Lin Jicheng was very satisfied with the acquisition of two very distinctive super estates in a short period of time. As dusk approached, she decided to stay overnight at the Bordeaux wine estate.
Olivier led Lin Jicheng and his party to the master bedroom in the main part of the castle. When he pushed open the heavy wooden door, a warm and retro scene unfolded before him—
There were no glaring lights, only the crackling firewood in the fireplace, casting a warm golden glow on the wooden window frames;
All the furniture was made of heavy, dark solid wood, and the large bed was covered with crisp, soft linen sheets, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere.
Lin Jicheng stepped forward and pushed open the blinds in the room. The night was slightly cool, and a gentle breeze carried the sweet aroma of fruit and the scent of earth into the bedroom.
Lin Jicheng took a deep breath and drank a glass of the sleep-inducing fruit wine that Olivier had specially brought. He felt completely relaxed. Time seemed to slow down here, as if he had stepped into a retro dream!
As night deepened, Lin Jicheng blew out the candle by her bedside and was about to lie down to rest when three soft knocks sounded at the door.
"Knock knock knock—"
"Please come in."
Lin Jicheng was somewhat surprised, but still invited the visitor in. The door opened, and the butler, Alfred, appeared in the doorway, standing in the shadows, holding a tablet computer.
"I apologize for disturbing your rest at this time, Miss..."
Alfred's voice was deep:
"However, I've found some information that might interest you, Miss..."
Alfred calmly handed over the tablet, which Lin Jicheng took and quickly scanned.
"The Fields family... internal strife, failed investments, they might go bankrupt within a month?"
"Yes!"
Alfred's steady voice rang out;
"The Field family is an ancient surname, dating back to the Age of Exploration. Unfortunately, the current head of the family, Earl Field, and his brother are dragging each other into an abyss due to their differing ideologies!"
Lin Jicheng slid her hand across the tablet to the next page, revealing a picturesque seaside island.
"This is the Whale Song Islands, located in the Ionian Sea!"
Alfred provides a detailed explanation:
"This place was once a symbol of the Field family's glory, but now it has become their heaviest burden that they are most eager to get rid of!"
"There should have been a seven-star hotel on the islands, conceived by their father, but it is facing abandonment due to internal strife and insufficient funds!"
"However, the main body of the island and its most important infrastructure—the deep-water pier, the main hotel, the small airport runway, etc.—have all been completed. Now, the entire archipelago, including the development rights to the surrounding waters and all the buildings and facilities on the islands, is being sold as a package. Perhaps, it would only take nine figures to acquire them all!"
Although he had only been officially working under Lin Jicheng for a few days, Alfred already spoke with the air of a wealthy tycoon.
This attitude shows that they're treating a nine-figure sum as nothing!
Lin Jicheng continued scrolling down, and more photos appeared before her eyes—
It must be said that the Whale Song Islands are already very good. Located on the sea with a mild climate, they have white sand beaches, azure waters and lush olive groves, making them a perfect holiday destination!
Lin Jicheng was somewhat tempted:
"So... I can buy this archipelago and then, like developing lavender farms and wineries, develop the tourism industry to continue increasing revenue, right?"
"Not just... far more than that!"
Alfred's sudden and categorical denial, delivered in such a resolute tone, startled Lin Jicheng for a moment. However, Alfred quickly and firmly continued:
"The more important information... concerns the shares of Field International, which is controlled by the Field family!"
Alfred swiped a few times on the tablet, and a dense array of data—including information on assets and liabilities, cash flow, equity and bonds—appeared before Lin Jicheng:
"In order to seize power and raise funds, the two factions of the Field family are frantically pledging their shares!"
"If we intervene now and acquire the shares pledged by both sides in the dispute, we might unknowingly become Field International's largest single creditor and shareholder!"
"At that time, what we can control will not just be a scenic little island..."
"It is, the entire legacy accumulated by the Feld family over hundreds of years!"
"Their estates and castles, private banking licenses, mineral resources, works of art..."
Alfred's voice was deep and magnetic, seemingly possessing a magical quality. Lin Jicheng leaned back slightly against the soft, dry linen cushion, her fingertips lightly tapping the tablet screen—
Without Alfred needing to explain further, Lin Jicheng already understood his intention—
He not only wanted to acquire the archipelago, but also to leverage the islands' debts to shake up the entire Field family!
Then... he could become the shadowy force behind the Feld family!
And then...
Lin Jicheng could then use the connections of this renowned and ancient family to accomplish many tasks without having to show his face himself…
Isn't this approach completely consistent with his past plan to build a wealthy and powerful family overseas?
A spark ignited in Lin Jicheng's heart, which quickly turned into a raging fire!
"This idea...is excellent..."
Lin Jicheng hesitated before speaking, but his heart was pounding with excitement:
"Let's proceed along this line of thought! Let me think... To achieve this goal, we might need to establish some local financial companies in Europe... Of course, before that, I will contact the current head of this family and let him know that I want to buy the Whale Song Islands. It would be even better if we could go to the islands for an on-site inspection!"
Alfred nodded, his face full of admiration.
Talking to smart people is simple; you don't need to explain things too clearly for them to fully understand!
“Miss, if that’s the case, I recommend you start with Earl Field—that is, Freeman Field!”
Alfred displayed a family tree of the Field family on the tablet, where Lin Jicheng could clearly see the current branches of the family.
"Freeman Field is the current head of the Field family, and he is the most qualified person to handle all matters, big and small, in the Whale Song Islands!"
"More importantly, compared to his more radical and innovative younger brother, Travis Field, this older brother was notoriously conservative... or one could say somewhat weak..."
"He is clearly our best starting point for attacking the Field family!"
Alfred resolutely clicked on the name on the computer screen!
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