Chapter 358, Settled in the Peninsula Hotel
As one of the four Asian dragons, as an international city developed as early as the 1960s, Hong Kong's prosperity today is no less than other international cities, and is more than a hundred times more advanced than the mainland cities of the same period. Therefore, it is not surprising that almost all Hong Kong people at this time put their heads on the sky, and face mainland tourists with a natural sense of superiority, so that when they are overtaken by the mainland in the future, various psychological imbalances will trigger various farces, and even look like they are approaching the treasure island.
Tsim Sha Tsui is the core area of Hong Kong from beginning to end, so people can easily find many exotic cultures here. The Chongqing Building where South Asians and Africans live is particularly famous. Entering the building is like entering India. The largest mosque in Hong Kong next to Kowloon Park also takes care of many non-Christians. When Alice and her group walked out of the airport, they immediately took a bus to the Peninsula Hotel, which is also located here.
The Peninsula Hotel is the oldest existing hotel in Hong Kong and one of the most luxurious and famous hotels in Hong Kong and even the world. It not only exists in Hong Kong, but also opens branches in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, Tokyo and even Bangkok. Therefore, when people discuss staying at the hotel before traveling, this store is naturally at the forefront of the list.
"We welcome your arrival very much, Miss Wang." A tall and slender man guided the newly-occupied guests. Like other front desk waiters, he wore a cheap and standardized black suit, which was quite British. Similarly, when he opened the elevator all the way, he politely did not look around, although the composition of Alice's group was quite dazzling.
"Our hotel has 300 rooms, both middle and high-rise buildings and sea views. The two presidential suites you have booked are on the top floor, with the highest-end panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, which allow you to enjoy the beautiful views of Victoria Harbour..."
The elevator began to rise slowly and opened the door on the middle floor. A black chef with a waist equal to his height stood at the door. Seeing that the girls in an elevator had filled the space, he pretended to be surprised and stretched out his arms: "Oh, welcome!"
Alice nodded at him and said, "I'm afraid you'll have to wait for the next trip, sorry."
After saying that, a jingle sounded, the elevator door closed and continued to move up.
After this little episode, the elevator finally opened on the top floor. The decoration of the corridor is naturally extremely exquisite. It is a classic Chinese-style crimson mix and light white, as if it makes people in the Emperor's House. The young waiter walked quickly forward and said: "Our Peninsula Hotel was once selected as one of the top ten well-known hotels in the world. Celebrities who have stayed include former US President Richard Nixon, and the great Queen of England have also designated to stay. At the same time, we also have the world's largest Rolls-Royce fleet..."
"You said Queen of England?" Alice stopped and smiled, "She designated to stay here?"
To be honest, Wang Zhiquan couldn't figure out the combination of this group of guests.
What a group of beautiful girls, and two middle-aged ladies from the upper class, you can tell at a glance that they are all from the United States. The record of trans-ocean telephone booking was issued a long time ago. But who would have thought that the Asian little girl in front of me was the one who dominated all this? I was really confused when I saw Wang Zhiquan, who was used to white people being arrogant in front of me.
"Yes, Miss Wang," said Wang Zhiquan proudly, "Under the rule of Her Majesty the Queen, Hong Kong's development can be said to be changing with each passing day. All our hotel staff are looking forward to her next visit."
Sophie, who was standing far away, smiled in an unknown sense. Sissi and Wuya couldn't help but sneer, but the volume was low enough. But even so, Wang Zhiquan, who had just finished boasting, vaguely felt that he seemed to have said the wrong thing.
"Ah, please come in first."
He opened the door to the room for Alice and said while leading the person in, "Our Peninsula hotel has a custom-made service from a private butler, and the phone is here."
He pointed to a three-fold piece on the entrance and said, "You can dial this number if you have any special needs. We will do our best to meet your requirements. Of course, the other suite is also equipped with the same configuration. Then please see, this is the panoramic window facing this Victoria Bay..."
No one was interested in this scene. Alice looked around and said, "If I remember correctly, the Peninsula Hotel was owned and operated by the British Jewish Kadori family, and was moved from Shanghai to Hong Kong 49 years later, and was owned by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotel Co., Ltd., right?"
This series of data was completely unexpected by a waiter, but his professionalism still made him react immediately and nodded: "Yes, Ms. Wang. Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotel Co., Ltd. was established in 1866, and its brand is the Peninsula Hotel Chain."
Alice nodded and said, "Sir Rolands-Cardori is now living in Hong Kong, which saves a lot of effort. Okay, that's the young man."
She said to the pitiful waiter: "I'll use the butler service of your hotel. You can find anyone you want, as long as you can contact this jazz. Of course, it's not impossible for me to do it myself, but since your hotel has such a service, I believe it's not difficult to inform you layer by layer and contact the boss of your own business, right?"
As Alice said this, everyone else wisely chose not to interrupt. The poor waiter Wang Zhiquan was really given a very troublesome task, but the girl's fellow travelers actually stopped her. He looked left and right, and said in embarrassment: "Miss Wang, Sir, his own phone number..."
"The headquarters of the group company is in Central," Alice said. "Let your manager contact the group headquarters, and let's talk about Cisco Systems boss in Silicon Valley, Alice Wang wants to discuss a big business with Sir Rolands Gardoli, and you're nothing, understand?"
A long string of names, but even if you are just a waiter, Wang Zhiquan, who can work in the Peninsula Hotel, is still very familiar with current affairs. Silicon Valley? Cisco Systems? Alice-Wang? The first name is familiar, the second name is heard, and then the third name is added...
"Okay Miss Wang, I'll do it right away." Looking at the peers around me and then at these two presidential suites, Wang Zhiquan already knew that he didn't need to ask anymore. He just reported the crosstalk as the other party told him. As for the others, it had nothing to do with him.
Before leaving, Alice did not forget to spend it for him. A hundred dollar bill ensured that the other party was smiling happily and could complete the task efficiently.
Then, when the door was closed, the companions who had given her enough face in the house should speak.
"Girl," the first thing that must be Sophie: "You don't want to buy all this chain hotel, right?"
Ashley laughed a lot: "That's so satisfying! Aly, I support you, and then open the Peninsula Hotel in every city around the world, so that I can live in a free presidential suite everywhere!"
After saying this, she immediately jumped into the head of her mother. Xixi said, "Even with your current funds, it is impossible to buy this group, but you can buy it one by one. Alice, is this your idea?"
"Those who know me are Sissi~" Alice smiled and snapped her fingers: "That's it, mom, you think, this Peninsula hotel started in Hong Kong at least, and this building is located in Tsim Sha Tsui, across from Victoria Bay. It is completely the preferred place for high-end people to go to Hong Kong."
"Alice is right. The location here is really great." Sophie did not answer Alice directly, but walked to the floor-to-ceiling window with Ms. Elena and looked out.
In front of the Peninsula Hotel, which is more than 30 floors high, the Hong Kong Space Hall, which is only a few floors high, is located in front of Victoria Bay. The circular roof fully reflects its sci-fi feel. The ferry is slowly driving on the wide bay, and the exhibition center opposite is bulging from the shore for dozens of meters to attract attention. The entire entire territory of Hong Kong Island is presented in front of you. Through the layers of green and low mountains, you can even directly see the noble schools and top wealthy areas located on it.
"It's easy to say about other things. Compared with the actual income, the biggest gain we can get is the most. If you buy all this building, it's probably only 30 to 20 million US dollars, right? In fact, Xixi, don't think too much about this group. Its actual property is nothing more than seven or eight hotels."
"Then this is the first thing we did after we went to Hong Kong." Alice picked up the Hong Kong map from the table and swept the macroscope of the entire city, saying: "The news caused by buying this hotel, including meeting Sir Katouli, is enough for us to build our first connection in Hong Kong."
But Xixi still responded with skepticism: "Can the old man sell the hotel to you easily? Isn't this business easy to negotiate, right?"
"Rolands was a Jewish born in Baghdad, a typical businessman. Don't forget that he is now in his 80s and has not been married." Alice said: "Although he has been developing the infrastructure industry in Hong Kong over the years, it is enough to call him the power king, but there is no reason why he doesn't get to know the emerging Silicon Valley forces."
So the business is very obvious.
Is this a deal worth selling a hotel at the cost of allowing the entire Kadori family to meet a Silicon Valley girl who is studying in Eaton?
"Ah... it seems we're going to take a break quickly." Sophie stretched out her body. Just as they did when the plane landed, after more than ten hours of sailing, everyone needed to turn the jet lag back immediately: "Our dear Aili, I took on a business as soon as I entered the hotel."
Chapter completed!