Chapter 138: Hometown
The trip to London ended the next day.
With little time left, Joanna needs to visit relatives and friends and pay tribute to her father. So early the next morning, An Feng went to a local car rental agency to rent a scooter. Although the railway system in the UK is developed, it is uncomfortable to ride the train, and the degree of freedom is not high, and he wants to see the scenery while driving.
But they didn't make a reservation, and there were more tourists coming to the UK in August and September, so the rest of the dealerships were some compact cars, or mini or Beetle, and if you want to rent a mid-size car, the ordinary BMW 3 Series can't be lined up. After stepping out of the car dealership, Joanna continued to find directions.
An Feng looked up at the sky, the weather in London was capricious, there were a few dark clouds floating overhead, it seemed that a light rain was possible, according to Joanna's idea, it was best to rush to Oxfordshire before noon, time was running out. He knows that the best way to do this is to call global services.
It's not realistic to call a plane, but it takes longer because it's not the United States. Consulted the shift secretary about some things, it is really inconvenient to rent a car recently...... An Feng had an idea, and after hanging up the phone, he pulled Joanna to the side of the road to stop the car: "Come with me." ”
Joanna asked, "Found the right dealership?" ”
An Feng smiled mysteriously: "There is a better way." ”
Joanna didn't know what to do, after An Feng pulled her into the car, she reported a place name, and after ten minutes, the taxi stopped, paid the fare and got off, An Feng raised his hand and pointed: "Look! Isn't there a whole bunch of cars here? There are open-top, closed-top, double-door, four-door ones, and there is no need to make an appointment. ”
Joanna was stunned when she saw it.
Aston. Martin's store.
An Feng smiled and pulled her into the store. I was received warmly by sales. In addition to visiting the models on sale, An Feng inquired about the temporary license plate, and learned that the temporary license plate can be done in five minutes, which is very convenient. Joanna pulled him aside: "That's how you do it?" ”
An Feng shrugged: "Otherwise, what else can I do?" ”
"Just buy a car?" Joanna asked again.
"Of course." An Feng glanced at the cars in the exhibition hall, "Isn't it appropriate to drive a sports car with pure British blood to blow the wind on an English country road?" ”
An Feng pulled Joanna, who was still talking, to test the car and said, "I said that you will only be responsible for enjoyment for the rest of your life, this is a promise, so don't think about other things." Just accept what I bring you. I'll take care of the rest. Also, rest assured, this car can be donated to charity once it is used up. ”
The answer is okay, and the donation can be tax deductible.
This car was photographed by the Aston. Martin Vanquish is only 200,000 pounds, which is converted into 300,000 dollars. It is far from An Feng's plan to spend at least half of the billion. It can be said that there is still a world of difference...... An Feng asked his wife to get in the car. Drive away this dewy white sports car in style.
Fill up your tank and follow the GPS prompts towards Oxfordshire.
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Oxfordshire isn't too far from London, and there may be reasons why the UK isn't too big in it. 100 kilometers away. The roads are all about the general British countryside, with vast fields, green trees, and sparsely trafficked roads, and sports cars are very free to drive.
"The scenery is beautiful." An Feng said as he drove that a California driver's license came in handy because it was an English-speaking country, although the right-hand drive car was a bit uncomfortable.
Driving in the UK is different from the United States, the driver's seat is on the right, and the driving habit is always a little inclined to the left, but fortunately, there are not many cars on the road, and it is no problem to be distracted and talk.
After listening to An Feng's praise, Joanna smiled: "The English countryside has always been beautiful. It is said that the British aristocracy regarded themselves as countrymen, because whether it was their castle or land, they were far away from the city and the hustle and bustle, and they could enjoy life quietly and low-key. ”
An Feng asked, "Your previous home was in Oxford?" ”
Joanna nodded, "A little further north, closer to Warwickshire, it's a beautiful countryside, but it's not my home anymore." ”
An Feng looked at her and tried to say, "If you can't put it down, I can help you rebuild a complete set of English-style manors here." ”
Joanna said, "No, just you." ”
"Ouch." An Feng quipped, "Please don't be numb when driving, you know that I am not suitable for right-hand drive cars." ”
Joanna laughed, "You're so nice, it always relaxes." ”
"That's why I'm called 'The Optimistic Little Prince.'" An Feng smiled and said, "Prince, is worthy of you?" ”
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It's easy to get to Oxfordshire and follow the GPS navigator through the ancient city of Oxford. Oxford, Oxfordshire, has a strong book and history when it comes to it, the famous Oxford University is located here, the city and the campus are integrated, the school is in the city, and the city is in the school.
The smell of local history is strong, and it is a relaxing environment, but it is only a quick glimpse, no stop, leaving Oxford and heading to a lesser-known place, sparsely populated and wooded along the way, with a few trees planted in almost every home, enriching the greenery of the homes.
Finally drove into a small town, drove to an ordinary two-story cottage, the owner of the house who heard the sound of the car came out, it was a gray-haired, but energetic British old man, wearing a gray suit vest, and after the car stopped, he stepped forward to open the passenger door, and handed his arm to Joanna, she smiled and held it, got out of the car, and then the white-haired old man commanded An Feng to stop in a loud voice.
After getting out of the car, An Feng stepped forward to shake hands with the old man: "Hello, Mr. Brandon, I'm Bruce." ”
"Hello, Mr. Ann." Brandon looked at him with a smile and made a gesture of please: "Thousands of miles, you must have worked hard, please come in." ”
Arthur. Brandon is Joanna's special family member who wants to meet, although they are not related by blood, but Brandon, as a former earl butler, almost watched Joanna grow up, so Joanna's respect for him is like treating his grandfather and elders, from the heart.
An Feng did a lot of homework, because he was going to meet the legendary noble butlers, who were known as the teachers of the nobles. He was more accomplished in etiquette than the aristocracy, and even involved in astronomy and geography, and was able to do things as a doppelganger of his master at home...... It sounds amazing.
In fact, at first glance, Brandon is indeed a gentleman to the fullest, even though he has been away from the manor for many years, but he has taken care of a generation of earls and is well versed in the way of high society, these habits have almost become instinctive, and all aspects of etiquette and behavior are exemplary.
After they were seated, Brandon poured them black tea. Served some biscuits and other snacks. Joanna is casual, talking about what she has seen and heard over the years, lively and optimistic, and does not look like a noble lady. Maybe in front of those closest to you. Only then will she let go of herself. Showing your true side.
Brandon is an old man who doesn't smile. Maybe his career as a professional housekeeper has made him develop this expression, but the expression of his eyebrows stretches shows that he is very happy with Joanna's visit. And said that he would go to the meeting with her invitation. He said: "It is my greatest honor to be able to attend the wedding of the young lady. ”
Then he looked at An Feng: "Mr. An, congratulations on marrying such an elegant and virtuous lady." ”
An Feng smiled: "Xie Lu Xie, meeting Joanna is also the luckiest thing in my life." ”
Joanna said, "Mr. Brandon, you don't plan to continue your career?" ”
Joanna was planning to ask Brandon to come back out of the mountain, and it was said that this kind of top butler who had really served the nobility was favored by the wealthy from all over the world, and their rarity was comparable to that of the declining aristocracy. Therefore, it is necessary to spend at least 500,000 pounds of an annual salary to be able to get moving.
An Feng also looked at him expectantly, in fact, he had already planned to hire a housekeeper, if there was a CEO to manage the tedious affairs in the family, it would naturally be the best, and he had money, and he would not have a large number of full-time gardeners, cooks, servants and bodyguards in the future, he would definitely not be able to manage it.
Brandon smiled and said, "Thank you for Miss Xie's kindness, but I have some personal affairs of my own recently, and I really don't have time to think about anything else." ”
"It's a shame." Joanna was disappointed, "In my mind, you are the top candidate." ”
Brandon nodded, "It's an honor that Miss thinks so." ”
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The matter of inviting the top butler out of the mountain was not an eyebrow for the time being, and they stayed at Brandon's house for one night, and the night was very quiet, and the old butler sat in front of the piano, and played a few light piano songs for them, and wished Joanna a happy and happy life in the future.
The next morning, I left temporarily and drove to pay tribute to Joanna's biological father.
On the way, I heard her say that her family has been hereditary earl for seven generations, and with the time and wars and other factors, the Stanwell family has become less and less, especially in the two world wars, her family sent all the young and middle-aged people to participate in the war, and few were able to come back afterwards, and it fell to her father.
I feel that in terms of patriotism, the British aristocracy really likes to lead by example, and proudly declares that the country is defended by them, and the history of England is the history of the aristocracy...... An Feng glanced at Joanna, but still didn't say anything about the doubts in his heart about the aristocracy replacing the mortality rate with the casualty rate.
But in any case, whether it is the mortality rate or the casualty rate, at least the powerful nobles did let their children and grandchildren rush to the battlefield to defend the motherland.
The sports car drove to the place.
The weather was a little gloomy, the sun was gone, and the mood couldn't help but be a little heavy, and they dressed in dark clothes and presented a few bouquets of flowers to their father.
Joanna said: "Not having an heir is something he regrets all his life, he has always been strict with me when I was a child, but I know that this is what is expected of me, and he knows what will happen in the future, but it is difficult for him to change, he can only use his own way to cultivate me and make my life smoother." ”
An Feng said: "He will be proud of you because your performance is impeccable. ”
Joanna smiled and shed tears, An Feng helped her wipe it clean in distress, and she nodded: "Yes, I know that I have not let him down." ”
The early death of a loved one is a painful reality, and Joanna also has vulnerable times, An Feng can only be by her side, giving her care and attention. She said a lot of things, half reminiscing, half talking, but the most happy thing was because it was her father's wish to have a good home.
But sadness is not the theme of An Feng, people are happy when they live. After leaving, she took a quick bus to Oxford, tried the local "food", wandered the road of Yicheng and campus, immersed herself in books and history, and drank beer with college students in a tavern......
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Attention, there's a bug ahead!!
It is the individual income tax, I looked at the individual income tax in the United States and found that there is a quota for the deduction of "expenditure". In reality, it is difficult to deduct the full amount of more than a billion, so I am wrong to say that "you don't have to pay taxes after spending money"! But the protagonist has a business under his hands, and investment expenses, business expenses, donations, etc. can also be used to deduct them. (VIP chapters are hard to modify, so just remind here)
In addition, in order to ensure quality, protect the author's fingers...... Or three more (2 guarantees, 1 month ticket plus more) slowly pay it back. It should be added more and less to remember, character guarantee.
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