"Lee, we should get closer."

Kevin Ulrich has been enjoying great success recently. With the advent of the financial crisis, bankrupt non-performing assets can be seen everywhere.

The Anchorage under his name was making a lot of money.

Kevin Ulrich's smile would be even brighter if his divorce wasn't weighing on his mind.

Whenever the economy declines in Europe and the United States, the divorce rate decreases.

This is because both parties use reason to restrain their inner impulses and emotions.

An individual's ability to resist risks is obviously lower than that of a family.

No one wants to lower their social status due to the accidents that keep coming.

Maintain existing social class, connections and career to keep everything stable.

This is the only solution to deal with risks in a crisis.

However, this rule obviously does not apply to Kevin and Amanda, as their situations are completely opposite to those of ordinary people.

Because Kevin is in an industry that makes money from blood.

The worse the market gets, the more people go bankrupt, and the faster his money and net worth will only rise.

His net worth has increased by hundreds of millions of dollars compared to before the financial crisis.

If this continues, when the divorce actually happens, the money Amanda will take from him will be a huge sum.

Thinking of this, Kevin couldn't help but feel a little pain in his heart.

That money should have belonged to him.

"Of course, who is this?"

Li Zhenyu turned his gaze to Amanda beside him and winked at her the moment Kevin turned his head to look at her.

"I forgot to introduce my wife, Amanda Ulrich."

Kevin smiled gently and spoke in a flattering tone, completely different from his usual attitude.

It seems that when it comes to interests, nothing is unchangeable.

Previously, he was an unwavering male chauvinist and had never released any signal of "weakness" in front of any woman.

Now, he is taking the initiative to show kindness and submission to his wife.

Amanda had mixed feelings. If he had done this a week earlier, perhaps she would have had a chance to change her mind.

Now, everything has changed.

My body and mind can no longer accommodate him and are completely filled by another person.

And he is right in front of me.

"Hello, ma'am, nice to meet you. Big Ivan, my female companion."

"It's my pleasure. You two seem like a perfect match."

Even though her husband was right beside her, Amanda felt a little sad like a young girl, 'Am I jealous?'

This feeling made Amanda feel incredible.

She hasn't felt this way in many years.

But this also made her more determined that it was time to leave.

In the short term, his value will not fluctuate much.

Just think of that little bit of money as the face you keep for your marriage relationship over the years.

I saw that her face didn't look good and her brows were furrowed, as if she was in some trouble.

"Honey, are you okay?"

In front of outsiders, Kevin showed the thoughtfulness and gentleness that a husband should have.

Amanda shook her head and smiled, "It's okay, I just drank too fast and got a little drunk."

"Do you want me to help you get some rest?"

"No, it's all right now."

Looking forward again, Amanda saw a scene that made her breathing quicken.

Li Zhenyu's hands were around Big Ivan's waist, and the two were whispering something to each other, causing Big Ivan to look up and laugh heartily from time to time.

The man is handsome, the woman has a domineering figure and comes from a prominent family.

Everything was just as she had said before, a perfect match.

"Big Ivan, the ladies are talking about a charity dinner in New York next week, are you interested in joining?"

"oh?"

Big Ivan's swaying waist straightened up, and his trembling heart calmed down again.

"I have been doing charity work myself. Are you talking about the New York night?"

"Yes, if you can also provide an auction item or two, I think everyone would be happy to meet a new member."

"Of course, it is my duty to do it for charity."

The two walked towards the ladies' circle arm in arm, chatting intimately.

During the conversation, Amanda glanced back inadvertently, and Kevin thought that his previous performance had won her favor.

Maybe she will reconsider the divorce.

Only the person involved knows clearly what the anger and blame in that glance means.

Alas~ It’s really... a wonderful fate that makes people feel sad.

"Li, is Universal Investment interested in non-performing assets? Maybe we can cooperate and take over some big projects."

30 billion US dollars may sound like a lot, but when it is distributed across the entire market, it is just a small ripple.

With a splash, some water appeared and then he was completely submerged in it.

Kevin has a big appetite and wants to use more capital to complete the integration of the non-performing asset industry and change the ecological environment of the entire industry.

"I'm sorry, Kevin. Huanyu will focus on the development of the IT industry for now and will not have more energy and funds to invest in other areas."

Li Zhenyu had no intention of getting involved in the industry he was familiar with, and he knew nothing about non-performing assets.

There are so many ready-made money-making industries waiting for him, why would he take the risk of entering an industry he doesn't understand.

Should he place all his hopes on Kevin Ulrich?

What kind of idiot would trust a stranger who he had just met for less than half an hour without reservation? "That's a shame. Now is a good time to make money."

Kevin obviously didn't want to give up and continued to implicitly emphasize to him that a lot of money could be made in this business.

Unfortunately, Li Zhenyu was equally determined on this point.

There is no end to the money that can be made in this world, but he still appreciates Buffett's philosophy more.

Make prudent and reliable investments in areas you are familiar with.

As for matters of probability, it is better to leave them to speculators. You just need to keep your gold mine safe.

Seeing that he couldn't be persuaded, Kevin's attitude was no longer as enthusiastic as before.

After introducing him to others, he stepped aside to drink and chat with his friends.

Li Zhenyu took this opportunity to get to know the other 11 members of the board of directors.

The structure of the entire board of directors can be said to be quite simple.

Except for Li Zhenyu, the individual major shareholder, and Kevin, the cross-industry chairman of the board, everyone else is professional in the industry and has been working in this industry for many years.

They are the only two who changed their careers lately, and they look more like the kind of boys who came to give money to people.

Compared to Kevin's initial enthusiasm and subsequent coldness, the others were particularly friendly to him.

They are all financial backers and we can’t afford to offend any of them.

If these two big financial backers weren't there, they would be discussing breaking up now.

"Lee, I heard from Stephen that Twitter can accept a lower offer. I want to know the specific amount?"

The board of directors has not yet approved the new publicity plan, and whether to choose Twitter remains to be discussed.

But the price offered by Li Zhenyu did indeed attract the attention of the board of directors present.

Twitter's survey results are not as good as Facebook's, but its prices are also ridiculously high, at least two to three times higher than similar platforms.

The difference between the price and the promotion effect is not directly proportional.

If you choose Twitter, double down on it and choose another platform to promote simultaneously.

Maybe the effect will be better than choosing just one.

MGM can adjust plans at any time based on data, and will have greater flexibility and voice.

“It’s better to let Ruby Lu talk to you about these things in person.”

Li Zhenyu looked into the distance and said with a smile: "Look, she's here."

Lu Rong came here today specifically to promote the cooperation project between Twitter and MGM.

As long as Twitter takes over MGM, it can take advantage of the opportunity to enter the entertainment market.

For streaming platforms, entertainment is a ready-made traffic pool.

Although MGM looks half-dead, this does not affect its status in Hollywood and the entertainment industry.

With the acquisition of MGM, Twitter's subsequent M&A plans will proceed more smoothly.

By merging Twitter and Instagram and launching the short video function, it officially challenged Facebook.

"Boss, directors, good afternoon."

Lu Rong smiled and nodded to the directors present. Her infectious smile and straightforward style earned her points in impression.

"Lu, I'm asking Li for a lower price, but he said you have to decide on this matter."

Hearing the other party say this, Lu Rong said modestly and confidently: "This is our boss's consistent style, and it is also a manifestation of his trust in me.

Whoever is assigned a task should see it through to the end. I believe no one would refuse to work for such a boss.”

“Hahaha, Lu, your eloquence convinces me that choosing Twitter is the right choice.”

Amidst the praises, Li Zhenyu saluted her and turned to leave the circle in front of him.

"Big Ivan, you are so generous."

In the circle of ladies, Big Ivan was surrounded by a group of women. She had just decided to donate Thomas Kinkade's masterpieces from her collection to the New York Night Charity Gala.

Thomas Kinkade is the most popular living artist in modern history.

His paintings are known for their vivid colors and soft light, and his style combines Impressionism and traditional American landscape painting.

The subjects of his works are mostly gardens, streams, and rural cottages.

But in fact, the artistic value of his works is not high, and there are only a few that can be called "representative" works.

Most of his works are praised by stakeholders, but they are indeed very popular.

Especially the middle class, they always hang a few of his paintings on the walls of their homes and behind the toilets.

Of course, the vast majority are printed.

The bosses in the art decoration industry are probably the ones who like this "master" the most.

Thomas Kinkade's works are the best-selling of all prints.

Obviously, no one would expose this fact in such an occasion.

The women acknowledged Thomas Kinkade's 'artistic merit,' and gave Big Ivan generous praise.

However, no one noticed that Amanda, who had been staying by his side, had quietly disappeared into the banquet hall at some point.

It was only after Big Ivan discovered that Li Zhenyu was missing that he inexplicably had some strange associations.

The two of them, won't stay together now?! (End of this chapter)