Start with hooves

Some time ago.

Su Rui is considering building a Sanxingdui bronze mask building with a distinctive shape for exhibition, office and personal residence.

On this matter, after many communications, Hong Kong City gave the green light and welcomed his arrival.

However, the direction of things suddenly became strange.

The original intention was just to buy a small piece of land, but Hong Kong City asked him if he had any ideas for additional investment.

I was told that Central, which has not sold commercial land for more than ten years, may release a piece of commercial land next year, numbered "Plot 3 of the New Waterfront in Central". If you are interested, you can participate in the bidding meeting at that time.

The location of the land is right next to Sun Hung Kai's landmark building - Hong Kong City International Financial Center Phase 2.

The location is incredible, right in the heart of Central. However, in order not to block the Feng Shui of HSBC Bank, there are requirements for the height of the building. The highest building on the south side can only be 50 meters, and the highest building on the north side can only be 18 meters.

The entire Central New Harbourfront Lot 3 covers an area of ​​nearly 5 square meters. The construction area after completion is expected to be 15 square meters. It is said that the market valuation of this commercial land is currently about 200 billion Hong Kong dollars. .

Su Rui does not doubt the ability of the top office buildings in Hong Kong City to attract money, but it costs so much just to acquire the land. Considering the labor expenses and price levels in Hong Kong City, subsequent construction will also cost a lot of money.

If 30 to 40 billion Hong Kong dollars are invested in this kind of commercial real estate project with limited growth, the return rate in the next ten years will probably be worse than buying a house directly in the mainland.

Others don't know the future economic trend, but Su Rui does. So although he likes to do such things that are in the limelight, and the gene of purchasing real estate is deeply imprinted in his bones, he still uses the excuse of lack of strength. Port City's proposal was rejected.

After more than ten years, the advantages of cheating will disappear and become invisible to everyone. Suri may go crazy to buy real estate, use the cash in hand to buy buildings, land, and hotels, and live a steady life like a renter. public day.

But now, it's obviously not the time yet.

Therefore, he only expressed his desire to buy a land of about 10000 square meters in a place with beautiful scenery and livability through his secretary Amanda.

After picking and choosing, we finally chose a place near Long Kewan, which is far away from the city. The top of a small hill will be bulldozed to build a small building belonging to Suri. The total budget is about US$8000 million.

Compared with Clear Water Bay, Tai Long Bay and other places, Long Ke Bay is undoubtedly far behind. There are not even many people living nearby. However, the scenery of the bay is quite beautiful, and living there will be relatively quiet and comfortable.

The port city is small in nature, and there are yachts and helicopters for transportation, making it convenient to go anywhere.

It is said that it is an occasional residence, but in fact it is mainly used to house the investment advisory team and to store gold, antiques and the like.

If you really want to find a place to live, you might as well live on a superyacht that you can get in a few years. It is far more luxurious and comfortable than a mansion on Victoria Peak.

At Su Rui's level, he no longer has to worry about food, drink, housing and transportation. However, when he was very young, he thought about finding a paradise and building a beautiful manor, similar to the "Jinling Villa" he had seen online in his previous life. It is like a "town", far superior to the large flats in the CBD and the courtyards in the capital...

Investing in building a small building is just a small business.

After the Little Yellow Duck Rafting Contest came to an end, Suri continued to return to the "Ex" crew to film movies.

As the most famous Chinese-American at present, he naturally brought some traditional culture into this movie.

For example, today's filming scene is a four-way date with Tom Hiddleston's character and his girlfriend.

Arriving at a Sichuan restaurant in Chinatown, Lower Manhattan, Tom Hiddleston sat down and said as written in the script:

"I have always felt that there is always a hidden menu in Chinese restaurants." "When we whites and blacks come to a Chinese restaurant, we usually only see the English menu, which says General Tso's Chicken, Sweet and Sour Pork, and Tangerine Peel. Chickens and more.”

"However, the dishes eaten by the Chinese on the next table were obviously not on any English menu. Once I even saw such a big ball on the plate, bigger than a basketball. It looked very crispy and delicious..."

Suri made a look of realization and told:

"That's a hemp dumpling. It looks interesting, but I think it tastes average. It tests the chef's skills."

"Actually, there is no hidden menu. Can't you order all the dishes on the wall pictures? Dongpo elbow, spicy chicken, fish-flavored shredded pork, boiled pork slices, Bobo chicken...you can order these."

"Let me tell you a secret. If there is a Chinese kid doing homework sitting near the cashier, and there is a kind-hearted lady taking orders, but the chef always seems very impatient, then the taste of this Chinese restaurant must be very authentic..."

Miss Kristen Stewart, who was in a passionate relationship with Suri in the play, looked at him with a surprised look and asked:

“Hasn’t my food always been Chinese food?”

"It's not true. Many new Chinese immigrants to the United States don't know what General Tso's Chicken is. However, this dish is found in almost every Chinese restaurant in the United States."

Suri looked at the menu on the wall and said:

"Since you have come to my territory, eat something you have never eaten before today. When I get rich, I will use facts to prove that it is not that Chinese food is not as high-end as steak, foie gras, and truffles, but that it is top-notch Chinese food that ordinary people can I simply can’t afford it.”

"Boss, let me order a mandarin duck pot and stir-fry some of my favorite dishes..."

A long shot of two to three minutes was passed through in one go without anyone making a mistake.

After shouting "CUT", the old director smiled happily and while preparing to serve the food, he asked Suri:

"Our crew also ate in this restaurant today, how was it? After living for so many years, I have never eaten any of the authentic Chinese food you mentioned. I only know that Chinese food contains bear paws and is cooked with a sauce made of honey. Transformed into exquisite delicacies.”

Suri nodded and said:

"Of course there is no problem. We use the crew's funds to entertain guests. Now bears have become protected animals. Chinese law prohibits the cooking of many ancient famous dishes, which directly leads to the decline of Northeastern cuisine. Americans hunt bears just for fun and often kill them on the spot. Burying it is simply a waste of resources."

Eating bear paws is not allowed in China, but I heard that there are no problems in places such as Japan and Russia.

As the founder of the Global Endangered Animal Protection Foundation, Suri probably won't have the chance to taste this dish. He wouldn't risk his personality collapsing and being pointed at and scolded just to satisfy his taste. .

After the soup base is heated, the filming continues.

Facing the exquisite mutton rolls, fat beef rolls, beef balls, bamboo shoots, kelp and the like, Tom Hiddleston couldn't help but swallow his saliva. He couldn't wait to finish filming the next scene as soon as possible, and then fill up his breakfast. Just a hungry belly.

Other Hollywood movies don't specifically promote these, so this eating scene is full of freshness.

Especially Tom Hiddleston, as an authentic British person, he really has never eaten anything good.

In the following scene, Suri also used this incident as a point of interest, using potatoes and the classic British dish "Looking at the Stars" to make some jokes, saying that it should be renamed "Death with Eyes in Peace".

Tom Hiddleston retorted: "Who says Britain doesn't have delicious food? Turkey kebab, pasta and pizza, and steak Wellington are all delicious."

Suri rolled her eyes and retorted:

"Do you want to listen to what you said? Steak Wellington is also from New Zealand. There are French restaurants, Chinese restaurants, Japanese restaurants, and even Thai restaurants in New York. I have lived for so many years and I have never seen one that specializes in selling British food. Dining room……"

...(End of chapter)