"Boss, how are you going to slap him away?" Natalie and Melissa were eager 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. Then Microsoft President Ballmer kicked the door into pieces for you. Until now, the door has not been repaired. I said yes, I'm afraid of you.

Go ahead and kick me again." Natalie said with disdain.

Lin Feng was speechless. This Microsoft really holds a grudge. It has been so many years since I kicked the door, and I still remember it. This is too stingy. Is there anyone so stingy?

"But I am no longer the fledgling Zhuge Liang. We have already achieved success. 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 has given us a slap in the face, we will naturally throw him back." Lin Feng said with a smile.

"Boss, where should we go? Go to the boss of Sotheby's, or buy Sotheby's directly and get slapped in the face?" Natalie's eyes shone.

"Well, this is the best. It would be best to directly acquire Sotheby's International Realty and be our own boss. Let's see what Roger Erickson dares to say then! Let's see what he can do.

Arrogant! And that Zhao Wenyu, let’s see if he can still be such a rogue!” Melissa also said excitedly from the side.

Lin Feng chuckled.

"It's not that simple. You think you're playing Monopoly and you can buy whatever you want. That's so easy!" Lin Fengxiao said. "Sotheby's International Realty is a loosely managed organization. It's not like other real estate companies.

A big boss, wholly owned management, but a decentralized financing and cooperation model. If you really want to find the boss, it will be too much. And not all of these bosses will agree, so it is useless to go to them."

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

"Yes, boss, who should we go to for this?" Melissa also looked puzzled, "This property belongs to Sotheby's International Realty. There is no point in looking for the original French owner. He is just renting 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 same management level, Sotheby's is the one involved.

For Bi’s name, just ask Sotheby’s!”

Sotheby? 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.

It is famous as a shopping district. Today, Alfred Taubman, the current head of Sotheby’s, lives here.

Alfred Taubman was not the founder of Sotheby's. However, he was the most controversial person in the history of Sotheby's. The reason is simple. It was Alfred Taubman who saved Sotheby's from the brink of bankruptcy.

return.

Of course, before Alfred Taubman acquired Sotheby's, Sotheby's would lose $7 million for every $400 million in sales. Before he took over, the entire art market was worth $20 billion to $25 billion.

US dollars, and there are only two auction houses in the world, one is Sotheby's and the other is Christie's. In other words,!

Therefore, Alfred Taubman took over. He saved Sotheby's in one fell swoop and allowed it to bloom again, laying the foundation for Sotheby's current glory. The annual transaction volume has also risen to 15.02 trillion U.S. dollars, which is higher than in the past.

Half. But at this moment, a bolt from the blue directly plunged Sotheby's into a scandal. That is, Alfred Taubman actually teamed up with Christie's auction house to raise the price and extract a higher commission. This is heaven.

A huge scandal, which also cost Alfred Taubman a $7.5 million fine from the authorities and 10 months in prison.

After being released from prison, Alfred Taubman was also directly restricted from directly managing Sotheby's. Of course, he was still the largest shareholder of Sotheby's and had direct influence on Sotheby's. He just no longer interfered with Sotheby's.

daily management.

"Hi, Mr. Taubman, okay!" Lin Feng smiled and greeted an old man sitting on the block. This old man was bald and had white hair on his temples, but he always had a smile on his face.

His smile made people feel close to him. And this person was Alfred Taubman.

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

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

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

"Smart! I won't say unnecessary words. Now 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 and specify $100 million, it’s useless to visit in person. So, I want Mr. Taubman to help!” Lin Feng said with a smile, “I believe Mr. Taubman must have a way!”

Taubman was slightly shocked, but then he understood.

"Mr. Lin, do you want Sotheby's to threaten Sotheby's International Realty with a ban on their 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 Commander of the Order of the British Empire and a hereditary Viscount of the British Empire. These are not 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 at 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 want to try. This matter is not unsolvable. After all, it is true 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 has surpassed 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, a wizard!

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. How are you?" Prince William looked tired.

He has retired recently, 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 introduced it, 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 tarnished 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

Mann 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. At this time, if you are willing to come out to guarantee, use your status as a hereditary viscount to guarantee that he will not be in trouble 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 never get it. But if the legal ban is lifted and Taubman makes another mistake, you will be in trouble. Your hereditary title will be deprived! I hope you understand this!"

The hereditary title was deprived! Lin Feng frowned, but then 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
Chapter completed!