money trouble

Chapter 210 Love written in DNA
"The guns are all used, it's still a small problem. I don't want to experience the situation in the movie "London Has Fallen", it's too frighteningly scary." Wu Qian sat up and said speechlessly. He looked at the street outside the window, Someone was as terrified as he was.

Cooks expression is very relaxed, the vehicle is far away from the dangerous area before, he said: "Boss, don't take the fabricated plot of the movie seriously, and the target in "London Has Fallen" is very clear, it has nothing to do with ordinary people, at home It's still safe to stay."

Kux's comforting words were of limited use to Wu Qian. After what happened tonight, Wu Qian realized the importance of bodyguards. He recalled Dwayne Johnson's words, when playing outside, it is best to bring A few bodyguards, not bad at all.

It's not that it's dangerous when someone is targeting you. Unexpected things can happen at any time. After all, you don't live alone in a paradise. No matter what kind of social form, there will be unstable factors.

Back at the hotel, Bauer and David were already waiting for Wu Qian in the lobby.

In the Royal Penthouse Suite, Rosalind lightly told David and Bauer what happened before, and both of them said that it was normal and not surprising.If it was not a deliberate attack, the possibility of being shot by a stray bullet is very low, and there is no danger because of the blocking of the vehicle steel plate.

Wu Qian really admired the mentality of these bodyguards. After all, they were the people who passed through the hail of bullets. Such a small scene is probably nothing.

"Let's not talk about the previous mess, how is the identification work going?" Wu Qian washed his face, took a cigar from Rosalind and sat on the sofa. The cigar was provided by the hotel.

Bauer took out a few sticky notes and said, "This is the lot marked today, and about 60% of it has been screened out. The appraisal work can be completed as scheduled tomorrow morning."

There are three appraisers for each different category, appraising from different latitudes and perspectives, according to Wu Qian's request, if there is any doubt, it will be ruled out.According to the conservative estimate of the team of appraisers, about half of the 60% of the selected lots should be genuine, but there is no guarantee if you can't get your hands on them.

Wu Qian took a few puffs of cigars and calmed down a bit. He said, "Give the list to Rosalind. You can arrange how to bid for it. I won't go to the scene."

The four bodyguards were very pleased with Wu Qian's awakening, and Kux, who has excellent computer skills, said: "Boss, I will help you arrange the computer, and when the auction comes, you can see the auction house through the camera on our body." Condition."

Then, the four bodyguards sat together to study some things about the auction, with Rosalind as the main one, and taught the other three little tricks they usually used, trying to make Wu Qian spend less money.

Wu Qian was not listening, he was taking a comfortable bath in the bathtub.

"I haven't had time to see the two castles yet. It shouldn't be a big problem to go shopping tomorrow morning, and then find a shooting range to play. In a country that can carry guns, it's not bad to wear a gun on your body."

When Wu Qian returned to the living room after taking a shower, he found that only Rosalind was still browsing the auction catalogue, and the other three had already left.

"Rosalinde, rest early, I want to find a shooting range tomorrow." Wu Qian walked to Rosalind's side and said.

Rosalind stood up and said, "Okay, boss, I'll help you arrange it. You go to bed early, I'm going downstairs."

Wu Qian turned off the light and went back to the bedroom. Lying on the bed, he suddenly heard the sound of running water. He turned over and couldn't fall asleep. He simply took a box from the bedside, got out of bed and walked towards the spiral staircase.

dong dong.

Wu Qian knocked on the steamy glass door, then pushed the door open and entered.Knocking on the door twice is intentional, one is to show a gentleman's demeanor, and the other is to not want to be knocked out by a gust of wind and fall into a pool of water.

The next day, there was light rain in the sky. The whole of the UK is in a typical temperate maritime climate, controlled by the westerly wind all year round. The average annual rainfall in London is 600mm, but due to the absence of monsoon and summer monsoon moisture The source, the rainfall is very scattered, the weather is changeable, and it is very common to have sudden sunshine and rain, most of the time it is moderate to light rain.

Just after waking up in the morning, Wu Qian received a call from Yuan Bingqing, saying that the series had already been selected, ITV had 936 episodes, and the BBC had 868 episodes, a little less than Wu Qian expected.British TV series are generally short, and there are almost no such TV series with dozens of episodes.

Wu Qian made a rough calculation and found that the 10 billion Ruanmei coins would not be used. The copyright fee for this exclusive broadcast was as cheap as his grandmother's house, and the money was not paid now. The money would only be paid after the review was completed and confirmed.Because there may be a certain drama that does not meet the standards and cannot be released, it needs to be replaced temporarily.

At the same time, rain can't stop the filming team's footsteps. The effects of shooting in the rain have a special flavor, and there is no need to wait for a sunny day.Tian Yewang and several team members purchased a batch of raincoats, and the cameraman made waterproof treatment for the equipment, and set off directly to the Silverstone Circuit, and everything was as usual.

Bauer and David still need to accompany the team of appraisers to continue appraising cultural relics today, and about a quarter of them have not been appraised, which will not delay the auction that will start in the evening.

At 9 o'clock in the morning, Wu Qian was sitting in the back row of the Rolls-Royce Phantom cursing. There was no other reason. He was deceived by the photos. Strictly speaking, it was not a photo scam, because he didn't see the relevant photos at all.

"Yesterday I also said that the Sotheby's photography team was not good enough to show the beauty of the manor. You must see it with your own eyes to appreciate the beauty. Give me a slap today, I am really speechless."

When Rosalind heard Wu Qian's complaint, she chuckled lightly and said, "Boss, this time it was a bit too much, do you think you want to complain?"

Before, Wu Qian went to a place called Hessman Castle to see the situation. Fortunately, he was cautious and did not give up the "appraisal" of the castle in advance because of his satisfaction with the manor yesterday, otherwise he would be miserable.

Hessman Castle does not occupy a particularly large area, but the garden area is not small. The overall area is large. The lawn in the garden is very well maintained. It looks very beautiful under the light rain. Although the facilities are simple, but It is very formative.

But when Wu Qian wanted to enter the castle for a walk, the reception staff obediently pushed him away. Finally, under Wu Qian's strong request, he finally entered the interior of the castle. That guy was dumbfounded the moment he entered.

It can be said that the entire castle is basically left with only one exterior, and the interior is worse than empty, with broken walls and dilapidated walls. It looks like it has not been repaired for at least 50 years, and I don’t know how it will be hung up. auction.Auctions are also fine, at least hire someone to clean it up a bit, this is really...

"No wonder there are no photos of the interior in the auction catalogue. Can you take photos? If you take photos, ghosts will come to buy them. They just want to trick people into buying land, and then spend their own money to repair the castle. Complain? I don't complain, let others Shoot, after the shoot, you will be asked to ask for trouble. Hehe, you should!"

When I was looking at the castle in Wuqian just now, there were also vehicles going around the garden a few times. Perhaps because of the rain, the rich man in the car did not get out of the car and went into the castle to take a closer look. Be fooled by the beautiful gardens.

Wu Qian fell in love with Hessman Castle because of the vast garden. He never thought that the interior of the castle would be carved like that. He felt that if he punched hard, the castle would collapse.

It is impossible to estimate how much money will be spent on repairs. Money is not the most important thing. It is very troublesome to apply for various approvals. Even if these troubles are solved with privileges, the time for repairs cannot be saved, even if more workers are added. It can be completed in a year and a half.

"Boss, I think your idea is very good, hehe." Cooks said, also in a dazed way, anyway, watching the excitement is not a big deal.

Wu Qian shook his head helplessly. It was ridiculously light to avoid it. He said: "Leeds Castle in Kent is definitely not a problem. There are so many internal photos, and it was open to the public before to receive tourists. Hurry up and take a look around, and then go to shoot. field."

The first of the two castles Wu Qian chose was the famous Leeds Castle.

Leeds Castle is known as the "Queen of the Castle" because it is deeply loved by the queens of the past. It stands on an island in the valley of the River Rhone in Kent.Compared with those very solemn and majestic castles, this castle is a bit more beautiful and elegant.

Leeds Castle was built in 857. Strangely, there is no historical record of why it was built at that time, as if it just appeared out of thin air. In 1119, the castle changed from a wooden structure to a Romanesque stone building that was popular at that time.Later, it underwent continuous renovation and reconstruction projects.

In the 13th century, the castle was dedicated to the king at the time by a courtier. After that, Leeds Castle became the country house of the British royal family. The new kings of all generations will give Leeds Castle to the queen for enjoyment.Therefore, Leedsburg is full of strong femininity.After Henry VIII of the Tudor Dynasty, Leeds Castle was privately owned again.

In the 20s, Mrs. Bailey bought the castle and modified it according to her personal preferences, such as the complex ornate interior of the castle, bird houses and other facilities.

There are many legends about Leeds Castle in the UK, some are beautiful, some are very miserable. For more than 1000 years, the people living in the castle have different identities, including civilians, nobles, and royal families. It is impossible to verify how much they have experienced. For generations, there are countless love stories and ghost legends hidden in the castle.

Along the winding road, the phantom seems to be driving in the painting, the rain in the sky is still falling, Wu Qian has a strange sense of confusion, the autumn rain has a feeling of continuous spring rain, he looks out of the window through the glass , enjoying the rain scene.

However, Cooks and Rosalind frowned. At this moment, Leeds Castle could already be seen in the distance. There are figures haunting the sky, looming.

"Rosalind, did you see that?" Cooks asked.

"Well, I see, I found more than 10 people." Rosalind said with a serious expression.

The figures lurking among the trees were very hidden, and Cooks and Rosalind were not sure how many of them there were, and they didn't understand what their purpose was.

Wu Qian looked at Kukes and Rosalind who were facing enemies around him, and was silent in his heart. He was an ordinary person who had only been rich for a few months, and it was too late to make enemies to put it bluntly. How could someone They're here just to ambush him.

"Don't worry, no matter what it is for, it must not be directed at me."

Cooks and Rosalind thought so, and besides, there were many guards beside Leeds Castle not far away, and very few people dared to openly challenge the power of a country.

The Rolls-Royce Phantom drove along the cobbled road to the gate of Leeds Castle.

Leeds Castle is located in the middle of the lake and is only connected to the embankment by a stone bridge.The castle is surrounded by green grass and flowers, which give the castle a dreamy and charming color, and you can fully feel the luxury and grandeur of the royal family.

When the weather is sunny, the lake around the castle is clear and calm, and there will be black and white swans swimming leisurely in the lake. Naturally, the lake today cannot be calm, and it is raining non-stop.

"After all, it is a foreign country, and the personality of the rain is different." Wu Qian muttered, opened the door and got out of the car. Rosalind had already opened her umbrella and waited by the car door.

There were four cars parked in front of the castle. This piece of real estate must be very popular, and there are still people coming to watch it in the drizzle.There are still tourists in twos and threes by the river bank in the distance. Perhaps they know that Leeds Castle is about to be auctioned as private property again. It will be very difficult to take a look in the future, so even if it rains, it does not stop the tourists.

"Castle jurisprudence" is very prevalent in European and American countries. It doesn't matter if you trespass on private territory and leave after being warned, but if you don't listen to the warning and insist on going your own way, the BIA will have nowhere to call for injustice if you kill it with a single shot.

There is a small wooden boat on the river, and two men in raincoats are doing salvage work. From time to time, they fish out a bunch of green things from the bottom of the river. It seems that if you want to keep the river clear, it is not enough to just keep littering of.

There are guards standing around the castle. After all, before the auction, it still belongs to the Queen's property.

Wu Qian stood in the drizzle and looked at Leeds Castle in front of him.

The overall light yellow castle stands in the drizzle, showing a touch of softness more and more, casting a beautiful shadow in the emerald green lake water, the rain drops on the water surface, making slight ripples, the whole castle seems to be floating Same, very dreamy.

A real mansion depends not only on how majestic the building is, but also on the size of the garden, especially in a modern family environment where the latter is more important.Because there are very few family-like existences, the living population is generally not large, and it is not necessary to build such a spacious residential area.

But the bigger the garden, the better, especially if you don’t consider building a house or renting out the land to make money, just to enjoy the scenery and flowers, this is the real pride.

The Howard Castle, which was rented by Taiwan singer JAY when he got married, had 13000 acres of land in the heyday of the ancient castle owner, which is more than 5200 million square meters, 52 square kilometers!To make a simple analogy, the range within 7.2 kilometers in any direction is private territory! More than 7000 standard football field sizes stipulated by FIFA!

The area of ​​the gardens around Leeds Castle is not so exaggerated, about 500 acres, the size of just over 2 square kilometers.About 300 meters away from the main body of the castle, there is a two-story building dedicated to servants, which can accommodate 300 servants at the same time.

Although Leeds Castle is not as grand as the place where the queens lived in ancient China, the problem is that it can be bought for private use, which is very cool.

For such a large area, Sotheby's estimate was only 2250 million pounds. Compared with the land rented in the south of the capital, Wu Qian instantly felt that 2250 million pounds was as cheap as cabbage, especially with the permanent land rights. .

"Don't stock up on land at your own door. Stock up abroad. The world is so big. It's better to open your eyes." Wu Qian thought in his mind.

Not long after, a middle-aged man holding an umbrella walked out of the castle. He looked like a very shrewd real estate consultant, and he warmly received Wu Qian.

Through the introduction of the real estate consultant, Wu Qian learned that the reason why Leeds Castle was built on the island in the middle of the water was that it was easy to defend and difficult to attack. Thinking about the situation thousands of years ago, Wu Qian felt that it was not surprising.

When following the real estate consultant through the Lianqiao Shiqiao, Wu Qian saw three black swans with red beaks and black feathers hiding from the rain under the eaves. He suddenly remembered the cake that Xiong Yali and Luo Xiaxin gave him when he celebrated his birthday. The picture above shows two female swans surrounding the male swan, which is very similar to this scene.

"I don't know how busy those two girls are..." Wu Qian muttered softly, took out his phone and recorded a video and sent it to Xiong Yali and Luo Xiaxin.

The real estate consultant thought that Wu Qian was asking some questions, so he murmured a lot, meaning that all swans in the lake were not allowed to hunt, because all swans in England belonged to the queen.

Rosalinde translated the words to Wu Qian. He was really surprised. He really didn't know before. It turned out that in the third week of July every year, from Monday to Friday, someone would count swans for the queen. This job is called Swan Upping.For 7 working days, depart on time from 5:9 am to 5-6:[-] pm.

This is a very serious job, with formal overalls, a special boat, flying flags, and the staff have to pause and raise their glasses to the Queen when they arrive at the Thames near Windsor.

At the same time, there are various cool official positions related to swans. The queen swan statistician counts swans, the royal swan guardian, and the swan medical examination...

"Interesting, haha." Wu Qian shook his head with emotion, it was full of surprises, and then walked towards the castle.

Xiong Yali and Luo Xiaxin naturally received the message from Wu Qian, but they have no time to meet and are driving on the highway.

The overall style of the interior of Leeds Castle is Norman style. The whole interior can be described as a different cave. The interior is gorgeous and warm. The bedroom of the medieval queen is not as luxurious as imagined, but full of the comfort of "home". The solemn and solemn atmosphere is added, and the life sentiment is added.

The bathroom next to the bedroom still retains the traditional large wooden basin at the end of the Middle Ages, and the white gauze curtain cuts off the dense water vapor in the air.In the central open-air courtyard, there is a gurgling pool of water that adds vitality to the place.And the magnificent banquet hall and gorgeous study also show the nobility of the royal family everywhere.

"Honorable Mr. Wu, let me tell you something secretly. The ghost legends about Leeds Castle are just fabricated gimmicks to attract tourists. You are a great materialist, and you will definitely not believe those rumors, right?" The homeowner Gu flattered, and the high hats were piled on Wu Qian's head one after another.

Wu Qian smiled. I don't know if it is true. Indeed, walking in Leeds Castle does not have that kind of eerie feeling, but perhaps because of the rainy weather, I don't feel that there is enough light, and lights are lit everywhere.

"Mr. Wu, there is a garden labyrinth near the castle, which consists of 2400 yew trees. It is located at the end of the castle park and is the location for many TV dramas..."

Wu Qian walked around the castle to watch the flowers. It is too hasty to look at this kind of place. You need to live here, experience the sunrise and sunset, and watch the clouds and wind.

"Let's go, I hope we can take pictures of this castle smoothly." Wu Qiandao said that manors and castles each have their own beauty, and we just need to wait for the pictures to be taken to experience them slowly.

"When all my dreams are fulfilled, I will bring my parents and my wife to live in such a place. During the day, I will travel around the mountains and rivers, and at night, I will enjoy the stars and the moon on the lawn. It will be comfortable." Wu Qian couldn't help thinking. with.

Cooks drove away, heading towards a shooting club only 20 kilometers away from Leeds Castle.

"Rosalind, Kux, if I want to wear a gun, what should I do?" Wu Qian asked while sitting in the car.

Wu Qian had been exposed to firearms in games before, so he didn't have a strong desire, but after he touched a real gun, he really wanted to play with it.Perhaps it is because the love for firearms has been engraved into the man's DNA.Just like humans' fear of spiders is engraved into their DNA.

"Boss, are you still thinking about the robbery last night? Don't be so nervous. Guns, if used well, are weapons for self-defense, but if used improperly, they will also increase the risk factor." Cook staw.

Guns are always foreign objects. They can be used as self-defense weapons, but if they rely too much on them, problems will arise. For example, the four of them, including Cooks, carry guns, but their own fighting skills are also very powerful.If the fighting power is weak, even if you have a gun, it is still a "glass fort".

"It's not for self-defense, but just for fun." Wu Qian laughed.

Rosalind said: "Boss, if you want to play shooting, you can experience it in the shooting club. It's more troublesome if you have a gun. If you buy real estate, you can buy guns and store them in the manor or castle.

If you definitely want to wear a firearm, you need to obtain a firearms certificate. I suggest that even if you have an idea to obtain a firearms certificate, you can do it after purchasing real estate. The process will be much more convenient. "

Celebrities and top rich people have always been special groups of people. Sitting in castles or manors worth tens of millions of pounds, they will inevitably receive lenient treatment from some aspects.Wu Qian didn't bother with the issue of wearing a gun anymore. Anyway, he will stay in the UK for a short time, so there is no rush, let's play for a while.

　When everyone sees the chapter, I should be on the train, ho ho.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)