The book Song Zhichao is reading at this moment is called "The Poem of Yu Xuanji of the Tang Girl". Looking at the ink and the hidden chapters, it is a real rare version of the Song Dynasty.

As a Song Dynasty engraved work, this set of rare ancient books has been lost in China for many years, and now it can only be seen through some photocopying materials.

Song Zhichao has collected ancient books for many years and has never seen this set of books. He read the heads and card notes, but it turned out to be privately engraved by "Wanchuntang" in the first year of Duanping of the Southern Song Dynasty.

Although Song Zhichao is a businessman, he is considered a "half" collector. At this moment, he can tell that it is priceless when he looks at this set of ancient books. Of course, in addition to priceless, what is more important is the value of data, historical value, and literary value.

Just as Song Zhichao was ecstatic with this set of ancient books, Jarente's voice came from his ears: "Mr. Song, I have all the books here since I moved them. I heard that they were collected by our former ancestors of the Howard family from all over the world."

"Ahem, when I came, I looked through the records briefly. There are almost 130,000 ancient books here, many of which are well preserved. Even this study room is equipped with a constant temperature device..."

Song Zhichao nodded, but his eyes never left the ancient books in his hand.

Jarente continued: "I have never liked this kind of ancient book very much. In addition, I am able to be today purely thank you. I can be very grateful to you in my heart, so I have a bold idea..."

Song Zhichao was stunned at this time, looked up at Jarente and said, "What do you want to say?"

Jarente smiled and said, "I want to give you all the ancient books here!"

Song Zhichao: “…?!”

If it is a gift of other things, such as gold, silver, jewelry, antiques, etc., Song Zhichao may be more polite, but the other party gave the room full of rare ancient books, Song Zhichao...

Very welcome.

"Okay, I accept it!"

Jarent: “…?!”

The whole person was in surprise, and even his eyes showed unspeakable joy.

He never knew how to repay Song Zhichao's great kindness, and he didn't expect that today...

Isn't it a dream? Mr. Song actually agreed! Oh my God! I'm so happy!

Jarenter looked excited.

In fact, Song Zhichao was more excited than Jarent.

Hundreds of thousands of rare books of ancient books, these are the literary "wealth" that the Howard family has plundered from all over the world.

Not to mention anything else, just those rare Chinese traditional ancient books are something that Song Zhichao cannot let go.

Seeing that Song Zhichao was willing to accept his "gift", Jarente was overjoyed and originally wanted to say a few more words to Song Zhichao, but unexpectedly, Song Zhichao's eyes were all on those ancient books.

Jarente didn't dare to disturb Song Zhichao, so he waited aside, answered questions and asked someone to send coffee, tea, desserts, etc.

Song Zhichao rarely got so many things he liked at once, and couldn't help but watch it for a while.

It was not until Jarente coughed next to him that Song Zhichao came to his senses. The ancient book he was looking through at this moment was the Song-engraved version of "Wei Liaozi".

"Yuliaozi" is an important military book in ancient China and an important part of China's classical military cultural heritage. In the past, the ancient school always believed that "Yuliaozi" was a fake book, and "Yuliaozi" has also been neglected for a long time. Documents unearthed from the Han Tomb of Yinque Mountain in 1972 proved that "Yuliaozi" is not a fake book.

"Yu Liaozi" and "Sun Tzu's Art of War" are regarded as strange books on military strategists. Song Zhichao has always liked to read these two books. He has been ups and downs in the business world for many years and has gained a lot from tricks and deceits.

"Mr. Song, it's already noon, and the food below is ready!" Jarent said softly.

Song Zhichao smiled, put down the book in his hand and said, "Jarente, do you know what determines the outcome during the war?"

Jarent thought for a while and said, "Does there be more soldiers and more generals?"

Song Zhichao shook his head: "There are many cases of winning with less."

"That's the leading figures, such as Napoleon and our British Lion King."

Song Zhichao shook his head again and said, "Not right. No matter how powerful the leader is, in the final analysis, he is still just a person - a person can never control the war."

"Then I don't understand very much." Jarente shook his head, feeling that Mr. Song said something unfathomable after reading the book.

Song Zhichao smiled and said, "It's the human heart!"

...

In the banquet hall of the villa—

The huge dining table was already prepared with hearty food and wine.

Song Zhichao was invited to sit down as the guest of honor, and Du Chunmei was with her side.

Jarente sat on the other side with his wife and children.

According to British rules, Mr. Jarente stood up and gave an opening remark, which was the grand idea that the whole family was honored to be invited to Song Zhiqiao this time.

He also talked about Song Zhichao's respectable status in his mind, and his Jarente family was helped by Song Zhichao.

When talking about being moved, Jarente couldn't help but turn red, "If it weren't for Mr. Song's help, we wouldn't be happy today! So I must thank my dear Mr. Song Zhichao for this first glass of wine!"

As he spoke, Jarente raised the red wine to toast Song Zhichao.

Song Zhichao stood up, picked up the wine glass and gently touched Jarente with politeness, and then said, "In fact, I have heard a lot of such things today. I don't think it's necessary to say too much. Come on, everything is all in silence!" After that, he put the red wine glass beside his mouth and took a sip.

Jarente drank it all in one gulp, with a lot of emotion.

The two sat down again.

The atmosphere of the banquet began to become more warm.

Song Zhichao and Du Chunmei were tasting delicious food and wine, and chatting and laughing with Jarente's family.

period--

Jarente also explained in detail the history of the villa and the history of the Howard family, including many secrets that are unknown to outsiders.

Although Song Zhichao had known about the Howard family before, he didn't know any of the ancient secrets about this ancient British family. At this moment, he tasted red wine and listened to those interesting "secrets".

The atmosphere of the banquet warmed up again.

It becomes more warm and harmonious, and is also full of authentic British style.

But at this moment—

Song Zhichao's personal bodyguard Ruan Jun suddenly broke in and walked quickly to Song Zhichao and whispered a few times.

Song Zhichao's face changed instantly, then he reached out to pick up the napkin and wiped the corners of his mouth, and said to Jarente with a smile: "Sorry, dear Jarente, there are some things in Hong Kong, I need to go back immediately!"

"So anxious?" Jarente was stunned.

Everyone else was also a little surprised, after all, this was still dining, why?

Even Du Chunmei was stunned. She knew Song Zhichao's personality well and had always been calm in dealing with things, but now-

What happened in Hong Kong?

Looking at Song Zhichao again, his expression became more and more serious.
Chapter completed!