The arrogance started from Chinatown

Chapter 589 If You Don’t Pay, It’s Not a Sale
"Mr. Chen, everyone in San Francisco is talking about you. You are the center of San Francisco! You are a well-deserved big shot!"

"Can you sign an autograph for me?" Catherine came to Chen Zhengwei with a bit of admiration and excitement, but she lost her balance and fell to the side of Chen Zhengwei.

Chen Zhengwei could support her as long as he reached out his hand.

Moreover, Catherine's temperament and figure are exactly what Chen Zhengwei likes.

However, Chen Zhengwei just watched her fall with indifference.

Then he smiled gently, "So careless!"

"I've been like this since I was a kid! I always trip over things!" Catherine got up from the ground awkwardly and forced a smile.

Her previous mission was to come to Chen Zhengwei.

She became famous in the theater in San Francisco. Many people wanted to hire her, but she refused them all.

Because she had inquired and found out that Chen Zhengwei sometimes went to the theater and once hired a dancer.

However, Chen Zhengwei did not go to the theater at all. Instead, he met A Long. After considering it, she changed direction. It would be best if she could make A Long dissatisfied with Chen Zhengwei and cause the two of them to get along.

Everyone knows that Chen Zhengwei has several right-hand men, and the bald Aaron is the most important one among them.

Chen Zhengwei looked at her and smiled: "You should find a doctor to check it out!"

After saying that, he turned his head.

After a while, the group left the ship and Chen Zhengwei sat in the carriage to reminisce.

This Catherine is someone close to Aaron, and she always appears in front of him these two days.

He is usually too lazy to remember too much because the human brain is limited after all.

But with just a little recollection, all the details flowed through his eyes.

He could immediately sense something unnatural about it.

Chen Zhengwei placed his fingers on the window of the carriage and tapped gently.

This was a subconscious action when he was thinking.

He is very optimistic about Aaron, who is one of his most capable men.

This woman...let him deal with it himself.

I hope he can sober up.

When I got back to the hotel and got off the carriage, the horseman came up to me and said, "Brother Wei, two people are looking for you. They said they are from Cuba! Do you want to meet them?"

"Cuba? Bring it over later!"

Chen Zhengwei walked into the hotel and sat down directly on the sofa.

The henchman walked up to the two men and said, "Brother Wei is willing to see you! Come with me! Be careful when you speak!"

The two followed the thugs and came to Chen Zhengwei.

Just as the rumors said, his whole body was filled with an alluring sense of power.

"Hello, Mr. Chen! The Betancourt family sends you greetings!" The two men bowed slightly.

"Betancourt..." Chen Zhengwei raised his eyebrows. He knew this family.

Sure enough, there are still smart people in the largest family in Cuba.

"Tell me, your purpose!" Chen Zhengwei had already guessed their purpose.

"We are here at the request of Federico Betancourt."

"I heard that Mr. Chen wanted to buy back the Chinese in Cuba. Betancourt just learned about this news by chance recently."

"He admires everything Mr. Chen has done for his compatriots. This is what we have been working hard for!"

“So the Betancourt family is willing to help Mr. Chen.”

"We are willing to sell the Chinese labor contracts in all the plantations of the Betancourt family to Mr. Chen. In addition to them, there are also plantations of several friends of Betancourt."

"That's more than 6,800 people in total."

"That sounds good!" Chen Zhengwei gestured to the two of them, "You two, sit down and talk!"

"Thank you, Mr. Chen!" When the two saw Chen Zhengwei's attitude, they knew that it was a good start.

"To be honest, I've heard of the Betancourt family for a long time! It's a famous family in Cuba! It has a deep foundation."

"There are 7000 Chinese workers in Cuba, and the Betancourt family has contacted nearly of them..." Chen Zhengwei smiled, paused, and then changed the subject:

"It seems that the Betancourt family has fewer allies than I thought."

When the two heard what Chen Zhengwei said, they immediately felt that the Betancourt family was being looked down upon, and they argued: "Mr. Chen, the Betancourt family has extensive influence in eastern Cuba. But not every ally is willing to release people."

"Mr. Federico Betancourt has done his best!"

"I understand, but this has nothing to do with what I said. Although I don't have that much influence in the United States, as long as I open my mouth, all U.S. states will hand over Cubans in the United States! Not just a few thousand!" Chen Zhengwei said with a smile.

The two men's voices suddenly stopped, and they felt a little angry with Chen Zhengwei, thinking that this American was too aggressive.

However, the two knew their mission and also knew Chen Zhengwei's influence in the United States, so they did not dare to show it at all.

"Mr. Chen is too modest. Everyone knows your name!" one of them said.

"That's not modesty!" Chen Zhengwei waved his hand. "Tell me, what price are you going to sell it to me?"

“There were 3842 Chinese workers on Betancourt’s plantation, some with only one-year contracts, and some with six years!”

"The current contract price for Chinese labor in Cuba is between $200 and $600, depending on their physical condition and years of service!"

"The contract price for these Chinese laborers is over $120 million!"

"The Betancourt family is willing to sell it to Mr. Chen for $40!"

"There are more than 2900 of them, owned by allies of the Betancourt family! We are willing to sell them to Mr. Chen for $75!"

"Mr. Betancourt has tried his best!" After all, $100 million is a loss that even the Betancourt family can hardly afford.

After all, Cuba is a colony and an agricultural country. Even the most influential families in Cuba are far less wealthy than Chen Zhengwei.

The loss of $60 was actually difficult for the Betancourt family to bear.

Chen Zhengwei didn't say anything for a moment. He was considering whether to let the Betancourt family go.

The most important thing is whether the Betancourt family is valuable to him.

After thinking for a moment, Chen Zhengwei felt that the Betancourt family was still valuable to him.

Their value is to lead those families and the Cuban independence army to fight a decisive battle with themselves.

"115 million US dollars, you have a big appetite. But it's no problem. Unlike you, I have enough money." Chen Zhengwei leaned on the sofa and reached out his hand from the side. The henchman immediately handed him a cigar and lit it for him.

"I'll give you ten days to send those Chinese to Shivara. Then we can trade face to face!"

Jibara is an important port on the northeastern coast of Cuba.

"Also, I'd love to meet that Mr. Federico Betancourt. He's a smart guy, I think we could have a chat!"

"Mr. Chen, San Diego is a better choice!" one of them said.

Santiago is the most important port in eastern Cuba and the base of the Spanish Navy.

The Betancourt family preferred to trade there.

"Where is good? I don't see where. It's southeast of Cuba, and my ship has to go around a circle to get there!"

"I think Shivara is better! Besides, I don't like anyone rejecting me!" Chen Zhengwei said firmly.

"You can't make the decision on this matter, so you can send a telegram back! I will stay here for a while!"

"We will convey your words to Mr. Betancourt," the two men said immediately.

"Then let's take our leave now."

After the two left, they immediately contacted the Betancourt family and told them of Chen Zhengwei's request.

Federico Betancourt agreed after a little consideration.

After all, he controlled a part of the independence army, so as long as they were on Cuban territory, he had nothing to worry about.

He also agreed to meet with Chen Zhengwei.

After all, he also wanted to meet this Chinese man who was stirring up trouble in the Western world and no one could do anything about it.

……

"Juan is in Cuba now, right? Send him a telegram! Ask about Federico Betancourt and his family!"

After the two men left, Chen Zhengwei immediately gave instructions.

In the afternoon, after Aaron came back, he said to Chen Zhengwei: "Brother Wei, everything has been arranged!"

"Wait two more days!" said Chen Zhengwei.

"Brother Wei, what happened?" Aaron asked.

"Nothing, someone from Cuba came to me!" Chen Zhengwei smiled and said slowly, "7000 people, sell them to me for 115 million!"

"115 million? These people have quite a big appetite. Brother Wei, what do you think?" Aaron thought for a moment and asked.

115 million is nothing to Chen Zhengwei.

As long as Chen Zhengwei is willing, it is not impossible to spend 115 million to buy these 7000 Chinese.

However, based on Aaron's understanding of Chen Zhengwei, Chen Zhengwei might not agree.

Especially now, they have prepared manpower and materials to cause trouble for those Cubans.

At this time, how could Chen Zhengwei give up halfway?

"What do they think I do? A human trafficker? I can't afford to lose face!" Chen Zhengwei sneered.

"So I want these people, but I definitely can't give them the money!"

"As long as you don't pay, it's not trafficking!"

"Are you right?"

"Of course! If you don't pay, it's not a deal!" Aaron clapped his hands and said with a smile.

Chen Zhengwei took two puffs of his cigar before asking, "What's going on with that Catherine?"

"I booked the theater! There were several rich men who wanted to keep her, but as soon as I gave the order, all of them hid." Aaron said with a smile.

"There's something wrong with this guy!" Chen Zhengwei said bluntly.

"Aaron, handle it yourself!"

Aaron's voice paused for a moment, and he said angrily: "Brother Wei, you also found out!"

“I wanted to play for a few more days!”

Then a sinister smile appeared on his face again: "That woman always pretends to be casual and stirs up trouble in front of me. Does that woman think I'm a fool? Does she think I'm really as rough as I look?"

"I'm mainly going to play with her for a few more days, and then find out who instructed her and who had contact with her!"

"Just keep it in mind. As long as you are alert, a woman can't cause any trouble!" Chen Zhengwei felt relieved when he saw that Aaron was so clear-headed.

Aaron may look rough, but they are actually some of the smartest people under him.

"Although the beauty trap is a little bit crude, men, when they go out to work, they seek money, power, and sex!"

"I don't know how many people have fallen from this throughout history!"

(End of this chapter)