It feels very comfortable to get along with Lu Rong, you can not only feel her professionalism, but also experience the ambiguity between lovers.

Occasionally, they would joke with each other like friends and talk about everything.

This woman has her unique charm.

It's not the kind of desire that makes people want to just possess, but a natural magical affinity.

It makes people unconsciously, wanting to get closer to her and get to know her more deeply.

"Trust me, there won't be that day."

Li Zhenyu's eyes were clear, and he responded jokingly like an old friend.

Lu Rong chuckled helplessly and said, "That's really... It's a pity. ”

Shrugging his shoulders noncommittally, the car arrived at its destination.

Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Park Avenue, Manhattan City East.

This long-established luxury hotel with a history of more than 100 years has witnessed many important events in modern times.

For example, Li Hongzhang visited Europe and the United States and lived here when he visited New York.

At the end of World War II, the Four Rogue signed the World Peace Accord here.

The wife of the Neon Emperor, who settled here after Eisenhow's death.

Churchill, Charles de Gaulle, Elizabeth and other dignitaries from various countries have stayed here.

Monroe often held balls here, and the Rolling Stones also performed here.

It was also here that the New Millennium Declaration was born......

On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, 32 heads of state stayed at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, bilateral talks held by the P5 heads of state in the hotel, and even talks between many countries at the United Nations Headquarters.

Since then, it has been nicknamed the 'Little United Nations'.

The original site of the hotel is not here, it has now been turned into the Empire State Building.

After being demolished, the hotel was relocated to its current location and rebuilt as the world's first skyscraper hotel and the world's tallest and largest hotel at the time.

Now, after renovation, she set off again and walked into the interior of the hotel, and the historical precipitation that can be seen everywhere gives people a heavy sense of depression.

Make people unconsciously slow down their pace, and keep their respects in a low voice.

Walking to the front desk, Li Zhenyu also saw the famous slogan: If it is difficult, do it immediately. It's impossible, it can be done in a few more minutes.

That's Waldorf Astoria's motto, and it's what he has always believed in.

Being recognized by the heads of state of the 32 countries shows that Waldorf Astoria has really fulfilled its service commitments as stated in the declaration.

"Boss, how do you feel?"

Boarding the elevator, Lu Rong, who was observing him all the way, wanted to know what he thought of this hotel.

"Good, very good."

Lee Jin-woo must admit that the feeling given to him here is completely different from Silla.

In Silla, everything was like a wind-up machine.

Every greeting, every smile, word and deed is standardized, and he used to think it was good.

But now, Li Zhenyu has completely changed his mind.

Maybe he should suggest that Li Fuzhen come here to see it, and it is better to stay for a few months to experience Waldorf Astoria culture deeply.

As soon as he thought of it, Li Zhenyu immediately dialed her number.

"Zhenyu?"

Li Fuzhen's slightly hoarse tone was full of doubts, he should know himself.

But if he understood himself, he shouldn't have called at this time.

"Sister Fuzhen, have you ever been to Waldorf Astoria in New York?"

A topic was opened, and Li Zhenyu informed her about his feelings at the hotel and strongly recommended that she come and experience it as soon as possible.

Promised that he would go, and the two ended the call.

Putting away the phone, Li Zhenyu's worried emotions were relieved, and he finally found a suitable reason to probe her situation.

Judging from the conversation just now, Sister Fuzhen's recent mood should be very unstable.

I drank a lot of alcohol, and this hoarse voice is proof of this.

However, other than that, her mood did not fluctuate much, and she was relatively calm.

So, don't worry about her overreaction.

Although in his memory, Li Fuzhen left the scene at the cost of 100 billion.

But this is not the world of memory after all, and it is more reassuring to confirm it.

After doing all this, Li Zhenyu asked, "Why did you bring me here?" ”

If there was no purpose, Lu Rong wouldn't have asked him how he felt just now.

"Hilton has plans to sell this premium brand, and I think Universal should buy it."

"We're an investment company, not a hotelier."

"I've talked to Hilton about this, and the other party can continue to manage it on behalf of the other party and charge the corresponding management fee."

"Why?"

Why did Hilton sell the hotel, and also agreed to manage it on its behalf.

"Their financial situation is not ideal, and it is too expensive to maintain the value of the Waldorf Astoria brand."

Li Zhenyu didn't speak, but Lu Rong understood what he was waiting for.

"The world needs a good name, and it needs recognition from the upper class, and both of us are outsiders in this country.

Therefore, more than others, we need the history and respect recognized by the people of the country. ”

This reason persuaded Li Zhenyu that it was indeed as Lu Rong said.

A good reputation is important in any country in the world.

Especially in this damned, seemingly free, but in fact pervasive hypocritical country.

If you can't change the world, you will be as hypocritical as they are.

"I love freedom."

Li Zhenyu spread his hands and shouted loudly like the protagonist of an opera.

Lu Rong stared at him for a few seconds, then raised his hands with a smile and shouted, "Yes, I love freedom." ”

Want to acquire such a historical, influential luxury hotel brand.

The price is ridiculously high!

After Lu Rong made initial contact with the other party, he received an offer of $1.5 billion.

Moreover, the other party does not accept any stocks, bonds, or collateral, of which 1 billion must be paid in cash.

"Five years?"

Li Zhenyu feels that this time limit is very reasonable, and he will pay off 1 billion US dollars in 5 years.

Lu Rong shook his head and said, "2 years, if you can't turn the situation around in 2 years, Hilton will be in big trouble." ”

That is, the time left for Hilton is only 2 years, and they have no 5 years to wait.

Five years later, Hilton's absence is a problem, even if he pays the balance off.

"2 years..."

Entering the room, Li Zhenyu fell into thought and began to consider the feasibility.

Two years later, he is confident that his worth will increase several times.

But worth and cash are always two different concepts.

$1 billion is not a small amount.

But considering the value behind Waldorf Astoria, Lee believes it deserves the number.

"I agreed, try to keep the price down."

Seeing that he agreed, Lu Rong said happily: "I will, BOSS, you won't regret today's decision." ”

Becoming the owner of an established hotel will help him a lot in his future career.

The day he gets the hotel, he will be clearly aware.

This is more than a transaction, Lu Rong can say with certainty: he will never be disappointed!

With an affirmative answer, Lu Rong left the hotel.

Li Zhenyu also began to prepare for tomorrow's meeting, and many old friends came to this financing meeting.

Capital, Vanguard, BlackRock, Puxin, these veteran capitals that have appeared at the Facebook financing conference, many families have come.

Gray Locke, a veteran venture capital firm founded in 1965, is also among them.

Founder's Fund, a newly formed company in '05, invests in companies like Yammer, Path, Spotify, Gowalla, Slide, etc.

Now, of course, that includes Facebook.

Sequoia Capital, Neon SoftBank......

Microsoft and Li Bancheng are also on the list, as well as an old acquaintance of Google Capital, Steve and Lu Rong's old employer, Goldman Sachs.

A simple piece of paper has almost wiped out many bigwigs in the investment field.

Tomorrow's meeting is bound to be a grand event in the field of investment.

(End of chapter)