593 Say it again, please!
Hung up his old man's phone.
Zhang Chen sat in the car, his brows tightly twisted together.
What is this called?
Surprise attack?
"Brother, what's wrong? Isn't it Dad? β
Zhang Yang's little girl sat on the side and looked a little restrained, after all, there was a stranger sitting opposite, and she was staring at the brother and sister tightly.
Catherine was curious.
Although it was not the first time I had seen this Chinese, it was the first time I had such close contact with Zhang Chen.
"Zhang, what's the trouble?"
When the girl's good-looking sea-blue eyes looked at Zhang Chen, a trace of warmth flashed in her eyes.
βnoοΌ Her Royal Highness Catherine~~"
βnoοΌ You can call me Catherine! β
"Sister, do you like my brother?"
Before Zhang Chen could turn his thoughts, Zhang Yang beside him pulled Zhang Chen's arm in surprise, and his big eyes widened at the boss.
Catherine didn't understand Chinese, but she saw something on Xiao Yangyang's face, and her puzzled eyes fell on Zhang Chen's face as if she was asking him.
"This-"
Zhang Chen was a little speechless for a while.
"Zhang, is your sister talking about me?"
"Yes, Catherine, she said you were beautiful."
Zhang Yang and Catherine probably wouldn't know that Zhang Chen was talking nonsense with his eyes open, and he fooled both of them in turn.
It is not far from Baihe International Airport to Yuebanwan, but Zhang Chen did not let Dayong get on the elevated road, but crossed the city along Baicheng Avenue and Baihuwan Avenue all the way.
Before the half-moon bend is about to be reached.
Catherine was amazed that she could see such a moving garden city in distant China.
But what shocked her the most.
But not only that, but the outline of the city appeared in front of you as you went west along the road and crossed the slope of the lake.
Even though she had never seen any more majestic city in the world, Catherine was quick to make a judgment in her heart.
This place, called Moon Bend, is undoubtedly one of the most majestic cities in the world. It is not inferior to international capitals such as London and New York.
Through the car window.
Looking at the city skyline towering in the distance, Catherine's gaze couldn't help but fall on the face of Zhang Chen, who was sitting opposite.
Before coming to China, she had already learned about the Chinese city of Baihe. It's just that the pictures are far less impressive than what you see with your own eyes, and the beauty of the city is far more than a few pictures and a few paragraphs can describe.
But the city. But thanks to the Chinese in front of him, or in other words, thanks to his family, it will stand here.
"Your Highness Catherine, there is a half-moon bend ahead, welcome to come here!"
An endless sea of flowers.
In the distance, the white lake is steaming with the only remaining breeze under the scorching sun.
Even if she is accustomed to seeing the elegant Gothic architecture of Western European countries, when she really stepped out of the car and saw the red and white building in front of her, Catherine still couldn't help but be surprised by the Orientals. Or the wisdom and creativity of the ancient Chinese.
As the heir to the most noble and oldest family in Western Europe, Catherine received the best and most systematic aristocratic education from an early age.
There is no shortage of descriptions of China in the Habsburg records, and as a country with thousands of years of civilization, China has too many things that Westerners fear, even the Habsburgs.
There are descriptions of China in the family's records from the last century or even longer, but Catherine has never really been to China and has a natural curiosity about this mysterious country.
In the 21st century, in those media reports that bear the imprint of the West.
China is a country rife with red revolutions and violence, as well as poverty. But all the way south from the capital of China, what she saw in front of her completely turned Catherine's original impression in her mind.
Because it is clear that China is a civilized country. It is not portrayed in the Western media, a country of poverty and violence.
In this country, even in some respects it far surpasses the so-called civilization of the West.
China not only has an unattainable civilization, but even unexpected creativity, such as him, the Chinese who have forced the Habsburgs to succumb.
The huge convoy drove into the courtyard one after another, except for two Land Rover off-road vehicles that drove into the yard and directly entered the garage, the other vehicles stopped in front of Building 3888.
It was Wei Mingfeng who opened the door of the Rolls-Royce.
As the housekeeper of No. 3888 Baihuwan Avenue, Wei Mingfeng is the owner here. The person who has the most authority and the power to process transactions.
This time the heir of the Habsburgs, the Archduke of Austria, came as a guest. Zhang Chen had already handed over all the reception affairs to Wei Mingfeng to deal with.
As a senior British aristocratic butler, Wei Mingfeng once not only received a systematic aristocratic butler education. I also studied in the British royal palace for a period of time, which was an extremely rare experience.
Wei Mingfeng also has an extremely valuable experience in receiving members of the royal family, of course, Habsburg is not a member of the royal family now, but she has a status comparable to or even surpassing some royal families.
"Your Highness Catherine, this is my butler, Ms. Wei Mingfeng! Ms. Wei used to be a housekeeper in the service of Queen Elizabeth. β
"Hello, Your Highness!"
After kissing the back of Catherine's hand shallowly, Wei Mingfeng smiled and led a few people up the steps.
As the owner of this room, Liu Aiping has already taken everyone in the family to stand in the corridor on the steps and wait for the guests.
Rudolph was not the first time he had come to China, and he was actually quite clear about the etiquette of the Chinese, but when he saw the situation in front of him, he was taken aback.
For it was clearly Western etiquette, and the lady had an elegance comparable to that of the most noble nobles.
This Chinese really surprised him.
Perhaps this time Her Royal Highness Catherine has made an extremely clear decision.
"Thank you!"
After Zhang Chen got out of the car.
The bodyguards at home drove the car into the garage, and the tightest security work was immediately activated around Building 3888.
In addition to the original security forces of Lao Zhang's family, the police of the Baihuwan Forest Park Police Office also arranged police officers in shifts under the guidance of the municipal party committee and municipal government.
In addition to this, on the roads outside the park, there are plainclothes police officers patrolling around at all times, of course. This is not just because the heirs of the Habsburgs are here, but because the leaders of China and Australia are about to meet here informally.
"Mr. Rudolph, please!"
As a guest.
Rudolph is looking forward to this trip to China.
"Thank you!"
Underneath the hallway. The red carpet spreads from the yard in front of the gate to the entrance of the gate.
After a simple courtesy greeting and conversation, Zhang Chen left with Wei Mingfeng first.
In the past, there will be a relatively short introduction process, and Liu Aiping will introduce the situation of the old Zhang family's house to Catherine and others. Of course, there is a translator who follows.
"Aunt Feng, Dad has already notified you when he called home before!"
Wei Mingfeng nodded, and she was somewhat shocked by the news that the leaders of China and Australia would meet at a dinner here.
Of course
This also illustrates the unique position of the old Zhang family in China from another aspect.
"In this case, you will not be in charge of the reception, I will have to talk to the Habsburgs, and you will first be in charge of the preparations for the evening banquet.
Also, you will send someone to invite my uncle and grandparents to come over. When it's over, you ask Dayong to wait for me in the tea room next to the conference room on the second floor, and I have time to explain to him. β
Wei Mingfeng nodded and went downstairs.
After a while, Liu Aiping had already led a few people to the second floor, and then Zhang Chen was talking to Catherine and Rudolph about things.
Although she did not disclose her whereabouts to China this time, Catherine actually did not stay for too long, after all, it was China far away from Vienna, and the two core members of the Habsburg family left the family, which was also quite risky.
"Miss Catherine, how many days will you be staying in China this time?"
After Zhang Chen entered the conference room, he didn't talk to the two of them politely.
"Zhang. If it's convenient for you, I think Her Royal Highness will stay here for three days, and we would like to visit MSI Technology Group. There are also other famous companies in Hakutsuru City. β
Rudolph answered Zhang Chen's words instead of Catherine.
In the following time, they talked a little about the activities of the next few days, and did not exchange views on the issues and contents of the previous cooperation between the two sides.
After a while, Zhang Chen got up.
"Sorry, you two, I need to get out for a while!"
"Please!"
Out of the conference room, Zhang Chen went straight to the tea room next door, where Dayong was already waiting for him.
"Boss, what's the matter?"
"Dayong, you immediately call Vice President Zhao of the White Lake Bay Group. Mr. Miao of Baicheng Group asked them to come to No. 3888 at about 7 o'clock in the evening. In addition, the president's offices of Alibaba Group, Tencent Group and Baidu are also notified. Let the president of their company come to the banquet in the evening.
In this way, you can notify the specific list according to the list of entrepreneurs I gave you at the last engagement ceremony, and pay attention to confidentiality.
As for the media, you immediately call the city government office and ask them to ask my father's opinion, it must be fast, if it is confirmed, you will notify the relevant TV station, send them an invitation letter, and the number of people must be controlled.
You can ask Minister Tian Tian of the Information Department of the Baihuwan Group for help in this matter, and just say that I called her over. β
Zhang Chen went out immediately after explaining a bunch of things, and when he walked to the door, he seemed to be uneasy and turned around and walked back.
"Do you remember clearly?"
He was really afraid that Dayong would not be able to remember, and every time he encountered such a situation, he would be extremely eager to find an assistant.
"Remember, or I'll repeat it."
Zhang Chen had to stand for a while longer and listen to Dayong repeat what he had explained before, and only after confirming that it was correct did he turn around and return to the living room.
After Zhang Chen went out.
Dayong immediately went downstairs to the library on the first floor, where the computer and database had relevant contact information, as well as a confidential phone number.
The other side.
After Wei Mingfeng got Zhang Chen's explanation, he immediately began to get busy, including instructing people to contact the materials needed, setting up the banquet hall, and discussing the menu for the evening banquet with the chef.
Despite the fact that this job sounds very simple, it is actually very difficult, difficult to reconcile, and it is such an honored guest that there is no room for mistakes.
It was very troublesome to determine the tastes and taboos of different guests before proceeding, but fortunately, the central office staff who came with him seemed to have prepared these things for a long time, and the daily taste habits of the Austrian Chancellor were quickly confirmed through the embassy.
As for the Habsburg dining habits, they had been confirmed before today, which saved her a lot of effort.
"Steward Wei, the chef department of the Baicheng Group has already asked people to come over, and they will be able to arrive in half an hour!"
"Hmmm! You ask them to sort out the habits of the guests and send them to the chef in the chef's department to see, and in addition, contact the plantation in the city immediately and ask them to prepare the things and deliver them before 7 p.m., making sure that the best quality is made.
And the two of you, go and count the ingredients now, Lao Wang, you go to the wine cellar to see how much wine the young master brought back from abroad last time, count it and give me a list, if it is not enough, immediately contact the logistics department of the Baicheng Group and ask them to transfer it. β
The entire staff up and down the Zhang family were busy in an orderly manner at this time, and I have to say that Wei Mingfeng's ability is indeed good.
Liu Aiping had already gone to the city to invite Zhang Chen's grandparents to come over, since it was a private meeting, Zhang Chen naturally wanted to take this opportunity to let the family meet with the national leaders, and fulfill the friendship of the landlord.
In the conference room.
Zhang Chen and Rudolph chatted happily, and they "snubbed" Catherine aside.
In fact, Zhang Chen also saw it.
This is probably Catherine's character.
From the first meeting, he noticed that the Austrian archduke, the direct heir to the Habsburgs, did not seem to like to talk too much, and whenever he asked some questions that were not trivial or serious, Rudolph would answer them instead.
"Mr. Rudolph, did the Habsburgs want to enter China?"
Zhang Chen's question was abrupt.
It was even a little chilling, but Rudolph and Catherine didn't show a look of surprise on their faces, obviously they had already guessed that Zhang Chen would have such an idea.
"No! The Habsburgs are the nobles of Europe, and there is no place for the Habsburgs in this land of China, but you can."
"Hehehe! Mr. Rudolph, but can I represent the interests of the Habsburgs? β
Zhang Chen was even a little amused by Rudolph's answer.
Yes, in China he could ensure the interests of the Habsburgs, but why would he do it, for the Chinese government and people, they did not need the aristocracy.
The fact that the Habsburgs were European, are and will be and will be unchangeable is a fact that cannot be changed.
βnoοΌ ucanβt~οΌ β
This time it was Catherine who spoke, but her next sentence surprised Zhang Chen fiercely.
"But if you become Grand Duke of the Habsburgs, then you can represent the interests of the Habsburgs!"
"Huh?"
Zhang Chen was a little puzzled.
Catherine's face flushed slightly.
"If you want to be the Grand Duke of the Habsburgs, I can marry you!"
Rumble!
Zhang Chen seemed to hear something unbelievable, and was startled.
"What did you say?"
"Your Highness Catherine, could you please say it again?" (To be continued.) )