American Entertainment: Taylor Swift wrote a song for the beginning

Chapter 249: Hongmen Banquet, everyone comes out
"The other party is waiting for you in the conference room." Ivanka saw Ryan and immediately went up to him, smiling. Today, she had done her makeup meticulously, her hair was tied up, and she was wearing a dark work dress with a sapphire brooch on her chest, which made her look quite feminine.

Judging from her age, she has just completely lost her youthfulness. Although they are both traditional blondes, her beauty is completely different from Taylor's.

Ryan didn't say anything and walked straight to the meeting room. Ivanka followed closely behind him and entered the meeting room.

Ryan had met the Chinese man in the conference room many times before and he could be considered an old friend. The other middle-aged man was obviously older and had a meticulous expression, as if he was his superior.

There were some gift bags on the table, most of which were gifts for Ryan this time.

"You're very welcome." Ryan shook hands with both of them.

"As we should. It's our honor that you trust us so much." The superior said with a smile, and his attitude was very humble. He spoke poor Chinese English and it was estimated that he had just been transferred here not long ago.

Ryan is definitely a big customer of the company's North American branch. Taylor's tour, Bad Room, and the subsequent Spirit Club all used this supplier.

"You can rest assured about the supply from the chain nightclub this time. It's definitely the lowest price in the industry." The superior assured, patting his chest.

The other party then explained his purpose. In addition to confirming some technical specifications and signing a contract, he also wanted to meet with Ryan and improve their relationship.

"So what's the current situation at the North American branch?" Ivanka couldn't help but ask.

She had been to China with her father last year. Old Tang's real purpose was to bid for the GZ TV Tower project with a construction businessman named Xu there, but they failed to reach a cooperation.

"Overall, it's going smoothly, but with regard to some details...we've always wanted to find a person in charge who is familiar with the local North American market, and it's often inconvenient for us foreigners to get in touch with him," the superior continued.

Ryan knew about this before, and was prepared to invest, but he had never thought about getting involved in the management.

"I just wonder if Mr. Rivers has any candidates to recommend? He will be rewarded handsomely after the matter is accomplished." The superior asked.

Ryan shook his head: "If there was a candidate for this, I would have informed you a long time ago."

"My dad knows a friend who has been in charge of similar business. He should be able to help you." Seeing that the other party had been working with Ryan for a long time, Ivanka enthusiastically mentioned it.

"Really? That's great! Ma'am, you are Ryan's fiancée, right? I heard that you are also a singer. You are a perfect match for Mr. Rivers." The superior immediately boasted.

"This..." Ivanka looked embarrassed. The other party obviously didn't do enough homework. He only knew that Ryan's fiancée was also a blonde beauty, but he didn't know what she looked like. And seeing how beautiful Ivanka was, he naturally thought she was Ryan's fiancée.

"This is just the manager of the operating company, not my fiancée." Ryan took the initiative to explain.

"Sorry, I've only been in America for a short time." The superior was very embarrassed.

"It doesn't matter. I'll find a few more white girls to learn English from and have some in-depth communication with them. The more we see each other, the better we'll be able to tell them apart." Ryan laughed.

"No problem, I'll find some English coaches later." The man nodded immediately, obviously not understanding Ryan's real meaning.

"In that case, then please help contact them when you get back." Ryan thought it would be better if he could help the other party.

Ivanka glanced at Ryan, thought for a moment, and said, "But that's because of my father..."

The implication is that this has to go through Old Tang, and considering Old Tang's attitude towards Ryan, this matter is a bit difficult to accomplish.

"You can say that this company's products are more competitive and you can try to invest in it. Maybe your dad will be interested too." Ryan taught her what to say.

Ivanka nodded.

"Invest? Mr. Rivers, are you ready to invest in us?" The Chinese superior raised his voice.

"Don't want to accept it?"

"No, no, no, of course we are willing. We are so happy to have an investor like you." The other party readily agreed.

In the end, Ryan only spent $10 to get % of the shares of the North American branch. Ryan thought this was very cheap, and the other party was also very excited. From the other party's perspective, $ was a sky-high price.

The two sides had a pleasant conversation, and Ryan personally saw the other party off.

Then Ryan looked at Ivanka beside him.

"The other party just said that he wanted to meet with you, so I naturally have to report to you truthfully." Ivanka shrugged. She also knew that it didn't matter whether Ryan came or not. It was not a big deal anyway and could be explained over the phone.

"That's fine, I can come and see you by the way." Ryan said with a smile.

You have some conscience, Ivanka thought to herself.

The two returned to Ivanka's office together, and Ivanka locked the door.

"You're dressed so beautifully today, specially for me?" Ryan looked her up and down.

"No." Ivanka shook her head quickly.

Ryan smiled, but didn't expose her intention to compete with Taylor, and then asked some questions about the business.

Ivanka came over and showed Ryan a few reports. She was very close to Ryan.

"The situation is pretty ideal. In just a few days, more than twenty franchisees have paid their deposits." Ivanka breathed a sigh of relief, finally delivering a satisfactory answer.

After waiving half of the franchise fee, there is still 5 US dollars left. The difference in decoration, equipment installation, etc. can make about 2 US dollars. However, these are not the main ways to make profits. The rental difference contributed by these franchisees every month is at least 1 US dollars. Based on 6000 franchisees, at least million can be earned per month, and the rental income is million a year. The profit margin is quite amazing.

"How are you going to thank me?" Ivanka looked at Ryan.

Then Ivanka leaned over the table and took the initiative to move closer, but this time Ryan avoided her. Ryan naturally couldn't touch her at this time to avoid being stained with perfume.

"I still have work to deal with over there. I have to leave first. I'll come see you in two days." Ryan saw that something was not right, so he immediately stood up, turned around and left. Ivanka didn't even have time to speak.

Ivanka looked at the empty office and cursed Ryan inwardly.

I called my father, mainly to discuss the LED supplier issue.

"Invest in LED Chinese suppliers?" Old Tang asked.

"Yes, this company's products are very competitive. The price is only half of that of its peers, but the same effect can be achieved. However, it is in urgent need of talents who are familiar with the North American market. I remember that you had a good relationship with similar suppliers before." Ivanka thought for a while and said.

"Wait, now tell me if this company is related to Ryan?"

"There's no connection. I'm just a supplier of the Spirit Club. I just think this is an investment opportunity. You can definitely give it a try. If you're not interested, then forget it." Ivanka immediately denied.

"Forget it. It must be Ryan who asked you to contact me, right? Oh my God, the thing I was most worried about happened. You feel like you have fallen in love with that bastard!" Old Tang roared immediately.

"You must fly back to me tomorrow! If I don't see you tomorrow night, I will no longer have you as my daughter!" Old Tang was furious.

"Are you crazy?" Ivanka exclaimed.

"You're the one who's crazy, not me! Ivanka, I admit that I'm not a qualified father, but I love you, kid. There will be no future between you and Ryan, and you must understand this."

"Nothing really happened between me and Ryan," Ivanka continued to explain.

"You might be able to deceive your brother with this." Old Tang sneered. "I really didn't." Ivanka refused to admit it.

"Then come back."

"I can't leave now!"

"Then I'll take the initiative to go over there!"

Ivanka was really panicked now, and in a hurry he could only say: "I'm just playing with him! We both get what we want, can you please stop making trouble!?"

There was a long silence on the other end of the phone.

"Just for fun?" Old Tang said word by word.

"Yes, he has a fiancée, and there's no way I can really be with him." Ivanka held her forehead with her hand.

"Well, then, remember to take safety measures and don't let anyone get killed. You'll have to get married in the future." Old Tang chuckled twice and hung up the phone.

Ivanka was stunned for a few seconds, unable to believe it.

When did he become so open-minded? Shouldn't he be angry? Or was it because Ryan had business dealings with him and it was difficult for him to interfere? So he just accepted it.

Ivanka breathed a sigh of relief, at least her father wouldn't cause any more trouble for her.

But she also knew that her father was right, and that nothing would happen between her and Ryan.

·
The next afternoon, Ryan went to the airport to see Taylor off. Her Fearless Tour is still continuing, starting from the West Coast, all the way south, then east to the Sun Belt region, then north to the East Coast. After completing the East Coast tour, it is now heading west again and has entered the Great Lakes region.

This route arrangement was the idea of Robert (Taylor's tour manager), and its main purpose was to facilitate the team's road transportation of all the props needed for the performance.

As for Ryan, he still has a performance tonight. He is just the opposite of Taylor, Taylor is a mobile performer while he is a fixed-location performer.

Before Ryan reached the broken room, he received a call from Old Tang.

"Ryan, where are you?" he asked as soon as he came up.

"At work. What's the matter? Is there a problem with the guarantee? Or does United Bank want to terminate the cooperation?" Ryan speculated.

Old Tang laughed dryly. "Everything went well. To express my gratitude to you, I would like to invite you to come to the Sea-to-Lake Club. I happen to be on vacation here. Do you have time tonight?"

"I'm afraid I don't have time. I have a performance to perform," Ryan said alertly.

Reason told him that Old Tang was not the kind of person who would host a banquet just to express his gratitude, and he must have other purposes.

"It's okay, you can come over after the performance. We are neighbors, and you have to go home sooner or later, right?" Old Tang insisted.

"Okay." Ryan couldn't refuse now.

After hanging up the phone, Ryan continued to speculate. Considering that he was now in a cooperative relationship with Old Tang, if there was anything that was really bad for him, it must be about Ivanka.

Ryan called Iwanka without saying a word.

"Does your father know?"

"Know what? About me and you... I know a little bit. He called you?" Ivanka immediately realized something.

"It wasn't just a phone call. He invited me to the Mar-a-Lago Club."

"Don't go, don't go! Don't meet him, he won't dare to do anything to you!" Ivanka warned hurriedly on the other end of the phone: "But if you go to meet him, the result will be completely different. In short, ignore him."

"No, at this point, some things must be resolved." Ryan said decisively.

Since her father already knows, avoiding it is not a solution. He has a hundred ways to force her to come forward, so it is better to make it clear in person.

"Then I... will go with you. I will protect you."

"When did I need to hide behind a woman?" Ryan chuckled.

"This is between him and me, you don't need to get involved."

"Ryan, can you two calm down? This is really going to get out of hand... I'm sorry, Ryan, this is all my fault! It's all my fault, I'm sorry to everyone." Ivanka blamed herself.

"Don't think too much. I will take care of everything, including your father."

"He is my dad after all, you can't hurt him."

"I know my limits, that's all."

Ivanka hung up the phone, thought about it and decided to go to the Sea Lake Club...

Ryan returned to the bad room and called Beric immediately.

"It might be a tough battle tonight, so let's get ready brothers," Ryan said.

·
Late at night, Ryan entered the Mar-a-Lago Club alone. As soon as he got out of the car, he was surrounded by several security personnel and asked to be searched.

"Mr. Rivers, I'm sorry, this is the security regulation of the Mar-a-Lago Club. There are many distinguished guests coming in and out, and we have to ensure the safety of our members," said one of them.

Ryan was searched and then, instead of entering the banquet hall, was taken into a small reception room.

"Take a seat, Ryan." Old Tang said with a smile, his voice becoming a little hoarse.

As for the bodyguards who led the way, they did not leave, but stayed in the reception room, standing apart, vaguely surrounding Ryan. Ryan kept his hands in his pockets, and seeing this, he directly dialed a phone.

"Have you eaten, Ryan? Order whatever you want, but you'd better eat less because you will vomit it all out later, and I don't want you to dirty it all." Old Tang didn't waste time talking to Ryan.

"Are you threatening me?" Ryan smiled.

"No, I'm not threatening you because that won't work on you. I've already said it before, if you dare to touch my daughter, I'll make you pay the price! Tonight is the time for you to pay back your debt!" Old Tang slammed the table in anger.

Ryan pretended to be confused: "There must be some misunderstanding here."

"There is no misunderstanding. My daughter has told me everything. She confessed everything. You planned all this a long time ago, including the damn spiritual club. I believed your lies! You shameless bastard, do you think you can make me sell my daughter to you by guaranteeing me? The worst that can happen is bankruptcy. It's just a company. Compared with my daughter, it's nothing! Beat him up!" Old Tang pointed at Ryan.

Just as he finished speaking, he heard clanging sounds coming from outside, followed by a series of shouting and quarreling, and a few screams.

"Bang!" The door of the reception room was kicked open. It was Berick, and behind him were more than a dozen people, not to mention those who were controlling the situation outside. All the thugs in the bad room came out tonight.

"Where were we talking about?" Ryan clasped his hands together and placed them on the table.

"Ryan, young man, don't be so reckless. Let's talk it over nicely." Old Tang said with a cold sweat on his forehead.

(End of this chapter)