After the feast, with Draco's somewhat disappointed eyes, the two walked into the reception room.

"To be honest, Nature's Breath has no intention of continuing to expand domestic investment for the time being, and I think Ms. Capet has already expressed her intentions. I wonder what Mr. Malfoy wants to work with?"

After taking a seat on the couch, Ani gets straight to the point.

"I did talk to Ms. Capet a few times, and I knew that Nature's Breath had no intention of developing in the UK."

Lucius took out a bottle of Madeira wine from the wine cabinet and poured half a glass for each of them, before he continued:

"The Malfoy family wanted to borrow Nature's Breath channel in Europe to buy some of the property. Of course, we'll pay enough commissions, or if you're okay with it, I'll be able to exchange it for a local British property and help you get through the loop."

As a family that has continued from ancient times to the present, it has long woven an intricate network of relationships in England, and its industries involve almost all trades in England, factories, shops, and raw material output.

"Deal."

Aini picked up the wine glass and touched Lucius lightly, since the other party was so simple, he didn't have to be too unhappy with his mother-in-law.

"We'll work out the framework for the cooperation in a moment, and then Ms. Capet will work out the specific terms, and to be honest, I'm not familiar with the business right now, you know, places like school can always feel like you're empty-headed, and you want to spend all your time learning about it."

Lucius laughed awkwardly at the sound of Aini's collegiate humor, and his school time was spent making friends, both men and women.

When he was young, he also longed for those legendary great wizards, but the joys and sorrows of people are not the same, and the talents of people are not the same, when Lucius realized the gap between himself and the strong, he decided to devote his energy to the field he was better at.

When he is middle-aged, he has the knowledge hidden in the family, Lucius's strength is not bad, and if he really starts to be the benchmark among the Aurors, Alastor Moody may not be able to easily take him down. 藲礿尛裞網

But that's all, between the excellent and the great, there is a gap that is almost hopeless to cross with his talent. Wizards, great wizards, the difference between one word is a world of difference.

But on the other hand, he made the family's network more stable, and after the fall of Voldemort, those brave and ruthless juniors hardly ended well, and he didn't have much effort to get the relevant personnel, not only saved himself from the later liquidation, but also saved a lot of people.

In the more than ten years since the end of the war, he has become more skillful in the routine of tying interests, so skilled that even if the Dark Lord returns, he must give the Malfoy family a way to live.

However, his behavior after Voldemort's disappearance can already be called a betrayal, and it is conceivable that this path of life must not be easy to walk, so if possible, Lucius must arrange a retreat for the family, and overseas is undoubtedly the best choice.

However, the interest groups of each country are extremely xenophobic circles, and with the increasing frequency of exchanges between wizards around the world, regional relations have become natural bonds, closely linking families of the same country and the same culture, erecting an iron wall of foreign invasion.

Various geographical circles are somewhat tolerant of "petty" investments such as opening stores, but big capital such as the Malfoy family is the target of their key guards.

After all, the cake is only that big, and a big spoon will scoop away the distressing benefits, especially since the British don't have a good reputation in this regard.

While Muggles were celebrating the prestige of the empire, the British wizarding world was under fire, and the Ministries of Magic in some countries issued special regulations prohibiting British wizards from doing business and investing in the country.

Although the situation has eased somewhat, Lucius still can't find a stable investment channel, not that the Malfoy family has no overseas connections for many years, but they don't have a strong enough network of interests in a foreign country.

If they were forced to abandon British property and go into exile, their remaining wealth and capital would be devoured by their counterparts without the support of their own bodies.

As for the exchange of industries with other nationalities, I don't think about it

For any geographical circle, "luring wolves into the house" is a taboo inside and out, and if someone does this, it will inevitably become the target of public criticism.

However, there are always exceptions, and the Scamanders of the past generations have been idle and have a knack for communicating with animals.

Newt's travels around the world weren't just about wandering, he was able to solve problems that others couldn't solve.

Now wizards have established an absolute advantage in the wizarding world, but this advantage comes more from the overall strength, and some magical creatures with strong individuals or strange abilities can still cause *** annoyance.

From time to time, there will be questions such as [Shock! XXX creature appears in XXX, XX Ministry of Magic is anxious and helpless] This kind of news made newspaper headlines, like the Muggle regime, the wizarding kingdom is also strong and weak, and the strong people of the great wizard level have not yet flooded to one country.

Regions that are not guarded by top powerhouses and whose overall level is not up to standard often do not have the strength to make a final decision in the face of crises.

Of course, they can apply for international aid, but there are two sayings that best illustrate the concerns of those seeking help – the first is "There is no such thing as a free lunch" and the second is "It's easier to ask God than to send God".

At this time, the Scamanders, who like to move around the world and deal with magical creatures with ease, will always receive invitations from old friends.

Working with magical beasts in particular is a hobby for the Scamanders, and solving tricky problems is the best entertainment for them, never caring about the pay.

It is not a loss to give up asking for more wealth, and for the family, favor and reputation are the greater benefits.

Because of this, the Scamander family has "access" in many countries, allowing them to set foot in local capital without being crowded.

Without this invisible convenience, Nature's Breath would not have developed to the extent it is now.

Of course, everything has to be done in moderation, and under Capet's control, Nature's Breath has been deliberately controlling its development in a separate area, trying not to touch the sensitive nerves of the local forces due to its already large size.

In the future, when he cooperates with the Malfoy family, Aini will only replace the existing property and no longer grab more shares.

This kind of geographical rule is also one of the reasons why Lucius turned to Nature's Breath, the Scamanders are natives, and the Malfoys will not be isolated by the other families after ceding their inheritance.

Also subject to the rules, Lucius could not act in the name of the Malfoy family overseas, regardless of whether he was out of the British wizarding world, and had to hide his shadow under the banner of Nature's Breath.

It's not so much a cooperation as a tactful offering, and it seems that Lucius has sensed something, so he will find a way out for the family at any cost.

But it is conceivable that once they leave the UK, the Malfoy family will be sheltered under the wings of Nature's Breath, and their prestige will inevitably be greatly affected.

Two years ago, Lucius would not have made such a choice, because at that time he could only carry the honor of the family on his back, but now it was different, Draco's growth after entering the school surprised him, and he also saw another possibility.

He wants to put the safety of his son first, which is the heart of a father.