Extraordinary Voyage Chapter 442: First meeting (3,800 characters)
Night.
In the center of Yuanfan City, the magnificent Orange Leaf Fort of the Marquis of Emore's family is brightly lit.
In the magnificent banquet hall, well-dressed gentlemen and ladies from familiar or unfamiliar places have gathered in groups with their wine glasses.
Although the banquet has not officially started, all the guests have already expressed themselves on this extremely high-level social stage.
"Sir Melville, the cotton on your farm should be almost ready for the picking season. How about the market this year, or are you going to ship it back to China?"
"Ah! It's Mr. Cork, thank you for your concern. This year's marketing is no need to worry. Your wise Marquis has already ordered all my harvest, hahaha..."
"Congratulations, congratulations!"
Summoned by the most distinguished Marquis Yuanfan in this land, the identity of the guests at this banquet is of course not simple. It is mainly composed of senior officials, big businessmen, partners, navy representatives, famous scholars, artists... and their family members in the territory.
The quality of the guests at the meeting is extremely high. Maybe they can make important contacts or make a big business in a few words. No one is willing to give up this rare opportunity.
In this kind of occasion, even Ivan is inevitable. Even if he doesn't take the initiative to talk to others, just sitting there quietly is like a beacon in the dark.
"Hahaha, Your Excellency General, you are really busy. I haven't seen you for a long time."
Seeing the chubby middle-aged gentleman approaching him, Aiwen, who was sitting in the corner of the banquet hall, smiled and stood up to greet him.
"Director Necardo, it’s been a long time since I saw you! I was on official business at this time, and the trading company’s affairs have worked hard for you."
A neat general's uniform is the most high-end dress in social occasions, even if you enter the highest-level royal banquet, you will not be rude in the slightest. With the gorgeous commanding knife around his waist, the handsome but majestic young general can't help but feel heartbreaking.
The attendant Hawkins behind him also got up to greet him. In the recent preparations for the establishment of Mercury Union Trading Company, Ivan basically did not come forward, but Hawkins, as an agent, and the representative of the East Roentz Company are already very familiar with each other.
As for the Milan lieutenant colonel who came with Aiwen, I didn't know where I went with his Princess Apsuya.
Nekardo's face is red, and it is clear that he has had a good time during this period:
"You don't need to worry about the company's affairs. How can you suffer if Major Hawkins and I stare at you?
Your Excellency General is a person who does important things. I have heard your Excellency the Marquis say. If you hadn't made it in time, I still don't know what kind of chaos in the major colonies of the kingdom have become.
All the inhabitants of the kingdom’s colonies, even all the pioneers and natives, should thank you! "
Today is already half a month after Aiwen and Taylor worked together to find the special medicine [Rurubin].
In the Falitis colony, the turmoil caused by the black wizards of the "poisonous school" has been completely controlled by the special medicine they developed.
Including the Wendat tribe, which is the backbone of the Hurons, all patients have also recovered and follow-up measures have been taken to ensure that they will not relapse.
By the way, in the export project of the Kingdom of Falitis, there is also a tough product.
Just the advance payment paid by other forces and countries has made Mercury United Trading Company, which has started trial operation and is responsible for this matter, a big profit. Of course, as the representative of the third largest shareholder, Niccardo It is also clear.
In the beginning.
Ivan is not without the unlucky thoughts of other forces, especially Hilius, but the continued raging of the germs has made the residents around the Golden Sea become talkative.
As a result, losses in the colony’s foreign trade business are increasing every day, and even the “no-capital business” in the hands of Ivan as a pillar industry is not immune. It is better to say that shipping is the first industry to be hit in this turmoil. one.
In turn, the pirates are about to drink the Northwest Demeanor.
Compared with the number of colonies, the border is too long to stop the attack of [Cyst Servant]. As long as a monster controlled by the "cystic fungus" breaks through the border, Falettis will not be able to restore the previous order at all.
So it's better to take advantage of the fire in the backyard of someone else's house and make a fortune!
Moreover, unlike the relatively narrow-purpose [ruin], the [penicillin] I am developing in cooperation with Taylor is a veritable cash cow.
In the long history of medical development of Blue Star in the past life, human beings have invented countless kinds of drugs, which are constantly updated and updated to help mankind defeat the fierce disease.
But there is one kind of medicine that is effective from beginning to end. It is a panacea for killing germs [penicillin].
This drug has a broad-spectrum antibacterial effect, with fewer side effects and less resistance to bacteria, so it has been regarded as a "magic drug" since its birth.
Especially on the fierce battlefield dominated by trauma.
After each battle, countless wounded died due to traumatic infection, resulting in indirect deaths higher than direct deaths.
If there is such a "magic medicine" in the hands of military doctors, it will definitely change this situation profoundly.
For Aiwen, the medical history is of secondary importance. After all, he has already passed it once when solving scurvy. The real money that can be transformed into strength is the most tangible.
He who has watched too many spy films, is really impressed with Penicillin, which is equivalent to the yellow croaker and the small yellow croaker.
Maybe the pharmaceutical industry will be the most profitable business in Aiwen's hands in the future, and it may be faster than when pirates robbed money.
It just so happens that Taylor, a formal wizard in medicine, has joined him. In many cases, he only needs to provide his own ideas. This experienced medical doctor with strong hands-on ability can turn it into reality.
Especially after obtaining part of the knowledge of the "poisonous epidemic school" from the seized magic bag, the production technology under design such as [super engineering bacteria] is even ahead of the modern pharmaceutical industry...
But these things are not easy to tell others. Ivan's compliment to Nekado just smiled a little:
"The duty is, I dare not disappoint Her Majesty the trust of the Queen."
As rare acquaintances, the two chatted for a while, and the banquet had officially begun.
As the master, the Marquis of Yuanfan walked into the middle of the magnificent hall and addressed the guests:
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Orange Leaf Castle..."
Actually, the theme of today's banquet is to celebrate the victory over this epidemic and the official establishment of the Mercury United Trading Company.
Although he is a major shareholder alongside the Marquis, Irvine, who has several positions, is not suitable to stand directly on the bright side, so the Marquis Yuanfan is the sole representative.
Even so, after the Marquis gave a speech, the guests turned their eyes to Aiwen.
Although there is no famous saying in this world that "those who are good fighters have no great merit", the principles are all the same. Compared with turning the tide when the situation has deteriorated to the point of being difficult to deal with, the level of stifling a major crisis in the bud is more than two or three levels higher.
As the tentacles of the kingdom's penetration into the Golden Sea, Yuanfanling is the tentacles of the kingdom's penetration into the Golden Sea. At this time, what kind of tragedy is happening along the coast of this sea area, how can they, as the upper class figures of the territory, be unclear?
So after the official start of the banquet, Irvine’s side immediately turned into a whirlpool. This is because many guests who felt that their status was not enough did not come together.
What surprised Aiwen even more was that most of the people who flocked to him were young women from all walks of life.
"Your Excellency General, can you tell us your story at sea?"
"Your Excellency, the opening dance will be Master Ravel's "Bollero", are you fortunate to invite you to dance together?"
"Your Excellency General..."
The idea of what they are fighting is clear at a glance, and the general who is murderous in such a scene is at a loss for a while.
Until...the arrival of another girl who condensed all the splendor of the banquet.
Da...Da...Da...
The girl wearing a luxurious ice blue evening dress and stepping on crystal high heels walked down from the second floor of the banquet hall with the corner of her skirt. The dazzling brilliance is like a spring fairy coming down to the world, and it is like the cold moonlight in the sky, making people look beyond sight.
Her appearance made the bustling banquet hall seem to be quiet for a moment.
As the only daughter of the Marquis, Olivia naturally wants to attend in person. However, in countless noble children, the jewel in the palm of the marquis's family went straight to Aiwen's direction.
The group of Yingying Yanyan surrounding Aiwen has dispersed very consciously, leaving space for the two of them.
Among the young guests, men and women are obviously going to be overshadowed in front of both of them.
Ivan saw the unexpected simplicity of dressing, a beautiful girl who was diametrically opposite to Miss Moonstone in the spirit world, like a light cloud floating in front of her, her skirt knelt and walked an impeccable lady Li, because of the height, I slightly raised my lips and lightly opened my pink lips:
"Meeting for the first time, Your Excellency General, I am Olivia Emore."
"Meeting for the first time, I am Irving Garriott, hello Miss Olivia!"
Even before attending the banquet, I was mentally prepared, but Ivan’s heartbeat speeded up slightly.
Even if Olivia simply wears earrings, necklaces and shiny gem hairpins in accordance with social etiquette. But the well-groomed long black hair, a strand of blue silk hanging down from the forehead, and the snow-like powder cheeks clearly painted a delicate light makeup for herself.
I treat this "first time" meeting seriously, and it is not only Irving himself?
Under the girl's long eyelashes, the sapphire eyes seemed to have galaxies shining.
"Your Excellency General, I toast you a glass, thank you for everything you have done for Yuanfan Lingling."
Holding a glass of white wine, slender hands pinched the feet of the glass, fingers stretched out, showing the graceful curves of the hands.
"Miss Olivia is polite, where the responsibility lies. In fact, it is the common contribution of my colleagues who have worked hard with me!"
It seems to have a point, and it seems to be innocent and polite, but after hearing his words, the pink lips of the **** the other side slightly evoked.
Ding!
The two cups collided with a crisp sound.
The keen senses felt the faint fragrance of Olivia's body for the first time in the material world, but Ivan's throat was a bit dry, and he couldn't help drinking the wine in his hand.
Out of courtesy, even though Olivia had to come, she didn't talk a few words, just stayed in the category of normal social etiquette. She knew very well how sharp Ivan was, and the more she said, the more mistakes she made.
She didn't mean to reveal her identity until the secret was completely unearthed.
Therefore, the girl gently floated like a beautiful cloud, did not stop in the world and gently floated back to the sky.
After she left, the voice in the banquet hall seemed to be a bit louder.
Looking at the back of the other person leaving, Ivan thoughtfully.
Miss "Moonstone"'s chin is more tapered, indicating that she must have a strong personality, be good at action, and have a strong self-esteem. The real Olivia's facial lines are much softer. This is the so-called soft outside and strong inside?
How can such a flaw be left since the face is hidden in the spirit world? If there weren't other clues, Ivan would never think that they would be the same person.
‘As for my appearance in the spiritual world and the material world, is it because I am as good as me, the same on the outside? ’
After Olivia left, Milan pulled Apsuya in a lady's evening gown and came to Aiwen. Looking at his profile a little strangely, he asked:
"Is it hot in the banquet hall? Why is your face so red?"
The theory that the old drivers are all paper tigers, and they are strong and powerful, but in reality, they can be broken with a single poke. As soon as Olivia left, she couldn't stretch herself immediately.
Ivan squinted at him and twitched the corner of his mouth:
"Energetic! And, can you wipe the lip marks on your chin first?"
"Huh?"
Without waiting for the two to start quarreling, Ivan saw the gentle and beautiful marquise Nymph quietly approaching, and quickly stopped.
"Your Excellency General attended the social banquet of the Orange Leaf Fort for the first time. Everyone is very concerned about you. Don't see outside here, just treat it as your own home."
"Thank you for your concern, Madam! It is very good here, everyone is very enthusiastic."
"By the way, among so many lovely ladies, is there any type you like? I'm a famous matchmaker..."
The marquise's emerald-like shining eyes implicitly look forward to ~ IndoMTL.com~ uh..."
Wait until Ivan really understands her intentions...
A feeling of facing the enthusiastic aunt of the neighborhood committee spontaneously arises. Although the appearance and body shape of the aunt are thousands of miles away, it also makes Aiwen helpless.
After that, a series of questions were thrown out: family situation, hobbies, relationship history... The most important thing is that she also asked about her annual income!
And Ivan also answered all her questions in a vaguely and honest manner.
Finally, when he saw the other person leaving, his beautiful eyes were slightly shining, and Ivan couldn't help but shudder, feeling that his situation seemed a little uncomfortable.