Mario was also very happy to see that he liked Xiaobei patted the child on the shoulder and said, "I promise to train him to become an excellent successor to the Italian mafia. What gun do you like to use? Revolver or automatic pistol."

Chen Zikun knew Mario was joking and shrugged Xiaobei couldn't understand Uncle Mario's words and blinked and didn't say anything

"Hahaha, how could such a smart kid be a gunman? I'll send him to Harvard or Yale in the Ivy League?" Mario laughed and said

Chen Zikun said: "No, no, no, I don't plan to let him go to a prestigious school. My son is not a good school student. I plan to send him to the military school, western diner or Virginia."

Mario said: "Being an officer is also a decent profession. This matter is just in my opinion that I know a general from the National Fáng Department who can help."

Chen Zikun said: "I didn't let him go to military academy for a decent career because China will engage in a protracted war in the near future. Professional soldiers need professional qualities."

Old Anthony said: "Is it a war with the Japanese Empire?"

Chen Zikun said: "Yes, Japan is an extremely powerful enemy. In order to fight against their invasion, the best young people in China should choose the profession of soldiers, not to mention that my son's father is an admiral."

The men of the Percino family were respectful and respectful, although they were peace-loving Italians, this did not prevent them from respecting heroes.

The atmosphere became a little solemn Xia Xiaoqing asked Yao Yilei in a low voice what they were saying

"Master wants to keep Xiaobei in the United States to study," Yao Yilei whispered

Xia Xiaoqing changed color, but she was born in a traditional family and knew how to save face for her husband in front of outsiders and did not get angry on the spot.

Xia Xiaoqing got angry and scolded Chen Zikun for taking his own initiative to push his son into the fire pit.

Chen Zikun patiently explained: "How can the United States be the most developed country in the world be a fire pit? My son should have a chance to make a living when he grows up. Staying with his parents will never become a talent."

Xia Xiaoqing said: "What is the broken place where you can't even fry a beef? I don't agree anyway."

It is reasonable for the mother to be reluctant to leave her son. Chen Zikun no longer insisted on taking her family around New York the next day. He borrowed two convertible cars and ran on New York Highway 440. The wide asphalt road extends like a shiny snake and extends to the horizon. A huge iron bridge appeared in front of him. It was completely built of steel and is magnificent. This is the Bayona Bridge connecting New York and New Jersey.

Take a ride to New Jersey and then take the subway. The famous New York subway is full of thieves, drunks and homeless men, but no one dares to make these Asians' ideas with the bodyguards of the Pacino family.

After a while, I returned to Manhattan to go to Broadway and Fifth Avenue for a French meal at Maxim Restaurant. Finally, I arrived at the Empire State Building on 102nd floor, 350 Fifth Avenue.

The Empire State Building, built of granite and steel, is the tallest skyscraper in the world. It can be seen in a few days. In the sunny weather, Chen Zikun is the first time he came here to come here. The American branch of the Springfield Foreign Company rented an office on the Empire State Building. It is located on the 88th floor to operate the arms export agent and pig bristles. The tung oil import business manager is Allen Jin.

Manager Jin and his secretary greeted the Chinese boss at the entrance of the building and took them to the high-speed elevator to the top of the tourist floor. At this time, New York was already on the lights and stood on the top of the Empire State Building. The scenery was completely visible as if God stood in the clouds and looked down at the sentient beings.

The cars on the ground are smaller than ants like Beetles. Manhattan. Neon lights are shining. Sea of ​​lights. Skyscrapers are connected to the Hudson River. In the distance, everyone is silent for a long time. The prosperity of New York has exceeded their ability to understand. Shanghai is the most prosperous place in China. Compared with Paris and Berlin, it is obviously at a disadvantage.

"If Shanghai is the world, this is paradise..." Yao Yilei said with slightest thought that she had been to Japan and Europe, but this was the first time the United States had come to this day. What she saw and heard today made her truly understand the meaning of a strong country is not as powerful as Japan, not as powerful as Germany, but as the United States is as rich as the people.

The three children are most excited to run around and have fun giggles. There is no burden on them in their minds. Just play.

Liu Ting called her three children together and told them a story: "Many years ago, when China was still in the Tang Dynasty, Chang'an was the most prosperous metropolis in the world, like New York. People all over the world came to Chang'an to go to school, live, and go on missions to learn to take our fun home. The way is to make the difference. Not to mention that Japan's Kyoto was built imitating Chang'an."

Yan'er tilted her head and asked, "What about Chang'an now, Auntie?"

Liu Ting said: "If you have the opportunity, you will take you to see it... It's almost the same as the provincial capital, but there are many places to eat snacks such as lamb soaked buns, roujiamo, and cold skin."

Yan'er pouted: "What's so fun?"

Liu Ting said: "Every country and every city have its prosperity and prosperity. We were in the Tang Dynasty. Now it's the United States. We are backward. Some people, like those foreign students in the Tang Dynasty, go to advanced and developed places to learn to bring back their good things and build our country more beautiful and powerful."

Yan'er couldn't understand these things and continued to play with her. She went to Xiaobei but thoughtful

While women were taking their children to see the scenery, Chen Zikun and Mu Yichen were drinking coffee in the office of Springfield Import and Export Trading Company, discussing business topics

A woman in professional suit came over with three cups of coffee and said with a smile: "Aren't you Emily?"

The visitor is Emily, an American girl who met Chen Zikun back then, now she is fat and has no freckles on her face. She looks like a full moon and smiles like a middle-class professional woman in New York.

"Ms. Chanders is an accountant in our company who holds the economic power and every cent I spend must be approved by her." Manager Jin said with a smile.

Emily sat down generously and thanked Chen Zikun for her strong help in her family during the economic crisis. Six years ago, the US financial collapse. Boston Hillman Bank, run by Emily's father, faces a run. Fortunately, Springfield lends a helping hand to acquire shares in exchange for capital injection, so that the bank will be exempted from bankruptcy and takes advantage of Roosevelt's new policy. Now Hillman Bank has been opened in New York and Mr. Aba Bonaire is also very meaningful to become a Massachusetts senator. It is said that he will run for the next governor.

Emily was originally a rich lady who didn't have to go out to work, but she married a poor boy from California against her father's wishes. She lost her family's help and had to work at Springfield. Fortunately, the daughter of a Jewish banker calculated the accounts and had excellent skills and salary per month was not low enough for her to support four children.

"Where does your husband work?" Chen Zikun asked casually.

Emily said: "My husband is Bill Chanders, a captain in the Philippines. He only has a few short days off every year."

Chen Zikun's eyes lit up: "Did Bill Chanders graduate from West Point in 1924?"

Emilychi said: "No way, you know each other?"

Chen Zikun said: "The world is really small and I and Bill are not only classmates but also good friends in the same dormitory."

Emily caressed her heart: "Oh God Bill will take a boat back to New York tomorrow. It's a coincidence that you can meet. This must be God's arrangement.

...

The next day, Chen Zikun went to the New York port to greet his old classmate Captain Bill Chanders, carrying a suitcase and got off the boat and hugged his wife tightly. The four children were chattering and arguing next to him. He asked his father to hug Bill. He hugged this and that when he picked up the last one, he saw Chen Zikun smiling not far away.

"Chan! Oh God, you are so good!" Captain Chanders stepped forward and shook hands tightly with his old friend and hugged him. Chen Zikun took good care of this thin roommate. The relationship between the two was the best. Later, Chen Zikun returned to China and went around to contact each other and broke down. Unexpectedly, he could meet again in New York.

Chen Zikun knew that the Chanders family needed to enjoy family fun alone, so he did not disturb them. They just said goodbye when they met Bill. They made an appointment to visit Bill’s home in New Jersey the day after tomorrow.

On the third day, Chen Zikun and his family came to their home in Chanders, New Jersey countryside, in a small town. A single-family wooden house with a garage and a backyard. A typical American family.

Bill's family went out to welcome lunch. The fried steak and broccoli were prepared. Emily's cooking skills were not very good, but everyone still politely praised the hostess's skills.

After-meal coffee dessert Bill talks about his work Now he is a member of the U.S. Army Advisory Group in the Philippines Work under General MacArthur Although there are some allowances to be stationed overseas, it is still not enough for a captain with four children.

"The Philippines is so bad. I hope to be transferred to China to garrison and listen to them saying that life in Tianjin and Shanghai is very superior. One person's salary is enough to support the family. If I can take Emily and the children," Bill took Emily and kissed her in the face.

Chen Zikun said: "If you really think so, I can help you find someone, but don't have too much hope because I don't know if the US team is the same as the Chinese team. You can do everything by spending money."

Captain Bill Chanders shrugged: "Chen Tianxia's crow is generally black."

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Chapter completed!