Volume 1: A sound on Wall Street, Xinxiang City is busy copying books Chapter 284 Christmas Eve (Part 3)
Subtitle of this chapter: I come, I see, I change.
The big countries on the earth have one thing in common, that is, they all have a political capital and an economic capital. For example, among the three leading big countries, China, the United States and the Soviet Union, China has the imperial capital and the magic capital. The Soviet revisionists have Moscow and Leningrad, of course it is still called Petrograd, which was changed in 1924. The American empire naturally has Washington and New York.
For our Master Yuan, New York can be his starting point. Of course, as a master of culture and economics, staying in New York also has great benefits. Apart from other things, there are so many famous schools nearby.
But if he wants to change the course of history, he must go to Washington... well, definitely more than once. It's like he is actually from Shanghai, but after returning home, he will definitely go to the capital to show off.
In fact, in a few years he will eventually find that Los Angeles is still the most suitable city for him in the United States. After all, the places he really wants to devote his efforts to are all on the Pacific coast.
So, he created such an opportunity for himself, and the opportunity came as he expected.
Mr. Baker lit up a cigar and asked as if he was chatting, "Neo, I heard from Louis that NYPR will start broadcasting in a few days?"
"Yes, Mr. Baker."
The old man then asked casually, "Neo, how do you think Louis performed this time?"
This question made Yuan Yan's eyebrows jump. Why are you asking me about your grandson's behavior?
But he still answered honestly : "Well, very good. To be honest, I didn't expect him to be so suitable for this job."
“Haha…” Mr. Baker nodded and chuckled a few times, saying, “Neo, to be honest, I’m really going to retire next year, and I’ll hand over everything to George. He’s also a family-oriented person, and he definitely won’t make things difficult for his nephew. But…”
Master Yuan's heart trembled, because the most important words are after the word "but".
The Miracle of Wall Street said calmly, "But I hope you can help Louis more. After all, he is the only son of his father."
Yuan Yan suddenly thought to herself, big families have too many problems, it's better to have only one child. This is obviously a warning to me not to get too close to my son, but to become a helper to his grandson. As for the reason... it's scary to think about it, so I'd better not think too much.
In fact, this old guy really thinks too much. He can still live for another ten years, so he doesn’t have to worry about his funeral now.
"I understand." Master Yuan said solemnly: "Louis is my friend and my brother. We Seres have a proverb that brothers are like hands and feet, and wives are like clothes. Hands and feet cannot be replaced, but clothes..."
" You can prepare more clothes like you did. They're all quite beautiful. Hahaha..." said old Mr. Baker with a smile.
"Hehehe..." Yuan Yan's face suddenly turned red, and she had to smile a few times.
“Crash.”
Old Mr. Baker opened the drawer, took out a beautifully decorated box, handed it to him and said, "Neo, this is my Christmas present to you."
"This is……"
Our Master Yuan opened the box and took a closer look. It turned out that there was a watch inside that looked very exquisite but had no logo on the surface. According to Western etiquette, he took the watch and looked at the inscription on the back of the watch cover: Haydn C Holuns, 1920.
Haydn C. Haurensch… Oh my god, this is a watch made by the Spanish watchmaker Haurensch himself! And it was made just this year. You know, he is 87 years old now, how many watches can he make in a year?
A hundred years later, the brand of Haute Horlogerie is not so high-profile, and it is not as famous as Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, or Blancpain, but at that time, it was the world's leading watchmaker. Morgan Jr. liked to collect his works very much.
He is indeed a wealthy man, giving such an expensive gift at once.
Yuan Yan took off the unknown brand watch on her wrist without hesitation, put on the Haute Horlogerie watch, and proudly raised her hand to let Mr. Baker take a look.
But the "Miracle of Wall Street" was not angry at all, instead he burst into laughter.
He smiled and asked, "Neo, do you know what I admire most about you?"
Master Yuan thought about it for a while and finally shook his head.
Mr. Baker stopped laughing and said seriously, "What I admire most about you is that you don't look like a Chinese at all. Well... don't get me wrong, you don't look like you Chinese or us Americans, and of course you don't look like someone from anywhere else. Instead, you look..."
Future people!
Yuan Yan suddenly answered for him in her mind. This old fox's vision is really too sharp. Of course, he is not like the Chinese of this era, because he is the Chinese of the future. Of course, he is not like the non-Chinese of this era, because he is the Chinese of the future.
The Chinese people of the future will be a brand new nation, because the future China they live in will be a brand new country!
In the original historical line, your country was born in injustice, but it was able to dominate the world. Then in this timeline, I want my country to be born in glory, and end your hegemony as soon as possible.
If history cannot be changed, then why did I come to this world?
If history cannot be changed, then why should I continue?
If history cannot be changed, then why should I...
Why so many whys? I come! I see! I change!
Why should a real man be timid? It's better than me doing it, copying it and not making any changes, right?
The old man continued to teach earnestly: "In short, you are not an ordinary person. However, no matter how far one's sights are, one must pay attention to the bumps and bumps under his feet. I gave you this watch because I hope you will remember that the present is the most important."
Our Master Yuan was indeed a little moved after hearing these words. He said solemnly, "Thank you for your gift and your advice, Mr. Baker. I will remember it."
But he said very seriously in his heart, but my decision will not change.
"Okay, let's go out."
"Excuse me, Mr. Baker. I have one more thing to trouble you with."
"Neo, go ahead."
"Mr. Baker, I want to see Mr. Rockefeller."
"John Rockefeller, Jr.?!"
Why don't these people have any creativity in naming? The Baker father and son are both named George, the Morgan father and son are both named John, and the Rockefeller father and son are also named John. This really makes Yuan Yanshu, a future Chinese, unable to complain.
"You're looking for him because... Never mind, I'm retired and don't care anymore. That's no problem. I think he'd be willing to meet a young man like you."
