In the office, Xia Yu smiled at the corner of his mouth and drank tea indifferently.

After listening to Xia Yu's calm narration, Elena said happily: "Xia Yu, in fact, with your contribution to the United Kingdom, the royal family should have knighted you a long time ago, although it is a little late now, but it is finally here." ”

"In the future, do I have to call you Sir Xia?"

Elena blinked her big beautiful eyes and looked at Xia Yu playfully and said.

Although her father is a duke, and his rank is much higher than the knighthood that the royal family wants to grant Xia Yu, she is still sincerely happy for Xia Yu, because this represents the royal family's recognition of Xia Yu.

Xia Yu stroked Elena's hand and said jokingly, "Elena, then why should I call you, Lady Sir?"

Elena blushed and looked out the door subconsciously, only to find that the office door was still closed, and she relaxed.

She gave Xia Yu a provocative look, and said a little arrogantly: "You don't count what you said, you have to ask my father if he agrees." ”

Xia Yu smiled, hugged Elena into his arms, and said domineeringly: "If your father doesn't agree, you have to agree, such a good son-in-law, can the world find a second one?"

After speaking, Xia Yu didn't wait for the shy Elena to answer, lowered his head directly, and caught the soft and warm XX.

After a long time, Xia Yu raised his head again, looking at Elena with a rosy face and misty eyes, like a delicate rose waiting to be picked, a sense of satisfaction rose in his heart.

Xia Yu's blazing gaze made Elena feel weak and uncomfortable, and her instincts told her that if Xia Yu was allowed to continue, more would likely happen.

Therefore, Elena, who had regained some sanity, reluctantly broke free from Xia Yu's arms, tidied up her shirt, and took the initiative to provoke the topic to divert Xia Yu's attention.

"Xia Yu, then do you plan to accept the royal family's knighthood?"

Xia Yu smiled and said: "Of course, even if I abandon the assets of the United Kingdom, it is impossible to abandon you, since it is destined to have a deeper connection with the United Kingdom, it is also much easier to accept the title of the royal family, although this knighthood is not precious." ”

Although she knew that Xia Yu was deliberately coaxing her, but women, all the same, they all like to listen to the sweet words of their beloved, and Elena was happy in her heart, and her eyes towards Xia Yu became more and more gentle and loving.

Straight to the point.

As Xia Yu said, the title of knight is not precious, and here we have to mention the British honor system.

The British honor system is particularly complicated, and I won't mention much else, let's just say that there is a difference between Lord and Knight.

Lord is an honorific title for the fifth-level nobles of the British dukes and uncles, and there is actually no such title as Lord, which is a blind spot for many people.

In addition to the hereditary nobility since ancient times, almost all of the nobles in Britain are now lifelong nobles, and the barons in the tenure nobility and hereditary nobility are of the same grade, so they also enjoy the honorific title of lord.

But what about jazz, there is a clear difference.

In the hierarchy of honor, the knight is a class below the barons and above the gentlemen, and like the gentlemen and barons, they do not belong to the nobility.

The Queen of England may confer knighthood on a person of any country.

However, only the Queen's subjects, including those who own British nationals and some nationals of Commonwealth countries, are entitled to the title of "knight".

For example, Lee Kimchi is a Korean citizen, and the Queen of England can award him the title of Knight of the British Empire, but Lee Kimchi can't call himself Sir Lee Kimchi because he is not loyal to the Queen.

Therefore, almost all foreigners who contributed to Britain were awarded knighthoods, not knighthoods. Even if a title of nobility is granted, the recipient cannot use the title of nobility because of his or her lack of allegiance to the Queen.

However, Xia Yu's words are Chinese with dual nationality of Britain and the United States, and when he was in Xiangxiangjiang, he had the status of a British national (overseas) by default, and was legally a subject of the Queen of England, so once he accepted the title of the Queen of England, in addition to the title, he could also use the title of nobility or knight.

It's okay for others to call him Sir Xia.

However, Xia Yu is "a person in Cao Ying's heart in Han", even if he accepts the knighthood of the Queen of England, he intends to let others call him "Mr. Xia" instead of "Sir Xia", unless he participates in the internal gatherings of the British aristocracy later, he can only use this title.

......

Three days later.

Xia Yu entered Buckingham Palace in formal clothes and found that in addition to Prince Philip and his wife, there were several dukes inside, which surprised him.

Carter Howard, Duke of Norfolk, Ian Campbell, Duke of Argyll, Robert Grosvenor, Duke of Westminster, and Porter Philip Cavendis, Duke of Devonshire.

In addition to Duke Carter Howard, among the other three dukes, Xia Yu is slightly familiar with Duke Porter Philip Cavendis, because most of his shares in the Financial Times Group were bought from the Pearson Group in the hands of Duke Porter Philip Cavendis.

As for whether these dukes happened to be here, or deliberately came to testify, Xia Yu didn't know, and he didn't ask.

In the presence of everyone, the Queen of England held an award ceremony for Xia Yu, and personally wore the Grand Cross of the Order of Knighthood, the highest of the five ranks of knighthood (referred to as "GBE" for both men and women), and the rank was above Bao Yugang, who was knighted the year before last.

He became the third Chinese in Xiangjiang after Jian Yueqiang and Zhong Shiyuan to receive the title of knight and the highest honor of knighthood.

When he saw this medal, Xia Yu was only slightly surprised, and then he guessed the deep meaning of the royal family giving him such a high-level award.

But he doesn't care, whether Britain is for the sake of face, or for the sake of psychological comfort in the future, a mere knighthood can't hinder the stability and money of Xiangjiang.

It can even be said that the royal family suddenly awarded him a medal, and at this time, he was already planning for the worst, which was a good thing for Xia Yu.

Therefore, one morning, Xia Yu was in a good mood.

After the award ceremony, Xia Yu planned to leave, but Prince Philip invited him to play golf, and several other grand dukes would go.

Under the difficulty of graciousness, Xia Yu readily agreed.

enjoyed a sumptuous lunch at Buckingham Palace, during which the queen also took the initiative to ask Xia Yu many things about Xiangjiang, Xia Yu's answer was both cautious and funny, and some sensitive and profound topics were beaten by him Tai Chi.

After lunch, the group boarded the royal Bentley team and headed to the London Golf Club, 20 kilometers away, one of the top golf clubs in London, with a 36-hole championship golf course, one of the best hill courses in the UK and Europe.

In the chat, Xia Yu also learned that Prince Philip is also a major shareholder of this London golf club.

Led by major shareholders, all of them are powerful people, and naturally enjoy super VIP treatment, and under the leadership of the staff, they went to the central area at the end of the scenery.

Standing on the hillside, the breeze blows on your face, looking at the nearly 700 acres of pastoral scenery, a quiet and peaceful atmosphere blows in your face, giving people a kind of whole-body enjoyment.

"This golf course is fantastic!"

Xia Yu's admiration made the host Prince Philip, who was sorting out the equipment again, laugh happily.

"This golf club is among the best in the world, Mr. Xia, and I look forward to a pleasant afternoon for you. ”

"That's for sure!"

Xia Yu responded with a smile.

While talking and laughing, the six began to divide into groups, each of three in groups, Xia Yu was in a group with Duke Ian Campbell and Duke Carter Howard, and Prince Philip was in a group with Duke Robert Grosvenor and Duke Porter Philip Cavendis.

Although Xia Yu is the youngest, his golf skills are not necessarily inferior to anyone, but in this kind of entertainment atmosphere, he doesn't plan to be in the limelight in a socializing game, and he is casual after a few highlight moments.

After playing for a while, at halftime, Duke Ian Campbell, who was much more familiar, walked up to Xia Yu and took out a very beautiful invitation.

Xia Yu took it by the way, and the gentle voice of Duke Ian Campbell sounded in his ears.

"Sir Xia, in three days I will hold a coming-of-age ceremony for my child, Tokuhir Ian Campbell, and I hope you will be able to come!"

Xia Yu looked surprised, his face was full of smiles, and he nodded and smiled: "Thank you Sir Campbell for your grand invitation, I will definitely participate." ”

Duke Carter Howard, who was on the side, leaned over and said to Xia Yu: "Sir Xia, you can go with me when the time comes, and Elena and Henry will also go together." ”

"Oh?"

Xia Yu raised his eyebrows and looked at Duke Carter Howard with some surprise.

Without waiting for Duke Carter Howard to answer, Duke Ian Campbell smiled and explained Xia Yu's doubts.

"Sir Xia, you may not know that Sir Carter's children, Elena and Henry, are good friends with my children. ”

Xia Yu really doesn't know the inside story.

He smiled and said, "I see, it's the first time I've known about ......."

"Haha......"

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