Said may not understand military affairs, but there must be people around Said who do.
Some things are just layers of window paper. They are unfathomable before they are pierced, but they turn out to be the same after they are pierced.
Three days later, Said left Nyasaland.
Before leaving, Said gave all the cars and yachts, as well as the house and manor he purchased during this period to Angel.
"That's it. I don't know when Said left. Today at noon, Said's lawyer found me, and I learned that Said gave me all his cars and yachts, as well as his house and manor. I
I don’t know what to do now, and Said’s lawyer doesn’t know where Said has gone. It is said that he returned to Osman.” An Qi took the initiative to ask Roque to explain the situation. It was really not An Qi who asked for it.
"It doesn't matter. Since I gave it to you, just keep it." Roque didn't take it to heart. Said was a person who took care of big things and didn't stick to trivial matters. He didn't pay attention to cars, estates, or anything else.
"Three hundred thousand rand -" An Qi felt guilty. Even for the governor's son, three hundred thousand rand was too much.
"So much?" Rock was surprised, thinking it was only tens of thousands.
"Five specially customized Lord cars, a 45-meter-long yacht, a house worth 150,000 rand, and a suburban manor, at least 300,000 rand." Angel felt really hot, 150,000 rand.
Let’s not talk about Rand’s houses, which are definitely at a premium, but Anton can’t even afford a 45-meter-long yacht.
It is said that Said has never sat on it even once since he bought it.
"That is indeed very rich -" Rock finally understood why the Ottoman Empire died so simply. He had only been in Los Angeles for a few days, and Said estimated that he had spent at least 500,000.
"That's why I'm afraid, this member of the royal family is really good at making things!" Angel still retains the simple values of the proletariat, unaware that she has become a member of the upper class.
"Then you donate the yacht and the car, as well as the house worth 150,000. Are the housing prices in Los Angeles already so high? Oh, you can keep a car." Rock was still very nice to Angel.
Yes, it is really convenient for the couple to have a car.
"I have -" An Qi was a little embarrassed. After all, he was the son of a governor and had a father-in-law who was the Minister of Education. He could still afford a car.
Well, Roque didn't pay much attention to it. If Said successfully restored his country, the things he would give him would be insufficient.
"What do you want to do next? Your marriage leave has expired. Should you return to Somalia or stay in Los Angeles?" Roque must continue to hone An Qi's skills. It is a good age to make achievements and make achievements. He cannot waste time at home.
"Lord, I want to go to Port Elizabeth -" Angel had her own plan.
Rock was surprised, and then suddenly understood what An Qi meant.
That's right, if Said wants to win support from the Umbrella Company, he must go to Port Elizabeth.
"Think clearly, what will happen to Jingyan if you go to Port Elizabeth?" Rock thinks about An Qi. The feeling of separation between the two places is uncomfortable. According to the custom in southern Africa, if An Qi goes to Port Elizabeth, then Qiao Jingyan will also have to go to Port Elizabeth.
Go to Port Elizabeth.
"Jingyan will stay in Luo City." A confused smile appeared on An Qi's face.
Rock was puzzled.
"Jingyan is pregnant." The smile on An Qi's face spread uncontrollably. She had only been married not long ago, and she was holding on really tightly.
"Hahahaha, very good -" Rock was very happy for his old friend, and An Qi was so efficient.
Since Angel is willing to go to Port Elizabeth, Rock has no objection. Southern Africa's attitude towards Said is very clear. It does not support or oppose Said, whether he hires people from the umbrella or recruits mercenaries from Southern Africa.
You have to pay, this is Said's personal behavior and has nothing to do with Southern Africa.
This position has many benefits. First of all, it will not be because Said is at odds with the Allied Powers. Even if mercenaries die or are captured, it will have nothing to do with the Southern African federal government.
Secondly, this position can also be seen as helping Said. If Said succeeds, then Southern Africa will occupy a moral high ground, which will be more conducive to subsequent operations.
Finally, Said can also be used to weaken the strength of the Allied Powers in the Ottoman Empire. The more chaotic the Asia Minor peninsula is, the safer the two river basins will be.
On May 20, after wandering at sea for half a month, Baekeland finally arrived at Walvis Bay in southern Africa.
At this time, there was a direct flight between Walvis Bay and Los Angeles, but there was only one flight a day, and the fare was as high as R15.
However, Baekeland did not buy a ticket for the day. All the tickets for the day and the next day have been sold out. For rich people, 15 rand is not expensive. If you take a plane, it only takes 6 Rand to go from Walvis Bay to Los Angeles.
hours, taking a train would take a full five days. Rich people’s time is more valuable than money.
After understanding the efficiency gap between flights and trains, Baekeland simply booked a third-day flight and stayed in Walvis Bay for two days.
As the largest port on the western coast of southern Africa, Walvis Bay Port is becoming increasingly prosperous. Almost all goods from southern Africa destined for Europe and the Americas need to be transited through Walvis Bay. Walvis Bay Port is open 24 hours a day, and ships waiting to enter the port stretch out in the outer harbor.
A dozen kilometers away, all the hotels in the port area are full all year round.
Nowadays, it is difficult to find a room in the Rhodesia Hotel. Baekeland is unlucky and can only stay in the Table Mountain Hotel, which is not as famous as the Rhodesia Hotel, but has more considerate services and cheaper prices.
The Table Mountain Hotel is a property under Ada's name, and its scale is comparable to that of the Rhodesian Hotel. The Rhodesian Hotel is famous for its luxurious and complete facilities, while the Table Mountain Hotel wins for its speed, convenience and approachability.
Before checking into the Table Mountain Hotel, Baekeland felt quite uneasy.
Although this is Baekeland's first time in southern Africa, Baekeland has long heard that Europeans have a bad attitude towards Americans. Some restaurants in Paris now refuse Americans entry. Baekeland is also worried that because of his identity,
Rejected by Table Mountain Hotel.
It was obvious that those worries were unnecessary. Baekeland did not face any difficulties and successfully checked into the Table Mountain Hotel, which cheered up Baekeland's spirits.
Regardless, this is a good start.
After dinner, Baekeland went to the Table Mountain Bar affiliated to the hotel to sit down.
In southern Africa, Table Mountain Bar is more famous than Table Mountain Hotel, and business is always so hot.
Baekeland only wanted a glass of wine. It is increasingly difficult to drink alcohol in the United States. Although Congress has not yet enacted Prohibition, two-thirds of the states in the United States have banned the sale of alcohol. Only medical alcohol can be used.
Legally sold.
New York State has not yet begun to restrict alcohol, but New York State has the most intense attitude. Capitalists believe that workers' drinking will affect labor discipline and production efficiency, so they are pushing Congress to formally implement Prohibition on a federal level.
"Brother, you look a bit unfamiliar -" There were all kinds of people in the bar, and immediately a strong man with a bald head and a vest came over to chat with a cup.
"Yes, I just arrived at Whale Bay." Baekeland smiled politely and raised his glass to the strong man with a bald vest.
"Why do you come to Whale Bay? Do you need my help? I'm not bragging. There is nothing that my bully Billy can't do in Whale Bay." Billy boasted. People with such great ability would never deliberately emphasize this point.
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"Relax on vacation, let's see if there are any opportunities." Baekeland would not reveal his purpose to strangers easily. The adult world is very cruel.
"American?" Billy must have been in contact with Americans, otherwise he wouldn't be so sensitive to American English.
"No, I work in New York." Baekeland was half-truthful.
"Oh, New York is a big city. How does the Big Apple compare with our Whale Bay?" Billy sat down next to Baekeland, pretending to have a long chat.
"I'm sorry, I just arrived in Walvis Bay and don't know enough about Walvis Bay." Baekeland didn't express his opinions casually. He must have felt in his heart that New York is better.
"Then you want to have a good time in Whale Bay. Do you need a guide?" Billy said enthusiastically.
"No, thank you. I just took a boat trip for half a month and need a good rest in the hotel." Baekeland would not ask for Billy even if he needed a guide.
"That's such a shame. You should take a walk around Walvis Bay and take a look. Then you will realize how great this city is and fall in love with it completely." It can be seen that Billy is very worried.
Whale Bay is proud, and Baekeland can understand this feeling.
Just like any American, he is very proud of New York.
Today's New York is still a model for urban construction in the world. The "New York speed" of the past also shocked the world. Manhattan in New York is now one of the most densely populated areas with skyscrapers in the world, and Cecil Rhodes in Los Angeles
It’s the same around Si Square.
After finishing a glass of wine, Baekeland habitually put ten cents under the quilt and gave it to the bartender as a tip, and then said goodbye politely to Billy.
"Wait, let's talk about one dollar again -" Billy enthusiastically persuaded him to stay.
Baekeland obviously didn't understand this joke, so he hesitated, took out a dollar and put it on the bar.
Billy laughed and happily let Baekeland leave.
In the middle of the night, Billy was suddenly awakened by a knock on the door.
"Who?" Billy suddenly woke up.
"The police are here for inspection, please open the door." The voice coming from the door was not friendly.
Baekeland muttered dissatisfiedly as he put on his clothes. Before he could put on his clothes, the door was suddenly opened, and Baekeland was pushed to the ground by a swarm of police officers.
"Damn it, what the hell is going on with you -" Baekeland was shocked. This is much worse than discrimination.
"Is your name Leo, Leo Hendrick Baekeland?" the police sergeant leading the team asked sternly.
"Yes -" Baekeland looked confused.
"That's right, you are the one to be arrested -" the police sergeant leading the team waved his hand and ordered Baekeland to be taken away.
"Why? Why are you doing this?" Baekeland resisted desperately, and then was punched hard in the abdomen by a policeman. He was unable to say a word.