Reborn Tycoon Rise

"Invest in New York?" Xu Zhi's brain started spinning rapidly.

In the early 1980s, New York was the center of the global economy. It had Manhattan with the most expensive housing prices in the world, Wall Street, the financial center, the world's largest stock exchange, and a trading center for gold, diamonds, and art. It was the most economically developed city. Area, almost none.

But New York’s economic problems are also very serious. In terms of population, it is one of the densest cities in the world, but the jobs provided by finance are very limited. While there are Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini and other luxury cars everywhere, it also has the world’s most densely populated cities. The most crowded and chaotic subway ever.

The two-tiered economy has led to the rich living in luxury and the poor living in hardship. In the 1970s, two oil crises hit the economy very hard, and the poor were more susceptible to the impact.

When Mario Cuomo came to power, violent crime was rampant in New York. Although the police and other law enforcement agencies vigorously combated it, these could only cure the symptoms but not the root cause. The economy is always the best means to stabilize society.

Mario Como has understood all this since he came to power, so he has vigorously used his own power to reduce taxes and increase public investment budgets to create more jobs.

And this is probably the purpose of his coming here tonight.

After thinking everything through, Xu Zhi said: "Your Excellency, Governor, I am also very optimistic about the development of New York City, but currently my company does not have any projects suitable for New York City."

Mario Como said with a smile: "Mr. Xu has just acquired Disney, and New York City is currently one of the most prosperous cities in the world, so I think, if possible, the Disney Company can build a large park in New York City!"

"Build a Disney in New York?" If the other party hadn't been the governor, Xu Zhi would have probably turned around and left!

Xu Zhi shook his head and said: "It is impossible to build a Disneyland. Two Disneyland parks in one America are enough, and it is difficult to find a large area of ​​land near New York State to build a Disneyland."

Throughout the history of Disney's development, except for the Japanese franchise and Shanghai Disneyland in the 21st century, the construction of several other Disney parks was like Boeing's development of a new aircraft, almost exhausting its own funds.

The first California Disneyland cost $130 million, which was $130 million in the 1950s.

The second Walt Disney World cost $766 million, up from $766 million in the 1960s and 1970s.

In later history, Euro Disney spent US$5 billion and Hong Kong Disney spent more than HK$30 billion.

There is no small area in Disneyland. A large number of amusement buildings are built on an area of ​​several square kilometers. This kind of investment must ensure that the surrounding population is large enough, otherwise, it will definitely suffer losses.

Therefore, only two can be built in the entire Americas. With a population as large as Europe, even if one is built, it will still be a loss. There are also Asia, where there are too many people, supporting three Disneys, and each one is still making money.

Mario Como smiled and said: "Mr. Xu, you may have misunderstood me. I hope that Disney Company can build a large amusement park in New York instead of a Disneyland."

"If that's the case, I can agree." Xu Zhi thought for a while and agreed. It's just an amusement park. As long as it's not a perverted investment like Disneyland, he can easily invest in it. Tens of millions of dollars is enough.

Mario Como said with satisfaction: "Mr. Xu, New York City actually does not lack amusement parks, but there are very few attractive theme parks, so I hope Disney can bring some new ideas to New York City."

In this era in the United States, the entertainment industry is very far away from New York. The most famous entertainment in New York is Broadway plays. As for theme parks, American entertainment tycoons prefer to build them in the resort areas of Florida and California.

"Yes, it is an honor for our Disney company to invest in New York." Xu Zhi said with a smile. The Disney company not only owns Disneyland, but also has many theme parks derived from other animations, but the scale is not large enough and the reputation is average. Well, in the 21st century, because the business was marginalized, it was later eliminated.

Xu Zhi is now ready to focus on developing Disney's film and television production business. As long as the film and television business does well, it can naturally also be used as a supporting theme park.

"Well, I hope to see a Disney theme park in New York soon." Mario Como said with a smile.

After a few more pleasantries, Mr. Governor said goodbye and left. Xu Zhi and Peter personally escorted him downstairs.

Looking at the car leaving in the distance, Xu Zhi asked: "Peter, are you saying that the governor of New York came here in person just to hope that we can invest in a theme park in New York?"

"I don't quite understand, but boss, you don't have to think too much. Although American politicians have financial groups behind them, they don't mind getting more funding, so it's not too strange to attract overseas wealthy people. ” explained Mario Como.

"That's it, let's go up first." Although Xu Zhi couldn't figure out the other party's purpose, the other party had no ill intentions. Thinking too much would be a waste of time.

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On Washington Avenue in New York City, a stretched Lincoln sedan was speeding forward.

In the car, Governor Mario Como was looking at a series of documents in his hand by the light above his head.

After a while, he handed the document to the person next to him and said, "William, please take a look at this information."

William took the information, read it carefully for a while, and said in surprise: "Is all the information in this true?"

"Can Forbes' latest information still be fake?" Mario Como said with a smile.

"But, if what is written above is true, wouldn't this Eric surpass Wang An and become the richest Chinese in the world?" William said in surprise, the information in his hand was too amazing.

What he is holding in his hand at the moment is an unpublished Forbes magazine, which has estimated Xu Zhi's net worth at US$3 billion based on the assets of Xu Zhi's major companies in Hong Kong and the United States, involving real estate, electronics, beverages, Infrastructure, banking and other industries.

Xu Zhi's acquisition of Disney has attracted the attention of the entire American media. Forbes naturally followed the trend and conducted a surprise investigation within half a month. It believed that it had found out everything about Xu Zhi's net worth and was ready to announce it at the right time. .

Mario Como nodded and said: "Even if Forbes' data is not accurate, it should be about the same. Moreover, the acquisition of Disney has further enhanced the influence, so I went to his party in person."

"That's it." William also understood.

"Actually, I would rather build a Disneyland in New York. This thing is a great economic stimulus. It's a pity that New York City didn't take the initiative to fight for it when Walt Disney was building it!" Mario couldn't help but sigh.

Walt Disney World is the second park of the Disney Company. There were many cities competing for it, and New York also joined in. Later, Orlando was ruthless enough, and half sold and half gave away a huge amount of land at a low price.

And now there are a lot of gains. Just relying on the tourists attracted by Disney has greatly stimulated Orlando's economy.

"Disney's current business situation is not good. Even if Eric acquires it, he may not be able to come back to life." William reminded.

Mario Como nodded and said: "No one knows what will happen to this kind of thing in the future, and anyone who can start from scratch to the scale it is today is not a fool. Before he acquired Disney, there should have been A comprehensive plan.”

"That's true. People like him must have a sufficient brain trust behind us just like us." William said.

"No matter, if he can really revive Disney, we will decide the future." Mario said with a smile.

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