From the 1980s to the 1990s, New York had almost no development except for the financial industry.
Times Square is dominated by girls standing on the street. There are not so many colorful and huge billboards. There are more than 2,000 murders and more than 600,000 crimes in the city every year.
To put it figuratively, if a window is broken and no one repairs it for a long time, other people will think that there is no one here to manage it, and then more windows will be broken. Crime is the inevitable result of disorder.
This has been the case in New York in recent years, falling with inertia for many years.
No wonder Su Yehao always felt that this city left a bad impression on him and seemed very confusing.
Although the situation has improved in recent years, repairs will take a long time and the situation is indeed quite bad. In terms of living experience, it is simply inferior to some European cities with high incomes, high welfare, cleanliness and safety.
Far.
but.
The rich community in midtown Manhattan looks safe and prosperous. Sitting by the window and looking out, the night view of the high-rise buildings is charming.
The messy scene was obscured by the night, leaving only prosperity at a glance.
Compared with the guests who stood in the waiting area at the entrance of the restaurant until their calf cramps gave up, Su Yehao directly got a table with the best view.
After Vera Andrade arrived, three beautiful girls, including Linda Yun who was accompanying Su Yehao, had dinner with Su Yehao.
Before he started eating, Su Yehao already felt that he was in a feast.
At this moment.
The waiter brought the menu, but Su Yehao, who was chatting with Vera, did not answer it. He only told: "I am very hungry today and just want to eat until I am full. The portions of each dish in a restaurant like yours are very small. It is best to order more."
Let the chef arrange some meat for me, and open a bottle of Lafite."
Su Yehao couldn't taste Lafite red wine before, but it's actually the same now.
However, after drinking it more often, I gradually got used to its taste. The main reason is that I am too lazy to choose slowly. Everything I drink is almost the same. At this price, the difference is not big.
After receiving the news in advance and learning that Su Yehao was a super-rich waiter, he immediately nodded and said with a smile: "I understand, how about cod, squab, and foie gras? If it's not enough, you can add a steak. I prepared steak Wellington today."
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Beef Wellington is complicated to make, with egg liquid and puff pastry on the outside.
This dish is relatively time-consuming to prepare. It is usually prepared in advance and then baked for ten to fifteen minutes before serving.
After the waiter finished speaking, Su Yehao said: "Okay, I want them all. I'm not allergic. Just serve them quickly. You can introduce them to them..."
Everyone finished ordering their dishes.
Yin Liuli turned around to observe and said in Cantonese: "Why is the business of this restaurant so good? The prices of the dishes are not cheap. If our restaurant can do the same, we will definitely not worry about making money. KOKO restaurant also sells steaks, which is the same as this one."
Comparing it side by side, it’s just street fast food.”
Su Yehao shook his head happily and told:
"They even want to search for my information when they are having a meal. I really don't know what those people outside are doing to join in the fun. I guess for them what they eat is not important, but the grade and style are important. It's like buying genuine cowhide women's bags and LV bags on the street.
PVC leather is a brand that is sold for takeout, but the latter is much more expensive, just out of vanity.”
Linda Yun, who was joining in the fun, smiled and said: "I work hard to earn some money, and occasionally spend some money to enjoy it, and just feel comfortable. How can I be like you, making so much money, and have begun to return to my original nature? The stalls
I also often wear big pants and flip-flops.”
These words made them all laugh. Su Yehao was really not particular about certain aspects.
Some chefs purchase the world's top ingredients and carefully prepare a dish, but in return they may just say "Why don't you go out to the street and chop off some beef offal"?
There is nothing wrong with saying that it is a return to nature. Brands and styles are no longer important, only what you like is important.
Vera asked curiously at this time:
"By the way, last time I went back to the casino to visit my parents, I saw news about you in the newspaper. We haven't seen each other for a long time. How come you have made your business so big? The same goes for your family's business. Stay with me.
Mom has been to the Sihai International Center Plaza for shopping.”
The more familiar you are with Su Yehao, the easier it is to be shocked by his achievements.
Including Buck Yajun, He Shaofan, Zhao Yimeng and a group of old acquaintances, everyone witnessed Su Yehao's business developing at a rocket-like speed with a dumbfounded attitude.
Su Yehao has explained it many times. He looked at Miss Vera and said with a smile: "The Internet makes money fast, more than ten times, dozens of times. I make a lot of money. Whoever I meet will get rich. I am just an idler. I am really powerful."
It’s my team that helps me run the business well.”
Linda Yun had known Vera before and explained after hearing this:
"I can testify that this guy is really lazy, but he grasps business opportunities very accurately. Maybe it's his genes and talent. His family members are also good at business."
Su Yehao smiled and said nothing.
Vera asked casually, and after hearing Linda Yun tell her that the money had been paid to Christie's auction house, she asked again: "Did you attend the Christie's auction in San Francisco two days ago?"
"Yes, I bought this gold watch from the Vietnamese emperor, and also gave Liuli a diamond watch, and I also bought a Qianlong Doucai bottle."
As soon as Su Yehao finished speaking, Vera said in surprise: "Didn't you also see that Van Gogh painting? I heard the professor talk about it just before I went out, saying that the buyer suddenly regretted the auction, and the auction house did not disclose this news.
It seems to be taking no time to find a new buyer.”
"...The finale of the night was Van Gogh's painting. We left before we could even take a photo of it. The news said it sold for US$40.7 million. How could the seller suddenly regret the sale?"
Su Yehao just learned the news and treated it as gossip.
Van Gogh left quite a few works. The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, has a collection of more than two hundred of his paintings.
Once these works enter the museum, they will basically not flow into the market again. They are similar to the stocks in the hands of major shareholders and the residents in the real estate. They act as a ballast stone to stabilize the market.
There are only a small number of Van Gogh's works circulating in the market, and prices will not collapse easily. You can buy Picasso's works for tens of thousands of dollars, but if anyone wants to buy an authentic work of Van Gogh for tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars, can they?
Make others laugh out loud, unless the original is regarded as a fake, and it will be a big mistake if someone picks it up.
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Miss Vera shook her head and continued: "I don't know. Our tutor's wife specializes in art transactions, so she knows some information. It seems that the Christie's auction house is worried about making negative news, so she didn't make it public.
, want to find a new buyer as soon as possible.”
"Ah~ as long as someone buys it, it means there is no unsuccessful sale. It has been in the news before. If it suddenly changes its mind, it really doesn't sound good. They will think that Christie's customers are unreliable."
After Linda Yun finished speaking, she then asked: "Then if the auction is re-auctioned, will there be a discount?"
"...I don't know, there should be certain discounts." Vera looked at Su Yehao and asked him with a smile: "You are so rich, you can consider it."
"I?"
Su Yehao shook his head:
"A Van Gogh hanging in my house must be very impressive. I haven't heard of anyone in Hong Kong who has Van Gogh's paintings. Unfortunately, I don't have that much cash. If the auction house is willing to keep it for me until next year, then we can talk about it.
Tan, why, your eyes lit up when you mentioned Van Gogh, you like his works very much?"
Vera did not hesitate and answered him: "Of course, the painting "Peach Blossoms in Bloom" I gave you is based on his brushwork."
"Really? I didn't notice it at all. I only know that your painting looks very beautiful. As for that professional thing, I guess only you painters will notice it. Van Gogh's works are very unique, even if the spirit is not
The questions are also full of vitality. If he knew that his works would be so precious after his death, he would be very pleased."
After Su Yehao finished speaking, he looked at Vera.
Miss Vera was stunned for a moment, then thought of something, and said with a bright smile: "Don't look at me, I'm still young. Creation is just my hobby. I never want to welcome the day when I return to the embrace of God too early..."
Had a relaxing meal.
This restaurant also pays attention to the original taste. In fact, Su Yehao prefers a little more flavor, even if he adds more MSG.
The meal cost more than 1,600 US dollars for four people. Compared with the reputation of this restaurant, it is not particularly expensive. It is not as valuable as the fish maw stewed chicken soup that I usually drink at home.
But for ordinary white-collar workers, it is definitely a high price and can buy several Nokia mobile phones.
Including tips, the total was two thousand US dollars.
Tipping is, to put it mildly, "a sign of respect and encouragement to the waiter."
To put it bluntly, the reason why it became popular and became an explicit rule may be because the restaurant owners were too stingy and did not want to pay more to the waiters. In the end, it evolved into the customer footing the bill.
Otherwise, it is a natural thing to eat and enjoy service. Why should you tip additionally to get better service? Moreover, many restaurants also clearly mark the minimum tip amount, which is obviously a secondary payment.
After all the calculations, the waiters get more for their hard work. It seems that only the restaurant owner makes the profit, as he can recruit people with a meager basic salary.
…
After meal.
Su Yehao temporarily bought some Broadway tickets through American Express and made an appointment with Miss Vera to see "Phantom of the Opera" tomorrow night.
This is also recommended by Linda Yun, she has wanted to watch it for a long time.
In fact, Su Yehao wanted to go to the movies more, but Yin Liuli's English level was... hard to describe. Taking her to watch a movie in New York was really a bit of a bully.
Even though she was going to the opera, Yin Liuli still expressed her worries in a low voice.
Su Yehao, as someone who has experienced it, is very considerate. He only told me that you don't need to understand opera, just bring your ears to listen to the songs and enjoy the song and dance performances.
the next day.
I went to Wall Street during the day and met with people from Goldman Sachs.
The business manager responsible for the IPO of Yanwen Group slapped his chest in front of him and assured him that the road show would definitely be possible by April at the latest, that is, next month.
If we are lucky, it will be available at the end of next month, or early May at the latest.
For Su Yehao, this guarantee is enough. He does not need to worry too much about other minor issues. The focus is to discuss the issuance price with the people at Goldman Sachs. It is estimated that it can go up, depending on the situation during the road show.
In the evening, I had a simple meal and arranged a car to pick up Vera. This girl lives near the East Village in downtown and is expected to stay in New York for a few months. She recently lived with a female classmate.
It can only be said that the reason why "Phantom of the Opera" is so popular is indeed due to a few factors.
Sitting in the VIP seats, the stage experience is quite good, no less than when I took Xiao Nizi to see "Cats" on Broadway...