Hollywood Hunter

"After a year of hard work by our team, the operation of the three casinos in Atlantic City has begun to improve. Frankly speaking, Simon, although Atlantic City is not as good as Las Vegas, the reason why the previous three casinos were so bad, I think the biggest problem is that guy over there."

A reception is being held at the Levisons' mansion on Manhattan's Upper East Side.

The main reason is that Levison Group has just completed the relocation of its headquarters from Miami, Florida to New York, which also announced that Levison Group has completely shaken off its status as a corner of the United States and is once again moving towards an international real estate group.

Simon is discussing with Francis Levison, the man who owns the mansion and the head of Levison Group, about the operation of the three casinos acquired by Atlantic City after merging with a Golden Retriever real estate company. See Levison saying no. In the distance, a certain golden retriever, who was chatting with the current New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, smiled and said, "Don't let Donald hear this."

Having said that, Simon actually agrees with Levison.

After the new century, Atlantic City is in decline. Five of the 12 casinos in this west coast gambling city have closed their doors one after another, and three of the five closed down casinos are from companies of a Golden Retriever real estate developer. All 3 casinos owned by the other party. The former Golden Retriever took pictures of the three most numerous casinos in Atlantic City, and once wanted to become the gambling king of Atlantic City, but ended up completely out of the game. Such a fiasco, apart from the problems of the operators themselves, is difficult to rely on.

"One more thing, Simon, the Taj Mahal took over the National Poker Championship this summer, and it worked really well, but I don't think it's enough," Levison quickly added, "So, I was thinking, Dan Can Nellis Entertainment make a movie that promotes our three casinos over there?"

When Simon heard Levison mention it, a series of films related to the casino immediately appeared in his mind, but most of them were in Las Vegas, and then he shook his head and said: "Just one or two films is not enough. Our casino films are even more deliberate, Frank, in fact, the key to the problem is to increase the overall popularity of Atlantic City. Just like Las Vegas, Hollywood has hundreds of films involving this city. Very impressed with that city."

Compared with Las Vegas, Atlantic City, which is located on the coast of New Jersey and only two hours away from New York and Washington, has a great geographical advantage. The problem is that the city lacks popularity, and even people who do not know much about the United States I don't even know where Atlantic City is.

Therefore, if you want to boost Atlantic City's gaming industry, the key is to increase the overall popularity of Atlantic City. The increased popularity will naturally attract gamblers from all over the world.

Simon thought about this, and without waiting for Levison to speak again, he said: "I will pay attention to this issue. Next, I will arrange for at least one or two blockbusters in Hollywood to be filmed in Atlantic City every year, of course, if there are good ideas. If so, Daenerys Entertainment will also make a special film."

Francis Levison showed a happy expression: "In this case, I will find time to talk to other Atlantic City casino owners. Since the entire Atlantic City is being promoted, they can't just enjoy the results."

The two said these, Simon has actually thought of a more suitable movie.

The Hangover!

Although the story of "The Hangover" is a bad trip of three hapless people, on the surface it seems that it will not have a very good publicity effect on the filming city, but it is not. According to the average ticket price of about 8 US dollars in 2009 in memory, it is also equivalent to the fat Zach in the film Amway once again 'vegas, vegas, vegas' to more than 50 million viewers around the world.

The deep-rooted impression of Las Vegas in the hearts of global gamblers is actually like this.

If you replace 'vegas' in the film with 'atlantic city', well, it's not as short and easy to remember, but it's destined to have the same effect.

The two were chatting when the current New York Governor George Pataki came over with a glass of red wine in his hand.

Whether it is George Pataki or Rudy Giuliani not far away, they are all Republicans, which means that New York State is now the world of the Republican Party.

Of course, the current Simon, or Westeros system, will definitely not simply bet on one side of the two 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 chatted with Simon privately. According to Simon, the Levison family will still maintain support for the Republican party.

Therefore, there will be a group of Republican politicians headed by two bigwigs, Governor George Pataki and Mayor Rudy Giuliani, at this reception tonight.

This is actually a deliberate arrangement under Simon's instruction.

Of course, Simon did not change the overall tendency of the Westeros system to favor the Democratic Party, but it will not hurt to communicate with the Republican Party occasionally. Even if it spreads out, there will be no rebound from the Democratic Party. After all, Simon is in his current position. Here, betting on both sides is a matter of course for either side of the two parties, and it would be foolish to stick to one side.

Simon chatted with the equally enthusiastic George Pataki about the ongoing general election and the booming Internet industry. At the end of the topic, Mr. Governor finally mentioned a serious matter: "Simon, well, actually I shouldn't have disclosed in advance, but we are planning to push for the privatization of the World Trade Center building as part of the New York State deficit reduction plan, if you're interested

Interesting, maybe try to sell, this is definitely a good business. "

After George Pataky finished speaking, he raised his glass to the two of them, smiled and turned to leave.

Simon didn't pay much attention to it before, but after hearing Pataki say this, 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 be completed in early 2001, and then 911 happened.

There are also various conspiracy theories.

Now, things seem to be ahead of schedule. However, George Pataki just said that it is just a plan. It is definitely not a year and a half that can be realized. After all, the scale of the World Trade Center is very large. If you want to privatize it, it will inevitably involve various It is not impossible for disputes to drag on for several years.

Francis Levison, of course, heard what Mr. Governor just said, and asked with obvious interest: "Simon, what do you think?"

Simon shook his head directly, dispelling Levison's thoughts: "We are not involved in this matter, Frank, the Levison Group's next development focus is China. On the New York side, in addition to maintaining the operation of the existing property, Levison Group, The focus is on the upcoming Westeros Tower."

Speaking of this matter, Simon couldn't help but reveal a haze that had actually started to float very early in his heart.

About the Westeros Building.

If the 9/11 incident still occurs this time, there is no doubt that the Westeros Tower, the tallest building in the world, has a more attractive target than the Twin Towers. On the other hand, Simon doesn't want his big butterfly to fan out a major event like 9/11 that affects the world pattern.

Perhaps, it is time to start thinking about how to solve this problem.

Francis Levison saw Simon's veto without hesitation, he hesitated a little, but still did not raise an objection. Levison Group moved to New York, not to enter the New York real estate market, but to facilitate international operations. As for New York, as a super metropolis with a century-old history, the real estate industry in this area is already very mature. Maturity means that the profits are definitely not as good as those of emerging markets like China.

The two continued to chat for a while, and then went to entertain other guests separately.

It was like this until more than ten o'clock, and the reception began to end. Grace, who had been in the female guest group before, came to Simon and said goodbye to the host together.

The Levisons and some other guests personally escorted Simon out of the house. Watching Grace get into Simon's luxury car, Bryce, who was obviously fighting at a distance from her husband, had a little grudge, but it was impossible to follow. Get in the car together, and you can do whatever you want in private. After all, this is the roadside in front of the villa, and there are other people around. If you follow the car at this time, the face of the Levison family will be completely lost, and it will definitely be in the future. Become the laughing stock of New York high circles.

Bryce didn't mind making her husband a laughing stock, after all, it was the man beside her who 'please' her to beg Westeros for help.

However, always think about the son who will inherit the family business in the future.

Think more depressed.

Grace had divorced Bill Spoulte some time ago and changed her surname back. Now, as a single woman, she has no scruples. As for a certain guy, because he was standing too high at this time, in the eyes of everyone, it seemed natural for someone to do anything.

The two black Mercedes-Benz luxury cars left the Levison family's villa. Inside the cars, Grace consciously felt a little hot on her cheeks.

Just leaving together, in fact, also announced that her relationship with Simon was officially public.

She didn't expect to be his wife at all, just like this, Grace was already very satisfied, but she couldn't help being shy and uneasy. She and him, after all, have a huge gap.

Simon noticed the strangeness of the woman beside him, stretched out his arms and put his arms around Grace's waist, feeling the woman leaning on him obediently, rubbing his side against her ears, and asked with a smile, "By the way, what is your original surname? Remember?"

Being hugged by a man, Grace became more shy and anxious. She always felt that she was not worthy of the current feeling, and said softly, "Krepp, Grace Krepp."

Simon saw that the woman spoke with a trembling voice, so he simply took Grace into his arms, lowered his head and kissed her lips, and looked at the woman's green eyes in the light of the car: "Why, regret it?"

Grace shook her head subconsciously, as if worried about Simon's misunderstanding, and then explained: "It's just, I'm better than you..."

I don't want to mention my age.

However, after saying that, Grace's body gradually softened.

He suddenly realized that in the final analysis, he had the idea of ​​greed. With so many women around him, it was impossible for him to have any eternity. Or, after a few years, when he was no longer interested in himself, he would return to his own life. The middle is, after all, she is not a little girl who can't live without love. Without him, she still has children, and her career, there is nothing wrong.

Simon held the woman in his arms, but he could actually understand her thoughts. He lowered his head and kissed the woman's lips, saying, "There is something, I don't know if you want it or not."

Grace raised her head quickly, as if worried that he would misunderstand her unwillingness.

Simon showed some smiles again, looked at the woman, and said, "Give me a baby."

Grace blinked a few times quickly, as if she thought she had heard it wrong, but, this... Of course she did not hear it wrong: "You, Simon, I..."

"Don't want to?"

"No, no," Grace said, tears streaming down inexplicably as she cried

, while taking the initiative to kiss Simon's lips, he said vaguely, "I do."

Apartments on Fifth Avenue.

Angourie Davis opened the door in person, only to see his boss came in with a woman in his arms, walked straight to the living room sofa, and the two fell down entangled.

After being stunned for a short time, Angrelly turned off the ceiling lamp in the living room, leaving only a faint yellow wall lamp, and left the living room silently like a cat.

When he came to a living room next to the living room, Angry blocked a girl who wanted to go out when he heard a voice, and took out a talker to remind the other maids in the apartment to stay in his room, and then he came to the living room. Sitting down on the sofa, he picked up the coffee on the coffee table and sipped it to his lips.

The tall slender girl who was just about to walk out stood beside her, wondering: "Ms. Davis, what's going on outside?"

Angouri motioned the girl to sit next to her and said, "The boss is back, we, don't bother us now. Carmen, I may have to introduce you to the boss tomorrow morning."

The tall girl's name is Carmen Keith.

That's right, it was Carmen Keith who falsely reported her age and was wrongly arranged by Simon for the training of the Wei family maid, the supermodel nicknamed "Kashen" in the original time and space.

It was also yesterday that Sophia talked about the gift she wanted to give to Simon.

The reason is now, because on September 14th three days ago, Carmen officially celebrated her 18th birthday and could start working as a waitress in the Wei family.

This is also the first Wei family maid who has been trained according to the strict process that Simon originally envisaged.

Of course, compared to all the female waitresses who were still undergoing training at this time, Carmen was still a little "quick", but in terms of quality, especially in terms of loyalty, it was ultimately better than the existing team of female waitresses after the simplified training. Excellent a lot.