On May 24, 1924, Fang Yan, who had rested at home for two days, boarded the train to Milan, Italy, again. He had four purposes for this trip: to meet with Sylvia, who he had missed for a long time, to spend a vacation time and to strengthen the connection with the Ziano family; He led oil exploration in Libya and finally stopped by the old battery prison in Munich to visit the Austrian corporal who was at the second low point of his life. Either thing will have a non-negligible effect on his life and future plans.

The train hissed and crossed all of Central Europe south from Hamburg; The vast forests of Lower Saxony, the fertile golden fields of Bavaria, the rivers of inland Switzerland, and the majestic snow-capped peaks of the Alps are all in Fang Yan's eyes within a 14-hour drive. At 9 o'clock in the evening, a splendid city with brilliant lights finally appeared on the plains of the foothills of the Alps, and from afar, it was as dazzling as a pearl in the darkness.

Milan is located in northwestern Italy, where the Western Roman Empire and the Lombard Kingdom were once capitals; After 2,000 years of civilization, the city has become a world-renowned center for fashion, art, economy, industry, tourism, and finance. In addition to being slightly inferior to New York and London in terms of city size, its economic density is not far behind, and its cultural heritage is even greater. The European Renaissance in the 15th century originated from this city and radiated to the whole of Italy and Europe. The magnificent classical architecture, the art treasures created by famous artists, and the world-leading fashion exhibitions attract a large number of foreign tourists every year to live a luxurious life in this world's top bustling city.

When Fang Yan walked out of the train station, he saw such a bustling scene that seemed to never sleep. In contrast to Germany's depression during the Ruhr crisis, it is a world in paradise. Even when the night was completely falling, Fang Yan was still able to take in the scene of the city through the ubiquitous bright neon; The square outside the station is full of high-rise buildings and traffic, and it seems that every Milanese is enjoying this dream life that is unique in the whole of Italy.

"Jonas!" Just as he was sighing at the prosperity of this pearl of northern Italy, which is among the top cities in the world, Fang Yan's ears suddenly heard a coquettish voice full of surprise. They were shocked, and as they looked, they saw a car parked not far away on the side of the road, and Sylvia, a beautiful and peerless girl, was sitting in front of the window of the back seat with a smile and waving to her. Fang Yan's heart suddenly gushed out a warm current, and his face couldn't help but reveal a happy smile; For a moment, the bizarre shining neon lights in the surrounding cities seemed to dim, and only the beautiful shadow waving at him was left in his eyes.

The door opened, the lights were faint, and there was no one else in the wide back seat except Sylvia, and a familiar scent of Lori suddenly hit Fang Yan's nose. Perhaps because of the summer heat, Sylvia today only wears a plain white shirt and short skirt, exposing her fair-skinned and slender wrists and slender legs to the air; The delicate and lovely sandals formed an ideal match with her clothes, and five pairs of delicate and round white greasy jade toes protruded mischievously, showing the beauty and vitality of a young girl.

Fang Yan looked at the girl in front of him blankly, and the surprise and throbbing in his heart had overflowed uncontrollably. After nearly half a year, Sylvia, whose body was already precocious, seemed to have become a little more mature: there was a little less innocence and immaturity between her eyebrows and eyes, and more seductive charm and brightness, which made her already exquisite face more brilliant and dazzling, making it even more difficult for Fang Yan to maintain a calm heart for this delicious beauty that was close at hand. And the two bulges on her chest like xiaolongbao are the most obvious difference from when Fang Yan first saw her: last summer, the girl's front chest was almost flat, and Fang Yan, who used to be close to her skin, had the most direct feeling about it.

Fang Yan was surprised and throbbed by the girl's growth, how could Sylvia not be surprised by the changes in her youth? From his subtlely changing handsome face, Sylvia clearly felt that the sunshine and confidence that made her intoxicated and fell in love became more and more intense; The smell of pine wood seeped in from outside the car, as if countless ants had crawled through her heart. A moment later, seeing that Fang Yan was still standing at the open car door, Sylvia, who pursed her lips slightly, suddenly reached out and pulled him in; If it weren't for the driver sitting in the front seat and the rearview mirror, Sylvia couldn't help but make out with the teenager who had been absent for a long time.

"It's not early today, so let's go home first, shall we? Father is already waiting for you at home. Sylvia held one of Fang Yan's arms in her arms, and looked at the young man's eyes full of anticipation and tenderness, "Although my father has not expressed any objection to our relationship, you still need to make this relationship public in front of him. Father has a good impression of you, and as long as I say a few more soft words of begging next to you, he will definitely respond positively. Then there is no more obstacle between us. ”

Fang Yan smiled and nodded, and said, "Uncle Ziano is kind to my family, and I must visit him when I come to Milan this time." In addition, I have new things to discuss with him. When I'm done, I'll bring him up the matter between us, and you'll be relieved. Sylvia pressed her delicate body closer to Fang Yan's body, and whispered in a voice that could only be heard by the other party: "Actually, my father won't stay at home for long. A few days later, he would go to Rome to attend a ministerial meeting of the government and plan for the second half of the year, and he would not be able to return home for two months. In addition, my mother had just gone to the United States to meet with her business allies, and it was unlikely that she would return by boat anytime soon. My brother was returning from his vacation at the University of Rome, but I could let him travel to other places, and he always listened to me the most. Therefore, I will be the only one at home during the next summer vacation, and we can also experience the honeymoon feeling of the two of us in advance. By the last sentence, Sylvia's voice had become like a mosquito moaning with shameful joy.

Fang Yan was shocked when he heard this, he really didn't expect that the loli next to him would be so precocious and scheming in the field of love; In the absence of a guardian, isn't she afraid that she will really do something to her at the age of her flesh and blood? Or maybe she was ready to take her relationship with herself one step further, so she could be so carefree? However, seeing Sylvia's delicate face full of joy and happiness, Fang Yan, who didn't want to hurt her due to a misunderstanding, could only choose to go with the flow and remain silent on this issue; He touched the girl's smooth bright blonde hair and smiled, "Really? Then I will let you be my guide for Italian life for these two months. ”

Seeing that Fang Yan agreed, Sylvia was overjoyed; Taking advantage of the moment when the driver was concentrating as he turned, she quickly raised her head and pecked the boy on the thin lip.

As a traditional royal aristocrat and the hottest core figure in Italian politics today, Ciano the Elder's residence is extraordinary; Fang Yan walked through the main hall from the gate under the leadership of Sylvia, and along the way, he felt as if he was in a palace. The patchwork courtyard green trees, the tall and majestic villa main house; The smooth and shiny floor bay window, the exquisite and gorgeous hanging painting sculpture...... All of them revealed a luxurious and elegant aura, which made Fang Yan, who came slowly, dizzy. Owning this palace-like residence in the heart of Milan, where land is at a premium, is no longer something that can be achieved by wealth alone, and the power of Ciano the Elder is the most crucial dominant factor.

In comparison, my own house is not worth mentioning at all. Perhaps the only thing that can still be eyed by the old Ciano is the abundant funds faintly revealed by the Brom-Foss shipyard, which makes the former look up to it because of the financial resources similar to his own. Looking at the fairy-like princess girl who walked in front of him humming a little song, Fang Yan couldn't help but sigh secretly in his heart, if Brom-Foss was still just the company in history that struggled to survive in the depressed environment of post-war Germany, there would be almost no possibility of combining himself and Sylvia, even if she loved herself deeply!

As soon as he thought of this, Fang Yan's attitude also changed. In the subsequent meeting with the elder Chiano, he was a little more humble and respectful than when he met him by chance in a Berlin café last year, and he lost a little of the flying and sharp edge that belonged to a teenager. Regarding his sleek transformation of the powerful and powerful, Fang Yan did not have the slightest psychological burden. Historically, it was not until June 1940, after the sweep of Western Europe, that Germany actually replaced Italy as the leader of the Axis powers; For more than a decade before that, Germany had relied on Italy for all its foreign affairs. Now that Germany is still a defeated country with a low status, it is obviously a wise choice to show some knowledge of current affairs in front of old Ciano. What's more, Fang Yan also had to prepare to capture his daughter; Faced with the fact that he was most likely his future father-in-law, any low-eyebrow and pleasing eyes that Fang Yan showed were nothing.

The veteran Ziano quickly felt the respectful attitude of the young man in front of him. For Fang Yan's maturity beyond his years, the old Ciano was very satisfied; He has long been smoothed out by the world, and he deeply understands that juvenile impulsiveness is not enough to achieve great things, and only by wisely judging the situation and acting with a camera can he achieve the most effective results he wants. Originally, he was a little hesitant about the teenager's unofficial family history, but now he has begun to agree with his daughter's vision.