Because Zhou Ming and Caitlin went from Brighton to Charles Long Island, and then to Bermuda, where Richmond finally arrived, it can be said that they went around a big circle, so when they finally arrived at Harrusburg, it was already close to evening, this was still a full flight, and the flight schedule was very good, plus the result that a visa was not required to go from the United States to Bermuda, otherwise it would be delayed in Richmond for at least one day to arrive. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

In Harusburg, Zhou Ming and Archduke Ferdinand had already moved to the castle's dining room to sit face to face, while Caitlin went to the back kitchen.

As early as half a month ago, Ferdinand had dismissed all the servants in the castle, so he had to cook everything himself, but Ferdinand had learned to cook, otherwise it would be really difficult. Originally, Ferdinand was going to cook by himself today, but how could Caitlyn still want her father to cook? She volunteered to cook, Zhou Ming didn't know if this doll-like princess would be able to, so he asked Zhang Lin to help her.

They went to the kitchen, and only Zhou Ming and Ferdinand were left in the dining room, Zhou Ming felt some pressure slightly, after all, there was a grand duke sitting opposite, this was a hundred years ago, he was the king of a certain country, and people of this status would more or less have an innate pressure from the superior, even if he looked haggard, even if he just sat there and didn't say anything.

On the other hand, this is also another form of meeting parents, although Zhou Ming has experienced it in his previous life, it is incomparable with the present, so this also gives Zhou Ming some pressure.

Ferdinand just sat here and watched Zhou Ming without speaking, Zhou Ming knew that he was waiting for him to speak first, Zhou Ming looked around, this restaurant is very rococo decoration style, it is a gorgeous and unique free style, and even on the side of the living room, there is a black and white sketch, the content of which seems to be a dinner.

"Is this the Last Supper for Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting?" Zhou Ming asked curiously.

Ferdinand nodded and replied, "It was Leonardo da Vinci's manuscript, or a draft of that famous painting, and I thought he was more in line with the style of the restaurant, so he hung it there." ”

Ferdinand's tone was relaxed, as if he was introducing an insignificant ornament, but Zhou Ming knew the difference between this so-called 'decoration', because it was the manuscript of Leonardo da Vinci, the most perfect genius in Europe!

Although it is only a sketch, it is also a real work of Leonardo da Vinci, especially the draft of the Last Supper, such a famous painting bonus, if it is placed in the auction house, it can be sold for a billion dollars, no matter who buys it, he has to take great pains to preserve and hide it, but now, he is hanging in the restaurant as a decoration to decorate the restaurant, and he is not even qualified to collect.

Since Harusburg had now been taken over by Bankman's Bank, Ferdinand could not touch anything in the castle at will, and naturally could not do it on purpose, in fact, he had always been by his side, and he did not have enough time to do it.

It is precisely for this reason that from this point of view, we can get a glimpse of the strong heritage of the Harusburg family.

Thinking of this, Zhou Ming let out a sigh of relief and said: "I really didn't expect that the Harusburg family with such a background could be reduced to this point, I suddenly thought that it was a mistake for me to come to Bermuda in such a hurry!"

Zhou Ming's sudden words surprised Ferdinand, but he only understood it after glancing at the draft of the Last Supper on the wall, but he was very strange: "It seems that you don't think this is a mistake, do you? ”

Zhou Ming shrugged his shoulders senselessly: "I really feel that I am still too anxious, but I don't think there is anything ashamed of me in saying this, after all, it has only been four years since I graduated from college and got involved in the financial industry, how can I be compared with a thousand-year-old family?"

"Just like Your Excellency the Grand Duke, you said before, the heritage of a family, and it is normal for me to be surprised by the heritage of the Harusburg family. Zhou Ming said, "In my opinion, only those idiots who refuse to face the reality and slap their swollen faces are the most humiliating." ”

Ferdinand's eyes lit up at Zhou Ming's words: "You actually have such an idea? You know that many people can't pass their own level, whether it is a noble king or an ordinary servant, they always think of their dignity and are not allowed to admit their mistakes, they will always do everything possible to find all kinds of excuses to deny it, or simply not face it, only you are an exception." ”

Zhou Ming nodded: "That's right, I used to be like this, as long as others disagree with me a little, I will think that it is a trampling on my dignity, and I will go crazy and become an angry lion." ”

Speaking of this, Zhou Ming paused for a moment before continuing: "But then I experienced some very magical things, and I was reborn, and then I looked back at my previous behavior, which was actually very naïve. ”

"So it seems that you are indeed born again, because I know many people who do not really understand this until the moment before they die. Ferdinand looked at Zhou Ming and said, "Maybe that's why you have today." ”

Zhou Ming smiled and didn't respond to anything, because the rebirth he said and the rebirth that Ferdinand understood were completely two concepts, after all, he was a human being in two lives, which was equivalent to dying once, if such a simple truth could not be understood, some of the simplest things could not be seen, and like some young people who didn't understand anything, the so-called dignity was higher than the sky, then he really lived in vain in his last life, but Ferdinand's next words made Zhou Ming more interested.

"But in my opinion, what is more surprising about you is your confidence, which is not pretending to be stubborn, nor is it a kind of affirmation of your own ability, because you understand that even if you make mistakes, you can find a way to make up for them, so you are not afraid to admit your mistakes, which is the most important thing. Ferdinand said.

In all the dialogues in Harusburg, only this sentence has the greatest impact on Zhou Ming, in his previous life, in fact, he didn't want to be confident, but he didn't have any ability at that time, once something went wrong, he didn't know what to do, how could he be confident?

And in this life, because he is in control of the future, on the other hand, he also holds the idea of 'I'm afraid of a ball anyway, I'm afraid of a ball anyway', no matter what difficulties I encounter in doing anything, I am full of confidence, and it is in this way that I can calm down when I first see Yang Lao and Chairman Du, and this mentality has gradually affected me until today.

Thinking of this, Zhou Ming suddenly asked him: "Then Your Excellency, that means you believe that I can help Harusburg?"

"I'm sorry young gentleman, but I don't believe it, after all, the world is not as simple as you think. Ferdinand shook his head and said, this answer surprised Zhou Ming a little, but it was reasonable, and Ferdinand then said, "But...... I can look forward to it. ”

Such an ambiguous answer made Zhou Ming a little speechless, and at this moment, Caitlin's beautiful voice suddenly came: "What are you talking about? ”

Zhou Ming looked over and saw Caitlyn pushing a food cart over, with several plates on it, with steaks, cheese rolls and baked potatoes on them, and the aroma wafting from Caitlyn's cart proved that these dishes were really good. Zhou Ming also saw Zhang Lin who came with Caitlin, and from his expression Zhou Ming also understood that this soldier king really only fought in the kitchen.

Zhou Ming was a little surprised: "I didn't expect you to really know how to cook?"

Caitlin smiled shyly, very charming, and said as she brought the plate to the table, "Actually, I learned this from the White Mountain Forest Manor, in case one day she is not there, and I will go hungry." ”

Zhou Ming knew that the Mary in Caitlin's mouth was the housekeeper who had been with her in Adams Manor, and they also understood their situation, Maria could not guarantee that she would be able to live until she left with Caitlin, after all, the world was dirty, and nothing was guaranteed in front of interests, so in order for Caitlin to take care of herself, Maria taught her how to cook.

"I'm sorry, it's my father's incompetence that has caused you!" Ferdinand said to himself.

Caitlin smiled and comforted him, "It's okay, Father, don't you think I'm normal now? Didn't you teach me since I was a child that the current suffering is the road to happiness in the future? That's why I brought you Zhou Ming, so you should be happy!"

Ferdinand looked up at Zhou Ming, he smiled and nodded, "That's right, I should indeed be happy!"

Listening to the conversation between the father and daughter, Zhou Ming felt a little embarrassed, because he seemed to have really become the hand-picked colt of the Harusburg family.

That's it, this dinner is over, Zhou Ming and Zhang Lin went back to their rooms respectively, Zhou Ming was lying on the bed, and was about to think about today's events, when the door of the room was knocked, Zhou Ming thought it was Zhang Lin, after all, he was his personal bodyguard, living in two rooms, he might be a little uneasy, but to take care of Ferdinand's face, he could only come back at night.

However, what Zhou Ming never expected was that when Zhou Ming opened the door, it was Caitlin at the door, which made Zhou Ming stunned at that time.

Caitlyn just stood there, her head bowed, her pretty face flushed, and her hands rubbed the corners of her clothes, as if she was a little shy.

"That...... Caitlin, what's the matter with you?" Zhou Ming asked.

Being asked by Zhou Ming like this, Caitlin's head was suddenly buried lower, and it took a long time to pluck up the courage to raise her head and say to Zhou Ming: "It was my father who allowed me to come, and he said that since we are destined to get married, I will ...... tonight It is possible to stay overnight in your room. ”

"What? Spend the night here?"

Zhou Ming was surprised, if Zhou Ming was only a little surprised by Caitlin's arrival before, then after hearing Caitlin's words, Zhou Ming was completely confused.

On the other hand, Caitlin seemed to have exhausted all her courage to say this, and after she finished speaking, she lowered her head again, and didn't dare to look at Zhou Ming again.