Reborn Bao Guowei, I really didn’t want to be a great writer!

Chapter 356: The President of the United States

"I am really surprised by the arrival of the two gentlemen."

In the room, Bao Guowei narrowed his eyes and looked at the two foreigners in front of him.

One of them is Darlington, the current commander of the United States Marine Expeditionary Force.

The other is Bao Guowei’s old friend, American Minister Mr. Nelson.

Darlington arrived first, so we had been chatting for a while.

Nelson was also brought in by Liao Yaquan. Bao Guowei could notice that after Liao Yaquan saw two Americans coming to visit Bao Guowei in succession, there was a subtle change in the expression on his face.

Even a little surprised.

Nelson said with a very happy look on his face after he sat down and took the tea handed to him by Liao Yaquan.

"Mr. Bao, it's been a while since we last met in Shanghai. I was worried that something had happened to you. Now that I see that you are doing well here, I feel relieved."

Nelson seemed very sincere, and the two had become friends since the last Hangzhou Sports Meet.

In particular, Bao Guowei's novels were published in the United States through Nelson's channels.

"The Godfather" became a huge hit among the vast middle class in America. Bao Guowei's royalties were an astronomical figure, and Nelson naturally benefited as well.

No permanent friends, only permanent interests.

The two of them use each other and are of great value to each other.

At this time, even if the two sides are from different countries and races, they may even have their own ulterior motives.

Nelson and Bao Guowei can be considered as best friends who can’t be closer.

Last time, when Bao Guowei was arrested by the police in the Shanghai Concession, Nelson also lent a hand, which was enough to show how much he valued Bao Guowei.

Bao Guowei didn't take it seriously in his heart, but he looked very moved when he said this.

"Mr. Nelson, we are old friends. Thank you for your concern. I just had some problems recently, but they have been basically resolved now."

"I heard that Mr. Bao's teacher is sick? If you need, I can introduce you to the best American doctor in China."

Bao Guowei didn't dare to accept Nelson's kindness casually, because such kindness came with a price tag.

News of Zhang Taiyan's illness had long since spread throughout China, and basically everyone in the circle knew something about it.

There is no need to keep it secret.

So Bao Guowei briefly explained Zhang Taiyan's recent illness, and naturally it was impossible to mention the development of penicillin.

Instead, it was reiterated that it was the credit of the previous "Epidemic Prevention and Control Law" and allicin.

Hearing this, Nelson's eyes lit up, and then he praised.

"Mr. Bao is indeed worthy of his name. These two inventions can be said to have saved countless lives!"

He had previously reached a deal with Bao Guowei, in which Bao Guowei would provide America with methods to prevent and control the plague, and Nelson would, to a certain extent, coordinate America's aid of food and other supplies.

Now, several batches of aid food have arrived at the disaster area. It cannot be said that the problem has been solved, but it can be said that Bao Guowei has done his part.

The production of allicin is too simple and requires almost no technical content, so Bao Guowei was very straightforward and directly used allicin to exchange for a batch of grain.

Nelson briefly explained the situation of several batches of food arriving in disaster-stricken areas across the Central Plains.

Naturally, these food supplies for disaster relief cannot be distributed through the government’s channels.

Otherwise, it would never reach the hands of the victims.

Therefore, Nelson distributed relief food through the church.

Bao Guowei understood his little thoughts, which were nothing more than wanting to use this to expand America's influence in China.

But in extraordinary times, this is the only option left.

If we can save as many as possible, that’s good enough.

With the Japanese's evil ambitions before our eyes, it is not impossible for Americans to become friends.

When this was mentioned, Nelson showed an exaggerated expression on his face and spread his hands.

"Mr. Bao, your love is worthy of heaven. Countless Chinese disaster victims survived because of your relief food."

Liao Yaquan moved very slowly, and it was obvious that he wanted to eavesdrop on the conversation between Bao Guowei and the American minister.

Unfortunately, no matter how carefully she did it, it was enough to hear this. If she continued, it would probably be too obvious.

Before leaving, Liao Yaquan turned his head to look at Bao Guowei and heard his answer.

"In extraordinary times, we can only do our best."

To be honest, I saw countless disaster victims in the Central Plains and western regions hovering on the line between life and death.

Each photo pricks my nerves.

As a Chinese, Bao Guowei wished he could open the golden finger of immortal cultivation so that he could do his best to solve these problems.

Unfortunately not.

After Liao Yaquan left, the room was silent for a while.

Nelson patted his head and said apologetically.

"I'm so sorry, I forgot to introduce you, this is the commander of the Marine Expeditionary Force, Mr. Darlington.

He admires your talent, so he came with me this time."

"Mr. Nelson and I already know each other."

Bao Guowei had a brief acquaintance with Nelson before he came.

However, this Darlington was very patient. He listened to the two of them chatting for a long time and didn't even intend to interrupt them.

After chatting for such a long time, we can finally get to the point. Bao Guowei looked at the two of them with some curiosity and said with a smile.

"You two gentlemen are usually in Shanghai, right? You came to Gusu in such a hurry, you can't just want to catch up with me, right?"

Darlington and Nelson looked at each other, the former thought for a moment, and then spoke in a very respectful tone.

"Excuse me, I just arrived in the East last month. I am entrusted by President Hoover to lead the Marine Corps to maintain stability in the East."

Darlington spoke in a very official manner, but since Bao Guowei knew English, they simply talked in English.

This made Darlington, who didn't understand Chinese, speak fluently.

But it was a pity for Liao Yaquan who was eavesdropping in the back hall.

She could still understand some of the communication in Chinese, but when it switched to English, Liao Yaquan could hardly understand anything.

She knows some English, but only a little.

As an agent originally assigned to China, learning Chinese culture and language is the most important thing for me, so English naturally became less important.

Now I am at a loss.

In order to avoid suspicion, Liao Yaquan had no choice but to give up.

But this made her even more wary of Bao Guowei, as this man was too unfathomable.

The two Americans, one was a high-ranking officer of the U.S. Marine Corps, and the other was a U.S. minister. Americans of such status actually chatted and laughed with Bao Guowei.

What is his background?
Where did Bao Guowei learn to speak such a fluent American accent? These questions made Liao Yaquan feel crazy.

"Mr. Bao, I love your Guns, Germs, and Steel very much, and The Godfather is my bedside book. To be honest, your books and writings have taught me a lot, but you seem to have some prejudices about the rise of Western society."

Mr. Darlington seems to be a bit "stubborn" and a bit long-winded.

Bao Guowei could sense that the other party loved his work, but at the same time seemed to be a little dissatisfied with his Oriental identity.

Respect and Western arrogance are intertwined to form Darlington's strange speech today.

However, the other party's identity is not ordinary. As the commander of the expeditionary force, in a sense, Darlington can be regarded as the highest-level military commander of the United States in the East.

A few years ago, the United States sent Marines to China to participate in the Northern Expedition.

Today, the United States has withdrawn some of its troops, but there are still troops stationed in the International Settlement in Shanghai.

Darlington should be the new chief.

After listening for a while, even Nelson seemed to be unable to bear it anymore. He interrupted Darlington's speech with an apologetic smile on his face.

"Sorry, Mr. Bao, our General Darlington has some communication difficulties, please don't mind."

Bao Guowei glanced at Darlington.

The latter scratched his head embarrassedly, as if he was a child who had done something bad.

Could this be Commander Meijun?
Now Bao Guowei began to suspect that the other party might have a prominent family background.

Nelson spoke much more clearly, and he spoke seriously.

"Actually, the two of us came to see Mr. Bao because we want to offer you a job."

"Work?"

Bao Guowei looked at the two of them suspiciously and had some guesses in his mind.

"Yes!" Nelson nodded, and said with some excitement on his face. "A few days ago, I accidentally read about your deeds in Tianjin in the newspaper. I was shocked for a while. You are really a rare genius in a thousand years."

Bao Guowei shook his head and said, "In fact, this is mainly due to the efforts of Yongli Factory and Mr. Hou Debang. If you must say something, I just put forward an idea."

Nelson didn't listen to Bao Guowei's explanation at all, but continued talking on his own.

"From your talent, to your previous epidemic prevention methods, to the invention of allicin, and now the improvement of the combined alkali production method, I can no longer express my feelings in words."

Nelson's tone felt a bit like a "confession", which gave Bao Guowei goose bumps.

I suspect this foreign devil is a foreign cabinet.

"So I felt that the time had come and if I didn't help you create a good environment, even the Lord would not agree, so I contacted Mr. President."

A minister is a minister and he speaks in his own way.

Bao Guowei could already guess what Nelson was trying to do by going through so much trouble.

The current President of the United States is Herbert Clark Hoover.

He was officially sworn in as the President of the United States in April last year.

The reason why Hoover came to power was also very clear. When he was the director of the Food Administration, he participated in post-war relief and economic construction and achieved results.

Voters expect him to handle the U.S. economy, which may be on the verge of collapse.

But the terrible thing still happened. Even after Hoover came to power, the American economy still broke out into the inevitable crisis of capitalist society on October 1929, 10.

Because of his poor handling of the economic crisis, Hoover was not re-elected in 1933.

His successor was Roosevelt.

Bao Guowei has a lot of thoughts in his mind.

What was the reason why Hoover asked these two people to come to him?

Do you want the latest industrial technology at your fingertips?

Or does he want to use his influence to quell the growing discontent in the country?
"The Godfather" can indeed be considered a phenomenal work in the United States.

Want to bring confidence to Americans?

After all, Treasury Secretary Mellon had made this promise last September.

"There is no reason to worry now, our economic boom will continue."

Who would have known that just one month later, the Great Depression would begin?
The American people have lost trust in their government.

Although his mind was full of random thoughts, Nelson gave Bao Guowei an unexpected answer.

Sweat broke out on his nose as he stared at Bao Guowei and said.

"Mr. Bao, you should know your influence in America today. Your works have become a topic of frequent discussion in the academic community and a hot topic among young people. Some people even think that you are an angel sent by God to the world.
And you have gained great wealth and fame through this influence."

Nelson paused and continued.

"So, with the approval of the President, we intend to arrange for Mr. Bao to study in the United States. You can choose any school in the United States. If you pass the exam, you can skip the undergraduate stage directly."

Frowning, Bao Guowei interrupted the other party and asked, "Mr. Nelson, you and the President are not just talking about my studying in the United States, right?"

Is it necessary for a person of the president's level to intervene in order to arrange for a Chinese person to study abroad?

This is a bit like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.

With Nelson's means and some money, it would not be difficult to study in the United States.

Letters of introduction and cash are the best stepping stones to American universities.

"Listen to me." Nelson's eyes sparkled. "After you graduate with your master's degree, the US government wants to hire you as a special adviser. Of course, this is based on you becoming an American citizen and taking an oath."

"Join American citizenship?" Bao Guowei asked a question in a London accent that surprised him a little.

"Yes, Mr. Bao, we sincerely invite you to join us." Nelson nodded.

Darlington also said excitedly: "Sir, you should know how many people want to get such treatment but can't get it."

At this point in time, although the lion of the British Empire was still the nominal world overlord, it was already an old, panting lion.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that America will become the world's hegemon.

Even in the depths of the Great Depression, there are still people flocking to it.

Because other places are worse.

So, in a sense, for the Americans, recruiting Bao Guowei to join them is more like a reward!
Seeing that the other party was reluctant to answer, Nelson thought that Bao Guowei was waiting for a good price. He seemed to have been prepared and spoke very generously.

"Your laboratory funding will be given great priority. Whether it is literary creation or scientific research, it will be much better than in China!"

After saying this, he stared into Bao Guowei's eyes, waiting for his answer.

An American minister and a commander of the Marine Corps.

It can be said that so far, no yellow person has ever enjoyed such an invitation configuration!
How could the other party not agree?
But Bao Guowei took a deep breath and looked at the two people with expectant eyes.

Then he twitched the corner of his mouth and spoke almost without thinking.

"Gentlemen, please allow me to refuse!"

(End of this chapter)