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The complete "Swan Lake" has four acts and lasts for two hours. Among them, the third act, where the black swan seduces the prince, is the most exciting in terms of plot and technique. Even if Simon is not interested in professional ballet performances, he still has so many memories in his mind. Be aware of this.

Andre actually thought the same way. If his boss finished watching the two-hour "Swan Lake" performance, there would be no room for other activities, so he hurriedly ordered it to go on.

It takes some preparation time to start the performance, and of course there will be no silence.

Simon took the initiative to ask Andre and Alexander, who were sitting on the left and right, about the operation of the three entertainment venues, and they both knew everything and tried their best to express themselves.

"Actually, boss, I think we can plan to expand the hot spring resort now, but military theme parks and hunting grounds can be used as a supporting package. I think that when the fame spreads further, Livni is very hopeful to receive millions of tourists every year." Overseas tourists, by then, the scale of the existing resorts will not be enough.”

The original hot spring resort was completely built as a military theme park. Simon heard Andre directly reversed the positions of the resort and the theme park, and smiled at Alexander on the other side: "What do you think?"

"Boss, I actually think so," Alexander Nagiyev said: "Theme parks seem to be booming now, but they are actually hard to last. Compared with them, it is easier for resorts to grow bigger."

Simon asked: "So, what do you think are the advantages of developing tourism in a place like Rivne Oblast, which does not rely on mountains or water, or what are your highlights for attracting tourists?"

Highlights?

The two on the left and right looked at each other, and Andre gave an answer: "Casino."

Chapter 945

If it is said that there is no one of the famous casinos in the world that has worse basic conditions than Las Vegas in the western desert of the United States, but there is no casino that is more successful than Las Vegas.

Since someone can develop such a business miracle in the arid and desolate desert area, there is nothing impossible in any other place in the world.

When Simon heard the answer given by Andre Wardmirka, he immediately understood that the two people around him had obviously thought it through.

Rivne State, located in the hinterland of Eastern Europe, has almost no outstanding cultural and natural landscapes. If it wants to develop tourism, it can only take a slant.

The gaming industry happens to be the easiest path to success among swordsmen.

Because of huge profits.

High gaming profits can bring sufficient funds, and then use these funds to artificially create various entertainment and leisure activities to further attract tourists, and then introduce tourists into casinos, forming an ecological cycle.

The most typical case is still Las Vegas.

Today, although Las Vegas is still a world-renowned gambling city, and the locomotive effect of casinos in the city’s economic development has not changed, the proportion of the gaming industry has been decreasing. Instead, catering and shopping , performances and other aspects are becoming more and more prosperous.

This actually means that the economic structure of this kind of city is becoming more and more healthy and stable.

It belongs to the long way.

However, Las Vegas is definitely not that easy to build.

There have been dozens of ambitious attempts to create a second Las Vegas for decades around the world, and few have succeeded.

The most failed case happens to be in the United States.

Atlantic City.

This city located on the coast of New Jersey in the south of New York decided to vigorously develop the gaming industry in the 70s, with ambitions to become the Las Vegas of the East Coast of the United States.

As a result, except for the 80s, which took advantage of the economic recovery of the United States, it was lively for a while, and then it has been tepid.

Many of the capital that invested heavily in Atlantic City at the beginning were in deep trouble. After the new century, more than half of the casinos in Atlantic City went bankrupt and closed down, and the surrounding industrial ecology like Las Vegas has not developed.

Speaking of which, through the merger and integration of a company owned by Golden Retriever, Simon now controls a number of casinos in Atlantic City, such as the most famous Taj Mahal Casino.

Although this is completely a tasteless asset.

The current hot spring resort was planned by the team from Atlantic City.

Inside the theater hall of the resort.

Simon thought for a moment, and finally said: "Andre, I appreciate your idea, but you have to know that if you want to develop the gaming industry here, and it is not the current small business, it involves too many aspects , such as the general direction of Ukraine’s industrial policy, these cannot be achieved in a short period of time. In my opinion, to achieve the ultimate goal is only the first stage, and it will take ten years.

To develop a casino, the first problem that needs to be faced is money.

Lots and lots of money.

Just like Atlantic City, in the 80s development stage, major capitals poured hundreds of millions of dollars into it, because only in this way can artificially create a series of high-end entertainment venues that can attract gamblers.

Second, and equally important, policy support.

At present, large and small gaming halls and small casinos in Ukraine are springing up like mushrooms, but the national level just turns a blind eye to this, just like the video halls everywhere in China, and there are no special industry regulations.

Therefore, if you want to develop a casino, the policy level is definitely an unavoidable issue.

And it's not just this problem.

Because if Ukraine develops the gaming industry, it must mainly target overseas tourists, which will inevitably involve visa policies, foreign exchange and other aspects.

None of these can be accomplished overnight.

Again, even if the above two core issues are resolved, the casino may not necessarily be able to develop successfully.

It's like Atlantic City.

There is no shortage of money, no shortage of policies, but it just failed because it still involves actual operations.

In the final analysis, the gaming industry is still a business. Doing business requires skills. Some people make a lot of money, while others lose money.

Finally, there is the issue of benefit distribution, and the impact of Ukraine's future political environment on this industry.

If the country falls into turmoil or even civil war again after the new century, even if Rivne State, which is located in the northwest border, will not be affected, overseas tourists who are very sensitive to the security environment will definitely reduce their visits due to scruples.

All sorts of messes.

Andre heard what Simon said, and said seriously: "Boss, during this time, Alexander and I have been studying the development plans of casinos in various countries in the world, and have considered many issues. We didn't expect to be successful in the short term. The main reason is to get the support of your boss.”

Simon said: "For the time being, I can only say that I have no objection. As for the support and the degree of support, it depends on the results of your work. Just like the expansion of the resort, you can start planning, but I will definitely not invest in it in the short term Here you go, I've invested a lot in this, it's not wise to just expand."

The two were disappointed at first when they heard the words, and then reacted, Alexander asked: "Boss, you said that no more investment can be made. Does this mean that Andre and I can use the existing income to continue development?"

Simon nodded with a smile: "Yes, but I don't hold [-]% of the three projects, so you need to convince other shareholders first."

"Boss, during the lobbying process, can we explain your attitude to other shareholders?"

"Okay, so, recently, you guys have drawn up a detailed written plan for me." Simon said, and he did not forget to tap: "Also, remember to communicate with Celia more in the future, I don't want something unexpected to happen. other things."

Andre and Alexander quickly agreed.

After chatting like this, the stage was ready, a staff member came to confirm, got permission, and the performance officially started.

The story of "Swan Lake" tells the love story between a princess who was cursed by the devil to become a swan and a prince. It was created by the famous Russian composer Tchaikovsky based on German fairy tales. There have been many variant versions for more than a century. , especially the ending of the story, there are comedy and tragedy.

The third act chosen by Simon is the biggest conflict turning point in the story. The black swan, the daughter of the devil, tempts the prince to get engaged, which makes the prince abandon the agreement with the white swan.

The lights in the hall dimmed, and when the music sounded, Simon stopped talking to the two people around him.

Even if he is not very interested in his heart, Simon will not deny that this is real art, especially in a world-class ballet team like the Kyiv Ballet. From childhood, the best years of these dancers' lives are bound to ballet.

The story begins with a court ball where the prince chooses his bride.

Various characters come on stage, including the devil and his daughter, the black swan who looks exactly like the white swan.The most exciting link is the interaction between the prince and the black swan in the second half.

And the most famous '32 Whiplashes'.

When the principal dancer of the ballet troupe on the stage performed this classic movement calmly and skillfully, even though there were only a few people including Simon in the audience, everyone still applauded together.

After about half an hour of performance, the dancers came to the stage to call the curtain together.

Andre Wardmilka finally approached Simon again, and whispered: "Boss, do you want to go up and say hello to everyone?"

Simon noticed the special meaning in the expression of this subordinate when he spoke. Looking at the stage, most of the dancers obviously knew the identity of the audience tonight, and their actions at the curtain call were obviously hesitant and looking forward to it. He smiled and nodded: "Okay what."

So he got up and walked to the stage.

Seeing the legendary Simon Westeros face to face, the dancers on the stage were suddenly a little overwhelmed. Fortunately, Andre, who was obviously very good at coming, gave a little signal, and everyone quickly reacted and applauded Come.

Simon patiently shook hands with everyone one by one, and did not forget to compliment in Russian. When he came to the chief dancer who played the black and white swan, he paused for a while, and shook hands with a cool catkin and said: "You dance very well , may I know your name?"

The 25-year-old girl looked at Simon, nodded gracefully, and said, "Of course, Mr. Westeros, my name is Katya."

"Hi Katya, thank you for your performance tonight."

Simon said this again, let go of the opponent's little hand gracefully, and walked to the next dancer.

The girl named Kajia watched Simon walk away, with a smile still on her face, but her eyes flickered. When the man was farther away, there was a little more disappointment in her expression, and she couldn't help but think of the MV I saw last year. .

I probably don't have the luck that some women do.

Simon greeted a group of dancers and didn't stay any longer, but went to the resort's casino at Andre's suggestion.

After walking out of the theater, Andre, who was following Simon, seemed unintentional: "Boss, do you want me to invite Kajia for you, and have a few drinks together later, or maybe the boss is interested in other girls?"

Simon just shook his head.

They are all beautiful, but they are not Simon's dishes.

Andre didn't mention it anymore, but still quietly winked at a follower.

Everyone came to the casino not far from the theater. This is a three-story half Baroque and half ancient Roman style building, located in the center of the resort.

Simon and his party entered through a side door and went directly to the second floor where they could see the corridor of the hall below.

The open hall with a total of more than 1000 square meters is divided into several different areas, including slot machines, poker, craps and other games. Of course, it is incomparable with those large casinos that can't be seen at a glance, but it is also bustling at this time, very lively.

Looking around, the second floor is a small box, mainly all kinds of standard gambling tables. According to Andre's introduction, the main difference is that the chips and consumption here are higher than those below.

There are also VIP halls and some suites on the third floor.

But it is not open yet.

Because the main guests in this resort area at this stage are middle-class tourists from Western Europe and North America, and no top gamblers will appear here, the third floor is only for some occasional special guests.

Like Simon.

Standing on the porch and listening to Andre's detailed introduction, the middle-aged man led Simon to the third floor.

First came a special hall.

The most noticeable thing is the equipment on the side of the hall that looks like a display cabinet in a clothing store.

Simon actually knew what it was.

When the light in the cupboard was turned on, six fresh and clean 'little water onions' appeared inside, wearing exactly the same white dress, standing obediently in a row, similar to the eight that Simon saw in the hot spring manor in the morning. similar.

Andre first glanced at Simon's expression to confirm the appreciation in his boss's eyes, and then said: "Boss, Alexander and I specially prepared this for you. We have been selecting them since training employees here last year, but We only arranged some language training for them, and they are guaranteed to be very innocent girls."

Simon nodded with a smile: "Yes, I will take it away when I leave."

Andre quickly agreed, and said again: "Do you want them to come out and say hello to you first?"

"No," Simon shook his head and said, "Take me to see other places."

Andre stopped talking, gave instructions to his entourage, and invited Simon to leave the hall, and exchanged glances with Alexander during the process.

This flattery is not wrong.

In fact, at the beginning, they quietly researched their boss's preferences, and the two originally planned to choose some women with a more mature charm, um, probably like Celia Miller.

It was already started.

Then gave up again.

The main reason is that some things are more difficult to explain when choosing this type of woman.If you encounter a suspicious boss again, and you will be self-defeating, then you will really flatter yourself to the horse's hoof.

In the end, six young girls were selected based on the standards of the girls in the villa in the south of the city, all of whom were 14 to 16 years old.

That's fine.

As Andre said just now, these are very innocent girls, and their bosses can easily prove it.

After seeing the casino, Simon quietly passed the other facilities of the resort. During the period, he also met the chief dancer of the Kyiv Ballet who had just danced for him in a bar.

Simon probably guessed that this was a chance encounter deliberately arranged by Andre. The girl was obviously very enthusiastic, but Simon didn't express anything in particular.

When we finally left the resort, it was already more than eleven o'clock in the middle of the night.

After Neil Bennett sent back Celia's two daughters, he rushed over and continued to serve as Simon's driver. However, when he returned, the convoy changed from three cars to five cars, two of which were filled with six water onions.

When I returned to the hot spring manor, I found that it was also very lively here.

Simon would not specifically tell him the news of his coming, but after getting the information from his father and brother, the three girls from the villa in the south of the city all ran over, and the other three girls who were arranged to study in London after being cleared by Simon, let them go. Because of Simon's attitude, whether it is the three girls themselves or others, they continue to take them as Simon's women for granted.

In addition, the tall sisters Eve Besonoskova and Lyudmila Besonoskova also appeared here.

Six first-generation water onions, eight second-generation water onions selected by Grace, plus six wild water onions brought back by Simon, a total of twenty girls.

Anyway, Lyudmila, who stared wide-eyed, felt that her eyes were wide open.

Even Celia showed a little helplessness on her expression when she saw that Simon had brought back six more girls.