The arrogance started from Chinatown

Chapter 311 Do you think I'm a beggar?
"If Mr. Chen can find those gang members, the bank's shareholders will definitely be grateful and will pay you a satisfactory reward."

"What compensation would satisfy me more than 250 million US dollars?" Chen Zhengwei asked with a smile.

Noel thought about it carefully, then smiled helplessly, spread his hands and said, "Well, I can't think of it either."

"But today I have another favor to ask of you, Mr. Chen... Mr. Chen should be aware of the bank run at the California bank. The bank's shareholders hope that Mr. Chen can help!"

"They want my help, but instead of coming to me in person, they let you come?" Chen Zhengwei sneered, although he knew why they let Noel come to him.

After all, Noel is more familiar with me.

"Tell me, what do you want me to do for you? Borrowing money?" Chen Zhengwei raised his eyebrows. He was still interested in making money.

The people at the Bank of California wouldn't want me to repay the money I borrowed earlier, right?

If that were the case, Chen Zhengwei could only say that they were crazy.

"I hope Mr. Chen can help communicate with those wealthy businessmen and give our bank some time. In fact, there is no problem with our bank's funds, and they don't need to worry about anything."

"Since Mr. Chen has spoken, others will definitely respect and seriously consider Mr. Chen's attitude!" said Noel.

"Oh? You're making a lot of calculations. They couldn't withdraw the money, so they blamed me in the end? I'm the bad guy, and you get all the benefits!" Chen Zhengwei said, staring at Noel, holding a cigar in his mouth.

"Mr. Chen, you know, there is no problem with our bank's funds!" Noel explained.

"Be more direct. What benefit can you give me?" Chen Zhengwei interrupted Noel directly. At the same time, he was thinking in his mind whether he could swallow up the Bank of California if the run on the Bank of California was further accelerated and the situation of the Bank of California worsened.

But when I thought about it, I knew it was impossible.

The Bank of California is still well capitalized.

In particular, it had just swallowed up the San Francisco Savings and Loan Association, and then used unconventional business means to swallow up the Bank of California, so other banks could not sit still.

Some things, when you do them for the first time, others may tolerate them, but if you do them over and over again, no one can tolerate them.

"7.5% of the shares of San Francisco Union Steel Works, worth $!" Noel offered the price.

San Francisco Union Steel Works is the largest steel company in San Francisco.

Chen Zhengwei’s first iron factory was called United Iron Factory, which was worth only $160,000, while the United Steel Factory was worth $1.5 million.

Chen Zhengwei has always shown great interest in the steel plant.

Therefore, the board of directors decided to use this part of the shares as bargaining chips.

They felt this was enough to impress Chen Zhengwei.

"One hundred thousand yuan worth of shares, do you think I'm a beggar? Noel, we have always had a good relationship, so I don't want to be angry with you, you can go!" Chen Zhengwei waved his hand.

The total assets of the Bank of California are over 10 million, and they want to solve the crisis by only offering 100,000 US dollars in shares?
And Chen Zhengwei has to step in to persuade those wealthy businessmen?

Chen Zhengwei now really wanted to smash the bottle of wine on the head of the shareholders of California Bank.

Help them sober up and think carefully about what they are saying.

As for the shares in United Steel Works, he was indeed interested.

But 7.5% of the shares is too little.

He could easily get these from others.

"I know that this bargaining chip can't convince you, but those shareholders... you know, I can't make the decision on this matter. Chen, you can name your price and I will tell them!" Noel said after a moment of silence.

In fact, he also felt that this price could convince Chen Zhengwei, but Chen Zhengwei's reaction was beyond his expectations.

Of course, you can't say that.

"I borrowed 50 from your bank before... erase this account! And then add the shares of United Steel Plant." Chen Zhengwei made a huge request.

When Noel heard what Chen Zhengwei said, he immediately smiled bitterly: "Okay, I'll tell them!"

Then he stood up and picked up his hat: "Then I'll take my leave first. After all, the bank is a bit busy right now. I wish you and Miss Anna a pleasant evening!"

Chen Zhengwei waved his hand and Noel left.

Anna came over and sat directly in Chen Zhengwei's arms, hugged his neck and said, "How was the talk?"

"The talks broke down!" Chen Zhengwei said casually, and stretched out his hand to call his henchmen in the distance: "Go inform Yan Qingyou and tell him to spread the news. Say that there is a huge problem with the Bank of California. The money stolen is not just the 250 million announced! It is very likely to go bankrupt!"

"Let Schultz's people go to the front of the Bank of California to help them liven up the atmosphere..."

Cause some trouble for the Bank of California, then see how things develop, and if there is a chance, take a bite out of the Bank of California.

No chance, forget it.

One hundred thousand dollars, Chen Zhengwei doesn't care at all.

After giving the order, Chen Zhengwei hugged Anna and asked, "What do you want to eat tonight?"

"How about Chinese food? I don't want to eat French and German food anymore..." Anna said with a smile.

"I know a good one!" Chen Zhengwei thought for a moment and decided to go to Huixianlou.

As the two best restaurants in Chinatown, everyone knows that they like to go to Dingshilou, and Lin Changning sometimes eats there.

If you hit it, it will look a bit ugly.

After all, knowing is one thing, and seeing it with your own eyes is another.

After a while, Chen Zhengwei and Anna arrived at Huixian Tower. Everything Anna saw was new to her.

"Mr. Chen!"

"Mr. Chen!"

At this time, the people who were having dinner in Huixianlou were all the leading figures in Chinatown. When they saw Chen Zhengwei, they all stood up.

As for Anna next to them, they didn't care.

It would be abnormal for a man like Chen Zhengwei to have no women around him.

"You guys eat your food and don't bother with me. I just came here to try Huixianlou's cooking!" Chen Zhengwei said with a smile.

……

In the shareholders' meeting room of the Bank of California, everyone was still there and no one wanted to leave.

After hearing Noel's report, someone slammed the table.

"You go out first!" the major shareholder said directly.

After Noel left, someone immediately cursed: "Five hundred thousand plus shares in the steel plant? Is that Chinese guy crazy?"

"He doesn't even think about who helped him in the first place!"

Even if someone asked for a high price, no one would ask for as much as Chen Zhengwei.

They would rather pay high interest to borrow from other banks and bear some other losses than accept such outrageous conditions from Chen Zhengwei.

Soon, they began contacting major shareholders of other banks.

"Mr. White, we need help!"

"At this time, we really need your help."

"When your bank needs help, we will also lend a helping hand without hesitation!"

Soon, the Bank of California persuaded the senior executives of other banks to borrow millions of cash after paying high interest rates.

……

Early in the morning, Lake sat at the table, reading the newspaper while waiting for breakfast.

Ever since the iron factory was taken away by Chen Zhengwei, he has become idle and seems to have aged a few years.

Fortunately, Chen Zhengwei kept his word. Although he was forced to sign an installment purchase agreement, the first month's money was finally deposited into his account.

"Honey, I heard that the Bank of California has problems? Should we withdraw the money and deposit it in other banks?" Lake's wife sat opposite him and asked with some concern. "Don't be like those peasants and believe the rumors of bank failure. The Bank of California has no financial problems. Even if it was robbed of 2.5 million US dollars, it will not go bankrupt." Lake said nonchalantly.

He still has confidence in the Bank of California.

The only pity is that Mr. William Arlette died in the great train robbery.

When he was alive, we could negotiate with the Chinese on many issues. Now that he is dead, it is difficult to find someone to replace him.

"But I heard that the California bank was robbed of more than two and a half million dollars..." Lake's wife became even more worried.

Lake raised his head suddenly: "Where did you hear that?"

"Olai heard someone say this when he went shopping this morning..."

Ole is a maid in Lake's family.

Soon, Ole was called in front of Lake.

"Who told you that? What did they say?" Lake asked with a serious face.

"When I went shopping this morning, two customers next to me in the store were chatting about this... They said that more than $250 million was robbed from the Bank of California, but they only released a portion of the information for fear of causing panic..." Ole said at a loss. She has worked in Lake's home for five years and rarely saw Lake's serious expression.

Lake frowned and let Ole continue with his work.

I started to feel a little uneasy.

If the Bank of California is hiding part of the truth…it’s certainly not hiding a little.

At least $350 million was stolen... maybe even more.

If that happens, the Bank of California might be in real trouble this time.

Thinking of this, Lake stood up and went to get his coat.

"Breakfast, dear?"

"Don't eat!"

Eating or anything else is not important, he wants to go to the bank.

……

The Bank of California originally thought that by borrowing enough funds to prove that there was no problem with the bank's reserves, it would be able to alleviate the current bank run.

However, they soon discovered that after a day, the situation not only did not improve, but became worse.

The bank run became more serious.

More and more wealthy people want to withdraw their money from banks.

In addition, some strange rumors began to spread in San Francisco.

For example, the Bank of California was robbed of $400 million this time...

This further exacerbated the panic.

It also continues to cause trouble for shareholders of California Bank.

"Where do these rumors come from?" A shareholder slammed the table angrily.

"Those people outside are all blindly following others. In addition, I suspect that this matter has something to do with the Chinese, otherwise it would not have become worse overnight," said someone else.

"He wants to force us to agree to his terms."

"No way, we can't agree to his conditions!" someone immediately said angrily.

"We will definitely be able to get through this difficult time! As long as we hold on for a few days, those people will know that there is no problem with the bank's funds, and the bank run will be alleviated!" someone said.

The others also nodded, but their faces still looked unhappy.

After this incident, even if the crisis is resolved, the bank's reputation will be greatly affected and its business volume will be greatly reduced.

……

Chen Zhengwei threw the matter to Yan Qingyou and left it alone.

After all, he was just causing some trouble for the Bank of California and then seeing if he could get a chance to take a bite out of it.

Instead of focusing on the Bank of California, let's focus on the investigation of the Great Nevada Train Robbery.

Now the newspapers are filled with details of the Great Nevada Train Robbery.

A large number of travelers have come forward to share their experiences.

There are also various information obtained from the Nevada Bureau of Investigation.

It is said that the Pinkerton Detective Agency has also joined the investigation.

"Is this hero my henchman?" Chen Zhengwei looked at a familiar portrait in the newspaper and asked Rong Jiacai on the side.

Max.

He stepped forward immediately after the train robbery, organized people to treat other injured people, and arranged for people to call for help.

If it weren't for him, the rescue team would have arrived a day later.

Perhaps some of the injured will die in the cold night.

Therefore, his performance after the robbery was widely reported and he was directly regarded as a hero.

There was also a portrait of him in the newspaper, which was quite lifelike, so Chen Zhengwei was able to recognize him.

"I'll ask Greater Poland!"

After all, this man originally worked for Greater Poland.

Ten minutes after Rong Jiacai made the call, Dabolan called back.

"Boss, it's really him!" Rong Jiacai's expression was also a little strange... He didn't expect that the swindler and prostitute leader under Great Poland would become a hero.

"Is that so..." Chen Zhengwei pondered for a moment: "Let the newspaper report more about him and give him a good background!"

"Brother Wei, what do you want?"

"He has good organizational skills. There are so many passengers on the train, and he is commanding them all around. Since he has become a hero, I will help him! Maybe my henchman can also become a mayor or a governor!" Chen Zhengwei laughed.

He planned to send Max into politics.

When he comes back, let him run for city council first, then for mayor in the next election, and then for state legislator or governor.

Chen Zhengwei thought about it and wondered if he had promised anyone this.

Forget it, it doesn't matter.

"Brother Wei, it seems that the Bank of California has borrowed a lot of money. We may not be able to get any benefit from them this time!" Rong Jiacai changed the subject. He also knew that Chen Zhengwei asked Yan Qingyou to spread the news.

Therefore, I asked Chen Zhengwei whether he needed to make any preparations.

However, Chen Zhengwei just made this arrangement casually and asked him to pay attention to how things developed.

"Did you borrow the money?" Chen Zhengwei looked unhappy: "They didn't ask me for money, do they look down on me?"

He really wanted someone to go grab another one at night.

But this can easily backfire.

After all, when something like this happens in San Francisco, it's easy for people to associate it with themselves.

This way, it would be easy for the train robbery to be suspected of being me.

However, even if the matter was left alone, he still felt a little uncomfortable about it.

　Chapter 12 It seems to be after o'clock

　　
　
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