"You seem to have changed a lot this year. How did you remember to invite me to One on the Bund? I remember you used to think the Bund was too crowded. A pot-bellied blond man excitedly browsed the lights of the Bund from an open-air dining station.

"Really? That's probably because you're new to China, and I don't want to give you the impression that you like it. Consumption here is too expensive. ”

"I take back what I just said, and you haven't changed. You're still the one who is less and less like my fellow man. But I envy you. I am fascinated by this beautiful oriental city, and I am becoming more and more nostalgic for this place. I'm becoming more and more like the people here. "The blonde man was clearly more interested in the night view of the Bund than in the steak in front of him.

Lu Kaiwen stared at the person in front of him with a smile and looked up and down for a long time.

"Alright, I know it's hard for my body and looks to be in harmony with everything here, but you don't have to look at me like that. Your ridicule is of no avail. The man shrugged his shoulders.

"Hehe, it's good that you are self-aware. In fact, I also remind you not to forget the United States, and not to forget your home in New York. Kevin Lu finally burst out laughing.

“Shit。 Thanks for the reminder. Thank you even more for your kind invitation. The man chewed the steak vigorously.

"My John. Thank me for my sincerity, and you can give a reply to our loan plan. Lu Kaiwen's casual tone revealed anticipation.

"Kevin, I finally can't help it. I can say frankly that you learned something bad about the Orientals, and you began to mix friendship and work. Such cunning would ruin our friendship. John stopped eating.

"Alright, don't talk to me diplomatically. You're in China now, remember what I said to you the first day you came to replace me? Kevin Lu frowned, he didn't want to hide his impatience.

"Which word? Ah, I see. It turns out that you have been preparing for today. Well, even if I should forget that I'm Western. But I still don't like the way you work now. You shouldn't talk about work during breaks, it's a sign of respect for your friends. John took the western handkerchief and began to wipe the corners of his mouth.

"Okay, you and I don't need to dwell on these differences in behavior between the East and the West, I just want to improve your increasingly low work efficiency. Tell me, how is our plan? Lu Kaiwen's tone became more and more impatient.

John shook his head, he hesitated.

"I didn't give you such a plan because of my relationship with Bank H. You should see the benefits involved. Do you know how China's real estate market has changed this year, in 2007? Tell you, a price leap, an average of 30% house price jump, and that's just the beginning. Noticed? * What does it mean that the effect of several consecutive adjustments has been exchanged for such a leap? It shows that China's housing prices have become uncontrollable. In the next few years, all the funds will be fully tilted towards real estate. Don't you feel excited? Lu Kaiwen's tone gradually changed, and the irritability gradually faded.

"Kevin, we all know that, and our research shows it all. But you've got a problem for us. Isn't it a bit of a joke to get a loan just because you are shortlisted for a demolition and renovation enterprise without sufficient collateral? John shrugged again.

"It's not about getting a loan, it's just about getting a full letter of intent. What we need to reach is a framework agreement. Our Lingyun company is applying for listing, and it is about to usher in a construction climax after listing. Do you think we're just a loan? We are building a strategic partnership. It will be a long-term strategic cooperation. John, get some courage and try this. Believe me, I am your friend and have a special affection for Bank H. Lu Kaiwen's tone became more and more stable.

"Kevin. We studied your plans. Maybe you know too much about how we work, and your plan is designed exactly the way we think about it. We also believe that this seemingly risky investment is actually a very viable investment. Because we went to read all the documents of this demolition and alteration for the first time. Appreciate your keen sense of smell for seizing this opportunity. But you know how we work, and the problem now is that no one wants to take on the role and responsibility of making the final decision. It's going to be an agreement that's been put on hold," John said, with a look of apology in his eyes.

That's why I'm so impatient, that's why I don't care about my friends' grievances. Because I know that's how you guys. You know, I didn't submit the plan to the Chinese banks because I hated their conservative way of working. You're doing the same thing right now. Forget it, since you said the crux of the problem, well, let me hear your personal opinion. Kevin Lu regained his composure after venting briefly.

"I knew you would. Just put it bluntly, do you want me to take the lead in facilitating this framework agreement? John grunted and resumed his negotiations.

"Sure enough, it's my friend, tell me how I can make you take on this responsibility." Lu Kaiwen also has a-for-tat simplicity.

"What good can I do?" John bit his lip.

Lu Kaiwen was stunned for a moment, he didn't immediately understand what the other party meant.

"Don't get me wrong. I mean, how can I make this investment risk-free, I need the affirmation and appreciation of the company's headquarters. That's the benefit I'm asking for. That's not an overstatement. John saw the other party's reaction.

"John, it's good that you can think like that. So be it, in order not to embarrass you, I can guarantee this loan. In addition, in order for you to create greater performance, I can join forces with you. Lu Kaiwen seemed to have made up his mind in deliberation.

John was visibly stunned, his mouth open for a few moments.

"Kevin, I suddenly became interested in asking why. Why are you willing to guarantee a loan for a company? From what I know of you, you shouldn't be an impulsive person. John finally pursed his lips and began to ask.

"What? Don't trust my guarantees? Lu Kaiwen felt a trace of displeasure and impatience.

"No, I believe. The company believes in you, too. If you had put your pledge into the plan, there would be no need for us to discuss it as we do now. Seventy million is not comparable to your credibility. Is it just that I'm your friend and I care about your motives for doing this? What makes you so serious? If you see me as your friend, I want to be honest with you. John leaned forward earnestly.

"Well, John, thank you for your concern. My capital injection in the company has accounted for a large proportion, and the company's affairs have become inseparable from my personal interests. In addition, I can't inject any more capital, because now the company's legal person is already uneasy about my capital injection, and wants to help the company complete the listing, but I can't inject capital myself, so I can only come to guarantee the loan. Kevin Lu tried to avoid specific details.

John's eyes at Kevin Lu were still suspicious.

"Can you tell me clearly about your relationship with the current legal entity? Do you have any other ideas for the future? John still habitually pursed his thick lips.

"You are truly my friend. I still can't avoid this acute question. We are in a cooperative and competitive relationship, and if possible, I will try to take holding. Lu Kaiwen confessed his helplessness after a short period of ridicule.

John smiled brightly.

"Understood. That's it, I will speed up the improvement of the framework agreement. Did you mention joining forces because you're gradually pulling money away from Wall Street, and do you want to make a big move? John was quick to show his decision.

"You investigate me? Are you my friend or not? Do I want to thank you for caring about me, or do I despise your filthy little actions? Lu Kaiwen's wry smile became more and more undisguised in his sarcasm.

John scratched his head absently.

"It should. I am a responsible person. I am responsible for my friends. You should be proud, and you should be proud of your impact. Tell me, was my guess correct? John smirked and insisted on his curiosity.

"Yes, I will gradually transfer the funds to China's capital market. What do you think? Are you interested in being a banker? Lu Kaiwen no longer entangled with the other party, he gave the answer in a nonchalan tone.

"Sitting? Which stock is it for? How much money is needed? When does it start? John's excited expression had a calculating groan.

"The scale of funds is about 100 million. Originally, I wanted to sit on my own. But I changed my mind when I met you. Kevin Lu is still lightheartedly relaxed.

John frowned.

"Which stock?" John had an eagerness to ask.

"It's not on the market yet." Kevin Lu replied unusually succinctly.

John's mouth opened again, and his eyes widened.

"Are you kidding? Are you ... Wait, you're not going to be ready to target your company's future stocks, are you? Why is that? Why would you make things so troublesome? John's expression and tone shifted.

Kevin Lu smiled, with a teasing look in his smile.

"You don't have to rush to give me an answer now. We have a few months to wait. Kevin Lu continued to be careless.

"Conspiracy, there is definitely a conspiracy. Kevin... John was still muttering to himself.

Kevin Lu didn't communicate with John again, he turned his eyes to look at the Bund.

The beautiful Bund is the ultimate luxury of fashion.