Chapter 7: Sunset Town

There was no other choice; Charlie had to agree. The two of them bought some food, bedding, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and other daily necessities in the small town, and then took a helicopter back to the Sun Never Sets Territory—or rather, Sunset Town

Then, he must submit an application for the establishment of a town, which will ultimately be discussed and approved by the Otago Regional Council and the New Zealand Parliament. Approval will only be granted when both parties deem it necessary to establish a town there

The helicopter landed near the castle, the pilot spoke briefly with Charlie and then flew away, leaving the two at the foot of the mountain

The settlement of the inheritance took less than half an hour, and the next step is to handle the matters related to establishing a town in the territory, which is relatively complicated

Sir Roberts left behind little in terms of legacy, primarily consisting of a land certificate and a castle property certificate. After Wang Bo's signature, the judge presiding over the estate distribution on behalf of the court signed on behalf of the state, thereby transferring ownership of the one thousand square kilometers of land and the majestic castle to him

The castle is located halfway up the mountain, at least four hundred meters above the ground. Two individuals, with backpacks and dragging a suitcase, begin their ascent

He thought that receiving the inheritance would be a very complicated matter, but for him, everything was quite simple. Lawyer Muller helped him verify the validity of the will and the various assets, and then there were no issues. First, the lawyer signed, and then he just needed to sign the remaining documents.

Wang Bo was also panting heavily, but he did so to prevent Charlie from noticing anything unusual. In reality, he felt that he still had plenty of energy!

First, he needs to change his nationality, which is the responsibility of Charlie. Once his information is processed, it will no longer be his concern

Sunset Town! How is it?" He looked at Charlie and said, this name perfectly corresponds to the Land of the Rising Sun.

The stone wall, built from massive stones, stands at a height of over ten to twenty meters. Wild grass grows in the crevices, while vines such as wisteria and ivy climb along the wall. The outer surface is rough and weathered, resembling the skin of an old farmer exposed to the wind and sun. Numerous holes mar the stone wall, akin to age spots on the skin.

This left Wang Bo feeling a bit of a headache. After thinking for a while, he still could not come up with a suitable name. Muller, who was assisting him from the side, reminded him: "It's not that complicated, young man. Reflect on your territory; what aspect moves you the most? Use that as inspiration for the name."

The process is quite simple; the court has arranged a lawyer for Wang Bo, a blond-haired, blue-eyed German gentleman, who appears to be in his forties. He is impeccably dressed in a suit, with a serious expression on his face, and his meticulously styled blond hair exudes the aura of a human elite.

Wang Bo calculated that this time he spent over 5,000 yuan on living supplies, while he brought 20,000 yuan with him for this trip abroad

What remains is the approval; the materials need to be sent to Wellington and then returned, which cannot be resolved in a day or two

To establish a town, a name is required. Charlie asked him to come up with one. Wang Bo's mischievous side emerged as he said, "How about calling it Da Wang Town? Or Xiao Wang Town? Or Wang Jia Town?"

Wang Bo shook his head, saying that he did not need to pay, so what objections could he have

The next day, after having breakfast, Charlie took Wang Bo to receive the inheritance after the court started work.

Wang Bo was a bit anxious and said, "Charlie, hurry up."

Seeing Wang Bo's interest in the castle, Charlie, who was resting, began to introduce it to him: "What do you think, buddy? Isn't it quite impressive? I have seen the architectural documents of the castle, and it is said that the Roberts family used 500 tons of cement, 2,000 cubic meters of lime, and 150,000 bricks to build this castle. As for the stones used, they were sourced locally, so it is impossible to quantify them!"

The Southern Alps is the highest mountain range in New Zealand, extending through the central and western parts of the South Island. The highest peak, Mount Cook, has an elevation of 3,764 meters and the range stretches for 320 kilometers in a northeast-southwest direction. The starting point of this mountain range is almost within the territory of the land of the never-setting sun. Coincidentally, a castle is built on the slopes of the initial peak of this mountain range, at an elevation of over 400 meters.

The name for the town has been decided, and the remaining matters are largely unrelated to Wang Bo. The main responsibility lies with Muller and Charlie to handle the situation; he only needs to sign.

In reality, Wang Bo has not yet seen an ancient castle with his own eyes. He is filled with interest in such architecture, especially since this castle belongs to him, which heightens his enthusiasm. While climbing the mountain, he unconsciously quickens his pace, leaving Charlie struggling to keep up, panting as he walks behind.

No wonder Charlie thinks this way; the mountain path is actually quite rugged and lacks proper maintenance, overgrown with wild grass and shrubs, making it little different from climbing a mountain. However, the lord's heart provides him with a continuous source of motivation, subtly improving his organ function and strengthening his muscle tissue, so climbing the mountain is not a problem for him

On the way, Charlie told Wang Bo that this castle was built in 1860, and it has been one and a half centuries since then. It is the oldest castle in New Zealand and one of the oldest buildings in New Zealand

This return journey is still in the afternoon, but Old Wang is no longer in the mood to admire the scenery outside; he is feeling distressed about the money spent today

Charlie informed him that if any issues arise regarding the legality of these property certificates in the future, Müller would be held accountable first. Therefore, despite the high income of foreign lawyers, their responsibilities are also significant

Climbing to a height of 400 meters, Charlie felt as if he had lost half his life. When he finally reached the front of the castle, he disregarded his composure and sat down on the wild grass, gasping for breath

Charlie said: "At that time, the Roberts family had just escaped from England and arrived here, their family power was still quite strong, but it was only through nearly exhausting all their resources that this castle was built"

After listening to the introduction of Charlie on https://www.hetushu.com, Wang Bo was indeed greatly shocked. He asked, "How much did it cost to build this castle? At that time, New Zealand lacked manpower, right? How did the Roberts family hire the workforce?"

Charlie was about to cry: "Wang, my good friend, not everyone has physical fitness as good as yours. To be honest, I looked up some information before, and it said you were a programmer, but I don't think that's correct. You must be a football player, and a star one at that, right?"

If you knew how backward technology was at that time, then you would understand how difficult it was to build it, especially on the mountainside! At that time, it was necessary to first transport various materials using steam cranes, then transfer them to various intermediate stations using vehicles that could tilt their bodies to unload their cargo, and finally deliver them to their current locations using precisely calculated pulley systems. What do you think, isn't that impressive?

To speak frankly, they miscalculated. They thought New Zealand would be the second Europa, where nobles could wage war and seize territory. The Roberts family painstakingly built this castle on the hillside, intending to use it as a stronghold to dominate the South Island, but it now seems that this idea was truly foolish. Charlie laughed sarcastically.

Wang Bo closed his eyes and recalled that his first impression of the territory was that beautiful and gentle evening, with the setting sun, red clouds filling the sky, a gentle breeze in the air, and green grass swaying on the ground

Hello, Mr. Wang, I am Kare von Müller, working at Sidley Austin LLP. I will assist you in the acceptance of the inheritance this time, with a fee of 850 yuan per hour, to be paid by the New Zealand government. Do you have any objections?" The German gentleman extended his hand in a friendly manner upon seeing Mr. Wang.

Charlie said to him: "No, Wang, you should be more cautious. The small towns in New Zealand need to generate profit, either through agriculture or tourism. If you still want to develop the town's tourism to make money, it would be best to come up with an elegant and dreamy name, such as Queenstown, Arrowtown, Emerald Town, and so on."

Charlie means that they stayed in Omarama waiting, but Wang Bo, after obtaining a series of keys, could not wait to see his castle and insisted on returning to live in the castle

Charlie said that the money for purchasing daily necessities cannot be reimbursed, and he has to pay out of his own pocket. The prices of biological materials in New Zealand are not high, but he is spending New Zealand currency here, which is over 4 to 1 compared to the Renminbi! For example, a set of bedding he bought costs 440 New Zealand dollars, which seems inexpensive, but when converted to Renminbi, it amounts to 2,200 yuan

Charlie clapped his hands and laughed, "This name is really nice, Sunset Town. New Zealand doesn't have a town with this name yet, it should be usable."

Standing in front of the ancient castle, Wang Bo looked up and surveyed the castle that belonged to him. From a distance, the stone-built castle appeared majestic and imposing, but upon closer inspection, it became evident that the castle was quite old and dilapidated, exuding a sense of desolation and ruin