Chapter 137 Spinach

Passing through the bustling and noisy city of Berlin, Song Ci and his group quickly arrived at the booked hotel by car.

Song Xueying booked a famous five-star hotel in Berlin, the Ritz-Carlton, Berlin, which is located in the center of Berlin, very close to famous attractions such as Potsdamer Platz, Philharmonic Hall, and Berlin Film Museum.

It takes less than half an hour to drive to the Olympic Stadium to watch the World Cup finals, and the geographical location is very advantageous.

As soon as the car stopped in front of the magnificent hotel, hotel staff came forward to open the door and help unload the luggage.

After the guide Zhang Chengxian got off the car quickly, he led the guests into the hotel lobby, took out a few business cards from his jacket pocket and distributed them to them, his words full of enthusiasm:

"Everyone, this is my business card with my contact information. During your stay in Germany, you can contact me at any time if you have any needs. My phone is on 24 hours a day. Of course, if there is something very important, you can contact the national embassy directly."

Song Ci nodded and took the business card, smiling and said, "We are tired from the journey, we will have a good rest in the hotel today, Director Zhang, you can go back first, and I will trouble you to take us around Berlin tomorrow. If you have anything, please call me in advance."

"Okay, see you tomorrow. Feel free to tell me if you need anything." Mr. Song was humble and polite, and his conversation and behavior were refreshing. Zhang Cheng liked dealing with such high-quality people, unlike some nouveau riche from China who acted like they had a lot of money just because they had two or five hundred thousand.

The lobby of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel is decorated very luxuriously and exquisitely, and is also embellished with some paintings, sculptures and other works of art, adding a touch of artistic atmosphere to the luxury.

As we entered the lobby, we were immediately greeted by a young, smiling, white female staff member in uniform.

When the other party saw that it was a foreign guest, he asked in fluent English: "Welcome to the Ritz-Carlton, Berlin, sir, madam, how can I help you?"

Song Xueying stepped forward and responded politely, explaining that she had booked four rooms, and took out several people's passports to go through the check-in procedures.

The front desk staff quickly checked the reservation information in the computer system. After confirming that it was correct, they handed over four exquisite room cards and explained in detail:

"Dear guests, the 4 rooms you reserved are ready, namely Rooms 1201 to 1204 on the 12th floor.

These rooms all have a great view of the city, and we hope you enjoy them. In addition, if you need anything during your stay, please feel free to contact us and we will serve you wholeheartedly. ”

Song Xueying took the room card, expressed her gratitude to the staff for their professionalism and enthusiasm, and then led Song Ci and others through the hotel's magnificently decorated corridors and into the elevator.

The elevator slowly ascended. Seeing that everyone looked exhausted, Song Ci instructed, "Everyone can move freely later. Get a good rest tonight. Tomorrow, we will start the official journey according to Director Zhang's arrangements."

"Okay." "Thank you, Mr. Song!" "Great."

The elevator reached the 12th floor. Song Ci pulled his suitcase to the door of the guest room. He chose Room 1203, which had the best location. He and Liu Shishi stayed in the same room.

When they were about to enter the room, the bodyguard Tang Yue, who had been keeping a low profile all the way, suddenly said, "Boss Song, do you want me to go in and check first?"

Song Ci thought for a moment and waved his hand: "Don't bother. We are all very tired after sitting on the plane for a whole day. Old Tang, you can pack up and take a rest."

Tang Yue responded: "I live next door to you in room 1204. Call me if you need anything."

Liu Shishi couldn't wait to open the door and stepped into the room. The room was spacious and bright, and the furnishings were clean and tidy. On the tall windows, the emerald green curtains were rolled up, and the beautiful street scene of Berlin could be seen.

Standing in front of the window, Liu Shishi looked into the distance and could clearly see the bustling crowds on the streets and the iconic buildings in the distance. The sun shone through the clouds and sprinkled on the streets, covering the city of Berlin with a golden coat.

The window was opened, and a breeze blew into the guest room. Miss Liu took a deep breath and sniffed gently, feeling the faint floral scent and the smell of coffee in the air, and an indescribable joy surged in her heart.

She stretched herself and fell directly onto the fluffy and soft bed. She kicked off her sneakers and couldn't help but let out a cat-like moan: "Ah, so comfortable, dear."

Song Ci couldn't help but smile as he watched Miss Liu rolling around on the bed. He opened the suitcase and prepared to put away the clothes and other items in different categories. After all, this was their temporary residence in Berlin and they would be staying there for a while.

"Shishi, where did you put the socket converter?" Song Ci rummaged through his suitcase but found no charging equipment. His laptop was out of battery, and he needed to keep it charged because he would be using it soon.

"It's in my suitcase. I'll give it to you right away, dear." Liu Shishi jumped up from the big white bed and packed the luggage with her boyfriend.

"Yi Yi, how long are we going to live here?" Liu Shishi first took out the socket converter and handed it to Song Ci, then folded her clothes and put them into the temporary wardrobe.

"It will take more than ten days. If everything goes well, I will return to Peking on July 13th." After charging his laptop, Song Ci started packing again.

Liu Shishi stuck out her tongue and exclaimed, "That means we have to live here for half a month, not that long."

Song Ci nodded: "Yes, I watched the World Cup finals on July 10th. I still have some things to do. If everything goes well, I will return home on the 13th. You can have a good time in Germany during this time."

Upon hearing this, Liu Shishi smiled and said, "That's great. It's a rare opportunity to go abroad, so I must have a good time. Anyway, you pay for it, Mr. Song!"

After they packed their luggage, it was already evening, so Song Ci and Miss Liu went downstairs to the hotel restaurant for dinner. Speaking of food, the dishes of European countries are far inferior to those of China. However, since they are in a foreign country, they must try the local specialties.

Song Ci looked at the menu. He knew a little German, so he ordered German sausage, crispy pork elbow, potato meal and other special dishes. He also drank a glass of mellow and delicious dark beer with Miss Liu. It was really a special experience to taste the special delicacies of Berlin and feel the unique charm of foreign culture.

After dinner, Song Ci returned to the guest room, took a shower, opened the laptop he carried with him, logged into the Yahoo Sports section, and began to check the latest news about the World Cup.

After nearly 20 days of fierce competition, the competition has reached the quarter-finals. Today, Switzerland lost 0-3 to Ukraine at the Cologne Stadium. There are only two games left in the quarter-finals, Brazil vs. Ghana and Spain vs. France.

After checking the wins, losses and goal tallies of the previous few games, Song Ci felt relieved. The results were exactly the same as he remembered from his previous life. It seemed that the results of the 2006 World Cup had not changed because of his rebirth, and the butterfly effect had not yet affected some major events.

If you want to make a lot of money from betting, you can't just bet on the outcome of the game. You can only bet on the number of goals with high odds. Since the number of goals in previous games has not changed, Song Ci can place his bets with confidence and make a lot of money from capitalism.

After logging into the gambling website, Song Ci couldn't help but bow his head and fall into deep thought. The current taxation of gambling industry in Europe and the United States is different. The United States is the most exaggerated, with a high tax of 50%, which was directly passed. France, Spain, and Germany are better, and will collect a gambling tax of 20% of the total prize money. The UK is a little less, with a tax rate of only 15%. Canada is the best, and does not collect gambling tax.

From the perspective of profit, it is best to choose Canadian gambling companies, but obviously you can't put all your eggs in one basket. After careful consideration, Song Ci decided to divide his 60 million US dollars of capital into three parts, 20 million in Canadian gambling companies, 20 million in British gambling companies, and the remaining 20 million in online gambling companies.

Most of the 60 million US dollars was borrowed from the bank by using Tengda Group's shares as collateral. In addition, the country has very strict control over foreign exchange, and it took a lot of effort to transfer the money to his Swiss bank account through the offshore accounts of Shanhai Capital and Sino-Singapore Investment.

Although online gambling companies offer the highest returns, they are a well-known gray area with no legal protection. Song Ci was also afraid of investing too much money and not getting it back, so he planned to find a few long-term, stable, and reputable online gambling companies to place bets in order to spread the risk.

Since he had made up his mind, Song Ci no longer hesitated. He first selected four of the largest online gambling companies in Europe and the United States to spread out bets on the remaining ten games, and then placed bets of 20 million US dollars each at offline betting points of gambling companies in the UK and Canada. Three-hand preparations were made to ensure the safety of funds and maximize profits.

After nearly an hour of hard work, all the 60 million US dollars in the Swiss bank account were spent. Even the usually calm and composed Song Ci was nervous at this moment, with sweat on his palms. According to the current odds, he could probably earn more than 300 million US dollars.

Spinach is indeed addictive. During the World Cups in 1998 and 2002, he bought some football lottery tickets in China. This time he came to Germany to play a little bigger. If he was not sure of making a lot of money, he would never touch spinach.

After earning 300 million US dollars from the 2006 World Cup, he decided not to touch World Cup betting anymore. As his influence on the world grows after his rebirth, the results of various competitions may also change.

Although the World Cup has nothing to do with China, and even though the Chinese team did not make it out of Asia in 2027 before his rebirth, gambling is risky, so it is better to quit while you are ahead and not participate anymore.

While Song Ci was busy betting on spinach, Liu Shishi had already taken a shower. She opened the bathroom door slightly and walked out slowly, her body seeming to be wrapped in a wisp of fresh and warm vapor.

She wore a light bathrobe with a loose belt, which inadvertently revealed a lazy and elegant charm. Her steps were light, and every step seemed to create a silent melody on the floor. Her eyes were shining with tranquility and satisfaction after bathing, sweeping away the fatigue of the journey.

With a fresh and gentle look, she slowly walked into the room. When her eyes met the focused figure at the table, a sly smile flashed across her face.

Liu Shishi came quietly behind Song Ci like an elegant cat. Then, she jumped lightly and sat directly on Song Ci's legs. She put her arms around her boyfriend's neck and said with a teasing and tender tone: "Dear little brother, why are you still busy with work in Germany? Don't you care about me?"

Song Ci was watching the odds change, and was startled by this sudden "attack". He looked back at the beauty in his arms. A few strands of hair stuck to her cheeks, adding a bit of natural beauty. Her snow-white skin looked particularly delicate under the soft light, as delicate as a newly opened petal, with a faint pink luster.

Liu Shishi smiled sweetly and stared at her lover. Her beautiful face was charming under the light, and her eyes were shining with an alluring light, as if they could seduce anyone's soul. Her body was pressed against her boyfriend, and their warm breaths intertwined, and the air was filled with an indescribable ambiguity.

Song Ci couldn't help but feel his heart beating faster, his throat was a little dry, and he tried hard to suppress the throbbing in his heart, and laughed softly: "You little goblin, it really makes it difficult for me to concentrate on my work."

Upon hearing this, Liu Shishi curled up a smug smile. She knew that her charm was irresistible at the moment.

So she snuggled even more tightly in her boyfriend's arms, her delicate fingers drawing circles on his chest, and continued to seduce him with her soft voice: "Why don't we do something more interesting together?"

Song Ci licked Miss Liu's earlobe, blew a breath of hot air gently in her ear, and teased: "You are a novice and love to play, and you always beg for mercy in the end."

Liu Shishi blushed instantly and argued unconvincedly: "Who is the loser? Today in Berlin, I want to be on top and be a female knight again."

"Okay, I'll let you do whatever you want tonight, as long as you don't cry and call for daddy later." After saying that, Song Ci picked up Liu Shishi and gently placed her on the bed. He leaned over and kissed her beautiful red lips, untied the bath belt around his girlfriend's waist, and stroked her smooth skin.

Liu Shishi couldn't help but hug her boyfriend's broad back, and let out seductive moans with passion. This scene seemed to be the most beautiful scenery in Berlin at night, full of temptation and tenderness, making people intoxicated and unable to extricate themselves.

Song Ci half leaned on the back of the bed, looking very happy. He squinted his eyes and glanced at Miss Liu who was pressing on him, and asked with concern: "Shishi, do you want to rest for a while?"

At this time, Liu Shishi's legs were bent, her cheeks were rosy, she was panting, her body was moving up and down, her eyes were half closed, she was sweating profusely, and she hummed intermittently: "No rest! I... I am... not a loser."

Alas, naive woman, why is she so competitive? Just shout "Daddy" and admit defeat, and it will be over. Could it be that Shi Ye's talent has awakened?

(End of this chapter)