Chapter 460: Unprecedented Prestige

At this time, the European pig four countries were not very calm.

Demonstrations have erupted in several countries, notably Greece and Italy, where actions against the government and the fear that has been built up during the virus catastrophe have now erupted into discontent. Especially government employees, who have just survived a disaster, are not annoyed when they have no salaries at this time!

The Italian government is now in trouble, on the verge of bankruptcy, worse than the subprime mortgage crisis of 20 years ago, when the European Union would have come to the rescue and the International Monetary Fund would have helped, but now the world is in the midst of a busy recovery process and finances are strained.

Then there are the protests in Sardinia, which seem to be expanding.

The Italian government informed the government of Sardinia and tried every means to control the situation, because Sardinia is an autonomous region with a high degree of autonomy, and the local police obey the district chief.

Mancini's attitude was perfunctory...... In fact, he was not satisfied.

Because of a series of failed measures by the government during the illness, they suffered heavy losses, Mancini's nephew's family died of the SFV virus, and if it wasn't for Joanna's timely treatment, he and his family would probably have been cremated and buried in a random place for future generations to mourn.

So this grievance march was tacitly approved by the authorities.

Although the referendum was found to be illegal, it did not prevent the people from discussing it, and even discussing the sale of themselves, one is to alleviate Italy's debt crisis, and the other is to take the opportunity to get out.

In fact, this is a matter of mutual benefit, so that they can be consistent.

Unfortunately, no one is interested in Sardinia, and even the Swiss government is taking care of itself. They were next to France, and the virus mercilessly attacked this peaceful country for more than 100 years, and the Second World War did not affect them as a permanent neutral country, but the virus killed them without leaving a single piece of armor.

No one has the money to think about this business now.

According to Austin's insider, the Italian government is considering a plan to sell Sardinia, and it is useless to keep it now. The local will to resist is strong, and if they don't get weapons, they will fight for independence. And it is obviously better to solve the problem peacefully and get another sum of money.

Italians are also frightened by the bankruptcy crisis, and they cannot afford it during this special period.

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It was in this situation that in late July, An Feng and Joanna left for Italy.

The external justification is only a special assistance activity of the Foundation. Locations all over Europe, thanks to Mancini's request, the heroic couple, who made their debut after the disaster, will decide to go to Sardinia to visit the local church schools in need of help and participate in charity activities organized by the government.

The Italian authorities reminded them to travel safely.

Because the situation in Sardinia is indeed a bit delicate, and the Italian government absolutely does not want to see it. Something happens to the legendary couple in the local area, otherwise bricks from all over the world will be thrown at them. And for the sake of prevention. An Feng also brought a team of bodyguards to travel with a high standard.

Transit in Milan and be chartered to use a private jet to the capital of Sardinia.

The plane quickly landed at Cagliari's airport, which was rarely seen lively, with a welcoming crowd outside the porthole and a red carpet. Surrounded by cameras, it feels like a foreign head of state visiting the norms, and the treatment is not ordinary, and it is a spontaneous petition of the people.

The reason was a week ago, after the local government confirmed An Feng and Joanna's visit to Cagliari. Out of gratitude, the residents volunteered to welcome the metro, not only laying out the red carpet, but also preparing many flowers on the scene, and the delighted residents looked forward to the sky, just like the planes overhead in the darkest hour, expecting them to drop the relief kits printed with the ANS logo.

Bombardier Global-8000 makes a U-turn to the welcome area.

As soon as the gangway opened, the cheers of the crowd outside had already sounded, the stewardess stood sideways, infected by this scene, she also straightened her waist, when An Feng and Joanna appeared at the gangway, the applause and cheers of the scene were connected, they waved their hands and walked down the gangway.

All around was cameras and cheering crowds, and bodyguards followed around, ready to fight.

The Italian government is right to warn that there is something wrong with the feelings of the local population - but the grievances are against the government, and the enthusiasm is against them. Infected by this enthusiasm, An Feng and Joanna deliberately slowed down their pace, frequently looked at the crowd holding banners, smiled and nodded.

Multiple cameras were pointed at them, and this specification was already a visit by a foreign head of state.

But everyone felt that it was due, and for the heroes who saved more than a million people, for their spiritual leaders in dark times, this treatment is not exaggerated. It took five more minutes to stay at the scene before getting on the bus amid the cheers of the crowd, and leaving the airport surrounded by front and back, with constant shouts behind him.

Their prestige is unprecedented.

Even because of their arrival, one of Cagliari's fairs for the day will be automatically cancelled, they don't need to be dissuaded by anyone, they need to make a good impression on the visitors, they don't want to see the chaos after the disaster, they are willing to live in peace and freedom as Joanna wishes.

Even the mayor of the district, Mancini, was surprised by the sudden change in order, and the restlessness of the crowd disappeared.

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After a break in the morning, charity activities begin in the afternoon.

The inviting party was the Sardinian Foundation for Religious Welfare, which was also assisted by the government, and the Elisabeth Foundation was considering assisting in the education of orphans in Cagliari. Through the complex relationship, and An Feng also intends to explore the wind, the invitation will come naturally.

In order to welcome their arrival, the local welfare foundation also made special preparations.

Madame Mancini took the lead.

Mrs. Mancini looked to be in her fifties, with black hair and a lot of wrinkles on her face, Westerners are always easy to look old, but they are still in good spirits, warmly shaking hands with Joanna and An Feng, communicating in English that is not very fluent, and An Feng also converses with her in half-understood Italian.

"You're very welcome, Mr. and Mrs. An." Mrs. Mancini said.

"You're welcome, just do your part." Joanna said that, like her Protestant personality, she was indifferent to doing good.

She smiled: "Then let's go to the site first, shall we?" ”

"Please lead the way." Joanna said.

Cagliari outside the car window is a quaint city, perhaps because of its early development. As in many cities in Italy and Europe, the streets are full of old buildings, with neoclassical touches, thick walls, narrow windows, and a lot of masonry.

The convoy arrived at a church building in need of renovation. It looks a little dilapidated on the outside, but it is the same on the inside, there is not much left, it is all in tatters, but the local people have a deep affection for the building, and even then they will not tear it down and rebuild it, but find a way to renovate it.

The disaster shattered too many families, the number of orphans increased all at once, and the government was on the verge of bankruptcy. There was no financial assistance, so they had to raise funds through charity to help build church schools. This time they were pleasantly surprised, because the chairman of the foundation was there in person, which caused a sensation in the local area.

People don't go to work anymore and want to come and see for themselves.

In fact, they are very satisfied, and they are worthy of being the top three most attractive and best-dressed women who have been voted by the British media many times, and their figures are good enough. Elegant temperament and well-dressed. The personal charm is endless, and although the husband next to him is dressed in a suit, his body shape looks good.

Men and women are very well matched, satisfying people's imagination.

Rather than visiting, it was more of a conversation with the crowd around her, and Joanna looked a little cold. There wasn't much close contact, but it was still very much in line with their imagination. Afterwards, she decided to help build five local church schools so that all orphans could have a safe haven again.

Her visit was broadcast on the evening news, and she was not stingy in praise.

There is also a charity banquet in the evening. Representatives of local residents and philanthropists participated, and Joanna naturally could not be absent, and she also had a brief speech, if it was not allowed, the media hoped to come and broadcast it live...... This enthusiasm is really irresistible.

The next day, Austin. Bruyan and a group of consortium members arrived in a low-key manner.

After the morning's activities, they met with the members of the consortium and spent the afternoon having some secret discussions with the Sardinian authorities. It is unknown what exactly happened, but it may be more important, and the concerned outside residents found that An Feng and Joanna stayed for an extra day.

After that, they left.

Many residents wondered what was going on, but this time the government remained silent.

More people are curious, and some people keep digging to get some secrets...... Then, an anonymous source broke the news, saying that the government was discussing the sale of Sardinia, and the interested party was Baroness Joanna, who liked the place very much.

As soon as the news came out, it immediately exploded on the Internet!

There was no comment from the local government, but the silence was a tacit acquiescence, and judging by the trend of discussion on the Internet, the local population was indeed very interested - no, it must have been very enthusiastic, and they desperately wanted the baroness to come to Sardinia and establish a new sovereign state.

If the news came out at the beginning, people were excited, and after calming down, some things involving personal privacy were dug up. For example, the asset problem of the Ann couple, through a series of analyses, the research center is theirs (now dismantled), followed by Ann's Industries, Bida is also theirs, although it is not clear how much the share is, but this financial strength, it is not impossible to buy an island.

So now they have the popularity and the wealth, and they can do it completely.

The vast majority of people raised their hands in agreement, they had no doubt about Joanna's leadership ability, even if it wasn't her, Mr. Ann would be able to consider it, but it wasn't quite suitable...... Anyway, the percentage in favor is very high, except for a small group of diehards, who are resolutely not allowed.

There is a member of parliament who disagrees with this kind of nonsense.

As a result, the next day, his house and car were spray-painted, with the words "Why didn't the virus kill you!" The Internet even pointed the finger at him, all of them scolded and threatened, asking him and his family to spit out the vaccine, complaining why they did not die in this disaster......

The councillor really provoked public anger and hurt the most vulnerable places in the hearts of residents.

In the end, he had to apologize publicly, saying that his previous remarks were inappropriate, and he, like everyone else, acknowledged the crucial role of the Ahns in this crisis, but that politics should not be driven by personal preferences...... As a result, he once again caused a scolding war, and the crowd of the rally blocked the door of the house.

Signs and banners read: We choose what we like, this is democracy! (To be continued......)