Fast forward to the end of March.

The last time we agreed to take Joanna to visit Mrs. Sinclair, it was almost time.

Considering the customs of Westerners, An Feng made an appointment a week in advance, and asked Joanna for some common etiquette. What's more, he took Joanna as a guest, and he also had a small plan to get closer, and Mrs. Sinclair was a big backer.

Meet Joanna at Paso Robola Airport, she is waiting outside the airport with a trolley suitcase, Guri sees this and comes up to help her carry something, she smiles at Guri and says thank you. Guri smiled honestly, he had always had a good impression of Joanna, and praised her as a standard rich lady.

The car drove into the airport and stopped in front of a plane, An Feng turned sideways in front of the gangway and gave her a hand, Joanna was very ladylike and pulled up her skirt slightly, stepped up in small steps, and An Feng followed. The fact that Mrs. Sinclair had sent them to pick them up was a sign of her seriousness.

The plane took off, targeting San Antonio, Texas.

An Feng and Joanna chatted about some of the manor's experiences, which could be regarded as giving her a thorough understanding. But even if she doesn't say it, she can handle it easily. When I wanted to be a guest at the manor for the first time, I was really shocked by the aristocratic etiquette that has been passed down through generations, an English butler is like an army officer, and the servant is the soldier under him, a look, a hint, and an orderly execution of his subordinates.

An Feng said: "The experience I had was very profound that time, I feel that the housekeepers are like the doppelgangers of the master, they must be professionally trained, right?" ”

Joanna said, "Of course, in the case you said, the butler is the most cutting-edge part. This kind of housekeeper is often professionally trained or hereditary, has a very high quality and rich knowledge of life, is familiar with various etiquette, famous dishes, and wine appreciation, and can be called a noble teacher! ”

An Feng sighed: "It's amazing, the housekeeper is also hereditary, it feels like a ......"

An Feng racked his brains and couldn't find a description, and Joanna helped him add: "It's like the CEO who manages the servants?" ”

"Yes, that's what it means!" An Feng said.

"It's part of a cutting-edge custom culture. The housekeeper is in charge of a team of domestic services that includes cooks, bodyguards, gardeners, tailors, nannies, and servants. As the most trusted secretary and confidant, he thinks about his master and arranges the daily affairs of the whole family. ”

An Feng listened and nodded again and again: "You are very right, I can't think of how to describe the kind of orderliness under the control of the housekeeper." ”

Joanna smiled: "Although the butler is not a descendant of the nobility, he is indeed the best aristocratic teacher." Therefore, there is a saying in society that a qualified housekeeper can make a master who is not a nobleman behave like a third-generation nobleman in all aspects. So, Mr. Ahn, you have to pay attention. ”

An Fengle said: "I'm afraid I won't be able to learn that kind of realm, and I'm currently a loser, some distance from the rich, and even farther away from the nobles." ”

Joanna said, "Aristocrats don't have to be rich. ”

An Feng shook his head: "But without money, you can't afford to spend on those huge land, houses, and servants, as well as the Rolls-Royce for the butler." ”

"That's right." Joanna agreed.

……

After more than four hours of small talk, the plane landed at the airport in San Antonio, and it was still the VIP passage to the end. We were met by a Bentley and two Land Rovers. The Bentley stopped in front of the lowered gangway, and as soon as they stepped down, a black-clad bodyguard came to open the door for them.

When I came to Sinclair's manor, I was still the same as last time, and a row of servants stood straight and unsquinting, waiting for the distinguished guests. When the car stopped, two male maids stepped forward to open the door with their hands and feet, and specially guarded their hands on the roof of the car to prevent the guests' heads from accidentally touching, and the details were everywhere.

An Feng and Joanna got out of the car, and Mrs. Sinclair, who was on crutches, stepped forward with a smile: "Welcome two!" ”

The men in the servant procession nodded and bowed, and the women curtsied. Seeing this, An Feng smiled at the old lady: "Mrs. Sinclair, thank you for your hospitality. ”

"Where, where, your presence has made the humble house shine." Mrs. Sinclair said.

According to the etiquette of the next step, An Feng introduced Joanna sideways: "This young lady is Joanna, J· Miss S. Stanwell. ”

Joanna smiled and curtsy with her skirt in hand, "It's a pleasure to be here with you, Lady Sinclair." Your garden is so beautiful! ”

"Thank you for the compliment! Beautiful Miss! Mrs. Sinclair was very happy, and several richly dressed men and women came out of the house at the same time, and Madame introduced: "This is my eldest son Bazel, and his son Charlie; Of course, the other is the second son Matthew, and the granddaughter Catherine who I told you about last time! ”

An Feng smiled and nodded at them, and stepped forward to shake hands one by one, and Joanna also followed him, knowing each other with a smile on her face.

Mrs. Sinclair said, "You must have worked hard all this from California, so please come in!" ”

The butler closest to the door made a gesture of please, turned around and walked at the front to push the door open, and the guests and hosts walked side by side, chatting and walking, and walked up the steps and into the house. The servants were not allowed to go through the main entrance, but had to leave in an orderly manner through the side path.

……

Last time, An Feng didn't pay attention to these details of greeting, but after Joanna's popular science, he finally realized that this was deliberately arranged by the housekeeper.

The purpose of the butler is to make the guests feel good. Different levels of guests have different ways of entertaining, and An Feng is more civilian when he first comes, so the style of hospitality also tends to be casual and not too particular. And Joanna, who visited this time, was from an aristocratic background, so the rigorous set was also put out.

Just this simple detail, the housekeeper has made an incomparably meticulous plan.

It can be said that this time he is playing the authentic upper-class set, and from the moment he gets off the bus, An Feng has to observe and pay more attention. He really admired Joanna for how easy she coped, and even that she was leading many of the processes.

Joanna is chatting with Mrs. Sinclair. Except for them, everyone else had a smile on their faces, but the details showed that not everyone was used to this kind of occasion of servant gathering and grand welcome, such as the seventeen or eighteen-year-old little granddaughter Catherine, whose eyes were looking around, wandering.

After the welcome ceremony, the two guests were led back to their rooms by the maid to store their luggage. An Feng walked out of the guest room and ventilated with Joanna in the hallway. "Then it's free time, so you can stay with your host or go around on your own," she explains. As for the evening banquet, I came back half an hour early and changed my clothes. Note here, even if your clothes are not dirty. ”

An Feng breathed a sigh of relief: "Understood." ”

Joanna asked, "How's it going, can you still get used to it?" ”

An Feng said: "It takes some time to adapt, but I didn't expect that it would be reasonable to walk and stand in a single position." Or are you smart and first-class in your eye-catching skills. ”

Joanna smiled, "Remember to owe me a favor." ”

When he went downstairs, An Feng met Mrs. Sinclair's second son, a middle-aged man named Matthew, in his early forties, wearing a black suit and combing his shiny hair up, giving people a feeling of being energetic, sunny and positive, and easy to gain the trust of others.

"Hello, Mr. Ann." Matthew Sinclair reached out.

"Hello, please call me Bruce." An Feng shook hands with him.

"Good thing, Bruce." Matthew leaned sideways and motioned to walk together, "Are you free now?" ”

"I'm free, I'm looking for someone to talk to."

"Oh, I'd like to talk to you about graphene and your GP."

An Feng and Matthew came to the backyard garden and strolled along the cobblestone path around the lake. Chatting all the way, Matthew was very interested in graphene's technology and wanted to join the cooperation circle. Of course, in his personal capacity, not on behalf of the Sinclair family. Because at present, the family is still the old lady who has the final say.

Matthew specially reminded: "Once this technique is born, it will involve the gains and losses of many people. Therefore, if there is no strong enough partner, there will always be some people who are self-righteous, or think that they can achieve their goals through inducement, coercion, etc. ”

An Feng smiled: "It's so dark to listen to you." ”

Matthew also smiled: "Ming doesn't dare to come, and committing a big disapproval in the world will arouse public anger." But if you want to avoid the dark, one is that you have to be high-profile enough, as we all know, tech stars are not soft persimmons that anyone can pinch. But I don't feel like you're inclined to be high-profile, so the second option is to have a strong group of partners. ”

An Feng said bluntly: "Isn't Mrs. Sinclair counted?" ”

Matthew nodded without hesitation: "Yes, as long as my mother comes forward to speak, no one will dare to provoke the Sinclair family, but things are a little not optimistic." ”

An Feng knew that he was referring to cancer, but he could give himself a hint, whether it was out of kindness or what, An Feng had to thank him: "Thank you for the reminder." Of course, I'm also looking for a partner at the moment because it's so broad and I happen to need funding and connections. ”

Matthew's eyes lit up.