Reborn as a small European country

Chapter 228 Aristocratic Life in Scotland (Part [-])

"Where do I sleep tonight?"

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Li Xiaohan's face was flushed with embarrassment, and the two never saw each other after that night. Even if she became the countess, it was Alan who was solely responsible for completing the wedding registration.

"Anywhere, anywhere."

The mosquito-like voice might not have been heard if Joseph hadn't been very good at hearing it.

"Then I'll stay in your room tonight."

"As you please."

……

Li Xiaohan was very flustered and couldn't even carry out some official duties in the castle. Seeing Joseph leaving quietly, Li Xiaohan couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

Allen was arranging for the servants to prepare dinner. Seeing Joseph coming down, he hurried forward. This was where the servants worked. Butler Allen didn't want Joseph to stay here all the time.

"Lord Count..."

"Han doesn't like banquets, so try to reduce similar things in the future!"

"But……"

"Even if I don't attend the banquet, I believe that those who understand my identity will not be negligent, and the Aberdeen family will not disappear in the circle of Scottish aristocrats, and his influence is even greater than before."

Hearing Joseph's words, Butler Allen could only nod his head, because he knew what Joseph was telling the truth. As long as Joseph was alive, the Aberdeen family would not be destined to decline.

"Has John informed you about the train and the tracks?"

"It has been explained, but I think we can create a steel mill..."

"Steel factories pollute the environment a lot. It's unnecessary. You can just buy steel from London. Do you have any ideas about trains?"

"Three trains, one passenger car, and two freight cars, but this will probably cost tens of millions. Although Nord Royal Petroleum Company has a lot of dividends, there are also many places that need to be used."

Allen was really open. Ever since he learned that Li Xiaohan would receive no less than [-] million pounds in dividends every year, he began to rebuild the traditional life of the nobility.

Oil paintings from the 16th and 17th centuries, porcelain from the Orient, some books from Cambridge University and Oxford University, the restoration of the castle, and the construction of ancillary buildings such as horse farms, golf courses, and baseball fields are all included in Allen’s project .If nothing else, the Aberdeen family's local investment will reach [-] million pounds this year.

Train tracks, trains, these add up to a lot of money. If the investment in waiting stations and warehouses is added, it is not too much for the final investment to reach 5000 million pounds.

The Aberdeen family will build a grain processing base in the future. Even if some processing profits are increased, the future agricultural income of the Aberdeen Territory will only be in the tens of millions of pounds, which is far inferior to investment.

"Lord Count..."

"Ok?"

Looking at the old butler Alan who hesitated to speak, Joseph was a little puzzled about what made him look like this.

"I don't think Miss Alice is the most suitable candidate for the Earl. You should have a son with your wife as soon as possible. After all...inheritance still needs..."

"I know what to do, Alan, this is not your concern."

"I'm sorry, my lord."

Joseph turned and left, Allen looked at his back a little disheartened, he was still a traditional aristocratic butler, and hoped that in the future it would be the Earl instead of the Countess who would inherit everything here.

The dinner is also very sumptuous, with a meal costing hundreds or thousands of pounds. If the taste is mediocre, wouldn't it be a waste of money?

"Mom, brother-in-law wants to share a room with sister tonight?"

"Hush! Children don't inquire about such things."

"Oh!"

In the master bedroom, Li Xiaohan was blushing and wearing a white nightgown leaning on the bed to read a book, while Joseph was browsing the web not far away, and one of the fresh and ethereal songs was looping back and forth.

With his back to Li Xiaohan, Joseph said without turning his head, "This song is good, it suits you very well."

"Xiaoxi recommended it. I thought it sounded good, so I downloaded it to my computer."

"Xi has a good eye."

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"It seems that you use MSN very frequently, but ignore that you are often online."

Joseph seldom uses MSN now, and usually hangs there in vain when going online, so it is not clear that Li Xiaohan is often online.

"The main thing is to contact my classmates in Cambridge. It is said that MSN software will soon launch a video function. I don't know if it is true or not. This way, it will be much more convenient to communicate with each other."

Standing up, Joseph explained with a smile while taking off his clothes: "The main purpose of the video chat is to facilitate those distant relatives to see the people they care about up close. It will be released by March next year at the latest, but only those who have Only members with VIP status can use it."

Li Xiaohan tried hard not to focus on Joseph who was going to bed, closed the book and said, "The price is only [-] euros a month, which is very reasonable. If you make long-distance calls, it will cost you a lot more than this."

Gently hugging Li Xiaohan tightly in his arms, feeling the smooth skin under the thin pajamas, Joseph kissed her lightly on the forehead: "If you don't want to, I won't force it."

"I am the Countess of Aberdeen."

He didn't answer directly, but Li Xiaohan gave an answer that he couldn't answer. Joseph smiled lightly and pressed forward, enjoying the beauty overnight...

……

The air in the Aberdeen Territory in the early morning was very fresh. When he opened his eyes vaguely, the beautiful woman in his arms had disappeared, but the scent in the air and the changed pajamas showed that Joseph was not alone in the bedroom last night.

Putting on his nightgown, Joseph came to the window. Outside were the endless fields and the leisure compound of the castle. Below, Li Xiaoxi was running with a staggering lioness.

"Let's wash up!"

After opening the door, Li Xiaohan greeted me gently from behind.

Turning around, Li Xiaohan was standing at the door with a basin of clear water, and Joseph vaguely seemed to see the helpless servant Darwin outside the door.

As if knowing what Joseph wanted to say, Li Xiaohan explained: "I don't like other people entering the bedroom. I can let them do other things, but I can do the washing up."

Joseph didn't speak anymore and didn't refuse, and let Li Xiaohan come over and wipe Joseph's face with a warm towel. The sudden warmth made Joseph couldn't help but put his arms around her slender waist, and the two were very close to each other .

"Don't, don't be like this..."

"Although you are not Princess Nord, when it comes to love, maybe I love you the most."

Lowering his eyes slightly, Li Xiaohan didn't dare to look at Joseph, who had hot eyes, and let him hug her and kiss her, Li Xiaohan responded with jerky and tactful.

"As long as it is suitable, I am also worried that Xi will see this scene."

After the kiss, Joseph did not continue. Instead, he smiled lightly and motioned to Li Xiaoxi, who was looking here with doubts, and Li Xiaohan left with a flushed face.

"Lord Count."

The person who entered the door again was Alvin, the personal servant. He came in to help Joseph put on the coat and straighten the wrinkles of his clothes.

"Are you an old man from the Aberdeen family?"

Being served, Joseph casually asked about Alvin's situation.

"Yes, my grandpa used to be the butler of the castle, and he was the father of Butler Alan."

Joseph didn't expect that he had such a relationship with Allen. In the past, seeing Allen scolding and commanding him around, he felt a little wronged by Alvin. Now it seems that Allen's butler is looking forward to the success of his children and grandchildren!

"When I saw Alan treat you like this in the past, I thought you had some conflicts with him, but now it seems...it's for your own good."

"I know, I also respect Butler Allen."

"Does Ellen have any sons?"

"Yes, Cousin Barrow is the castle's lawyer."

"Ha! It seems that Allen intends to train you to be a housekeeper. Do it well. I look forward to the day when you help Alice manage the castle."

Joseph didn't expect Alan's son to be a lawyer. After thinking about it for a while, he suddenly remembered that Alan had introduced a lawyer to him some time ago, and most of the land transactions were obtained under his operation. It seems no accident that it is Allen's lawyer's son.

Don't underestimate lawyers. In a country like Britain and the United States, a lawyer is far more important than a housekeeper. However, according to Allen's personality, it is estimated that Barrow's choice is his own wish, not Allen's.

"Morning, brother-in-law."

"Morning, Xi."

Upon entering the restaurant, Li Xiaoxi was sitting there solemnly, and Joseph sat down after saying hello.

There was a Scottish daily newspaper in front of him, and after a little browsing, he didn't see anything worth noting, so he turned his attention to Li Xiaoxi.

"Why didn't you see your mother?"

"Her? She and my sister don't have breakfast with us. My sister eats earlier. She usually goes to school at this time to take a look, mainly to participate in the morning school ceremony, and my mother is usually in the baby room."

It is self-evident what the baby room does. Joseph did not expect that his mother-in-law would love her daughter so much. It seems that that is the only sustenance she can stay here.

Speaking of it, Joseph felt sorry for the Li family couple. Not only did the eldest daughter come to Scotland, but she also abducted the second daughter. How could the two old people endure the situation of having no children? Maybe the father of the Li family is better, but the mother of Li But it was unbearable.

But compared to the grown-up eldest daughter and the mischievous second daughter who cannot be seen all day long, the granddaughter who can't run, can't jump, and sees her smiling is the heart of her heart.

"Isn't your father alone in Huaxia alone?"

"My mother said that he is happy with his life now."

While eating breakfast, Li Xiaoxi repeated what her mother had said, which made Joseph understand.Indeed, for a man who has just gained power, it may be more attractive than the relationship between the bed and the children. There may be a little loneliness, but it will be diluted by the lust of power in an instant.

"How is the teacher?"

Li Xiaoxi's studies are mainly completed by tutors. According to Li Xiaohan, she is not yet proficient in English, even if she goes to school, it will not be effective. It is better to supplement the courses at home in time and go to school together when she is in middle school.

(End of this chapter)