"Dragon, have a taste. This is my personal collection of brandy. It will only be brought out to entertain distinguished guests. You can't buy it anywhere in the world."
Sicily.
In a private winery that stretches over nearly a hundred acres.
A middle-aged man with a high nose poured the glass in person. He had a typical Italian appearance and behaved as if he was born a gentleman. His tailor-made expensive suit was meticulous, and his shiny leather shoes were even more so. Not a speck of dust to be seen.
Both the image and temperament are very consistent with the legendary Western aristocrat.
"Mr. Fernando, you know, I am a rough man. Unlike my brother, I am not very good at wine, especially foreign wine like yours. I know nothing about it. Compared to you Of foreign wines, I still prefer to drink our local liquor, which is exciting and refreshing.”
Luo Long, who came from afar, had his legs crossed, not at all restrained as a guest in a foreign country, and his whole state was very relaxed, as if he were a foreigner. He didn't even notice the tough men in suits patrolling the winery on the way in.
He has never gone to high school, and of course he doesn’t understand foreign languages. Apart from the simple "hello" and "Are-you-ok", he knows nothing else. He relies on the accompanying person to communicate with the other party. Two men.
This is also the reason why he did not come alone more safely.
Waiting for the subordinate who stood beside him with his hands behind his hands to translate, Luo Long, who was always talking about Zhongjiang, continued: "But one thing I know is that this kind of thing can make us money."
The world is bustling with people, all for their own benefit.
Although they have never met each other a few times, they are close trading partners. All kinds of foreign wine are one of the business chains between the two parties.
China has the largest population market in the world, and wealthy people in China are very fond of foreign wines.
A bottle of wine that may cost less than three digits may be worth exponentially more if it travels across the ocean.
One is a supplier and the other is a seller. The wine alone can create huge profits every year, making both parties a lot of money. It is natural that Luo Long can be a guest. should.
But in fact, Luo Long had a grudge in his heart at the beginning. In his opinion, there was no need to give away the profits and just make fake wine. Most people couldn't drink it anyway, and they didn't dare to say anything after drinking it. , the money you earn can be put into your own pocket, wouldn’t it be great?
But his idea was strongly rejected by his eldest brother Luo Han, who scolded him and said he was short-sighted.
Now, with more and more cross-border cooperation businesses and benefits growing, he finally began to admit that his eldest brother's fame was not all due to his luck.
How to say that sentence.
In terms of structure, he does have some shortcomings.
"Long, I like people like you, direct and magnanimous."
Fernando smiled, picked up the goblet, "cheers."
Luo Long, who dominated the sky in his own territory, still took care of it. In the current environment, you can just put down your legs and chew peonies, raise your head and drink up the priceless liquid in one gulp.
Fernando turned a blind eye, as if he didn't mind the other person's vulgar behavior of squandering everything. His smile did not change, he took a sip of wine and asked, "Why didn't Mr. Luo come with you?"
Mr. Luo and Long.
Through his two different titles, it can be seen that the two Luo brothers still have different statuses in their eyes.
My subordinates will definitely not be able to translate the difference, but Luo Long still knows clearly in his heart that the weight of himself and his eldest brother are definitely different.
Don't say this is in a foreign country, even in China, as Luo Long, he is also Luo Han's younger brother.
Of course.
Two brothers and one mother are the same, and there is no doubt about their affection. Otherwise, the eldest brother Luo Han would not hesitate to ask Fang Shao to come out and seek justice from Mr. Tian for his sake.
But feelings are feelings.
People have self-esteem.
While he was proud to have such a big brother, Luo Long was always holding his breath in his heart.
And now is his perfect opportunity to prove himself!
"I'm here and my brother is here, what's the difference?"
Luo Long put down the empty cup and smiled with squinted eyes.
"Haha, that's right. I just haven't seen Mr. Luo for a long time. Everyone is too busy."
Fernando quickly stopped the topic, "Long, come to Sicily this time , how long do you plan to stay, I will make arrangements, and I will ensure that you... are happy and happy, that's what you say, right?"
"We can talk about these things later, Mr. Fernando, I'm here this time. The purpose of Sicily is not to play.”
“Oh?”
Fernando raised his eyebrows, played with the goblet, and sat back comfortably on the sofa.
"Is there any good business?"
Luo Long grinned and shook his head slightly.
"The business is endless. I came here this time because I have something to ask Mr. Fernando for help."
"Please tell me."
Fernando drinks , making a gesture of listening.
“After such a long friendship, I won’t beat around the bush with Mr. Fernando. I would like to ask Mr. Fernando to help solve a problem.”
Fernando’s face was expressionless, “China is not your territory. "
"Of course not in China."
Luo Long said nothing, "This person is currently in Sicily."
As she spoke, she took out a photo and handed it over.
Fernando took it and was slightly surprised, "Woman?"
Luo Long nodded, "She came to Sicily for a trip. She has no other intention. Since she likes you, let her Stay forever.”
Fernando looked at the photo and didn’t say anything immediately.
“She is a lawyer and has caused some trouble for us. You should also know who a lawyer is, Mr. Fernando. My brother and I are now law-abiding entrepreneurs. Even if we are bullied, we will always I will definitely not do anything illegal. But there is an old saying in China that God is watching what you do. Who knows if some people who like to make trouble will have accidents one day, such as car accidents and fires? What do you think?”
“It seems that this female lawyer has caused you a lot of trouble.”
Fernando said with a smile.
He didn't understand what Luo Long meant.
He knows the power of the Luo brothers in China relatively well, otherwise he would not cooperate.
Just like he was in Sicily, it was like his own back garden. Taking care of a person was like stepping on an ant in the garden. It took no effort. Why bother to come all the way here?
"The trouble is small, so there is no need to ask Mr. Fernando. As you know, we have never been people who like to cause trouble to our friends."
Luo Long was very frank, and at the same time, he also emphasized the word "friend" word.
Fernando nodded and answered with a smile: "Being polite to my friends is just for trouble."
Luo Long smiled knowingly and filled himself up with wine, "cheers. "
"cheers." The two wine glasses clashed together, clear and cold.
The other side of the island.
Monreale Cathedral.
For convenience, Fang Qing rented a car. The hotel has this service, which is quite convenient.
Of course.
This is not included in the "Family Bucket Package", and both the driver and the vehicle need to pay for it themselves.
But this may be just once in life, and it doesn’t hurt to spend a little money. Even Pan Hui, who has been frugal all her life, didn’t say anything.
Before going abroad, Fang Qing made a guide. Religion is the cultural characteristic of the West that is most different from the East, and the church is the concrete carrier of this characteristic culture.
Until she entered the Monreale Cathedral, Fang Qing found no trace of being followed. She must have been discovered once, so she became more secretive.
“What are you looking at?”
“Nothing. Dad, Mom, this church is the largest Norman building in the world.”
She still said nothing about her parents. Not mentioned.
On this matter, she had the same view as Jiang Chen. Anyway, it was just in case, nip in the bud. There was no need to create a tense atmosphere and ruin the mood of her parents' trip.
The Fang Weiguo couple definitely don’t understand what Norman architecture means, but this does not prevent them from being shocked by the sensory impact of this different culture.
Not to mention my parents who have lived in a small town all their lives, even Fang Qing, who has seen the world, can't help but feel excited when seeing the eye-catching mosaics inside the church and walking through the fascinating dream corridor beside the church.
"This church is indeed beautiful. It feels better than the temple."
After visiting the church, Fang Weiguo expressed his thoughts.
Fang Qing couldn't help laughing, but before she could say anything, her mother Pan Hui said: "The cultures are different, what are you comparing them with? They are not the same thing at all."
Like most people, Pan Hui Hui is not a very devout Buddhist. After all, China is not very interested in religious beliefs.
But every year on Guanyin Bodhisattva’s birthday, she would try her best to take time to go to the temple to worship and pray for blessings.
“I didn’t say anything else, I just said that this church should be better-looking.”
Fang Weiguo defended.
"That's because you haven't seen it before. This is your first time. If foreigners go to temples, they must also think that temples are good. Qingqing, look at your dad, how much he worships foreigners."
Fang Weiguo was startled, wondering whether to laugh or cry, "Why do I worship foreign things?"
"I think many people are just like you. They think that everywhere abroad is good, but what do I think? The buildings here are We don’t have as many cars as we do, but are we as tall as we are?”
"Is it okay if the building is tall and there are many cars?"
The couple started arguing again.
“With taller buildings and more cars, isn’t it more prosperous?”
“What’s the use of prosperity? If you want to see prosperity, you shouldn’t come here, you should go to New York.”
< br>Although people of Fang Weiguo’s generation don’t know Sicily, they have heard of it in New York.
“Can you get in the car first?”
Fang Qing interrupted.
The couple were still arguing until they arrived at the small town of Monreale, which was built with a church as its core.
In fact, some disputes are a good thing. How many people have lived together for most of their lives, and they can no longer find topics to talk about when they sit together.
“Qingqing, do you think your dad doesn’t understand anything?”
In the past, Fang Qing mostly stood by her mother, but this time she still said something fair.
"Mom, dad is actually right. Although there are not that many high-rise buildings and there are not that many cars here, it is one of the four major economies in Europe and a highly developed country."
"We are still the second largest economy in the world, almost the first."
Not to mention, although Pan Hui is just an ordinary housewife, she has a strong sense of national honor.
No wonder he can teach a girl like Fang Qing.
"Mom, you are right. We are developing very fast, but it is undeniable that there is still a certain gap compared to those highly developed countries."
" I think it's good here, but not very..."
Fang Qing understood what her mother meant.
This is not narrow-mindedness, it is just a vision inherent in a class of life.
Ordinary people judge whether a person has money by looking at what kind of car they drive and how big a house they live in.
Fang Qing held her mother's arm and walked on the streets of a small Sicilian town. She smiled patiently and said: "Mom, with the tall buildings and luxury cars, it does look very lively and prosperous. Today, our country has already achieved this, just like Kyoto. There are so many cars that you can’t even get a license plate. Not to mention cars, buildings, etc., we are also ahead of some developed countries in infrastructure and some cutting-edge technologies. Our high-speed rail is beyond the reach of the world, but these are just a cover. Whether a person can truly feel happiness depends on his soul. "
"Soul?"
The interest in arguing with his wife gradually faded, and Fang Weiguo looked at his daughter with a close look. The eyes that seek knowledge.
It’s true that he is the father, but his daughter’s knowledge of the world has long surpassed his.
“I had a classmate in college who went to the capital of Japan. Braille is engraved on the subway doors there to inform blind people of the location of the car. I don’t know if you have noticed that here The bus body will tilt after arriving at the stop. What is that for? It uses hydraulic technology to tilt the body so that it is easier for the elderly or disabled people to get on and off the bus. ”
Fang Weiguo and Pan Hui were both silent.
"Of course. Every country has its advantages, and similarly, there will be shortcomings. But a society, a country, and a developed civilization will always have one thing in common, and that is the strong Pay for the weak.”
A family takes a leisurely walk.
“The strong pays for the weak, which means that the benefits are not proportional to the costs, so it is a kind of humanistic concern. But if on the other hand, excessive pursuit of economic strength will lead to only one result.”< br>
Fang Qing said softly: "The weak pays for the strong."
As ordinary people at the bottom, Fang Weiguo and Pan Hui do not have that much insight or knowledge. They may never be able to say it in such a clear manner, but it does not mean that they cannot understand the meaning of their daughter's words.
They are the weaklings in this society. They have endured hardships and stood hard work all their lives, but when traveling abroad, they still have to rely on big prizes from heaven. How could they not feel the same way.
“My daughter has really grown up.”
Fang Weiguo sighed proudly, “The prosperity of a country does not depend on the height of the strong, but on the status of the weak. Qingqing, you are so The book is not in vain. "
"What did you say?"
Pan Hui was just dissatisfied with her husband's last sentence. Her daughter's words also made her have mixed feelings. But as a common person, What can she do.
Fang Weiguo looked at his daughter and smiled: "I believe it is only a matter of time. With you and your generation, I believe we will get better and better." (End of Chapter)