National Tide 1980

Henri Lacamier is in a really good mood now.

Even if he knew that he shouldn't show it to the outside and let others see his true thoughts, such an appearance would be too ugly and should not be seen on a gentleman.

But it is difficult to "unify knowledge and action".

In terms of his own quality, according to Chinese standards, he could not even reach the standard of a half-sage.

He is just an "old money man" who thinks he is of noble birth, has some artistic talent and is quite narcissistic.

Now he suddenly got rid of his inner worries and confirmed that his empire would always be an iron-walled one. The ambition of "unifying the company for eternity" was roasting his heart like a ball of hot coals.

In this case, his self-control is no different from that of entering the Forbidden City, arriving at the Golden Palace for the first time, and seeing Chen Yuanyuan's mud-legged Li Zicheng.

He couldn't control the joy in his heart, and the smile lines on his face seemed to burst out, and he was extremely warm to Ning Weimin.

So not only did he personally add half a glass of wine to Ning Weimin, but he also took out a small LV suitcase from under the table and placed it in front of Ning Weimin.

"This is my little gift. Although it is not as good as everything you have done for me, it is at least my heart, and you will definitely use the things inside. Open it quickly, my young friend... "

Looking at the blind box full of LV logos on the table, Ning Weimin's curiosity was suddenly aroused.

He knew very well that the things here were probably the "rewards" that the other party really wanted to give him.

But he couldn't guess what it was.

Jewelry? cash? bullion? Or some kind of rare treasure or work of art? It doesn't seem like...

You know, in order for Henri Lacamie to get his wish and successfully regain control of LVMH, he and the master gave up control of Dior clothing.

Even if we don't calculate it according to the "chicken-and-egg" calculation, its current reasonable valuation should be a company worth one billion US dollars.

In this matter alone, the potential loss for him and the master is at least hundreds of millions.

What's more, not to get involved in LVMH's rights, although it has no cost to himself, it is of great significance to Henri Lacamier.

So since you received such a huge benefit from him, how could you give him something worldly?

Even gold and silver jewelry worth millions seems too stingy.

Even if this small box itself is a classic LV model and is worth more than 30,000 francs, nothing can be changed.

Especially judging from Henri Lacamier's taste and style, this person is too shameless to do anything too cunning...

In short, Ning Weimin exhausted his imagination and couldn't figure out what was in the box for a while.

Therefore, when he reached out to open the box, he was full of suspense and excitement.

To be honest, because he can predict many things, he hasn't had this feeling like opening a fortune in a casino for a long time.

Perhaps for ordinary people, this feeling is a bit unbearable, but for him now, this itself has become a rare emotional pleasure.

And as the button of the box was opened, he lifted the box, and the contents inside were clearly displayed in front of him. It turned out to be...

document? !

To be precise, there should be three documents placed side by side in the box.

Although it may be thin or thick, each piece of content seems to be quite substantial.

Especially since they were all in French, they were not things that Ning Weimin could easily understand.

"Let me explain it to you..."

Fortunately, Henri Lacamie saw his confusion and confusion and took the initiative to help him.

"These are certificates of real estate, as well as gift contracts. As long as you sign, these real estates belong to you. Like this one, it is an apartment in the center of Paris, with a specific address on the Champs Elysées in the 8th arrondissement. No. 38, the third floor, has a total of six rooms, three of which are bedrooms, and the total number of rooms is about 240 square meters. "

“The service there is very attentive, the doorman is responsible, and there are few guests. You don’t even have to worry about cleaning the room. If you need it, just ask the apartment housekeeper. He will arrange a maid to provide professional cleaning services. In addition, whether you go to eat or It's very convenient for shopping or walking. The view from this apartment is particularly good. Not only can you see the Eiffel Tower through the window, but it's less than 100 meters away from the Arc de Triomphe. It's just too busy during the day, which an old man like me can't stand. ”

"So I originally used this apartment to entertain foreign friends who occasionally come to Paris. I haven't been there myself for a long time. But I noticed that you always stay in a hotel every time you come to Paris. I think now, if I Giving this apartment to you will make it much more convenient for you to come to Paris in the future, whether you come alone or bring your wife with you. ”

"Of course, this building is a bit older, older than me. It was built in 1860. But you can rest assured that the structure of this building is still very strong, and the stone construction has been regularly maintained. And the interior has been reasonably maintained. Renovation is enough to maintain tradition while also ensuring high-quality modern life..."

Listening to Henri Lacamier's eloquent introduction, Ning Weimin couldn't help but his heart beat faster. The more he listened, the more excited he became and his head became swollen.

For no other reason than because he never dreamed that the things Henri Lacamier packed in the box were actually house deeds and gift contracts.

Moreover, what this "old money" wanted to give him was not just an ordinary house, it was actually located on the Champs Elysées, known as "the most beautiful avenue in the world."

This is located on the central axis connecting the Louvre Museum and the New Arc de Triomphe, and runs through the east-west city center of the capital Paris. It is the "Fragrant Street" that the French are proud of.

The world's famous brands, clothing stores, and perfume shops are all concentrated here, creating a scene of elegance and elegance.

Its level of prosperity is comparable to Ginza in Tokyo and Fifth Avenue in New York. It is not an exaggeration to call this the "No. 1 Avenue in France".

You know, the French Bastille Day military parade is held on this avenue every July 14th. Not to mention it is a prime location in terms of business, even in terms of political attributes, it can definitely be compared with Chang'an Avenue in the capital.

Not to mention, many famous novels about France in the 18th and 19th centuries, such as "The Count of Monte Cristo", "La Traviata", "Petro Goriot" and other works also describe the prosperity of this street.

In these literary works, the Champs Elysées was also an entertainment paradise for the aristocracy and the emerging bourgeoisie.

It can be said that this street has long become a symbol of France and a landmark of Paris.

So in terms of geographical location alone, even the "territory" around Pierre Cardon's Avenue Honore and the Elysee Presidential Palace is slightly inferior to the Champs Elysées.

Just the words "Champs Elysées" are worth the money.

Don't even look at what Henri Lacamier is going to give to Ning Weimin. It's just a medium-sized apartment.

But the housing prices here are the highest in Paris. Without going into detail, Ning Weimin knew that it was worth twenty to thirty million francs.

I have to say, this gift is indeed not stingy.

And what the other party said was right. Based on his current actual situation, he really needs such a house.

First of all, in the future, both he and Matsumoto Keiko will definitely travel back and forth to Paris frequently, whether to take care of their investments or go on vacation.

If you buy a house in Paris, you can apply for long-term residence status as a French visitor, which is also a green card. This is a necessity.

And this high-end Champs Elysees apartment can even provide him with additional attribute bonuses.

It can provide indescribable convenience for him and Matsumoto Keiko in social situations in France in the future.

Let's put it this way, ordinary people often think that big bosses need to drive luxury cars, take beautiful women with them, and fly on private jets to show their grandeur.

But in France, the real big bosses don’t want this at all. To show off their grandeur, they only need to say softly at the cocktail party, “Come and sit in my shop (home) on Champagne when you have time...”

It is enough to bring prestige and credibility to individuals and capital, and directly attract high-profile people.

Now, Ning Weimin obviously has the qualifications to show off.

He himself knows who he is, and since he has not completely escaped from vulgar tastes, he cannot completely eliminate the need for vanity, and naturally cannot remain indifferent and calm in his heart.

When he thought about the fact that he actually had a fake international famous brand "Champs Elysées" in China, he became even more happy.

Does this count as foresight on his part?

Yes, when he gets the house, he will register the "Champs Elysées" brand in France.

Whether it's making a lie come true, clearing mines in advance for the future, or just being happy to meet the occasion, I will live up to my name from now on.

Anyway, the name of this street is auspicious, so living here must be smooth.

And that's nothing. Just when Ning Weimin was intoxicated with joy, Henri Lacamie quickly picked up the second document and made even more astonishing remarks.

"A rich man like you needs at least a country villa to be decent in France. Although this apartment is convenient, what's the point of living in the noisy Paris all the time? With a French country villa, you can stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city. and pollution, so that your mind and soul can gain peace and rest, so I plan to give you another winery that allows you to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the French countryside and a more private environment, and it even has considerable investment value.”

"Well, this is one of my properties in Burgundy. The name of the winery is Jinpo. The area is small, only 16 hectares. It is considered a medium size, but the average age of the trees is close to forty years. The quality of the wine is not bad. , with an annual output of about 110,000 bottles, of which about 30% are first-class wines, 20% are second-class wines, and the rest are from villages. The annual income of the winery is about 850,000 francs, and the profit rate is 11%. The advantage is peace of mind and stable income and expenditure. This is basically how the winery operates during particularly severe disaster years. If you like it, it’s yours.”

"Actually, you don't need to worry about management, or even ask about it. Just looking at the financial statements every year is enough. In the future, whenever you want to go, call the person in charge of the winery in advance, and he will make arrangements for you. Everything. There are more than 200,000 bottles of wine in stock. Not only can you drink freely in your winery, but you can also eat local country food. . You can also sell your wine directly to Pierre's restaurant without going through the broker's channels. As long as he is not too stingy with you, the income from Jinpo Winery will be doubled every year. Does that sound like that? Isn’t that attractive? Young people, you can’t just think about your career, you should also learn how to enjoy life and make some easy money..."

Oh my gosh! Sixteen hectares of land!

Ning Weimin was completely shocked by this number!

So much so that he didn't pay much attention to what Henri Lacamier said later, his detailed introduction to the specific situation of the winery, and his humorous ridicule.

This is not surprising, he accidentally became a big landowner, how could he not be confused! How can you care about anything else?

Although he is a billionaire, he thought that he might be able to build a few buildings of his own in first-tier cities in the country, or even buy a few buildings overseas, but he never thought that he could own such a large area of ​​land.

Moreover, it owns such a large area of ​​famous French grape vineyards.

In particular, he has some knowledge of French wine and knows that Burgundy is the place where Conti is produced, not much worse than Bordeaux where Lafite is produced.

So this second gift from Henri Lacamier was simply delivered to his heart and made him feel extremely comfortable.

He couldn't help but imagine the happy scene of taking Qingzi on vacation in the future, and the two of them walking in the vineyard during the day and tasting fine wine in the wine cellar at night.

Even though he had tried his best to restrain himself, he couldn't help but feel happy, and his favorable impression of this "old money" who he didn't really like so much increased by 10,000.

To be honest, he never thought that when he came to France this time, in addition to making money, he would also get such a large share of the industry for free.

And you don’t have to worry too much, you can just sit back and enjoy the benefits, and live a leisurely life like “old money”.

This gift was beyond imagination. To him, not only was it no worse than the first gift, but it was probably worth twice as much.

It is said that the land price in the French countryside is cheap, but such a winery that can produce fine wines costs tens of millions of francs. Including the Champs Elysees apartment, the two real estate properties can cost hundreds of millions.

From an economic point of view, he has actually made no losses.

Henri Lacamier compensated for his financial losses quite generously and effectively, and he was quite good at doing what others wanted.

The gift I gave him was very much in line with his wishes and made him very happy.

I have to say that this "old money" has a good style, and the gifts given to him are all high-quality assets.

But that's not the end yet, don't forget, there is a third document in the box.

Henri Lacamie took a sip of wine to moisten his throat, and finally did not forget about this item. He picked it up and handed it to Ning Weimin for inspection.

"And this, my friend. If a country house is not enough for a person who truly loves life, how can he not have a seaside villa? Especially when I heard Pierre say that you have taken a fancy to Saint-Tropez and want to have sex there. Are you looking for a vacation property? Coincidentally, I also have several real estate properties in Saint-Tropez. This document is the ownership of a 19th-century castle that was built by Napoleon III. , on a hill facing the Gulf of Pampelona, ​​has a large garden and pine forest. The main building of this castle has a total area of ​​about ten hectares and has as many as ninety rooms. It should be used to open a hotel. It’s more appropriate…”

"What... ancient castle? It's the French emperor's castle. Do you want to give this to me? How can you be so embarrassed? Such real estate, and it's in Saint-Tropez, must be an important asset of your family, right?"

This time Ning Weimin really couldn't help but interrupt.

He felt that he was already a man who had seen the world, but he still did not expect that Henri Lacamier would give him a 19th-century castle.

Being a landowner was magical enough to him, but how could he have imagined that in the blink of an eye, he would become a lord again!

Oh my gosh! These "old money" are so dazzling!

Today he has learned what the real "Versailles" is!

This is called family heritage!

Unexpectedly, Henri Lacamier said without any care, "Of course it was like this a long time ago. Not every Frenchman has such a rich historical heritage to inherit. But I have to say that entering In modern society, the burden of such wealth has gradually become unbearable. Now I have no interest in keeping it in my own hands anymore, because whether it is inheritance taxes or daily maintenance fees. It's a huge expense. Because of its age, this castle has never been put to any practical use, but I spend nearly a million francs on it every year, and it can only be used for appearance. There is no way to see the inside of the castle. If you take it from me, you are actually doing me a favor. However, if you want to actually use it, you will have to pay a lot of maintenance costs. A lot of furniture and equipment would have to be added, and it would cost at least tens of millions of francs to restore it to its former glory, so there is no comparison between this property and those two, not to mention that Saint-Tropez only lasts four months a year. The peak season. Whether it is necessary or not, I suggest you think carefully. It is best to find a time to go to Saint-Tropez to have a look before making a decision. You may even want to find a professional to evaluate..."

These words are so true and completely pertinent.

Ning Weimin agreed with his mouth, but already made a decision in his heart.

He really needed to take a good look at such a thing, but no matter what the specific result was, he would decide whether to buy the castle.

He must appreciate Henri Lacamier's kindness and must express his solemn thanks.

Because now he has really discovered that the real strength of "Old Money" is not just having more money.

The wealth of resources we have is beyond the imagination of ordinary people, nor can it be bought with money.

So his biggest gain today was not the things in these boxes, but being treated as a true friend by Henri Lacamier.

For this reason, he won.