"By the way, Steven! Don't you need to pay taxes on this money?" Liu Dong said in surprise.
"No, our ship is on the high seas and we don't have to pay taxes to any country. Moreover, the Poseidon is registered in the Bahamas, not the United States!"
"Oh, I'm relieved now!"
Liu Dong nodded, being able to put nearly 6 billion US dollars into his pocket was something he had never expected before, but now he felt even more surprised!
Seeing the joy on Liu Dong's face, Steven Rockefeller couldn't help but said with envy: "...Liu, to be honest, I really regret it now. Why didn't I listen to you and bet with you at that time?
Well, otherwise I wouldn’t have to envy you for making so much money all at once, while I am left empty-handed! Besides, if I had known this earlier, I think my father would have agreed to your original request for a loan of 10 billion U.S. dollars!"
Steven Rockefeller said this sincerely. He witnessed with his own eyes how Liu Dong used 50 million U.S. dollars to earn more than a hundred times the profit in one night!
$5.7 billion!
Without inheriting the family assets, the money Steven Rockefeller earned through his own efforts was only a fraction of this figure!
"Steven, you only saw how much money I made, but you didn't see how many beatings I received. If I were replaced by you at that time, I'm afraid even if there are 10 billion US dollars in front of you, you probably wouldn't be able to
I won’t get on that fighting stage!” Liu Dong shook his head and said with a bitter smile.
"Haha, that's true! I'm not as crazy as you!" Steven nodded in agreement.
Steven Rockefeller, who often comes to the Poseidon for entertainment, knows better than Liu Dong how terrifying the unrestricted fighting stage is. More than half of the fighting masters never come down after stepping on it.
A 50% mortality rate, let alone 5.7 billion US dollars, even if 10 billion or 100 billion US dollars were placed in front of Steven, he would never be willing to take a cent from it!
Because they only need to inherit the family wealth to gain far more wealth and influence than 10 billion or 100 billion! There is no need to envy anyone!
With the bright future of Tongtian Avenue, who would take the narrow path full of blood and murderous intent next to it!
"Steven, thank you this time. Without you, I might not have gotten the money so easily!" This time it was Liu Dong's sincere thanks!
"Haha! Liu, you're welcome! Who do you think we are friends?" Steven Rockefeller said with a smile.
"That's right. We are indeed friends!"
At this moment, Liu Dong truly regarded Steven Rockefeller as a friend, not just a collaborator in terms of interests!
"By the way, Liu! This is the property ownership certificate for my villa in Upper Manhattan. I have asked my lawyer to handle the other procedures for you. Now you only need to sign this document, and it will be yours.
!”
Looking at the transfer document that Steven Rockefeller took out of his bag and placed in front of him, Liu Dong signed his name without hesitation.
He might still be modest at home, but there is no need to do so abroad, because people don't pay attention to this at all, and although this villa in a prosperous area of Manhattan is worth a lot of money, in the eyes of Steven Rockefeller, it doesn't matter at all.
Nothing!
There is absolutely no need to be polite to him here.
"Liu, keep this certificate of property rights and these documents. I will take the rest with you!"
"OK!"
After Liu Dong put it away, Steven Rockefeller said again: "Liu, to be honest, in American society, you really don't look like a super rich man with a net worth of nearly 10 billion US dollars!"
"Why do you say that? Is it just because I had a no-holds-barred fighting match?" Liu Dong said with a smile.
"This is just one of them, and there is a lack of lawyers, investment management teams, and even think tanks that the super rich and big companies must have around you! I have learned about you, although you have enviable business talents and God will envy you.
It’s good luck, but many of the business strategies of its companies are very arbitrary and lack clear and clear long-term plans!”
"...Of course. This may be related to the short time you have been rising, but this cannot be an excuse! Liu, the funds you control now, including the loan my father gave you, have reached 14.2 billion US dollars. This
It is a super wealth that can change the situation in any country or region. Now you need someone to help you consider where to spend this money so that it can have the greatest benefit to your company and your future!"
Having said this, Steven Rockefeller stood up, patted Liu Dong on the shoulder and said: "Liu, from now on, you should learn how to be a super rich man!"
Liu Dong clearly felt that his status in Steven Rockefeller's heart had improved. This improvement was obviously brought about by his huge increase in money and the huge potential he now showed.
But despite this, Liu Dong was still grateful for Steven Rockefeller's reminder.
Because of the other party’s words, the originally vague thoughts in my heart became clear and clear!
"Steven, thank you!"
"Haha, Liu, don't be so polite, we are friends!"
"Yes, we are indeed friends!"
After smiling, Steven said: "Okay, Liu, you should pay more attention to rest if you are injured, and I won't disturb you!"
Nodding, watching Steven leave, and closing the door, Liu Dong returned to the sofa and sat down, with Steven Rockefeller's last words echoing in his mind.
In the past, he was obsessed with collecting, and he really didn't care enough about the companies under his name. Many decisions were made on the fly, which was quite arbitrary.
The company is still small and only develops domestically. In addition, he has sufficient funds and Feng Jianhui and others have outstanding abilities, so they have not encountered any major difficulties.
However, when an enterprise develops to a certain scale, it will face the problem of going abroad!
Because countries around the world have different national conditions, the regulations for the same industry are also different, so the problems encountered will be diverse. At this time, various types of talents are needed to solve these problems.
At this time, it is definitely not possible to rely on the strength of one person alone, so there is a corporate think tank that specializes in corporate development planning and analyzes national policies and regulations to ensure the healthy development of enterprises!
The most famous sentence said by the former American steel magnate Carnegie is: "Take away all my factories, equipment, markets, and funds, and as long as I keep my members, I will still be a steel magnate in four years."
"
Carnegie's think tank was also the earliest corporate think tank. Nearly a century later, Carnegie's successful experience has been adopted by almost all large companies in the world, including Microsoft, Siemens, Nokia, Haier Group and other leading industries.
Giants all have a think tank who is strategizing for them, so that they can win thousands of miles away.
In the past, Liu Dong did not need to consider these, because his companies were still very weak and only needed to develop domestically!
But things are different now. Not to mention Rose Jewelry Company, which is facing international expansion in the next step. As Steven Rockefeller said just now, no matter where he puts the $14.2 billion in his hand, it is a sum that can change the situation in an instant.
Super wealth.
Therefore, what he faces next is not only domestic problems, but more complex international problems.
In addition, as the number of companies under his banner increases, he will need to handle more and more government affairs and make more decisions. He will definitely need a professional team to help him manage it. Although Lin Ling is good, she is definitely not qualified for all positions!
"It's time to consider these things!" Liu Dong thought.
However, Liu Dong is not ready to set up a large think tank for the time being, because he does not have so many trustworthy talents at hand, and more importantly, he has too many secrets.
But he really needs people who are familiar with the American business and political circles to help him make suggestions!
However, Liu Dong has been in the United States for too short a time and is not familiar with this place at all. It is unrealistic to ask him to find it on his own. It is unrealistic to ask Steven Rockefeller to help, but Liu Dong is not at ease!
"Maybe she can help!" After thinking for a while, a familiar figure appeared in Liu Dong's mind!
Just as he was about to make a call, the doorbell rang again.
After opening the door and looking at the middle-aged man standing outside holding a black briefcase and wearing gold-rimmed glasses, Liu Dong couldn't help but wonder: "Who are you looking for?"
"Are you Mr. Liu Dong?" the middle-aged man said respectfully.
"Yes, I am!"
"Hello, I am Mr. Matthew Mellon's lawyer, and my name is Brad Nery!"
After a hint of surprise appeared on his face, he took the hand that the middle-aged man reached out and shook it slightly, then turned around to get out of the way and said, "Come in!"
"Thanks!"
After entering the door, the two sat down. The middle-aged man looked seriously and said: "Mr. Liu, Mr. Mellon authorized me to hand over the private yacht 'Ocean Flying Fish' that he lost to you in two bets, as well as a check of US$10 million."
Here you go!”
After finishing speaking, the middle-aged man took out a document and a check for US$10 million from Mellon Bank from his briefcase and placed them in front of Liu Dong!
"...If you have no objection, after signing this document and receipt, they will become your legal property!" the middle-aged man said.
After briefly browsing, Liu Dong quickly signed his name on the document. The total amount was less than 100 million US dollars, and Matthew Mellon would not cheat him on it.
"By the way, why didn't Mr. Mellon come?" Liu Dong pondered for a while and asked after watching the other party put away the information.
"Sorry, Mr. Mellon only authorized me to hand over these two things to you. I'm not too clear about the other details!" The middle-aged man smiled and shook his head, then stood up, "Mr. Liu, if there is nothing wrong with you,
, then I’ll take my leave!”
"It's okay!" (To be continued.)
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