Dreaming back to 1949, the great powers were there to deceive us

At dawn on May 5, Carter found Hu Zhenhua. Without any greetings, he said with a gloomy face,

"Hu, I demand that you immediately approve the loan to the Anlin Supply and Marketing Cooperative!"

Hu Zhenhua had just woken up and was still a little grumpy. He yawned and asked listlessly,

"Why are you so anxious!"

Carter's face was gloomy and terrible.

"Last night, Cook had his leg broken. We suspect the Secret Service was responsible because they forced him to reveal Xu Duo's whereabouts."

Hu Zhenhua pretended to be very shocked and said,

"No way? Could there be some misunderstanding here?"

Carter looked at Hu Zhenhua coldly.

"Hu, why are you being so arrogant? Yesterday you also went to Cook to inquire about Xu Duo's whereabouts and even drew a portrait!"

Hu Zhenhua's old face turned red. He felt a little embarrassed to be exposed in public.

After a long time, he said angrily,

"Carter, you don't doubt that I was the one who beat Cook!"

Carter didn't answer, but stared at Lao Hu, which made the latter a little at a loss.

After a moment, Hu Zhenhua regained his composure and said calmly,

"Believe it or not, I wasn't the one who beat Cook!"

"I'm talking about the Secret Service!"

Hu Zhenhua said with a long face, defending the Bureau of Secrets,

"Carter, I think there must be a misunderstanding here. Yes, I went to see Cook yesterday and drew his portrait. Cook had no idea where Xu Duo had gone. I reported this to the Secret Service truthfully. Could it be that they are so stupid? They knew they would get no results and would anger you, yet they still did this?"

Carter snorted coldly.

"Could it be that the Secret Service will believe you?"

Now, Hu Zhenhua couldn't continue the conversation.

Their job in the Secret Service destined them to doubt everything.

Take the old spy Wang Yu for example. He only suspects himself and his children, and he suspects everyone else.

Carter looked at Hu Zhenhua and explained,

"Cook's broken leg is a warning: no one is allowed to loan money to the red side."

Hu Zhenhua exhaled a breath of foul air and said,

"I have to admit, this move is very powerful. From now on, which salesperson would dare to touch the red side? This time it was just a broken leg, but what about next time? Will a bullet suddenly fly from the side of the road?"

Hu Zhenhua shook his head again.

"Carter, if I approve the Red side's loan, I might be the next one to eat iron peanuts!"

White terror has always shrouded the Kuomintang-controlled areas.

This is a means for the authorities to exercise dictatorial rule.

Carter was very angry after hearing what Lao Hu said and shouted,

"Hu, you are an American and you must serve the US strategic layout!"

Hu Zhenhua responded sharply, shouting,

"It is precisely because I want to serve the United States that I cannot die!"

"How could you die? Do you think the Secret Service dares to attack you again?"

"That's impossible to say!"

Carter was so angry that he grabbed the water cup on the table, smashed it to pieces, and said coldly,

"What if I insist that you approve this loan?"

Hu Zhenhua saw that Carter was serious, pretended to be dizzy, fell on the sofa, and said weakly,

"Carter, I got caught in a cold wind last night and I might be sick!"

Carter looked at Hu Zhenhua's half-dead appearance and became angry again.

At the critical moment, this bastard actually pretended to be sick.

Obviously, a hard approach is no longer possible.

"Hu, I know you're actually on the side of the authorities, and so is the US government. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't make friends with others, right?"

Seeing that Hu Zhenhua had no reaction, he continued,

"In the early morning, I have already lodged a strong protest with the authorities, and Jimla has also met with Wang Yu. The consulate will never give in on the loan. Hu, I don't want to force you to choose between these two!"

Seeing Hu Zhenhua's eyelids raised, Carter struck while the iron was hot and said,

"You know best my support for the industrial zone. China doesn't value reciprocity. Now, I'm not speaking to you as a consul, but as an old friend asking for your help."

He held Hu Zhenhua's hand and patiently persuaded him.

"Hu, the benefits of a loan to you are obvious. Haven't you always wanted to expand into the northern market? The opportunity is right before us. We just need the finishing touch and we'll succeed!"

Hu Zhenhua finally responded. He sighed and said,

"There is no such thing as having the best of both worlds!"

Old Hu looked up at the ceiling for a long time before he continued to speak.

"Carter, I hope you won't blame me for leaning towards the authorities. I'm a nostalgic person. I always remember anyone who's been kind to me. If someone gives me a peach, I'll return it with a beautiful jade. Perhaps this is a shortcoming!"

Finally, there was a hint of a smile on Carter's face.

"Hu, this isn't a shortcoming, it's an advantage! I feel the same way."

No one likes a profit-seeking person.

If Hu Zhenhua could betray the authorities for profit today.

Tomorrow, he might betray the United States!

Hu Zhenhua held Carter's hand, his smile uglier than crying, and said,

"Zheng Xipo, General Manager of Chongming Development Bank, is ill and has been granted a week's leave to return to Shanghai to recuperate. During his leave, Anthony, Deputy Director of the Credit Department, will temporarily serve as General Manager!"

This transfer order is very strange.

Under normal circumstances, even if Zheng Xipo is on vacation, there are still the deputy general manager and other department managers. At the very least, Zheng Xipo's assistant should take over the position!

Obviously, this appointment was made because Anthony would listen to Carter.

Carter was very satisfied and smiled.

"You always possess wisdom beyond the ordinary. Isn't this the best of both worlds?"

Hu Zhenhua waved his hands helplessly.

"Carter, please tell Anthony that the bank's security must be strengthened!"

It is conceivable that there will be spies stalking outside the bank. If they are not eliminated, there will be trouble in getting loans in the future.

Carter nodded.

"I'll remind them. Even though the Secret Service doesn't admit that they beat Cook, I must return the favor!"

Lao Hu laughed in his heart: Those spies who were following us must have suffered a lot.

Hu Zhenhua took a deep breath and said,

"My friend, whether you want to hear it or not, I still want to speak up for the authorities. Whether you're indignant or mocking, the authorities are part of the free world! The beating of Cook was just a minor dispute between brothers. I hope the consulate won't pursue it further. If you insist on an explanation, just assume it was me who did it!"

Hu Zhenhua saw Carter was hesitant and continued,

"Carter, tell Anthony that we've specially approved a consolation payment of one thousand dollars for Cook. He was injured in the line of duty, and while he's recuperating, his salary will continue to be paid, and we'll cover all his medical and nutritional expenses."

This arrangement will definitely shut Cook up.

If even the victims are not held accountable, what else can Carter say?

At least Hu Zhenhua was right about one thing: the authorities are also part of the free world!

"Hu, you are such a thoughtful employer."

Hu Zhenhua waved his hand.

"I'm exhausted right now and have to go back to the Magic City to recuperate for two days. My friend, I hope you can understand my difficulties! Please take care of the loan. Also, during the negotiations, I hope to rent a warehouse at the Anlin Supply and Marketing Cooperative to store goods!"

Carter was originally very touched because Lao Hu took the overall situation into consideration, but now, Carter is speechless.

When you were taking out a loan, you were afraid of angering the authorities and stayed away from them. Now that you see there is a bargain to be made, you start to have evil thoughts again.

Pooh!

A dog-like thing!

However, Carter still has to cooperate with Lao Hu because it is also beneficial to the consulate.

Carter asked calmly,

"Hu, do you have any other requests? I will pass them on to Anthony."

Hu Zhenhua waved his hand.

"A journey must be taken step by step, and a meal must be eaten bite by bite. Friendship is built step by step. Carter, I remind you, never make unrealistic demands, otherwise, the loan will definitely fail!"

Carter suddenly woke up and thought to himself that he almost got possessed again.

This is the first time we have collaborated, and it’s an ice-breaking move.

Interests are secondary; the most crucial thing is to establish a connection between the two parties.

As long as you get in touch, many things will be easier in the future.

"Hu, thank you for your reminder."

Hu Zhenhua grabbed a towel, placed it on his forehead, and asked,

"Have you consulted the higher-ups about the loan? What do they say?"

"The higher-ups called back and expressed their full support. Otherwise, why would Jimla go looking for Wang Yu? Normally, I can't get him to do that."

Hu Zhenhua felt much more at ease, knowing that even if something happened in the future, it would have nothing to do with him.

"Carter, my friend, I wonder when I can take the medicine produced by my own company?"

"It's almost there, almost there! The production equipment has been shipped and is expected to arrive in the Magic City in a week or two!"

Hu Zhenhua nodded.

Time! Time! What Tongan lacks most is time, because the battle in the Magic City cannot be delayed for long.

Old Hu calmed down and asked again,

"Is there any news about my opening of a grain store in Japan?"

"Hu, you have to be patient. After all, this involves policy adjustments. We have to give people time to discuss it!"

Hu Zhenhua then waved his hand.

"Forget it, I'd better take a two-day break!"

Carter looked at Hu Zhenhua, who looked sick, and was startled. He asked,

"Hu, you're not really sick, are you?"

"I don't know. When I woke up today, I felt weak all over. Maybe it's because I've been staying up too late lately. After all, my injuries haven't healed yet."

Carter suddenly became worried that if Hu Zhenhua fell ill, many plans would be affected.

Carter thought about it and said quickly,

"Hu, I know a doctor named Bruce. He's very good at medicine. I'll call him right away and ask him to come over!"

Hu Zhenhua didn't want to see a doctor because it would be easy to be exposed.

However, he couldn't refuse either, as refusal would mean he felt guilty.

After thinking about it, Hu Zhenhua said,

"Alright, I'll take a nap first. When I wake up, Bruce might have arrived and be able to treat me."

Some diseases cannot be discovered by doctors.

For example, brain disease!

For example, if I say that I feel weak all over, what can you do?

Carter gave a few more instructions and quickly made a phone call.

As soon as he left, Hu Zhenhua said to Lian Yun,

"Quick, send a telegram to Director Wang. Tell him that Carter personally pressured me to choose between the authorities and the consulate. I've come up with a compromise plan: let Anthony temporarily take over as general manager of the Chongming Development Bank. Also, find out who gave the order to break Cook's leg. He's more of a hindrance than a help! I'm sick!"

Lian Yun was stunned and asked,

"Are you sick? Do you want to send this message?"

Old Hu began to lose his breath again and said,

"hair!"

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