Chapter 350 New Home
1927, January 10.
Early in the morning, the official movers arrived at the rental apartment downstairs on time.
A group of six or seven strong men in uniforms emptied Gilan's luggage very efficiently and transported it one after another to the military pickup truck parked downstairs.
Before leaving, I did not forget to clean the rental apartment so as not to have a negative impact on Minister Gilan's reputation.
In addition, there was an accompanying military team of 25 people, guarding the surrounding area with guns, making the surrounding neighbors and passers-by stop and look.
After some inquiring, they found out that Foreign Minister Guilan Iros lived here, which surprised them.
Since yesterday’s nationwide broadcast announcing war, news about the young foreign minister began to spread like crazy.
The residents of Price Street can’t help but feel proud now that they know that he originally lived here.
But looking at the situation in front of them, Foreign Minister Gilan is going to move... The onlookers secretly regretted it.
"Sir, all your luggage has been moved. This is the list recorded by my subordinates. Please check it for confirmation."
As soon as Jilan walked out of the corridor, a young man in a suit and leather shoes greeted him. He came up and handed over a list with a slight nervousness, on which the names of many items were listed in black pen letters.
After taking it, Ji Lan glanced twice and nodded:
"No problem, that's all. Thank you for your hard work."
"You're welcome, this is us should be done.”
The young man was overjoyed when he was recognized, and he quickly lowered his head and responded.
He turned sideways again and raised his hand in vain:
"Please get in the car. We will escort you all the way to No. 9 Morales Street in the Central Triumph District and provide you with The new house is well taken care of.”
“Thank you.”
Gilan said while holding the brim of his hat, and then got into another black car with his cane.
Immediately afterwards, the motorcade left Price Street in a hurry, leaving a group of onlookers talking.
While the vehicle is moving.
Jilan was lying on the back seat, closing her eyes and relaxing.
Last night he chatted with Miss Torina for a long time in Castle Black and drank three pots of scented tea.
Both sides enjoyed themselves.
Gilan thanked her in person, but Torina didn't say much, she just smiled, seemingly happy that she had helped Gilan.
At that time, her weak and pale cheeks became a lot more rosy, which impressed Gilan even now.
Perhaps because she inherited the advantages of both her parents, Miss Torina's appearance can definitely be called perfect.
Even with her simple clothes and no make-up, she still couldn't hide her beauty. It's just that Gillan has never paid attention to this.
‘I promised Miss Torina that I would bring a sticky bark milk tea and snowflake cake when I visit her next time. ’
Gillan thought.
During the chat, he mentioned some of the foods he often eats to Miss Torina, which aroused the other party's curiosity and interest.
So Jilan agreed to bring some for her to try the next time she visits.
Tolina has great expectations for this.
Time passes quietly.
It was about an hour's drive from North Muse to Triumph District, and the convoy successfully arrived at No. 9 Morales Street just after ten o'clock.
The soldiers quickly got out of the car and guarded the surroundings, while the group of strong men in uniform began to work hard to carry the luggage.
Everything is so orderly.
There was nothing wrong with Jilan during the whole process.
So, he walked into his new home alone——
This high-end independent apartment, gifted by the head of state himself, is entirely gray and white and has four floors, with an attic and a balcony. There is also a separate courtyard, lawn and parking area.
Although it has been idle, it seems that someone will come to take care of and clean it on time, so it looks very clean.
Jilan walked around inside and found that the furniture and electrical appliances were all available. He didn't need to worry about anything at all. He could just move in with his bags.
According to the price of goods in the capital, plus the location in the political core area of the Central Triumph District, the value of the apartment at Morales 9 is at least more than 6,500 Caesars.
It can be seen that the head of state is not stingy with the empire's senior officials.
Gillan inquired about his position as executive minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and his monthly salary was 200 caesar.
This kind of income can be said to be very high.
After all, in the Bremen Empire, an annual income of 1,000 Caesars is a huge watershed...
If a family can achieve an annual income of more than 1,000, it is enough to hire four maids (one kitchen , two households, one nursery), a coachman and a groom, and owns two horses and a carriage at the same time.
Of course, with the development of the empire's technology and industry, today's families may prefer cars.
But the cost of a car is no less than that of a horse-drawn carriage, and may even be higher.
In addition to the position of Foreign Minister, Gilan also serves as the head of the second group of gravediggers, with a monthly salary of 300 caesar.
Add the two together, and his income as a civil servant is 500 caesars.
It is definitely not enough for him to study mysticism and medicine, but it is more than enough to maintain his life.
After a while.
Gilan's moving matter is completely over and everything is arranged.
He sat on the orange peel sofa in the living room on the first floor and made a pot of tea. Opposite me, the young person in charge who had been supervising the whole process was sitting upright.
Jilan poured a cup of tea for the young man, who looked flattered and thanked him repeatedly.
"Sir, this is the list of elite soldiers of the military department, and this one is the list of preferred secretaries in the Secretariat Office."
The young man took out two stacks of documents from the briefcase at hand. The thick document was respectfully handed to Ji Lan.
"According to the specifications of your position, you will be equipped with four military bodyguards and an assistant secretary."
"Well, let me take a look."
Gilan took the document and looked through it stand up.
Soon, he raised his brows.
Because those on the military list can indeed be regarded as elites. They are all masters of strength. They are especially good at reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance, and their close combat abilities and spear skills are also good.
Gillan also noticed that the list was marked with the word "confidential" in scarlet. Obviously, the information about these military elites was not known to the public.
"These four people."
After looking at it for a while, he took out four resumes from the file and put them on the coffee table.
The young man quickly took it, glanced at it, and said:
"Yes, sir. I will convey your message to the military department as soon as possible, and the four of them will come tomorrow. report and will do our best to protect your safety during your tenure.”
Gillan nodded and looked at the list of secretaries again.
On this list are all carefully selected personnel from the Secretariat Office, who have outstanding work ability, strong execution ability, and meticulous work.
He looked through them casually and found that most of them were women, so he was not picky and chose the one who looked more pleasing to the eye.
"This is it."
Gilan took out one of the resumes and put it on the top.
The young man picked it up and took a look.
The photo shows a woman with a brown ponytail and two strands of curly hair hanging down her forehead. She is wearing a pair of thick black-rimmed glasses and is unsmiling.
"Lenice Hayden, 27 years old, is currently a senior secretary in the Secretariat of the Secretariat. She has served as secretary to the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Cliff Bellman, and the Director of the Logistics Department, Ms. Olena Abbott. Rich experience.”
“Okay, sir.”
The young man said respectfully.
He stacked the five resumes selected by Gillan together, pinned them with the paper clips he brought with him, and carefully put them into the folder.
Soon, the young man stood up and saluted.
"Then I'll take my leave first."
"Thank you for your hard work." Ji Lan nodded.
After the young man left, he got up and went upstairs, found the master bedroom on the second floor, and began to pack his luggage. I put the inner and outer clothing, shoes, socks, hats, and accessories into categories, and installed the projector in my bedroom.
As for the complicated utensils for alchemy and medicine, Gillan put them in the attic. He plans to use the attic as an area for studying occult science and specializing in medicine.
After doing this, it is almost noon.
As soon as Jilan moved the last set of tables, chairs and bookcases to the attic and put them away, the roar of a car engine came from downstairs, followed immediately by the sound of the engine shutting down and the car door opening and closing.
‘Someone is coming…’
He stopped what he was doing and left the attic. He also locked the door behind him.
All the way to the yard, Gilan saw a tall brown-haired girl in a black uniform, holding a satchel and standing outside the iron gate.
Jilan walked over and opened the door.
哐.
"Minister Gillan, Lenise Hayden is here to report!"
The woman wearing black glasses folded her hands on her lower abdomen, bowed slightly to Gilan, and saluted.
“It’s quite efficient.” Jilan chuckled. "I just selected the list in the morning, and you came here at noon."
"After learning about your general situation, I think you must be short of manpower now, so I came here to see if I can be of any help."
"Come in, Miss Lenis."
Gilan gestured and smiled.
"Yes, sir." The woman straightened up, adjusted her glasses, and followed.
While walking along the lawn path, she took the opportunity to quietly observe the leader.
She listened to yesterday’s speech and was quite impressed. At the same time, it was also clear that the blond young man in front of him was the youngest foreign minister in the history of the empire.
Seeing him today satisfied her original curiosity, but more importantly, she was surprised.
Minister Gillan is much more approachable than she thought.
Moreover, as rumored, he is tall, has outstanding facial features, and has an indescribable aristocratic temperament.
Suddenly, Lenis secretly felt lucky that she could be selected by the other party to serve as his personal assistant secretary.
“We must not let down the expectations of our superiors, and we must give 100% of our energy to do everything well!”
Lenice secretly cheered herself up.
She pursed her lips and clenched her fists.
Although Gilan did not look back, his spiritual knowledge was so superb that he easily captured the subtle changes in Lenis.
He chuckled secretly and shook his head.
When the two of them sat down in the living room, Ji Lan was about to make tea for her, but the teapot was taken away by the other party first.
"Sir, just leave this matter to me."
Lenis said firmly.
Ji Lan was startled when he saw her holding the teapot and going to the kitchen in a hurry. After a while, she came back and poured a cup of hot tea for Ji Lan with her own hands.
His movements are skillful and meticulous.
"Sir, please have some tea."
"Thank you." Jilan smiled.
Immediately, Lenis took out several documents from her satchel, handed them over, and said:
"Before coming, I have screened twenty-one housekeeping companies for you and selected three of them. Here are the candidates that I think are good."
"According to your residence, I think hiring one A celebrity chef, a purchaser, two domestic maids and a housekeeper are the best choices."
"As for transportation, the logistics department has equipped you with three latest model 'Heavy Cavalry' cars. It is bulletproof and has excellent safety.”
“The four military elites who are responsible for your bodyguards also have driving skills, so you can save the cost of hiring a driver.”
Ji Lan raised his eyebrows, quite surprised.
He didn't expect Lenise's professional level and work efficiency to be so high. She had already done her homework before coming.
"Well done." Gillan praised. "Just follow your suggestion."
"Yes, sir." Lenis raised her hand to her chest and lowered her head.
She hesitated for a moment and then said:
"There is no objection to the selection of the cook and maid, but as for the housekeeper, I am afraid you have to make your own decision."
"Huh?" Ji Lan was puzzled.
Lenis picked up the list on the coffee table and handed one over.
Jilan took it and took a look, but found a familiar face.
"Charles Farhan, male, 54 years old, once served as the general steward of the Earl Farhan family (outlawed) and the Viscount Jacob family. He has now resigned and is unemployed."
"Old Charles?" Jilan's eyes narrowed.
After the fall of Earl Farhan's family, the old housekeeper followed Lady Xenia's family to his natal family, Viscount Jacob.
As for the subsequent development, Gilan has no idea.
Unexpectedly, such a once-reputable butler for generations would now be unemployed.
Although Old Charles is a member of Earl Farhan's family, Gillan has no ill feelings towards him, but rather respects him.
I think it was the other party who drove him and Miss Aurora away from the bombed city of Brak. After arriving in the capital, he also took good care of them.
Even the projector in use now was a good item obtained by the old butler through various means.
“Well, let’s use him as the butler.”
Gilan pondered for a moment and settled on Old Charles.
At the same time, he raised his eyes, looked at his personal secretary with a half-smile, and said softly:
"Thank you very much, Miss Lenis, for inquiring so carefully. ”
"Sorry, sir."
Lenis lowered her head and said uneasily.
"In order to get to know you better, I browsed some of your resume information within my own authority."
"Don't be nervous, I don't mean to blame you."
< br>Jilan looked away, waved his hand, picked up the tea cup and took a sip.
Hearing this, Lenis breathed a sigh of relief, but suddenly she was shocked to find some cold sweat on her forehead.
For some reason, when she was watched by the superior just now, she actually felt an indescribable and thrilling feeling in her heart.
This made Lenis feel more in awe of her new leader.
Gilan looked up at the wall clock and said casually:
"Lenis, have you had lunch?"
"Um...ah, sir, I haven't eaten yet!"
Lenice came back to her senses and said quickly.
Immediately, he explained with a slight embarrassment:
“I was so excited when I received the appointment notice in the morning. I have been screening housekeeping companies, and... I also know about your past, so …”
“It’s lunchtime too. Do you want to have something to eat outside with me?”
Gilan stood up, took his coat and hat from the coat rack, and turned around with the staff of laughter in his hand and asked.
Looking at the smile on the blond young man’s face, Lenis’ heart skipped a beat. She had served as secretary to several leaders, but this was the first time she felt so nervous.
"Everything... is at your command, sir."
She quickly stood up from the sofa, smoothed the wrinkles on her black skirt, and picked up her satchel.
Gilan held the brim of his hat, tilted his head slightly, and gestured toward the door:
"Let's go then. You drive."
(End of Chapter)