The arrogance started from Chinatown

Chapter 327 If You Don’t Sell, There Are Plenty of People Who Are Willing to Sell

"Good afternoon, Mr. Chen! I didn't expect you to come to Chicago in person!" Sitting opposite Chen Zhengwei was an old man in his fifties.

"Mr. Brian, you actually know me. It looks like today's conversation will be a pleasant one!" Chen Zhengwei laughed.

Because of his skin color, he always has trouble dealing with people for the first time.

As everyone knows, Chen Zhengwei never likes to be bullied.

Since the other party knows myself, it will be easier to deal with.

"Yes, I know you, an amazing Chinese!" Vincent Bryan smiled.

He did know Chen Zhengwei. After all, Isaac Smith personally wrote a letter for Chen Zhengwei and then told Vincent Bryan some information about Chen Zhengwei.

After all, introducing Chen Zhengwei to him without telling him what kind of person Chen Zhengwei is would be cheating him.

It might not be long before he hears the news that Brian's family died unexpectedly.

He and Brian are friends, not enemies.

So he wrote a letter to Bryan to explain the situation, vaguely introduced Chen Zhengwei, and reminded Vincent Bryan that if any Chinese came to him, he should never look down on or neglect the other person because of the other person's skin color.

Of course, Isaac Smith didn't expect Chen Zhengwei to come in person. He thought Chen Zhengwei would send his men.

"Let me correct you. I am an American! I was born and raised in the United States!" Chen Zhengwei smiled, then opened a box and put it on the table.

Inside was $20,000.

With Isaac Smith's letter of introduction, many things can be omitted and we can get straight to the point.

"What do you want me to do for you?" Brian asked Chen Zhengwei.

"I am planning to expand my business to Chicago and would like to learn more about the situation here. In addition, I would like to meet our mayor and the director of the Bureau of Investigation."

Brian smiled and said, "That's a smart move. The current mayor is Mr. Thompson..."

Chen Zhengwei knew the current mayor, Thompson, nicknamed Big Dollar.

You can tell from his nickname that he is a good guy. As long as you have money, he can help you get anything done.

Although the election is coming soon and the other party will definitely not be re-elected, Chen Zhengwei doesn't care.

Three months is enough time for him to do a lot of things.

Chen Zhengwei didn't care at all about exchanging a sum of money for a few months of convenience. After all, he always made money very quickly.

As long as he carries forward the Chinese people's hard-working character, he can earn back ten times the money in a few months.

In the last few months, the other party will be bolder and do more things to make more money.

"There will be a Republican banquet tomorrow night. The mayor and the current director of the Bureau of Investigation will attend, as well as Joseph Medel, who is the candidate this time!"

"The invitation will be delivered to your hotel tomorrow morning!"

"I want to hear about Joseph Medel!" Chen Zhengwei said with his mind turning.

"He is the publisher of the Chicago Tribune and an important figure in politics and the media. He served as mayor from 1871 to 1873 and helped Chicago recover from the great fire. He has a great chance of winning the election this time!" Bryan said meaningfully.

It was precisely because Thompson went too far during his tenure that public security in Chicago deteriorated rapidly.

To win this election and salvage the Republican Party's image, the candidate this time will be Joseph Medel, the man who left his mark in Chicago.

However, the Democratic candidate this time, Carter Harrison, is also very strong. He has outstanding eloquence, extraordinary charm, and superb political skills. As a Democratic candidate, he has attracted a lot of support from the working class and immigrant communities. Together with the Democratic voters, he is a strong contender in this election.

After staying at Brian's house for two hours, Chen Zhengwei got up and said goodbye.

Just as I was about to go out, I saw a man in his thirties coming back from outside.

"This is George...he will take over my job in the future!" Brian introduced.

"Hello George!" Chen Zhengwei immediately understood what Brian meant.

You should know that the position of a member of parliament can be designated to succeed someone else.

Brian is planning to run for the next congressman, and after taking office he will designate George as his successor!

"This is Chen from San Francisco! A very powerful man!"

"Hello, Mr. Chen! Nice to meet you!" George immediately became enthusiastic. He was a man with a very friendly smile.

The two sides exchanged a few words and Chen Zhengwei left.

George Bryan and Vincent Bryan returned to the room and asked, "Is that a Chinese? Or a Mexican?"

"He's Chinese, but don't underestimate him! He has a nickname, the underground mayor of San Francisco!" Vincent Brian warned. After receiving the letter, he learned about Chen Zhengwei from other channels.

You know, a lot of wealthy people have moved from San Francisco to Chicago recently!
Although those people would not say good things about Chen Zhengwei, from their words and Isaac Smith's letter, he had already formed an image of Chen Zhengwei in his mind before he met Chen Zhengwei.

"Maintaining a good relationship with him will help you. But don't get too involved with him!"

He also inquired about the owner of the Tremont Hotel.

Isaac G. Jones, a well-known businessman, that's all.

……

Chen Zhengwei returned to the carriage and thought for a moment. He had just learned a lot from Brian.

At least he had a general understanding of the current situation in Chicago and some important figures.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "Keep going!"

There was another person he wanted to visit on this street.

Dean Dever, chief judge of the Cook County Circuit Court.

Chicago is located in Cook County, and the Cook County Circuit Court is the main court in Chicago.

……

"Mr. Dever, I came from San Francisco to make friends!"

“I plan to expand some of my businesses to Chicago. After all, there is more potential here!”

"I plan to build the most luxurious hotel and club in Chicago, and also open some factories..."

Chen Zhengwei smiled brightly and reservedly, and placed a box of money in front of Dean Dever.

Compared to Brian, Chen Zhengwei gave Dever much more money! He gave him $50,000 at once.

With Isaac Smith's introduction, the whole process went smoothly.

This is the importance of referrals.

If Chen Zhengwei came here by himself, he would probably be turned away like he was in Sacramento and not even be able to see anyone.

With someone to introduce you and money to pave the way, things will be much easier!
There is nothing in this world that cannot be solved with money. If there is, it’s just that the way you pay is wrong or you don’t have enough money.

……

When Chen Zhengwei returned to the hotel, he saw two groups of people confronting each other in front of the hotel.

One group was his men, and the other was police officers from the Chicago Bureau of Investigation.

After all, most of the guests at the Tremont Hotel are celebrities and politicians. Chen Zhengwei and his men blocked the hotel, and soon someone put pressure on the FBI. Especially now that the entire United States is cracking down on gangs and criminals.

The Investigation Bureau cannot pretend not to know.

Then came the scene that Chen Zhengwei saw.

"Are you their boss?" A middle-aged man came to Chen Zhengwei with several agents, followed by two well-dressed men.

"What's going on here?" Chen Zhengwei's face darkened.

"All the gangs are behaving themselves now, and you still dare to make trouble here? Don't you see where you are? Don't say I didn't give you a chance! Take your people and leave here!" The other party didn't give any face at all and spoke directly.

If there weren't so many people here, he would have just arrested people for fear of causing a bigger commotion.

"Sheriff? Since when did staying in a hotel become illegal?" Chen Zhengwei sneered, "There are no rooms in the hotel, and you are not allowed to wait here? Your hotel doesn't do business? If you don't want to do business, just close it!"

Chen Zhengwei turned his gaze to the two well-dressed men who followed the sheriff. He estimated that one of them was the owner of the hotel.

"Waiting in a room is illegal? What law stipulates this? I just met with Chief Judge Dean Dever of the Circuit Court, and he told me about some local ordinances in Chicago, but he didn't mention this."

"Besides, these people are all employees of my company... If you keep talking nonsense, I'll sue you for defamation!"

"Believe me, if I go to court, I will definitely win!"

Seeing Chen Zhengwei's attitude, the police chief and the two men also frowned.

Obviously, this Chinese man is different from ordinary gangsters.

Instead of the gangsters’ fear of the Bureau, they seemed to be looking down on it.

"It's getting late today. Tomorrow I will form a legal team to sue your bureau... And tomorrow I will talk to Mr. Thompson about this matter! I believe he will do justice!"

"Do you know why? Because I'm richer than you!"

As we all know, Big Dollar Thompson can help you get anything done as long as you have money.

When the sheriff in front of him heard this, his brows furrowed even more and he felt troubled.

It is obvious that the person in front of him is not an ordinary gangster and is not easy to deal with.

The hotel's guests are all celebrities and politicians, so it is not possible not to show up.

"Sir, I'm the owner of the hotel! Let's go to the side and talk!" At this time, a man with a mustache and wearing a gentleman's suit spoke up.

"I am very dissatisfied with your hotel! But don't say that I didn't give you a chance!" Chen Zhengwei glanced at the hotel owner Isaac G. Jones, sneered, and walked straight into the hotel.

"Weige!"

"Why call you Brother Wei? Call you Boss! People who don't know would think you are gangsters! See, the police say they want to arrest you!" Chen Zhengwei cursed, then swaggered to the sofa in the public hall, sat down, crossed his legs and lit a cigar.

Isaac G. Jones also sat opposite Chen Zhengwei.

The sheriff and his men were watching from a distance.

He felt that this Chinese man was a bit troublesome and it would be best to let the hotel sort it out.

"Sir, you will not be charged for any expenses in the hotel from now on. You can stay as long as you want!" Isaac G. Jones said after sitting down.

After he learned about the situation in the hotel, he wanted to ask the Investigation Bureau to deal with the other party.

However, seeing how fearless the other party was, I knew that the Investigation Bureau was helpless.

Because Chicago does not have a rule that prohibits people from waiting for rooms in hotels.

And what they fear most is this kind of rogue.

So be prepared to spend money to avoid disaster.

"Look, you don't even know who I am, and you said you'd waive my room fee." Chen Zhengwei smiled, pointed at the other person with his cigar, and then his eyes became fierce:
"You take me for a beggar?"

Seeing Chen Zhengwei's bad words, Isaac G. Jones' heart skipped a beat. He did look down on Chen Zhengwei a little.

On the one hand, it is because of Chen Zhengwei’s skin color, and on the other hand, it is because Chen Zhengwei is from another place.

He has been in Chicago for so many years and has gained some status.

It's normal to look down on outsiders.

But he still argued: "Sir, you know that's not what I meant!"

"Besides, forgive me for being blunt. The guests here are all people of status. What you are doing is causing inconvenience to them. Whether you are here to do business or to conduct business, it will not do you any good to make enemies unnecessarily!"

"Are you trying to scare me?" Chen Zhengwei sneered, leaning lazily on the sofa.

"But I don't believe it!"

"But don't say I didn't give you a chance. How much is your hotel? Sell it to me! Since you don't know how to do business, why not let me do it!"

"This is impossible! Chinese, this will do you no good!" Seeing that Chen Zhengwei was unmoved, Isaac G. Jones' face turned cold.

"If you don't sell it, there are plenty of people who are willing to sell it!" Chen Zhengwei said meaningfully, then got up and left.

"Sir, you are not welcome at the Tremont Hotel!" Isaac G. Jones stood up and said with a cold face.

"So, you want to drive me away?" Chen Zhengwei turned his head and looked at him.

"I have already warned you that you are disturbing other guests in the hotel. If you don't leave, the police will intervene and execute an eviction order!" Isaac G. Jones said, looking at the sheriff next to him.

"Sir, please don't make things difficult for us!" The sheriff took two steps forward and said.

Chen Zhengwei walked up to Isaac G. Jones and smiled at him with a bright smile.

"I admire you! It's been a long time since anyone has spoken to me like that!"

Then he spread his hands and said, "It looks like there's no fun at all!"

"Pack your things and let's go! There isn't much else in Chicago, and there are hotels everywhere!" Chen Zhengwei turned around and walked out.

"Brother Wei! Are you leaving just like that?" A Long followed Chen Zhengwei with a fierce look on his face.

"If they don't welcome you, then just change hotels. Why are you staying here?" Chen Zhengwei stretched lazily after going out.

"I want to see him tonight!"

……

"Thank you, Sheriff." Isaac G. Jones thanked the sheriff when he saw Chen Zhengwei and his men leaving.

"You'd better be careful. I don't think that guy will give up so easily." The sheriff warned.

"I will!" Isaac G. Jones nodded, but he was not too worried. After all, he was a wealthy man in Chicago.

Moreover, his network of connections is vast, and that Chinese person will soon realize that he is not so easy to offend!

"I'll send a few people to escort you back in the evening!" The sheriff decided to make a good show.

Two hours later, Isaac G. Jones returned home in a carriage, followed by several policemen on horseback.

When passing a street, a horse-drawn carriage quickly caught up with them from behind. When passing the policemen, the carriage window opened and two pistols were extended from the window.

boom!
Several gunshots shattered the night sky.

(End of this chapter)