This is a bar in the style of the Western cowboy pioneer period, with a rough imprint of the times.
The wooden walls are decorated with saddles, whips and buffalo heads. The stairs and counters are made of thick red maple wood. The waitress wears an off-the-shoulder bohemian style dress, exuding the wild and uninhibited romance of the West.
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Wang Yaocheng, his bodyguard Harrison, Captain Nobita, the staff officer and the madman walked into the bar and looked around.
From a distance, I saw Julia Roberts, a beauty with a big mouth, wearing a cowboy hat with a raised brim. She looked over with a charming and beautiful face, which seemed to make the whole bar light up.
"Oh Maiga, what do I see? Isn't this Julia Roberts, the most beautiful woman rated by Time Magazine?"
Wang Yaocheng ignored the muttering of the bald Harrison, waved his hand gently, and walked over alone.
The other bodyguards found a place to sit down on the table next to them, forming a semi-surrounding posture from a distance. They could take contingency measures at any time for emergencies to ensure the safety of the employer.
"Boss, this is just a private meeting." Julia Roberts looked a little dissatisfied.
"Oh...I'm sorry! What the hell, for safety reasons, my bodyguard will never allow me to leave his sight, otherwise this private meeting will be canceled. I'm very sorry."
"Okay, that's all. Can you tell me why you are so excited?"
"because……"
"!"
Before Wang Yaocheng finished speaking, a huge oak beer mug was slapped heavily on the wooden table. A small amount of the golden, foamy wine splashed out and flowed in all directions along the table.
Wow…
What a service attitude!
The waitress wearing a strapless bohemian dress glanced at Wang Yaocheng with a provocative look, turned around and left proudly.
After taking only two steps, the barmaid suddenly squirmed triumphantly.
Wow…
What the hell is this?
"This is the specialty of the bar. Everything is modeled after the style of the Wild West era. Even the barmaids are actors who came to Hollywood to seek gold. Well, they regard this place as a stage for performances, and they are really dedicated to it."
Julia Roberts smiled coquettishly and explained in a soft voice. It was completely impossible to tell that she was a woman with an independent personality.
"It seems that I am so rare. I am indeed very excited today because I made two pretty good deals at today's private party. They are worth a drink."
Wang Yaocheng still couldn't hide his excitement. He picked up the oak beer glass and took a big sip of beer, his face glowing red.
"May I know?"
"Happiness always has to be shared with others, not to mention that financial newspapers will soon report it. This is no secret. Today I spent 180 million US dollars to buy the Playboy brand. In addition, I spent 90 million US dollars to buy the NBA Rockets.
So I’m very happy.”
Well……
Even though she was used to the storm, Julia Roberts was still very shocked by Wang Yaocheng who was so proud of spending 270 million US dollars in one night, and her red lips turned into an O-shaped shape in surprise.
Sure enough, no one can understand the world of the rich.
"I think, well... I don't know what to say, anyway, I can't make that much money in my life." Julia Roberts really felt a deep sense of frustration.
"Don't be like this, Julia, you should be happy for me."
"I...I don't know much about investing. Can you tell me about it? Oh, it's the famous Playboy brand. How much profit can it make?"
"Brand licensing costs about six to seven million US dollars a year. I plan to continue to maintain this pattern and will talk about it in a few years."
"Uh...wait a minute, are you saying that the Playboy brand that you spent 180 million U.S. dollars to buy can only earn 6 to 7 million U.S. dollars a year? Did I understand it wrong, or did I hear it wrong! I'm afraid that even if you pay
Bank interest is not enough."
"Hey! This is just the current situation and it will change soon."
"Okay! I find it very difficult to understand."
Julia Roberts couldn't figure out this investment account. It was a loss-making business anyway. Anyway, Wang Yaocheng had money, so he could just be happy.
"Financial newspapers describe you as a very self-disciplined young rich man. You don't attract fans or hold ridiculous parties. You don't buy big yachts or private jets. Your hobbies seem to be different. Now I know that your hobby is investing.
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"That's right, this gives me a great sense of accomplishment."
Wang Yaocheng continued to drink a large sip of beer. Looking at the angelic and delicate face of Julia Roberts opposite him, he felt a desire to possess her in his heart!
"Boss King, I regard you as a friend, please don't think about it all the time, okay?"
Julia Roberts saw a familiar look in the other person's eyes, and pointed it out to his face without any politeness, which immediately made Wang Yaocheng sober up.
"It should be appreciation. Is it so obvious in my eyes?" Wang Yaocheng's face felt like it was burning.
"Now I know a secret."
"What?"
"Yes, you are a normal man,
Julia Roberts regained her confidence, laughed happily, stretched out her snow-white hand and patted Wang Yaocheng, saying, "To be honest, I don't mind if you pick me up, it will make me feel better."
I am confident, but the man who can sleep with me must be the man I love."
"I haven't seen your movie for a long time. Are you busy lately?" Unable to continue, Wang Yaocheng took the initiative to change the topic.
Julia Roberts said;
"Last year, I finished filming "Captain Hook" directed by Spielberg. I haven't accepted any acting appointments for a long time. I only accepted some commercial performances, endorsements, and print advertising jobs.
My agent helped me take on a shootout action film "Grannet", the leading actor is the black movie star Denzel Washington, and the filming is expected to start in mid-March.
Calculated this way, I have about half a month at my disposal."
Julia Roberts glanced at Wang Yaocheng and said, "Little boy, do you think I'm pretty? Are you really considering picking up me?"
How can a man say no in this situation?
"Hehe... try your best."
"Then I will give you a chance and I will accompany you to Houston."
"Wow! Cool."
At midnight.
After bidding farewell to Julia Roberts, Wang Yaocheng was still in high spirits when he returned to the hotel. He lit a fragrant Cuban cigar and let the strong smell of tobacco spread everywhere, shrouding his whole person in a dreamlike cloud of smoke.
He found that he had changed.
With the rapid expansion of wealth, Wang Yaocheng felt that his desires were also expanding, and he was heading towards a path that he had never imagined in his previous life, without any experience to follow.
The huge amount of money subtly changed Wang Yaocheng, making him more confident and domineering, with a stronger desire to conquer and possess, including wealth, women and power.
In this quiet moment of night
He can reflect on himself, when did the change begin?
A brief but splendid first love with Si Wanru, after a setback...
This young love affair that ended just after it started seemed to have opened the shackles of Wang Yaocheng's desire, making his behavior that was somewhat scrupulous at the beginning become even more unscrupulous.
He was secretly wary;
You cannot allow this strong desire to possess to spread unchecked. Without restraint, you will eventually destroy yourself.
Now, Wang Yaocheng is walking on a smooth road paved with money. This has never happened before, and he has no experience to draw from. He can only walk carefully on his own and not get lost in the huge wealth.
Houston
Compaq Sports Center
Former Rockets owner Charlie Thomas led a group of team managers to stand at the entrance of Compaq Sports Center to greet the new and old version of Wang Yaocheng who came to inspect, showing full sincerity.
The Rockets' performance over the years has not been good. They have failed in the first round of the playoffs many times. When the situation is bad, they can't even make the playoffs.
This year, the Rockets have a good upward momentum. They currently have a dream start of 42 wins and 21 losses, firmly occupying the first place in the Western Conference.
Rockets owner Charlie Thomas chose this time to sell the team, which is undoubtedly a shrewd decision from a business perspective.
Because a team that is on the rise will always sell for a higher price than a team that is on the decline. After all, expectations also require additional money.
This is also true. The transaction price of US$88 million makes Charlie Thomas quite satisfied.
As for the unlucky Alexander, no one cares about him now. From the team management to the players, everyone supports ushering in a richer boss.
In the league, richer owners mean they can spend money more readily, sign more generous checks when bringing in strong players, and the team will naturally be stronger.
A group of four black Mercedes-Benz S-Class cars filed into the Compaq Sports Center, revealing a rich style of wealthy people, which made the Rockets management personnel's eyes brighten.
Compared with former Rockets boss Charlie Thomas, who drove a Volvo 60 sedan to work every day, this style of work was three floors higher than that of former Rockets owner Charlie Thomas, who was completely outclassed.
There is no way, the basketball league NBA is also a place that hates the poor and loves the rich, and it is very obvious.
Wang Yaocheng got out of the car with a cheerful expression and shook hands with former boss Charlie Thomas, Rockets general manager Carroll Dawson, and head coach Rudy Tomjanovich.
The media reporters who flocked to the scene did not hesitate to use the film in their cameras, and the flash lights turned into a sea of light.
No one noticed that in a Mercedes-Benz S-Class black car, Julia Roberts, wearing a pullover, was sitting quietly in the car, watching Wang Yaocheng's sunny and handsome manner as he dealt with media reporters.
At this time, Wang Yaocheng, a young rich man, showed off the strong aura of a successful person. Protected by many bodyguards and surrounded by Rockets executives, he entered the Compaq Sports Center.
Because it was not the team's media open day, the media reporters naturally refused to interview and were turned away.
Then, Julia Roberts and bodyguard Rebecca sneaked in through the side door without attracting the attention of media reporters.