When you come, you naturally have to stay longer.

It is necessary to make use of the last bit of time spent in the opposition by the future president of the Republic of Vietnam to deepen mutual understanding and establish friendship that can last at least three to five years.

The apartment is not big, no problem for two people.

Li Weimin gladly accepted Wu Tingyan's invitation and stayed in Dafang, and it turned out that he was not a disobservant, but because of the language barrier, no one spoke to him during his exile in the United States.

After a light dinner, he said a lot, all about French colonial rule, the Viet Minh, and other political forces in Vietnam. It seems that he wants to reassure the overseas Chinese in Xidi through Li Weimin, highly affirm the contribution of Chinese businessmen to Vietnam's economic construction, and very seriously express his great agreement with the view that personal property is sacred and inviolable.

In his words, he could not only hear but also feel how much he hated French colonial rule in Vietnam. If he were in power, the French would never have been the property that could be protected.

Li Weimin is undoubtedly the best listener in the world, and he listens very carefully. From time to time, he raised a question or two, and after receiving an explanation, he showed a look of sudden realization, and he did not falsify it at all.

After talking about politics, Ngo Dinh Diem suddenly showed his "god stick" side and began to babble and preach.

There is no rejection in the Lord, only acceptance; No attack, only inclusion; There is no contention, only unity; There is no harm, and the brother has support; There are no curses, only blessings; There is no indifference, only warmth; There is no despair, only hope; There is no enemy, only love; There is no sorrow, only smiling faces; There is no pride, only humility......

A posture of not giving up if he did not accept the baptism made Li Weimin anxious.

It was not until he told him that he was going to marry the daughter of the "shipbuilding king" next year, planned to go to the church to hold the wedding, and implored him to preside over it himself, that Diem readily agreed, and ended the long conversation without finishing up.

Early the next morning, he went to see Emperor Paula, who was living on a manor house on the outskirts of Paris.

The last emperor, in fact, abdicated early, was tricked into abdicating when Japan surrendered and the Vietminh declared independence, and now his official identity is the head of Vietnam, making him look like Adolf Hitler.

However, compared with Pu Yi, the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty, he lived a much more chic and nourishing life.

Despite being a puppet, he has a certain amount of autonomy. He can marry the woman he wants, and marry several. What's more, he has money, has many properties abroad, and can live a drunken life that Pu Yi can't imagine.

Li Weimin is not interested in him, and because of his special identity, he naturally will not follow. So I rented a taxi and started the "romantic capital" for one, two, three days...... Even a ten-day tour.

Leaving early and returning late, every day there will be a bunch of colorful handbags in the apartment.

Wu Tingyan was an ascetic monk who advocated frugality, and he was really a little unaccustomed to Li Weimin shopping every day and buying a bunch of women's hats, women's shoes, and cosmetics every day.

Today I finally couldn't help it, took off my coat and asked quietly: "For the people, where did you go today?" ”

"In the morning, I went to the Palace of Broniar (stock exchange, also called the Palace of Securities) and the Brokers' Association, and there were not many listed companies, mainly bonds, and the trading volume was not large. The most incredible thing is that France is so open, but the exchange is so conservative that it stipulates that women cannot enter. ”

"Are you interested in French finance?"

"I'm interested in making money."

When he came from the United States, he had a few changes of clothes in his luggage, and the rest were all periodicals and newspapers about stocks. After coming to Paris, I bought a bunch of them, as long as they were related to the economy, and I bought what I saw, and I seemed to become indifferent to the political situation in Vietnam.

The huge contrast made Ngo Dinh Diem feel very strange, and he couldn't help asking: "For the people, you don't care about the battle situation in Dien Bien Phu and the situation in Vietnam?" ”

Overseas Chinese are not even Vietnamese, so how can they be qualified to care.

He is the future dictatorship, and his future subordinates are so xenophobic, and the more he cares during his time in office, the faster he will be unlucky.

The whole plan had been carefully considered, and Li Weimin smiled with a relaxed smile: "Mr. Yan, I used to be concerned about it, but I didn't know it, I couldn't help it. It's different now, knowing that you're campaigning for the country, what's there to worry about with you? ”

Wu Tingyan was ridiculed, and asked with a wry smile: "Putting all the responsibility on others?" ”

Li Weimin sat up straight and said vigorously: "Mr. Yan, I am not as selfish as you think, but I have a specialization in the art industry, I am not good at politics, and I am better at doing business, industry, and investment." If my business is done well, I will be able to pay taxes to the state and create jobs for the people. All roads lead to Rome, and they all contribute to the country, and what we do makes no difference. ”

Without waiting for Wu Tingyan to speak, Li Weimin continued: "If I make money, I still want to do charity to help those in need." So my goal is to be the richest man in the world, to be the biggest philanthropist in the world. ”

Eyebrows fluttered, Wu Tingyan was completely convinced, pointed to the gift he just bought for his fiancée and sister in the corner of the wall, shook his head and smiled bitterly: "But I only saw you spending money lavishly, but I didn't see you making money?" ”

"Making money is the same as governing the country, you can't rush it. In addition, I want to make money from foreigners, making Vietnamese money is not interesting, it is not challenging, and it is easy to be regarded as a black-hearted capitalist by the Viet Minh. They're ruthless, they're pervasive, and they can't be guarded against, and I don't want to be shot. ”

"Are you afraid of death?"

"I'm afraid, I'm scared to death, that's why I came to you."

Wu Tingyan patted him on the arm and sighed lightly: "For the people, I'm afraid you have the most confidence in me in the world." ”

Li Weimin was about to open his mouth to cheer him up, when the doorbell rang suddenly, and when he opened the door, he found a group of visitors outside, both men and women. Men are well-dressed and courteous. The lady is full of flowers and branches, and the fragrance is tangy.

Except for church people, almost no French people came to visit, and Ngo Dinh Yen said with a smile: "It should be looking for you?" ”

Li Weimin felt a little incredible, and asked with a smile: "May I ask who you are?" ”

Afraid of the wrong place, the man at the door took out a note and reconfirmed the door number, and then took a large paper bag from the hand of the entourage, and introduced himself excitedly: "It's an honor to meet you, a friend from the East." Pierre Raj, you can call me Pierre. Remember the Raj clothing store, I'm the owner, you've visited, it's the women's clothes you made in the store. ”

The French woman is tall, and the clothes in the window of the fashion store by the Seine are all too big for the two little girls. And the women's clothing of this era really does not meet the aesthetics of Master Li. What's more, Paris is colder in spring than Saigon, winter clothes have not been removed, spring clothes have just been introduced, and summer clothes can't be bought if you want to, so you can only order them.

It is worth mentioning that before the rework, Li Weimin was the director of a Hong Kong garment company's factory in Vietnam.

Although it is not professional, I have seen a lot, and even participated in the business training organized by the headquarters more than once. Drawing is a design drawing, considering that it is not easy to come to a trip, the next time I don't know what I have the opportunity, I "designed" more than a dozen sets at a time, and at the same time let the store find a girl of similar height to try it on, to ensure that my fiancée and sister can fit after I go back.

Li Weimin reacted and asked with a puzzled expression: "Mr. Raj, are all twenty-four sets ready?" ”

Pierre-Raj glanced back and said with embarrassment: "I'm very sorry, but due to time and manpower constraints, only four sets have been made." When looking for someone to try on and put the finishing touches, the ladies behind them were so attracted to such a new and fashionable style that they demanded the same summer dress.

There is no doubt that you are a talented designer, and it is a privilege for Raj Clothing Store to be able to make a custom order in our store. You know how attractive a new, fashionable garment is to a lady, and as a tailor, it's hard for me to refuse a lady's request, so I can only take the liberty of asking for permission to be introduced to the same garment. ”

A few puff skirts and a few slightly retro A-line skirts, but the puff skirt is more three-dimensional than the complexity of the baroque style, the cut is more three-dimensional, the structure is simpler, and a little careful thought has been done in the color and pattern, I didn't expect it to be so popular.

But then again, it's no surprise that this is the "fashion capital" of Paris, and it's no surprise that it's never been seen before, so it's a cult watch.

Didn't the future Mr. President say that I will only spend money and will not make money?

Li Weimin was happy, and smiled sideways: "Mr. Raj, as a designer who has put a lot of effort into this, I don't want my labor to be disrespected, I'm afraid I can only say sorry to these charming ladies." ”

The competition is too fierce, there is no good designer, there are few outstanding designs, and there is really no way to gain a foothold in the Parisian clothing industry.

Pierre did not want to miss this golden opportunity, and hurriedly said: "Mr. Designer, we can work together, your design will be greatly respected, you will get the benefits you deserve, and you will even be able to become famous for it!" ”

"Cooperation?"

"Yes, I sincerely hope that you will consider it."

Li Weimin pretended to weigh it, let go of his body and said, "Okay, come in and talk." ”

"Thank you."

I really didn't expect him to be a "talented" designer, and Wu Tingyan was really impressed, sitting on the side and laughing without saying a word.

To his surprise, Li Weimin did not ask for much design fees, but asked with interest: "Mr. Raj, how many stores do you have, and do you have any in other countries?" ”

"All three, all in Paris, but there are many partners in other countries."

"How old is your clothing store?"

"Our family has a long history, my grandfather's grandfather served the royal family and was a very famous royal tailor."

Blow it, the hell knows what your grandfather's grandfather did.

Li Weimin nodded slightly, and asked again: "Mr. Raj, have you ever thought about expanding the scale of your business and opening Raj's clothing stores all over Europe and the United States?" ”

Pierre Raj was stunned and hesitated for a while before he said stupidly: "Sir, our clothes are all handmade, and if we expand the scale and open many stores, I don't think we can find so many skilled tailors." ”

"It can be operated by multiple brands, with industrial-scale production and handmade customization to meet the needs of all kinds of people."

"I think it's going to take a big investment."

"You don't?"

"Sir, I'm ...... It's true that I can't come up with that much money, but I can make it a goal to strive for, as the direction of development for Raj clothing store. ”

Li Weimin clapped his hands and laughed: "Mr. Raj, you are the most motivated Frenchman I have ever met, you have no money, I have it." It's not just about the money, it's about the unbeatable design. If we can cooperate, I believe that Raj can become the most influential clothing brand in the world. ”

Pierre-Raj was stunned and asked suspiciously: "Sir, are you willing to cooperate and invest?" ”

"Of course."

Li Weimin smiled and said confidently: "Funding is not a problem, design is not a problem, what is needed now is to find a lawyer, set up a joint-stock company, and determine the shares and rights and obligations of both of us." In addition, it is necessary to purchase a batch of sewing equipment, recruit and train a group of management personnel, open several branches in Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and build a factory in Vietnam. ”

Looking at his stunned appearance, Li Weimin added: "Mr. Raj, I am afraid that the future multinational clothing company will be managed by you, because I have a lot of business around the world, even including a bank. ”

……

A pie fell from the sky, and Pierre was dazed, not knowing how to agree, only to sign a contract with the lawyer tomorrow morning.

Seeing off his future partner, Lee Weimin smiled proudly: "Mr. Yan, I think that in the next year, I will be able to provide at least 1,000 jobs for the citizens of Saigon." ”

Producing his own brand of clothing, and at the same time OEM for other clothing dealers in Paris and the United States, if the political situation is stable, if everything goes well, he can really open the largest garment factory in Vietnam.

Wu Tingyan was completely convinced, and sighed with emotion: "The tiger father has no dogs, for the people, you are better than the blue!" ”