What are you here for?

Of course it is an investment. These days, when foreigners come to inspect, it is usually a precursor to investment. Moreover, this person has already invested in industries in China, and he invested very early.

It just happened to be the time when the second batch of cities were opened. According to the information he had learned, the nobleman mainly invested in building factories in the south, and his manufacturing business seemed very ordinary.

However, when faced with the flood this time, this person's industrial advantages were fully demonstrated.

For example, the radios he manufactured were almost at the end of their development in that era and few people used them anymore, except in remote mountainous areas where some people still liked them.

City people are now pursuing televisions. Even if they are not color TVs, they at least pursue black and white TVs or something like that. This guy, on the other hand, is going backwards in history and investing in the production of somewhat outdated radios.

But it was not until their finished products came on the market that people first knew what the so-called "industrial design" and "British aristocratic style" were.

Although it is also a radio, this kind of radio produced by others not only has good signal and is durable, but most importantly, it looks good and very classy. Some old-fashioned people of the older generation do not like the fancy TVs of today, and they like this kind of radio which is not cheap. Among some groups of people, this thing actually sells very well.

…

This time when the flood occurred, the radio came in handy. The TV might be out of battery and could not be used, but the radio could still be used by plugging in batteries. Moreover, because of its good quality and strong ability to receive signals, it was a great help.

I won’t talk about the other things, just his two factories, located in Menxia City in the south, occupy an entire industrial zone, and there is vacant land all around them reserved for their future development, so they are highly privileged.

This time, Secretary Zhang led a team to deliver rescue supplies. Just by looking at what they did, you can feel that this group of people is very interesting.

Theoretically, if they choose Menxia City as their base, they will not only have the help of their own factory staff, but also the high-standard reception from the locals, and the transportation of materials from Menxia Port will also be closer.

But they did not go to Menxia City. Instead, they went some distance north and chose Shanghu as their destination. This place is closer to the disaster area but not the front line. In addition, Shanghu is also a large port, which is convenient for transporting supplies.

Recently, Secretary Zhang has been stationed in the hotel, directing the unloading of various delivery ships from outside. It is the first time for many people in the disaster area to see new things such as canned food, ginger candy, etc. with foreign languages ​​on them.

The five million pounds in cash she brought with her was also a great help.

As soon as the leader received the donated money, he reported it very tactfully.

This is real foreign exchange cash, which can be handed over to the higher authorities for other purposes, which are much more useful than disaster relief. After the money is handed over to the higher authorities, they will return the equivalent in Chinese yuan, which can also be used to purchase supplies.

At first glance, it seems like a simple exchange of foreign currency, but in fact...

Based on the official exchange rate now, ordinary people simply cannot exchange foreign currency. Do you really want to exchange?

You have to pay more!

So, even though five million pounds may not seem like a lot of money, it is definitely not a small amount if used in the right place!

The leader must be tempted to meet such a wealthy man who has investments in China and is generous. When he heard that there would be another inspection team coming later, he quickly arranged for people to come and celebrate with these foreigners while they were celebrating Christmas, and also to find Zhang Xin to sound out his intentions.

For an investor like this who is rich, has status, and is very impressive, and whose current leader is Chinese, if you don't try to win his favor now, when will you?

…

After listening to the leader's words, Zhang Xin glanced at the so-called Pete inconspicuously. These silly foreigners sometimes don't know how to control their words. They say everything without any sense of confidentiality. This happened a few days ago when they were chatting and talked about Wales. It only took a few days for outsiders to know about it.

"Boss... This matter has not been confirmed yet. I just heard it when I was talking to the housekeeper on the phone a few days ago. I didn't expect that you would know it just by chatting with a colleague."

"Haha... you haven't decided yet? Why don't you consider us? Shanghai is one of the traditional preferred places for foreign investment. Pudong is currently being developed. I think based on what your boss has done, if he wants to invest here, he will definitely receive the best treatment."

The square-faced middle-aged man recommended himself once more with some hopelessness. He didn't want to miss this opportunity. If he really let the person go, he would be unwilling to let him go back to Menxia City for further investment!

Shanghai is not short of foreign investment now, but it lacks high-end and well-known foreign investment. They are no longer pursuing quantity, but have begun to pursue quality!

…

Zhang Xin frowned. She shouldn't have to worry too much about these things. Every place has its own rules. In China, everything is easy to handle as long as you have connections. But outside, like in Wales, although connections are also important, class and status are also important. Zhang Xin's current identity is the management of the aid team. She is not responsible for anything else. If she talks too much and manages too much, she is afraid of overstepping her boundaries!

But looking at the leader in front of him, if he didn't say anything, he would probably keep asking questions today. Thinking of this, Zhang Xin narrowed his eyes and said with a gentle smile: "Leader...it's like this, we...when we go out, our first priority is to complete the tasks assigned by the boss and pay attention to a clear division of labor. Some things are not my job, so I can't say more, but..."

After a long pause, Zhang Xin broke the news a little: "Some time ago, our boss's territory passed the review of Congress and underwent new changes. It changed from the previous decentralized conventional management model with counties as units and several small cities under its jurisdiction to the current single management area."

…

"Single management area?" The square-faced leader looked a little confused.

In order to prevent the leader from not understanding, Zhang Xin carefully explained the specific meaning of the single management area.

"Yes... You can also understand it as your municipality, but Carmarthen is a municipality at the county level, which can also be considered a county. It has great autonomy and can have its own county council."

After Zhang Xin said this, the square-faced leader understood it immediately and became even more interested in this so-called inspection team. The previous ones were private investments, but this time they would send an inspection team in the name of the so-called county level. This... With a higher level, the scale of the investment project will definitely be larger!

"Ms. Zhang, can you please…"

The square-faced leader further spoke half a sentence tentatively, but everyone understood the meaning of his words.

"Leader, I will be leading the team back next month, and our boss will be on a business trip in February. I can only pass on a message to you when I return, and I cannot go beyond the rest."

"Haha... then thank you Ms. Zhang first. I'll toast you a glass."

After hearing what Zhang Xin said, the square-faced leader realized that his goal had finally been achieved, and happily raised his glass to toast Zhang Xin again.

…

Four o'clock in the afternoon on December 26, 1991.

Alan strolled in the playground in front of the manor, looking at the newly cut red pine tree that was used as a Christmas tree.

The red pine tree that was cut down this year was particularly large. Apart from the part buried in the ground, the exposed trunk was about thirty meters high.

Ordinary people, even if they want to get a Christmas tree, would at most buy a plastic one, take it out once a year and put it in the living room.

But Alan was stubborn and insisted on cutting down a new tree every year, and it had to be a one-time thing, and chopped up for firewood after use. This thing had to be more than 30 meters long and be more than ten years old. He said it had to be cut down, just for the sake of momentum. At least when standing outside the manor, you could see the tip of the Christmas tree from afar.

…

As soon as Spencer got out of the car, he saw Alan standing in a daze under the extremely exaggerated and gaudy Christmas tree in his house.

"Hey! What's wrong? Are you ready to run away when you see me coming?"

It was Allen who took the initiative to ask his uncle out today, and Spencer also happened to want to ask Allen out. Anyway, it was just such a coincidence that the two of them made an appointment today, and the meeting place was here with Allen.

"Why am I running? Humph!"

Seeing that Spencer was not in good shape again, Allen picked up the small bag under his arm and threw it directly to Spencer.

"Hey? What is that?"

Spencer subconsciously took the small bag that Allen threw to him. It was really very small, only the size of a palm, and very thin. When he opened the bag, there were several bank cards from different banks, a total of six, and a key.

…

"Money! There's twenty million pounds in each note. I rounded it up for you."

Alan put his hands in his pockets and looked up at the Christmas tree. There were still many gifts on it that no one had taken. It was not that no one wanted them, but that each person could only take two at most. Alan hoped that one day, when he put up a new Christmas tree at home, all the gifts on the Christmas tree would be taken away. At that time... it would prove that there were more servants in the house!

"And what about this key?"

Spencer looked at this ordinary key and thought that Allen had put some small gift for him in a safe in the bank.

"I heard you're getting married soon. This is a house for you. It's not big, but the location is good."

"oh?"

Seeing Alan say this, Spencer was obviously interested. He put the key and bank card back into his bag, walked to Alan, put his arm around Alan's shoulders and said, "A better location? Where? You won't prepare a room for me in Buckingham Palace, will you?"

"I really got it for you, do you dare to live there?"

Alan glanced at this idiot, who dared to brag about anything...

It was he who asked Gerald for this house. Alan did not ask about the specific price. The main reason was that the house was not too big. It was just two floors with a total area of ​​just over 100 square meters.

…

"But... it's not too far from Buckingham Palace. This is a house in Mayfair. This is my wedding gift to you. Is that enough?"

"What? A house in Mayfair? A Rothschild place?"

When Spencer heard what Allen said, his face flushed instantly, not because of shyness, but because of excitement!

In some novels and literary works, the Rothschild family has always been portrayed as mysterious. They are said to be very evil and powerful.

But in fact, they are a large family with a wide distribution area, but the branch living in Britain is indeed very rich, but the title is just that, a baron.

In addition, their family background was not very good. Although they were rich, they could never integrate into the real aristocratic circle.

However, Mayfair refers to an area in the center of London. The two largest landowners in this area are the Rothschild family and the other is of course the Duke of Swinburne.

The Mayfair area is the so-called aristocratic area, a truly high-end upper-class area. It is adjacent to Buckingham Palace in the south. To put it bluntly, it is the root of the royal city.

It borders Hyde Park to the west and Oxford Street to the north. There are only three Michelin three-star restaurants in the whole of London, two of which are in Mayfair.

How could Spencer not be excited to get a small house in such a prime location?

…

"Hahaha! Thank you, Alan... You make me embarrassed to say the next thing."

Spencer excitedly gave Allen a big hug, then rubbed his hands shyly, and before Allen could refuse, he began to make another small request.

"I heard you have a French director here, can you ask him for a favor?"

"Um?"

Why are you suddenly mentioning the French director, Luc Besson?

"Why are you looking for him?"

"Well... I want to go to France for vacation and hold a bachelor party. I want to find some French female stars. I heard that your French director is quite famous. Ask him to help arrange it."

Spencer raised his eyebrows and made an expression that all men understood.

“…”

This jerk, I was so nice to him, sharing money with him and giving him a house, but he didn’t even call me when he opened a bank. Now that he needs to find someone, he remembers me?

Allen narrowed his eyes and stared at Spencer until he saw Spencer raise his hands and said, "Okay... I admit that I didn't want to call you at first, but this is because you were not willing to participate when I called you before. This time... do you want to come?"

Spencer felt a little aggrieved. As a child of the nobility, it was normal for people of their age to spend their days in debauchery. They were not like Alan who just enjoyed himself. He had been called before, but Alan didn't want to go. He was a dull person. Over time, Spencer took the initiative to ignore Alan every time. Unexpectedly, this time, he actually seemed a little interested?

…

"Okay, I'll help you make the arrangements. If you have anything else to do, I'll go back."

Alan didn't want to talk so much to this uncle anymore, it was not nice of him!

"Hey wait... I haven't finished yet, I'll tell you a good news in secret."

Alan stopped and raised his chin slightly. He thought Spencer was going to talk to him about marriage partners, but who knew that Spencer's next sentence almost made Alan lose his position.

"I'm about to inherit the title, and my father is seriously ill and dying!"

As Spencer spoke, he winked at Alan, as if this was a very normal and ordinary thing.

"???"

What the hell is this good news?

Your dad is dying, and you're still planning on having a bachelor party?

Holy shit…

Alan's mouth twitched, he was a little confused about this guy's train of thought.

"No... In this case, you're going on vacation?"