America 1881: They Call Me Legend

Chapter 137 McCall's Reception

When Chen Jianqiu came to Mr. McCall's mansion according to the address on the invitation.

This is a large villa with a very typical American architectural style. Even if this is a rich area of ​​Santa Fe, this building and its large yard are very outstanding.

The last time Chen Jianqiu saw such an outstanding mansion in the city was in Denver.

The owner of that mansion had hung a street lamp by him.

There have been guests coming one after another, but most of them are in carriages and horses. So far, he is the only one, Chen Jianqiu.

Chen Jianqiu led his horse to the door of the mansion, and a waiter in white smiled politely at him.

The servant on one side took the reins of the black carrot from Chen Jianqiu's hand.

Chen Jianqiu took out the invitation card from his bosom.

The waiter just glanced at the invitation, then returned it to him, and then turned sideways: "Come in, Mr. Chen."

After climbing a dozen marble steps, Chen Jianqiu stepped into the gate of the mansion.

Although he was mentally prepared, he still couldn't help but sigh with emotion about the pomp of McCall's house.

This is not so much a villa, more like a small palace.

In stark contrast to the American facade, the decoration inside the house has a very strong Spanish style, which even makes one wonder whether the owner of the villa has the blood of the "Zhenghuangqi" in Madrid.

The entrance hall is very large, and dozens of people can stop in it at the same time; the empty space on the second to third floors, the dome is full of a vivid picture of the incarnation of the Holy Son, which can be seen at a glance from the hands of some famous master.

A large golden crystal chandelier hung from the dome, matching the lights around and on the wall, illuminating the hall magnificently.

Not to mention the winding staircase, elegant furniture, and an antique piano being played by a pianist.

The reception in the hall has actually already started, well-dressed men and women are gathering in twos and threes to drink and chat.

They are all prominent figures in Santa Fe, either rich businessmen, public officials who can speak, or the female relatives of famous local families.

Chen Jianqiu even saw an acquaintance, that fat head and ears of Santa Fe police chief.

However, in stark contrast to the mix of skin colors in the streets outside, this hall is still dominated by white people, plus some spokespersons of Mexican families who have flourished in the local area.

Therefore, when they saw the face of an East Asian walking in, they couldn't help showing a trace of surprise and disbelief on their faces.

"Who called this man?"

"How did Mr. McCall know such a man?"

"Look at him dressed like that. Could it be that he was invited to perform magic tricks?"

"Stop talking nonsense, how can those people perform magic tricks? They just stare at the sun in a daze."

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What followed was selective ignorance after discussion.

Chen Jianqiu's expression was calm, he was used to these attitudes of the people around him, if they were not like this, it would be abnormal.

"Chen! This way!"

Astor obviously saw Chen Jianqiu, who was chatting with someone under the stairs with a glass of champagne in his hand.

The difference from Chen Jianqiu is that this young master from New York obviously enjoys the treatment of the stars, and people keep coming to him, introducing themselves to him, and trying to talk about what they think Astor content of interest.

Chen Jianqiu didn't move, he was looking at a painting hanging on the wall with great interest.

"Sorry, I have something to do, let's talk later." Astor annoyed a businessman who was about to come up to chat with him, took a glass of champagne from the waiter's plate, and walked towards Chen Jianqiu .

The businessman stood there, embarrassed.

"You're finally here. Mr. Senator has been waiting for you for a long time." Astor patted Chen Jianqiu on the shoulder and handed him the glass of champagne.

Chen Jianqiu took the champagne, shook his body slightly, Astor's hand slipped from his shoulder.

But the young master didn't feel embarrassed at all, and begged with a shy face, "I know you're busy, so I'll see you."

Only then did Chen Jianqiu follow him to the terrace outside the hall.

There were two gentlemen standing there, leaning against the stone railing, talking, no one around them approached.

Astor began to introduce Chen Jianqiu.

The one with bald hair is McCall, the owner of this house. On the surface, he made his fortune from mining, but in fact he is a ZZ broker, providing politicians with ZZ chips and exchanging interests.

When he saw Chen Jianqiu coming, his face was very indifferent, but he was not happy that this person stepped into his ten-meter range.

And another person who looks a little older is Senator Scott of New Mexico.

The old man looked no different from an ordinary old gentleman, without any aggressiveness, and was amiable. When he saw Chen Jianqiu, a smile appeared on his face.

However, it is this old man who has been manipulating the elections in New Mexico in recent years. He is the core figure of the Republican Party in New Mexico and the brain of the "Santa Fe Group" composed of rich Republicans.

"Come, come here." The old man beckoned to Chen Jianqiu kindly, and pointed to the place beside him.

But Chen Jianqiu didn't move, still standing beside Astor.

The old man smiled helplessly, and he had no choice but to say to Astor and McCall: "Mr. Chen and I have something to talk about, can I trouble you to avoid it."

Astor didn't care, McCall snorted and walked away with a sullen face.

After both of them left, Old Scott started to speak, and the moment he opened his mouth, he was shocked:

"Mr. Chen, have you found the treasure?"

"No, sir." Chen Jianqiu's expression did not change much, and he spoke the first words since entering this room.

"I know what you did in Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, so when Astor told me, I knew it was you."

"I appreciate you very, very much. You are courageous, courageous, and capable. So, come to my side and do things for me." The old man shook the wine glass in his hand at Chen Jianqiu.

"Oh? My lord congressman wants to play the Chinese card in New Mexico?" Chen Jianqiu sarcastically said.

"No, no, it doesn't matter to me whether you are Chinese or not."

"I know what you are doing, and I know what you want to do, but that is not something that can be changed by a treasure. Your Chinese compatriots hold the right to vote, but they have no interest in zz. They are indifferent to their situation. It won't work, I'm looking for you."

"Come here, I need people like you, and New Mexico needs people like you, and I will make you the maker of order in this land!"

The old man's eloquence was very good, but he did not find any trace of joy or wavering on Chen Jianqiu's face.

"Have you finished?" Chen Jianqiu suddenly said something inexplicable, "Your idea is very good."

The old man was speechless for a while, what is this?Agree or disagree?
Chen Jianqiu turned around, leaving the old man messy on the balcony.

After he came out from the terrace, the people in the hall had changed their views on him, because they all saw that the rich young man in New York was his licking dog, and Senator Scott talked and laughed happily with him.

Except for some people who still maintain a sense of polite distance, some people have begun to get close to him, even though they have no idea who he is.

Chen Jianqiu responded one by one with a smile. For a while, he surpassed Astor and became the most popular person in the field.

Suddenly, McCall's voice came from the second floor:
"The Halloween ball is about to begin. If you are interested, please go to the side hall to prepare and put on your masks!"

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