Chapter 31: Good Luck

Andrew went to help Ming report to the Queen, and Ming and Caitlin were still waiting in the communication room. By now, Caitlin had calmed down, but she was still a little worried. 

'Zhou Ming, do you really think he will report to the Queen for you, and do you really think the Queen will be convinced? I always feel that this person seems to have a lot of hostility towards us,' Caitlin asked.

'Don't worry, he will. Or rather, it's not up to him. Do you remember what I said earlier? I've come to give them money. With no money, what reason do they have to kick me out?' Ming was confident, 'As for his hostility, it's just his pride that won't let go. Of course, there's also a bit of deliberate acting in it.'

Zhou Ming's confidence is not unfounded. In Zhou Ming's memory, there is one thing he remembers quite clearly, and that is the opening of Buckingham Palace. Zhou Ming still remembers that this piece of news caused quite a stir around the world. After all, this is the Queen's official residence and place of work. Just imagine, if Zhongnanhai were to be opened up as a tourist attraction one day, it would also be a huge sensation.

The most important reason for this is that the British royal family cannot afford the maintenance costs of several castles such as Buckingham Palace, and the income from admission fees is needed to maintain Buckingham Palace.

In fact, this is not difficult to understand. After all, Buckingham Palace is also an ancient palace, and it is inevitable that some aging phenomena will appear under the erosion of time. Therefore, the palace must be repaired regularly. In addition, the royal family also has to maintain the royal guard and pay for the expenses of other castles. With the devaluation of the British pound, the income from financial appropriations gradually could not maintain the royal family's expenses in this regard, and finally Buckingham Palace had to be opened.

Some rumours say that the British royal family called opening Buckingham Palace the 'unavoidable shame' of the royal family! Zhou Ming doesn't know the truth of this news, but he can imagine the dire financial situation of the British royal family.

This does not mean that the British royal family really cannot afford to maintain the castle. It is just that the family's wealth is under the control of the church, and it is impossible to simply use it to pay for repairs to the castle. Therefore, the royal family relies more on the British government's funding for all royal activities.

This was a compromise between the royal family and Parliament, but as the pound continued to depreciate and Parliament's funding did not increase, gradually the royal family's financial situation would be in trouble if it wasn't bad. Or, this is what Parliament is happy to see, so that they can take more power from the royal family! After all, who doesn't want power in the country?

Zhou Ming had no time to worry about the power struggles in the UK. However, it was precisely because he understood the situation of the British royal family that Zhou Ming deliberately released such news that they simply could not refuse. As a member of the royal family, he could not help but report it, whether it was for the sake of the family or for his own future salary.

As expected, Andrew returned to the room after just ten minutes and said to Ming Zhou, 'Huaxia people, Her Majesty the Queen requests an audience.'

Ming Zhou and Caitlin let out a sigh of relief, having finally accomplished the incredible feat of an audience with the Queen.

This also the guard who had brought them in also let out a sigh of relief. He had originally been skeptical, but never imagined that it would actually be true. He was only then glad that he had not made a rash decision made a rash decision. But what he didn't know was that it was his conservative attitude that gave Ming Chow the opportunity to create this miracle. In fact, Ming Chow and Caitlyn didn't have any bullshit appointment at all.

'You know what Mr Andrew, if I were you, I would address us as Mr Ming Chow and Her Highness Caitlyn.'

As he passed Andrew, Ming deliberately reminded him as he walked past, which made him not burst with anger for a moment. However, Ming really did Ming was being kind in reminding him. After all, it was already lost at this point, so what was the point of forcing a brave face? It was completely sense. It's better to be quick and add a title, which will make people look up to you. On the contrary, acting like him will only make people think that he's too pushy.

Just like now , Andrew clearly hates Ming Chow to the point of wanting to kill him, but he still has to show Ming Chow the way. They walk through a long corridor and arrive in an anteroom.

It can be seen that this was probably where the Queen received her Chinese guests, because Zhou Ming saw a painting on the wall that had been presented by the Empress Dowager. It was just a normal birthday greeting, but it was a symbol of the once-powerful United Kingdom.

Andrew told Zhou Ming and Caitlin to wait here for a moment, the Queen would be right over.

Zhou Ming nodded to show that he understood, but he didn't sit down in the chair and wait mindlessly. After all, he was fortunate enough to have entered the not yet open Buckingham Palace, and it would be a shame not to take a look around.

You have to understand that even the dilapidated Harrods has so many precious things, and as the royal palace of the once-powerful country, it is naturally even richer. As it turned out, indeed, Zhou Ming saw many furnishings with a rich Chinese style here. Although Zhou Ming doesn't know anything about antiques, he can understand that these things would definitely be priceless if they were to ever go on the market.

In the end, Zhou Ming set his sights on the calligraphy by Empress Dowager Cixi. If you look at it dispassionately, it is quite a good piece of calligraphy. The strokes are vigorous and powerful. They say that a person's character is reflected in their handwriting. No matter how much suffering she inflicted on China, at least she was capable of ruling that empire.

Soon twenty had passed, and the door to the room was opened again. An old man with white hair, accompanied by a servant, walked in.

Zhou Ming recognized her identity – Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom. In fact, as the most famous woman in the world, it would be difficult for Zhou Ming not to recognize her. Moreover, with the help of the Internet, there is no significant difference between her appearance now and twenty years later.

Seeing her enter and Ming Zhou and Caitlin immediately rose to greet her: 'Your Majesty, it is an honour that you agreed to my impudent request for an audience.'

Elizabeth smiled, nodded, and then sat down in front of Ming and Caitlin. She got straight to the point: 'So you're the Chinese man who says he'll bring me 100 million pounds.'

Ming was wasn't surprised. After all, small talk is a way to ease the atmosphere, but with a status like Elizabeth's, she doesn't need to ease the atmosphere with you at all, just as it was when Ming first met Yang Lao.

Zhou Ming nodded and replied, 'Yes, and the £100 million is just a very conservative figure. He can become even richer, a billion or even more is possible.'

'So you mean, you don't have the money yet, and I or my family need to do something to benefit from it, right?' asked Elizabeth.

'Her Majesty's wisdom is unparalleled!' Zhou Ming admitted.

'Why think I would agree to it?' Elisabeth asked curiously.

'No one is immune to wealth, not even the Queen of England,' Zhou Ming replied.

Queen Queen Elizabeth pondered for a moment, then motioned for Ming and Caitlin to sit down and talk. This act relieved Ming, because it at least meant that she was seriously considering his proposal, and her consideration was only one step away from being convinced.

Ming and Caitlin Kate sat down, and Queen Elizabeth looked at Ming and asked, 'Tell me, what exactly do you want to do? Is the money you promised a reward, or something else?'

'It's the return on return on investment,' Ming said directly, "to put it simply, I didn't give you the money, I earned it by investing it for you.'

'I see, in that case, I think I need to warn you that this will be very unattractive to me," Elizabeth said.

'I understand that you don't trust any investor because every investment has the potential to fail. 'Zhou Ming said, 'Then I think it's only fair to tell you that I'm one of the largest shareholders in the Quantum Fund. I'd like to apologise to Her Majesty for the recent sell-off of the pound, which I told George Soros to do.'

Elizabeth face did not change in expression: 'So you think that will convince me?'

'I don't think so, but I need to tell Her Majesty another piece of information, which is that my next investment is in Mexico, where there is a lot of Maron Pie wealth,' said Zhou Ming.

On hearing this , a flash of surprise passed through Elizabeth's eyes. Although it was only for a split second, it was accurately captured by Zhou Ming.

The fact that she was surprised and that meant he was on the right track!

Chou Ming was confident, and continued, 'Since the Mexican economy is currently in serious trouble, we have decided to carry out a large-scale speculative operation there to create an economic crisis for Mexico and plunder some wealth.'

'Since you know about the Maronites, then you should also understand that the money of any of the thirteen sects is not to be messed with,' Elizabeth reminded him.

Zhou Ming did not answer this question directly, but instead asked Elizabeth, 'So even the famous Queen is afraid?'

Elizabeth frowned, a hint of fierceness flashing in her eyes, but she quickly returned to her calm demeanour: 'Young man, if you are so clever, you should also understand that provocation will have no effect on me, and that the problem with attacking the Mexican economy is not whether or not you are afraid, is it?'

Zhou Ming bowed to the queen greeted the Queen: 'I'm very sorry, Your Majesty, I spoke out of turn just now, but perhaps I have too much hope in Your Majesty. So if Your Majesty does not wish to participate in this investment I will leave immediately and pay for any losses incurred today, or I can write a cheque now.'

Zhou Ming then took out a checkbook and wrote a cheque for £10 million on the table, then got up to bid Elizabeth farewell.

But at that moment, Andrew, who had been standing behind Elizabeth the whole time, suddenly said, 'Mr. Zhou Ming...'

Although he only subconsciously said it, but Zhou Ming couldn't help but laugh. He turned to Elizabeth and said, 'It seems that I'm in luck. Your Majesty, I have great respect for you, but perhaps the people around you are obviously not worthy of you.'

Zhou Ming was referring to impatient Andrew. In fact, Zhou Ming had deliberately acted that way just now, with the aim of testing Elizabeth. The shrewd Elizabeth naturally didn't fall for it, but Andrew, who knew the inside story, Andrew was deceived by Zhou Ming. His subconscious resistance undoubtedly betrayed Elizabeth's true attitude. In fact, Elizabeth really wanted to get the investment income.

'Mr. Andrew, please leave the room immediately!' said Elisabeth, her tone of voice leaving no room for doubt.

Andrew also understood that he had made a huge mistake. He apologised to Elizabeth and left the room.

After he had left, Elizabeth said to Zhou Ming, 'Well, Mr Zhou Ming, now I think we can discuss how to proceed with this investment.' Junzi Juyi Tang