Rebirth

"Charles, Gerald, welcome both of you!"

"John, you have a problem for us."

"Hehe... Charles, I have provided you with a very good opportunity. I think this is the best choice for both of us, isn't it?"

"Well, Charles, John, let's sit down and have a chat!"

"Yes, Charles, I think Gerald's words are what you hear. If you are not interested, maybe there will not be this interview, right!"

"Well, then John, let's talk together."

"please...!"

"..."

Just after Li Feng talked with his real estate generals, Li Feng contacted Prince Charles and the Duke of Grosvenor on the same day, and expressed his desire to acquire the Admiral’s Gate building and rebuild it. It means the flagship of the Waldorf Astoria London.

The building belongs to the royal family, but the building is in Westminster, the home of the Duke of Grosvenor family. Li Feng naturally also contacted him. After Li Feng’s explanation, the two did not He refused immediately, but said that he needed to discuss something with the queen and the senior executives of the royal asset management company.

No, three days later, today, the Prince Charles and the Duke of Grosvenor personally took the executives of the Royal Asset Management Company to the headquarters of Skyline Real Estate London to discuss the situation of the Admiral’s Gate. ,negotiation.

Obviously, Li Feng’s proposal still moved the royal family's heart. After all, Li Feng was talking about cooperating with the royal family to develop the navy admiral's gate, allowing the royal family to directly own shares. According to the real estate situation in London, even if the hotel is officially established, the hotel itself still needs A land rent fee to the royal asset management company.

Yes, real estate in Europe and the United States is like this. Land and buildings are basically separated. Rent alone is not a small amount. For the royal family, the income is indeed not small.

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The group of people arrived in the conference room. After a brief introduction, the CEO of Skyline Real Estate London made an explanation in person. First of all, he explained the plan of the Admiral's Gate in detail. There is no doubt that Waldorf Astoria London The flagship is naturally a top-level hotel. All kinds of top-level facilities, luxury suites and supporting restaurants, bars, leisure facilities, etc., are all top-level enjoyment.

Then there are related responsibilities and obligations to be undertaken by both parties, such as the operation of the Waldorf Astoria under Li Feng, which is actually the hotel operation team of Hilton; and the need for the support of the royal family and the upper class of London, such as the royal family putting all those gatherings and everything else. Come to the hotel and so on, mutually promote the development of the hotel, etc.

Both parties understand this very well, and the next thing is the focus of the discussion between the two parties, that is, rent, mutual ownership of shares and so on, after all, this involves the ownership of such a top hotel, which is of high value.

The first is to determine the lease period. After some bargaining, a 250-year long lease period is determined. It is impossible for the royal family and the British government to sell this building directly. After all, this is considered to be one of the ancient and landmark buildings in London. Since this is a matter of face, I finally chose a long-term lease, and the lease term is directly up to 250 years, which is also an alternative "sale".

Next came the most important issue of shares. As soon as the people brought by the royal family came up, they said they wanted half of the shares in the future hotel, causing Li Feng and others to shake their heads.

"Charles, what do you think about this? We jointly established a hotel management company. Tianji Real Estate invested in a professional management team and capital, and you invested in personal resources and cash. Then, in the name of the company, you acquired the Admiral of the Navy and the next Remodeling and decoration.

Next, how about discussing the issue of capital contribution ratio and the discount calculation of the human and material resources invested by both parties?"Looking at the managers of both sides arguing, Li Feng suddenly smiled and suggested to Prince Charles.

"John, you are a general. You all know that our royal family management company does not have much cash to compete with you!"

"God, Charles, are you short of money? I think you really want cash. There are so many banks in London that open up and ask for as many as you want, right?"

"Um..., let's not talk about it, let's discuss with what you said!"

"..."

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Hearing that the two big men from both sides set the tone, the managers below one after another started arguing again, and to be honest, there is not much difference in essence between bargaining with grocery shopping.

The result of the discussion was that the people from the royal family management company suggested that the rent was not required, and the rent was directly invested. According to the annual rent of several million pounds, the total cost of 250 years is not small, but this is after all 250 years of rent. .

Well, this is a bit like an empty glove white wolf, but unfortunately, whoever makes this building land is owned by others, Tianji Real Estate will have to bear all the renovation and decoration costs of the hotel. This cost alone will cost at least 200-300 million pounds or more.

Finally, it is determined that the Royal Asset Management Company will hold 30% of the hotel's shares in the future, and will send in some senior executives including finance and administration, and the hotel management and operation will naturally belong to the hotel group under Tianji Real Estate.

For such a final result, both for the royal family and for Li Feng, it is acceptable. For the royal family, compared to the fixed annual rental income of several million pounds, 30% of the future hotel The benefits will obviously be higher.

For Li Feng, it was considered “free” to get a suitable hotel building. Although he paid 30% of the ownership, it was reasonable whether it was the management right of the hotel or the status of the major shareholder. Besides, it was further strengthened. The connection with the British royal family is still very meaningful to Li Feng.

Seeing that the negotiation was basically completed, Li Feng, in a fast-paced, chaotic rhythm, instructed to sign a formal contract as soon as possible, but this requires the Queen's formal consent and signature as well as the consent of the London City Government. After all, this is one of London's landmark buildings.

"Charles and Gerald, we can be regarded as the best partners and best friends. I hope to complete the contract as soon as possible. I also hope that our hotel can be launched in London as soon as possible. What do you think?"

"Don't worry, John, now that everything has been negotiated, then it's up to us. As long as you are ready, no more than half a month at the latest, we can officially sign the contract."

"OK, then I look forward to your good news."

"Hehe..., you won't be disappointed."

"..."

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After the most important thing was negotiated, Li Feng was also ready to leave London temporarily.

In the last few days, Li Feng went around the major companies in London again, and after gathering several times with friends from all sides, he finally took someone to return to the United States.

"Charles, it's up to you next, I'm waiting for your good news."

"BOSS, don't worry, just wait for our good news."

"David, Chelsea is pleased to you. I hope this year's Chelsea will be a harvest year."

"BOSS, we are looking forward to it!"

"..."

After a group of senior executives bid farewell, Li Feng took the people on a private jet, and under everyone's attention, the plane took off from Heathrow Airport.