"Darling, I'm leaving this to you."
After confirming that this was the place, Xia Yu decided to become a hands-off manager.
Or perhaps the castle itself was bought for Liv, but it was used as the headquarters of a branch office.
Make sure it's all done properly, inside and out, so they can use it for their wedding a few years later.
"You can pay with this card."
As Xia Yu spoke, she pulled out a VIP card from the Industrial Bank of Malaysia from her wallet.
The contents of the document represent the company's profits during its deployment in the Sahel region. After paying off a series of expenses and various payments, there were still about 5 million euros left, enough to buy a castle, land, and renovate and manage it.
He also has a Swiss bank card in his offshore euro account, with around 20 million euros, which is definitely enough for him to spend in Düsseldorf.
"That was a price from several years ago; it should be possible to negotiate it down a bit more now."
Actually, it's not too bad. This company has quite a few German employees, not to mention their combat effectiveness is more than enough to meet our needs.
"The garage is only one aspect. Don't you think it's cool to have a doomsday shelter? It's just that there's one here right now, otherwise I would have to dig one myself."
Having seen the structural diagram of the bunker, Xia Yu had a plan in mind.
"Your tastes are indeed different from ours, even I, a meerkat, am a cave-dwelling animal."
He remembered that ostriches only had two toes!
If our own people are not up to par, or rather, are incapable of doing so, then only foreigners will benefit.
The stables over at the castle can hold tanks, but a stone arch bridge blocks the way, so all vehicles have to be parked in the open. It's better to just park them on this side of the bunker.
“Biological invasion? I think in a few years, we will have an obligation to help the local people solve their problems.”
Xia Yu said with a righteous air.
"A woman follows her husband wherever he goes, whether he's a chicken or a weasel." Liv seems like a good homemaker.
Liv joined in the teasing.
Don't be fooled by the large number of military contracting companies next door; the key issue is their poor quality!
"Sherlock, what are your plans for using this bunker?"
If it weren't for the fact that their country's PMC companies are all small, inexperienced businesses, and if any of their neighboring countries had companies like White Hat, Blackfoot, or Leclerc, they wouldn't need to cooperate with foreign companies.
Iron Man's mansion and Batman's ancestral home both have similar designs, and the branch offices of Jihuo Defense cannot lag behind.
"Then I have to go back and find my father's hunting rifle."
And let's not even talk about Xia Yu. His income has also increased, and he bought the G-Class he wanted!
As for real estate, a renovated old house in town would be fine; he wouldn't invest in real estate in big cities.
"Hans, why have you suddenly stopped talking?"
Hunting wild boar is quite difficult, but hunting ostriches is really easy.
These were all interesting stories that were reported in the newspapers back then, but I never expected that they would have them all in their city a few years later.
The real reason was that he had heard ostrich meat tasted good and that domestic farming was doing well, but the cooking techniques were poor, making the meat both fishy and tough.
Before he started out, Domi could hunt an ostrich on average every month. He would bring the wings to town and sell them to Xia Yu. Sofia roasted them and they tasted pretty good.
Later, when Domi became a company employee, he ate less. If he could hunt in Germany, he could legally relive those days.
"Don't worry, I can figure out a way to handle it."
Xia Yu looked at Hans, who had retreated behind his sister, and said.
Domi said this after he returned from circling the woods.
Hans suddenly realized.
"However, the purchase of these two assets can only be done under the guise of self-occupation, and then transferred to commercial use for private military contracting. It is definitely not going to be approved at the city level."
Xia Yu said he would take care of it, as Germany, as a country that allows gun ownership, is relatively lenient in this regard.
After his brother-in-law, the boss, escaped the brink of bankruptcy, he suddenly became very wealthy, spending money to satisfy his hobbies was no big deal for him.
"Sir, there are wild boar footprints here, and what looks like ostrich tracks, but I don't understand why there's an extra toe."
Not to mention the city, even the state might not be able to do it; it requires authorization at the federal level.
The saying "a cunning rabbit has three burrows" is just for show. He plans to dig an even larger bunker at a lower elevation in a few years or a decade, and build an escape route connecting it to the castle's basement.
Arriving at the bunker with its large iron gate locked, Hans asked Xia Yu.
"You're amazing. You spent hundreds of thousands to build such a large garage. Now I finally understand why our company's parking lot is so nice."
As for whether it's sensitive, it's the German companies themselves that are sensitive, not foreign companies like theirs.
Hans was speechless.
Xia Yu said this, but he had a new plan in mind.
At Rheinmetall's headquarters in Düsseldorf, Chairman Armin confirmed that this was indeed the case.
“I know that. My mother talked to me on the phone a few years ago. A group of rheas escaped from a zoo and then the population spread to Mecklenburg.”
Liv unearthed memories deep within her mind.
"Park here. The first floor is about 300 to 500 square meters, and the multiple explosion-proof doors are big enough to park several cars."
"This one, that one, I'll help carry it. It weighs several hundred pounds and is quite heavy."
Of the four people present, Domi was the best marksman, Liv was second, Xia Yu was third, and he was fourth.
If more people are added to the rankings, Hans will have to drop a few places, which is very difficult to manage!
"Hahaha"
The crowd laughed in a friendly manner.
Life always needs some fun; he's just not getting over this.
We drove back to town before dark and ran into Hannah coming home from grocery shopping.
The group's already less than two-week vacation was down to its last half, and Xia Yu and Hans would be heading to Düsseldorf tomorrow.
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It's not surprising that Düsseldorf, located near the Ruhr region, is the headquarters of Rheinmetall, but it's intriguing that this coastal city hosts a yacht show, the world's largest indoor yacht show.
Xia Yu and Hans bought tickets and entered the exhibition center. They were a little dazzled by the sight of yachts of all sizes.
The sailboats, motorboats, and fishing boats here are mostly under 100 feet in size, because these are yachts that middle-class and ordinary wealthy people can afford, with a maximum price of tens of millions of euros.
The longer and larger models are basically custom-made models that only billionaires with a net worth of billions or hundreds of billions of dollars can afford, and the price is generally tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of dollars.
That's enough for him to buy countless St. Paul ships and build countless bunkers; Xia Yu definitely wouldn't be willing to spend that money.
Such ultra-rich people wouldn't come to the Gulf of Gineya to fish; their value-added services are mainly aimed at ordinary rich guys, who only need to buy two 30-foot and one 50-foot fishing boats.
The price should be around 3 million euros. Even for a 70-foot ship, 3 million wouldn't be enough. For a 90-foot or 100-foot ship, it would cost eight figures. Even a refurbished old ship would be better than a Xia Yu.
He wouldn't bother buying a small boat; he could just buy a new one.
"Hans, with so much money, why don't you buy a small boat to play with?"
Xia Yu asked his brother-in-law beside him.
"Fishing is great, but I don't have that much time. I'm running all over Afica, so buying a fish would just be for show."
Hans shook his head and said.
He can afford a small boat costing two or three hundred thousand euros, not to mention the added benefit of the Fischer name. He might actually buy it on impulse, but he should wait until he retires to pursue this hobby!
"Why don't you buy a big boat?"
He then asked his brother-in-law in return.
Xia Yu, as the boss, has money and time, but he seems to be only interested in military vehicles. This yacht was also purchased for the company to carry out business.
"The kind of boat I like is a little different from what other people like."
Xia Yu said his taste was unique.
"It's not quite the same."
"This large vessel is either 'big' enough or special enough."
When pressed by Hans, Xia Yu spoke frankly.
The term "big" refers to battleships that have long since disappeared from the historical stage. Aircraft carriers are only important because they can launch fighter jets; otherwise, they wouldn't be as important as giant ships and cannons in his mind.
Specifically referring to the large black fish that can dive.
U-boats with the "wooden" designation are considered sensitive and can only be found in private collections, but conventionally powered ones have a chance, whether they are U-boats from the two World Wars or newer versions from the post-Cold War era.
"As expected of you, I knew it."
Hans was practically clapping.
But upon closer reflection, it is precisely because of his focus that the Afica War Museum has achieved its success today.
If Xia Yu really manages to get his hands on these two types of "large boats," he'll probably be able to make even more money.
Just a few days ago, Hans saw a news article about a submarine tour of the Titanic, where a single ticket costs $250,000!
If we went on an attack in a U-boat, firing a few torpedoes and shelling from the deck cannons, the tickets would sell for at least 500,000.
Otherwise, how could Xia Yu be the boss and he be the employee?
Hans and his colleagues now shared a similar realization: the employer is the employer, and success is not accidental.
Xia Yu said that the system is also very important; without its assistance, it would be really difficult to tidy up these old things.
"Let's not talk about that now, that's for the future. Right now, we need to buy a suitable fishing boat."
He pulled Hans along and they continued browsing in the crowd until they arrived at the Arno Yachts booth.
This is a foreign company that makes very good small boats. Xia Yu took a liking to their Merryfisher 1095fly fishing boat.
It can run at 37 km/h.
Xia Yu confirmed with the staff.
This 10-meter (34-foot) long flybridge fishing boat is powered by two V8 outboard engines and is easier to maintain than a regular yacht.
The interior space is also very large, with three bedrooms, making it ideal for near-shore fishing.
The price is even less than 400,000 euros, which is very reasonable.
So, Xia Yu readily placed the order and swiped her card, thus solving the family's travel needs.
If you have a dozen or so people, or a larger family, the Finnish Targa 46 is also a good choice. It's nearly 50 feet (15.11 meters) long and only costs a little over 1 million euros.
The 1200 horsepower of the twin-hull indoor unit is sufficient; place your order now.
Having completed their business, the two continued strolling around and discovered that many sailboats were quite nice.
It's a real shame that this thing is too retro. Xia Yu still prefers boats that run on pure gasoline. This kind of hybrid boat that tests your skills and patience is better left out.
The same applies to even more ancient sailing warships, which relied solely on wind power, making autopilot modules completely ineffective.
After the exhibition ended, the two returned to their hotel and had dinner. They didn't have the energy to go out for dinner, but the two young men, who were almost 30, were still young and recovered in one night.
This morning's itinerary was set to go to Rheinmetall, and almost two months have passed since then.
This is typical for PMC companies; they can't find time until the deployment is finished.
However, once the scale of the concentrated fire defense expands again, Xia Yu won't need to be on-site all the time, which will free up more time for his family, himself, and social life.
At this stage, he, as the boss, still has to be used like a mule; without him, the offense really won't work.
After breakfast, he changed into a custom-made suit. Looking at his reflection in the mirror, he appeared both refined and ruthless. No one would guess that he was a killing god who had already accomplished the feat of killing a thousand people.
Of course, what is their enemy is my hero, and Xia Yu is also an absolute defender of peace.
Hans, carrying his briefcase, got into the passenger seat of the hotel's Mercedes ahead of him, and the driver followed the navigation to the Rheinmetall headquarters plant area.
Many people come to Düsseldorf to discuss cooperation with Rheinmetall, and the driver has taken people there before, but he always felt that these two people today were different from the others.
Perhaps it was because he exuded a murderous aura; apart from getting his marriage certificate and attending various banquets, Xia Yu rarely had the opportunity to wear a suit.
But it's not good to dress too formally in a big city, so let's just go with formal attire!
After checking the guest list, capitalist Pullman drove into the Rheinmetall campus and headed straight for the headquarters building.
There were administrative staff waiting in the lobby on the first floor. After Hans spoke with them, they were led to the elevator.
This time, I met with Rheinmetall's chairman, Amin. The conversation was at a very high level, which shows how much Rheinmetall values the meeting.
Respect for fire prevention capabilities is one aspect, while Rheinmetall's own ambitions are another.
Hans might not realize it, but he had a pretty good idea of what Xia Yu was planning to do with Amin.
It's a good thing, but as the owner of a PMC company with a strong background, Xia Yu still has to be careful and can't make any promises on the spot.
“Mr. Sherlock, this is our chairman, Mr. Armin Papegg.”
“Hello, Mr. Papeg, I’ve known about Rheinmetall since elementary school, but I didn’t have the opportunity to come here until I was almost 30.”
Xia Yu greeted the other person in English.
He started subscribing to children's military magazines when he was in the third grade of elementary school. Later, he entered the PMC industry. It turns out that the money he saved for breakfast back then wasn't wasted.
"Really? That would be our honor, Mr. Sherlock. I suppose that's why your company uses and sells modified weasels!"
Amin and Xia Yu shook hands and said.
"Yes, I still remember that article about the Weasel infantry fighting vehicle, and I even put the accompanying poster on my bedside table until my dream came true."
Xia Yu couldn't help but think that Ah Ming was an interesting person.
"Yes, it's more mature than the cougar. Even now, the Federal Defense Forces are reluctant to retire them all, not to mention that you've modified them quite well. And now there's such an opportunity: the weasel's chassis, the technology proven by the cougar..."
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