Chapter 791: Offering Coca-Cola

"Uncle, do we really have to agree to his terms? With the media power he controls, he poses a certain threat to us.'

In the car, Philip Rothschild, who was sitting in the passenger seat, couldn't hold back any longer and turned his head to look at Jakob Rothschild and asked.

Jacob Rothschild, who was looking out the window and deep in thought, was startled. He looked at his nephew and, without answering directly, asked patiently, 'Philip, you are still too impatient. Calm down and think about it. What will happen to us if we agree to his request? And is this threat real?'

Philip Rothschild took a deep breath, thought for a long time, and then said, 'But Uncle, with the strength of our family, it seems unnecessary to treat him like this.'

Jacob Rothschild's face turned cold, and he said to Philip Rothschild in all seriousness, 'Philip, you are too proud. Have you forgotten the family motto?'

'Go back and think about it. Don't let your father and I down!'

Philip Rothschild's expression froze, and he whispered with a guilty look on his face, 'Yes, Uncle.'

After that, the car fell silent again, with only the sound of light breathing and the roar of the engine.

After returning home, Jacob Rothschild discussed the matter with Evelyn Rothschild, who, after weighing the pros and cons, agreed with him.

That night, the head of the Cecil King family took advantage of the darkness to arrive at the Rothschild family castle.

It is unknown what was discussed. Anyway, the next morning, the Cecil King family transferred all of its Mirror Group shares to Rothschild Bank.

As for the other minority shareholders, with the assistance of the Cecil King family and the deterrent effect of the Rothschild family's reputation, they all easily transferred their equity to Rothschild Bank.

On the third day after meeting with Jacob Rothschild, Philippe Rothschild, on behalf of the Rothschild family, paid a visit to Xia Yu and extended an invitation to him again.

This time, Xia Yu did not refuse, but gladly accepted.

It was fine to refuse the first time, but the second time, since the Rothschild family had extended their goodwill, if Xia Yu refused again, it would be like deliberately slapping their faces. If this got out, the Rothschild family would lose face, and it would not end well. In order to save face, the Rothschild family would have to make a move.

'Xia Yu, are you really going to the Rothschild family?'

Looking at Xia Yu playing with the exquisite invitation in his hands, Elena's beautiful eyes carried a hint of worry as she asked softly.

'Yes, this time, I have to go.'

Xia Yu smiled at Elena and nodded gently.

Elena was silent. With her intelligence, she had also figured out the key point, but because she had asked her father about the Rothschild family, she was worried about Xia Yu.

The day before, she had gone back to the family and deliberately asked her father about the Rothschild family. Duke Carter Howard told her in detail about the Rothschild family, from its rise to the present situation, and told her everything.

Duke Carter Howard also had the intention of informing Xia Yu of the situation through Elena.

'But Xia Yu, although the Rothschild family is very low-key, its strength can rank first among all the families in the UK. You may not know that their family once...'

'Therefore, Xia Yu, they definitely have evil intentions, and it is very dangerous to get in touch with their family.'

As Elena told him the story with a worried expression, Xia Yu's gaze was gentle and smiling, quietly listening to Elena tell him things he already knew.

After Elena finished speaking, Xia Yu softly reassured her, 'Elena, I know what you're saying, and I know they're scheming against me, but that's just the way life is. We may resist something from the bottom of our hearts, but in the face of reality, we have to temporarily go along with it.'

'Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. They're scheming against me, but I'm using them too. The Rockefeller and Morgan families were able to overthrow their rule at their peak, and now they have enemies all over the world. I won't lose.'

Men are most handsome when they are confident. Xia Yu's composed appearance made Elena's eyes flicker with confusion, but it was quickly covered by worry.

'But...'

'Then Xia Yu, I'll go with you this afternoon. You won't be embarrassed to bring me, will you?' Elena was originally a little anxious, but then a flash of inspiration came to her, and she suddenly said.

Xia Yu's face flashed with a trace of surprise, and his heart was full of emotion. He said tenderly, 'Elena, how could that be? You are the most beautiful rose in all of Britain. The people who want to be your date could line up from London to Southampton. I am honoured to be in the same office as the goddess in the hearts of all British men.'

Xia Yu's sudden and unusual words were full of ambiguity, and as she listened, Elena's face flushed with red, making her look even more pure and lovely.

'Elena, you are in a different position after all. If you go with me, it will be easy to cause trouble for your father.' Xia Yu's eyes flashed with a trace of astonishment, and he continued to gently persuade her.

Unexpectedly, upon hearing Xia Yu's persuasion, Elena said firmly, 'No, I am already an adult. I am only representing myself, and my father definitely will not have any objections. Otherwise, I can give him a call at noon.'

Xia Yu was at a loss for words, but his heart was all the more touched.

It absolutely took great courage for a girl like Elena to make such a decision. She couldn't possibly not know what she represented. Her words were pretty lame, but Xia Yu didn't have the heart to expose her. After all, it was her heartfelt feelings, and how could he bear to reject them?

'Elena, thank you!'

Xia Yu looked at Elena tenderly and said, gently taking her hand in his.

Elena was taken aback, her face quickly turning red. She stood there for a few seconds, then quickly pulled her hand back, flustered, and ran her hand through her hair. She left the office, leaving a comment like she was escaping.

'Xia Yu, I still have some work to finish, so I'll go back to it. I'll be home at noon to change, so you can come to my house to pick me up.'

As he watched Elena's somewhat flustered back, Xia Yu suddenly smiled, looked at his palm, and shook his head in amusement.

...

In the afternoon, Xia Yu and his entourage arrived at Elena's home in two new-generation Rolls-Royce Phantoms, and received a gorgeous dress-clad Elena, who was beautiful beyond words.

Half an hour later, the car arrived at the Rothschild family castle in the suburbs of London.

Someone had already been waiting at the gate, guiding Xia Yu and the others' car in while reporting the situation on the phone.

So when Xia Yu and the others got out of the car, they met Jacob Rothschild, who had come out to wait at the door, as well as Evelyn Rothschild and his son Philip Rothschild.

Evelyn Rothschild Xia Yu had never met before, but he remembered his appearance and recognised him at once.

However, Jacob Rothschild and the others were surprised by Elena, who was standing next to Xia Yu.

Evelyn Rothschild frowned slightly, looked at his cousin, and the two of them exchanged glances that seemed to convey a message.

Jacob Rothschild shook his head slightly, then smiled and welcomed Xia Yu.

'Mr. Xia, welcome.'

'Miss Elena, the last time I saw you, you were just a teenager. I never thought that in the blink of an eye so many years have passed. Welcome to visit our family. Our family's castle is not comparable to the Howard family's castle, so please don't be disappointed.'

Elena smiled gracefully and said with poise, 'Mr. Rothschild, castles are only for living in. Your family possesses the glory and strength that the Howard family does not. My father has mentioned your family's present and past to me more than once, and today I finally have the honour to visit.'

Hearing Elena's reply, Xia Yu revealed a smile. Indeed, she was brought up in a noble family.

'Haha, Miss Elena, no wonder Sir Carter is full of pride when he mentions you.'

'Mr. Xia, Miss Elena, please come in!'

'Thank you!'

After entering, the group sat down in a large living room. The surface of the sofa was covered with a layer of animal fur, seemingly the fur of a feline, which was very smooth and soft to sit on.

'Mr. Xia, this is what you need.'

After sitting down for a while, Jacob Rothschild took out a document bag and placed it on the table, pushing it towards Xia Yu.

Xia Yu smiled, picked it up and opened it, taking out the documents inside and quickly flipping through them one by one.

After reading it, he looked at Jacob Rothschild with admiration and said, 'Mr Rothschild, it's amazing that your family has acquired Mirror Group Holdings completely, considering that it's only been a little over two days.'

Jacob Rothschild gave a faint smile and said, 'Some things are difficult for other people, but not for us. Working with us will definitely not be a disadvantage for you, Mr Xia.'

Xia Yu smiled and nodded, agreeing, 'Of course. I didn't feel it before, but now I have a deep appreciation, and I feel deeply honoured.'

'Mr. Rothschild, just send someone over after you go back, and I will immediately arrange for someone to transfer the Royal Bank of Scotland's equity to you.'

Jacob Rothschild was very satisfied with Xia Yu's attitude, and his attitude became more and more gentle. He nodded and said, 'Okay, I believe Mr. Xia.'

'By the way, Mr. Jacob, how much do you want for the Mirror Group?' Xia Yu looked at the file bag and asked with concern.

Jacob Rothschild said directly, 'Since we are making friends, and Mr. Xia's hometown seems to like the number 9, then the price is 100 million pounds, less one pound. How about it? I hope our cooperative relationship will last forever.'

Xia Yu's eyebrows lifted slightly. He didn't expect Jacob Rothschild to say that, and the fact that he had studied Chinese culture also surprised him a little.

After a moment of surprise, Xia Yu smiled and nodded: 'I also hope that we can cooperate for a longer period of time. Let's do as Mr. Rothschild says. Thank you for your help.'

'By the way, Mr. Rothschild, I heard that your family can help me with a small favour? Help me acquire Abbott?'

'Of course, Rothschild Bank is honoured to serve Mr. Xia.'

'I'll trouble you for that then.'

The deal was done, and Jacob Rothschild's goal had been achieved. Naturally, he was in a good mood, and he struck up a casual conversation with Xia Yu. Later, he even personally showed Xia Yu and the others around Rothschild Castle.

As they were strolling, Jacob Rothschild seemed to think of something, and said to Xia Yu, 'Mr. Xia, I heard from Charles that you are getting involved in the beverage industry. We happen to have some shares of Coca-Cola Company, so I was wondering if you need them?'

Xia Yu looked at the kind smile of Jacob Rothschild up close, but his heart was chilled.

The Rothschild family had shown their fangs so quickly, they were up to no good!