The Chinese classmates in this room, both men and women, have been more or less Americanized – at least on the surface.

If even superficial Americanization cannot be achieved, then it will be difficult for Chinese students to stay in the United States.

This is a topic full of contradictions, and Li Kangping does not know how to discuss it.

At this time, a handsome boy walked up to Li Kangping, his voice was sharp, and he said, "In Xia Baoshan Zhang Jiazhu, I have seen Brother Kangping. ”

Li Kangping looked at him, and he asked, "You haven't been here before, and you are a new student in the United States?" ”

Jia Zhu replied, "I have already received a degree from Clark University, and I am transferring to Columbia University to continue my studies. ”

"I see." Li Kangping said, and he asked again: "I heard that the Zhang family in Baoshan is the generation of 'Jiaguo Bangming'?" ”

Jiazhu said with a smile: "My father occasionally got a painting with the words 'Jiaguo Bangming', so our brothers and sisters are all Jiazi generations. ”

"Youyi is your sister?"

"Exactly."

Youyi was not so famous originally, but after she divorced Shima, Chinese people all over the world knew her name.

Xu Zhangyu changed his name to Shima when he went to England to study, he changed his name and also changed his profession, and Shima is now a poet.

Determined to become the first divorced person in China, Shima went to Berlin in early 1922 and signed a divorce agreement with Youyi.

Li Kangping had a relationship with Shima, and it was difficult for him to evaluate the marriage of Shima and Youyi.

In the old Chinese society, if the wife committed the crime of "seven outs", the husband could divorce the wife.

There are only three options for a divorced woman: sell prostitution, become a monk, or commit suicide.

Did Youyi get involved in the "Seven Outs"?

According to Jiazhu, no.

In this way, it seems that Shima is too egoistic.

All in all, it's best to stay in Germany for a few years before returning to China.

Jiazhu could see it, and he said bluntly: "Hey, the Zhang family lost Shima, like a mourner." ”

Li Kangping was surprised, brother, how can you say that? Youyi is your sister who is related by blood!

On the other hand, it can be seen that Shima is a bit capable, Shima divorced the daughter of the Zhang family, but the men of the Zhang family tried their best to defend Shima.

Jiazhu's study route is the same as Shima's, he first went to Clark University, and then came to Columbia, he studied literature, and he was a fan of Shima.

In this complex era, people's thinking is also more complex.

Although Mr. Zhou is the second largest shareholder of Zeus Corporation in Manhattan, he does not manage the company's business much.

Mr. Zhou was concerned about the Chinese in the United States and the Chinese in China, and he was concerned about the achievements of the National Revolutionary Army and Mr. Zhongshan's call.

Everyone left, leaving only Li Kangping in the apartment.

"I will eventually return to China, either in three years, or in five years, depending on the situation at home." Mr. Zhou said.

Li Kangping asked tentatively: "Isn't Mr. Zhou waiting for news from the National Revolutionary Army?" ”

Mr. Zhou said firmly: "The only person who can save China is Mr. Zhongshan." ”

Half an hour after the party ended, Liu Shaowen arrived.

Mr. Zhou cares about his family and country, while Liu Shaowen only cares about the company's business.

Among this group of Chinese classmates, Liu Shaowen's words, deeds, and even ways of thinking are the most like Americans.

If Liu Shaowen was not Americanized enough, how could he have worked at Citibank for so long and made so many friends in the American banking community? How can you travel through various departments in the United States in such an efficient way, deal with all kinds of Americans, and help companies with many procedures?

"The mahjong production license has been completed." Liu Shaowen said excitedly.

"Yes, very good."

Mr. Li Kangping and Mr. Zhou were also excited.

Once the mahjong production license is completed, then work will start as soon as possible.

Workers are needed to start work, where do workers go to find them?

Mr. Zhou said that this is not difficult, and I will recruit people.

Mr. Chow's hiring tactics, not newspaper advertising, said that a Chinese-owned cannery in Queens had gone bankrupt and that more than 50 Chinese workers had lost their jobs.

"The owner of the Queens canneries is Mr. Ma, and I have a good relationship with Mr. Ma. If the Chinese workers in the cannery are willing to come to work in our company, our company will pay no less than the salary of the cannery, what do you think? Mr. Zhou asked.

Li and Liu thought it was feasible, so Mr. Zhou contacted Mr. Ma from the cannery.

After contacting, Mr. Zhou informed him that some Chinese workers in the canning factory had found new jobs, and about 20 to 30 people were willing to work in our company.

The Chinese laborers, who earn $12 a week at the cannery, all live near the cannery in Queens, and there are no transportation problems.

However, the Manhattan Zeus Mahjong Factory is far away from the Chinese workers' place of residence, and the Chinese workers have to bear a certain amount of transportation costs.

Therefore, is it feasible for us to pay Chinese workers a weekly salary of $13?

"I think it's feasible, there is Mr. Lao Zhou."

The three shareholders, Li Kangping, Mr. Zhou and Liu Shaowen, set the general direction of personnel, and the specific recruitment matters will be followed up by Jennifer.

"Jennifer, did you know that the Mars Cannery in Queens went bankrupt, and the early employees of our mahjong factory, unemployed workers from the Mars Canneville. There will probably be twenty or thirty people joining the Manhattan Zeus Company, Jennifer, do you have Mr. Ma's phone number, well, this is Mr. Ma's phone number. Unemployed workers at the cannery report to the King's Building first, and you, Jennifer, will sign an employment agreement with them on behalf of the company. Now, you can start making an employment agreement with a weekly salary of $13, is there a problem? ”

"No problem, President."

"Jennifer, after they sign the employment agreement, you ask them to fill out a simple form, height, weight, clothing size, etc. We run a serious factory, and of course the workers in the serious factory will wear uniform work clothes. Jennifer, as soon as you get the basic information about the workers, buy the workwear that fits their size, can you do it? ”

"Yes, it doesn't seem that difficult." Jennifer was full of enthusiasm for her work, and she exclaimed, "President, our company is advancing something meaningful, we are digesting the unemployed labor force in New York!" Unemployment, unemployment, everybody is afraid of unemployment these days, but many people are unemployed, because of this, because of that. Now, we're putting the workforce into work, oh, that's amazing! ”

"yes, we help the state government solve the problem of unemployment, we provide jobs. Everyone needs to work, we arrange work, although there are not many positions arranged, but it is better to arrange it than not to arrange it. From this time on, Li Kangping officially stepped into the camp of the capitalist class.

The United States under capitalism is full of crime and exploitation.

This is what Shima said to Li Kangping before he left the United States.

However, Shima was also the son of a big capitalist.

So Li Kangping doesn't care which class camp he belongs to, what Kangping cares about is obedience to his heart.