Chapter 55

Stoke was slightly taken aback, "Yacht?" However, his good professional ethics quickly restored his composure, and he smiled and said, "Sir, are you interested in purchasing a private yacht? Do you have any specific requirements?"

Gao Yang rubbed his forehead and said, "Next year will be my parents' 30th wedding anniversary. I want to give them a commemorative gift. I had thought of giving them a yacht. As for the requirements, do you have any good recommendations?"

Stoke bowed slightly and said, "It is my duty to serve you. Sir, if you are interested in buying a yacht, I would like to recommend the products of the British Sunseeker Yachts Company. Sunseeker is one of the best yacht companies in Europe. If you are interested, you can visit the Poole shipyard in Dorset to see Sunseeker's products."

Gao Yang's lips curled up, and he looked at him and smiled, "Mr. Stoke, are you specifically recommending a British company to me?" Stoke's expression turned serious, and he said earnestly, "Sir, I assure you with my professional ethics that Sunseeker's products are absolutely top-notch in Europe."

Gao Yang nodded and said, "Alright, you can accompany me tomorrow. We'll make a decision after the visit. Contact the company, but if it really satisfies me, I want the best. Money is not an issue. By the way, don't let my parents know about this yet. I want to surprise them."

Stoke bowed slightly and said, "I am happy to serve you. I will contact Sunseeker Company right away."

Gao Yang smiled, "Thank you for your hard work." He turned and walked towards the living room.

The next day, Gao Yang got up early, quickly washed up, and had a simple breakfast before returning to his room and activating the time travel to 1925.

After distributing the documents he had reviewed the previous night and arranging some specific matters, he returned to the present time.

His parents were having breakfast. Gao Yang walked to the dining table, poured himself a glass of milk, and said, "Mom, I have something to do in Britain today." His mother, who was about to serve him a bowl of century egg and lean meat congee, was taken aback, "Didn't you just come back yesterday? Why are you going out again?" His father, who was eating, also looked up at Gao Yang. For his parents, having their children around was their greatest happiness.

Gao Yang grinned and said, "It's not a long trip. It only takes about an hour to fly to Britain. I have some things to handle, and I'll be back for dinner tonight."

"Is that so? Be careful," his mother said with concern.

"Don't worry, I'll be off now." Gao Yang greeted his father and left the dining room, heading towards the garage.

When he arrived at the garage, Stoke and several bodyguards, as well as a lawyer, were already waiting for Gao Yang. Seeing Gao Yang approach, Stoke stepped forward and bowed slightly, saying, "Sir, the flight tickets are booked. Sunseeker's staff will welcome you at the airport."

"Alright, let's go. We need to hurry; I have to be back for dinner tonight."

Before lunch, Gao Yang's plane landed at Southampton Airport. As Gao Yang and his group walked out of the terminal, they saw the Sunseeker receptionist holding a sign waiting for them. After a brief introduction and pleasantries, Gao Yang and his group got into the vehicles arranged by Sunseeker and headed to Poole.

About twenty minutes later, the convoy arrived at the office building of Sunseeker Yachts in Poole. Sunseeker's CEO, Stewart Mackenzie, and Financial Director, Wang Mingyu, were already waiting at the entrance.

Stoke got out of the car and opened the door for Gao Yang. Mackenzie stepped forward to welcome him, "Mr. Gao, welcome. I am Stewart Mackenzie, CEO of Sunseeker. We are honored to have you visit our company."

Gao Yang smiled faintly, "Mr. Mackenzie, you are too kind." A man with an Asian face standing behind Mackenzie stepped forward with a smile and said, "Mr. Gao, welcome. I am Wang Mingyu, the Financial Director of Sunseeker. We are honored to have you visit our company."

Gao Yang asked in surprise, "Financial Director? Chinese?" It wasn't that Gao Yang was making a fuss, but the position of Financial Director in a company was extremely important. Given the British pride, would a purely British company use a Chinese person as the Financial Director?

Wang Mingyu, seeing Gao Yang's confusion, explained with a smile, "In 2013, Dalian Wanda Group acquired Sunseeker Yachts. I was sent by Wanda Group."

Gao Yang understood, "Oh, I see."

Mackenzie, seeing the topic was over, smiled and said, "Mr. Gao, we have arranged a welcome lunch for you. This way, please."

Gao Yang smiled, "Thank you."

The group went to a nearby high-end restaurant. After everyone was seated, Mackenzie smiled and said, "Mr. Gao, we have arranged some British specialties for you. We hope you will enjoy them."

Gao Yang smiled lightly and nodded without saying anything, but he thought to himself, "Everyone knows that Britain has no culinary culture. What specialties could they have? They probably just prepared some Chinese dishes for me."

The lunch was already prepared before Gao Yang's arrival and was quickly served.

The first main course was a grilled steak. The fresh, oiled beef tenderloin was grilled in the oven, with a slightly dark color, but the marbling was still clearly visible. A plate of Western mustard sauce was placed on the side as a dip, and the Yorkshire pudding, which looked like a coffee cup with a sunken and soft center and a crispy exterior, was served as a side dish. Gao Yang nodded slightly and tried a piece of Yorkshire pudding. It tasted a bit like bread, slightly salty, and was quite good.

Next came the Dover sole, which was caught in the Dover Strait. It was light and fresh, very delicious! The server also brought red wine, as drinking during meals is a common habit in Britain. Gao Yang put down his glass, wiped his mouth with a napkin, and felt quite surprised, "Who says British food is bad? It's pretty good."

Mackenzie went to great lengths to welcome Gao Yang because he knew Stoke! After receiving a call from an employee last night, Mackenzie called Stoke. Upon learning that the caller was Stoke, he was quite surprised.

As a former butler to the Queen, Stoke was well-known in the upper echelons of British society. Mackenzie immediately realized that the boss who could get the retired Stoke to come out of retirement must be extremely wealthy. Receiving such a big client certainly required a significant investment, and just arranging lunch for so many people was a considerable expense!

After lunch, Mackenzie accompanied Gao Yang and his group to the shipyard to visit Sunseeker's products.

At the dock where the display yachts were parked, Gao Yang looked at the various yachts of different sizes and shapes and turned to Mackenzie with a smile, "I want the best."

Mackenzie was delighted, "I've been waiting for you to say that." He smiled and accompanied Gao Yang and his group to a yacht under construction. Gao Yang's eyes lit up; it was truly a massive vessel, at least three or four stories high!

Mackenzie, seeing Gao Yang's interest, excitedly introduced, "This is our company's latest product, the new flagship 155 model, a three-deck luxury motor yacht. This is the third one. This yacht features a three-deck design, with a unique upper deck that combines elements of North American, Mediterranean, and Asian yacht styles. The modular composite construction method creates a luxurious interior design, complemented by personalized customization, making the yacht's exterior and interior shine brilliantly. The hull is ice blue, and the interior is decorated in shades of gray, blue, and green, giving it a very modern look. The main deck has two VIP guest rooms, with large windows that offer unparalleled views. The formal dining room connects to an open-air balcony, making the space more spacious and enhancing the atmosphere for dinner parties. Additionally, the yacht is equipped with complete entertainment facilities, including a large sky lounge on the top deck, perfect for hosting parties."

Gao Yang walked around the yacht with his hands behind his back, and Mackenzie, catching his breath, continued to introduce the specific performance data of the yacht, "The yacht is 47.25 meters long, 9.4 meters wide, and has a maximum draft of 2.66 meters. The hull is made of steel, and the upper structure is made of composite materials. Two MTU 12V4000 M73L diesel engines can reach a top speed of 26 knots. Four fuel tanks can hold 60,000 liters of fuel, giving it a range of 5,000 nautical miles. Two freshwater tanks can hold 11,000 liters of water, sufficient for all water needs. The yacht can accommodate 12 passengers and 10 crew members. It is our company's pride!"

Gao Yang stopped and smiled lightly, nodding, "How much? How long will it take to deliver?"

Mackenzie tried to hide his excitement and said seriously, "The price will vary based on the client's specific requirements for the interior decoration. However, the minimum price is 32 million pounds. The construction period is generally 18 months."

Gao Yang's expression turned serious, and he didn't say anything. Mackenzie, fearing that the high price might scare Gao Yang away, was about to say something when he heard Gao Yang say solemnly, "Money is not an issue, but the time is too long! I can't wait that long!"

Mackenzie quickly said, "Mr. Gao, what do you mean?"

Gao Yang said firmly, "Next year will be my parents' 30th wedding anniversary. I want to buy such a yacht as a gift. But I can't wait 18 months!"

At this moment, Wang Mingyu stepped forward and said with a smile, "Mr. Gao, anything can be negotiated. May I ask what month is your parents' anniversary?"

Gao Yang looked at him, suddenly smiled, and said, "Next September."

Wang Mingyu thought for a moment and said with a smile, "That means we have a maximum of 11 months to complete and deliver it, and then there will still be time to sail it to your designated location. Our Sunseeker company can do it, but..."

Gao Yang already understood his meaning and said with a smile, "I said money is not an issue. As long as you can meet my requirements, the price can be negotiated. But..."

Gao Yang glanced at him and said solemnly, "If you fail to deliver on time and delay my celebration for my parents..."

Wang Mingyu continued, "Please rest assured. We will clearly specify our obligations in the contract. If we breach the contract, our Sunseeker company is willing to compensate you with the utmost sincerity."