Rebirth of the Evil Life

"Boss, how are you going to slap him away?" Natalie and Melissa wanted to try, "Should you just rush up to him, kick down his door, and lift his table?"

Lin Feng was speechless.

"Why are you all so violent? This is a legal society and we must abide by the law!" Lin Feng said in shock.

"Tch! Abide by the law, boss. I see you didn't often kick in people's doors before. So did Microsoft President Ballmer kick the door into pieces for you? Until now, the door has not been repaired. I said yes, I'm afraid of you. Kick me again," Natalie said with disdain.

Lin Feng was speechless. This Microsoft really holds a grudge. It's been so many years since I kicked in the door, and I still remember it. This is too stingy. Are you so stingy?

"But I am no longer the fledgling Zhuge Liang. We have already achieved success and fame. Therefore, we must be more civilized and stop being so violent!" Lin Feng patted the heads of the two women and chuckled, "We must abide by the law. We are civilized. people!"

The two women just rolled their eyes.

"Okay, I'm not joking with you anymore. Since this Roger Erickson is throwing a tantrum at us, we will naturally throw him back." Lin Feng said with a smile.

"Boss, where are we going? To find the boss of Sotheby's, or to bribe Sotheby's directly and get slapped in the face?" Natalie's eyes lit up.

"Well, this is the best. It would be best to directly acquire Sotheby's International Realty. We will be our own bosses. Like that, let's see what Roger Erickson dares to say! It also depends on what he can do. Arrogant! And that Zhao Wenyu, see if he can be such a rogue!" Melissa also said excitedly on the side.

Lin Feng chuckled.

"It's not that simple. You think you're playing Monopoly. If you want to acquire something, just acquire it. That's so easy!" Lin Feng said with a smile. "Sotheby's International Realty is a relatively loosely managed organization. It does not have a big boss who is fully managed like other real estate companies. Instead, it adopts a decentralized financing cooperation model. If you really want to find a boss, there are many. And not all of these bosses will agree, so it’s useless to go to them.”

"Who are you looking for?" Natalie was shocked.

"Yes, boss, this. Who should we go to?" Melissa also looked puzzled. "This property belongs to Sotheby's International Realty. It's useless to go to the original French owner. He just rented it. Who should we go to?"

"Haha, stupid! Of course we go to Sotheby's!" Lin Feng chuckled, "Sotheby's International Realty cooperates for Sotheby's. Although the two parties are not directly at the upper and lower management levels, Sotheby's is responsible for this. Just look for Sotheby’s name!”

Sotheby's? Melissa and Natalie looked at each other with astonishment on their faces.

"Okay. Let's go to London." Lin Feng said with a smile.

soon. Lin Feng arrived in London.

The birthplace of Sotheby's is Covent Garden. It was originally a monastery garden in the Middle Ages. In the 15th century, it was rebuilt into a high-end residential area suitable for gentlemen. It also created London's first square, which later became a fruit and vegetable market. It is currently used by street performers. and shopping district. Today, it is also home to Alfred Taubman, the current head of Sotheby’s.

Alfred Taubman was not the founder of Sotheby's. But he is the most controversial person in Sotheby's history. The reason is simple: Alfred Taubman saved Sotheby's from near bankruptcy.

Of course, before Alfred Taubman bought Sotheby's,

Sotheby's loses $7 million for every $400 million in sales. Before taking over, the entire art market was worth US$20 billion to US$25 billion, and there were only two auction houses in the world, Sotheby's and Christie's. In other words, Sotheby's will basically lose $175 million every year!

So, Alfred Taubman took over. In one fell swoop, Sotheby's was saved and allowed to shine again, laying the foundation for Sotheby's current glory. The annual transaction volume has also risen to 15.02 trillion US dollars, which is half of what it was in the past. But at this moment, a bolt from the blue directly plunged Sotheby's into a scandal. That is, Alfred Taubman actually joined forces with Christie's auction house to raise the price and extract a higher commission. This was a huge scandal, so Alfred Taubman was fined $7.5 million by the authorities and sentenced to 10 months in prison.

After his release from prison, Alfred Taubman was also restricted from direct management of Sotheby's. Of course, he remains Sotheby’s largest shareholder. Has a direct influence on Sotheby's. Just no longer involved in the day-to-day management of Sotheby's.

"Hi, Mr. Taubman, okay!" Lin Feng smiled and greeted an old man sitting on the block. This old man is bald and has white hair on his temples, but he always has a smile on his face, which makes people feel close to him. And this man was Alfred Taubman.

"You are Lin Feng!" Taubman narrowed his eyes slightly and recognized Lin Feng's identity. "Mr. Lin, why do you condescend to come to me, a restricted person?"

"Mr. Taubman, is it interesting for you to stay here every day like this?" Lin Fengxiao asked.

"Mr. Lin, do you have any advice?" Taubman chuckled, "Could you help me lift the legal ban?"

"Smart! I won't say any more. I want to acquire a property on Fifth Avenue in New York. Its owner belongs to Sotheby's International Realty. The market price is about US$52 million, and I offered to buy it for US$60 million. But the other party If you don’t agree, even if you ask for $100 million, it’s useless to visit him personally. So, I want Mr. Taubman to help me!” Lin Fengxiao said, “I believe Mr. Taubman will find a way!”

Taubman was slightly shocked, then understood.

"Mr. Lin, do you want Sotheby's to threaten them with banning Sotheby's International Realty's naming rights? This is indeed very clever! But can you really help me lift the British legal ban?" Taubman asked .

"Don't forget, I am a knight of the Order of the British Empire and a hereditary viscount of the British Empire. This is not one of those titles with little weight. In addition, my relationship with Prince William still has a certain weight in the British royal family. So, I believe I, I can do it!" Lin Feng chuckled.

"Haha, interesting! Then, Mr. Lin, we have made an agreement. You contact me about the British government's ban on me, and I will help you issue a proposal to ban Sotheby's International Realty's naming rights on the board of directors. All of us To each his own,” Taubman said.

Lin Feng smiled slightly, turned and left. When working with such smart people, there is no need to say unnecessary words or sign any contracts. Both parties only need to reach an agreement verbally.

"Boss, can you really get the British government to lift the legal ban?" Natalie looked confused. "Although you are a hereditary Viscount, you can't change the British government's decision!"

"Haha, that's why I'm going to try. This matter is not unsolvable. After all, no matter what, it is a fact that Taubman brought Sotheby's back to life, and now Sotheby's and Christie's are still the only ones in the world. There are two auction houses, but Christie's surpasses Sotheby's in all aspects. This British person will be a little uncomfortable. At present, the only one who wants Sotheby's to overwhelm Christie's is Taubman! Lin Feng said with a smile.

Soon, Lin Feng met Prince William who was very busy.

"Lin, why are you here! I've been so busy lately. I don't have time to look for you. Are you okay?" Prince William looked tired.

He has recently retired, but as the second in line to the royal family and so young, he has a lot to learn.

"Haha, everything is good. But I came to you this time because I have something to ask you. William, I want to help Taubman lift the court's ban on him. Do you think it will be difficult?" Lin Feng asked.

"Taubman?" Prince William was stunned. This name was very unfamiliar. But after Lin Feng's introduction, he came to his senses.

"He! He caused a lot of criticism in the UK. After all, Sotheby's is an auction house with a history of more than 200 years. As a result, his reputation was ruined because of his actions. Therefore, he was severely punished at that time. You Want to help him? Your friend?" Prince William was surprised.

"No, it's just that we both have needs. I need him to do me a favor, and in return, I will naturally do him a favor!" Lin Fengxiao said.

"Well, that's it. Let me think about it. In fact, his ban can be appealed, but the chance is not too great. After all, his behavior made many high-level government officials very angry. But after all, it has been so many years, Taub Man has not caused any trouble in the past few years and has abided by the legal prohibitions. Therefore, the senior officials are not so angry anymore. At this time, if you are willing to vouch for it, you can use your status as a hereditary viscount to guarantee that he will not do it in the future. If you do something like this again, you can apply to lift the ban." Prince William said, "This is also a law that we only have in the UK. So, Lin, you should know that hereditary titles are very important and carry great weight. Many people dream of it but have never achieved it. But if the legal ban is lifted and Taubman makes another mistake, you will be in trouble. I hope you understand this!"

The hereditary title was deprived! Lin Feng frowned. But then he smiled.

"I am willing to use my hereditary title as a guarantee! William, please help me operate it!" Lin Feng said with a smile.

"You have really decided! Well, let's count that Taubman lucky this time. Lin, if you wait a day, the court hearing will be held tomorrow. You and Taubman will appear in court and this matter can be resolved!" Prince William Surprised, but since Lin Feng has decided, he will not object. He believed in Lin Feng's vision!