Time flies, and the years pass by, in a flash, half a year passes by.
Germany - Outside the Outskirts of Frankfurt
The castle-like manor is made of a circle of thick stones to build the outer walls. Each stone that builds the walls has special significance to Germany. Each piece is part of the Berlin Wall that split Germany back then.
Above the main entrance of the manor, a disc was hung with the portrait of Frederick I carved on it. The sun was warm in the morning. An old man walked out of the house, took out a ladder, climbed up vigorously, and wiped the disc with a clean cloth. The emblem of glory that carries the ancient family must always be kept untainted.
The kind-hearted old man finished his work after getting up every morning, put the ladder back into the warehousing room next to him, and then returned to the upper floor. He came to the balcony, took out the health products before having breakfast, and held the health products introduced in English in his hand. His eyes were fixed on "made-in-china", and he sighed in a daze: "Tang Xin, this is really ironic."
The old man with a kind and gentle face at this moment was Ralph, the enemy who had been fighting with Tang Xin for many years.
After designing to kill Tang Xin more than half a year ago and passing the responsibility to the Minos Alliance, Ralph suddenly seemed to have become a different person, as if he was washing away the shame for the family, all his fighting spirit was burned to pieces with the fire-sky island.
The only regret in my heart was probably that his father failed to witness the death of Tang Xin, the old enemy, while he was alive.
After resigning from the Deutsche Bank consortium, Ralph supported his son Bend to power, and returned to the manor where his father lived before his death, intending to live his life here.
The health products he is holding are not only produced in China, but also labeled as Hongxin Pharmaceutical.
This is a health medicine that delays aging, and even the West recognizes its efficacy. Taking it for a long time can extend the lifespan of at least twenty years. People like Ralph, who are good at smoking and alcohol, will persevere in pursuing even if they can live ten more years.
Ralph, who came to his senses, took health supplements, and after enjoying breakfast on the balcony, he sat on the lounge chair and put on glasses. He took out a novel and started reading quietly. The sunlight was warm and felt very comfortable on him. His wife also left the house in the morning and went to pick fruits from the orchard not far away.
In the afternoon, when the sun sets westward, three Mercedes-Benz cars drove into the manor, and many workers got out of the two cars behind them. They came once a week to clean up the weeds in the manor and do a comprehensive cleaning work.
In the first car, Ralph's eldest son Bend got out of the car calmly, looked up at the balcony on the fourth floor, and found his father there, waved hello and walked in.
Ralph took off his glasses and looked at the sunset at the sunset. He suddenly murmured, "Why are you so vulnerable?"
The winner always feels a sense of prosperity. Ralph is like this at this moment. He suddenly feels that defeating Tang Xin is an insignificant little thing. He seems to think that Tang Xin should be stronger. If he continues to fight with him, he will ignite his fighting spirit. The sixty-year-old man can still show his fierce side and compete with the young. Unfortunately, he has no opponent anymore. Such a sense of loneliness seems to accelerate his death.
"Father, how are you doing recently?"
Bend appeared respectfully behind Ralph, which made Ralph break free from his chaotic thoughts. He said lightly: "Very good. Where are you?"
Although Ralph has retired, Bend's foundation at Deutsche Bank is not solid enough. Therefore, Ralph is actually in a state of "ruling the country from behind the curtain". Every week, Bend will come here to report to him about the company's affairs, and will ask his father for advice when encountering difficulties.
"Recently, some emerging technology companies have emerged in Europe. We have tried to control these companies by injecting capital and stakes, but without exception, they have all hit a wall."
Ralph frowned deeply when he heard the news.
Although his heart was full of loneliness, as if he was invincible to the strong, in fact, Tang Xin was not the boss in the RPG game. Killing Tang Xin does not mean that life will be smooth sailing.
However, no matter how difficult problems encountered in business are, they will not cause any turbulence to Ralph's unhappy mood. The trembling feeling that encountered Tang Xin seemed to never experience it again. Such trembling was not terrible, but excitement.
After the rise of Hongxin Group in recent years, the world has suddenly entered a pace of accelerating industrial transformation. The ever-changing scientific and technological achievements are constantly coming out, making people feel like they have returned to the magnificent era of the technological revolution overnight. Sometimes, even Ralph feels powerless and is about to be unable to keep up with this explosive era.
Ralph carefully taught his experience to his son, and the core of it was actually just to teach some of the old-fashioned qualities of success, patience, perseverance, and always be prepared to seize opportunities...
I thought that after the talks, I had nothing to talk about when I met this week, but I didn’t expect that Bend took out another document and handed it to his father, saying, “Father, this is the discovery of a subsidiary in Africa.”
Ralph took the document and was not interested in reading the text and narration, but only looked at the pictures. The picture shows that there is a brand new city in the center of the barren land, which is eye-catching.
"There is an agricultural company under the jurisdiction who wants to buy land in Africa for production. The inspection team accidentally discovered this city in Africa. According to the information that the official information was found, it was a place rented by the Minoan Union a long time ago. The lease period was 49 years. The person who conducted the transaction was the minister of the local country. After confirming it through the photos, he was sure that it was indeed the land bought by the Minoan Union."
Ralph looked at the crystal-like city with tall buildings on it. From the aerial view, it looked like a neat and orderly small city.
"Haha, do they want to establish a country? How do you deal with this news?"
"I have informed Kat and Bovakoyev that they will come here within an hour to have a conversation with their father."
"What did you say?!"
Ralph suddenly turned his head and stared at his son sharply, his eyes full of confusion, as if disappointed.
I feel sorry for the iron!
Bend panicked: "Father, have I done something wrong? My father's agreement with them before..."
"That kind of agreement is bullshit! God-given opportunity is in front of you, but you give it to others? If you lead someone to secretly destroy the Minoan Alliance, aren't their technology the only one? You are so generous? You take the initiative to ask someone to share the spoils together, hahaha. Fortunately, that person is dead, otherwise, will you notify him? Let him laugh at our family?"
Bend was scolded by his father and said in embarrassment: "Father, when you go to Africa, you must subvert this city without knowing it. The number of people you need to dispatch is not a small number. If you are discovered, it is from Germany, and the consequences will be unimaginable."
Ralph's face calmed down a little, and he no longer blamed his son. Although his son was in his thirties, he was actually young, especially since he had just ascended to such a dazzling throne of power, and it is conceivable that he was cautious in his mentality as if he was walking on thin ice.
His concerns were normal. Since World War II, Germany and Japan had similar military restrictions on foreign countries, only to self-protection defense forces. That is, during the Cold War, geographical factors made Germany live a better life in the military. But today, the world is still wary of the initiators of the world war, Germany and Japan, who have always been guarded by countries around the world.
Because of this, Bend did not have the courage to gather people to go to Africa alone to destroy the Minos League. If the matter was exposed, the wave of opposition would be destroyed, which may ruin the brilliant achievements of the three generations of the family who have fought since World War II.
"Oh, you can do this, with our people as the backbone, recruit mercenaries from European countries to act. As long as you act in a hidden way, you hide behind the scenes. Even if things are exposed, the motherlands of those mercenaries will be scapegoats."
Ralph's tone contained great depression.
Bend's expression was shocked. It was a way to act so tactfully, but he had never thought that he was just afraid of the risks, so he rashly notified Carter and Bovakoyev to let the forces of the United States and Russia participate. It would be much better if they had to take care of the situation than if the whole family came to bear it.
"Oh, things have come to this point, nothing is useful to say. Go and prepare dinner. If there are guests, don't lose your family etiquette."
After Ralph said that, he got up from the recliner and returned to his room to change into a formal outfit.
Bende looked at his father's back, blamed himself for a moment, lamented and immediately went downstairs to prepare dinner.
He also knew that he had not met his father's expectations, but compared to other brothers, Ralph valued Bend the most because he was the most obedient son among his brothers!
At least, Ralph decided to hand over the power to Bend, and there would be no unexpected situation. Seeking stability. This is the first requirement of those who inherit the cause after conquering the country.
It was getting late, and when night fell, Bovakoyev and Carter came to the manor one after another.
Having not seen him for more than half a year, Carter has experienced a lot of vicissitudes. Perhaps it was because of the vicissitudes that were disguised. His beard made him look more mature, but his expression was unrest and nothing seemed to make him feel energetic. Buvakoyev was more energetic than before. Perhaps he was thinking about plundering the Minos League. Now there was a definite news that made him feel energetic.
"Well, the meal made by Madam is so delicious."
Carter was like a casual guest, and said seriously at dinner, which was more impressing than just smiling and appreciating.
Ralph's wife was dignified and graceful. She smiled and accepted the praise gracefully. Then she asked the two guests here to enjoy the fun.
Carter has a good appetite and swallows food frequently without losing etiquette. His actions make the atmosphere of the dining table very harmonious, everyone talks and laughs, and his rice-style humor makes others laugh from time to time.
On the contrary, Buvakoyev frequently turned his eyes to Ralph from beginning to end, looking impatient. It was not until after dinner that Ralph waved to them. Three men followed him upstairs and went to the study.
In the study, Bend informed Kat and Bovakoyev of the new discovery.
Carter had just had a delicious meal and found a high-end cigar on the desk. He picked up one and lit it. He took a sip and savored it and turned his head and asked lightly, "How is the defense force there?"
Bend said seriously and truthfully: "The internal situation is unknown except for the aerial scene. He sent people to try to inquire, but he was stopped on the periphery and was told that it was a private territory and that outsiders were not allowed to enter. Indeed, it was the territory rented by the Minoan Union, and legally their private territory."
Carter smiled in delight, sat beside Ralph crossing his legs, looked at Ralph with a peaceful look, and said casually: "Is it that open and honest to be blocked outside the door, have you ever tried to send someone to sneak in quietly?"
Bende said: "During the day, there are empty and desolate areas on all sides. People will be discovered before they get close to it. At night, people who try to sneak into the city lose contact after entering that city and have no way to start."
Chapter completed!