Bab 240: Chapter 240: The Heart of the Empire on Which the Sun Never Sets
With the deafening roar of the turbo engines and the rapid rolling of the wheels.
The massive Boeing 747 slowly descended onto Heathrow International Airport.
Heathrow International Airport, the main airport of London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is a major global aviation hub. It is not only the busiest airport in Europe but also one of the busiest in the world.
In this era, Heathrow International Airport's passenger volume ranks third globally.
As Xia Yu and his group disembarked from the plane's ladder, he looked around the vast airport with a smile and took a deep breath.
"Finally arrived. This is London, the heart of the once-empire on which the sun never sets."
Xia Yu exhaled the pent-up frustration from his chest, murmuring to himself.
Li Xi and the others who were with Xia Yu also looked around. None of them had ever been to the UK.
Indeed, apart from Li Wuming, the three from Yan Shining had never left Hong Kong. To be blunt, they were inexperienced.
"Let's go. First, we need to find a hotel to settle in!"
With Xia Yu's command, everyone quickly left the airport through the VIP passage, took two taxis outside, and headed towards the destination Xia Yu had mentioned.
Although Xia Yu had never been to the UK, he was not lacking in knowledge about the UK and London.
So there was no need for a guide; he had a general idea of the directions.
Sitting in the taxi, Xia Yu observed everything passing by outside the window, taking in the city and reinforcing the memories in his mind.
"The wheel of fortune turns. There are no eternal rulers in this world. The once mighty empire on which the sun never sets has indeed declined, no longer the glory of its past!"
Looking at the buildings that appeared continuously in his view—some ancient houses with a historical aura, others modern high-rise buildings—Xia Yu couldn't help but feel a sense of nostalgia.
As he said, the UK had indeed declined. Once a world-dominating power, the mighty John Bull now resembled an aging elder.
However, the proud John Bull still refused to admit it, still immersed in past glories and unwilling to awaken, until four years later, when Argentina in the Falklands War tore away the last bit of John Bull's dignity, exposing the weak UK to the eyes of the world.
More than forty years ago, the small mustache ruler had swept across Europe, forcing the Allies into constant retreat. The ruthless small mustache had targeted the foundation of the UK, with the Rothschild family, representing British capital, being specifically targeted. The small mustache used methods like family confiscation and extermination, causing significant damage to this sixth empire and severely impacting the UK.
Although in the end, American intervention prevented the German tanks from crossing the English Channel and planting the blue eagle flag on the British Isles.
But World War II not only drained Europe's vitality but also almost drained the blood of John Bull.
Moreover, the massive red empire had never given up its ambition to advance westward, tying down the energy of one of Europe's leading nations, the UK.
Thus, even after more than forty years since World War II, the UK's economy remained bleak, to the point where it had to recognize its former junior, the United States, as its big brother.
The wheel of fortune turns!
If nothing unexpected happens, by next year, the famous Iron Lady will ascend to the pinnacle of British power, representing the interests of capital, and opening the curtain on the UK's privatization process, trying to rejuvenate the UK's economy and work towards its resurgence.
Thinking about the UK's privatization process, many memories flashed through Xia Yu's mind. He squinted and reflected, filled with emotions and thoughts: "At that time, it will truly be a feast. If I have enough strength by then, I will definitely take a big bite…"
While Xia Yu fantasized about the future, the car stopped in front of the Hilton London Paddington Hotel.
After paying, Xia Yu and his group got out of the car. They walked into the hotel lobby under the respectful welcome of the staff and began the check-in process.
This hotel was chosen by Xia Yu after careful consideration. Although it was only a 4-star hotel, it was a Hilton hotel, so the service would be good.
Moreover, Xia Yu also considered other factors in choosing this hotel.
The Hilton London Paddington Hotel is located in the center of London, surrounded by famous landmarks such as Trafalgar Square, the British Museum, Number 10 Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and the National Gallery. The farthest is no more than a 10-kilometer drive, and the closest is only two or three kilometers away. During leisure time, Xia Yu could take everyone to explore and enjoy the city.
After all, it was a rare opportunity to visit the UK. Although the main purpose was to place bets, betting doesn't take too much time. With so much free time left, it would be a shame not to visit and let everyone experience the beauty of London.
Quickly, the check-in was completed. Xia Yu and Li Xi stayed in two rooms opposite each other, Yan Shining and Hou Sheng shared a room on Xia Yu's left, and Li Wuming had a separate room on Xia Yu's right.
After a busy flurry, the sun was about to set.
From Hong Kong to London, the direct flight on the Boeing 747 took more than 13 hours. Although London is 7 hours behind Hong Kong due to the difference in longitude, it was already four o'clock in the afternoon when they arrived in London. It took just over an hour from the airport to settle in, which was quite fast.
Fortunately, it was already early June, and the sun's direct point had moved northward, approaching the Tropic of Cancer. Thus, at this time of year, the Northern Hemisphere experiences longer days and shorter nights, giving Xia Yu more time for activities.
Before the sun completely set, Xia Yu took Yan Shining and Hou Sheng out. They went to a newsstand, where, under the surprised gaze of the big-nosed newsstand owner, they bought out the entire stock, leaving the owner staring blankly at Xia Yu's departing figure with the money in hand.
After a hearty meal, Xia Yu called Li Xi to his room. In her shy and apprehensive gaze, he handed her a stack of newspapers and said, "Please help me find news related to the Argentina World Cup and betting, and sort out the relevant newspapers."
After saying that, Xia Yu lowered his head and immersed himself in his own task.
Seeing Xia Yu focused on browsing the newspapers, a somewhat stunned Li Xi came back to her senses. Looking at the thick stack of newspapers in her hands, she realized that the boss had indeed called her to do serious work, making her nervousness and wild thoughts seem unnecessary.
She secretly breathed a sigh of relief, lightly patted her chest, and then regained her composure. Li Xi concentrated and began carefully reviewing the newspapers, helping boss Xia Yu filter out the needed information.
For a moment, the room fell silent.
The only sounds were the soft breaths of the two and the rustling of the newspapers.
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