I am a chaebol in South Korea

Chapter 249: The Heavyweight List

It feels very comfortable to get along with Lu Rong. You can feel her professionalism and 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.

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 chuckled helplessly and said, "That's really... such a pity."

He shrugged without comment and the car arrived at its destination.

East Manhattan, 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 by many countries in 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 and lower their voices to maintain respect.

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

This is Waldorf Astoria's motto 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?"

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

"Very good, very good."

Li Zhenyu had to admit that the feeling here for him was completely different from 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. It would be better to stay for a few months to deeply experience the Waldorf Astoria culture.

He did it as soon as he thought of it, and Li Zhenyu immediately dialed her number.

"Zhenyu?"

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

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?"

He started a topic, and Li Zhenyu told her about his feelings 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 recent mood should be very unstable.

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 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 to confirm 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 on its behalf and charge corresponding fees. Management expenses."

"Why?"

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

"Their financial situation is not ideal, and maintaining the brand value of Waldorf Astoria costs too much."

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, It's 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 is actually pervasive in 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 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 initially contacted the other party, the offer he received was US$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 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, there are only two years left for Hilton, and they do not have five 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?

"Two years..."

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

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

But 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 believes 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 old hotel will help his future career How big will it be.

It will become clear to him the day he gets the hotel.

This is more 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 had appeared at the Facebook financing meeting, 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, that 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.