"Li Sheng, it seems that you have a good reputation in the United States!" Mei Lanfang, who got off the stage, walked from the crowd.

"It's all a false name, Brother Heming, let's talk about it alone. Li Zitao made an invitation.

"Good. Seeing that his expression was a little serious, Mei Lanfang nodded.

The two of them didn't call anyone, and went directly into the small living room, and the monk who had been in a state of stealth blocked the door.

"Look, I said that this kind of big man must go out with bodyguards, and that's what people do. Several extraordinarily dressed Chinese people formed a small circle to communicate.

"Tsk, I really didn't find it before. The other said in some surprise.

"Well, do you see where you look?" the observant young man pointed to the wall.

The two bodyguards were standing beside the stone pillar next to the banquet hall, standing silently and solemnly, scanning the surroundings expressionlessly, it was difficult to notice their presence unless they were specially observed.

Looking around, they found that there were the same bodyguards in every corner, and several people couldn't help but sigh again.

In the small living room, Li Zitao lit a cigar and handed it to Mei Lanfang and asked, "Taste fresh?"

"Then it's disrespectful. Mei Lanfang groaned and passed indirectly.

He himself is a non-smoker, but he is no stranger to cigars, as the most famous actor, Mei Lanfang has come into contact with a lot of big people.

Especially the pearl where he is now settled, it is the financial center of Asia, known as the Pearl of the Orient by Western countries, with foreign travel everywhere and countless foreigners, and I have never seen anything new.

"Inviting Brother Heming here, I mainly want to say two things. Throwing the fragrant wood chips into the ashtray and watching the sparks flickering and dimming, Li Zitao's gaze seemed to change.

Li Sheng, please say. Xu is tone was a little heavy, and Mei Lanfang said solemnly.

"I got information from RB that the power of the young hawks in the country is gradually expanding, and the cabinet is under their control, and these hawks are planning a conspiracy.

I didn't get the details of the plan, but the ultimate goal of this matter is to fully occupy the three eastern provinces, and they want to support the puppet emperor to form a puppet government!"

Mei Lanfang was shocked by the news, her hand holding the cigar trembled suddenly, and the cigarette ash fell on the robe and threw it unconsciously.

"I hope that Brother Heming can ghostwrite and pass on the news to the young marshal as soon as possible. Li Zitao didn't have the courage to become a savior, and he didn't have that responsibility.

But he still felt that he should do something, such as reminding Zhang Shaoshuai of RB's conspiracy, such as donating large sums of money.

"I will transfer 10 million US dollars of capital through Chase Bank and Citibank respectively as capital to fund the young marshal's resistance to R. ”

The investment of 20 million US dollars is enough for Zhang Shaoshuai to build the Dongshu Army into the first army of the Republic of China, and Li Zitao has really made a lot of money.

"It's useless. Mei Lanfang's bitter smile stunned him.

"Brother Heming?" Li Zitao looked at him inexplicably.

"Don't say it's 20 million US dollars, it's useless even if it's a mountain of gold and silver, young marshal~~" Mei Lanfang closed her eyes a little painfully and said, "Opium." ”

The simple two words made Li Zitao feel like he was struck by lightning, his strength poured like a torrent, and his straight waist became rickety.

What kind of virtue is an addict, Li Zitao has not only seen it with his own eyes, but there are countless cruel stories on the Internet in his previous life.

Killing his wife and selling his children, forcing his mother to death, father and son turn against each other, as long as there is a puff of 'fairy smoke,' the end of the world has nothing to do with him.

Coming out of the small living room, Li Zitao's face was ugly, and he agreed with Mei Lanfang to say goodbye to the Chicago Grand Theater, so he left with Lawrence and Zhao Yaozhong.

Zhao Yaozhong originally didn't plan to leave, but after Li Zitao promised Mei Lanfang to a special performance at the Chicago Grand Theater next month and invited him to watch the play for seven days in a row, the problem was solved.

"Hey!" Even with Mei Lanfang's open-mindedness, when she saw Li Zitao leaving with her back slumped, she couldn't bear to sigh in her heart.

However, Mei Lanfang still kept in mind the news he said before, thinking about whether to pass the news to the national government with a pen to see if she could make some meager efforts.

just remembered Zhang Shaoshuai's control of the three eastern provinces and the prestige of the Zhang family......

"Charlie, you look unhappy, did you quarrel with May?" in the elevator, Lawrence asked with some curiosity.

"Nope. Li Zitao shook his head and didn't say much.

Zhao Yaozhong was also very curious about what happened to the two in the small living room before, but Li Zitao didn't say it, and he was embarrassed to ask.

"Brother Zhao, sit casually. When he came to the luxurious suite on the top floor and beckoned Zhao Yaozhong to sit down, Li Zitao's mood calmed down again.

He has already done what he can do, he is not a military genius, and it is impossible for him to throw away all his industries and return to China with money to join the war of resistance.

Not to mention that this kind of thing can't be changed with money, even if Li Zitao really does it, no matter how many people are willing to follow him back.

With the complicated situation in the future, his best outcome is to scatter his family wealth and be kicked away, become a warlord, and play politics, Li Zitao is really not that material.

"Brother Zhao, I have some assets and influence in the United States, and I am planning to spend a lot of money to build a laboratory for research in the field of aviation, I wonder if you are interested?"

Although he suppressed the discomfort and guilt in his heart, Li Zitao's mood was still not high, and he was not in the mood to talk around the corner, so he discussed it with Zhao Yaozhong directly.

Zhao Yaozhong is caught in contradictions, on the one hand, advanced technology and conditions, and the full support of capital.

On the one hand, it is the family and the country, and the entrustment and expectation of the brothers and sisters when they see them off.

"Isn't Brother Zhao not yet finished his studies and wants to continue his studies between countries?

Seeing that Zhao Yaozhong was caught in tangled contradictions, Li Zitao gave the greatest sincerity: "And I believe that presiding over a cutting-edge laboratory will be of great help to Brother Zhao." ”

For the sake of talents, Li Zitao is also shameless, and directly named his laboratory that has not yet been established as 'cutting-edge'.

"What you said is true?" Zhao Yaozhong was moved.

He's just a student, not to mention that he hasn't gotten a Ph.D. yet, and even if he does, he doesn't want to be the head of a lab here.

Zhao Yaozhong has his confidence and pride in knowledge and technology, but when this kind of thing has nothing to do with knowledge and technology, but only related to national conditions, skin color, and nationality, he can only sigh.

Now Li Zitao has made a guarantee to him, the most cutting-edge instruments, top assistants, the cooperation of major top universities and laboratories, plus the conditions of full authority and freedom to come and go.

"Of course. When he got this answer from Li Zitao's mouth again, Zhao Yaozhong stood up excitedly.

"Okay, then it's a word, this lab director, I did it. Zhao Yaozhong said impassionedly.

Li Zitao was also very excited, this joy even diluted the depression in his heart, got up and said, "We have to celebrate." ”

Saying that, Li Zitao came to the front of the bar, and saw the QD on it at a glance.

The Ritz has a record of the preferences of its customers, and Li Zitao has only drunk this beer at banquets many times, which of course cannot be mistaken by the Ritz, who is known for its service.

And then. Taking off the two bottles of QD, Li Zitao threw them at Lawrence, so that he was almost hit by the wine bottle when he was bored and in a daze next to him.

"FK, Charlie, you can't discriminate because of race. Hurriedly catching the wine bottle, and then watching Li Zitao personally open the beer and hand it to Zhao Yaozhong, Lawrence said angrily.

"Do you want to make money?" asked Li Zitao.

"Hey, we're brothers. Lawrence's face changed, and he opened his beer, and put his arm around his shoulder with great enthusiasm, as if he had not said what he had just said.

"......" looked at the two teasers in front of him speechlessly, Zhao Yaozhong took a sip of beer, and said in his heart, "This beer is so sweet!"

"When the lab is finished, I'll send someone to pick you up personally. The next day, Li Zitao personally bought a ticket and put him on the plane back to California.

Zhao Yaozhong, who was sweet in his heart, returned to California with Li Zitao's promise to continue to complete his project and ensure that he graduated with a degree as soon as possible.

Li Zitao also boarded the flight back to Chicago after saying goodbye to Mei Lanfang.

"Let our people always pay attention to Zhao Yaozhong and help him solve any difficulties. "The first thing I did when I returned to Chicago was to explain that Ben always paid attention to Zhao Yaozhong.

"BOSS, McDonald's will be completed tonight, and after consulting with franchisees, the unified opening time is set for February 1. ”

"Why February 1st? Can it be postponed or advanced?" On February 1st, he was going to the first Academy Awards, and he couldn't spare time!

According to them, February 1 is the third day of the Spring Festival, a lucky day. "Because District 22 is full of Chinese families, and it is the only franchisee of McDonald's at present, I also have a general understanding of Chinese festivals.

Chinese New Year is the most important festival of the year for the Chinese, and it is as important as Thanksgiving.

"I forgot, Spring Festival!" Li Zitao patted his head.

"Tomorrow. Ben reminded as he pointed to the calendar on his desk.

"Is there any celebration plan for District 22?" A shooting made Li Zitao busy again, and the crazy party he had prepared before was ruined.

"Huang arranged opera and dance, as well as some gifts. "I was not familiar with the taboos and habits of Chinese festivals after all, so I didn't interfere.

As for the opera and dance he was talking about, it was actually theater and lion dance performances.

"That's good. "If you calculate it this way, tonight is Chinese New Year's Eve, and you want to eat dumplings.

"I have to go home for the holidays, and I'll talk about it tomorrow. Li Zitao stood up and prepared to leave.

"BOSS, this is a gift for you, Happy Holidays. Ben pulled a two-finger-long strip box out of his pocket.

"Can you open it and look at it?" Li Zitao was a little curious.

"Of course. Ben nodded.

When I opened the box, there was a fountain pen inside, beautiful agate red, very textured in my hand, and the gold-plated nib looked gorgeous and noble when I pulled out the cap.

"The Parker Century series, the most expensive fountain pen on the market at the moment, I hope you like it. Ben introduced.

"I love it, thank you all for helping me. Li Zitao was very satisfied and inserted it into the inner pocket of his suit, and kept it close to him like the previous Meisterstück series.

He had seen it in the newspaper and was called the most expensive fountain pen on the market, costing $7 per pen.

Although the price is not high, he likes the gift.