Zhang Guobin sat on the sofa in the hotel, took a red wine glass, lowered his head and smelled the wine: "Very nice fruity aroma, Mr. Kadoorie."

"This is a bottle of 1976 Lafite. If Mr. Zhang is interested in red wine, I can buy some on your behalf." Lafite was ranked as a first-class French estate in the last century and belongs to the Rothschild family.

The Bordeaux region is the best grape producing area in the world. It is highly favored by European and American wine circles and has been prospering for a long time. There is no chance of acquisition.

The Rothschilds are a world-famous financial family, once known as the richest family in the world, and a world-class representative of British capital. Chateau Lafite in France is just one of its investments, and the family's tentacles have already spread all over the world.

Europe was once known as the "shadow cabinet".

Even though the Rothschild family has passed its prime, it is still famous and influential. The family has a famous saying - "When money makes money, bad words stop."

As the top representative of British capital in Asia, it is normal for the Kadoorie family to have a certain relationship with the Rothschild family. It has a special wine sales store to sell Chateau Lafite's products. It is definitely not just one or two people to help with the purchase.

Instead, they are willing to help purchase goods for speculation.

With many friends, there are many opportunities. How could Zhang Guobin refuse an opportunity that came to his door? He immediately raised a toast and said with a smile: "Thank you, Mr. Kadoorie."

"I heard that the climate in the 82 Bordeaux production area is very good. I wonder if there is any way to buy a batch of 82 Lafite." Zhang Guobin said after taking a sip. Kadoorie smiled knowingly, tasted the wine, and said: "

The rainy season in 1982 was abundant and the climate was warm. It was a once-in-a-century vintage. The purchase orders in the winery were already full. It seems that Mr. Zhang is very knowledgeable about red wine and has been keeping an eye on this market for a long time."

"The Kadoorie family happens to have a distribution volume of 10,000 bottles. Each bottle costs US$100. How much does Mr. Zhang want?"

The annual output of Chateau Lafite is between 130,000 and 180,000 bottles. The better the vintage, the plumper the fruit and the higher the output. In 1982, there were 180,000 bottles.

The price of 10,000 bottles reaches 1 million U.S. dollars, which shows how high the profitability of Chateau Lafite is. As for the later increase, it is actually the profit margin of the collection market, and has no direct relationship with Chateau Lafite. The earliest Lafite was shipped in 1982.

The price is 120 francs per bottle, and the exchange rate conversion is only a few dozen US dollars. The price of 100 US dollars per bottle includes shipping, storage fees, etc. Kadoorie may have made a reasonable profit.

Zhang Guobin shook the red wine glass and joked: "I drink it myself. If Mr. Kadoorie is willing to part with it, I will give you an extra twenty dollars per bottle. I want it all!"

Kadoorie agreed simply: "No problem!"

Who would have thought that in ten years, Lafite would be worth a thousand dollars a bottle? A stable income of 10% per year is more profitable than buying private equity funds.

Of course, the quantity base of 10,000 bottles is too small. Tycoons who speculate in red wine usually purchase wineries directly, or buy out the entire year's output. 10,000 bottles are really only enough for self-drinking and entertaining guests.

Zhang Guobin doesn't want anyone to show off in front of him.

The fame of Lafite in 1982 will naturally be promoted by other wine agents.

One-eighteenth of the stocking volume will not affect the market trend, but red wine consignment is a good business. Zhang Guobin immediately smiled and said: "Mr. Kadoorie, if we have the opportunity, we can do some red wine business together."

"No problem." Kadoorie said with a smile: "A red wine company under my name has been supplying the Peninsula Hotel, but the Hong Kong red wine market is not big. Bars and nightclubs only sell private label red wine."

"It would be great if Mr. Zhang wants to join the wine business!"

Zhang Guobin laughed: "Hahaha."

"Mr. Kagari is really cute. I will send someone to talk to the agency."

He felt that Kadoorie was a bit too talkative today, so he gave up a group of Lafite and agreed to the red wine business. Although he added money to Lafite, and the cooperation in selling red wine was a win-win situation, but the shrewdness of the Jewish blood,

At least let's negotiate the price, right?

The other party didn't even discuss the price, making it clear that there were more important things to discuss, so inviting him to the Peninsula Hotel must have profound meaning.

Zhang Guobin finished a glass of Lafite and looked at the waiter wearing white gloves and holding a decanter to pour wine.

He tapped his suit trouser legs lightly with his fingers, took the initiative to clarify the topic, and said: "Mr. Kadoorie invited me to the Peninsula Hotel, and he didn't just invite me to taste the Lafite wine bar?"

"Mr. Zhang has a keen eye!" Kadoorie said an idiom and gradually got to the point: "It's like this. China Power Group hopes to send an inspection team to the mainland to confirm the construction safety of the Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant."

"Well, this is a very reasonable task. Hong Kong Electric Group will send people to accompany it." Zhang Guobin promised: "The nuclear power companies in the mainland will also send people to participate."

This kind of thing doesn't need to be beaten to death with a stick. At least the other party is participating in the cooperation, but someone must be sent to keep an eye on it.

Kadoorie knew that Mr. Zhang was not easy to fool.

Rather than being investigated for espionage and causing big trouble, it would be better to just talk about it.

"This security inspection is assigned by the Hong Kong government and will involve people from the Military Intelligence Department."

After Kadoorie said these words, he let out a long breath and felt like a heavy burden had been lifted off him.

God knows how nervous he was when Edward asked him to carry out espionage operations under the cover of business!

This is pushing him into a pit of fire!

Then he doesn't need to respect any ancestral family.

Zhang Guobin suddenly froze, and turned to look at Kadoorie with a face full of surprise. An angry look appeared on his face, and he gritted his teeth and asked: "What does the Military Intelligence Agency want to do?"

“I want to get the construction drawings of Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant!”

Do nuclear power plants have important buildings?

It’s about city safety!

"Huh!" Zhang Guobin took a deep breath, calmed down, and thought to himself: "To make more friends, you still need to make more friends."

"Friends can not only make you rich, but also save your life." If the drawings of the Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant are really leaked.

He will bear the guilt even if he dies.

Gui Lao is really unavailable. He knew that CLP and HK Electric were cooperating, but he took a certain risk to use CLP Group. It can be seen that CLP Corporation’s acting skills are good. The people above really thought that Kadoorie was losing money and hated Hong Kong in their hearts.

Where's the lamp?

Stupid!

Zhang Guobin raised his glass and saluted: "Thank you, Sir Kadoorie."

Kadoorie sighed: "I'm just a businessman. I just want to make money. I don't want to be a knife for politicians."

"Sir is extremely intelligent." Zhang Guobin praised.

"Can you tell me who gave the order?" He asked calmly after drinking.

"The person who gave me the order was Edward Heath, the son of the Governor of Hong Kong and the current representative of my ancestral family in Hong Kong. Hong Kong's British capital was hindered by the orders of my ancestral family, and the Governor of Hong Kong had great power and often cooperated with his actions." Kadoorie said frankly.

Zhang Guobin put down his wine glass: "Is he the one who has stirred up trouble in the past two years?"

"Yeah." Kadoorie took one step to the left, and he had to take the second step. The third step was to protect the family's interests in Hong Kong. It was obvious that he had to move closer to the sovereign power of Hong Kong.

Tenancy is always secondary to sovereignty.

"Introduce this person carefully." Zhang Guobin said.

Kadoorie slowly said: "Edward Heath was born in a political family in London. His grandfather served as the Mayor of London during World War II. His father was a senior diplomat during World War II. Later, he was decorated for meritorious service and became the Governor of Hong Kong. Edward is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

His political party members have been working for the Crown Prince in recent years. Her Royal Highness the Queen has been in poor health in the past two years..."

Zhang Guobin looked surprised and said loudly: "What!"

"Her Royal Highness the Queen is not feeling well?"

This is a huge piece of news that can directly destroy his "prophet" ability. If such a major historical event can be deflected, what other events cannot be deflected? His little butterfly has been limited to Liangjiang.

Regional activities will not affect other cases in the West.

Kadoorie couldn't help showing an embarrassed expression and murmured: "Yes, Her Royal Highness the Queen has been hospitalized recently."

Zhang Guobin raised his glass and took a big sip of wine, and asked with the strength of the wine: "Isn't the London Bridge Project about to be launched?"

If this is the case, then many things must be done with caution.

After all, the changes of the times will develop into a storm if you are not careful, sweeping everything devastatingly.

Kadoorie looked stunned.

"What is the London Bridge Project?"

Zhang Guobin said thoughtfully: "Go and ask Edward Heath."

"For the inspection team to the mainland, you will send a team of CLP engineers there to assist the mainland in building nuclear power islands and provide technical support. The rest of the entourage will give me a list, and I will have someone arrange them."

Sir Kadoorie agreed: "Okay, Mr. Zhang."
Chapter completed!