Li Du still wanted to apologize, but the lion hunter waved his hand generously and said, "Maybe it's not your pet's fault. It may have found this thing."
As he spoke, he pulled open his clothes and revealed a bag the size of a child's fist from his waist.
The bag was yellow and white, seamless, and made of leather.
When he took out the bag, Ali became even more agitated. It struggled wildly, punching and kicking as if it had seen its father's murderer.
Li Du asked, "What is this?"
The lion hunter said, "Samos, a gift from my business partner in Australia. It's a pocket money bag, but I use it to hold gems because it's made of real leather, so I don't have to worry about wear and tear on the jewelry."
Li Du wondered, "Why is my little kangaroo angry at your bag?"
The lion hunter smiled maliciously and said, "Because this bag is made of kangaroo eggs. Strictly speaking, it's made of male kangaroo testicles."
Hearing this, Sophie immediately frowned and said, "This is even worse than fur."
The lion hunter spread out his hands and said innocently, "It's not my bad taste. The prototype of Samos comes from an ancient Australian legend. In the past, Australian adults would wear a lucky bag to ward off evil spirits, attract wealth, and attract good luck. The highest level of this lucky bag is Samos."
Ali continued to struggle and squeak. It looked like he was about to explode with rage.
The lion hunter handed the bag to the bodyguard and waved. "Come on, distinguished guests, please allow me to take you to rest. I think you must be tired from the long journey."
Ali gradually calmed down as the bag was far away, but it still looked at the lion hunter with some resentment. It seemed that it wanted to give the lion hunter a beating if it had the chance.
For this, Sophie had to keep looking at it.
Ali had grown up and was now as tall as Li Du's knee. Its bones were dense and its muscle fibers were thick, so Sophie could not hold it for long.
The area near the edge of the hill was a lawn with some unknown trees. The trees had lush canopies and covered a large area. Because of the season, there were not many leaves, and the sun shone freely.
Under the canopy were log tables and chairs. The lion hunter invited them to sit down, and a servant brought them hot tea.
The lion hunter smiled warmly and said, "Please have a taste. After learning that my guests are Chinese, I asked my man in China to find these teas. They are said to be called Jin Jun Mei, best for winter."
Li Du thanked him. Jin Junmei was indeed a top-grade black tea, but he did not think that the lion hunter would be able to get his hands on the real thing. This kind of tea rarely entered the market and could not be bought with money.
However, in such a beautiful environment, drinking water was also a pleasure, and there was no need to worry about what tea to drink.
Sitting on the edge of the small hill, he looked up at the clear blue sky of Africa and the spotless white clouds. Turning his head to the side, he saw fine sand dunes that stretched for hundreds of miles.
The winter in South Africa was not cold, and there were still people surfing at the beach. There were also some people who took advantage of the afternoon to sunbathe. Li Du used his eyesight to see that among the girls who were sunbathing on the beach, some of them were topless.
The waves rolled and gently lapped against the beach. The sound of the waves was crisp and clear, and the tea was fragrant. Living in such a place was a kind of enjoyment.
Behind them, there were some children running on the beach. A few pet dogs of various sizes were chasing the children. The laughter of the children and the barking of the dogs added some liveliness to the beach.
Sipping his tea, Lion Hunter changed the subject and asked, "President Winston said that you want to come to South Africa to inspect our diamond market?"
Li Du nodded. "Yes, sir. The luxury goods market is in a tough situation now. We would like to see if we can work with you to find new diamond mines and provide more affordable diamonds."
The lion hunter laughed, showing his white teeth. "Diamonds are a non-renewable resource, my man. Every carat you dig out of them is a carat less. Do you want more and more affordable diamonds? That doesn't seem possible. "
Li Du frowned and said, "There's no other way. Like I said, the market environment is too bad. We have to find a way to reduce costs. Otherwise, if the profits are too low, it will be difficult for the group to operate."
The lion hunter said, "I know, I believe you. I know very well that Harry Winston almost went bankrupt. If I could, I would like to provide you with a lot of cheap diamonds, but that's impossible. "
Li Du still wanted to negotiate, but the lion hunter laughed and said, "Well, you can take a break for two days. After that, I will take you to visit my mine. Then you will know why diamonds are so expensive."
The lion hunter's villa was very large, just like they had seen before. It was like a small castle, with forty or fifty rooms. It was not a problem to accommodate them.
The villa was large and luxurious, covered with thick handmade carpets, and the walls were decorated with paintings and paintings of famous people, precious animal specimens, and some ornaments made of precious metals.
On the wall of the hall were two specimens of the white rhinoceros. This animal was almost extinct, and the government did not allow the production and display of such specimens.
Lion Hunter was obviously flaunting his wealth and power by showing it off in such a grandiose manner.
Li Du and Sophie were placed in a room that was hundreds of square meters. In the middle of the room was a specimen of a lion. The lion's forelegs were on the rock, and it looked majestic.
"This is the animal our family hunts," the lion hunter said proudly. "Every year we kill at least a hundred lions!"
What could Li Du say?
He noticed that there were many servants in the castle, but they were all white. The only black person he saw along the way was the lion hunter himself, and he was a little puzzled.
The lion hunter, who had become a rich man, naturally had a unique way of controlling people's emotions. He noticed Li Du's doubts and said, "You must be wondering why all my people are white."
Li Du smiled and said, "I'm a little puzzled."
The lion hunter shrugged and said, "It's simple. Because white people are smart, knowledgeable, and capable. They are much more reliable than black people."
Li Du didn't know how to respond. The lion hunter himself was black.
The lion hunter did not care. He said, "I know what you are thinking. Yes, I am black, but there are very few black people like me. Most black people are lazy, stupid, and violent. You have to whip them to make them work. "
Li Du asked subconsciously, "Are you a supporter of white governance?"
There were two opinions among the indigenous people of South Africa. One was that black people should govern South Africa, and the other was that white people should lead black people to survive. The lion hunter's attitude toward black people was in line with the latter.
The lion hunter laughed. "No, South Africa cannot be ruled by white people, although white people can lead the country to better development. Do you wonder why my attitude is so contradictory?"
Without waiting for Li Du to answer, he said, "It's very simple. I know that for the country and the people, white people leading the country is the right choice. But I can't get enough benefits. I can't control them. I can control some stupid, greedy, short-sighted black people, haha. "
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