At 6 p.m. on December 5, 1972, Qiao Yan and I took Zheng Hailong's car to the Jia family manor.

It is close to the sea, it occupies a wide area, and the manor has a wall, a gate.

After entering the gate, there is a meadow, a pool, manicured green trees, flowers blooming large and small flower beds, and there is a very delicate rough stone paved road from the gate to the main building of the manor.

The landscape and architecture of this garden are in the Southern European Spanish architectural style.

Entering here made us feel like we were in the southern part of Europe!

I estimate that the garden has an area of 25,000 square meters, and the main floor area is at least 40,000 to 50,000 square meters.

The main building is three southern European brick and stone buildings with corridors, arranged symmetrically, and the middle main building is relatively tall, with four floors; Next to the main building are two annexes, the smaller being a three-storey Southern European building.

I don't understand why the places where the rich live are so spacious, luxurious and exaggerated!

Our car drove directly to the parking porch in front of the main building.

After the car stopped, there were men in servant uniforms who helped us open the door and helped us remove our luggage and belongings, because our belongings were so important that Qiao Yan and I didn't ask them to help us.

After we got out of the car, a man helped Uncle Zheng drive to the underground garage and set it up.

Qiao Yan and I entered the lobby of the main building with our luggage and belongings, and the servants were neatly lined up on both sides and shouted to us in unison: "Hello master! And then they bowed to us at ninety degrees in a neat manner!

It was the first time I felt like a host! Of course, I also experienced the grievances and hardships of being a servant!

We walked straight into a European-style living room.

In the living room, Uncle Zheng asked me to be the host, and he and Qiao Yan sat in the position of the guest of honor.

Then, Uncle Zheng asked the maid to serve us coffee and snacks.

Uncle Zheng said, "Byron! This is your home! This is where your grandfather helped your parents get married! After your family returns to the mainland, I will let them manage this place as it was! I hope that one day you will come back to live in this home! Alas! Unexpectedly, after eleven years, you will come back alone! ”

I said, "Uncle Zheng! Thank you for everything you have done for the Jia family! Our parents, brothers and sisters' spirits in heaven will thank you! ”

Uncle Zheng said, "Yes! I miss your parents and older siblings from time to time! They're good people! It's time to go to heaven! From now on, you will live here! Let me introduce you to the security captain, the butler, and the master servant! All three of them were hired by your parents when they were here! They have been here to serve you faithfully! Jia's Enterprise Group bears a share of expenses here! ”

Uncle Zheng called three people in the local dialect, all of whom were young and middle-aged in their thirties.

Uncle Zheng said, "Listen, three of you! This is Jia Yicai, Mr. Byron! He is the new heir of the Jia family! He is our co-host! You must take care of Mr. Byron with all your might! And his assistant, Miss Qiao Yan! ”

All three of them bowed and greeted me with tears in their eyes!

Uncle Zheng introduced them to me and Qiao Yan.

The security captain's name is Zheng Feihu, graduated from the local police university, is Uncle Zheng's cousin, he is tall and burly, with European physiognomy.

Captain Zheng Feihu is bringing in an armed security team of more than 30 people, responsible for guarding the manor for 20 hours here.

The housekeeper's name is Liao Jinhua, graduated from the local university with a major in housekeeping management, is my mother's cousin, and now, is Zheng Feihu's wife, she looks very similar to my mother! Responsible for the daily income and expenditure management of the family, as well as property management.

The maid's name is Liao Hanmei, who is also my mother's cousin, and now manages, more than 20 maids, responsible for the daily management of household hygiene, kitchen, gardening and vehicles.

They all speak Chinese, English and local dialects, so there is no barrier to communication with them.

After we introduced each other, Uncle Zheng asked the housekeeper Liao Jinhua to arrange housing for Qiao Yan and me, and after the resettlement was settled, we had dinner together in the back garden.

Sister Jinhua gave me a luxurious master room, and Qiao Yan arranged it in a guest room next to my room.

The housing here is the same as the hotel room, there is a bathroom, a living room, a bedroom and a study, there is a safe in the study, after setting up the password yourself, you can use it, Qiao Yan locked the cash box and the information box into the safe in my study.

We put away our luggage and belongings, washed in the bathrooms in our respective rooms, and changed them to prepare clothes for us.

After taking care of our personal housekeeping, Qiao Yan and I returned to the living room.

Uncle Zheng took us to visit and introduce the back garden of the family.

The area of the back garden is only half the size of the front garden, and at this time, it is already dark, and the lights are already blooming here!

The entire estate is built in a sheltered harbor on the south shore of a bay, with a view of the sea to the north and the dotted boats.

There are facilities such as a relaxing pergola, and you can see the vast sea view and enjoy the cool sea breeze!

During the day, you can swim through the doorway of the backyard and go to the beach dedicated here.

On the flat ground of the coast, my family's own yacht marina has been built, and two luxury yachts are docked!

We can drive yachts on the marina for excursions and fishing.

A helicopter apron on a dedicated marina with a helicopter docked on the apron.

These places are guarded by the security guards at home.

After Uncle Zheng took us on a tour of the back garden, the three of us had dinner together in the pergola in the back garden.

The maids have prepared a table of sumptuous Chinese wine and food here.

After the three of us sat down, we started chatting while eating!

Uncle Zheng smiled and said, "Byron! Qiao Yan! Do you guys like this home? ”

I said, "Uncle Zheng! I feel like a stranger to this place now! I think I'll love it here in the future! ”

Qiao Yan smiled and said, "Uncle Zheng! I feel like there's just a palace here! Lack of breath of freedom! ”

Uncle Zheng said, "Yes! Byron is now the king of the Chia Group! Tomorrow morning, after I take you to Jiashidi to sign a contract with George, I will explain to you in detail about this business empire! ”

Uncle Zheng wanted us to rest early, so after the meal, we all went back to our rooms to rest.

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At 9 a.m. on December 6, Qiao Yan and I followed Uncle Zheng and a few security guards to the headquarters of Jiashidi Asset Management Company to sign the contract. We signed the Contract for the Entrusted Management of Assets in George's office.

George said, "Byron! The original asset contract was dated 28 March 1959. The term of the contract was 20 years from 28 March 1959 to 28 March 1979. This contract expires in seven years! Now, you are the de facto owner of the Chia Group! Therefore, we are going to renew this contract. We keep the original terms and conditions as they are! ”

I said, "Dr. George! Sign it according to your wishes! My father trusted you so much, and so do I today! ”

Uncle Zheng and I checked the new "Asset Entrustment Management Contract" and compared it with the old "Asset Entrustment Management Contract", we found no problems, so I signed a new "Asset Entrustment Management Contract" with George, entrusting all the assets of Jia's Enterprise Group to Jiashidi Asset Management Company for entrusted management.

After signing the contract, George gave me a contract for the record, and a contract for Uncle Zheng for the record.

In fact, Uncle Zheng is the actual controller of Jia's Enterprise Group! Jiashidi Asset Management Co., Ltd. is only responsible for the financial audit, business decision-making staff, and professional asset management of the enterprise, and they are not involved in the specific operation and operation of the enterprise.

George smiled and said, "Byron! Seven years later, you are exactly 18 years old, and I want you to manage the Chia Group yourself! That's, I've been retired for years! From now on, you will begin to get acquainted with Chia Group and learn law, business and business management at the same time! ”

I said, "Dr. George! Thank you very much for your loyalty and hard work for my father, my family, and Chia Group over the years! I will remember what you have taught me! Don't disappoint your expectations! Thank you very much! ”

With tears in his eyes, George said, "Oh! My baby! That's great! After that, we are friends! William will keep in touch with you at work instead of me! I hope you all cooperate well! In the future, become good friends! ”

I said, "Okay! Dr. George! I very much appreciate Dr. William's professionalism! In the future, we will definitely be able to become good friends! Goodbye, Dear Dr. George! Dear Dr. William! ”

After shaking hands with George and William, we left the Jiashidi headquarters and returned to the Jia estate.

At noon, we returned to Jia's Manor, in fact, Jia's Manor has a name, she is called Qihai Castle, which is the name of the local people for the mountain, which is the meaning of Shanhai City. The castle is indeed built in a coastal land valley, the castle faces the sea to the north, the road leads to the bustling city to the south, and the east and west sides of the castle are lined with greenery and flowering mountains!

After entering the main building of the Castle, Qiao Yan and I placed the contract, washed up briefly, and went to the restaurant at home for lunch.

After lunch, Uncle Zheng took Qiao Yan and I to talk in an office they had prepared for me.

After the maid served us coffee, the three of us started talking on the couch in the office.

Uncle Zheng said, "Byron! It's a big deal for you to go back to Palembang! After today, the Jia Group will publish the news that you have taken over all the assets of the Jia Group! Chia Group is one of the most important companies here! So, it's sure to get the attention of the whole city! ”

I said, "Uncle Zheng! In the public news of the newspaper, please indicate that the operation and management of Jia's group company remain unchanged! Please minimize the impact of my takeover of assets on the company and society! ”

Uncle Zheng said, "Okay! Master! I'll do what you want! Now I'm going to tell you about the history of the Jia family and the company! In this way, you can better understand the Jia family and the Jia business! ”

Uncle Zheng said: "Your Jia family started in the local area from your grandfather, your grandfather Jia Tianlong, was born on June 28, 1893. When he was twelve years old, he came to Palembang as a sailor with a mainland cargo ship! Because, at this time, the shipping company where your grandfather worked was bought by the local Dutch boss. Therefore, your grandfather had to stay in the company of the Dutchman in Palembang! Your grandfather was very smart, he quickly learned the local dialect, Dutch, English, etc.! Your grandfather was very business-savvy and daring! Your grandfather's talent was quickly noticed by the Dutch! So, when your grandfather was fifteen years old, he was transferred to work in the company's trade department by the Dutch boss. My father and your grandfather started working in the trade on the same day, and my father was two years older than your grandfather! Because the two of them have a very tacit understanding when they do things together, they quickly become good friends who don't talk about anything! On July 28, 1914, the First European War broke out! Your grandfather was 21 years old and my father was 23 years old. Due to the war, prices have soared, and the purchase of various materials has increased several times! Your grandfather saw a business opportunity, so he resigned from the Dutchman company and relied on his limited capital to register and set up the Jia Trading Company! And hired my father to be a part-time salesman for him! By the end of the European War at the end of 1918, during the four-year period, the Chia Trading Company had accumulated a huge amount of wealth and became the largest international trading company in Palembang! At this time, my father officially joined Jia's Trading Company and became your grandfather's assistant! Rebuilt by Europe after the war, as a result, the price and demand for various materials increased even more! Jia's company has accumulated more and more wealth, and the accumulated contacts are getting wider and wider! At that time, many Europeans here were old enough to go back to Europe to retire, so they were selling their freehold land and business assets at very cheap prices! Therefore, your grandfather relied on his own strong financial strength to buy, and now you see a large number of freehold land, rubber plantations, coffee plantations, etc., and subsequently, your grandfather relied on these lands to invest in the construction of urban real estate projects, gold and silver and other non-ferrous metal smelters, non-ferrous metal international trading companies and other industries! Before the Spring Festival in January 1927, through the introduction and matchmaking of the Liao family's parents, your grandfather and grandmother, your grandfather and your grandmother Liao Chunyan got married, your grandfather was 35 years old at that time, and your grandmother was only 17 years old! This is your grandfather's first marriage! Soon after, my father got married too! At this time, the asset structure and operation mode of the entire Jia Enterprise Group have formed the current scale! Soon after, your father and I were born! ”

Uncle Zheng's speech made me miss my grandfather Jia Tianlong, and my mind came to mind my grandfather's heroic conversation and laughter when he was in his prime to win the business sea! The scene of his father studying hard overseas and assisting his grandfather in running the Jia Group emerged!

How many heroes and heroes, for life, for dreams, for the truth and belief of life, they have all disappeared into the river of human growth!

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