Chapter Eighty-Eight: The Savior

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"Boss!"

When Guo Shouyun went out, a middle-aged man in his early thirties who was more than 180 centimeters tall, with a strong physique, a serious expression, a slightly dark complexion, and obvious mixed-race characteristics in his appearance, said respectfully.

Guo Shouyun smiled and nodded at him. After a few days of getting along, he was relatively satisfied with the former Navy SEAL retired Special Forces bodyguard that Wendy Solo had brought him. Half of his German ancestry is his rigorous and responsible attitude of a German, and the other half of his Chinese descent also gives him enough loyalty and enthusiasm.

Rudy Mueller Chen, a third-generation Chinese father of three, came here for Guo's $20,000 monthly salary. Similarly, after a few days of getting along, I am quite satisfied with my approachable Chinese small boss.

After taking Rudy to the reception room, Guo Shouyun's eyes quickly focused on the old man sitting on the sofa chatting with Wendy.

"Professor Fred, it's a pleasure to meet you!"

Guo Shouyun greeted him with a smile.

Parson Fred stood up and grabbed his right hand, which he had reached out.

Mr. Guo was polite. ”

After a brief greeting, the two sat down separately.

"I'm sure Wendy told me why I invited you just now?"

"Yes. Rest assured, our Fred studio has the best oil painting restoration technology in the world!" says Parson Fred confidently.

Of course, Guo Shouyun also believes in this. He is not only a senior member of the International Association for the Preservation of History, Culture and Art, but also an expert in oil painting restoration at a series of large and small art institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

It is precisely because of this that Guo Shouyun specially invited him to restore the oil painting "Savior Mundi", which he bought at auction and more than 80% of which may belong to Leonardo da Vinci's original work.

"I invited Professor Fred precisely because of your excellent skills in oil painting restoration!" After the words fell, Guo Shouyun stood up, "Professor, I'll take you to see the paintings!"

"Okay!"

Under the leadership of Guo Shouyun, the group came to the second basement floor of the manor, and after verifying the triple protection of iris, fingerprints and passwords, the password door at the bank vault level slowly opened. Soon, a secret room of nearly 500 square meters, neatly lined with steel display shelves, appeared in front of everyone.

One of the main reasons why Guo Shouyun spent a lot of money to buy this luxury manor covering an area of nearly 15,000 acres was this super large and extremely well-protected storage room.

Of course, most of the shelves in this storage room are now empty, except for a few works of art on the one directly opposite.

It was the last time Guo Shouyun accompanied Molly Bevan to buy 'Views of the Suburbs, one of the masterpieces of the 19th-century French Fauvist master Maurice de Flemunck', the Qianlong official kiln 'Pastel Flower Butterfly Pattern Ruyi Ear Gourd Zun', and Guo Shouyun's most important 'Leonardo da Vinci's "Savior Mundi""!

"Professor Fred, this is the next thing you're going to restore!"

When I came to the exhibition shelf, I looked in the direction of the other party's finger, and the "Savior Mundi", which was covered with thick oil paint, and the level was not high, met Parson Fred's eyes. Raising the eyes on the bridge of his nose, after carefully examining it for a moment, he couldn't help frowning.

"Mr. Guo, with all due respect, this imitation of da Vinci is of limited artistic level, and although it may have been inherited for decades, or even hundreds of years, it is not worth the effort to restore. ”

"I understand. But this painting is very important to me, and I ask Professor Fred to restore it. For this, I am willing to pay any price!" Guo Shouyun emphasized.

When the true face of this "Salvator Mundi" is still hidden under the thick oil paint, saying that it is the real work of da Vinci can only provoke the other party's shame. Therefore, Guo Shouyun can only temporarily change his statement.

"Okay!"

Parson Fred nodded. Anyway, he came to make money, and since the other party insisted, then he would repair this "Savior".

"One more point, Professor Fred, please agree. The restoration of this painting can only be done in my home, it cannot be taken back to your studio!"

"That would slow down the repair!" Parson Fred frowned.

"It doesn't matter. Plus, I'll pay you for the length of time it takes to fix it!"

Parson Fred quickly ran out of words. As long as he can guarantee his income, he is willing to respect any conditions of his customers.

"When can I start?" said Parson Fred.

"Anytime!"

"Understood, I'll go back and prepare the things I want to use, and I'll be here on time at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning!"

"Okay, I'll arrange someone to receive you!"

After watching Parson Fred's back gradually disappear into the distance with a calm expression, "Rudy, you will be in charge of the security of the oil painting in the future." After Professor Fred came over every day, he was in charge of taking the painting out of the storeroom, and after the day's restoration, he put it back in. ”

"Understood, but your safety?"

"Wendy will recruit more bodyguards for me. Of course, if you have the right person, you can also recommend it. After a pause, Guo Shouyun turned around, "I believe you should understand my recruitment conditions!"

Looking at his deep and majestic eyes, Rudy Muller Chen felt a pang in his heart, and said solemnly: "Boss, rest assured, I will strictly control your security personnel, and I will resolutely not recruit those who are not innocent and have no bad deeds." ”

"If only you knew!"

"How many people do you need...?"

"The more the merrier!" Guo Shouyun said indifferently.

"Got it!"

Although it is still a little early, Guo Shouyun likes to plan ahead. Before you can truly become a super-rich person in the limelight, you must first build a powerful and trustworthy guard.

He has the opportunity to earn money, but his 'life' is only once!

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As one of the top private clubs in the United States, the core private club in Manhattan, New York, offers all the top-notch services you can imagine. Whether it's a yacht, an airplane, or a beautiful woman, as long as you're a member here, then everything is OK.

Guo Shouyun came to the core club for the first time, and after a few simple glances, he came to an elegantly decorated room under the leadership of the service staff.

Looking at the middle-aged man in a dark blue suit, with gold-rimmed glasses, and a picture of a successful person on the other side, Guo Shouyun walked up with a smile.

"Mr. Jamison, it's a pleasure to meet you!"

While John Jamison held Guo Shouyun's right hand, he not only looked at the well-known American writer in front of him. Of course, what really interests him is not only the identity of the other writer, but the power and courage of his stirring up the storm in the financial circle.

"Mr. Guo's youth was beyond my expectations. When I was your age, I was still in college dreaming about tomorrow. And Mr. Guo is now the youngest billionaire in the United States!"

"Thank you. It's also because of fate that I've got to where I am now!"

"Is this oriental humility?"

"Humility is a good quality, it belongs to the whole world!" Guo Shouyun smiled.

"Haha, that's right... You may be seated!"

"Please!"

After the two sat down, "What does Mr. Guo like to drink?"

"Tea!"

"I also like to drink tea, it keeps my mind clear. And the taste is not as strong as coffee!" John Jamison nodded and laughed.

"So, I have a common hobby with Mr. Jamison!"

"For the sake of this common hobby, we should communicate more in the future!"

"No problem, I like to make friends, especially good friends like Mr. Jamison. Guo Shouyun smiled.

"Me too! It's always pleasant to talk to great people!"

The two looked at each other and smiled, and everyone communicated happily when they met for the first time. After ordering tea, complimenting and chatting a few words, it is inevitable to get to the point.

Taking a sip of the black tea in the cup, John Jamison glanced at the young man opposite, and after a little thought, while putting down the teacup, "Mr. Guo, if you don't mind, can I ask a relatively private question?"

"Of course, what's the problem, Mr. Jamison said bluntly!" Guo Shouyun was slightly stunned, and instantly understood that he was going to enter the topic of today's meeting.

John Jamison nodded, "In the past two months, Phoenix has operated nearly $3 billion to short Enron, but it has caused a lot of waves on Wall Street. Although I don't know much about Enron's specific operations, it has been doing well in recent years, and its natural gas distribution, telecommunications and energy business revenues in the United States have increased significantly, allowing Enron to achieve $101 billion in revenue this year. Investment institutions and financial magazines around the world are optimistic that Enron's stock will rise in the future. And Phoenix is the only financial company in the market that shorts Enron on a large scale, and I wonder why? Of course, if it comes to Phoenix confidentiality, Mr. Guo doesn't have to answer. ”

Looking at the middle-aged man in front of him who was staring at him, Guo Shouyun thought for a moment, "Is Mr. Jamison asking this question on behalf of Goldman Sachs, or is it just out of his own curiosity?"

"Is there any difference?"

"Of course there is a difference. If Mr. Jamison were representing Goldman Sachs, then I would say 'no comment'. But if you're curious, I'll have another answer. ”

A gleam flashed in John Jamison's eyes.

"If Mr. Guo is willing to believe it, I want to say that I only represent myself at this moment!"

Guo Shouyun nodded, "I believe Mr. Jamison's words. ”

"Thank you!"