Chapter 27: The Birth of the Firstborn
Summer 1942
It's been more than a year since the Corleone family came to New York.
In the hospital that was acquired, Marlena was rubbing her cheek against the small round ball beside her with a loving face.
Looking at this scene, Lu Yan was full of joy,
[Malena's beauty: 29%-35%! 】
"What shall we call him, my dear?"
Looking up at her husband, who was neglected by herself, Marlena showed a look of shame on her face,
Because from the moment the child was born, she gave all her attention to her son,
didn't take care of Lu Yan who had been by his side at all,
Hearing Marina's words, Lu Yan leaned down and said, "How about calling him Caesar?" Caesar Corleone! ”
"Caesar?"
Looking at Lu Yan, Marlena thought for a while, then pouted and said, "I don't want him to be like you!" I only want him to grow up peacefully! ”
"Then call Jon! The name Caesar may really not be suitable for children! ”
Stroking Marlena's cheek, Lu Yan chuckled,
As soon as he was born, he became the next godfather of the Corleone family, even if this child was named Jack, no one dared to underestimate him,
However, Lu Yan still felt that calling Caesar was more in line with the style of the Corleone family.
After all, they themselves entered the country as "conquerors",
After resting in the hospital for about two weeks, Lu Yan arranged a vehicle to escort Marlena back to the manor.
But what greeted Lu Yan next was a trouble, that is, baptism,
The choice of the child's godfather,
After thinking for a long time, Lu Yan made a call to Vito,
Soon, when the godfather received a call from Lu Yan, he said with a surprised look on his face: "Rosie, you haven't looked for me for a long time!" ”
"Uncle Vito, haven't you been busy lately?"
With an embarrassed smile, Lu Yan couldn't help but explain,
Because he's been busy buying properties lately, he's basically done nothing.
But it is precisely because of this that Lu Yan was still targeted by the tax bureau.
But in one night, Lu Yan asked people to carry a large box of cash to get the current director done.
How much does he get paid a month? Can you fight hard with the Corleone family?
For the sake of life and money for the country, the director quickly made a wise choice,
After all, not everyone can face half a million cash and still refuse,
If there is such a person, Lu Yan will definitely send him to see God without any spare time, isn't this a "saint"?
Fortunately, Lu Yan has not encountered it so far, except for Stanley, who was hit in the knee by Rosie,
Well, that guy was also forced to retire by the police department, after all, his knees are broken, and even standing up is a problem, what are you counting him to do?
The current Sheriff Stanley is not as "chic" as he used to be, and he faces his wife's cynicism all day long.
Joyty Tai is not a good person, he is free or not, so he drives a limousine to "pass by" in front of his door, which is simply murderous and pig-hearted,
However, Joy Tai is very happy to do this kind of thing,
is really worthy of being the "protagonists" in a drama.
"Tell me, what's the matter with me, an old guy who is about to retire!"
After a few words of ridicule, the godfather quickly entered the role,
He knew that Lu Yan would not ask him for help under normal circumstances.
"Uncle Vito, you also know that my child was born and I want you to be his godfather!"
Speaking seriously, Lu Yan seemed to be looking forward to the other party's consent,
In the Sicilian tradition, the godfather is a role that is not weaker than that of the parents,
He can even become the guardian of the child in the absence of his parents and take on the responsibility of nurturing.
Letting Jon recognize Vito Corleone as his godfather is something that Lu Yan is very happy to see,
Compared with this veteran godfather, an old man with a sense of knowledge, Lu Yan feels that some of his behaviors are likely to be unable to guide children correctly.
After all, being a father is a very difficult thing, let alone a good father who guides his children.
"Do you really think so? Rossy! ”
Hearing Lu Yan's words, the godfather was stunned at first, and then couldn't help but be surprised,
Because he didn't expect that he would become the godfather of Rossay's children,
In today's New York, even if the Corleone family does not participate in the gray industry, its status in the parliament is not low at all.
They have money, guns, backers, and even so many connections that the godfather is a little surprised,
No one knows how Lu Yan operates,
But Rossi understands that these are all corroded by the Corleone family's huge sums of money,
Pull relationship, this is the racial talent of the Tang people, if you want to know someone is very simple, from his subordinates, from his family, or even from his children, as long as there is a connection, it will be simple,
Money is simply trivial to Lu Yan today, after all, the loans are continuing, the checks are being exchanged, and the Mexicans are charging.
"Yes, Uncle Vito, I think you are better suited to educate children than I am!"
Hearing Vito's words, Lu Yan laughed,
"I'll come over on the day of the child's baptism and prepare some small gifts by the way!"
With a smile, Vito knew that this was Lu Yan's kindness,
It is very important for Vito to make an ally that is very strong in any way,
After all, Lu Yan is not a person who does evil, he is smarter than his eldest son, knows the importance of the bottom line, and never crosses the rules.
Soon, the month after the birth of the child arrived,
When the Corleone estate was crowded with people who came to watch the ceremony, even the police station had to send people to maintain order.
At noon, the mayor and many prominent dignitaries appeared,
When the reporters saw this scene, they forgot to take pictures, because there were too many people here.
In the study, Vito looked at Lu Yan and said, "In two months, my youngest daughter will also get married!" ”
"That's great, Uncle Vito, I'll definitely come!"
Looking at Vito, Lu Yan laughed,
"These are all small things, I want to ask you, about the Las Vegas side, you also know that the family is about to start transforming now, and many things can't be done!"
Looking at Lu Yan, Vito knew that it was a very tricky and cumbersome matter to turn the family white.
Not everyone is willing to give up their former job and do a job that has never been tried.
And Lu Yan's Corleone family is different, when they came here, they had never come into contact with these gray industries.
Now there are construction companies, shipping companies, newspapers, hotel groups, and even banks in the pipeline.
Even the godfather was shocked by Lu Yan's operation,
He didn't understand, where did this young man get the money?
Wells Fargo & Other Banks: ........ That's right, it's us!
"Las Vegas side? The casino is indeed a good business, and I have already made enough profits last year, and I can get more than 5 million yuan with 30% of the shares! ”
Hearing Vito's words, Lu Yan laughed,
Hearing this, Vito immediately squinted his eyes and said, "Is it so profitable?" ”
"Of course, Uncle Vito, it's not too late to get in! In the future, admission tickets will be more expensive, and if you want, I'll help you get some joints out! ”
Looking at Vito, Lu Yan explained frankly,
After listening to Lu Yan's words, Vito immediately spoke: "I'll let Tom take a look, if that's the case, are you willing to do a business with me?" ”
"Of course, after all, no one will dislike their money more!"
Hearing this, of course Lu Yan knew that the godfather wanted to use his power in Las Vegas, but he didn't suffer a loss, after all, the connections that cost money always need to be used, and this time it was just to solve some mediocre talents who were unwilling to work.