Fang Lang didn't expect to receive feedback from Reinhardt so soon. He couldn't help but feel happy about his decision, but Fang Lang didn't want Reinhardt to repay his favor so quickly. Of course, he also considered that if he wanted to gain true friendship, everyone should be sympathetic. So, although Fang Lang liked this gift very much, he couldn't help but hesitate:
"Reinhardt, is this okay? Will it have any negative impact on you or your family? After all, this was supposed to be your trophy, but you gave it to our Brazilian Navy."
Hearing Fang Lang's concerns, Reinhardt was also stunned. He looked at Fang Lang deeply and said:
"Fang, you are indeed a good friend. Even in the face of such a situation, you still consider me. But please rest assured, we are friends and allies. The Germans ordered their submarine forces to surrender to the British Empire. Will the Americans not accept them?
So, you don't have to worry about anything. Even if everyone finds out that you have captured a U-boat, who would dare to ask for it back? I believe your Brazilian government would not agree!
Even if the Brazilian government agrees, will your navy agree? So you don't have to worry about this issue at all. Besides, as long as you don't publicize this matter, it won't attract anyone's attention. "
Seeing Reinhardt's attitude, Fang Lang knew that they had thought it over carefully, so he said without being pretentious:
"In that case, I won't be polite. When are we going to leave?"
"Well, you have to wait a moment. My Harry is still under repair, but it should be completed tomorrow afternoon. Then we can set off. There is another thing I came here for today. My mother wants to invite you to her home for a family dinner. I wonder if you can honor me."
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Looking at Reinhardt's expectant expression, Fang Lang laughed and said:
"Really? It's an honor. But I'm not familiar with this place. I don't know if there are any suitable stores nearby. I'll go find a suitable gift right away. When is the family dinner?"
Reinhardt was very happy with Fang Lang's straightforwardness. He did not expect Fang Lang to agree to attend his family dinner without hesitation. To be honest, this was the first time Reinhardt invited a non-noble to his home for dinner. He was very worried that Fang Lang would not be able to adapt to British etiquette.
In fact, Reinhardt was completely overthinking it. Fang Lang had even experienced the Brazilian hostess inviting him to take a bath together. What else could Fang Lang not accept!
"Fang, this time it's mainly my mother who wants to express her gratitude to you for what she did for me, so you don't need to prepare a gift. Your presence is the best gift.
My father and grandfather are both in London, so this is not a common tea party or banquet, but just a simple family dinner. I hope you don’t feel neglected.”
Upon hearing what Reinhardt said, Fang Lang breathed a sigh of relief and thought to himself, it’s not the way you British aristocrats do things, otherwise, I really can’t get used to it.
"Hey! Reinhardt, what's the point of being rude? Now that we're in England, as a friend, it's only natural for me to visit you at home. We're friends, don't take these things too seriously. I remembered that I have a bottle of whiskey on my ship that I bought in the United States. It's pretty good. When are we going to leave?"
Reinhardt was obviously not used to Fang Lang's straightforwardness, and quickly said:
"If it's convenient for you, we can go now. My mother has prepared the best steak and fried fish. I promise they will be delicious."
Hearing Reinhardt praising his mother for preparing British-style food, Fang Lang couldn't help but curl his lips in his heart. As a food desert, who gave you the courage to think that British food can conquer the picky taste buds of the Chinese.
However, as a friend, Fang Lang would definitely not show it. After all, someone invited you warmly, and you couldn't be picky about the food they carefully prepared. This was the most basic courtesy.
"Then wait a minute. I'll go change my clothes, grab the gift and we'll set off."
Rinehart's home in Plymouth is obviously just a country holiday villa. The house does not look very old and does not have that sense of historical sedimentation. However, the entire house is built of stone, which obviously requires a considerable investment.
When Fang Lang arrived at the door in Reinhardt's car, a very elegantly dressed woman was already standing at the door waiting for him.
After Reinhardt's introduction, Fang Lang presented the whiskey he brought with him. As the two of them entered the room, he was surprised that the country villa looked very ordinary from the outside, but was decorated very luxuriously inside. This made Fang Lang sigh that British aristocrats are different.
Maybe the topic we are going to discuss today is quite private, so there are no outsiders present at home. However, Fang Lang can see that you should have servants to take care of your villa.
After greeting each other, Fang Lang followed the two's guidance and went directly to a long dining table. The layout of the table was very exquisite. Whether it was the tableware or the plating, Fang Lang could see the host's intentions.
Fang Lang was not polite. After all, the British were not Chinese, so they did not need to be humble. Perhaps it was because he had been on the warship for so long that he got tired of the food on board, but Fang Lang actually felt that the legendary unpalatable British food was not unpalatable at all.
They talked about the weather in Britain, and then about the economic environment in Britain. Whether intentionally or unintentionally, Reinhart's mother, Mrs. Henderson, turned the topic to Fang Lang's business.
"Mrs. Henderson, actually our family is mainly engaged in some shipping-related businesses. We just established several companies in the United States some time ago and want to expand our business, mainly in shipbuilding, logistics, and supporting docks."
"Oh! Mr. Fang's family is also going to enter the shipbuilding industry? This is our family's advantageous industry. If necessary, perhaps we can provide some help."
Hearing Mrs. Henderson's words, Fang Lang was stunned, and immediately understood what she meant. She wanted to express her gratitude. However, Fang Lang did not want to intervene in the traditional cargo ship, but directly eliminated the old technology and opened up a new path.
But thinking about the background of the Reinhardt family, Fang Lang felt that perhaps he could find a partner directly in the UK. As for the strength of the partner, he was not worried. Everyone was doing business.
If the Reinhardt family is strong, then at most they will give you a little more shares. If not, then sorry, I can only let you follow behind and drink some soup.
"Mrs. Henderson, our family's shipbuilding industry may have a huge impact on the traditional shipbuilding industry. If you are willing, I can introduce your company to ours and we can set up a brand new shipbuilding company in the UK together. Then, I assure you that this shipbuilding company will soon become the largest shipbuilding company in the UK, without a doubt."
Fang Lang's confident speech made Mrs. Henderson frown, and she began to think that Fang Lang was a Brazilian. If you hadn't saved my son, I wouldn't be here listening to these arrogant speeches.
Reinhardt also looked at Fang Lang in surprise. In his limited contact with Fang Lang, he had never noticed that Fang Lang had such a side.
Fang Lang naturally saw the expressions of the two people. Fang Lang was not surprised, but since he did plan to open up a market in a traditional European and American power like the UK, it would be a good thing to further bind the interests of both parties through this shipyard.
Therefore, Fang Lang directly explained to the two people in detail the ideas behind the containers designed by the shipbuilding company he founded in the United States.
After listening to Fang Lang's explanation, Mrs. Henderson and Reinhart's faces changed drastically. They looked at Fang Lang in shock and said:
"Mr. Fang, is what you said true? If what you said is realized, then all the current cargo ships will be directly eliminated. Oh my God! God, this is incredible."
"Hey! Fang, I didn't expect your company to have such a killer weapon. If you really plan to build a container ship in the UK, I hope my family's business will have the opportunity to participate."
Fang Lang smiled slightly and said:
"As a friend, I certainly can't deceive you, but you still need to discuss the specific cooperation plan with the company yourself. It's not easy for me to get involved too much in this matter. But I will introduce you to them, so that at least you have already seized the initiative."
Mrs. Henderson smiled helplessly and said:
"Mr. Fang, I wanted to help your company to thank you for everything you have done for Reinhardt. I never thought I would hear such amazing news from you. Thank you so much.
Tomorrow I will have someone from the company contact Global Shipbuilding. Don't worry, we will show our utmost sincerity to facilitate this cooperation."
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