Chapter 1389 Return to Norderney Island

There is a two-star Michelin restaurant on the German island of Norderney, which is also the only Michelin restaurant on the island. The fact that it was awarded two Michelin stars is also related to Xiao Peng: when Xiao Peng's fleet was stationed here, Norderney Island also came into the public eye, and Michelin food inspectors also came to Norderney Island. After eating their food, they were "amazed" and chose it as a two-star Michelin restaurant in one breath.

Xiao Peng later learned why this place was awarded two Michelin stars: Lower Saxony's Premier Stephen Weil played a significant role: he didn't want to miss the opportunity to develop Norderney.

Even though Norderney has a small population, it still has a lot of votes.

Xiao Peng also made a joke here: he showed up for dinner in his pajamas, and an internet celebrity, not recognizing him, posted his photo online, accusing him of disrespecting the two-star Michelin restaurant and its dress code. He was subsequently criticized.

Who says Michelin restaurants have dress codes? Except for a few establishments, there's no such thing! Using your own fabricated standards as standards and looking down on others? There's no shortage of such psychopaths these days!

Now Xiao Peng is still eating here in his pajamas. Opposite him is the local city official Johannes, who is also the entrusted manager of Xiao Peng's property on Norderney Island.

"Alas." Xiao Peng sighed and looked at Johannes: "Johannes, I feel worried just looking at you now."

"Ah?" Johannes was stunned. "Mr. Xiao, what does this mean?"

Xiao Peng explained, "Recently, Mayor Johannes Hook of Delft has called me ten times a day! Am I not seeking refuge with you now?"

Johannes asked, puzzled, "Mr. Xiao, it's not my fault that I'm called that. So, you should go find my parents. Why are you watching me worry? By the way, weren't you going to the Arctic to help the Dutch search for shipwrecks? I heard you made a great discovery. So why didn't you go back to the Netherlands, but came to Norderney instead?"

Xiao Peng said angrily, "Don't mention it. These Dutch people are driving me crazy. I found clues to the 'Brave' and the 'Wrath' and was about to return to the Netherlands, but now they're fighting over whether I should go to Amsterdam or Rotterdam. They call me dozens of times a day, and I'm so angry that I don't want to go back. I'm just running here to hide and wait for them to come to a conclusion. Waiter, bring me another herring roll!"

The waiter nodded and said, "Okay! Mr. Xiao, please wait a moment!"

Xiao Peng looked around and said, "I haven't been back to Norderney Island for a long time. Why does it feel like nothing has changed?"

Johannes said, "Boss, of course there are changes. Everyone has more money in their pockets! If a tourist island like ours were to be transformed into a modern, new building, would anyone still come? Aren't people here to find things they can't find in the city?"

"That's right!" Just then, the waiter brought Xiao Peng another herring roll. Xiao Peng took a bite and said, "It's really strange. Normally, I've had enough of seafood, but the herring rolls here taste so good!"

Johannes laughed and said, "Just for what you said, Old Yellen should treat you to a meal today. You've given them a good advertisement!"

Xiao Peng grinned after hearing this: "Since we are doing advertising, let's do it hard!"

After he finished speaking, he turned his head, took a bite of his herring roll, and gave a thumbs-up toward the restaurant's window. He saw countless flashes of light. Many reporters were waiting outside.

Johannes apologized, "Mr. Xiao, you have a lot of influence. You just arrived on Norderney Island and so many reporters came to disturb you."

Xiao Peng waved his hand and said, "Don't give me that! Even if the relevant German authorities knew I was going to enter Germany, these reporters wouldn't be able to get here so quickly. The only possibility is that you sold me out."

Johannes was about to explain, but Xiao Peng waved his hand and said, "It's okay. As the city councilor, I understand that you don't miss any opportunity to promote this place. In fact, after being at sea for so long, I'm actually happy to see so many people."

After hearing what Xiao Peng said, Johannes felt relieved.

Xiao Peng asked curiously, "But to be honest, I was shocked when I came here. I didn't expect you to have so many tourists here? We didn't even have a berth."

Xiao Peng's two ships did not stop at the port, but in the bay on the other side of the island.

There were several passenger ships docked at Norderney Island's pier, and there were significantly more tourists on the streets now than when Xiao Peng had been here. Johannes had done a good job developing this place.

After hearing this, Johannes said, "Mr. Xiao, you may not believe this, but this change happened because Artemis opened a branch on the island, and then more and more competitors came to compete, such as Paradise. Especially after the bankruptcy of Pasha Salon, more people chose to develop their business where the rent was lower, and Norderney was their target. Since their arrival, they have indeed attracted a large number of tourists. Although I hate to admit it, Norderney's economic development is now inseparable from their presence."

After hearing this, Xiao Peng

What is 'Artemis'? What is 'Pasha Salon'? The former is the largest brothel in Berlin! The latter is located in Cologne and is known as 'Europe's No. 1 brothel'. Xiao Peng even visited it during his visit to Cologne. When they were on Norderney Island, many crew members would sneak off to Cologne during their vacation just to relax at the 'Pasha Salon'.

Of course, there are also jokes when you go there, like when Yang Zhibin came back one time with a mermaid tattoo on his body. He got it in a tattoo parlor after getting drunk. There was also a sentence in Gothic German on it, which meant 'Linda Moore, I will protect you with my life'.

And who is 'Linda Moore'? Sorry, he forgot...

As for that 'Paradise', it is similar. It is a J hospital headquartered in Stuttgart, and its scale is comparable to that of the 'Pasha Salon'.

Contrary to the Germans' image of being "strict" and "serious," Germany boasts one of the highest numbers of brothels in the 27 EU countries. The porn industry contributes over €16 billion to Germany's GDP annually, not including the tourism, restaurant, and other related industries it attracts. The scale of this is truly astonishing!

Although Amsterdam is known as the "European Sex Capital," Xiao Peng's experience living in the Netherlands suggests it's "in name only," and Germany is more worthy of the name. Millions of tourists from all over the world travel to Germany every year specifically for women.

Well... it's better to do it secretly when looking for women. So a place like Norderney Island is indeed a better choice!