Chapter 55 Acquisition of Ranch (1)
"Jason, let me introduce you, this is my wife Kayla, a filer at the NY Police Department."
After the kiss, Johnny hugged Kaila with endless aftertaste, and introduced Yang Cheng proudly.
"Hey, Kayla, nice to meet you. Johnny is lucky to meet you. You have already registered? Congratulations... When will the wedding be held?" Yang Cheng smiled and congratulated the two, leaving aside the business Regardless of things, getting married is a great joy.
"Thank you, Jason. I often hear Honey mentioning you. You are an excellent young man. We don't plan to have a wedding." Keira's voice is a bit like Oprah Winfrey's, very warm, uh. . . The body types are similar too, it seems like every fat black woman has the same traits.
"Really? I don't think Johnny will speak well of me, why not have a wedding?" Yang Cheng joked with a wink at Johnny.
"Haha, it's true. Apart from haggling over the rent, he has nothing to criticize. The wedding is just a formality, and Johnny and I don't care about it." Keira laughed loudly and patted Johnny on the shoulder Grumble for him.
In front of Keira, Johnny turned into a well-behaved boy, just looking at Keira tenderly, Yang Cheng couldn't understand, but who made him true love?
"Jason, I called you here this time to inform you of my decision. I have transferred out the entire lease of this video store, including the rest of the lease. As for whether to renew the contract or wait until the end of the contract, it is up to you to discuss with the new owner." We've talked, as for me, I'm going to find a pasture with Keira to live my life."
The two looked at each other affectionately, overflowing with love, which made Yang Cheng feel uncomfortable on the side, but there was still a trace of envy in his heart.
But when Johnny just mentioned the ranch, an idea flashed in Yang Cheng's head. In the United States, a considerable number of rich people regard ranch as a need to avoid investment risks, raise hundreds of cattle and sheep, and hire professional cowboys to take care of it. Feeding, if you don’t consider the issue of profitability, it’s not difficult to just maintain the ranch’s expenses. You live in a bustling city on weekdays, and you go back to the ranch on weekends to experience a sense of peace. When you get old, you can hide in this paradise with your wife A place to spend your old age in peace.
This kind of life is not only the pursuit of the rich and famous, but also the yearning of many people in country Z. Over the years, many middle-class families from country Z, after saving a certain amount of money, gave up the development and convenience of big cities. Go to the United States or Australia, buy a small piece of land, raise a few dogs, drive sheep, herd cattle, and ride horses on the grasslands.
I have to say that in just a few seconds, Yang Cheng's little heart started to throb. Fortunately, he was reborn and didn't have much space to carry with him, otherwise this book would have been renamed "The Chic Life of an American Rancher"!
"Johnny, where is your ranch?"
"Um... in Montana, what?" Johnny replied suspiciously, isn't it time to discuss the contract issue? Why did you suddenly ask about the ranch? The rhythm is too fast to keep up.
"Montana? It seems a little far away." Ignoring Johnny's doubts, Yang Cheng muttered softly.
After all, Yang Cheng is still a young man, unable to completely abandon all the temptations of the metropolis, buying a ranch, occasionally staying there for two days, breathing fresh air, and experiencing nature up close is a good choice.
Therefore, large ranch agricultural provinces such as Montana and Texas cannot be considered as the first choice.
To put it bluntly, the ranch cannot be too far away from the two cities of New York or Los Angeles. In this way, the scope can only be narrowed to California or Maine. Needless to say, California has been a major agricultural province in the United States since ancient times;
The total output value of planting, agriculture and fishery in Maine accounts for 1/4 of the state's total output value. The state government has relatively strong support for related industries. It is adjacent to Quebec, Canada. Because of its long coastline, it has beautiful scenery in summer and winter in winter. A long time, but also a famous ski resort,
The four seasons are distinct, and each season has a scene, which is a good place for leisure.
Yang Cheng, who is young and impulsive, thinks about it and thinks about it. He is impatient to experience the life of horseback riding and grazing. He doesn't care about being polite to Johnny and Kayla, so he hastily said goodbye and left, and went straight to the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
He is looking for White. In Yang Cheng's heart, no one is more suitable than White to be the butler of his new ranch house. Over 50 years old, the golden age of a butler, whether in terms of body or experience, is at the peak of life, which is more valued by Yang Cheng What’s more, the Dutch earl that White once served had a small farm under his name, and the products he produced were once exclusively for the European royal family. The Netherlands is also a big country of animal husbandry, and its dairy products are famous all over the world. White must have some knowledge about how to manage the ranch. Quite an experience.
About 10 minutes later, the Audi car stopped in front of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Before coming, he called White. White was already standing on the side of the road waiting. After the car stopped, he immediately opened the door for Yang Cheng.
"Good morning, Mr...." White was still dressed as a housekeeper for thousands of years, and the familiar Oxford accent rang in Yang Cheng's ears.
"Good morning, White, how are you doing these days?" Yang Cheng stood beside the car, and White closed the door, glanced at the guests who were coming in and out with their luggage, and asked casually.
"Everything is fine, Mr. Law is concerned."
"That's good. I have something to ask you this time. Let's go to the room and talk. By the way, is there a Turkish barbecue in the kitchen? If not, arrange someone to buy some for me. There are also big French fries. Remember to have more, mayonnaise and One black pepper sauce each, um... Another glass of freshly squeezed juice, thank you." Yang Cheng didn't eat enough in the morning, and was about to have another brunch, and ordered while walking in the direction of the elevator.
"Okay sir, I'll make arrangements now." White took his leave first, and Yang Cheng took the elevator by himself and returned to his imperial suite.
Yang Cheng didn't have to wait too long, and the restaurant of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel happened to have a chef from Turkey, so classic delicacies like Turkish barbecue were always available.
Yang Cheng walked into the room on the front foot, set up the soothing piano music, and was about to lie down on the bed for a while, when White came in with the waiter pushing the dining car on the back foot.
"Sir, where to eat?" White knocked on the door and asked into the bedroom.
Just as Yang Cheng's butt was glued to the bed, she pushed her hands back and twisted her neck, "Let's just put it on the coffee table in the living room."
"Good sir."
After giving White a few minutes to set it up, Yang Cheng took out his mobile phone and replied a few text messages of thanks, all from the guests who sent off this morning, and he was very satisfied with Yang Cheng's arrangements for the past two days.
Then I walked out of the bedroom and looked at a plate full of cheese-covered meat and yellow-orange-orange golden French fries. I suddenly had an appetite. I picked up a fork and forked the meat and French fries together. The tempting yellow cheese was pulled into shreds. Dip them in mayonnaise and black pepper sauce respectively, and stuff them into your mouth at once.
The fragrant gravy, mixed with the aroma of cheese and sauce, wraps the taste buds in layers, filling the mouth with satisfaction, don't chew carefully, swallow it whole, and feel the lingering fragrance between your lips, teeth and mouthpiece. Don't talk at this time, anything Language and writing are powerless (let the product speaks for itself)!
Well, Yang Cheng can be conquered like this by this street food truck, the total price of which is only about 10 dollars.
Sitting on the sofa, with his legs crossed, he got up slowly, put a fork of French fries into his mouth, and said to White who was standing aside, "Sit down, let's talk to you about something."
White didn't refuse, and sat on the single sofa, waiting for Yang Cheng's next words.
"I don't know what your personal wishes are. In my opinion, being the exclusive butler of a hotel suite is a talent for you..."
First, he praised White, then paused, without further ado, and went straight to the point, "Now I have a job here, do you have any idea of changing the environment?"
Hiring employees is a matter for both parties, not your boss's wishful thinking, telling the other party that I will provide you with a job in a charitable manner, and the other party should come over to thank you, and then say nonsense that you will do your best and die.
In particular, high-level talents like housekeepers are easy to get and hard to find in the three armies. On the ancient battlefield, they are equivalent to the existence of generals. When employers inspect them, they will also think about and analyze whether this employer is worth their lives.
Because this is not a matter of a year, two years or even a few months. No one recruits butlers every few months. As long as the master and servant see each other correctly, it may be a lifetime, until they can't do it anymore, so Yang Cheng When talking with White, he also used a negotiating tone to test whether the other party intends to change jobs, step by step.
Yang Cheng's priorities are very clear. He is in a hurry to buy a ranch, but finding the best manager to help him take care of the whole ranch is not a problem that can be solved in a hurry.
White's expression didn't change much, his face seemed to be programmed, always with a spring-like smile, neither flattering nor deliberate hypocrisy.
"Sir, I am willing to change to a stable job."
"Since that's the case, how about coming to be my housekeeper? The annual salary starts at 500,000 U.S. dollars, with an annual increase of 5%, plus bonuses. Christmas will provide you with 3 round-trip first-class air tickets, which can be used by you personally or with your family, for one year There are 20 days of vacation, and you can arrange your own rest time, as long as you don’t delay the work I ordered. Other benefits and benefits follow the market rules, and there will be no less. The first contract should be signed for 10 years. How? ?”
The terms Yang Cheng offered were not unreasonable. They basically copied the level of treatment provided by the Yang family to Old John, but the annual salary was slightly lower. This was to leave room for improvement. .
White has served Yang Cheng for the past few years, and has basically understood Yang Cheng's temperament. Except for some depravity, there is nothing wrong with it, and he will not be arrogant. What's more, Yang Cheng is the only heir of the Yang family. White didn't reject it. He lowered his head and pondered for a few seconds, then agreed with a quick nod, "I'm happy to work for you, sir."
Yang Cheng smiled, continued to fork French fries, and took a sip of juice, "I want to buy a leisure and sightseeing ranch. The area is moderate. It doesn't have to be too big or too small. The ranch should contain multiple landscapes, mountains, forests, For lakes and grasslands, it is best to be close to nature reserves or national parks, and leave a large open space for me to build recreational facilities, such as golf courses, picking gardens, etc.;
The best location is in California or Maine, not too far away from Los Angeles or New York. The budget for acquisition and renovation is around 100 million US dollars, and it doesn't matter if it exceeds a little. "
He put forward his own request in one breath, raised his eyes, thought for a while, and after confirming that there were no other requests, he continued, "This job is entrusted to you, go and inspect the site yourself, walk around and find out the most comprehensive conditions among them. There are several excellent ranches for me to screen, I know you have experience in managing ranches, I believe you will not let me down.
In addition, I will ask a lawyer to draft your contract, and sign it after you return to New York after your inspection, right? "
"Yes, sir, I have no objection to the contract, and I will not betray your trust."
White's decisive tone is a manifestation of his confidence in his own abilities.
Sending White away, Yang Cheng put his legs on the sofa, put the plate on his lap, kept stuffing food into his mouth with a fork in his left hand, and texted Miranda Kerr with his mobile phone in his right hand, nothing happened, just flirt.
"Honey, how about we travel together?"
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