In the era of fetal wear, she became the first socialite in Hong Kong
Chapter 304 African Trip
There were many tourists in London Airport. Fu Ziyan and her friends were smiling and relaxed. Almost everyone was followed by their own bodyguard, assistant and medical team.
"Selene, long time no see~" Blaise smiled and waved at her from a distance.
"Blaze, you're exaggerating. It's only been half a month."
Blaise snorted proudly, "You don't know this, do you? Selene taught me that in Chinese, 'One day without seeing you feels like three years apart.' One day is three years. Just tell me, is half a month a long time?"
Fu Ziyan chuckled: "Blaise, Betty, Holden...you came so early."
"Not much earlier than you. Let me see the number of people. Now the only one missing is Violetta."
After saying that, Violetta also brought her bodyguard assistant to the gathering area of the African graduation travel team: "Hello, long time no see friends~"
"Okay, everyone is here, tour group members, let's board the plane!" Betty, as the "leader" of the tour group, solemnly took a small colorful flag and waved it above her head.
Noticing the gazes of other tourists in the airport, Blaise casually gathered her scarf to cover her face. Fu Ziyan silently turned sideways, and Violetta...
It was so embarrassing, she was about to dig her toes out of the magic castle!
Noticing her friends' actions, Betty was not ashamed. Instead, she raised her eyebrows slyly, laughed out loud, and led a few people towards the big plane.
It’s really big and can accommodate 260 people!
It was not a plane from the airport, but a VIP travel plane specially customized by a travel company run by the Holden family, and it also had a special rest area for bodyguards.
On the other side was a 20-square-meter private room, complete with a refrigerator, wine cabinet, coffee table, and card table. It wasn't huge, but it was as comfortable as it could be for an airplane. Perhaps because they were going to use it, it was obvious that the furniture and soft furnishings had been replaced with new luxury brands.
Fu Ziyan and the others sat on the circular sofa one by one. She laughed and said, "I was curious before. We can't take two planes with so many people. I didn't expect the Holden family to have such a big plane."
Betty raised an eyebrow. "Actually, there's still not enough room. Each of us has a team of more than a dozen people, and I have forty contracted mercenaries. I can only allow ten of them to accompany us, and the other thirty will wait for us in Egypt first."
Africa was in chaos, and these people were all heirs to wealthy families. They could have some fun on their graduation trip, but they couldn't really throw their safety behind them. In fact, each of them brought a doctor with them, which added up to a small medical team.
From takeoff to landing, it passed quickly while they were chatting and playing.
Compared to Hong Kong, London is not too far from Cairo, with a flight time of only five hours. However, Cairo is two hours faster than London. They set off at nine in the morning and arrived in the evening.
The vast expanse of yellow sand stretches endlessly.
This was Fu Ziyan’s first feeling when looking down from mid-air.
The second feeling was Cairo Airport after landing.
The building has low ceilings and a small area. Although the decoration is simple, one can sense Egypt's cultural traditions and heritage from the small decorative arrangements, such as traditional patterns and goddess statues.
Fu Ziyan has traveled to many countries and cities over the years. After traveling so much, she has become accustomed to inferring the local economic and cultural level based on the local airport.
As soon as we got off the tarmac, a serious-looking white man came up to us. It was obviously someone Betty had arranged in advance: "Miss Betty, our convoy is over here, please follow me."
Naturally, not all of the more than 200 people took cars. Due to local economic conditions, except for the car that picked up the 13 of them, the rest of the people took buses.
"Okay, let's check into the hotel and rest for a while." Betty deliberately waved the small colorful flag in her hand again.
Naturally, there was another round of laughter and playfulness.
"Betty is so naughty!"
"Although this kind of guidance always gives me the feeling of a rural elderly group tour, after watching it for a long time, it's actually not that bad."
"Then I'll just accept my incompetence. No matter how I look at it, it still feels a bit rustic."
"Hahahaha~"
Jokes aside, Betty, as the "group leader," was quite responsible. Long before they set off, she had sent someone to Cairo to book and inspect hotel rooms and prepare a shuttle bus. The people who met them at the airport were powerful mercenaries. As for the travel permits and the like, there was no need to mention them.
Although Cairo is far less developed than major European cities, it is an international city that developed due to the Cairo Conference during World War II. Even though the city construction is still rough, there are at least international hotels with beautiful decoration and thoughtful service.
Upon arrival at the hotel, a doorman came to help us with our luggage and guide us. Although they were serious, they didn't seem surprised to see people of different skin colors. They seemed to be used to it and politely introduced the hotel: "Ladies and gentlemen, our hotel is located behind the Cairo Hot Springs... We offer travel route guidance services for travelers..."
Zhengzhong, this is easy to understand. After all, the hotel is booked by them, and the hotel staff will definitely do their best to serve them, but they are used to it... Fu Ziyan thought to herself, it seems that in recent years, many people from Europe have traveled to Cairo.
After checking in and taking a short rest in the room, Fu Ziyan went downstairs to the concierge to inquire about the service route.
The hotel staff handed over a brochure and expertly began explaining: "The Giza Pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, are well worth a visit. The National Museum houses a vast collection of pharaonic artifacts. The Saladin Citadel offers panoramic views of Cairo. The El Khalili Market sells many handicrafts and spices, making it a great place for shopping. There are also boat trips along the Nile..."
After managing the affairs of Yuanxi Hotel for three years, Fu Ziyan subconsciously evaluated the hotel with a professional perspective.
The concierge service is good, and the travel route guidance service is also good, which is tailored to local conditions. However, the speed of check-in at the front desk needs to be improved, and the equipment is a bit old...
"Selene, you're here!" Blaise, followed by his bodyguard, ran towards her with a smile. "I just went to your room and knocked on the door. Your bodyguard who stayed in the room said you were going out for a walk, so I guessed you would come to the lobby on the first floor."
After all, we are in the same industry, so it is easy to understand why we subconsciously inspected this hotel.
Fu Ziyan smiled: "Where are they? Did you come to me to play something?"
"It's almost time. We plan to go to the restaurant on the second floor for dinner and try traditional Egyptian food."
"Okay, I'm done here too," Fu Ziyan raised her hand to indicate the booklet in her hand. "I've learned a lot about Cairo's local attractions. We can make some cuts to Betty's itinerary."
The two of them walked towards the elevator while talking. To be honest, Fu Ziyan was also quite curious about Egyptian food.
Kusari, falafel, flatbread, kebab...
These are all very common cooking methods, but they reflect Egypt’s food culture. They are much better than British food, but as for how delicious they are, they are just average.
Fu Ziyan feels that Chinese food is more suitable for her.
The flight was a bit long during the day, and since they were new here, in order to avoid acclimatization, after dinner, Fu Ziyan and her friends did not choose to go out to play, but gathered together to discuss their itinerary for the next few days in Egypt.
The reference was the travel plan designed by the guide Betty had found who had been to Africa, and the brochure Fu Ziyan had just received from the concierge.
They were all elite children being trained as heirs, and they always valued efficiency. Small issues like itinerary arrangements could be settled in just three to five minutes.
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The docile camels carried them into the interior of the Giza Pyramids.
Even though she was born in China, one of the four ancient civilizations, Fu Ziyan is still shocked by the ancient Egyptian civilization, not to mention her European friends who were not born in ancient civilizations.
The Saladin Citadel not only overlooks the beautiful scenery of Cairo, but the mosques, churches and synagogues inside are also ingeniously built, and it seems that every stone is filled with history.
On the upper floors of the citadel, with Cairo below as the backdrop, the girls excitedly took photos. However, once inside a solemn place like a mosque, everyone politely withdrew their smiles.
There are many small commodities and spices in the Khalili Market. Fu Ziyan, who loves perfume making, feels like she has returned to her happy hometown. She wants this and that. If she doesn't bring enough money, she will just sign the bill and have it delivered to the hotel.
With his ability to make money, he instantly became the most popular kid in the entire market. As soon as Fu Ziyan turned into the street corner of this street of small stalls, the vendors at the end of the street were already smiling like morning glories.
A big customer is coming!
Betty laughed and teased, "Selene, what you're doing is no different from going to the wholesale market to make a big purchase."
The towering Hanging Church has gone through thousands of years of wind and rain and still shines with holy glory.
Fly to the Siwa Oasis deep in the Sahara Desert, admire the emerald green and emerald blue salt lakes, watch the orange light of sunset envelop the ancient castle, climb to the salt lake observation deck at night to admire the stars, and listen to the guide's explanation of the ancient Egyptian astrological calendar.
We took a boat that cut through the emerald-colored Nile River and went down along the coast, stopping at the water temple that has been floating for thousands of years, seeing the colorful fairy-tale-like Nubian village in the desert, witnessing the magnificent sunset on the Nile River, and seeing the Aswan Temple and Luxor Temple that emerged from the torrent of history... The last few people stopped at the coast of the Red Sea.
The water is crystal clear and blue like a dream.
Everyone put on snorkeling equipment and got close to the tropical fish.
After a day in the Red Sea, the plane took off again. Their next stop was to visit the fauna of East Africa accompanied by zoologists.
However, at this time, everyone's focus was not on the next stop, but on excitedly talking about the ideas that had emerged about this trip to Egypt.
It was Holden who spoke first: "I want to invest in developing Egypt's tourism resources. Do you want to join us?"
They spent ten days visiting many scenic spots in Egypt, big and small. These beautiful and breathtaking landscapes gave them many happy photos. However, the problems of these attractions were also obvious - they were simple and not well developed.
One of the Holden family's business chains is the tourism industry. While he was immersed in the joy of his graduation trip, he easily noticed the business opportunities therein.
Egypt is currently promoting market-oriented reforms in the tourism industry. For example, in places like the pyramids, temples, and Nile cruises, the tourism infrastructure is clearly insufficient. It is entirely possible to improve the tourist experience by investing in cruise ships and high-end hotels.
Fu Ziyan was the first to respond to Holden's proposal: "I'll invest one share."
The reason was simple: once her graduation trip was over, she would begin taking full control of the Yuanxi Hotel. Africa's economy was indeed underdeveloped, but places like Morocco and Egypt were still very attractive to European and American tourists.
Fu Ziyan, who had memories of her past life, knew that not only people from Europe and the United States, but also Chinese people in the future would like to travel here, especially the Red Coast, which was once known as a low-cost alternative to the Maldives.
Given the internationalization trend of hotels, Yuanxi Hotels will inevitably appear in countries around the world in the future. In Fu Ziyan's eyes, Egypt in Africa is a fertile ground.
At that time, there was no international hotel chain in Egypt, let alone a five-star hotel.
There are many investment projects in Egypt's tourism resources. Except for Holden and Fu Ziyan, the family assets of other people do not involve this area, but it does not prevent them from investing in private property.
Violetta followed Fu Ziyan and said, "I'm optimistic about the 'Sky Mirror' in Siwa Oasis. It's a beautiful place. If you want to invest in the eco-friendly wooden cabin camp and camel adventure route in Siwa Oasis, you can also include me."
"I'll invest, I'll invest~" Siwa Oasis is indeed beautiful. For the scenery there, Fu Ziyan feels that she wants to invest even if she loses money. Moreover, according to her analysis, this project has great potential.
Fu Ziyan felt it was a pity that due to the weather, it was not convenient to camp or stay in the original place, and she could only fly back to the hotel in the city.
Looking up in the desert, you will see a sky full of stars, and in front of you are friends singing and laughing around the campfire. When you feel sleepy, you can go into the tent to sleep. Just thinking about this kind of night is so romantic and interesting.
Blaise, who has some romantic elements in him, has the same idea.
"I'll invest in this, too. It's not a big investment anyway, just building a campground. I'm happy to spend it so I can have a more convenient stay next time I visit." She smiled and raised her hand. "Anyone else want to join us?"
Miles, who was sitting off to the side, adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses and raised his hand. "Add me in. I'm not thinking about romance, I just think the Siwa Oasis is a scarce ecological resource. Our camp has a monopoly on it to a certain extent. It's hard to say in the short term, but I'm optimistic about the long term."
"I am more optimistic about the Khalili Night Market project. It fills the gap in Cairo's night tourism to a certain extent..." This person obviously thought that during the few days they were in Cairo, except for the day they went to the Khalili Night Market, they could only stay in the hotel and play cards after dark on the other days.
"I'd rather invest in the Red Sea and develop snorkeling and beach resort projects..." Felicity said, looking at Fu Ziyan, "Selene shouldn't miss this project."
Fu Ziyan raised her champagne glass and clinked it with hers: "Of course! Such a beautiful Red Sea, I won't let myself go unless I build a Yuanxi Hotel."
"Hahahaha~"
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