Chapter 849: The Fragility of Life

That night.

In 7 hours, we will enter 1941. This year is still very lively, and the disturbances from the outside world have not disturbed the peace here.

West's body is getting worse day by day, and the permanent damage caused by the indulgence and alcoholism in his youth is now fully exposed.

Even with Osborne's professional medical team to protect his health, West still has to use a wheelchair to travel most of the time.

"I've seen too many wonderful things in my life, and I've earned money by going to see God now." Wester took life and death very lightly.

His life experience is accompanied by the final glory and disintegration of the huge empire, and then to the changes in the world pattern and the rise of the United States, which is indeed colorful.

"Are you sure God will accept you?" Li Zitao's smile was a little stiff. After all these years of getting along, he still has a lot of affection for the little old man.

"There is nothing that money can't break, even God!" West flicked the pocket watch chain on his chest.

"Grandfather, can you accompany me to unwrap presents?" Lilith, who was taken to the castle, ran over, pulled West and said happily.

"Of course." The little old man laughed and his beard trembled wildly. He had been beautiful countless times in his life, but what made him most proud was when Lilith called him 'grandfather' for the first time.

Sometimes West also regrets, why not find a woman to bear him a son and pass on the family.

But when he thought that even the huge Austro-Hungarian Empire was falling apart, his mind became indifferent again.

Turning her kind eyes to Lilith, West thought; 'Besides, God has sent an angel to me. '

Everyone knew that West's health was getting worse, but no one expected that he would pass away on the second day of the new year.

On the bed in the castle room, when he left, there was a smile on his mouth, and his face was peaceful, perhaps because an angel came to greet him in his dream.

As West's "only" relative, of course Li Zitao had to take care of his funeral.

The funeral was very simple, but it was not low-key, because there were too many big people present that day.

On this day, Juliana, who paid special attention to 'territorial rights', also appeared at the funeral at the same time.

Seeing her sad and crying, with no one to take care of her, Li Zitao could only comfort her silently in his heart.

Mary was wearing a black formal dress, a round cap, and a scarf in front, holding Li Zitao's arm with a sad face.

Today, she is extraordinarily 'sticky', holding his arm almost all the time, and the time to let go is no more than 10 seconds.

Juliana, Celia, and Elena all showed up at the funeral.

Of course, the name of attendance has nothing to do with Li Zitao, and Li's real estate in charge of Wyster has a lot to do with the financial world.

Has anyone ever seen a real estate developer who doesn't deal with banks? Li's real estate has land and commercial development in Europe, America and the Far East.

As for Celia, she came with her father, and Du Tanron Strauss and West had a very good relationship.

They often make appointments for fishing, walking, climbing, riding horses, playing chess and so on.

The loss of his old buddy made the old Du Tanlong feel the same, feeling like a rabbit died and a fox was sad.

He has too many nostalgia for this world, and what worries him the most is his daughter, 'Why does she just fall in love with this man? '

The person in charge of "Ace" who also came to the funeral, public utility tycoon Samuel.

John Rockefeller, one of the most representative crocodiles in the United States, also felt the threat of death.

Money can solve all troubles, and the only thing it can't change the ending is the call from the 'Death'.

They used to call the wind and rain in their respective fields, were omnipotent, and were worshiped and admired by countless people.

Now, they are old, who will be the next to go first!

"Charlie, Mary." Seeing the couple approaching, Little John nodded heavily and greeted them.

"Uncle John.

After greeting Little John, Mary consciously let go of Li Zitao's arms and walked to the side. She saw Doris and Avril over there.

"Life is really fragile. The last time we met, he was able to ride a hurdle." Little John raised his feet and walked forward.

"Who knows what will happen tomorrow!" Li Zitao mused, "His life is wonderful enough."

"Yes, I really hope that someone can record these and tell everyone." Little John said with emotion.

"West won't like it, just let him stay quietly!" Li Zitao looked back at the tombstone, where Lilith was sobbing in her mother's arms.

The grandfather who loved her the most is gone, no one will be more sad than the little girl.

Today's Garbo is also wearing a black lace dress and a hat with a large brim, covering her face.

Although the surroundings were surrounded by security, she was still worried that being photographed by reporters would cause trouble for Li Zitao.

"Are you aware of what happened at the Shell shareholders' meeting recently?" The sadness in front of him was only temporary, and Little John turned the topic to business.

Trying to infiltrate Shell was an idea that he considered extremely daring.

If you have to compare, it's like the interpenetration between Rockefeller and Morgan.

Both sides are behemoths of giant weight, and any sign of trouble may also cause chaos in the global market.

The current international oil market seems to be calm, but it is actually undercurrent.

The comparison between Shell and Mobil, which has better oil quality, better mining and refining technology, more favorable price, and better service, has become the target of comparison.

This is not caused by anyone deliberately, but a discussion initiated by people in the relationship between the cooperation and competition between the two companies.

Mobil and Shell are currently the largest partners and the strongest competitors.

Many oil giants are secretly watching, waiting for the fight between the two giant crocodiles, hoping to reap the benefits of the fisherman.

Mobil and Shell are also trying their best to avoid such a situation. No matter how open or covert the fight is, it cannot develop into a frontal fight.

Otherwise, once things get out of control, it will never be Shell, let alone Mobil, who will have the last laugh. They may even fall from the "altar" because of this, and become a negative teaching material in corporate training and a glory in people's remembrance.

What happened at the company's regular shareholder meeting mentioned by Little John almost triggered a full-scale war between the two companies.

At the meeting, a minority shareholder representative suddenly challenged the representative sent by Mobil.

It claims that the cooperation between Mobil and Shell is only to earn their money from Europe and completely control Shell's upstream development opportunities, so as to turn it into a puppet, and future smartphones will obey Mobil's orders.

Because once they are disobedient, they will lose the upstream oil supply. Then what will they do to deal with it, and how will they continue to compete with it in a legitimate market.