On December 20, Setubal Port is welcoming a farewell.
Mary was a little worried when she saw that Anna, who had confirmed her pregnancy and her belly was gradually showing, insisted on coming to see her and Isabel off.
"Mom Anna, the sea breeze is strong today. You are pregnant now and should not have come to see us off."
Marie and Isabel left Luxembourg on the 11th and arrived in Sebatos, the capital of the Grand Alga, the day before yesterday. They stayed here for two days and left for Brazil today.
These days, Francisco is getting busier and busier because he has to run a luxury brand.
Two weeks ago, we personally planned and arranged for some Portuguese people to immigrate to the cantons of Geneva, Vaud and Valais on the shores of Lake Geneva in Switzerland, where they planned to run wineries.
Nowadays, people are very busy and not in Portugal at all.
For the past two days, it was Tangning and Helen's mother, Francisco's beloved wife Ana, who was entertaining them.
"Mary, don't be so nervous.
I am someone who has been here and experienced it. These sea breezes cannot affect me. I am not a delicate girl. "
Anna is a good, virtuous and gentle wife, and a very good helper. She naturally knows to do something for her husband and share his worries.
"Francisco, since he received Tangning's message not long ago, he has become busy again.
He is now planning and accumulating reserves to run high-end luxury brands such as wine, perfume, and bags. Recently, he even took people to Switzerland.
He is busy and busy all the time, so I can only entertain you. If you are leaving today, I have to see you off no matter what. "
“I’m sorry to trouble you, Anna, it’s such an honor for our Braganza family that Francisco can marry you.
Francisco can do more with you here. "
Isabel also didn’t expect that she had only been away from Sebatus for more than ten days, and when she came back here, Francisco would disappear and run away to Switzerland in the blink of an eye.
“Is the quality of wine in the Lake Geneva basin that good?
I remember that the best wines in Europe are not only France, Italy and Portugal. I have never heard of how famous Swiss wines are. "
If the wine is to be high-end, it must be made with some real ingredients.
This category, unlike bags, has no production ceiling. As long as the quality is decent, you can gain a lot of money and customers by advertising and building a brand reputation.
You can taste whether the wine is good or not. If your wine is not good, what’s the use of advertising like crazy?
Just like Jiang Xiaobai, he only has a name and can only be popular for a while.
“I think the wine produced around Lake Geneva in Switzerland should be good.
Downing said in the telegram that in these states, there is melting snow in the Alps, the land is fertile, the water source and sunshine are excellent, the wine produced is of high quality, and they are suitable for running wineries.
Moreover, near this area are Burgundy in France and Piedmont in northern Italy, two very famous high-quality wine-producing areas. Lake Geneva should be a potential high-quality area. "
Anna, analyzing the Lake Geneva wine region to Isabel.
“The high-quality wineries in France, Italy, and our country in Portugal are all well-known and have owners, and all of them are wealthy. After a lot of work, they have acquired very little.
Braganza, in order to develop high-end wines, must have corresponding, stable and high-quality wine origins, which is very important.
Swiss wine is not famous and there are few wineries, but the Lake Geneva basin has a very good environment and should be very suitable for growing high-quality grapes.
Francisco went there this time just to occupy this high-quality production area. "
"As you put it, it is indeed a good and high-quality area. Moreover, Switzerland is a safe place and war is not prone to break out."
Isabel thought of the busy Francisco now, and couldn't help but think of Tangning who had successfully returned to the country, and sighed with emotion.
"Tang Ning is really a smart, strategic, decisive, and very capable child. She is always able to accomplish things that others cannot think of or cannot do.
High-end brands are indeed worth operating, with high profit margins. The Principality of Burgundy has gained a lot of profits from high-end brands. "
Anna fully agreed with Isabel’s words.
As a child, Tang Ning was very spirited and very independent, which helped her get married to Francisco, breaking the last barrier and becoming a family.
While in the Far East, Francisco, with the help of Tang Ning, obtained the commercial interests of Chen Da and accumulated a large amount of wealth.
"Yes, Tangning has been an outstanding child since she was a child, so Francisco is very willing to listen to his opinion."
"Woo~"
While the three of them were chatting, the whistle of the cruise ship bound for Brazil sounded, reminding passengers to get on the ship and the voyage was about to start.
"Hurry up and get on the ship. Get to Brazil as soon as possible. Tangning is waiting for you."
Hearing the sound of the ship's whistle, Anna stopped talking.
"Well, Mom Anna, take care of yourself, see you later!"
"Anna, I wish you good health, let's go."
"Thank you for your blessing."
Anna smiled and said her final farewell: "When you arrive in Brazil, you must send me a telegram."
"Okay, Mom Anna."
"Anna, goodbye!"
…
Switzerland, Canton Vaud, Lausanne.
Francisco, is meeting with Mr. Pierre de Coubertin, the organizer of the Olympic Games, and Daniel Burley Woolfour, the president of FIFA.
It turned out that Francisco was still in Valais the day before yesterday, inspecting the Rhone Valley in the upper reaches of Lake Geneva.
Valais is located in the Alps. It has a sparse population of only about 50,000 people and an underdeveloped economy. It is a backward and poor canton in Switzerland.
After Francisco inspected the Rhone Valley, he was very satisfied with the situation here.
Surrounded by the Alpine snow-capped mountains, the river valley is fertile with good water quality and sunlight. Some grapes grow here and some wine is produced. After he tasted it, it was very good.
Tang Ning's judgment was correct. This is a rare wine-producing area that must be occupied.
Today's European wines, especially high-end wines, are in hot demand, especially among Americans.
This has also resulted in a lot of counterfeit products, but these fake and shoddy products have been under attack. The upper class people who have been deceived and embarrassed will not show mercy to these insects.
After the inspection was successful, Francisco immediately decided to acquire the few local wineries and land to occupy this production area.
However, when he was about to take action, someone who stayed in Lausanne, the capital of Vaud canton, sent him a telegram saying that sports celebrities Coubertin and Daniel asked to see him.
Coubertin was a big celebrity in Europe, and Daniel was also well-known. Francisco was willing to make friends with famous people, so he immediately decided to let his deputy stay on the business and take a boat back to meet the two people.
Returning to Lausanne, Francisco immediately met with Coubertin first.
"Dear Archduke Francisco, I hope Brazil can host the 1916 Olympic Games. What do you think?"
After some contact, Coubertin revealed his intention to Francesco.
For the Olympic Games in this era, the venue has always been a problem. Coubertin has been worried about it for the past few games. Although it is now on track, he must prepare for a rainy day.
When Downing spent tens of thousands of pounds in Brazil to organize the first Football World Cup, it caused a great impact when it spread to Europe.
When Coubertin saw the news, his first feeling was that it was necessary to get in touch with the wealthy financial backer of the King of Brazil, so that Brazil could try to host the Olympics.
Anyway, it’s not like the Olympics have never been held in the Americas before, so it’s normal to hold them again.
"I don't think Tangning will refuse. This kid loves sports very much and is very interested in promoting sports."
Tangning wanted to use sports to expand Brazil's influence. Francisco knew that and knew that he was planning the Olympics.
But before he could take action, Coubertin came up to give him a pillow.
“It’s just, Mr. Coubertin.
Why is it not the 1912 Olympics, but Brazil has to wait until 1916! ? "
Faced with Francisco's doubts, Coubertin gave an explanation.
"Your Majesty the Grand Duke, the 1912 Olympic Games has been decided to be held in Berlin, Germany, so Brazil can only wait until 1916."
"So this is ah!
Don't be offended, Mr. Coubertin, I don't know much about the operation of the Olympic Games. "
"Your Excellency, you're welcome. The Olympics is not a big deal after all. I can't blame you for not understanding it."
"Haha, Mr. Coubertin, you are a good man!"
