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Chapter 200 Set foot on British land with BGM (big chapter, add more for Gale Wolf)

"Dear Wu, Lisa and I will spend two days in London. If you need any help, please feel free to contact us. We are very familiar with London." Michelle handed a note to Wu Qian , Luoluo Dafang's eyes were electrified, and he did not hide his admiration for Wu Qian at all.

Airlines have strict requirements on the flight time of stewardesses. It is not possible to fly as long as you want. There are upper and lower limits for each month.

Wu Qian took the note with a smile and put it in his bag. He was very satisfied with the service of the two of them. They were meticulous and considerate. It is worth spending money to buy such enjoyment. Maybe there is nothing that needs help in London. But if I have a plane by then, I will give priority to these two when choosing a flight attendant.

At this time, Tian Yewang also came back.

"Angkor, Corinthia Hotel has sent a bus to wait at the airport, and the container truck is already in place." Tian Yewang also contacted the hotel and the container cargo of the consignment vehicle during the meeting just now.

Wu Qian has always stayed in the premier local hotel when traveling, even if he goes abroad.

Located in the heart of London, the Corinthia Hotel is one of London's premier five-star luxury hotels, within easy reach of the city's main attractions.

The plane landed slowly and smoothly. Wu Qian overlooked the night view of London through the porthole. This was his first time in a foreign country, so he couldn't help feeling a little excited.

The plane came to a complete stop. Wu Qian was helped by the stewardess to carry the luggage. He walked out of the cabin and took a deep breath. The humid air was very fresh. The era of the foggy city had long passed. He walked down the boarding ladder.

Boom ~ boom boom, beep beep, woo woo ~ woo.

The moment Wu Qian set foot on the land of Great Britain, a burst of music sounded. Because of the angle of view, Wu Qian did not realize at first that there was a small band of ten people next to the boarding ladder, and the trombone and bongos played the rhythm. Light welcome music.Not only that, because the ground was a bit wet, a red carpet stretched from the boarding stairs to the front of the bus.

Just like receiving important guests, there is a strong sense of ceremony!
Although it is midnight, as one of the top ten airports in the world, there are still many people waiting to board the plane in the terminal building at this time. Some passengers noticed the bus and the band early on, and they couldn’t figure out which big man would choose Arrived in London at this time.

When everyone saw a group of Asian faces, they rushed to surprise.Of course, no one could recognize the appearance of Wu Qian and his party. Everyone speculated about their identities, but almost none of them were reliable.

"This..." Wu Qian was stunned, the service of Corinthia Hotel must be in place.

The bandleader, who was wearing a traditional England plaid dress, stepped forward and saluted Wu Qian, chattering a lot.

"He said that James, Jeremy and Hammond invited them to welcome Mr. Wu's performance band. The three of them couldn't come to welcome Mr. Wu in person because they were too old." Tian Yewang helped Wu Qian translate.

"What...why do you make such a grand ceremony?" Wu Qian thought it was because he had spent hundreds of thousands of pounds in the Corinthia Hotel, and the welcome band sent by the hotel was the warm reception of the three cheap guests for a long time.

The [-]-member orchestra played and fired cannons to welcome him, which was the state guest treatment. Wu Qian felt that it was quite good for him, a little-known little man, to enjoy such a courtesy. Seeing this, the three humble guests really regarded him as a year-end friend.

The flight attendants of the Qatar flight collectively sent off Wu Qian and his party. Lisa and Michelle stood in the crowd and waved goodbye to Wu Qian.At midnight in London, Wu Qian's team stepped on the red carpet and accompanied the BGM to the hotel to pick up their bus.

All the members of the team were very excited, and everyone's eyes flicked over Wu Qian from time to time, with expressions of admiration in their eyes.There was really no way to set up the equipment just now, otherwise it would definitely be a good material to shoot.They didn't have a chance to shoot, but someone did.

"Angkor, I took a few photos of you and recorded a video. It was so ceremonial, and the scene was so exciting!" Sitting on the bus, Tian Yewang said, he never thought that he would still be there when he was abroad. To have been welcomed by the band, surprise!

Wu Qian looked at the photo Tian Yewang took for him. He was shaking hands with the band leader, and the band member next to him was playing the horn with his cheeks puffed up like a dolphin, and he was playing very hard.

"It's very interesting. Let's see if these materials can be used in the later stage." Wu Qian turned his head out of the window after explaining.It is about a 50-minute drive from the airport to the Corinthia Hotel, passing through many famous monuments. Wu Qian intends to enjoy the night view of London.

Walking along the way, Wu Qian was attracted by the various buildings illuminated by the lights. He could see skyscrapers and old-fashioned buildings of unknown age. The atmosphere of England was very strong.At the same time, Wu Qian discovered a problem. Compared with the roads and streets in the south and north of the capital of the Celestial Dynasty, the roads and streets in London are intricate, and the twists and turns are not very regular. It is indeed not suitable for driving by yourself.

The road traffic at night was sparse and smooth, and it didn't take 50 minutes. After about half an hour, the bus had already stopped in front of the Corinthia Hotel.

Wu Qian got out of the car and looked at the hotel in front of him. Although it wasn't very tall, under the lights, the Victorian-style building looked very luxurious, with a perfect blend of traditional charm and fashion.Like many luxury hotels in Europe, Corinthia does not have a resplendent entrance, which reminds Wu Qian of Aman Yangyun, and he will miss the entrance if he is not careful.

When a major customer arrives, the hotel's reception work can't be neglected naturally. More than a dozen well-dressed welcome guests stood on both sides of the gate with white gloves on. While shaking hands and leading Wu Qian and others into the hotel, he spoke broken Chinese and introduced the Corinthia Hotel and its history to Wu Qian.

The Corinthia Hotel faces the London Eye on the other side of the Thames and is only 100 meters away from Charing Cross, the official center of the City of London.

Many landmark buildings in the city are just a stone's throw away, including the prime minister's office at 10 Downing Street, the Royal Horse Guards, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, the Royal Opera House, and Lafalgar Square and the River Thames.

This Victorian-style building has stood in London for more than a hundred years. The original hotel can be traced back to 1885 when Queen Victoria was in power. It was originally the famous hotel Grand Metropole. Since 1936, it has been requisitioned as the office building of the British Ministry of Defense. During World War II, Prime Minister Churchill even planned strategies here.

In 2007, the building finally fulfilled its mission as a government seat and was put up for sale.Corinthia Hotels & Resorts beat out the competition to acquire the building.

The price of such a luxurious hotel is naturally not low. The Royal Penthouse Suite costs more than 2 pounds a night.Of course, not everyone lives in the Royal Penthouse Suite. Everyone except Wu Qian lives in the cheapest double suite, which costs more than 2 pounds a night.

The entrance is low-key and restrained, but it is completely different once you enter the hotel lobby. A huge crystal chandelier is dazzling and dreamy.

The hotel manager introduced Wu Qian, saying: "This is the 'Full Moon' full moon crystal lamp, designed by Parisian designer Chafik Gasmi, and made by French crystal brand Baccarat. It is composed of 1001 crystals."

Wu Qian looked at the large chandelier above his head, and words such as style, luxury, and elegance could be attached to it, and he fell in love with it just by looking at it.

"This kind of design is only interesting if it is the only one in the world. Even if you copy one, it is meaningless." Wu Qian wanted to copy one, but felt that it was not very meaningful. Only original works of art are meaningful.

The team members were guided to check in by the welcome guests, and Wu Qian was naturally led by the manager to the suite on the top floor.

"Mr. Wu, the 7 suites on the top floor were designed by London GA Design Company. These 7 penthouse suites range in area from 100 to 465 square meters. They are distributed in every corner of the top floor and face different scenery.

The suites are named: Actor's Suite, Writer's Suite, Hamilton Suite, Explorer's Suite, Musician's Suite, Whitehall Suite and Royal Penthouse Suite.Standing on the terrace of the hotel's penthouse suites, guests can have a panoramic view of London that belongs to them, and each penthouse suite has its own characteristics and stories.

For example, in the royal attic suite you booked, every piece of marble in the room was searched by a procurement team of 12 people throughout Italy for several months. own number.The most extensive view of London is on the private balcony, and the scenery is breathtaking. "

While introducing, the manager opened the door of the royal suite for Wu Qian.

Wu Qian looked at the living room of the royal attic suite in front of him, and a sense of exoticism rushed over his face. The realism of being in it was by no means comparable to imitation, and all the decorations were so natural.

Although the area is not particularly large, the arrangement of various home furnishings in the room is very appropriate. It looks messy but does not feel in the way. The large sofa placed at a slant seems to be deliberately done, and the angle is just facing the window.

The British don't understand Feng Shui, but they have their own way of studying how to be comfortable.

"Mr. Wu, from this window, you can see the London Eye Ferris Wheel and the Thames River, and you can see Big Ben from here..."

Wu Qian nodded and waved his hand to indicate that the manager can go out. Now he really wants to feel the charm of this royal suite quietly, and he doesn't want anyone to buzz in his ears.

The manager bent down to salute very tactfully, and said: "All the items provided in the Royal Penthouse Suite are free of charge. Please enjoy it to your heart's content, Mr. Wu. I wish you a pleasant night. If you need to contact the front desk of the hotel at any time, a dedicated butler is available 24 hours a day. You serve."

After finishing speaking, the manager looked at the back of Wu Qian's head and nodded slightly, and he exited the door and gently closed the door.Corinthia's top suites naturally also provide butler service, but the service form is somewhat different.

Wu Qian walked to the fireplace in the living room and squatted down to have a look. Perhaps influenced by British and American dramas, he likes the design of the fireplace very much.I often fantasize about the ice and snow outside, the burning fire in the fireplace inside, and the warm feeling in the house.

Wu Qian discovered that although the fireplace is real, if it is to be used, the fire is not made of firewood, but has many fire-breathing eyes. It is estimated that natural gas or gas is used to generate the fire source.

"It's a pity, if you come here in winter, you can experience it." Wu Qian stood up, a little regretful.It is not necessary to turn on the air conditioner in this weather, but it is impossible to turn on the fireplace.

The dark maroon velvet curtains were very heavy. Wu Qian wiped them with his hands, and they were cleaned without dust. He stood by the window and pushed open the three-layer thick soundproof glass window, taking a breath of moist air.Compared with the capital city of China, London's climate is a bit humid.

Wu Qian leaned on the window sill and looked at the London Eye Ferris wheel in the distance.

The London Eye is also known as the "Millennium Wheel" because it was completed in 2000. The 135-meter-high London Eye Ferris wheel was the largest Ferris wheel in the world when it was built, but in the following years it was caught up by many younger generations.But even so, it does not reduce its style.

The London Eye, which weighs 1600 tons, stands firmly on the Thames River. At night, it lights up and turns into a huge blue halo, rendering the Thames River very dreamy.In addition to watching and riding the London Eye, it also illuminated the 2015 British general election. The red light represents the British Labor Party, the blue represents the Conservative Party, the purple represents the UK Independence Party, and the yellow represents the Liberal Democrats.

Wu Qian looked at it quietly for a while, feeling drowsy. He realized that arriving at the destination at night was really the best thing. He didn't sleep well on the plane, and now he had a catch-up sleep just to adjust the jet lag, and the arrangement was very proper.

"Sleep, the trip to Europe will officially start tomorrow!" After finishing speaking, Wu Qian closed the window, feeling isolated from the outside world for an instant, and it was extremely quiet, then he walked towards the bedroom.

On the first night in a foreign country, Wu Qian didn't sleep very well. Although the bedding was very comfortable, it took a process to adjust the time difference. The biological clock is not so easy to change. The time he fell on the bed happened to be 8 o'clock in the Celestial Dynasty. , he is usually awake by now.

At 6:23 a.m. the next day in London time, Wu Qian sat up in bed.

"I slept for more than 4 hours and 5 hours on the plane, and here are four or five hours, almost. Get up..."

Wu Qian got up from the bed, walked to the old-fashioned gramophone-like player in the corner of the living room, picked out a black film and put it on the player, and then gently placed the tonearm on the black film. There was a loud sound, and then soothing music slowly sounded.

"The sound quality is average, let's just listen to it." Wu Qian complained.If the hotel manager heard this, he could only remain silent.

Ears used to listening to FM AcoustiCS speakers are definitely very tricky. In fact, the player provided by Corinthia Hotel is not low. The price of nearly 3 pounds is no longer available to ordinary people. Just high.

Wu Qian drew the curtains, walked to the bathroom naked, soaked in the bathtub and took a comfortable bath, the first ray of sunlight in the morning shone on his face from the gap in the white blinds beside the bathtub.After taking a shower, Wu Qian called and ordered a pure English breakfast.

Two very tender fried eggs, five slices of delicate mutton bacon, three slices of toasted bread, three smoked sausages and a small can of cheese, together with a glass of pure milk that has no additives and has been produced in less than 3 hours.

For the guests of the Royal Loft Suite, this breakfast is provided free of charge. If you spend money to buy it, it will cost 80 pounds, nearly 700 soft sister coins.

The morning sun is shining, and the weather today is obviously better than yesterday.Wu Qian sat on the spacious terrace to enjoy breakfast, beside him was a set of chess, but it was a bit exaggerated, each chess piece was one meter high.

Wu Qian stood next to the chess with the plate in his hand and looked at it. He still had no problems with Tianchao chess, but he really didn't understand chess. He could only see that this was an endgame, and he had gone more than ten moves.

If he couldn't read it, he simply didn't look at it. Wu Qian leaned on the concrete guardrail that reached his chest and looked into the distance.

Morning light shines on the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.The 273-meter-long main facade of the Parliament Building slowly unfolds along the Thames River. The whole building is bathed in the morning light, and the warm golden yellow against the blue sky is a natural beauty.

Big Ben stands quietly, and the clock tower was built in 1859 with a height of 96 meters.There is a big clock weighing more than 13 tons on the tower, and a gold-plated clock dial is installed on the four sides of the clock tower. The diameter of the clock dial is 7 meters, and the hour and minute hands are 2.75 meters and 4.27 meters long.

There are countless public timekeeping clocks around the world, as well as countless clock towers, but Big Ben in London is definitely one of the most famous clock towers.Big Ben can be said to be a symbol of London to some extent, and even one of the most iconic buildings of the British Empire.

In fact, Big Ben was renamed "Elizabeth Tower" in 2012.

Today's Elizabeth Tower does not have a bell to tell the time, which made Wu Qian feel a little disappointed, because on August 2017, 8, the House of Commons of the British Parliament decided to repair the Elizabeth Tower. Years before the Elizabeth Tower will ring again.

After breakfast, Wu Qian stood on the terrace overlooking London's Whitehall Street. It was already past 7 o'clock, and many pedestrians were vaguely seen strolling on the street. They should be local office workers, but they didn't look in a hurry.

Westminster Bridge in the distance crosses the Thames River. This is the place where Kudo Shinichi confesses to the heroine Mouriran in the famous manga "Detective Conan" by Gosho Aoyama. The real scene is somewhat similar to the manga.

After admiring the beautiful scenery for a while, Wu Qian called Tian Yewang and asked him to inform the team to arrange the shooting related equipment today, including helicopter laser gun equipment, etc. The shooting will start tomorrow, Silverstone Circuit The next few days have already been wrapped up by him.

After ordering the work, Wu Qian naturally had to arrange his own affairs. Originally, he wanted to invite the "three humble guests" to have a meal together to express his gratitude, but now he was too busy to understand anything, so he called Make a phone call to the front desk of the hotel to arrange a translator and driver. The first stop is to solve the problem of the driver's bodyguard and vehicle.

About 3 minutes later, the suite doorbell rang, jingling much like monastery bells.

"Mr. Wu, you can call me Connor. It's an honor to serve you today." Connor was dressed in a black suit, about 175 in height, around 35 years old, and had a well-trimmed beard.

Wu Qian let Connor in, and said, "I plan to hire a driver and bodyguard, and buy a car by the way, do you have any good suggestions?" Of course, you should ask the locals.

Connor stood gracefully by the door, thought for a while, and said, "I wonder how much your security budget is?"

"There's something in it, let's listen to it." Wu Qian motioned Connor to sit down, and he sat on the big sofa in the main seat.

Connor was a little puzzled about Wu Qian looking for a bodyguard, because usually those who come to the Corinthia Hotel to stay in the royal suite are almost all huddled together. Not long ago, members of the Trump family were still staying here. The scene was quite spectacular, clusters of men in black.

Of course, Connor would not ask out the doubts in his heart, he just needed to answer the question: "I can give you some advice in this regard. First of all, if you want to hire bodyguards, I suggest at least considering a bodyguard team of 3-4 people. Only If you hire a bodyguard driver, it is difficult to take care of it."

Wu Qian didn't take it seriously at first, and felt that there were one or two big men in black around him, so he felt safe. Why did the other party say 3-4 people as soon as he came up, or at least, it felt a bit like selling goods. .

"How should I put it? Doesn't having so many people follow me make me a more obvious target?" Wu Qian asked.

Connor smiled and said: "Mr. Wu, the founder of Facebook, Mr. Zuckerberg, there was a time when the number of bodyguards announced by the media reached 16. I don't know if there are any in secret. Every bodyguard There are different areas of proficiency, such as melee combat, shooting, explosive ordnance disposal, blocking attacks, and so on.

Let’s talk about driver bodyguards, each driver bodyguard has its own characteristics in terms of driving style, some are good at fast city shuttles, some are good at driving smoothly, and some even specialize in special terrain service driver bodyguards..."

Wu Qian listened carefully, and Connor said slowly that he had never been in contact with this field, but he felt that there would be a need sooner or later, and his scope of activities could not be in China, Europe, America, Australia and other places for a long time. It is very necessary to establish a complete security system for yourself.

Through chatting, he learned that the top celebrities in the world spend a lot of money on security every year. As there are public records in the world, Zuckerberg spends the most on security. In 2017, he was in This cost 730 million knives, nearly 5000 million soft sister coins.

Others include Apple CEO Cook, who spends about $20 a year, IBM CEO Ms. Rometty, who pays about $62 a year, and Warren Buffett, who spends nearly $40 a year on security.

"The world doesn't seem so peaceful." Wu Qian couldn't help but think to himself, as his steps get bigger and bigger, he will definitely be noticed by some opponents or people with ulterior motives in the future, so he must be careful.

"Connor, I don't have a very specific idea. Is there any suitable security company to recommend?" Wu Qian asked.

"London is the headquarters of G4S. If I were to recommend it, of course it would be G4S, but Sweden's Sekolida can also be included." Connor may feel that it is not very authentic to just promote a company from his own country, so he brought it with him. Secolida is ranked second in the world.

Wu Qian saw what Connor was thinking, so he didn't say much. He really has the confidence. The title of the world's number one is really not for nothing. If he doesn't recommend it, it's really tricky.If it were Wu Qian himself, he would definitely recommend the best company in his country.

"Go, go and have a look." Wu Qian got up and said.

The Corinthia Hotel prepared a Rolls-Royce Phantom for Wu Qian, and Connor, as the driver, drove Wu Qian towards the G4S headquarters in London.

The UK drives on the left. Wu Qian sat on the boss seat behind the co-pilot seat, adjusted the co-pilot seat to the most forward position, and crossed his legs leisurely. Although his Cullinan is spacious, it is positioned after all. Unlike the Phantom, the horizontal space in the rear is really not so spacious.

"How much does it cost to buy a Phantom in the UK?" Wu Qian asked while sitting in the back seat.

Connor thought for a while, and said: "Generally, it is between 50 and 70 pounds, which is about 400 million yuan in your national currency. It may not be necessary to add more customization."

"Forget it, go to a country where pedestrians keep to the right and buy a car. Rent a car in England and use it to pull down." Wu Qian muttered.

In fact, the price is irrelevant to Wu Qian. Anyway, if the car is shipped back to China, it will still have to pay taxes. The main reason is to change the right-hand drive car to a left-hand drive car. It is very troublesome, so it is better not to.

Wu Qian and Connor chatted one after another, and slowly the phantom had left the urban area and was heading towards the suburbs full of green fields.

"Isn't the headquarters of G4S located in the urban area?" Wu Qian asked curiously. In his imagination, the entrance of a large company that is second to none in a certain field should be very impressive, even if it is an entire building. .

"Mr. Wu, the headquarters is of course in the urban area. The optional bodyguards are not in the headquarters. I'm taking you to a secret place." Connor replied with a smile, with a mysterious smile on his face.While speaking, Connor drove the car towards a secluded boulevard.

This road is very spacious, and the trees on both sides are very neat, far more neat than the municipal planning of the urban area. It should be privately owned, and there are gardeners in charge of daily care.After a while, Phantom drove out of the boulevard, and after turning a corner, a medieval castle suddenly appeared in front of Wu Qian.

"Good guy!" Wu Qian stood beside the car, looking at the fairy-tale battlements, arrow cracks, bulwarks and moats, which seemed to be a daunting image of a medieval fortress. Some scars may have been intentionally left unrepaired, highlighting this The castle has seen glorious battles.

The size of this ancient castle cannot be seen from the front at all. It is about 150-200 meters wide in the horizontal direction. As for the depth, it is impossible to consider. It is definitely a very large ancient castle. This reminds Wu Qian of "Quanyou" "Some screens in.

The place where the phantom parked was by the moat outside the castle. To enter the castle, one had to pass through a wooden suspension bridge. It was said to be a wooden suspension bridge, but it was very stable. Wu Qian judged that the wooden suspension bridge was fake, and the inside should be a concrete structure.

Entering the interior of the castle, it immediately changed to another scene, and the decoration was very elegant.From yesterday to today, Wu Qian found that London is full of the combination of classical and modern, perhaps after a long period of slow evolution, and today it does not feel any abruptness, and the fusion is very natural.

The person in charge of the reception was a very capable lady who was not proficient in Chinese. After Connor talked to the receptionist, the very polite receptionist nodded to Wu Qian, said please in English, and signaled Wu Qian to sit down and wait. , and then she walked towards the passage beside the reception room.

After a while, an Asian man came from the aisle. He was in a suit and leather shoes. He was about 170 tall. Although he was not very tall, he was very tall and straight, with a faint smile on his face.

"Hello, Mr. Wu, I'm Joe serving you. My old friend, Connor, long time no see, what do you two need to drink?" The Asian man didn't talk about business as soon as he came up.

"Wu, I suggest you try the St.Helena coffee from their private collection of St. Helena Island. The floral aroma and citrus aftertaste are very special. St.Helena coffee was Napoleon's favorite when he was exiled on St. Helena Island." Connor He seemed to understand the Tao of this very well, and introduced it to Wu Qian on his own initiative, and at the same time gave Qiao a very embarrassing smile.

Joe shook his head and laughed, pointing to Connor in the air, which means, you will cheat me.Then Joe told the waiter to bring the coffee.

The ceremony is over, and the business begins.

"Mr. Wu, what are your specific needs for bodyguards?" Qiao did not lead Wu to another room, because this is the reception room. If Wu's business is not finished, there will be no next guest. Come in to disturb.

Wu Qian knew about this aspect, but he felt that his knowledge might be too superficial, so he asked for advice: "I don't know much, please introduce it."

With Qiao's introduction, Wu Qian realized that his original cognition was indeed very superficial. In terms of security, it is now a very mature industrial chain, but because of the good environment of the Celestial Dynasty, this industrial chain has some problems. behind.

There are various types of bodyguards, which can be roughly divided into celebrities, dignitaries, drivers, assistants, housekeepers and escorts.Each type of bodyguard has different responsibilities, but they all have one thing in common, that is, to protect the safety of the employer or the goods.

Wu Qian thought for a while, and said, "What are the assistant bodyguards you mentioned, what are they responsible for?" Without a handy person by his side, Wu Qian felt that it was necessary to arrange an assistant for himself. It's a waste of talent to use it as a secretary.

Qiao Dao: "This type of bodyguard has long-term personal service. It provides security services and additional services at the same time. It often appears as an assistant or secretary. Assistant bodyguards have very high cultural requirements. Foreign languages, company affairs, communication and coordination, and legal affairs are all important. Have a certain level.

At the same time, you will also be proficient in certain life and entertainment skills, such as sports like horseback riding, golf, or clothing matching or cooking. "

"Well, this type is good, I have to choose one."

Wu Qian felt good when he heard it. If he finds an assistant bodyguard, he won't have to bother Yao Xinlu all the time in the future, and he might be able to provide some good advice when he usually plays.

After hearing what Wu Qian said, Qiao immediately sat behind the computer and clicked the mouse.

"Then one driver, and two full-time security guards," Wu Qian said.

"Mr. Wu, what level of bodyguard do you want to hire?" Joe asked.

"The highest level, the best." Wu Qian said without hesitation, wanting to be the top in the industry.

"Gender and nationality, appearance and skin color, and language requirements?" Joe clicked with the hand holding the mouse.

(End of this chapter)