Lisko's American life
Chapter 30-Lu Bo's Visit
Katz’s shop is a historic deli in New York. It opened as early as 1888. It has been booming since then, attracting countless celebrities and tourists to check in.
After entering the door, each customer must receive a small order card. After ordering at the service counter, the waiter will record the order on the back of the card. After the meal is finished, line up at the door to take the card to checkout. Lisko will record On a small card, the empty card should also be handed over to the cashier.
The decoration of this shop is great. There is an ordering area next to the photo wall. There are menus to order and a waiter delivers the food. Of course, 15%-20% of the tip is required.The photos are the photos of many celebrities coming to the deli to eat, including Russian presidents, actors, athletes...They are Barbara Streis, Celine Turner, Bruno Kirby, Bruce Willis, Dan and four American presidents and former Russian Prime Minister Chernomyrdin.
Thousands of tourists from all over the world flock to Katz every week to dine at this legendary deli and sample the most delicious sandwiches, platters and meats.
Lisko ordered two of their signature, pastrami sandwich. The two slices of bread sandwiched a few thick cooked beef, with pickles and secret sauce. It seemed that the portion was large, and one can fill you up. , Very satisfied.
The sandwiches are served very quickly. Lisko went to the self-pickup port to take the meal. The sandwich has a very solid half a pound of beef. He tried a bite that was a bit salty, but the heavy taste is the characteristic of this restaurant. Russians.
The meat is very tender and juicy, and the beef slices are all hand-sliced, so that the beef will not be broken.
Li Sike also observed the surroundings during the meal. They had a place marking the seat of the movie that year, and they also humorously wrote "Hopeyouhavewhatshehad! Hope you are like her."
Megan was full of interest and ran to take a photo with the seat. The restaurant offered to take pictures, each with one dollar, and the photo booth was full of girls waiting to take pictures.
After finishing the meal, Lisko went to checkout. This store only accepts cash and cannot use credit cards. Lisko was notified when ordering the food, so he took out the change that he had prepared early, and the two spent only 30 dollars in total. .
Early in the morning, Lisko ordered breakfast in the hotel after washing up. Breakfast was cowboy, fried eggs and sandwiches.Breakfast here is free. Lisko waited at the hotel after breakfast. He made an appointment with his agent, Lubo.Megan changed clothes and went to the StayFit fitness center in the hotel. In her words, it is necessary for a good actress to keep in shape at all times.
The door was knocked quickly. Lisko opened the door. The belly-bellied Lubo was already at the door. He was wearing a customized handmade suit with a golden ring on his hand. It is said that this is a custom passed down by his grandfather. Can bless oneself from disease and disaster.
"Rubo, you are a little fatter again." Lisko stepped forward and hugged him.
"Hi, Li, the doctor said that I have a vascular disease. I have been abstaining from drinking for half a year. You don't know how much pain I have had. There is no way. Life is important." Rubo followed Li Sike into the room.
"Didn't you hear that you have a girlfriend? Why didn't you see it?" Lubo looked around.
"I went to work out," Lisko replied, pouring a glass of water on the sofa and passing it to him.
"How is your business these days? Are there any outstanding newcomers?"
"Don't mention it." Lubo waved his hand in annoyance. "I had hoped to sign a writer. His new book was in the top 50 sales charts, but was snatched by the bastard Logan."
Logan is also a well-known literary agent in New York. Lisko was dug a few times by Logan when he first debuted, and Lubo formed a beam with him. They met with cynicism.
"I understand. I have run out of luck after signing you. I also rested my mind and took care of your copyright with ease. I am old and in poor health." Lubo was a little frustrated. After being frightened, the doctor told him that if he continued to drink heavily, he might not live for five years.
He went from a small civilian to now the best literary agent in New York City.Li Sike was at the time of high yield. If he is not in good health, it is the harvest season. What use is all his possessions?
"How is Danley recently? Is it okay to study?" Liske asked about his son. Lubo divorced his wife when he was young. At that time they already had a son, Danley, but Lubo loved alcohol when he was young. The court sentenced the son to his ex-wife.However, the relationship between Danley and Lubo was good, and it was also because of his encouragement that Lubo worked hard and became a literary agent.
"Study is good, I will graduate soon, and the internship unit has booked the New York University Medical Center." Speaking of his son, Lubo's face was full of satisfaction.
Danley studied very well. When he was in college, he was admitted to medical school. Lisko also wrote him a letter of recommendation. He enrolled in an American university. This celebrity’s letter of recommendation is very important. He entered the University of Pennsylvania to study neurology. I finally got a doctor. In the United States, doctors, lawyers and accountants are high-income people and have a high social status. The three types of occupations in the family have really changed the family threshold.
"Li, does the new book have a boss?" Lubo asked, he was very concerned about the progress, because Lisko's reputation rose, he realized a lot of convenience, if this time Nobel is won, Lisko will be in the United States and the world literary circle Is of great status,
"Some bosses, start writing after Christmas." Lisko drank his mouth, he thought for a long time this time, and decided to write "The Little Prince" next.This book has a high status in literary history, and it has been selling well all the year round, which suits his current situation.
"How about copyright operations?"
"Very well, all of your three books have been authorized to be translated into twenty-four languages, and all types of copyrights have also been authorized, and all of them are divided. The fees that have been received so far are 360 million US dollars, which is still It keeps increasing."
Li Sike is very satisfied with these gains. This is his starting capital, and the current capital of the investment company comes from this.
After talking about business, the two began to relax, and Lubo took out the gift he was going to give Lisko.
He took out a beautifully wrapped gift box and handed it to Lisko.
"I saw this in the French office some time ago. I think it looks very good, so I chose one for you."
Li Sike took it with some surprises. Lu Bo has always been like this. Every time I get along with Li Sike, he always brings some gifts. They may not be very valuable, but they are all carefully selected and creative gifts. It comes out very carefully.People's hearts are grown in flesh. Because of Lubo's dedication, Lisko felt very happy to get along with him.
Li Sike opened the gift box, which contained an amber bookmark with a red Chinese knot tied on it. Inside the amber was a fiery red maple leaf.
"You often read books, and you definitely use them." Lu Bo was very proud of seeing Li Sko's favorite repeated viewing. Gifts are asked by a university. Give some gifts that you can get, and watch when others use them. Then he will think of you. Although he came from the low tide with Lisko, he must always maintain it.
He heard that Lisko's girlfriend was also here, and he also prepared a Hermès latest bag, and gave it to Lisko.