Qin Lang felt very confused. Pen ~ Fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info Why did Duncan return to San Diego four days earlier than scheduled? It's not like his usual style of doing things. Theoretically, he should have come back later. So, is something going on?

He couldn't tell, and Duncan didn't explain—he was so busy telling Rachel, Elizabeth, and Yi Shui about his wonderful, scarlet-filled trip to South America, dancing with his hands, completely oblivious to how ugly Rachel's face was.

She looked at him like a grumpy general looking at his men who had just suffered a defeat.

This is not surprising. Duncan's trip to South America was almost fruitless. Due to historical and political factors, Brazil still purchased the 6.5mm Mauser M1894 rifle, Chile also had no interest in the products of the Grand Viper Arms Company at all, and only Uruguay purchased some Predator rifles for testing.

With the rebels, he didn't sell anything at all, selling only 400 rifles - and at a discounted price.

The money he earned wasn't even enough to compensate for the cost of his trip to South America. How could Rachel not be annoyed? To make matters worse, Duncan didn't even realize the magnitude of the problem.

He shouldn't have talked about those fantastic stories that happened in South America at all.

Finally, Rachel couldn't help it. "You should have a deep review on the boardroom instead of babbling about your encounters in South America, Duncan!"

Duncan was stunned for a moment, and then said something that seemed extremely stupid to Qin Lang. "Review? Why? ”

Its only effect was to make her more irritated. "Why? You're even asking me why! "Do you think your campaign in South America is a success?" she screamed. Duncan, you spent thirty-five thousand dollars! And the money you earn won't even be enough to subsidize this expense! ”

"I'll admit that my pitch in South America was a complete failure, Rachel. But it's not entirely my own fault—"

The situation is getting worse and worse. "It's not your fault! Ha, is it my mistake? Rachel was already furious, "Duncan, you're a shameful, hopeless fool who doesn't have the courage to admit your mistakes!" ”

"Am I an idiot? At least I'll be able to bring back some good news, neverthe-"

"What's the good news?" Qin Lang suddenly interjected. First, he didn't want to see the quarrel continue downward; Second, he was intrigued by what Duncan called "good news." He never mentioned any good news, neither the previous telegrams nor the chatter.

But Duncan was confused for a moment. "Didn't I say that, Qin?"

"Undoubtedly, no."

"How is this possible? I remember I did mention ......" Duncan muttered, confused for a moment, before he began to announce the mysterious "good news". "On the way back, I heard that the U.S. Army," Qin Lang's ears pricked up, "was preparing to replace the Kragg rifle with our Predator rifle. ”

The U.S. Army wants to replace the Kragg-Jorgensen rifle with the Predator rifle? If so, it's good news. However, why haven't he and Rachel heard of such news? In any case, even if the Army's plan is still just an idea that needs to be demonstrated, the company headquarters should hear the rumors.

The situation has become the way it is now, and Duncan, who is in South America, actually got the news ahead of the company's headquarters, which is very abnormal.

Qin Lang decided to make things clearer. "Who told you this, Duncan?"

"Yes—"

"Himself, of course." Rachel sneered, "Obviously, Duncan. Mr. Sandy concocted a peculiar lie in order to make his trip to South America look less bad. ”

"Rachel!"

"Rachel," Qin Lang motioned to her to be quiet with a stern look, "let Duncan finish speaking." ”

His warnings worked quickly. Though Rachel was still angry, she immediately quieted down and began to think seriously about Duncan's news, though she still didn't admit it to being true.

Duncan also knew that his news was difficult for people to believe - especially Qin Lang and Rachel. He could only do his best to prove that the information was indeed reliable. "I was chatting with a Winchester salesman on board when he inadvertently told me the news. Although this is still an idea, and the War Department has not yet made a decision, there is some gossip circulating. ”

"But we didn't get any news." Qin Lang emphasized, "None of the company's salesmen and salesmen in the east have reported similar news. ”

"I don't know why, maybe ......"

"Maybe it's just fake news he came up with on his own, or someone in Winchester is nervous." Qin Lang muttered softly, half to himself. "Rumors, whether it's true or not, as long as it exists, we can always get the news." He glanced up at Rachel, "We should have someone look into it." ”

"I'll send a telegram to the Wilmington office right away."

"It's best to get an answer as soon as possible." Qin Lang whispered, "I hope I can get accurate news before I leave for the east." ”

"I thought you were leaving today." Rachel looked at him, "Do you think someone can give you an answer in a few hours?" Moreover, it is now four o'clock in the afternoon in the eastern region. ”

"I'll wait another four days."

The rumor that "the army plans to buy a Predator rifle" was enough to make Qin Lang postpone his trip. Although he had never cared about the U.S. Army, now that Duncan's trip to South America had been a complete failure, the weakest army in the great power had become important.

Now it is a new growth point for the company's profits.

"I hope so, Qin." Rachel agrees with him. But she is almost certainly getting the good news. "It's all your trouble, Duncan." She gave an order to Duncan, who was listening intently, "You give me an examination as soon as possible, remember, it must be profound!" ”

Duncan was completely stunned.

Asking Duncan to write a profound examination is difficult to do—he had only been in elementary school and didn't realize what his mistake was—but investigating rumors is much simpler.

It took only one day for Wilmington's office to send back some rumors in Washington that the War Department would re-select the standard rifle, but none of the rumours explicitly identified the Predator rifle from the Big Viper Weapons Company - or another company's product.

There is not even a single version of the rumor that the War Office will re-opt for the standard rifle, and all of the information contains a lot of words like "maybe", "probably" or "according to well-informed sources" that have little reference value.

"That's what it seems." Rachel tossed the telegram aside, "Duncan's information only shows one thing, that someone in Winchester is overly sensitive. ”

Qin Lang looked thoughtful. "Maybe it's not that simple. In Washington, Winchester & Co. had extensive and close connections, and they certainly got much more accurate information than we did. ”

"What do you mean......"

"It's just that I don't think we can afford to miss any opportunity to make a profit. If there are people in the War Department who want to replace the 'Kragg-Jorgensen' rifle with a new product, why not make it a reality? Qin Lang explained, looking at his fingers, "Since I'm going to the east, then I can just contribute to this good thing." ”

"But you can't show up in person." Rachel cautioned, "You can't be as careless in the East as you are in California. ”

Qin Lang's eyes flickered. "I can take Duncan with me. Under my personal command, it is impossible for him to mess up the business as he did in South America. And...... I can also bring Elizabeth with me. He shrugged painstakingly, "You don't want her to die in a catastrophic lab accident, do you?" ”

Rachel said nothing, neither agreed nor objected. She just stared into his eyes for a long time, as if she wanted to see something from them—she was always suspicious of Qin Lang's true purpose. It's already a lot of trouble to keep Elizabeth in San Diego, if ......

However, if Elizabeth is by his side, it is not a bad thing from another point of view. Although Elizabeth is smart and is her cousin, so ...... Qin Lang has hidden many secrets, and is still hiding more new secrets, some of which Rachel really wants to know.

For example, the real tasks of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

"Okay." She whispered, though a little sorry, but now she can only let Elizabeth play the role of eyes and ears, "You can take Elizabeth with you." But I warn you again, don't have thoughts that you shouldn't. ”

"So far, you're the only one who has those thoughts, Rachel." Qin Lang said harshly, "Of course, at your age, it is natural to have these thoughts. ”

It was only a few seconds before his remarks were echoed in such a casual manner. "You-" Rachel could barely get out of his breath.

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Note: Wilmington is in Delaware, where DuPont is located