"What's more important?" Bao Guowei muttered in his heart.
He was secretly happy in his heart, and after going in a long circle, he finally got to the point.
He knows that, as the saying goes, the bustling world is for profit, and the bustling world is for benefit.
If he had no use value, how could he enter such a magnificent mansion wearing this outfit?
"Haha. Just say it bluntly, Miss Monica! Wherever I, Bao Guowei, come in handy, I will do my best."
Monica smiled.
"Okay! He is a generous person. I have been in China for so long, and everyone I meet is very awkward and awkward. You are a little different."
"Since you just told me a story, I will tell you my story now."
Bao Guowei couldn't help but feel excited, as the answer seemed to be about to be revealed.
He smiled and said, "Bao Guowei is all ears."
"Bao Guowei, you know, since that incident, people from all over the world like to come to China, from Britain, France, the United States and Germany, and our family is also one of them, but most people's purpose They are all gold mining, but our goals are very different..." Monica said pretending to be mysterious.
However, when it comes to this, Bao Guowei has basically guessed it.
"China fever?"
"Huh? You also know this?" Monica was a little surprised.
In Bao Guowei’s memory, the China craze in Europe was not a newly emerging trend of thought.
"I have some understanding." Bao Guowei did not dare to be too arrogant.
"Mr. Bao also understands?" Xiong Shili asked.
Obviously, as a master of Chinese studies, he is an expert in this field. Hearing what Bao Guowei said, he became interested.
"I have only dabbled in it a little bit. As far as I know. In fact, as early as the 16th century, there was a "Chinese garden craze". Among them, the "famous monarch" of France, Louis XVI, admired Chinese garden design very much. , this is a craze in Chinese art." Bao Guowei said slowly.
I thought Bao Guowei was just talking in general terms, but when he said this, Xiong Shili was a little surprised.
Xiong Shili said: "You continue to talk."
"I think since I entered the mansion, all I have seen is Chinese garden design, which emphasizes the spirituality of every scene and thing, and wants a natural and integrated effect. This is the essence of Chinese garden design."
Bao Guowei quickly poured out all the ink in his stomach.
The person sitting in front of him is a well-known Chinese scholar who is well-read and knowledgeable. At this time, he can't talk nonsense.
"Haha. Mr. Xiong Shili, he was really right. This is the mansion my father found specially. I heard that a well-known Chinese garden designer made the design drawings."
Bao Guowei responded and continued speaking calmly.
It turns out that when the Enlightenment movement began to emerge in the 18th century, Enlightenment activists such as Voltaire and Montesquieu looked for theoretical basis for the Enlightenment movement in traditional Chinese philosophical works.
This caused a craze in Chinese culture.
Now, after experiencing the devastation of the war, the "lost generation" has begun to seek salvation in China's "Book of Changes" and "Laozi".
The famous philosopher Russell is one of them.
From this, at least in terms of culture, Chinese culture can indeed set off a craze in Europe.
Bao Guowei's eloquent talk.
Although he was speaking in general terms, it was not easy for him to understand these things at his age.
Xiong Shili slowly lay back in the chair again, with an imperceptible smile on his lips.
Bao Guowei was secretly happy. It seemed that he had completely grasped Xiong Shili's little thoughts.
"That's right." Monica said aloud.
Xiong Shili was stunned and immediately shut up. He knew that these seemingly insignificant words were a nod to himself.
Monica was naturally unhappy because she interrupted her.
"Yes, most Europeans come to China to make money, but the original intention of us coming to China is not to make money. My father decided to live in China for a long time because he admired Chinese culture, so naturally I followed suit. Coming. But...something bad happened recently..."
"Miss Monica, it doesn't matter."
"I think you should have guessed that I was originally from England. My father came to Jingkou, China to do business in trade, and Wu Sucheng is now one of the links in Jingkou trade, but this link is not strong now. , seems to be broken."
Bao Guowei suddenly realized that what he had guessed before was correct. This foreign girl was indeed one of the representatives of European capital.
And as soon as I heard the meaning of these words, I knew that what I just said was just a foreshadowing, and the main topic starts from here.
"Where to begin?"
"Because there is another capital force in Europe that wants to intervene in the Jingkou market and compete with our family for business. We have been operating in Jingkou for many years, so it is definitely impossible for us to get a share of their pie."
"This capital force is called the Hunter family, which is a famous early capital force in the UK. In Europe, the Hunter family has a lot of relationship with my family, not only in terms of kinship, but also in business. So, if we directly To refuse or to show off one's face is extremely inappropriate..."
Bao Guowei responded quickly and took over the conversation.
"So... what Monica means is, let me play the bad side, and you will play the red side, mediating and mediating, so as to protect yourself wisely?"
"What are you talking about, red face or white face?"
Monica was stunned.
Because she didn't understand Chinese, she couldn't understand Bao Guowei's Chinese proverbs, but Bao Guowei had forgotten them.
Maybe Monica's father is a China expert, but Monica can't even speak Chinese now, so naturally she won't understand these meanings.
She didn't know, but Xiong Shili knew, but he smiled and said nothing.
"Nothing. Miss Monica, just keep talking."
"The Hunter family is one of the leaders in British capital flows in Europe. Foreign capital flowing into China is a trend, and you should know it. But due to some special reasons, they came much later than us."
"Their target is Jingkou, but the Jingkou market has been divided up by major foreign investors, making it difficult to enter directly. Therefore, the Hunter family wants to start from Wusu City, located near Jingkou, to gain a foothold here first, and then use it as a springboard , and gradually conquer the Jingkou market.”
Bao Guowei nodded seriously.
He also understood the situation in Wusu City. There was a wide inland river in the city that led directly to the Yangtze River and was a natural inland port channel.
If you use this place as an intermediary to enter the Jingkou market, it will definitely be the best.
Monica continued: "But the more difficult problem now is that my father has returned to Europe, and the task of preventing the Hunter family from entering falls on me."
"The most difficult thing to deal with is the head of the Hunter family in China, Royce. In your Chinese terms, he is the future head of the new generation of the Hunter family. Royce is about the same age as me, and Henry The Te family wanted to match us up, and Royce was shameless and pestered me all day long."
"The current situation is that if I reject Royce's pursuit and the dock he wants, then the relationship between our two families will be completely broken. This is the result we least want to get."
"Royce?"
Bao Guowei is familiar with Internet articles, and he can tell the flavor of conspiracy in it as soon as he hears it.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Royce's motives for pursuing Monica may not be pure.
After all, if you want someone else's daughter and someone else's property, it's hard not to be suspicious, if Royce succeeds in both aspects.
Then Monica's family is actually controlled by Royce, both inside and outside.
This is a plan to drive away wolves and swallow tigers.
However, Bao Guowei did not express his guess. Now is not the time to talk about it.
After all, this is just my own conjecture. If I say it in a few words, others won't believe it. On the contrary, it may ruin a good thing because I am too pushy.
"So, I have a plan. This plan can help me make him return in a dignified manner and leave him disappointed. It's just..." Monica said mysteriously. "I need your help now, Mr. Bao!"
Bao Guowei's heart trembled, he knew the seriousness of this matter.
According to Monica's background, this must involve a lot of people, it must be dangerous, and it is normal for even a few lives to be lost.
But perhaps, this is an excellent opportunity for him to stand out in the future!
"Miss Monica, I told you that if you can use my Bao Guowei's place, I will naturally do it without any hesitation."
