Made in Hollywood

This is the Blohm+Voss showroom.

Looking at the watch, Erin Lauder took Duke into the small exhibition hall, and said as they walked, What kind of yacht do you want to order?

A big yacht, of course.

Duke looked at the exhibition hall. There are many reduced-scale models of yachts here. There are not many guests in the exhibition hall. This kind of yacht exhibition is not like the kind that is placed on the dock. This is the profession of the world's top shipyards for the super rich. Custom exhibitions.

Entering the state of vacation, Duke came to New York and stayed with his mother for a while. He happened to meet this exhibition. He simply asked Erin Lauder, who was familiar with the way, to come and visit. If you meet someone you like, You can also place an order by the way.

The small yacht parked on the beach of Malibu could no longer meet his needs for going to sea.

A staff member came over and Duke waved to him, saying that he didn't need an introduction for the time being. Together with Irene Lauder, they watched around a dozen model ships in the exhibition hall.

At the same time, Erin Lauder also introduced the company to Duke in a low voice, and Duke had some knowledge before coming.

This German superyacht manufacturer called Blohm+Voss specializes in building giant boats over 260 feet. It first started in 1872 and has a history of more than 140 years. Since its establishment, Blohm+Voss has delivered nearly 1,000 military ships and superyachts, including the famous German battleship Bismarck.

Blohm+Voss has always had an excellent international reputation for its excellent quality, extensive experience and perfect after-sales service.

A middle-aged man suddenly came over and said very elegantly, Each yacht has unique elements and symbolic meanings, each yacht shows the noble status of the owner, and each yacht is a unique art treasure. .

Done. He took the initiative to extend his hand to Duke, Hello, Director Rosenberg, I'm Thomas von Groszmann, the person in charge of this showroom.

Hello. Duke shook his hand lightly.

Grozman then turned to him, Hello, Miss Lauder.

The person in charge didn't look like a German. Rather like an Englishman.

Director Rosenberg, do you have a good yacht?

Standing a little back from Duke, Grozman said slowly, All of our yachts are individually custom-made, and each one is unique.

Every top yacht builder has a list of potential clients in hand, and Duke has been on the Forbes rich list in recent years. Undoubtedly one of the list.

After walking around the exhibition hall, Duke came to a position slightly to the left. Here is a model about 20 feet long, and the shape is a bit sci-fi futuristic. Duke is still more like.

People like him have never been interested in antiques and retro things, and only relatively advanced things fit their appetite.

Seeing Duke stop, Thomas von Grozmann immediately took a half step forward. Timely introduction, This is our latest design this year.

Let's introduce it in detail, Duke said.

You don't even need to look at the data. Thomas von Grozmann said skillfully, According to our design, the finished yacht is 548 feet long and 72 feet wide at its widest point. The gross tonnage is 13,000GT, the maximum power is 20,000 horsepower, and the maximum speed is 28 knots.

Having said that, he walked to the yacht model, cooperated with the facilities on the model, and continued to introduce, The yacht has a total of two helipads and two hangars; the stern is a floating dock, which can supply supply ships and other small The boat is moored; there is a submarine under it that can dive to a depth of 160 feet to avoid attack.

These are standard yachts. Eileen Lauder seemed to be an expert in this area. She stood beside Duke and asked, Are there any others?

The yacht is fitted with a state-of-the-art radar system, with armor panels and bulletproof glass around the cockpit and master suite.

Thomas von Grozmann pointed to an inconspicuous position on the top of the model and said, We have specially designed a laser shield for the yacht. Once the presence of the CCD image sensor is detected, it will immediately emit a strong beam of light. Hit the camera directly, thereby blocking its ability to capture and maximizing privacy on the yacht.”

Hearing this function, Duke nodded slightly. For him, this function can be said to be indispensable.

Seeing where Duke intends to move, Thomas von Grozmann gave a more detailed introduction, and Duke also had a more in-depth understanding of this yacht with a satisfactory appearance.

The yacht has a stage, exhibition hall, 3 restaurants, 2 kitchens, aquarium, disco, bath, gymnasium with sauna, steam room, 50 guest rooms, two swimming pools, a cinema, a total of 50 staff required to operate.

Of course, the cost of such a yacht is also quite high, requiring 350 million euros, or 80 million euros just for the deposit.

Give me a copy of its specifics.

Although a little moved, Duke did not make a decision immediately, took a detailed yacht information, and walked out of the exhibition hall with Erin Lauder.

Before coming here, Duke had already seen some products from other companies. The yacht from German company Blohm+Voss was the most satisfying to him, but the length and cost of the yacht were all factors that had to be considered.

There is also the construction time. According to Thomas von Grozmann, even at the fastest speed, the yacht will take two years to be delivered.

Leaving the Blohm+Voss showroom, Duke and Erin Lauder didn't go anywhere else, went to a nearby rest area, sat together, and discussed the products they just saw.

Did you like it? Erin Lauder walked back with two cups of coffee, handed Duke a cup, and sat across from him, I think it's not bad.

Is it a little too long?

The length of more than 500 feet still makes Duke a little concerned. Parking will be a very troublesome thing.

The draft is less than twenty feet. Irene Lauder opened the document, looked at it, and said, Deepwater docks in Malibu and Santa Monica can be parked.

She suddenly laughed and said in a joking tone, Is there a problem with the funds? If your liquidity is not enough, I can lend you some temporarily and calculate the bank interest.

If you need it, I won't be polite to you. Duke took back the information from Irene and flipped through it. I can still afford this amount of money.

Although a large amount of money was thrown into Time Warner's financing and share expansion, Duke's cash flow is quite abundant, and it will not take too long for Iron Man's box office and peripheral shares to be partially credited to pay for a yacht The deposit is quite easy.

Not just yachts, but aircraft Duke is also considering a new model.

Isn't that Duke Rosenberg?

Suddenly, a loud and arrogant voice sounded from behind, I didn't expect to meet you here.

The owner of the voice strode over, without asking Duke and Irene Lauder for advice, and sat on the table carelessly.

Looking at this face full of flesh, Duke frowned slightly, and he couldn't like Donald Trump anyway.

Duke, long time no see. Donald Trump was very imposing.

With a faint smile, Duke still looked as usual, It's been a long time since I saw you.

When did you come to New York? Donald Trump kept his eyes on Duke. Why didn't you give me a notice that I could receive you.

Aren't we that familiar yet? Duke said in a rather polite tone, I have relatives and friends in New York, so why do I need strangers to entertain me.

Donald Trump's face shook a few times, and then he said, Are you going to buy a yacht too?

I have this plan. Duke said unhurriedly.

Won't it be one of those little things less than fifty feet long again?

Remembering Duke's inconspicuous little yacht before, Donald Trump felt a little better. That kind of gadget is not for sale here.

Duke just smiled, but said nothing.

There is no need to fight over words with someone like Donald Trump.

Donald Trump didn't want to just leave, and said, You know what, Duke? I just ordered a big 300-footer!

He suddenly increased his tone, Men, after all, you have to rely on size to speak.

The last sentence, Donald Trump said very loudly, as if afraid that others would not notice it.

Since adulthood, the elites of this society that Duke has seen, even those who are despicable enough behind their backs, pay great attention to their own image in public, like Donald Trump who is arrogant and unscrupulous and likes to talk nonsense. First time seeing it.

Even the Silicon Valley madman Larry Ellison he has met is far inferior to Donald Trump.

To describe some of Donald Trump's words and actions as uneducated is simply to praise him.

Three hundred feet? Duke smiled faintly and threw the documents in his hand in front of Donald Trump. This is the yacht I'm going to order. If you are interested, you can study it.

Seeing the number representing the length on the document, Donald Trump's eyebrows twitched.

Duke stood up, held Erin Lauder in his arms and was about to leave. When he passed Donald Trump, he said, As long as I am here, the Trump Organization's funds will never enter instant sharing!

You... Donald Trump stood up awkwardly.

Goodbye, Donald. Duke finally left a sentence, I wish your real estate business better and better. (To be continued ~^~)