On November 7, 2004, Cui Zhengyuan arrived in Manchester with a team of assistants on a newly purchased Boeing 747 business jet.

This plane is the product of Choi Jung-won's last idea, and it has always been his style to think of doing it.

Feeling inconvenienced by the trip, he spent $100 million and a total of $200 million worth of modification fees to buy an A.P company's special business airliner from Boeing.

Originally, according to the complicated procedures of ordering, manufacturing, decoration and delivery, this aircraft would not have been delivered so early.

Fortunately, Boeing has a lot of unpaid planes that have already been built.

Out of a hurry, Cui Zhengyuan directly purchased the finished product. In this way, plus the renovation and renovation, it took less than two months.

Cui Zhengyuan's order helped Boeing reduce its backlog. So out of gratitude, Boeing took the initiative to help Choi recruit pilots, navigators and flight attendants.

These people are all top talents who have worked in major airlines in Shijie, and they have spent a lot of money and are now starting to serve Choi Jung-won.

The purchase of the plane, the modification, and the acquisition of the flight license made Cui Zhengyuan pay a total of about 500 million US dollars.

But it's totally worth it, like a concert in Zuihou in the United States. They flew straight to New York after finishing their show in Detroit, taking three days less than their usual rush.

Don't underestimate the three-day time, so that the concert preparation is a lot more thorough.

Even a thrifty person like Zheng Xinghuai said that it was good to buy after the experience.

If nothing else, there is its own plane. When transitioning, Cui Zhengyuan and the team can get enough rest.

By the time of the next concert, they will be full of energy and energy, and it will be enough.

When he arrived in Manchester, a person who surprised Cui Zhengyuan actually came to pick him up.

"Hello Executive Cui. I'm Tianxiang Zhang, Head of Europe at Orchid Asia Investment Group. "Coming to be in his thirties, with a burly figure, he is said to be a businessman but has the temperament of a soldier.

It was in the VIP lounge at the airport that Mr. Choi and the investor began a meeting.

Orchid Group?

Cui Zhengyuan went through it in his mind, and he vaguely had the impression that this investment group helped Ctrip to establish it, which was an investment event that he remembered deeply.

It's just that what he can't figure out is, what did the people from the investment group find him for?

"I'm just an artist, I don't know if Mr. Zhang wants to invest in me?" The first time the two sides contacted, Cui Zhengyuan just laughed and played Tai Chi, waiting for the other party to confide the truth.

Zhang Tianxiang seems to be really from a military background. I'm not good at beating around the bush, or I have enough weight in my hand, so I say the purpose straightforwardly.

"Yes, at the moment our group has an investment in Jihua here in Manchester. But so far, things have not been going well. So we want to use Cui Chang's liliang, everyone knows that Cui Chang is an old friend of our Chinese people, and I believe that we will not sit back and watch our old friends be frustrated. ”

Nima, a shameless businessman, came up and set it off.

Originally, I thought this person was straightforward. It's a man. Now in Cui Zhengyuan's eyes, the thickness of the face in front of him can't penetrate the atomic bomb.

"It's naturally my long-cherished wish to be able to help my friends. It's just that I'm an artist, I'm afraid I don't have the ability to help your group with a net worth of hundreds of millions. Cui Zhengyuan euphemistically shirked.

You are an investment group. There are billions of dollars in cash, to say the least. What can I do if I can't even handle something that you can't handle?

Regarding Cui Zhengyuan's Tai Chi, Zhang Tianxiang seems to have expected it. There was no further persuasion, but a change of subject. talked about the investment projects of Orchid Group. "I don't know if Executive Choi knows Manchester United?"

"Hehe, Mr. Zhang said with a smile, is there anyone on this shijie who doesn't know Manchester United? Uh......" Choi Jung-won's originally smiling face suddenly struck. I felt a strong shock at random.

Time is about to pass through 2004, and by 2005, a major event in Shijie football is familiar to all fans.

According to Deloitte & Touche Tohmatsu, Manchester United, the largest club in terms of market capitalization, has officially changed ownership, and the new owner has been replaced by the American investor Fraser family.

Choi Jung-won is an out-and-out fan, and he is also a Manchester United fan.

At that time, he paid a lot of attention to the change of ownership of Manchester United.

Amid rumors about who was most likely to become United's new owner, there was news that a mysterious Chinese investment group was preparing a billion pounds to buy Manchester United.

But I don't know what happened next, and in the end Manchester United fell into the hands of the Glazer family.

And from that moment on, the top football club in Shijie began to go downhill. With the retirement of the old lord Ferguson, Zuihou was even more sluggish.

Cui Zhengyuan, who has been paying attention to Manchester United, sometimes can't help but choke that if it was the mysterious Chinese investment group that won Manchester United at that time, Manchester United might have ended differently.

When he was in China, he was also considered an upper-class person. I have heard of the expansion of Chinese capital that began to sprout in that era.

It was from that time that Chinese capital began a movement of money and land enclosure all over Shijie. The suffocating amount of Chinese capital has launched a strong impact on high-quality assets in Shijie like a sweep.

And eventually, a lot of them quietly changed to red. For example, Samsung, SBS TV, etc., which we are most familiar with, all have the shadow of Chinese capital.

Now it seems that the Chinese capital that is looking at Manchester United should be the Orchid Investment Group in front of him.

Out of curiosity about the secrets, Cui Zhengyuan couldn't help but ask, "What?" Negotiations with Manchester United are not going well? ”

Zhang Tianxiang shook his head with a wry smile, and told the inside story with a toothache expression. "It's not just that it's not going well, it's just that there's no progress. We've raised the price to £800 million, but Manchester United owner Edwards won't talk to us at all. ”

"Is that weishenme? As far as I know, this old guy loves money. Cui Zhengyuan was a little confused.

At this time, Edwards happened to be caught by the police for peeping into the women's bathroom, and he became infamous. So the Manchester United club, which was sold under pressure, has no reason to refuse since a rich man from China has come to the door.

Zhang Tianxiang waved his hand indignantly. He couldn't suppress his anger and said: "We also asked, Edwards, this bastard said that no matter how much money it is, he will not sell Manchester United to the yellow-skinned ......"

Cui Zhengyuan also frowned, and a trace of anger came out of the corners of his eyes.

Although Zhang Tianxiang didn't say what he said later, it must be inseparable from racial discrimination.

In this way, it is logical that Manchester United Zuihou fell into the hands of the Glazer family.

"Then what's the use of your group looking for me?" Cui Zhengyuan stretched out his hand and gestured on his body.

That means that I'm the same skin color as you. Edwards won't sell it to you, and he won't sell it to me.

The corners of Zhang Tianxiang's mouth were crooked, and he said meaningfully: "That's the case." We learned that Mr. Cui has an investment company in the United States, which has a U.S. license. The person in charge of daily management is also of German descent, and few people in the outside world know about Cui Zhengyuan's relationship with this company. So we want to use the name of this company to make a roundabout attack. ”

Cui Zhengyuan's body was cold, and his mind was blank for a long time.

The Green Olive Company is the secret weapon he used to deal with Sony and Masaya Tachimi, and he didn't expect to be discovered by someone about his relationship.

Orchid Group, no, it should be said that China's intelligence services are so powerful.

Thinking of Zhang Tianxiang's military temperament, Cui Zhengyuan also understood. The investment group may be inextricably linked to Chinese authorities.

Although what he did was secretive, his intersection with China has increased over the years, and he must have entered the field of vision of the superiors.

Since it is being noticed, then the powerful agency only needs to be patient to check. It's still easy to get information.

After figuring it out, he became calm.

No wonder this Zhang Tian wanted to see him when he looked like he was holding a Zhizhu, it turned out that people had grabbed his handle.

I believe that if I don't agree, this guy will definitely say something like Green Olive being known by Sony.

The Green Olive Company is still very weak. All investment projects are still in their infancy. If you face the impact of Sony at this time, you will definitely die a miserable death.

Those who know the times are Junjie, and Cui Zhengyuan is no exception. Now that you understand what is at stake. He immediately changed his attitude. "What do you need me to do?"

Regarding Cui Zhengyuan's quick decision, Zhang Tianxiang couldn't help but give a thumbs up.

Originally, seeing that Cui Zhengyuan was so young, he still had some contempt in his heart. But seeing that people have this determination at a young age, they are definitely a character.

"We're going to transfer the funds to Green Olive and just have Mr. Bob buy Manchester United on our behalf. I believe that an investment company with an American background will definitely be able to impress that guy Edwards. ”

Cui Zhengyuan has no doubt about what Zhang Tian wants to say. As long as American capital proposes to buy Manchester United, Edwards will definitely agree immediately.

But now that a big cake is in front of him, Cui Zhengyuan can be the God of Wealth. "I don't know how much money your group has prepared?"

Zhang Tianxiang smiled proudly and stretched out four fingers. "Four billion dollars, much more affordable than the glamorous Glazer family."

This is a wholly-owned acquisition, and if it happens, Manchester United will be immediately removed from the London Stock Exchange.

Cui Zhengyuan leaned forward and said in a deep voice: "I want 35% of the shares, and I also have the management of Manchester United Club." ”

Zhang Tianxiang was very surprised, and sat up straight all of a sudden. "With all due respect, do you have so many funds?"

Cui Zhengyuan smiled reservedly, and also did not give in: "A billion dollars can still be taken out." ”

Thinking about the C.J Group behind Cui Zhengyuan, Zhang Tianxiang took it for granted that he would take money from his family.

didn't know that Cui Zhengyuan's net worth at this time was definitely more than three billion US dollars. And that's not even counting fixed assets, otherwise there would be more.

After more than three years of development, even if he doesn't have a family, Cui Zhengyuan himself is already a tycoon-level figure.

"What does Executive Choi want the management of the club for?" This is what Zhang Tianxiang can't figure out the most.

Choi Jung-won shook his fingers, and finally found the thrill of turning the situation around. "You don't understand football, but I do."

Indeed, the Orchid Group wanted to buy Manchester United only because of the huge brand value of the club. As for how to run it, they are not professional.

Seeing that this sentence calmed Zhang Tianxiang, Cui Zhengyuan took advantage of the situation to pursue and said: "This is the biggest bottom line, if you agree, the Green Olive Company can start acting tomorrow." ”

Zhang Tianxiang looked at the imposing young man in front of him with interest, and suddenly smiled and stretched out his right hand. "But I also have one condition, that is, when Executive Cui and your opponent compete in the future, please call us Orchid Group."

It seems that there are a lot of people who spy on Sony.

With such a powerful helper, it's too late for Cui Zhengyuan to be happy. (To be continued......)