"You think I have the qualifications?" Edward looked at Shi Zhijian and smiled.
Shi Zhijian felt that his smile was meaningful.
Without answering Shi Zhijian's question directly, Edward asked: "Dear Mr. Shi Zhijian, have we known each other before?"
"Well?"
"Please forgive me for asking this question!" Edward pulled the blanket covering his knees, "I heard that you were holding my personal business card outside..."
Edward didn't say anything anymore, the words "cheating and cheating" are self-explanatory.
Shi Zhijian is not embarrassed at all.
"Please don't get me wrong, Duke," Shi Zhijian said with a smile, "That business card was given to me by a friend of mine when I was in Hong Kong!"
"What's your friend's name?"
"Lei Luo!"
"Lelo?" Edward frowned, looking like he was thinking.
The old butler who was waiting nearby suddenly stepped forward and spoke a few words to Fu'er, then returned to his original position.
"Oh, I remember." A smile appeared on Edward's pale face, "It's the very sincere Hong Kong policeman! I remember well, he came to London to train at Scotland Yard, and during this period he came to my house several times,
He sent countless gifts, but it’s a pity that I haven’t even met him!”
At this time, the butler said: "I feel sorry for myself, and out of the gentlemanly spirit of politeness among us British people, I took it upon myself to give him a business card of the Duke!"
Shi Zhijian understood. It turned out that Lei Luo had never even met Edward! He didn't know how much money he spent and how many gifts he bought for Edward. Finally, he got such a business card from the housekeeper.
"Even so, you and I are destined to be together!" Edward said to Shi Zhijian with a smile, "So I give you a sincere suggestion, stop playing tricks on me! I can see through everything you do!"
Shi Zhijian was stunned: "Your Excellency, what do you mean by this?"
His Highness Wells also looked at his uncle in surprise.
Edward said slowly: "It is undeniable, dear Shi, you are a smart young man! I don't know how you knew that our British Empire would vote to join the European Union and then buy up those seemingly rubbish coal companies and natural gas companies.
A big trap has been designed from the beginning, waiting for us British people to jump into it!"
"Now, you succeeded! You took the initiative and owned 300 large companies that are enough to monopolize the British energy market. So what will you do next? You understand that it is impossible for you to swallow so many companies, because the British government
Feng doesn’t allow you to do this! So your best way is to get rid of part of it and make huge profits!”
"Earl Jester and the other three are the first part of your plan. Use me to oppress them and force them to sign a contract with you! Three hundred and two hundred companies, you are so ruthless!"
Shi Zhijian looked at Edward blankly, as if he didn't expect this half-dead old guy to be so powerful and see through all his moves.
"Then next, you are going to negotiate with me to see if I will pay a higher price to acquire the company you have, right?"
Shi Zhijian came back to his senses, then burst into laughter, clapped his hands and said, "Interesting, really interesting."
This sentence made people even more angry.
The old housekeeper, maid and others shot at Shi Zhijian with murderous eyes.
Wells stood aside with an interesting expression. He wanted to know who would win in Shi Zhijian's PK against his uncle.
Shi Zhijian took out a cigarette from his arms and wanted to put one in his mouth. The maid immediately said: "No smoking here!"
Shi Zhijian shrugged, put the cigarette back, glanced at the maid, housekeeper and others, not taking these people seriously at all, then looked up at Edward, looked directly at him and said: "You are right, respect.
Your Majesty the Duke! This is indeed my plan!"
Edward didn't expect Shi Zhijian to admit it on his own initiative, and couldn't help but be slightly startled.
Shi Zhijian stared at him closely and said: "So now, are you willing to spend 300 million to acquire those 200 companies? If you are willing, then great, we can sign an agreement immediately! If not, it doesn't matter, I will
I give you my last regards and get out of here! Now, the initiative is yours, your choice!"
When Wells heard this, he couldn't help but want to jump for joy. He gave Shi Zhijian a thumbs up in his heart. It was so shameless! The only one who dared to talk to his uncle like this was Shi Zhijian!
The old housekeeper and the servant looked at each other, furious.
Especially the old housekeeper couldn't help but said: "Bold, what attitude are you using to speak to our respected Duke? It's nothing big or small!"
Shi Zhijian laughed loudly, with contempt in his eyes, as if he wanted to hit me, and said with a wanton smile: "It doesn't matter if I'm big or small? I'm Chinese, not you British! I don't understand your messy rules!
Even if I am a Viscount of the British Empire, you still canonize me! A person like me, who does not understand the rules, can become a Viscount. You can only imagine how highly qualified your dukes, marquises, and earls are!"
How dare you question the title of the Duke of Windsor?
Everyone at the scene was shocked!
Even Wells, who was watching the fun, felt that Shi Zhijian had gone too far!
You must know that the Duke of Windsor was the emperor of the British Empire! If it were not for a woman, he would not abdicate! With such a noble status, Shi Zhijian dared to question it like this?!
Who knows the next moment, Shi Zhijian shrugged and asked the old housekeeper: "What, do you want to hit me? You know what I say, I have a temper. If you hit me, I will fight back, so you'd better think about it first."
Can I win at once?! Also, don’t forget that I am Chinese, and we Chinese are good at Kung Fu!”
After Shi Zhijian finished speaking, he hooked his hands towards the old housekeeper and made a provocative gesture, "Come on, let's compete like warriors!"
"You..." the old housekeeper blushed and said angrily: "Although I am a servant, I also know etiquette, so I would argue with a barbarian like you!"
Shi Zhijian smiled on the surface, but sighed in his heart. He had always disliked the butler, but it was a pity that the other party did not give him a chance to fight!
Wells was on the side, smiling brightly. He couldn't help but admire Shi Zhijian - how could a person be so shameless? He was beyond his reach!
Edward, Duke of Windsor, was also shocked by Shi Zhijian’s super shameless routine!
Shi Zhijian knew, however, that what these British people were best at was practicing banditry with a gentlemanly demeanor!
And he, Shi Zhijian, wants to break the situation!
Let them understand why a scholar meets a soldier!
I am also a barbarian, I don't understand the rules, so I only have money in my eyes!
"Bah, bang, bang!" Suddenly someone clapped, and looking at that person, it turned out to be Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor!
"Dear Shi, you have made me see what it means to be brave and resourceful!"
"What did you say to me, that I am brave and resourceful? That's ridiculous!" Shi Zhijian smiled, but in his heart he said that this old guy is not simple, how can this not stimulate him?!
"So let's bring the topic back. It's impossible for your 200 companies to ask for 300 million!"
"Why isn't it possible?"
"First of all, you are in a lawsuit with people from the London Chamber of Commerce. This is the United Kingdom. The longer the lawsuit goes on, the more disadvantageous it will be to a Chinese like you! Secondly, do you think there are such fools in our British Empire? Who would come up with three
I'm sick of buying 200 of your companies for 100 million!"
A trace of ridicule appeared on Edward's face. In his opinion, these two points alone could force Shi Zhijian to retreat, forcing this young man who pretended to be crazy and foolish to retreat, and then accept his training.
But--
Tuk-tuk-tuk!
Footsteps sounded!
A servant quickly ran into the study and reported: "Your Excellency, there is a man named Yan Xiong outside who said he has something urgent to do with Mr. Shi Zhijian!"
Edward was stunned for a moment and looked at Shi Zhijian.
Shi Zhijian said: "Yan Xiong? He is indeed my subordinate!"
"It seems like something really urgent has come to me!" Edward said in a contemptuous tone. "Then let him come in!"
Soon, Yan Xiong entered the study and faced a big shot like the Duke of Windsor for the first time. Yan Xiong didn't even dare to breathe, but Shi Zhijian asked him: "What do you want to see me for?"
Yan Xiong hesitated for a moment, then clasped his fists and said, "Well... Count Jester and the three of them agreed! They will acquire 200 of our companies for 300 million!"
"Well?"
The scene was completely silent!
Edward VIII’s face was even more embarrassing!
Wells opened his mouth in surprise!
The old housekeeper, servants and others looked in disbelief!
Shi Zhijian was secretly happy in his heart, but remained calm on the surface. Instead, he scolded Yan Xiong: "Nonsense! Don't talk nonsense in front of the Duke. Are they really willing to spend 300 million to acquire our company?"
"Indeed!" Yan Xiong glanced at Edward VIII cautiously.
The corners of Edward VIII's eyes twitched. He knew that the questions and answers Shi Zhijian and Yan Xiong were talking about were all for him!
After Shi Zhijian "confirmed", he turned to Edward VIII with a smile and said: "Your Majesty, it turns out that there really are such fools in this world - what do you think?"
Edward stayed for a long time: "Oh, really?" The remaining confidence in his heart also disappeared.
He couldn't figure it out. Why would a guy like Jester make such a choice, even if he wasn't an idiot?
But how did he know that although the three Jesters were not idiots, they were ambitious people!
People, once they have ambition, will do whatever it takes!
"I'm so sorry, Lord Duke! I have a new partner now. As for you and me... we can only see each other later!" Shi Zhijian clasped his fist lightly towards Edward, turned around and left.
But before Shi Zhijian had even taken two steps -——
"Wait a minute!" Edward shouted, stood up, his weak chest rose and fell like a mountain, and said in a decisive tone: "We can talk some more!"
Everyone around was stunned by the Duke of Windsor's "uprise"!
"Uncle, take care of your body!"
"Your Majesty Duke, be careful!"
Edward didn't care much. The moment he stood up from the seat, he had actually lowered his self-esteem!
Shi Zhijian turned around, looked at Edward with calm eyes, and said calmly: "How to talk?"
Edward stood precariously supported by His Royal Highness Wells, looked straight at Shi Zhijian and said: "Three hundred million and two hundred companies are impossible!"
"Then there's nothing to talk about!" Shi Zhijian raised his eyebrows and refused to give in.
"Three hundred and seventy million, I want to acquire all your companies!" Edward revealed his last trump card, "You spent seventy million to acquire three hundred companies, and once you changed hands, you made a full three hundred million pounds. Isn't such a huge profit enough?"
Before Shi Zhijian could speak, Edward continued: "You should understand that this is not the bottom line drawn by me, but the peak of the British Empire! To take a step back, even if the Jesters are really willing to spend 300 million to acquire you for 200
Family, do you think they will succeed under the obstruction of Shangfeng? Can you get the money smoothly? Impossible! No one can go against our British Empire! Let alone you, a Chinese?"
"Please forgive me for saying this, but what I said is all true!" Edward stared into Shi Zhijian's eyes and said, "How can an empire allow a foreigner to control so many energy companies? Not to mention a hundred, even five.
Ten or thirty companies are not allowed! Therefore, your best choice is to sell them all! And the person who acquires them can only be me!"
Facing such a domineering Edward VIII, Shi Zhijian's expression changed again and again.
Yan Xiong, who was standing in the row with him, was sweating profusely at the moment. He didn't even dare to breathe in the face of the power of the Duke.
"Do I...do I still have a choice?!" Shi Zhijian had to take a deep breath and make the final struggle: "After all, this is Britain, and I believe in your contractual spirit!"
When Edward saw Shi Zhijian surrendering, he immediately sat down again, looked down on Shi Zhijian with his eyes, and sneered: "Yes, our British Empire is very particular about the spirit of contract, but don't forget, most of the nobles in our British Empire have Viking ancestry.
!Bandit logic is the basis for the rise of our empire!"
Since Shi Zhijian is so shameless, Edward is willing to risk it all!
His Highness Wells did not expect that his uncle would say this, and there was a trace of surprise on his face.
The old housekeeper and servants pretended not to hear and turned away.
Shi Zhijian had a bitter look on his face after hearing this, and just shook his head: "I can't believe it, I really can't believe it - okay, I give up! For 370 million, all the companies will be sold to you!"
Edward VIII smiled and said, "Smart, this is your best choice! Come on, I wish us a happy cooperation!" He extended his hand to Shi Zhijian.
Shi Zhijian took a step forward, but with a livid face, he just hummed: "Happy!"
"Hahaha!" Edward laughed, then coughed violently.
…
Seeing Shi Zhijian leaving sadly, Wells couldn't bear it and said to his uncle Edward VIII: "Does this constitute a forced purchase and sale?"
"Didn't you hear? We English are robbers!"
"Uh, this--" Wells was speechless.
"I leave the acquisition to you! It must be done as soon as possible!" Edward ordered, "My health is getting worse and worse. I hope I can do one last thing for my dear British Empire before I collapse! Also, lest you
The night is long and the dream is long, please spread the news quickly and say that I, the Duke of Windsor, have signed an agreement with Shi Zhijian to acquire all his energy companies!"
"Okay, uncle!" Wells bowed and backed away.
At the same time, Shi Zhijian, who left Windsor Gardens, looked away from his previous sadness and unwillingness, and asked Yan Xiong with a smile: "Not bad acting!"
"Haha, it's all thanks to your teachings, Mr. Shi! I learned a lot from you in Hong Kong!"
"Where are those three rushers, Jester?"
"They are all cowardless people! They are not even willing to part with 300 million! I will shame their mother!"
"It's time to throw away his mother!" Shi Zhijian glanced at the night, "I'm going to be busy again!"
Yan Xiong followed behind and couldn't help but said: "But, I still feel that I am at a disadvantage. I could have extorted more!"
"Just give it up! Besides, we are foreigners, and those ghost guys won't give us the chance to control their energy!"
Yan Xiong curled his lips: "Doesn't that mean that our newly established Shinhwa Energy Company will declare bankruptcy before it is officially put into operation? And poor John Hong, who was just appointed as the president of the company by you, has now become a polished commander!"
"Who said that?" Shi Zhijian sneered, "Things like coal and natural gas will soon become obsolete. You have to take a longer view -"
"Uh, Mr. Shi, what do you mean?" Yan Xiong asked confused.
Shi Zhijian raised his eyebrows: "Haven't you heard about new energy?!"
