Chapter 82

Lin Jianyue was greatly surprised: "What? Who could be so generous?"

"Apparently, it's Master Zhuang Sheng!" Zhuang Chen had a pained expression, "That guy must be some fool, he invested three million pounds without even reading the movie script, and it seems like he threw away those three million pounds as if they were just three thousand."

Lin Jianyue pondered for a moment and asked, "Do you know his name?"

"Seems to be something like Fei Lun!" Zhuang Chen replied.

"Is it Fei Lun?"

"Yes, yes, yes, that's the name." Zhuang Chen confirmed repeatedly.

"Hmm... Chen, listen carefully, from now on, we should have less contact, and don't expose our relationship!" Lin Jianyue instructed, "Also, try to get Asia Xin to sign a strategic development agreement with my company, Huan Ya. It would be even better if the two companies could join forces!"

"Um... Mr. Lin, why is that?"

"Do as I say!" Lin Jianyue said unhappily, "Knowing too much won't do you any good, so don't ask."

In fact, Lin Jianyue had seen everything with his binoculars that day at the golf club, including Fei Lun's conversation with Old Li and the conflict with the Ma brothers. Lin Jianyue had long wanted to meet such a young man who could converse on equal terms with Li Chao Ren and make Ma Guo Jin back off, but he had no opportunity. He didn't expect to run into him today.

Zhuang Chen hung up the phone with a nod, and when he returned to the restaurant, he saw a group of people, including a few foreigners, standing at their table. Upon closer inspection, he realized that the general manager of the Grand Hyatt, Robertson, had arrived and was bowing to Fei Lun.

Tina and Liu Weiqiang, who were nearby, were stunned, especially Tina. She couldn't understand why Robertson had rushed over to see Fei Lun after she showed him the card Fei Lun had given her. Actually, the Grand Hyatt belongs to the Pritzker family, which was briefly listed from 1968 to 1978 before being privatized. In other words, the personnel appointments at the Grand Hyatt are entirely family-controlled. The card Fei Lun showed, the Pritzker Family's Most Valued Friends Card, offers a 50% discount and is only given to those the Pritzker family values. The total number of such cards is less than the number of fingers and toes on a person's body.

This card is extremely rare, and when it is shown at any Hyatt International Group hotel, it naturally receives significant attention. That's why Robertson, who rarely meets guests, came over personally.

"Mr. Fei, welcome!" Robertson bowed, "What dishes would you like to order tonight?"

"Open a bottle of red wine, a well-done steak, some caviar, and black truffles. That's all I need!" Fei Lun said casually, "As for what they want, you'll have to ask them. Of course, I'll pay the bill!"

Robertson immediately went around to ask each person. When he asked the woman, she didn't immediately say what she wanted but timidly asked Fei Lun, "Mr. Fei, can I order something too?"

"Of course! I always keep my word," Fei Lun said unhappily, "Since you came with Liu Weiqiang, and I said I would treat, you can order. As for what happened earlier, I've already given you a lesson."

In fact, keeping one's word is essential. For example, if the Ma brothers had truly severed ties with Ma Huazhi and sent him to America to fend for himself, Fei Lun would have put a bounty on his head. Unfortunately, the Ma brothers broke their word, so he had to take action.

Liu Weiqiang had been wondering why Fei Lun kept targeting his female companion. Now, hearing this, he glared at the woman.

The woman, realizing her earlier rudeness in the restroom, lowered her head and didn't even bother to order food.

Tina suggested, "Mr. Fei, why don't we let Feng Yuying order the same dishes as me?"

Fei Lun understood that Feng Yuying was the woman, and he nodded slightly in agreement.

Robertson had the menu recorded and bowed to leave. At this point, Zhuang Chen and the others looked at Fei Lun differently. The Pritzker family is well-known in American high society, and for Fei Lun to have their friendship speaks volumes about his connections. In their eyes, Fei Lun was not only wealthy but also mysterious, and they couldn't help but flatter him before the food arrived.

Fei Lun had seen such flattery before and didn't let it go to his head. Soon, Robertson personally brought the food cart to the table and served each person.

When it came to serving the red wine, Robertson was particularly cautious. He opened the bottle, poured a small half glass for each person, and placed it precisely on the bottle stand before he could finally relax. "Mr. Fei, your dishes are ready."

Fei Lun lifted his glass and tasted the wine. "This 200-year-old red wine seems to have passed its prime. The taste isn't great!"

Robertson responded humorously, "Mr. Fei, with your status, it's not just about the taste of the wine, but also the price!" He bowed again, "Please enjoy your meal!" and left with his staff.

Fei Lun raised his glass to the others. "Try it, the wine isn't very good."

Unfortunately, Zhuang Chen and the others weren't wine connoisseurs and found the wine quite good, even better than what they usually drank. Feng Yuying even praised, "Mr. Fei, the wine really does taste great!"

"Really? I don't think so!" Fei Lun responded indifferently and began to eat. The others followed, and after a round of toasts, everyone was well-fed and satisfied.

Fei Lun snapped his fingers to call a waiter. "Check, please!"

The waiter, clearly instructed by Robertson, presented the bill. "Thank you for visiting our hotel. Your total is 276,000."

Hearing this price, Zhuang Chen and the others nearly dropped their jaws, and Feng Yuying exclaimed, "What? This meal costs over 200,000 Hong Kong dollars?"

Fei Lun glared at the shocked Feng Yuying, finding her uncouth. He wondered what Liu Weiqiang saw in her. Was it her figure, appearance, or bed skills?

The waiter patiently explained, "Miss, I think you must be mistaken. The actual cost of this meal is 552,000 US dollars. Because Mr. Fei showed the Most Valued Friends Card, we automatically gave a 50% discount, which is 276,000 US dollars!" He emphasized the word "US dollars."

This revelation shocked Tina, Zhuang Chen, and Liu Weiqiang. A meal costing over 2 million Hong Kong dollars was truly astonishing.

Fei Lun, however, was unfazed. He waved his hand and said, "Waiter, why so many explanations? Just get me the bill!" He then took out the Most Valued Friends Card and a black credit card and handed them over.

Seeing Fei Lun pay the bill without batting an eye, Zhuang Chen finally understood why Lin Jianyue had said what he did on the phone. It seemed Zhuang Sheng had indeed found a powerful backer!

While the waiter went to process the payment, Liu Weiqiang looked at the nearly empty wine bottle and saw "Margaux, 1787" written on it. He was speechless. He had heard that a bottle of 1787 Margaux with Thomas Jefferson's initials on it was priced at 500,000 US dollars. This bottle, though without the initials, was likely worth 300,000 to 400,000 US dollars, given the limited quantity of 1787 Margaux. No wonder the meal was so expensive.

Thinking about this, Liu Weiqiang felt a bit uneasy. "Mr. Fei, I'm glad you decided to invest in my movie, but you haven't even read the script..."

"No need!" Fei Lun waved his hand, "I'm not investing just for the movie, but to protect my little brother, Zhuang Sheng."

At this, Robertson came over, returned the two cards, and placed the receipt in front of Fei Lun. "Mr. Fei, is there anything else I can do for you?"

"Do you have a room? I'll stay here tonight!" Fei Lun said, waving to Tina and the others, "Go on, do what you need to do, and we'll all go our separate ways!"

Thus, Liu Weiqiang and Tina, along with Zhuang Chen, set a time to sign the contract and left with Feng Yuying. What Liu Weiqiang would do with Feng Yuying after returning home was none of Fei Lun's concern.

The next morning, Fei Lun woke up early, washed up, and changed into the clothes he had asked Robertson to buy. Without eating breakfast, he went to the garage.

But before he reached the Ferrari's parking spot, he noticed something was off and felt someone was watching him. He quietly circled the area but found no one. After a moment's thought, his gaze returned to the convertible Ferrari ten meters away.

"Come out!" Fei Lun shouted, pulling out a Glock 18 from his waist and cocking it.

(①: The tannins in red wine act as a natural preservative, affecting the aging and storage time of the wine. Even with the best storage, tannins will eventually dissipate, so wine must be consumed within a specific time frame to achieve its best taste and quality.)

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