At the entrance to Baron Cole's gate, two well-dressed servants awaited the guests.

As a traditional aristocrat that has been passed down for hundreds of years, the rules of Baron Cole's family are naturally very large, and on formal occasions like this, there are usually at least two people at the door to greet guests, including the highest-ranking butler of the servants.

Seeing a carriage coming from a distance, the two of them straightened up instantly.

"Huh?"

After seeing the carriage clearly, one of the young servants couldn't help but snort.

Mr. Butler couldn't help frowning suddenly, glared at the young servant fiercely, and shouted in a low voice, "Christian, be quiet for me!" ”

This servant named Christian is the nephew of the butler, and he has just come to work in Baron Cole's manor, and he does not know many of the rules, which makes Mr. Butler very troubled. But this kid is his favorite nephew, so he can only teach him with all his heart.

"But ......"

The servant named Christian bit his lip and whispered, "Look at this carriage, it's a rental carriage!" Is it in the wrong place? ”

"Horse-drawn carriage rental?"

After hearing this, Mr. Butler couldn't help but be slightly stunned!

Today is not an ordinary ball, although most of the guests will bring their families, but it is still a formal and high-class social occasion. The people who came were all friends of Baron Cole in business or life, and they were also big names in the city of Berlin, and even Baron himself attached great importance to it, so that his family spent a week preparing seriously...... How is it possible to have a horse-drawn carriage for rent?

But after waiting for a few seconds, when the carriage got closer, Mr. Butler's face suddenly changed!

Sure enough, it's a rental carriage!

"It must have been in the wrong place!"

Finding that the butler's expression was also a little surprised, the manservant named Christian couldn't help but feel a little proud in his heart. immediately swore and said: "Those two guys at the gate must have been derelict in their duties and let them in without asking clearly......"

"Alright, shut up for me!"

Mr. Housekeeper's face was a little ugly, and he scolded the other party fiercely.

Baron Cole held two or three such gatherings a year, and it was true that no one had come by in a cab in his memory, after all, people in this era had a very high regard for their image. But out of a steward's instinct. He decided to take a look at the situation first, what if the other party was able to show the invitation?

Baron Cole's guest, whoever it is, he can't afford to offend!

"Step, step, step......"

The carriage slowly came to the front of the main building, and soon came to a squeaky stop.

"Poof!"

After stopping to make the horse stand still, the trained horses shook their heads and gave a dull snort!

Before the coachman could make a move, Christian met the butler's eyes. Helped the passengers in the carriage open the door. It's just obvious that this little guy's face lacks the kind of respect for the other guests, after all, compared with the guests who came in his luxurious private carriage in front of him, it is difficult for him to raise any awe in this ordinary rental carriage in front of him.

When the guest came out of the carriage, Christian said casually: "Sir, this is Baron Cole's manor, are you in the wrong place......

It was at this time that the butler saw the appearance of the guest clearly.

"Damn it!"

Just the moment I saw that face clearly. Mr. Butler's face changed suddenly, and he immediately took two quick steps to cut off his nephew's words: "Good morning." Mr. Huntelaar! ”

"Good morning, Mr. Barak."

Smiling and saying hello, John's face was slightly ugly.

John may not be able to get used to the carriage for the rest of his life, and he remembers that he didn't get dizzy in any means of transportation in his previous life, even on the sea. But now I am always tormented by riding in a carriage. Every time, as long as it takes a little longer, my chest will turn over and over......

"I don't know what happened to Benz's car research."

The moment his feet stepped on the ground, a distant thought popped into John's mind. It's been more than half a year since he invested in Benz's research, and the two barely communicate with each other except for the occasional correspondence, which John rarely thinks about because he's busy. As for the words over there......

Maybe Mr. Benz is busy, too?

However, in the eyes of Mr. Barak, the butler, John's ugly face represented something different, and he bent down almost in fear, and said respectfully under Christian's surprised gaze: "Mr. Huntelaar, this is the servant we have just recruited, and he has never seen your ......"

"Hmm, is Mr. Brister here?"

John, who was a little absent-minded, didn't listen to Mr. Butler at all, and asked casually with a blank look in his eyes.

"No, Mr. Brister hasn't arrived yet."

After swallowing lightly, Mr. Butler hurriedly shook his head and said, "It's still early, I suggest that you can go to the garden or the living room to sit down first, Mr. Brister should be there soon." ”

"Hmm."

Nodding, John walked through the door on his own.

"Damn! Christian! ”

After John's back disappeared, Mr. Butler's expression changed instantly, and he immediately gritted his teeth and looked at his nephew: "Why don't you say what I taught you?" Did you know that you almost got into trouble! ”

Of course, the young servant knew that he was wrong, and at this time he was also terrified, and asked in a trembling voice, "Uncle, ...... this gentleman?"

"This is Mr. Huntelaar!"

Glaring at his nephew fiercely, Butler Barak whispered, "Christian, if you want to continue working in Cole Manor, you must remember this face, Mr. Huntelaar is one of Baron Cole's most valued friends......"

……

"Good morning, Mr. Cole."

"Haha, good morning John!"

Seeing his youngest partner come in, Baron Cole, as the host, was dazzled, and immediately smiled apologetically at the others around him, and greeted John with a warm hug: "But I haven't seen you for a while." Still working as a hard surgeon? ”

Speaking of John's profession, the expression on Baron Cole's face was quite strange.

"Uh......"

With a wry smile, John felt helpless in his heart.

In fact, he also knew very well that almost all of his friends and collaborators who knew his bottom line were very unhappy with him about being a surgeon, and the more people he worked with, the more so he felt.

Just like Baron Cole in front of him, he will persuade him for this almost every time they meet. It's just that sometimes it's not so straightforward. Because of the stainless steel in front of the bicycle and the stainless steel in the back, coupled with the surgical instruments that seemed to be more and more promising, Baron Cole now admired John's talent in mechanics and metallurgy, and looked forward to the future cooperation between the two sides, so he naturally did not want him to "waste" his time on being a surgeon. What can a top physician do in Europe and earn the respect of some aristocrats?

John was helpless about this attitude.

In fact, the people John worked with were either close friends or older people like Cole and Brister, and he really couldn't argue with each other in a situation like this. What's more, the current situation is that the status of surgeons is there, and everything is so pale and powerless!

"Wait for ten years and you'll see ......"

Secretly pursed his lips, John also knew that it was best not to follow the other party's topic at this time, otherwise it would be a long time and he would not be able to get out, so he quickly changed the topic with a smile: "Sir, when will our stainless steel factory be put into production?" I have a lot of friends who can't wait to use stainless steel surgical instruments. ”

Speaking of the stainless steel factory, Baron Cole's interest immediately increased, and he said excitedly: "Don't worry. The steel mill I bought is already undergoing renovations, and the amount of work is not large. At the end of the year, it may be possible to put it into production on a small scale...... It's just that if you want to increase production, I'm afraid you will have to wait a year or two! ”

"Huh? So fast?! ”

After hearing Baron Cole say this, John's heart suddenly rejoiced.

Sure enough, he is a veteran steel industrialist, John thought that it would take two years to see the finished product, but he didn't expect that it would only take a year to do it? I thought that a large number of stainless steel surgical instruments could enter the market in a steady stream and go to the hands of surgeons. John couldn't stop thinking about it: it didn't just mean a lot of money in marks, pounds, francs or dollars, but it also meant that John's small factory, named "Heinz Medical Devices", would be a solid foundation and become a top supplier to surgeons!

This was extremely important to John's plans for the future.

Speaking of the stainless steel factory, Baron Cole was obviously very emotional, pulled him and continued: "John. We've tested it in detail, and what really doesn't fit the stainless steel thing by guns and cannons, do you have any good builds?

"Haha, there are so many uses!"

This kind of thing John naturally opened his mouth and said with a smile: "I personally build yì mainly used in daily necessities, such as knives and forks and other tableware, and then for example, the steel rim on our bicycle, etc., can improve the grade of these things at once, I think it shouldn't be a problem if the price is higher, right?" ”

"That's right!"

The more he listened, the brighter his eyes became, and Baron Cole slammed his fist hard and said in surprise.

Things like knives and forks, steel rims on bicycles, etc., are already very easy to rust, and if they are made of stainless steel, they can not only improve the quality, but also improve the grade, after all, everyone will like shiny things more. In that case, it would not be a problem to mention the price appropriately, if the positioning is higher, directly for the aristocracy and the wealthy......

Thinking about the beautiful "money scene" in the future, Baron Cole's mouth can't close a little!

Seeing Baron Cole's excited look, John was also very happy, after all, he also had some shares in it, even if the share was not much, it would bring a good return. After a slight hesitation, John smiled and said, "Mr. Cole, I wonder if you are interested in investing in a steel mill in the United States?" ”

"The United States?"

After listening to John's question, Baron Cole was stunned.

"Yes, the United States."

John nodded and smiled, "You know, my maternal grandfather has now also acquired a small manufactory near New York to make stainless steel products. A lot of stainless steel is also required......"

"This ......"

Although for a second or two, Baron Cole did feel a little excited, but soon his face showed embarrassment.

I have to say, this is the age of steel!

For the world at the end of the 19th century, coal and steel represented the industrial strength of the country, and all countries were vigorously developing the steel industry, although the United States was a very large market. But Germany is also one of the fastest-growing countries in the world in terms of steel production, and it can be said that there is no better time than now. With enough rewards in his own country, Baron Cole has little interest in going to the United States to develop.

John was naturally prepared for this, and said with a slight smile: "Mr. Cole, if you are not interested, I can only cooperate with the steel industry in the United States, we have already reached a consensus on this point, I think it should be no problem, right?" ”

"Of course no problem!"

Baron Cole was naturally mentally prepared, took a deep breath and said, "But John." I hope you will keep our agreement to authorize only one production of stainless steel in the United States, and only one stainless steel plant in ten years! ”

"Haha, of course!"

On this point, John naturally agreed without hesitation.

Stainless steel will be extremely versatile in the future, but John is not too optimistic about this era, after all, the price must be a lot higher, and for John. The main purpose of this thing is to make surgical instruments that are easy to sterilize, so even in the United States, he doesn't care about any shares. It would be better if someone was willing to pay a lot of money to buy it out......

After reaching a consensus in just a few words, the two chatted in a relaxed mood.

In fact, apart from business cooperation, there is basically no common topic between the two, one is a middle-aged German aristocrat at the end of the 19th century, and the other is an American kid with the soul of China in the 21st century. It's just that both of them also understand the importance of the other to themselves. So no one has a look of impatience on their faces, but there are people who keep looking at them strangely.

As the host of today's party, Baron Cole is a well-deserved focal point, but the conversation between him and John has not stopped for nearly half an hour, which makes everyone strange and at the same time can't help but be curious about the young man next to him.

Time. There was even more of a gaze on John's face than Baron Cole.

Just when John was bored, Baron Cole suddenly winked at him and smiled, "John, the Bristers have arrived." ”

"Oh?"

With a move in his heart, John hurriedly looked back.

Sure enough, Mr. and Mrs. Brister had just walked into the door, and when they saw John and Baron Cole from a distance, their faces suddenly showed joy, and they waved and walked over quickly, and behind them, followed by Anna in full costume? Miss Brister.

Anna today is as bright as every time John has seen her before!

Perhaps because it was the height of summer, Anna's clothes were relatively simpler, and there were many less complicated clothes, but this image suited her more in John's opinion: young and beautiful girls did not need much decoration, and naturally they were the most beautiful.

The last time John saw Anna was when he got his Ph.D., and after more than two months, he was so busy that he never went to the door of the Brister house again, and when he saw the girl, he couldn't help but feel a stir in his heart, and greeted Baron Cole with a smile on his face.

When she saw John Anna herself, her eyes also lit up instantly!

After dancing with John at the prom of the University of Berlin last time, the girl's shadow of John had been completely left in her heart, so when she knew that the other party might be out of today's party, she was quite looking forward to it.

But at this moment, a tall young white man rushed ahead of John and Baron Cole, walked quickly in front of the Brister family, and greeted warmly: "Good morning, Mr. Brister, Mrs. Brister." Miss Brister, we meet again......" (To be continued......