Chapter 312 Don’t treat me as Li Zhien’s younger brother, but as your younger brother
February 23
Grosvenor House Hotel
At three o'clock in the afternoon local time, Li Chenghao, Li Zhongxun, Huang Xi and other people met in the hotel lobby.
After shaking hands with Li Chenghao, Huang Xi was concerned: "Has President Li had breakfast? The breakfast buffet in this hotel is very good."
Li Chenghao smiled slightly and introduced Li Zhongxun: "He is my assistant Li Zhongxun."
Patted Li Zhongxun on the shoulder: "Let me meet you, this is Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Huang Xi nim"
Depart from the hotel by car to Tottenham Hotspur Football Club's White Hart Lane stadium in north London.
At the same time, at the entrance of the fan store, club owner Joe Lewis, chairman Levy, head coach Pochettino and football player Sun Heung-min from country H were waiting for the arrival of Li Chenghao and his party.
As a player, Son Heung-min had contact with Levy but rarely met owner Joe Lewis.
Today I not only met this wealthy British businessman, but he also took the initiative to chat with Sun Xingmin. The topic was naturally about Sunward Capital.
"Sun, do you know about Shanhe Capital?"
Sun Xingmin didn't know about it at first, but after receiving the news yesterday, he checked a lot of relevant information at home.
His father Son Shengxiong believes that Son Heung-min should not be involved in the club's acquisition. His task is to concentrate on playing every game, but he cannot ignore the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's request for assistance.
Faced with Joe Lewis's inquiry, Sun Xingmin answered cautiously: "I only learned about it recently, but I didn't know that they intended to enter football."
"Yes, in fact, it has only been a month since the other party officially contacted me. I am also thinking about a question, is there really a problem with the club's operations? Are the fans really dissatisfied with the team's signings?"
Son Heung-min could not answer this question, and Li Chenghao could not give an answer after the two sides met.
Huang Xi told Joe Lewis why they chose to contact Tottenham Football Club, and if there was an opportunity to take over the club, their subsequent plans and financial investment in operating the team.
Li Chenghao rarely speaks. For industries he doesn’t understand, he will choose to listen to other people’s conversations first and summarize the characteristics of the industry.
From time to time, Li Zhongxun would explain some information about running a football club to Li Chenghao in easy-to-understand terms.
It has to be said that the original intention of bringing Lee Jong-hoon out this time was to help him adapt to the work atmosphere, but unexpectedly there was an unexpected gain.
While communicating, we visited the stadium, team locker room, team honor room, fan shop and other places.
After once again agreeing on the time and place for dinner in the evening, Joe Lewis left Levi with him and left first.
Sitting in the team's locker room, Sun Xingmin introduced some relevant information about the team.
Lee Jong-hoon will ask Sun Heung-min some questions, especially the team's management model before, during and after the game, the relationship between the team and the fans, etc.
Li Chenghao and Huang Xi chatted with Levi and the head coach.
For Levi himself, he has put a lot of effort into this team, and what he cares about most is of course the position of club chairman.
If Sunward Capital really takes over the club from owner Joe Lewis, his future will be whether to stay at the club or pack up and leave.
Levi's concerns also gave Li Chenghao a signal. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has almost completed the negotiation with Joe Lewis in the past month. It only needs to confirm the conditions for the intervention of capital institutions. Once negotiated, it can be completed at any time.
Club transactions.
Huang Xi's face was red. From his point of view, there was no need to worry about the capital institutions. Li Chenghao would definitely intervene in this transaction according to the previous agreement.
But there is still an unresolved question in Huang Xi's mind, and that is whether Sunward Capital will cooperate with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's talent training and export plan after completing the acquisition of the football club.
As a businessman, there is nothing wrong with business. Li Chenghao's very few speeches only asked about information about running the club. It is obvious that he has no interest in cultivating and exporting football talents.
After the conversation was almost over, Li Chenghao found Sun Xingmin.
The two were sitting on the left side of the locker room, chatting in H language from a certain distance: "Is the club's operating conditions consistent with what Levi said? The finances are not in a deficit crisis, and the Premier League's bonuses and dividends are also considerable?
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These are no secrets. The club has never defaulted on salary. Although the investment in signings is not much, the club's performance in recent years has been in the middle and upper reaches. Bonuses, broadcast dividends, etc. are very considerable.
"There is one more thing I need to communicate with you."
Sun Xingmin looked at Li Chenghao, who was only one year older than him, and said, "President Nim, just say whatever you want. As long as I can do it, I will definitely do it."
"Do you have time after the game tomorrow? Let's have a meal together tonight."
"Just eating?"
"red velvet, you know, right?"
I thought Son Heung-min didn't know, but he said, "Of course I know, they are an idol group, right?"
"Well, they are coming to London to record a show. If you don't mind, we will have a meal together tomorrow night. During the period, we will appear on camera and simply record the show for a while. Is there any problem?"
Sun Xingmin personally has no problem, but he is a little worried that Sun Shengxiong will scold him.
But thinking that Li Chenghao might be the owner of his own team, and that he was starring in a program from country H, he probably just talked about some football topics briefly, and nodded: "No problem."
After confirming tomorrow's itinerary, Li Chenghao couldn't help but smile.
It's not because Son Heung-min agreed to appear in the TVN Broadcasting Bureau's red "velvet" group variety show, but because he suddenly felt that as a president, he was really doing everything. Shouldn't it be PD Shin Won-ho who should find a way to solve this problem?
Return to hotel after dinner
Looking at Li Zhongxun who was studying Tottenham club information, Li Chenghao patted him on the shoulder: "Why are you so serious?"
“Just take a look”
He probably felt that no one would believe what he said. Li Zhongxun raised his head and looked at Li Chenghao who was standing next to him: "Brother, I have something to tell you."
"You have something to tell me? But what should I do if I don't want to hear it?"
Li Zhongxun grabbed Li Chenghao's wrist and said coquettishly: "Brother, I really have something to say."
"Relax, man, don't act like a woman, I feel disgusted."
He looked at Li Chenghao with a serious face: "Brother, I don't know what kind of relationship you and Nu Na will eventually have in the future, but I will definitely respect you as a real brother."
"To be honest, I had always thought about serving in the military first because I didn't know what I could do."
"But now I have found my purpose. I want to study and get involved in a career in football."
"Brother, just think of me as your younger brother, not Li Zhien's biological brother, but my brother's brother, okay? Give my brother a chance. If he really acquires the club, let me work in the club."
Li Chenghao touched his chin: "If I don't treat you as Li Zhien's biological brother, if that's the case, I won't even take you out. Are you sure?"