Chapter 206: Chapter 189: Conquest

Because Zhang Guocheng, Xiaolin, and others needed to prepare money.

It required some time.

Therefore, they arranged with Lu Li to go to Atlantic City in the evening.

Lu Li saw them off to the door.

He just closed the door.

And was just about to ponder some things about body evolution.

Suddenly, the phone on the coffee table rang with a “ring ring” sound.

Lu Li walked over and answered, “Hello, this is Lu Li.”

“Hello, Mr. Lu.”

A man’s unfamiliar voice came from the other end, “I’m Zhang Guijun from Golden Deer Business Aviation Co., Ltd., just arrived in New York, I wanted to ask, when are you available to meet?”

Oh.

It turns out Qin Liang arranged the airplane hosting company for him.

Lu Li had discussed this company with Qin Liang on his way there.

He knew Golden Deer Business is currently the largest business jet operator in the Asia-Pacific.

It’s said that private jets of people like Wanda’s Old Wang and Glass King Cao Wang are hosted by Golden Deer Business.

Buying a private jet requires submitting an application to the Civil Aviation Authority.

The import paperwork is generally applied for by the aircraft hosting company.

Of course, you can also have an import agent handle it.

But this method is very time-consuming.

Lu Li couldn’t be bothered to handle it himself.

Furthermore, the hassle of buying a private jet goes far beyond just importing paperwork.

Once you buy a plane, you have to transport it back, right?

That also requires applying for an aircraft registration number and transport.

Once transported back, there are many more procedures at customs.

Like duties and the such.

After customs clearance, the plane needs to be sent for assembly and test flight.

Then there are nationality registration, airworthiness certificate, radio station license, etc.

To put it this way, wanting to handle buying a private jet by oneself is utterly overwhelming.

Although finding a hosting company means they’ll earn a certain commission, their service can take care of every detail.

Like helping to contact the aircraft manufacturers.

Arranging talks with aircraft manufacturers about the plane price and other details.

They can even arrange flight attendants for your private jet.

In the end, all you need to do is go with the staff from the aircraft hosting company to inspect and accept the plane.

Lu Li sat on the sofa, “Hello Mr. Zhang, I have some things today, how about we meet tomorrow?”

Zhang Guijun immediately said, “Sure, find me once you’re done.”

Lu Li gave an affirmative sound and was about to hang up the call.

Zhang Guijun seemed to remember something suddenly and quickly asked, “By the way, Mr. Lu, which aircraft manufacturer do you prefer? I can contact them in advance.”

Which aircraft manufacturer do I prefer?

To be honest, Lu Li hasn’t really decided yet.

He asked, “Do you have any good recommendations?”

Zhang Guijun replied, “Gulfstream, Bombardier, Airbus, Boeing are quite popular among millionaires; if you force me to recommend, safety-wise, I’d lean towards Gulfstream Aerospace.”

Lu Li agreed, “Approximately how much does a Gulfstream Aerospace plane cost?”

“That depends on which model catches your eye.” Zhang Guijun explained in detail, “Different models have different prices, for example, the Gulfstream G650ER has a market price of $71.5 million, the Gulfstream G650 reference price is $67 million, the G550 is a bit cheaper, only $44.5 million, and as for the best, the G700 currently is priced at a high $75 million.”

There must be a reason why expensive things are expensive.

Moreover, Zhang Guijun just clearly stated.

Among these private jet models, the G700 is the best.

Of course, Lu Li hoped to buy the best private plane.

But $75 million is approximately over 540 million in soft sister currency, that’s really quite expensive.

He currently only has about $800-$900 million.

The business also requires a hefty expenditure.

If he indeed chooses the G700, the money might not be enough.

Lu Li’s gaze involuntarily drifted towards Atlantic City.

Looks like after playing tonight, he’ll decide on what model of private plane to buy based on how much he wins.

He responded on the phone, “I haven’t seen the samples yet, so I’m not sure which one I like. How about you contact Gulfstream Aerospace first, and after I see the samples, I’ll decide which one to purchase?”

Zhang Guijun immediately said, “I’ll contact Gulfstream Aerospace right away.”

After chatting, they hung up the phone.

Just then, Shen Xia walked out from inside.

She changed into a loose white T-shirt, “Did Mr. Zhang and the rest leave?”

“Yep.” Lu Li looked over and asked, “When do you join the research project?”

Shen Xia said, “The day after tomorrow, then I shouldn’t bother you anymore.”

“Listen to you, what’s the bother?” Lu Li chuckled and asked, “Since you have nothing today and tomorrow, want to come with me to Atlantic City tonight for a stroll?”

Shen Xia’s eyes brightened, “Sure, sure, I’ll prep my camera and take some photos tonight.”

Lu Li blinked, “Tonight I might go to the casino to play, you should come too, I’ll win back the room fee for you.”

Shen Xia quickly shook her head, “I don’t gamble, that stuff is a bottomless pit. Even if you win today, you’ll want to gamble tomorrow, and by then, you’ll lose everything with interest. Besides, there’s no guaranteed win.”

Lu Li laughed heartily, “Maybe others wouldn’t dare say this, but I truly dare to state this.”

He said this with a mysterious expression, “Let me tell you a secret, actually I am…the Gambling God!”

Shen Xia burst into laughter.

She thought Lu Li was just joking.

Shen Xia playfully replied, “If you’re the Gambling God, then I’m the Mahjong Queen.”

Ha, she thought she’d watched too many Hong Kong gambling movies.

Lu Li chuckled, he didn’t explain, thinking to himself, tonight you’ll see just how skilled I am at gambling.

…

Around 5 or so in the afternoon.

Everyone had dinner and went to Atlantic City together.

There were quite a few people: Lu Li, Qin Liang, Shen Xia, Zhang Guocheng, Xiaolin, and Wang Yu, about a dozen people.

Thus, Zhang Guocheng had to charter a bus.

It was just before eight in the evening.

The bus finally arrived at the destination.

Zhang Guocheng had already received intelligence.

He learned that Julia Giannini was gambling at the largest casino in Atlantic City, the Taj Mahal.

The group headed straight over.

It was Lu Li’s first time here, and he couldn’t help but take a look around.

He noticed that the front of the Taj Mahal was a splendid building with a crown shape and full of Indian architectural style.

Connected to it was a fifty-one-story high skyscraper.

It’s said that at its peak, this casino employed six thousand five hundred people.

One can imagine its scale.

Perhaps due to the decline of Atlantic City.

The Taj Mahal couldn’t avoid the massive impact.

When Lu Li, Qin Liang, Shen Xia, and others entered the casino, they found that in this huge building, now only two elevators were working.

They arrived at the entertainment hall.

Lu Li saw there were one or two thousand slot machines and thousands of gaming tables here.

But in this lavishly decorated casino resembling a palace, at the moment, there weren’t many gamblers inside.

At a glance, there seemed to be only a few hundred people.

You should know that at its peak, it could accommodate twelve thousand gamblers.

Even so, it was crowded back then.

Now there were only a few hundred people.

Making the huge entertainment hall appear empty.

Zhang Guocheng pointed to the eastern direction, “She’s over there.”

Following the direction Zhang Guocheng pointed to, Lu Li looked over.

He saw about twenty gamblers gathered around the American roulette table.

Among them was a tall, fair-skinned, and beautiful blonde woman who was particularly eye-catching.

It was Julia Giannini.

She wore a very revealing black backless dress, sat at the gaming table, with her legs crossed in red high heels, holding a cigar in one hand, drawing it to her luscious lips.

This action sparked unlimited imaginings in people.

Indeed, Lu Li noticed a tall and handsome young man immediately drawn to her.

The tall, handsome young man approached and, in a gentlemanly manner, said, “Beautiful lady, may I sit next to you?”

Lu Li, Zhang Guocheng, and others approached while chatting, hearing the commotion vaguely.

Given the looks and polite demeanor of the tall, handsome young man, whether Julia Giannini liked it or not, she would at least not show outright displeasure.

Unexpectedly, something unexpected happened.

Julia Giannini coldly glanced at the white young man, and from her crimson lips came just one word, “Scram!”

The white young man’s expression changed immediately, as if he was about to say something.

Unexpectedly, seven or eight burly men stood immediately beside Julia Giannini, glaring menacingly at the white young man.

The white young man, terrified, turned pale and left the American roulette table without saying another word.

Seeing this, Zhang Guocheng lowered his voice and said, “Mr. Lu, it seems that tonight it will be difficult to approach her. She appears to be the extremely male-averse lesbian as the information I gathered suggested. If necessary…”

He looked at Shen Xia, then turned back to seek Lu Li’s opinion, “Could we ask Miss Shen to assist us in approaching this woman?”

Shen Xia let out an “ah.”

Clearly, she didn’t expect Zhang Guocheng to ask her to use her charm on a woman.

Qin Liang also found it speechless, feeling that Zhang Guocheng was a bit unsophisticated.

How could he let Lu Li’s friend flirt with a foreign girl?

Xiaolin, Wang Yu, and others all looked at Lu Li’s face.

Lu Li didn’t want Shen Xia to get involved in these matters, saying calmly, “No need. I can approach her. You guys can find a place to play, or follow to watch the excitement, either is fine.”

With that, he walked straight towards Julia Giannini.

Zhang Guocheng was dumbfounded.

So were Xiaolin, Wang Yu, and others.

As well as Qin Liang, Shen Xia, and the rest.

Everyone was astounded.

The tall, handsome white young man just tried to approach Julia Giannini so gentlemanly and was directly told off.

Now, you’re just walking up like this, aren’t you afraid of being turned away?

While everyone was somewhat speechless.

They saw that Lu Li had already walked to Julia Giannini’s side.

And even quite “rudely” patted the bare white shoulder exposed to the air.

Oh no!

It’s over!

Mr. Lu’s mission is about to fail!

Zhang Guocheng slaps his forehead.

Xiaolin and Wang Yu looked helpless.

Qin Liang and Shen Xia, although unsure of what mission Lu Li was executing,

they saw Lu Li’s approach to hitting on a male-averse lesbian, thinking he couldn’t gain her favor.

Might even conflict with Julia Giannini’s surrounding bodyguards.

The group was prepared to step in to maintain the situation.

To prevent Lu Li and Julia Giannini from getting into a heated conflict.

Just as everyone took a step, a bewildering scene unfolded.

Julia Giannini turned her head, clearly annoyed, but then her expression seemed a bit dazed.

After Lu Li leaned over and whispered a few words in her ear.

She even stood up and let Lu Li sit in her place.

Then, she sat on Lu Li’s lap and actively hooked her arms around his neck!

Huh?

The lesbian voluntarily sat on Mr. Lu’s lap?

Zhang Guocheng was dumbfounded at the spot.

Wang Yu and Xiaolin watched ahead with blackened eyes, very hard to believe.

Qin Liang and Shen Xia, like the rest, felt the same way, everyone was stunned.

At this point, they watched, their minds numb, only one thought in mind: What magic does Lu Li possess that he can conquer a lesbian in just moments?

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