Chapter 294: Self-interest and Others
Inside the garden of Prince Waleed's official residence.
After Wang Dong finished briefing him, the servant brought tea and pastries, but Waleed was still expressionless, looking like he was about to fall asleep.
Although only two months have passed, Prince Waleed seems to be ten years old.
Because the two things are highly related, Wang Dong said them together.
Obviously, even for the "Arab Warren Buffett", it is not an easy decision to spend more than $10 billion to do things for D&F.
Musharraf was a little anxious, but Wang Dong didn't speak, and he didn't dare to say more.
This is not something he can do, otherwise there would be no need for Wang Dong and Selena to come here, after all, Musharraf is only Wang Dong's subordinate.
"Your idea is very good, it coincides with me."
Prince Waleed suddenly spoke, and even Wang Dong didn't react.
"It is important to acquire FN and to open an ammunition plant in Saudi Arabia." Waleed paused slightly, and waited until Wang Dong and the others reacted before saying, "It's just that these two things have to be separated. It's not that there is too much money needed, but that the stakes are too great. ”
Wang Dong frowned, waiting for Prince Walid to continue.
"According to my speculation, you proposed to set up an independent subsidiary in Saudi Arabia with the opportunity to open an ammunition factory, in fact, to avoid legal risks, to be precise, bypassing Britain and other Western countries, and applying some of the most advanced technology from China."
Wang Dong nodded, indicating that this was what he meant.
"Then, the royal family must not be allowed to intervene in this matter. You have to understand the key to this. This is not to say that we do not attach importance to our relations with China, still less to our relations with Western countries, but at this sensitive time, we cannot give Western countries any reason to deal with us. My opinion is that I will personally fund the opening of your subsidiary in Saudi Arabia and help you solve the relevant problems. ”
"Your Highness......"
"Don't thank me." Prince Waleed pressed his hand and said, "The shareholding ratio is easy to say, after all, your opening of an ammunition factory in Saudi Arabia and the production of the latest weapons in Saudi Arabia will be of great help to enhance Saudi Arabia's international status, and it is a profitable business." As for the shareholding ratio, you can do as you wish, and you will take 51 percent to get a controlling stake in this independent subsidiary. ”
"We will never forget His Highness's trust and support."
Prince Waleed nodded slightly and said, "As for the acquisition of FN Company, my personal opinion is that the royal family fund will provide a financing guarantee and obtain a loan from Union Bank. Of course, I'm the chairman of this bank, so I can give you the lowest interest. ”
"This ......"
"The loan contract can be signed more leniently, such as using FN's assets as collateral, and if necessary, even the repayment date can be released."
After thinking about it quickly, Wang Dong nodded and agreed.
It's just that Serena was obviously a little surprised, she also saw the problem here, and to her surprise, Wang Dong actually agreed.
Could it be that Wang Dong didn't see the problem here?
At this time, the servant came to the garden again and reminded Prince Waleed that the dinner was ready.
"It's not early, let's go to dinner first. More on the rest. ”
Wang Dong is a VIP, and the dinner party for entertaining VIPs must be sumptuous.
The main course is a "roasted whole camel".
Not to mention Wang Dong, there are only a few of them, even if they bring Xie Chuyue and the others with them, they will definitely not be able to eat, it is simply a waste.
As for the taste, that's not to say, authentic Arabic delicacy.
Because Prince Waleed's health was not good, after dinner, Wang Dong and the others left and returned to the hotel where they stayed.
"He doesn't trust us at all."
Serena held back all night, and her mood was a little impulsive, or rather very angry.
"That's not where the key is."
"If not, why should we take out a loan and use the company's assets as collateral?"
"You calm down," Wang Dong sighed before he said, "If Prince Waleed doesn't trust us, why should he personally fund us to start a subsidiary?" ”
"This ......"
"The key is not trust or distrust."
When Wang Dong said this, Serena calmed down a little.
"Actually, Prince Waleed first talked about the establishment of a subsidiary, and then about the acquisition of FN Company, just to let us know his troubles."
"What's the problem?"
"Of course, it is also the bitterness of the Saudi royal family."
Serena was slightly stunned, and her brows quickly jumped a few times.
"Some time ago, there were so many things, although Japan is just a clown, but the pressure from the United States must have made the life of the Saudi royal family very difficult. When it comes to the subsidiary, Prince Waleed has made it clear that the key is our relationship with Huaxia. Of course, it's not a big problem to fund us to set up an independent subsidiary, because after all, this is an arms company registered in Saudi Arabia, and Saudi Arabia has been purchasing arms from China, so it is not a problem to start a company with which China has a technical partnership. But it was different for us to buy FN, because FN is a Western arms company anyway. ”
"Are you saying that if the royal family comes forward to support our acquisition of FN, after our identity is revealed, the Saudi royal family will be implicated?"
Wang Dong nodded and said, "Obviously, it won't be long before our identities will be exposed. ”
Serena sighed and nodded slightly.
"It's just that our identities haven't been revealed yet, so at this time, we got a loan from the United Saudi Bank through our personal relationship with Prince Waleed to complete the acquisition of FN Company, whether it is Prince Waleed or the Saudi royal family, we can claim not to know about it afterwards. Because we obtained the loan through commercial means, there is no reason for the United States and other Western countries to impose sanctions on Saudi Arabia. ”
"At best, it's just commercial sanctions."
Wang Dong smiled and said: "At that time, we only need to ask the Saudi Union Bank to freeze our accounts, and we can block the mouths of Western countries." ”
"This ......"
"We're going to suffer a huge loss, but so what? If we really got to that point, we would have left the UK long ago. ”
"According to you, is Prince Waleed doing this, or is he helping us?"
Wang Dong smiled and said: "He left a way out for himself and a way to live, which can be said to be self-interest and self-interest." ”
"It seems that I am narrow-minded."
"Actually, you just haven't completely let your guard down."
Serena smiled reluctantly and didn't answer Wang Dong's words.
Wang Dong is not wrong, except for a few of her own people, Serena is wary of everyone, and this is the sequelae of the Miami incident, I am afraid that I will not be able to change it in this life.