Compared to Uniqlo, it seems that Four Seasons Hotel is more likely to be acquired.
Since Prince Alwaleed is also a shareholder of this hotel, Global Industrial Investment Fund can try to cooperate with him three years in advance to privatize the Four Seasons Hotel, and even try to get more shares...
Barron assigned both goals to Finn Hudson, CEO of the GII Fund, which was also the first test for him after taking office.
"Your Highness, it's a little regrettable that you can consider our North Rock Bank for your latest loan... We had a pleasant cooperation last time."
"Haha, I'll definitely do it next time, as long as Northrock Bank can give me a corresponding loan ratio..."
"We will definitely give you the best conditions."
When I met Colin Hall again, he also mentioned the loans made by DS Capital during the conversation with Barron.
It seems that this "old friend" really cares about me.
I have to say, the higher one's position, the only smiling faces one will see when looking down.
Just like in this banquet, everyone who saw Barron had a friendly, even flattering smile on his face.
Like Colin Hall, Barron didn't care at all about what expression would appear on the other person's face when he turned around after seeing the smile he saw.
"Hello, Your Highness. I've heard my daughter talk about you. I'm glad to meet you today."
"I am also very happy to see you here, Sir Branson."
This man with a bright smile and long gray hair is Richard Branson, the founder of Virgin Group and the father of Holly Branson, whom Barron had met before.
It can be said that in Britain, you can find the Virgin Group almost everywhere you look - in Britain, the brand recognition rate of Virgin is as high as 96%, and 95% of them can say that the founder of Virgin is Branson.
This is also because Richard Branson has almost become the spokesperson for the entire Virgin Group. Many of his actions have made this brand very popular and deeply rooted in people's hearts.
For example, every time Virgin extends its brand, Branson personally performs a unique show.
He once wore only briefs and filmed a Virgin Energy drink advertisement with Pamela Anderson, the heroine of the American soap opera "Baywatch"...
He once promoted Virgin Mobile phones on the streets of London with 20 almost naked models holding a "What you see is what you get" sign...
He drove a tank into New York's Times Square to promote the Virgin Records chain's entry into America...
He flew to New Delhi and rode a white elephant to address the Indian Parliament…
He once ran naked along the beaches of the English Channel…
It was his extraordinary actions that made his red and white Virgin brand rank first in the "British Men's Most Famous Brand Selection" and third in the "British Women's Most Famous Brand Selection".
He himself was voted the second most inspiring person in a BBC poll in 2001, above Jesus.
Although Barron admires Richard Branson's passion for starting a business, given his status, he certainly cannot learn from his approach.
But during their communication, Barron could still feel that this was a very interesting person.
"I will have a party in a few days and have invited many friends. I would be very honored if I could invite you, Your Highness."
It seems that Holly Branson's love of partying is really inherited from her family.
"Sure, why not?"
"Haha, then I'll wait for you. The dance will start soon. If an old guy like me continues to take up your time, I'm afraid those girls will kill me with their eyes..."
After he made this joke, the lights in the hall dimmed slightly and music started playing...
Sure enough, just as Branson said, after seeing him leave, some bold girls began to walk towards Barron.
Today is a gathering of London entrepreneurs. Most of the ladies present are their female relatives. From the looks of the women here, we can see where the beauty resources, like wealth, are gathering.
However, Barron does not want to be entangled by those girls. How should I put it? These daughters of big families, although quite a few of them have good looks, Barron does not want to provoke them. He does not have so much time and energy to focus on such things now.
So when Barron's eyes swept over and saw a figure, he smiled and walked towards the other person...
"Catherine...oh no, Mrs. Hall, may I have the honor of dancing with you?"
Colin Hall's wife, Catherine, who was also Barron's brother's ex-fiancee, never expected that Barron would come up to her and invite her.
When she saw Barron walking towards her, she subconsciously wanted to escape.
But although Barron's steps seemed very calm, his speed was very fast, so when she just turned slightly, Barron had already come in front of her and made an invitation.
"B... the Duke of Cavendish..."
As Barron came over, many girls looked towards Catherine, which made her refuse to accept the offer, but she finally said,
"Okay."
Barron very gentlemanly lifted up Catherine's outstretched hand and led her to the dance floor...
"Sometimes fate's arrangements are very wonderful, aren't they? I never thought that one day I would call you Mrs. Hall..."
"Barron, I..."
Catherine was nearly half a head shorter than Barron. From Barron's perspective, her eyes met his and then quickly looked away, but her voice reached his ears:
"I regret..."
"It's nothing, actually. Everyone has their own choices. I can understand that, Mrs. Hall."
Barron still had an elegant smile on his face, and he did not reveal what he was thinking in his heart.
In fact, when Barron first came here, he really wanted to take this opportunity to ask the woman in front of him why she married Colin Hall when her "ex-fiancé" had just passed away.
But suddenly, he no longer had the mood to look for the answer. After all, no matter what, the facts were the facts and this could not be changed.
Everyone can find various reasons for their own behavior, even if that behavior hurts others.
Besides, I am not a moral policeman, and I don't have any deep feelings for the good big brother of my predecessor.
If it weren't for Colin Hall's actions, which really made Barron wary, he would not want to waste time on such a bloody thing.
"Mr. Hall, return your wife intact to Zhao..."
After Barron and Catherine finished dancing, he saw Colin Hall standing on the side of the dance floor.
"I believe you also have a lot to reminisce about."
"Haha, that's true, but I'm more grateful to Mrs. Hall for blocking some dance partners for me..."
Barron didn't want to waste any more time here when he noticed some "greedy" eyes.