"The scenery here is very unique. There is the Thames outside the window. Looking at the lights all over the river at night makes me full of pride. This is the strength of the British Empire!" Gladstone leaned against the window and watched. He sighed while looking at the bustling night view outside the window.
Xiao Letian walked over, and it was then that he discovered the ingenuity of this house. The circular design was very unique, because half of the entire room was made up of windows, which went directly out of the wall to form a 360-degree view. View porthole.
Standing in the center of the window sill, your eyes can easily scan the entire 360-degree surrounding scenery. It is indeed a unique design idea for a landscape room.
In front of you are the streets along the river, which are bustling with traffic. The Thames River is rippled and sparkling. Merchant ships are constantly flowing on the river. On the other side of the river is the Houses of Parliament, the heart of London.
The orange gas lamp lit up the outline of the Capitol Building, and the hazy halo made the whole building a little softer than during the day.
"What a beautiful view, what a clever design, a circular viewing balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a circular restaurant. This is the first time I have seen such a unique design idea..."
In other people's territory, you have to praise it. In fact, Xiao Letian has played in countless revolving restaurants in high-rise buildings in his previous life, so there is nothing surprising about this design.
But since Gladstone arranged the banquet here, it means that the other party is showing off, and he has to support him even if he is pretending!
Gladstone was indeed very proud and said, "Yes, this kind of design should be the only one in Europe. I like it here very much, and the owner of this restaurant is a good friend of mine. His chef may not be able to cook Chinese food." The imperial chef has such magical food, but since you are here, just do as the locals do and try the exotic flavors... Please take a seat!"
The two sat opposite each other. The waiter outside opened the door and brought the red wine that had been awake for half an hour. He poured some for Xiao Letian and asked him to try it.
I saw Xiao Letian skillfully shaking the goblet, watching the wine slurry swirling in the pure crystal cup, appreciating the ruby-like color, picking up the wine glass and gently sniffing the rich fruity aroma.
"Burgundy Pinot Noir? It's great, but my taste can only go so far. It should be aged for more than 25 years, right? I can only roughly infer this..."
"The gentleman is really an expert. This is 28-year-old Pinot Noir. We specially paired it with French-style truffle sauce steak. I believe you will not be disappointed..."
"Okay, have a rest!" The guest approved the bottle of wine, and then the waiter could pour wine for both parties.
After the attendant exited the room, Gladstone couldn't help but sigh, "I have always doubted your identity of studying in Europe and America before, but with your knowledge of wine tasting, I know that it is absolutely impossible to drink red wine without more than ten years of age." There is no such level of taste..."
"Oh, the bread crab made in this restaurant is very delicious. What wine would you like to pair it with?" Gladstone asked.
"Although most people like to use white wine with seafood... but I personally still like rosé wine. The rosé wines from the Loire Valley and Rhône Valley in France are both good. Of course, if there is La Vie en Rose in Provence, then More perfect!”
Bang bang bang... Gladstone couldn't help but clapped his hands, "Expert, indeed expert... Now I have a question to ask you. Where did you study in Europe and the United States? Why can't we ever find you before?" The trajectory of half a lifetime?”
Xiao Letian had obviously been immune to this problem for a long time. He gently shook his wine glass and said with a sad smile, "I spent the first half of my life wandering around and living in no fixed place. I was not well-known in Europe, but I just loved reading..."
"Europe and North America are very big, and not all places can be understood by you. Among hundreds of millions of people, there is such an inconspicuous poor boy like me. In fact, it is not conspicuous at all!"
"In the first half of my life, I received help from many kind-hearted European people, but it is precisely because of their kindness that I do not want to disturb their peaceful life..."
"Let's get straight to the point. With my current international status and sensitive position, how many people are trying to control me or threaten me? Do you think I will give these people a chance?"
"So, let the people I love live in peace forever. I shouldn't disturb them... So there is no need to delve into the first half of my life. You just need to know that I have the ability to use the second half of my life to change the world. Then Will suffice!"
The circular dining room forms a perfect arc sound area. On the walls on both sides of the room, behind those exquisite wallpapers, carefully disguised copper pipe eavesdropping devices are working hard.
Each copper pipe has a bell mouth device, wallpaper is covered on it, and then there are oil paintings, wine cabinets, and displays camouflaged in front.
No one could have imagined that this restaurant was actually a stronghold of the British intelligence agency. The eavesdropping equipment alone cost seven thousand pounds.
The sound waves penetrated the wallpaper and entered the cavity of the copper pipe. The two houses next door were silent. Prince Edward and representatives of various forces that could affect the destiny of the United Kingdom did not even dare to take a deep breath. They just listened quietly and listened to this. An important conversation that changed the political landscape of the world in the nineteenth century.
Gladstone had long known that Xiao Letian would not tell him the secret of his life experience, but he did not expect that Xiao Letian's excuse was so clever. He picked up the wine glass and sighed, "The head of state is really serious, no matter what you are talking about. True or false, but I agree with the second half of your sentence..."
"You were unknown in the first half of your life, but maybe you will be brilliant in the second half of your life. At least you have stirred up the situation in East Asia, and now you are stirring up the situation in Europe... Isn't your ambition a bit too big?"
With a puff, Xiao Letian smiled, "Oh, dear Mr. Gladstone, you said ambition? Are you talking to me about ambition?"
"Of all the people who are struggling in the political arena, who doesn't have ambition? Don't you have it? If you didn't, how could you cooperate with me to deal with Benjamin?"
Gladstone didn't blush when he heard the sarcasm. Instead, he said calmly, "Of course I have ambitions, but I have a bottom line, do you have one? My bottom line is very clear, that is, the interests of the empire come first, and no transaction can This bottom line may be exceeded!”
Xiao Letian put down his wine glass, "I know, that's why you put forward so many additional harsh conditions, right? Tax exemptions for British merchants within the Chinese community, judicial immunity, and free parking of warships... Tsk, tsk, you are treating me as a Chinese. Are you a British colony?"
"Dear Xiao, you have to understand that if you want to get something, you have to pay for it... Didn't you have an adjective in your Journey to the West? It's called Club of the Great Powers. I like this term very much..."
"Since you want to enter this club, you have to pay something!"
