Mei Man: I drew Superman during the Great Depression

Chapter 261 Hemingway

"find him……"

"Someone from that damn club must have let him out secretly!"

"We were cheated, why didn't we just smash this place...it's just a secret wine cellar..."

"No, this is Charlie's territory, behind him there is..."

"Do you know why the boss asked us to come here with great fanfare, but didn't tell us the specific situation?"

"you know?!"

"Hush, keep your voice down. It is said that we were sent to arrest him because we found out that his girlfriend was secretly dating other people behind his back."

"real or fake!"

"I don't know whether it is true or not, but there is a high probability that it is true. At that time, I heard the angry tone of the boss outside the door. It sounds like this guy is still a famous guy. It's too ugly, so we asked us to come over and 'invite' him over..."

After coming out of the 21 club, the gang organizations can still be seen outside the restaurant.

They stood outside the door in twos and threes, scanning the guests coming in and out of the club with scrutiny. Occasionally, some guests who wanted to go in stopped hesitantly after seeing these figures, or simply left in a detour.

"I have handed over the litigation patent case file to Dewey. In fact, he was responsible for sorting it out. At the same time, I will also help him complete the follow-up legal matters in my spare time."

Looking across the gang organization in front of the club, George Z. Medali frowned and said to Colin.

He was obviously worried that Colin was not satisfied with Thomas Dewey's arrangement.

"Dewey had worked in the legal profession for many years before becoming my assistant, and later worked under me as a junior defense attorney for a period of time. I know his character and work ability very well. He is an excellent lawyer. I believe him You will not be disappointed, Mr. Colin Luper."

Of course, Colin would not be disappointed by this, although Thomas Dewey, who was currently working under George Z. Medali, was just an unknown assistant lawyer.

But he is very clear about the other party's future achievements.

This was one of the greatest politicians in the history of the United States in the future, and he ran for president twice as a candidate.

Although they all ended in defeat, this does not affect the definition of Thomas Dewey in history, especially as the star of New York's anti-black and anti-corruption "the savior and hero of the people".

It is worth mentioning that 'Lucky Charlie' Luciano, who met Colin twice before, was sent to prison by Dewey.

It was also because of Luciano's trial that Dewey won a nationwide reputation and became the so-called "gang buster".

Of course, the most important job of this 'gang buster' right now is to win the patent lawsuit against RCA for Colin.

Farewell to George Z. Medali and watching him leave the club.

Before leaving, Colin obviously saw that Medali turned his head and glanced at the gangsters outside the 21 Club. If he remembered correctly, Thomas Dewey’s anti-mafia operations were actually based on George Z. Medali’s In other words, George Z. Medali was actually the pioneer of the anti-black and anti-corruption movement in New York.

Come to think of it, New York will become very lively in the future.

But Colin didn't have any objection to this, and he was even thinking about whether to exert some force in it.

After all, the meeting between him and Luciano was not very friendly.

The Tammany Association behind Luciano is also an obstacle to the development of Colin New York.

"Return to the Society."

After bidding farewell to Madely, Colin also turned around and got into the car to explain to the driver that there were only him and the driver in the car, and Louise had already gone home to take care of her daughter.

Turning his head to look at the 21 club behind him, he suddenly saw a 'familiar' figure inadvertently.

"parking!"

As Colin's voice fell, the driver in the driver's seat subconsciously stepped on the brakes even though he didn't know the reason.

……

"Whoo~"

Under the cover of the waiters at Club 21, Hemingway cautiously emerged from the club's passageway.

As a private wine cellar during the 'Prohibition' period, in addition to the labyrinth-like design of the basement, the 21 Club also has other ingenious designs, which are specially used to search for agents and situations like Hemingway.

Coming out of the aisle, Hemingway didn't have time to change his big chef's uniform.

He checked the surrounding situation left and right, and was about to leave the club.

"I really want to hear movement from the side?"

"What's that place?"

"Looks like the kitchen garbage aisle."

"Could it be a tramp?"

"I don't know, go and see the situation."

However, judging from the conversations among several gang members outside the club, it was confirmed that the expression on this tough guy's face couldn't help but change a bit.

Although he was not afraid of fighting with these people, it was not a glorious thing to be discovered at this time, especially since his current status was different from the past.

Just when Hemingway was hesitating, a car suddenly stopped at the passage of the kitchen alley.

Immediately afterwards, I saw the back door open, and a greeting voice came from inside: "Come in quickly, if you don't want to be found by these people."

Hearing the urging of the people in the car and the approaching footsteps around the club, Hemingway got into the car without much hesitation.

……

"Thank you."

Sitting in the car, looking at the members of the gang who were destined to return without success, Hemingway heaved a long sigh of relief before thanking Colin in the car.

While Hemingway was thanking, Colin in the car was also looking at this famous tough guy writer in history.

Different from the later photo with a gray beard, Hemingway is still in his prime now, with a neat beard and hair combed meticulously. If it weren't for the big and outdated chef uniform on his body, he would obviously be a very handsome man. attractive male.

This may also be one of the reasons why his emotional career is so rich.

Compared with Hemingway's literary achievements, his emotional experience is also equal.

He has experienced four marriages in his life, and there are countless other relationships. For example, the scene that Ke Lin saw before him may be just an embellishment of the many emotional lives in the other party's life.

As Hemingway wrote at the end of his essay "A Moveable Feast" published posthumously: "I loved her, I loved no other woman, and we had a fascinating time together alone. I wrote well, and we had some very pleasant trips together, so I thought we were indestructible companions again, but when we left the mountains and returned to Paris in late spring, the other thing started again... "

"A Moveable Feast" records Hemingway's emotional experience living in Paris in his early years, and it describes in detail his relationship with his wife and lover at the time, as well as the complicated emotions in his heart.

"After the husband's work is over, he has two beautiful women by his side. One is new and strange, and if he's unlucky, he'll grow to love both."

If artistic achievements aside, Hemingway is indeed not a man worth entrusting.

His emotional future always starts with a good start and ends with a broken curtain.

In fact, this point has also been confirmed in his works. In Hemingway's novels, the separation of men and women is usually caused by some powerful external force—in the form of extreme death.

Take his three novels "The Sun Also Rises", "A Farewell to Arms" and "For Whom the Bell Tolls". In the first novel, it is Jack's impotence that separates Jack and Brett. ; In the second novel, the male and female protagonists are separated because of Catherine's dystocia and dies; in the third novel, the male protagonist Robert Jordan dedicates himself to the cause of justice.

Hemingway seems to use this so-called "fate" factor to cover up his fear of living with women.

Just as he is not only a tough guy, but also a representative figure among the writers of the "Lost Generation" (Lost Generation) in the United States.

Right now, the author of the "Lost Generation" was being searched by gang organizations because of a small emotional problem, and came to Ke Lin's car.

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Ernest Miller Hemingway."

Hemingway was not too surprised when Colin revealed his real name.

Since the publication of "The Sun Also Rises", he has begun to emerge. This year's "Death in the Afternoon" has applied his "iceberg principle" to his works, which has been widely discussed in the literary and critical circles.

Although the current mainstream literary world is not too convinced of his set of theories, there are many controversies.

But this does not affect Hemingway's current rising momentum in the literary world.

"If it is possible, I hope to meet you not in this situation, or on another better occasion, Mr. Colin Luper."

Colin recognized Hemingway, and Hemingway was also no stranger to the man in front of him.

Before engaging in writing, Hemingway worked for the Kansas Star for six months, and later also worked as a reporter for the Toronto Star. Although his career has now turned towards a writer, it is also true for Colin, who lives in New York. The news figures who make a lot of noise in the city are no strangers.

"An interesting meeting, isn't it?"

From Hemingway's words, Colin could hear his helplessness.

After all, for a writer who considers himself a tough guy, the scene in front of him is indeed a bit embarrassing.

However, Hemingway is a person who has experienced big scenes after all. He is a person who has actually been in a war and has been shot. This small matter is actually nothing to him.

Quickly subduing the embarrassment in his heart, Hemingway took off his outdated chef uniform to reveal the shirt inside. At the same time, under these shirts, Colin also saw the dense scars on his body, which were left by him on the battlefield. imprint.

"Anyway, thank you for your help, Mr. Colin Luper."

During the period when Colin's "Daily Courier" was rising, Hemingway had been living far away in Canada, until recently he returned to New York because he was unwilling to live a boring life.

Just like what he said to the girlfriend of the gang boss in the 21 club.

The purpose of his trip is to join a hunting safari to go to Africa, to see the wider world there, to get close contact with animals or hunt.

For this reason, he has resigned from his previous job as a reporter for the Toronto Star in Canada.

Of course, the purpose of Hemingway's trip to Africa was not just for simple travel, but also for the purpose of accumulating materials for inspiration in future creations.

It was because of this awareness that Colin did not speak hastily and invited Hemingway.

"..."

In the driving car, the two sides were silent for a while.

Hemingway looked at the receding street scene outside the window and the 21 Club getting farther and farther behind him, and his thoughts were also separated from the previous nervousness and embarrassment.

"I don't know, Mr. Hemingway is currently working in New York, or is he here to create new works?"

Although, in the club, Colin had already heard the purpose of Hemingway's trip, but on the surface he still made a curious inquiry.

"I'm only going to be in New York for a short time."

Shaking his head, Hemingway revealed the purpose of his trip to New York.

"After the rest is over, I will go to Africa."

"Africa?"

Colin's face revealed an expression of 'surprise' at the right time, and it seemed impossible to connect this with Hemingway's identity as a writer.

"I intend to create a book that is absolutely true, on par with works of fiction."

For his upcoming trip to Africa, Hemingway obviously had extremely high expectations.

In fact, he also did this. After returning from Africa, he created "Green Hills of Africa" ​​to describe his hunting experience in Africa.

"Then, I wish Mr. Hemingway all the best for your journey in Africa and to create another wonderful work."

Facing Colin's blessing, Hemingway responded with a calm smile.

"However, since Mr. Hemingway has confirmed a trip to Africa..."

Immediately afterwards, Ke Lin changed the subject, as if planning to say something.

In front of him, Hemingway seemed to be ready.

"I don't know if you have the intention, as a special reporter of the "Daily Courier" in my hand, to write some articles about Africa. Enrich the international pages of the newspaper?"

Hearing Colin's invitation, Hemingway took another deep look at him.

"My trip to Africa is not short, and I can't guarantee the writing time of the article."

"It doesn't matter, these can be published after returning from Africa."

In this regard, Colin seems to have been prepared.

"Aren't you worried that I'll just write something to fool you?"

Hearing this, Ke Lin looked at him with a smile and asked back, "Will you?"

"..."

Facing Ke Lin's rhetorical question, the tough guy was silent for a while, then shook his head and said, "No."

Hemingway's character and current status are destined to prevent him from doing such a thing.

(End of this chapter)