The Original Vampire

“Claude! Claude!”

There were shouts in the wilderness, and a middle-aged man dressed as a servant ran over, picked up Claude, and ran towards Winterspring Castle.

“Uncle Mark, what happened?” A confused Claude asked as he ran.

“The master wants to see you; oh no, it’s the distinguished guest who wants to see you! Quick, run faster!” ”

Why does the distinguished guest want to see me?”

“I don’t know.”

Claude asked and couldn’t say anything. He had no choice but to hold back his inner anxiety and run back to the castle as fast as he could.

As soon as he entered the door, the serious-faced butler directly ordered: “Come here! Take Claude to freshen up and prepare a set of decent clothes for him.” Before Claude could ask more questions, he was surrounded by two tall and thick-waisted men. The maid took me to the bathroom.

This was the first time in Claude’s life that he was being served and washed. Although the two maids were old enough to be mothers, his eyes wandered, and he was at a loss during the whole process.

After a lot of trouble, when Claude walked out of the bathroom again, he had become a handsome young man with a handsome appearance.

“Follow me.”

The butler appeared again and led Claude to the restaurant.

Claude looked at the completely changed restaurant, feeling a little dazed.

Beautifully carved mahogany furniture replaced the old furniture, gold candlesticks were located in the corners of the hall, filled with snow-white candles, and the thick linen curtains were all replaced with brand-new cashmere curtains.

It looks like a distinguished guest is really here.

Claude looked at how the servants wanted to put all the most luxurious decorations in the castle into this restaurant, and he began to feel uneasy.

Why does such a distinguished guest want to see me?

“Claude?”

A young lady walked in from the entrance of the restaurant. She was wearing a long red linen dress. Her bun was set off to highlight her round and slender neck. A little powder was applied to her face to make her somewhat too-tough facial features change. Gotta be a little softer.

“Miss Kelly!” Claude’s eyes lit up and he quickly saluted.

“You should call me Madam, Claude.” Kelly nodded with a smile, then straightened her face and warned, “Duke St. Hilde and Viscount Angelet are going to see you later, so just ask me anything.” What to answer, don’t talk too much, and don’t be rude.”

“Yes! Mrs. Kelly!” Claude quickly lowered his head and responded.

Kelly is the daughter of Baron Grantu. She is already married, but unfortunately, her husband met with misfortune during a hunting trip. Kelly was widowed at a young age and returned to Winter Springs sadly.

Claude wanted to ask Mrs. Kelly why the two distinguished guests wanted to see him, but he didn’t dare to speak. He just kept peeking at the young woman beside him with the corner of his eye.

The faint scent of roses lingered in his nose, making Claude’s anxious heart suddenly become hot.

Kelly noticed Claude peeking at her, but she didn’t say anything. She just turned around and went to talk to the housekeeper.

Even if she is a widow who has been married once, it is not something that a commoner like Claude can afford.

As time passed, servants filed in and delivered various delicacies to the restaurant.

There are roasted golden pork legs, spiced salmon, fragrant steaks, a variety of selected fruits, and wines that have been stored for many years.

At about six o’clock, Baron Grantu led tonight’s distinguished guests into the restaurant.

After the guests and hosts were seated, Baron Grantu made a toast and enthusiastically introduced the delicacies on the table to Vera and Colin, especially the dishes with pork as the main ingredient.

Of course Colin knew that he was helping his brother, Bachelor Sonny, to promote the new farming and animal husbandry system.

While responding with a smile, he thought that the relationship between the Grantu brothers was really good, at least much more sincere than the several pairs of brothers Colin had seen in the two years after his time travel.

On the other hand, Bachelor Sonny didn’t speak much. Perhaps he felt that his brother was bragging a little too much, and he secretly stared at him, as if to say – the things have been sold, so don’t sell them anymore…

I don’t know. Perhaps he understood his brother’s hint, Baron Grantu finally restrained himself a little, then changed the subject, pointed at Claude, who was sitting cautiously at the end of the long table, and said:

“Sir Viscount, don’t you want to meet the paper maker of the Grantu family? Mr. Claude is the craftsman.”

Claude seemed to be in a daze until Hans kicked him lightly under the table and came to his senses. He found that everyone was looking at him and was immediately frightened. He jumped and hurriedly stood up, leaning down to salute.

Colin looked at the young servant carefully and asked in a gentle tone: “Mr. Claude, I heard that you invented the yellow paper in the Baron’s study?”

Claude stammered quickly: “Yes, No… Sir Viscount, it was actually invented by my father… I just made a few changes…” ”

Sir Viscount, Claude’s grandfather was the papermaker of Winterspring Castle, and their three generations are the Grantu family. He has served for nearly a hundred years, he is dedicated and very competent.” Baron Grantu took the opportunity to explain, while not forgetting to brag about his servant.

Colin nodded, looked at Claude and asked: “Can I ask, how did you make that yellowing tissue paper?”

Claude quickly responded: “Sir Viscount, I used mulberry trees. Leather and linen cloth are first steamed, then cut and pounded to extract the slurry, and then the slurry is sieved to form thin paper sheets, and finally dried in the sun.” The

young papermaker spoke in such detail that Colin was a little confused. Accident.

However, people in this era have little awareness of patents, and Claude probably doesn’t know the value of his invention.

Of course, no matter how valuable it is, it has nothing to do with Claude, because he is a servant of the Grantu family, and this papermaking technology is strictly the property of the Grantu family.

“Mr. Claude, this papermaking technology is an amazing innovation. I admire your intelligence and ability!” Colin praised, then turned to Baron Grantu and said, “Baron, I want to invest in buying this papermaking technology.” Secret recipe, are you willing to part with it?”

In fact, Colin wanted to buy papermaking. In addition to using it to make money, he also wanted to use it to issue bonds.

Originally, Colin was a little worried, because in order for the bond to have liquidity and become a kind of shadow currency, it must have a sufficient quantity and face value, so if it is written on parchment, the cost will be a bit high.

But it would be no problem if the paper invented by Claude was used. Colin also heard from the papermaking process described by the other party just now that the cost of this kind of paper would definitely not be high.

Moreover, if only the St. Hilde family mastered this papermaking technology, it would also prevent others from counterfeiting bonds.

It can be said that it accomplishes multiple things with one stone.

“Of course.” Baron Grantu didn’t realize the true value of this papermaking technology at all. “You don’t have to contribute money, just think of it as my gift to the St. Hilde family!”

Colin was a little uncomfortable with the other party being so generous. Sorry.

Taking advantage of honest people always made Colin feel a little unreasonable.

“Let’s do this, Your Excellency Baron, you transfer this papermaking technology to me, and I will give you 30% of the money you earn from it in the future.” ”

You are so generous!” Seeing Colin’s insistence, Baron Grantu also agreed. There was no more refusal.

But he would never have imagined what kind of huge wealth he had unintentionally brought to the Grantu family.

Later, Baron Grantu told Claude, “Claude, since the Viscount has bought this papermaking technology, then you can go to the north with him.”

Seeing that the deal was reached, Colin was happy and also Asked Claude: “Mr. Claude, I admire your intelligence very much. I wonder if you would like to follow me to the north? I can guarantee that there, you will get the opportunity to show your talents.

” How could Claude dare to refuse? He quickly nodded and agreed, but secretly glanced at Mrs. Kelly from the corner of his eye. Unfortunately, Mrs. Kelly didn’t look at the little papermaker at all. So, Claude quickly lowered his head and said something in his heart. The unwillingness to hide.

Colin noticed this small detail and smiled to himself.

However, he would not help with the matchmaking. After all, with Claude’s current status, it was completely impossible for him to climb high.

But maybe it won’t be long before Claude becomes eligible to marry the baron’s daughter.