Los Angeles, Santa Monica.

Nestled at the end of Route 1, the Dream Castle at Marbury Beach welcomes three special guests.

"The general manager, the director... Do you know what they are here for?" In the room, Li Zitao, who was reading with his wife, stood up.

"The other party said that he was here to visit. Dan followed him with his head down.

"Let them wait in the living room first. Li Zitao said and turned to the study, fortunately he had the foresight to prepare a study next door to the bedroom.

Ten minutes later, Li Zitao learned from Paul Mellon's mouth that the purpose of this group was that they had come to negotiate with Washington on the currency issue.

Paul is no longer the Treasury secretary, and his tenure lasted only six months, and he retired after the federal government completed a $3 billion grant.

Later, Li Zitao learned that this was a deal between him and Roosevelt, and the current Secretary of the Treasury was Hunter Morgenthau Jr., a personal friend of Mr. President.

Although Paul had retired, he still had some connections in the Treasury Department, and he soon heard the news.

"Fighting the autumn breeze?" After thanking Paul, Li Zitao hung up the phone and hesitated slightly, but decided to meet the visitor.

By the time he arrived in the parlor in person, it had been an hour and a half since the three of them arrived, and their patience was running out.

But when they saw Li Zitao, none of the three showed impatience or sarcasm.

Controlling facial expressions and emotions is the most basic skill of a politician, and if they can't do that, how can the Xijing government send them to negotiate with Washington.

"You may be seated. After a brief introduction, Li Zitao invited the three of them to sit down again as the host, and Dan also changed the table with new tea.

"Try it, it's still from China. Li Zitao raised his hand to signal, and the tea he used was the big red robe of Wuyi Mountain, which was produced on the mother tree.

"Authentic big red robe, now it's rare even in China..."Chen Guang held the tea cup and raised it in front of him and looked at it in surprise.

"What?" Seeing his strange reaction, Guo Wen also curiously gathered the tea cup in front of him.

"This, this is the phoenix cup of Yue Kiln?" Chen Guang looked up at Li Zitao in an uncertain tone, the reason why he couldn't be sure was because the tea cup in his hand was too intact.

"Manager Chen also loves to collect?" Putting down the palm-sized celadon tea cup in his hand, Li Zitao said with a smile: "That's right, this is a set of Yue kiln making, the time is about the middle of the Tang Dynasty, I bought it from the auction house." ”

The faces of the three of them became strange, and they used the tea cup of the Tang Dynasty to greet the guests, he was not afraid of damage, or did he not care at all?

Think of all kinds of rare antiques I saw along the way, all kinds of priceless artworks, and the Dunhuang murals in the corridor of the front hall...

It took a long time for the three of them to wake up from the shock, and now it seems that they have been brought back in an instant.

It's so rich, just the castle they're in is enough to make people red-eyed.

When I first read it in the newspaper, I didn't think that when I really stood in front of the castle, I could feel its majesty, and it was like going back to the Middle Ages.

"Mr. Li's achievements in the United States are really enviable!" Gu Bing shook his head and put down the teacup with emotion.

It's just a little more careful than before, this thing is an object of the Tang Dynasty after all, it's not that he can't afford to pay for it, it's a pity that it is broken.

"Some achievements are all false rumors on the outside, and they can't be taken seriously. Li Zitao smiled secretly, very satisfied with their reaction.

It's hard for someone to appreciate his Oriental collections, and if they don't show off their waves, they won't let them fall into the dust in the treasure house in vain.

Hearing his humble politeness, the three of them looked at each other, all with wry smiles.

If that's just 'a few achievements,' what are they, pauper?

The plan he had thought of before flashed in his heart, and Chen Guang had a little more hope for it, not to mention anything else, just looking at this castle could tell how strong his financial resources were.

The artworks in this castle can be auctioned up at random, and it is enough to support the issuance of fiat currency.

"Mr. Li, I took the liberty to come to visit this time, and I am ashamed to say that I want to ask Mr. for help. Chen Guang cut to the chase, and the smile on his face gradually converged.

"Oh, tell me about it... As a compatriot, I will definitely do my best if I can help. Li Zitao was not in a hurry to refuse, and wanted to hear the other party's purpose.

"I don't know if Mr. has paid attention to the situation in China, the financial crisis has spread all over the world, domestic disputes are continuous, foreigners have taken the opportunity to smuggle silver on a large scale, causing prices to soar and the ......market economy to be chaotic," Chen Guang said impassionedly, his eyes flashing with anger.

Looking at the enthusiastic and angry Chen Guang in front of him, Li Zitao guessed the other party's intention.

Regarding the situation in the Far East, although he did not deliberately pay attention to it, the news of Hualian would always come back.

He is also aware of the currency competition between countries in the international market, and he made a lot of money some time ago.

The other party wants to get foreign exchange from him to support the issuance of fiat currency.

"Mr. Li, when the country is in crisis, we need thousands of compatriots to lend a helping hand!" Chen Guang finished his lengthy speech, looking at him with a serious and long-term gaze.

The atmosphere in the living room was a little sad, as if he was still immersed in the grief and anger depicted by Chen Guang, feeling injustice for the suffering of the country.

"Ahem. Coughing lightly, Li Zitao said solemnly: "For this situation, I am deeply sympathetic and willing to contribute." ”

Hearing Li Zitao say this, the eyes of the three of them immediately burst into surprise.

"But...", the word 'but', made their expressions freeze on their faces.

It has been said that listening to people and saying before the word 'butto' is a useless scene or nonsense.

Although Li Zitao didn't really want to do this, he had no other choice: "However, I need to think about my family and the people who eat with me in the company." ”

Shaking his head regretfully, Li Zitao could only decisively refuse the other party's request: "I'm sorry to disappoint a few people." ”

Looking at the incredulous gazes of the three people, Li Zitao behaved very calmly.

It's not that he can't afford the money, it's not that he doesn't want to do something, it's that he can't do it.

This will not be allowed to invite them out, it is already for his sake's sake.

Meddling in international currencies, fighting between countries, do they think they don't have enough trouble, or do they stare at him too little?

All the roots, the industry, the family, everything is in the United States, Li Zitao, to destroy the national plan formulated by the Roosevelt administration.

Hehe, he is impatient with a good life, or wants to send the butcher knife to those predators who have long looked at him unpleasantly, so that the other party can happily divide and swallow him.