Western food, if changed to the next generation, is not unusual at all. But for the people of the Republic of China, it is a very face-saving thing to be able to eat a Western meal. As a hotel with a German-funded background, Fuchang Hotel naturally also provides Western food services.

Zhao Tiehu, who took a simple rest upstairs and took a bath, changed into a suit and went downstairs, also took Chen Wan into the restaurant on the second floor. Looking at the guests who are dining in the restaurant, many of them are actually Chinese like Zhao Tiehu.

But inside the restaurant, you can still see some foreign devils. From the words of these foreign devils, Zhao Tiehu can hear more or less in English. But a few of them are still foreigners who speak German.

With Britain and France officially declaring war on Germany, World War II officially began. Although the European battlefield is a bit far away from China, it is undeniable that most of these foreign devils in China are also divided into two factions.

There was an alliance with Britain and France, and naturally there was an alliance with Germany. The Americans, who chose neutrality, are like fish in water in China at the moment. And Zhao Tiehu, who is an overseas Chinese, is also normal to live in this German-funded hotel.

Although there are other high-end and foreign-funded hotels in Nanjing, according to Zhao Tiehu's knowledge. At present, the little devil is privately uniting with the Germans, and will announce his joining the alliance of Germany in the near future.

Of course, the little devil at the moment is still very smart, and like the Americans, he said that he would not participate in the European theater. In short, the little devil is currently paying the most attention to the invasion of China and the strategy of expansion into Southeast Asia.

Looking at Zhao Tiehu and Chen Wan who walked into the restaurant, many diners couldn't help but look sideways. Originally, he wanted to follow up with the two special combat team members who came to eat, but Zhao Tiehu still asked them to go to the lobby of the restaurant to eat.

The consumption of Western restaurants is relatively expensive, and people like maids and bodyguards are not suitable to enter. After taking a seat, Zhao Tiehu looked at the few things on it, and still ordered two steaks and a bottle of red wine.

It is difficult to come out and relax once, and Zhao Tiehu will naturally not treat himself badly. What's more, when he was a mercenary in his previous life, Zhao Tiehu almost wanted to vomit when he ate Western food. In his opinion, Chinese food is more authentic and delicious.

But in this life, it's still good to eat a meal once in a while. After all, looking at Chen Wan's slightly restrained and excited expression, Zhao Tiehu also knew that Western food was still full of temptation for many girls in the Republic of China.

Just as Zhao Tiehu was dining with Chen Wan, a foreigner sitting not far from the two of them suddenly stepped forward with a wine glass and said, "Two, excuse me, I don't know if I can invite you two to have a drink!" ”

'Hello! Of course you can, I'm Chen Yonghua, I don't know who Mr. is? ’

'You can call me David, listen to your accent, you should be a Chinese who came back from abroad, right?' ’

'Hello, David! You have a good eye, I just returned from San Francisco, USA. Listening to your accent, you should be American too, right? ’

'Oh! Praise be to God, yes, I'm also American, it's just that I'm in Washington State. San Francisco, I know, there's Chinatown. I guess Mr. Chen should live there, right? ’

'Yes! It's a rare opportunity to meet here and have a drink for this privilege! How is it? ’

'OK, my pleasure! ’

With this young foreigner who is very familiar with the seat, Zhao Tiehu also introduced Chen Wan to him in a timely manner. Of course, when he was introduced, he also introduced Chen Wan as his wife. As for returning to China, I also want to do some business.

As a result, hearing this, David frowned a little and said, "Today's Huaxia is not suitable for business!" I've been in this country for almost half a year. But I found out that there are wars everywhere here, and business is not good! ”

'Really? I don't think so! Some people say that war is a feast of wealth, and what we have to do is to find opportunities to make money. Sometimes you have to take some risks in order to make money, don't you? ’

'Oh! You're right, it's just that I've been here for so long and I really haven't found anything to do! ’

'David, what do you do?' ’

In the face of Zhao Tiehu's inquiry, David said with some prevarication: "Do everything, mainly in trade." But when I came to Huaxia, I found that there are many foreign businessmen here, and it is very difficult to make money! ”

From David's words, Zhao Tiehu can tell to some extent that this guy is estimated to belong to that kind of wandering businessman in the United States. This kind of wandering businessman, who has no way out in his own country, wants to come abroad to pan for gold.

They often rely on their status as foreigners and make money from Chinese merchants under the guise of paying first and then giving goods. It's a pity that after the outbreak of the war, some merchants of the Republic of China who had already traded with foreign merchants were not so easy to fool.

The most important thing is that David is not the only foreign businessman who came to China to pan for gold in these years?

In fact, Zhao Tiehu is very aware of the fact that in the southeast region where foreign businessmen gather, it is difficult to find a buyer even if he can get the goods. Generally strictly controlled and strictly prohibited materials are not at all something that a wandering merchant like David can operate.

Looking at David, who had a somewhat depressed expression, Zhao Tiehu smiled and said, "In doing business in Huaxia, connections are very important. If you don't have an acquaintance to introduce you, it will be difficult to sell even if you have the goods in hand.

What's more, most of the low-end goods are monopolized by the Japanese people. Bulk foreign goods are naturally controlled by those large trading companies. If my guess is correct, Mr. David should be a free trader, right? ”

As soon as these words came out, David really sighed: "Mr. Chen, what you said is so right. When doing business in Huaxia, the first thing many businessmen ask is who I know, not what goods I have.

Even if I was worried about signing a contract, they still didn't trust me and would rather buy the high-priced goods of the big companies. I really don't understand, what the hell is going on with the merchants of this country? Why don't you know how to earn money if you have money? ”

That's because you're a freelance businessman, and even though you're an American, it's hard to get recognition from your consulate, right? Without the approval of your consulate, it is difficult to obtain permission from the Japanese bowl people to purchase imported goods.

And some special goods, even if you can get the supply, others will not dare to buy from you easily. After all, it's not the Huaxia people who are running this place now, but a group of Japanese people who invade China, aren't they? ’

Perhaps thinking that Zhao Tiehu knew Huaxia better than himself, David suddenly said: "Then Mr. Chen should have a way to return to China this time, right?" Can we work together? Although I don't have much money, I still have some connections. ”

'Oh! What channels does Mr. David have? ’

'My uncle was a captain of a ship, and his cargo ships often sailed between Southeast Asia and Asia. In Shanghai, I have a friend's father, who is also a military attaché at the consulate in China. Is this relationship useful? ’

'Ahh Your friend's father is still a military attaché in a consulate? Then why did you come to Nanjing? Your consulate is in Shanghai, where is it more suitable for you to do business? Is your uncle's ship an ocean-going cargo ship? ’

'Yes! As for why I came to Nanjing, I also wanted to come here to see if I could find a businessman to cooperate with. Unfortunately, the situation here is more complicated than in Shanghai, and I haven't been able to find anyone to work with for a few days. ’

'And what do you have now?' ’

'Mr. Chan is interested?' There is a batch of clocks and watches and a batch of textiles! ’

'What's the total price?' ’

'Ten thousand dollars, if you pay in the ocean, I can only receive twenty thousand oceans!' ’

Listening to the price of goods said by David, Zhao Tiehu probably knew that at this time, foreigners doing business with Chinese people seemed to only recognize that there was gold in the ocean. And if one dollar is exchanged for the ocean, it should be less than three yuan.

Of course, the value of the pound is undoubtedly higher, and the exchange for the ocean is a little more. Nowadays in the Republic of China, many corrupt officials are more keen to collect pounds and dollars, as well as hard currencies such as ocean and gold.

Looking at David with an eager face, Zhao Tiehu thought for a while and said, "Mr. David, although I have a channel to eat these goods in your hand." However, I will stay in Nanjing for two days, and then we will go to Shanghai together to see the goods, how about it? ”

'Really? Do you really have a way to sell my goods? ’

'Rest assured! It's only about $10,000, and I can still eat it. However, I want to look at the goods first, and if your goods are of good quality, we will talk about the price. Although I live in San Francisco, my father still had some connections here in his early years! ’

'OK, OK, Chen, you're really my lucky star!' Please rest assured, you will be satisfied with my goods. Are you going to stay here for two more days? Then I'll wait for you, and we'll go back to Shanghai together in two days! ’

‘OK！ Then I wish us a successful cooperation! ’

drank a drink with this excited foreign devil, but Zhao Tiehu felt that this foreign devil was not deep in the city, and he was also a young businessman who had the courage to cross the ocean to pan for gold. Such a businessman is still of great help to him.

After dinner, Zhao Tiehu returned to the hotel room with Chen Wan in his arms under David's polite attitude. After entering the room, Chen Wan also asked what the foreign devil had talked about with Zhao Tiehu.

Although Chen Wan can also speak some English, it is undoubtedly too much worse than Zhao Tiehu's level. As for what the two of them talked about before, she really didn't know much.

And Zhao Tiehu also said in a timely manner: "That foreign devil is a wandering businessman who came to Huaxia to pan for gold, and he bought the batch of goods with a little connection, and wants to come to Huaxia to sell." As a result, I couldn't find a way, and the goods were smashed in my hands.

When I said I had a way to eat the goods in his hand, he was overjoyed. However, I still value his connections more, and if we can get the relationship right, it will be very beneficial for us in the future. ”

'Really? Foreign devils are not good people, you have to be careful! ’

'Rest assured! It's not that easy to take advantage of me! ’

The two chatted in the room, seeing that it was not early, Zhao Tiehu also felt that he should cherish a little time. After all, a good night is short, and such a good day cannot be wasted.

As Chen Wan, who was full of shyness, was knocked down by Zhao Tiehu, a war between men and women was staged. Zhao Tiehu, who has been suppressed for a long time, naturally has to indulge himself tonight!