The arrogance started from Chinatown

Chapter 251 A Dream Worth Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars
"Is she the fairy who cast the curse in the play?" Chen Zhengwei asked with interest.

"Yes, she is the actress who plays Carla Bowes. Her name is Mary Gardner. She is British and has just been in San Francisco for a few months. This is her third show..."

“She doesn’t have a sponsor yet. In fact, someone wanted to sponsor her before, but it didn’t work out!”

"Let her come over!" said Chen Zhengwei.

The waiter walked over to talk to Mary Gardner, then pointed to Chen Zhengwei's direction.

Mary Gardner hesitated for a moment, then walked towards Chen Zhengwei and stood in front of Chen Zhengwei, seeming to not know what to say.

"You look like French, not British!" Chen Zhengwei looked at her dark brown hair and pupils and smiled.

"I'm half French!" Mary Gardner's voice was a little low and a little hoarse, rather than a bright tone.

Just like her temperament.

The combination of coolness and charm is very consistent with Chen Zhengwei's aesthetic.

He likes this kind of cool and wild style.

"Why come to San Francisco?" Chen Zhengwei asked.

"I came to see the West, and then found a job... so I stayed here for the time being."

"The waiter said that someone wanted to sponsor you before, but was unsuccessful... Why?"

"My prices are high!" Mary Gardner was direct.

"Three months, four thousand five hundred dollars. In three months I will go to New York to continue studying ballet!"

"Are you made of gold?" Chen Zhengwei sneered. His club was the most expensive in San Francisco, charging only $20 a night.

Four thousand five hundred for three months, is it inlaid with gold or diamonds?

Even the mainstays of the theater may not be worth the price.

"I'm worth the price! I've never received any financial aid before, I'm clean, and I don't have body odor! I just need the money so I can focus on my work without worrying about other things." Mary Gardner said calmly.

Chen Zhengwei curled his lips. Clean doesn’t mean a good experience.

Besides, he doesn't like the sight of blood.

But no body odor is good! Lately he's had enough of the perfumes of the club staff... and perfume can't completely cover it up.

"Obviously you can't express it. In this case, you need to say...you have a dream that needs funding of 4,500 US dollars. Then when you shine in the top theater, the sense of accomplishment brought by this 4,500 US dollars will be exceptionally wonderful!" Chen Zhengwei said lazily.

"You have to know that beauty is cheap, only worth 500 yuan. Rich people will not spend 4,500 yuan to buy something they think is only worth 500 yuan, which will make them feel like fools. But they are willing to spend a lot of money to realize a dream, and if they succeed, it will become a good story."

"I'm worth the money! As for the rest, it's my own business and has nothing to do with others!" Mary Gardner insisted.

Chen Zhengwei's eyes slashed at her like a knife and he snapped his fingers:
"You're in luck!"

"I'm rich enough and generous enough!"

"Go remove your makeup and change your clothes." After saying that, Chen Zhengwei stood up and walked towards Aurora's actor's room.

Mary Gardner's height was about the same as that of an average man, which was considered a bit too tall for a ballet dancer. But when Chen Zhengwei stood up, she realized that he was half a head taller than her.

When Chen Zhengwei entered, the actors of Aurora were changing clothes and quickly covered their bodies with clothes.

"Sir, this is a private space. You've come to the wrong place."

Chen Zhengwei looked her up and down and decided that he was not interested in her appearance or figure.

But now that I'm here... I can't just leave like this?

"I think you need an additional grant?" Chen Zhengwei's expression was quite frivolous.

"Sorry, you've got the wrong person. Mr. Arlette and I are friends!" the other person frowned.

"You should accept it!" Chen Zhengwei smiled and said, "I'll give you a week to think about it!"

"I don't think Arlette would mind that!"

"Of course, even if he minds... I don't care!" Chen Zhengwei waved his hand casually, then left with a smile.

Chen Zhengwei's attitude made her expression change a little. You know, Arlette is one of the richest people in San Francisco and a famous banker.

She thought that by bringing up Arlette's name, the other party would give up.

I didn't expect that this Chinese person didn't care at all.

Chen Zhengwei turned around and didn't see Mary Gardner. She must have gone to change clothes.

He returned to his previous chair and beckoned to the waiter: "Do you still need to sign a contract here?"

"We have some prepared contracts available to big shots like you and them..." the waiter whispered.

"Bring me the contract. I am a law-abiding person!" Chen Zhengwei said with a smile.

For the most part, he behaved when he wanted to, especially since he was getting rich as of late.

Mary Gardner changed into a rather gorgeous and complicated dress and stood in front of the mirror, encouraging herself: "Mary, you can do it!"

Then he took a few deep breaths and walked out of the room.

After seeing the makeup off her face, she looked better than before.

Chen Zhengwei whistled, feeling quite satisfied.

The waiter handed the contract to Mary Gardner, who read it carefully twice before signing her name on it.

"I'll have someone bring the money over later!" Chen Zheng stood up and walked out, motioning Mary to hold his arm.

"Goodbye, gentlemen!" Chen Zhengwei nodded to several other wealthy men as he left. They had been waiting for Chen Zhengwei to make his choice first.

Saw Duccio outside.

"It looks like you will have a wonderful night, Chen! I won't disturb you anymore!" Du Qiao greeted Chen Zhengwei with a smile.

After getting on the carriage, Chen Zhengwei casually asked, "How old are you?"

Mary Gardner hesitated before saying, “I was born in ’63!”

"Why are you growing so fast?" Chen Zhengwei raised his eyebrows. "As far as I know, if your breasts are too big, you are not suitable for ballet. Although your breasts are not too big, you already look a little strong..."

This is because large breasts will affect balance, and will visually give a heavy and strong feeling when jumping, which does not conform to the lightness of ballet.

"It won't grow any longer..." Mary Gardner whispered. Chen Zhengwei's words made her feel ashamed.

And this is also her biggest pain. It was for this reason that she was persuaded to leave her original ballet troupe.

"Things don't change according to human will."

Back at the club, the bar on the first floor was bustling, the lights were dim, and around each table there were some well-dressed men and women chatting and laughing in low voices. The sound of the band's music made people feel very relaxed.

"boss!"

Mary Gardner was a little surprised to hear the waiter's voice. She knew the Gold Club; she had heard people talk about it.

But I didn't know it was opened by this Chinese.

Chen Zhengwei took Mary Gardner to her own exclusive seat.

"You can eat something first! The French food here is well cooked, you will like it." Chen Zhengwei asked the waiter to bring the menu.

Mary Gardner ordered a small, simple diet, which ballet dancers follow very strictly.

"Your business is bigger than I thought!" Mary Gardner said. "You don't know me?" Chen Zhengwei raised his eyebrows. There must be someone in San Francisco who doesn't know him, right?

"I know there's a very powerful Chinese person... Even in the theater, people will talk about you... That's all. I rarely pay attention to what's happening outside. If you feel offended, I apologize." Mary Gardner said calmly.

"Very impressive!" Chen Zhengwei laughed.

After she finished her meal, Chen Zhengwei took her to the casino for a while, and then went to the office on the fourth floor.

Although Mary Gardner tried to remain calm, her breathing rate showed that she was very nervous.

"You can go take a shower first!" Chen Zhengwei pushed open the bedroom door.

Chen Zhengwei looked at Mary Gardner slowly taking off her clothes with admiration.

She has fair skin, a slender and light figure, a thin waist, long legs, and most importantly, a much bigger chest than other ballet dancers.

Mary Gardner could feel the eyes on her from behind, giving her tiny goose bumps, and she quickly fled into the bathroom.

When she came out, Chen Zhengwei was already on the big bed.

"Put your hands down!"

"Come up!"

"Let me see if you are really worth it!" Chen Zhengwei said with interest, then reached out and touched the other's skin.

You can see that the fair skin begins to gradually turn red.

...Meow, a dividing line with a slightly hoarse cat cry...

Around noon the next day, Chen Zhengwei woke up in high spirits, while Mary Gardner next to him was still sleeping.

After all, Mary Gardner couldn’t bear too much, and Chen Zhengwei felt like he was taking a health regimen last night…

As for whether it is worth it, it’s not a big loss.

Unless she can really stand in a top theater in the future and shine brightly under the lights.

However, Chen Zhengwei felt that there was little hope. She was too tall, and there was also the problem he had mentioned before.

In the ballet industry, having big breasts is a sin!
But it is really soft, even softer than Wanyun.

And indeed, she only smelled faintly of soap.

Chen Zhengwei opened the curtains, and the bright sunlight shone on the bed. Mary Gardner's skin was dazzling in the sunlight, the color of mutton-fat jade.

Chen Zhengwei suddenly became restless again.

……

Another hour passed before Chen Zhengwei changed his clothes, but Mary Gardner was still lying lazily on the bed like a lazy cat.

Especially those narrow eyes, which magnify the lazy feeling.

"You can leave after you finish your meal! I'll say hello to the theater!"

"I have a performance tonight!" Mary Gardner refused. Although she was not feeling well, she felt that it would not affect her performance on stage that night.

She is devout to ballet, and perhaps she is also unwilling to leave the original dance troupe, so she wants to prove something to others.

"I'll have someone pick you up two days a week!" said Chen Zhengwei.

Mary Gardner nodded.

Chen Zhengwei likes this kind of transaction very much because it saves him a lot of trouble.

In the afternoon, Chen Zhengwei went to a cafe near the Investigation Bureau to wait for the new director Bill Scott.

After waiting for five minutes, Bierscott pushed the door open and walked in, and saw a dozen or so capable young Chinese men sitting in the cafe.

Then he saw Chen Zhengwei sitting in the corner.

"Good afternoon, China Chen! Do you mind if I call you that?" Scott was very polite. He knew where he should be.

"Good afternoon, Director!" Chen Zhengwei smiled.

"Black tea!" Scott said to the waiter.

"Actually, I don't really want to meet you under these circumstances!" Scott admitted.

"It might be better if I met you at your club as an ordinary politician!"

"But there's nothing we can do. The mayor needs a director of investigation. San Francisco needs one too! This position can't remain vacant forever. Someone has to sit in it."

After finishing his words, Scott paused for a while, and after the waiter brought the tea and left, he continued:

"I'm not going to bother you! I'll probably end up dead in a roadside ditch, or even hanged in the director's office!"

"I just want to get through these few months in peace!"

"Scott, can I call you that? It is a virtue not to cause trouble to others. Such people usually live a long life!" Chen Zhengwei said with a smile.

"Looks like we can reach an agreement!" Scott also relaxed after hearing that.

"Of course, we can be friends. Everyone knows that I like making friends! I will never forget those who have helped me!" Chen Zhengwei smiled brightly.

After chatting with Scott for a while, the two sides reached an agreement.

Scott would not do anything rash in the investigation bureau, nor would he cause trouble for Chen Zhengwei.

And he will sit safely in this position until the next mayor takes office. He will not die in a prostitute's bed or in a stinking ditch.

"Director Scott, you can come to the club at any time. You will be a welcome guest!" Chen Zhengwei said with a smile when they parted. After all, Scott was the nominal director of the Investigation Bureau.

……

After coming out of the cafe, Chen Zhengwei returned to the club for a while, and Juan came over in the evening.

"You look good!" Chen Zhengwei said with a smile.

"The bone stuck in my throat was finally removed! I feel like I have been reborn." Juan said with a smile.

"I've been wandering around San Francisco these past two days. I haven't done this for years. I have to say, the place has changed so much that I can't recognize it anymore."

"Your ship can dock in Panama at any time and stay for a while. I will say hello over there! It only takes a telegram to be transmitted thousands of miles away in a few minutes!"

"Some people may stay there for a while! About half of the people." Chen Zhengwei said.

After all, after bringing those people back, we have to settle them down, which takes some time.

So it is best to send it in two batches.

"No problem! But you have to manage them well and don't let them cause any trouble." Juan nodded directly.

"Of course!" Chen Zhengwei smiled.

……

The next day, five steam cargo ships with a displacement of 4,000 to 7,000 tons, as well as several large and small fishing boats left the Port of San Francisco.

There were also more than 200 men arranged by Chen Zhengwei and Wen Bingzhong on the ship.

Wen Bingzhong has been in San Francisco these days and learned about the situation here from other Chinese people. He also visited Lin Mingsheng several times. After all, the two sides are comrades-in-arms. If it weren't for Lin Mingsheng, they would not have this opportunity.

As the cargo ship left the port, Wen Bingzhong stood at the bow and looked at the surrounding ships, his heart filled with excitement.

(End of this chapter)