Five thousand US dollars is definitely a huge amount of money in this era.

Even a family like the Busai Zong spent a lot of effort to finally collect the five thousand US dollars.

And precisely because of this reason, the Busaizong family's cash flow also began to have problems.

However, in Dudley's opinion, all this is only temporary.

As long as we get through the current predicament, everything will be back on track.

Dudley firmly believed this.

At this time, he received an invitation.

Colonel Charles, the top military commander of the US military in Manila, invited a group of "celebrities" in Manila to attend a dinner hosted by him personally.

It was indeed a bit sudden because there were no warning signs before.

Of course, these celebrities in Manila were overjoyed to receive the invitation from the King of Manila.

This is a good opportunity to get close to and please the Emperor of Manila.

Who would be crazy enough to refuse such an invitation?

The same goes for Dudley Bussezon.

Moreover, for this dinner, he made elaborate arrangements and prepared a generous gift.

Since you can meet the colonel here, you must not go empty-handed.

In the evening, Dudley arrived at the dinner venue half an hour early.

Moreover, he met many familiar people here.

For example, Grayson, his old rival in the political arena and even his mortal enemy.

Of course, although the two people fought openly and secretly, they both behaved very politely on the surface.

The two of them greeted each other politely.

"Mr. Dudley, have you also received an invitation from Colonel Charles? You smoke." Grayson offered the cigarette attentively.

hypocritical!

Dudley cursed secretly in his heart, but still thanked him, took the cigarette, and took out a lighter to light it for the other party before lighting it himself: "Yes, Mr. Grayson, Colonel Charles also

I’ve been invited, do you know what kind of dinner this is?”

"I don't know." Grayson shrugged: "Although it is a bit abrupt, I believe it must be intentional."

"Yeah yeah."

The two people talked to each other perfunctorily.

At this time, more and more guests came.

A U.S. Army captain appears.

All the guests came over immediately.

"Distinguished guests." The captain cleared his throat: "Please come with me."

Everyone followed the captain.

They came to a large banquet hall.

The dinner has already been prepared, just some very simple snacks and some Coca-Cola.

Although it is simple, the guests who come here don't care.

What kind of good food have these people not eaten?

They don't come here simply for the food.

"Colonel Charles has arrived!"

Following this voice, a young American colonel appeared.

Charles Meng!

Meng Shaoyuan!

The scene immediately burst into warm applause.

Meng Shaoyuan smiled and waved to them.

“Thank you all for coming.”

When the applause ended, Meng Shaoyuan said: "I have always wanted to prepare a dinner like this to have a good exchange with all my friends in Manila. Ah, you are welcome, please have a meal."

As he said that, he picked up a piece of biscuit and tasted it slowly.

Dining?

Every guest smiled bitterly in his heart.

Is this considered dinner?

Is this considered afternoon tea at best?

But since the colonel ate first, everyone ate a token amount.

"Everyone."

When Meng Shaoyuan spoke again, everyone immediately stopped their movements and raised their ears, for fear of missing a word:

"I know that this kind of dinner is not actually a dinner at all, but every penny of American money comes from taxpayers, and we must not misuse funds, so this dinner is all paid for by me, but my salary

It’s really limited, so I can only invite you to eat these. I’m very ashamed, very ashamed.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Grayson immediately said: "Colonel, you have nothing to be ashamed of. On the contrary, I admire your frugality and style."

Flattery.

Dudley cursed secretly in his mind.

But he also regretted that he did not speak first and missed an opportunity to please the colonel.

However, Grayson's words did not end there:

"Colonel, it really makes me uneasy that you have to entertain us despite your meager salary. Please allow me to donate to you and the American troops in Manila to protect this city, to establish a special fund, which you will be solely responsible for in the future.

If there are any similar activities, they can all be allocated from this fund."

"How is that possible?" Meng Shaoyuan said calmly: "How can I collect your money?"

"Why not?" Grayson said without hesitation: "The United States has paid a huge price to liberate and protect this city. Now, it is precisely because of the stationing of American soldiers that those damn Japanese beasts cannot

Dare to harass again.

Similarly, even American soldiers have families. When their wives and children travel thousands of miles to visit them, why can't we create a comfortable environment for them? So, I think I should propose all this money.

funds, I stand by my opinion, Colonel."

"What an admirable gentleman." Meng Shaoyuan sighed deeply: "Since you insist so much, I accept your kindness, Mr. Grayson. At the same time, I also express my gratitude to you on behalf of all the American soldiers stationed in Manila.

I propose a round of applause for the noble Mr. Grayson."

Under his leadership, applause soon started again.

Although everyone thought Grayson was an out-and-out flattery, they had to admit that this guy definitely won the favor of Colonel Charles.

Especially for Dudley, it is difficult to describe his current mood.

Any achievements achieved by his political opponents made him extremely jealous.

You can't just watch him steal the limelight from you.

However, the Busazon family has just spent five thousand US dollars, and the cash flow is not optimistic.

"Colonel!"

At this time Dudley made a decision.

"Ah, it's Mr. Dudley, welcome to you."

"Thank you, Colonel." Dudley said, "It is a great honor for me and the Busazon family to receive your invitation. Therefore, I have specially prepared some gifts for you."

"Oh, really?" Meng Shaoyuan smiled: "However, I am an honest officer, and I cannot accept any gifts."

Dudley seemed to have known what the colonel would say: "Of course, I admire your honest character, and I will not bribe you, but I believe that you will definitely accept my gift!" (
Chapter completed!