Lin Yilong went to London this time, not to buy any machinery and equipment, nor to continue to market goods to his customers, but to be informed that his Corinthian hotel apartment had been renovated and renovated, and that he could let him, the investor, come and see it before the real estate agent officially handed it over to the owner.

There are three penthouse suites and three apartments, with penthouses selling for between £4.5 million and £4.75 million, and regular apartments selling for around £3.2 million, all of which are sold out.

Lin Yilong, accompanied by the director of hotel operations, made a very childish joke and obtained a cheque containing nearly £10 million in the proceeds of the division in the director's office.

Such a return is not high, because Lin Yilong had already paid an advance payment of 2.2 million before buying this interest from the Croatian Kulianko, plus the 5 million pounds he paid to Kulianko and more than 100,000 stamp duty, his investment expenditure reached a huge 7.5 million pounds. The remaining £2.5 million would be considered profitable, but a 28% capital gains tax write-down would cost only £1.8 million. This amount of money sounds like a lot, but considering the investment risk that Lin Yilong needs to bear, if it is placed in the financial market, less than 20% of the operating income or medium-risk investment income in a year is not qualified, but only acceptable.

"I feel very happy doing business with Mr. Lin. "The director is a middle-aged woman, her hair is dyed pale blonde to hide the occasional silver thread, she is wearing a black professional suit, and she is an attractive OL if you don't consider her huge bloated figure," I hope we have further room for cooperation. ”

"As it should be. Lin Yilong replied with a smile, the first reason for his investment decision was of course to feel profitable, "If you still have financial investment needs, you can send me an email, my place is not far from here." ”

"Naturally. The director smiled, and then handed Lin Yilong an envelope, "This is a little bit of our cooperation, if Mr. Lin has guests to stay in London, please be sure to consider our hotel." ”

"I will. Lin Yilong nodded, and then asked all the questions he wanted to ask in one breath as if someone who was a little afraid of things had no worries, "I kind of want to know what happened to Mr. Kulianko of the project I took over, he has never exercised power with me." ”

"Why does Mr. Lin care so much about the loser?" said the director's sarcastic smile that Lin Yilong often shows, "In the UK we often say, 'The victor has its own triumph, but the flail is always with the loser.'" ’”

"It's just curiosity. Lin Yilong said sarcastically, "Because if he exercises his power in time, the one who earns the 1.8 million should be his." ”

However, the loser was not Mr. Lim. The director looked at Lin Yilong, "So, no one here cares about Mr. Kulianke." ”

"That's a good point. Lin Yilong replied, carefully and properly put the check and hotel VIP card in his wallet, packed his briefcase, and turned to leave.

But soon, he was back in the office.

"Is there anything else Mr. Lin is up to?" the superintendent asked.

"Yes, I would like to organize a small private dinner. Lin Yilong asked, "There are about seven or eight people in attendance, can you arrange it for me?"

"We do take on these kinds of business banquets. The director replied, "Wouldn't it be more comfortable for Mr. Lin to find our organization manager?"

"No, I suggest that you can help me invite Lord Merlot in the name of the Corinthian Hotel. "I know that he is an investor in this hotel, so it should be reasonable to be invited to a celebratory banquet for the naturalization of business partners." ”

The hereditary Sir Merlot, whom Lin Yilong wants to contact, is an investor in the Corinthian Hotel and one of the bigwigs in the Conservative Party. The venerable knight had long focused on investment and industry, ignoring the opportunity to find good allies in Westminster, and when the Conservatives came to power, he could not exert his influence in the powerful House of Commons, although he was one of the largest contributors to Conservative political money and a member of the House of Lords. Lin Yilong didn't mind being a bridge between Sir Merlot and Mr. Fisk, introducing the two to each other.

"And who are the other guests?" asked the director, in fact, she was very reluctant to be a middleman in this regard, she was at best a hotel operations director who had been promoted from the housekeeping manager, and it was indeed difficult to convince her boss to participate in the celebration of a business partner in the name of the hotel director, but it was impossible not to go to such a big financier.

"Not much, just a few members of the Farmers' Club, because the restaurant of the Farmers' Club is going to host other members' banquets on the day I booked, so I'm going to put a few friends here. Lin Yilong replied.

"So, do you need me to send invitations to a few other gentlemen in the name of the hotel?" the director looked into Lin Yilong's eyes, trying to find a flaw in the language of this partner who had not met many times. Since it is a farmers' club, it is impossible that there will not be vacant seats for members, and although the reason is reluctant, it can be explained very well.

"Limited to loyalty to friends, I'm sorry, I can't do that. Lin Yilong replied, "However, it is completely possible to send the invitation to the farmers' club and let the club deliver it on its behalf." ”

Subsequently, Lin Yilong reported the surnames of Mr. Hovey, Mr. Merck and Mr. Fiske.

"I also need the initials of their names. Madame Superintendent carefully recalled the last names of the men, trying to find their counterparts in the list of frequent visitors, "if it's convenient." ”

Lin Yilong provided the initials of the names of the three gentlemen as requested by her.

"I need to remind Mr. Lin, will the overly high-profile reception be a little bothering Mr. Fisk?" Ms. Superintendent, savoring the initials and surnames, reminded, "After every election of councillors, it will be investigated by the media, if it ......."

"That's not something you're going to think about, Madam Superintendent. Lin Yilong put on a cold and arrogant look, "I think that if you want to suggest, it is better to do a good job of strict security measures in the hotel, I believe that with Sir Merlot here, this issue will not be a burden for Lord Fisk." ”

This statement made Ms. Superintendent have to re-examine Lin Yilong in front of her.

"I will try to convince Sir Merlot to make as much time as possible for this feast. The director was defeated by Lin Yilong's serious look, "When and what standard?"

Lin Yilong smiled happily.