"Time flies. "The Castle of Dreams Ballroom was full of guests.

From only a few dozen people attending the 'dinner party' at the beginning, to the current one-time ticket is hard to find, an invitation card has sold a sky-high price of nearly 10,000 US dollars on the black market.

The Christmas dinner at Castle of Dreams has become one of the top social events in the United States every year.

The big names that you usually only see in newspapers and broadcasts appear here.

"If a rock fell now, would it hit a millionaire or a multimillionaire?" Jonathan asked, standing in the hallway on the second floor, a little bored.

"I guess it's more accurate to be a billionaire. Li Zitao pointed to Paul Mellon, who was waving to the two of them at the bottom of the hallway.

"I think it's better to put the stone away. Jonathan shrugged helplessly and threw away the 'stone' rolled up from the napple in his hand. ’

The Astor family and the Mellon family, although they both belong to the top wealthy families, are not very familiar with each other.

Besides, Paul was much older than them, and it was rude to make such a joke with the other person.

"It's really hard to be a decision-maker. Jonathan said with some frustration.

Since becoming Astor V, he is no longer the Jonathan of the past, and he must always be mindful of everything he says and does, whether at home or outside.

It is only in the presence of Lawrence and Charlie that they can relax slightly, which also makes their relationship stronger and stronger.

"Charlie, so you're here. The two of them were looking at the beings below, and Marshall, who was proud of the spring breeze, walked behind them.

"It's been so busy today that I need to find a place to have a drink. Li Zitao said while holding up the vodka in his glass.

"Bring me a drink too, I've had enough of these mouthwashes. He handed the champagne to the waiter, who quickly exchanged it for vodka for Marshall.

"Did you hear that?" Marshall asked, leaning over the railing.

"What?" Li Zitao didn't react for a while, what did he hear?

"The fleet that bombed the Japanese mainland was discovered by patrol boats, and the Astor was badly damaged and could not return safely.

We had to choose to blow it up and sink it in the deep sea, because it must not fall into the hands of the Japanese ... That's a shame. ”

The last two words, Michelle snorted and let out a low roar in his throat, his bulging chest as if to represent his anger.

The loss of the Astor was like a heart-wrenching pain for the military.

That's what they spent real money on, just got from Mobil, and, according to the agreement between the parties.

In the event of damage during the war, Washington will pay for it and pay a large amount of compensation.

"What a sad story. Li Zitao said with a smile.

"Come on!" Michelle pointed at him angrily and scolded with a smile, "Can't you just be perfunctory?"

Li Zitao's expression couldn't tell the meaning of 'sadness'.

"Okay!" Li Zitao said with a straight face and a serious tone: "I hope that the compensation from Washington will be paid as soon as possible." ”

"You bastard. Michelle raised his fist and hammered it on his shoulder.

This is not the answer he wants, but the reason why he took the initiative to come to Li Zitao.

Washington hasn't had a good time lately!

It's not that they want to pay for it, and they won't do it.

If all kinds of acts of support for Washington during the war were deceived and denied, it was time for Roosevelt to prepare his resignation speech.

However, in the recent period, Washington has successively provided huge amounts of financial assistance to the Soviet Union, China, and European countries led by the United Kingdom.

Even if the Fed starts the machine, the continuous printing of money will not be able to keep up with the speed at which Washington spends money.

But this assistance is necessary and will bring tangible benefits and international influence to the United States.

Therefore, Washington wants to wait until after the war to discuss the issue of compensation for the Aster.

"Your Excellency, Chief of Staff, it will be difficult for me to explain this to the Board of Directors. Hearing the other party's intention, Li Zitao said with some embarrassment.

After taking a sip of wine, Michelle sighed relaxed and said, "Of course I know, Charlie... No one is easy under this war. ”

Reaching out and pressing on his shoulder, Michelle looked at him sincerely, "The allies can't fail, Charlie... We all have to believe in this and work hard to make it happen. ”

"You're the Chief of Staff of the Army, and it's said that 2 million soldiers have been recruited now... Can't they send someone else?"

"I think they're afraid you're going to say no, not everyone is like you and me. Michelle reached out and pointed between the two.

People who don't know how close they look when they see it.

"I need to talk to the board before I can get back to you, and that's not a small amount. "How can it be small when it involves tens of millions of US knives?

Even if Michelle, the chief of staff of the Army, is a lobbyist himself, it cannot be erased with a single sentence.

"Of course, I'm waiting for your good news. Michelle toasted.

......

Looking at the back of Michelle leaving, Jonathan, who had been acting as a background wall, and did not interject, smiled, "What are you going to do?"

"Of course it's on you. Li Zitao said naturally.

"What?" Jonathan was a little confused, does this matter have anything to do with me?

"Didn't you say that if it sank, you would buy it back?" Li Zitao said in a normal tone: "Now it's yours." ”

"How much?" Jonathan understood.

"It's the same as you think, pay with compensation, and now it's your problem. Li Zitao pretended to look at him proudly.

"You know, I get paid a lot. Jonathan said deliberately.

"One tenth. "As a man with status, how could he do something for nothing.

"Enough. Jonathan gladly accepted, but frowned again: "The current situation in Washington is indeed as he said, and it is not easy to get the money." ”

"Then give it a suitable interest rate, isn't that what you're good at?" Li Zitao also felt that it was impossible to get the money back now.

Washington is now eager to break a penny in half, where is the money to pay the indemnity of the 'Aster'.

However, the interest due on the arrears is still to be paid.

It was only fitting that this villain asked Jonathan to do it, and he would have gotten the lion's head anyway without having to face Roosevelt's chattering complaints.

As one of the Big Three, Li Zitao never thought that he would nagging endlessly about one thing like a woman.

Li Zitao has experienced this experience many times, and now it is time for someone else to bear it for him.

At this time, Jonathan didn't know what kind of habits the great Mr. President had, and he was still looking down and thinking about how to get Washington to agree to their conditions.