Reborn in 1994, escaping from marriage and going sea fishing, I won!

Chapter 1362 Maximizing Merit

Liu Meilan and Director Hu were both shocked. "Mr. William, is it really necessary for you to do this?"

William nodded. "You are a socialist country, a communist country. I asked around at the hotel, and the salary you pay me is very high. If I can't spend it all, I'll donate it to the communist cause. That's how you do as the Romans do!"

Liu Meilan was shocked. "This... well, we are still in the primary stage of socialism. Distribution is based on work, and you can keep your legal income. This is a right granted to you by law. Of course, doing charity to help more people will give you a good reputation and more psychological comfort!"

Old William nodded. "Let's do it that way! You must be wondering why I've changed so much?"

Liu Meilan and Director Hu also looked on with suspicion. "Yes, we are very curious!"

Old William smiled and said, "From the moment I boarded the plane to China, the flight attendants were very polite and attentive. When I arrived at the hotel, the staff were also very good! From their words and actions, it's clear that they treat this as just a job, and we are all equal."

Director Hu, who is in his fifties, has experienced famine and a more backward period, and has always held a biased view of foreign countries. He said, "Mr. William, isn't everyone equal in your country too?"

Old William shook his head. "The equality they talk about is written in the law and spoken of, but it's not put into practice! They shout about freedom and democracy all day long, but it's all just deceiving ordinary people! Without rules, freedom leads to excessive indulgence. Classes and social strata are everywhere!"

"But here in China, even the hotel staff serve people with respect and dignity, and they are truly equal in terms of human dignity! This is something I really like and appreciate!"

Director Hu smiled and said, "Our socialist country believes in the division of labor and wages, but every profession is worthy of respect! Of course, illegal ones are an exception!"

Liu Meilan nodded, "Mr. William, you will discover even more of the wonders of our country in the future! Of course, in the early stages of development, we will face more and more problems, but we will work hard to solve them and continuously improve! I hope you have a great time here!"

After leaving old William's residence, Liu Meilan asked Director Hu, "Mr. William wants to take on students, so why don't we find a way to get him an honorary professorship at Shenzhen University? That way, he can recruit some students who are genuinely interested in learning about Western antique appreciation and other related fields!"

Director Hu chuckled, “Don’t worry, I’ll handle this! Old William’s education, work experience, and reputation in the field of cultural relic appraisal are more than enough for him. Anyway, it’s an honorary professorship without a salary, and given Old William’s status in Western countries, it’s perfectly acceptable.”

Liu Meilan smiled, "Director Hu, then I'll leave this matter to you."

"We guarantee to complete the mission!" Director Hu said with a beaming smile. "Once Mr. William has recovered and the value of all the antiques to be auctioned is estimated, we'll send a new price list to the auction house! If they still want to lower the price, then we'll bypass their auction house and conduct the transaction privately!"

Liu Meilan wholeheartedly agreed, "Alright! As for that wine glass, make sure to keep it safe!"

"Okay!" Director Hu replied, then hurried off to take care of his business.

Liu Meilan returned home and chatted with Xu Huizhen online, "Sister Huizhen, are you there?"

Xu Huizhen nodded: "Yes, is there something you need?"

Liu Meilan sent a photo of the wine glass to Xu Huizhen, saying, "The antiquities expert I invited from Europe has determined that this wine glass belongs to the heir of the Lia family. Trust me..."

Liu Meilan told Xu Huizhen what she had heard from Mr. William.

Xu Huizhen, who worked in diplomacy with European countries, had a very deep understanding of them. She was shocked when Liu Meilan mentioned the Lia family.

She clicked on the picture to examine it closely. "This glass does indeed have the Lia family crest on it. That Western professor was right; this family has a huge influence in Europe and America, especially in the underworld! What are you going to do with this golden goblet?"

Liu Meilan replied, "Mr. William suggested that we present it to the heir of the Lia family! It's not that I'm heartbroken over the wine glass, but I've never had any contact with the underworld. Given my current status, it wouldn't be appropriate to associate with a European family like this without prior notification."

Xu Huizhen pondered for a moment, then understood Liu Meilan's concerns. "Alright, I understand! I'll report to my superiors tomorrow and get back to you later! If it's really necessary for you to present this to Duke Lia, would you be willing?"

Liu Meilan nodded, "I'm willing! This Western expert also said that gifting this item can solve the mystery of the Lia family that has lasted for many years, and make the heir more legitimate. In the future, no one will cause trouble for my European antique auctions!"

Xu Huizhen smiled, "I must say, the expert you invited this time is very professional! Wait for my news!"

After hanging up the phone, Fu Heng brought his wife a glass of milk. "Drink some milk, it helps you sleep! What's got you so excited?"

Xu Huizhen took the milk, drank it in a few gulps, and then told Fu Heng what Liu Meilan had said.

Fu Heng remarked, "Meilan is so generous; they give away antiques worth millions or even tens of millions of euros without hesitation! When faced with such a situation, they don't try to resolve it privately; they go directly to the organization!"

Xu Huizhen chimed in, "Meilan's ability to weigh the pros and cons and make decisive decisions is unmatched by ordinary people! Although I work for Meilan, I will make a great contribution for her this time!"

"That's a gang over there. Shouldn't we be careful when communicating with them?" Fu Heng asked tentatively.

Xu Huizhen smiled and said, "Over the years, we've tried every possible method to bring back the equipment and parts that are embargoed by European and American countries! We've dealt with all sorts of shady characters! Those people in the Western countries' military and government are both hypocritical and greedy. Sometimes it's actually easier to deal with these gangsters; at least they're paid to do things, and the chances of getting things done are much higher!"

Such methods will be needed in the future, so using the Lia family's golden cup at this time can bring more convenience.

Fu Heng hugged his wife, saying, "You are both outstanding women, and I am proud of you!"

Xu Huizhen nestled in her husband's arms, saying, "We are revolutionary partners!"

The next day, Xu Huizhen's supervisor was shocked upon hearing her report. He immediately instructed Xu Huizhen to prepare a comprehensive gift proposal and contact her colleagues in Europe.

Xu Huizhen worked very quickly and finished it that afternoon.

Our colleagues in Europe were also very pleased with the plan. We'd recently been struggling with how to ship a high-tech device out, but with this golden cup, we can do so many things!

Upon seeing the photos, the heir of the Lia family, without hesitation, asked the embassy to process the procedures for traveling to Hong Kong Island before coming to the mainland.