frightfiction Chapter 1254 Boarding the Ship to Overseas
Chapter 1254 Boarding the Ship to Overseas
Da Bao is going to the other side of the ocean. Nobody knows which country he'll go to. He's analyzed it; the most economically developed country is definitely the US, but the most stable in all aspects is still the UK. He's decided to go there.
Furthermore, Da Bao wanted to go to Daying for another reason: he wanted to find Zuo Mingyue's parents.
Da Bao's family disembarked in Singapore. If they wanted to transfer to a passenger ship to reach Great Britain, they would have to board another one. The people who were secretly following Da Bao and his family completely lost sight of him once they arrived in Singapore and had no choice but to report back to China.
Xiao Dao and his apprentices had been waiting in Singapore for a long time. As soon as he saw Da Bao, he immediately knelt down.
"This old servant greets the young master, young mistress, master, madam, and young lady."
Lu Xiu'e and Qin Qing had never experienced anything like this before. They were so frightened that they hid to the side, at a loss for what to do. Da Bao, on the other hand, was used to it. He stepped forward, helped Xiao Dao up, and patted him on the shoulder.
"Have everything been arranged in Haojiang?"
Xiao Dao answered respectfully, hands clasped.
"In response to your question, young master, after nearly a year of observation, He Xin is a very good person and trustworthy. Entrusting the business in Haojiang to him will not be a mistake."
Da Bao laughed heartily. To be honest, he didn't take Haojiang seriously; otherwise, he wouldn't have given half of it to the He family. After all, He Xin was just an agent with shares.
If he behaves himself, he can be a tycoon in Macau. But if he covets what doesn't belong to him, Da Bao can crush him as easily as crushing an ant.
Xiao Dao had already bought a manor a couple of days ago as a temporary place for Da Bao and his family to stay.
Before boarding the ship, Da Bao told his family that now that they were going overseas, they needed to be proficient in at least two languages, and English was a must. So for the past two days, his family had been memorizing ABCs, and even Qin Qingyou was holding a piece of paper and reciting it endlessly from morning to night.
Da Bao knew that leaving his birthplace and going to drift overseas would mean a worry-free life, but he would never again have that feeling of being grounded.
Of all these people, Lu Xiue is the most optimistic. She had a life of hardship and displacement as a child, begging for food and enduring all kinds of suffering. Now that her family is with her, she doesn't care if she goes overseas or even to the ends of the earth.
The estate that Xiaodao bought covers more than 100 acres, which is not considered very large in Southeast Asia. However, the air in Singapore is very good, and the children lingered there for a long time.
A few days ago, Da Bao sent a telegram to Xiao Dao, asking him to arrange a few things. The first thing was to prepare several chefs. They had to be able to cook at least half of the eight major cuisines and at least 50 or 60 of the 108 dishes of the Manchu Han Imperial Feast.
After leaving for overseas, Da Bao completely let loose. He used to be a rich man, but he didn't dare to show it off too much. Now that his family saw the mountain of gold in his space and knew that Da Bao was now richer than a country, he no longer needed to hide it.
Not only the chef, but Xiao Dao also bought twelve self-combing women in Hong Kong to take care of the household and serve the master and mistress. These self-combing women are a tradition in the Shunde area of Nanhai. They are girls of marriageable age who, in front of the Mazu Temple, undo their braids and comb their hair into a woman's bun, signifying that they will never marry.
This custom continued until the founding of the People's Republic of China. Later, self-combing women were only found in Southeast Asia, and every wealthy family competed to hire them as servants.
At first, the family members were not used to having outsiders take care of them, but gradually they got used to it. This is just like what Sima Guang of the Northern Song Dynasty said in his "Admonitions on Frugality to Kang": It is easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but difficult to go from extravagance to frugality.
Xiao Dao stayed in Singapore for two days before taking his apprentice by plane to London, England. Guo Yingnan had already arrived in London and, following Da Bao's instructions, bought a villa in Mayfair, Wilminster.
Mayfair is an upscale, affluent area of London, mainly consisting of townhouses and square houses. It is located in the heart of London and is surrounded by three large parks. It is inhabited by high-ranking officials, wealthy people, and aristocrats, so the area is very safe.
Mayfair's greatest value lies in its proximity to Buckingham Palace, meaning it is the heart of politics.
This shows that Da Bao's plan was never to be a wealthy man, but to become a powerful and influential figure. He was seething with anger and determined to make those who tried to harm him regret releasing a powerful figure who could influence the world order.
Everything was arranged. A telegram arrived in Singapore, and Da Bao decided to head to London. Now that the whole world was in a state of truce and focused on economic development, Da Bao would become the world's richest man and make everyone kneel down and listen to his voice.
Da Bao only took Uncle Qing on the passenger ship; the rest of the family members had already entered their spatial dimension. They needed to disembark in France, take care of a series of matters, and then transfer to London. This step was the most crucial.
This journey will take at least two months, and the family won't be able to stand the monotony on the ship.
This luxury liner has five decks, including a bar, a casino, and a small dance hall. Only the rich and powerful can board this liner. There are only five luxury suites on the second deck, and each suite costs 2,200 francs. Da Bao booked a suite for himself and Uncle Qing.
In reality, Da Bao spends most of his time in the space because it's too boring outside. Da Bao still retains his identity from when he was in Haojiang: a member of the fallen Manchu royal family, who changed his surname from Aisin Gioro to Qin, and his English name is Charlotte, which means a physically strong artist.
What Da Bao needs now is socializing. The passengers on this ship include French nobles and British tycoons. In this small space, it is the easiest place to make friends. Although these friends are all snobbish, they will be of great help to Da Bao in the future.
Da Bao's appearance is completely different now. He's wearing a black tuxedo, a snow-white shirt, and a bow tie. He's grown his hair out recently, tied it back, and styled it into a thick, short braid.
What's most noticeable is that he's grown a beard, a neatly trimmed mustache that makes him look much more mature. Although he still looks young, he's lost all trace of his former immaturity.
When Da Bao ate, he would definitely go to the restaurant. The ship's tickets were expensive, and the food served was very high-end. All of this was free. In addition to the tickets, the ship earned money from tips. According to the ship's rules, the tips received by the waiters were split between the ship and the crew. The ship got 70% and the waiters got 30%. Even if he only got 30%, it was still a considerable income.
After leaving Singapore, the ship sailed for a day and finally reached international waters. Once on the high seas, the ship completely unleashed its potential, with all entertainment options available. The entire ship resembled a small city, slowly moving towards its destination...