Chapter 90: Great Men

How could Audrey say anything about this old rascal, seeing that he was a lot older, and apologizing to herself, she immediately became embarrassed.

Zhou Nan patted the back of her hand as a sign of comfort. "Mayerry, tell me about the situation outside."

Jean Nord took out a small notebook from his pocket, opened it and said: "Since yesterday's shooting, Jonas has become the center of public opinion in Europe, and a total of 116 media outlets have highlighted your news, and the degree of attention has exceeded that of the 21 foreign ministers' meeting. The five-step process for the establishment of your European Union was reported and discussed at great length in the newspapers, and more than 30 national leaders and political bigwigs spoke highly of your plan. Jonas, you know what? It only took you a little over a month to reach the heights that it would take someone else a lifetime to reach......"

The more he talked, the more excited he became, he closed his notebook, waved it and said, "I never thought that you would have such insight outside of academics. When you preached humanism in the south of France, I thought you were at the top of your life, but just a week later, you threw out the proposal for the creation of the European Union, which would make you the most sought-after international relations expert in Europe for decades to come. If the European Union cannot be formed, your plans will not be outdated, but if the European Union does exist, do you know what status you will be held up to? ”

Zhou Nan said calmly: "The father of the European Union. ”

Yes, he stood up and said passionately: "Yes, the father of the European Union, what a resounding name, what a charming title...... Why aren't you excited? Not excited? ”

Zhou Nan looked at his left arm hanging on his chest, and said self-deprecatingly: "But I can't even go to the toilet by myself now, my butt hurts, I can't lie down and sleep." ”

Audrey couldn't help but purse her lips and laughed, which made Nord laugh too. "It's a bit bad that today a tabloid in Italy published an interview with a nurse who treated your wounds, and the Italian nurse praised your ass as a work of art, even more delicate and smooth than her own face."

Zhou Nan was a little speechless and rolled his eyes, while Audrey grinned and covered her mouth embarrassedly.

Jean Nord sighed and said, "Now I'll tell you about the next step...... The bigwigs in the party, including most members of Congress, believe that you have been in the limelight lately. So in the next stage, you should settle down, not only to complete the second volume of the "General History of the World", but also to complete the concept of "humanitarianism". Then, with regard to the plans of the European Union, you should also come up with the most detailed plans and publish them as soon as possible. ”

Zhou Nan nodded and said, "Yes, in the second half of this year, I don't want to give speeches everywhere anymore, but before that, the invitation from the British side was agreed to at the beginning, so I can't postpone it." ”

"We have also taken this matter into consideration, anyway, your "General History of the World" still needs to go to London to collect materials, and when your injuries are healed, we will rent you a house in London, and contact the major libraries in London, which will provide you with the most convenient conditions for accessing materials. Your current translation team will also travel with you to London to complete the next volume as soon as possible. ”

"In other words, I don't have to face reporters all the time now, do I?"

"Do you think it's possible?" Jean Nord shrugged his shoulders and said, "Although you don't need to give speeches everywhere, you still have to cooperate with the government and party requirements and do some propaganda activities." This goes a long way in maintaining your influence. ”

Zhou Nan said helplessly: "I hate this kind of life......"

Jean Nord said with a smile: "When you really become a major figure in the whole of Europe, then you will have the power to be willful...... So let's bear with it for now. ”

Zhou Nan understood what he meant, and he also knew that he really wanted to become strong. It can be said that among the current bosses, Jean Nord's care for him is the most sincere, even if it is cooperation and use between them.

Reopening the notebook, Jean Nord said: "Tomorrow the major media in Switzerland will discuss your 'European Union' plan, and it is expected that in the coming period, there will be a discussion on the future direction of Switzerland. ”

Zhou Nan had long considered this, as a permanently neutral country, Switzerland would never join any alliance. Although the former League of Nations, later the United Nations, was a loose international consultative body, it was not until the 21st century that Switzerland joined the United Nations. The nature of the EU is closer, and Switzerland did not join the EU until 2017, as Zhou Nan remembers.

As a self-isolating country, Swiss politicians have been carefully planning the future of Switzerland. It is difficult to control the balance of not wanting to participate in international alliances, but also not being abandoned by the world and participating in the tide of the world economy.

Zhou Nan's talent in international relations and the future direction of the world has been valued by Swiss politicians, and his opinions may greatly affect Switzerland's positioning.

At this time, it was almost impossible for Zhou Nan to stay out of the matter.

Seeing that Zhou Nan agreed, Jean Nord said again: "At the regular meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party, the Liberal Democratic Party proposed to equip you with professional security personnel, and this proposal was approved by the Congress. Congratulations, Jonas, in the whole of Switzerland, there are less than twenty politicians who have been approved to have guards. ”

Zhou Nanleng paused, and hurriedly said, "No, I don't need ......"

"Don't be in a hurry to object, even if you are guarded, it is not 24-hour close protection, in Switzerland you will not be protected by guards, but if you go abroad and you appear in public, you will need guards. Because these professional police officers have national identities and are easy to communicate with other countries, even in many countries, they have the right to carry guns, and your protection will be more in place. ”

"Is it only protected when you go abroad?"

Jean Nord nodded.

Zhou Nan looked at Audrey with a concerned face, held her hand and smiled. "Well, if that's the case, I don't have much of a problem with that."

"In addition, this time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs paid $8,000 for the transportation of the U.S. military in order to pick you up, although these did not cost you money, but I think you are better to pay for this expenditure. This is because if the budget is made public, it will arouse the opinions of the general public. ”

Zhou Nan nodded and said, "I don't value money in the first place, of course I have no opinion." ”

Jean Nord laughed and said, "I know you've been short of money lately, so I'll give you a hundred thousand Swiss francs first." Wait until your royalties are in hand, and then pay them back to me. ”

Zhou Nan couldn't refuse, he was really tight now. Etinny, Stolko and others follow Zhou Nan, and the media will not spend less, and the several companies established in Paris also need to continue to invest money.

After Yannick withdrew the funds, he now has no money in his hands. Audrey got $10,000 in endorsement fees, but the actual amount was only more than 7,000, in addition to adding a TV to her home, most of it was invested in a company in Paris.

His first payment of royalties would not be until August, and before that, he would have to go to England after recovering from his injuries, which would require a large amount of money.

"Thank you, Jean Nord, you've done enough for me."

"We're the closest partners now, aren't we?" Jean Nord looked at his notebook and said, "Both the Lucerne State Council and the small town of Weegis have agreed to sell you the ranch in the peninsula district to keep your home as it is now. Starting from the World Economic Forum building, the entire area south of the peninsula is about 51 hectares, and will henceforth be your private domain. UBS has agreed to provide a loan for your new home. ”

This is good news, since the entire top area of the peninsula belongs to him alone, he does not have to worry about new neighbors disturbing his purity in the future.

It's not a small area, the whole peninsula looks like a turtle's head, and the venue of the World Economic Forum is at the junction of the neck and the head. The only road to the top of the peninsula is stuck there, so there is no need to worry about security.

"That's another piece of good news, so Nord, I'm flattered by all this."

Jeannord said: "No, Jonas, you have not really seen your own abilities, and you have become the most respected scholar in the world just by virtue of the humanitarianism you have summarized in France in the first two volumes of the General History of the World, which you have just preached in Italy. Switzerland is a country that lacks top talent, we don't have great politicians, we don't have great thinkers, we don't have good historians, we don't have good philosophers. With the exception of biologists, a handful of musicians, and sculptors, there is only one person in Swiss history who can be called a world-class historian, but he is not internationally famous. You have filled the black hole of Switzerland's international celebrity, and you have shown enough ability to make you the pride of all Swiss. ”

In the face of this compliment, Audrey looked very proud and proud, but Zhou Nan herself felt ashamed.

Let Nord show great excitement, he looked at Zhou Nan's face, and said seriously: "Jonas, complete your "General History of the World" as soon as possible, improve your humanitarian spirit as soon as possible, and improve your European recovery plan and European Union plan as soon as possible, which will make you a real world-class celebrity, and the whole of Switzerland will become your strong backing." ”

His open and honest attitude also touched Zhou Nan. "Don't worry, Mayerry, I won't let you down."