Reborn in Brazil As a Plutocrat

  Chapter 219 Goodbye to General Clark

  In New York in April 1946, the weather was still not getting warmer.

  Fang Lang has been in the United States for three days. After arranging to send Conrad Zuze, who he met in Switzerland, to Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, Fang Lang rushed to the United States without stopping.

   Even the matter of the treasure was handed over to his adjutant. Zhuang Xintian, who served as the security platoon leader, would personally be responsible for escorting the goods back to China after handling the German extermination mission.

  The reason why Fang Lang rushed to the United States in such a hurry was because Jefferson, the general manager of Shata Company, sent a telegram to inform Fang Lang that after the unremitting efforts of the public relations department of Shata Company.

  Finally persuaded the Secretary of the Navy of the United States to agree to sell an aircraft carrier to Brazil, but the specific model and configuration still need to be discussed by Brazilian personnel.

  So Fang Lang could only hastily ended his trip to Switzerland and came to the United States, planning to visit the Secretary of the Navy at the U.S. Navy Department first.

  At this time, the U.S. Department of Defense has not yet been established. The U.S. only has the Department of the Navy and the Department of the Army.

  As a Brazilian Navy who has served under the command of the American Pacific Fleet, he is very aware of how much power the U.S. Department of the Navy has and how powerful the U.S. Department of the Navy is.

  As soon as the Ministry of the Navy agreed to sell the aircraft carrier, Fang Lang asked Jefferson who the current Secretary of the Navy was, and planned to launch targeted persuasion work.

   This question turned out to be an old acquaintance, and he was also his superior General Nimitz during the Pacific War.

   It's a pity that although he has served under General Nimitz, he has never had direct contact with the other party, but it doesn't matter that he also has acquaintances in the US Navy!

  Although General Clark always defends himself against himself, he has retired now, so the situation is definitely different from when he was serving.

  Besides, I never thought about asking General Clark to persuade General Nimitz on my behalf. I just came forward to introduce him, so there should be no problem!

  In fact, since the Shata Company has successfully persuaded the Secretary of the Navy, General Nimitz, it is actually no problem for Fang Lang to visit General Nimitz directly.

  However, according to Fang Lang's habitual thinking, he still wants to follow the route introduced by acquaintances, which will make it easier to draw in the relationship between the two.

  More importantly, this time it is impossible for Fang Lang to negotiate on behalf of the Brazilian Navy alone, but the Brazilian Navy needs to arrange more important figures to participate in the negotiations.

   You can't let Fang Lang, a colonel, be responsible for all the fights!

   Of course, there are some negotiations where a verbal agreement is reached between the bigwigs on both sides, and then the subordinates start negotiating the details.

   There is another way that the people below will first reach a consensus at the next level according to the wishes of both parties, and after obtaining the consent of the superior, then let the big shots of both parties come forward and sign.

   In the first two days, accompanied by Jefferson, the general manager of Shata Company, Fang Lang was familiar with the types of aircraft carriers currently in service in the United States, the various types of carrier-based equipment equipped, and the types of carrier-based aircraft suitable for carrying them.

  After two days of familiarization, Fang Lang already had a clear goal in his mind, that is, the Essex-class aircraft carrier with the largest number of U.S. troops and the most powerful combat effectiveness.

  As for whether the Americans will agree to sell this new type of aircraft carrier to Brazil, Fang Lang has no idea. But since it's already here, there's no reason to back down, isn't it?

   After a year, Fang Lang came to General Clark's house in New York again.

   After retiring, General Clark lived a very leisurely life, and his biggest hobby was fishing.

  When Fang Lang came to the door of General Clark's house, he happened to see General Clark in casual overalls going out with a fishing rod and other tools.

  General Clark was taken aback when he saw Fang Lang, and took the initiative to say:

   "Fang, why are you free to visit me, a retired old guy?"

   "Uncle Clark, from what you said, John and I are good brothers. He is busy with work and has no time to stay by your side. As a friend, of course I have the obligation to come and help him visit his family!"

   Fang Lang said with a smile.

  It's a pity that the old man General Clark has seen through Fang Lang's nature long ago, knowing that this guy is a little fox, so he wouldn't be so kind.

  So he joked directly:

   "You have such a kind heart, why don't I believe it so much!"

  Fang Lang didn't mind either, and changed the subject:

   "Uncle Clark is going fishing? That's just right, I like fishing too. Come, come, let me carry your things for you, and we will go fishing together.

   Is there only one fishing rod? You can help me find one too!

   Let's compare and see who catches the most fish and whoever catches the biggest fish. "

  As soon as he saw Fang Lang's posture of entanglement, Clark knew that he would not be able to escape today.

   Shaking his head helplessly, he pointed Fang Lang with his finger and said:

   "You little fox, there must be no good things, and you still accompany my old man to fish, are you so kind?

  I can make it clear that I am now retired.

  I talked about things in the army, but it didn't help. "

  Fang Lang smiled and didn't mind General Clark's behavior of gagging himself. He didn't know what the old boy meant. He was his son's savior.

   I don’t know how to be grateful at all, and I have to rely on me to make connections.

   "Look at what you said, you are a retired naval admiral, what can I think of you.

   Isn't this here to do some business in the United States, and come to see Mrs. Clark and Sister Sophia?

  Although you don't want to see me, Mrs. Clark has been of great help to me.

  I came here this time to thank Mrs. Clark for her help. "

  Clark looked at Fang Lang with an expression of disbelief when he heard Fang Lang's words:

   "Do you think I believe it or not?"

  Before General Clark finished speaking, Mrs. Clark's gentle voice came from behind:

   "What are you talking about? Fang is John's savior.

  When did our family become so ungrateful. "

  Actually, General Clark is not really without gratitude. If this was the case, he would not ask his old friend General Jackson to take care of Fang Lang.

  Fang Lang has no chance to stand out from the Brazilian Navy so quickly.

   It's just that through contact with Fang Lang on the Pacific battlefield, General Clark understood that this seemingly harmless guy in front of him was a little fox, and he would fall into his way if he was not careful.

  Both of them know what kind of person the other is. Therefore, although the communication seems unharmonious, it is actually more about reminding the other not to go too far.

   This makes others seem to have a sense of déjà vu as an enemy.

  Fang Lang had long discovered that Mrs. Clark was attracted by the communication between the two outside the door, so he deliberately said that he was here to thank Mrs. Clark.

  From what Mrs. Clark said, Fang Lang discovered a very interesting thing. Perhaps General Clark, who was decisive in the army, did not have a high status at home.

  When General Clark heard the voice behind him, his ears tightened, and he turned around quickly:

   "Ma'am, you don't know, this kid is a little fox. He came here suddenly today, and his purpose must not be pure."

  Mrs. Clark did not listen to General Clark, but said to Fang Lang:

   "Fang, ignore this stubborn old man, I'm glad you can come to see me again."

  Fang Lang also quickly handed over the gift he had prepared to Mrs. Clark and said:

   "Madam's demeanor is even better than last year. I am really glad to see you again!"

   "Haha. Is it true! I think so too!

  Come in! Let's ignore this unreasonable old man. "

  Mrs. Clark was very happy when she heard Fang Lang's compliment. She completely ignored the livid General Clark and welcomed Fang Lang into the living room.

  General Clark, who was standing outside the door, thought for a while, but was still worried that his wife would be fooled by this little fox. He gritted his teeth, put down the fishing tools in his hand, and turned to go home.

  Fang Lang sat on the sofa very naturally, enjoying the coffee served by Mrs. Clark.

  Seeing General Clark coming in, he still did not forget to greet him with the coffee in his hand, which made General Clark grit his teeth in anger.

  Ms. Clarke was checking the gift Fang Lang brought her. When the gift box was opened, Krakoff said with a surprised face:

   "My God! This is a Vacheron Constantin watch, is this a diamond? My God! This is so beautiful!

thank you! Fang, I like your gift very much.

  But wouldn't this be too expensive? "

   This time Fang Lang bought a lot of very classic watches in Switzerland, and of course there are many women's watches. These are gifts that Fang Lang is going to give to others.

   Seeing that Mrs. Clark really wanted this watch, Fang Lang was also very happy, smiled reservedly and said:

   "Ma'am, you are too kind.

  Compared to your help to me, this little gift of mine can only be regarded as a disrespect. "

   "Don't say that, I heard what my brother said.

  Since you purchased the equipment for the production of pesticides and fertilizers from him last time, your orders have not stopped in the past few months.

  Now the factory's orders have been scheduled until next year. It's not like I'm helping you.

  My brother also said that he must thank you in person next time! "

   "Haha. You are too polite, this is all business, their family just happens to have it, and we just need it.

   Isn't this a hit and miss? "

  General Clark on the side saw the two flattering each other, as if they were going to chat endlessly, and standing on the side seemed redundant, which made him very dissatisfied.

   Cleared his throat and said:

   "Cough, cough, I said, you two can do it!

  Stinky boy, tell the truth!

  What the **** is going on here today? If you don’t tell me, I’ll really go fishing! "

  Hearing what General Clark said, Mrs. Clark said with a dissatisfied face:

   "What are you talking about, old man! I would like to thank you for taking care of my brother's family business, what's bothering you!

   It's weird here. "

   Fang Lang was not angry after hearing General Clark's words, but smiled and said:

   "It's okay, Auntie, if Uncle wants to go fishing, go fishing first!

   I haven't been here for a long time, I don't know where Sophia is! I still have a gift for him! "

  General Clark didn't expect that Fang Lang would not be afraid of his own threat, but let himself go fishing for his own fish indifferently, and hesitated for a while.

   Could it be that I misunderstood this little fox today?

   It doesn't make sense! This is the master who does not go to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing.

  Mrs. Clark didn't care so much, she smiled at the other party and said:

   "Sophia is still at work! I won't be back until after get off work. I want to call her.

  Is it okay to ask her to come home and have dinner with her tonight? "

  Of course Fang Lang would not refuse Mrs. Clark's invitation, and he readily accepted it regardless of General Clark's ugly face around him.

  (end of this chapter)