Spy War 1929

Chapter 130 The Wheel
The next day, the sound of training sounded very early on the training ground.Chen Ledao stood in front of the office window, observing the training of the people below.

Ye Weiyang's people, after the interview, he had some impressions.Among the crowd, these people's training is obviously better than others.

"It seems that Song Jie's training effect is still good."

Chen Ledao nodded lightly, quite satisfied in his heart.When Song Jie met him, he lost a fatal robbery, the world lost a killer, and Ye Weiyang gained a good instructor.

Fatty little white Deng Chengwen was still the one who was trained the worst, and would get kicked twice from time to time.Chen Ledao had only observed in front of the window for a few minutes, and already had a deep impression on him.

The two halves of his buttocks may have two shoes.

"Jingle bell~~Jingle bell~~"

As he was watching, the phone rang behind him suddenly, and Chen Ledao looked away.

"Hey?"

"Friend? Where?"

He held the phone handle and listened to the words inside while looking down at the desk.Nothing important right now.

"okay, I get it."

Hanging up the phone, he turned to the hanger.There was a thoughtful look on his face.

Hector actually wants to introduce him to a new friend.He sounded happy on the phone.Chen Ledao was a little curious about who the other party was.

"To make this guy so happy, wouldn't it have something to do with Paramount?" He thought as he walked.The only thing that can make Hector so excited is something related to Paramount.

Driving the car that Tielin had just repaired, Chen Ledao arrived at the coffee shop that Hector had mentioned.

Walking forward, a third brother with a red cloth wrapped around his head opened the door for Chen Ledao.

Asan in India, this word originated from this era.Ah San originated from Ah Sir, and now people are called the red-headed Sir and the red-headed Ah San.Words related to three in Shanghai dialect are usually derogatory.The red-headed Asan here is also not a good word.

Entering the coffee shop, the soft sound of music floated into Chen Ledao's ears.It's an English song.In front of him and within sight, a phonograph with a huge speaker was playing a record.

Under the guidance of the waiter, Chen Ledao found Hector who had already sat down in the coffee shop and the American friend he said.

"Hi, Henry, you are finally here!" Hector stood up happily to greet him, calling Chen Ledao's French name.

Compared with the pronunciation of "Chen", Henry is still more friendly to him.

When he got up, he opened his arms to hug.He didn't have this problem before, maybe he wanted to show the relationship between the two in front of his new friend.But Chen Ledao held him back with his hands.Then he patted him on the shoulder, which was regarded as a greeting.

Although hugging is a social etiquette for foreigners, it is only between good friends.But if it is not necessary, Chen Ledao still doesn't like two big men hugging each other.

Hector had known about Chen Ledao's eccentricity for a long time, and smiled back at Chen Ledao's shoulder, not taking it seriously.Turn around and introduce each other to the two.

"Tom, this is Henry Chen. He is now the inspector of Xiafei Road, and the owner of Yeweiyang Dance Hall." Hector enthusiastically introduced Chen Ledao to his American friend.

Tom Smith stood up and smiled at Chen Ledao.

"Henry, this is Tom Smith, my new friend, a retired American military officer. Don't look at this guy as unlike those soldiers, he was a major officer before he retired!" Hector said to Chen Ledao.

"Hi, Major Smith, nice to meet you." Chen Ledao stretched out his right hand.When Hector mentioned the identity of the other major, the corners of the other party's mouth curled up.

It was clear that Tom Smith was proud of the fact that he had been a major.

"Hello, Chen. I am also very glad to meet you. But unfortunately, I am no longer a major. And the major is nothing special. You should call me Smith." Smith smiled and shook hands with him.

When Chen Ledao talked to Hector, he used French, and when he talked to Smith, he switched to English.

"Chen, your English is very standard. I heard Hector say that you are French, and it is hard to imagine that you can speak such standard and fluent English."

A few people said a few polite words, and under the circumstances that both parties intend to get closer, the relationship between the two quickly changed from unfamiliarity to familiarity.Chen Ledao no longer called him Smith, and Tom Smith no longer called Chen Ledao Chen.

"Tom, you'll be a major before you retire. It's unimaginable. You're more of a medic with gauze than an officer. You know, you're not what most people think of as a private. No, it should be said The difference is too great." Chen Ledao turned the topic to the other party's former occupation.

A soldier, or a major.Chen Ledao is very interested in this.He believes that the other party will also be willing to talk to them about this.

"Oh, yes." Tom nodded.

Speaking of this, his face seemed to be a little smug, his eyes widened a bit, revealing light brown pupils.

"But I run logistics in the military. You know, those big dumb muscular guys only like their kind, so I just manage logistics."

He waved his hands, and when he spoke of the muscular big man, he spread his arms wide.For some reason, Chen Ledao thought of Wang Liu at this moment.

Smith continued to speak passionately about his military career.

"They—the big muscular ones—laugh at me for being thin like a sheep, but I laugh at them for being stupid and brainless. Except for the damn muscles in the brains of those soldiers, they don't have any IQ at all. Otherwise. They would not be fooled by those unscrupulous bosses to go to the battlefield and die.

I'm not like them, I have brains, so I ended up being a major. "

Speaking of things in the army, Tom Smith looked excited and proud.To be a major in the Army, to do things that big men couldn't, was the proudest thing he'd ever done.

He evidently forgot at the moment that he had just said that the Major was nothing.He waved his hands up and down, beaming with joy.

Chen Ledao listened quietly to his narration, with a smile on his lips all the time, nodding his head in agreement from time to time.Doing what a good listener should do.

It can be heard that Tom Smith doesn't care about the patriotism of their beautiful country.The three talked about the military, politics, economy and history of the United States.From time to time, a word of idiot and bastard would come out of his mouth.

Well, this is beautifulism!Chen Ledao felt pretty good about the friend introduced to him by Hector.

"Tom, what is the purpose of your coming to China? Are you here for tourism?" Chen Ledao asked.

In the eyes of Western countries, this land is not only backward, but also synonymous with mystery and wealth.Some people like to travel across the ocean to come here to see what kind of mysterious method is here, and some people want to come here to make a fortune.

The silk here, the porcelain here, and the antiques here are all very popular with the rich in their country.

Hearing Chen Ledao's words, Tom shook his head.

"I am now a businessman, engaged in commodity trading. You know, I used to be a soldier, and I was a major. Many things in the army are very popular in this country. And the porcelain and antiques in this country, It is also very popular in the United States.

I am here to provide the best service to those in need in two countries. "

Tom smiled at the two with deep meaning in his eyes.

Merchandise trade?

Aren't you an idiot!Still an international loser!Chen Ledao thought in his heart.

"Really, this business sounds good, and it should be very profitable." Chen Ledao praised with a smile.

Although I feel complaining about the "commodity trade" that Tom said in my heart.But he was interested in what Tom had said about the army.

"No, no, no," Tom shook his head quickly, "Henry, my business is not as profitable as yours. I heard from Hector that the dance hall you opened has a very good business here, and there are many people every day. Customers make a lot of money."

He gave Chen Ledao a thumbs up, his eyes seemed to light up when he mentioned this.

He kept praising Chen Ledao's Yeweiyang Song and Dance Hall.But Chen Ledao got other meanings from his words.

This guy didn't seem to come to make friends with him, but to the dance hall.

Chen Ledao guessed right.Soon, Tom Smith revealed his true purpose of coming to get acquainted with him this time.

Just as he had first thought, Hector introduced him to this man, who had something to do with Paramount.

Ever since Chen Ledao told Hector that day that he would be able to compete with Meyer Rothschild in the future, the matter of Hector's new dance hall became more serious.

"Henry, Hector told me that you plan to open a bigger song and dance hall. I am very interested in this, I wonder if I can join you?" Although Tom Smith took a big turn with Chen Ledao, But at the moment it is very direct.

He clasped his hands on the edge of the table, leaned forward, looked at Chen Ledao sincerely, and there seemed to be longing in his eyes.

Chen Ledao looked at his appearance, and said in his heart that it was true.There is nothing to go to the Three Treasures Hall. Mr. Lu Xun has said so many things, and none of them are wrong.

He glanced sideways at Hector, who smiled and nodded at him.That's why he brought Tom Smith to see Chen Ledao.

There is no reason to refuse.Chen Ledao thought about it.

He originally wanted to find a few foreigners with backgrounds to support the future Paramount.Tom Smith is a colonel, with military connections, nothing could be more appropriate,
"Of course. Tom, if you are willing to join, I think we will only go smoothly." Chen Ledao nodded, showing a happy expression.

When Tom Smith heard his words, his eyebrows relaxed, the corners of his mouth were slightly raised, and a relaxed and carefree smile appeared on his face.

Hector told him that Chen Ledao is the one who decides about the dance hall, if Chen Ledao disagrees with him joining.Then Hector didn't have any good ideas.

Chen Ledao nodded, now it's done!
Before meeting Chen Ledao, he had already visited the Yeweiyang Song and Dance Hall, knowing how good that dance hall is, it must be the existence of Jinjin Doujin.

Using the current experience to open a bigger song and dance hall, the business will definitely be even more popular.

Tom picked up the coffee cup, there was no wine, he wanted to use coffee instead of wine, and have a toast with Chen Ledao.

But Chen Ledao didn't say anything, he continued:
"Tom, you are more than welcome to join us, but there is one thing I need to tell you in advance."

Tom put down his coffee and looked at Chen Ledao seriously.

"Please say."

As long as they can open a song and dance hall together, he doesn't think other things are a big deal.

"Hector and I had an agreement before that the operation right of this dance hall must belong to me. I am fully responsible." Chen Ledao said.

No matter who joins the cooperative team, the management right must be in his hands.

"Of course," Tom laughed after hearing this, he thought Chen Ledao would say something important.

"Henry, apart from you, I can't think of anyone else who can run the dance hall as well as Ye Weiyang. I support you, and the management right belongs to you."

Tom Smith smiled.He wanted to cooperate with Chen Ledao just to make more money.He likes any business that can make money.Is there anything more desirable in America than money?

If there is, it is white skin!

"I will cooperate with you to open a dance hall, but I will not give up my trade business. I need to travel between the two countries, and I have no time and energy to deal with the dance hall. Even if you don't tell me, I hope I can It's up to you to run the dance hall.

A dance hall without you will lose its true soul. "

Tom smiled, silently praising Chen Ledao.

Chen Ledao also laughed, he didn't expect the friend introduced by Hector to speak so nicely.

"Then we will have a happy cooperation!" Chen Ledao picked up the coffee cup and gestured to the two of them.

"Happy cooperation!" The three coffees touched each other and made a crisp sound.

After leaving the coffee shop, Tom Smith left, but Hector went to the police station together in Chen Ledao's car.

"Henry, I heard that the newcomers recruited by the house arrest have already started training?" Hector asked Chen Ledao in the car.

Chen Ledao nodded, and said: "Hector, you haven't been to the arresting house for a few days? I heard about this!"

Hector sneered a few times when he heard this, but actually forgot about it!
"I'm trying to open the dance hall as soon as possible, trying to help us find a partner! Look, I just found Tom.

If I was in the patrol room every day, I couldn't get to know Tom. "Hector was talking, and suddenly found that the reason here seemed to be very appropriate, and he became more confident as he spoke.

Chen Ledao smiled and did not expose him.It didn't matter to Hector whether he went to the trap house or not.Anyway, this guy is just a decoration.

"How did you know Tom?" he asked.He has a lot of interest in Tom Smith, the international loser.

"You mean Tom?" Hector said. "He's just started doing this. Although he said he was engaged in trading, in fact he hasn't negotiated a single deal yet."

Chen Ledao quietly listened to Hector and Tom's acquaintance process.Hector had nothing to hide, and said it all.

Henry said that he could compete with Mayer Rothschild in the future.Only Henry had discovered his potential.Henry is his best friend, and he has nothing to hide from Henry.

"Tom wanted to build a warehouse, but he didn't have land. He knew that Sandman (uncle) had a lot of connections in this area, so he wanted to get to know him through me.

During the chat, we talked about the dance hall, and he seemed very interested.Two days later, he found me again and said he hoped to join us.

I think he's not bad, just because we lack someone to cooperate with, so I brought him to see you. "

Chen Ledao nodded after hearing this, and continued to ask: "Do you know what exactly he resells? I mean the goods he shipped from the United States."

Hector shook his head.

"He doesn't have any goods now. He is here for inspection this time. He needs to find someone who will buy his goods first. He is worried that no one will buy his goods or the price is not right after the goods are delivered, so he will lose a lot of shipping costs. .”

"Is that so?" Chen Ledao nodded, muttering to himself.

"What, are you interested in his goods?" Hector asked.

"Although I haven't seen his goods, I have talked with him. His goods should mainly be guns and the like." Speaking of this, Hector lowered his voice a little, mysteriously.

"Oh, that's right! Look, he even gave me a present." Hector reached into his pocket and took out a revolver with metallic luster.

"Tom said that this is a revolver produced by the American Colt Company, and it is brand new." He handed the gun to Chen Ledao.

Chen Ledao held the steering wheel with one hand, took a look at the revolver handed over by Hector with the other, and the car was directly parked by the side of the road.

He looked carefully at the gun in his hand, and threw out the reel, but there was no bullet in it.

"I was worried about misfiring and not reloading," Hector said.

Chen Ledao nodded, carefully looking at the gun in his hand.

The barrel of the gun was very short, unlike those reels he had seen.The firing slot and barrel are brand new with no signs of use, almost certainly not used.There is a pony symbol on the side of the gun body, which is the logo of the Colt company.

"Do you like it? Give it to you, it's not of much use to me." Seeing Chen Ledao staring at the gun without moving away, Hector said straightforwardly.

Chen Ledao shook his head, turned back the wheel, and returned the gun to Hector.

"No, since it's a gift for you, you'd better keep it for yourself." He said with a faint smile on his lips.

"I didn't expect to meet a guy who resells arms by accident! This is a surprise."

(End of this chapter)