Mario was also pleased. It could be seen that he liked Xiaobei very much, and patted the kid on the shoulder and said, "I promise to train him to be an excellent successor to the Italian mafia, boy, what gun do you like to use?" The revolver is also an automatic pistol. ”

Chen Zikun knew that Mario was joking, and shrugged his shoulders, Xiaobei couldn't understand Uncle Mario's words, so he blinked and didn't speak.

"Hahaha, how could such a smart kid be a gunman, I would send him to the Ivy League, Harvard or Yale pick it." Mario laughed.

Chen Zikun said: "No, no, no, I don't plan to let him go to a prestigious school, my son is not a student to study, I plan to send him to military school, West Point or Virginia." ”

Mario said: "Being an officer is also a decent profession, and this matter is wrapped up in me, and it just so happens that I know a general in the Ministry of Defense who can help." ”

Chen Zikun said: "I didn't let him go to military school for any decent career, because China will have a protracted war in the near future, and professional soldiers with professional quality are needed." ”

Old Anthony said: "Is it a war with the Japanese Empire?" ”

Chen Zikun said: "Yes, Japan is an incomparably powerful enemy, and in order to resist their aggression, the best young people in China should choose the profession of soldier, not to mention that my son's father is a general." ”

The men of the Percino family were in awe, and although they were peace-loving Italians, this did not prevent them from revering heroes.

The atmosphere became a little solemn, and Xia Xiaoqing asked Yao Yilei in a whisper what they said.

"The master wants to leave Xiaobei in the United States to study." Yao Yilei said in a low voice.

Xia Xiaoqing changed color, but she was born in a traditional family, and she knew how to save face for her husband in front of outsiders, and she didn't get mad on the spot.

When he returned to his residence, Xia Xiaoqing lost his temper and scolded Chen Zikun for taking matters into his own hands and pushing his son into the fire pit.

Chen Zikun patiently explained: "The United States is the most developed country in the world, how can it be a fire pit, my son has grown up, and it is time to make a breakthrough, and staying with his parents will never become a talent." ”

Xia Xiaoqing said: "A broken place where you can't even fry beef, it's not what a fire pit is, anyway, I don't agree." ”

When the mother's reluctance to give up her son is also reasonable, Chen Zikun no longer insisted, the next day with the family around New York, he borrowed two open-top cars, on New York Highway 440 run wildly, straight and wide asphalt road, like a shiny long snake stretching to the horizon, a huge iron bridge appeared in front of him, completely made of steel, magnificent, this is the Bayona Bridge connecting New York and New Jersey.

Driving to New Jersey and back on the subway, the prestigious New York subway is a mix of thieves, drunks and gangsters, but with the Pacino family's bodyguards on their side, no one dares to fight these Asian ideas.

After a lot of tossing and turning, I returned to Manhattan, went to Broadway and Fifth Avenue, had a French meal at Maxim's Restaurant, and finally came to the Empire State Building at 350 Fifth Avenue, one hundred and two floors.

The Empire State Building, made of granite and steel, is the tallest skyscraper in the world, and on a fine day, it can be seen dozens of miles away. Gold.

Manager Jin and his secretary greeted the Chinese boss and his party at the entrance of the building, and took them to the high-speed elevator and went straight to the top of the sightseeing floor.

The cars on the ground are like beetles, people are smaller than ants, the city of Manhattan is flashing neon, a sea of lights, skyscrapers are one after another, the Hudson River is like a ribbon in the distance, everyone is silent for a long time, the prosperity of New York has exceeded their comprehension, Shanghai Tang is the most prosperous place in China, and Paris and Berlin are not inferior, but compared with New York, they are obviously at a disadvantage.

"If Shanghai is the world, this is the ...... paradise" Yao Yilei said quietly, she has been to Japan, to Europe, but the United States is the first time to come, what she saw and heard today, let her really understand the meaning of a strong country, not Japan's reckless military force, not Germany's imposing, but the United States like the rich people.

The three children were the most excited, running around, giggling happily, and for them, there was no burden on their minds, just playing.

Liu Ting called the three children together and told them the story: "Many years ago, when we were still in the Tang Dynasty in China, Chang'an, like New York, was the most prosperous metropolis in the world. ”

Yan'er tilted her head and asked, "Auntie, what about Chang'an now?" ”

Liu Ting said: "If you have the opportunity to ask your father to take you to see it, basically...... It's similar to the provincial capital, but there are many local snacks, mutton steamed buns, meat sandwich buns, cold skins and so on. ”

Yan'er pouted: "What's so fun about that." ”

Liu Ting said: "Every country, every city, has its period of prosperity, we were in the Tang Dynasty, and now it is the turn of the United States, we are backward in China, we have to be like those foreign students in the Tang Dynasty, go to advanced and developed places to learn the good things of others, and bring them back to build our country more beautiful and stronger." ”

Yan'er didn't understand this, and continued to play with her, but Xiaobei was thoughtful.

While the women were watching the scenery with their children, Chen Zikun and Mu Yichen were drinking coffee and talking about business in the office of the Springfield Import and Export Trading Company.

A woman in professional attire came over with three cups of coffee, and Chan smiled, "Aren't you Emily?" ”

The person who came was Emily, an American girl who had a relationship with Chen Zikun back then, and now she has a fat figure, the freckles on her face are gone, her face is like a full moon, her smile is cute, and she looks like a middle-class professional woman in New York.

"Mrs. Chandes is our company's accountant and holds the financial power, and every penny I spend has to be approved by her." Manager Jin said with a smile.

Emily sat down very generously, first thanked Chen Zikun for his great help to his family during the economic crisis, six years ago the United States financial collapse, Emily's father's Boston Hillman Bank faced a run, fortunately Springfield & Co. reached out to inject capital in exchange for the acquisition of equity, so that the bank was saved from bankruptcy, and took advantage of Roosevelt's New Deal to make a fortune, now Hillman Bank has opened to New York, and the old Mr. Abba Bonnell is also meaningful, becoming a Massachusetts senator, It is said that he will run for the next governor.

Emily was originally a rich lady and did not need to go out to work, but against her father's wishes, she married a poor boy from California, lost her family's support, and had to work in Springfield, but fortunately, the daughter of a Jewish banker was skilled in calculations, and her monthly salary was not low, enough for her to support her four children.

"Where does your husband work?" Chen Zikun asked casually.

Emily said, "My husband's name is Bill. Chandes, a captain in the U.S. Army, is stationed in the Philippines and takes only a few days off each year. ”

Chen Zikun's eyes lit up: "Bill Chand, did you graduate from West Point Military Academy in 1924?" ”

Emily said, "No, you know?" ”

Chan said: "The world is so small, Bill and I are not only classmates, but also good friends in the same dormitory. ”

Emily caressed her heart: "Oh God, Bill will sail back to New York tomorrow and you can meet, what a coincidence, this must be God's arrangement."

……

The next day, Chen Zikun personally went to the port of New York to meet his old classmates, Captain Bill Chandes got off the ship with a suitcase, hugged his wife tightly, and the four children were chattering and arguing beside him, competing for his father to hug, Bill hugged this and that, and when he picked up the last one, he saw Chen Zikun smiling and moaning not far away.

"Chen! Oh God, it's really you, that's great! Captain Chandes stepped forward and shook hands with his old friend, and then hugged, when he was at West Point, Chen Zikun took good care of this thin roommate, and the relationship between the two was the best.

Chan knew that the Chands family needed to enjoy their family together, so he didn't bother them, but just met Bill and said goodbye, and the two agreed to visit Bill's home in New Jersey the day after tomorrow.

On the third day, the family arrived in rural New Jersey in two Lincoln cars, where Chand's home was in a small town with green grass, a single-family wooden house with a garage and backyard, and a dog, typical of an American family.

Bill's family went out to welcome, lunch was ready, fried steak and broccoli, Emily's cooking skills were not good, and she could only barely eat it, but everyone still politely praised the hostess for her good work.

After the meal, Bill talked about his work, now he is a member of the U.S. Army Advisory Group to the Republic of the Philippines, working under General MacArthur, although there are some perks for being stationed overseas, but it is not enough for a captain with four children.

"The Philippines is terrible, I want to be transferred to China, and I heard from them that life in Tianjin and Shanghai is very good, and one person's salary is enough to support the family, so I can take Emily and the children over." Bill grabbed Emily and kissed her on the cheek.

Chen Zikun said: "If you really think so, I can help you find someone, but don't get your hopes up, because I don't know if the US army is as corrupt as the Chinese army, as long as you spend money you can do everything." ”

Captain Bill Chandes shrugged: "Chen, the crows in the world are generally black. ”