Time flies like a shuttle, fleeting.

The recruitment expansion for the think tank ended on the fifth day. The nearly 40,000 resumes almost dazzled the board of directors.

If you haven't seen it with your own eyes, no one can imagine how many talents there are here.

It can be said that most of the people in these resumes were enough to become members of think tanks before the Great Depression, but now they can only be admitted on a merit-based basis.

For the same position, choose those with more experience and richer resumes.

The achievements you have made at work, the salary, commissions, achievements, and reputation you have received all become admission conditions.

After everything was over, just picking out the remaining resumes filled five big bags, and they were piled in the hall waiting for the owner to claim them.

Such a resume is a considerable expense for a bankrupt person.

On the night when the recruitment ended, Li Zitao held a welcome dinner at the Ritz Hotel.

"Welcome to join the think tank. From today on, I hope you can gain growth, honor, friendship... and most importantly, Franklin."

Today, Li Zitao is accustomed to giving speeches on stage, and his initial uneasiness has long since disappeared.

Not only because his experience and vision have improved a lot, but more importantly, he discovered that with the blessing of money and status, even if a boss farts, people will say it tastes good.

"Thank you everyone, it's carnival time next. Throw away the so-called grace and enjoy everything here." Li Zitao announced with a toast, and the shouts of lifting the ceiling rang out.

"Hi, Charlie." Jonathan came over as soon as he came off the stage.

Tomorrow morning he can go to United National Bank to complete the formalities and leave with $150 million, which makes him look radiant.

"There's no swimsuit party tonight." Li Zitao joked.

"If you want, maybe we can do it again, like charter a cruise, how about the Britannia?"

"We can have 4,000 hot girls, and we're the only ones on the boat besides the crew, and we can take off all the restraints and soak in the sun and the ocean. Isn't this a great idea?"

Seeing the impassioned Jonathan, Li Zitao had to say, 'He really knows how to play.'

There were 4,000 hot girls and only 3 men. He just wanted to know if he would have to climb down when the ship docked.

As for Jonathan and Lawrence, they may have gone to see God.

"This is a good idea." Li Zitao, who just thought it was outrageous, nodded and affirmed with a very agreeable expression.

"..."

"Maybe I should buy a shipping company to build my own luxury cruise ship." Li Zitao said with some emotion.

"Hey guys, what are you talking about?" Lawrence came over with his arms around the hot girl.

"Charlie said he wanted to buy a shipping company and build a luxury cruise ship specifically for him." Jonathan shook his head with a grimace. They are both rich, so the gap is a bit big!

"Oh, cool, Charlie, you should buy that old Lion. Their financial situation is terrible, but the Olympic is still the most luxurious cruise ship."

"You mean the company that built the Titanic... White Star?"

"Don't mention that damn disaster day, I'm talking about the Olympic." Lawrence said and glanced at Jonathan. After all, his father sank with that giant ship.

"Sorry, Jonathan." After noticing Lawrence's actions, Li Zitao reacted and said apologetically to Jonathan.

"Don't worry, friends, he has never acknowledged my identity." Jonathan said calmly.

"Can we return the topic to the Olympic?" Lawrence said with a resentful look.

"Of course, Bai Xing's financial situation is very bad, why don't I know this news?" Li Zitao asked.

"Man, that means your ears are not sensitive enough." Lawrence joked: "Since...that incident happened, Bai Xing's business has fallen into a trough.

Although the stubborn people of Country Y were unwilling to see their former pride disappear, the government provided a series of protections for them, but with the advent of the Great Depression."

Lawrence spread his hands innocently, making a 'you know' expression.

"Can Country Y agree to this deal?" Jonathan asked the key point.

While promoting democracy, these rogue countries also shouted, "Protect our honor and glory," and blocked various transaction trusses.

The White Star Line, whether it is the sunken Titanic or the current Olympic, is the pride of the people of country Y.

These two luxury cruise ships are sisters. They have the same level of luxury, but they have different styles. As the sister ship, Titanic is more unlucky.

"Are there any other companies interested in it?" Li Zitao really has some ideas.

The skunk factory has been built, and now we just need to wait for the seeds to grow into fruits, but there is no sign of luxury cruise ships and yachts. What kind of rich man is it if he doesn't play yachts?

"Kannad had been in contact with White Star, but their offer was too low and was rejected by White Star's board of directors." Lawrence turned into a breaking news anchor.

"How much do they want? How to convince the government of country y to agree to this deal?" Li Zitao pointed out two difficulties in this matter.

"The Rockefeller Foundation can take the lead. Of course, all the expenses involved will be yours. White Star's quotation is 6 million U.S. dollars, and the public relations fee will not be less than this amount."

In other words, if he wanted to win this shipping company, he would have to pay at least 12 million.

"Just for a luxury cruise ship, 12 million US dollars?" Li Zitao said in surprise.

"Also its routes and customers, its reputation." Lawrence defended.

"Forget it! Its reputation only belongs to country Y. Do you agree with its so-called glorious history?" Li Zitao retorted.

"Okay!" Lawrence shrugged awkwardly.

"Maybe we can set up a new shipyard." Since it aroused his interest, Li Zitao naturally would not give up just like that.

"Mississippi or New Mexico?" Jonathan suggested. New York is good, but New York's ports are all surrounded by big guys.

The Port of Los Angeles is a commercial free port and is not suitable for the development of shipyards. It also does not have complete supporting facilities and basic suppliers.

Both Mississippi and New Mexico have numerous small shipyards, which barely survive by relying on orders from large companies and supplying spare parts to large shipyards.

"How about the Gulf of Mexico? I love it there," Lawrence said, clapping his hands.

"Jonathan, do you want to come together?" Li Zitao invited him.

Although the Astor family has declined, its legacy remains. I believe that after Jonathan takes power, he will be able to revive the family's glory.

The connections that were severed during the downfall will be quickly restored as long as Jonathan can show his courage and methods, and the Astor family can return to its peak.

This is the heritage possessed by a prominent family, and it takes several generations to accumulate it.

"The funds I can invest are limited." Jonathan considered this issue seriously and did not feel anything embarrassed.

After the money comes into his hands, he has the final say on how to use it, and he pays interest for it.

"It doesn't matter, the investment in a shipyard won't cost much, why don't we each invest 2 million for fun?" Rich people speak differently.

Since the Golden Arches started to work hard, Lawrence has not worried about money and has not paid dividends, but it is still okay to spend a small amount of money in advance, and Li Zitao has no problem with this.

"Okay, let's have some fun." Jonathan smiled and nodded.

"I want to think of the coolest name...how about Lee Astor C Industries Group?" Lawrence added their names to it.

"Lee C. Astor, it's easier to talk this way." Jonathan joked.

"It was decided that each person would own 33% of the shares, and the remaining 1% would be reserved for management incentives."

After Li Zitao made the decision, he said with a frivolous smile: "Now, our first order has arrived."

"I knew it." Lawrence and Jonathan looked at each other and smiled.

"I need the most luxurious sea palace. It must surpass any cruise ship currently in service or planned to be built. It has the most luxurious layout, the fastest speed, and the largest tonnage. I only want the best." Li Zitao did not agree.

Politely make a series of 'most' requests.

"I seem a little drunk." Lawrence held his head and smiled bitterly.

This is really a simple ‘order.’ Maybe in the next 10 years, they only need to worry about this one order.

"The John Brown shipyard in Scotland is in a state of shutdown due to the Great Depression, and a large number of experienced workers and shipyard builders have lost their jobs."

Jonathan provided an important piece of information, which made Li Zitao's eyes light up instantly.

"Poach, poach them all. By the way, can that shipyard be fully acquired directly?" Since becoming rich, Li Zitao has become more and more comfortable talking about "acquisition".

"That's a subsidiary of Canard, don't think about it." Lawrence said with a mysterious smile: "But are you interested in owning one of the largest luxury cruise ships soon?"

"Tell me and listen." Li Zitao.

"The Brown Shipyard that Jonathan just mentioned is building the Queen Mary, but the rich man who placed the order has gone bankrupt."

If Jonathan hadn't mentioned the name, Lawrence would have almost forgotten the existence of this luxury cruise ship called the Century.

"The total height is 43 meters, the length is 305 meters, and the width is 44 meters. It has an estimated speed of 32 knots and a displacement of 8 tons. It is a real giant. I believe it will be difficult for anyone to surpass it for many years."

"price!"

"$2.6 million is a price that is enough to win it, but the name is a problem." The Queen Mary was named after the Queen of Country Y.

If it were bought by Li Zitao, I believe this name would no longer be used.

"It doesn't matter, I just need its ship, let the queen find another ship to name it!" Li Zitao doesn't care about the queen.

It's not his wife, so why would he name his ship after another woman? Li Zitao would rather change it to the Elk than call it the Queen Mary.

"Leave this matter to me." Jonathan took over this matter, and it was time to show his strength.
Chapter completed!