Chapter 125 Switzerland

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Departing from Milan, passing through the snow-capped Alps, the terrain is slowly descending. The speed of the high-speed rail is not too fast. The speed of the so-called 300 hours is mostly blown. According to the synchronization speed of the display, the highest speed is only 200. In the non-linear area, it drops to 150.

  If they are not speed-seeking passengers, the pleasing scenery along the way will make them enjoy. From the section after leaving the Alps, the majestic and solemn snow-capped mountains have turned into picturesque grasslands, clear lakes, yellow and green farmland, and beautiful cottages built on the mountainside.

  The train passed by on the hillside, and the slopes on both sides were lush grass and blooming unknown flowers. To be honest, An Feng had only seen this scene on the computer desktop. No wonder everyone regards Switzerland as the country of gardens. With the magnificent scenery along the way, it is completely worthy of this reputation.

  Joanna looked out the window and said longingly: "It's so beautiful! The sky is blue, and the water is also blue. I really want to live in a small wooden house on the mountainside for a few days, and when I wake up, I can see the green grassland."

  An Feng nodded: "A few days is enough, I will reminisce occasionally, and it will be annoying after a long time."

"Let's come and live here next time?" Joanna looked back at him, the touching longing in her eyes made him irresistible, An Feng said with a smile: "As long as you have time, we will make a special trip to live here for a while, it's like a picture scroll The beautiful scenery is indeed worth keeping in the memory of life.”

   "You can still ski!" she said.

   Admire the scenery and come to Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland. Known as the richest city in Europe, the financial center and commercial center, there are more than 100 banks from all over the world, and the funds mobilized every day have reached an inestimable astronomical figure, so it also has the saying of European Wall Street.

Many people call it "paradise" because Switzerland, as a permanent neutral country, has had no wars for more than two hundred years. As the richest country per capita, no one can match its welfare. It once proposed that it can receive 2,000 euros a month without working Welfare, the latter bill was not passed, but it also shows the wealth of Switzerland.

  After getting off at the station, the hotel has already sent someone to wait. In this regard, the Swiss, like the strict Germans, would rather be early than late. Perhaps it's this disciplined, even rigid attitude that makes the world's richest people trust Swiss bankers.

   Of course, the "Great Germans" like their ** predecessors, like to bully the Jews.

  AmEx’s travel service helped An Feng book a service at a local five-star hotel, and the hotel sent a full-time driver and a Rolls-Royce to pick him up. The driver in a black suit and white gloves invited them to sit in the solemn black luxury car, started the car steadily and left.

   This is a hotel hidden in a private park, with a good location, a view of the Alps and Lake Zurich, and just one street away from the richest avenue, Bahnhofstrasse. The street has the world's top fashion designers, as well as shoes, furs, jewellery, porcelain and jewellery, just about every luxury you can think of.

   Staying in the best hotel, living in the best room, enjoying the top service, and enjoying the most beautiful scenery are the standards of Anfeng's trip this time. Although some outbursts are unavoidable in behavior, but with the most noble lady accompanying the staff, this feeling will be diluted after slight changes in details.

   After a short break, Joanna dragged her to go shopping. Bahnhofstrasse is just across the street, and you can see the costumes and jewelry in the shop windows with your eyes, and women will inevitably be tempted. And when they travel with very little luggage, they generally use local shops as wardrobes. The key to open the wardrobe, of course, is money.

  Considering environmental protection issues, motor vehicles are not allowed to enter Bahnhofstrasse, the only ones are trams, trams or the current new pure electric vehicles. BMW's i series also saw a few vehicles. It can be seen that pure electric power is the mainstream, and GP's super battery will promote the development of all these.

  Joanna said as she walked: "Let's look for formal clothes first. This way, I remember the most men's clothes here."

  She is familiar with the local area, and it is by no means the first time she has come here. An Feng was dragged by her to sweep every shop on the street. It is said that some people would rather fly halfway around the world to spend an afternoon here. An Feng understands the reason, there are too many luxuries to count, and the eyes are dazzled.

  In addition to purchasing formal clothing and jewelry, An Feng did not forget to take Joanna to the most famous item in Switzerland—watches. Called the service center of Amex, and helped to make an appointment for Patek Philippe's private service. After walking in, there was a special receptionist, and it was worthwhile to customize two personalized watches, both of which were for women, with a total price of about 800,000 US dollars , belongs to the very top level of customization, those watches with millions of dollars usually only appear at auctions, the price of personal customization may not be high, but it must be in line with one's wishes.

  However, the rigidity of the Swiss has also come. With An Feng tactfully saying that the price can be raised appropriately, they firmly believe that the production time needs to be at least one year. An Feng had nothing to do with them. If he hadn't been concerned about being a gentleman, he would have paid ten times the price. If he didn't believe it, he would dare to shake his head.

  But he didn't do that in the end. First, he came out to have fun, and there was no need to create trouble with others; Although he has a lot of money, he has not developed to the point where he can give it casually, and rationality still dominates. After leaving, Joanna said appreciatively: "You were really personable just now, a model of calm and calm, which will change their impression of the Chinese people in their hearts."

  An Feng smiled bitterly: "Is the image of the Chinese in foreign countries so bad?"

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  The next morning, the Rolls Royce of the hotel sent him to the headquarters of Credit Suisse Group.

  The Swiss bank mentioned in the movie is actually a vague concept. It can refer to UBS, the largest Swiss bank, or some other small banks in Switzerland. Of course, Swiss bankers all abide by the duty of keeping strict confidentiality for their clients, but as a large group or rich man, they should choose the top ones.

  UBS, the Union Bank of Switzerland, is the largest financial holding group in Europe, and Credit Suisse, chosen by An Feng, can only be ranked second behind UBS. No way, the right to choose is not in his hands. When GP International opened an account, the offshore account used was Credit Suisse.

On the way there by car, An Feng said: "There is a story about a rich man who walked into UBS with five million dollars, looked around mysteriously, and asked to open a private account, but the bank staff told him with a smile:' I'm sorry sir, it's not your fault that you're poor.' So it was rejected."

  Joanna laughed: "Don't want five million?"

An Feng shook his head: "Of course this is just an exaggerated joke. First of all, it is impossible for a rich man to walk into the bank with five million US dollars - it is too heavy; and then Switzerland is not a country dominated by US dollars, so it is very sad to have so much foreign exchange. environment. In fact, what I want to express is that UBS is a tsundere.”

  Joanna asked him: "So you don't choose to open an account with UBS?"

An Feng nodded: "There is a part of the reason. I always feel that I don't look like a big name when I come to the door in person. In addition, when Credit Suisse heard about my intention, it took the initiative to invite me to come. So between being a grandson and an uncle, I resolutely chose Uncle, even if Rui Suisse is only the second child, there is no second child of a thousand years."

   While chatting and laughing, I came to the headquarters of Credit Suisse.

  Because I made an appointment in advance, as soon as I got out of the car and walked in, someone came up to check the code...well, the name. After passing the verification, he was led to the upstairs office, which was still a separate large office, divided into two areas, the inside and the outside. The outside was used by the assistant, and the inside was used by the owner of the office. There was only one foreigner. To be honest again, it's as if foreigners think that people of the yellow race look alike, and An Feng also thinks that white people in foreign countries look similar. The other party is just whiter, with a higher nose and blue eyes.

  The tall foreign man in a suit greeted him with a smile, and said in English with a German accent: "Hi, Mr. An, nice to meet you, my name is Friedman."

   "Hello, Friedman, this is my wife, Joanna." An Feng briefly introduced.

   "Hello, Mrs. Ann!"

   After saying hello, both parties sat down. Like his German name, Friedman speaks Swiss German, plus French, and a little English, so communication is still barely there. Later, Joanna, who can speak French, translated some difficult points for them, without the need for a third party to intervene in the whole process.

  Looking at the introduction, the other party seems to be called Friedmann von Herlandeck. According to tradition, his ancestors were aristocrats, otherwise he would not have used the middle name von (Feng), but well... the German Empire is long gone, just like the homeless nobles after the French Revolution, Gade is still Gade Von is always self-consoling, the noble lady is in front of him, and Joanna's is the real Lady.

But Friedman still has a status in Credit Suisse, otherwise he would not have a separate luxury office in the headquarters. An Feng chatted with him about some business affairs. There are more than 700 million US dollars in the GP international account, which is a big deal. Customers, Credit Suisse is now going to win this kind of big customers to fight against UBS. Knowing that An Feng wants to hire a private bank assistant, the Swiss bankers with a keen sense of smell naturally smell the meat floating on the other side of the Atlantic.

   To put it simply, the money is coming.

Since Friedman is the manager of GP's international offshore account, there is no need for An Feng to hide his thoughts and his salary for the next four years, as well as immigrants and non-Americans who hold American green cards. After speaking the basic information, Friedman propped his chin to think.

After a while, he said: "Mr. An, according to your situation, you don't have to worry too much about your nationality. You can apply for a check at any time and use it for global consumption in the name of the company—including the United States, because it is an offshore company and does not belong to an American company. , strictly speaking, this kind of behavior is operating overseas."

"However, I don't recommend you to open a private account. The Americans are too strict now, and you already have an offshore company that is completely your own. You can spend directly in the name of the company. At most, you can't write your name on the contract. name, but I think it's just a small thing."

  An Feng is concerned about another point: "Aren't you worried about me holding a US green card?"

Friedman said: "It depends on the situation. If it is an ordinary customer, we will carefully consider it. After all, the Americans are pressing too hard, but the big customers say otherwise. There are some tricks in this, and we can't just because of a bunch of Americans. In a word, we must strictly follow their orders."

  An Feng smiled: "I think James Bond is right to reassure you."

  Bond said: He only believes in two kinds of people in the world, himself and Swiss bankers.

   Friedman nodded with a smile: "Inheriting a century-old reputation, we have seen even the biggest storms. We will not easily smash our own signs."

  (end of this chapter)

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