Chapter 72 Flickering Storm (2)
Little James Rolfe's voice was a little louder, and the gentlemen who were talking politely around him couldn't help but look sideways, and found that he was pulling Zhu Bin to say something. Mr. Governor's eyes and radiant fat face were full of
Prove that that thing must be very important.
For a governor with great power to seize a small role in the visiting group--even though he is relatively famous now, showing such excitement will never be because of his heroic deeds on the anti-Japanese battlefield, but only because of him.
I carry a huge check with me! Make money! Opportunities!
A group of people intentionally or unintentionally said farewell to the person they were chatting with, pretended to be casual and wandered over, and each of them raised their ears to pay attention to what the two people were communicating. Well, you still need to maintain a little gentlemanly demeanor, although everyone
Everyone wants to get rich, but they can't behave too rudely.
Mr. Governor has an eye for all directions and an ear for everything. Not even the slightest disturbance during the banquet could be hidden from his eyes and ears. He immediately stopped talking decisively and stared at Zhu Bin with fierce eyes. If you don't answer, I won't let him go.
the meaning of.
Zhu Bin felt a chill in his heart. He was even more impressed by the direct and explicit pursuit of money by American politicians and businessmen in this world. He had made them look like this just by vaguely letting out a few words. If they had
Knowing his overall plan, would he tear him into pieces and eat him alive on the spot?!
He shrugged helplessly at James Rolfe Jr.: "Mr. Governor, I think the current environment is not suitable for talking about such an important topic. Why don't we make an appointment another day?"
Little James Rolfe hesitated for a moment and shook his head: "We can't waste too much time. I think it will be done after the banquet. I have a bottle of good wine here that has been collected for fifty years. I hope Mr. Zhu can appreciate it."
Let’s taste it together.”
"It's an honor!" Zhu Bin nodded politely, raised his head and drank the wine in the glass. He smiled at the people who were paying attention and said hello. He calmly took another glass of wine and went to meet the next target.
No actual content was heard, but the news that Zhu Bin was going to discuss the investment plan with Mr. Governor immediately spread among the guests. In the following time, Zhu Bin kept changing communication partners like a revolving door. He was tall and tall.
He is fluent in English, relaxed and chatting and laughing naturally. He gives people the impression that he is not at all like those Chinese compatriots in Chinatown who can't let go. His demeanor and manners are excellent, but he makes all the Americans marvel.
After all, Zhu Bin didn't say anything substantive easily, but he had already whetted the appetites of many people, and he hurriedly sent out his business card, looking forward to further talks.
On the other side, Serena, who was wearing a black strapless evening dress, has become another shining star. She has a tall and perfect figure, delicate and smooth skin, a cool and noble temperament, and a flawless manner and conversation like a top aristocrat.
With her Cockney accent, she is like a princess who has received a strict orthodox education. Not only does she overshadow all the Hollywood actresses, but she also attracts a lot of handsome bosses who think they have some money.
However, the results they learned shocked most people. This blonde beauty who shocked them was actually the assistant of Zhu Bin! She was born in the British Jones family, which is said to be at least hundreds of years old, and has a tradition of sailing and exploration.
The family later lived in seclusion on the coast of Southern California. They obviously had rich knowledge and powerful abilities, but they were willing to work as assistants for that yellow boy. What was going on?!
Jones is a common surname in the UK, ranking second in the country. No one knows how many so-called families have been produced in the past thousand years. Those who are engaged in navigation and exploration... It seems that for hundreds of years, they have been either pirates or colonists and explorers.
There are some, but in fact they are all civilized plunderers, a group of greedy ghosts who explore the way and hunt for treasures for the invading army behind them!
Combining all kinds of information, many smart people suddenly came to the conclusion that this Zhu Bin who suddenly appeared may not be a small fisherman at all - which fisherman can cultivate such a talent? This guy is simply ancient.
The family used it as a tentacle and tool to expand their business. The one who really planned and controlled it was the wealthy and low-key Jones family who never knew where to hide. And this beautiful Serena was most likely sent out.
Supervise his direct lineage!
Ah! Everything seems to make sense! They must have discovered some business opportunities in ancient Eastern China, so they launched a Chinese spokesperson to participate in the events there, successfully built their own reputation and prestige, and integrated various
The power climbed to the top, and coupled with the family's powerful money and latent power, they rose in one fell swoop.
Human imagination can always create many absurd miracles. Just like this speculation about Zhu Bin's identity, it may be just a joke from the beginning, but the speaker has no intention and the listener has the intention.
It is the white chauvinistic Yankees who do not believe in a yellow race in their bones, especially those who are born in their consciousness and still have ugly braids, dull faces, poor speech, and even refuse to communicate with the civilized world. They are dirty, backward, and ignorant.
Descendants of the Qing Dynasty can do things that only white elites can do.
So they took it for granted and made up their mind about the whole thing. As Serena appeared around Zhu Bin for longer and longer, she played an increasingly important role in his entire career, and even rumored that she was a "fiancée".
After the rumors, most people are convinced that they did not make a mistake in judgment and that things are just like that! This is more reasonable.
If Zhu Bin knew that such a weird rumor would happen, he would probably be so shocked that his jaw would dislocate on the spot. But now, all his energy is spent on communicating with the governor.
In the evening, James Rolfe Jr. took out the red wine from his collection to express his concern for Zhu Bin. Zhu Bin naturally reciprocated the favor and told part of his plan happily.
"Mr. Governor, you know that we are embarking on a new shipping plan that requires the manufacture of many container ships and other large steel structure products. China does not have the manufacturing capabilities for these products, so we have to seek
Help from industrialized countries like the United States."
Shipbuilding! Large steel products! Great! These things are all industrial products that can boost the economy!
Mr. Governor suppressed the excitement in his heart and asked with twinkling eyes: "So, dear Zhu, what is the scale of demand you estimate will be?! Can you disclose it?"
Zhu Bin counted on his fingers: "The final number of freighters with a standard displacement of 10,000 tons may be no less than a hundred. Each giant offshore floating platform requires about 100,000 tons of steel. For six, plus the corresponding machinery
Power-related supporting institutions..."
Before he finished speaking, the governor stood up uncontrollably, holding his hand and panting: "Mr. Zhu, please consider California! It is the closest to China and has excellent ports and shipbuilding."
and steel manufacturing capabilities, this is a better place for your plans than the East Coast."
Oh my god, a hundred cargo ships, with an average price of almost two million US dollars each, six 100,000-ton platforms, sound like a behemoth like the Empire State Building. Once this kind of thing is built, the entire California shipbuilding industry will be affected.
and the steel industry and manufacturing industry can all be revived, with an investment of at least several hundred million US dollars! It will bring tens of thousands of jobs!
At this time, the population of California was not too large, so the losses during the Great Depression were not the most serious. However, a tsunami broke the last straw and made the economy completely uncontrollable. If Zhu Bin was willing to invest here
, everything may get better, and his re-election as governor is not a problem at all.
Zhu Bin showed a troubled expression and said: "Mr. Governor, this is not something I can decide alone. You know, our company also has directors from the UK, Germany, and France, who also have the industrial strength to manufacture similar products.
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"No, no, no! Mr. Zhu, you don't understand." Little James Rolfe held on tightly. "Both the British and the French are unreliable. Only Americans are worthy of your trust, aren't they?"
Zhu Bin nodded: "That's right. I grew up here anyway. You know, Chinese people always have a special affection for their hometown. Personally, I also tend to live here. After all, California still lives in
Tens of thousands of overseas Chinese compatriots."
Mr. Governor was stunned for a moment, his eyes seemed to understand something in a flash, his face straightened, and he said with emotion: "Mr. Zhu, in fact, I personally agree with the existence of the Chinese. Without them, there would be no major railways and today's California.
, you can rest assured that I will definitely come up with sufficient policies to protect their legitimate interests."
For the sake of their own political achievements and throne, politicians dare to tell any lies. Zhu Bin knows this very well, so he doesn't believe the governor's heartfelt promises at all, but what he wants is actually such an attitude. As for whether he can do it or not, we
We'll see.
"Well, okay!" Zhu Bin struggled hard and made a decision, "As part of my personal investment, six offshore platforms can be manufactured by the shipyard on your site. As for the freighter... I think
You can reserve ten ships first."
"You will definitely be proud of today's decision." James Rolfe Jr. shook hands with Zhu Bin excitedly and bumped the two wine glasses together. "Let us celebrate the beginning of a perfect cooperation. Cheers!"
"Cheers!" Behind the two raised wine glasses, two pairs of proud eyes flashed, thinking they had succeeded.
Chapter completed!