Lost and Spy

Chapter 2332 Baker Family
"Meng, my dearest friend, the savior of our husband and wife!"

Cronin Baker gave Meng Shaoyuan a big hug:

"Without you, my wife and I are suffering from the Japanese, and without you, my wife and I would not be able to return to the United States.

I have been looking forward to seeing you again in the United States and expressing my gratitude, but I didn't expect it to be so soon.

Please believe that in the United States, you will be the most honored guest of the Baker family! "

Meng Shaoyuan managed to let go of Cronin's embrace with great difficulty.

Here, he met a large family.

The couple Cronin Baker and Stephanie Baker rescued from the Japanese in Shanghai by himself.

And Americans of all ages, young and old, men and women who cannot name themselves.

Cronin enthusiastically introduced his family.

Pullman Baker, his father, a U.S. Senator.

Antonia Baker, his mother of Italian descent, was a woman from a wealthy merchant family who had provided substantial financial support in her husband's career.

Ferguson Baker is actively preparing to run for the Nevada Senate.

Judith Carrot, wife of Nevada Gaming Commissioner Felton Carrot, Chief Examiner.

In short, this is a powerful family of guys.

Not to mention, the natal family standing behind Mrs. Stephanie Baker, former US President Arthur's family.

Cronin is about an outlier of the Baker family.

He has no interest in politics or business, the only thing he has devoted himself to is his career as a journalist.

The Baker family expressed great welcome to the arrival of their youngest son and daughter-in-law's savior.

Moreover, as a senator in Congress, Pullman certainly knows the current development of Sino-US relations.

Especially his wife's upcoming visit to the United States, which is the top priority in the United States recently.

As a security consultant at the front station, um, that's what the Americans call Meng Shaoyuan. Of course Pullman is willing to get more information from Meng Shaoyuan.

After the brief pleasantries, Pullman gradually brought the topic to this aspect.

There was no need for Meng Shaoyuan to keep anything, and he briefed Pullman on some of the situation.

At the same time, Pullman also expressed his condolences and respect to the Chinese soldiers and civilians who are fighting.

From his son's mouth, he learned more clearly the current situation of China's war of resistance, as well as the brutality and crimes committed by the Japanese army!
"All those Japanese monkeys should be thrown into the Pacific Ocean and drowned."

As the eldest son, Ferguson Baker must show his resentment towards Japan, the common enemy of China and the United States. In this way, he can win the favor of the Chinese and increase his chips for future elections.

"When I was young, I went to China with the diplomatic team." Pullman said: "It is an extraordinary and fascinating country. Unfortunately, I have never been to it since then.

What I didn't expect was that many years later, my son and his wife would start another extraordinary adventure in China.Sir, is there anything the Baker family can repay you?
China and the United States are staunch allies, and I hope to strengthen our mutual friendship on this level of relationship. "

Any "friendship" comes at a price, especially when it comes to a career politician like Pullman.

They already knew Meng Shaoyuan's identity, influence, and ability.

This is definitely someone to take advantage of.

The relationship between China and the United States is not only the current allies, but more importantly, after the victory of the war in the future, China will face reconstruction, and there are huge opportunities in it.

At least, Pullman thought so.

If there is a powerful person who can let himself know the real side of China anytime and anywhere, it is definitely what the Baker family urgently needs.

Of course he was right to think so.

The problem is, the person he is facing is Meng Shaoyuan.

Meng Shaoyuan, who was full of calculations.

Meng Shaoyuan said lightly: "Americans pay attention to frankness, so I must be frank. Many of my family and friends have come to the United States before, and they need to survive.

Las Vegas, I love this city.The bill to legalize gambling in Nevada was passed more than ten years ago, but unfortunately the local gaming industry has not been further developed.But I am very bullish on the commercial potential of Las Vegas.I am going to build a large entertainment venue there. "

Las Vegas?
Everyone in the Baker family was a little surprised.

At this time, although the living conditions of Las Vegas have been greatly improved because of the Hoover Dam, it is still only a remote town in Nevada.

Until the 40s, it still had only two hotels, less than 100 rooms, and nothing but sand.

Instead, I heard that a guy named Siegel from the Mafia has taken a fancy to this place and is building a casino, which has not yet been completed.

However, the vast majority of people are not optimistic about this place.

"I need a license." Meng Shaoyuan put forward his request: "I hope to get help from the Baker family."

All eyes were on Judith Carrot, the wife of Felton Carrot, chief inspector of the Nevada Gaming Commission.

"Sir, I don't know why you are looking at that small place. There are places in Nevada that are more worthy of your investment."

When Judith said this, Meng Shaoyuan interjected: "Maybe other places are too prosperous, and there are not many opportunities left for me. In this case, why don't I choose a small place to start? That way once I succeed , will be more fulfilling.”

Although she disagreed with this statement, Judith said: "Sir, do you know what kind of investment is required to build such an entertainment venue?"

"Of course I know, Mrs. Carlot." Meng Shaoyuan said politely: "The initial investment is 200 million U.S. dollars. During the period of normal operation and early losses, it will cost about 500 million U.S. dollars, maybe more."

Everyone took a breath.

700 million, or more, this is an incredible astronomical figure!
Such a large sum of money can allow Ferguson Baker to participate in the election countless times without worrying about the issue of campaign funds.

Meng Shaoyuan knew it.

That guy, Siegel, spent $800 million before and after building and operating the first hotel-cum-casino in Las Vegas.

And it didn't start to make a profit until four or five years later.

During this period, he was almost shot by the supervisory committee because he borrowed too much money from the mafia.

But when he passed the most difficult period, a gold mine was born!

If it can proceed smoothly according to its own plan, then Siegel's biggest competitor will appear.

Las Vegas, what a charming, what an infinitely reverie city!
(End of this chapter)