Chapter 528 - 315: The Tenant from Half a Year Ago, the Shock of "Five Stars Rising in the East

Chapter 528: Chapter 315: The Tenant from Half a Year Ago, the Shock of "Five Stars Rising in the East

"Why is the Crazy Horse Show for sale?"

Lin Chu lit a cigarette and asked, a hint of surprise in his voice.

For such an old and established club, it didn’t make any sense.

These kinds of entertainment venues are always cash cows.

"It’s probably an internal restructuring. In recent years, spending in the entire high-end service industry has been shrinking, both at home and abroad."

"Never mind this type of service—even the auction business is in a deep freeze right now. There were rumors last month that Christie’s wasn’t paying its staff."

Li Kexin explained in a calm, measured tone.

She paused for a moment before adding, "Actually, I think your strategy of expanding overseas has been very successful. Asset prices of all kinds are dropping across the board in Europe right now, and stock prices are slumping. It’s the perfect time to buy the dip."

She gave a flirtatious blink, her long eyelashes fluttering.

As the intermediary, she was naturally doing everything in her power to close this deal.

’An opportunity like this is hard to come by. I absolutely can’t miss it.’

Of course, everything she said was also true.

’Lies would never work on a man like Lin Chu. It was just... a matter of framing things from the right angle.’

’Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful.’

Hearing this, Lin Chu just shook his head with a slight smile. He didn’t respond, instead looking down at the document in his hand.

’She has a point,’ he thought. ’We are at the bottom of an economic cycle, after all.’

But Lin Chu also knew she had her own selfish motives for pushing the deal so hard.

"Of course, I have my own selfish reasons, too. I want to meet your needs. After all, this is the first time you’ve asked me for anything. In front of a man like you, I naturally have to do everything I can to prove my worth."

When Lin Chu didn’t reply, Li Kexin simply continued with a smile. She knew that with a man like him, honesty was essential.

A powerhouse like him could accept that she wanted to make money off him—that was just human nature. Men like him were even accustomed to using money as a way to win people’s loyalty.

But what they couldn’t accept was being played for a fool. That was an insult to their intelligence.

Lin Chu shook his head with a small laugh, feeling a bit more admiration for her.

His gaze shifted from the business at hand back to her face and figure.

She was an exquisitely refined woman with delicate features. A subtle ambition glinted in her eyes, and her cleavage was striking. A classic career woman who was all business—the kind who would eat you alive and not spit out the bones.

Based on his judgment of women, Lin Chu was certain she was no saint. In terms of character, she was several notches below even someone like Yang Huixian.

There was certainly no loyalty to speak of.

’However, everyone has their use. Put them in the right place, and they become the right person for the job.’

"I’m not satisfied with any of these three prospects."

"Golf courses are a sunset industry; I’m not interested. This watch brand is too niche and doesn’t have the vibe I’m looking for. And the Crazy Horse Show... let’s not even go there. Are you trying to ruin my reputation by having me buy that thing?"

Lin Chu said, staring into her eyes with a smirk.

Li Kexin: ...

After a brief moment of shock, she quickly recovered with a smile and an apology. "My apologies, President Lin. I clearly failed to grasp your requirements. I’m sorry for wasting your time."

"Perhaps you could be a little more specific? That would help me narrow down the options more effectively."

Her gaze became pleadingly beautiful, tinged with a hint of distress, and her voice turned soft and gentle.

Gentleness is a woman’s greatest weapon.

She knew this well.

"I have a task for you. I’m interested in real estate—specifically, commercial properties in prime global locations. Think Dubai International Airport or the Champs-Élysées. I only want to buy, not lease, and I’ll be using the properties myself."

"I suggest you register a company specializing in this type of brokerage. For at least the next three years, I’ll buy every property you find that meets my requirements."

Lin Chu said with a straightforward smile after a moment’s thought.

’The number of storefronts is definitely a key factor in brand strength.’

’I definitely need a two-pronged approach. One prong is acquiring top international brands. The other is opening Lc stores all over the globe.’

’Besides, this kind of commercial real estate is a blue-chip asset that practically never becomes obsolete.’

’Of course... acquiring them won’t be easy.’

Properties of this caliber are all golden geese that lay golden eggs. Buying them requires a great deal of complex and tedious legwork.

Li Kexin’s eyes lit up the moment she heard Lin Chu’s words.

’This... this is a golden opportunity laid right at my feet!’

"Yes, absolutely. I’ll take your advice. I’ll resign tomorrow and register a new company."

She agreed without a moment’s hesitation, her voice filled with delight and her eyes glinting with resolve.

’The brokerage business is actually quite difficult.’

’The hardest part is finding the right buyer.’

’And now, Lin Chu had solved that biggest problem for her. All that was left was the legwork.’

’These were the scraps casually dropped from a titan’s table.’

’But even so, it was more than enough for her to feast on.’

"You’re that decisive?"

Lin Chu looked at her, slightly surprised.

Li Kexin beamed. "Of course. When opportunity knocks, I’ll scramble on my hands and knees to answer. If I missed this, I’d cry my pillow wet every night. Thank you, Boss. Just watch what I can do."

She bit her lip gently.

It was a rather seductive gesture.

Lin Chu couldn’t help but laugh.

’What a "hard-working" and "ambitious" woman.’

...

For Lin Chu, this was just business as usual. He was well aware of that fact.