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Volume 5: Five Mountains Are Light, Chapter 154: Seaside Manor

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    After picking up Iris from Beijing, the little one fell asleep in the car. Apparently, she had just ended a financial war and was flying long distance to China. After all, she was still young and was tired from the journey.

    Seeing the little guy leaning against him, sleeping sweetly but upright, with a delicate and picturesque little face full of tranquility, Lu Zheng smiled slightly, feeling equally comfortable in his heart.

    Mrs. Amalia also took this commercial car and sat opposite Lu Zheng and Iris. After getting in the car, she helped Lu Zheng make a cup of coffee. Huzi drove the car very smoothly and was full of coffee.  It was placed on the fiberglass coffee table and not a drop was spilled.

    Seeing that Mrs. Amalia was hesitant to speak, Lu Zheng lowered his voice and asked, "Just tell me if you have anything to do.

    Mrs. Amalia hesitated for a moment and said in a low voice: "Sir, please send the lady back to the seaside manor today. You can stay there at any time and there are people taking care of it. You can go to the manor with the lady for vacation on the weekends. The girl in Beijing and I will  We are also preparing to move to the seaside manor to take care of you and the lady nearby. Moreover, the farm's agricultural products will also be harvested this year."

    Lu Zheng thought about it for a moment, nodded slightly, and said, "Okay, I'll do as you say."

    Mrs. Amalia was overjoyed: "Thank you sir, I will call them and ask them to rush over."

    Lu Zheng smiled, actually think about it, when Iris was in Wushan, Mrs. Amalia and others were also in a difficult situation. They had to live in a big house in Beijing, and the only ones who followed Iris in Wushan were Laura and Lu.  For Mrs. Amalia and others, Yi Si cannot serve beside Iris and has lost the meaning of existence.

    The Seaside Manor is located on the Wushan coastline and the Seaside National Forest Park, covering an area of ??thousands of acres. It is a Gothic castle-style manor that took three years to complete. It is said to be similar in style to a castle owned by Iris in Germany.

    Lu Zheng knew that there were four Iris manor houses covering hundreds of acres in China, located in Beijing, Wushan, southern Yunnan and Hainan. The four manor houses had very different styles. For example, the manor in Beijing was a deep residence compound, and the manor in the imperial city was  The buildings complement each other from afar, and the manor in Wushan is in the Western medieval style.

    All four manors were successfully enclosed by Iris. For example, Wushan, where the manor was originally located was a deserted land. Who knew that China was developing very fast, and now it is surrounded by tourist attractions, and is even adjacent to a national forest park.  Now if I want to get land from there, let alone hundreds or thousands of acres, I can't even get a single cent of it.

    Lu Zheng is not interested in land enclosures in China, but sometimes he has to admire Iris's vision. The domestic land enclosure movement has just begun to take shape, but Iris is already the king of China's land. Many of them are simply impossible to obtain now.  The land was obtained by her early operation.

    In fact, it is now a normal tourist item for tourists traveling in national forest parks to look at the towering castle among the green trees under the guidance of a tour guide. Although this seaside castle is not a scenic spot, it has actually become a tourist attraction.  It is part of the forest park landscape, but tourists do not know that it is privately owned. They mostly think that the castle is a protected historical relic.

    Lu Zheng and Iris went back to Beijing to visit their home. When they got back to the car, Iris fell asleep sweetly again.

    The seaside manor is not far from the city. A Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle drives at a medium speed. It will arrive half an hour after leaving the city. There is a wide asphalt road at the fork of the highway leading to Forest Park. A few kilometers away is the seaside manor.  Iris also paid for the asphalt road to be built.

    At the turning point a few hundred meters away from the gate of the manor, there is a guard room. The security guards on duty set up cards, check the registered guest information, and call the manor to verify, because further ahead, the destination must be this private manor.  .  The turning point here is covered by woods. From this guard booth, you can't actually see the ancient manor gate.

    The security measures here are taken care of by the security company hired by Mrs. Amalia. It belongs to the first level. The manor has registered photos and license plates of more than 20 vehicles, and the Mercedes-Benz business car driven by Huzi is also among them. Therefore,  The security guard directly opened the gate to let everyone pass.

    When they turned and drove to the gate of the manor, the security measures were extremely strict. When they saw Mrs. Amalia getting out of the car, the tall and muscular bodyguard still walked out of the corner door. He looked at the passengers in the car warily and saw the car rolled down.  Lu Zheng, who nodded to them through the window, waved his hand, and the door slowly opened.

    In fact, although the bodyguards at the gate of the manor are already Iris's personal bodyguards, they are still on the periphery. Several of Iris's closest female bodyguards, such as Laura, even hold special licenses issued by the highest level of the Ministry of Public Security.  Gun license.

    In the manor, you can see the majestic Gothic castle nestled in the green forest and sea of ??flowers at a glance. The tulips in the gardens on both sides are in order and as colorful as a rainbow. On the green grass, a few snow-white swans are walking happily.  A European pastoral scenery.

    The car stopped in front of the castle. Seeing that Iris was still sleeping soundly, Lu Zheng picked her up gently and carefully got out of the car. Then he strode up the steps in front of the castle. He was tall and strong, holding her in his arms.  Holding Iris's knees bent, it's like holding a baby.As he walked up the steps, Iris' brown eyelashes fluttered. When he opened his eyes and saw Lu Zheng, he smiled sweetly and fell asleep.

    Looking at this scene, Mrs. Amalia's eyes were somewhat pleased. There is no doubt that the young lady's husband is becoming more and more fond of the young lady. It seems that he is doting on the young lady. The more the male master gets along with him, the more he can feel it.  To his good.

    Thinking about how she looked down on him at the beginning, Mrs. Amalia couldn't help but feel a little ashamed. When the husband and the lady just got married, she thought that the other party was a Chinese upstart, rude and uncultured. However, after getting along with him for a long time, she realized that the husband was humble.  Wen Wen, like Miss, is a high-ranking god in a certain world. He is almost omnipotent but never shows off. He is more gentlemanly and chivalrous than the most gentlemanly gentleman in the West. His lofty ambition is to change a country. The so-called  Compared with him, young talents seem so insignificant. Perhaps the male protagonist's future achievements should be compared with those of high-level politicians such as Washington and Churchill.

    I should feel honored to be able to serve such a man in this ancient country.

    Lu Zheng was unaware of Mrs. Amalia's random thoughts. Accompanied by a German maid, he carried Iris directly into the bedroom on the second floor, and gently placed Iris on the soft and luxurious bed.  Then he helped her take off her brown leather boots, covered her with a thin blanket, and turned around to walk out.

    The German maid stayed behind and planned to change the bedding on the bed as soon as the young lady woke up. She came directly from the outside and got into bed wearing formal clothes. Of course there was dust, so she had to change the bed sheets and bedding when she came back.

    Lu Zheng came to the lounge and turned on the TV. It was almost seven o'clock now. At seven-thirty, the game between Beidou Star and Shougang started.

    The maid next to her brought coffee and newspapers, and Mrs. Amalia also walked in and said, "Sir, do you have time? I would like to introduce you to the situation of the manor."

    When Lu Zheng saw the stack of forms in Mrs. Amalia's hand, he smiled and said, "Okay, let me take a look." He reached out to take it, and after a quick glance, he was a little stunned. There were nearly two hundred employees in the entire manor, and Amalia was the housekeeper.  Madam, there are four maids living and serving in the castle, eight first-class maids, and twenty second-class maids, a total of thirty-two maids. Among them, the maids are Louise, Anna and  The other two little German maids, together with the first-class maid, take care of the daily life of the host and hostess. The second-class maid is mainly responsible for cleaning the main castle where the host and hostess live, including cleaners, laundry workers, etc.

    These thirty-two maids and the housekeeper, Mrs. Amalia, live in the castle, and there are nearly two hundred employees in the manor area outside the castle.

    There are nineteen people in the castle kitchen: chef, second chef, pastry chef, etc.

    There are fifty-six male and female farm workers, responsible for taking care of the manor¡¯s orchards, vineyards, fish ponds, cattle and sheep, etc.

    There are six gardeners, responsible for taking care of the manor¡¯s flower beds and ornamental trees.

    There are eleven skilled workers, responsible for the manor¡¯s water supply system, power generation system, boiler room, etc.

    There are five masons, responsible for the daily maintenance of the manor.

    There are fourteen cleaning workers, responsible for the cleaning work in all building areas of the manor except the castle.

    There are three school teachers and nine librarians.

    Manor worker apartment restaurant chef, management and service staff.

    Managers of swimming pools, tennis courts, bowling alleys, gyms, movie screening rooms, wine tasting rooms, gift wrapping rooms, etc.

    And so on.

    The list compiled by Mrs. Amalia is very detailed. In fact, many of these male and female workers are related to husband and wife, son-in-law, and parent-child relationship. It seems that many of these people have served the Sandro family for generations and are now following their daughters across the ocean.  When the owner comes to China, he will continue to reproduce from generation to generation. Of course, it depends on the situation. Before coming to China, Mrs. Amalia added a lot of fresh blood to the new Lu family.

    According to custom, Iris has added the husband's surname "Lu" to the long list of names. In Western formal occasions, she is already "Mrs. Lu". The workers in the entire manor are also emerging from the Sandro family branch.  Lu Family Services.

    Manor schools mainly teach the children of these workers. Based on the curriculum level of Chinese students, it should be the enlightenment education before middle school.

    Lu Zheng had never cared much about the manor. It was only today that he learned that the seaside manor actually had many cash crop plantations and even fish ponds. Think about it again, the European castle manor was originally a product of the feudal system. The so-called manor was just like  A small town is no different. The owner of the manor is the ruler of the entire manor, and the entire manor is a self-sufficient small agricultural society.

    The Sandro family undoubtedly still retains some traditions. The coastal manor is not suitable for mechanized farming due to its small area, but there must still be plantations. Otherwise, thousands of acres of land would not be an exorbitant amount of natural resources.

    "Is there a library?" Lu Zheng couldn't help but ask.

    Mrs. Amalia smiled and said: "Yes, it is a three-story building with one floorThe second floor is open to all employees in the manor, and the third floor is exclusive to you and the lady. There is also an ancient book collection room. The lady has collected many ancient Chinese books.  "

    Lu Zheng Xiaoxiao, private library, collection of ancient books, the little guy really has the style of a Western aristocrat, but think about it, during the Chinese dynasty, there were also many gentry building library collections, which reflected the importance of culture and knowledge, but  Nowadays, no one in the wealthy class is so elegant.

    Lu Zheng glanced at the security list below again and stopped reading. It was too complicated. For example, there were more than thirty security personnel. He even introduced his general experience before serving the Sandro family, and there were also some security personnel.  The patrol vehicles and other equipment provided by the personnel, including the division of labor of these security personnel, are listed one by one.

    Moreover, Lu Zheng didn't want to look down, because he was afraid that he would see something he didn't want to see, such as the issue of security personnel with guns. Lu Zheng vaguely knew that there were some security personnel in the manor who did not have gun licenses and also owned firearms.  This is understandable. After all, the seaside manor is more than 20 kilometers away from the nearest police station and is inaccessible. If it is attacked by a gang of thugs, the security personnel will be at a disadvantage if they lack firepower.  In particular, if it is revealed that the manor is full of treasures, it is difficult to say that it will not arouse the covetousness of thugs, but these thugs can buy guns from the black market.

    But understanding is understanding, after all, it is not good for people around you to hold guns without a license. It is better not to know clearly.

    "Okay, I'll look around tomorrow." Lu Zheng handed the form back to Mrs. Amalia and pointed at the TV. On the wall-mounted large-screen plasma TV screen, the commentator had already begun to introduce the two teams that were about to face each other.

    Mrs. Amalia understood and said, "Don't disturb me, sir. I'll ask Louise to serve you." She walked to the bar and whispered a few words to the maid before retreating.

    There are dozens of bedrooms in the main castle, and even among the thirty-two maids serving the castle, only four personal maids can sleep in the servants' rooms next to the masters and ladies' bedrooms, and eight first-class maids live in the designated one.  Mrs. Amalia lives in the housekeeper's room on the first floor. The other twenty second-class maids are not qualified to live in the castle. Among them, the married ones live with their husbands in the dormitory area for the employees of the manor -  - Manor Apartments, while unmarried people live in a two-story maid's apartment building adjacent to the main castle.

    After watching the game, Lu Zheng discovered that besides the waitress at the bar, Louise came in at some unknown time and was also sitting on a high stool. Seeing him getting up, she walked over quickly and asked: "Sir, are you  Need something?¡±

    Lu Zheng said: "I took a bath and rested." He knew in his heart that Louise often accompanied him in Wushan when Iris was not in China, so when Mrs. Amalia divided the work among the maids, Louise would be much more  It no longer means that she is her own personal maid.

    But she came just in time. There were dozens of bedrooms in the castle, and she couldn¡¯t even count them, and she didn¡¯t know where to sleep.

    Louise said: "I will take you to Madam's room."

    She spoke naturally, and there was no strange expression on her pretty face, but the word "Madam" still made Lu Zheng slightly startled. The people Iris brought, including Mrs. Amalia, were all called according to the old titles.  Iris is "Miss", and now Louise is the first to change her name.

    Is this showing her loyalty to herself and implying that from now on she will be her own and break away from the young lady gang?  Lu Zheng thought and smiled in his heart. It was not a palace fight, so there were so many small thoughts. It was just that she had been getting along with him for a long time and felt that it was time to change her tune.

    "My wife came to see you. She didn't disturb you when she saw you watching the football match. She had something to eat and went back to her room to rest." Louise led the way and said as she walked.

    Lu Zheng nodded: "She should get more rest." After thinking for a while, he said: "Let her have a good rest tonight. Don't wake her up. I'll go to the master room."

    Louise nodded slightly.

    The bedroom where Iris rests on the second floor is the lady¡¯s room. Next door is the master room. Opposite the two master bedrooms are four servant rooms.  In fact, the lady's room and the master's room are connected inside. There is a door that can be opened on both sides. Of course, the door can be locked from the inside no matter from the master's room or the madam's room.

    Lu Zheng took a shower and lay on the bed, thinking about the 3-0 victory over Shougang by Beidou Stars just now. He also thought about Iris. The lady's room, as the name suggests, should be full of mature and seductive atmosphere, but it was Iris who slept with his wife.  The room is like the little princess's bedroom in a fairy tale. It is snow-white and tranquil, with a kind of pure and flawless beauty. It makes people feel ashamed inside and dare not think of blasphemy. However, I heard that the lady's room on the third floor is in rose color.  The temptation is endless. I wonder when Iris will grow up and live in the lady's room on the third floor.

    Then Lu Zheng shook his head, what was he thinking.

    Just like that, Lu Zheng slowly fell asleep as his thoughts fluctuated.

    Lu Zheng slept very sweetly this time. When he opened his eyes, a ray of sunlight shone into the room through the curtains. It seemed that it was getting late.

    Today is Sunday, Lu Zheng came earlyHe asked for leave again. He was very busy during this period. After finally taking a day off, Lu Zheng planned to recuperate and take a good rest. Thinking about the law courses at the University of Washington, he was afraid that sooner or later he would have to retake it.

    Thinking about it, Lu Zheng slowly sat up, then paused for a moment and let out a sigh.

    But next to the desk, Iris was sitting quietly, clicking on the pDA in his hand. Thinking about it, the little guy was reading a book.

    Seeing Lu Zheng stand up, Iris put away her palm computer and said, "I'll wait for you to have breakfast together."

    Lu Zheng smiled and nodded and said, "Okay." Suddenly someone was waiting for him to have breakfast with him. He was just a little guy, but it also made him feel very warm.

    Lu Zheng then thought that Iris was reading on a handheld computer instead of using paper books because he was afraid that the sound would disturb him.

    Lu Zheng couldn't help but feel a little ashamed. Compared to the little guy, he was far less careful.

    After breakfast, it was just past eight o'clock, and Lu Zheng enthusiastically proposed that he and Iris go to the strawberry garden to watch strawberry picking.  Because Mrs. Amalia mentioned that the strawberries in the manor are now ripe and the varieties are very good. If Mr. and Miss want to give some to their friends, they can give instructions. The gift packaging room will pack the gifts and write gift cards according to Mr. and Miss¡¯s instructions.  , If you need express delivery, the gift room will be responsible for the arrangements. If you don't need express delivery, it will be delivered quickly.

    Mrs. Amalia also said that after giving some of the remaining strawberries to the workers, they will be made into jam. She is also planning to register the trademark of Seaside Manor Strawberry Jam with the local industrial and commercial department in order to sell these jams and supplement the manor's expenses.

    After Lu Zheng learned about the general operation of the manor, he knew that Mrs. Amalia had a business license to sell agricultural products, and she was responsible for the external sales of the manor's agricultural products.

    Speaking of which, Mrs. Amalia is indeed conscientious in her duties. She and Iris do not care about the expenses of the manor, but she works hard to keep the balance of payments of the manor. When in Germany, the manor where Iris lives can achieve self-sufficiency, and the manor  The income from agricultural products can support daily maintenance costs and pay workers' wages and various tax burdens, and it is still a small profit. This is achieved under the premise that a lot of agricultural products are given away by Iris as gifts. These are all  Credit to Mrs. Amalia.

    Mrs. Amalia is also very smart. The secondary processed agricultural products of Iris Manor are very popular among the upper class in Germany and are hard to find.

    In fact, this is also because of Mrs. Amalia¡¯s convenient conditions. For example, Mrs. Amalia now wants to make the same strawberry jam and give it to herself and Iris as gifts. Naturally, those who can eat the strawberry jam from this ¡°Seaside Manor¡± are dignitaries.  Jam has become a high-end and high-end product. Those wealthy businessmen will be proud to have "Marina Manor" strawberry jam at home. The strawberry output of the manor is certain, and there will not be much strawberry jam every year.  But the less it is, the more precious it is. It is not surprising that the price is more than ten times that of ordinary strawberry jam on the market.  This mentality is common in both China and the West. For example, some private wine estates in the West gradually turn their wines into pure commodities and brand guarantees, which is similar to what Mrs. Amalia does.

    Of course, the premise is that the jam brewed by the manor workers is of extraordinary quality, and Lu Zheng is very confident about this.

    "Seaside Manor Jam?" When Louise led the way to the strawberry garden, Lu Zheng was still thinking about it. Many of the things Iris and Mrs. Amalia brought were so fresh. Now that I think about it, they are really made.  As a manor owner, I think my life will be very pleasant.

    Along the way, there were few people. The closer we got to the main castle, the less people were waiting for us. But when we arrived near the strawberry garden, it suddenly became lively. All kinds of workers and children were arriving from their living areas to start work.  When they saw Lu Zheng and Iris, they greeted them cautiously.

    Lu Zheng knew that these workers looked like serfs following their masters, but the reality was quite different. They were guaranteed by contracts, and their incomes were quite generous. They were not well-educated, and such stable and high-paying jobs were hard to find in Germany.  Moreover, the next generation is basically guaranteed to receive a better education. Iris's manor in Germany will provide them with scholarships for the next generation to go to college. Of course, to win this generous reward, parents need to work hard and become outstanding employees.

    In fact, although times are different now, many children who went to college outside eventually came back to serve the Sandro family. Some entered the Sandro family's business, while others could not adapt to the outside competition.  They simply returned to the manor and continued the life of farm workers like their parents' generation. For Germans, farm labor was not a lowly job.

    Coming to China with Miss Iris is a dream come true for many employees. According to Mrs. Amalia, there are many opportunities to come to China, and this is indeed the case now. This manor is peaceful and orderly, and has its own shuttle bus, which runs every morning and evening.  A trip provides workers on vacation with the convenience of visiting the city. If they don¡¯t want to go home to visit relatives during a long vacation, they can also travel in this ancient country.

    Especially the children, their future development will definitely be very good. They have received enlightenment education in the manor school.??, if you don't want to return to your country, you can go to an international school in the city to study. Children who grow up in this way will at least be proficient in both languages. The easiest job opportunity is to be a translator. In this country with a rapidly changing economy, it is really  There are many opportunities.

    Therefore, when the male and female employees saw Lu Zheng and Iris, they all bowed and said hello devoutly.

    "Bang", a little boy jumped out of nowhere and bumped into Lu Zheng.

    Afterwards, a peasant woman ran over in a panic and said sorry to the male host repeatedly. Lu Zheng smiled and touched the little boy's head to indicate that it was okay.

    In the strawberry garden, the workers had already begun busy work. Looking at the plump and mouth-watering red strawberries, Lu Zheng couldn't help but swallowed. They looked really greedy.

    He glanced at the little guy next to him who was dressed in dazzling and gorgeous clothes and looked like the hostess of the manor. Lu Zheng thought in his heart that the impact of Iris on some of his ideas was too much.
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