Author: Yuecanglang

I feel very comfortable getting along with Lu Rong. I 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 just want to possess it, but a natural magical affinity.

It makes people unconsciously want to get closer to her and understand her more deeply.

"Believe me, that day will never happen."

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

Lu Rong smiled helplessly and said, "That's really... such a pity."

He shrugged noncommittally and the car arrived at its destination.

Manhattan East, Park Avenue, Waldorf Astoria Hotel.

This old luxury hotel with a history of more than 100 years has witnessed and participated in many important events in modern times.

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

At the end of World War II, the four gangsters signed the "World Peace Agreement" here.

The wife of the Neon Emperor settled here after Eisenhower's death.

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

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

The New Millennium Declaration was also born here...

On the 60th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, 32 heads of state stayed at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, and the heads of state of the five permanent members held bilateral talks in the hotel and even held talks with many countries at the United Nations Headquarters.

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

The original location of the hotel is not here, it is now the Empire State Building.

After being demolished, the hotel re-selected its current location and rebuilt it as the world's first skyscraper hotel, which was also the world's tallest and largest hotel at the time.

Now, after renovating, she sets off again and walks inside the hotel. The historical deposits that can be seen everywhere give people a heavy sense of oppression.

It makes people unconsciously slow down, lower their voices and remain respectful.

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

This is the motto of Waldorf Astoria and the belief it has always adhered to.

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

"BOSS, how do you feel?"

After boarding the elevator, Lu Rong, who had been observing him all the way, wanted to know what he thought of this hotel.

"good, very good."

Li Zhenyu must admit that the feeling here for him is completely different from that of Silla.

In Silla, everything is like a wound machine.

Every greeting, smile, words and deeds were standardized, and he used to think this was good.

But now, Li Zhenyu has completely changed his mind.

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

She did it as soon as she thought of it, and Li Zhenyu immediately dialed her number.

"Zhenyu?"

Li Fuzhen's slightly hoarse tone was full of questions. He should understand himself.

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

"Sister Fu Zhen, have you ever been to the Waldorf Astoria in New York?"

Opening up a topic, Li Zhenyu told her about his experience in the hotel and strongly suggested that she come and experience it as soon as possible.

Promising him that he would go by himself, the two ended the call.

Putting away the phone, Li Zhenyu's worried mood was relieved, and he finally found a suitable reason to inquire about her situation.

Judging from the conversation just now, Sister Fu Zhen's mood should be very unstable recently.

He drank a lot, as evidenced by his hoarse voice.

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

So, don't worry about her having any overreaction.

Although in his memory, Li Fuzhen left the scene at a cost of hundreds of billions.

But after all, this is not the world in memory, and it is more reassuring after confirming it.

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

If there was no purpose, Lu Rong would not have asked him how he felt just now.

"Hilton has plans to sell this high-end brand, and I think Worldwide should buy it."

"We are an investment company, not a hotel operator."

"I have discussed this with Hilton. The other party can continue to manage it and charge corresponding management fees."

"Why?"

Why did Hilton sell the hotel and agree to manage it on its behalf?

"Their financial situation is not ideal and the cost of maintaining Waldorf Astoria's brand value is too high."

Li Zhenyu said nothing, but Lu Rong understood what he was waiting for.

"The world needs a good reputation, and even more recognition from the upper class. We are both outsiders in this country.

Therefore, more than others, we need the history and respect recognized by the Chinese people."

This reason convinced Li Zhenyu that it was exactly what Lu Rong said.

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

Especially in this damn hypocritical country that appears to be free, but in fact has pervasive discrimination.

Since you are unable to change the world, you will become as hypocritical as them.

"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 her smile suddenly bloomed, she raised her hands and shouted, "Yes, I love freedom."

Want to acquire such a historic and influential luxury hotel brand.

The price is ridiculously high!

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

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

"5 years?"

Li Zhenyu thinks 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: "Two years. If the situation cannot be reversed in two years, Hilton will be in big trouble."

In other words, Hilton only has 2 years left, and they don't have 5 years to wait.

Five years later, whether Hilton will still be there or not will be a question. Even if he pays off the balance, what's the point?

"2 years…"

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

Two years later, he is confident that his net worth will have increased several times.

But net worth and cash are always two different concepts.

One billion US dollars is not a small amount.

But considering the value behind Waldorf Astoria, Li Zhenyu thinks it is worth the number.

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

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

Becoming the owner of an established hotel will be of great help to his future career.

He will realize it clearly the day he gets the hotel.

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

With a positive answer, Lu Rong left the hotel.

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

Capital, Vanguard, BlackRock, and Prudential Capital, many of these established capital firms that have appeared at Facebook’s financing conference, all came.

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

Founders Fund, a newly established company in 2005, invests in companies such as Yammer, Path, Spotify, Gowalla, Slide, etc.

Of course, this now includes Facebook.

Sequoia Capital, Neon SoftBank...

Microsoft and Li Bancheng are also on the list, as well as old acquaintances from Google Capital, Steve and Lu Rong’s old employer, Goldman Sachs.

A simple piece of paper can capture almost all the big names in the investment field.

Tomorrow's meeting will definitely be a grand event in the investment field.
Chapter completed!