After it was confirmed that Pretoria would host the ninth Olympic Games, Coubertin and Latour finally let go of their hearts and let go.
In Southern Africa, if you don't want to work and just want to eat, drink and have fun, it is indeed paradise on earth.
Coubertin met a new friend in the hotel, William from Asia Minor.
The name William is very common in Britain, just like Tom in the United States, but it is not common in Asia Minor.
The key is that the man who calls himself "William" is an Ottoman at first glance. There are not many people named William in Asia Minor, and most of them are pseudonyms.
Who doesn't have a secret? Coubertin didn't ask for details. Has it been raining every day recently? Coubertin had no other place to go, so the hotel cafe became the best place to go. As a result, he and William became friends after two visits.
People can either drink tea in a cafe or go to a bar to have a drink, which is quite enjoyable.
"Southern Africa is a paradise on earth, which makes people forget to leave. I have lived here for three years, and now I have become a complete southern African." William is handsome, a standard Mediterranean old handsome guy, with exquisite hairstyle and full of energy.
He has a masculine beard and light blue eyes. Although he is a bit older, his body is well managed and he has not gained any obvious weight.
What impressed Coubertin deeply was that William's every move showed that he had received good etiquette training, which was usually a course only available to nobles. Coubertin himself was also a noble and knew these courses very well.
"You have been staying in the hotel, are you working here?" Coubertin was curious. The Rhodesia Hotel is not cheap. If you stay in the hotel for three consecutive years, even a business room will be too much for Coubertin.
"Enjoying life is my job -" William waved lazily while lying on the sofa, looking at the rain and fog outside the window with half-squinted eyes. He was also a man with a story.
Coubertin nodded and stopped talking. Everyone has their own secrets. Since William didn't want to tell them, Coubertin wouldn't pry.
All roads lead to Rome, but some people are born in Rome, and this is obviously the case with William.
Among the aristocratic class, there is a group that has been abandoned by the family. They are also part of the family, but they are excluded from the core of decision-making and cannot participate in the management of the family business. Apart from eating and waiting to die, they are just a birth machine without emotions.
, William is probably like this.
To put it bluntly, the family spends money to support you. As long as you don't look for trouble and don't bring trouble to the family, it's best to go somewhere far away and don't stay in Europe and embarrass yourself.
Southern Africa is the furthest away from Europe. It has an excellent environment, a developed economy, and rich cultural and entertainment life, so it has become the first choice for many so-called "dandy kids".
In the evening, Coubertin saw another side of Pretoria.
This is a dinner party held by a Russian, and it is said that he is some kind of count. Although the Russian Empire has been destroyed, there are countless Russians living around the world. They have lost their motherland, and the new Soviet Russian government does not accept them.
So they became the "abandoned people" of this world.
To be precise, they should be the "remnants" of the last century. This is the self-deprecation of their group.
"There are many remnants in Pretoria, Hungarians, Russians, French, Ottomans - too many. It is said that a crown prince is coming soon. I hope you remember how to greet the crown prince." William
Laughing loudly, he and Coubertin are now in a manor on the outskirts of Pretoria, which is said to have been the property of the Rhodes family.
The wealth owned by the Rhodes family is no less than that of the royal families of some European countries. The manor is naturally decorated with all kinds of splendor. The most indispensable thing in southern Africa is gold and diamonds. The chandelier in the center of the banquet hall is decorated with diamonds.
of.
Genuine diamonds, not fake ones made of crystal or glass. Although diamonds used for chandeliers may not be very pure, they are still diamonds after all.
Although the banquet hasn't started yet, guests are already arriving one after another.
What surprised Coubertin was that the clothes worn by many guests have been gradually phased out even in Europe today. Some ladies still wore the so-called court dresses and lace veils that were popular in the last century with skirts held up by wires.
Silk gloves abound, necklaces, bracelets and other decorations are all kinds of jewellery. The men have so much hair wax on their heads that even a mosquito wouldn't be able to stand if it landed on it. Many people have family crests embroidered on their clothes.
As for family emblems, Coubertin, as a noble, must be very familiar with them. The Romanov family, the Hohenzollern family, the Habsburg family, Coubertin even discovered the emblem of the Bonaparte family, and did not know how to wear it.
What is the relationship between this young man and the famous Napoleon?
This is normal. The European aristocracy has lasted for thousands of years. There are branches of the aristocracy all over the world. There are so many members that it is normal for Coubertin not to know him.
"Romanov is the younger brother of His Majesty Karl, and Wallace is the nephew of His Majesty the Kaiser. The woman next to Ally is a baroness from England. The world war did not affect the relationship between Ally and Wallace. They
Best friends -" William whispered to Coubertin in the corner of the banquet hall. Most of these people's names were fake.
Obviously, this is a gathering of down-and-out European nobles living in southern Africa.
After discovering this, Coubertin regretted attending this banquet.
"Have you seen that bearded guy? His name is Patrick. He is said to be a member of the royal family of the Qajar dynasty. After Lisa Khan overthrew the Qajar dynasty, Patrick established a government-in-exile in Egypt, but this guy has always been in Bile
Dolia, dreaming all day long about overthrowing Lisa Khan and restoring the rule of the Qajar Dynasty——" William had a sneer on his lips, but his eyes were a little painful.
Most of the people in this hall have similar dreams to Patrick.
Unfortunately it's just a dream.
"I have contacted Colonel Mark from Umbrella Company, and he has agreed to give me the greatest possible help. As long as I can raise R500,000, Umbrella Company will help me return to the country. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If anyone is willing to help me
, I swear he will be rewarded a hundred times--" Patrick foamed at the mouth and tried his best to sell to the people around him.
Unfortunately, the people around Patrick were obviously not interested in his sales pitch. Although they smiled politely and looked at Patrick with encouraging eyes, they shook their heads as soon as money was mentioned.
It probably means that I support you mentally, but I really don’t have the money.
Coubertin shook his head slightly. 500,000 rand sounds like a lot, but in fact it is not much for these members of the aristocracy. They can probably get it together.
Including Mr. Patrick, his net worth should be very rich. Judging from the brand new watch on his wrist and the huge diamond ring on his finger, his outfit would cost tens of thousands.
The reason why I promote it to others is that I want to use other people's money to restore the country.
In this way, if you win the war to restore the country, all the benefits will be your own, and if you fail to win, you will have nothing to lose. Anyway, it is not your own money.
As for the so-called "hundred-fold return", just listen to this, but don't take it seriously. Even if Patrick overthrew the Pahlavi dynasty, he could still default on his debt.
Just now, Lisa Khan ascended the throne in New Tehran and founded the Pahlavi dynasty.
New Tehran was almost completely rebuilt by Lisa Khan.
A few years ago, Lisa Khan believed that the ancient buildings in Tehran at that time, such as the Golestan Palace, Tupuhane Square, castles, and fortresses, did not conform to the modern urban concept, so he completely bulldozed the previous Tehran and built a new one from scratch.
New Tehran.
In today's Tehran, modern buildings such as the National Bank, Police Headquarters, Telegraph Office, and Military Academy have just been built. All the ancient buildings in the city have been demolished, and the ancient streets that have existed for thousands of years have been replaced by wide and straight highways.
Churches and castles full of age have been replaced by modern city parks and squares, asphalt has replaced mottled stone roads, and bright glass windows have replaced historic sculptures and murals.
It's hard to say which one is better, the new Tehran or the old Tehran, but for the Pahlavi dynasty, a brand new Tehran has indeed completely erased all the memories left by the Qajar dynasty.
"This guy is a liar. He said he was a member of the Qajar dynasty's royal family, but no one had ever seen him before. It is said that one time he went to a hot spring with his friends, and his gold necklace floated out of the water. This guy
He argued that it was the power of God, which is correct. It was God who exposed his flaws." William knew a lot of gossip, and Coubertin was eye-opening.
At this time, the owner of the manor finally walked into the banquet hall, and beside him was a tall, but extremely thin young man.
William's eyes visibly lit up when he saw the young man.
“Gentlemen and ladies, let us warmly welcome members of the great Matilda family, grandsons of Lord Matilda, nephews of Lord Nyasaland, Lord Cyprus, and brother of Lord North Sea, our noble Lin
Your Excellency Sai Matilda." Count Sergei was full of enthusiasm. When he introduced Lindsay, he was very solemn. The common snapping sound when Russians spoke greatly enhanced the appeal of the language.
Everyone applauded enthusiastically, including William.
While clapping, William was still whispering to Coubertin: "Lindsay's father is Lady Nyasaland's brother. His brother died very early. There are rumors that he has a certain relationship with Lord Nyasaland -
—”
William suddenly shut up when he said this, probably realizing that it was inappropriate: "——This must be nonsense, how could Lord Nyasaland do such a thing——"
This is normal. The gossips of big shots are what these "remnants" are most passionate about. They can come up with conspiracy theories for you about things that clearly don't exist, not to mention——
