Henri Lacamier is in a really good mood now.
Even if he knew that he should not show it to the outside and let others see his true thoughts, such an appearance would be too ugly and should not be seen on a gentleman.
But it is difficult to "unify knowledge and action".
In terms of his own quality, according to Chinese standards, he cannot even reach the standard of half a saint.
He is just an "old money man" who thinks he is of noble birth, has some artistic talent and is quite narcissistic.
Now he suddenly got rid of his inner worries and confirmed that his empire would always be an iron-walled one. The ambition of "unifying the company for eternity" was roasting his heart like a ball of hot coals.
In this case, his self-control is no different from that of entering the Forbidden City, first ascending to the Golden Palace, and seeing Chen Yuanyuan's mud-legged Li Zicheng.
I couldn't restrain the joy in my heart, and the smile lines on my face seemed to burst out, and my attitude towards Ning Weimin was extremely warm.
So not only did he personally add half a glass of wine to Ning Weimin, but he also took out a small LV suitcase from under the table and placed it in front of Ning Weimin.
“This is a little gift from me. Although it is not as good as everything you have done for me, it is at least my intention, and you will definitely need the things 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 suddenly aroused.
He knew very well that the things here were probably the "rewards" that the other party really wanted to give him.
But he couldn't guess what it was.
Jewelry? cash? bullion? Or some kind of rare treasure or work of art? It doesn’t seem very similar...
You know, in order for Henri Lacamier to get his wish and successfully regain control of LVMH, he and the master gave up control of Dior clothing.
Even if we don't calculate it according to the "chicken-and-egg" calculation, its current reasonable valuation should be a company worth one billion US dollars.
On this matter alone, the potential loss for him and the master is at least hundreds of millions.
What’s more, not to get involved in LVMH’s rights, although it cost him nothing, it was of great significance to Henri Lacamier.
So since you received such a huge benefit from him, how could you give him something worldly?
Even gold and silver jewelry worth millions seems too stingy.
Even if this small box itself is a classic LV model and is worth more than 30,000 francs, it cannot change anything.
Especially judging from Henri Lacamier’s taste and style, this person is too shameless to do anything too cunning...
In short, Ning Weimin exhausted his imagination and couldn't figure out what was in the box for a while.
So when he reached out to open the box, he was full of suspense and excitement.
To be honest, because he can predict many things, he has not felt like opening a treasure in a casino for a long time.
Perhaps for ordinary people, this feeling is a bit unbearable, but for him now, this itself has become a rare emotional pleasure.
And as the button of the box was opened, he lifted the box, and the contents were clearly displayed in front of him. It turned out to be...
Documents? !
To be precise, there should be three documents placed side by side in the box.
Although it may be thin or thick, each piece of content seems to contain a lot.
Especially since they were all in French, they were not things that Ning Weimin could easily understand.
"Let me explain it to you..."
Fortunately, Henri Lacamie saw his confusion and confusion and took the initiative to answer his questions.
“These are certificates of real estate, as well as gift contracts. As long as you sign, these real estates belong to you. Like this one, it is an apartment in the center of Paris, with a specific address of 8 No. 38, Avenue des Champs-Élysées, on the third floor. There are six rooms in total, three of which are bedrooms. The total number of rooms is about 240 square meters. "
"The service there is very good. The doorman is thoughtful and responsible, and there are few guests. You don't even have to worry about cleaning the room. If you need it, just ask the apartment housekeeper. He will arrange a maid to provide professional cleaning services. In addition, whether you go to eat or shop, you can stay there. It’s very convenient for walking. 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 too busy during the day, which is a bit too much for an old man like me.”
"So I originally used this apartment to entertain foreign friends who occasionally come to Paris. I haven't been there for a long time. But I noticed that you always stay in a hotel every time you come to Paris. I think now, if I By giving this apartment to you, it will be much more convenient for you to come to Paris in the future, whether you come by yourself or bring your wife with you."
"Of course, this building is suitable. It's a bit early , older than me, it was built in 1860. But you can rest assured that the structure of this building is still very strong, the stone construction has been regularly maintained, and the interior has been reasonably modified to maintain the tradition. It can guarantee a high-quality modern life..."
Listening to Henri Lacamier's eloquent introduction, Ning Weimin couldn't help but his heart beat faster. The more he listened, the more he felt emotional and his head swelled.
For no other reason than because he never dreamed that what Henri Lacamière packed in the box was actually a house deed and a gift contract.
And what this "old money" wants to give him is not just an ordinary house, it is actually located on the Champs Elysées, known as "the most beautiful avenue in the world".
This is located on the central axis connecting the Louvre Museum and the New Arc de Triomphe, and runs through the east-west city center of the capital Paris. It is the "Fragrance Street" that the French are proud of.
The world's famous brands, clothing stores, and perfume shops are all concentrated here, and it is full of elegance and elegance.
The level of prosperity is comparable to Ginza in Tokyo and Fifth Avenue in New York. It is not an exaggeration to call this the "No. 1 Avenue in France".
You know, the French National Day military parade on July 14th every year is held on this avenue. Not to mention it is a prime location in terms of business, even in terms of political attributes, it is definitely on par with Chang'an Avenue in Beijing. Compare.
That's not all. Many famous novels about France in the 18th and 19th centuries, such as "The Count of Monte Cristo", "La Traviata", "Petro Goriot" and other works also describe the prosperity of this street. description.
In these literary works, the Champs Elysées was 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 Picardon's "territory" located on Honoree Street and around the Elysee Presidential Palace is slightly inferior to the Champs Elysées.
Just the words "Champs Elysées" are worth my money.
Don’t even look at what Henri Lacamier is going to give to Ning Weimin. It is just a medium-sized apartment.
But the housing prices here are the highest in Paris. Without going into detail, Ning Weimin knew that it was worth twenty to thirty million francs.
I have to say that this gift is indeed not stingy.
And what the other party said was right. Based on his current actual situation, he really needs such a house.
First of all, in the future, both he and Matsumoto Keiko will definitely travel to and from Paris frequently, whether they are looking after their investments or going on vacation.
When you buy a house in Paris, you can apply for long-term residence status as a French visitor, which is a green card. This is a necessity. And this high-end Champs Elysees apartment can even provide him with additional attribute bonuses.
It will provide him and Matsumoto Keiko with indescribable convenience in social situations in France in the future.
Let’s put it this way, ordinary people often think that big bosses need to drive in luxury cars, take beautiful women, and fly on private jets to show their style.
But in France, the real big bosses don’t want these at all. To show off their grandeur, they only need to say softly at the cocktail party, “Come and sit in my shop (home) on Xiangjie when you have time”
It is enough to bring prestige and credibility to individuals and capital, and directly attract the most powerful people.
Now, Ning Weimin obviously has the qualifications to show off.
He himself knows who he is. He has not completely escaped from vulgar taste. He cannot completely eliminate the need for vanity, and naturally cannot remain indifferent and calm in his heart.
Thinking about the fact that he actually has a fake international famous brand "Champs Elysées" in China, he becomes even more happy.
Does this count as foresight on his part?
Yes, when he gets the house, he will register the "Champs Elysées" brand in France.
Whether it's making a lie come true, clearing mines in advance for the future, or just being happy to meet the occasion, I will live up to my name from now on.
Anyway, the name of this street is auspicious, so living here must be smooth.
And this is nothing. Just when Ning Weimin was intoxicated with joy, Henri Lacamier quickly picked up the second document and made even more shocking remarks.
“A rich man like you needs at least a country villa to be decent in France. Although this apartment is convenient, what’s the point of living in the noisy Paris all the time? With a French country villa, you can Let you stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city and let your mind and The soul can gain peace and rest. So I plan to give you another winery, which not only allows you to enjoy the beautiful scenery and more private environment of the French countryside, but also has considerable investment value.”
“Well, This is one of my properties in Burgundy. The name of the winery is Golden The area is not large, only 16 hectares, which is considered medium-sized, but the average age of the trees is close to forty years. The quality of the wine is not bad, with an annual output of about 110,000 bottles, of which about 30% are first-class wines, and 20% are first-class wines. has become a second-level wine, and the rest are at village level and regional level. Now the annual income of the winery is about the same. The profit is around 850,000 francs, with a profit rate of 11%. The advantage of having nine very experienced people in charge of the winery’s operations is that the income and expenditure are stable unless there is a particularly bad year. That’s it, if you like it, it’s yours.”
"Actually, you don't need to worry about management, or even ask about it. Just looking at the financial statements every year is enough. In the future, whenever you want to go, call the person in charge of the winery in advance, and he will make arrangements for you. Everything. There are more than 200,000 bottles of wine in stock. Not only can you drink freely in your winery, you can also eat local country food and sell your wine directly to Peel's without going through the broker's channel. Restaurant. As long as he is not too stingy with you, the income from Jinpo Winery will be doubled every year. Doesn’t it sound attractive? Young man, you should not just think about your career. Learn how to enjoy life and make some easy money..."
Oh my God! Sixteen hectares of land!
Ning Weimin has been completely shocked by this number!
As a result, he didn’t pay much attention to what Henri Lacamier said later, his detailed introduction to the specific situation of the winery, and his humorous ridicule.
This is not surprising. He accidentally became a big landowner. How could he not be confused! How can you care about anything else?
Although he is a billionaire, he thought that he might be able to build a few buildings of his own in first-tier cities in the country, or even buy a few buildings overseas, but he never thought that he could own such a large area of land.
And it also owns such a large winery with famous French grape fields.
In particular, he knows a little bit about French wine. He knows that Burgundy is the place where Conti is produced, which is not much worse than Bordeaux, which produces Lafite.
So this second gift from Henri Lacamier was simply delivered to his heart and made him feel extremely comfortable.
He couldn't help but imagine the happy scene of taking Qingzi on vacation in the future, and the two of them walking in the vineyard 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 feel happy, and his favorable impression of this "old money" who he didn't really like so much increased by 10,000.
To be honest, he never thought that when he came to France this time, in addition to making money, he would also get such a large share of the industry for free.
And you don’t have to worry too much, you can just sit back and enjoy the benefits, and live a leisurely life like an "old money".
This gift is beyond imagination. To him, not only is it no worse than the first one, but it is probably worth twice as much.
It is said that land prices in French countryside are cheap, but such a winery that can produce fine wines costs tens of millions of francs. Add in the Champs Elysees apartment, and the two real estate properties can cost hundreds of millions. .
Judging from the financial accounts, he has actually made no losses.
Henri Lacamière made up for his financial losses quite generously and effectively, and he was quite good at doing what others wanted.
The gift I gave him was very much in line with his wishes and made him happy.
I have to say that this "old money" has a good style, and what he gave him are all high-quality assets.
But that’s not the end yet. Don’t forget, there is a third document in the box.
Henri Lacamie took a sip of wine to moisten his throat, and finally did not forget about this item. He picked it up and handed it to Ning Weimin for inspection.
“And this, my friend. For those who truly love life, if a country house is not enough, how can they not have a seaside villa? Especially I heard Pierre say that you have taken a fancy to Santoro Pei, I want to build some resort property there, are you buying real estate? Coincidentally, I also have several real estate properties in Saint-Tropez. This document is the ownership of a 19th-century castle estate. It was from that year. Built by Napoleon III, the main building of this castle has a large garden and pine forest on a hill facing the Gulf of Pampelona. It has a total area of about ten hectares and has as many as ninety rooms. , it should be more suitable for opening a hotel..."
"What...an old castle? Or the French emperor's castle? Why do you want to give it to me? The real estate is in Saint-Tropez, so it must be an important asset of your family, right?”
This time Ning Weimin really couldn’t help but interrupt.
He felt that he was already a man who had seen the world, but he still did not expect that Henri Lacamier would give him a 19th-century castle.
Being a landowner was magical enough to him, but how could he have imagined that in the blink of an eye, he would become a lord again!
Oh my God! These "old money" are so dazzling!
Today he has learned what the real "Versailles" is!
This is called family heritage!
Unexpectedly, Henri Lacamier said without any care, "Of course it was like this a long time ago. Not every Frenchman has such a rich historical heritage to inherit. However, I have to say that in modern society, the burden of such wealth has gradually become unbearable. Now I have no interest in keeping it in my own hands anymore, because no matter whether it is the tax on inheriting it. The daily maintenance fees are also a huge expense. This castle has never been put to any practical use in my hands because of its age, but I spend close to a million francs on it every year. It can only be used to maintain the appearance. As for the inside of the castle, you can't see it. If you take it from me, you are actually doing me a favor, but if you want to actually use it, I'm afraid it will cost a lot. It would cost at least tens of millions of francs to restore the property to its former glory, let alone St. Tropez. There are only four months of peak season every year. I suggest you carefully consider whether you need it or not. It is best to find a time to go to Saint-Tropez to take a look before making a decision. You may even want to find a professional to evaluate it..."
These words are so true and completely pertinent.
Ning Weimin promised, but he had already made a decision in his heart.
He really needs to take a good look at something like this, but no matter what the specific result is, whether he decides to buy the castle or not.
He must appreciate Henri Lacamier's kindness and must express his solemn thanks.
Because now he has really discovered that the real strength of "Old Money" is not just having more money.
The wealth of resources we have is beyond the imagination of ordinary people, nor can it be bought with money.
So his biggest gain today is not the contents of these boxes, but being treated as a true friend by Henri Lacamière.
At this point, he wins. (End of this chapter)