Rebirth: My 80s

Chapter 756: Celebrating success at a well-established casino hotel

Canteen in the Olympic Village.

Since there are events scheduled in the evening of the Olympic Games, the canteen here will be open late.

The women's volleyball girls who had just finished a short interview gathered here. They didn't eat a proper meal before the game. They only ate some high-calorie food to maintain their physical needs. Now they were all as hungry as if they could eat a cow.

"Everyone eats with open stomachs tonight, eats and drinks to the full." Women's volleyball head coach Yuan Weimin said with a smile.

"You can eat anything?" Hou Yuzhu, the younger member of the team, asked.

"whatever."

"Oh——" The women's volleyball girls jumped up with joy and burst into cheers.

They usually have strict dietary standards and are not allowed to eat many things. In addition, the foreign exchange in the group is also very tight, so every penny must be calculated carefully.

Eating here also costs money, and the prices are staggering.

The women's volleyball girls were surprised, their eyes were frighteningly bright, and they all stood up from their seats, wondering if the team members had taken the wrong medicine?

The girls on the women's volleyball team were talking quietly, and suddenly realized that the food in their hands was no longer so fragrant.

"They just lost to us. They are also silver medalists and second in the world."

No, no.

"I finally finished the game. I really want to find time to go out for a walk." Iron Hammer said while facing a bowl of pasta.

Head coach Yuan Weimin came back, followed by two assistant coaches. They pushed a golden roller cart with the logo of a certain hotel on it. On it was a huge five-layer cake, with the top layer covered with colorful cakes. fruit.

For example, Hou Yuzhu has been craving for those huge chicken drumsticks wrapped in bread crumbs and fried to a golden crisp for a long time. She can finally have a full meal tonight. She thinks greedily: I want to eat two!

In a place like the United States, how much foreign exchange does it cost to buy such a big cake?
At this time, Yuan Weimin clapped his hands and said, "Girls, someone has sent you a cake to celebrate!"

There were also some athletes from other countries present. They whispered that it was unbelievable that they had won the Olympic championship and were the first Olympic team champion in Chinese history, and they still ate in the cafeteria at night?
If it were them, they would definitely overturn the table.

Their opponents tonight, the members of the US women's volleyball team, are boarding the train one after another. It is said that there is a grand celebration banquet waiting for them in a high-end hotel.

"Do you have foreign exchange?" Sun Jinfang asked.

They are so easily satisfied.

The other women's volleyball girls also happily picked their favorite foods.

Iron hammer: "..."

"Do you know English?" Hou Yuzhu asked.

Look at this group of girls from the Chinese women's volleyball team. They look excited and excited because they can enjoy all the food in the cafeteria. They are undoubtedly very satisfied with the rewards given by their bosses.

Outside the window, parked in the night, was a luxury bus with lights on.

"You still celebrate after losing?"

"It's better to have fresh seafood. The United States is so rich."

"What do you usually eat in hotels here?"

After the women's volleyball girls packed their food, they sat together and ate happily, immersed in the double happiness brought by winning the championship and the precious exotic food. If the movement from outside the window hadn't caught their attention, the happy atmosphere would have lasted for a long time.

Hey!
The surprise came too suddenly.

I heard that it was not the work of the group, but the girls were even happier. They didn't expect to receive such courtesy in a foreign country.

Everyone rushed up in a swarm and surrounded the big cake that belonged to them. They only regretted that they had eaten too much food from the cafeteria.

"Not only are there cakes," Yuan Weimin didn't know when he had a bunch of red envelopes in his hand, he hesitated and said, "No matter what, I make the decision, one for each person. We will go back soon after the game. Everyone can take advantage of the time to stroll around and eat. Order, drink, and buy something you like.”

The women's volleyball girls were surprised. Do you still have foreign exchange to get?
Who is so enthusiastic and generous?
Yuan Weimin handed out a red envelope to each person. He still had some extra on hand, so he approached Hou Yuzhu and asked: "How much foreign exchange is in it?"

"Coach, didn't you watch?"

"No."

Hou Yuzhu happily opened the red envelope and poured out the foreign exchange inside. It was not much, just five pieces. She had never seen this kind of money before. She was unsure and asked: "Coach, is this a US dollar? Is a hundred dollars considered a big note?"

Swish!
Yuan Weimin took the money from her hand, then glanced around with wide eyes: "I regretted it, I can't give out this red envelope!"

How can anyone care about him?
All my hair has been sent out.

The girls quickly hid Fulan Lin in their clothes and looked at him with smiles, as if they had done nothing.

"You, you are trying to make me make a mistake." Yuan Weimin looked helpless at these big treasures. How did he know that the red envelope that felt so thin was filled with Franklin?

Besides, that’s what the man said: treat the girls to a meal with a little care.

What a little thought?

The five cards in this red envelope are worth two years of his salary!
The girls were very clever, changed the subject and surrounded him, allowing him to cut the cake. The sense of ceremony suddenly started, and the girls smiled brighter than the flowers. They also had a celebration party!

Even at the celebration banquet of the American women's volleyball team, there might not be such a big cake, right?

The cake was very delicious. Everyone asked for a plate from the canteen staff, and each person put a large piece on it. They ate with sweet faces.

"Coach, who sent it?" "That's great."

Yuan Weimin replied: "Actually, you have all seen it. He is the young man who suddenly stood up to cheer you on during the game."

"Is it him?" Pictures appeared in the minds of the women's volleyball girls, and then they asked about the identity of the handsome young man.

Yuan Weimin didn't know that the staff of the Olympic Village contacted him. When he went to the door, he saw a cake delivery van and an extended Lincoln. The handsome guy got out of the Lincoln and gave him a stack of red envelopes. He also They left without much reaction.

He guessed that he was the son of a wealthy Chinese businessman. He had a good upbringing, did not forget his roots, and had a Chinese heart.

Mr. Li only had one thought in doing this: not to see the women's volleyball girls being wronged.

There is no one here to celebrate them, I will do it.
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At noon, with the scorching sun in the sky, the stretched Lincoln speeding along the interstate seemed to be studded with diamonds.

It is about 430 kilometers from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. There are no signs of traffic jams on this road, and it is expected to be reached in the afternoon.

In the carriage, Li Jiankun closed his eyes and rested. The wealthy brothers were leaning against the window admiring the vast no-man's land in California. Liu Jingyan pulled Ran Zi and whispered.

She was somewhat surprised by her master's change of mind.

It was obvious that the owner was not very interested in casinos and hotels in Las Vegas.

Ran Zi couldn't guess what the big boss was thinking, so she could only give a general report to Mr. Liu on their experiences in Los Angeles these past few days.

"Ayan, tell me about that casino hotel." Li Jiankun didn't know when to open his eyes.

"Oh." Liu Jingyan quickly put down Ran Zi and replied, "It is an old casino hotel with a history of nearly thirty years. Its full name is Sands Casino Hotel..."

"What's your name?" Li Jiankun interrupted her and asked.

"Sands Casino Hotel." Liu Jingyan repeated.

Li Jiankun thought to himself: Damn it, is it actually this company?
Ignoring those who have been to Haojiang in future generations, anyone who loves to browse small websites should be familiar with the names "Sands" and "Wynn", right?

If it develops according to the normal historical trajectory, this casino hotel will be owned by a man named Sheldon in a few years. This man who started out by selling hotel toiletries and car glass de-icer will eventually create a gaming empire. , and controls the national destiny of the beautiful country.

It is said that his remarried daughter-in-law is even better than him. After Sheldon's death, she waved her hand and bought the NBA Mavericks team.

The couple's fortune began at the Sands Casino Hotel in Las Vegas.

Before buying this casino hotel, Sheldon was working at exhibitions in the computer industry. There was a related company. One day, a bully suddenly appeared and said he wanted to acquire his company.

This guy surnamed Sun is really not short of money. Taking advantage of the explosive economic development in the 8.62s, his SoftBank Group grew bigger and bigger, integrating local network data companies, and developing the ambition to enter the United States. , the price he offered of US$ million was too much for Sheldon to resist.

There is another little story in this, because Sheldon's three children also received part of the company's equity through the family trust. In order to maximize their personal interests, before the transaction, Sheldon told his children that the company was not operating well and prepared to After selling it at a low price, his three children signed an equity transfer agreement.

In the end, excluding other shareholders, Sheldon personally earned US$500 million, and their three children received a total of US$5.3 million.

Over the next ten years, both of his sons fought legal battles against him, then lost each after long and painful confrontations.

Sheldon's original company is in Las Vegas. Now that you have money, what is the most worth buying in Las Vegas? Of course it's the casino. So we took over the Sands Casino Hotel.

In the 1990s, at the suggestion of his wife, he demolished the Sands Casino Hotel and invested US$1.5 billion to build the famous Venetian Hotel on the original site.

Isn’t there one in Haojiang?

Also his.

"Who owns the Sands Casino Hotel now?" Hu Li Jiankun planned to intercept.

"A medical research institute." Liu Jingyan replied.

"What?!" Not to mention Li Jiankun was slightly startled, even Ran Zi, who was "listening to the lecture" seriously, was also the same.

Casinos, hotels, and medical research institutes are completely unrelated to each other.

"It's like this," Liu Jingyan explained, "There is a legendary rich man in the United States. He had many properties in Las Vegas, but he passed away in the late 1970s. He had no heirs and was as rich as the country. Inherited by the Medical Research Institute in his name.”

"Are you talking about Howard Hughes?" Li Jiankun asked.

"You know all this?" Liu Jingyan was surprised. Didn't she say she had never been to the United States?

If you ask why, it’s because you live longer. Li Jiankun not only knew, he knew more about Howard Hughes than the gaming tycoon Sheldon.

There are still a few people like Sheldon in the world, but Howard Hughes is truly unique.

More than one movie has been made about his story, such as "The Aviator" starring Leonardo DiCaprio. He was also the prototype of Iron Man. Stan Lee once said personally that in their time, Howard Hughes was the real-life version. iron Man.

This man had a very eccentric temper. Li Jiankun also knew a little bit about the story of his purchase of a property in Las Vegas. It went something like this: One day, Hughes went to Las Vegas for vacation, and it was time to rent a top-floor room in the hotel. The staff asked him out, and in order to keep his room, he bought the hotel outright.

As if he didn't feel satisfied, he bought dozens of hotels and casinos around him. In the end, the Las Vegas police were not allowed to come forward and stopped him because they could not establish a monopoly.

He once spent millions of dollars to buy his favorite TV station just because he didn't want to see commercials.

According to incomplete statistics, he has slept with more than 160 Hollywood actresses, including the famous Katharine Hepburn, Jane Russell, Ingrid Bergman, Bette Davis, Haviland, and Rita Hayward. Silk……

You ask why he is so awesome?

He is the first billionaire in American history.

Li Jiankun tapped his thigh with his right hand. Unexpectedly, two world-class business tycoons had already been involved before the transaction started. It was that "somewhat interesting" feeling that made him feel a little bit excited about this trip to Las Vegas. interest.

(End of this chapter)