Chapter 168: The Lu Family Woman, Aunt and Grandmother
Wu Wanli took Guan Hao and Zhang Yuan, as well as Uncle Zhong, who was carrying the gifts, and walked steadily towards the only private room of the Gallic restaurant in the Rose Garden: the Xiangshe Li Room.
Lao Wu gently pushed the door open, and compared to the dim light in the restaurant hall, the light in the private room was much brighter. A crystal chandelier is the first thing that catches your eye, and as soon as you enter the room, your feet are as soft and delicate as stepping on cotton, making people feel relaxed.
Apparently the floor was covered with high-grade and delicate Persian carpets.
The room is not too large, there is an eight-seater Western dining table, the silver candlestick in the middle is very conspicuously placed in the middle of the table, and directly above the silver candlestick is the crystal chandelier that attracts you when you open the door.
There is a small reception room next to the dining table, an L-shaped sofa, with a coffee table, a small bar on one side, a complete set of coffee grinding and brewing equipment placed in a corner of the bar, and it is surprising that there is a set of tea sets for making gongfu tea in country C.
It can be seen that this private room usually receives noble guests, and in order to cater to the needs of different guests, it is also equipped with everything.
The layout of the room is very Gallic style, with two oil paintings hanging on the curtain wall of high-end materials, Guan Hao looks at the oil paintings, both of which are in the Gallic Romantic painting style of the mid-nineteenth century, and the oil paintings hanging on the wall are very representative.
The two oil paintings on the wall are representative works of the Romantic style: "Liberty Leads the People" and "The Death of Marat".
Obviously, these two paintings are imitations, but the style and production are also superb.
Seeing good things, Guan Hao was inevitably a little nymphomaniac, so he took a few more looks, and the woman of the Lu family who didn't want to wait for him on the side was a little displeased.
"Young man, do you like romantic works?" A very magnetic and attractive female voice, in Saxon.
"Yes, I studied romantic painting seriously before, and I like it very much."
"Oh, so do you know whose work this painting is?"
"Madam, this "Liberty Leading the People" is Delacroix's masterpiece, although it is an imitation, its artistic value is still very high."
"Not bad! It's very good to have such insight at such a young age! ”
"Madame, you can see that another masterpiece by Jacques Louis David, The Death of Matt, is also quite good, and it can be seen that the Romantic artists were equally interested in the part of the human spirit that was outside the rational part of the human spirit, and they believed that, like animals, human beings have strong intuition and sincere emotions that cannot be ignored in addition to reason."
"Haha, little one, frankly, your insight has exceeded my expectations, and I am very happy."
"Madam, I'm sorry to bother you, but let me introduce you, this is my partner, Guan Hao."
Guan Hao came back to his senses and looked at the lady who was also looking at him on the sofa.
The lady has a combination of East and West beauty: fair skin, tall figure, big eyes, high nose bridge, oriental cherry mouth and delicate fair skin, and rare is long blond hair.
Looking at the age of thirty-five years old at most, if it weren't for Guan Hao knowing that Lu Ailin was already over fifty years old, he would never believe that time had left too many traces on the noble lady in front of him.
This is natural beauty and anti-aging growth!
Both sides are looking at each other.
"Hao Shao, this is ........."
"Hello, Aunt Irene! Nice to meet you! You look so young and pretty, you feel like you're my age. ”
The happiest thing for a woman is that the man praises her for being young, regardless of the age and age.
"Haha, you little guy has a pretty sweet mouth, and your title is not wrong, I am indeed your aunt and grandmother according to generation. Come and sit! ”
"Fourth Miss, don't come unharmed! You're still so young and pretty. ”
"Are you, Brother Zhong?" Seeing Uncle Zhong behind Guan Hao, Lu Ailin also recognized her old friend.
"Yes, I'm Ah Zhong, I'm afraid we haven't seen each other for more than thirty years."
"Yes, I was only a teenager at that time, and my father took me to the Huang Mansion to see Brother Huang."
"Yes, we're all old men, and you're still so young. From now on, it will be a world for young people. ”
"Fourth Miss, this is the only heir of our Huang family, and he is also the young master of the Sui City Guan family in Country C."
"Well, he's young, promising, knowledgeable, and a qualified heir."
"Who is this?"
"Grandma, this is my fiancée, Zhang Yuan, she is from the Zhang family in Suicheng Miwei."
"No wonder, with such a temperament and appearance, only the Zhang family can raise it."
"Hello aunt, this is a little bit of family specialties we brought you, please smile!"
"Thank you! Sophia, you accept your sister's gift and take out the gift we prepared! ”
The blonde girl beside Lu Ailin had already gotten up at this time, took out the prepared gift and handed it to Lu Ailin.
"Hao, let me introduce you, this is my daughter, Sophia, 17 years old this year, going to school in country A, you young people will have more contact in the future."
"Okay!"
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"Fourth Miss, I still have some things, so I won't bother you, you can find me for anything in country A, this is my business card."
"Brother Zhong, aren't you going to stay and eat together?"
"No, I'm waiting outside for Young Master Hao and Miss Kite, let's talk!"
"Mr. Wu, this is my business card, I will call this phone number if I have anything in the future."
Uncle Zhong knows his duties and identity, and the next time is the business communication time between Guan Hao and Lu Ailin, he is inconvenient to be present, his only duty is to protect Guan Hao and Zhang Yuan.
Uncle Zhong walked out of the Xiangsheli private room and gently closed the door, and at this time, there were already two black-clothed Orientals standing straight outside the door.
Wu Wanli carefully put away Uncle Zhong's business card, pressed the service bell in the private room, and the people were all ready to serve.
Now it seems that this meeting between Lu Ailin and Guan Hao can be regarded as a private banquet for the two families, and it can also be said to be a family banquet!
Now Lao Wu is much easier.
"Lao Wu, I've been busy lately, if there is anything in country A, you can find Uncle Zhong, and he will do his best to help you."
"Okay, Hao Shao! Let's talk while eating! ”
"Of course!"
The waiter quickly served delicious food and wine, and the Gauls had a meal, indispensable for wine, wine is a very important tool in the business etiquette of the East and the West, just as the banquet of country C is indispensable for high-end liquor, and the difference between the East and the West is that in the Western business banquet, the proportion of wine is heavier than the dishes eaten.
At the Western banquet table, burgers and fries are allowed, but there must be alcohol.
The first time I had dinner with a lady, I was still an elder, and I definitely couldn't be too rude, Guan Hao asked Lao Wu to order 82-year-old Lafite red wine. Wine is more important than food.
The dishes arranged by Lao Wu are the main dishes of the rose garden, so naturally they will not be bad, and Guan Hao doesn't care too much.
The 82-year-old Lafite is now in its prime and has the best taste and ripeness.
Guan Hao lifted Lafite, who didn't need to be sober, and said to Lu Ailin: "Auntie, welcome to J City, let's raise a glass together!" ”
The crimson liquid flows down the transparent crystal glass into the mouth, and a fresh, silky and rich flavor instantly touches the taste buds, making people feel like an explosion.
1982 was one of Bordeaux's finest years of the entire 20th century. The 1982 vintage is a wines of Château Lafite, with excellent concentration and structure, fruity but not heavy, and a consistent ethereal palate that reveals a surprising youthfulness and freshness that does not correspond to its age.
"Well, Lafite in '82! Drink it just right now! Guan Hao took a sip and praised it after swallowing it slowly.
"Little one, do you still know how to drink red?" Guan Hao's actions and cognition gave Lu Ailin a new understanding.
"Understand a little bit, aunt and grandmother, I respect you!"
"The 82 Château Lafite red wine, because of its relatively small size and unique taste, is now very popular and favored by many collectors. It's not top-notch, but it's not bad! If you like red wine, welcome to the Red House in City B, our wine collection is relatively large in the whole of Gaul. ”
"Well, in terms of the return on investment, the expected return on red wine in the future will be very considerable, are you familiar with the cognac house? I want to buy a manor in Gaul. ”
"Little guy, you are the right person, since my father passed away, our business in the Red House in B City has made relevant changes, at present our main collection is based on handicrafts and FMCG products in Ozhou, among them, the collection and trading of high-end red wine is our main business, we have dealings with the top wineries in Gaul, we are very familiar with the red wine collection, if you really want to buy a winery, you can directly hand it over to me, to ensure that you are satisfied."
"Then thank you Grandma's family! I respect you again! ”
"Well, cheers! However, as far as I know, the current expectations for high-end red wine in the whole of Ozhou are not optimistic, and it is generally believed that the red wine market will shrink in the future and the price will be sluggish. ”
"Well, I think the high-end red wine market will explode in the future, and I buy a winery for a long-term investment, and I don't care about short-term gains."
"Lao Wu, our family is a world friend with the Lu family in Gaul, and the predecessors have had very close contacts, Ms. Lu is my aunt and grandmother according to the generation, we are a family, and in the future in the collection business in Ozhou, you can ask the Lu family for advice. They have a lot of resources to work with you. ”
"Okay, Hao Shao!"
"For the acquisition of the winery, you should also consult Senior Lu!"
"No problem!"
The so-called three rounds of wine, the politeness and greetings have also been done. Now it's time to get down to business.
"Auntie, if you need me to do anything in J City this time, please say it directly, as long as I can do it, I will definitely go all out."
"Okay, direct enough, you little guy has courage and responsibility, I like it! Then you're welcome, it's like this......."