Volume 1: The First Song, Chapter 51: Shanghai Tang (4)

Citibank, in the living room, Fisher sat expressionlessly on the sofa, opposite Xiangli Miller, constantly looking at his watch. Mr. Douglas, the general manager in China, is on his way. In 1902, Citibank bribed Li Hongzhang to enter China, and Shanghai undoubtedly became the first choice.

Due to the strength of the British, Citibank's business in Shanghai is very mediocre. In particular, the development prospects of the personal traveler's cheque business in the Chinese market are not as good as expected.

Five minutes earlier, the U.S. citizen, named Fisher, had walked into the bank and claimed to have seen the managing director, Mr. Dowras. Miller offered to be of his service, but when Mr. Fisher took out a wire transfer slip and wrote the first chapter of the first chapter of Shanghai Beach (4), Miller immediately realized that his position was too low.

The tall and muscular Mr. Moral Russ finally arrived, and when he entered the office door, he apologized first: "Hello, I'm sorry, I'm a little delayed. In fact, he rushed over after receiving the news without any delay.

"Hello, as a U.S. citizen, I prefer to trust U.S. banks. Even though the time is tight, I am willing to wait. Okay, let's get started, here's a wire transfer slip, I need to open two accounts, here's the name and the amount transferred separately. I want the bank to be absolutely confidential, because the Chinese aristocracy who entrusts me with my agency does not like to expose their wealth. If there is a leak, I will terminate the cooperation with your bank. Fisher took out the wire transfer slip and a piece of paper, handed it to Douglas, reached out to one of his subordinates, opened a cigar box, took a cigar, Fisher smiled at Douglas, "Do you want one?" Authentic Havana cigar. ”

"Thanks, I think I should have someone handle your business first! You can rest assured that you can rely on Citibank's credibility. "Douglas was polite and emotional. In the first few years, the customer who deposited three million in the bank in one go, Volume 1 Chuming Chapter 51 Shanghai Tang (4) dare not say that there is absolutely none, so far it is the only one in Shanghai. The point is, just now Douglas keenly grasped a sentence that Fisher has a client of a Chinese aristocrat. And Fisher was a U.S. citizen, which is a peculiar phenomenon.

"Miller, do as Mr. Fisher tells you to fly." Douglas smiled and greeted, "Dear Mr. Fisher, I am shocked that you have an aristocratic client in China, in fact we have been working very hard to absorb depositors from the Chinese, but the vast majority of Chinese trust their money more." ”

"Hehe, in fact, I have only been in Shanghai for a few days, and I have been in Europe before. I met this client in Europe. At that time, he was studying in Europe, and this man not only had noble qualities, but also amazing wealth. Being able to get to know him changed the trajectory of my life. Fisher said very seriously, so to speak, that there was no water at all.

Douglas understood that because the business of this Chinese client was too large, Fisher gave up his American career and came to China to develop.

"It's a pity that such a gentleman lacks understanding of the United States. Therefore, he prefers to believe in German products, and before that, I tried to recommend American products to him, but unfortunately he was not very interested. I was just entrusted with some securities business. Fisher continued to speak with a look of regret, and was a citizen who loved the United States.

"Oh, can I know what he really needs? You know, banks and businessmen always have business dealings of one kind or another. Fisher didn't seem to care about trade, shook his head and smiled: "It's nothing to tell you, Fang is building an industrial zone in Wuhu, and it's just the beginning." Even so, he has already purchased a million oceans worth of industrial equipment from Germany. However, it is not possible for an American businessman to go directly to him, and there is a person in charge of his industrial zone named Gu Heng, who heard that he is about to conduct a large-scale recruitment event in Shanghai. He needs skilled technical industry, but also technicians and so on. I also heard that if the recruitment is successful this time, the next step will be to expand the industrial park. Unfortunately, my business is mainly in financial securities, and he doesn't think I can help him in these areas. As he spoke, he shrugged his shoulders and said helplessly: "A very stubborn young man, he has the virtues of a traditional Oriental, and at the same time has received a higher education in Europe, and has an attitude of identification and affirmation of Western civilization. ”

"So, can I get to know this Chinese?" Moral Russ was ecstatic in his heart, as if Fisher was not very reluctant to let him touch this party. Sure enough, Fisher shrugged his shoulders and said, "Why not?" I managed to persuade Fang to agree to Citibank as his first choice, and I firmly believe that as long as he is willing to cooperate, more Chinese will deposit money in Citibank. ”

In less than half an hour, Miller returned, and all the formalities had been completed. Douglas personally put the carriage on and rubbed his hands together excitedly as he watched the carriage disappear.

"Miller, you must do your best to find out where this Mr. Fisher came from. If you can, seek support from U.S. headquarters. ”

Miller laughed: "Five minutes ago I got the definite news that Mr. Fisher had bought a garden house on Gongguan Road for three times the price. ”

Douglas shook his head decisively and said, "No, it can't be. Mr. Fisher was a brilliant businessman and a Jew. He won't suffer this kind of loss, wait a minute, I understand, it must be the Chinese side. Heaven, Miller, go and prepare a present, and I have made an appointment with Mr. Fisher to come to his house at six o'clock in the afternoon. ”

In two days, the interior of the western-style building did not change much. The original furniture has been largely retained, with some adjustments in position. A piano was added to the living room, and the style and color of the curtains were replaced by an elegant white background floral style. In the dining room, the original dining table was too small, and it was replaced by a larger one, covered with a light white tablecloth with blue patterns, and these decorations were full of hostess mood.

Dauras arrived at Fisher's house five minutes early, and he could hear the sound of a piano coming from the courtyard while standing in the courtyard. Fisher and his wife were on the steps, and there was the sound of a piano in the room, and there was no displeasure in Durras.

After some politeness, entering the living room, Douglas naturally saw a Chinese sitting side by side with a little girl in front of the piano, playing an ensemble. It's a subtle and elegant piece that Douglas has never heard before. You know, when Douglas was young, he first studied music in college.

Douglas listened to it a little fascinating, and the song seemed to be about two beloved lovers who had to break up. They ate and danced together, and in the end, the scene of the end of the song came, but they still looked at each other reluctantly.

Of course, from a professional point of view, this Chinese piano still has some technical deficiencies, which seems a bit jerky. But this is not important, this one piece alone is enough to make people respect.

"Bang Bang!" Everyone applauded unconsciously, this piece is so beautiful.

"Fang, did you make this song?" Douglas was a little familiar, but Fang didn't seem to be upset by this faux pas, and kept smiling: "This is a piece I heard by chance when I was traveling in Europe, and I don't know who composed it." ”

After saying that, Fang Jianxiong also glanced at Alice beside him, and Xiao Lori was full of joy, and the two shared a secret. As Fang said just now, this is a gift for Alice's fourteenth birthday in advance, and Fang specially presented a song to congratulate her. And taught her with his own hands.

Douglas secretly wondered in his heart, how could a person who could make such a beautiful piece not have a good reputation? Ten ** is that this Chinese side doesn't want people to know, Oriental people are so subtle and don't like to act high-profile.

Fisher stepped forward to formally introduce him, Fang Jianxiong shook hands politely, and after they sat down, they had a conversation. Douglas wanted to lead the topic to the industrial zone of Wuhu several times, but Fang Jianxiong seemed reluctant to talk about this topic, and very cleverly diverted it.

Douglas looked closely and found that Fang said that he was a soldier, and this could indeed be seen from the way he was sitting. As an official of the Qing government, Fang is very different from ordinary officials, ordinary officials are on the shelf, very polite on the surface, but in fact they are afraid that foreigners will cause trouble. But this party did not feel his fear of foreigners at all, and always had an equal and friendly attitude, which made Daorass come to the conclusion that this young man might be the spokesperson that the United States needs. It is necessary to inform Mr. Ambassador of this discovery as soon as possible. The Chinese market has always been the focus of the United States, the problem is that the British occupy the richest Yangtze River valley, and strictly exclude capital from other countries.

The U.S. government has been making unremitting efforts to fully open up the Chinese market.

"Fang, I wonder if Citibank can do something for your business plan?" Douglas decided to be more direct, any customer who deposits two million oceans in the bank at one time must pay enough attention to this premise. Secondly, Fisher's words still played a big role.

"Thank you, Mr. Douglas, for your concern. I will reach out to you when needed. Fang Jianxiong said very politely, but with such an obvious refusal, how could Douglas not hear it.

"Fang, with all due respect, your plan for the industrial zone seems to be very rudimentary at the moment. The United States is the most industrially powerful country in the world today, and although my expertise is in the stock market, I would like to make a personal point of view that you need the help of American capital to realize your business plans. Fisher spoke in time, and Douglas was secretly grateful, as an American citizen, Fisher was loyal.

"Well, Fisher, Mr. Douglas, I can tell you frankly. It's not that I reject the United States, or I wouldn't have hired Mr. Fisher as my securities investment agent. As you know, I studied abroad in Germany and had good relationships with some German companies in Germany. At present, my biggest source of income is also the pharmaceutical factory that cooperates with the German side. So, please forgive me for my frustration, when it comes to trading partners, I have to give preference to German companies. Fang Jianxiong seemed to have a hard time saying these words, which shocked Douglas, because these words could be regarded as Fang's top business secret. At the same time, it can be seen that Fisher's influence on the other side is huge. Otherwise, Fang's funds can be deposited in German banks or British banks.

This discovery gave Douglas a glimmer of hope.

c！！！