Chapter 649 Donkin Manor, risk it all
In front of the main building of the magnificent Charleston Manor, the lights are bright.
Because of Tina Spencer’s personal appearance, the guests who were originally scattered in twos and threes couldn’t help but focus their attention.
Immediately afterwards, they saw the black-haired beauty who was having an intimate conversation with Dame Tina.
Waves of discussions full of curiosity and inquiry quietly sounded among the crowd.
After a brief shock, Lin Muxue took a deep breath and looked at the pair of eyes with a kind smile on the opposite side. The tension and oppression in her heart gradually dissipated.
Instead, it was a huge surprise.
This is one of our own!
Of course she knew the relationship between Tang and Song Dynasties and [Tang Jin], but she never thought of it.
Among the members of the executive committee of the family office, there are actually direct descendants of established European aristocratic families.
She immediately reached out her hand, with a bright smile on her face: "Hello, Dame Tina, it's an honor to meet you."
Tina gently held her hand back, "I've heard a lot about you, but here, we don't need to be so official. You can just call me Tina."
"Okay, Tina."
The two just talked like this.
Lin Muxue could clearly feel that the eyes around her had completely changed from the initial "examination" and "curiosity" to "awe" and "envy".
The man diagonally in front of him, Henry Devonshire, who came to meet Shantou, was standing there stiffly at the moment, his face full of mistakes.
"Emperor Mu Xue's" popularity is rising at a speed visible to the naked eye.
The surname Spencer is extremely well-known in Britain.
Although its main branch is the most well-known, it is the Earl family of the late Princess Diana.
But when Lin Muxue was "studying" the history of luxury goods, she saw that through hundreds of years of marriage and capital operations, this ancient family's branches had already penetrated like vines into the nobility and power networks throughout Europe.
The Duke of Charleston in front of us probably inherited its current prestigious title through marriage with an older duke family.
And such a baroness with noble blood and an important role in European upper class society is actually responsible for global property asset management within the family office.
This position seems to be just a "big housekeeper", but Lin Muxue understands the symbolic meaning behind it.
These old money aristocrats in Europe are themselves the originators of the concept of "family office".
Their wealth and glory are based on hundreds of years of inheritance of real estate such as land, manors, castles, and works of art.
But now, the direct heir of such a nobleman is willing to manage the property assets in his name for Tang and Song Dynasty, a new rich man from the East.
This is no longer a simple "part-time job", this is the highest level of recognition.
It symbolizes that the energy and status of the emerging consortium [Tangkin Family Office] are enough to allow the top old money in Europe to serve it.
For the first time, Lin Muxue intuitively and truly felt the terrifying power of [Tang Jin Family Office].
Moreover, Tang Song once said that he would leave the operation of some of his non-core assets to her.
This is also the main reason why Lin Muxue works so hard.
At present, it is just private jets and luxury houses in Hong Kong, but in the future it will inevitably involve other industries all over the world.
By then, she and the Tina Spencer in front of her will definitely have many opportunities to interact.
Judging from today’s attitude, the other party should not be difficult to get along with.
Unexpectedly, she, Xiaoxue, had already reached this point without knowing it.
In the future, if she can really join Tang Jin, wouldn’t it be possible for Xiaoxue, who has always been keen on showing off, to have a clear goal that is strong enough to make her tremble all over for the first time at this moment.
Wang Si, who was following Lin Muxue, gradually came back to his senses, his face full of disbelief.
She originally thought that the two of them were of the same kind "hugging together for warmth".
But the scene in front of her completely overturned her understanding.
With the same identity and background, they also entered Imperial College’s GlobaIMBA program through “special channels”.
Also shows great enthusiasm in the field of luxury goods and fashion.
Even during conversation, that kind of self-evident resonance and agreement.
Wang Si really regarded Lin Muxue as a "same kind".
But he didn’t expect that Lin Muxue would receive such courtesy.
Tina Spencer took the initiative to greet her on this occasion, and even acted warm and approachable.
It’s simply unbelievable.
What is going on?
She looked at Lin Muxue’s back that seemed to be lifted up in an instant, her eyes filled with complicated and difficult to understand emotions.
At 5:30 in the evening, the guests gathered, and the alumni meeting gradually got into business. Tina naturally took Lin Muxue's arm and said with a smile: "Let's go, Luna, I will take you to meet some friends."
"Thank you, Tina." Lin Muxue nodded immediately, trying to keep her voice steady as she stepped forward.
Wang Si hesitated for a moment, but followed them cautiously.
They walked across the terrace and came to a seating area illuminated by the warm firelight of the fireplace.
Most of the people gathered here are white-haired scholars and elders with elegant temperament.
It is the core "academic circle" in the entire manor.
"Robert." Tina smiled and greeted an old gentleman in a well-dressed tweed suit. "I would like to introduce you to a new friend of mine, LunaLin. She is also a new member who has just joined the business school. Luna, this is Robert Hamilton, the dean of our business school."
The dean immediately stood up and said warmly: "Welcome, Luna . I have heard of your name, the core executive of [Rongliu Capital]. We very much welcome capital forces like you with global cutting-edge vision to join our community." Lin Muxue's heart was beating wildly, "Mr. Dean, you are overrated. I have always admired Imperial College's academic achievements in the field of financial technology."
"This is Professor Philip, last year's Nobel Prize winner in economics. His research direction is behavioral finance, which is very interesting.
"Oh, this is Sir Alan, the Cabinet Secretary of the Ministry of Finance."
After bidding farewell to the academic circle, Tina took her to another area dominated by young faces and with a significantly more active atmosphere.
This is the gathering place for the upstarts of the City of London.
Under Tina’s leadership, hedge fund managers, financial technology entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists have received unprecedented high-level treatment.
And the title of Rongliu Capital’s general assistant also brought her enough weight and respect here.
Lin Muxue felt that adrenaline was rushing through her veins and her mood was high.
The whole person is in a dream-like and unreal state.
Wang Si, who was following behind and ignored, stopped at some point.
She stared blankly at Luna, who was able to move easily among the crowd and shine brightly.
Watching her chatting and laughing with the people she looked up to.
Finally, it was painfully clear that even though they were both assistants to the "financier", and even though they were walking the same "special channel"
, they were not from the same world at all.
The process of the alumni association is proceeding in an orderly manner.
From the impassioned speech by the dean and the annual report of the college, to the wise sharing of topics by heavyweight guests, to the staggered honorary dinner. When the dinner officially ended, most of the guests left in the car with satisfaction.
Lin Muxue, along with a few core circle members, were respectfully invited to a private library on the third floor of the main building of the manor.
Attend a more intimate small cocktail party.
After some pleasantries.
Tina personally poured a glass of top red wine from Bordeaux Chateau Petrus for Lin Muxue.
”Cheers.”
”Cheers.”
“Ding~” The crystal cups touched each other gently under the warm light.
Lin Muxue lowered her head and took a sip. The mellow and complex fruit aroma and silky tannins instantly bloomed between her lips and teeth.
Tina swayed the red liquid in the cup and said with a smile: "Actually, I personally handled your admission procedures.
So I may know you better than you think."
Lin Muxue felt a shiver in her heart and said flattered: "This is really a great honor for me. Thank you, Dame Tina."
"Don't be nervous, you're welcome, I got enough reward for this. You are a very interesting girl, Lu na, I think we should have more contact in the future. "
"I think so too."
The two of them sat side by side on the soft silk sofa, with the fireplace in front of them emitting warm light and heat.
Outside the window, there are the lights of the manor shrouded in night, which are beautiful.
There was a long silence.
Tina suddenly spoke, her tone relaxed and meaningful: "Luna, what do you think of this manor?"
Lin Muxue felt comfortable and immediately said: "It is breathtakingly beautiful. It is not just a manor, it is more like a place of history and glory. Inheritance is aspirational. "
After hearing this, Tina smiled lightly, "Soon, you will come into contact with a manor that is bigger and more beautiful than this one."
"Uh?" Lin Muxue didn't understand what the other party meant.
Tina put down her wine glass, turned slightly sideways, and her eyes became solemn, "In addition to attending the alumni association, I actually have another main purpose of coming to London this time."
"Please tell me." Lin Muxue immediately sat up straight, knowing that she was finally getting to the point.
She is such a smart person, and the other person takes the initiative to contact her and is so enthusiastic. How could she just "make friends".
She even felt that the reason why tonight's alumni meeting was held in the duke's manor might have been specially arranged by the other party for her own benefit.
"Do you know [Tangkin Manor]?"
Lin Muxue's heart skipped a beat and she shook her head: "I don't know."
Tina raised her hand with a smile.
Not far away, a man who had been standing quietly walked over quickly and respectfully handed an iPad into her hand.
Tina took it casually and placed it directly in front of Lin Muxue,
"Let's take a look and get to know it in advance."
Lin Muxue took the cold tablet with Zhixin in mind.
Swipe the screen, and an encrypted electronic instruction document slowly unfolds.
Immediately afterwards, her eyes suddenly widened and her face turned slightly red.
The first thing that comes into view on the screen is the magnificent aerial photos of buildings.
Lavender fields, olive groves, private vineyards, and a huge artificial lake. On this vast land, there is a magnificent main residence.
A palace-style building that is even more luxurious than the Ritz Hotel. It has an independent health management center, a heated swimming pool, an art gallery and a multi-level underground wine cellar.
There are more than ten independent villas dotted around, scattered in different architectural styles:
From French classical, to modern minimalist, to Tuscan pastoral, each one is enough to be called a work of art.
Her fingertips trembled as she continued to slide down, and she saw lines of text descriptions.
【Donkin Manor】
[Geographical location: France, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur]
[Area: 230 hectares, completely private property]
[Core facilities: international conference center, art museum, equestrian field, wine estate, helipad Lin Muxue held her breath, and her heartbeat accelerated like a drum.
This is a standard top private estate that only appears in top documentaries.
As a senior "luxury graduate student", she has certainly heard of the existence of this level.
It has long gone beyond the category of "luxury mansion" and is the ultimate physical carrier used by the top wealthy to demonstrate their family heritage, conduct private social interactions, and even achieve wealth inheritance.
For example, the Charleston manor she is in tonight has a history that dates back centuries.
But even for such a top-level manor with a long history, most of its areas need to be open to the public in exchange for high maintenance costs and government tax breaks.
A manor of the same level that can be completely privatized and not open to the public.
Looking at the whole of Europe, there are only a handful of them.
The energy behind it has gone beyond simple money.
A lot of things can be seen from the name "Tang Jin", combined with Tina's identity.
Is this a private estate under the Don King family office?
Just when her mind was shaken violently.
Tina’s voice sounded again, steady and clear:
“The overall renovation and security system upgrade of [Tangkin Manor] have been completed. , it just passed the final acceptance last week and can be officially put into use.
You are Mr. Tang’s personal assistant and are also assisting him in managing some related assets.
The connection between the early reception and daily operations of the manor is very complicated and requires long-term follow-up by someone he absolutely trusts.
Next, I will arrange for the manor’s butler team to conduct a formal handover of work with you. ”
Lin Muxue only felt a loud bang in her brain, her cheeks turned red, and her palms broke into cold sweat.
She stared blankly at Tina in front of her, then looked down at the magnificent private estate on the Pad.
My throat was tight and I opened my mouth, but I couldn’t say a word.
This is the manor of the Tang and Song Dynasties... I will be responsible for receiving and assisting in the management of Tangjin Manor? !
Her body began to tremble slightly uncontrollably, and after drinking a lot of wine, her bladder suddenly contracted violently.
I almost painted a world-famous painting on the spot in the Duke’s library.
"What?" Tina turned her eyes slightly and looked at her with a half-smile, "Feeling a lot of pressure? In fact, choosing you also means Mira. She has a good impression of you, and I hope you will not disappoint her expectations."
Hearing this, Lin Muxue shivered instantly.
Ever since she was beaten by Qin Yingxue in Xiangjiang, she has always been afraid of Director Jin.
During this period, she tried her best to behave almost cautiously, for fear of leaving a bad impression again.
Now the other party has given her such an important task.
What does this mean?
This shows that Director Jin has recognized her,
Lin Muxue's eyes were slightly hot, "Thank you - thank you, Director Jin, for your trust. I will definitely do my best and will not disappoint expectations."
Tina looked at her excited look, and a meaningful smile appeared on her face.
She slowly raised the champagne glass in her hand, "Don't be nervous, Luna, you don't need to think about how to do your best."
"You only need to remember one thing - always stand by the right person."
"The rest, everything will fall into place."
After saying that, she stretched the wine glass towards Lin Muxue,
"Ding~~"
The golden wine slowly rippled between the walls of the bright crystal cup.
Lin Muxue confirmed it slightly, then nodded vigorously and said: "I understand!"
November 21, 2023, Tuesday.
Yancheng, Lanfeng International Senior Apartment.
In the spacious and bright bedroom, Xu Qing slowly opened her eyes and sat up on a bed big enough to roll on.
Without the "dong-dong" sound coming from my best friend next door while she was working out, the room was very quiet.
She got out of bed, stepped on the soft plush carpet with her bare feet, and walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window.
The curtains opened with a swipe.
The morning light rushed in instantly, coating the entire room with a gentle golden color.
"Wow-"
She couldn't help but let out a small exclamation,
w (°o°) w
Looking down from the height of the 22nd floor, the usually crowded streets are now like quiet rivers.
The CBD buildings in the distance outline a towering silhouette in the morning fog.
This feeling is so wonderful!
Before, she lived in a small second bedroom of 11 square meters in Beicheng Garden. Today, this master bedroom suite with its own bathroom and dressing room is more than thirty square meters!
She ran around the 140-square-meter house excitedly.
One moment she touched the valuable leather sofa, and the next moment she opened the walk-in closet that could hold her whole body.
In the end, I was still lying in the oversized bathtub, fantasizing about taking a bath while watching the night view.
It wasn’t until her excitement finally calmed down that she remembered that she still had to go to work.
I quickly washed myself and went downstairs.
Driving his beloved bright red DB11, listening to Su Yu’s new song, he set off for Yuhua Business Building.
Nine o’clock in the morning, Ordinary Culture Media.
I walked into my independent office and just turned on the computer, ready to write a novel for a while.
“Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding.”
[Scheming Words]
Xu Qing answered the call immediately and said with a smile: "Morning~Beauty Yanyan^ have you seen the photos of the new home I sent you? Are you surprised by my taste?"
However, Shen Yuyan on the other end of the phone did not play with her as usual. Instead of laughing, he said in a serious tone: "Qingqing, is it convenient to talk now?"
"What's wrong? It's convenient."
"I'm going to tell you something big, so be mentally prepared."
"Ah? What's the matter? Don't scare me!" Xu Qing became nervous instantly.
(!°°
Shen Yuyan took a deep breath and said slowly: "You know Nebula International Group, right?"
"Of course I do," Xu Qing replied immediately, "Isn't Wenruan there? Xiaojing has told me a lot about her before. "Yes! I just received confirmation from Tang Song that Nebula International Group plans to fully acquire a company. The leading short drama production and distribution company in the country, [Fangfusu-Zi], is on the first batch of lists. Because Tang Song is also a shareholder of Fangfusuzi, he wants to promote this merger and I will follow up on it personally." /p>
"Huh?!" Xu Qing was stunned and opened her mouth subconsciously, "What the hell is this? Then I am going to become a soft subordinate?!"
Xu Qing felt a lot of pressure when she thought that the charming lady with a huge "Nanako" would become her boss in the future.
She is now a "little bully" among ordinary people. She doesn't have to clock in every day and can do whatever she wants.
If this is acquired, won’t the good times come to an end?
Will I have to be crushed by Big E in the future? !
<(;(00))/
"Dasha Qing! What are you thinking about again!"
"I didn't! I am" Xu Qing retorted weakly.
Shen Yuyan interrupted: "Do you know, this is an excellent opportunity for you!"
"What opportunity?"
"Idiot!" Shen Yuyan's voice became urgent, "For ordinary people, what is the opportunity?" In the Tang and Song Dynasties, it was originally dispensable. The original investment was largely based on your face. He also told you personally that he could transfer the equity to you at any time if you wanted to, right? " "That's true, but how can that be done?" Xu Qing shook her head.
Are you kidding me? !
If she really accepts it, when she sees Tang and Song in the future, she will feel like she can't help but kneel down on the spot.
He really let himself play the role of a puppy, and he didn’t even dare to resist at all.
What if, what if, if you let yourself be with Xiaojing and Lin Muxue again, then it will be over.
Looking at her cowardly look, Shen Yuyan felt a little resentful, "Did you know that Nebula International is going to be listed on NASDAQ soon? If you have enough ordinary shares in your hands, you can directly exchange them for Star shares in this merger and acquisition. The original stock of Yun International Group. After the stock price rises several times, it will be several hundred million. By then, you will be a real billionaire!"
These words instantly opened the chaotic mind of the little money fan.
Billionaire rich woman? ! Shareholders of listed companies?
Isn’t this the character she has always fictionalized and longed for in her novels?
She seemed to see herself elegantly stepping out of a pink Rolls-Royce in a haute couture dress, followed by eight bodyguards in black.
She seemed to see herself in a luxury store on the Champs Elysées in Paris, pointing to a row of the latest bags, and said boldly to the clerk: "Except for this and this, the rest, wrap them all for me!"
She also seemed to see herself lying on the beach of a private island in the Maldives, drinking coconut juice, and yelling at the editor on the other end of the phone: "Why are you urging?! I won't write a word for this month's update without a reward of one million yuan!"
Wiping the drool that was about to drip from the corner of her mouth, Xu Qing was frightened again for a moment and muttered in a low voice: "But how can I have the nerve to say this?" Shen Yuyan lowered her voice and said: "We will return to Yancheng today. Then, you will invite Tang Song to our new home. Then, show off."
"Oh! How are you going to show this?" Xu Qing's face turned red like an apple.
"Don't you have a lot of tricks when you write novels?" Shen Yuyan's eyes flashed, and her voice was filled with dedication and determination: "If it doesn't work, just risk it with me, your good best friend."