1276 [Target: Kingmaker]
When Bush and his son heard Xia Tian say this, they looked at each other and smiled.
"Thank you Mr. Xia for your encouragement." Bush Sr. smiled.
"By the way, Mr. Xia, I am indeed a director of Haken Energy. What are you doing?" Bush asked curiously again.
"Oh, actually, I happen to have a gas company under my company. Last year, I also invested in Canadian Husky Petroleum Corporation." Xia Tian smiled, "You and I are half of your colleagues."
"Mr. Xia is also interested in oil?" Bush asked with a smile when he heard this.
The Bush family first started out with the oil industry, and the oil industry is still an important economic pillar of their family. Before entering politics, Bush Jr. had invested in the oil industry.
In 1977, he invested 50,000 US dollars and encouraged his father's friend to help him start Absto Energy Company to conduct oil exploration and mining business. But he spent all his money and couldn't even find some oil residue.
Seeing that the company was about to go bankrupt, an oil company called "Spectrum 7" willingly bought his company on the verge of bankruptcy and made him the company's CEO.
Then "Spectrum 7" was acquired by the more wealthy Haken Energy Company, and Bush Jr. suddenly became a director of Haken and also held stocks worth $530,000.
Don’t underestimate the 530,000 US dollars. You should know that when Bush was president, the family that earned 83,000 US dollars per year was already classified as a wealthy class. Bush’s 530,000 US dollars is equivalent to the annual income of six wealthy families.
This is also why Bush, as the vice president of the United States, was arrogant, but when he saw the donation of 5 million US dollars in summer, he immediately smiled and invited him to play golf. Because 5 million US dollars is also a huge sum of money for him, the vice president.
"I'm interested in all the money-making businesses," Xia Tian smiled slightly, "and the oil industry, in my opinion, has a bright future, so my company is still engaged in acquisitions in Canada. If Mr. Bush is interested, we can work together."
In addition to the acquisition of Husky stock last year, Xia Tian and Li Jiacheng are now acquiring another Canadian energy company, Cantera. Husky's assets are expected to double after the acquisition to 4 billion Canadian dollars (one dollar is about 1.5 Canadian dollars)
Although oil is not worth the most now, after the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War, developing the economy will become a consensus around the world. At that time, the demand for oil will soar greatly and oil prices will begin to rebound. If you invest one dollar now, the future return may be dozens or hundreds of dollars.
If Bush is interested, Xia Tian is willing to let him get in, which can be regarded as winning over this future US president.
"You are all big business worth tens of millions or hundreds of millions. I'm afraid I'm not qualified to participate." Bush smiled.
He served as a director at Haken Energy Company, and his influence was actually very limited. After all, his father was just the vice president, and the president was just the spokesperson of capitalists. He also chose every four years and changed frequently. Therefore, even if he could benefit from his father, he was limited, so he probably couldn't convince the company to participate in the investment.
Besides, Haken Energy is just a small company with assets of only 20 million US dollars and working capital is pitifully small. Even if you want to participate in investment, you are powerless.
"This is not a problem. If Mr. Bush is interested, I can help you secure the loan at the bank." Xia Tian smiled.
When Bush heard this, he was quite moved. No one was unhappy in making money, especially making money reasonably and legally.
However, whether you can accept Xia Tian’s kindness depends on your father’s thoughts.
Bush secretly looked at Bush, and when he saw him nodding with a smile, he felt at ease.
"Okay, then thank Mr. Xia." He then smiled.
"You're welcome." Xia Tian also smiled. Being able to pull the future US president into his own camp and become his own business ally is also quite beneficial to his future development. "Single goods are affordable" means.
Seeing that Xia Tian was so enthusiastic, Bush also smiled and nodded, and had a good impression of him.
He was not worried about it being a sugar-coated shell, and he was not afraid of it even if it was a sugar-coated shell. At worst, he could eat the sugar-coated shell and throw it back. He had been in politics for decades, and he had never been afraid of people in terms of experience, vision, and means.
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"By the way, Mr. Xia, did you hear that you are going to acquire a Hollywood film company recently?" Bush asked with a smile.
Xia Tian promised to help him solve the loan and repay his favor. Of course, he had to make some statements. Xia Tian's intention to acquire Hollywood film companies is no longer news.
Moreover, since Xia Tian contacted them and donated another $5.2 million, they of course sent someone to investigate, so they quickly figured out his purpose.
"Yes, I have always admired Hollywood's film culture very much. It is my dream to be able to develop in Hollywood." Xia Tian said with a smile.
"However, Hollywood is a symbol of American culture. Some people are worried that after being taken over by foreigners, American culture may be defiled." Bush Jr. said again.
"Mr. Bush, this is a completely misunderstanding. The American people have long cultivated their own tastes by being influenced by American culture.
If I don’t adapt to the tastes of American audiences and instead make movies full of exotic cultures, wouldn’t I lose all the movies I invest in? I am a businessman, and I think making money is the first consideration. Will I do that kind of loss-making business?
Besides, no one watched those movies I made, so naturally I had no influence. How could it be that American culture could be defiled?" Xia Tian smiled slightly and waved his hand.
"And the United States has a population of 240 million and its GDP is as high as 5 trillion US dollars. I am afraid that I am alone, with a mere billion US dollars of capital. Mr. Bush, don't you think this is ridiculous?
The United States has the strongest culture, influences all over the world, and it has been a long time since we Hong Kong people are proud to immigrate to the United States. Why now, when I mention purchasing Hollywood film companies, someone shouts 'The wolf is coming'. When did the United States become so unconfident?" Xia Tian asked with a smile.
When Bush and his son heard Xia Tian say this, they smiled slightly and admitted that he made some sense.
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After playing for an hour, Xia Tian took the opportunity to explain in detail to Bush and his son the reasons for their acquisition and the benefits of the acquisition.
Bush and his son nodded repeatedly when they heard this, promising to help Xia Tian speak in the Republican Party.
Bush Sr. has served as the chairman of the Republican Party and now represents the Republican Party to run for the presidential election in 1988. His influence in the Republican Party is naturally extremely high. If he comes forward, the opposition from the Republican Party will undoubtedly be greatly reduced.
As for the Democratic Party, there are also public relations teams who are lobbying him. The so-called money can make the devil push the mill, and being an official for thousands of miles is just for wealth. The civil servants of the American imperialists are not saints, they still love money.
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After staying in the capital of Washington for three days, everyone who should meet was almost the same. Xia Tian then went to San Francisco.
When "Sister Zhi" saw Zhao Yazhi, he immediately smiled and was very excited. He took two steps in three steps to grab the front.
Zhao Yazhi was wearing a maternity outfit, with a big belly, a bloated figure and a big belly, no longer as slim figure as before. However, in Xia Tian's eyes, she was very beautiful, and her whole body was covered with a layer of maternal brilliance.
"How is it, is the baby good inside? Do you miss your father?" Xia Tian smiled, squatted down, holding Zhao Yazhi's belly and said.
"It has been moving so hard these days. Maybe it knows you're coming, so it's so excited." Zhao Yazhi said with a smile.
"Really? Haha, it's my baby, father and son are in love." Xia Tian laughed at him.
"Brother, you are so cruel! You have been in the United States for so long, and you don't want to come and see us!" Xia Xue saw that Xia Tian went straight to Zhao Yazhi as soon as she entered the door, and left herself aside, and couldn't help but say angrily.
"Axue, don't blame your brother. He has something serious to do this time." Zhao Yazhi advised with a smile.
"Oh, why don't I want to see you early? But these days, I've been so busy that I've hit the back of my head." Xia Tian smiled bitterly, "If you don't believe me, look at my itinerary. There are so many people who want to visit you, and it's already been accurate to the minute. Where can I get free time?"
"Wow, brother, even the presidential candidate is meeting you. You are so awesome!" Xia Xue took Xia Tian's itinerary over and saw that it was indeed dense, and the resentment in her heart suddenly subsided halfway!
"It's nothing. Let's go and visit him now. One day in the future, they will come and visit us." Xia Tian said with a smile.
After he gains a foothold in the United States in the future, he will buy newspapers, magazines, radio, television stations, the Internet, etc. When he becomes a generation of media tycoon, whoever wants to run for president must first come to visit him. Otherwise, he will not expect to get his own public opinion support!
Just like media tycoon Murdoch, almost every British general election is inseparable from his influence. The Labor Party and the Conservative Party, both parties are competing to please him, hoping to get his public support. Therefore, Murdoch has another very resounding name, "King Maker"!
"Brother, domineering!" Xia Xue gave a thumbs up when she heard this.
Xia Tian smiled.
At this moment, Zhao Yazhi suddenly exclaimed, "A Tian, baby kicked me."
"Is that so?!" Xia Tian heard this and hurriedly came to Zhao Yazhi again, squatted down, put his head on her abdomen, and sure enough, he felt a little thing cynicizing under her belly.
Chapter completed!