Xu Mingjian's flying talent was indeed beyond Xu Cang's expectations, just like Xia Shuyue's flying talent was beyond Xu Cang's expectations.
There is a saying in the world that a tiger father makes a dog son. Why did it become a dog father and a tiger son in Xu Mingjian's case?
However, Xu Cang was still willing to give Xu Mingjian some extra opportunities. If the extra practice time still didn't allow Xu Mingjian to make a breakthrough, then Xu Mingjian would have to withdraw from the training . After all, this kind of thing couldn't be forced.
Xia Shuyue did not follow Qin Xin's car back to Erhai Lake. She wanted to drive back in the car borrowed from the fleet, so the three of them were divided into two cars, just like when they came here.
When they first came here, Xu Cang and Qin Xin were still talking and laughing, but when they left, Qin Xin didn't say a word, which made Xu Cang dare not speak either.
Fortunately, Yanshan is not too far from Erhai Lake. After Xu Cang took a nap in the car, they were almost there.
As soon as I got back to the base, Yi Feng came to meet me. On the way, Yi Feng called to ask about someone. It seemed that there was something urgent.
As soon as Xu Cang got out of the car, Yi Feng immediately walked over, not caring about Qin Xin or Xia Shuyue being around, and said directly: "Cui Xiangdao has been arrested."
"Oh?" Xu Cang was a little surprised: "Is he so easy to fool?"
Yi Feng also laughed: "Some people's minds will not be clear when they are under pressure, for example, they will easily trust others. However, he has been in cahoots with Director Jin for so many years, it is normal for him to be less vigilant."
As soon as Yi Feng finished speaking, Xia Shuyue gestured to Xu Cang in the distance, indicating that she was leaving first. She had no place to participate in such company management and decision-making matters, so it would be better for her to leave wisely.
Xu Cang nodded and continued to talk to Yi Feng: "Is it possible to get Cui Xiangdao out?"
"This time we caught the perpetrators with evidence. The reality is very stressful. Anyway, I guess there is no way to deal with it for the time being." Yi Feng said as he walked, "But I haven't seen the news yet. It seems that even if Korean Air or Hando Group cannot influence law enforcement agencies, they can still suppress media opinion and strive to minimize the impact of this incident."
The arrest of the president of a listed company is a major event that will greatly affect investor confidence and easily cause a stock market avalanche. Blocking the news is a common way to deal with it, and it seems that Korean Air has done a good job.
Xu Cang sighed: "It is said that the chaebols have infiltrated every aspect of South Korea. This is a bit exaggerated, but not too much. Such a big thing has not leaked out at all. It is really amazing."
Xu Cang and Yi Feng walked in front, Qin Xin followed behind, and the three of them entered the base building. Yi Feng patted Xu Cang's shoulder and said, "Let's go to the reception room."
"Reception room?" Xu Cang was stunned: "What are you going to do in the reception room?"
"Watching TV." Yi Feng said with a smile: "This time Cui Xiangdao's matter turned out worse than we expected, but there are always bright spots in the east and west, and we still gained something in other aspects."
As they were talking, the three of them went into the reception room.
At this time, there were no outsiders visiting, the entire reception room was deserted, and the hanging TV was turned off.
Yi Feng found the remote control, checked the watch, turned on the TV, and tuned to the international news channel. Soon, the words "Minzhuang Air Crash Press Conference" came into view on the screen.
Xu Cang had already sat down and looked at the TV screen: "Can't you hide it anymore?"
"I can't hide it anymore..." Yi Feng pointed at the TV screen: "I've been talking about it for a while, and it's almost over. I'll basically tell you what happened before. The Korean Civil Aviation Administration ruled that the cause of the Minzhuang air crash was the crew's pilot error, and they bear full responsibility."
Xu Cang knew the truth about the Minzhuang air crash and was not surprised by the ruling.
Just as Yi Feng said, the press conference was drawing to a close, and the spokesperson was just making some solemn remarks to express heavy condolences for the victims. There was really nothing interesting to see.
Yi Feng sat next to Xu Cang: "I have already mentioned this to Lu Yao. He meant that since there is an official ruling from the Korean Civil Aviation Administration, the compensation case for the Minzhuang air crash is very likely to be settled. Soon, he will go to Korea to negotiate privately with Korean Air..."
Lu Yao is the legal advisor of Spring Airlines. He is very capable and handles almost all legal matters. For example, he handled the purchase of land in Jeju Island and the establishment of a travel company in Jeju Island, and he did a good job.
In view of his outstanding performance, the lawsuit for the Minzhuang air crash was also handed over to him.
Xu Cang used the Minzhuang air crash to attack Korean Air. In return, he naturally had to fight for more compensation for the families of the victims as a token of his appreciation.
"Since I'm going to Korea, I might as well do one more thing while I'm there."
Yi Feng frowned: "Is it a bit urgent now?"
"That's enough. We've dragged it on for long enough." Xu Cang said solemnly, "The Cangqing Travel Company in Jeju Island has been registered. We already have the entity that can initiate the acquisition of Asiana Airlines. Now the Minzhuang air crash has been enough to trip up Korean Air. It's time for us to formally launch the acquisition of Asiana Airlines."
"Xu Cang, actually, we have already proposed acquisition intention to Asiana Airlines in the name of Cangqing Tourism, but they directly rejected it." Yi Feng was a little worried: "Should we wait until the situation becomes clearer?"
"We can't wait any longer. The redevelopment of the Seoul metropolitan area is about to begin. We must complete the acquisition of Asiana Airlines to obtain the game qualification to participate in the Seoul development project." Xu Cang turned to look at Yi Feng: "You should go to Korea in person, go with Lu Yao. For me, the situation is clear enough now. The Minzhuang air crash has been determined, and there is no possibility of changing this. If Korean Air still has reason, it should retreat when it encounters difficulties."
"What if they don't want to back down?"
"Then we should cut off their outstretched hands." Xu Cang snorted heavily. "We should use the evidence of Handao Group's monopoly as our trump card, so as not to become the target of public criticism in the Korean business community. We still have to do business in Korea in the future. However, if Korean Air doesn't know what's best for us, we can just take action against its parent company."
"But even if Korean Air does not participate in the acquisition, Asiana Airlines may not necessarily be willing to accept our acquisition. After all, our acquisition price is much lower than that of Korean Air."
The current market value of Asiana Airlines is only one-fifth of what it was before the crash, and Korean Air is willing to buy Asiana Airlines at a discount of half, which is half of the market value before the crash. Xu Cang's intended price is one-fourth, which is half of Korean Air's price.
"This matter was mainly handled by Xiao Lingyun before, so he knows more about my plan. However, you should also know that I have a lot of things to do and I am not sure."
Yi Feng thought for a moment and said, "I know roughly. You want to acquire 51% of the shares held by the major shareholders of Asiana Airlines to complete the control of Asiana Airlines, right? However, if Korean Airlines withdraws from the acquisition, there may be other capital involved, and Asiana Airlines may not necessarily accept our acquisition proposal."
"Yes, there is such a possibility. So, I want to prevent this possibility from happening." Xu Cang said: "A large number of Asiana Airlines China aircraft use Rolls-Royce engines. If Asiana Airlines accepts acquisitions from other parties, the price they get Rolls-Royce engines will be increased by 10%. Of course, if you are willing to accept our acquisition, you still have to give a date. For example, if you are willing to accept our acquisition, I can return Asiana's market value to its original level within two years."
"What!" Yi Feng was so shocked that he stood up all of a sudden: "Xu Cang, now the market value of Asiana Airlines is only one-fifth of what it was before. It will be too difficult to get the market value back to its original level in two years, right?"
Xu Cang pondered for a moment: "I am somewhat confident. Asiana Airlines is an important chess piece, and time is not on my side. Too much time has been wasted on this matter of Asiana Airlines. If it cannot catch up with the redevelopment of the Seoul metropolitan area, then Asiana Airlines' move will be quite mediocre."
"Further development of the Seoul metropolitan area?" Yi Feng paced back and forth: "After the development of the new five towns, the Seoul metropolitan area can still expand outward. Is there still room for the land value in Seoul to increase?"
Xu Cang smiled and said, "Yes, and it's very big."
Just kidding, Seoul's real estate is famous even in the world. However, Xu Cang did not catch up with the new five-town plan and missed the first wave of the Seoul metropolitan area. This time he must not miss it. In any case, Xu Cang is an outsider, and some things are difficult to operate without borrowing the east wind.
Xu Cang has always been a profit maximizer. He has been planning for so long, but it is really an exaggeration just for a small Asiana Airlines. Entering the capital game of the Seoul metropolitan area is Xu Cang's ultimate goal.
Yi Feng looked at Xu Cang, his face full of suspicion.
There is no way. In this era, some concepts have not been established, such as the financial attributes of real estate. Therefore, Yi Feng’s imagination about the things in the Seoul metropolitan area is not enough.
On the contrary, Xu Cang had mentioned this matter to Qin Yi and Xiao Lingyun, and Qin Yi and Xiao Lingyun were more receptive to Xu Cang's idea.
Qin Yi is in the tourism business, so he is naturally more sensitive to land resources. Xiao Lingyun is in the financial business, so naturally he has a lot of imagination in this area.
After waiting for a long time, Yi Feng still looked hesitant. Xu Cang had no intention of convincing Yi Feng at this time. Some things took time to prove.
"Why, are you still thinking about it?"
Yi Feng rubbed his temples. "I'm not in the relevant field, so my ability to expand my thinking may be weak. But it doesn't matter. Just make the decision and I'll complete it. However, there is one thing I care about. You said you can restore the market value of Asiana Airlines to its original position within two years. In the long run, it is naturally an excellent choice. The key is, what if you can't do it? It's impossible for them to give you this opportunity without reason."
"Then let's sign a bet agreement." Xu Cang sighed: "If I can restore Asiana Airlines to its original position within two years, I will acquire it at a quarter of the price. If I fail, I will acquire it at the original price."
"Xu Cang, you..." Yi Feng's face changed drastically: "Isn't this a sure win for those people from Asiana Airlines?"
If Xu Cang can save Asiana Airlines, then the major shareholders of Asiana Airlines will naturally be very happy. Even if he fails to save it, Xu Cang will not lose much by buying half of their shares at the original price. Moreover, Xu Cang will take over the mess of Asiana Airlines, so why not?
"How can you take advantage of anything in the world?" Xu Cang seemed to be confident of winning: "Yi Feng, it's okay. As long as we take over Asiana Airlines, everything will be more rewarding."
Yi Feng sat down again: "If you can propose such conditions, there is no need to spend any time on Korean Air. They will definitely agree to such conditions."
"That's not necessarily true." Xu Cang seemed a little worried. "There are differences between our acquisition of Asiana Airlines and Korean Air's acquisition. Within a reasonable range of consideration, after the incident at Asiana Airlines, there must be many executives who are secretly colluding with Korean Air, and now they have probably discussed a lot of things. As a condition, after Korean Air's acquisition, most people will continue to hold the same positions as before. But it's different for us. We have acquired Asiana Airlines, and their previous positions are uncertain in the future. In addition, even if a bet agreement is signed, there are actually variables as to what will happen in two years. Rather than betting the future on me, there may still be many people who would rather believe in Korean Air."
Yi Feng is also a businessman, so he basically understood what Xu Cang said.
"Okay, I'll get ready and go to Korea."
This matter has basically been explained, and Yi Feng feels that his burden is still a bit heavy.
"Yi Feng, what will happen here if you leave?" At this time, Qin Xin, who had been silent, suddenly spoke.
Xu Cang and Yi Feng turned to look at Qin Xin at the same time. Xu Cang was actually quite worried about this, but the matter of Asiana Airlines was a serious matter, and only the people he trusted the most could go. Yi Feng was indeed a good choice.
Of course, Spring Airlines is no longer the same as it was before. The aviation business is still developing well, but other businesses are expanding very rapidly. Without Yi Feng in charge, it is sometimes difficult to handle.
"Recently..." Yi Feng was about to say that nothing major had happened recently, but he really couldn't say such a thing against his will, so he changed the subject: "I will deal with the Asiana Airlines matter as soon as possible."
"This is the Central Command. You are Xu Cang's best helper. There is no need to go to Korea for this matter." Qin Xin stood up: "Xu Cang, let me go."
"You?" Xu Cang was stunned for a moment: "You are going to Korea?"
"Why, is it not possible?" Qin Xin asked back.
Xu Cang and Yi Feng looked at each other, and after a while, they turned serious and asked, "Are you sure?"
Qin Xin nodded heavily: "I'm sure."
"Qin Xin, you..." Xu Cang's eyes flashed with embarrassment, but he finally said, "You go."
Qin Xin hummed: "Then I'll go get ready."
After saying that, he left the reception room directly.
When he reached the door, Xu Cang called out, "Are you okay?"
Qin Xin stopped and turned back to give Xu Cang a gentle smile: "What can I do?"
"Ah? Oh."
After Qin Xin finished speaking, she turned around and disappeared from Xu Cang's sight.
After Qin Xin left, Yi Feng came over and said, "Why do I feel something is wrong?"
"You felt it too?" Xu Cang scratched his head: "What's wrong?"
"Did you make her angry?"
Xu Cang clicked his tongue: "No, I didn't do anything, did I?"
Just as Xu Cang was thinking hard, his cell phone suddenly rang. Xu Cang picked it up and said, "It's me!"
Not long after, Xu Cang's expression changed slightly: "Why is someone from Qatar Airways looking for me?"
…
With a hint of doubt, Xu Cang appeared in the company's conference room. As soon as he entered, he saw a middle-aged man with a big beard sitting inside. Different from his impression of Middle Eastern people's attire, this man looked very decent and fashionable in a close-fitting double-breasted Italian suit.
The middle-aged man saw Xu Cang coming in. Perhaps he was surprised at Xu Cang's youth. He stood up slightly and asked in an uncertain tone: "Mr. Xu Cang?"
This man's Chinese accent is very authentic, but it feels a bit out of place with his appearance.
"Yes, I'm Xu Cang." Xu Cang shook hands with him and sat opposite him: "Who are you?"
"Ahmad ibn Adham Ahmad ibn Adham Ahmad ibn Adham."
Xu Cang was confused by the long list of names: "That..."
The middle-aged man laughed: "You can just call me Ahmed."
"Okay, Ahmed." Xu Cang understood everything now: "Are you from Qatar Airways?"
"Yes."
"What do you want from me?"
"It's like this. My boss's friend introduced Mr. Xu Cang's... deeds to him. My boss admires Mr. Xu Cang's flying skills very much. If Mr. Xu Cang is willing to be a private jet pilot, my boss will be very happy." Ahmed said: "If Mr. Xu is willing, we at Qatar Airways are willing to hire Xu Cang as our honorary captain."
"Hiring people?" Xu Cang was stunned for a moment : "But I have no interest in working for others."
"No, no, no, Mr. Xu misunderstood." Ahmed smiled and said, "You were introduced by the boss's friend, and he thinks highly of Mr. Xu. You are a friend of our boss's friend, how could it be an employment relationship? This is just a... cooperation. Our boss's private jet doesn't fly very often, and he won't bother Mr. Xu Cang every time, and no one will ask you to do anything as an employee. Cooperation, this is just a cooperation. Of course, our boss is sincere about the cooperation..."
As he spoke, Ahmed took out a check with a name already signed on it, but Xu Cang couldn't understand it.
"This check is from a Swiss bank. You can exchange it at any Swiss bank in the world. Our boss has already signed it. Mr. Xu Cang only needs to write a number to make it effective." Ahmed handed the check directly to Xu Cang, along with a gold pen: "Mr. Xu, please do as you please."
Although Xu Cang knew that Qatar Airways was a wealthy airline, he thought it was too exaggerated to spend money like this, so he just asked them to fill in a random number on the check.
Even though Xu Cang is no longer the same as before, this is the first time he has seen such a scene.
The title of the Middle Eastern tycoon is truly... shocking.
Xu Cang looked at the check and suddenly raised his head and asked, "Who is your boss's friend?"
Xu Cang was curious about who introduced himself to the Middle Eastern tycoon.
Ahmed hesitated, but finally said, "It's Mr. Rosefield."
"Rosfeld...Cape?"
"That's right!" Ahmed nodded. "Mr. Rosfield is also a flying enthusiast. He admires Mr. Xu Cang's skills and praises them highly in front of our boss. That's why our boss sent me here."
Xu Cang actually guessed it roughly. He could only say that the upper class circle was only this small.
"Mr. Xu Cang, there shouldn't be anything to hesitate about, right?" Ahmed was puzzled. "We won't restrict you in any way. You just need to send our boss from one place to another at certain times. I can guarantee that this won't happen more than three times a year. This is still the most conservative estimate. It's possible that it won't happen even once a year."
"Like the snow-capped mountains in the Alps?" Xu Cang suddenly asked.
Ahmed's expression froze: "That might be a bit extreme."
"That can't be ruled out, right?" Xu Cang said with a smile.
Now, Ahmed was silent.
Xu Cang picked up the golden pen, raised his eyes, and looked at Amade: "Can I ask you something?"
Ahmed was startled, but still said in a friendly manner: "Mr. Xu, you can go ahead and talk."
“You guys have booked the A380 with Qatar Airways, right?”
Ahmed nodded: "Yes, we are the largest customer of the A380."
"The biggest customer?" Xu Cang's eyes narrowed instantly: "Has Airbus recently notified you of the delayed delivery?"