Chapter 213 to New York

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Guo Shouyun nodded with satisfaction. Not to mention anything else, the value of these porcelains alone far exceeds the entire manor in his eyes.

The third storage room is larger, about 800 square meters. However, compared to the first two storage rooms, it is divided into compartments of about 50 square meters. There are some Chinese paintings, sculptures, jade, traditional works of art from the Americas and Southeast Asia, as well as some European sculptures and oil paintings, and of course Egyptian and Middle Eastern artworks. Of course, like porcelain before it, most of them are not very valuable things now, but there is a lot of room for appreciation in the future.

The back side of the estate is more extensive, with lakes, forests, plantations, gardens, horse farms, golf courses, tennis courts, and basketball courts. However, due to the fact that no one has repaired for a long time, most of the facilities have been dilapidated. The stables next to the horse farm were covered with dust, and the plantation had long since been swallowed up by weeds. The grass in the lawn has grown to knee height, and when you stand on the steps next to it, you can see that the rabbits are falling inside, and it is a paradise for wild animals.

"Bruce, if you really plan to buy this manor, I'm afraid it will cost you a lot of money to renovate it later. Neil Morrie.

Guo Shouyun nodded, "Mr. Hills, it seems that it is necessary for us to talk about the price of the entire manor!"

Hearing the purchase intent in his words, William Hills had an excited look in his eyes. If Gray Manor can make a deal, then his commission will be extremely generous.

"Mr. Guo, our Kendun company will provide you with the best price!"

In the bargaining that followed, the two sides of course showed their abilities. However, it is clear that William Hills, as an intermediary, lacks confidence. After all, Grey Manor is in a state close to abandonment and hasn't sold for two years, so the £75 million price tag is clearly too high. After a compromise between the two parties, the deal was finally reached for £46.4 million.

"Mr. Guo, our company also cooperates with many companies in decoration, garden design, and sculpture restoration, all of which are professional companies with rich experience in the industry for many years. I can get in touch with you if you need it. ”

The restoration of Gray Manor is a big project, and there is a lot of money to be paid in it, and William Shears certainly doesn't mind making another brokerage fee.

Guo Shouyun knew his intentions. But he doesn't have any dislike for this, because strictly speaking, he is the same person as William Hills. It's just that the profits he is chasing are tens of thousands of times greater than those of the other party.

"As long as the company you introduced can satisfy me, I don't mind leaving all the renovation work here to you!"

William Shears was overjoyed, "Don't worry, I will find the most professional company for you." ”

Guo Shouyun nodded, and turned his gaze to the side looking at the entire manor, looking at the lonely old Ward.

"Mr. Ward, do you have any plans for the future?"

"Intended?"

Old Ward had a look on his face that he had worked for the Gray family, or rather Gray Manor, all his life, was used to everything here, and never thought that he would leave here one day.

"If you wish, I hope you will continue to work at 'Bevan Manor'!"

"Bevin Manor?"

"Bevin is my fiancée's last name, and I bought this manor for her!" Guo Shouyun said.

After nodding his head clearly, Old Ward reconfirmed, "Do you mean I can continue to work here?"

"Yes! And, I would like to leave the restoration of the estate to you. After all, you know everything best here. ”

"Thank you!"

Old Ward said with a hint of excitement in his eyes.

Guo Shouyun nodded, took out a business card from the pocket of his jacket and handed it over.

"If there's anything going on, call the number above!"

"Okay!" After nodding his head, after a moment of hesitation, Old Ward continued, "Sir, the rest of the manor...?"

Guo Shouyun understood the meaning of his words, "You can call them all over." ”

Old Ward nodded, quickly pulled out his cell phone and began calling the remaining servants in Gray Manor. It didn't take long for all the remaining six people in the huge manor to arrive. And, including old Ward, all of them are old guys over fifty, or even sixty.

"Sir, this is Baggins, the gardener of the manor!"

An old white man wearing strappy jeans and his hair was disheveled, and he bowed to Guo Shouyun solemnly.

"This is Heidi, and her husband, Alexander. Heidi is a cook, and Alexander is a handyman. Later, Old Ward introduced two gray-haired old women, who were the cleaners of the estate. ”

"This is Mr. Bruce Guo, and Mr. Guo will be the owner of the entire manor in the future!"

"Hello, Mr. Guo!"

After the five of them glanced at the young Guo Shouyun in awe, they greeted respectfully.

Nodding, his deep gaze slowly swept over the five people, Guo Shouyun said, "I know that you have worked for Gray Manor all your life, and you have a deep affection for it. Although the entire estate has now been sold to me, I will not be unkind to you to leave. ”

"Thank you, Mr. Guo!"

"Thank you for your kindness!" ……

Guo Shouyun waved his hand and calmed them down, "However, if you make undeserved mistakes in your future work, I will still punish you." ”

Guo Shouyun, who has more than a year of management experience and is well versed in the management of rewards and punishments, announced the first rule of his new owner.

“… Also, each of you will have a weekly salary of £300 after tax in the future, and Ward will be responsible for the specific salary!"

The old maids, who had long been unaware of what the salary was, and had been in the past two years, once again offered their gratitude and praise to Guo Shouyun. This time it's more sincere than the previous two times.

After pacifying the crowd, Guo Shouyun left a cheque for 50,000 pounds to Old Ward, asking him to temporarily maintain the expenses of the estate, and then returned to Kenton with William Hills to complete the purchase contract.

Everything that follows proves how correct Guo Shouyun's decision to keep Old Ward was in the first place. This old man, who has worked in Beiwen Manor all his life, has extremely rich management experience, and under his arrangement, the restoration work of the entire manor is in good order, and Guo Shouyun does not have to worry about it at all.

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"Sister, when was my little nephew born?"

Al Bewen looked at the old lady's abdomen that had begun to round and said curiously.

"The doctor said the due date is in September!"

Sitting in a chair, touching her abdomen with her hands, feeling the rhythm that became clearer and clearer, Molly Bevan's face was full of maternal radiance.

"In September, so you got pregnant when you were in Greece last year?" said Olivia Eisley, who came with Al Bevan to visit her best friend and boyfriend's sister.

“… I didn't expect to let that guy succeed despite all the precautions!"

"Olivia, it's not a good thing to speak ill of people behind your back!" As he spoke, Guo Shouyun, who was wearing an apron and holding a porcelain bowl in his hand, walked out of the kitchen.

"Behind the scenes, I'm saying it openly. ”

Too lazy to bother with her, Guo Shouyun brought the bowl to Molly, "Baby, try my stewed black chicken soup, it's just for you!"

"I've already drunk a bowl just now, can I not drink this bowl?" said Molly, frowning slightly. It's not that she's full, but the tasteless black chicken soup really doesn't eat much.

"No, I can't. This bowl must be drunk, and you're two people now. Guo Shouyun said resolutely.

"But it's too light. Can't you add some salt?"

"No, I can't. The soup should not be too salty, especially for pregnant women. Well, the last bowl, I'll drink the rest after drinking. Guo Shouyun coaxed.

As soon as a woman becomes pregnant, her IQ and EQ are rapidly declining due to endocrine system disorders. The same is true of the tranquil Molly Bevan. Therefore, now that the two are getting along, especially when Guo Shouyun gives her food and supplements according to his old Chinese routine, he really has a sense of coaxing children. And, as time went on, the two got used to this mode of getting along.

But they got used to it, and the two people on the side weren't used to it.

"Gee, when did you two end up like this. It's so sour!" Olivia, despite the envy in her heart, was unceremonious in her mouth.

"Sister, Bruce, I can't stand you. Ollie, let's go down!"

After Al Bevan finished speaking, he pulled Olivia and walked out.

After the two left, Guo Shouyun and Molly Bevan looked at each other and smiled, and tacitly drank the chicken soup in the bowl.

After putting the empty bowl on the table next to him, Guo Shouyun sat down next to his lover, and while he reached out to wrap his arms around the other party's shoulder, Molly Bevan naturally leaned his head on his shoulder.

Feeling the warmth of each other's silent transmission, Guo Shouyun hesitated a little and said, "Molly, I may have to go back to the United States tomorrow." ”

"A company thing?"

"Hmm!" Guo Shouyun nodded, "I'll deal with it as soon as possible and rush back to accompany you!"

"I know. But you don't have to rush too much. There's Daddy here, and Rowling, it's okay!"

The beauty's understanding moved Guo Shouyun's heart, and his cheeks were pressed against each other's hair, and the two sides got closer.

"By the way, Bevin Manor is pretty much there. If you don't like something, tell Ward and ask him to find a renovation company to fix it. ”

"Yes. ”

After confessing to Molly Bevan, having dinner with Al Bevan and Old Beven in the evening, Guo Shouyun took a plane back to the United States early the next morning. However, he did not go directly back to San Francisco, but went to New York first. And met with representatives of Goldman Sachs, Morgan, Citigroup and Bank of America.

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