The arrogance started from Chinatown

Chapter 794 We Should Fight Spain

"James, welcome to San Francisco!" Chen Zhengwei laughed and gave James Garfield a bear hug.

James Garfield felt like he was suffocating.

Chen Zhengwei didn't feel the President's pain at all and patted him hard on the back twice.

When he let go of his hand, James Garfield staggered and almost fell to the ground.

"Are you seasick? I have some fresh mummies from the UK. They say they are very effective for seasickness... and have aphrodisiac effects! I'll have someone bring some to you later!" Chen Zhengwei was very enthusiastic and wanted to give the mummy to the president.

This thing was a gift sent by Randolph Churchill a few days ago.

The British occupied Egypt a few months ago, so this is a fresh, authentic Egyptian specialty that was unearthed. It is said to be able to stop bleeding, treat internal injuries, and has the effects of strengthening yang and prolonging life.

Chen Zhengwei was furious after receiving this gift and almost ordered someone to kill Randolph Churchill, but Green was very interested in this thing.

The wealthy of this era love this.

Then Chen Zhengwei's eyes turned and he began to enthusiastically promote this local specialty from Egypt. After coming to San Francisco yesterday, he gave it to Jones, the most famous investor in San Francisco, who is famous for his excellent vision of people.

I once cooperated with Chen Zhengwei on the dock warehouse, and since then the two sides have maintained a good cooperative relationship.

Jones also liked the gift.

"Just let me breathe some fresh air!" said James Garfield.

"Is this our Navy Minister?" Chen Zhengwei looked at another man in gentleman's suit, about fifty years old, with an obvious military style.

"Yes, William Chandler, nice to meet you, Mr. Chen!" The Secretary of the Navy shook hands with Chen Zhengwei.

"James, you must have seen the person behind me, Rong Jiacai, my right-hand man! This is James, the mayor of San Francisco. He has done a great job in San Francisco, turning it from a city of more than 200,000 people into a metropolis with a population of nearly 600,000!"

"This is a great feat! I think you will shoulder greater responsibilities sooner or later." James Garfield was almost strangled to death by Chen Zhengwei, but he quickly recovered and shook hands with the mayor of San Francisco with a smile.

This is not just a compliment, it is genuine praise.

This James is doing really well in San Francisco.

In just two years, a city with a population of more than 200,000 people grew to a city of nearly 600,000, which put tremendous pressure on the city government.

The mayor of San Francisco is indeed a talented person, and with the support of Chen Zhengwei...he is still a sure winner in this year's election.

It was Chen Zhengwei who wanted him to stay in San Francisco for another two years and then arrange for him to run for election in the state.

Therefore, this year's San Francisco election was not very turbulent, and the other candidates were mainly trying to make themselves known and expand their influence.

The group chatted for a while at the dock, and then Chen Zhengwei had the president and his entourage sent to a mainland hotel to rest and continue the conversation in the evening.

After all, they had been on the train for a week and were very tired.

Then Chen Zhengwei returned to the club: "Bring Michael here!"

Soon, Michael was brought into Chen Zhengwei's office. Now he was somewhat restrained when facing Chen Zhengwei.

Chen Zhengwei's strength grew too fast and his status became too high, so high that he couldn't even see it even if he stood on tiptoe.

"Michael, there's no need to be so formal. We are friends, remember?" Although Chen Zhengwei said this, he didn't even stand up. He just sat there with his legs crossed.

However, his attitude made it easier for Michael to accept it.

After Michael sat down and relaxed a little, Chen Zhengwei said again: "I know your purpose... Michael, I am very satisfied with what you have been doing. So, as I said before, the next police chief of San Francisco is yours, and this is just the beginning. I think the city police chief is not the end for you, you should have a bigger stage!"

Hearing this, Michael completely relaxed and a smile appeared on his face. "Thank you, Mr. Chen!"

Chen Zhengwei walked to a cabinet on the side, took out a bottle of whiskey and poured two glasses. Michael was immediately flattered and took it.

"San Francisco is a big city now. Police chief is a good position and many people want it. But I've kept it for you." Chen Zhengwei clinked glasses with Michael with a smile.

Chen Zhengwei's power grew faster than he expected, and the position of San Francisco Police Chief was no longer that important to him.

But as someone who helped him in the early days...Chen Zhengwei always has to do it for others to see.

Just like Chen Zhenghu.

"I still remember that you always acted like a woman, coming to me and complaining incessantly. Chen, you can't be like this. Chen, you've gone too far!" Chen Zhengwei laughed as he talked about the past.

Michael laughed too.

Chen Zhengwei chatted with Michael for an hour and was in a good mood the whole time.

After Michael left, Chen Zhengwei ordered his men, "Bring Juan in."

After a moment, Juan walked into the office and bowed, "Mr. Chen!"

"Tell me, what do you want to talk to me about?" Chen Zhengwei said while sitting at the back of the office.

"The situation in Cuba is not good right now. The governor has mobilized a lot of troops to the central part... plus the news from Spain... he may want to take action against your plantations, Mr. Chen!" Juan said worriedly.

"What do you think they will do?" Chen Zhengwei looked at Juan with interest.

"The rumor in Spain is that they are going to freeze all your assets in Cuba and ban all your operations in Cuba." Juan finally got the news from Spain.

Chen Zhengwei had guessed Spain's intentions at the beginning. It was not until now that Juan sensed the danger from the rumors in Spain and some of the governor's actions, and hurried to find Chen Zhengwei.

"Don't worry, everything will be resolved! Even if there is a problem in Cuba, I have so many businesses in the United States and I need someone to help me manage them! Juan, you are a capable person, I will help you!" Chen Zhengwei said.

"I'm glad that Mr. Chen understands the situation!" Juan breathed a sigh of relief.

What he feared most was that if anything went wrong with Chen Zhengwei's assets in Cuba, he would take his anger out on him.

Other than that, he wasn't worried.

Although most of his business is in Cuba, he also has investments elsewhere in Central America.

As long as Chen Zhengwei takes care of him, he can make a comeback even if he loses his business in Cuba.

After Juan left, Chen Zhengwei took a carriage to the bank. Not long after, Anna quickly came out of the bank, got on the carriage and gave Chen Zhengwei a passionate kiss.

"If you don't come back, I'm going to Los Angeles!" Anna held Chen Zhengwei's arm and stuck to him tightly, as if she was afraid that he would run away.

"I have arranged a manor for you in Los Angeles. You can go there anytime! But before that, go change your clothes and jewelry and have dinner with the president tonight!"

"The President?" Anna exclaimed. To her, the president was a big shot.

"Why is the president here? I didn't hear anything about it."

"His itinerary is kept secret!" Chen Zhengwei reached out and patted Anna on the waist.

In the evening, Chen Zhengwei treated the President and the Navy Minister to a Chinese meal at the club.

As for whether they like to eat it or not, Chen Zhengwei doesn't care.

He just wanted to treat them to Chinese food.

James Garfield greeted Anna in a friendly manner and paid no more attention to her. He understood that there were always different women around Chen Zhengwei.

In February, he spent the Chinese New Year at Chen Zhengwei's home and met Chen Zhengwei's wife.

And a few days ago he attended the wedding of Chen Zhengwei and Cicely in New York... When he first received the news, he thought Chen Zhengwei was divorced.

Then Chen Zhengwei choked him back with the words "I am a Qing Dynasty person", and he finally understood what flexible nationality meant.

"You said that we should see something 'important'. When I heard the news, I immediately put aside other things and rushed here with our Secretary of the Navy. Isn't it time for you to reveal it now? Satisfy my expectations!" James Garfield smiled and tried to find a topic during the meal.

Anna looked at Chen Zhengwei next to her with some surprise, but then she thought it was natural.

"The Spaniards are planning to freeze my assets in Cuba. I think we should fight a war with them and seize Spain's colonies!" Chen Zhengwei said casually while eating.

The expressions of James Garfield and Secretary of the Navy William Chandler froze instantly.

Not to mention them, even Anna froze.

After a moment, James Garfield said in a relaxed tone: "If you want to solve it, there must be a way to solve it. I believe nothing can stump you!"

"You are China Chen!"

"If you have anything else to say, you should say it all at once."

"What do you think about maritime power?" Chen Zhengwei asked without raising his head.

This time James Garfield really frowned... This thing is too complicated and not suitable to be discussed at the dinner table.

"Enjoy dinner first, and then talk." James Garfield consciously changed the subject.

However, he and the Navy Minister ate the following meal in a state of anxiety, constantly pondering Chen Zhengwei's plan.

After dinner, the three of them came to Chen Zhengwei's office.

There was a wall of maps hanging on it, including world maps, maps of the United States, and even maps of Cuba.

Chen Zhengwei patted the map and said to the two with a smile, "When I first came to the United States, I always felt that the United States is so big, I should have a share of it!"

When Chen Zhengwei spoke, he was full of energy and vigor.

It is very rude and arrogant to say this in front of the president.

But everyone knew that what he said was true.

This guy really did it.

"You told me before that you were born in the United States!" James Garfield joked.

"When I was born, I felt that America is so big, I should have a share in it!" Chen Zhengwei immediately changed the subject.

"Now I think that the world is so big, the United States should have a share!" Chen Zhengwei put his hand on another map. When he said this, Navy Secretary William Chandler immediately focused his mind.

Then he sat on the sofa, took out a box of cigars and threw it to the two of them.

Chen Zhengwei lit up his cigar, took two puffs, exhaled a puff of smoke, and said, "Now let's talk about sea power first!"

(End of this chapter)