Chapter 4789: Guarantee by Hereditary Title

"Boss, how are you going to slap him away?" Natalie and Melissa were eager to try, "Should we just rush up, kick his door, and flip his table?"

Lin Feng was speechless.

"Why are you all so violent? Now we live in a society ruled by law, and we must abide by the law!" Lin Feng said in astonishment.

"Tsk! Obey the law, boss. I saw you often kicked people's doors before. Did you kick the door of Microsoft President Ballmer? Until now, the door has not been repaired. They said they were afraid you would kick it 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 they still remember it. This is too stingy. Is there such a stingy person!

"But I am not the fledgling Zhuge Liang now. We have achieved success. So, we should be more civilized and not be so violent!" Lin Feng patted the two women's heads and laughed, "We should abide by the law. We are civilized people!"

The two women rolled their eyes.

"Okay, I'm done joking with you. Since Roger Erickson has given us a cold shoulder, we have to give him a cold shoulder." Lin Feng said with a smile.

"Boss, where should we go? Should we go to find the boss of Sotheby's, or should we bribe Sotheby's directly and then give him a cold shoulder?" Natalie's eyes lit up.

"Yeah, that's the best. It's best to directly acquire Sotheby's International Realty and become our own boss. Then, let's see what Roger Erickson dares to say! Let's see how arrogant he can be! And that Zhao Wenyu, let's see if he can still be so shameless!" Melissa also said excitedly on the side.

Lin Feng laughed.

"It's not that simple. Do you think we are playing Monopoly and you can acquire something if you want? That's not that easy!" Lin Feng said with a smile. "Sotheby's International Realty is a loosely managed organization. Unlike other real estate companies, it does not have a big boss who manages it, but adopts a decentralized financing cooperation model. If you really want to find a boss, there are too many. And not all of these bosses will agree, so it's useless to find them."

"Who should we find?" Natalie was shocked.

"Yes, boss, this. Who should we find?" Melissa was also puzzled, "This property belongs to Sotheby's International Realty. It's useless to find the original French boss. He just rented it. Who should we find?"

"Haha, stupid! Of course, find Sotheby's!" Lin Feng laughed, "Sotheby's International Realty cooperates with Sotheby's. Although the two parties are not directly at the same management level, it is Sotheby's name. Just find Sotheby's!"

Sotheby's? Melissa and Natalie looked at each other, both with a look of shock.

"Okay. Let's go, let's go to London." Lin Feng said with a smile.

Soon. Lin Feng arrived in London.

Sotheby's was born in Covent Garden, which 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. At the same time, it created the first square in London, and later became a fruit and vegetable market. It is now famous for street performers and shopping districts. Today, Alfred Taubman, the current head of Sotheby's, also lives here.

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

Of course, before Alfred Taubman acquired Sotheby's,

Sotheby's would lose $7 million for every $400 million in transactions. Before taking over, the scale of the entire art market was between $20 billion and $25 billion, and there were only two auction houses in the world, one Sotheby's and one Christie's. In other words, Sotheby's basically loses $175 million every year!

So, Alfred Taubman took over. It saved Sotheby's in one fell swoop, allowing it to shine again, laying the foundation for Sotheby's glory today, and the annual transaction volume has also risen to 150.2 trillion US dollars, which is half higher than in the past. But at this time, 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 prices and extract higher commissions. This is a huge scandal, so Alfred Taubman was fined $7.5 million by the authorities and sentenced to 10 months in prison.

After being released from prison, Alfred Taubman was also directly restricted from directly managing Sotheby's. Of course, he is still the largest shareholder of Sotheby's. He has a direct influence on Sotheby's. He just no longer interferes with Sotheby's daily management.

"Hi, Mr. Taubman, hello!" Lin Feng smiled and greeted an old man sitting in the block. This old man is bald and has white hair on his temples, but he always has a smiling smile on his face, which makes people feel close. And this person is Alfred Taubman.

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

"Mr. Taubman, do you find it interesting to stay here every day like this?" Lin Feng asked with a smile.

"Mr. Lin, what can I do for you?" Taubman laughed, "Can you help me lift the legal ban?"

"Smart! I won't say anything extra. I want to buy a property on Fifth Avenue in New York. The owner is Sotheby's International Realty. The market price is about 52 million US dollars, and I offer 60 million US dollars. But the other party refused and asked for 100 million US dollars. 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 surprised, and then understood.

"Mr. Lin, do you want Sotheby's to threaten them by abolishing the naming rights of Sotheby's International Realty? 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. This is not a title with no weight. In addition, my relationship with Prince William still has a certain weight in the British royal family. So, believe me, I can do it!" Lin Feng laughed.

"Haha, interesting! Then, Mr. Lin, let's make a deal. You let me get rid of the British government's ban on me, and I will help you issue a proposal to abolish Sotheby's International Realty's naming rights at the board meeting. We each get what we need!" Taubman said.

Lin Feng smiled slightly and turned away. To cooperate with such a smart person, there is no need to say anything extra, nor to sign any contract. Both parties just need to reach a verbal agreement.

"Boss, can you really get the British government to revoke the legal ban?" Natalie looked puzzled, "Although you are a hereditary viscount, this can't change the decision of the British government!"

"Haha, that's why we have to try. This matter is not unsolvable. After all, no matter what, it is a fact that Taubman brought Sotheby's back to life. Although Sotheby's and Christie's are still the only two auction houses in the world, Christie's has surpassed Sotheby's in all aspects. This British man will be a little uncomfortable. And for now, if you want Sotheby's to overwhelm Christie's, I'm afraid only Taubman, the genius, can do it!" Lin Feng said with a smile.

Soon, Lin Feng saw Prince William who was very busy.

"Lin, why are you here! I've been so busy lately. I didn't have time to look for you. Are you okay?" Prince William looked tired.

He has recently retired, but as the second heir to the royal family, he is so young and has a lot to learn.

"Haha, everything is fine. But I came to you this time to ask you something. William, I want to help Taubman lift the court's ban on him. Do you think it's difficult?" Lin Feng asked.

"Taubman?" Prince William was stunned. This name is unfamiliar. But after Lin Feng introduced it, he came to his senses.

"He! He caused a lot of controversy in the UK at the beginning. After all, Sotheby's is an auction house with a history of more than 200 years. As a result, his reputation was ruined because of his actions. Therefore, he was severely punished at the time. You want to help him? Your friend?" Prince William was surprised.

"No, it's just that both of us need something. I need him to do me a favor, and in return, I naturally have to do him a favor!" Lin Feng said with a smile.

"Well, let me think about it. Actually, he can appeal this ban, but the chance is not very big. After all, his behavior at the time made many senior government officials very angry. But after all, so many years have passed since this incident, and Taubman has not caused any trouble in the past few years. He has obeyed the legal ban. Therefore, those senior officials are not so angry. At this time, if you are willing to come out and guarantee, use your status as a hereditary viscount to guarantee that he will not do such a thing in the future, then the ban can be lifted." Prince William said, "This is also a law that only we have in the UK. So, Lin, you should know that the hereditary title is very important and very important. Many people dream of getting it, but they have never got it. But if the legal ban is lifted and Taubman makes mistakes again, then you will be in trouble. Your hereditary title will be revoked! I hope you understand this!"

Hereditary title revoked! Lin Feng frowned. But then he smiled.

"I am willing to use my status as a hereditary viscount to guarantee! William, help me run it!" Lin Feng said with a smile.

"You've really decided! Well, this time Taubman is lucky. Lin, just wait a day. The case will be heard in court tomorrow. You and Taubman can go to court and solve this matter!" Prince William was surprised, but since Lin Feng had made the decision, he would not object. He believed in Lin Feng's vision!