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Chapter 117 Visiting Youying Manor

When I returned to the hotel, I saw Tang Wei talking on the phone.

Listening to their conversation, Locke knew it was Jenny calling.

"I didn't expect that your relationship with Jenny would be better than I thought." When Tang Wei hung up the phone, Locke smiled and said, "To be honest, I'm surprised that you can become friends."

"Who knows why she looks at me differently. We obviously have very different interests and hobbies. Sometimes I feel like we might as well have a cat as a friend."

Tang Wei sighed: "She said she would spend Christmas in Los Angeles this year, so she called me on the plane.

Just now, he and I made fun of the flight attendant’s Texas accent, and even asked the flight attendant to clean up the blackheads during the phone call to avoid making her uncomfortable.

I felt like the flight attendant was probably going to spit in her champagne.

Thanks to Jenny, she successfully destroyed all my beautiful illusions about the children of rich families. "

After getting along for a long time, Tang Wei has become accustomed to the fact that she has two different faces in formal occasions and in private.

She used to find it hard to believe that a woman who behaved elegantly, knowledgeable, and caring at cocktail parties and other places would look like this when facing the service staff.

Now Tang Wei has learned how to get along with Jenny, and only listens to topics of interest. As for those complaints, ridicules, contempt, etc., just ignore them.

While chatting, the front desk of the hotel called and said that a little girl was visiting.

Knowing it was Peggy, Locke asked the waiter to bring her up.

Because her parents were separating and both were determined to start a new life, they paid little attention to their daughter Peggy. Within two days, Peggy was no longer willing to stay at home.

It can be seen that the little girl is not completely indifferent as she said. After chatting with Peggy for a while, Deborah called and said that there was a party at the family manor.

The Youying family has a high reputation in Texas. After all, it is where they started, and Texas is the headquarters of the Youying family.

After hearing about Deborah's identity, Peggy said she wanted to go and have a look.

Locke knew that Peggy was probably not really interested in the Youying family's party, but just didn't want to stay at home any longer, but he still nodded and agreed.

In order to show her importance to Locke, Deborah personally came to the hotel to pick up Locke and others.

The three of them got into the extended Lincoln and started the car. Deborah opened a bottle of red wine from the car's small wine cabinet, poured it for Locke and Tang Wei, poured another drink for Peggy, and said unhurriedly:

"This is my father's collection. He likes red wine very much. He owns his own wineries in France and Spain. Last year, he even bought a barrel of 80-year-old red wine. Unfortunately, he can no longer drink it."

"I don't really like red wine, and I can't stand the bitter taste." Locke said with a smile, "I heard that the Youying family's manor is very large, and I thought I might be able to hunt on horseback if I have the opportunity."

"Of course, if you are interested, you can stay for a few more days. I will ask the housekeeper to arrange it." Deborah said: "My grandfather likes hunting very much, and I have learned a lot from him since I was a child, but there are fewer preys this season. "

Peggy looked at the two people chatting with a smile. If you were familiar with her, you could tell that she was watching a show.

Deborah didn't say that this was actually her first time hosting a party in person, and Locke was one of her most valued guests.

In the upper class, people rely on parties to make connections. The number and weight of guests can reflect the ability of the party host.

The Youying family estate includes seventy-five buildings, seventy-two private roads, a small airport, a sculpture garden specially designed by top artists, and an art gallery with a large collection.

At the same time, there are many dedicated playgrounds, golf courses, etc., as well as exclusive farms, large wild forest parks and several lakes.

In order to maintain such a large manor, there will be dedicated private guards, gardeners, fleets, and servants to serve the Youying family members who live here.

Listening to Deborah's introduction, Locke felt that this place was like a self-sufficient independent territory.

In comparison, the area of ​​my farm is about the same as that of Youying Manor, but the quality is not even slightly different.

Deborah's introduction gave Locke more ideas about how to redesign and arrange that farm. Maybe he could talk to a specialized designer after he goes back for Christmas.

Of course, Locke does not intend to completely imitate the Youying family's manor. For example, there is no need to build a sculpture garden and playground.

On the contrary, you can build a house you like, a private airport, and in the future you can own two private jets, and you can also build your own research laboratory or something. You will definitely have to think about it carefully in the future.

We saw a lot of luxury cars along the way. When the car stopped at the manor, everyone got out of the car. Locke looked at it and said, "It's a nice house. It looks like the queen's palace?!"

A glance at Locke showed that he was just saying nice things, Deborah said nothing.

This house is indeed nice, but when it comes to palaces, there is no comparison. The United States is still far behind Europe in terms of artistic heritage.

However, the collection of antiques inside opened Locke's eyes. They can be seen everywhere in this house alone.

Based on this calculation, the value of the art in the treasure that Locke obtained under the Holy Trinity Church may be higher than that owned by the Youying family as a whole, but it is still in the same order of magnitude.

After a brief tour, the group sat on the sofa and drank black tea to rest. Locke said to Deborah: "I see there are many guests here today, so you don't need to take care of us like this."

"It doesn't matter, everyone except you are my old friends, and they don't have the same investment ability as you.

My great-grandfather gave me ten million dollars, and I needed a successful investment to prove my ability. "

After several trials, Deborah had already guessed that Locke had figured out her purpose, so she simply stopped trying to hide it, which made it even more grand.

Locke smiled. Deborah's strategy of getting along with her did not offend him. Before coming, Locke had already considered today's meeting.

So he smiled and said: "I have a little trouble. If you can help me solve it, I can agree to help you invest ten million US dollars. No matter the investment direction, the income will be at least doubled in one year."

"As for the investment direction, which investor do you think would be willing to accept such conditions?"

Locke has relented, but Deborah did not agree because his conditions were not generous.

But asking about the investment direction means that she cannot know where the money she invested is going. This is no different from giving the money to Locke in vain.

"There will be a big opportunity within a year. I have been eyeing it for a long time. Naturally, I cannot let the news spread to avoid accidents."

Locke said: "Of course, to put your mind at ease, we can sign a contract. If the income does not reach the double amount I said, then I am willing to make up for it."

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