British 1986

How much does it cost to donate to a primary school?

Alan's budget is one million pounds, which is not enough to donate another million pounds next year.

After spending such a small amount of money and making such a big circle, I have gained a reputation and got the destroyer, which means I also have a yacht, and I didn’t spend much money. I also have a school for William, and when the time comes, Harry can also come, and even Even Allen’s children can come in the future.

As for Congressman Thomas, they have been helping for a long time, but is there any benefit in the end?

Allen will definitely not treat him badly. If he eats meat, the people under him will have to drink some soup, and when the time comes, there will be rebates from the shipyard.

There were several knocks on the door, and the bodyguard brought in two plates of paella. It looked pretty good. There was a circle of cuttlefish cubs around the rice, and sauce was poured on top. You could tell by the way it was made that it wasn't very authentic. Picked up the spoon and took a bite.

The taste is just so-so, not as good as the ones Allen made in Spain anyway.

Thomas looked at the paella in front of him and didn't want to eat it, but he didn't dislike it even if he saw Allen. He held his nose and endured it. After eating a few mouthfuls of rice, Thomas hesitated and said: "Your Excellency, Rex yesterday The plan seems to have some effect, but at the current level, it is estimated that the parliament will still discuss the proposal for some time.”

"Um?"

Allen nodded and said nonchalantly: "Let them discuss it. Don't show too much urgency."

In this operation targeting the entire Korean population in Wales, Allen didn't want to make too much of a fuss, so he had to enter the village quietly and not shoot anyone.

After finishing all the cuttlefish on the plate, he put down his spoon and wiped his mouth with a wet wipe. Allen stood up and said: "People, when their own interests are not involved, they are always safe. Let's do it in a few days." There have been a few accidents like this. When the time comes, pick someone with a bigger target to attack and see if they are in a hurry!"

Seeing Allen stand up, Thomas picked up a tissue and hurriedly wiped his mouth, followed Allen, and quickly lowered his head after listening to Allen's arrangement. This was a hint that he could pick an opponent to kill and give it to the parliament. further pressure.

"Okay, sir. I understand. Let's stick to the original plan first. I hope they will be smarter."

The entire city of Cardiff is actually not too big, with a population of only two to three hundred thousand at full count, and it is also a seaport city.

To the gentlemen of England, this is a rural place, and they say that Cardiff City should be called Cardiff Village.

As for the town of Carmarthen, which is smaller than Cardiff, it is a village within a village.

As for Cardiff University, located in Cardiff.

The scale can be imagined. They only merged a new college this year, and there are only two colleges in total. The strongest professional journalism and communication school is not yet in Cardiff.

Students in that college take classes directly at the BBC headquarters, and the teachers are basically senior BBC employees or well-known program producers.

The remaining colleges of Cardiff University are generally equivalent to the size of a small and medium-sized community with only three or four buildings.

You can still see a few pedestrians on the street in the afternoon. This is already the most densely populated place in Wales.

Sitting in Thomas' car, we came all the way to a museum-like building, which is the front building of Cardiff University.

There are no high-rise buildings, they are all renovated old buildings. The entire Cardiff University has a history of more than 100 years and is still very young.

Allen looked at the environment in the small courtyard outside the car window, passed through the fence with the open gate, and entered the campus. There were several cars parked in the parking lot at the entrance. In the entire front yard, except for a few people standing there to greet his arrival, There is no one else!

"Dear Mr. Allen! Welcome! I am the director of the admissions department, Joel."

A middle-aged man wearing glasses and a beer belly helped Allen open the car door with a smile. As soon as he got out of the car, he quickly bent down and took Allen's extended hand with both hands, looking excited.

Since the establishment of Cardiff University, with Allen's arrival today, this is the biggest big shot he has ever received in his life!

The biggest one does not refer to money and knowledge, but to status!

The founder of their Cardiff University was an old knight, and that was enough for them to brag about. Now...

The Earl of Carmarthen, who is famous throughout Wales, is actually coming to study at their university!

Forcibly resisting the urge to take a group photo, Minister Joel said hello to Congressman Thomas who had just gotten off the car and led the way, preparing to take Allen to visit their campus first.

Although Cardiff University is not big, its teaching staff is not strong, and although it is not ranked among the entire British universities, they still have some unique advantages.

Joel turned sideways and introduced to Allen: "Your Excellency, we have always held the title of the most beautiful campus in the UK."

Allen followed Joel's introduction and walked through the hall. Not to mention, the university looked like an old building on the outside, but there was something going on inside. The entire campus was like a garden castle.

"Sir, you also make movies. The famous TV series "Doctor Who" was shot in our school. Other TV series, whether they are from Hollywood or our own, all come to our school to shoot."

Speaking of this, Joel looked proud.

Always show off the strengths of your school.

When other freshmen come to college, they don’t even need the director of the admissions department to show up in person, but the one who came today is so special. So special.

This does not look like a new student at all, but rather like a leader coming to inspect the work.

While introducing the beautiful scenery of Bridge Garden, Joel led the way to take Alan to visit. Then the topic changed and he talked about the school's accommodation environment. He was just about to show off how good the accommodation conditions of their school were when he suddenly realized that this Excellency...

No need to live on campus!

And no matter how excellent the accommodation conditions here are, in the eyes of this Excellency, what does it matter?

Cottages?

"What about the school's teaching quality?" Allen was originally planning to major in biology or medicine, but with Joel's introduction, now

This year, due to financial difficulties, the school merged with the College of Science and Technology of the University of Wales.

In other words, if Allen does not choose the journalism and communication major in London, he can only choose among the remaining majors in the school.

"Uh, Your Excellency, this."

Joel's voice was a little low. The teaching staff at Cardiff University is a bit weak. There are only more than 40 academicians in total. This number of academicians is simply not enough compared to the top universities in London. Not popular.

"???"

Allen blinked, suddenly confused as to whether the greasy, bespectacled, middle-aged Joel was speaking sarcastically or stating the facts.

Do you call a university with more than 40 academicians not top-notch?

Are you even a little embarrassed to introduce it?

How should universities in other foreign countries that have single-digit academicians or even one academician in charge introduce themselves?

Negative 18th rate?

After walking around the campus, Allen was very satisfied. It was close to home, the campus environment was beautiful, and the teachers were kind and approachable.

Mainly because of these more than forty academicians, Allen was really itching to see them.

The mouse who was expecting to find the rice tank actually found the oil tank.

For a while, I didn’t know where to start, and I was a bit confused.

Moreover, the campus environment is good and suitable for filming movies and TV dramas. This is great. I can match his major and can do it in the future. The campus is my home. I can just bring the crew over and shoot in the school.

Before leaving, Allen had not decided on his major. Now that school has started, and the winter vacation will not take place until Christmas, he only needs to decide on his major before New Year's Day to enroll.

"You said the school is facing financial difficulties this year?"

"Uh, yes, Your Excellency, the main reason is that the school has purchased some equipment and has some scientific research results. Due to the current economic situation, we are indeed in a bit of difficulty this year."

Joel was a little ashamed when asked, because the school is not big, but Cardiff University's ability to make money is still very strong!

Most of their majors are highly practical and have a strong employment rate. In addition, journalism, the strongest major, occasionally has students helping them to connect with them. Many of the school's past scientific research results have no worries about selling. In the past two years, It is because of the financial turmoil in the United States that the market is in recession.

"Okay, I know. In two days, I will ask my butler to send a donation of one million pounds, which will be regarded as my contribution to the school before enrolling."

After Allen finished speaking, he nodded towards Joel. Under the confused gaze of Joel, the admissions director, he lowered his head and got in the car first.

Joel didn't react until Allen's car was far away.

This donation of one million pounds was not a large amount of money that he had seen in previous years. He had also seen transaction results of several million pounds!

But now, this is a private donation!

Recalling the gentle and indifferent attitude of His Excellency just now, it seemed that the one million pounds was like a tip given to others, light and fluffy, and could not cause any emotional waves in him.

When I heard that the school was in financial difficulty, without blinking an eye, I asked the housekeeper to come over and give me a million pounds first?

look at this attitude

It is indeed my card in the Welsh aristocracy!

This is the atmosphere!

This is the true noble lord.

Back at the manor, Allen just got out of the car. He didn't rush back, but walked around the car.

The two Bentleys at home can be considered old cars.

The main reason was that when he first succeeded to the throne, he had no money, and this was one of the legacies left to him by his father.

These two Bentleys have accompanied him to and from Wales and England in the past two years, which can be regarded as a contribution to work.

But when he went to Cardiff today, Allen also experienced a certain amount of trouble.

First of all, his license plate is too eye-catching, not because of the good number, but because of the car model and the license plate, basically everyone knows him. When people from far away see these two cars, they know it is him.

If, like usual, he plays by himself, it doesn't matter, what he wants is this effect.

But now, Allen will frequently travel between the manor and Cardiff in the future, from going there often to going there every day, which is a bit inconvenient.

Sometimes I want to go out to visit a store or something, but people will know where I am when I see the license plate, which is not enough privacy.

It's time to change your car!

"Master? What's wrong with you?"

Hu Te watched Allen circle around the car, and then just meditated there alone. After waiting for a long time, he couldn't help but ask.

"Hu Te, it's time to change cars! Today I found out that I have to go to Cardiff frequently in the future, and it is sometimes inconvenient to take this car."

"Master, you can choose some cars from the master's garage."

As soon as Hu Te finished saying this, he felt a little regretful.

The word "Master" has not been mentioned for a long time, and Allen has never mentioned it on his own initiative. Now that he has said it rashly, will it bring back bad memories of the young master?

"No, I don't want to use those classic cars just yet, um... let me think about it."

When thinking about buying a car, Allen suddenly remembered that a while ago, he heard in a chat that Bentley seemed to be still in custody.

In other words, they have always been hanging out with Rolls-Royce.

Apart from the differences in the car logo and vehicle appearance, the other internal parts and even the workers are all from the Rolls-Royce group.

Sometimes they even share the same car body!

And what about Rolls-Royce?

Such a world-famous top luxury brand seems to be not doing well at the moment. They are also being entrusted in a trust institution to survive.

Thus.

In addition, the current economic environment is not good, can I just buy Bentley alone?

Allen didn't want to make a decision about Rolls-Royce, mainly because it was too eye-catching and he didn't like it, but Bentley didn't matter. The brand was very good, and it was one of the Queen's designated royal cars a few years ago.

Take advantage of this period to see if you can acquire Bentley.

Allen had never entertained the idea of ​​acquiring a car company before.

The main reason is that this kind of industry is too expensive!

Even a slightly backward production line will cost several hundred million or even billions of pounds to start.

He can't afford it!

But Bentley.

It sounds like a luxury brand, but they don't have any valuable automated production lines.

Most of this stuff is handmade!

Just because the car is expensive, doesn't mean their company is also expensive.

At least compared to other large and well-known car companies, Bentley is definitely not expensive!

Bentley is very small!

Thinking of this, Allen's eyes lit up. If he could successfully win over Bentley, and add to his reputation in the future, redo some models and focus on the ultra-high-end market, wouldn't this be able to revitalize Bentley?

"Hu Te, do you think I can buy Bentley?"

Allen looked at Hu Te with bright eyes.

"ah???"

Hu Te was confused. How come the young master who was just about to change his car was now ready to acquire a car manufacturer?

Replacing cars and directly acquiring a car manufacturer, this

The money spent is quite different!

"Master, is this necessary?"

"Tsk, why don't you send someone to find out? I heard that the people at Bentley seem to have some problems with the people at Rolls-Royce. It is said that the people at Rolls-Royce always suppress Bentley and influence their designers? You should go and find out. Come back and tell me!"

Everyone works in the same factory. Over time, conflicts will inevitably arise.

Rolls-Royce focuses on a royal style!

Ultra-luxury, business, and more focused on safety and comfort.

But that’s not the case with Bentley. Before Bentley’s earliest days, their philosophy was to focus on ultra-luxury and sports!

Compared with the old-fashioned Rolls-Royce, Bentley feels a bit like a will-o'-the-wisp boy.