Return to Hong Kong Island for a Century

Chapter 412 The Queen of London
"I think we should unite with more of our peers!"

"BMW is a huge threat to us."

"The same goes for the Japanese and the Germans!"

“We can unite with Japan and European car companies.”

"We must restrict the development of BMW cars," someone suggested.

Executives from Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors sat together.

The speaker was a Ford executive.

Executives at both GM and Chrysler gave each other a nod in agreement.

As for whether she has other plans in mind, it's hard to say.

Because your competitors are your biggest enemies.

BMW is, after all, a foreign brand.

There are many ways to deal with foreign brands.

On the contrary, there are not many good solutions for domestic counterparts, because everyone knows each other well and everyone has funded a group of politicians.

"Ahem, the impact of the small notebook's cars on our industry is also very significant."

"Now everyone prefers fuel-efficient and inexpensive small cars."

"Moreover, the financial crisis has led to a continuous decline in our operating rate."

"Profit margins are also declining."

"I think we should treat foreign car brands and car companies equally," someone said.

The corporate executives present looked displeased upon hearing this.

The financial crisis left everyone broke, businesses were operating below capacity, and layoffs were rampant.

Furthermore, there is a large backlog of finished vehicles.

The most popular cars on the market right now are fuel-efficient and inexpensive small cars.

Sales of small-sized cars have grown rapidly from last year to this year.

Of course, before this, the small notebook's market share in Amer was very small.

The financial crisis led to higher oil prices and lower incomes.

Historically, it was because of this financial crisis that Bentley Motors was able to open up the Aramco market.

Before this, neither Europe nor America liked cheap cars from Japan.

Before this, I thought it was shameful to drive a cheap car.

However, when the financial crisis hit, people realized how appealing cheap cars were.

The main issue is Ami's environment; having a car is essential for convenience.

In Amy, life would be severely affected if you didn't have a car.

The main problem is that the area is vast and sparsely populated, so people need to use cars for transportation no matter what they do.

Looking for a job, doing sales, or even shopping at the supermarket.

Cars have become a necessity in Amerinda.

"That might be difficult!"

"Those guys from the Japanese have a lot of politicians on our side too!"

"And the little notebook is also in charge of the military expenses for two aircraft carrier fleets." The Chrysler executive shook his head.

The reason why small notebooks can be sold smoothly in Ame is because...

It's because the little book has no sovereignty; it's controlled by America.

"We can target BMW first!"

"As long as the proposal targeting BMW is passed."

"Then next time we can target the little notebook's car," someone said.

"I don't think it's necessary to bring a notebook, or European car companies."

"Because it's very difficult to reach an agreement!"

"It would be better if the three of us joined forces to push forward the proposal."

"Joining with small notebooks and European companies can certainly reduce our costs!"

“But let’s not forget, this takes time, and the more participants there are, the longer it will take,” the Ford executive said, looking at the executives of the other two companies.

Executives at GM and Chrysler reacted differently upon hearing this.

Because General Motors and Chrysler face completely different situations.

Currently, the largest automobile manufacturer in Aramco is General Motors.

In 81 years of history, 11 million cars were produced.

While Chrysler launched its new Imperial series luxury cars this year and even hired many singers and movie stars as spokespeople, Chrysler has also been able to do so.

However, there are problems with the electronic fuel injection technology, so Chrysler is currently in a rather troublesome situation.

Moreover, this car was discontinued in 1983 and was later known as the "brain-dead car".

A new luxury car launched by a long-established automaker has significant flaws in key technologies.

The impact of this on car companies and car brands is self-evident.

It's unrealistic to expect Chrysler to allocate a certain amount of money to push forward the proposal and restrict BMW at this point.

General Motors still holds the largest market share in Aramco.

Toyota ranks second in market share, and Ford ranks third.

This is why Ford is in a hurry!

Already ranked behind Toyota, if BMW joins the fray, its market share will definitely be even lower.

A Chrysler executive began, "We still need to submit this to the board for a vote."

A General Motors executive also chimed in, "We don't have any major problems!"

Ford executives were at a loss after seeing the statements from the executives of the two companies.

All he could say was, "Then let's make a decision as soon as possible. Toyota has already taken so much of our market share. What if BMW comes along too!"

"And don't forget, BMW also makes sedans, SUVs, and even luxury sports cars."

The executives from the other two companies nodded, and then everyone went their separate ways.

Because of different market shares and different situations of each company, opinions on BMW cars also differ.

To be precise, they were just a bunch of rabble.

It can't compare to Boeing, because in the commercial airliner sector, Boeing holds an absolute market share, both with Aramco and globally.

There used to be another McDonnell Douglas company in the United States, but its market share is gradually shrinking due to the impact of the King of Air Disasters.

Therefore, Boeing has to spend money to push forward the proposal.

Li Song did not react strongly to the changes in Aramco's automotive industry.

Because BMW needs time to increase its production capacity.

Dealers are now waiting for BMW cars.

Moreover, Li Song still needs to rely on the domestic market.

Following the Flying Bear military exercises in September, there will definitely be a series of consultations between China and Aramco!
At that time, the mainland will definitely make demands on Aramco regarding automobiles and civil aviation aircraft.

BMW cars will then be able to enter the Aramco market naturally.

By the time Fat Bear is no longer viable in a few years, I will have already cultivated enough distributors in Amer.

They could even take advantage of this honeymoon period to manufacture cars for Amer International's car factory.

To make Amer's cars more competitive.

As long as Amer's car company tastes the profits from contract manufacturing.

Then no one can stop us anymore.

The Queen Elizabeth private jet in London has attracted worldwide attention.

The Queen of London landed in Lijiapo after several hours of flight.

Many reporters were already waiting at the airport in Singapore.

The Queen of London is dressed entirely in royal blue, with gold lettering and a gold royal coat of arms!

It appears even more noble and luxurious.

Singapore Airport offers comprehensive services.

Of course, no one else is allowed on the private plane, so these reporters could only take pictures outside the airport.

After a one-and-a-half-hour layover, the plane flew directly to Egypt.

Many reporters in Egypt had already received the news.

Then another bunch of people took photos.

We stayed here for another hour and a half.

Then fly directly to London. The time difference between London and Hong Kong Island is eight hours.

The entire flight took nineteen hours.

The flight departs from Hong Kong Island at noon and arrives in London at 7:00 AM the next morning!

The plane landed in London at 11 p.m.

Although it was already past midnight, there were still many reporters here.

The president of Bedooch Company, along with members of the royal family and numerous journalists, greeted the Queen London aircraft.

After the plane landed, the president of Bedouin Company and members of the royal family looked at the plane and then prepared for the relevant ceremonies.

Bedouin is going to hold a grand delivery ceremony.

These reporters were waiting inside the airport.

I waited until nine o'clock the next morning!

The Queen Elizabeth II aircraft was parked in one of the areas of the airport.

The plane was surrounded by flowers.

In addition, carpets were laid out and a band was prepared.

The Queen's motorcade arrived at the airport at nine o'clock. The Queen had received the aircraft manual last night.

It's not the flight and maintenance manual, but rather the amount of materials used in the entire aircraft, what materials were used, and what exquisite and ancient techniques were employed.

The Queen already knows that Li Song said in Hong Kong that the cost of the plane was £25 million.

The Queen of London was intrigued when she saw the instruction manual for the aircraft.

Because the instruction manual not only mentions a lot of materials, but also a lot of complicated and ancient techniques.

The Queen of London was very interested in these.

The ancient memories mentioned in the instruction manual also served the ancient royal family.

For nobles and the Queen of London, what they really want is prestige and status.

First of all, £25 million is already a very high price tag.

Not to mention that it uses a variety of gemstones, diamonds, gold, and silver.

There are also items made using various ancient techniques.

The instruction manual that the Queen of London received was a very high-end one.

The instruction manual's casing is made of a type of wood with a unique fragrance.

The text on the instruction manual is inlaid with gold thread.

The paper used in the instruction manual is also the best Xuan paper.

It also has a faint fragrance.

The contents are presented with both pictures and text.

"Your Majesty!!" The president of Bedoo Company and others saw the Queen get out of the car and quickly came over to bow in greeting.

"Your Majesty!" The others also bowed in greeting.

"Hmm!" The Queen had been staring at the royal blue plane from the car.

The entire aircraft is painted in this color, which was almost unheard of before.

The blue fuselage has gold lettering, which is in copperplate font and appears to be connected.

The Queen knew that the golden lettering had been used in great quantities of gold.

"It's so beautiful, it's beyond my imagination!"

"This is an absolutely perfect work of art!" The Queen of London praised without reservation.

Actually, the Queen of London fell in love with this plane the moment she saw it in the car.

The entire aircraft gives off a noble and elegant feeling.

The lettering is golden against a royal blue background, featuring the Starliner logo and an elegant fuselage.

Moreover, the airplane itself was a gift from someone else.

Therefore, the Queen of London did not hold back her praise.

"It is our honor to serve His Majesty!" The Beduch Company was originally a sales company jointly established by several nobles.

These nobles elevated the status of the royal family while also elevating their own.

If there were no royal family in the aristocratic system, then the aristocratic system would not exist.

A number of reporters were following her, and they all took notes when they heard the Queen of London say this.

Bedouin Company wanted to launch a grand marketing campaign.

Of course, this marketing campaign wouldn't have been possible without Li Song's support!
"Your Majesty, the entire blue color of the aircraft is achieved using natural mineral pigments!"

"Moreover, because of the war that broke out in the raw material producing areas, the price of raw materials is higher than before." The president of Bedouchi Company was referring to Tocharian Kingdom.

Because the lapis lazuli from Turkola is of the highest quality in the world.

It's a deep blue with purple undertones, and the purple is very evenly distributed.

The color of natural mineral raw materials varies depending on their origin.

"Yes!" The Queen of London nodded as she walked toward the Queen London private jet.

As the Queen of London approached the plane, sunlight shone on its blue-purple fuselage, making the gold lettering on it gleam with golden light!
The Queen of London looked at the spiral staircase leading to the plane, next to which was a golden logo.

The spiral staircase is covered with a white carpet made of white cashmere.

The carpet's pattern is adorned with gold and silver threads.

The carpet also features the Queen of London's exclusive logo.

After the Queen of London boarded the plane, she smelled a special fragrance, which was from a type of agarwood.

Everything inside the plane was covered with cloth.

London and Wang first lifted the cloth covering the carpet on the plane.

The white carpet underneath was revealed, also made of white cashmere.

Although white is used for carpets, it is not resistant to dirt.

But for the Queen, this is not a problem.

The Queen of London has once again removed the sofa cover!
The sofa features a combination of calfskin, embroidery, and ancient oak.

The thousand-year-old oak has a reddish hue.

Oak turns red if soaked in water for too long.

The white embroidery features various exquisite patterns.

The butler following behind the Queen in London put away the seat covers and other items that the Queen had removed.

Because these seat covers are also specially made, and the whole thing is made of silk.

And they were all made of the finest silk, reflecting a silvery sheen under the light.

The Queen of London walked from the front to the back of the plane. Although the plane used many expensive materials, you couldn't tell at first glance that these materials were used.

For example, the diamonds used.

The diamonds are set in a set of silver tableware.

There's also the use of amber; a whole piece of amber is inlaid on the armrest of the sofa.

There is also a ring of golden lines around the amber!

The porcelain tea set is inlaid with turquoise.

The silver coffee cup is inlaid with sapphires and rubies.

The Queen of London was very pleased.

Because these things are not displayed openly, making them easily recognizable.

Because it's out in the open, it gives people the impression of nouveau riche.

These tableware and tea sets are only seen by others when they are taken out for use.

These things appear more noble when revealed unintentionally.

"I really like this private jet!"

"It is an absolutely perfect work of art!" The Queen of London looked at the diamonds set in the silver cutlery, so large and so pure.

Although diamond prices have plummeted, they remain a luxury item for most people.

And most importantly, it's possible to find so many diamonds of similar size, color, and clarity!

Reporters were not allowed to board the plane when the Queen of London boarded it.

The Queen of London stayed on the plane for half an hour before disembarking.

"This is a perfect work of art!"

"It would be the most foolish thing to measure this plane by its monetary value," Queen Elizabeth II said as she stepped off the plane and saw a crowd of reporters.

(End of this chapter)