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Potter didn't just buy these expensive comics for his own collection, but only one of them, most of which he would use to create gimmicks and sell them when he found the right offer.
In other words, he took these comics as an investment.
After understanding his plan, Li Du was really amazed, the United States is worthy of being the global economic center and financial center, and everything can be invested and used to make money.
Because he and Hans had helped him, Potter had a special opinion of them, and regarded them as true friends.
Therefore, after discovering that they didn't understand the comic investment industry, I briefly introduced them to it.
Investing in comics to make money is complicated, after all, to take into account the return on investment, it is necessary to pay attention to the value orientation of the comic collection.
"While paying attention to the ideological, artistic, and humorous nature of the work itself, it is also necessary to place it in the historical background and specific era of the work's creation, and consider its specific collection significance. ”
"In addition to the entertainment value, comics also have two major values, namely the value of the times and the value of symbols, which is the key point of comic collection. ”
"For example, Superman, whose symbolic value is that he ushered in a new era of heroic comics, and Captain America, whose symbolic value is the greatest, represents the rise of American culture in the world. ”
When talking about comics and investment, Porter changed his previous image of an introverted and shy big boy, and talked freely and freely.
He's been immersed in this for a long time, and now he has opened a comic book shop, which he plans to use as a starting point and eventually enter the big-screen anime industry, with DC and Marvel being his targets.
After learning about the industry with Potter, Li Du and Hans collected the money and prepared to leave.
Li Du meant to fly back to Phoenix quickly, but Hans stopped him and grinned, "Wait, we're here in Miami, we haven't appreciated the culture yet." ”
This is quite fresh, Li Du looked at him suspiciously and said, "Appreciate the culture?
Hanston, who had a thief on his face, couldn't laugh anymore, he glared at Li Du and said, "What do you mean? In your heart, I am such a person?"
Li Du nodded approvingly.
Hans pushed him stupidly and said, "Don't be in a hurry to leave, there is actually a warehouse auction here, and I got the news that there are good things in this auction." ”
This is his job, Li Du has nothing to say, he has to stay and participate in the auction.
In addition, Mr. Li is actually not very willing to leave like this, he has not tasted Miami's special food, which is a pity for him as a foodie.
Because of the large number of immigrants, Miami's food scene is a multi-national mix of authentic Cuban, Haitian, Brazilian and other Latin American cuisines.
Authentic Cuban cuisine, in particular, is hard to find in Phoenix, with Cuban food blending the flavors of the Caribbean, Africa and Latin America to create countless delicious combinations.
Li Du's dinner was Cuban cuisine.
When Potter learns that they are going to stay in Miami for the auction, he warmly invites the group to stay in the villa while he wants to follow him to the warehouse auction.
Of course, he didn't do it for profit, he just wanted to see something new.
However, he usually spends most of his time in California and does not know much about Miami's diet and environment, which depends on Hans.
Hans shook his head and said, "You're stupid, this is a good chance for you to get closer to that Anna classmate of yours." Go, tell her you're going to entertain us, but aren't familiar with here, and let her host. ”
Potter hesitated, "But will it bother her?"
Hans rolled his eyes: "It's more troublesome to go to bed in the future, so why don't you go to bed?"
Potter was embarrassed and muttered, "Don't say that, I'm friends with Ariana, and now we only have pure friendship." ”
Li Du really believed this, Ariana was not a very beautiful girl, and Potter definitely did not like her out of beauty, sexiness, or manly desire.
Hans was right, and Potter called Ariana, who happily agreed and told them to go to a restaurant called 'Italian Latina' for dinner.
In this meeting, Ariana is still dressed freshly, and she has a gentleness and delicacy that are rare among American girls, perhaps this is what impressed Porter.
Ariana arrived early at the restaurant and booked a table in the southwest corner of the restaurant, which is relatively quiet, with large floor-to-ceiling windows on both sides and a beautiful view of the beach and greenery outside.
After the group was seated, Ariana gave them a glimpse into Miami's food environment and characteristics, and she obviously did her homework in advance and introduced it as a kind of culture, which was very interesting.
"The restaurant I chose was not large, but the reality is that if you want to taste authentic Cuban food, you have to go to a Cuban snack bar. Ariana explained.
Li Du looked around and said, "No, this is great, the scale is not small." ”
Ariana asks them about their tastes and helps them order with Porter.
Li Du chose two large baguettes, which were not just breads, but also contained ham, roast pork, cheese, mustard sauce and pickles to accompany the meal.
The waiter double-checked, "Do you need two sticks?
Li Du nodded, and the waiter continued to confirm: "A baguette weighs five pounds, sir, so are you sure it's two baguettes?"
He nodded again, this was for Godzilla, and ten pounds of bread was at best Godzilla's appetizing dessert.
Ariana ordered a 'classic ropa-vieja': "It's the hallmark of Cuban cuisine, cooked with chopped steak, tomatoes, peppers, and served with fried plantains, black beans, and yellow rice." ”
Others also ordered marinated fried pork, fragrant fruit roast chicken, Cuban barbecue, red bean rice, Cuban lasagna, curry goat and a bunch of other delicacies.
Li Du wanted to order a salad, but Ariana smiled: "No need, the boss will give us a milky sand Latin American fruit smoothie, refreshing and appetizing, I think it will satisfy you." ”
When it was time to serve, Ariana added two more soups, spicy pumpkin soup and her signature corn paste.
Cuban cuisine has a unique flavor that Li Du has never eaten before.
But he doesn't make his own dishes, he just tastes them, and in his heart, the best meals are always made by himself.
The classic ropa-vieja tastes quite to his taste, this soup is very thick and mellow, and the soup has a sour and spicy flavor in it, which makes people feel extremely sour after drinking.
Li Du used the vegetable soup of this dish to pair with red bean rice, and he was very happy to eat.
Ariana was very welcoming, and she kept introducing them to the food and scenery of Miami during the dinner, and finally had dinner, and she asked, "Do you have any plans to visit these two days?"
Hans shook his head: "No." ”
"Shall I arrange it for you, then?" asked Ariana kindly.
Hans continued to shake his head: "Thanks, no, we have some work to take care of. ”