Chapter 933 - 933 Our Country Welcomes Foreign Companies To Settle In, Especially Towards Businessmen Like Mr. Lu
933 Our Country Welcomes Foreign Companies To Settle In, Especially Towards Businessmen Like Mr. Lu
The Countess obviously was not willing to wear that dress. She decided to complain to the Count.
However, it was nearing the start of the dinner banquet. When the Count heard from Ian that the King would be attending, he started waiting at the entrance of the mansion to greet the King.
The Countess asked her maid to look for the Count at the entrance.
“Dear Count, the Countess said that she’s looking for you about something very important.”
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The Count scolded the maid grumpily and said, “Tell her to bear with it no matter how important it is!”
Seeing that the King would be arriving soon, that woman must be trying to cause trouble for him instead!
The maid was scared witless by the Count’s livid expression and she dared not utter another word. She could only make her way back.
When the Countess learned that the Count did not listen to her problem at all, her face turned frightful from anger.
She wanted to get someone to change the dress, but Ian’s guards immediately stepped forward and said without the slightest hint of respect, “Madam, this dress was specially prepared for you by the Young Master. He said that if you were to change into another dress other than this, you won’t be taking a step outside.”
“Goodness, he’s rebelling! How dare a younger generation like him treat his elders like this?!”
The Countess gasped in anger.
The guards simply ignored her throwing a tantrum. They stood there with weapons in their hands like an iron wall. If the Countess dared to get her men to attack, the weapons in Ian’s guard’s hands would be aimed at those people.
For a moment, everyone was afraid to move.
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The Count’s successor was holding an engagement banquet. All the high society circles in Country M received the invitation yesterday.
At around four in the afternoon, the guests started strolling in one after another.
However, there were some who despised Ian. They felt that it was a great offense that he overthrew his eldest brother. When they learned that the King’s car had set off from the palace and was headed for the Count’s Mansion, all the Marquises who weren’t planning to attend had rushed over with valuable gifts in their hands.
Zi Yi and Lu Jingye also set off at around four o’clock in the afternoon.
It would take them forty to fifty minutes to drive from the winery to the Count’s Mansion.
When the car reached the gates of the Count’s Mansion, they had unexpectedly alighted together with the King’s motorcade.
At this time, there was a crowd of guests outside the gate. As soon as they saw the arrival of the King’s motorcade, everyone immediately stopped and bowed respectfully to the King.
When they saw Lu Jingye and Zi Yi alighting from the car at the same time, everyone was surprised.
The King immediately revealed a joyful smile and headed over to the two of them.
Zi Yi and Lu Jingye also made their way over.
“Hahaha… I didn’t expect Mr. and Mrs. Lu to have come to Country M too. Welcome, welcome.”
When the King approached them, he shook hands with Lu Jingye and Zi Yi respectively.
The n.o.ble aura Lu Jingye radiated was not inferior to the King’s in the slightest as he said, “Today is my wife’s cousin’s engagement banquet. Our cousin doesn’t have any relatives and friends here, and my wife was afraid that our cousin would feel uneasy in an unknown environment. Therefore, we specially rushed over.”
His explanation revealed how much they valued Dou Xiangling. This caused the smile on the King’s face to deepen and he said, “Both of you can rest a.s.sured that the people in Country M are very kind. Since Miss Dou is marrying over to Country M, she will be our guest here that deserves everyone’s respect.”
The King’s words were considered as his guarantee to both of them.
With his guarantee, who would possibly dare to ill-treat Dou Xiangling in the future?
However, everyone who was standing by the side had already started to craft their own schemes.
It seems like they can only try to please the future Countess now.
Just then, the Count and Ian had also made their way over from near the entrance.
“Your Majesty, we are extremely honored that you could come and attend Ian’s engagement banquet.”
The Count and Ian saluted the King at the same time.
“Hahaha… Ian is a talent of our country and I would definitely come for his engagement.”
The Count was extremely excited. What the King said could be understood as how much he valued his son. This was great news for him. Not to mention, Lu Jingye and Zi Yi were also here. He tried to suppress his internal excitement and greeted Lu Jingye and Zi Yi. “Mr. Lu, Mrs. Lu, welcome to the mansion.”
Lu Jingye nodded his head. “Thank you.”
Just then, Ian said, “Your Majesty, Lu, Cousin Yiyi, come in first. The banquet is about to start.”
“That’s right. Dear distinguished guests, please come inside.”
Ian and the Count led the trio inside the house.
While making their way inside, the King casually started chatting with Lu Jingye. “Mr. Lu, Mrs. Lu, did you come directly from Country D?”
Lu Jingye replied gracefully, “Yes.”
“Everyone who attended the international financial conference is optimistic about Song Jewelry under Mr. Lu’s management. There are also many n.o.ble ladies in our countries who are extremely fond of the pieces offered by Song Jewelry. I wonder if Mr. Lu is interested in opening a store in our country?”
“We are. My wife has always had the intention to give our cousin a dowry. Subsequently, we will be opening five Song Jewelry stores in Country M. In the future, all profits from the stores will belong to our cousin.”
The King was not the only one surprised by the news Lu Jingye shared. The Count’s heart rate had also sped up.
It had to be known that Song Jewelry under Lu Jingye’s management had entered big markets like Europe and America in mere months. In addition, it had overtaken those reputable old international brands. This alone sufficiently proves his business skills and how profitable Song Jewelry was.
In particular, Song Jewelry has now become the leader of the trend for aristocratic jewelry. If Lu Jingye were to open five outlets in Country M, there was no need to explain how much profit there would be. Even the tax paid to the state will be considerable.
Not only would the Count’s Mansion earn a considerable sum of money, their reputation in the high society circle would also improve.
“Good! If Mr. Lu really has this intention, we would certainly welcome you with open hands. When the time comes, I’ll pa.s.s down orders to provide Song Jewelry the highest level of convenience.”
“Thank you, Your Majesty.”
“Hahaha… Our country welcomes foreign companies to settle in. Especially toward businessmen like Mr. Lu.”
“Mhmm. As long as my cousin is happy here, settling down here with a few more companies is also possible.”
The Count immediately promised them. “Mr. Lu and Mrs. Lu can rest a.s.sured that Xiangling will be the female hostess when she enters the family. She will have the final say for anything and everything.”
Lu Jingye nodded his head in satisfaction.
They continued chatting while they made their way inside.
When the n.o.bles who were following behind overheard their conversation, there were emotions of shock and surprise. There were even some who had made up their minds to get their daughters, nieces, and grandchildren to befriend Dou Xiangling.
The banquet hall was decorated in a warm and elegant manner.
When they had stepped inside, Zi Yi asked Ian, “Where’s my cousin?”
Ian said, “Xiangling will be coming down later.”
Zi Yi nodded her head.
Soon, all the guests had more or less arrived.
Ian personally went to pick up Dou Xiangling.
Tonight, Dou Xiangling was wearing a dress that conformed to the trend and style of Country M. She looked beautiful, elegant, n.o.ble, intellectual, and not to mention, charming.
Dou Xiangling held Ian’s arm and she was led to greet the King.
“Good evening, Your Majesty.”
“Good evening, beautiful lady.”
The King praised Dou Xiangling with a smile. “As expected of a lady from a scholarly family. Your whole temperament is unmatched by many women.”
“Thank you for your compliment, Your Majesty.”
The King nodded his head with a smile and said, “In the future, this will be your home. On behalf of the citizens in Country M, I welcome you to join the family. I hope that you can enjoy your life here.”
Dou Xiangling was a little surprised to hear the King’s speech. She subconsciously glanced at Zi Yi and Lu Jingye and immediately understood what was going on. While feeling moved by their actions, she nodded in response to the King. “Thank you.”