Chapter 409: What a Great Manor
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Zhou Chao stared at the already disconnected phone, his facial muscles twitching.
“Motherfucker, this reason is truly powerful!”
Upon reflection, Zhou Chao realized the validity of his reasoning. What did the discovery of cultural relics on his own property have to do with anyone else? The relics were already destroyed, and they had even confird their authenticity themselves. If he were to exhibit similar authentic items, it wouldn’t concern anyone else.
Having co to this realization, Zhou Chao no longer dwelled on the matter. He pushed it aside from his thoughts.
Just as Zhou Chao was reminiscing, there was a knock on the door.
Opening the door, he found Lin Wu and others.
“Co in!
Zhou Chao sat on the couch, looking at the three of them standing there, and curiously asked, “What are you three doing together?”
Lin Wu and the others exchanged glances, unsure of how to begin.
Seeing their hesitation, Zhou Chao pointed directly at Todd and said, “You explain!”
Todd’s face, which had a slightly nacing look, now had a hint of blush as he scratched his head and said, “Boss, we just wanted to go and see your luxurious mansion!”
As he spoke, he handed the docunt bag he was holding under his armpit to Zhou Chao.
“I thought you guys were coming together for so reason. Okay, since there’s nothing important today, let’s go directly!” Zhou Chao said as he raised the docunt bag containing property docunts.
“Yes, boss!” The three of them exclaid joyfully.
Seeing their excitent, Zhou Chao felt even more thrilled than they did.
The group then took the property docunts and set off for the mansion.
The mansion was nad “Kuerson” and was located in the Essonne departnt, about 35 kiloters from Paris.
After leaving the city, they drove for about half an hour before reaching the mansion’s gate.
The mansion had been the venue for botanical events in the past, so the gate was very grand and magnificent. Zhou Chao estimated that the gate was about 10 ters wide.
At the mont, the gate was tightly closed, so Todd asked soone to ring the doorbell.
Soon, the gate slowly opened, and Zhou Chao realized that it was fully automated.
With the gate open, the three large rcedes-Benz cars drove in. A straight road led to the mansion’s castle, with lawns on either side, adorned with nurous trees.
As soon as the car ca to a stop, a middle-aged man who looked like a butler, accompanied by a few security personnel, was standing at the entrance.
Seeing Zhou Chao and the others getting out of the cars, he took the initiative to greet them.
“Hello, may 1 ask if Mr. Zhou Chao is here?” The butler spoke fluent Huaxia, which surprised Zhou Chao.
Looking at the butler in front of him, with deep features and light blue eyes, Zhou Chao couldn’t help but be amazed. He was quite handso, and his first impression of him was quite good.
“1 am!” Zhou Chao said, taking the initiative to speak.
“Mr. Zhou, hello. 1 am Devan Wood, the steward of Kuerson Mansion. May I take a look at your property docunts for verification?”
Zhou Chao didn’t expect the butler to be so ticulous in handling things. He nodded to Lin Wu, who promptly returned to the car and fetched the bag containing the property docunts.
“Boss, here’s the bag with the docunts you need!”
Zhou Chao glanced at the butler and nodded in his direction. Lin Wu understood and handed over the items to the butler.
The butler received them without hesitation and imdiately opened the bag, taking out the docunts and reviewing them quickly. It didn’t take long for him to finish.
Upon seeing this, the butler imdiately adopted a respectful deanor, bowing slightly and saying, “Welco back, Master!”
The security personnel behind him echoed in agreent.
Zhou Chao waved his hand to stop De van and the others. He looked at Devan, the respectful butler, and said, “In the future, don’t call ‘Master’ or anything like that. Just call ‘Boss’ or ‘Young Master Zhou.'”
Devan hesitated for a mont and then nodded, saying, “Understood, Boss.”
“Let’s go, go inside and take a look. Please introduce to the situation of this mansion as well.”
Of course, Boss.”
Devan led the group inside, while Todd’s team mbers scattered on their own.
“Boss, this mansion has a history of over 600 years. It can be traced back to the imperial era. There are more than 20 rooms inside the castle. The standalone building next to it was constructed last year on the site of the original stables.”
As they entered the interior of the castle, it still maintained its original style, exuding a noble atmosphere. Various classical decorations and light fixtures added to its grandeur.
After nearly an hour of exploration, they had seen the entire mansion and its gardens and lake behind it. A refreshing feeling washed over Zhou Chao.
Not bad!” Zhou Chao was quite satisfied with the mansion.
A housekeeper-like person approached Devan, whispered a few words to him, and then left.
“Boss, the staff has prepared a sumptuous lunch. Please proceed to the dining room!”
Zhou Chao glanced once more at the nearby lake and nodded. “Let’s go.”
They all went downstairs, and in the dining room, a long table was set with exquisite French cuisine. It was evident that Devan, the butler, had put a lot of effort into it.
After Lin Wu, Todd, and the others took their seats, Zhou Chao noticed Devan, the butler, standing respectfully behind him.
“Devan, please have a seat too!” Zhou Chao said calmly as he cut a piece of foie gras with his knife and fork.
“Boss, 1 will dine with the servants later.”
“In the future, when it’s just us, feel free to join for als.”
Devan, still stunned, finally regained his composure and said excitedly, “Thank you, Boss!”
Zhou Chao waved his hand in acknowledgnt, and Devan quickly moved to sit next to Todd.
“Lin Wu, this afternoon, pack up with Miles and return to the hotel. We’ll be staying here for the next few days. Todd, arrange a car for them to go back.”
Yes, Boss!” the three of them replied in unison.
After finishing lunch, Lin Wu and Miles left the mansion, while Zhou Chao, accompanied by Todd and Devan, went to the garden.
In the vast garden, there was a centerpiece—a one-hectare lake. It was so large, but Zhou Chao felt like sothing was missing when he stood by the lakeside.
“Do you guys think sothing is missing from the lake?” Zhou Chao asked, gazing at the water.
“Is it a boat, Boss?” Todd suggested with a spark of inspiration.
Not just that.”
After so thought, Zhou Chao turned to Devan, the butler, and said, “Have soone purchase a large wooden boat from Huaxia, one that’s suitable for drinking and fishing on. Also, select a good variety of evergreen lotus flowers and buy so swans to keep in the lake. This way, the lake won’t look so plain.”
“Yes, Boss. However, the estate’s funds are currently sowhat limited,” Devan, the butler, admitted with so embarrassnt.
“Hahaha, 1 thought it was sothing big. Don’t worry, I’ll give you an account, and I’ll transfer 20 million over to you later!” Zhou Chao said casually.
Devan, the butler, who stood behind him, trembled slightly at the words, looking sowhat uncertain as he gazed at the man in front of him. Todd, on the other hand, had a knowing expression and patted Devan’s shoulder.
“Relax, Boss has plenty of money. Just be loyal, and that’s all that matters,” Todd whispered to Devan.
Unaware of what was happening in front of him, Zhou Chao’s lips still curled up. Testing soone’s character with money rather than emotions was a truth he had always upheld.
“Devan, you ntioned that the mansion had stables before, right?”
“Yes, Boss.”
“So, how did it get demolished and replaced with a building?”
“The previous owner didn’t like horseback riding, and it was vacant for so ti. They were also planning to sell it, so they decided to build a new structure. This significantly increased the estate’s value.”
You should have soone find a suitable place and rebuild the stables. Later on, we can buy so good horses to ride around the estate!” Zhou Chao seed genuinely excited about the idea.
“Boss, you might be disappointed. Our garden here has been designated as an outstanding garden. So, relevant authorities periodically inspect it. If you want to ride horses, you’ll have to go to nearby equestrian centers.”
Devan’s words were like a bucket of cold water poured over Zhou Chao’s head, leaving him sowhat speechless.
“Never mind, then!” Dealing with these foreign authorities was quite troubleso.
If he weren’t careful, they’d visit him constantly, claiming they were offering advice but often causing more of a hassle. If he didn’t make the necessary changes, they’d keep showing up.
“Bzzz.” Just as Zhou Chao returned to the mansion and lay on the couch, his phone rang.
“Hello, Brother Yang!” Zhou Chao answered the call and gestured for Todd and Devan to leave the room.
“I inquired about what you ntioned earlier. It’s best if you send it back as soon as possible. We can use it for so publicity!”
“That’s fine. I won’t be able to return for now, so you’ll have to send soone to collect it!”
“I understand. I’ve already contacted the embassy in Paris. Soone might call you later. Just hand over the items to them when they arrive.”
“Alright, I got it. By the way, Brother Yang, is there any secret code or sothing?”
“A secret code? Are you trying to act like you’re in a spy movie? No need for passphrases!” Xiaoyang replied sowhat irritably.
Zhou Chao chuckled, “I understand, Brother Yang.”
“Okay, that’s it for now!” He hung up the phone.
Zhou Chao sat up from the couch, wondering how he would hand over the items when the person arrived. He couldn’t do it in front of Lin Wu and the others; after all, they shouldn’t know about everything he was carrying.
“Never mind, if the person calls later, I’ll have them co to the estate. Then 1 can just drive them out and hand it over!” Zhou Chao finally ca up with a not-so-ideal solution.
Just as Zhou Chao was pondering the situation, Lin Wu and Miles had already finished packing and returned.
“Why are you two standing here? Co inside and sit down!” Lin Wu wondered why the two of them were standing outside the lounge area like a pair of gatekeepers.
“Boss, he’s on a call,” Todd replied promptly.
As soon as he finished speaking, they heard Zhou Chao’s voice, “Co in!”
The group exchanged glances and then walked inside..
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