Reborn fashion designer

Chapter 775: Xiangyang goes to the appointment, Little John cries "Catch the thief"
"Dear Xiang, it is my lifelong regret that I was not able to work with you at Arsenal."

"Mr. Usmanov, I'm sorry too."

Different from Abu who always has an unshaven beard.

The chubby Usmanov didn't prick anyone at all when he was doing the kiss.

"If Arsenal were in my hands, I would spend a lot of money to buy Torres to help you turn the club around as soon as possible."

I thought it would be over after just a few polite words, but I didn't expect Usmanov to hold Xiangyang's hand and continue to chatter in a friendly manner.

What to say.

If you don’t know, you would think that his relationship is better than Abu and Xiangyang.

But Abu, who was standing next to him, pursed his lips slightly.

When she smiles, she doesn't show off her true colors.

Usmanov was right in saying this. He not only enhanced the team's competitiveness, but also indirectly helped Xiangyang a lot.

The reward for this was that he could invite Xiang Yang over from Paris with just one phone call.

But Usmanov, who is also a billionaire, had no choice but to ask him for help.

Invisibly, there is a clear contrast in the status of the two people.

"Let's go to my villa today. I have asked someone to prepare a sumptuous dinner. I believe you will be satisfied."

After Usmanov finished speaking, Xiangyang glanced at Abu.

"This way, it's closer to his home." Abu nodded.

The moment Xiang Yang looked back, it was confirmed that he was more important in Xiang Yang's heart. He asked, "Xiang, why didn't your wife come?"

"She is currently filming a movie in China," Xiang Yang explained. "She will accompany me to England to watch the game on Christmas Day. We will then visit Mr. Abu together."

"Then I have to prepare well." Abu nodded involuntarily, and looked curiously at Bi Shafer who was following Xiangyang.

He has an impression of Anna Wintour's daughter.

but
"Where's that guy who's always following you?"

"Little John."

Xiangyang shrugged his shoulders and said, "Can I bring him here? That's funny."

What if he gets drunk and says something rude? How am I going to explain this to Laura and JCE if you ask your bodyguard to beat him up?

What if he got beaten to death?
Then little JoJo only has one father left.

"He's busy with the movie."

Unexpectedly, Abu praised Little John for a rare moment, "Your recent achievements in the film industry really amaze me."

He also watched Despicable Me.

Not in a movie theater, but in your own home.

Of course, what amazed him was not how funny the animation was, nor its potential to sweep the global box office.

Instead, in just over ten days, Xiang Yang actually earned $1 million for HYS using this IP!
This speed of making money is even faster than the speed at which these former oligarchs made money by digging gold mines, collecting natural gas, and selling oil in Russia.

And how much does it cost?
There's just no comparison.

"He did a good job indeed." Xiang Yang responded very pertinently.

The three of them were talking and laughing among the bodyguards. The omnipresent reporter from The Sun had already taken their photos not far away.

A Chelsea owner, a Liverpool chairman, and a tragic second-in-command at Arsenal.

When these three people get together, it's easy to write explosive headlines. Who knows, tomorrow morning, Arsenal's change of ownership may not be a new thing.

"What should I write?" he muttered to himself.

After getting in the car, we arrived at Usmanov's mansion in the suburbs of London.

It is said to be a mansion, but in fact it is just a manor.

As soon as Xiangyang entered the gate, his eyes lit up. It was not that he had never seen the world, but this manor was really huge.

Is it because of the long-term lack of security that the oligarchs of Russia like to make the area in front of their homes so crowded that not even a telephone pole can be seen?

"Xiang, if you like, you can come here for vacation anytime." Usmanov said with a smile.

Xiangyang nodded at him politely, then looked away and curled the corners of his mouth.

I'm not coming.

I don't know what's in your house.

But I know that if I bring Liu Xixi here, the manor that is about to be completed and modeled after the Palace of Versailles will probably be targeted.

It's all my fault for not being able to control my mouth and talking to her about buying a house.
"Xiang, I called Prokhorov and he will be here tonight." Speaking of the house, Abu interrupted.

"I just want to consult." Xiangyang's mouth couldn't help but twitch again.

4000 million euros
He didn't dare to accept this great gift.

He is different from these people. He has the final say. In addition to being a shareholder, he also holds a position in the Hermès Group.

At that time, what if someone seizes on this and causes trouble for him?

It will be very troublesome.

This is different from the original Ferrari.

That was the compensation for both parties on the club’s T-shirts.

As for paying for it, Xiang Yang said regretfully: "I'm sorry, it's too expensive. Even if you give me a 50% discount, I won't buy it."

Xiang Yang, who had made plans on the way here, said to Abu, "Abu, compared to that house, I value the Ferrari you gave me, and my lover cares about it as well."

Yes, I am a nostalgic person.

Don't tempt me with new things.

"Haha, I said, Xiang would not agree." Usmanov laughed out loud. He had already made a judgment on this matter.

But he was full of admiration for Xiangyang's ability to reject the temptation of a house worth far more than 4000 million euros.

"But Abu, I suggest you buy it. You may be surprised by its appreciation in value in the future." Even a tactful refusal should be done in a proper way.

Especially for someone like Abu who likes to look down on others.

After a short pause, Xiang Yang continued, "When I go back this time, I will find a house nearby as soon as possible. I believe that we will be happier as neighbors than if I lived alone."

"Neighbors?"

Abu looked at Xiangyang with scrutiny and thought this was a good suggestion.

"I believe even my two daughters hope that one day they can see their tough Uncle Abu just by walking a few steps."

"Haha, okay, I'll talk to Prokhorov when he comes over."

When Abu heard that Xiangyang had moved out his two precious daughters, he rarely smiled. He had several daughters, and he loved them all.

One of them is obsessed with INS, which is owned by Xiangyang, and posts photos on it every day.

As the topic of the house came to an end, several people got out of the car and walked into the villa in the manor. As soon as they entered, they were greeted by the strong scent of Russia.

Whether it is decoration or embellishment, it is extremely luxurious.

Xiangyang was no longer surprised by such vulgar things, but he was attracted by several masterpieces of Usmanov hanging on the wall.

Rich people like to collect art. Designers like it too.

Not to mention, Usmanov's collection is diverse and huge in number.

He told me that many of these items were collections of cellist Rostropovich, and he bought them all after his death.

Of course, the value and price of these artworks are not staggering.

He spent just over $1000 million when he bought it.

"Xiang, I believe you will not refuse this." Usmanov took the card from his bodyguard and handed it to Xiang Yang with a smile.

It's a cartoon from the Sue era.

He spent a lot of money on this.

These cartoons are also very influential in this field worldwide.

For example, one of the gifts he gave to Xiangyang was an animated short film called "The Hedgehog in the Mist", which had a profound influence on the Japanese cartoonist Hayao Miyazaki.

In addition to this cartoon, the most famous cartoon in the gift should be "Rabbit, Wait and See!"

Of course, this rabbit does not refer to a rabbit.

It is the Russian version of "Tom and Jerry".

"Thank you." Xiangyang was surprised by this gift.

"They are not suitable for children." Of course, Abu has also watched these cartoons and can recite many of the contents by heart.

It's all rants and sarcasm.
"haha I know."

Xiangyang also laughed out loud.

How could such an interesting thing be the turn of Mu Xin and Zhiyin? Shouldn't he and Liu Qianqian appreciate it first?

After receiving the gift, Xiangyang's mind became active again.

However, as the three of them walked into the living room to sit down and rest, the topic gradually became more in-depth.

Given the friendship between Abu and Xiangyang, Usmanov did not hide anything and directly asked Xiangyang about his true opinion on Facebook.

We are all busy people, there is no need to waste time on hypocrisy.

“I think Facebook’s investment has great potential, but as far as I know, Goldman Sachs has the upper hand in their next financing plan.”

Thanks to his acquaintance with Bei Bang, Xiang Yang knows very well about the future development of Facebook.

And this is what Usmanov envies most about Xiangyang.

Sometimes, having a lot of money alone doesn’t allow you to integrate into a circle, and some key information is not easily obtained.

He also heard that Goldman Sachs had plans to raise funds for Facebook.

It is not a secret to him, but the attitude of the Facebook team on which party to choose for financing next is crucial.

Although he has acquired 1/3 of DST's shares and indirectly obtained some Facebook shares.

But if you are not on the same page as the founding team, you are bound to be cheated.

After all, "The Social Network" has already given the answer. Those people in Silicon Valley can kick him out at any time by taking advantage of their shares.

In the end, all the money he paid out became someone else's wedding dress.

"Xiang, I also have a friend I want to introduce to you. He is very interested in some of China's developing Internet companies.

Can you stay in London for one more day? I believe we will have a lot to talk about when he comes."

"it is good."

"." Abu on the side frowned.

"Lock the door? Is that difficult for me?"

As planned, I went home after get off work.

After dinner, little John calculated that it was almost time to say hello to his wife.

As for a reason, I just picked one.

He said he had made an appointment with Xiangyang to exercise together.

It wasn't surprising to Laura to see him wearing a cycling suit, because last time he and Xiangyang went cycling together, he took photos and sent them to herself to show off.

after that
Little John rode his bike for more than an hour while there was still some light in the sky. When he finally arrived at Xiangyang's home as promised, it was already dark.

At the intersection, there was only the light of Huang Yun’s street lamp, and not even a single person in sight.

The door of Xiangyang Villa was locked tightly.

This is nothing.

The key point is that after he climbed over the wall, he was surprised to find that there was not a single light on in the entire villa and the door was locked.

After cursing, he raised his head and looked towards the second floor.

The windows are closed, but the curtains are not drawn
"Not at home?" Little John was puzzled, then he touched the back pocket of his cycling jersey and found
"Hey, where's my phone?"

"Xiang! Are you home? I, Little John!"

"Xiang! Open the door for me! I promise to keep it a secret for you!"

"Xiang! Damn you!"

After shouting a few words, Little John blinked, and there was no movement in the room.

"He's pretty smart."

"What's that saying? A rabbit doesn't eat grass near its burrow. That's how it's used, right?"

He put his ear to the door and eavesdropped for a while. He found that there was indeed no sound in the house. Only then was Little John certain that his friend was not playing hide-and-seek with him.

But think about it, what if you get caught stealing someone at home?

That must be dead~
Little John raised the corner of his mouth slightly, feeling a little thirsty, so he walked back to the workshop and found that the door here was also locked.

"Damn it, he didn't even leave me a key." After another curse, Little John turned his head to look at the swimming pool in the moonlight.

Well.
Xiangyang’s family’s swimming pool has always been just a decoration.

He doesn't dare drink the water from the tap here.

After thinking about it, Little John went around to the back of the workshop and found the ladder directly because he was very familiar with his friend's house.

It is much easier to climb out with a ladder than to climb in through the door.

When I get home, I'll send a message to my friend to explain the situation, and he will definitely not make the mistake of calling the police to catch the thief.

Who knows? Maybe he would even suspect that I know his little secret and would try to please me out of fear.

When he thought of this, Little John smiled smugly.

One step, two steps to the wall, after setting up the ladder, Little John easily reached the top of the wall, glanced casually down, and was stunned.
"???"

"!!!"

"Where's my car?!"

"Xiang! There's a thief in your house!!!"

After a loud howl, a light suddenly came on at the door of the villa next to Xiangyang's house.
(End of this chapter)