After writing the reply, seal the envelope and put it aside. There is no rush to send the letter. Just wait a few days before sending it to the other party.
Alan just picked up another document next to him and glanced at the words on the cover: Tetris Copyright.
Before he opened it, he suddenly remembered that he had left old Carl alone for so long, so he put the document aside for the time being and didn't rush to read it.
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"How is it going over there now? How is the small family left behind by your good friend?"
Alan leaned back in his chair and waved his hand for the maid to leave first.
After the maid closed the door and left, Old Carl moved his chair, leaned towards the desk and said, "Everything went well. When have I ever failed in anything you entrusted to me, young master?"
"Ha ha!"
Alan looked at old Carl's face. He looked quite funny when he smiled.
He raised his chin and motioned for Old Carl to continue telling him about the situation over there.
…
Since coming here, Alan has never been to America. To be honest, his understanding of America is full of certain stereotypes, which is unavoidable.
People from other countries also have this stereotype of Britain.
It's as if everyone thinks that Britain, which only has the British island and a few overseas territories left, is no longer viable.
But... remember one thing: a lean camel is bigger than a horse. Hundreds of years of accumulation cannot be squandered in just a few years.
Even if Fatty Qiu is a prodigal son, even if he has squandered so much territory, the remaining wealth of Britain is enough to sustain it for another hundred years without any problem.
I saw that it wasn't the critical moment yet.
Such people are still very powerful in America.
Not to mention whether their family is a top family or not, and not to mention what his future achievements will be, let’s just talk about the present.
Carrying nearly four billion dollars in debt, just this alone, what does this mean?
He's not broke, he's just in debt.
In addition to debts, his family has other assets. His father and his brothers and sisters are not ordinary people.
…
Four billion US dollars, in this era, it is no exaggeration to say that it is more than enough to equip a smaller fleet of light aircraft carriers.
Buy a second-tier destroyer, like the super yacht that Alan converted.
Can buy nearly forty ships!
Looking around, how many countries in the world can boast such wealth?
This is truly rich enough to rival a country.
But if he is such a person, why did he send his secretary instead of coming himself?
He is scared!
It’s good to like beautiful women, but he’s not stupid.
He flirted with someone's wife and even went to someone else's territory. If he really angered someone, what ability did he have to resist?
It's not necessary to kill him, but making him suffer a little is the lightest thing to do.
Just like the Duke of Angus in America a few years ago, they are clearly the local bosses who bully you...
In the end, wasn't it because Alan used some connections that Angus suffered less and returned in disgrace?
…
With this kind of understanding, coupled with the influence of people around me and the influence of my previous life.
Allen has never had a cold attitude towards the Americans and basically views them with the utmost hostility.
With the warning after the previous operation, Alan restrained himself a little, and gradually changed from directly sending his bodyguards to do the work to supporting agents to do the work for him.
This is called following the rules, and doing things in a more secretive manner.
…
While Alan was distracted, old Carl chattered to him about the general trend in America in recent times, and then changed the subject and talked about the small family that he supported.
"Master... Don't worry about the stocks. They are rising well now. When we sell them, we can make a small profit. As for the others... I heard a few days ago that the base that sold them fuel has reduced its supply recently."
The supply has decreased?
Alan frowned.
I remember that last time old Carl didn’t explain clearly what the base was. It seemed to be an air force training base with many planes and various vehicles.
It is only with bases like this that there is plenty of fuel, which can be easily transferred and sold.
Now that the supply has decreased, what is the most likely reason?
There are probably fewer people at the base.
Where did you go?
They were transferred to the Middle East, where a large number of fighter jets and pilots are needed.
…
After figuring out the ins and outs of this, Alan suddenly felt that this kind of small family that used some unconventional means could sometimes be quite useful.
Although Allen is not very interested in news involving confidential information or major trends, many problems can be reflected through their transaction information occasionally.
He nodded, these things were not urgent and would not affect his interests.
"You should take a few days off when you come back this time. Have you brought all the people with you?"
"Yes! According to your wishes, we went separately. The ones we brought back this time are all veterans."
When it comes to business, old Carl's face changes and he even straightens his back.
"Well... wait for Hu Te to come back and let him tell you the details. It's probably about dealing with a few people who are blocking our way."
"I see!"
…
After explaining the most important things, Alan took out a cigarette, lit one for himself, and threw the remaining cigarette box to old Carl.
The two smoked and started chatting.
Alan glanced at the copyright information about Tetris on the table and suddenly remembered that he seemed to have asked Old Carl to ask Marvel about the copyright information when he was free.
He is not interested in other things. Allen is most interested in the Iron Man and X-Men series.
Iron Man has many selling points simply because it combines superhero and science fiction elements.
X-Men is more suitable for filming in the UK, especially the colleges there. It would be appropriate to film at Cardiff University.
Apart from these two, the others depend on the situation. If there is a chance, buy them. If there is no chance, forget it.
…
"Do you remember what I told you before about acquiring the copyright of that comic?"
"ah……?"
Old Carl flicked the ash from his cigarette and thought for a long time. He had been quite busy recently and he was not able to react for a moment when Alan asked him this out of the blue.
"Master... Regarding the copyright of this comic book, someone on the other side has agreed to sell it, but their current chairman is called Stanley, you know him, right?"
"Stanley?"
"Yes, he drew many comics under the pen name Stan Lee."
"oh……"
Speaking of Stan Lee, Allen knows who he is, the old guy who likes to make cameo appearances in Marvel movies.
"What's wrong with him?"
…
“Ahem…” Old Carl leaned forward and whispered, “This guy is Jewish. I’ve met him twice. He doesn’t have a good impression of us. He said that he doesn’t want to sell the copyright to foreigners.”
“…”
Alan narrowed his eyes. Damn...
Are there people like this?
He sighed. This kind of person is now quite famous. He cannot be dealt with by harsh means. So he will just take it slow. At worst, he can let the small family he supports buy the copyright and then sell it to himself.
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In early November 1990, the Allies issued an ultimatum to Iraq.
Let them withdraw from Kuwait before January 15th of next year.
At this tense time, Ivana and her entourage were very low-key and did not take a chartered flight. Instead, they traveled very frugally in first class to Wales.
As soon as I got off the plane, I saw the slightly "simple" Cardiff International Airport.
Far from being disappointed, Ivana felt that such a small international airport was very Welsh.
The area is vast and sparsely populated, with beautiful natural scenery. She thinks everything is good. Even the simple waiting hall of Cardiff International Airport seems very humane to her.
…
"Hello, Ms. Ivana... I am Huth, the butler of the Hill family."
Hut wore a pair of single-sided glasses, had his beard specially trimmed, and was dressed in a suit and tie, looking very formal, with the air of an old imperialist butler.
The way he was dressed made Ivana's heart beat fast. That's what it felt like.
An authentic London accent sounds very classy.
She gently placed her hand on Hut's outstretched right hand and gave a slight ladylike salute.
"Hello, Sir Hutt. Sir Allen mentioned you in his letter. I am very happy to see you. Thank you for coming to pick me up in person."
“Haha… Ms. Ivana, let’s get in the car. My master has been waiting for you in the castle for a long time.”
"Yes, thank you."
Ivana really enjoyed this slightly artificial but tasteful courtesy.
Hut held her hand and personally helped her into the car. He helped her close the door and even performed a gentlemanly salute.
It is indeed a country of gentlemen. This is much better than most Americans who start to make a lot of noise as soon as they meet them!
…
The small convoy drove out of the airport. Ivana brought less than ten servants with her this time, so the team was very simple.
Along the way, Ivana was curious about everything while looking at the scenery outside the car window.
Unlike urban scenery, the whole of Wales is like a large urban-rural junction.
Even the capital Cardiff is not considered a big city, but although these small cities are not large in scale, they all have a population of hundreds of thousands.
But the city is full of old buildings that are hundreds of years old.
People who are used to living in the city will be more favorable to this kind of scenery when they suddenly see it.
Even the more than one-hour drive passed in a flash. Before I could see enough, I heard the driver in front of me say that we had arrived at the castle.
Next, it’s time to meet the famous English Earl!
…
The weather in November is already a little chilly.
The first time Ivana saw Allen, he was wearing an old-fashioned white shirt like the ones aristocrats wear in the movies, with a small vest on the outside.
Gray trousers make him look elegant.
Other qualities can be ignored, but her looks are indeed well-deserved.
Even though he has made some critically-criticized movies, just because he is good-looking, he has a very good reputation among the female community, so... Even in the American film industry, many people have complaints about him, but whenever unfavorable remarks about him are heard, there are always some female film critics, stars, producers, etc. who take the initiative to stand up and defend Allen.
She looks like a female licker.
Now that she had seen the real person, Ivana felt a little ashamed of herself. At the age of 40, she was rarely shy.
Although she came to chat and learn about her past career, Ivana always felt like she was dating a lover.
…
When he first met Ivana, Allen simply gave her a smile that he thought was quite gentle, and Ivana seemed a little unnatural.
Seeing this scene, Alan sighed inwardly, this was too unfulfilling.
For people like them, their wealth and social connections have reached a certain level, so it is not appropriate for anything too extreme to happen between the two sides.
Whenever there is a quarrel, many things will be involved for both sides, which is too troublesome!
Alan looked at him with great displeasure again.
What should we do in this situation?
…
It's too much trouble to kick someone when he's down in business.
Alan's plan is crooked. Since you want to be my uncle, I can't just sit there and wait for death. I have to take action first and steal your house when you are least prepared.
Let’s act like a fellow traveler.
Let’s not talk about seniority, let’s just be brothers and brothers-in-law first.
…
"Welcome, Ms. Ivana. Thank you for coming all the way here."
Alan held Ivana's outstretched right hand, gently pinched her fingertips, and gave her a kiss on the hand.
Um……
The skin on her hands is well maintained and not too loose. It can be seen that she pays great attention to skin care.
After the meeting, Allen took Ivana to visit the Hall of Honor at home as usual and explained it to Ivana in person.
…
Looking at Allen who was standing straight and pointing at a weapon and explaining it, Ivana's mind was not on Allen's explanation.
This shirt, which looks like it's made of satin, may seem a bit loose at ordinary times, but as you move your arms and feet, the soft material will reveal the muscle lines on your arms.
Alan is now a head taller than Ivana. He stretches his arms forward, just in front of Ivana's eyes, so she has to look.
This kind of clothing is as lethal to some people as a man being too good to be a woman wearing black stockings.
At least Ivana's heart beat faster when she saw it.
This is the purest beauty of a young man in his twenties, full of hormones.
Especially Allen's figure, compared with his own...
There is simply no comparison.
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"Ms. Ivana? Look... do you want to rest first and then eat, or eat first and then rest?"
After walking around and leaving the Hall of Honor, Allen glanced at Ivana with a smile and asked.
"this……"
Ivana looked at Allen, not knowing what to choose. If she went to rest now, would the meal be delivered directly to the room later?
Doesn't that mean I won't be able to see Alan for a while?
"Let's eat first. I'm not too tired."
"good!"
…
When he first met Ivana, Allen behaved politely, elegantly and easy-going. In addition to having meals together, most of the time in the next few days, if Ivana was interested in the morning, he would send his bodyguard to drive her to nearby attractions to see the scenery.
In the afternoon, during the afternoon tea time, Alan asked Ivana some questions about her youth.
The original excuse was to make a movie based on her.
but……
It’s hard to say when the filming will take place.
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