Chapter 929 Earl Carnarvon

"If Mr. Yang can invest in the master's hotel plan, I hope I can still be a member of Highclere Castle. I~ don't want to leave here."

Kelin's passionate plea moved Yang Cheng, but at the same time he was a bit puzzled, "I don't know your plan, is your Excellency going to move out of High Collier Castle? I see High Collier Castle Is it possible to live in the attached building?"

Kelin wiped the corners of his eyes, "Yes, the master and his wife's family are planning to move to London, and Highclere Castle will become a high-end resort hotel and a place for the British royal family to receive important guests in the future, but I was born in Highclere , I have traveled to every corner of the manor for decades, and all the memories of my life are buried here, and I don't want to leave."

Yang Cheng nodded clearly, "I see."

He didn't say much. First, he didn't know the specifics of the project; second, he didn't know whether Earl Carnarvon's attitude was approved by Klein. After all, he was a member of the Earl's family and he had no right to speak.

Continuing to wander around the castle, Yang Cheng knows that no matter how the future changes, Highclere's most important role is still to be the home of the Carnarvon family members, no matter which room you go to, or even in any room You can find traces of them in every corner.

For example, you can see the statue of the second Earl of Carnarvon as soon as you enter the door, and similarly there is the statue of the fourth Earl of Carnarvon and his sister when he was young;

There are portraits of family members hanging everywhere on the walls, all of which were written by masters, including the famous Van Dyke;

In addition, on the piano, on the tables in different rooms, there are precious photos of the Carnarvon family everywhere, and on the table in the smoking room alone are the wedding photos of the six earls.

No matter where the future members of the Carnarvon family are, this will always be their root.

It's interesting to say that when he was outside, Yang Cheng discovered that Highclere Castle looked a bit similar to the British Parliament Building, and both inherited the Gothic Revival style. He only found out after asking Kelin that this was not a coincidence.

It turned out that in 1839, the architect Charles Barry, who had just completed the design of the London Parliament Building, was invited to design Highclere Castle. Out of respect for the Parliament Building, Charles Barry followed his style and transformed Highclere from a residence It was built into Highclere Castle, making it a magnificent landmark, from which it is not difficult to see the strength and prestige of the Carnarvon family in England at that time.

Not only the building, but also the green space around the castle has undergone a major transformation. The most popular garden designer at that time, known as "omnipotent" Braun Lancelot, personally operated it. He surpassed the regular courtyard at that time. concept, designed Highclere as an open country beauty, a design that is still highly sought after today.

In addition to the castle amidst the greenery, there are also many imaginative buildings within the jurisdiction of the castle, such as the columnar Jackdaw Castle not far from the castle, and the romantic Temple of Diana.

Standing on the heights of the castle and looking at the endless and wonderful scenery, it is unforgettable. The road leading to the castle is about 1 mile long. On both sides of the road, there are Lebanon planted by the first Earl of Carnarvon more than 300 years ago. Cedar, after hundreds of years of growth, they are still tall and straight, contributing to the perfect visual enjoyment for the owner in the castle.

At this time, Yang Cheng and the others were standing on the third-floor musician's terrace, in a huge, majestic, fortified and upright castle, with a special momentum. Members of the Carnarvon family often held after-dinner entertainment and celebrations on this terrace.

The four walls are wrapped in 17th-century Spanish leather, covered with portraits and photos of family members, and antique furniture from France are arranged neatly;

Finally, under the leadership of Kelin, they came to the neat and bright study room, where the Williams and the Countess of Carnarvon were chatting. The main venue for guests and family gatherings, next to a small banquet room that can accommodate up to 30 guests.

As soon as he entered the study room, Yang Cheng noticed the huge oil painting hanging on the opposite wall. It was a huge portrait of Anthony Van Dyck, the chief painter of the British court in the 17th century, named "Charlie on Horseback". I", noble and elegant.

At this time, the four people in the room got up at the same time, and Kelin introduced the Earl of Carnarvon and his wife to Yang Cheng as an introducer. Is the beautiful lady your fiancée? My God, our Jason is finally going to join the family."

Seeing that Yang Cheng and William had such a good relationship, Earl Carnarvon smiled and stepped aside, leaving room for William to talk.

Yang Cheng rubbed his nose, and brought the embarrassed Luo Yue over, "I'll introduce you to a bastard, William, whose job is to be a mascot. The beautiful lady next to him is William's." Madam Kate, you can communicate more, and make an appointment to go shopping together when you have time.

William, Kate, this is my fiancee Luo Yue, you can call her lorry"

"Oh, Jason, you can't slander me like that, what is the mascot?" William exaggeratedly covered his forehead, complaining for himself.

However, what Yang Cheng said was true, his job was to be a mascot for the royal family.

Kate slapped her husband, stepped forward and pulled Luo Yue affectionately, "Lorry, it's nice to meet you, I'll introduce you to a few good friends when I have time, and let's discuss how to control these stinky men together."

Luo Yue's eyes lit up immediately, and her little head kept clicking.

Yang Cheng was speechless, did he shoot himself in the foot?

William quickly stopped the topic, and he would suffer if he was not allowed to, "The Earl of Carnarvon has a very good relationship with my father, so I also want to call him uncle.

I was worried about the profitability of this project, but I don’t have to worry about it if you join me. I’m still very convinced of your ability to make money. "

Earl Carnarvon took advantage of the opportunity to invite Yang Cheng to sit down, "Mr. Yang, Your Highness has already told me about your deeds, and I have no doubts about your strength. Then, what specifics do you have about the conversion of Highclier Castle into a hotel?" idea?"

Yang Cheng didn't talk nonsense, and came up to talk about dry goods, "I don't know if William told you, I formed a cultural tourism group, and I have been working hard on the terminal of tourist destinations recently. I have acquired the Amman Hotel and Lanai Island. Currently The Big Island Resort in Hawaii is under construction in cooperation with the Hilton Group.

I think we can follow suit and cooperate with Highclere Castle in the name of New Era Cultural Tourism Group to carry out the necessary modernization of the hotel.

I took a look at it just now. The castle has about 300 rooms. If it is transformed into a hotel, it can fully meet the needs of occupancy. There are also gimmicks from "Downton Abbey" and pure British butler service. These are all things that attract tourists. Promotional means of stay. "

William raised his eyebrows at Carnarvon, meaning, "How is it? Did you find the wrong person?"

"A preliminary estimate shows that the renovation cost will be at least tens of millions of pounds. If everything is decorated according to the highest level, and personnel are hired, etc., I am afraid that this figure will be doubled, and it will cost 20 to 30 million pounds."

Before they could be happy for too long, Yang Cheng poured cold water on it, "Fortunately, the overall structure of the castle is in good condition, there are not many things that need to be changed, and the interior will try to keep the original flavor as much as possible. So my estimated budget should be enough."

"If this is the case, how will the shares be distributed?" Earl Carnarvon asked the most concerned question. After all, he put down the dignity of the earl and used the family residence to make money. If the money is less, he will have no face to face the underground Family elders.

This Yang Cheng hasn't thought about it yet, "As for the issue of share allocation, we need a special person to evaluate it before discussing it. There is no rush now."

Kelin winked anxiously at Yang Cheng from the side, signaling Yang Cheng not to forget the promised request.

Needless to say, Klin really forgot without reminding him. He hesitated for a while, and organized his words in his mind, "Also, I think it is far better to hire a professional manager from the outside than to let an old man who knows the inside and outside of the castle help manage it. In the first place, we will not do things that damage the castle because of economic interests; in the second, we can better help guests experience the life of the castle.”

Earl Carnarvon didn't understand it at first, but then he felt that this matter was powerful to him. He sent an old man who was familiar with the operation of the castle. Who else could he have besides himself? In this way, it can better help him supervise the affairs of the hotel after it opens, so as not to be scammed by outsiders.

At this time, Kelin said rightly, "Master, I am willing to stay. I am too old to live in London. I am willing to stay in the castle and take care of the home for the master."

Earl Carnarvon not only burst into tears when he heard the words, but his old buddy, who had been with him for half his life, really cared about protecting the honor of the family.

But he really couldn't bear to leave Kelin here alone, besides, he couldn't live without Kelin for a long time.

Kelin saw the tangled expression, although he couldn't bear it, but for his own sake, he could only be selfish once, "Master, I'm getting old, now it's time to train successors, this is the best opportunity, and with me here, Hai Collier Castle will always be part of the Carnarvon family."

Yang Cheng watched this scene of deep love between master and servant in silence, so what? It's not about selling the castle. They can come back and live anytime they want in the future. Of course, they will have to pay for it at that time. After all, after the hotel opens, if it closes for a day, all it will lose is Yang Cheng's interests.

Not to mention it is closed, even if William and the royal family want to use the castle to receive VIPs, they have to pay what they have to pay, at most a VIP-level discount. The market is the market, and no one is allowed to break the rules.

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