Amsterdam, Netherlands.

The city was founded as a small fishing village in the late 12th century, and Amsterdam became the world's most important port during the Dutch Golden Age. In those days, the city was a center of finance and diamonds.

While on the plane, Lukes also told Ai Xiaohai that Amsterdam is also a very important gathering city for the Bright Family.

Every year at this time, an internal meeting of the family's top management is held in Amsterdam.

Ai Xiaohai was a coincidence, which also saved Vincent and Lukes a lot of heart.

Stayed in the hotel for one night and didn't get in touch with the country right away. Anyway, it's been ten months, so let's surprise them when we return home.

The next day I walked around Amsterdam and bought some small gifts. The last time I returned to China, I forgot to bring a gift, and I was directly handcuffed by Yin Yunuo. You can only make this mistake once, right?

Vincent and Rucques never showed up during the day.

In the evening, there was a knock on the door. When the door was opened, two big men stood outside the door, but their tone was very polite: "Mr. Ai Xiaohai? ”

"Yes, it's me."

"Your friend invited you to the meeting."

Finally showing up?

Getting into the car outside the hotel, one of them pulled out a black hood: "I'm sorry, I think you have to wear this." ”

I rub, and there is still such? In fact, Ai Xiaohai wanted to tell them that wearing a hood or not was the same for him.

He obediently put on his hood. The car started. These two strong men probably wouldn't have thought that a hood would be useless to Ai Xiaohai at all.

The roads he walked during the day were firmly remembered in Ai Xiaohai's mind.

When the car stopped, he quickly knew where it was.

Orientation of the "Tower of Tears" in the old town of the Netherlands.

The Tower of Tears is known as the saddest tower in the Netherlands.

It was built in 1516 and is located next to IJsselmeer and is 48 meters high. The Tower of Tears was built to defend the city of Amsterdam, and it was a watchtower where the guards stationed in the city, and in 1606 it was no longer used as a watchtower, and a spire was added to the top of the tower, and four years later the Tower of Tears began to tilt, and the citizens of Amsterdam added chains to the top of the tower to keep the tower upright.

in the 17th and 18th centuries. The Tower of Tears is where the fleet of the Dutch East India Company departs here. It is also a place where the family sees them off. The Tear Tower is a red brick tower, named "Tear Tower" because when seeing off the journey, both the send-off and the voyager will shed tears sadly. to express the feeling of parting. Presently. The Tear Tower is the home of the Dutch water management system and the water authority. Used to observe the water potential of Amsterdam's waterways.

Unexpectedly, this tower was actually used by the Bright Family as a meeting place.

Not at the top of the tower, but in the basement at the bottom of the tower.

Ai Xiaohai untied the blindfold. Found a room full of people. Vontler, Delis, Rukes, and Vincent were all people he knew. And those unfamiliar faces all showed nervousness and anticipation.

"Gentlemen, let me introduce you." Lukes greeted Ai Xiaohai and said solemnly: "Ai Xiaohai, Mr. Raptor!" ”

A round of applause rang out.

Well, these people are not here to welcome them, but to wait for them to search for the Mountain of Light for centuries!

Ai Xiaohai is still very clear about this.

"And this is Mr. Tengkat, the patriarch of the Bright Family." Lukes said, pointing to an old man.

Of course, in his introduction, Mr. Gurdorf, the outgoing chief consul of the Bright Family, will certainly not be missing.

"Mr. Raptor." Gurdorf decided to call Ai Xiaohai by this name: "I think you must already know the origin of our family and the history we carry. We entrust you with helping us find a lost artifact, and we hope you will bring us good news this time. ”

There was fervent longing in everyone's eyes......

"First of all, it's certain that this so-called holy relic doesn't really belong to the Light Family."

When Ai Xiaohai said this, everyone's faces changed, but Ai Xiaohai immediately said unhurriedly: "But despite this, since I have been entrusted by my friend Miss Delith, then I will do my best to find it, regardless of who the real owner of this holy relic is......"

As soon as these words came out, the people of the Guangming family breathed a long sigh of relief......

Ai Xiaohai especially emphasized the name of Delis, which is especially to emphasize the importance of Delis......

"The search was a painstaking process, after all, it was a long-lost treasure." Ai Xiaohai's tone was unhurried: "However, I think I still lived up to Miss Delis's expectations. ”

He kept mentioning Delis's name, which made Delis's eyes show deep gratitude......

"Gentlemen, the Mountain of Light!"

When Ai Xiaohai took out the dazzling Mountain of Light from his pocket, there was an exclamation in the conference room.

This gem that the Bright Family has been searching for for countless years is here at this moment. It's so beautiful, it's so dazzling. So much so that some family members, but when they finally saw this mountain of light, they couldn't help but cry bitterly.

They used to have the gem and lost it. Again and again, and again lost. And this time, the Mountain of Light finally appeared in front of their eyes again.

Even Rukes's eyes welled up with tears of excitement......

Ai Xiaohai almost wanted to laugh, there was no energy in the Mountain of Light for a long time, and the power of the black dragon was absorbed by himself. As for the value? Well, the Mountain of Light is indeed priceless, but with the financial resources of the Bright Family, I'm afraid they won't take this diamond to heart, right?

Want to get the magical power within? You can study it slowly......

Patriarch Tengkat trembled all over, and walked towards Ai Xiaohai step by step. He was completely melted by the Mountain of Light, and his trembling hand stretched out: "Mr. Velociraptor can you give me this holy relic?" ”

"Absolutely." Ai Xiaohai happily handed over the Mountain of Light to him.

Gurdorf and the senior executive of the family gathered around, and after nearly an hour of inspection, Gurdorf's face showed reverence: "Dear family members, descendants of the great prince of the Shagu Dynasty. I would like you to officially announce that the relics of the Light Family have been returned to our hands. ”

Everyone in the Bright Family knelt down.

Ai Xiaohai and Vincent glanced at each other, knowing that this was some of the family's sect~religious ceremonies about to begin, and they all consciously stood aside.

Gurdorf handed the gem to Tenkart, who respectfully placed the Mountain of Light on a special shelf. Then he also knelt down. Something was muttered to the mouth of the family members.

Anyway, Ai Xiaohai, who was babbling, couldn't understand a word.

The ceremony lasted about ten minutes before it ended.

Then Tenkat turned around with all the family members: "Let's thank our benefactor, Mr. Raptor!" ”

A round of applause rang out.

Tengkat said solemnly: "Mr. Raptor, from now on you are the most honored guest of the Bright Family, no matter what kind of request you make, it is reasonable. Or is it unreasonable. Everyone in the Bright Family will do their best for you. ”

What Ai Xiaohai wants is such a promise......

"So. We will have a meeting. ”

As soon as he heard Teng Carter's words, Ai Xiaohai immediately said, "Then Mr. Vincent and I should avoid it for the time being." ”

"Oh no. You are all the most honored guests of the Bright Family, and you can all stay here. ”

The patriarch, the Supreme Consul, and the twelve senior executives of the House of Light sat down at a large round table, while Delis and the thirty-six magistrates sat on the periphery. As for Ai Xiaohai and Vincent, they sat on the outside.

The meeting was chaired mainly by Gurdorf: "Dear members of the family, I think I don't need to say anything about the importance of the relics to us. We have been searching for it for so long, and we have spent countless manpower and material resources for it, and many of us have fallen on the way to find the holy relics, and have never seen them even once in their lives. I think we're lucky, by comparison...... I'm too old to continue my duties as Chief Consul, and at a previous meeting we decided that whoever could retrieve the Koh-i-Noor would be able to take my place as the Chief Consul of the new Generation of the House of Light. Then I think Governor Delis has done a good job of this task......"

And rightfully so.

However, the problem is that no matter how united a family is, there will always be discord when it comes to the struggle for supreme power.

One of the intermediaries spoke, "Of course, Governor Delis has done a very good job this time, and she deserves my commendation, and it is a very big one. But as for the position of Chief Consul, I think we need to think about it again......"

"That's Senior Executive Hunter." Vincent whispered to Ai Xiaohai. He is very knowledgeable about the inner workings of the Bright Family.

Hunter looked around at the crowd and continued, "First, it is that Delis is just a ruler, and there has never been a history in the history of the Bright Family from a ruler to a chief consul, and I think all of us here must be aware of this...... Second, I don't think I need to say much about the importance of the position of the chief consul of the Bright Family, which will take on the important responsibility of whether the entire family can continue to grow......"

"Mr. Hunter Senior Executive." Vontler interrupted him, and his tone was filled with displeasure: "Even though Delis is my daughter, I have to speak up for the unfair treatment she has suffered. Yes, there has never been a precedent in the history of the Bright Family for a direct promotion from the Governor to the Supreme Archon, and there has never been such a young Supreme Archon in the history of the Bright Family. But I must remind you that history is progressing, not going backwards. Young people like Delis are more energetic and more adaptable to the progress of this society than those of us. And I must remind you that at the previous meeting we had already made a decision to replace the honorable Chief Archon of Gurdorf with someone who had sought the Mountain of Light......"

Whether it's Tenkat or Gurdorf. None of them were part of the debate, and they seemed to be listening the whole time.

Hunter seemed to have expected the other party to say this: "Mr. Senior Executive Vontler, I completely agree with your opinion, but as an ancient family, our tradition must still be observed, and destroying the tradition is equivalent to destroying the glory of the family, which can easily lead the Bright Family to collapse." ”

Two people, you and I are arguing endlessly.

Gouldoff coughed, and the two men quickly stopped. Then, the chief consul of the Bright Family turned his face to Ai Xiaohai: "I think." The greatest contributor to the search for the holy relics this time. In addition to Governor Delis, there is also our esteemed guest, Mr. Raptor. Even though he's not a member of the family, I'd love to hear what he has to say. ”

Ai Xiaohai didn't expect that the Guangming family would argue over this matter, nor did he expect Gurdorf to come back to ask for his opinion: "Are you asking my opinion?" Mr. Supreme Consul? ”

"Yes. Mr. Raptor. Gurdorf smiled and said, "For a man who can find the relics." Who would dare ignore your opinion? ”

Ai Xiaohai smiled. Then he said slowly: "I think the respected Guangming family, every one of them is like a fart!" ”

As soon as the words were spoken, anger appeared on the faces of every member of the Bright Family. Only Rukis was indifferent. It seemed that he had already guessed that Ai Xiaohai would say this. Of course, Delis will not be angry, no matter what Ai Xiaohai says, she takes it for granted.

"Mr. Raptor, although you have helped me recover the relics and are our most honored guest, I must remind you to be careful of your words." Guldorf said with anger suppressed.

He was a very respectable man, both within the family and in the outside world. He was already very polite to be able to speak to Ai Xiaohai like this.

"I still insist on my opinion, everyone in the Bright Family talks like they're farting!" Ai Xiaohai said indifferently.

"I also agree with Mr. Raptor, I think our family members talk like they're farting!" This time, it was Rukes, one of the twelve senior executives, who spoke: "What did we say? Whoever can find the relics will be the next Chief Consul. What does this have to do with age and history? Can anyone tell me what's the relationship? Why is the Bright Family so powerful? Because we value our promises, we will never change what we promise. Tradition? Mr. Hunter Senior Executive, what is tradition? That's our tradition! Any other excuses seem to me to be hypocritical and meaningless. There is no arguing that Delis will succeed as the next Chief Consul! ”

What he said was so categorical that all the family members fell silent for a while.

Ai Xiaohai sneered: "What did the respected patriarch Mr. say to me just now?" I'll think about it. Ah, I remembered, he told me, 'Mr. Raptor, from now on you are the most honored guest of the Light Family, no matter what you ask, reasonable or unreasonable, everyone in the Light Family will do their best for you'. I don't think I can trust your promises, not even within your family, so how can I expect an outsider to believe that you will keep your promises? ”

He sat down.

The members of the Light Family remained silent......

After a long time, Gurdorf smiled bitterly: "We can't blame Mr. Raptor's accusations against us, and I fully agree with Mr. Rukes's words, keeping promises is our family tradition." Mr. Senior Executives, I think we can make a decision. ”

Seeing what Hunter wanted to say, Lukes said coldly: "Mr. Hunter Senior Executive, don't let the descendants of the Prince of Shagu Dai be disgraced. ”

Hunter let out a long sigh and finally said no more.

Soon the results of the vote came out, and Delis, who had made great contributions to the search for the Koh-i-Koh, was elected as the next Chief Archon of the House of Light, and her official succession would be in January of next year.

The meeting ended in a somewhat eccentric atmosphere.

"It is true that the Bright Clan has never had such a young archon." Vincent smiled, "Congratulations, Ai, I can see the relationship between Delis and you, I think the Bright Family should soon be in your hands, right?" ”

"Maybe." Ai Xiaohai didn't want to hide anything: "Bill, I think it's good for all of us. Although you have a good relationship with them, you are an outsider to them after all. And when Delise came to power, everything was different. The Bright Family will work for the Assault Vehicle Company. ”

Vincent smiled, and smiled very happily.

As an old friend of the Bright Family, he knew too well the strength of this family. And as long as Delis officially sits in that position, then in addition to the patriarch who basically doesn't do anything and is just a spiritual symbol, she has the supreme power of the entire family in her hands.

And Ai Xiaohai's love for the assault vehicle company has been well demonstrated.

"Thank you, Mr. Raptor, for your words." At this time, Vontler accompanied his daughter Delis: "I think that without you, it may not be so easy for Delis to get her wish." ”

"I'm just telling the truth." Ai Xiaohai smiled indifferently: "And I think there will be many opportunities for us to deal with each other in the future." ”

"Of course." Vontele replied without hesitation: "I never feel sorry for my friends." ”

Well, this sentence still needs to be reserved with some reservations.

I will never be sorry for my friends, but only if there is a lot of interest.

Ai Xiaohai doesn't believe that these people will help you do things without a basis of interests! (To be continued......)