America's Road to Wealth

Chapter 280 Night Cruise on the Thames
Abel and little Laura came out, of course it was impossible for just two people to come out.

In the United States, Abel didn't feel very safe.

Let alone abroad?

Although guns are banned in London, it is not necessarily true how good the law and order is.

After the opening of Niger's immigration channel, the law and order in Europe is often the same as that in the United States, which is hard to describe.

Naturally, the rock security personnel had to accompany them, and at least a dozen people from the Secret Service came out with them.

If they all came out, more than 100 people crowded the street, it would be spectacular.

Abel came to London for the first time, and at the suggestion of little Laura, the caravan started cruising on the streets and avenues of London.

The car is driving on the London Bridge, the sea and the sky are in the same color in the distance, the setting sun is like blood, and the scenery is infinitely beautiful.

For the first time in my life, I am away from my family and travel with my boyfriend.

Little Laura was very excited. Along the way, Rare was chattering non-stop.

Abel smiled and dealt with it from time to time, thinking that she looked like a real girl in this way.

Instead of that shrewd and forbearing lady from a big family.

The convoy passed the London Bridge, and Abel looked at the bustling West London on the other side, as well as the many towering buildings, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart, what a unique geographical advantage.

It deserves to be the number one port city in Europe, where countless international financial institutions gather.

Although Wall Street is powerful, the financial power in the world is not limited to Wall Street.

As the starting place of "finance", London is actually very important.

It's just that after more than ten years, this place has gradually become a branch of Wall Street, and its past glory has completely disappeared.

Abel was thinking about what he could gain from this country.

At this time, there are still many good things in Britain.

If it was changed to 20 years ago, after Mrs. Thatcher came to power.

Then it's not just good stuff, it's super fat!
Unfortunately, it is already 2001.

The fat has been taken away.

If you want to eat it in your mouth again, you have to grab it from others.

Little Laura could see that Abel was thinking about something, so she calmed down in a sensible way, and didn't bother him anymore, but just looked at his side face quietly.

She felt that Abel in this state was surprisingly handsome, a little more handsome than usual.

She thought it would be nice to have a camera at this time, so that she could take a few pictures.

She thinks that if Hollywood makes movies related to Apollo in the future, it would be great if Abel is directly asked to be Apollo.

With this look alone, my boyfriend beat up most of the male models and celebrities.

What's more, he is like a god in the financial field.

Or is he the Apollo of finance?
This is really an incomparably powerful, incomparably miraculous, and legendary man.

This man is now mine!

Although it needs to be shared with others, I was able to get the biggest piece.

So he is mine!

Under the sunset in London, little Laura thought intoxicated.

"Why didn't you speak?"

After a while, Abel came back to his senses and embraced little Laura in his arms, stroking her hair gently.

The girl groaned a few times comfortably, and said in a low voice: "I see you are thinking about something, and I am afraid I will disturb you."

"It's nothing, just thinking about it."

The convoy was now crossing London Bridge.

Across London Bridge is King William Street.

King William Street is a street in the City of London, the historic core of London and modern financial centre.

At its northern end it meets Lombard Street with Woolnorth St Mary's Church, southeast to Monument Junction, where it meets Grace Church Street and Cannon Street, before continuing south to London Bridge.

The number of pedestrians on both sides of the vehicles on the street gradually increased, and it became more and more prosperous. As the night gradually fell, countless lights were turned on, and the past was dazzling.

"Let's go to the nearby shopping district first."

Thinking about starting work tomorrow, I don't know if I can accompany little Laura.

This time, he came here in her name, even though it was his own woman.

But you can't be ungrateful, because you are more excited and free when you just came here today.

Abel felt that it would not be impossible to go shopping with her first.

In addition, he is also a little curious about London.

You must know that he had just arrived in New York, Manhattan, and when he was rich and free.

In the beginning, I actually liked driving a sports car and running around Manhattan.

That's how he met Annie and Jessica at the time.

Few young girls can resist the pursuit of super handsome guys who drive limited edition Ferraris and Lamborghinis.

It was later that he was educated by the traffic jams on Manhattan Island, and his back and back ached from driving sports cars, so he hated sports cars so much.

After that, he only took cars, and even less SUVs.

In terms of comfort, cars are always the most comfortable cars.

Among the staff brought by Rock Security this time, there are two bodyguards who are very familiar with London.

In the advisory group, those who followed were all people familiar with European affairs.

Like at this time, the driver is a bodyguard who is familiar with London and was a British before.

I went to the United States more than ten years ago to develop, and I still have dual citizenship.

David was in the passenger seat, and David came here before the advisory group.

The soldiers and horses went first before the food and grass were moved. In many cases, David was Abel's "community officer" when he was out.

Abel plans to accompany little Laura tonight, first take her to buy some clothes, then have dinner, and take a stroll by the way, not in a hurry to go back to the hotel.

Carl, an old Londoner driver, took Abel and little Laura to the Fortnum Mason mall on Piccadilly Avenue.

This is a century-old shop that was founded in 1707 by Fortnum, the royal servant, and Mason, the grocer.

In an ancient building full of fairy tale temperament.

Fortnum Mason Department Store has served the royal family of the British Isles since the Georgian period and has become a royal department store with a royal power of attorney for more than 170 years.

It is also for this reason.

Fortnum Mason Mall has become one of the favorite shopping malls for the rich and powerful in London.

In the food hall on the ground floor of the department store, fluffy red carpets lead visitors to a wide range of goods such as tea, coffee, jam and honey, all of which are produced and sold here.

As the most prestigious tea department store in the UK, it is a good idea to come here to buy English tea, from Earl Gray tea, Assam tea, Queen Anne tea to Darjeeling tea.

Above the second floor, there are clothing luxury goods and other things.

When the car drove to the entrance of the shopping center, the driver, Karl, parked the car on the side of the road and said respectfully, "Boss, we've arrived."

Abel hummed: "Okay."

Abel and little Laura got out of the car after the rock security personnel got out of the car to confirm safety.

Seeing Fortnum Mason Mall, little Laura's slightly excited eyes became brighter.

Obviously she knows it.

In addition, this is also the first time that Abel has brought her to a place like a shopping mall.

"You said you have been to London several times, have you been here?" Abel said with a smile.

Little Laura nodded and shook her head, and said:

"I did come here. But I didn't go in. Dad was going to discuss an oil business. Mom took us by, but didn't go in."

After all, the Zhengzhi family is different from the consortium and chaebol.

The children of the members of the consortium and chaebol are extravagant and wasteful. In a place like the United States, they are not afraid of criticism at all.

Some wealthy families are even proud of it, and American society has long turned a blind eye to it.

But Zhengzhi's family is not good. If it goes too far, it is easy to be pointed out as a weak point during the election campaign.

This makes those political elites in the United States, even if they are actually very rich, dare not spend blatantly and extravagantly.

There is still a little impact to be taken into account.

Especially the family of shrubs took this aspect very seriously.

Before little Laura met Abel, many times her life was similar to that of a better middle class.

But after meeting Abel, she was the daughter who was destined to marry off again.

Gradually, the bushes loosened her control, anyway, the surname will be Smith from now on.

No matter how extravagant and wasteful it is, it has little to do with shrubs.

In other words, before establishing a relationship with Abel.

In addition to vision and experience, there are also aspects of family education and personal safety and security.

In other places.Little Laura's daily necessities are actually similar to Anne Hathaway's.

It is the enjoyment of the upper middle class and less than the rich.

Hearing what she said, Abel smiled, "Then I will take you shopping today!"

Little Laura said softly: "Okay!"

It's not good for a dozen bodyguards to squeeze in at once.

Someone has already gone in first, the Four King Kong plus two other Secret Service staff.

Accompanied by the two of Abel, entered this Fortnum Mason mall.

in the mall.

Soon, Abel discovered that little Laura also had a gifted skill common to women - Shopping.

In addition, like several other women of Abel, she is very keen on buying clothes for him.

Inside the mall.

Little Laura didn't even buy a few of her own clothes, but she already helped Abel buy a few sets of completely different styles.

Fortunately, he is a born clothes hanger, young, and has the temperament of a long-time high-ranking person, so he can control any style.

There are many things to buy.

Fortunately, there were plenty of bodyguards, but soon, the two bodyguards who specialize in carrying things had seven or eight bags hanging on their bodies.

Seeing the embarrassment of the two bodyguards, little Laura smiled shyly and stopped buying clothes frantically.

She instead provoked the assortment of teas on the ground floor.

After shopping for more than an hour, little Laura was in a great mood.

At this moment, she has realized that Abel is deliberately accompanying her.

It's deliberate, but she loves it.

Because I can make such a legendary man come to accompany me like this.

As a child of a big family, what else is she dissatisfied with?

The sisters in the family, and the friends in the same circle, want to have such treatment!

Little Laura suddenly took the initiative to hold Abel's hand, affectionately: "My dear~ I love you!!!"

Her delicate and elongated voice made her whole body soft.

Abel was more direct, hugging her directly, bowing his head, and kissing.

After the shopping trip at Fortnum Mason, the two planned to go to the Thames River and take a night cruise in London.

This was little Laura's suggestion.

She and her parents used to play like this when they came to London.

Abel naturally agrees that when you come out to play, you must have the mentality of a tourist, have fun, and the scenery and food are the same.

Compared with the Hudson River and the East River on both sides of Manhattan at night, the night tour in London is indeed a bit different.

Compared with London on both sides of the Thames, Manhattan and New York look too young.

Departing from the London Tower Bridge Pier, take a boat tour along the mother river of the British, the Thames, and enjoy the scenery on both sides of the river.

On the way, the famous London buildings will appear in front of you: London Eye, Tower of London, Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Tower of London and Tower Bridge, etc.

Under the gorgeous night of London, you can have a panoramic view of the bright scenery.

Abel and Little Laura were blowing the cool night breeze on the deck when they suddenly welcomed some unexpected guests.

But after a long distance, they were blocked by rock security staff.

"Mr. Smith, Mr. Smith? It's really you, haha, I thought I misread the person."

A fat young man tried to walk over.

The Englishman was fat and a little bald, and he looked like he was of authentic British descent.

At this moment, the bald, fat, white man was full of smiles, and he spoke standard Cambridge English, which is the so-called upper-class language that is more respected in London.

Behind the fat man, there were two figures who looked like bodyguards, and two well-built foreign girls. They were all looking at Abel curiously.

Abel frowned slightly, and a consultant next to David Jones came over. He leaned into Abel's ear, "Boss, this seems to be William Bute. He is the eldest son of the Bute family."

"The Bute family?"

"A Marquis family in the UK. They are particularly good at doing business and are known as "the most merchant-like nobleman, the most noble-like merchant." This family is the largest shareholder of the British Coal Company and one of the major shareholders of the British Petroleum Company. One of the most influential families in the British aristocracy."

The person who whispered to Abel was an Englishman in the advisory group.

Abel came to London this time, except for the regular core of several advisory groups.

The advisory group configured him with the camp most familiar with Europe.

Like this Shure, he previously worked for Roland Berger International Management Consulting Company in Germany, one of the largest consulting companies in the world.

Shure is very familiar with many things in old Europe, and he is still a British, so he naturally understands the things and things in this land.

"Then why did he come to me?" Abel was not a British nobleman.

If this were changed to 100 years ago.

A wealthy business owner in the United States would love to curry favor with a British aristocrat.

But now is not 100 years ago.

The ordinary British aristocrats now have a nicer name than the average middle class.

Most of the former nobles are now ruined.

That is to say, those great nobles whose ancestors left a large amount of land can still maintain a bit of face today.

When other Americans meet British aristocrats, even the rich, they will be somewhat curious and respectful.

Strictly speaking, the United States used to be the gathering place for British country bumpkins.

But Abel doesn't have a cold.

A group of rotten, old mummy with two feet in the coffin, the coffin boards are about to be closed.

Even their lord, Her Majesty the Queen, can only rely on past prestige to support the royal family.

Not to mention a mere Marquis?
Shure whispered: "William Bout's father has an investment company in the United States. The seventh private equity of Smith Capital, the investment company of the Bout family, subscribed for [-] million U.S. dollars. That was the time that William Bout signed the contract in the past. , he has seen you"

Oh, it's still a customer.

But Abel has no impression.

But since it's a customer, it can't be too unkind.

Abel thought for a while, and said softly: "Then let him come. He is alone."

This evening, the cruise ship that Abel is on is named Victoria.

It is the largest cruise ship on the Thames River, with four floors of cabins, full of food, drink and entertainment.

The fourth floor is the viewing platform, and the third cabin is the VIP hall.

Abel and others are on the viewing platform.

In the VIP room on the third floor, by the window at this time, there are several young people who are paying attention to the movement above.

Someone asked: "Who did Fatty William meet so excited?"

"Looks like a Yankee? From America?"

Someone recognized it and whispered, "It's the Yankee! Abe Smith!"

"Abel Smith?! Oh, I remembered that too. Elizabeth Angel's boss? A very famous rich man and financier in America now!"

Some people said, "That's not all. His investment company was established less than a year ago, and now it is almost the sixth largest investment bank on Wall Street. I read US news that he spent more than 40 billion pounds in half a year, sweeping luxury houses all over the United States!" He is also one of the big bosses in Hollywood, as well as energy companies, TV stations, and newspapers! By the way, "The Economist" is predicting that he may be a strong contender for the richest man in the world this year!"

"Use 40 billion pounds to buy a luxury house? The world's richest man? My God, it's true or not. Is it that exaggerated?"

"More than that. It is said that his girlfriend is from the bush family. You know the bush? The Yankee who lives in the white house is named bush!"

"The son-in-law of the President of the United States?"

"In addition, he and Buffett seem to be partners. Together with Soros and Buffett, they have been called the stable triangle of Wall Street in the United States, and they are figures supporting American finance!"

"This is even more exaggerated. Buffett and Soros are both old men. He doesn't look much older than us? He looks younger than us!"

"Hehe, this is the most outrageous thing. I read the information, he just turned 21 after this year, 21 years old, oh God."

"It's more than that. I heard that he was just a farmer's son. He went to New York with 50 pounds. He made 300 million pounds in just one month, a billion pounds in half a year, and [-] pounds in a year." billion pounds! In less than two years, The Economist speculates that he now has at least [-] billion pounds worth of wealth.”

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One piece of news shocked their scalps.

Is this something normal humans can do?

In less than two years, they have earned more money than the family business that their generations have struggled for decades or even hundreds of years.

The key is the son-in-law of the US leader.

The British may not be familiar with Buffett, but they just know that he is a stock god.

But the British are really too familiar with Soros.

I am so familiar with it that ordinary British people will curse a few words when they hear this name.

And this Abe Smith is so young, he can be as famous as Buffett and Soros.

Hanging out with William Boot tonight, the top British dignitaries and rich kids know about it.

Even if Abel was really born as a farmer's son, it would have already become popular by this time.

"A living cash cow, even though he's a Yankee guy, why don't you go down and get to know him?"

"No need, Fatty William should invite him over, and it's the same when we meet again."

Most of the people present were descendants of great British aristocrats.

They belong to the best group of people in the British aristocratic field.

This group of people belonged to the group of British people who had no ability and were the most arrogant.

It was difficult for them to do the same as William Bute, the heir to the merchant aristocracy, who ran over to befriend Abel in a low voice.

On the observation deck on the fourth floor.

William Boot smiled: "Mr. Smith, would you like to sit inside? There are authentic British food inside. And the scenery you can see is even better."

The Victoria cruised for 45 minutes at night, passing through the last scenic spot, the London Eye, and ending the journey.

And when it comes to British food.

Still authentic British food.
Abel, who was originally interested in the scenery, suddenly lost even the slightest interest.

Abel directly refused: "Your Excellency, next time, I have been busy all day today and played all night, and I am tired after playing."

William Boot was a little disappointed, but he didn't dare to force him to stay. He asked, "Mr. Smith, can you leave a contact information?"

"Yes!" Abel didn't refuse, and after asking David to give him a contact information, he took little Laura off the boat.

Those inside were dumbfounded.

Why did you leave?
Or a fat man eating alone?

These people rushed to the viewing platform in a hurry, and Abel had already taken little Laura off the boat and left in a car.

William hugged left and right, leaning on the fence and blowing the sea breeze, with an inexplicable pride on his fat face.

All the guests on the yacht disembarked at this time.

They are all sons of the rich and powerful.

They can disembark whenever they want. If they are tired or sleepy, there is a special room for them to rest. There is no 45-minute limit.

"William, what's the situation?" Someone asked in a low voice.

William pretended to be confused: "What are you talking about?"

"Where's the Yankee? How did he go?"

"Abel Smith? Of course he's gone, it's not like you didn't see it."

"I was just asking why he left."

"Why don't you go?"

William Boot looked at the others, "Don't wait for him to visit you? Come on, that's the super rich in America! Do you think Soros or Buffett will come to visit you?"

　Laura's last name is wrong, Laura Bush Lauren's Lauren, it's her husband's last name, I just found out yesterday.In fact, her name was Laura Bush at this time, and she couldn’t change it after so many things, so here’s a special explanation.There will be no Lauren in the future, shame on me.

　　
　
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