margaret Thatcher originally wanted to deal with Gu Chen's idea of coming to England in a low-key manner, so she had no choice but to run aground, and sent the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to the airport to greet her. At this sensitive juncture, the government must be proactive about any hope of reviving the British economy, otherwise the people who are struggling with problems such as unemployment and lower wages will take all their anger out on them.

Gu Chen was told by the purser that César, the first minister of the British Department of Trade and Industry, was only informed by the purser before getting off the plane? Louis will be at the airport to greet him in person, and the news instantly puts a smile on his face. It took so much effort. That's what he wants.

Under the guidance of the purser, Gu Chen immediately saw a white old man when he came out of the special passage, although he didn't know him, but he could guess the identity of the other party, he quickened his pace slightly, took the initiative to hold the white old man's hand and smiled: "Hello Mr. Louis, it's really nice to see you, to be honest, it really surprised me that you came to the airport to greet you in person." Of course. It is my pleasure. ”

"It is also my honor to be able to greet Mr. Gu, and I welcome you on behalf of Mrs. Thatcher." Cesar? Louis had a standard smile on his face.

"Please thank Margaret Thatcher on my behalf." Although Gu Chen didn't like this kind of hypocrisy. But dealing with people, especially politicians, is just that.

"Why don't Mr. Gu thank Mrs. Thatcher in person, Mrs. Thatcher wants to hold a banquet to receive Mr. Gu at the Connaught Hotel in the evening, I wonder if Mr. Gu has time." Cesar? Louis made a gesture of invitation in the direction of the exit, and at the same time issued an invitation.

This was also Margaret Thatcher's temporary decision, and now that Gu Chen's photo has made the front page headlines of major British media, under such strong attention, Margaret Thatcher felt that she had to make the gesture she deserved, at least to let the people see that she was trying to win Gu Chen's investment.

"Of course, it was an honour to be invited by Margaret Thatcher." Gu Chen said as he walked, and at this time, the two of them had already walked out of the exit and appeared in the airport hall, and immediately dozens of reporters who had been waiting for them immediately quickly surrounded them. In fact, there is also an exit from the special passage that Gu Chen took that leads directly to an internal parking lot of the airport, Cesar? Louis did not take the exit but walked through the airport hall, the purpose was also to put on a show, so that all the British people could see that Margaret Thatcher had sent him to greet Gu Chen.

Cesar? The security personnel and Gu Chen's bodyguards arranged by Louis were in Gu Chen and Cesar? Two walls were formed around Louis, blocking out all journalists, but this could not stop the reporters from going crazy, and there was a skirmish in the airport lobby.

At this time, Gu Chen shouted loudly twice and quietly, his voice seemed to be full of magic, and it actually overshadowed the voices of all the reporters, but at this time, no one would pay attention to this detail, all the reporters were quiet, looking at him with doubts in anticipation.

"This is the airport, so in order not to affect the normal operation of the airport, I can only answer two questions, the Sun and The Times."

Reporters from other newspapers and TV stations inevitably had some opinions on Gu Chen's words, but no one raised them, for the simple reason that "The Sun" and "The Times" are both affiliated with News Corporation, and Gu Chen is the second largest shareholder of News Corporation, and it is normal for him to leave the benefits to his own people.

The reporter of "The Sun" was a somewhat fat young man, and he looked at the people around him with a slight interest, and asked: "Mr. Gu, now that you have become the idol of countless Britons, they are looking forward to you saving the British economy, can you tell us about your plans?" ”

Gu Chen said with a smile: "As reported in the newspaper, I will make a large-scale investment in the UK, because I am very optimistic about the UK's economic prospects, although it is still mired in the quagmire of the stock market crash, but I believe that under the leadership of the cabinet headed by Margaret Thatcher, Britain will eventually get back on track." As for the plan you asked, I'm afraid that the projects that have been identified in my plan are not enough to make me what you call a British icon, so I'm sorry I can't say it right now, please give me some more time. ”

All the reporters were excited, even Cesar? Louis's eyes also lit up, Gu Chen's personal confirmation made the rumors no longer suspenseful, and Gu Chen's witty speaking style also won the favor of everyone present. At this time, the reporter of the "Times" then asked: "I would like to ask Mr. Louis this question, are Margaret Thatcher and her cabinet ready for Mr. Gu's arrival?" ”

John? Barroman shrugged his shoulders and said, "Of course, my presence here is the best proof of this. We have already made a series of plans to make Mr. Gu willingly contribute more to the British economy, and this evening, Mrs. Thatcher will have a private banquet for Mr. Gu at the Connaught Hotel, which will be a banquet of great significance. ”

After answering the two questions, Gu Chen and John? Barroman walked towards the outside of the airport under the escort of bodyguards and security personnel, this time the reporter did not stop again, and Gu Chen and the two walked out of the airport smoothly. After getting in the car, John? Barroman asked, "I wonder if Mr. Lu Daogu is interested in infrastructure?" ”

"Of course, although infrastructure is difficult to see profitability in the short term, it is better than stability, and it is a good project for long-term investment, and I am very interested in British Power."

Gu Chen's answer made John? Barroman was a bit of a surprise because he wanted to throw out the British water business, and since last year the Thatcher government has decided to upgrade the water systems in several large cities, including London, and build more sewage treatment plants to improve water recycling and protect the environment, which is undoubtedly a huge investment with slow returns.

He did not answer Gu Chen directly, but said another thing: "The British government intends to issue a new issue of government bonds, with a limit of 20 billion pounds, and most of this money will be used to pay for the stock market crash, maybe Mr. Gu can consider buying this batch of government bonds." ”

£20 billion? Or is it a one-time release? Gu Chen had to admit that Margaret Thatcher was indeed bold enough, and it was indeed a good long-term investment to buy British government bonds, and since 1978, the three major international credit rating agencies, Moody's, Standard & Poor's, and Fitch, have all given British government bonds the highest rating of AAA. It's just that now that the British economy is in a downturn, investors' confidence in British government bonds has decreased, and although it is not so unpopular, it may not be so easy to sell such a large amount of government bonds in a short period of time.

To John? Baroman's proposal Gu Chen was still a little moved, but he didn't want to agree so easily: "It's a good proposal, but it's ......" He showed a helpless expression: "You know, the amount is too big, I need to think about it carefully." ”

This reveals a message, John? Barroman also heard it, that is, Gu Chen had the ability to swallow this huge national debt in one bite. (To be continued......)

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