"After our team's efforts this year, the operating conditions of the three casinos in Atlantic City have begun to improve. Frankly speaking, Simon, although Atlantic City is not as good as Las Vegas, the reason why the three casinos were so bad before is I think the biggest problem is that guy over there."
On the Upper East Side of Manhattan, a reception was being held at the Levison family's mansion.
The main reason is that during this period, Levison Group has just completed the relocation of its headquarters from Miami, Florida to New York. This also announced that Levison Group has completely got rid of its status as a corner of the United States and is further moving towards an international real estate group.
Simon was discussing with Francis Levison, the male owner of this mansion and the head of the Levison Group, the operating conditions of the three casinos acquired by Atlantic City after merging a golden retriever real estate company. When he saw Levison talking about whether he wanted to A certain golden retriever who was chatting and laughing with the current New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani in the distance smiled and said, "Don't let Donald hear this."
Having said that, Simon actually agrees with Levison's view.
I remember the decline of Atlantic City after the new century. Five of the 12 casinos in this West Coast casino city closed down one after another. Three of these five closed casinos were owned by a certain Golden Retriever real estate company, and they were All 3 casinos owned by the other party. He once spent a lot of money to win the three casino licenses with the largest number of casinos in Atlantic City. He once wanted to become the gambling king of Atlantic City, but ended up being completely eliminated. Such a disastrous defeat can hardly be blamed on anything else except the problems of the operator itself.
"One more thing, Simon, the Taj Mahal Casino took over the hosting rights of the National Poker Championship this summer. The effect is very good, but I think it is not enough," Levison quickly added: "So, I am thinking, Dan Can Nelise Entertainment make a movie to promote our three casinos in Atlantic City?"
When Simon heard Levison mention it, a series of movies related to casinos immediately came to mind. However, most of them were about Las Vegas. He shook his head and said: "Just one or two movies are not enough at all. They are specially shot to promote us." The casino movie is even too deliberate. Frank, in fact, the key to the problem is to increase the overall popularity of Atlantic City. Just like Las Vegas, there are hundreds of Hollywood movies involving this city, which makes the whole world pay attention to it. The city was very impressive.”
Compared with Las Vegas, Atlantic City, which is located on the coast of New Jersey and is only two hours away from New York and Washington, actually has a great geographical advantage. The problem is that the city lacks popularity, and even people who don’t know much about the United States. , I don’t even know where Atlantic City is.
Therefore, the key to boosting Atlantic City's gaming industry is to increase the overall visibility of Atlantic City. With increased visibility, it will naturally attract gamblers from around the world.
Simon thought this, and before Levison could speak again, he said: "I will pay attention to this issue. Next, I will arrange for at least one or two blockbuster Hollywood movies to be shot in Atlantic City every year. Of course, if there are good If there is an idea, Daenerys Entertainment will also shoot a special video.”
Francis Levison showed a delighted expression: "In this case, I will find time to talk to the owners of other casinos in Atlantic City. Since they want to promote the entire Atlantic City, they cannot just enjoy the results for nothing."
As the two talked about this, Simon had actually thought of a perfect movie.
"The Hangover"!
Although the story of "The Hangover" is about a bad trip of three unlucky guys, on the surface it does not seem to have a direct publicity effect on the filming city, but in fact it is not. For a blockbuster movie with a global box office of more than 400 million US dollars, even if According to my memory, the average ticket price in 2009 was about US$8, which is equivalent to the fat Zach in the film saying "Vegas, Vegas, Vegas" to more than 50 million viewers around the world.
This is actually how Las Vegas has become a deeply ingrained impression in the minds of gamblers around the world.
If you replace 'Vegas' with 'Atlantic City' in the film, well, it's not as short and memorable, but it would have the same effect.
While the two were chatting, the current governor of New York State, George Pataki, walked over with a glass of red wine in his hand.
Whether it is George Pataki or not far away Rudy Giuliani, they are all Republicans, and New York State is now considered a Republican state.
Of course, the current Simon, or the Westeros system, will definitely no longer simply bet on one side of the two political parties in the United States. The Levison family was a supporter of the Republican Party when they were still in Florida. Now the Levison Group has moved to New York. , Francis Levison had a private chat with Simon. According to Simon, the Levison family will still maintain its support for the Republican Party.
That's why there are a group of Republican politicians at tonight's reception, led by two big guys, Governor George Pataki and Mayor Rudy Giuliani.
This was actually a deliberate arrangement under Simon's instruction.
Of course, Simon has no intention of changing the overall Westeros system to lean towards the Democratic Party, but it would not hurt to occasionally communicate with the Republican Party. Even if word spreads, there will be no backlash from the Democratic Party. After all, Simon's current position is Here, betting on both sides is a matter of course for either party. It would be foolish to stick to one side.
Simon chatted with the equally enthusiastic George Pataky about the ongoing election and the booming Internet industry. At the end of the conversation, the governor finally mentioned something serious: "Simon, okay, actually I shouldn't say this in advance, but as part of our plan to reduce New York State's fiscal deficit, we are planning to privatize the World Trade Center towers, and if you're interested in that, you might want to give it a try. It's definitely a good deal. business."
After George Pataky finished speaking, he raised his glass to the two of them, turned around and left with a smile.
Simon didn't pay much attention to it before, but when he heard what Pataky said, he realized that the World Trade Center was still a state-owned asset. However, looking back carefully, I remember that in the original time and space, the transfer and lease of the World Trade Center seemed to have been completed in early 2001.
Then, 911 happened.
This has also led to various conspiracy theories.
Now, things seem to be moving forward. However, George Pataky just said that it is just a plan. It will definitely not be realized in a year and a half. After all, the scale of the World Trade Center is very large. If you want to privatize it, it will inevitably involve various kinds of things. It is not impossible for the dispute to drag on for several years.
Of course, Francis Levison also heard what the governor just said, and asked with obvious interest: "Simon, what do you think?"
Simon shook his head directly and dismissed Levison's thoughts: "We are not involved in this matter, Frank. The next development focus of Levison Group is China. In New York, in addition to maintaining the operation of existing properties, Levison Group The focus is still on the upcoming Westeros Towers."
Speaking of this matter, Simon couldn't help but feel a hint of haze that had actually started floating in his heart very early on.
About the Towers of Westeros.
If the 9/11 incident still happens this time, there is no doubt that the Westeros Towers, as the tallest building in the world, will be more attractive than the Twin Towers. On the other hand, Simon did not want his big butterfly to slap away a major event like 9/11 that would affect the world structure.
Perhaps we need to start thinking about how to solve this problem now.
Seeing Simon's rejection without hesitation, Francis Levison hesitated a little, but still did not raise any objection. The Levison Group moved to New York not to enter the New York real estate market, but to more conveniently conduct international operations. As for New York itself, as a super metropolis with a century-old history, the real estate industry in this area is already very mature.
In fact, maturity means that profits will definitely not be as good as emerging markets like China.
The two continued to chat for a few words, and then left to socialize with other guests.
This went on until about ten o'clock, when the reception began to end. Grace, who had been among the female guests before, came to Simon's side and said goodbye to the host together.
Mr. and Mrs. Levison and some other guests saw Simon off together. They watched Grace get into Simon's luxury car. Bryce, who was obviously fighting at a distance from her husband, felt a little resentful, but it was impossible to follow her. boarding. You can do whatever you want in private. After all, this is the road in front of the villa, and there are other people around. If you get in the car with them at this time, the Levison family will lose their face completely, and they will definitely become New York's upper class in the future. The laughingstock of the circle.
Bryce didn't mind making her husband the laughing stock. After all, it was the man next to her who personally pushed her to plead for help from Westeros.
However, you must always consider your son who will inherit the family business in the future.
Thinking about it makes me even more depressed.
Grace had divorced Bill Spurter some time ago and changed her surname back. Now as a single woman, she has no worries. As for a certain guy, because he was standing too high at this moment, with everyone looking up at him, everything he did seemed to be taken for granted.
Two black Mercedes-Benz luxury cars left the Levison family's villa. In the car, Grace felt her cheeks feel hot.
Having just left together, it actually announced that her relationship with Simon was officially open to the small circle.
She didn't expect to be his wife at all. Just like this, Grace was very satisfied, but she couldn't help but feel shy and anxious. After all, there was a huge gap between her and him.
Simon noticed something strange about the woman next to him. He reached out and put his arms around Grace's waist. He felt the woman lean against him obediently. He rubbed his blond hair sideways and asked with a smile: "By the way, what's your original last name? I'll give it to you again." Remember it?"
Being hugged by the man, Grace felt even more shy and uneasy. She always felt that she was not worthy of everything she had now, so she whispered: "Crepp, Grace Crepp."
Seeing that the woman's words were trembling, Simon simply pulled Grace into his arms completely, lowered his head and kissed her on the lips, and looked into the woman's green eyes against the lights in the car: "What, you regret it?"
Grace shook her head subconsciously, as if she was worried that Simon would misunderstand, and then explained slowly: "It's just that I am better than you..."
After all, I don’t want to mention my age.
However, as she said this, Grace's body gradually softened.
Suddenly I realized that in the final analysis, I still had more greedy thoughts. With so many women around him, there could be no forever. Or, in a few years, when he is no longer interested in me, he would return to himself. That's it in life. After all, she is not a little girl who cannot live without love. She still has children and a career without him, so there is nothing wrong with her.
The woman in Simon's arms could actually understand her thoughts. He lowered his head and kissed the woman on the lips, saying, "There is something I don't know if you are willing to do."
Grace looked up quickly, as if she was worried that he would misunderstand her unwillingness.
Simon smiled again, looked at the woman, and said, "Give me a child."
Grace blinked her eyes quickly a few times, as if she thought she heard wrongly, but... of course she didn't hear wrongly: "You, Simon, I..."
"Don't want to?"
"No, it's not," Grace said, tears streaming down her face for no apparent reason. While crying, she took the initiative to kiss Simon's lips, saying vaguely: "I am willing, willing."
Apartments on Fifth Avenue.
Angora Davis opened the door in person and saw his boss coming in with a woman in his arms. He walked straight to the sofa in the living room, and the two fell down entangled. After being dazed for a moment, Angreli turned off the ceiling light in the living room, leaving only a dim yellow wall lamp, and left the living room as silently as a cat.
Arriving at a living room next to the living room, Angre blocked a girl who heard the noise and wanted to walk out. He also took out a communication device to remind other maids in the apartment to stay in their rooms, and then came to the living room. He sat down on the sofa, picked up the coffee on the coffee table, brought it to his mouth and sipped it.
The tall girl who was about to walk out just now stood next to her, wondering: "Ms. Davis, what's going on outside?"
Angre motioned for the girl to sit down next to him and said, "The boss is back. Let's not disturb him now. Carmen, I may have to introduce you to the boss tomorrow morning."
The tall girl's name is Carmen Case.
That's right, it was Carmen Case who had falsely reported her age and was mistakenly arranged by Simon to be trained as a maid in the Wei family. She was the supermodel nicknamed "Kashen" in the original time and space.
Carmen was also the gift that Sofia talked about giving Simon yesterday.
The reason why it is now is because Carmen officially celebrated her 18th birthday three days ago on September 14th and can start working as a maid in the Wei family.
This is also the first Wei family maid trained according to the strict process originally envisioned by Simon.
Of course, compared with the rest of the waitresses who were still undergoing training at this time, Carmen was still a bit of a "quickie", but her quality in all aspects, especially loyalty, was ultimately better than that of the existing Weijia waitress team after simplified training. Much excellent.