The arrogance started from Chinatown

Chapter 440 This is my San Francisco
In the wilderness of the west, a train was speeding across the land, spewing white smoke. The vibration of the rails startled the creatures in the wilderness, and they looked up and then ran away quickly.

In a luxurious carriage on the train, Chen Zhengwei was sitting by the window with his legs crossed, looking out.

Although this carriage is also very luxurious, it is not the kind that Chen Zhengwei sat in when he came, but is prepared for ordinary wealthy people.

In addition to Chen Zhengwei and his group, there were more than a dozen guests.

After returning to Chicago and attending a celebratory reception for Chicago's new mayor, Labor Party candidate August Spiess, Chen Zhengwei stayed for two days before leaving with Lin Changning and a dozen other people.

After concealing his identity, he took a train in Detroit and returned to San Francisco.

After all, he didn't want to take a two-month carriage ride back to San Francisco.

In order to hide his identity, he even changed his clothes and put on a low-key black gentleman's suit.

No matter what he wears or where he goes, he will become the focus of everyone's attention.

Fortunately, Chinese people are very popular recently and no one will bother them.

No one thought that he would hide his identity and leave Detroit with only a dozen people.

The journey was relatively smooth.

Chen Zhengwei also stayed on the train obediently and did not cause any trouble.

Chen Zhengwei withdrew his gaze and glanced around the train... He was surrounded by his men. Chen Zhengwei and his group occupied half of the carriage, while the wealthy people were in the other half.

Seeing that Wen Bingzhong seemed to want to say something, Chen Zhengwei had seen this expression several times in the past two days, so he simply waved at him.

"boss!"

"Are you constipated recently? Just say what you want to say. Why are you hesitating so much? Do you think I'm a cannibal?" Chen Zhengwei glanced at him.

"Boss, do we still want Chinese workers?" Wen Bingzhong finally asked.

"Oh? What do you think?" Chen Zhengwei raised his eyebrows.

"Boss, there are still many Chinese in Peru, Cuba, and Panama! Bringing them back to the United States is much easier than transporting them from the Qing Dynasty! And they have suffered a lot over there. They will definitely be grateful to you for bringing them here!"

Wen Bingzhong heard about these things when he was recuperating in Panama.

However, Chen Zhengwei spent a lot of money to settle these people, and he never dared to mention it to Chen Zhengwei.

Now that the situation is different, he hesitated to tell Chen Zhengwei.

"How many people are there over there?" Chen Zhengwei asked casually.

He knew there were some Chinese workers there...but he wasn't sure about the details.

But he knew one thing: the Chinese workers there all had owners and had signed long-term contracts.

It may not be easier than transporting people here from the Qing Dynasty.

"There are more than 10,000 in Peru, 20,000 to 30,000 in Cuba, and several thousand in Panama. They are all working on railways or plantations. Those people do not regard Chinese workers as human beings. It is said that half of them will die in five years."

"Are you such a kind person?" Chen Zhengwei sneered.

"Boss, you know my situation! You must sympathize with them. And I dare to tell you this because you are kind-hearted. All the Chinese in the United States are counting on you!" Wen Bingzhong immediately flattered him.

"I was thinking, they can't survive over there, why not come and talk to the boss! The boss is so powerful, he must have a way!"

"I didn't realize that you, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, could be so good at flattering!" Chen Zhengwei laughed.

"But you're right. If it weren't for me, the Chinese in North America would be no better than the coolies on the plantations!"

Wen Bingzhong's flattery made him feel very comfortable. Chen Zhengwei was in a good mood and said, "I'll ask someone to ask later."

It’s easy to deal with other places, but the people in Peru are a bit troublesome.

After all... Wen Bingzhong and his men had snatched it back from Peru, and they even blew up the other party’s fortress.

"They all have to build a shrine for the boss and pray to Mazu to bless the boss with a long life!" Wen Bingzhong hurriedly took the opportunity to continue flattering him.

"I will definitely live to be a hundred years old!" Chen Zhengwei felt that with his physical condition, living to 99 would be considered a premature death.

……

Two days later, the train slowly pulled into Auckland Railway Station.

Chen Zhengwei got off the train accompanied by a group of people and stretched himself first.

The train was covered in rust.

"San Francisco, your boss is back!" Chen Zhengwei laughed and walked out of the train station with his men in a swagger.

After Chen Zhengwei came out, he noticed several young Chinese people near the train station.

Now Yan Qingyou's men have also expanded here and are keeping an eye on the train station here.

"Go, ask them to send a telegram to Ayou and get me a boat!" Chen Zhengwei ordered his men beside him.

When he came back, he didn't notify anyone, and only a very few people knew he had left Chicago.

There was no need for the thugs to notify them. The young men in the distance looked at Chen Zhengwei carefully for a few times, then hurried over with happy looks on their faces.

"Brother Wei! Sister-in-law!"

“It’s really Brother Wei and Sister-in-law!”

"Congratulations to Brother Wei for his great victory!"

"Go send a telegram to Ayou!" Chen Zhengwei took out a cigarette and lit it.

"Brother Wei, there's no need for Brother You to do this. I'll have the shipping company arrange a ship for you now, and then send a telegram back to inform Brother You to arrange someone to pick you up at the port!" The henchmen said hurriedly, and then quickly rushed to arrange a ship. "I haven't been back for a few months, and you've improved a lot in your work!" Chen Zhengwei praised.

"Brother Wei has done such a great thing. If we don't make any progress, it would be a disgrace to you!" The remaining men laughed.

"Brother Wei and sister-in-law just got off the train. Do you want to take a rest? The boat has been arranged over there. Can you go over there later?"

"Okay!" Back in Auckland, with one foot already in the door, Chen Zhengwei was in a good mood.

Soon, Chen Zhengwei and his group stayed in a nearby hotel and had something to eat.

Half an hour later, the henchman came back and said, "Brother Wei, the boat has been arranged! The fastest and largest boat is waiting at the dock now."

Chen Zhengwei nodded, and after eating, he took his people to the dock to board the boat.

When Rong Jiacai learned the news about Chen Zhengwei, he immediately asked someone to notify the members of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce, who were also the presidents and vice presidents of various associations, to go to the dock to welcome Chen Zhengwei.

Lin Yuanshan is checking the accounts at the factory. His shirt factory is selling very well recently, and he is very busy.

Lin Yuanshan's followers ran over quickly: "Boss, Mr. Chen is back! Mr. Rong asked me to notify you to go to the dock!"

"Mr. Chen is back?" Lin Yuanshan was surprised. He quickly stuffed the account book into the drawer, picked up a bowler hat, put it on his head and walked out.

Now Chen Zhengwei has made a name for himself in the United States, and these wealthy Chinese businessmen's attitude towards him has changed again.

In the past, fear was greater than respect, but now respect is greater than fear.

After all, after Chen Zhengwei became powerful, he stopped bullying the Chinese in Chinatown and turned around to bully the foreigners.

They even dared to fight the US government and won.

Now these wealthy people have no complaints about him anymore, and they even give Chen Zhengwei a thumbs up when talking about him in private.

And as long as you follow the rules, he will not only not cause you trouble, but he can also help you solve problems if you encounter them.

Today, the Chinese in San Francisco are living better and better, all thanks to him.

Therefore, when he learned that Chen Zhengwei had returned, even if Rong Jiacai did not send anyone to notify him, he would go to greet him in person.

"By the way, prepare some firecrackers!" Lin Yuanshan was halfway out when he suddenly remembered this and instructed his followers.

After going out and getting on the carriage, I saw other carriages after walking a few steps. Through the window, I saw Liang Yi Yue from the Zhaoqing Guild Hall. The two of them got on a carriage.

"It's still hard to believe when I think about it now. Mr. Chen is really this! This time he really gave us Chinese a lot of encouragement!" Liang Yi Yue spoke in the carriage and gave a thumbs up.

"Don't be afraid of you laughing at me, but when I heard that Mr. Chen had started a fight with the U.S. government, I was shocked and thought it was all over. I didn't expect it, I really didn't expect it... Who could have imagined this result?"

"I watched Mr. Chen rise step by step. How long has it been? I find it more incredible than you!" said Lin Yuanshan.

He still remembered that Chen Zhengwei ran to the theater to threaten him. Thinking about it now, it seemed like a lifetime ago.

The two chatted for a while and then talked about Los Angeles, which is also what these wealthy Chinese businessmen care about most recently.

"Mr. Chen has won several battles outside this time, and the US government has given us a piece of land! I've asked around in Los Angeles, and it's better than San Francisco! It just has a smaller population, but it's tax-free! I guess most of the factories will move there!"

"It would be better to go there! It's warmer there, unlike here. In the winter, the cold air gets into my bones and makes my bones ache. And the place over there is bigger, unlike here where there is only Chinatown and the area south of Market Street."

"I don't know how Mr. Chen plans to arrange it. If the land over there is willing to sell, I would also like to buy a piece of land to build a factory."

The two chatted along the way and saw other wealthy Chinese businessmen rushing to the dock, and they nodded in greeting.

Then they arrived at the dock, and a group of people got off the carriage and started chatting.

Soon, more and more people came to the dock.

"Is that the new mayor?" Lin Yuanshan suddenly asked, looking into the distance.

Liang Yi Yue turned his head and saw a foreigner in gentleman's suit getting off the carriage accompanied by several people, with a smile on his face.

It was the new mayor of San Francisco, James Odis.

Although he hasn't taken office yet, it's only been half a month.

"It's really him! Should we go say hello to him?" Liang Yi Yue thought about it, and several wealthy businessmen went over to say hello to James Audis.

James Audis responded with a smile, but it was somewhat perfunctory. His purpose of coming was not to see these wealthy Chinese businessmen.

Not only did he come, but people from the Investigation Bureau also came, as well as the customs officer Chester.

These people are well-informed.

As for the former mayor Anthony S. Batty, many people know that he has a bad relationship with Chen Zhengwei, and he will probably be in trouble soon.

Although he has not yet left the position of mayor, the wealthy in San Francisco have begun to distance themselves from him.

Therefore, the shipping company did not even inform him about Chen Zhengwei's return.

Hundreds of people waited outside the dock for a long time, and then they saw a ship coming from a distance. As it got closer, they saw a chair on the deck and a man lying on it smoking a cigar.

Even though the distance was several hundred meters and the person above could not be seen clearly, everyone's attention was drawn over, knowing that it must be Chen Zhengwei.

He just has the ability to become the focus of everyone's attention wherever he goes.

Chen Zhengwei looked at the people who were welcoming him on the shore, and his whole body was in high spirits.

He just likes this kind of big scene.

He laughed loudly and said to Lin Changning on the side: "This is my San Francisco!"

Lin Changning looked at him from the side with a gentle gaze. She liked to see Chen Zhengwei's high spirits.

(End of this chapter)