Chapter 031: Recruiting Troops (3)
On the issue of funds, because Shi Hu's new identity has not been completed, the current contract is drawn up first, and then the money will be transferred to Paul after his identity is completed. The contract stipulates that 70 million of them will be used to acquire shares, and the remaining 10 million will be used for the decoration and maintenance of the hotel.
It was a building from the last century, and if it wanted to adapt to the times, it had to be restructured, and last year's loss of the hotel was due to renovation expenses, but the bank did not provide enough loans, so it had to stop, and Paul also had the idea of retiring...... After coming and going, the heavy responsibility now falls on Shi Hu's shoulders.
Paul is not in a hurry to get the money immediately, he pins his hopes on Shi Hu, although he is about to retire and live happily with his girlfriend from now on, but who doesn't want his hard work to develop benignly? You must know that after the transfer of 60% of the shares, he also holds 20% of the shares, which is the second largest shareholder of the hotel.
Paul suggested that Shi Hu first use the operating capital to decorate and start construction.
The first thing to do is the bar, which is not small, but it does not fit the style of strip clubs, and if you want to start construction, it must be a big move. Gianna and several designers from architectural companies visited many times, and the cost of renting the site was saved, and the renovation was expected to cost two or three million.
The renovation takes time, the strip club is expected to be built in one to two months, and the overall renovation of the hotel is estimated to take one month. Renovation means that you have to close down for rectification, and you will lose a month...... Referring to last year's revenue, it is estimated to be around $7 million.
But for the sake of a better future, it's worth it. Nowadays, the passenger flow of the casino is increasing year after year, and the guests are more young, and most of the people who like gambling are middle-aged, and young people are rushing to entertain and enjoy. A beautiful and comfortable environment is one of the main factors that attracts customers.
Shihu has a budget of 10 million US dollars for renovation and is well funded.
The building is done, and then it's the turn of the manpower.
When a new boss settles in, there must be some job transfers, and the increase or decrease of employees.
At the invitation of the new boss, Gianna and Frank attend the meeting as representatives. In terms of familiarity, they may be regarded as Shi Hu's "original team", so Shi Hu takes care of them and listens to their opinions, how many people are willing to turn around, salary requirements, etc.
"The Red Queen will be out of business in a month, the owner will deregister the brand, you can register it," Gianna said. I'll talk about my part, fifteen of the original professional performers are interested in participating, but they have some doubts about their salaries during the period of closure. β
Fifteen employees are happy, which is good news, which means that there is no longer a lot of effort to train on a large scale, and the performance is also based on experience and proficiency. As for Gianna's salary, because the club may have to be renovated for two months, and the Red Queen will close its doors in a month.
Shi Hu already had a plan: "Just calculate according to your average income last month, and have a paid vacation!" β
"You're so generous, boss." Gianna smiled and agreed: "This is the best, the boss is not a miser, and will bring the relationship and sense of belonging closer to the employees." β
Shi Hu joked: "I have to be a little charming." β
Gianna nodded, "You've charmed a bunch of girls." β
"But there is no long vacation for gentlemen." Shi Hu looked at Frank, security guards are scarce in hotels, and the scope of work covers a wide range, such as casinos, front halls, and accommodation departments.
"Young people should be more active." Frank looked at the list.
"Only you can take care of them, sir." Shi Hu looked at the memo in his hand and looked up: "But there are many opportunities, bars, casinos and guest rooms all need supervisors, and there is also a position of security manager at the top, and you can be promoted if you perform well." Privately, I'm optimistic about you. β
"Do what I can." Frank was calm and couldn't see whether he was expecting it or not.
Although I haven't known each other for a long time, I feel that Frank is quite mysterious, he is always very calm in the face of things, and has definitely experienced ups and downs; secondly, not everyone can surrender to those veteran security guards, but they are happy and convinced of him; Also, he always inadvertently shows his defensive instincts.
It seems that there is a story in this, Shi Hu thought secretly.
Shi Hu discussed other arrangements, in addition to the performers and security guards, most of the Red Queen's people and horses were transplanted and settled in the "Red Queen Strip Club", and the run-in degree was very high. Gianna is the manager of the club, and unlike the superficial ease, she has been very attentive lately.
The club's security manager is naturally Frank, a position that is temporary, and if he performs well, there is no problem with promotion. Shi Hu is a bit of a charlatan, admiring the scene of brothers hugging each other, although vain, but he treats Frank as the Minister of Armed Forces in his heart......
Solve the problem of friends' positions, and the original hotel will not move for the time being. Paul specifically suggested that the vice president of the hotel could be promoted, and the rest would depend on his preferences. Under absolute control, the quality of operation also depends on his decision-making...... Shi Hu felt that he still needed an assistant.
It's best to find an assistant yourself, and you have to be in tune.
But I can't find ...... for the time being. After solving the problems of the current staff, Shi Hu's eyes were on the "face" of the hotel again, and the front office department was naturally the focus of decoration, but a detail that he ignored was: transportation. Anyway, it is a four-star hotel, and when picking up VIPs, you can't do it without a luxury car.
Originally, the hotel had an elongated Lincoln and a few Cadillacs, but he didn't think it was grand enough. Anyway, we had to add two more extended courtesy cars and a few luxury cars to be decent. And also...... His eyes stopped on the Ferrari occupying the VIP parking space at the door.
Paul, a bad old man, drives an open-top F360 to blow up the streets all day long, and he also has an impulse.
Michael was called on the phone, and as soon as he got his idea, the know-it-all immediately drove him to the local luxury car sales point. Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Bentley, Maybach ...... There are many of these brands in Las Vegas. The price is also very "affordable", and Michael can't understand Shi Hu's surprise.
"In this way, the S600, the highest in the Mercedes-Benz S-class, sells for more than 150,000 yuan here, while in China, the yuan is converted into US dollars for about 420,000." Shi Hu found a simple comparison, the domestic luxury car tax is indeed very high, no wonder he thinks the price of cabbage when he sees this.
"Isn't that the ability to buy three?" Michael was also surprised.
"Almost." Shi Hu nodded, and then said to the sales: "I look quite suitable, just them." β
He used the price of more than one in China to buy three of them here.
The brand-new S600, cold black, will be taken out to pick up hotel VIPs in the future, which will save face. Usually he just doesn't need it, he is a special car for the big boss - he imagines himself sitting in the back seat with a cigar in his mouth, the car in front of him opening the road and the car following behind, and holding a golden cat in his arms...... I can't help but be intoxicated.
"Three cars in one breath, I didn't say anything." Michael admired.
There is a reason for choosing Mercedes-Benz S600, in China it is a luxury car, in the United States is actually the same, the average family usually can't afford it, only the company president, hotels and the like will use it. Either it's a gang without a product, and no boss will drive it by himself, it's the driver.
After getting these three, Shi Hu went to order two extended Lincolns, one each in black and white, and some guests liked this kind of long, windy driving on the streets of Las Vegas. He satisfies everyone's tastes, places orders, pays for ...... In the end, it was his own turn.
Under Paul's influence, he first went to view Lari.
Ferrari's showroom is red, the entry-level F360, the V12 front 575M, and the Enzo (Enzo) purely to increase face, you need an official Ferrari invitation to buy it, and it's useless to have money. But Shi Hu was fascinated by Enzo and longed for its butterfly door.
The normal way of opening the door is not enough to pull the wind, and it is best to turn it up this way.
Michael had an idea: "Horses can't work, you buy cows!" β
"Cow?"
When he saw Lamborghini's 4S store, Shi Hu understood.
Lamborghini entered the Chinese market much later than Ferrari (it seems to be at the end of 04), and Shi Hu also listened to Ferrari more in China, and was relatively unfamiliar with the name Lamborghini. When you see the newly launched murciΓ©lago (bat) model, you are instantly captivated by it.
It has styling that meets Shihu's requirements: upward-opening doors (scissor doors), a trendy design with a large number of wedges in the body, and the engine is in the middle and the engine compartment is located at the back. When you step on the accelerator, the roar of the engine comes clearly from the back, and the blood is boiling.
After Shi Hu sat in the co-pilot experience, he decided to start.
He ordered a lemon yellow murcielago, 6.2-at. As the name suggests, the 6.2L displacement, automatic transmission, top speed can reach 330 kilometers per hour, and the acceleration to 100 kilometers takes only a short 3.8 seconds, 579 horsepower can be called a monster (the first generation of bats is actually quite weak).
Its detachable canopy, which can also meet the needs of the open top, is a powerful tool for driving.
In terms of selling price, 260,000 US dollars, Shi Hu paid 50,000 yuan in advance, and the seller said that he could get the goods after half a month. Because the model has just been released, although it is hand-made, Shi Hu does not have high requirements, and there is a spot that fully meets his needs, and he is transferred directly from Europe, saving a long wait.