Chapter 158: Going to America for Christmas
Chapter 158: Going to America for Christmas
Fu Ziyan looked up, as if relieved, with a relaxed smile on her face, "Come, help me finish the homework that does not require high technical skills."
The Royal Academy assigns homework based on each student's individual circumstances, so there will be no repetitive or useless homework. The homework that Fu Ziyan mentioned as not requiring high technical skills actually refers to the after-class exercises other than the debate topics. They are somewhat difficult, but as long as you have a good grasp of the subject, completing them only requires more time and thought.
Meng Tiao: ...
"Okay, Miss." Meng Tiao was speechless, but that didn't stop her from agreeing calmly. Is she an all-purpose assistant?
So, with the joint efforts of Fu Ziyan and Meng Tiao, the homework was successfully completed after an hour and a half.
"Thank you for your hard work," Fu Ziyan curled her lips in satisfaction, "Good night."
So, it is really important to have an all-round assistant, who can even help with homework!
After finishing the questions, Meng Tiao breathed a sigh of relief. The young lady's homework was really brain-tightening. "Good night, young lady."
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Time passed quickly as Fu Ziyan studied various courses and completed various assignments, and in the blink of an eye it was mid-December.
The news on TV and the newspapers reported, "On December 18, 1971, the Group of Ten, led by the United States, reached the Smithsonian Accord in Washington, D.C., which readjusted the exchange rate. It devalued the dollar against gold from $35 to $38 per ounce."
The collapse of the Bretton Woods system and the devaluation of the US dollar marked the beginning of the revolution.
Fu Qiyuan, who had been prepared for this, quickly arranged all the work of the Fu family, canceled the gathering at the old house on the third Sunday of every month, and boarded a plane to the United States.
Fu Ziyan's face was full of envy. She also wanted to go to the United States to see the situation at the New York Stock Exchange at that time and see the precious gold mine that would make her net worth increase further.
Fu Qiyuan met his daughter's shining eyes, chuckled, and shook his head in refusal, "Titi, you still have to take the exam."
Although it was indeed exam week, as the daughter of a wealthy family for so many years, how could Fu Ziyan not know how to use her privileges?
Fu Ziyan arranged everything clearly in the blink of an eye, blurting out the plan, "I can take a leave and come back to take the make-up exam after Christmas break."
Without giving Fu Qiyuan a chance to speak, she hugged her father's arm and said in a sweet and coquettish voice, "As long as Dad calls the school, it will be fine!"
The Royal Academy has strict rules and regulations, and it is not easy to ask for leave under normal circumstances, let alone during exam week. But as long as her father calls the principal personally, it will be a small matter.
Today was December 19th, and if she asked for leave, she could take it along with Christmas break. The Royal Academy's Christmas break started on Christmas Eve and lasted until New Year's Day. Since January 2nd fell on a Sunday, they wouldn't be back until January 3rd, a full two weeks!
It’s enough for her to spend a wonderful long vacation in the United States.
Fu Ziyan's wishful thinking was loud and clear, but unfortunately Fu Qiyuan didn't respond to it.
"Titi, it's only been two weeks since we returned from the capital," Fu Qiyuan lowered his eyes to look at his daughter, "Do you think it's appropriate for Dad to ask for another leave for you?"
Fu Ziyan lowered her head and compromised, "Okay, then I'll fly to the United States as soon as Christmas vacation comes. Can we spend Christmas together there?"
"Of course," Fu Qiyuan smiled gently, "Come on, Ti Ti. I wish you good results."
"Dad, please prepare the reward. I will definitely get good grades!" Fu Ziyan was very confident.
Compared to her previous life, when she had to use this unique method of praying for good grades by telling herself "I didn't do well in the exam" after every exam, Fu Ziyan in this life does not need to use this self-created secret method of praying for good grades.
Now she is really a top student~
Fu Qiyuan chuckled and stroked Titti's bun. "I've asked someone to prepare it. Daddy's waiting for you in America."
"it is good!"
Just as Fu Ziyan expected, she passed the exam with full marks.
On December 23, as soon as the teacher announced the holiday, Fu Ziyan walked out of the classroom carrying a backpack, surrounded by a group of friends.
"Selene, I wish you a Merry Christmas in advance!"
"Have a great vacation, Selene, and see you next year!"
"Selene..."
Fu Ziyan waved her hand and said, "Goodbye everyone, see you next year."
Saying we'll see each other next year is no joke, after all, after New Year's Day, it will be 1972.
Among the group of people saying goodbye, there was also someone with a very different style. "Selene, see you in New York~" It was Monika who said this. Her family went to spend Christmas with her grandparents who lived in New York, USA this year.
"Okay, see you in New York!"
As Fu Ziyan walked and said goodbye to her friends, Gu Anning quietly held her arm. After everyone had left, she spoke reluctantly, "Yanyan, I hope you have a good time! It's a pity that I can't spend Christmas with you this year. It's such a shame."
Fu Ziyan always celebrated Christmas with her friends in previous years, attending parties or other activities every year, and Gu Anning was always there. This year is indeed the first Christmas that they have not spent together since they became friends.
Gu An Ning took out a small box from her backpack. "It's a Christmas present. I made it myself. Don't reject it!"
The two of them had already walked to the car that usually picked up Fu Ziyan. Fu Ziyan took it with a bright smile, "Of course I won't mind it. This is Ningning's love for me. My Christmas gift for you will be at your house tomorrow, remember to accept it~"
Fu Ziyan put the small box into her backpack. Seeing that it was almost time, she stepped forward and hugged Gu Anning. "Merry Christmas, Ningning. See you next year~"
"Yan Yan too, see you next year!"
Fu Ziyan waved her hand and got on the car. Her time was limited and there was a time limit for applying for the route. If she missed it, she would not be able to spend Christmas Eve with her father.
The private jet that used to be parked at Kai Tak Airport is still the same one. This big guy has been working very hard recently. He just sent his father to the United States and back, and after a few days of rest, he is sending her to the United States again.
Fu Ziyan felt sorry for it for a few seconds, then began to enjoy the crew's meticulous service in a good mood.
16 hours later, the plane landed safely at New York Airport.
Fu Ziyan had just gotten off the plane when she saw her father, still half asleep, in a suit and tie with a grey wool coat on the outside. He stood tall and straight with an elegant demeanor, and smiled at her as he stood in front of the car.
"Dad!" Fu Ziyan smiled and stepped forward.
Fu Qiyuan didn't say much, he just opened the car door and took his daughter in, "It's cold, don't get cold."
"Dad is busy with work, how come he has time to pick me up?" Fu Ziyan's eyes were bright as she asked knowingly.
Fu Qiyuan's eyes were full of smiles, and his voice was gentle, "Of course I want to come and pick up my little princess. Is Ti Ti satisfied?"
He was referring to the time two years ago when Titi went to England to play and visited him. He had a very important meeting at the time and was too busy to pick her up. Later, when he was done with his work, he took Titi to dinner. As soon as Titi saw him, she was angry and clearly expressed her dissatisfaction.
Fu Ziyan nodded with feigned reserve, "I'm satisfied, but it's still not close to a perfect score, Dad. I still want to see my reward first!"
"Ah, then I must be a perfect dad today," Fu Qiyuan chuckled and took out a large box, "Titi, take a look, do you like it?"
Fu Ziyan opened the box and her eyes lit up.
It really shines!
The box contained a pear-shaped orange diamond with a warm color, shining like sunlight in the dim carriage.
Fu Ziyan looked at her father with starry eyes, waiting for explanation.
"This one weighs 16.89 carats and is the largest orange diamond known to date. Congratulations to Titi on your successful exam. Do you like it?" Fu Qiyuan mentioned it casually, but large colored diamonds are not easy to come by. If you want to get a large orange diamond with such a bright color, you have to negotiate with the original mine owner.
"I like it, thank you Dad!"
Who wouldn’t like such a beautiful orange diamond?
Moreover, she vaguely remembered that she seemed to have seen news about orange diamonds in her previous life. She couldn't remember which year it was, but it seemed that an auction house auctioned the largest orange diamond known in the world at that time. Fu Ziyan remembered very clearly that it was 14 carats. Because her student number at that time was 14, she had an impression of this.
In her previous life, it was the 21st century, and the largest orange diamond was only 14 carats. But now it is only the 20th century, and she already owns a 16-carat orange diamond!
It's even bigger than what I knew in my previous life~
Although the pink diamond she had received previously was large, she had no memories of her past life to compare it to, so Fu Ziyan was simply happy to have it. This orange diamond was different; it was a rare memory she had to compare it to, and her happiness was doubled.
The orange diamond in the previous life was just a fleeting piece of news, but in this life, I can easily hold an orange diamond that is bigger than the one in the news.
Fu Ziyan smiled and raised it above her head. In the dimly lit carriage, the radiance of the orange diamond was hard to ignore. "I've decided. From now on, it will be called Xiguang!"
Every rare treasure has its own name, and its owner is remembered by the world. Take Xiguang, for example. Once Xiguang is discovered, it will be recorded in the large treasure book. After Xiguang's name, the note "Owner: Selene Fu" will be added.
Therefore, when naming rare treasures, one must be very careful, otherwise people around the world who are interested in jewelry will find that the first owner of a treasure was actually a bad namer.
That's terrible!
Fu Ziyan's thoughts raced for only a moment before she heard her father nod in approval. "What a great name! Ti Ti wants to make some jewelry out of it. Since you're in the US, you can ask Harry Winston's chief designer to help you design it."
Having Xiguang designed by the chief designer was of course a great thing, and it would be strange to refuse. Fu Ziyan smiled and agreed, "Okay."
Then she put the Xiguang back in front of her eyes, lowered her eyes and thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "I want to make it into a pendant that I can wear every day. If I don't like it later, I can change the style."
Seeing his daughter happy, Fu Qiyuan also curled his lips and said, "After Christmas, I will ask the designer to come to our house."
"Uh-huh!"
Fu Ziyan's good mood continued until the car drove back to the Changdao villa.
"Miss, welcome home." It was Edward who opened the car door for her, with a gentle and kind smile.
"Hi, Edward, long time no see!" Fu Ziyan was in a very good mood after seeing her father in front and getting the orange diamond, with smiles in her eyes.
Edward skillfully welcomed the two guests into his home and said, "My lady, our family has received many invitations to parties for you."
This was something Fu Ziyan had expected. After all, her father came to New York a week in advance and made big moves right from the start. People in the business world are always sensitive and it was easy for them to realize that this was another leap in Mr. Fu's wealth.
Even Fu Ziyan, who has not yet come to New York, has become popular again.
It doesn’t matter whether Selene comes to New York or not, the invitations have to be sent out first.
"Then I have to take a look and pick out some interesting parties to attend." Fu Ziyan responded to the butler Edward with a smile. Then Fu Ziyan, who had just arrived in New York, was surrounded by various invitations.
Fu Ziyan looked down at the invitations Edward had sorted into categories: auctions, charity dinners, engagement parties, birthday parties, afternoon tea gatherings...
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Fu Ziyan knew that there would be many invitations, but she didn't expect that there would be so many!
Fu Qiyuan, who had just returned from a phone call, was amused by his daughter's expression. "Titi, if you want to go, go. If you don't want to go, just refuse. No one can wrong you."
Fu Ziyan blinked and looked at her father. "Dad, are you shocking Wall Street again?"
Although it was just a casual remark to her, it was not difficult to understand from the implication of the words that she could have her way at these parties for the time being.
Fu Qiyuan chuckled and teased his daughter, "Yeah, you're probably my only weakness in their eyes right now."
wow~
Fu Ziyan was giving her big boss dad a lot of "666" in her heart, but she spoke with full confidence, "Just wait, Dad, your weakness will soon become an indestructible armor."
She is a future business tycoon.
Fu Qiyuan looked at his daughter's cheerful expression and smiled, "Then I'll wait for Ti Ti to become famous."
He didn't think Titi was exaggerating at all. With the resources, knowledge, and the protection of his father, how could his daughter fail?
Fu Qiyuan didn't know that in addition to all of the above, Fu Ziyan also had the help of the Chengzhen APP, and could fully own various minerals such as oil mines, iron mines, diamond mines, etc.
As we all know, in the entire industrial chain, mineral resources are the foundation for the development of upstream, midstream and downstream industries.
Therefore, she is a mining tycoon who actually holds a large amount of resources.
Very confident!
The confident future Fu·Big Brother·Zi Yan, after having a relaxing spa, ran to the home theater in the basement to watch a movie.
After sleeping for so long on the plane, she is now super awake.
Fu Qiyuan didn't accompany Titi. He was really busy recently. Making a lot of money was one thing, and there were also endless invitations to various banquets and tests. On top of that, he also had to review the recent business of the company in the United States.
Although the company has two days off for Christmas Eve and Christmas, he still wants to finish his work here quickly and go back to Hong Kong with his daughter before New Year's Day.
Fu Ziyan was not surprised.
She has become accustomed to her father's workaholic nature, and will only stop working for a while when it comes to her affairs.
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