Warlord: Starting with Subduing Little A Qiao

As soon as the sound came out, Ye Bai realized what was happening.

It was the voice of Jack, the manager of the American trading company.

"Dear Ye, the lipstick sales last time were absolutely amazing! They were all sold out!"

Before Ye Bai could speak, Jack, the manager of the trading company, had already launched into a long speech.

"My wife says that the Red Beauty lipstick is a million times better than Guerlain's lipstick, which is currently the world's top brand!"

"Unbelievably, during last week's women's suffrage demonstrations in New York City, many people wore bright red lipstick, claiming that lipstick represents democracy and freedom..."

Ye Bai listened with utter disbelief.

So how can a small lipstick represent freedom and democracy?

These people from America must be joking!

While Ye Bai was still in a daze, Jack had already grinned and shamelessly made his next request.

"Dear Ye, your lipsticks are so amazing, I have become a complete lipstick fanatic."

"However, the order volume last time was really too small. Could you add a few more orders...?"

Add to order?

Ye Bai recalled the production capacity of his family's chemical plant.

The existing capacity is indeed insufficient to meet the new orders.

However, when Ye Bai was taking stock of the land deeds in Qin Wuye's hands, he discovered several matching factories at the same time.

In other words, after the merger of several factories, production capacity can be further increased to meet the needs of more people.

At that time, the new orders Jack mentioned will no longer be a problem.

However, thinking of this, Ye Bai did not immediately agree, and changed the subject.

"Manager Jack, if it's convenient, how about we meet at the Paramount?"

Obviously, the topics we're about to discuss are not convenient to cover over the phone.

Upon hearing the voice, Jack immediately agreed to hang up the phone.

But soon, he too began to ponder in secret.

Is there anything that can't be explained over the phone and absolutely requires face-to-face communication?!

After thinking for a long time and still not finding the answer, Jack quickly packed up and went to the door.

When Jack learned of Ye Bai's intentions, his eyes widened in astonishment.

"Trading orders for other orders?!"

Seeing Jack's puzzled expression, Ye Bai made his requirements clearer.

"I want one hundred M Gardner rifles, one hundred M heavy machine guns, and one hundred M submachine guns."

"Of course, there are also 10,000 bullets of a certain caliber."

Seeing that Jack's expression had changed, Ye Bai spoke slowly.

"I know you have concerns. What I need is not cannons, nor warships, just firearms."

"The era of arms embargoes is long gone. Even those countries that were most resolute when the treaty was signed dared to violate it during its term, let alone now."

Ye Bai specifically mentioned the arms embargo, and there was a reason for that.

Following World War I, various countries imposed a long-term arms embargo on China.

From then on, long weapons such as rifles were no longer allowed to enter China, while short weapons were exempt from the embargo.

But is that really the case?!

How could such a large market as China be abandoned by other countries?!

Imagine having such a big cake in front of you but not being able to take a bite. Who wouldn't feel bad about that?

In practice, an arms embargo agreement is destined to be nothing more than a piece of paper.

In other words, government-led arms dumping has indeed stopped.

However, this does not prevent them from selling arms to China through third parties, disguising military supplies as civilian goods.

Even during the arms embargo a few years ago, there were already numerous instances of countries shifting blame and passing the buck.

The criticisms of various countries in the newspaper were quite scathing, and in some issues, they even drew small portraits of people from different countries and simulated their conversations.

"If there was an embargo, then where did those warlords get their guns?"

"How would I know? Maybe you bought it from me and then resold it at a higher price!"

...

Since the embargo agreement expired, countries have become increasingly brazen in selling arms to China.

Thinking of this, Jack's expression softened slightly, though he still felt a little hesitant.

"I need to go back and think about it."

Seeing that Jack's face was contorted in a grimace, Ye Bai slowly spoke.

"I hope you can make a decision soon; efficiency is key in business. Besides, other trading companies also support arms deals..."

This means that Ye Bai does not only have one option.

Upon hearing this, Jack's expression changed, and he immediately made a promise.

"As soon as possible."

After saying that, Jack left the Paramount Ballroom with a worried look on his face.

Meanwhile, Xiao Aqiao, who remained where she was, was still somewhat worried.

"Brother Ye, will he agree?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Bai curled his lips into a smile.

"He will agree."

After all, no businessman can resist the temptation of money!

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Chapter Thirty-Eight: Soap Flowers Traded for Madsen Light Machine Gun Orders?!

Chapter Thirty: Soap Flowers Traded for Madsen Light Machine Gun Orders?!

Just as Ye Bai had expected, three days later, Jack, the manager of the American trading company, came to see Ye Bai again.

As Ye Bai said, which businessman would turn down money?

Jack is actually a handsome Jewish man.

He has an incredibly devout faith in money and an endless pursuit of it.

"Ten thousand bullets for five hundred and ten dollars."

Ye Bai compared the prices carefully and found that it was equivalent to more than 1,400 silver dollars, which was much lower than the market price.

As for the three hundred guns, Jack even gave them a price based on cost.

"A Gardland rifle costs twenty-five dollars, an M heavy machine gun costs thirty dollars, and an M submachine gun costs fifteen dollars."

Seeing Jack's sincerity, Ye Bai reciprocated, "I'll accept all future lipstick orders."

With a common ground for the transaction established, the two got along very well.

What Ye Bai didn't expect was that Jack suddenly asked a question with a smile before leaving.

"My dear Ye, are you interested in artillery shells?"

Ye Bai was speechless, which was unusual for him.

This foreigner in front of me really is someone who either doesn't do things at all, or he does them to the "extreme".

The gun and bullet business wasn't over yet, and now they've started reselling cannons?

"You want to switch careers and go into arms dealing?"

Ye Bai asked jokingly, and Jack across from him shrugged.

"You were right last time. It's not my style to pass up money. If you need it, I just happen to be able to get it."

Seeing Jack's strong recommendation, Ye Bai didn't hesitate to sign a shell order.

After watching Jack take his leave and disappear into the distance, Ye Bai nodded in satisfaction.

This is a partner worth cooperating with in the long term.

However, like a sword, it can kill or save, depending on how you use it.

Unexpectedly, Ye Bai had just seen off Jack from the Beautiful Country Trading Company when he welcomed a new guest.

Nelson, the manager of the Danish trading company.

"Good day, Mr. Ye Xian."