"To be precise, the ancestors of the Rusco family were originally French nobles, reaching the rank of duke. They were prominent in France in many periods. ↖ However, during the Napoleonic period, the ancestors of the Rusco family had to escape due to political failures.

France, went to Spain to take refuge. Although Napoleon was defeated and abdicated, he did not return to France but stayed in Spain. Of course, he was still a member of the aristocracy. After entering the last century, another revolution occurred in Spain, and they again

They took refuge in Italy and kept the core of the family there!" Angelina said, "Now, the Rusco family still has the title of Spanish Count. Although, in today's European constitutional monarchies, the kind of nobles who used to be

The palace system as its core has been abolished, and the traditional aristocratic system has completely disappeared. In addition to enjoying some symbolic and ceremonial rights, the aristocrats no longer enjoy political and economic privileges, nor diplomatic privileges.

But if you underestimate them because of this, you would be totally wrong!”

Fang Mingyuan nodded. He admitted that the aristocratic system in Europe that had lasted for hundreds or even nearly a thousand years could be said to have disintegrated in modern times. Even in those countries that still retained their aristocratic titles, aristocrats were no longer superior lords.

It can be said that there are many nobles who have prominent family backgrounds but do not live well, and have to sell their treasures for money. In the past, families that were just small nobles, or even families of common people, are now rich and powerful.

Someone is here.

"It can be said that the Rusk family and our Welf family have a feud. Initially, it can be said that our family has been suppressing them. However, World War II had a great impact on our Welf family, and their strength in Spain has exploded.

, which brought the strength of the two families closer. Especially in the 1990s, the Rusco family and the British Blake family successfully married, and the next generation core heir of the Rusco family married Blake.

The youngest daughter of the family patriarch. This has significantly increased the influence and strength of the Rusk family." Angelina said.

"Is the Blake family very powerful?" Fang Mingyuan scratched his head and asked. For him, the secrets of these nobles in Europe were really far away, and they were like a mess that was completely unclear.

"Well, although it cannot be called the top wealthy family in Europe, it is still a first-class family. The Blake family has the hereditary title of Marquis in the UK. At its peak, the land in nearly two counties in the UK was owned by the Blake family. Now

The Blake family has considerable influence in the banking, insurance, manufacturing and food industries in the UK and even Europe." Angelina said, "For example, the Blake family owns the Royal Bank of Scotland in the UK.

At least 14 percent of the shares. Three members of the Blake family are members of the British Parliament."

Fang Mingyuan knows that the Royal Bank of Scotland is one of the largest commercial banks in the UK and one of the oldest commercial banks in the UK. It has a history of nearly three hundred years since its establishment! It acquired it in the past few years

NatWest Bank of the United Kingdom set a record for the highest amount of banking acquisitions in British history at 21.5 billion pounds! Today, more than four-fifths of the large companies listed on the London Stock Exchange are Royal Scots

Customers served by banking companies and financial markets businesses! The fact that the Blake family can hold 14% of its shares is enough to prove that its strength is not trivial.

"The relationship between the Blake family and our Welf family is not good. Especially during World War II, our two families had a lot of resentment." Angelina spread her hands and said helplessly, "At that time, Blake

After the Crocker family's assets in France were confiscated by the German government, most of them were taken over by our family. After World War II, a lot of the Welf family's assets in Austria were also robbed by them..."

After Angelina patiently explained, Guo Qing'er fell asleep listening to it. Only then did Fang Mingyuan roughly understand the enmity between the Welf family, the Blake family, and the Rusk family.

Looking at Fang Mingyuan who was thoughtful, Angelina was thinking about telling the news to the clan leader as soon as possible. The Rusko family took the initiative to contact Fang Mingyuan. Maybe there was indeed some cooperation project that selected the Fang family, but

It is more likely that the Rusk family also noticed that Fang Mingyuan and the Welf family were getting closer, and in order to prevent Fang Mingyuan and the Fang family from becoming strong supporters of the Welf family, they let Bertram and Fang Mingyuan

connect.

"What is the status of this guy named Bertram Ferreira Rusco in the Rusco family?" Fang Mingyuan asked, "He is a director of Intesa Sanpaolo and an important shareholder of Telecom Italia.

Sounds like someone important?"

"Bertram is the second-generation descendant of the Rusco family. If the information we have received is correct, he is now the third-ranked heir to the patriarch of the Rusco family," Angelina explained.

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"The third-ranked heir to the clan leader...that is to say, there are two people above him who are more qualified to inherit than him?" Fang Mingyuan pondered for a moment and asked, "Is this order irrevocable?"

"Of course not! The Rusko family will assess the heirs who are qualified to inherit the position of patriarch every year, and decide their succession order based on their performance during the year." Angelina shook her head and said, "This is another matter.

It’s not a succession to the throne.”

Fang Mingyuan thought about it, and for the same reason, if we continue to cling to the eldest son inheritance system, these families will only die faster and faster!

"Bertram is a member of the Rusko family who has only shown his talents in the past five or six years." Angelina frowned and said. She didn't know whether this matter was Bertram's own decision or Rusco's.

The will of the family patriarch is in it. Although she believes that Fang Mingyuan is not so easy to win over, who in this world can guarantee 100%? Not to mention that the two families have not yet been married, they are already married.

, there are countless counter-purposes!

"Does the Rusko family have a gang background?" Fang Mingyuan frowned and asked. This family really should not be underestimated. I really don't know how many predators are hidden among them under the democracy and peace of this continent of Europe.

"The Rusco family has been in Italy for so many years and has already become one of the most powerful families in Italy. Do you think they have any?" Angelina asked. Italy's underworld is well-known around the world.

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"But you don't have to worry. The underworld power of the Rusko family will not be easily used against important members of other families. Otherwise, they may face the strong force of the EU police department.

A blow." Angelina chuckled.

"Just because they don't dare to use it on you doesn't mean they don't dare to use it on me." Fang Mingyuan said calmly.

"You?" Angelina waved her hands gently and chuckled, "Then you underestimate yourself too much. Unless they don't understand your true strength, otherwise, they will definitely not do such a stupid thing." The Fang family

The assets on the surface are tens of billions of dollars. He is also an internationally renowned figure. Unless the Rusko family can do it perfectly, otherwise, once the Fang family discovers it, the blow that will follow will be huge.

It's terrible. You must know that in this world, there will never be a shortage of desperadoes! Even the underworld forces are not dominated by the Italian family.

At this time, the door from the balcony leading to the castle was pushed open, and the three girls Ksenia, Dora and Viola walked in. "Sister Angelina, you are really in such a good mood! Why don't you do that?"

Call us?" Before anyone arrived, Ksenia's voice came over. Angelina noticed the helpless look on Fang Mingyuan's face, and couldn't help but feel warm in her heart.

"Fang, do you mind if we join in?" Dora lowered her head and asked Fang Mingyuan softly with a bit of timidity. Viola and Angelina on the side rolled their eyes in unison.

Who knows, the crazy girl is pretending to be a lady now.

What else could Fang Mingyuan say? Guo Qing'er said bluntly: "Can we say you mind?" Although it was already dark, the temperature was not low. The three women's clothes were not revealing, but in Guo Qing'er's eyes, they

However, the shorts and cool T-shirt revealed enough. Ksenia even revealed a large area of ​​​​her breasts, and Viola revealed her slender waist. In other words, Dora only wore enough clothes!

Ksenia and the other three just pretended not to hear. If they were ordinary assistants, they would definitely have at least made some sarcastic remarks just for Fang Mingyuan's sake. But they all knew in advance that Guo Qing'er was from Guo's Shipping Group Company.

It can be said that the direct heirs are destined to inherit this top shipping company that plays an important role in the international shipping industry in the future. Of course, if it is just this, it will not make them frightened. More importantly, they all know that,

The relationship between Fang Mingyuan and her is very close, they are like biological sisters. If she offends this person and keeps blowing wind in Fang Mingyuan's ears, it will be troublesome.

The servants brought some more chairs and brought coffee and snacks to the three of them. After a lot of fussing, they sat down again. Guo Qing'er and Angelina took the seats next to Fang Mingyuan without hesitation.

"Fang, Sister Angelina, what were you talking about here just now?" Viola smiled coquettishly and looked around, "I have never noticed that there is such a beautiful scenery on the top floor of the castle."

Ksenia glanced sideways at her but said nothing.

"Let's talk about your German travel scene. She recommended me to visit Neuschwanstein Castle." Fang Mingyuan said with a smile, "Although I have heard of it, I have never had the chance to go."

"Neuschwanstein Castle, you really should go and see it. The scenery there is so beautiful." Viola agreed, "The last time I went there was in January this year. The castle covered with heavy snow was like entering the castle."

It's like a fairy tale world. By the way, I'm on vacation in the past few days. Let's go to see its summer scenery together. I can be your tour guide."

"But I would rather go to King's Lake." Guo Qing'er hugged Fang Mingyuan's arm and said sweetly, "Let's go to King's Lake. I heard that the scenery there has a Nordic style and is known as the most beautiful and cleanest lake in Germany.

"

Seeing that Viola's face immediately became a little embarrassed, Ksenia couldn't help but slightly raise the corners of her mouth. She knew that Viola would not get close to Fang Mingyuan so easily. If it were that simple, Angelina could still do this

There has been no progress for a long time, so how many of them are left with the opportunity? Viola is beautiful, and Angelina is no worse than her!

"Fang, I heard that Victoria's Secret has sent you many invitations, but you have rejected them all. Why? Could it be that you are not interested in fashion?" Ksenia held her chin in her hands and smiled.

Looking at Fang Mingyuan. As an important figure in Hollywood, "Fang"'s influence is undoubted. If Victoria's Secret can invite him to participate in the fashion show, there will be many celebrities who are interested in him and will attend.

It would attract more attention from the media and movie fans. However, Fang Mingyuan never agreed, which undoubtedly disappointed its parent company, Limed Brands Group.

"That's not true, it's just that I don't have time, and I don't like places where the media gathers." Fang Mingyuan said casually. He really didn't think the Victoria's Secret fashion show was so good-looking. Although there were many big-name international models, he couldn't help it.

Needless to say, there is still a lot of conflict between the European and American fashion industry's requirements for models and his own aesthetics.

Ksenia couldn't help but be speechless. How could she forget that "Fang" didn't like to appear in front of the media? It is precisely because of this eccentricity that "Fang" has become the spokesperson of mysticism in the international community. Initially, he

He is careful not to show up in front of the media. But now, the media may have photographed his face and dare not announce it to the public without his permission. His influence and net worth are enough to crush most media in the world.

Yes! And those media who are not afraid of his backhand revenge will never make such an enemy for themselves just for the sake of quick pleasure.

"I have been to King's Lake four times. It is indeed a beautiful place. Miss Guo, do you need a guide? The longest time I stayed in King's Lake was nine days!" Dora asked Guo Qing'er timidly.

Guo Qing'er couldn't help but be a little stunned. She looked at Dora for a while and then said: "This... it depends on our itinerary." Fang Mingyuan sighed softly in his heart. Qing'er has always been a soft-spoken girl like Dora.

The request was too embarrassing. However, from Viola's reaction on the side, he could already see that this woman named Dora was probably not a light-hearted person.

"Miss Dora, I appreciate your kindness, but our itinerary hasn't been finalized yet, so it's a little early to say this." Fang Mingyuan looked at his watch, stood up and said, "It's getting late, I want to go back and rest.

Okay, you guys can help yourself."

"I'm going back too!" Guo Qing'er also stood up and said. Ksenia and the other three couldn't help but froze in shame, and then they said a few words. Fang Mingyuan was about to go back. Doesn't this mean that they are too unattractive?

Got it!

"You three, let's talk. I have something to talk to grandpa, so I won't accompany you!" Angelina said, holding back her laughter, stood up and walked out with Fang Mingyuan and the others.

As for whether the three Ksenias were complaining or fighting among themselves on the balcony, it was not something Angelina needed to consider. She hummed a song and came outside the room where old Welf was in the castle, and asked the housekeeper Edward:

"Is Grandpa asleep?"

"Miss Angelina, the patriarch is discussing matters with Lord Ansplenger and Lord Abendrot. Is there something wrong?" Edward asked.

Angelina pondered for a moment and said, "Then I'll wait a moment. I have something important to report to grandpa." The movements of the Rusco family are related to Fang Mingyuan, so she thinks it's best to be the first to report them.

Time to inform old Welf.

"Is it related to Mr. Fang?" Edward asked solemnly, "The patriarch said that if it is related to Mr. Fang, report it to him at any time."

"Yes, it has something to do with him, and it's very important!" Angelina said, "Tonight, I have to report to Grandpa."

"Then please come with me!" Edward said without hesitation. Under Edward's leadership, Angelina was brought into Old Welf's small living room. Seeing Angelina's arrival, her face looked a little solemn.

Old Welf and the other three all looked surprised.
To be continued...