Chapter 348: The Mall

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Li Yaoyang bought a piece of land at a cabbage price of 200,000 yuan, although there is some meaning of taking advantage of people's danger, but doing business is like this, capital is ruthless, and it is useless to talk about that.

Besides, those who can give money at this time are friends, don't pick and choose.

With 200,000 support, Pelop began to bid with 'Cheng Biting Gold', and this time it won't be big, just 11,000 plus.

The other party's money is also counted, and it is impossible to spend it unscrupulously, and the two have a tacit understanding to increase the price, and after a while, the 200,000 that Pelop just got is gone.

Now the price is stuck at 1.19 million, and Pelop's whole person is soaked as if he has been fished out of the water.

Holding his breath throughout the whole process, no one dared to speak at this time, for fear of disrupting the aura of the two bidders, which would be intelligible if he relied on it.

The white gloves on the stage are still lobbying hard, trying to raise the price to more than 1.2 million, and he also knows that this position is basically the psychological limit, and no one will continue to increase the price.

As a result, the speed of his speech increased, giving people a sense of dΓ©jΓ  vu that the hammer was about to fall.

"1.19 million for the first time, can I still hear 1.2 million?

1.19 million for the second time, the opportunity will not come again, and if you miss this opportunity, you will regret it for the rest of your life.

If there is no 1.2 million, then I will announce..."

Pelop's eyes were red, and he stood up suddenly:

"Wait, 1.25 million! 1.25 million! This is my last bid! ”

Whew~Whew~Whew~ He was panting like a cow, and God knows what decision he made.

Hmm~~~ There were a few guys who subconsciously wanted to scream and were covered by their companions.

Although this is a crazy decision, it has to be said that after this auction is over, there will definitely be a lot of talk about it, and in the coming month, there will be no shortage of afternoon tea in Atlantic City's high society.

Cheng shrugged his shoulders to indicate that he had no intention of making another bid, and the bid ended in Pelop's victory.

But he paid a terrible price, 1.25 million, 250,000 more than expected, which really made him unhappy.

In the applause of the audience, Li Yaoyang glanced back at Illinoris.

He still hasn't figured out what this guy is going to do, just to make them bleed a few times? Or is there some other purpose?

It is estimated that Pelop's heart is dripping blood, and when he finally pays, the whole person is not happy.

But he still clung to the Iron Crown, as if he were holding his own life.

The artist's thinking is incomprehensible to ordinary people, anyway, Li Yaoyang would never do such a stupid thing.

If Erie has any purpose, then congratulations to him, he succeeded, he accurately grasped Pelop's lifeblood.

But for Pelop, there's nothing to be sad about, and there's still a land deal to complete.

At the time of signing, Pelop absentmindedly asked:

"What are you going to do with this land?"

"Shopping mall! I want all major brands to settle in, including food, fashion, entertainment centers, and so on! ”

"What?"

"Shopping mall, uh~ If you are interested, you can help me come up with a design plan, I mean the architectural aspect."

When Pelop, who was originally very sad, heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up, and this good thing?

He prefers imaginative design to money, and if he can design a building himself, he can pay for it.

"I'm interested! Can you tell us about your specific requirements? ”

Li Yaoyang expressed his thoughts, mainly mentioning the characteristics of shopping malls.

Pelop rubbed his chin and said:

"I see what you mean, have you heard of Burlington Street?"

His eyes drifted upward, and Li Yaoyang was searching for his memory.

Burlington Street? Of course, every December, the UK begins to be in the strongest festive atmosphere, and the streets of London are decorated with the most beautiful Christmas lights in the world.

High-end department stores are also vying to put up creative and unique Christmas windows, and Christmas songs can be heard in large and small squares.

In December, London doesn't snow and the coldest temperatures are at their worst, and the whole city is in a very romantic mood

At this time, London is probably the most desired city for people in the world to travel and live.

If you're visiting London, you should definitely visit the Burlington Arcade, which is the oldest shopping mall in the world.

Interesting history can even lead to a re-decoding of aristocratic life in the "empire on which the sun never sets" during the heyday of Britain in the 17th and 18th centuries.

The Burlington Arcade is one of the longest shopping arcades in the UK, 196 yards long to be exact.

It was built in 1819 under the official name of enriching public life and providing jobs for unemployed women workers in the factories.

But there are two theories circulating among the people.

One is that this Burlington arcade was built for his wife at the request of Lord George Cavendish (later the Earl of Burlington).

At that time, London was chaotic and crime was rampant, so the Lord built the Burlington Arcade for his beloved wife, just so that she could shop safely with other British ladies and gentlemen.

Another way to put it is:

When Lord George Cavendish inherited Burlington House, the arcade is now located in the side garden that was then part of the house, and passers-by would often throw their own leftover oyster shells and other garbage into the side garden, annoying the Lord.

To solve this problem and obtain a tranquil private space, the Lord ordered the construction of the Burlington Arcade.

At the beginning, 47 shops were built, which later increased to 72.

Burlington Arcade became a popular destination for London's high society, and is still a popular destination for British celebrities 200 years later.

A veritable women's paradise there, Burlington Arcades were women-centric, and even the male milliners and corset-makers who worked there were called "Madame" by the rules of the time.

The Burlington Arcade's bodyguards, known as the Beadles, are a feature of the Burlington Arcade and are the oldest and smallest private guards in the world – they have been around since the Burlington Arcade was founded.

Ten years before the later metropolitan public police in Britain.

The first 5 guards were all selected from Lord George Cavendis's legion, the 10th Royal Cavalry.

Some of the guards have even been guarding the Burlington Arcade for 15 years.

Visitors to Burlington Arcade or shopping can often see him and other guards at the entrance to Arcade Street.

Dressed in the uniforms of the aristocratic armies of the 18th century – with long double-breasted coats and top hats with tasseled bands, they looked very gentlemanly and polite.

They are also not as serious as the guards in front of Buckingham Palace, but will have friendly conversations with tourists.

The main duty of the Burlington Arcade Guards is to ensure that the elegant shopping atmosphere in the arcade is maintained.

If there are tourists running, singing, biking, whistling, they will stop it at the first moment.

But there are always exceptions. Regarding the no-whistle code, there was one person who was chartered.

That is Paul McCartney, the world-famous rock band Beetle.

In the 1980s, Paul McCartney was playing in Burlington Arcade when he inadvertently whistled and was immediately alerted by a passing guard.

Paul McCartney was about to turn around and apologize, but the guards recognized the rock star and immediately said that Mr. McCartney could be exempt from the Burlington Arcade "no whistle" code for life, and issued him a license.

Every December since then, Paul McCartney has come to the arcade to buy Christmas gifts, and each time he whistles to the guards, who flick the brim of their hats in response.

A lot of people think that Paul McCartney is the only person in the world who can whistle in the Arcades of Burlington.

But this is not the case, and there is one person who also received a whistle charter.

A twelve-year-old boy from London's East End had a difficult life at the time.

The little boy may have run into the arcade by chance, and was attracted by the colorful goods in the window, and whistled happily.

The guards of the Burlington Arcade apparently liked him very much, and not only did not reprimand him, but promised him that if the boy did well in school, he would be given a permit to whistle - which the little boy apparently did.

In Burlington Street, there is a funny man, Mrs. Parsons, and one of the most notorious eccentric characters in the history of selling silver in London.

In the mid-19th century, she sold a Guinean hat made in Paris at 26-28 Burlington Street.

Those who visited her shop during her lifetime didn't know that "she" was actually "him", and that the innocent-looking hat shop was being used as a faΓ§ade for a sensual place on nearby Regent Street.

The shops in the arcades have always been popular with the British royal family, and many are "Crown Certified", meaning they supply goods to the entire royal family or to a specific member.

The "Royal Warrant" is a mark unique to the United Kingdom, dating back to 1155, that exists to recognise and recognise suppliers or personal brands that have served members of the royal family for at least five years.

It is not easy to obtain Royal Warrant, and even after 100 years, there will be no more than 1,000 certificate holders with Royal Warrant.

For brands and individuals, it is a great honour to receive Royal Accreditation and an affirmation of the quality of their craftsmanship and creations.

In conclusion, there are many interesting stories to be told about Burlington Street.

When Pelop mentioned Burlington Street, Li Yaoyang had an ambition to build a Burlington Street in Atlantic City.

"You say, is it possible to create an all-glass promenade that is not hot in summer and cold in winter?" He said whimsically.

"Eh~ theoretically feasible, as long as a device can be opened and closed in the ceiling, but technically it is difficult to achieve at present."

"Well, I know it's crazy, but I'll listen to you when it comes to design."

Pelop seemed to have found a new toy and nodded repeatedly:

"Okay, okay, let me think about it."

The bizarre auction became the focus of public opinion in the coming month, and even the Atlantic Daily followed the report.

In the newspapers, people learned about the history of the Iron Crown and why Pelop was so crazy.

On this occasion, he will be exhibited along with 27 medieval antiques, including the Iron Crown, which will also usher in a wave of GCs at the Atlantic Theater Center.

I have to say that Pelop is still business-minded, and he has no way to make money in the short term, so he can only make a little bit of money in this way.

A ticket costs $10, and $15 allows you to enter the fence to see the artwork up close.

On the day of the opening, a large number of visitors were ushered in, with an income of more than 10,000 dollars, and this exhibition will last for half a month, and if the flow of visitors can be stabilized, this wave can earn at least 200,000 dollars.

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"You're going to develop a new project?" Moffett suddenly broke into Lai's office.

Li Yaoyang raised his eyelids slightly and motioned for him to sit:

"It's the land that Pelop gave me, and I'm going to make a shopping mall to facilitate one-stop shopping for people!"

"Shopping malls? The idea is creative! ”

Muffett: Is this going to be mixed up?

"You're going to be involved in development?" Li Yaoyang asked.

"Hey~ What else can you find besides me?"

"Don't forget our Deep Blue Building~"

"Don't worry, I can't delay, I know it in my heart!"

"Hmm~Okay~"

Indeed, the builders of Atlantic City, except for Maffit, really can't find anyone else, and that's the disadvantage of monopoly!

"By the way, there's no movement on Erie's side?" Li Yaoyang asked.

"Erie? No, this guy has gone without a trace of our money, and I don't know where he went. ”

Li Yaoyang rubbed his chin:

"I always think this thing is very strange~"

"EMM~ is very weird!" Moffett pondered:

"Is it possible that Kiel dug a hole for us?"

Li Yaoyang was stunned:

"Kiel? Aren't the two of them bitter enemies? ”

"Only the interests are eternal, and you and Kir are also fighting fiercely, now what?"

Li Yaoyang holds his forehead with one hand:

"It makes sense, okay, but we don't have proof."

"Yes, just guessing!" Moffett smiled wryly.

"Why don't we call Kiel and try his tone?" Li Yaoyang had a whim.

"Call Kiel? If it was really him, would he admit it? ”

"I can always hear the strangeness in my breath!"

"It's... Give it a try, I can't say it either. ”

Li Yaoyang nodded, and immediately called Kiel Eland.

"It's me, I'm Kiel."

"Kiel, I'm Lee."

β€œlee? How can you call me when you are available? Kiel was a little surprised, and could hear him put down his pen.

"Yili has been doing a lot of action lately, how long have you not been back? No matter what a tube? Li Yaoyang said straight to the point.

"Erie? Why was he mentioned all of a sudden? Kiel was stunned: "What are you doing?" ”

"Hehe, he cheated more than 1 million of us, and now there is no one." Li Yaoyang said secretly.

"What? Pit your money? He's crazy? Kiel's tone didn't look like pretending.

"That's the case, Kir, there's no shadow of you behind this, right?"

Kir was stunned, and suddenly shouted:

"Are you crazy? If I wanted to do this, I would have done it a long time ago, and I would have to wait until now? ”

"Brother Shen!"

"Hmm!"

Shen Changqing walked on the road, and when he met someone he knew well, he would say hello to each other or nod his head.

But it doesn't matter who it is.

There was no superfluous expression on everyone's face, as if they were very indifferent to everything.

on this.

Shen Changqing is used to it.

Because this is the Demon Suppression Division, it is an institution that maintains the stability of Great Qin, and its main responsibility is to kill demons and monsters, and of course there are some other side jobs.

Arguably.

In the Demon Suppression Division, everyone has a lot of blood on their hands.

When a person is accustomed to seeing life and death, then he will become indifferent to many things.

When he first came to this world, Shen Changqing was a little uncomfortable, but over time he got used to it.

The Demon Suppression Division is huge.

The people who can stay in the Demon Suppression Division are all powerful masters, or people who have the potential to become masters.

Shen Changqing belongs to the latter.

Among them, the Demon Suppression Division is divided into two professions, one is the town guard and the other is the demon exterminator.

Anyone who enters the Demon Suppression Division starts with the lowest level of demon slayer.

Then step by step, he is expected to become a town guard.

Shen Changqing's predecessor was a trainee demon slayer in the Demon Suppression Division, and he was also the lowest level of the demon slayer envoys.

Have memories of the predecessor.

He is also very familiar with the environment of the Demon Suppression Division.

It didn't take long for Shen Changqing to stop in front of an attic.

Unlike other places full of slaughter, the attic here seems to stand out from the crowd, and in the bloody Demon Suppression Division, it presents a different tranquility.

At this time, the attic door is open, and there are occasional people entering and exiting.

Shen Changqing only hesitated for a moment, and then stepped in.

Access to the attic.

The environment has changed in vain.

A burst of ink fragrance mixed with the faint smell of blood came to his face, making his brow furrow instinctively, but quickly stretched.

The smell of blood on everyone's body in the Demon Suppression Division is almost impossible to clean.