Chapter 25 A Crisis of Confidence

As the Japanese expected, Vittorio was indeed stunned by the windfall. "That bearded Japanese is right, although Xu doesn't like the Japanese, but it doesn't stop me from designing warships for the Japanese, and I can find a group of people to avoid the ** design bureau to complete it alone, so Xu will not know." Although he felt a little guilty, Vittorio was able to find ample reasons for his betrayal under the temptation of money. "It's a big deal, I can ask Xu to get a little more from the ** design bureau as compensation. And I'm his savior, and he should allow me to do so. Without me, he wouldn't have the same qiē as he is now, and he wouldn't have the right to dictate to me. Vittorio was even ready to face Xu Jie's fury.

But after waking up and getting rid of the effects of alcohol, Vittorio suddenly realizes that he has made a mistake. With only £30,000, it is possible to sell his biggest dependence. 30,000 pounds may seem like a lot, but what about it? Vittorio calculated for himself, even with the current earnings, the orders and intended orders for nearly 10 **-class dome cruisers have reached 45,000 pounds. The secrecy fee given by the Navy and the cost of being a salesman will have to be calculated separately. And more importantly, the X-loading and cruising program is going well, this is a large 8,500-ton warship, and judging from the attitude of the Italian Navy, if the performance is okay, the Navy intends to equip it in large quantities. If calculated on a 4-way basis, he could have at least 30,000 pounds or more. If you include outsourcing, it will be a pretty huge number.

"Damn the Japanese." Vittorio couldn't help but scold. Vittorio, who is now reacting, is no longer thinking about how to earn 30,000 pounds in Japan, but how to get rid of it. It's best to pretend that nothing happened. "Hmm. Just act as if nothing happened, it's not an official meeting anyway. Vittorio thought to himself.

And what he didn't expect was that. Not only did he not escape the glasses of the British, but even the Italians already knew about it!! On the night he returned to the hotel, Tycho, who had learned the news, sent the information to Italy by telegram via guò waterway.

"This bastard was actually bought for a mere 30,000 pounds." The angry roar of the Italian Admiralty Minister Brin, who saw the information sent by the Secret Section, immediately filled the room. He managed to settle the murder of Vittorio and Xu Jie, and is now thinking about how to mend the rift between the two sides so that he can complete the design and construction of the X cruiser. That hateful Vittorio cut off the possibility of cooperating with Xu Jie just for 30,000 pounds. How can this keep Brin from getting angry? More importantly, Xu Jie is in the UK. As long as he wants, there is no problem for Xu Jie to stay in the UK and do things for the British. What else? Could it be that Brin can still go to England and ask Sir Arthur Hood, the First Admiralty of Great Britain, why did you kidnap our Italian designers?! What's more, Xu Jie is not Italian yet.

"Sue Sù Tycho, keep the news tightly sealed, and then refuse the request of the Japanese, and on behalf of the Admiralty, fix that wooden head Vittorio." Brin is angry, but the remedy is still there.

And Tycho, who has a very good relationship with Xu Jie and is even more of a mentor and apprentice, immediately went to discuss with Giulia how to teach Vittorio a lesson after receiving a telegram full of the minister's anger.

"It's Vittorio, and it's really not open. Betrayed his friend for just £30,000. When Julia learned about this, she was more shocked than angry. In her eyes, betrayal is not impossible, as long as the price is enough. And now just £30,000 is clearly not even a few tenths of what she expected.

Minister Brin was also very angry. So, definitely give that Vittorio a good beating. Tycho didn't know what the beautiful woman in front of him was thinking, and said solemnly.

"Mr. Bryn has replied to this?" Julia asked, a little shocked. How did he know?

"The Kingdom of Italy also has eyes and ears in England. Mr. Brin was very angry, believing that this incident directly shook the foundations of the study of the equipment of the Italian Navy. Tycho said with a slight smugness.

"I'm a businessman, and in my eyes, I can only cooperate if I have enough income, and Vittorio's step is undoubtedly self-defeating." Julia was also shocked by the reaction of the Italian Admiralty. This is no longer a problem that can be solved at the economic level, once it rises to the field of national defense, the will of the country is enough to crush a qiē, not to mention a small Vittorio, even the many industrial giants behind her, must also give way. As a result, Julia expressed strong support for Tycho's actions. And just as Tycho and Julia were waiting for an opportunity, the opportunity soon came. …,

On the morning of the third day after Vittorio agreed to the Japanese's conditions, Xu Jie suddenly received an invitation from the British Navy and left the hotel under the pretext that Tycho and Julia's "public trial" of Vittorio began on the morning of this day.

"Ugh." When Vittorio walked into Tycho's house, the cold, freezing atmosphere immediately gave him a sense that something was going to happen. With a click, Vittorio chuckled as the bodyguard outside the door locked the door. Nothing will happen, right? Vittorio quickly recalled what had happened in the past few days, after coming to England, "in accordance with" the instructions of the Admiralty, Vittorio was still very strict with himself, not only did he not go to some "social" places, but he didn't even dare to drink too much. Didn't say anything that shouldn't be said. Looking at the bench in front of Julia and Tycho, Vittorio swallowed and sat down.

"I've heard that Mr. Vittorio has been talking about a big deal lately." Julia said with a smile.

"Uh, nothing." Looking at Julia's charming smiling face, Vittorio always felt empty.

"Would you like me to remind you? Your business is a deal with the Japanese about the future of the Italian Navy!! "Tycho wasn't going around in circles like Julia, and following Minister Brin's instructions, it was important to get Vittorio to his knees in the shortest possible time and in the most effective way.

"I have absolutely not betrayed the interests of the Kingdom of Italy, and I have not given the Japanese any information on any **-class dome cruisers. I swear by God's name. And I'm sorry now, I'll act like nothing happened. When Vittorio heard Tycho's words, his face immediately turned pale.

"Of course you don't have the information to betray the **-class dome cruiser." Tycho said. "But you stillborn the Imperial X-armored cruiser!!" The latter sentence directly made Vittorio's face turn pale.

"Xu won't know about this. I assure you that only me and the Japanese know about it. What we need now is a low-key approach. Perhaps it was panic in his heart, but Vittorio actually forgot when he said it, and Tycho on the other side already knew.

"This unfortunate child is hopeless." Tycho and Julia looked at each other helplessly. Even the Italians know about it. Can the British not know?

"I guess the British have already known about this matter, and I guess they will sue Mr. Sù." Tycho muttered to himself.

"It's okay, Xu will forgive me. I saved his life, and without me, he wouldn't be where he is today. Vittorio said confidently at this time.

"Xu naturally won't worry about money with you, money is nothing to him. Again, tens of thousands of pounds are even less for the Italian Navy. The most important problem is that it is entirely possible for Xu to leave Italy and work with the British with his design and thinking, which is the deadliest thing. Tycho directly points out the severity of the problem.

"And please pay attention. Without you, Xu might indeed die, but without Xu, you wouldn't have become the most famous ship designer in Italy overnight. Julia sneered.

"Mr. Vittorio, you and Xu are in a cooperative relationship. Without Xu, I don't think you would have been so successful in the field of battleship design, right? Tycho said coldly. Moreover, Minister Brin was very annoyed by this matter, believing that His Excellency's behavior had seriously threatened the construction of the navy. ”

The boss was very angry, and the consequences were very strict. For the first time, Vittorio realized how important Xu Jie was to him. Because of Xu Jie, he was able to design the **-class cruiser. And it was precisely because of Xu Jie and the **-class cruiser that he was able to enter Brin's eyes. will have today's achievements. And once Xu Jie was lost. Perhaps the industrial giants represented by Brin and Julia would immediately abandon him.

"So what do we do now?" Vittorio said with some trepidation.

"It depends on the situation, if Xu doesn't find out, we will deal with this matter in a low-key manner. If you find out, you can only admit that you are wrong. Tycho hesitated.

"Looks like we're going to have to choose the second way." Julia pondered for a moment and said. "Don't forget, the British asked him out this morning."

"You mean, this morning, it is very likely that Mr. Xu already knows the truth of the matter?" Tycho asked worriedly. If this matter really gets out of control. It's not just a Vittorio who is unlucky.

"Even if Xu doesn't know, we have to admit it first, even if you have already recognized your mistake, it is not a bad thing to take the initiative before you get Xu's forgiveness." Julia made a statement.

"Relax, Mr. Vittorio, according to my observations, Xu is a very emotional person, and a single mistake will not ruin your friendship." Tycho looked at Vittorio, who was overwhelmed with fear, and couldn't help but comfort.

"Uh, okay." As he spoke, Vittorio shivered and lit a cigarette.