Because of the mistake of abolishing the public for private purposes, Hu Biao will still try to avoid it. After settling Nina's father and daughter, Hu Biao gave Nina an additional $500 for living expenses, so that she didn't have to worry about the pressure of her next life.

Although the purchase of a small western-style building cost Hu Biao a lot of money. But in Hu Biao's view, the small western-style buildings in the French Concession don't have to worry about not being able to sell. At least in the short term, the possibility of an increase in the price of buying a house in the concession is relatively high.

Knowing that Hu Biao was leaving, Nina was somewhat reluctant. Fortunately, she also knew that accepting the living expenses given by Hu Biao meant that she had also become Hu Biao's woman. In the coming days, she will also become Hu Biao's private property.

To put it simply, Hu Biao's purchase of a small western-style building is also to take care of it. When Hu Biao thinks of her, he will come to the small western-style building to spend the night. Correspondingly, if Hu Biao can't come, Nina can only continue to live here.

As for taking the living expenses given by Hu Biao to hook up with other men, I'm afraid that Nina can't afford this consequence. As for whether Hu Biao will give her a name in the future, it ultimately depends on whether Hu Biao really accepts her.

Looking at Hu Biao who was riding away in the car and his daughter who was crying, Ivan who was standing in front of the door also said helplessly: "Nina, it's my father's incompetence that has wronged you!" ”

"Dad, don't say that, it's all what I should do. No matter what the future holds, at least the eldest brother has hope for recovery, and we don't have to worry about life. I'm sure I'll make Edward happy and accept me! ”

"Nina, do you know what he does?"

Faced with her father's inquiry, Nina shook her head and said, "I don't know, and I didn't dare to ask." But I know that he is a very powerful and capable person. On top of that, he speaks several languages, which are very different from the Chinese people I've ever met. ”

"Look for a chance to ask him later! If he is not a gang member, it is quite possible that he is a military man. You should know that now Huaxia is suffering from the aggression of the little man, and if he is a soldier, the future is still very dangerous! ”

"Soldiers? It looks like it's a bit like that! ”

Hu Biao, who was talked about by father and daughter, said to Brooke at this moment: "This time I go back to Shanghai, in addition to completing the transaction with you, I plan to set up a business house in the concession, and I hope you can handle the relevant procedures for me." ”

"Running a firm? At this time, is it necessary to run a commercial bank? You should know that the Fuso people are still very restrained in their trade transactions in the concession. But for contraband, they control it very strictly, and they can't ship the goods out! ”

"It doesn't matter! The purpose of setting up a commercial bank is to prepare for the future, and I was outside some time ago to open up and build some sales channels. There are some goods that I would like to trade with you and other merchants through the Merchant House.

If I was just making a fuss in the past, then the number and amount of goods I trade will continue to increase in the future. At least I hope that in the future, the firm I set up will enjoy a certain reputation in the concession. ”

"Alright! As long as you're not afraid of losing money, I don't have a problem! ”

"The comptoir is set up as an American-capital, and you will act as the boss of the comprador on the surface, and I will arrange for the compradors. The goods sold by the comptoir in the concession give you a 10% profit. The goods you buy will still be paid according to the old rules! ”

After listening to Hu Biao's words, Brooke smiled and said, "So, you want to hide behind the scenes?" ”

"That's right! Brooke, you should be aware that although the transaction between us is very hidden, the amount is still a bit small. When I open up external sales channels, I will provide more customers in the future.

Although you have never asked me for it, I know that you are not reconciled to earn that little hard-earned money every time, right? Have you ever thought that in the future, you will sell your weapons and even aircraft and artillery to this gold rush land? ”

What was the most profitable during the war years, it was, of course, the arms deal. For Brooke, although Hu Biao bought a batch of American-made firearms from him, the quantity was still a bit small, and the money he could make was naturally not much.

If Hu Biao can provide a larger order, then Bruker can also make many domestic arms manufacturers as honored guests with this order. For those arms manufacturers, they wish they had as many orders as possible.

Upon hearing this, Brooke also said excitedly: "Hu, have you found a big customer?" ”

"Even if I find a big customer, I'm afraid you won't be able to deliver a large number of goods to the customer, right? There's a deal, you can go back and talk to your uncle, I want to send thirty soldiers to Luzon to learn flying skills.

If you are interested, I promise to order fifty planes from you within two years. It should be noted that the aircraft must be a new type of fighter for your troops. In the future, it is not even ruled out that ships will be purchased from you! ”

At this time, Luzon was also a colony of the American army. In Hu Biao's view, he hoped to select some literate soldiers from the ranks and go to Luzon to learn the flying skills of fighter planes and transport planes, so as to prepare for the formation of a flying team.

To fulfill Hu Biao's vision for the future, the flight team is crucial. If it is not operated in advance, if the Pacific battle breaks out, I am afraid that if Hu Biao wants to form a flying team, he can only poach people from the national army. In that case, it is more or less insured.

As for the ships, Hu Biao will not buy large ships for the time being, but will buy some submarines. In Hu Biao's view, in addition to combat, submarines can also be used to smuggle and transport some goods, and can escape the Japanese army's sea search.

Hu Biao has seen a lot of smuggling operations like this in later generations. Even if the performance of submarines in this era is not very good, there is a submarine detachment in hand, which will play a surprisingly winning role in Hu Biao's future operations and infiltration.

Listening to what Hu Biao said, Brooke also said directly: "Are you from the National Government?" ”

"Wrong! I'm a Chinese! However, at present, I am on the same line with the national government. I know that the Nationalist Government is applying for loans and military aid from your country, but I will pay real money for the weapons and ammunition I buy from your country! ”

Regarding the matter of the Nationalist Government's application for assistance from the United States, Hu Biao, who came from later generations, also knew a little. With the expansion and changes of the war in the future, the United States has also continued to increase military aid to China, hoping to use China to contain the main force of the Japanese army.

Even the other Allied powers, which had many colonies in Asia, reached out to the Nationalist Government, hoping that the Nationalist Government would send more troops to fight the invading Japanese army on their behalf, so as to ensure the security of their Asian colonies.

Most of the loans applied for are used to purchase domestically produced weapons and ammunition. On the other hand, Hu Biao's purchase is to see the goods and give money, which is more popular with arms manufacturers.

"Are you a warlord?"

He had been in China for a long time, and Brooke also knew that there were many local warlords in the country who were not under the jurisdiction of the Nationalist Government. To be able to buy heavy equipment such as airplanes and ships, it naturally requires a lot of financial resources and power.

To Brooke's surprise, Hu Biao still shook his head and said, "My current strength is not enough to be called a warlord." It's just that my financial strength is beyond your imagination, and so is my ambition.

You have been in Shanghai for a short time, and you should have heard the words of heroes in troubled times. War is undoubtedly a great disaster for many civilians. But for some ambitious people, it's a huge opportunity.

As a friend, I hope you can help me. In fact, you help me as well as yourself. The stronger I am, the more benefits you get. The most important thing is that as long as you support me, I will bring you greater rewards and fame in the future! ”

If you want to impress people like Brooke, it is sometimes necessary to show your ambition. In fact, for a person like Brooke who gave up his privileged life and did not hesitate to cross the ocean to China to pan for gold, how could he not have ambition?

After a moment of silence, Brooke finally said, "Hu, I need to go back and discuss your proposal with my uncle." It's just that I can promise that I will do my best to help you. Correspondingly, I would like to be your exclusive partner! ”

"In fact, I've been doing it all the time. Because this kind of thing, the less people know about it, the better. As long as you don't choose betrayal, I will be your most sincere friend. Correspondingly, I will also provide you with unimaginable help in the future.

As a friend, I can tell you a secret. I don't know much about the case of the ransacking of Zhengjin Bank some time ago. It's just that I know how many things have been lost in the vault of Zhengjin Bank! ”

As soon as these words came out, Brooke's face changed greatly. Although Hu Biao still did not admit it, he did the Zhengjin Bank case. can know how much money Zhengjin Bank has lost, indicating that this incident is likely to be organized by Hu Biao behind the scenes.

Being able to make such a big case is enough to show that Hu Biao's strength cannot be ignored. In addition, on the night of the ransacking of Zhengjin Bank, the Japanese Marine Corps building was shelled, and daring to do such a thing is enough to prove how bold Hu Biao is.

What made Brooke most curious was that the vault of the Zhengjin Bank was looted overnight. To this day, many people still can't imagine how the dozens of tons of gold stored in the vault of Zhengjin Bank were transported away!

If this batch of gold is in Hu Biao's hands, then there is indeed no problem with the procurement of aircraft and ships that Hu Biao said before. With money and strength, isn't it normal to make some achievements in such a troubled world?

In Brooke's vision, even if Hu Biao could not become the master of the country, he would even become a local warlord. For Brooke, he will also become the envy of many businessmen.

The qualification of an exclusive partner will also make Bruker a target that many business families in China rely on. This will play an extremely important role in enhancing Brooke's reputation in the East and in his own country.

As a capitalist country, the United States believes in the supremacy of money. As long as Brooke can provide enough benefits, I believe that he and his family will also become a rising star in China and rise to an extraordinary business family!