Chapter 548, Unprecedented Christmas Gift(1/3)
The arrival of Prince Hasar was as grand as ever, and ordinary people thought it was just a carnival for the royal nobles.
The Gate of Heaven, which has become a new suicide resort, has been filled with guests after more than a month of various "soul-soaking" and "exorcism" efforts.
Tao Zhiming felt that this vividly explained a word: graveyard dancing.
This dinner was divided into two parts. The first part was very formal. Not only dignitaries from various business circles, but also Taro Hashimoto and Abe Abe were also present. Naturally, a real entertainment performance was arranged for the first dinner.
"Why did you just let Kimura-kun and the others perform?"
The caller was Nakamori Akina, but Tao Zhiming wondered if Sakai Izumi was eavesdropping.
So he asked speechlessly: "What do you really want to ask?"
"... Mainly because a reporter came to interview and said that Prince Jeffrey expressed his appreciation for me..."
Tao Zhiming raised his voice a little: "You just have to obey Qiu Yuanjun's arrangements. It's not that you don't understand. I'm busy, that's all."
After hanging up the phone and handing it to Ogata Toshio, Tao Zhiming continued to arrange his clothes in front of the mirror.
Sina Ueda, who was on the side, frowned: "Do you really want to come home first? Can't you talk about things in another place?"
"They are all curious about how I live as such an important person in Neon. As a wife, you will also have to adapt to the family banquet. Not only today at noon, there will be many people coming with their families in the future, Hashimoto
Sang also made an appointment with me."
Previously, Ueda Shana temporarily lived in the dojo in Kyoto, while Tao Zhiming did not have a very formal residence.
Since the farce of "suppressing souls and exorcising evil spirits" that has been going on for months, many people have known that this was arranged because Mrs. Tao felt very uneasy.
The dignified Tao Dalang has actually settled at the Gate of Heaven. The economic situation has been changing this year, and many people really hope to come and visit.
Sina Ueda frowned, always feeling uncomfortable.
The head of the family's maids, Shikano Maki, was busy while giving instructions.
"...Is the wine ready? Akashi-sensei, what else do you need me to do next?"
The chef specially invited here said with shame: "Miss Luye, my apprentice is also responsible for the preparation of the ingredients. You are only responsible for the things I said before."
"...Oh, I understand." Luye Maki bent down, "I'm causing trouble, it's really out of fear. After all, I am the prince and prince of a foreign royal family, I..."
"I understand. Although it is said to be a family banquet... but since Mr. Hashimoto is here, it is considered a state banquet. Don't worry, Mr. Mengtao appreciates it, and I will do my best."
He is the chef in charge of cooking at Taoranting, and he is quite familiar with Taro Hashimoto, after all, he went there often before.
It's just that this time there is a royal family coming from abroad, and it does involve respectability.
"Sister Maki! The guests are coming!" Another maid, Moyu Terazawa, appeared at the door nervously and shouted.
"Quick! Come to the door to greet us together! Where is Ayane?"
"Over there at the entrance..."
Shikano Maki and Terasawa Moyu hurried to the living room and stood in a row with Sakamoto Ayane.
Tao Zhiming and Ueda Shana, who were wearing kimonos, stood there and said with a smile: "As long as you don't lose etiquette, why are you so nervous?"
Luye Maki lowered his head: "Our education represents the dignity of you and your wife. Please rest assured, master and wife, we will do a good job."
Tao Zhiming was unconvinced.
After a while, it really seemed like a visit. Someone knocked on the door first.
Shikano Maki hurried over to open the door. After opening it, she saw many people standing outside.
"Bravo!" Hasal took the lead in shouting enthusiastically, and also said something in a neon language that was specious, "Long time no see!"
"Welcome, welcome, please come in." Tao Zhiming smiled and bowed, and Ueda Xana naturally followed suit, looking extremely quiet and quiet.
In addition to Jeffrey, Hasal, and Walid, there are also Taro Hashimoto and Abe Tenju.
As for the three royal figures, except for Walid, the other two each had a butler standing behind them with something in their hands.
When you come to visit, gifts are essential.
Tao Zhiming saw this and greeted with a smile: "Jiro, Mingzhi, come here quickly, there are uncles to give you gifts!"
Shikano Maki is numb, is this appropriate?
Yet they seemed very happy.
"Ah, Mrs. Tao is so beautiful and elegant!"
Faced with the compliment, Ueda Sina was a little embarrassed, so she pulled her two sons, who were a little nervous and curious, and said, "Welcome to our home, Maki, prepare the tea."
Tao Zhiming said to them casually: "The home is not big. You can see it in two steps. There is no need to visit the bedroom. My home is not as carefully and specially designed as you think."
With that said, he showed them the living room, exercise area, kendo room, tea room and study room.
Ogata Toshio stayed in the living room with the housekeeper who came with them.
Jeffrey glanced casually, and then said: "Mr. Tao, with your strength, even if you like the view from high places, you should use this entire floor anyway."
Tao Zhiming said seriously: "There are only a few people at home, so why do we need such a big place?"
After speaking, he blinked fiercely and motioned to Shana Ueda who was standing beside them.
Jeffrey understood and laughed, feeling quite proud.
Hasar also said: "I heard that Bravo's swordsmanship is not as strong as yours, Mrs. Tao."
Of course Ueda Shana knew what they were talking about, and she complained that they were all carefree bastards, but she still had to answer quietly: "Where is it?"
When they entered the tea room, Sina Ueda took her two sons and retreated to the children's room and game room.
Space was left for them, Maki Kano helped make tea, and Moyu Terasawa also brought coffee and tea.
Tao Zhiming acted as the translator, and the six of them started chatting.
Of course we can't talk about serious business now, so we are just being polite to each other.
Even Hassar, Walid, and Jeffrey are facing high-ranking political officials in Neon after all.
Today's occasion is incomparable with the chaos last night. Even Jeffrey was able to express his opinions on some major national affairs.
But in the ears of Taro Hashimoto and Abe, their knowledge was far inferior to that of Tao Dalang.
"...After what happened in Hongsu in August, Prince Hasar, you are also very nervous, right?" Jeffrey also asked.
How does Hasal know this?
But at any rate, the weight is getting heavier now, and I am concerned about some things, so I said in a scene: "It's not that nervous. It's just that the war at the beginning of the year did have a great impact. After 8 months, the Cote oil field fire finally came to an end.
All were extinguished."
After saying that, Walid, the shrewdest one, asked Hashimoto Taro: "Your Excellency Hashimoto, first of all, I would like to congratulate you on your return as Neon's financial chief. I heard that Neon is preparing a series of amendments to the bill. This is how Neon responds to the future.
Is it part of the changing world situation?”
"The world is changing, and this is something that everyone has seen." Taro Hashimoto said, "Neon's new cabinet must first ensure that it does its best to protect the future of the people under the current situation. Everything has a comprehensive plan.
I believe that our cooperation negotiations this time will achieve results that everyone is satisfied with."
"So, what do you think of Hashimoto-dono's future direction of Hongsu?" Walid continued to seize this rare opportunity and asked.
This was not a public occasion, but the opportunity to have a private conversation with Finance Minister Neon at Tao Zhiming's home was very valuable to bankers and investors like Walid.
Although Taro Hashimoto did not look at Tao Zhiming, thinking about his previous "prophecy", he could only use the euphemistic nature of the neon man and said: "The aftermath of the August incident has not subsided, and we are now very concerned about the situation in Hongsu.
Concerned. In September, they recognized the independence of the three participating countries. Where the situation will go now is really a mess."
Walid didn't hear any useful information and couldn't help but look at Tao Zhiming.
"...Mr. Tao, remember what you said to me in Baharin three years ago." Walid asked seriously, "You said that Hongsu may cease to exist within five years, or even three years. Now,
The situation has become very delicate."
Hashimoto Taro, Abe Tenju and Jeffrey were all shocked.
Three years ago, he said this?
Tao Zhiming smiled: "I think the signs are very obvious now, so I stick to my judgment. Isn't the purpose of inviting everyone here this time to prepare for this matter?"
Seeing that Walid wanted to ask more questions, Tao Zhiming raised his hand: "Prince Walid, I still have time this afternoon. Now let's create an atmosphere where everyone can enter into a frank communication. Let's have a sip of wine later, and then we will have more time.
It’s in good shape.”
"Has Mr. Jamie Dimon arranged for someone to come over this afternoon?"
Tao Zhiming shook his head and became more energetic: "They are not needed. You can help Ami Oil obtain an additional large order, and they will be very happy. Mr. Jeffrey, they also need to realize a large amount of funds on hand now.
You will gain the friendship of many important people in the United States. We have no chance to become the main entry force in this feast, but there is still a chance to obtain sufficient returns."
Jeffrey's eyes lit up: "It's exciting."
For him, as the head of Levin Investment Bureau, if he can reach a very powerful cooperation with Neon and Ouilt, he can also lay a deeper foundation for his personal future and gain unimaginable gains.
Wealth is too attractive.
After all, he is just a prince, and his position as king has nothing to do with him after all.
Compared with the risks that such big ambitions bring, aren’t money, luxury cars, and beauties fragrant enough?
Similarly, compared with such an opportunity, what does the price of the real estate purchased here at the Gate of Heaven fall a little?
To be continued...