Chapter 700 Old John (please subscribe)
This castle is more like a palace, with gorgeous exterior and exquisite carvings.
In the British style of the 17th century, the white jade column rises into the sky, and on it are various figures from the Renaissance era. The sculptures of these figures are vivid and lifelike, which is amazing.
This must have been made by a master sculptor. Just one picture is a rare and precious cultural relic.
Sheen was very satisfied with the expressions of Lu Weidong and his party. He proudly introduced: "The John family has a history of more than five hundred years, and this castle also has a history of three hundred years. It was built by the third generation of the John family who spent time and money.
As you can see, the sculpture of this castle was produced by Master Bacon, an outstanding representative of the British neoclassical school."
"Mr. Sheen, only Master Pei can take care of this gorgeous castle." Lu Weidong said with a smile.
Xian smiled slightly and said: "Maybe! Lu!"
Soon, the carriage stopped in front of a towering bronze statue.
This bronze statue is a knight riding a horse, holding a wooden shield and a spear in his hand, looking into the distance.
When Seen saw Lu Weidong noticing the bronze statue, he smiled and said: "This is the first generation owner of the John family. He has witnessed all the glory of the John family."
After saying that, Sheen clasped his palms together, narrowed his eyes slightly, and looked like he was praying.
Lu Weidong paused, then immediately put his right hand on his chest and bowed slightly.
Jian Dazhuang, Ah Feng, and Ah Er hurriedly imitated Lu Weidong's example and saluted slowly.
Seeing this, Sheen was very satisfied. He nodded, greeted everyone, crossed the bronze statue, and headed towards the gate of the castle living room.
At this time, someone was standing at the door looking into the distance. When he saw a group of people approaching, the waiter hurriedly turned around and went back.
After a while, an old white man with white hair and sideburns walked out on crutches, supported by a crowd of people.
Sheen trotted over and said, "Master, Mr. Lu is here."
The old man with white hair and temples was none other than Earl John. He smiled slightly and nodded slowly.
Behind him, there are two men, Senator John and Little John.
The rest are a group of women, these people are very beautiful and fashionable, fat and thin, each with different styles.
Lu Weidong quickened his pace and came to the old earl. He saluted: "Your Excellency, good afternoon!"
The old earl smiled slightly, looked at Lu Weidong up and down with his cloudy eyes, and he smiled and said: "Such a young business genius really surprises me. Lu! Welcome to the John family."
"Your Excellency, this is my honor!" Lu Weidong said hurriedly.
The old earl nodded and said with a smile: "Come in and talk!"
"Yes!" Lu Weidong nodded.
He followed the old count into the hall.
The hall on the first floor of the castle is magnificent, with large chandeliers, murals, and precious cultural relics from all over the world, which can be seen at a glance in the corner of the hall.
There are Arabic carpets under your feet, and the seats are British-style, with a touch of sandalwood.
The furniture all around is like a work of art, with the classical style of the 18th century Renaissance.
This room is full of cultural relics!
This is the heritage of an old British family!
Just take it out of the house and sell it, and it will definitely make poor people rich immediately.
Before sitting down, John took Little John to meet Lu Weidong. Lu Weidong hurriedly took out a gift and presented it to Little John.
This guy was about ten years old and had no interest in calligraphy or painting, so he was handed over to the housekeeper Sheehan.
John took Little John and sat down behind Old John.
At this time, Lu Weidong and his party slowly sat down opposite.
Soon, the servants offered tea, coffee, snacks, etc. and left.
There were only men around the table, except Ah Feng, of course.
Old John sat on the main seat, his hands resting on the crutches. After Lu Weidong sat down, he stretched out his hands in a gesture of invitation.
Lu Weidong took a shallow sip of tea and put it down.
He cupped his fists and said, "Your Excellency, Earl, what teachings do you have on cooperation?"
Old John listened and said with a smile: "Lu! It seems that you are a little anxious? Do you want to go back in a hurry?"
"Yes! Your Excellency, I plan to stay for one day and then go back! The company is on the rise, and many things cannot be separated from me, and they are all waiting for my decision." Lu Weidong nodded.
Old John laughed, nodded and said: "Just like when I was young, I always feel that time flies by quickly!"
After saying that, Old John stopped smiling and said slowly: "I heard that your Guo Jia wants to import 400 million kilograms of grain?"
"Yes!" Lu Weidong nodded.
"Pay in gold or silver?" Old John frowned.
"This..." Lu Weidong hesitated and said bluntly: "Your Excellency, probably use Hong Kong dollars! You also know that right now, everyone is optimistic about gold."
Old John frowned slightly and said calmly: "I understand! Have I entrusted all this matter to you?"
At the end, Old John's eyes fell on Lu Weidong, with a scrutinizing attitude.
Lu Weidong nodded: "Yes! Your Excellency!"
After hearing this, Old John slowly shook his head and said: "This is a very good idea! However, if this is the case, Lu! I can tell you responsibly that Kowloon Motors will definitely suffer unfair treatment! It will suffer from various governments.
Censorship! Kowloon Motors will definitely give in. Lu! Do you believe it?"
At the end, a smile appeared on Old John's face.
Lu Weidong paused and nodded: "Yes! Your Excellency, I believe it."
"Haha! It seems that you are not confused! Now, do you have a solution?" Old John asked.
After Lu Weidong thought for a while, he said: "Then pay in silver!"
Old John heard this and said disappointedly: "No! We prefer to use gold! Moreover, we want to swallow all 400 million catties."
Lu Weidong frowned and said: "Your Excellency, I cannot make the decision on this matter. Because the mainland has tightened the rules on gold and does not allow private sales and transactions. The current policy is to save gold! As you know, in the past few years, due to famine, the mainland government
A lot of gold and silver were sold to buy food. But now, the gold reserves have bottomed out."
Old John became silent after hearing this.
Senator John on the side immediately said: "Lu! I hope you can convince your Guo Jia!"
After hearing this, Lu Weidong waved his hands hurriedly and said: "No! There is no hope! I hope not to cause trouble, otherwise, the grain business will also be ruined."
After hearing this, Senator John looked at Old John.
Old John looked thoughtful. After a while, he slowly raised his head and said to Lu Weidong: "You have to understand! If we pay in Hong Kong dollars, it is unfair to us! Therefore, you have to pay a little price. This is
As partners, we would like to give you a friendly reminder. Do you understand?"
Lu Weidong nodded and asked: "Understood! I wonder what conditions your Excellency, Earl, has?"
The old earl said slowly: "The Kowloon Motor brand is not conducive to sales in our British territory. I think it needs to be changed. The car belongs to our MG brand, Lu! We will put away the Kowloon Motor brand and change it to MG. What do you think?
?"
Lu Weidong frowned. He had thought about this move for a long time, but he didn't expect it to come so quickly and so easily!
Lu Weidong smiled bitterly, scratched the back of his head, and asked: "Your Excellency, Earl, do you mean that the brand belongs to MG and we are only responsible for production?"
"Yes! You are very smart! Lu! I hope you will think it over carefully!" the old count said with a smile.
Lu Weidong nodded. After a moment of silence, he said to the old earl: "But what if we guarantee that you will not be able to sell the cars we produce? In this way, wouldn't it mean that there is a backlog of losses and the investment will fail in the end? You know, the mainland has already promised
I am committed to supplying raw materials, and our cars are the lowest priced in the world."
The old earl frowned and shook his head: "Yes! But what can we do? Without us, the British Territory, the market will not be open to you! So, Lu, you have to understand that our family is under a lot of pressure! This
It's pressure from governments."
Lu Weidong thought for a while and nodded: "Yes! Your Excellency, Earl, you are right! However, I hope that the four markets of Xiangjiang, Dongwan, Nanbangzi and Kuala Lumpur will belong to Kowloon Motors. The others will belong to MG."
After hearing this, the old earl narrowed his eyes and fell into deep thought.
Representative John on the side immediately said: "Where is the grain company? Lu, how much equity do you want to hold?"
"Mr. Lord! I'll take a step back and only want 50% of the equity!" Lu Weidong said immediately.
"No! Lu! These are the three of us, plus the William family!" Senator John frowned.
"I can guarantee 100 million food orders every year! This is my advantage!" Lu Weidong said seriously.
Congressman John hesitated and looked at Old John.
Old John said slowly: "That's it, Lu! The settlement must be made in pounds."
"No problem!" Lu Weidong nodded immediately.
Old John nodded and said: "As for Kowloon Bank, I hope to be able to settle foreign exchange with the mainland. At the moment, the mainland only has Hengfeng, Standard Chartered Bank and Lu! This is too little!"
After hearing this, Lu Weidong hesitated and said: "But! I heard that both of them are basically in a negative profit state. Does Kowloon Bank want to do the same?"
After hearing this, Old John laughed and said: "Lu! You are wrong! I am optimistic about the mainland market! My investments are based on a long-term perspective. I don't care about the immediate gains and losses!"
"Okay! If you are willing, Kowloon Bank can enter the mainland." Lu Weidong said.
After hearing this, Old John's eyes lit up and he said seriously: "Lu! Are you sure?"
"I think it's no problem!" Lu Weidong nodded.
"Okay! Okay! Okay! Lu! You are indeed a businessman who knows how to do business! I'm waiting for your good news!" After saying that, Old John stood up and extended his palm towards Lu Weidong.
Lu Weidong took a few steps forward, and the two of them held hands together.
"I wish us a happy cooperation!" Old John said with a smile, his eyes full of joy, and the depths of his eyes were full of splendor.
Lu Weidong also managed a smile.
"Yes! Your Majesty the Earl! We enjoy our cooperation!"......
At noon, Lu Weidong and his party boarded a plane flying to Xiangjiang.
A few hours later, the plane landed at Kai Tak Airport.
The group took a special airport car and exited the VIP channel.
When he arrived at the airport lobby, a group of people walked across from him, making Lu Weidong slightly startled.
The leaders were Bai Yue'e and Bai Fanyu, followed by several children and servants, family members seeing them off, as well as several detectives and police officers such as Lard Boy and Chen Xijiu.
Bai Yue'e, Bai Fanyu and others also saw Lu Weidong and his party, and the two groups of people stopped immediately.
Bai Yue'e frowned, and her eyes fell on Lu Weidong, with a complex look deep in her eyes.
Baifanyu raised his eyebrows, forced out a smile, and greeted Lu Weidong, "Boss Lu! Did you just come back?"
Lu Weidong shook hands with him and said with a smile: "Yes! Are you traveling abroad?"
Bai Fanyu waved his hand and said with a wry smile: "I can't stay in Xiangjiang any longer! It just so happens that my brother is doing well in East Bay! Let's go join him!"
"Dongwan?" Lu Weidong frowned and said in surprise: "Who is making trouble? Don't you even give me the face of the first brother in the police force?"
Bai Fanyu smiled bitterly and waved his hands: "Boss Lu, A Luo has offended too many people in the past! With MI6, I thought it would be better to leave Xiangjiang!"
Lu Weidong frowned and said displeased: "Old Bai, do you look down on our first brother's face? Do you look down on me, Lu Weidong? I have said, I will definitely protect your safety for Brother Luo."
"Ouch! We can't bother Boss Lu with everything! The people in the Sixth Division are not simple! Boss Lu, you have to be careful too!" Baifanyu shook his head and said.
At this time, Bai Yue'e came to Lu Weidong. She bowed and saluted, "Boss Lu! Thank you for taking care of A Luo for a while! He doesn't know how to advance or retreat, and he fell down in the end! I don't want the children to be affected, so
Go and settle in Dongwan. After leaving, A Luo's people will leave it to Boss Lu." After saying that, Bai Yue'e bowed deeply to Lu Weidong.
Lu Weidong hurriedly dodged, he smiled and helped Bai Yue'e up, and said with a smile: "Mrs. Lei! You are... ah! You also have a hard life! If you don't like your stay in Dongwan, you are welcome to return to Xiangjiang. A Luo and I
He is a friend, a true friend! I will seek justice for him. I always believe that this day will not be too far away."
After hearing this, Bai Yue'e said calmly: "Thank you very much for that!" After saying that, she left with her father Bai Fanyu and led the family towards the ticket gate.
Lu Weidong looked at the backs of the group and shook his head slightly.
That night, Lei Luo must die!
Because he took refuge with Colonel Walker and killed his informant Lu Weidong.
This betrayal is complete!
Lu Weidong has no reason to keep this scourge!
As for Bai Yue'e, she may know some secrets, so after the incident is over, she does not dare to stay in Xiangjiang.
At the beginning, she cooperated with the first brother of the police force and Lu Weidong to attack Colonel Walker.
This is just being forced into helplessness!
Of course, there is also a situation, which is to avenge Lei Luo.
Colonel Walker was dismissed from his post and went into hiding.
The heat of the matter dissipated, and no one mentioned Lei Luo and the three police officers who died unjustly.
At this time, it was time for Bai Yue'e to leave.
Leaving Xiangjiang may be the beginning of another life for her!......
"Mr. Lu!"
"Mr. Lu!"
"Mr. Lu!"......Lardboy, Chen Xijiu and others hurried over to meet Lu Weidong.
Chapter completed!