Chapter 373： first guests
Chapter 373 The first guests
According to the agreed time, the guest's plane will arrive in five days.
After the plane from Qatar landed, An Feng sent a business jet to pick them up and took them back to Santa Barbara in 20 minutes. In addition to Khalid and his girlfriend, there were two Qatari officials on board, Saeed from Dubai. With his three entourage and four bodyguards.
If it is considered an official visit, the country must at least send a high-ranking official to receive it, but now it is a private act, and everything is being carried out in a low-key manner. After the plane landed, the stewardess opened the gangway and faced the passengers with a smile on her face: "Sirs and ladies, I wish you a pleasant journey!"
Khalid walked ahead and stepped off the plane on the gangway.
The seasons along the coast of California do not change much, and the winter is only slightly colder. For the guests coming from the Bay Area, the weather is very warm and comfortable. Their friends also sent luxury cars to pick them up, two black and solemn Rolls-Royce Phantoms, and four Maserati Presidents.
The driver in a black suit and white gloves opened the door and asked them to get in.
Khalid and his female companion boarded one of the Phantoms, Said, his assistant and translator boarded the last Phantom, and the other entourages sat in the Maserati one by one. The one leading the way was a gasoline version of the president, and the deep sound of the engine sounded, and he turned around and led the way.
The convoy leaves the airport and drives along the highway to the destination.
This luxury motorcade has also become a scenic spot along the way. When passing through the center of the city, passers-by turn their heads from time to time. The luxury motorcade attracts a lot of attention, and the VIPs in the car are respected. After about six or seven minutes, the speed of the vehicle slowed down, and the vehicle in front turned at the intersection ahead.
Khalid looked at the scenery outside the window. The white and blue fence spread around, surrounded by tall green trees. When the car was moving forward, there was an obvious sign on the side of the road: Stop! private area. Show that the road, and everything in front of it, is privately owned.
The convoy passed the wide main gate of the manor, and the scene that was previously blocked by trees suddenly opened up. In front of it was an open field tens of meters wide and hundreds of meters long. A square building decorated with blue, white and gold stood in front of it. The convoy turned a corner. Passengers They can see more clearly.
The guiding car brought two Rolls-Royces to the main entrance of the building and stopped, and the rear car drove directly to the parking lot without passing the main entrance. When Phantom came to the main entrance to spray water, the host and hostess greeted him in person. A row of servants around him kept their eyes on each other, and the butler was in the most convenient position in front.
Khaled lamented that the real person does not show his face. He knew that An Feng was very rich and was also the core of the consortium. It was because of this that he made friends with him. He didn’t see how high-profile he was in Europe, so he thought he was indifferent by nature. Now it seems that he is not revealing. The typical landscape can only be seen in the base camp.
When thinking about this, the car door was opened, and Khalid adjusted his mentality. Having lived in the West, he naturally knew the etiquette of these Western societies. He immediately got out of the car and went to the owner, shook hands with him and greeted him, and then introduced some other entourage people, and shook hands one by one.
It feels a bit like a meeting between the leaders of the two countries, and the always serious butler played this scene to the fullest. It is rumored that the top-notch British butler can improve the face of the host, and now it seems true. An Feng invited them into the house, the housekeeper led the way, and the servants quickly followed with their luggage.
Through the gate and step into the front hall, there is a high-end handmade carpet under your feet, the walls are ivory white, and there are exquisite crystal chandeliers and carved patterns on the top of your head. In front of you are two winding stairs leading to the second floor. The well-informed Khalid knew that this was not the subject, but the adjacent living room.
"Misters and ladies, this way please!" An Feng invited them into the living room on the right.
The decoration of the living room restores the essence of the building, all kinds of luxury and high-end come together, large oil paintings are hung on the walls of the living room, depicting some fantasy scenes in European myths, surrounded by retro European sofas, and huge windows on the upper and lower floors behind it Open, but blocked by a sculpted white curtain, the light in the room is not too strong, while also enhancing the effect.
Khalid looked at it and praised: "Your layout here is very good, it is dizzying."
"Thank you!" An Feng smiled, "Are you interested in visiting?"
"I'm just curious." Khalid smiled, looked at Said, and he nodded. They are not being polite, but really curious about how luxurious this building is. Take the current living room as an example, with a little decoration, it can completely become a meeting place for high-ranking state officials and foreign guests.
An Feng and the hostess took them on a visual journey.
Even if some of them were born in the royal family and have seen many luxurious palaces, they are still amazed by this place. Walk around the first floor, visit each area, and be shocked by the ubiquitous gold and ivory white, and then dotted with red and brown, luxury is played in the palm of your hand.
Khaled has visited many European royal palaces and experienced their luxury and magnificence. Compared with today's Anfeng mansions, although it is boring to evaluate which one is higher or lower, the former is a royal palace and the latter is a private mansion. For everyday use, he prefers the latter.
Said from Dubai is also impressed: "It feels like coming to the Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi. The difference is that the colors here are more lively, and you can feel the luxury while taking into account the needs of life. It's really great. A beautiful place."
"Thank you!" An Feng smiled.
Hearing high evaluations is naturally an affirmation of his burning money. Both Khalid and Saeed are rich in the Middle East and royal families. They must have tasted a lot of luxury. Compared with Saeed, the Abu Dhabi Palace Hotel is the only eight-star hotel in the world.
Even this group of people highly appreciate it, which shows it.
In terms of total construction cost, Anfeng is naturally inferior to the Palace Hotel, which cost three billion US dollars to build, but in terms of unit cost, how big is the Palace Hotel? How old is An Feng here? They have nearly 400 guest rooms, while Anfeng only has eight rooms here!
Calculated by the unit cost, the degree of burning money is indeed unmatched.
An Feng also thinks that it is more suitable for residential use. He has seen the Palace Hotel. Too much use of gold will cause visual fatigue, and it will feel a little explosive after a long time. Anfeng is not a hotel here, so more colors and elements are added, and Baroque art is used to dilute the outburst.
In fact, to put it bluntly, it is a low-key pretending to be B.
…
It is impeccable to entertain guests with such a high standard.
So this time being a guest is a joy for the host and guests. The guests are very happy and full of praise, and the host is naturally satisfied. In the end, they gathered around a long table in the golden main banquet hall, with pure white tablecloths and exquisite ceramic tableware, and enjoyed a non-alcoholic Western dinner together.
The next morning, the guests strolled around. The main building occupies a negligible area, but the entire manor covers an area of 300 acres, full of greenery, and there is a huge artificial lake. For friends who live in the desert too much, green and water They are all precious things.
This also aroused their urgency.
An Feng didn't procrastinate. After the morning, the plane took them to a field trip.
The first is the greening around Los Angeles. This matter started nine months ago. By now, lush plants have grown, and a large area around is covered with fragrant green grass. The green protection circle surrounds this city that lacks greenery. , aerial observations are incredible.
"Are they really plants that are less than a year old?" Khalid asked in disbelief. Looking down from the helicopter, there are dense plants all around. Although they cannot be compared with those that grow in areas with sufficient water, they are Compared with the original satellite image, this change is terrifying.
"Believe in the power of technology." An Feng said.
"Following this trend, Los Angeles will be able to build a green satellite city in a few years." Khaled said, it seems that he has done his homework.
"Maybe, but it's too far away from the central area, so it's not suitable for business." An Feng looked at the land below and said, wait until the green trees grow taller and the vegetation is lush, then connect the water pipes. It's unrealistic to build a business, but the conditions are excellent. , a living area with fresh air, that is more than enough.
"I like this technology." Said also said, his eyes full of yearning.
An Feng said: "Continue to the next item?"
Khalid nodded: "Please continue."
The helicopter returned, this time near the coastal area. An Feng was going to take them to visit the small seawater desalination plant provided by Ans Industry and promoted by Green Earth Company. Due to its size, the name of the plant is a bit of a misnomer, it should be a desalination workstation.
The advanced technology from the future has greatly improved the efficiency and effect of seawater desalination, but the cost has been reduced. An Feng invited them to taste the desalinated fresh water in person. Middle Eastern guests are very experienced, they are frequently exposed to desalinated sea water, and it is easy to taste the difference.
Khalid took a sip, his face in disbelief: "Is this really desalinated sea water?"
"I promise, or stop the machine, we do it all over again?"
"Come again." Khalid really didn't believe it, and the staff behind him gave an explanation and a demonstration, and they tried a few more mouthfuls.
Khalid put down his cup and said solemnly: "Are you considering transferring this technology?"
Said also looked at An Feng, he spoke a step late, but the meaning in his heart was the same.
An Feng said: "It is a business that supports the green earth. It is impossible to transfer technology. We have to do business in other countries. However, we will build a large-scale desalinated water plant in a joint venture with you. We will provide the technology, and you will hold the shares and be responsible for the operation. It's the best compromise."
An Feng did not intend to hold these technologies, because the desalination plants in these countries are all state-owned, and it is impossible for locals to control them, let alone a group of foreigners? So he didn't consider being able to hold a controlling stake, he just hoped to take more shares and let the other party cash out to buy the transferred shares.
Khalid said: "We have to discuss in detail."
An Feng said: "I can only recommend this to you. The company or my private team will handle business matters."
"Is it the minimum requirement just now?" Khaled asked.
"You can say that." An Feng nodded.
"Very good." Khalid said, he already had an idea in his mind, this opportunity must be seized, whether it is the green environment or fresh water, both play a key role in the future, when the oil is gone, these countries must think about it The method masters the method of continuous development.
The outside world generally thinks that the oil countries in the Middle East are short-sighted and wait for the end after the oil is pumped, but in fact they are not stupid. They have been using money to find other ways out, just like Dubai building itself into a tourist city. This is undoubtedly the exhaustion of oil. new road after.
(end of this chapter)
According to the agreed time, the guest's plane will arrive in five days.
After the plane from Qatar landed, An Feng sent a business jet to pick them up and took them back to Santa Barbara in 20 minutes. In addition to Khalid and his girlfriend, there were two Qatari officials on board, Saeed from Dubai. With his three entourage and four bodyguards.
If it is considered an official visit, the country must at least send a high-ranking official to receive it, but now it is a private act, and everything is being carried out in a low-key manner. After the plane landed, the stewardess opened the gangway and faced the passengers with a smile on her face: "Sirs and ladies, I wish you a pleasant journey!"
Khalid walked ahead and stepped off the plane on the gangway.
The seasons along the coast of California do not change much, and the winter is only slightly colder. For the guests coming from the Bay Area, the weather is very warm and comfortable. Their friends also sent luxury cars to pick them up, two black and solemn Rolls-Royce Phantoms, and four Maserati Presidents.
The driver in a black suit and white gloves opened the door and asked them to get in.
Khalid and his female companion boarded one of the Phantoms, Said, his assistant and translator boarded the last Phantom, and the other entourages sat in the Maserati one by one. The one leading the way was a gasoline version of the president, and the deep sound of the engine sounded, and he turned around and led the way.
The convoy leaves the airport and drives along the highway to the destination.
This luxury motorcade has also become a scenic spot along the way. When passing through the center of the city, passers-by turn their heads from time to time. The luxury motorcade attracts a lot of attention, and the VIPs in the car are respected. After about six or seven minutes, the speed of the vehicle slowed down, and the vehicle in front turned at the intersection ahead.
Khalid looked at the scenery outside the window. The white and blue fence spread around, surrounded by tall green trees. When the car was moving forward, there was an obvious sign on the side of the road: Stop! private area. Show that the road, and everything in front of it, is privately owned.
The convoy passed the wide main gate of the manor, and the scene that was previously blocked by trees suddenly opened up. In front of it was an open field tens of meters wide and hundreds of meters long. A square building decorated with blue, white and gold stood in front of it. The convoy turned a corner. Passengers They can see more clearly.
The guiding car brought two Rolls-Royces to the main entrance of the building and stopped, and the rear car drove directly to the parking lot without passing the main entrance. When Phantom came to the main entrance to spray water, the host and hostess greeted him in person. A row of servants around him kept their eyes on each other, and the butler was in the most convenient position in front.
Khaled lamented that the real person does not show his face. He knew that An Feng was very rich and was also the core of the consortium. It was because of this that he made friends with him. He didn’t see how high-profile he was in Europe, so he thought he was indifferent by nature. Now it seems that he is not revealing. The typical landscape can only be seen in the base camp.
When thinking about this, the car door was opened, and Khalid adjusted his mentality. Having lived in the West, he naturally knew the etiquette of these Western societies. He immediately got out of the car and went to the owner, shook hands with him and greeted him, and then introduced some other entourage people, and shook hands one by one.
It feels a bit like a meeting between the leaders of the two countries, and the always serious butler played this scene to the fullest. It is rumored that the top-notch British butler can improve the face of the host, and now it seems true. An Feng invited them into the house, the housekeeper led the way, and the servants quickly followed with their luggage.
Through the gate and step into the front hall, there is a high-end handmade carpet under your feet, the walls are ivory white, and there are exquisite crystal chandeliers and carved patterns on the top of your head. In front of you are two winding stairs leading to the second floor. The well-informed Khalid knew that this was not the subject, but the adjacent living room.
"Misters and ladies, this way please!" An Feng invited them into the living room on the right.
The decoration of the living room restores the essence of the building, all kinds of luxury and high-end come together, large oil paintings are hung on the walls of the living room, depicting some fantasy scenes in European myths, surrounded by retro European sofas, and huge windows on the upper and lower floors behind it Open, but blocked by a sculpted white curtain, the light in the room is not too strong, while also enhancing the effect.
Khalid looked at it and praised: "Your layout here is very good, it is dizzying."
"Thank you!" An Feng smiled, "Are you interested in visiting?"
"I'm just curious." Khalid smiled, looked at Said, and he nodded. They are not being polite, but really curious about how luxurious this building is. Take the current living room as an example, with a little decoration, it can completely become a meeting place for high-ranking state officials and foreign guests.
An Feng and the hostess took them on a visual journey.
Even if some of them were born in the royal family and have seen many luxurious palaces, they are still amazed by this place. Walk around the first floor, visit each area, and be shocked by the ubiquitous gold and ivory white, and then dotted with red and brown, luxury is played in the palm of your hand.
Khaled has visited many European royal palaces and experienced their luxury and magnificence. Compared with today's Anfeng mansions, although it is boring to evaluate which one is higher or lower, the former is a royal palace and the latter is a private mansion. For everyday use, he prefers the latter.
Said from Dubai is also impressed: "It feels like coming to the Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi. The difference is that the colors here are more lively, and you can feel the luxury while taking into account the needs of life. It's really great. A beautiful place."
"Thank you!" An Feng smiled.
Hearing high evaluations is naturally an affirmation of his burning money. Both Khalid and Saeed are rich in the Middle East and royal families. They must have tasted a lot of luxury. Compared with Saeed, the Abu Dhabi Palace Hotel is the only eight-star hotel in the world.
Even this group of people highly appreciate it, which shows it.
In terms of total construction cost, Anfeng is naturally inferior to the Palace Hotel, which cost three billion US dollars to build, but in terms of unit cost, how big is the Palace Hotel? How old is An Feng here? They have nearly 400 guest rooms, while Anfeng only has eight rooms here!
Calculated by the unit cost, the degree of burning money is indeed unmatched.
An Feng also thinks that it is more suitable for residential use. He has seen the Palace Hotel. Too much use of gold will cause visual fatigue, and it will feel a little explosive after a long time. Anfeng is not a hotel here, so more colors and elements are added, and Baroque art is used to dilute the outburst.
In fact, to put it bluntly, it is a low-key pretending to be B.
…
It is impeccable to entertain guests with such a high standard.
So this time being a guest is a joy for the host and guests. The guests are very happy and full of praise, and the host is naturally satisfied. In the end, they gathered around a long table in the golden main banquet hall, with pure white tablecloths and exquisite ceramic tableware, and enjoyed a non-alcoholic Western dinner together.
The next morning, the guests strolled around. The main building occupies a negligible area, but the entire manor covers an area of 300 acres, full of greenery, and there is a huge artificial lake. For friends who live in the desert too much, green and water They are all precious things.
This also aroused their urgency.
An Feng didn't procrastinate. After the morning, the plane took them to a field trip.
The first is the greening around Los Angeles. This matter started nine months ago. By now, lush plants have grown, and a large area around is covered with fragrant green grass. The green protection circle surrounds this city that lacks greenery. , aerial observations are incredible.
"Are they really plants that are less than a year old?" Khalid asked in disbelief. Looking down from the helicopter, there are dense plants all around. Although they cannot be compared with those that grow in areas with sufficient water, they are Compared with the original satellite image, this change is terrifying.
"Believe in the power of technology." An Feng said.
"Following this trend, Los Angeles will be able to build a green satellite city in a few years." Khaled said, it seems that he has done his homework.
"Maybe, but it's too far away from the central area, so it's not suitable for business." An Feng looked at the land below and said, wait until the green trees grow taller and the vegetation is lush, then connect the water pipes. It's unrealistic to build a business, but the conditions are excellent. , a living area with fresh air, that is more than enough.
"I like this technology." Said also said, his eyes full of yearning.
An Feng said: "Continue to the next item?"
Khalid nodded: "Please continue."
The helicopter returned, this time near the coastal area. An Feng was going to take them to visit the small seawater desalination plant provided by Ans Industry and promoted by Green Earth Company. Due to its size, the name of the plant is a bit of a misnomer, it should be a desalination workstation.
The advanced technology from the future has greatly improved the efficiency and effect of seawater desalination, but the cost has been reduced. An Feng invited them to taste the desalinated fresh water in person. Middle Eastern guests are very experienced, they are frequently exposed to desalinated sea water, and it is easy to taste the difference.
Khalid took a sip, his face in disbelief: "Is this really desalinated sea water?"
"I promise, or stop the machine, we do it all over again?"
"Come again." Khalid really didn't believe it, and the staff behind him gave an explanation and a demonstration, and they tried a few more mouthfuls.
Khalid put down his cup and said solemnly: "Are you considering transferring this technology?"
Said also looked at An Feng, he spoke a step late, but the meaning in his heart was the same.
An Feng said: "It is a business that supports the green earth. It is impossible to transfer technology. We have to do business in other countries. However, we will build a large-scale desalinated water plant in a joint venture with you. We will provide the technology, and you will hold the shares and be responsible for the operation. It's the best compromise."
An Feng did not intend to hold these technologies, because the desalination plants in these countries are all state-owned, and it is impossible for locals to control them, let alone a group of foreigners? So he didn't consider being able to hold a controlling stake, he just hoped to take more shares and let the other party cash out to buy the transferred shares.
Khalid said: "We have to discuss in detail."
An Feng said: "I can only recommend this to you. The company or my private team will handle business matters."
"Is it the minimum requirement just now?" Khaled asked.
"You can say that." An Feng nodded.
"Very good." Khalid said, he already had an idea in his mind, this opportunity must be seized, whether it is the green environment or fresh water, both play a key role in the future, when the oil is gone, these countries must think about it The method masters the method of continuous development.
The outside world generally thinks that the oil countries in the Middle East are short-sighted and wait for the end after the oil is pumped, but in fact they are not stupid. They have been using money to find other ways out, just like Dubai building itself into a tourist city. This is undoubtedly the exhaustion of oil. new road after.
(end of this chapter)
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