A Man of Science and Engineering in Troubled Times Wandering in the Late Qing Dynasty

Chapter 360
Morgan's forecast was accurate. After the news report, LY Radio's rise was astonishing. It quickly stood at 5000 million US dollars and went straight to 6000 million US dollars.

Li Yu and others all added funds in advance, and they made a lot of money in the stock market.

Li Yu has to inject capital. Although he has absolute voting rights on the company's board of directors, he doesn't want to see the equity be diluted too much.

I have written game theory anyway, so I know a little bit.

Some joint venture automobile factories in later generations have more sophisticated means.For example, FAW Audi, after FAW has made money, actually wants to engage in research and development; however, Audi will suddenly increase investment every now and then, and FAW will definitely inject equal capital to protect its equity.In this way, the cash flow in hand is actually less.

The specific situation is more complicated. Once it is linked to finance, the enterprise will inevitably be complicated.

Li Yu adopted a relatively conservative strategy on this point. After all, the opponent was Morgan, who was even rich in the United States.But just needing to prove his indispensability, Morgan can't do anything else.

Morgan is a smart person. He knows very well that he is a financial professional, and it is impossible to understand professional technical things, so he understands the principle of win-win.

Anyway, I did earn a lot of money, and I have strengthened my confidence to continue working with Li Yu in the future.

And speaking of it, after paying Carnegie a huge sum of $5 million, Morgan now has limited cash flow.

(Today, Carnegie should have the most cash on hand in the United States.)
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During this time, Yang Xiaolou performed a few plays on Broadway, which were very sensational.There is no way to stop the enthusiasm of the audience, and they have to thank them several times for each curtain call.

Due to stage constraints, although the shocking effect is not as good as Mei Lanfang's visit to Broadway more than 20 years later, it is still very good.

With this wave of fame accumulated overseas, Yang Xiaolou's reputation will definitely continue to rise after returning to China.

On this day, Li Yu came to Broadway to watch his performance in person.

Together with Lu Bicheng and Situ Meitang, the godfather of New York Chinatown.

Situ Meitang was looking forward to it: "You don't know, I have been in the United States for so many years, and I have never seen a real play! I am so hungry!"

Li Yu asked, "Brother, don't you watch Broadway in New York?"

Situ Meitang said: "What's the point of that thing, can it be as good as our Beijing opera? I don't like it anyway!"

Li Yu asked in a low voice again: "Has Mr. Sun been rescued?"

Situ Meitang said: "Brother, don't worry, it's done."

Li Yu said, "That's good."

After taking his seat, Lu Bicheng looked around and said, "Why are American theaters so reserved."

Li Yu laughed and said, "Of course there is no melon seed refreshment."

The performance was as successful as ever, and after the end, Li Yu and the others asked Yang Xiaolou to go out for dinner together.

Yang Xiaolou was very excited and chattered endlessly: "Brother Li Yu, I really didn't expect that foreigners like our Beijing opera so much."

Li Yu said: "If you go to Europe, I'm afraid the popularity will be even higher."

Li Yu introduced him and Situ Meitang, and Situ Meitang said: "I heard that Mr. is a celebrity in the palace and a famous actor in the capital. Seeing you today, you really deserve your reputation."

Yang Xiaolou cupped his hands and said, "Mr. Situ's praise."

Li Yu took the menu and ordered a few dishes, and Yang Xiaolou suddenly asked, "By the way, Brother Li Yu, do you have... chopsticks?"

This is a relatively ordinary western restaurant. It seems that Yang Xiaolou has not adapted to the use of knives and forks after staying in the United States for this period of time.

Li Yu actually took out a pair from his bag: "I knew you would need it."

Yang Xiaolou said happily: "Brother Li Yu is still thoughtful!"

The waiter didn't say much when he saw this. Although he didn't know Yang Xiaolou, he recognized Li Yu.

Yang Xiaolou went on to say: "When I was in St. Louis, there was a cook who came with the group, but when I arrived in New York, I could only eat Western food. I remember that day I asked for noodles, but they gave me something called spaghetti , and then gave me a fork. At that time, I wondered, firstly, foreigners also eat noodles, and secondly, how do you eat noodles with a fork? I have never seen it before. A foreigner happened to be eating spaghetti, and I realized that it was supposed to be eaten with a fork! It’s ridiculous, why don’t they use chopsticks?!”

Li Yu laughed loudly: "Brother Yang is really careful in his observations."

Situ Meitang also said happily: "If you see how Americans eat dumplings, you will find it more interesting."

Yang Xiaolou said: "Look, our chopsticks can also eat Western food! I even want to open a chopsticks factory in the United States. It's not that difficult to earn money from foreigners!"

Lu Bicheng pursed his lips and smiled, "Maybe you'll be a great businessman in the future."

Situ Meitang said: "I think Li Yu's position as the number one Chinese businessman in the United States is in jeopardy."

Yang Xiaolou said seriously, "Isn't it reasonable?"

Li Yu suppressed a smile and said, "Brother Yang, I don't think you are too busy singing, so you should stop thinking about these traffickers."

Yang Xiaolou pondered for a while and said, "Brother Li Yu is right, who calls you the emperor's teacher."

After several people finished eating, Li Yu checked out and left, and then gave the waiter an extra dollar as a tip.

When the waiter took it, he was a little reluctant, and muttered: "It's too stingy to give a tip of one dollar when you are so rich!"

The cost of this meal is not too much, and the tip of 1 dollar is already very high, which is almost half of the waiter's salary.

Li Yu was not angry when he heard that, but said lightly: "So, you can only be a waiter all the time."

The waiter blushed when he heard that.

After going out, Yang Xiaolou was rather dissatisfied: "I still have opinions after taking the money, how can there be such a thing! Brother Li Yu, you shouldn't tip him."

Li Yu didn't take such trivial matters to heart, "It doesn't matter."

Yang Xiaolou still said angrily: "The beggar gang should teach him how to behave."

Lu Bicheng was actually not too happy. Li Yu didn't want to spoil everyone's mood because of trivial matters. He glanced at a clothing store and said to her, "Look, the newspaper said that this kind of shoes were just launched this year. They are sold in Europe and the United States. It’s all trendy right now.”

Women simply cannot resist the temptation of shopping, especially good-looking clothes and bags.

Lu Bicheng was immediately attracted by the shoes, and walked to the front of the window to take a closer look.

The salesperson's eyes were even sharper, and she could see the two words "like" written in Lu Bicheng's eyes at a glance!
The salesperson greeted her and said, "Oh, you are still a beautiful and elegant Oriental lady. Your charm is the best I have seen this year."

Lu Bicheng asked: "Really?"

The salesperson said: "There are still fakes! No one will be tempted by the mysterious aura of shareholders on your body. This new style of Mary Jane shoes can't match your temperament. You will know it when you come in and put it on and look in the mirror. Oh , my God, I can't even imagine how beautiful it will be."

Lu Bicheng was completely moved by her sweet words, and followed her in.

The salesperson said: "There are two types of Mary Jane shoes, one is a cute flat shoe, and the other is a high-heeled shoe with a heightening effect. In my opinion, you look better in this pair of heightening effect."

Only then did Li Yu understand that these were the earliest high-heeled shoes in the world.

But the original name is so strange, Mary Jane shoes?

He didn't know that it was a character from the comics.

It has to be said that, just like stockings, although high heels were originally designed for men, they can only reflect the true beauty when worn on women.

After Lu Bicheng put it on, the salesperson praised, "Oh my God, you look like an oriental princess walking out of a painting! You're so awesome!"

The original high-heeled shoes called Mary Jane shoes have a thick heel at the back, not a thin heel like the later high-heeled shoes.

But now there is only this one, and it is already the best-looking model.

Lu Bicheng really likes them, not only the high-heeled shoes, but also the flat Mary Jane shoes, because the design is so cute.

Mary Jane shoes have become very popular among European and American women's shoes in recent years, especially nobles and celebrities, who love high heels.

The salesperson then matched a few foreign dresses for Lu Bicheng: "Oh! It's really beyond words, you look like the rumored Princess Sissi!"

Lu Bicheng had never seen such a sales offensive before, and immediately fell into the trap and bought them all.

After shopping, the mood instantly feels full of sunshine.

Lu Bicheng smiled and drove back to Fifth Avenue with Li Yu.

Li Yu held the steering wheel and said, "It's really beautiful."

Hearing his boast, Lu Bicheng felt as if he had eaten honey, his heart became sweeter, and he asked, "Is it really beautiful?"

Li Yu said, "It's pretty, just like Snow White."

Lu Bicheng happened to be busy translating fairy tales, blushed and said, "I'm not a princess, I know, it's that salesperson who made me happy."

Well, it's too late to react now.

Li Yu said: "When we go to Europe, buy a few nice hats, that will be fashionable!"

When he arrived at Fifth Avenue, Konoe Zhaoxue was waiting at the door. When he saw Lu Bicheng, who was beaming and wearing new clothes, he twitched his eyebrows unconsciously, feeling a little mixed in his heart, and couldn't explain it.

Lu Bicheng greeted her happily: "Miss Zhaoxue!"

Jinwei Zhaoxue hurriedly greeted with a smiling face: "Sister Bicheng!"

Lu Bicheng passed by and went to his room in the building.

Jinwei Zhaoxue didn't know why, but she always felt like she was showing it to him on purpose, and snorted at the corner of her mouth: "Small."

Li Yu came over and asked, "Are there any new telegrams?"

Konoe Zhaoxue withdrew his mind and said, "Yes, from the Royal Society."

Li Yu took it over and took a look. It was sent by Lord Kelvin. Recently, he published a lot of important articles in "Science", but the British side couldn't stand it anymore, so he asked Li Yu to send them one too.

I happen to be going to Europe in a while, so I should take care of the feelings of the Royal Society...

Li Yu wanted to take care of the feelings of the Royal Society, but completely ignored that the guard Zhao Xue also had some "feelings".

Li Yu said, "Looks like I've been busy again during this time."

Konoe Zhaoxue asked, "What do you need my help for?"

Li Yu thought for a while: "Go and help me buy something."

Konoe Zhaoxue was very willing to do things, and immediately agreed without thinking: "I'll go right away!"

(End of this chapter)