Chapter 133 The Crown Prince of Dubai
Chapter 133 The Crown Prince of Dubai
After lunch, Zeng Lingfeng and the others still stayed in the hotel. It is now the summer in Dubai, and the summer in Dubai is famously hot, with temperatures above 45℃, and there are even small sandstorms in some desert areas.
In such a harsh environment, Zeng Lingfeng naturally did not want to go out. The four girls who love beauty were unwilling to go out. The bright sunshine and strong ultraviolet rays were the big killer of their skin.
Just in the afternoon, the butler Latifa brought an invitation to Zeng Lingfeng.
The invitation was sent by Dubai Crown Prince Maktoum, who invited Zeng Lingfeng to attend a dinner at his home tonight.
Zeng Lingfeng knew about this King Maktoum. He is the vice president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates and the current chief of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed. He was appointed as the crown prince of Dubai in February 2008. Crown Prince Maktoum is one of the world's top wealthy people and lives a luxurious life.
Zeng Lingfeng was mentally prepared for such an invitation. When he came to Dubai, he would definitely have contact with the Dubai royal family. In fact, if the Dubai crown prince did not come forward to invite him, Zeng Lingfeng would also visit him. After all, when he came to someone else's territory, he still had the necessary etiquette.
In the evening, Zeng Lingfeng and his group were dressed in full dress.
Rosa and the four women were dressed very conservatively, all wearing long skirts, which was impossible.
It is said that Milan and Paris are the world's fashion capital, and Dubai is definitely not worse than those places. The reason for this is not that Dubai's clothing has truly reached the forefront of the world's stream, but that Dubai's clothing is really too special. It is said that it has special not because of the veil worn by Islamic women, because this situation is found in the entire 22 Arab countries. It is said that it has special because in Dubai, you can see several completely different clothing styles.
First of all, the people who wear more clothes, namely the Arabs. They wear a coat from head to tail, especially women. The authentic Arab women in the local area really leave only a pair of eyes exposed. Secondly, in Dubai, you can also see many Indians and Pakistanis, who also wear their own national costumes, and those Indians especially like to wrap their heads like rice dumplings. In addition, there are Chinese people. Chinese women wearing cheongsams and walking on the streets of Dubai, which can definitely attract the attention of countless people. Then, the people who wear less are Europeans and Americans. Some European and American women wear suspenders and walk on the streets, and the local conservative Muslims are already accustomed to it. Sitting down an open-air cafe on the streets of Dubai and watching the pedestrians coming and going on the streets is like enjoying a strange costume show.
However, now Zeng Lingfeng and the others are attending the dinner held by the crown prince for them. If they dress in a more formal manner, they will be too unfavorable to the host, right? Moreover, it is still during the Muslim Ramadan, and they attach great importance to women's outfits.
In Dubai in August, the climate is hot. As soon as he approached the hotel building, a rush of heat almost made Zeng Lingfeng feel stuffy and returned.
The high consul stood at the mouth and waved, and several luxury cars drove over. Everyone rushed into the cold car at a speed, and breathed a sigh of relief.
The convoy left the hotel and drove towards the crown prince's residence.
Zeng Lingfeng turned his attention to the window. At this time, there were not many vehicles on the road. However, there were endless good cars in the roadside parking lot. Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, and Lingzhi were the most popular models on the street, or they were all kinds of high-power four-wheel drive off-road vehicles, which made people dazzled.
"Dubai people are very wealthy and like cars, so models from all over the world can be easily seen on the roads of Dubai City. Often, every time the international auto show ends, you can see the first model at the auto show on the road. Moreover, some UAEs with nomadic traditions especially love off-road vehicles, and they often change cars after buying a car after driving for less than a year. In the old car park, you can often see Mercedes-Benz, which lasts only one year," the High Consul noticed Zeng Lingfeng's gaze and explained to him casually.
Zeng Lingfeng naturally has some understanding of this situation. Dubai is a place that pursues luxury.
The residence of Crown Prince Maktoum lives in the heart of Dubai Harbor, which is a gathering area for Dubai's dignitaries. It is beautiful houses located on both sides of the street.
The High Consul informed Crown Prince Maktoum in advance on the road. With the arrival of their subordinates, the group entered smoothly. Zeng Lingfeng and his convoy followed the guide vehicle and turned into a large mansion. As soon as the car stopped, the servants in the house stepped forward and opened the car. Everyone got out of the car.
"Crown Prince Maktoum is in front of you, and he welcomes several distinguished guests." A servant said respectfully in English.
Zeng Lingfeng and his friends walked forward a few steps and saw from a distance that Prince Maktoum was indeed standing in front of him, waiting for their arrival as the servant said.
As soon as Zeng Lingfeng and others appeared, Crown Prince Maktoum's eyes were betting on Zeng Lingfeng. However, Zeng Lingfeng's youth also surprised the crown prince Maktoum. However, he was used to seeing big scenes, and the surprise in his heart was not reflected on his face at all.
After the complicated meeting ceremony, Crown Prince Maktoum said with a smile: "Vice guests from the far east, sincerely welcome you to my house."
Then, Crown Prince Maktoum had seen courtesy with Rosa and the girls. Because they were girls, the courtesy was much simpler. As for Yan Zhenjun and others who were Zeng Lingfeng's followers, Crown Prince Maktoum naturally did not have to act so seriously, just shook hands simply.
A servant was sending perfume on the side. Crown Prince Maktoum dripped a few drops on the palms of Zeng Lingfeng and the four girls. The five people applied the perfume to their faces, and their bodies were immediately filled with strong fragrance. Crown Prince Maktoum took Zeng Lingfeng's hand with satisfaction and walked into the room. Rosa and the others naturally followed Zeng Lingfeng. As for Yan Zhenjun and the others, someone led them to the side room beside to wait.
Although Zeng Lingfeng knew that in the ethnic customs of the Arabs, most people always like to hold their friends' hands and walk on the road, thinking that this is a friendly expression to their friends. However, since he was reborn, even when he was a child, he rarely walked with his family's hands. Not to mention that he has become a big man now. However, since this is someone else's custom, Zeng Lingfeng could only grit his teeth and endure it.
Fortunately, the road was not very long, and a group of people entered a spacious hall covered with thick carpets on the ground. Judging from the decoration, Zeng Lingfeng felt that this should be a living room.
Prince Maktoum called the servants to come up to serve coffee, arranged for Zeng Lingfeng and the others to sit down, and then said, "Dignity Guest, should we talk while dining, or should we focus on one of the things first? Oh, Mr. Zeng, please forgive me for not being very clear about your country's etiquette. If there is any place to slacke in distinguished guests, please don't be angry."
It is obvious that Zeng Lingfeng's group was led by Zeng Lingfeng. The others, even Rosa, a member of the British royal family and Charlotte, the princess of Monaco, were only followed by Zeng Lingfeng. Moreover, the others were all ladies. Therefore, when Maktoum asked, he was facing Zeng Lingfeng.
The rich man is nothing in his eyes. His own personal property is calculated in tens of billions of dollars. However, Zeng Lingfeng is not an ordinary rich man. Although the Hanyuíén Group has a weak influence in the Middle East, in the world, the Hanyuíén Group is definitely a giant that no one dares to underestimate. He also knows that the assets of the Hanyuíén Group are even more than the Abu Dhabi Consortium. You must know that the strength of the Abu Dhabi Consortium is calculated in tens of billions of dollars.
Moreover, Zeng Lingfeng's father was also a member of the Politburo of China. Although he didn't know what kind of official title this Politburo member had, he also knew that Zeng Lingfeng's father was the first person in a major province in China, and that was equivalent to the chief of Dubai. This was an amazing figure.
Zeng Lingfeng quickly said politely: "The noble King Maktoum, in fact, this should be said by me. When I first came to the noble land, I came in a relatively hasty place. I don't understand the customs and habits of the Arab nation. If there will be some place that does not conform to the customs and habits of your country, please correct me in time."
At this time, the servants on the side brought coffee to everyone in a small cup. Zeng Lingfeng took the coffee and tasted the temperature, then drank it all. The servants on the side immediately filled him with full force. Seeing Zeng Lingfeng's actions, a hint of appreciation flashed in Crown Prince Maktoum's eyes.
Zeng Lingfeng drank the second and third cups of coffee again, and shook the coffee cup left and right, and placed it on the small table in front of him.
"King Maktoum, your country's coffee is very good. But please forgive me, I am really not used to drinking coffee. If so, can I change it to black tea?" Zeng Lingfeng said after putting down the cup.
Crown Prince Maktoum laughed and said, "I've been negligent."
Fang Zeng Lingfeng took the coffee and drank three cups in a row, which made Prince Maktoum very happy. According to the Arab tradition, if the guests refuse to drink, or are unwilling to drink the tea or coffee provided by the owner, it means that the guests distrust the owner. However, Zeng Lingfeng drank three cups in a row, but he was highly recognized for the owner.
Afterwards, the servants immediately exchanged a cup of black tea for Zeng Lingfeng, but the black tea of the Arabs has a unique feature. They put half a cup or even half a cup of white sugar in each cup of black tea, and then put a few fresh mint leaves, which makes it cool and fragrant when you drink it.
The High Consul looked at Zeng Lingfeng, then looked at several ladies, and smiled and said, "Mr. Zeng, are there four beautiful ladies who are hungry? I am not in a hurry."
Chapter completed!