In the dark and soft sky, many stars twinkled like diamonds.
Roland Manor.
The banquet was held in the hall.
There was a long dining table with a neat white tablecloth, a huge glass chandelier hanging overhead, and the candles on the silver candlesticks were blooming with a soft light.
The dining room was very quiet, with only the occasional sound of knives and forks touching the bottom of the plate.
Fang Xian forked a small piece of steak, dipped it in the sauce, and put it in his mouth. The sweet and mellow taste of the beef overflowed and blended with the flavor of the sauce, creating a strong stimulation for his taste buds.
He then raised his glass and said, "To our reunion after a long separation!"
Sitting opposite him was a middle-aged gentleman. It was Baron Andre Roland. He was wearing a gorgeous suit and raised his goblet in a reserved manner. "Welcome home!"
The baroness and heir Pete smiled at each other.
Everything seemed unusually harmonious and perfect.
But Fang Xian found that the jewelry on the baroness's body was somewhat incongruous. The favorite ruby necklace in his memory had long since disappeared.
The tableware on the table was not pure silver, but the latest alloy material produced by the kingdom's factory. Many middle-class families liked to buy a set to imitate aristocratic banquets, but in the upper class, they would be laughed at.
In addition, although the maids were responsible, when the master was not paying attention, they would occasionally show a perfunctory look, and they felt unfamiliar with this family.
Obviously, most of them were only temporary maids.
"So … Did you come back this time because something happened in school?"
Baron Andre put down his knife and fork and asked in a low voice.
"It's alright …"
Fang Xian spread his hands. "Something happened recently, so I wanted to come back for a while …"
In his memory, Daniel was very resentful because his family had cut off his living expenses.
If he had not paid six years of tuition fees in one go when he first entered school, he might have dropped out early.
But after seeing the actual situation of this family, Fang Xian felt that they had already done their best to maintain their current dignity. There was really no way to support the study of a mysterious person like in the past.
Baron Andre looked around at the maids and pulled off the napkin around his neck. "Come with me to the study. We need to have a conversation between men. Pete, accompany your mother."
Fang Xian gave the two an apologetic look and stood up to follow the baron.
Walking through the empty and monotonous corridor, the baron pushed open the study door and shut it tightly.
The study was very spacious. Rows of bookshelves were filled with all kinds of books, emitting a unique fragrance.
The baron lit up a kerosene lamp and let the bright light spread out. He then sat behind the desk and looked at his son. "Didn't you say you would never come back? Could it be that you don't have enough money? "
Fang Xian rummaged through his memories. Ever since Daniel's repeated requests for money were not met, he threw a tantrum at his family and even said something like this.
His silence seemed to have caused the baron to fall into deep thought. After a moment, he said, "How much do you need?"
Fang Xian guessed that the other party was already thinking about which item to sell.
"I don't need it …" He shook his head and said softly, "Has the family's economic situation already deteriorated to this extent? Mother's jewelry, the antiques in the corridor, the oil paintings … "
Andre's lips moved as if he wanted to refute, but in the end, he collapsed speechlessly and held his head in his hands. "You know everything? That damned Ferdinand River Columbus, the damned bank, the damned creditors … They're all vampires! "
"Hmm?"
Fang Xian's eyes narrowed slightly.
Could it be that the Roland family was still unaware that Ferdinand River Columbus's adventure had been a huge success, and that the certificate of shares, which was originally a piece of waste paper, had turned into an endless gold mine?
Of course, if they knew this news, even if they only used it as a mortgage or as a guarantee to borrow money from other nobles, the Roland family's economic situation would be greatly improved.
He thought about it and decided to lay his cards on the table. "Let's talk openly and honestly … First, tell me, does our family have any inheritance of the Blood of God, or are we a hidden branch of an ancient noble family, or do we have any big secrets?"
"You … Have you read too many of those popular novels and dramas in the city?" Baron Andre stared at his son as if he was looking at an idiot.
"Alright … I was thinking too much." Fang Xian shrugged his shoulders and put his hands in his pockets. "Then … If we don't have any secrets, why did we choose to invest heavily in Ferdinand River Columbus?"
"I don't know …"
A bitter expression appeared on Andre's face. "That navigator must be an Enchanter. He manipulated me … He used some secret method to deceive the notary …"
There was a mysterious power in this world. When the government notarized, they would definitely consider such a situation.
For such a large investment, there would definitely be specialized personnel to observe the minds of both parties to ensure that they were not affected. There would also be a unique power to isolate interference.
At least, signing the agreement was indeed the will of the baron.
Fang Xian rolled his eyes. "According to my knowledge of mysticism, if there really was a strong person who could bypass the notary office and confuse you, he would not be interested in the initial investment … Alright, I'll lay my cards on the table. I ran into some trouble at school, and it's related to this transaction. Someone is eyeing the equity certificate … You … didn't sell it, did you?"
Andre's expression was a little blank, but there was surprise in the depths of his eyes. "You're saying … that great navigator's expedition was successful? Haha … I knew it. My decision back then was not wrong. "
'Are you a goldfish with a few seconds of memory?' Fang Xian rolled his eyes. 'Who was the one who was cursing that navigator?'
"That's not the main point. The main point is that … someone has their eyes on us. Stopping me is only a part of the plan. Their real goal is to make the Roland Family bankrupt. Finally, they will get that certificate of shares at a price that is equivalent to collecting junk!
This was not an anonymous stock that could be stolen. Instead, they had to go to the notary office and let Andre transfer it as the head of the family.
"Damn it … I knew it … Our family has been in more trouble than the past two years … Moreover, someone is willing to buy all of my debts …"
Andre reacted and suddenly became extremely angry. "This is a shameful fraud! Theft! "
Fang Xian nodded in agreement.
If the other party was willing to come to them, explain the matter clearly, and propose a purchase plan, they would at most be prepared to let them sell the gold at the price of silver. Although it would be considered a bargain, the Roland family could not only recover their previous investment, but also make a profit.
But now, they were not prepared to do so. They wanted them to sell the gold at the price of stones.
It could only be said that humans were greedy. If they could eat a whole fish, they would not just eat half.
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