Although the capital of Italy is Rome, the actual economic center of Italy is Milan.
Chu Huan and his party had just come out of the airport and left the airport in a vehicle arranged by the Italian branch of European JAKU, preparing to go to the villa that Ma Jizu bought for Chu Huan in Milan.
"The Mayor of Milan, Tonioli, has prepared a dinner for us and will go to the Italian A library branch tomorrow to handle matters there!"
Sitting in the car, Ma Jizu reported to Chu Huan about Chu Huan's itinerary in Milan.
Chu Huan leaned on the seat and nodded. Chu Huan didn't care much about this trip to Italy. Although Italy is also one of the important countries in Europe, in fact, Italy's economic development is still relatively poor compared to that of Britain, France and Germany.
There is quite a distance!
It is even somewhat far away from the current East Germany.
East and West Germany are actually the window displays of the two major formalist countries in the world today.
At this time, East Germany was a country under the control of the Soviet Union, and it was also the window country where the Soviet Union showed its SHZY to the world. Therefore, the Soviet Union was very supportive of the development of East Germany, which also led to East Germany's life at this time being pretty good.
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During this trip to Europe, the most important thing for Chu Huan is to have a systematic understanding of his business in Europe.
At the same time, Chu Huan also has to wait for Cao Yunshang here. After the Imperial Fashion Group's fashion show in North America, the next stop is Milan, Italy.
However, Chu Huan's impression of Milan, apart from the world-famous fashion week, is Milan's two football giants, AC Milan and Inter Milan.
Originally, Chu Huan's idea was to buy a football giant, and AC Milan was within Chu Huan's consideration.
After all, in the late 1990s and 2000s, AC Milan was an Italian championship team, and Inter Milan was later sold to Zhang Kangyang, the prince of his hometown Suning.
"How is the contact with AC Milan going?" Chu Huan asked Ma Jizu while sitting in the car.
Ma Jizu said: "The Italian branch is in contact with the other party, but it seems that the other party does not really want to sell the team!"
Chu Huan frowned slightly. Just when Chu Huan was about to close his eyes and rest his mind, the convoy he was riding in suddenly stopped. Chu Huan looked over and found that his convoy was being attacked from both sides by several cars.
Seeing this situation, Qin Peng immediately took out a pistol from his waist, looked back at Chu Huan, and said cautiously: "Chairman, be careful!"
Chu Huan set his sights on Ma Jizu.
Just like in France before, Chu Huan believed that Ma Jizu could solve the problem at hand.
At this time, in the cars that stopped Chu Huan's motorcade, a few men wearing leather jackets and arrogant attitudes got out.
After Ma Jizu saw the other party, he whispered to Chu Huan: "Chairman, this is Garoso, the head of the Italian Illuminati Milan, just leave it to me!"
Chu Huan frowned slightly. Ma Jizu saw this and got out of the car. Chu Huan saw Ma Jizu walking to Garoso's side in the car, but Chu Huan was sitting in the car and didn't know what the other person was talking about.
But Chu Huan still knew something about the Italian 'Ndrangheta and knew that it was one of the four major black glove families in Italy.
It is rumored that Paul Getty III, the grandson of North American oil tycoon Paul Getty, the former world's richest man, was kidnapped by this organization. At that time, they demanded a ransom of US$17 million from Paul Getty.
However, Paul Getty refused to pay the ransom and said: He has 14 other grandchildren. If I pay a penny now, then my other 14 grandchildren will also be kidnapped.
It was precisely because of this decision that the organization cut off one of Paul Getty III's ears and sent it to an Italian newspaper.
Coupled with the help of his son and daughter-in-law, Paul Getty finally agreed to pay the ransom, but negotiated with the other party and negotiated the price from the original 17 million U.S. dollars to 3.2 million U.S. dollars. But even so, Paul Getty still only paid 2.9 million U.S. dollars, leaving the rest
The $300,000 was financed by a loan from his son, John Paul Getty, at an annual interest rate of 6%.
By the way, Paul Getty was a very famous stingy boss in the world, and he passed away in 1976.
After a while, Chu Huan saw Ma Jizu walking to his car with Galloso, and Chu Huan pressed the window.
Garroso put one hand on the roof of the car, looked at Chu Huan condescendingly, and said in English: "Director Chu, you are very welcome to Milan!"
Chu Huan smiled and said: "Your welcome ceremony is very unforgettable for me!"
Garoso laughed, and the look of the beard on his face made Chu Huan a little disgusted.
"As the richest man in Xiangjiang, Chairman Chu, shouldn't he be frightened by this situation?"
Chu Huan said: "I'm not scared at all, I'm just a little curious about your 'Ndrangheta's way of welcoming guests!"
Garoso smiled and said: "Dong Chu's Jiaku is doing business in our Milan. I believe he will soon get used to this method!"
Chu Huan said: "Tell me, Mr. Garroso welcomed me so politely, I don't think he just wanted to chat with me for a few words, right?"
Galoso said: "Director Chu is indeed the richest man in Xiangjiang. Our Glory Club is very optimistic about Director Chu's Jiaku business. We have no control over your business in other places in Europe, but our Glory Club is very hopeful about your business in Italy."
Able to cooperate with Director Chu."
Chu Huan said: "This is not a small matter, I need time to think about it!"
Garoso said: "Of course, but our Glory Association is very sincere in cooperating with you, Director Chu, so we also hope that you, Director Chu, can make this decision before leaving Italy!"
Chu Huan smiled and said: "Don't worry, I won't make you wait too long!"
Garoso happily patted the roof of the car where Chu Huan was riding, and then said with a smile: "Since Director Chu said so, we have nothing to say. I am waiting for the good news from Director Chu at home!"
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We moved forward smoothly.
After Chu Huan arrived at his residence in Milan, he asked Ma Jizu: "Tell me, are Italy's Black Glove families really so arrogant that even the Italian government can't do anything to them?"
Ma Jizu nodded and said: "In the last century, the four major Black Glove families in Italy have appeared. Normally, we divide Italy into three parties: the Roman government, the local government, and the Black Glove family!"
This division alone can already explain the power of black gloves in Italy. In fact, the Italian government has tried to suppress black gloves countless times, but the effect can only be said to be minimal.
There is no death penalty in Italy, and the maximum penalty is life imprisonment. There is also a clause in Italian criminal law that if Black Gloves members are willing to turn into tainted witnesses if they are caught, they will receive a large number of reduced sentences.
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In addition, the Black Glove family has been operating in Italy for hundreds of years and has already penetrated into every corner of the Italian government.
Therefore, compared to other countries and regions, where corporate organizations can only operate underground, Italy’s Black Gloves are simply a very happy existence.
Even if their leader is caught, he can still enjoy the treatment of a star hotel in prison.
And it will be released soon.
This shows how domineering these people are in Italy from the fact that they dared to kidnap Paul Getty's grandson.
After listening to Ma Jizu's story, Chu Huan nodded and asked, "What kind of cooperation method does Garoso require?"
If conditions permit, Chu Huan will not choose to be an enemy of the Italian Black Glove family. As Ma Jizu said, they have been operating in Italy for hundreds of years, and their relationship is complicated. Chu Huan is seeking wealth in Italy, not
What do you want to do here.
Ma Jizu said with some embarrassment: "The other party's lion opened his mouth and asked for 30% of the entire Jiaku shares."
Chu Huan leaned on the sofa, with a smile on his face, and said: "It's really a lion's mouth. The Italian branch also has hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue every year, and now the other party wants to take 30% of it for free. This is really
They are worthy of their status as one of the four major black glove families in Italy!"
Ma Jizu said: "Chairman, do you want to use our relationship to put pressure on the other party?"
Chu Huan asked: "Has the Italian branch's business been affected before?"
Ma Jizu shook his head and said: "No, when we first established the branch in Italy, we gave each other a protection fee of 1 million US dollars every month, so the company's affairs have not been affected. I just didn't expect that you had just arrived in Milan this time.
, and they showed up.”
Chu Huan continued to ask: "How did they know about our trip to Milan?"
Ma Jizu's expression suddenly changed and he hurriedly said: "Chairman, my people in Italy are absolutely reliable!"
Chu Huan waved his hand and said: "I didn't doubt your intention. I was asking if anyone else knows about my itinerary besides us?"
Ma Jizu said: "No, your itinerary has always been very confidential."
Chu Huan tapped the table gently and said with a smile: "This is interesting. The other party can actually know my itinerary in such detail. It seems that their power in Italy cannot be underestimated!"
Ma Jizu said: "Chairman, if our relationship is used, I think the people of the 'Ndrangheta will definitely be a little wary!"
Chu Huanxiao looked at Ma Jizu and said, "Are you just a little scared?"
Ma Jizu nodded helplessly and said: "Our operating time in Italy is still a little short. If, Chairman, you give me another three years, I guarantee that those people from the 'Ndrangheta will quit before the difficulties!"
Facing Ma Jizu's guarantee, Chu Huan smiled and said: "Of course I believe you, but if that's the case, I think even with our relationship now, we would have to provide a large amount of money to these people every year.
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Garoso of the 'Ndrangheta dared to suddenly increase his salary to 30% of the profits of the Italian branch from the previous one million per year. It can be seen that the other party must have been idle in the past few years and should be quietly collecting Italian shares.
The situation at home is so great that the lion is so open-mouthed.
Now that the other party has such an idea, he will definitely not give up just like that.
Ma Jizu nodded and said: "It should be like this!"
Just when Chu Huan was about to say something, Qin Peng suddenly walked in with an expression of indignation on his face.
"What's wrong?"
Chu Huan asked after seeing Qin Peng's expression.
Qin Peng said: "Chairman, we just received a package containing a pistol and a bullet!"
When Ma Jizu heard this, his face suddenly became ugly and he said: "This must be done by Garoso. This person is too much. Leave this matter of the chairman to me. I promise that Garoso will not see it."
Until tomorrow’s sun!”
Originally, Ma Jizu wanted to develop their relationship in Italy step by step according to the current plan, but now that Chu Huan had just arrived in Milan, Garoso first led the 'Ndrangheta people to stop Chu Huan's car on the road, and now
He also blatantly sent a pistol and a bullet to Chu Huan's residence.
The threat here is simply too obvious!
Chu Huan pressed his hand and said to Ma Jizu: "Don't be impulsive, I believe you must have this ability!"
The Italian army became a joke around the world during the war, and no matter how influential Italy's black gloves were, their combat power was limited. Chu Huan believed that Ma Jizu and his men would definitely be able to kill Gallo very cleanly.
So.
"Killing Garroso will not be of much use to this matter. Without Garroso, there will be someone else in the 'Ndrangheta's position. Their annual income of over 100 million US dollars is enough for any member of the 'Ndrangheta."
People in this position are crazy.
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The other party has officially started war, so can we still do business in Italy?"
After hearing what Chu Huan said, Ma Jizu and Qin Peng looked at each other, not knowing how to solve the current problem.
Chu Huan thought for a moment and continued to preach to Ma Jizu: "Prepare a check for one million US dollars and send someone to give it to Garroso. Just say that I am very grateful for the gift he sent. As for what he said, I will
Seriously consider it!”
Seeing Chu Huan's attitude, Ma Jizu suddenly felt humiliated. No matter how he looked at it, it was because his own operations in Italy did not meet Chu Huan's requirements that Chu Huan encountered this kind of thing.
"Chairman, if you are worried about other members of the 'Ndrangheta, as long as Azu gives us a list, I guarantee that none of these people will see the sun tomorrow!"
Qin Peng also said angrily at this time. He has been with Chu Huan for the longest time. Over the years, no matter where Chu Huan is, he has never seen Chu Huan bow to anyone, even in Japan before.
, and North America, Chu Huan made deals with each other and achieved his goals. Now Chu Huan actually wants to bow to an Italian society leader. Qin Peng can't bear it.
Chu Huan rolled his eyes at Qin Peng and reprimanded: "Didn't you understand what I just said? Even if you kill all the leaders of the 'Ndrangheta, what will happen? It will only cause the entire Italian Black Glove family to
There is collective anger. Will we do business in Italy or go to war with Italy's black gloves?"
Where Qin Peng stood, he didn't know how to answer.
At this time, Ma Jizu said to Qin Peng: "Apeng, don't worry. Didn't the chairman just say that he just gave the other party one million and did not agree to the other party's request for a shareholding. I think the chairman must be sure
You have your own considerations!”
Qin Peng had no choice but to nod.
Chu Huan then glanced at Ma Jizu with relief. This was the reason why he arranged for Ma Jizu to do this thing in Europe. This man was thoughtful enough and calm enough. Although his performance just now was a bit impulsive, it was because the matter involved
It’s up to you, that’s why it’s like this.
After listening to his own words, Ma Jizu immediately understood that he would definitely have a backup plan for this matter.
"Chairman, what do you mean?"
After Ma Jizu finished talking about Qin Peng, he looked at Chu Huan and asked.
Chu Huan said with a smile: "There is an idiom in my hometown called Yelang is arrogant. It means that during the Han Dynasty, there was a small country named Yelang in the southwest. Although it was an independent country, its land was very small and the people were arrogant.
There are very few people, and the products are even pitiful. However, since Yelang is the largest country in the neighboring area, the king of Yelang Kingdom, who has never left the country, thinks that the country he rules is the largest country in the world.
But in fact, compared to the entire Han Dynasty, Yelang Kingdom was not even as large as a county, so later generations would have the idiom Yelang is arrogant.
This is what the 'Ndrangheta means now!"
Ma Jizu had returned to normal at this time and said: "Chairman, although Garoso is a little arrogant, it is undeniable that the 'Ndrangheta is still very powerful in Italy. If we cannot properly arrange this matter, it will be very dangerous."
It may have an impact on our business in Italy."
Chu Huan nodded and said: "But we don't need to do this. Since the Glory Club is Italy's black gloves, let's let other black gloves in Italy do this.
Now Yunshang's fashion show in Milan is about to start in less than a week. During this process, we'd better not let anything happen.
As for Garoso's 'Ndrangheta, I certainly have a way to deal with them!"
Seeing that Chu Huan was so sure of this matter, Ma Jizu and Qin Peng said nothing.
In the evening, Chu Huan went to Tonioli's apartment to keep the appointment as promised.
"Director Chu, welcome to Milan!"
Tonioli smiled and shook hands with Chu Huan.
"Thank you very much for Mr. Olli's invitation. Our Jiaku business in Italy would also like to thank Mr. Olli for his support!"
Chu Huan also smiled and greeted.
"To ensure that every overseas investor invests in our Italy, this is what our local government should do." Tonioli said politely.
The two sat at the dining table. Tonioli smiled and said to Chu Huan: "By the way, Mr. Chu, I have a friend who really wants to meet you, so I took it upon myself to invite him to have a dinner with us.
Yes, please forgive me, Director Chu!"
Chu Huan smiled and said: "There is a saying in China that guests do as they please, so of course I have no objection!"
Tonioli laughed and said: "Haha, if that's the case, then I will call him out!"
"No need to scream!" At this time, a man and woman walked in outside. The man was in his fifties. He wore a black suit, a red pocket handkerchief, and fine hair. He looked like a Western gentleman. Next to him
It is a girl in her early twenties, wearing a floor-length dress, elegant and generous, but her smart eyes can show that the other person is not as elegant and generous as she seems.
"Hello, Director Chu, my name is Amedeo Camorra, from Sicily. This is my daughter Vignali. I am very happy to meet you today!"
"Hello, Director Chu!" Vignali greeted Chu Huan with a smile!
Chu Huan smiled. The Black Glove family is everywhere in Italy. He had just arrived in Milan today and met Garoso, a member of the 'Ndrangheta, one of the four major Italian Black Glove families. Now he has met the member of the 'Ndrangheta who has his roots in Sicily.
The head of the Camorra family, one of the four major Italian black glove families.
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"I have heard of Mr. Camorra's name before I came to Italy. I didn't expect to see him in person here today. It's better to meet him than to be famous!"
"Dr. Chu is so polite. I was in Milan for other matters. I heard my friend Tonioli said that Director Chu would arrive in Milan today, so I came here to visit. Don't be offended, Mr. Chu!"
Chu Huan smiled and said: "No, it's not too late to be happy!"
After the Camorra father and daughter sat down, Tonioli picked up the wine glass, smiled and said to the people sitting there: "Come, let's toast to welcome Chairman Chu to Milan!"
Everyone raised their glasses together to signal to each other.
After putting down the wine glass, Camorra asked Chu Huan: "I wonder how many days Director Chu is planning to stay in Milan this time?"
Chu Huan said: "Almost more than a week!"
Camorra smiled and said: "If Director Chu has time, I invite Director Chu to visit our island of Sicily. The scenery there will definitely make Director Chu like it very much!"
Chu Huan gave an ambiguous answer: "If time permits, I think I will visit Sicily!"
Chu Huan only has one impression of Sicily, and that is "The Beautiful Legend of Sicily" starring the ball-flower Monica Bellucci.
When she came to Milan, Chu Huan also wanted to invite Monica Bellucci, but after Ma Jizu completed the investigation and told Chu Huan that there was no female star with that name in Italy, Chu Huan remembered
, at this time Monica Bellucci was probably only in her teens and probably not famous yet!
By the way, both Italian and French female celebrities are actually very bold and willing to show up for art.
Such female celebrities really just want to be happy with each other, and there is no point in thinking about anything else.
"By the way, Director Chu just arrived in Milan today, what's your impression of Milan?" Camorra suddenly asked Chu Huan about Chu Huan's impression of Milan.
Chu Huan glanced at Camorra. Since Camorra would appear here in person today, he would definitely not simply want to have a drink with him. But before, Garoso chose a radical approach, and this Camorra
La Ze chose a more commercial form to meet with himself.
But to put it bluntly, he must also be eyeing Jiaku's business in Italy.
And Chu Huan believes that Camorra must know what happened to him in Milan during the day.
“Very good, the people here are very hospitable, I like this city very much!”
Camorra laughed and said: "As long as Director Chu likes it, Italy is a very hospitable country, especially for successful people like Director Chu. However, no matter where we are, there are always some black sheep. If
If Director Chu encounters any trouble in Milan, please tell me. Although our Camorra family does not have much business in Milan, I believe that friends in Milan are willing to give our Camorra family this face!"
The Italian Black Gloves family is actually no different from the societies in Xiangjiang. They are all regional. Just like the 'Ndrangheta that Chu Huan saw during the day, their sphere of influence is in Milan, while the Camorra family's sphere of influence is
Not here.
But there will definitely be a connection between them!
Chu Huan said: "Thank you Mr. Camorra for your kindness, but I just came to Italy to do business. I shouldn't meet any bad people, so I won't bother Mr. Camorra!"
Camorra raised his eyebrows slightly. Just as Chu Huan thought, Camorra naturally did not simply want to drink this glass of wine with Chu Huan here. Camorra was very concerned about the situation Chu Huan encountered after arriving in Milan.
Clearly, he even knew about the package Chu Huan received this afternoon.
I originally thought that by showing up this time, I could make friends with Chu Huan through this incident, but I didn't expect that Chu Huan didn't get along at all.
However, this expression was fleeting, and he continued to smile: "If that's the case, that would be great, but after all, Chairman Chu is the first to come to Milan. I think there must be a lot that he doesn't understand here. My daughter Vige
Nali has studied abroad in North America before and is very proficient in English. She also studied art in Milan. How about letting her be your guide, Mr. Chu?"
Here, they have always communicated in English, including Glosso before.
Chu Huan looked at Vignali and said with a smile: "I would be very happy if Miss Vignali could be my guide, but I just don't know if Miss Vignali is willing!"
Vignali held the wine glass and said with a smile: "I really want to be able to be Director Chu's guide!"
Now that the words have been said, Chu Huan no longer refuses this matter. He also wants to see what these black glove families in Italy think.
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After the dinner, Chu Huan told Vignali his address. After the two agreed on a time to meet tomorrow, Chu Huan left by car.
Vignali got into the same car as Camorra.
"Daddy, this Chu Huan is obviously on guard against us!" Vignali sat in the car with her legs crossed and said calmly.
Camorra laughed and said: "This is what it should be. If I were Chu Huan, I would also be prepared for such sudden things!"
After finishing speaking, Camorra told Vignali: "Chu Huan's business is all over the world, it has a very large influence, and it is also very important to our family, so you don't want to do anything outrageous, you know?"