Like many entrepreneurs, he started with a small business, then established a company, made it bigger and stronger, and finally sought to go public.

What happens after the company goes public?

Net worth and assets skyrocketing?

What's increasing is the company's value. What does this have to do with the boss?

If you want money, you have to cash out, but the more you cash out, the fewer shares you have. What about the control of the company?

Persuade shareholders to sign various notes agreements?

If it were really that simple, why did so many listed companies go bankrupt?

Is it all due to poor management?

…

In the financial market, there are gains and losses, and in life, there are ups and downs.

And there are also hostile takeovers.

For any listed company, its shares are both a tool for harvesting funds and a pile of fat meat in the stock market.

Is Alan really short of money now?

No……

Alan felt that what he lacked most was a sense of security.

He always felt insecure. Although the experience of accompanying the review in April made him understand a lot of things, he still felt insecure.

In addition, he had experienced the scene where the old earl was plundered like a leek in the stock market, so...

Allen has always been very resistant to financial markets.

Later, he conducted in-depth research on the industrial operation models of some aristocrats and made surprising discoveries.

Most of the nobles' industries are often hidden behind the scenes, or they will launch an agent.

Anyway, the principle is to keep them separate, one set at home and one set outside.

This management method, which is more like a "small peasant mentality", is more stable.

First of all, you don’t have to worry about your competitors causing you trouble or stabbing you in the back in the stock market.

Secondly, family businesses can enjoy many aristocratic benefits, but ordinary companies cannot, unless they are very important industries, such as military-industrial groups.

For listed group companies, as the Internet becomes more and more developed in the future, competitors or invisible enemies can simply follow the clues and find out all the subsidiaries under your name that are related to the group company, and then arrange targeted attacks.

…

Allen doesn't want to do these things now, like going public to raise money and increasing his net worth. He doesn't need them now. Those are all empty talk!

The cash in your hands, the land at home, and the assets under your name are real!

Even if you are a billionaire with a net worth of 100 billion, what’s the use of your stocks if you can’t cash them out?

A financial crisis hits and your net worth shrinks exponentially?

It would be better to follow a more traditional model of family-run business, with each company sending a person in charge to manage it, and there being no hierarchical relationship between them.

Just implement the simplest and crudest flat management. When the time comes, Alan will expand his own financial group and audit group and monitor them on time.

…

He is now a nobleman, so the tricks used by ordinary people are not very practical on him.

Like some large companies, there are all kinds of executives, forming many small factions and engaging in intrigue.

When it comes to him, you can't play it that way. You have to send managers directly or promote outstanding employees.

If you do well, keep doing it. If you don’t do well, then what?

If the job is not done well due to lack of ability, then the position should be removed.

If it's because of corruption, just kill him!

It's simple, no matter what big company disease or how many factions there are, just call people to Wales and no one can save them!

…

This kind of management method is very low-key and can also guarantee the internal promotion system. Moreover, Alan also holds the powerful weapon of title reward in his hands.

If you do a good job, you will be rewarded with a title!

Take a two-pronged approach, do it if you can, and get out if you can't, there are so many talented people.

Although this kind of family-owned private enterprise may not be able to compare with those large listed companies in the future, it is safe. Allen can arrange his own business at will without worrying about too many difficult to deal with external forces.

If his product is not as good as the other party's, or if his business is not doing well, then he will have to consider himself unlucky.

This means that even if the meat is rotten, it must rot in his own pot.

…

With this understanding, many things will be easier to handle. Allen plans to slowly delve into his own industry over the years. He is not looking for huge profits, so he will just take it slow and steadily, and gradually become proficient in whatever he does.

For example, the wool products factory at home will develop in the direction of high-quality and luxury goods in the future.

We don't care about the size of the company. We just need to focus on developing several factories and strive to produce high-quality products.

When it comes to doing business, the most he can accept is selling a company and bringing in some partners for everyone to play together. As for deeper listings and the like, forget it, he won’t do that!

Therefore, with each factory as the center, he does not need to build any iconic building to highlight his status.

Even if you want to buy a property in China, it would be better to buy one directly in Beijing, and then go to Shanghai...

Alan really didn't want to go there.

Like now, it would be great to focus on local development, open a factory in a small place, slowly penetrate the local economy, and become a local rich man in the country.

…

Seeing that his young master was a little distracted, Patrice tactfully did not continue speaking. Instead, he looked at Carl and waited quietly for Alan to think.

Until Alan came back to his senses, looked at Patrice and said, "Anything else?"

"Uh... Master, Wei Dewei didn't say much else. He wants to invite you to meet as soon as possible. He said that he has some private matters to discuss with you alone."

"oh?"

Alan looked at Patrice and then at Old Carl.

Old Carl was smart this time and quickly thought of the key point.

"Young Master... Wei Dewei's term of office seems to be coming to an end. Someone like him probably won't be able to hold on to the end. Before returning to Hong Kong, he will definitely have to replace another governor to take the blame. That's why he is so anxious to see you now..."

…

Combined with old Carl's analysis, Allen quickly figured out Wei Dewei's real purpose.

The old guy got anxious!

He could only watch helplessly as so many people made money on his territory. Although he still had about two years left in his term, wouldn't it take time to make money?

In the first phase of Allen’s last real estate plan, the dividends given to Wei Dewei alone amounted to millions of pounds!

Wei Dewei, who tasted the sweetness, kept writing to Allen to urge him to start the second phase of the plan as soon as possible.

But Alan has been delayed for various reasons recently.

Now that those who made money are almost running away, it seems that this old guy can't sit still any longer.

He also asked Patrice to tell him that he wanted to see him.

…

"Heh...Okay, don't reply to him yet. Carl, go arrange the itinerary. Let's finish our business in Australia as soon as possible. Then I'll go to Hong Kong to meet Wei Dewei. Patrice, go and rest first and come with me to Sydney in a few days."

Alan arranged the next things and waved his hand to signal them that they could leave.

…

Sitting alone on the terrace, looking at the river view, there are no trees on the other side of the river, and the area within a few kilometers is all areas that are about to be developed. It is empty and there are only some dense weeds growing.

A pair of slightly calloused hands touched Alan's ears, then pulled back and began to massage his neck.

From the noise, it was obvious that Nicole had arrived, so Alan leaned back and rested his head on Nicole's belly.

"I've been waiting outside for a long time, but you didn't come out. What are you thinking about?"

Alan patted Nicole's hand and motioned her to sit down, picked up the perfume on the table and handed it to Nicole, saying, "Here's a small gift for you. Let's go to Sydney in a few days and accompany me to the banquet."

"I don't……"

Nicole wanted to refuse the gift, but when she saw the words on the perfume package, she realized it was perfume and swallowed her words.

He happily opened the gift and looked at it, but was not in a hurry to use it. Instead, he put the box on the coffee table and asked with concern, "Are you going to see Governor Bill?"

"Ha... This time I'm not just going to see him, there are many other people I want to meet."

Alan turned his head to look at Nicole and said with a smile.

…

Evening of August 27th.

The reception, which was originally scheduled to be held in Sydney, was temporarily moved to Adelaide.

This made Alan a little puzzled.

If he had known this, he would have returned to Adelaide earlier and would not have stayed in Darwin for so many days.

Bill Hayden also temporarily rented a villa not far from the villa rented by Allen, specifically for hosting this reception banquet.

…

The burgundy sixth-generation Rolls-Royce Phantom slowly stopped the car. Alan got out first, put on his light-colored soft-top hat, and then very gentlemanly extended his hand to lead Nicole, who was wearing a white evening dress, out of the car.

Bill Hayden stood beside the car with a nervous look on his face. After watching Alan and Nicole get out of the car, he whispered, "Sir... I'm very sorry. There have been some emergencies in Sydney recently. For your safety, we have temporarily changed the address. Sorry for the trouble."

Letting go of Nicole's hand, Alan said as he walked away, "What's wrong?"

He hasn't read any newspapers recently. What's wrong with Australia? Can it threaten his safety?

…

"Uh... it was a group of gang members from Huaguowan Province. They caused some trouble, and many people were injured. We also lost a policeman."

Bill Hayden explained quietly.

This is so embarrassing. His Excellency has finally come here once, and now this happens again.

"oh?"

Alan's heart suddenly skipped a beat. No wonder Boss Cha asked him to behave himself in the past two years. Is the world so chaotic now?

He pulled the corner of his mouth and said, "Change it if you want. I can't stay for a few more days after the banquet."

"Ah? Your Excellency, aren't you going to stay here for a few more days?"

Bill Hayden instinctively opened his mouth to ask for her to stay, but as soon as he finished speaking, he felt embarrassed. He had just said that this place was unsafe, and now he was trying to ask her to stay. This...

Alan lowered his head slightly, glanced at Bill Hayden, and didn't respond.

No matter whether it is safe here or not, he has to hurry to Hong Kong. If he plays for a while longer, it will be too late. He can't go there before Boss Cha arrives.

It would be so embarrassing if it really happened.

…

At the entrance of the main hall of the villa, more than twenty guests in their best attire were standing densely.

Men all wore tuxedo-style dark jackets and grey trousers.

The ladies were a bit fancy, with all kinds of colorful dresses vying for attention. Putting aside their looks, the clothes looked very good.

But as long as you look at her figure and appearance...

It's really hard to describe. These guests are basically all in their forties or even fifties, all old guys.

As the crowd watched the Governor approach with a tall young man, an extremely suppressed buzz could not be stopped.

For some of these people, it was the first time in their lives that they saw British nobles at such close range.

This nobility does not refer to lords or the like, but real nobility, hereditary nobility!

Because the British aristocracy acts in a very low-key manner, many people's impression of this group, apart from what they see in movies, is of those prodigal young men of petty aristocracy who hang out like street urchins on a fashionable street in London every day.

But the one I met today was different. Even from a distance, his innate nobility was evident. He was dressed in extremely low-key and simple clothes, and even his walking posture was extremely calm. The governor following him looked more like a servant than this gentleman.

…

"Sir, let me introduce you."

To ease the awkwardness, Bill Hayden, who had accompanied Allen all the way and took the initiative to lag behind Allen, saw that they were approaching the hall, so he took the initiative to step forward and began to introduce the guests to Allen in order.

There are local legislators who are close to the Governor-General, as well as some wealthy businessmen from Australia.

There were even two scholars at the end.

Anyway, all of them can be considered the elites of Australia.

One of the old men looked to have white hair. When he stretched out his hand to shake hands with Alan, his eyes were red and he looked extremely excited.

…

His reaction left Alan a little confused. Wasn't this a bit exaggerated?

So what?

Alan suppressed his embarrassment and patted his shoulder.

Just like that, the old man became even more excited. His lips twitched and he wanted to say something, but Alan waited for a long time and didn't hear him open his mouth.

It was Bill Hayden who took the initiative to come to the rescue and whispered, "Sir, this is a descendant of the family that came from Wales. Their ancestor was one of your family's guards."

Um?

Is there any hope for future generations to make something of themselves?

Alan looked at the old man who was nodding excitedly, and finally he understood the origin of the matter.

It turned out that he was the descendant of the guards sent from the Hill family to guide the work. It was like meeting an old acquaintance in a foreign land. No... it was like meeting the master in a foreign land. No wonder the old man was so excited to see him.

Time was limited, so Alan asked him a few questions about his health. The old man was so excited that he couldn't speak clearly. He could only go into the banquet hall first and talk to him later when he had time.

…

Nicole held Alan's arm and looked at the Australian elites who were vaguely surrounding Alan in the hall.

After being greeted at the door and entering the banquet hall, although some people wanted to continue to come over and chat with the Earl, rules are rules. If Alan doesn't call them, they have to try their best to show their manners and pretend to be socializing with others in a low voice.

But these people were not far away from Allen, talking and even glancing at him, hoping that this gentleman would call them and chat with them in public.

…

In the past, Nicole's family was considered wealthy, but...

No matter how rich she is, compared with these truly powerful people, her family is not good enough. And now, these classes that she could never reach in the past are like a group of bootlickers, secretly surrounding the people around her.

Even when these people looked at him, their gazes were so friendly, indifferent, and cultured, completely devoid of the condescending attitude of the past.