Reborn in Brazil As a Plutocrat

  Chapter 220 Teasing

   General Clark saw that his wife had invited Fang Lang to dinner at home, and knew that there was definitely no way for Fang Lang to leave today.

  He didn't believe that Fang Lang was really just coming to thank his wife for her help.

  After seeing his wife call Sophia, he sat directly beside Fang Lang and said:

   "I said brat, don't think I don't know what you want to do!"

  Hearing General Clark's words, Fang Lang smiled in his heart, kept his face calm, and pretended to be puzzled and said:

   "Oh! Uncle thinks what else can I do besides visiting you and aunt!"

   As a rear admiral, General Clark is not a reckless man, and his brain is very easy to use.

   Seeing that Fang Lang obviously didn't want to take the initiative to speak, he simply pretended not to know anything, and waited to see if Fang Lang could hold it back.

   "Okay! I believe you are here to visit me and my wife."

   Then Fang Lang was short at General Clark's house and the Clark couple's parents, rambling about some parents' short stories, and Fang Lang seemed to really just come to visit the couple.

   Until Sophia came home from get off work in the afternoon and saw the gift Fang Lang gave him.

"ah!"

   There was a scream, which almost burst Fang Lang's eardrum.

   "Fang, is this really for me?"

   "Of course, I picked this one for you from Switzerland. Do you like it?"

   The watch Fang Lang gave to Sofia is obviously more fashionable, and people of different ages wear watches of different styles.

  Sofia's slightly pink watch is obviously very suitable for her aesthetics.

   There was another scream, and Sophia hugged Fang Lang without any image, and slapped him in the face.

   General Clark, who was watching, was furious, and shouted loudly:

   "Sophia, what are you going to do?"

  It's a pity that Sophia ignored General Clark's anger, hugged Fang Lang's arm and said:

   "Fang, I really like this gift, can you bring it for me?"

   After speaking, he stretched out his hand in front of Fang Lang.

  Fang Lang never refuses a girl's request, he picked up his watch and said:

   "Of course, it's my pleasure."

  The performance of the two made General Clark's seven orifices rise in smoke, grabbed the watch from Fang Lang's hand, and stuffed it into Sophia's hand.

   Grabbed Fang Lang's hand and said:

   "You bastard, come with me."

  Fang Lang had an innocent expression on his face, and was staggered by Clark and almost fell down.

  Sofia looked at her father angrily and said:

   "Daddy, what are you doing?"

  General Clark turned to Sophia with a smile on his face and said:

   "It's okay, I remembered that there are still some things that I haven't told Fang Lang, we have to talk alone for a while, you go to help your mother prepare dinner first."

   After speaking, he pulled Fang Lang and walked directly to the study, and after closing the door with a "bang", he said to Fang Lang:

   "Stinky boy, I warn you, don't think about my daughter."

  Seeing General Clark's anxious expression, Fang Lang smiled and looked at the furnishings in the study, found a chair and asked General Clark if he could sit on it?

  General Clark glared at Fang Lang, and sat down on the chair behind the desk.

   Seeing the other party sit down, Fang Lang sat opposite him politely, saw a large copper ashtray on the desk, and knew that smoking was allowed in the old guy's study.

   Pulled out the cigar that he carried with him, handed one to General Clark and said:

  "Uncle, I don't quite understand. Do you have any prejudice against me? John and I are brothers, and Sophia is John's sister. I don't know who is older, Sophia or me.

  However, I also treat him as my younger sister, why do you think I am plotting something wrong! "

  Clark stared at Fang Lang's expression, trying to see the truth of Fang Lang's words from Fang Lang's face.

   Seeing that Fang Lang really didn't have any abnormal expression, he relaxed a little.

  But what Fang Lang said next made General Clark angry again.

   "However, you must understand that I am a young man.

  Sophia is a beautiful angel. What I can assure you is that I will never take the initiative to pursue Sophia.

  However, if Sophia attacks me, I don't think I can refuse. "

   "You bastard, I know that you came to the United States this time for your procurement of aircraft carriers, but haven't you already established a relationship?

  According to me, General Nimitz has agreed to sell the aircraft carrier to you, what else do you want to do? "

  Clark didn't want Fang Lang to stay in his home any longer. He felt that he should get rid of the other party as soon as possible, so in the end, he couldn't resist asking Fang Lang's purpose.

  It's a pity that Fang Lang didn't want to follow his rhythm, so he smiled and said:

   "You said what General Nimitz has agreed to, so why would I come to you, a retired rear admiral?"

   Fang Lang emphasized the word "retirement".

  Clark felt that it was particularly harsh to his ears, and he felt a little lost unconsciously.

Yup! I have already retired, what else is there to insist on!

   Seeing Fang Lang's indifferent attitude, I couldn't help thinking, this kid really didn't just drop by the house to visit!

  It would be embarrassing if this were the case.

   Cleared his throat, General Clark forced himself to calm down and said:

   "Better as you say!"

   Originally, after Fang Lang said the word retirement, he was still worried that the old guy in front of him would not be able to accept the blow and lose his temper.

   As a result, although it looks a bit disappointed, the overall situation should be regarded as open.

  Originally, Fang Lang planned to get in touch with General Nimitz in advance through General Clark's relationship, but the old guy in front of him didn't know why, and was always guarding against him, feeling a bit repulsive.

  Fang Lang didn't plan to get to know Nimitz through him, so he deliberately showed an appearance of wanting nothing.

  Fang Lang, the father of this kind of brother, didn't want to use money to win him over to serve him.

   But seeing the disappointment shown by the other party when he heard him say that he retired.

  He couldn't help being moved, and deliberately teased:

   "What? From the look of you, it seems that you are still somewhat reluctant to retire!"

   General Clark's retirement was a choice he had to make. If he had a choice, he would of course want to continue commanding the aircraft carrier battle group!

  As a veteran, how many people are really willing to leave their high and powerful positions easily?

   Seeing that Fang Lang's tone was obviously deliberately teasing, General Clark surprisingly didn't refute.

   Just gave Fang Lang a hard look, and began to trim the cigar in his hand.

   It looks like you don't have the same knowledge as you.

  Fang Lang felt that the old man was a little cute at this time, so he smiled and said:

   "Well! It seems that I am really reluctant!

   Or, for John's sake, I'll hire you as a consultant to my aircraft carrier fleet. How about continuing to use some spare heat? "

  After hearing Fang Lang's words, General Clark, who was a little indifferent to Fang Lang, looked at Fang Lang and said:

   "Isn't that the purpose of your coming here today!"

   Seeing General Clark with a look of uneasy expression on his face, Fang Lang also said helplessly:

   "Oh! You just think I said something wrong!

  Good intentions are not rewarded, if I hadn’t just seen that you were a little bit disappointed because you mentioned retirement.

   See if I will say this.

   This is not my personal business. The Brazilian Navy Department will naturally discuss related matters with your US Navy Department.

  Although I have the right to speak about these matters, they are not decided by me alone.

  You just pretend I didn't say anything. "

  Although Fang Lang looked like he had nothing to do with me, General Clark's heart was moved.

  Although he has retired, he still has a lot of connections in the US Department of the Navy.

   Otherwise, it is impossible for him to know that Brazil is seeking to purchase an aircraft carrier from the Ministry of the Navy.

  As early as on the Pacific battlefield, General Clark had already discovered Fang Lang's interest in aircraft carriers.

  At that time, although the relationship between the United States and Brazil was good, it was out of consideration for the American interests of the United States, and the relationship between the Brazilian government and the United States at that time did not reach the current level.

  So, at that time, it was impossible for General Clark to teach Fang Lang the relevant knowledge privately.

  However, today is different from the past. Today’s Brazilian government is truly pro-American faction in power, and the U.S. government must show strong support for the pro-American faction government.

  At the same time, with the end of the war, the U.S. military needs to be abolished on a large scale, and military expenditures have also been greatly reduced. All kinds of equipment in the U.S. military also need to be withdrawn from active service.

  Considering these two aspects, the U.S. Congress also agreed to sell the aircraft carrier to the Brazilian Navy.

  Since the aircraft carrier has agreed to be sold, the Brazilian Navy must be trained. At this time, if Fang Lang can persuade the Brazilian Navy Department to agree to let himself enter the Brazilian aircraft carrier fleet as a consultant for guidance.

   Then can't I re-experience commanding a naval fleet?

   As for whether the fleet belongs to the US Navy, what does it matter?

  Thinking of this, General Clark could no longer control his desire to return to the aircraft carrier fleet.

   "That Fang, are you serious about what you just said?"

  Fang Lang heard General Clark's twisted tone, how could he not understand his thoughts, and said without thinking:

   "Idea? What idea? I have no idea!"

   This made General Clark so angry that he kept cursing in his heart that this **** is really not a good thing.

   Now he is fine, but he actually caught him with a sore foot.

   Cleared his throat, General Clark said calmly:

   "Fang, let's stop making rounds, tell us your purpose! If I can help, I will never refuse."

  This meaning has been expressed very clearly, and everyone can openly discuss conditions.

  If you have any request, just say it and listen to it. If you can do it, you will never refuse it. Otherwise, there is nothing you can do.

  Unfortunately, at this time Fang Lang has already figured it out. To get to know General Nimitz through the retired rear admiral in front of him, it is better to go directly to Vice Admiral Chambers of the US Navy who he met through Commodore Jackson in Italy.

  Sometimes a purely interest relationship or a purely political relationship is easier to handle than this purely emotional relationship, and it is also simpler.

  So, Fang Lang simply and General Clark made it clear:

   "Uncle, if it's about work, I think I should go to General Chambers or Brigadier General Jackson, at least they haven't retired yet, have they?

  Or simply let the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Ministry of the Navy directly contact the relevant departments of the US government through normal working procedures. After all, I am just a small navy captain.

  The Brazilian Navy is not my personal army, I have no reason to use my personal connections for the benefit of the Brazilian Navy, isn't it? "

  (end of this chapter)