Fang Lang didn't expect to receive feedback from Reinhardt so soon, and couldn't help but feel happy for his decision. However, Fang Lang didn't want Reinhardt to repay the favor so quickly. Of course, he also considered that if he wanted to get real Friendship should be considered carefully, so although Fang Lang liked this gift very much, he had to hesitate and said:
"Reinhardt, is this okay? Will it have any bad impact on you or your family? After all, this should have been your trophy, and you gave it to our Brazilian Navy."
Hearing Fang Lang's worry, Reinhardt was also stunned, looked at Fang Lang deeply and said:
"Fang, you are indeed a good friend. Even in the face of such temptations, you are still thinking about me. But please don't worry, we are friends and allies. The Germans ordered their submarine forces to surrender to the British Empire. Could it be that Won’t Americans accept it?
Therefore, you don’t have to take any care at all. Even if everyone later finds out that you have captured a U-boat, would anyone dare to ask for it to go back? I believe your Brazilian government would not agree either!
Even if the Brazilian government agrees, will your navy be willing? So you don't have to worry about this issue at all. Besides, as long as you don't publicize this matter, it won't attract anyone's attention. "
Seeing Reinhardt's attitude, Fang Lang knew that they had thought it over carefully, so he said cheerfully without being pretentious:
"If that's the case, then I'm not polite. When will we set off!"
"Well! We have to wait a moment. My Harry is still under repair, but it should be completed tomorrow afternoon. Then we can set off. There is one more thing I have to do here today, that is, my mother wants to invite you to her house. , attending a family dinner, I wonder if you can enjoy it."
Seeing Reinhardt's expectant expression, Fang Lang laughed and said:
"Really? That's such an honor. But I'm not familiar with this place. I don't know if there are any suitable stores nearby. I'll go look for a suitable gift right away. When is the family dinner scheduled?"
Fang Lang's cheerfulness made Reinhardt very happy. He did not expect that Fang Lang would agree to attend his family banquet without hesitation. To be honest, this was the first time Reinhardt invited a non-noble to his home for dinner, and he was very worried about the British. Fang Lang couldn't adapt to the etiquette.
In fact, Reinhardt was completely over-worried. Fang Lang had even experienced the Brazilian hostess inviting him to take a bath together. There was nothing else that Fang Lang couldn't accept!
"Fang, this time it's mainly my mother who wants to express my gratitude to you for my affairs, so you don't need to prepare a special gift. Your attendance is the best gift.
My father and grandfather are both in London, so this is not a common tea party or banquet, it is just a simple family dinner. I hope you will not feel neglected. "
Upon hearing Reinhardt's words, Fang Lang also breathed a sigh of relief and thought to himself, it's not that you British nobles are the best, otherwise, I really wouldn't be able to get used to it.
"Hi! Reinhardt is not lazy. He came to the UK. As a friend, it is the right thing to visit your home. We are friends. Don't pay too much attention to this. I remembered that there is a bottle purchased in the United States on my boat. Whiskey, very nice, when shall we leave.”
Reinhardt was obviously not used to Fang Lang's cheerfulness and quickly said:
"If it's convenient for you, we can leave now. My mother has prepared the best steak and fried fish, which are guaranteed to be very delicious."
Hearing Reinhardt praising his mother for preparing British-style delicacies, Fang Lang couldn't help but curl his lips inwardly. As a food desert, who gave you the courage to think that British food can conquer the picky taste buds of Chinese people.
However, as a friend, Fang Lang would definitely not show it. After all, when others warmly invite you, you cannot be picky about the food carefully prepared by others. This is the most basic courtesy.
"Then wait, I'll go change my clothes, grab the gifts and we'll set off."
Reinhardt's home in Plymouth is obviously just a country holiday villa. The house doesn't look very old and doesn't have that sense of history. However, the entire house is made of stone, which obviously means a lot of investment.
When Fang Lang arrived at the door in Reinhardt's car, a very exquisitely dressed woman was already standing at the door of the house waiting.
Under Reinhardt's introduction, Fang Lang presented the whiskey he had brought. As the two of them entered the room, they did not expect that the country villa that looked very ordinary outside was very luxuriously decorated inside. Fang Lang couldn't help but sigh. , the British aristocracy is just different.
Maybe the topic we want to talk about today is relatively private, so there are no outsiders present at home. However, Fang Lang could tell that you should have servants to take care of your villa.
After greeting each other, Fang Lang went directly to a long dining table under the guidance of the two. The layout of the dining table was very particular. Whether it was tableware or plate placement, Fang Lang could see the owner's intentions.
Fang Lang was not polite. After all, the British were not Chinese, so there was no need to be modest. Fang Lang didn't know if he was tired of the ship's food after spending a long time on the warship, but Fang Lang actually found the legendary unpalatable British food to be not unpalatable.
A few people talked about the weather in the UK for a while, and the economic environment of the UK for a while. While chatting, whether intentionally or unintentionally, Reinhardt's mother, Mrs. Henderson, actually brought the topic to the Fang Lang family's business.
"Mrs. Henderson, our family is actually mainly engaged in some shipping-related businesses. We just established several companies in the United States some time ago and want to expand our business, mainly in shipbuilding, logistics, and supporting terminals."
"Oh! Does Mr. Fang's family also want to enter the shipbuilding industry? This is our family's advantageous industry. Maybe we can provide some help if necessary."
Hearing Mrs. Henderson's words, Fang Lang couldn't help but be startled, and immediately understood what she meant. She wanted to express her gratitude. However, what Fang Lang wanted to get involved was not traditional cargo ships, but directly eliminating the old technology and opening up a new path.
However, thinking about the background of the Reinhardt family, Fang Lang felt that maybe he could directly find a partner in the UK. As for the strength of the partner, he was not worried. Everyone was discussing business.
If the Reinhardt family is strong, they will give you more shares at worst. If the strength is not good enough, then I'm sorry. I can only ask you to follow me and drink some soup.
“Mrs. Henderson, our family’s shipbuilding industry may have a huge impact on the traditional shipbuilding industry. If you are willing, I can introduce your company to our company and we can set up a new shipbuilding company in the UK together. Then, I assure you, this shipbuilding company will soon become one of the largest shipbuilding companies in the UK."
Fang Lang's confident speech made Mrs. Henderson frown, and she began to feel that Fang Lang was a Brazilian. If you hadn't saved my son, I wouldn't be here to listen to these arrogant speeches.
Reinhardt also looked at Fang Lang in surprise. In his limited contact with Fang Lang, he did not find that Fang Lang had such a side.
Fang Lang could naturally see the expressions of the two of them. Fang Lang didn't care, but since he did have plans to open up markets in traditional European and American powers like the United Kingdom, it was naturally a good thing to further bind the interests of both parties through this shipyard.
Therefore, Fang Lang directly explained to the two of them in detail the ideas for the containers designed by the shipbuilding company he established in the United States.
After listening to Fang Lang's explanation, Mrs. Henderson and Reinhardt's expressions changed drastically. They looked at Fang Lang in shock and said:
"Mr. Fang, is what you said true? If what you say is realized, all the current freighters will be directly eliminated. Oh my God! God, this is really incredible."
"Hey! Fang, I didn't expect that your company has such a big weapon. If you are really planning to build container ships in the UK, I hope that the family business can have the opportunity to participate."
Fang Lang smiled slightly and said:
"As a friend, of course I can't deceive you, but you still need to discuss the specific cooperation plan with the company yourself. I can't get too involved in this kind of thing. But I will introduce you to them, so that at least you have already Seize the opportunity.”
Mrs. Henderson smiled helplessly and said:
"Mr. Fang, originally to thank you for everything you have done for Reinhardt, I wanted to help your company. I never expected that I would hear such amazing news from you in the end. Thank you so much.
Tomorrow I will ask people from the company to take the initiative to contact Global Shipbuilding. You can rest assured that we will show the greatest sincerity to promote this cooperation. "
