How can I justify myself as a Magnate if I don't indulge myself?

"But after the trip ends, I hope you can write a thank-you letter to the board of the American Express Company on behalf of a member with the highest authority, and it would be even better if you can mention me in the letter a bit."

"That’s it?"

Gu Heng was somewhat astounded...

Turning down a shiny 100,000 US Dollars in cash for a thank-you letter?

"Here’s the thing, I am currently vying for the position of Director of Operations for the American Express Company in Asia, but this competition includes over 700 office heads in Asia making it extremely challenging."

"I have already managed quite a few connections, and if I could get your support, I believe this competition for the position could be 100% secured for me."

"My current salary is 145,000 US Dollars a year, your offer of 100,000 US Dollars is very tempting, but if I succeed in becoming the director, the salary will rise to 220,000, and I would make it back in just over a year."

"Hua Country has an old saying..."

"One meal full, every meal full, I can still tell the difference."

Smart woman...

Upon hearing Livia’s words, these few words emerged in Gu Heng’s mind...

This is truly a case of mutual need...

Gu Heng gave her 100,000, which indeed was quite high, but taking the money meant no future ties with Gu Heng, so why not use his status to carve a better future for herself...

If it were another woman, she would have been stunned by the 100,000 US Dollars and eagerly awaiting for Gu Heng to transfer the money...

Only a woman as ambitious as Livia would think this far...

As for whether it was premeditated by her, it had become irrelevant to Gu Heng...

Either way, from any perspective, he was the clear beneficiary...

With this thought, Gu Heng nodded, "A thank-you letter is just that, I will have my secretary write one afterwards, and it will be very detailed in thanking Miss Livia for your devoted service throughout this journey."

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Seeing Gu Heng agree, Livia could no longer maintain her composure, having such a top-tier client as Gu Heng vouching for her, securing the position of Director seemed certain, and immediately, a bright smile appeared on her face, "Thank you, Mr. Gu. The space here is too cramped to show off properly, but if you need me again, I will definitely continue to show you my best side." @@novelbin@@

Gu Heng offered a faint smile...

He had been hard at work for several hours just now...

Even though Gu Heng was no saint, he was too weary to brandish a long spear right now, considering this matter not of great interest...

He then asked, "But I am somewhat puzzled, although I am not aware of the specifics of this Director position, it must be a high-level executive position across Asia, right?

"How can a mere corporate client’s wish influence your company’s top decision-makers?"

Livia quickly replied, "Mr. Gu, you underestimate the importance of a top authority customer to our American Express Company. Since its launch in 1999, the card has been extended to fewer than 100 people, and each of them is a world-class super-rich individual."

"Now, as the company aims to break into the Hua Country market, it has shifted its group strategy more towards Asia. You are our company’s sixth black card holder from Hua Country, and your influence within our company is tremendous."

"In other department selections, perhaps your status could not affect the outcome.

"But, the Director of Operations, bluntly put, is a large public relations department responsible for maintaining customer relations. Your opinion will definitely be taken very seriously by our company’s decision-makers!"

After hearing Livia’s explanation, Gu Heng gently nodded...

tsk tsk tsk...

Ever since he became wealthy, he has done almost nothing besides enjoying his life...

The only real project he has is the International Racetrack, which hasn’t even started construction yet...

But just because of his constantly growing bank balance, his influence has reached this extent...

To the point of even impacting the high-level executive elections of a top 100 global company like the American Express Company...

Gu Heng couldn’t even fathom...

What would happen when his bank balance surpasses ten billion...

One hundred billion...

Or even more, how significant his influence could become...

It was like something Gu Heng had read a while ago in the novel "Currency Wars," a quote from the Rothschild family’s teachings.

"You don’t need to speak much, money will pave the way for everything."

It was like fiction turned into reality...

...

...

Half an hour later.

The plane touched down at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in France.

His 78 million bodyguard had already been waiting at the airport for four hours, and the American Express office in Paris had received Livia’s message and booked a hotel for Gu Heng in advance."

At the airplane door.

Gu Heng and Jiang Wen descended the stairs.

A private plane, even in Hua Country enjoys certain privileges.

Not to mention now in the West, a land of stark capitalistic class distinctions...

Just stepping off the stairs, several ferry cars were parked aside, each car’s door already open, drivers quietly standing by the doors.

"Mr. Gu, welcome to Paris. I am Burj Monuli, the Deputy Director of Customer Services at LVMH Group headquarters. We are honored to know you have come to attend the LV fashion show."

"For the next few days, Mr. Gu, you may command us at any time."

According to the LVMH Group membership system, Gu Heng’s member level might not match the big-name stars; after all, his actual expenditure on the LV brand was only a few million...

But!

Ever since Gu Heng received the American Express group’s black card, he was automatically upgraded to the top membership level for a series of luxury brands including LV and Hermès...