National Tide 1980.

Henri Lacamier is in a really good mood right now.

Even though he knew he shouldn't show it to others and let others see his true thoughts, the way he ate was too ugly and really not something a gentleman should show.

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

As for his own qualities, according to Chinese standards, he is not even half a saint.

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

He now put aside his inner worries at once, and was certain that his empire would always be an iron wall. The ambition of "unifying the company for eternity" was burning his heart like a lump of hot coals.

In this situation, his self-control is actually no different from that of Li Zicheng, the peasant who broke into the Forbidden City, ascended the throne for the first time, and saw Chen Yuanyuan.

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

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

"This is a small gift from me. Although it cannot compare to what you have done for me, it is at least a token of my appreciation, and I am sure you will find something useful inside. Open it and take a look, my young friend..."

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

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

But he couldn't guess what it was.

Jewelry? Cash? Gold bars? Or some rare treasures or works of art? None of them seem likely...

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

Even if we don't use the "chicken and egg" principle, its current reasonable valuation should be a company worth $1 billion.

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

Moreover, although it would cost him nothing to not get involved in LVMH's rights, it would be of great significance to Henri Lacamier.

So since I have received such a great benefit from him, how could I possibly just give him something worldly?
Even gold, silver and jewelry worth millions seem too stingy.

Even if this small box itself is a classic LV model and is worth more than 30,000 francs, it is impossible to change anything.

Especially considering Henri Lacamier's taste and style, this man would not do anything too stingy if he wanted to save face...

In short, Ning Weimin exhausted his imagination, but for a moment he could not figure out what was in the box.

Therefore, the process of him reaching out to open the box was full of suspense and excitement.

To be honest, because he could predict many things, he hadn't felt like he was opening a treasure in a casino for a long time.

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

As the snaps on the box were opened, he lifted the box and saw the contents clearly 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 some are thin and some are thick, each one seems to contain a lot of content.

Especially since they are all documents in French, it is not something that Ning Weimin can easily understand.

"Let me explain it to you..."

Fortunately, Henri Lacamier saw his confusion and bewilderment and took the initiative to help him solve his puzzles.

"These are all certificates of real estate and gift contracts. Just sign them and they will belong to you. For example, this one is an apartment in the center of Paris. The specific address is 38 Avenue des Champs-Elysées in the 8th arrondissement. It is on the third floor and has six rooms, three of which are bedrooms. The total area of ​​all the rooms is about 240 square meters."

"The service there is very considerate, the doorman is responsible, and there are not many guests. You don't even have to worry about cleaning the room. If you need it, you can find the apartment manager, who will arrange for a maid to provide professional cleaning services. In addition, living there is very convenient for dining, shopping, or taking a walk. The view of this apartment is particularly good. Not only can you see the Eiffel Tower through the window, but it is also less than 100 meters away from the Arc de Triomphe. It's just a little too lively during the day, and an old man like me can't stand it."

"So originally I used this apartment to entertain those foreign friends who occasionally came to Paris. I haven't been there for a long time. But I noticed that you always stayed in a hotel every time you came to Paris. Now I think if I give this apartment to you, it will be much more convenient for you to come to Paris in the future. Whether you come alone or with your wife, it will be very suitable."

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

Listening to Henri Lacamier's endless introduction, Ning Weimin's heart beat faster involuntarily. The more he listened, the more emotional he felt, and his head felt dizzy.

If for no other reason, it was because he never dreamed that what Henri Lacamier put in the box was actually the title deed and the gift contract.

Moreover, the house that "Old Qian" wanted to give him was not just an ordinary house, but a house located on the Champs-Elysées, which is known as "the most beautiful street in the world".

This is located on the central axis connecting the Louvre and the Grand Arc de Triomphe, the main east-west road running through the center of the capital Paris. It is the "Champs-Elysées" that the French are proud of.

World famous brands, clothing stores, and perfume shops are all concentrated here, with bright lights and elegant and luxurious atmosphere.

Its prosperity is comparable to that of Ginza in Tokyo and Fifth Avenue in New York. It is not an exaggeration to call it the "First Street in France".

You should know that the French National Day military parade on July 7th every year is held on this avenue. Not to mention that this is a prime location in terms of business, even in terms of political attributes, it is definitely comparable to Chang'an Avenue in Beijing.

That’s not all. Many famous novels about France in the 18th and 19th centuries, such as "The Count of Monte Cristo", "The Lady of the Camellias" and "Old Goriot", also described the prosperity of this street.

In these literary works, the Champs-Elysées is 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 Pierre Cardin's "territory" on Avenue Honorie and around the Elysee Presidential Palace is slightly inferior to the Champs-Elysees.

Just the words "Champs Elysees" are worth a lot of money.

Don’t think that what Henri Lacamier wanted to give to Ning Weimin was just a medium-sized apartment.

But the house prices here are the highest in Paris. Without going into details, Ning Weimin knows that it must be worth at least 20 to 30 million francs.

I have to say, this gift is indeed generous.

And what the other party said was not wrong. Based on his current actual situation, he really needs such a house.

First of all, in the future, whether it is him or Matsumoto Keiko, whether they are taking care of their own investments or coming for vacation, they will definitely travel back and forth to Paris frequently.

Buying a house in Paris can allow you to apply for a French visitor long-term residence permit, or green card, which is a necessity. And this luxury apartment on the Champs-Elysées can even provide him with additional attribute bonuses.

It will provide him and Keiko Matsumoto with indescribable convenience in future social occasions in France.

Let me put it this way, ordinary people often think that big bosses have to ride in luxury cars, bring beautiful women with them, and take private jets when they go out to show their style.

But in France, the real big bosses don't need these things at all. They show off their style by just saying at a cocktail party, "Come to my shop (or home) on the Champs-Elysées when you have time."

It is enough to bring prestige and credibility to individuals and capital, and directly raise the level of prestige.

And now, Ning Weimin obviously has the qualifications to show off.

He knew very well what kind of person he was. As he had not completely gotten rid of vulgar tastes, it was impossible for him to completely eliminate the need for vanity. Naturally, he could not remain calm and peaceful in his heart.

When he thought about the fact that he actually had a fake international brand "Champs Elysees" in his own country, he would be even happier.

Does this count as foresight on his part?

Yes, once he gets the house, he will register a “Champs Elysees” brand in France.

Whether it is to make a fake come true, to clear mines for the future in advance, or to be happy and to suit the occasion, I have lived up to my reputation from then on.

Anyway, this street has an auspicious name, so everything will go smoothly for you if you live here.

And that was not all. Just when Ning Weimin was intoxicated with joy, Henri Lacamier quickly picked up the second document and said something even more shocking.

"A wealthy person like you needs at least a country villa in France. Although this apartment is convenient, what's the point of living in noisy Paris? A French country villa can keep you away from the hustle and bustle and pollution of the city, and give your mind and soul peace and rest. So I also plan to give you a winery. Not only can you enjoy the beautiful scenery of the French countryside and a more private environment, but it also has considerable investment value."

"Here, this is one of my properties in Burgundy. The name of the winery is Jinpo. It's not big, only 11 hectares, which is considered medium-sized, but the average age of the trees is close to years. The quality of the wine is pretty good, with an annual output of about bottles. About % of them are first-class wines, % are second-class wines, and the rest are village-level and regional-level wines. The current annual income of the winery is about francs, with a rate of return of %. Nine very experienced people are responsible for the operation of the winery, which is worry-free and has a stable income and expenditure. Unless there is a particularly severe disaster year, the operation of the winery is basically like this. If you like it, it's yours."

"In fact, you don't have to worry about management or even ask about it. Just look at the financial statements every year. In the future, whenever you want to go, just call the person in charge of the winery in advance and he will arrange everything for you. There are more than 200,000 bottles of wine in stock there. Not only can you drink freely in your winery and eat local country dishes, but you can also sell your wine directly to Pierre's restaurant without going through the agent's channel. As long as he is not too stingy with you, Jinpo Winery will be able to double your annual income in the future. How about it? Doesn't it sound attractive? Young man, you can't just think about your career, you should also learn how to enjoy life and make some easy money..."

Oh my goodness! 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, including the detailed introduction to the winery and the humorous jokes.

This is not surprising. He became a big landlord without realizing it. How could he not be confused? How could he care about anything else?

Although he is a billionaire and has thought that he might be able to build a few skyscrapers of his own in first-tier cities in China or even buy a few buildings overseas, he has never thought that he would be able to own such a large area of ​​land.

And it owns a winery on such a large area of ​​famous French grape fields.

In particular, he had some knowledge about French wine and knew that Burgundy was the place that produced Chateau-Conti, which was not much worse than Bordeaux, which produced Lafite.

So the second gift from Henri Lacamier really touched his heart and made him feel extremely happy.

He couldn't help but imagine the happy scene of taking Qingzi on vacation in the future, the two of them strolling in the vineyards 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 smile, and his favorability towards this "Old Qian", whom he originally didn't like very much, suddenly increased by 10000.

To be honest, he never thought that by coming to France this time, he would not only make money, but also get such a large industry for free.

Moreover, you don’t have to worry about anything and can just sit back and enjoy the fruits of your labor, living a leisurely life like one with “old money”.

This gift was beyond imagination. To him, it was not worse than the first one, and its value was probably doubled.

Land prices in the French countryside are cheap, but a winery that produces fine wine would cost at least tens of millions of francs. Add in the apartment on the Champs-Elysées, and the two properties could be worth hundreds of millions.

From an economic perspective, he has actually made no loss.

Henri Lacamier compensated his financial losses generously and efficiently, and was also quite good at currying favor with others.

The gift was exactly what he wanted and made him very happy.

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

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

Henri Lacamier took a sip of wine to moisten his throat, and finally did not forget about the thing. He picked it up and handed it to Ning Weimin for review.

"And this, my friend. For those who truly love life, if a country villa is not enough, how can they not have a seaside villa? Especially I heard from Pierre that you have set your sights on Saint-Tropez and want to develop a holiday industry there. Are you buying real estate? Coincidentally, I also have several properties in Saint-Tropez. This document is the ownership of a 19th-century castle manor. It was built by Napoleon III at the time. It is located on a hill facing the Bay of Pampelonne and has a large garden and pine forest. The total area is about ten hectares. The main building of this castle has as many as ninety rooms, which should be more suitable for opening a hotel. ..."

"What...ancient, ancient castle? It's the French emperor's castle. Are you going to give it to me too? How can I accept this? Such a piece of real estate, in Saint-Tropez, must be an important asset of your family, right?"

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

He thought he was a worldly-wise man, but he still didn't expect that Henri Lacamier would give him a 19th-century castle.

Being a landlord was magical enough for him. He never thought that in the blink of an eye, he would become a lord again!

Oh, my goodness! These "old money" are so showy!
Today he finally learned what the real "Versailles" is!
This is called family heritage!

But Henri Lacamier said nonchalantly, "Of course it was like this a long time ago. Not every Frenchman has such a wealth of historical heritage to inherit. But I have to say that in modern society, the burden of such wealth has gradually become heavier and unbearable. Now I am no longer interested in keeping it in my hands. Because both the taxes for inheriting it and the daily maintenance costs are huge expenses. This castle has never been put to any practical use in my hands because of its age, but I spend nearly a million francs on it every year. , I can only do some maintenance on the exterior, but the interior of the castle is unbearable. If you take it from me, you are actually doing me a favor. But if you want to use it, I'm afraid you will have to pay a lot of maintenance fees, and you will have to buy a lot of furniture and equipment. At least tens of millions of francs will be spent to restore it to its former glory. So this property cannot be compared with the other two, not to mention that St. Tropez only has a four-month peak season every year. Whether you need it or not, I suggest you think carefully about it, and it's best to find time to go to St. Tropez to take a look before making a decision, or even find a professional to evaluate it..."

These words are so true and completely to the point.

Ning Weimin agreed verbally, but he had already made up his mind.

He really needs to take a good look at things like this, but no matter what the specific results are, he will decide whether to buy the castle.

He must appreciate Henri Lacamier's kindness and express his gratitude solemnly.

Because he now truly discovered that the real strength of "Old Qian" is not just about having a lot of money.

The abundance of resources is beyond the imagination of ordinary people and cannot be bought with money.

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

Based on this point, he has won. (End of this chapter)