Chapter 1080: The Castle Belonging to Xia Yu

Faced with this question, Xia Yu subconsciously looked at Elena, only to see her smiling and shaking her head, but Xia Yu keenly found that while she was shy, there was still a trace of expectation.

Xia Yu smiled and said firmly: "Of course the princess has a castle!"

"I have to go and find out, where are the top castles for sale..."

After listening to Elena, a happy smile appeared on her face, and a sweet feeling rose in her heart.

Although Xia Yu intends to buy a castle, and he may not be able to buy a castle comparable to Castle Howard, she doesn't care, Xia Yu's attitude is what pleases her the most.

While Heidi Campbell, who had eaten a mouthful of dog food, felt sour in her heart, she became more and more envious of Elena who found love.

But because they are good friends who have known each other since childhood, she is not jealous, but sincerely blesses her.

She suddenly said to Xia Yu: "Mr. Xia, if you plan to buy a castle, it is recommended that you buy it in Scotland. Castles in Scotland are the most numerous in the UK and are generally better preserved."

"Scotland has the reputation of 'the country of ancient castles'. In Scotland, there are more than 1,000 castles that have been recorded in history."

"And I remember that after a few families fell, they sold their castles to our family. I have seen a few castles when I was a child, and they were all very good."

"If you're interested, I can ask my dad. I often hear him say that maintaining these uninhabited castles and estates requires a huge annual expense."

Xia Yu was a little surprised. He looked at Elena and asked softly, "Elena, what do you think?"

"Elena, if you have a castle in Scotland, it will be very convenient for us to meet at that time!" Heidi Campbell said expectantly, looking at Elena with her beautiful eyes.

Elena smiled and said to Heidi Campbell, "I'm looking forward to seeing you more!"

After speaking, she looked at Xia Yu and said softly, "Xia Yu, I can buy the castle myself."

Xia Yu scratched the tip of her nose, showing a gentle smile, and without waiting for her to speak, he looked at Heidi Campbell: "Miss Heidi, please ask your father, which castles in your family are willing to sell, you can ?"

Heidi Campbell readily responded: "Of course no problem, I'll ask my dad!"

After speaking, the lively Heidi Campbell got up, lifted her skirt lightly, and walked towards her father.

"Heidi has been lively and lovely since she was a child, even as she grows up."

Looking at Heidi Campbell's back, Elena smiled sweetly and explained to Xia Yu.

Xia Yu smiled and did not comment.

"Elena, eat some snacks, otherwise you will be hungry easily."

"Um!"

...

In the next time, Xia Yu and Elena were rarely calm and relaxed. The two sat together, and no one would invite either of them to dance.

And Heidi Campbell seems to be confined by his father,

Some reluctantly followed her father to get to know the ladies and maidens of other families.

When the ball gradually dissipated and the guests began to leave, Heidi Campbell finally found Xia Yu and Elena with light steps.

She smiled and said to Xia Yu, "Mr. Xia, my father invited you over!"

"Okay, Miss Heidi, Elena will ask you."

"Don't worry, I will take good care of her."

Xia Yu smiled and nodded in thanks. After getting up, he adjusted his clothes and walked towards the place where Duke Ian Campbell was with a confident pace.

Duke Ian Campbell also kept an eye on Xia Yu, and when he saw him coming, he explained it to a friend, then smiled and watched Xia Yu come over.

"Sir Xia, did you have a good time today?"

"Of course, thank you for your hospitality, today is an unforgettable day!" Xia Yu exclaimed with a smile.

Duke Ian Campbell smiled happily and invited Xia Yu to the sofa beside him: "Sir Xia, let's sit down there and talk!"

"Okay, please!"

The two sat down one after another.

Duke Ian Campbell went straight to the point and said, "Sir Summer, listen to my daughter Heidi, you're going to buy a castle in Scotland, aren't you?"

Xia Yu smiled and nodded: "Yes, I also have a lot of business in Scotland, and I have to come to Scotland often, so I plan to make a home in Scotland."

He added jokingly: "Also, Her Majesty the Queen made me a knight. Although it is far inferior to your duke, I also want to own a castle and enjoy the life of a noble."

Duke Ian Campbell laughed dumbly, knowing Xia Yu's strength, of course he knew that Xia Yu was joking.

There are a lot of nobles in the UK, but how much strength can be compared to Xia Yu?

In this era of capital standing on the top of the world, Xia Yu owns a castle, let alone a castle, even hundreds of castles can afford to maintain it. Except for the narrow-minded people who may be sour and jealous in private, who else is there? Dare to put the spectrum of aristocrats in front of him?

As far as he knows, many earls and viscounts have had a hard life, haha, and even the family castle can't be repaired, so there is only a fig leaf of "noble" left. Come to the door for help, otherwise the Campbell family will not take over other castles.

Duke Ian Campbell said with a smile: "Sir Xia, you are so humorous!"

"It just so happens that I still have some castles in my hands, which I took over after some local nobles in Scotland have been down for the past 100 years. Basically, no one lives there. Every year, a lot of money is spent on repairs and maintenance. I also transferred two castles, and the rest have been planned to be sold to the outside world, if you are interested, I will arrange for someone to show you."

Xia Yu nodded happily: "Of course I'm interested!"

"When can we see it?"

Duke Ian Campbell said with a smile: "You can do it anytime. If you plan to start watching today, there is also a castle in the next county, and it's still too late today."

"If you are farther away, you may need to see it tomorrow."

Xia Yu nodded: "Okay, Sir Campbell, then please arrange for someone to take me to see it later. I plan to decide in the next two days."

"you are welcome……"

...

After the dance, Duke Ian Campbell arranged for a middle-aged man named Ace and a motorcade to take Xia Yu to see the castle in Stirling County next door.

In the next two days, Xia Yu wandered around Edinburgh, Stirling, Glasgow, Perth-Kinross and other places in central Scotland, and finally chose a splendid castle in Glasgow - Brock Castle.

This castle was built in 1465 by the Earl of Bullock family. It belongs to one of the private castle estates of the Earl of Bullock family. This lakeside castle is very beautiful. Although half of it is in the water, it is well maintained.

When Xia Yu and Elena visited, according to Ace, the castle was taken over by the Campbell family in 1954. The castle covers an area of ​​1.35 acres. Twenty acres of forests and grasslands were originally the assets of the Bullock family. It is a pity that the last generation Earl Pollock was a prodigal gambler who lost the family assets and reputation.

However, if it wasn't for the prodigal Count of Brock, this top-level castle would not have fallen into the hands of Xia Yu.

Closer to home.

In addition to the fact that this castle estate is really good, Xia Yu also considered other factors in choosing Brock Castle, the most important being that it is located in Glasgow!

The political and geographical advantages are too obvious!

Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland. Although it is small, it is tens or hundreds of times larger than those in the administrative areas, but the population is only tens of thousands of people. Glasgow's population has reached 600,000!

It is also the fourth largest city in the UK and the third largest manufacturing city in the UK, after Birmingham and Leeds. Manufacturing was once the city's central industry, and the shipbuilding industry on the Clyde River is a top priority.

Although due to the Great Depression of the 1930s and the impact of the two world wars, Glasgow's economy is in continuous decline. From the 1970s onwards it has been a dark period for Glasgow, with the decline of heavy industry leading to high unemployment and low living standards.

But Xia Yu knew that in the mid-1980s, that is, in a few years, many financial companies would begin to move to Glasgow, and gradually become one of the top 20 financial centers in Europe.

In addition, titles such as "European Capital of Culture", "City of Architecture and Design", "European Sports Capital", and "The World's Best City for Studying" will be successively worn.

Glasgow is destined to become Xia Yu's main base in Scotland in the future, and many of his companies will also gather here.

Having a castle in the city will undoubtedly be very convenient.

In the end, Xia Yu spent 4.5 million pounds to buy Brock Castle and the 620 acres of land around the castle. At the same time, Xia Yu took over the maintenance of the castle's servants.

The price-performance ratio at this price is undoubtedly much higher than the manor Xia Yu bought in Hampshire, London. He spent a million pounds on that manor a few years ago, but who told it to be near London, and the situation in Glasgow is like this now What a shame!

Before leaving Scotland, Xia Yu completed the handover ceremony with the Campbell family in front of the housekeeper Terrence Socie and 21 other servants. Xia Yu appointed Terrence Socie to continue to manage the castle on the spot.

Afterwards, Xia Yu and Elena took the housekeeper Terrence Socie to walk through the whole castle. Based on Elena's preferences, he made a lot of comments on various parts of the Brock Castle, and then asked the housekeeper to target them. Rectification was carried out in a natural way, and a cheque for one million pounds was also approved to be handed over to Terrence Socie for the reinforcement of the castle and the purchase and replacement of interior decoration and daily necessities.

After everything was arranged, Xia Yu and Elena boarded the plane to England at Glasgow Airport.