Chapter Twenty-Six: Hit It Off
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Capuya had long wanted to talk to Liu Wei, but he never had time. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info
After making a splash in Atlantic City, Capua has become a Las Vegas hotspot and socializes every day.
This guy is very scheming, and he goes around promoting that Liu Wei and Mobei Wolf have signed a contract with him and become the "gold medal gambling king" of the "Pyramid Palace", but he did not introduce Liu Wei and Mobei Wolf to other gambling tycoons in Las Vegas. This move, firstly, to prevent others from digging into the wall, and secondly, to enhance the mystery of Liu Wei and Mobei Wolf.
Within a week, the Pyramid Palace's revenue had tripled, and most gamblers had come to meet the new "North American gambling kings" and were kept out of the way by the newly appointed casino managers. Several gamblers who picked quarrels and provoked trouble lost completely at the hands of Zhou Fen, and they had no chance to meet Liu Wei and Mobei Wolf.
Liu Wei and Mobei Wolf both fell easily, and Zhou Fen also got a chance to perform.
But in Capuya's view, this is just the beginning.
When Liu Wei came to the door, Capua had just finished attending the regular dinner of the "North American Gaming Industry Conference" and was about to go to bed, when he was called up.
If it was someone else, Kapuya would definitely be furious, and when he heard that it was Liu Wei, he only complained a few times.
Instructing the servant to prepare tea and snacks, Capua put on her pajamas and went to the study.
In order to envelop Liu Wei, Kapuya had already instructed the secretary to take him directly to the study. Anyway, there is a monitoring system in the study, and Liu Wei will not do anything wrong.
When Capua arrived, Liu Wei was flipping through a Latin version of the Bible (Old Testament).
"Mr. Liu, do you know Latin?"
"A little, not too much." Liu Wei looked back at the sleepy-eyed Capua and put the ancient books in sheepskin packaging on the shelves. "I've learned it before, but it's been a long time ago, and it looks like it's a bit of a struggle."
"If you like it, take it."
Liu Wei smiled, he didn't like it, he just wanted to find something to do while waiting.
"I also have a hand-copied version of the Book of Changes here, which I heard is an ancient book." Capua pulled the very old-looking book from the shelf. "These books are in my collection, and I don't have time to read them."
I'm afraid I can't understand it. Liu Wei smiled and took the book "Book of Changes" with a yellowed cover.
It is indeed an ancient book, but it is an ancient text that Liu Wei does not know.
At this time, the servant brought in tea and pastries.
"Want to have some drink? I've got ...... here."
"You're welcome, Mr. Capua, I'm here to talk to you."
"Coffee, or tea?"
"I'll do it myself." Liu Wei was very generous and poured himself a cup of tea in the past.
"What are you looking for me?" Capua poured a cup of coffee, but didn't drink it, because he still wanted to go to bed early instead of staying up all night.
"Make money."
"Make money!?" Capuya was stunned for a moment, and looked at Liu Wei in disbelief. "Mr. Liu, you're not going to spend hundreds of millions of dollars so quickly, are you?"
"Pretty much." Liu Wei smiled and said, "You also know that I have to support a large family, and I have some bad habits. ”
"How much do you want? If you need it urgently, I'll ...... first."
"It's a lot, more than you think, and I can't take your money for nothing. Let's put it this way, I want to find something to do, and something that will make a lot of money. ”
"Make a lot of money......
Liu Wei glanced at Capua and said, "The little ladies who came with me are also a bit capable, so I want to open a nightclub in Las Vegas." ”
"This ......," Capua looked more hesitant.
"Mr. Capua may have misunderstood, I don't want to go it alone, but I want you to join." Liu Wei was well aware of Capua's doubts. "I don't know anything about Las Vegas, and I can't do it alone. Besides, people always have to do things in life, and it is impossible not to do more. ”
"Mr. Liu, I understand what you mean, but this matter is more tricky."
"Any questions?"
"Do you know the laws here?"
Liu Wei frowned and shook his head.
"Las Vegas is a gambling city, but it has a very severe crackdown on gambling-related crimes. It's okay to open a nightclub in Las Vegas, but it depends on what kind of nightclub it is. ”
"What kind of nightclub can you open?"
"The general surname must not be related to the surname transaction."
Liu Wei nodded thoughtfully, indicating that he understood what Kapuya meant.
"In addition to that, there is also the question of location. The prime location in downtown Las Vegas has long been circled, and if it is opened in the suburbs, there are many problems. There is also an access system within the industry, if ......"
"The relevant laws are only related to Las Vegas, right?"
Capua was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said, "This is the law of Las Vegas." ”
"That is, as long as you are not in Las Vegas, you will not be violating these laws."
"You mean ......"
"What other city is better for a nightclub than Las Vegas?"
"This ......," Capua said after a moment's thought, "there are not many suitable places, but the most suitable one, and the closest one is Reno." ”
"Where?"
Capua brought a map of Nevada and pointed out the city for Mr. Liu.
Las Vegas is at the southern tip of Nevada, near Southern California and Arizona. Reno is located in northwest Nevada, next to the state capital, Carson City, and very close to Sacramento and San Francisco.
Like Las Vegas, Reno is a gambling city, but for a shorter period of time, targeting a few of the larger cities in Northern California. There are no laws restricting the service industry, and there are no strong casinos. If Mr. Liu is interested in pursuing a career in the gaming and hospitality industry, Reno is the best choice. ”
Liu Wei smiled and said, "If you open an entertainment city with a comprehensive surname, how much money will be needed." ”
"It's not too little, the land price is not very expensive, but the construction of the project and so on is not a small amount of money."
"What if I buy it from someone else?"
"This ......," Capua said after a moment's hesitation, "the gaming and service industry in Las Vegas is saturated, and Reno has a broader development prospect, and I'm afraid no one wants to sell it." ”
"Leave that to me, Mr. Capua." Liu Wei glanced at Capua and said bluntly, "I just want to know which entertainment venue has the most development potential and the situation of the boss." I'll figure out the rest. If Mr. Capua is interested, we can cooperate. ”
"Can you handle it?"
"Don't worry, I'll make a price he can't refuse."
Capua was stunned for a moment, then laughed, because this is a line from the movie "The Godfather", and the original form of the Godfather is his great-grandfather.
"Well, is Mr. Capua interested?"
"If you can solve other problems, I can be an investor." Capuya thought for a moment and said, "I will bear the cost of acquiring and maintaining the operation, but I will have to take a 60% stake. ”
"Mr. Capua, you are too greedy."
"It's okay to have less, I only need 40% of the shares, but I have to operate it jointly with the 'Pyramid Palace', and Mr. Zhou has to stay here."
"I can promise you these two conditions, but I can only give you twenty percent of the shares."
"No, that's too little, at least thirty-five percent."
"Mr. Capua, one of us will give way, thirty percent."
Capua still didn't say yes, because it was a bit less.
"You have to believe that as long as you jointly operate and drive the relevant industries, you can recoup your investment within two or three years, and you don't have to do anything in the future, you just need to sit and count the money."
Capuya gritted his teeth and said, "Just do as you say, but you have to continue to serve as the 'Gold Medal Gambling King' of the 'Pyramid Palace', and you have to renew your contract for another year." ”
"It's a small thing, it's a joint operation, isn't it?"
"Mr. Liu is a cheerful person." Capuya smiled and said, "I will provide the required information as soon as possible, and then discuss the matter of funds after you have negotiated the terms of the acquisition." ”
"Mr. Capua is also a cheerful person, I will contact you as soon as possible."
Liu Wei didn't say much wordy, and left with the Book of Changes.
Capua wanted to sleep, but she couldn't.
Reno is the second casino in Nevada, although it is far inferior to Las Vegas in terms of scale, but as Las Vegas has turned to the main business in recent years, it has gradually strengthened the regulation and restrictions on the gaming industry, and many gambling tycoons have targeted Reno and want to make a big splash here.
Before Liu Wei came to the door, many gambling tycoons had already switched to Reno.
It's a pity that the Capuya family is no longer able to fight against the rising star. Although Capua wanted to develop in Reno, under the encirclement and suppression of the Mexican gang, the black gang and the Asian gang, it was a little difficult to even hold on to Las Vegas, let alone expand outward.
Capuya doesn't think Liu Wei will be able to gain a foothold in Reno.
In his eyes, Liu Wei is just a skilled gambler, and he is not very good in other aspects.
It's just that before Liu Wei can gain a firm foothold, he only needs to provide some information and will not pay too much price. Even if Liu Wei gets into trouble with Reno, it has nothing to do with him.
Since it is a business without capital, it is natural that you will not suffer losses, and it is also a good thing to try your luck.
After Liu Wei left, Kapuya called the secretary over and asked him to collect relevant information, and then handed it to Liu Wei.
Kapua only cares about how far Liu Wei can go, and doesn't care how to do it. This is also an unwritten rule, and if you know too much, it will be dangerous.
What Capuya was thinking, Liu Wei also knew very well.
When he readily agreed, Liu Wei knew that this guy was a shrunken turtle and couldn't become an atmosphere. It's just that Liu Wei needs Capuya's funds and influence in the gambling world, and he doesn't expect Capuya to provide more help, and he doesn't even plan to let Capuya come forward in person.
Opening a nightclub is just an excuse for the purpose of igniting a powder keg.
The incident in Atlantic City has made Liu Wei realize that the underground world of the United States is not calm, and all kinds of underground forces have suffered losses in this protracted crisis, and they have also seen a rare opportunity. The calm is only a superficial phenomenon, and as long as someone comes out to break the existing order, it will definitely be lively.
Only by disturbing the situation can we fish in troubled waters.
(To be continued)