Reborn Tech Maniac

Chapter 415 The Ambitious Middle Eastern Rich Man

Regarding Prince Fahd's little depression, Tang Huan showed off his achievements in sports investment in a vicious manner, such as what the Oakland Raiders maintained in the Super Bowl, the highest honor in the NFL. The powerful competition really stimulated the opponent.

Anyway, in the original time and space, these West Asian local tyrants' national teams often counted on the Chinese national team in the World Cup qualifiers, and there was no pressure to "retaliate".

But having said that, if you are strong enough, like the French national team, even if a goal is blown away, you will still win 3:1 in an upright manner, and you will not be afraid of any tricks at all; if you are not capable, you will make excuses .

After enviously accompanying Tang Huan to joke about the billionaire's super toys, Prince Fahd turned the topic to the purpose of this trip - the next step of cooperation between the two parties.

The Kuwait Investment Authority, based in London, is responsible for the investment of Kuwait's large oil revenues in the West.At present, it has three major cooperative investment projects with Tang Huan - FAB1 high-end semiconductor factory in France, Pacific Communications, and MGM.

In addition, the Kuwait Investment Bureau also has some sporadic investments in Xiangjiang, mainly because of Tang Huan’s face-saving money. This inactive attitude is not only because of the uncertain future of Xiangjiang, but also because the interest of the Kuwaiti royal family is assets in Europe and the United States. .

There is no doubt that Kuwait Investment Authority is very satisfied with the results of these cooperations.

Especially MGM, which lost money, was really reborn in Tang Huan's hands.

Although the marketing of the two films "Conan the Barbarian" and "Haunter" that have been released this year has not yet ended, it is already a foregone conclusion that the global box office revenue will exceed US$[-] million.

Such a revived old Hollywood company has become a bright color among the large number of traditional industrial projects in the hands of the Kuwait Investment Authority. Even the Kuwaiti royal family can show it off with confidence when they are chatting with other royal families in the Middle East. It can be said that the meaning is very special.

Since the FAB1 semiconductor factory in France is taking the path of high-end and specialty products, it has avoided the Japanese semiconductor industry collectively using its own self-injury to kill the Quartet in the United States. The entire factory is basically running at full capacity. , Its return on investment makes all parties marvel at the high-tech gold-absorbing ability.

Because the United States has invisible requirements for the proportion of domestic procurement of high-end products such as Fangyuan personal workstations, Fangyuan network servers, and Fangyuan supercomputers when purchasing large quantities, it is imperative to build FAB2 and even FAB3 semiconductor factories in the United States.

Of course, the Kuwait Investment Authority is unwilling to let go of such an investment opportunity. At the same time, he is also very interested in the mobile communication plan promoted by Pacific Communications in California.

In a word, Tang Huan's credit and ability are highly valued by the royal family of Kuwait, so that every major project of his is being followed by others.

Tang Huan himself is also willing to use such a bold donor to help him lay eggs. However, the "snobbery" of the other party who only favors Western assets also makes him a little confused.

Originally, Tang Huan thought that the scope of the topic that Prince Fahd came to this time was just that, but he did not expect that when there was no third person by his side, the other party suddenly changed the subject and asked: "Will the state-owned shares of BP be re-established?" Release part of it to the public market. Do you think it is possible for us to get a controlling stake in this company?"

Tang Huan's hand holding the cup for tea paused for a moment, and he couldn't help but start to mutter in his heart that the Kuwait Investment Bureau, like the Kuwait national team, which had just finished last in the first round of the World Cup, was thinking too much Alright.

Kuwait is just a former British colony. Now that they have spare money, they are so ambitious that they want to control the British Petroleum Company.

After taking a sip of tea, Tang Huan gently put down his cup, and replied slowly, "British government will not only release shares in state-owned enterprises, but also companies such as British Telecom. Eggs are not necessary." Putting them in one basket, I think the attractiveness of these assets is no worse than that of BP."

"However, for an oil-exporting country like Kuwait, it is of great significance to be able to control an international oil giant." Prince Fahd emphasized quite seriously.

"I reckon that with the power tactics of the British, they would definitely not want to see this happen." Tang Huan shook his head, "The pursuit of a controlling stake will only arouse the other party's doubts, and the gains outweigh the losses."

"This may be the difference in our investment philosophy. You mainly focus on commercial interests, while we have other considerations and demands." Prince Fahd sighed, "Since you are not interested, then we will I just hope that you and Christina can cover up and help us inhale some shares. As long as there is a fait accompli, the British must abide by the rules of the game, right?"

"No problem, I'm happy to help." Tang Huan nodded with a smile, and at the same time, he thought to what extent the Kuwait Investment Authority's role as a cash machine would be affected after it had such a big goal.

Disagreement like this will not affect everyone's relationship.After the two finished their business, they entered the stage of small talk again.

"You made a special trip to Spain to watch the World Cup final, so let's predict who will win the championship, Italy or West Germany." Prince Fahd joked.

"I am more optimistic about the Italian team." Tang Huan expressed his thoughts happily.

"Why? It shouldn't be because Ms. Onassis just took over AC Milan and is in love with her family." Prince Fahd laughed loudly.

"Maybe a little bit. But the main thing is that although the Italian team's start is not satisfactory, but the trend is getting better and better, just like the economic development in some regions." Tang Huan extended a sentence pointingly, and then asked, "The prince is so good. Sports experts, you must have your own judgment in your heart, right?"

"We have come up with one idea, and I also think that the Italian team has a better chance of winning, but the reason is that in the semi-finals, the West German team and the French team fought too hard and consumed a lot of energy. I guess you didn't watch this wonderful game. "

After advancing to the second round, the West German team defeated England and the host Spain to reach the semi-finals.The most classic game in this World Cup is undoubtedly the semi-final between West Germany and France.

After 90 minutes, the score was 1:1, and the game entered overtime.

The French team took the lead and scored 2 goals, leading 3:1, but the tenacious Germans tied the score again, causing the overtime to also end in a tie. In the end, the two sides had to decide who entered the final through a penalty shootout. .

You know, this is the first game in the World Cup finals week to decide the outcome in this way.As a result, in a brutal penalty shootout, West Germany eliminated the French team with a score of 5:4.

However, there was also a very serious accident during the game.

At that time, West Germany goalkeeper Harald Schumacher committed a serious foul on French defender Battiston, causing the latter to pass out on the field, but the referee did not give any punishment to the player who should have received a red card.

Speaking of this, Prince Fahd, who had a lot of resentment towards the French team, showed regret on his face, "Actually, I hope that the West German team will win the championship, but the objective situation is not optimistic."

Seeing Prince Fahd's expression of "I'm very rational and not acting on emotions", Tang Huan smiled slightly, "Although we have the same opinion on the prediction of the championship, the score is not necessarily so, we might as well play a game. "

Tang Huan asked his subordinates to bring notes and pens, and then he and Prince Fahd wrote down their respective predictions. When they were displayed, Prince Fahd guessed that the Italian team would beat West Germany with a score of 1:0, and Tang Huan guessed that the Italian team would beat West Germany with a score of 3:1. The Italian team defeated the West German team with a score of [-]:[-].

Seeing this result, Prince Fahd laughed happily, "Don, I'm afraid you are going to miscalculate this time. No matter how tired the West German team is, they won't concede three goals, and the Italian team's defensive skills are beyond your control." Definitely never saw it with my own eyes.”

"Everyone has their own reasons. Anyway, it will be the final soon. Let's use the results to verify it." Tang Huanyun waved his hand calmly.

Regarding the very random result of the game score, Tang Huan certainly would not just copy the memory in the original time and space idiotically, so he deliberately kept a low profile. Same, let's see how I make fun of you.

Tang Huan casually filled out a check for US$10000 and called his subordinates to give some instructions.

"Since the result of my prediction is not optimistic, it is better to take $10000 to the bookmaker and let luck be the referee."

Tang Huan laughed, "I heard that the prince accidentally lost 10000 US dollars in this World Cup. If I lose, then we will be blessed and suffer together; if I win, it will be treated as if I helped the prince earn money Come back luck."

Prince Fahd, who was born in the army, has a very heroic temperament. Not only did he not care about Tang Huan's jokes, but he also found it very interesting, "That's good, when we watch the finals together, we have one more thing to look forward to."

……

When Maradona arrived, it was already the afternoon of the final day.

At that time, Tang Huan was watching the highlights of the game. Among them was the scene where Maradona kicked down the Brazilian defender.

"Are you complaining about your teammate who fell?" Tang Huan asked casually while looking at the 22-year-old Ma.

Sensing the oppressive aura of the higher-ups emanating from Tang Huan, Maradona was a little embarrassed, and muttered: "I misunderstood the person. I wanted to kick that striker. What's his name... ..."

This is really weird, how wronged is the person who was kicked!

Tang Huan was so amused that he suddenly changed the topic to the purpose of calling the other party, "I heard that Barcelona Club has approached you in private, and you also tend to go there instead of AC Milan, which has been relegated to the second division. ?”

Maradona, who has adapted to Tang Huan's aura, nodded to Tang Huanjiong's eyes, and replied calmly: "AC Milan will play in the second division for another year, it's really boring, I think Barcelona's level is what I'm after."

"Is this your personal final decision?" Tang Huan narrowed his eyes slightly.

"That's right." Maradona lowered his head, "Barcelona Club said that they will contact AC Milan Club later to coordinate this matter."

"Then after AC Milan returns to the ranks of the First Division, are you still willing to obey the call?" Tang Huan continued to ask.

"Yes." The tone of Maradona's answer was not very firm.

Tang Huan didn't seem to mind this, he waved his hands relaxedly, "Okay then, I respect your choice here."

For Maradona, Tang Huan only admired his talent in football. As for the reality, he directly regarded Maradona as an ordinary person.

The reason why Tang Huan chose to make concessions to Maradona was because he knew that the personal wishes of the players were really bad and too reluctant, so let nature take its course.

However, the necessary beating is still indispensable.

"Since you don't want to be the ready-made hero who is in front of you, that's up to you." Tang Huan said lightly: "But you have to understand that even if AC Milan will play in the second division next, they will not consider giving it to them." You keep your place, we have a lot of options in terms of players."

"Don't stay, when I return to AC Milan, I will naturally get the position." Maradona's rebelliousness began to show again.

After ordering Maradona to "watch the final together tonight", Tang Huan sent him away.

Christina asked puzzled, "You let him go so easily?"

"Twisted melons are not sweet. The profession of a player is very particular about exerting subjective initiative." Tang Huan smiled playfully, "Besides, even if Maradona went to Barcelona, ​​he might not achieve much success. At that time, he took the initiative to be a little shorter and easier to discipline."

……

The 1982 World Cup in Spain was Spain's right to host the event won by the FIFA Executive Committee in London in 1966. The preparation time was as long as 16 years, which was the longest preparation time in history.

Spain has been trapped in a situation of diplomatic isolation caused by the wrong team during World War II. In order to get rid of this dilemma, of course it will not miss the opportunity to show itself by hosting an international event such as the World Cup. The event will be held at 14 venues in 17 cities.

However, while Tang Huan was excitedly preparing to watch the World Cup final between Italy and West Germany, the Spanish media showed an unfriendly attitude towards him.

(End of this chapter)