Chapter 257 Conversation
On the dark and soft sky, many stars sparkle like diamonds.
Roland Manor.
The dinner was held in the hall.
There is a long dining table, a neatly laid white tablecloth , a huge glass crystal chandelier hanging overhead, and candles on silver candlesticks that are emitting soft light.
The restaurant was very quiet, with only the occasional sound of knives and forks hitting the bottom of plates.
Fang Xian picked up a small piece of steak, dipped it in the sauce, and put it in his mouth. The sweet and mellow taste of the beef overflowed, blending with the flavor of the sauce, forming a strong stimulation to the taste buds.
He then raised his glass and said, "To our long-awaited reunion!"
Opposite him sat a middle-aged gentleman, Baron André Rolland, who was wearing a gorgeous suit and holding up a tall glass with dignity: "Welcome home!"
The Baroness and the heir Peter next to them smiled at each other.
Everything seems to be unusually harmonious and perfect.
But Fang Xian discovered that the jewelry on the Baroness was a little inconsistent, and the most beloved ruby necklace in her memory had long disappeared.
The tableware on the table is not made of pure silver, but the latest alloy produced by the kingdom's factory. Many middle-class families like to buy a set to imitate aristocratic banquets, but they will be laughed at in the upper class society.
In addition, although the maids who served were conscientious and responsible, they would occasionally look perfunctory when their masters were not paying attention, and seemed unfamiliar with this family.
It was obvious that most of them were just maids on loan temporarily.
"So...what happened to you at school when you came back this time?"
Baron Andre put down his knife and fork and asked in a deep voice.
"good……"
Fang Xian spread his hands: "It's just that I encountered some problems recently and wanted to come back..."
As I recall, Daniel was very resentful because his family had stopped providing him with living expenses.
If he had not paid the six years' tuition in full at once when he first entered school, he might have dropped out early.
However, after seeing the actual situation of this family, Fang Xian felt that they had done their best to maintain their current dignity, and there was really no way they could continue to sponsor the studies of a mysterious person as they had done in the past.
Baron Andre looked at the maids around him and took off the napkin from his neck. "Come with me to the study. We need to have a conversation between men. Peter, stay with your mother."
Fang Xian gave the two of them an apologetic look, stood up and followed the Baron.
Walking through the empty and monotonous corridor, the baron pushed open the door of the study and closed it tightly.
The study is very large, with rows of bookshelves filled with various books, exuding a unique fragrance.
The baron lit a kerosene lamp himself, letting the bright light spread. Then he sat behind the desk and looked at his son: "Didn't you say you would never come back? Is it because you don't have enough money?"
Fang Xian searched through his memory. Well, ever since Daniel wrote letters asking for money again and again and his request was not met, he got mad at his family and even said such words.
His silence seemed to make the baron fall into some kind of contemplation. After a moment, he asked: "How much do you need?"
Fang Xian guessed that the other party was already considering which of his assets should be sold.
"I don't need it..." He shook his head and said softly, "Has the family's financial situation become so bad? My mother's jewelry, the antiques and paintings in the corridor..."
Andre moved his lips as if he wanted to refute, but he finally collapsed in silence, holding his head in his hands: "You know everything? That damn Ferdinand R. Columbus, the damn bank, the damn creditors... They are all vampires!"
'Um?'
Fang Xian narrowed his eyes slightly.
Doesn't the Roland family know that Ferdinand and Columbus's adventure was a great success, and that the equity certificate, which was originally a piece of waste paper, has become an inexhaustible gold mine?
Yes, if they knew this news, even if they just took it to the bank for mortgage loan, or used it as guarantee to borrow money from other nobles, the financial situation of the Roland family would be greatly improved.
He thought about it and decided to confront: "Let's talk openly... First, tell me, does our family inherit the blood of God, or is it a hidden branch of an ancient noble family, or does it have any big secrets?"
"Have you... read too many of those novels and dramas popular in cities?" Baron Andre stared at his son with a caring look for a fool.
"Okay... I was just being sentimental." Fang Xian shrugged his shoulders and put his hands in his trouser pockets: "Then... why did we, who have no secrets at all, choose to heavily support Ferdinand R. Columbus?"
"I have no idea……"
A bitter expression appeared on Andre's face: "That navigator must be a [Mesmerizer]. He manipulated me... He used some secret method to deceive the fair man..."
This world is full of mysterious powers, and the authorities will certainly take similar situations into consideration when notarizing something.
For a large-scale investment like this, there must be specialized personnel to observe the minds of both parties to confirm that they are not affected, and there is also a unique power to isolate interference.
At least it was the Baron's own wish to sign the agreement.
Fang Xian rolled his eyes. "According to my mystical knowledge, if there really is a strong person who can bypass the notary office to confuse you, he would not look down on the initial investment...Okay, I'm going to reveal my cards. I'm in trouble at school. It's related to this transaction. Someone has set their sights on that share certificate...You...didn't sell it, did you?"
Andre's expression was a little confused, and then surprise appeared in the depths of his eyes : "You mean... the expedition of that great navigator was successful? Haha... I knew that my decision was not wrong."
"Are you a goldfish with a memory of only a few seconds?" Fang Xian rolled his eyes: "Who was cursing the navigator before?"
"That's not the point. The point is... someone is targeting us. Stopping me is just part of the plan. Their real goal is to bankrupt the Roland family and eventually get the equity certificate at the price of buying junk!"
These are not bearer shares that can be transferred by simply stealing them. Instead, you must go to a notary office and have Andre transfer them as the head of the family.
"Damn it... I was saying... our family has been in more trouble recently than in the past two years combined... and someone is willing to buy out all my debts..."
Andre reacted and suddenly became extremely angry: "This is a shameful fraud! Theft!"
Fang Xian nodded in agreement.
If the other party is willing to come to their door, explain the matter clearly, and propose an acquisition plan, then at most they are prepared to let them sell the gold at the price of silver. Although this is also considered a bargain, the Roland family can not only recover their previous investment, but also make a profit.
But now, they are not prepared to do so at all and want them to sell the gold at the price of stone.
All I can say is that people are greedy. If they can eat a whole fish, they won’t eat only half of it.
