American Scandal King

Chapter 48: Business Thinking (Part )

When Ian woke up in the morning, he heard a knock on the door.

It was Gaskell.

This made Ian instinctively nervous.

Looking at the sleeping beauty beside me, Lena was already awake.

She said to the door in a gentle voice, "Wait for us a moment, Gaskell."

The old man didn't say anything, just left.

Lian Na kissed Ian and said with a smile: "Get up, we have things to do today."

Ian came back at around three o'clock last night, and Lena had been waiting for him. But she couldn't help herself and came again, and she is still a little sleepy now.

He smiled, got up, dressed, and went to Ian's room with Lena.

Gaskell was having breakfast in his room and had brought them some too.

Lena walked over, hugged Gaskell, and kissed his forehead affectionately: "Thank you, Gaskell, I love you!"

Gaskell smiled: "It seems that he satisfied you yesterday."

"He's great." Lena sat down confidently and invited Ian to come for breakfast.

As expected, as long as you are not embarrassed, there will be no embarrassment.

Ian also sat down, and the three of them ate breakfast quietly.

Lian Na said while drinking milk: "By the way, Ian, you haven't told me how you handled it last night."

Gaskell looked at Ian in surprise: "You went out last night?"

Ian smiled: "It's all solved."

He took the camera and handed it to Gaskell.

Looking at the clear photo in the medical record, Gaskell shook his head speechlessly: "I don't know how you did it, Ian, but it's obvious that you are really good!"

Are you sure you are a journalist?
Lianna muttered: "Very dedicated."

He even remembered to go out to work when he was with me for the first time. What a workaholic.

If it weren't for Ian's tenderness and violence melting her heart, she would really think that Ian didn't have her at all in his heart.

But the fact is, Ian's favorite person now is Lena.

Although they had only known each other for a short time, Ian liked Lena even more than Kate.

An indescribable strange feeling... Could it be that I have the physique of a thief?
Gaskell said: "Then the next thing is to consider short selling."

"Can it wait a few days?" Ian asked.

Gaskell was puzzled: "Why?"

Ian thought for a moment and said, "I'm not going to lie to you, Gaskell. You are the most respected old man I've ever met."

Gaskell smiled. "Then just say it."

"I'm going to Las Vegas."

Gaskell was stunned: "You want to gamble?"

Ian nodded: "Short selling requires funds."

Lian Na hurriedly said: "Don't joke, Ian, that's not making money, that's giving money away."

Ian smiled: "I am confident that I can make money, not relying on luck."

Gaskell frowned slightly. "Cheating?"

Ian said confidently and calmly: "No one will find out."

"No, no!" Gaskell said immediately, "You can't do this!"

Ian laughed and said, "You don't believe in my ability?"

Based on what happened in the past two days, Gaskell should have some confidence in himself.

Gaskell said hurriedly, "No, I believe you! You are a very capable young man, but I still have to tell you that you cannot obtain the funds you need through the casino, even if you are sure to win and will not be discovered."

"Why?" Ian was puzzled.

Gaskell said, "It's because of habit! Sometimes winning money is more terrifying than losing it! If you win money, you'll constantly rely on casinos for funding. After all, it's so easy to make money there, you'll become addicted to it and neglect your career. Ian, what is money? It's a tool! What truly allows us to stand at the top of the world, to influence and control the world, has never been money, but the methods and foundation for obtaining it!"

At this point, Gaskell became a little excited. "So even if you're 100% sure of winning, I don't want you to do it. You're giving up what's most fundamental to you! No matter how much money a gambler earns, no gambler can reach the top. Your status is achieved through your powerful business, your extensive network of contacts, and the various political and economic resources you control! Gambling won't give you these things! Making money through gambling is the hope of the poor, not the path a promising young person should pursue!"

Ian listened carefully to Gaskell's words.

I have to admit that he has a point.

Only poor people have enough money.

No wealthy person would be satisfied with just money. After all, there are still many things money can't buy. A strong business and a wealth of relationships—theoretically, you could buy them with money, but how much would it cost? Which casino could let you win hundreds of billions?

You can say that you will stop after you win part of the money, but you cannot solve the problem of human greed.

The best way to avoid this greed is to not play in the first place.

And the more you need funds, the less likely you are to get them this way.

Otherwise you can do it today and tomorrow, but you will end up taking the wrong path.

In fact, Ian himself had some feeling, but he had not yet sorted out a complete concept. Otherwise, he could have gone to an underground casino to play a few games when he was in Los Angeles.

Gaskell's words woke him up completely.

Yes!

Money is just a tool, career is the foundation!
Although Ian is a genius, as he himself said, most of his wisdom in the past was used to light up the "news tree".

He didn't spend much time on the business skill tree.

Gaskell's guidance opened a door for Ian, allowing him to see the countless bizarre pictures and various dazzling operations behind the grand business, and also allowed Ian to truly transform from a reporter to a businessman.

Ian nodded seriously. "You're right, Gaskell. I shouldn't rely on gambling to get money. It's not good for me to develop a bad mindset. So... can Lino lend me some money?"

Gaskell laughed. "Of course, banks are there to lend money to people."

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After breakfast, the three of them drove to the Oakland Police Station to bail out Letho.

The winter wind is bleak and the streets are empty and desolate.

Gaskell drove the car, and Ian sat in the back seat with Lena.

They chatted casually and talked about each other's lives.

When Ian talked about his past, his life as a second-generation rich man surprised Lena.

It turns out that this boy who is willing to do anything for his career has actually had such ridiculous moments?
"So what made you change?" Lena asked.

Ian was silent.

After a while, he said, "Love."

Lian Na looked at him in surprise: "Love?"

Ian turned his head to look out the window. The scenery outside kept receding, but his mind was filled with memories of his past life in another time and space.

So he murmured, "I once pursued true love. That was when I was in school. There was a classmate who was the goddess of our school. I had a crush on her, but I didn't have the courage to pursue her... In my heart, she was so perfect, gentle, considerate, beautiful, and generous, just like that piece of white moonlight."

Lena listened quietly.

Then Ian smiled and said, "I didn't have the courage to propose to her at that time, so we separated after graduation."

Lena was surprised.

Do Americans still lack the courage to ask for sex?

Especially Ian Carr, you don't seem like someone who lacks courage.

Well, people need experiences to grow.

Ian continued, "Shortly after graduation, I became a journalist. In our line of work, we often have to attend social events and travel to various places to meet clients. One time, I went to a karaoke bar with a few colleagues."

"Cabaret?" This time it was Gaskell who was puzzled.

Ian smiled and said, "It's a nightclub. There are some small private rooms with some girls serving. That day they found some girls to accompany the drinking, until I saw her..."

His eyes were blurry. “Only 800 yuan a night.”

Lena understood.

She chuckled and asked, "Did you spend any money?"

Ian shook his head gently: "No. She was once the dream in my heart, my white moonlight, but then it was shattered. From then on, you began to wake up, and you knew that this is life..."

Ian sighed softly, his eyes filled with confusion.

I was once a passionate young man and looked forward to a beautiful love, but in the end I was crushed by the reality.

That day was his first time attending such an occasion. He couldn't let go but had to accompany her, but he didn't expect to meet her...

That night, Bai Yueguang only charged 800 yuan for the whole job.

Li Yi gave up.

He hugged the goddess in his heart and cried bitterly, getting drunk.

It was also from that night that his heart died and he changed.

Become more realistic and more dedicated.

Everything in this world can let you down, except your career!
(End of this chapter)