The stock market crash in the United States is not over yet, and a terrible chain reaction has begun to occur.
When Zhou Hexuan and Zhang Mouzhi left New York and prepared to go to San Francisco, there were long queues for cash withdrawals at every bank in the city. Crazy runs led to the collapse of a large number of small and medium-sized banks, and even some large banks had difficulty in turning around.
The successive failures of banks led to the bankruptcy and closure of many factories, followed by workers' unemployment, and the American people generally fell into poverty. The national consumption capacity dropped sharply, making industrial and agricultural products even more unsaleable, and capitalists and farmers destroyed "surplus" products in large quantities.
The terrifying era of the Great Depression is coming...
A children's song became popular in New York: Mellon sounded the whistle, Hoover sounded the death knell. Wall Street sent a signal, and the United States rushed to hell!
Mike is a very capable guy, and he actually took the opportunity to make money from the "national crisis." He spent half of the publisher's cash on newspaper promotions, and major newspapers in New York published headlines: "The Rise of Great Powers" prediction was successful, and the United States is facing a crisis.
Facing an unprecedented economic crisis!
After this reminder, Americans finally recalled that Zhou Hexuan had written a book two or three years ago predicting the major stock market crash in the United States and the more serious consequences of the stock market crash.
Zhou Hexuan even predicted the approximate time of the stock market crash very accurately.
The Wall Street Journal is still being stubborn, saying that the impact of the stock market crash is only temporary and that the U.S. economy will recover soon. The Great Depression mentioned by Zhou Hexuan is purely alarmist.
The New York Times marveled at Zhou Hexuan's prediction: "Although the situation is unacceptable, there is no doubt that Mr. Zhou Hexuan's prediction of the Great Depression in his works is very likely to come true. This scholar from the Far East is like
A fortune teller with superpowers revealed in advance the disaster that was about to befall the United States."
Later, Mike no longer even had to pay to contact newspapers. Many newspapers across the United States spontaneously reported on it, and some even called Zhou Hexuan the "Far Eastern Wizard" and the "Devil Prophet."
Then a scene that made people laugh or cry appeared.
When the entire U.S. book market was sluggish, Zhou Hexuan's "The Rise of the Great Powers" bucked the trend and was selling like crazy. There were even bankrupt street homeless people who were hungry and bought the book to read. They just wanted to know how they ended up where they are today.
On November 3, "The Rise of Great Powers" sold 8,000 copies in the United States; on November 4, the single-day sales of "The Rise of Great Powers" exceeded 10,000; on November 5, the daily sales of "The Rise of Great Powers" soared to 30,000...
Until New Year's Day, the monthly sales of "The Rise of Great Powers" in the United States reached a terrifying 320,000 copies.
If we say that before the stock market crash, Mei Lanfang was the most popular Chinese person in the United States. Now, when mentioning China, the first thing Americans think of is Zhou Hexuan.
In just a few days, Zhou Hexuan has become a household name in the United States. So much so that some foolish men and women heard rumors that Zhou Hexuan caused the stock market crash, and used Zhou Hexuan's name as a devil to scare children.
When they learned that Zhou Hexuan was in the United States at this time, many schools including Harvard University, Princeton University, Yale University, and Stanford University sent invitations to give lectures, and several universities directly invited him to become an honorary professor.
San Francisco, Chinatown.
When Zhou Hexuan arrived from the train station in a car sent by Hongmen, Situ Meitang, the leader of Wuzhou Hongmen, personally greeted him with a cane.
More than 3,000 Chinese people lined both sides of the street, hoping to see Zhou Hexuan, a great scholar who predicted the stock market crash. Not only did local American newspapers send reporters to take photos and conduct interviews, but even some white Americans came curiously to see what Zhou Hexuan looked like.
Zhang Mouzhi looked at the grand scene on the street and couldn't help but sigh: "Even if Mr. Zhongshan comes to San Francisco, I'm afraid it will only be like this."
The car stopped, but before Zhou Hexuan could take action, a Hongmen disciple came running to open the car door.
Zhou Hexuan stepped out of the car and saw an old man with a gray beard coming towards him. He immediately clasped his fists and said, "Mr. Situ is too enthusiastic, I can't help it!"
"It makes, it makes," Situ Meitang laughed and said, "Mr. Zhou has grown up for the Chinese people. Now who dares to say that the Chinese are stupid? Our great scholars can even predict stock market crashes in advance. Just a few days ago, it was
A ghost guy asked me if there is any mysterious divination witchcraft in China. Hahahahaha!"
Zhou Hexuan then laughed and said: "The old gentleman can recommend the "Book of Changes" to him."
"Don't mention it, our fortune-telling business in Chinatown has been much better these days." Situ Meitang said happily.
Zhou Hexuan said: "Then I can be considered as contributing to my compatriots in the United States."
The two exchanged a few words, and Situ Meitang extended his hand to guide the way: "Mr. Zhou, please!"
"I don't dare take it. You go ahead." Zhou Hexuan quickly declined.
Situ Meitang did not hesitate anymore, but held Zhou Hexuan's hand and walked side by side towards the lobby inside.
A white American suddenly rushed up and said to the Hongmen disciple who stopped him: "I am a reporter from the San Francisco Chronicle. I want to interview Mr. Zhou. Please let me in!"
Situ Meitang frowned, turned around and ordered: "Let him in."
Everyone entered the Hongmen Hall. After everyone was seated, Situ Meitang personally introduced Zhou Hexuan: "Mr. Zhou, this is Ruan Benwan, the incense master of Anliang Hall in Chicago."
Zhou Hexuan immediately cupped his fists and greeted: "Hello, Lord Ruan Xiang!"
"Mr. Zhou, you're polite." Ruan Benwan returned the greeting with cupped fists.
Situ Meitang then introduced: "This is Li Shengce, the incense owner of Anliangtang in New York."
"Hello, Master Li Xiang!"
"Hello Mr. Zhou."
"Who is this……"
Situ Meitang introduced more than 20 people one after another. What surprised Zhou Hexuan was that except for the deputy leader of Hongmen who had something to do, all the incense masters from all Hongmen halls in the United States were present. In addition, there were some Hongmen
The marshal of the gate, the steward, Godou, the red stick, and the paper fan also came forward to greet Zhou Hexuan.
Zhou Hexuan said with emotion: "Mr. Situ, how could Hexuan be able to make the Hongmen brothers work so hard and mobilize so many people?"
"Hahaha," Situ Meitang smiled and waved his hand, "It doesn't matter, even if I don't tell you, everyone still wants to come and see if the great scholar Mr. Zhou is really smart."
Zhou Hexuan glanced at the white man and asked: "This reporter..."
Situ Meitang directly told reporters: "You can do the interview first. Please leave after you finish. We still have important matters to discuss."
The white reporter rushed in with a hot head, and now he is regretting it. He has entered a gang den! If these black (Harmony) gang members are not happy and give him a few bullets, it will be bad luck.
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The white reporter said to Zhou Hexuan tremblingly: "Hello, Mr. Zhou, I am Jason Connor, a reporter from the San Francisco Chronicle. I am very happy to interview you."
"Hello Mr. Connor, please tell me if you have any questions." Zhou Hexuan said with a smile.