Rebirth in 1958: Getting rich starts from Nanluoguxiang

Chapter 1392 Do you want a bride price of 5 or 1 million?

Luna bowed deeply to Da Bao.

"Your Grace, Luna is at your service."

There's no way around it; that's the difference between peerages, a difference that's deeply ingrained in the English psyche.

Meng Qi was shocked once again. The Duke? This was someone who could directly enter the House of Lords, and those with titles were born into a faction. This faction had power and influence, and had the Queen backing them up. They were originally the ruling class of England.

Luna turned around and saw Meng Qi's country bumpkin appearance, and couldn't help but laugh.

"It seems you know nothing? Your Excellency is a First-Class Duke of Denmark, a hereditary title, the Honorary Grand Master of the Royal Knights, a First-Class Duke of the British Empire, the Commissioner of Security for Hong Kong, and the godson of Her Majesty the Queen."

Meng Qi was not a country bumpkin like Huo Jiali, but he was still stunned by Da Bao's series of titles. Any one of these titles would make him a top figure in Europe.

Da Bao smiled and waved.

"Sit down and eat. This is authentic Chaoshan cuisine. Luna, you've been in Hong Kong for five years, you should be able to adapt to the food here, right?"

Luna wasn't as reserved as Meng Qi. She washed her hands, sat down, and started eating.

While they were eating, Da Bao said to Huo Jiali.

"I know that free love is popular among young people these days, but please consider what my sister said. Although Xiaodao is my butler, he's also my brother. He can make decisions about almost everything I need to do."

As for the bride price, my sister has the final say; fifty million or one hundred million, it's no problem.

Huo Jiali put down her chopsticks; her face was burning red.

"Sir, may I speak with Xiao Dao?"

"of course can."

Da Bao let Xiao Dao in so he could go for a walk in the garden with Huo Jiali. This wasn't just some random matchmaking; Da Bao knew that Xiao Dao had someone else in her heart.

That was a year ago. Xiao Dao had saved a girl in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. The girl was chasing a thief, who turned out to be a triad member.

As a result, a group of people surrounded the girl. Undeterred, she grabbed a mop and started hitting the thieves, but of course, she was no match for them.

Covered in wounds, Xiao Dao happened to be passing by and took down the group of short mules. He never showed mercy; seven out of twelve had their tendons severed. A former thief, he could tell what kind of people they were just by looking at them.

Severed tendons mean they can no longer be thieves, which can be seen as helping them reform their ways.

Xiao Dao took the girl to the hospital, paid the bill, and left. But the girl's stubborn appearance was etched in his heart. Xiao Dao was tight-lipped, and Da Bao couldn't get any information out of him no matter what he said. But even Xiao Dao's tight-lipped nature couldn't withstand Niu Niu's coaxing, so he told Niu Niu about seeing the girl in court.

Six-year-old Niu Niu definitely inherited Lu Xiu'e's genes. She ordered her brother to bring Huo Jiali back today, and she would pay the bride price. She was determined to make sure that her brother Xiao Dao could get a wife.

Da Bao said to Luna and Meng Qi.

"I have vetted both of you. One is fair and honest, the other is chivalrous and kind-hearted. You are definitely a good pair. The Independent Commission Against Corruption has a long way to go and a heavy responsibility. Even as the Secretary for Security, I cannot easily move you."

If you agree to accept this position, you will have to return to Scotland for six months of training. When you return, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) will be established, and it will be the time to crack down on corruption throughout Hong Kong.

"So, do you accept this position?"

Luna did not hesitate at all; the job was perfect for her. The reason Da Bao promoted her to the position of commissioner was, firstly, because she was European, and the establishment of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) would inevitably be the biggest storm in Hong Kong's history, as it would affect the interests of too many people.

If a Chinese person were appointed as commissioner, he wouldn't be able to handle the pressure from Scotland itself.

Secondly, although Luna's family is not considered top-tier in Scotland, they are still quite influential. The family sent Luna to Hong Kong with the intention of pursuing a career in politics.

Therefore, her family must have given her a lot of support in becoming the Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), and with the support of her eldest son, the ICAC is bound to succeed.

However, Hong Kong is predominantly Chinese, and the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) will inevitably employ mostly Chinese employees in the future, because only Chinese can conduct in-depth investigations. Therefore, Da Bao chose Meng Qi as the deputy commissioner.

Meng Qi performed admirably in the case of Ding Xie, especially his closing statement, which can be considered a classic and will be passed down through generations. Therefore, he is the best candidate for deputy commissioner.

Meng Qi hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"Sir, if your orders conflict with the Governor's orders in the future, whose orders should we obey?"

Da Bao and Luna laughed heartily, and Luna looked at Meng Qi and said.

"Don't worry, no governor of Hong Kong can compare to your status. They came to Hong Kong to take up this position simply because they were English, nothing else, understand?"

Meng Qi nodded, stood up, and saluted Da Bao—the kind of salute a policeman gives to his superior.

"Sir, I will do my duty to eradicate corruption in Hong Kong."

Da Bao gestured for him to sit down.

"There are still many difficulties, but I will gradually clear away the obstacles for you during your six months of training. I believe things will be easier when you come back to take over."

Just then, Xiao Dao and Huo Jiali walked in hand in hand. Xiao Niu Niu clapped her hands happily and jumped off the stool. She went back to her room to get her checkbook. Nuan Nuan, who was always her aunt's little follower, also left her stool and ran off with her aunt.

Uncle Qing put down his chopsticks and bowl, and looked at Xiao Dao and Huo Jiali with a smile.

Xiao Dao was a very introverted person. His face was flushed, and he secretly glanced at Da Bao. Huo Jiali was much braver than him. She said calmly.

"It turns out he's the one who saved me last year. I always felt like I knew him, and when I asked around, I found out that I also liked him, so I agreed to marry him."

Da Bao led the applause, this was a joyous occasion. Niu Niu came running down the street with a whoosh. Nuan Nuan was not as fast as her aunt, but she had the white wolf. The white wolf dared not overtake Niu Niu, so it could only carry Nuan Nuan and follow behind.

Niu Niu lay on the table and wrote a check very fluently, then tore it off and stuffed it into Huo Jiali's hand.

"The bride price, this is the bride price."

Huo Jiali opened it and was startled. She counted the zeros and found there were actually fifty million. She felt like she had taken a hot potato and quickly stuffed it into Niu Niu's hands, but Niu Niu waved her hands repeatedly.

"No, no, no, I don't want any bride price."

Da Bao affectionately hugged Niu Niu in his arms, gently pinched her little nose, and then said to Huo Jiali.

"Please accept this. It's just a normal gift. My sister never takes back gifts she gives away."