Hardy Empire 1945

After arriving in New York, Hardy checked into the hotel, while Siegel was taken to live at home by a friend. Before leaving, he patted Hardy on the shoulder, I'll pick you up tomorrow afternoon.

Finished getting in the car and leaving.

Although he had been on the plane for a long time, Hardy didn't feel too tired. He waved and stopped a taxi, ready to go to places like Wall Street.

New York in the 1940s was full of high-rise buildings, showing the charm of a modern metropolis in later generations.

Tomorrow is the birthday of the godfather Vito Corleone. It would be more polite to prepare a gift. What to give?

I walked around the street a few times and didn't see anything suitable. When I passed an antique shop, I found European antiques and some beautiful china in the windows facing the street.

Hardy walked in.

There are all kinds of antiques in the store, European antiques, American antiques, and even Egyptian antiques. Of course, Hadi also saw Chinese cultural relics.

After looking around, he found that Chinese porcelain was the most beautiful.

Plum bottle, ball bottle, enamel color, yellow glaze porcelain, red glaze porcelain.

Hardy doesn't know much about antiques, but these things look very comfortable. Boss, how much are these porcelains?

Which one do you want? the foreign old man asked.

Hardy casually pointed to an enamel bottle.

The bottle is $80.

Hardy shook his head.

too expensive.

What about the red one?

This is $55.

Hardy shook his head again.

Last time I made such forty or fifty pieces by myself, but I didn't spend a penny.

Are you all Chinese porcelain here?

Yes, beautiful Chinese porcelain.

How much of this porcelain do you have here?

The boss thought for a while, I remember like thirty-five pieces.

What do you think if I give you $30 each and pack it all? Hardy asked.

The boss was stunned.

It was the first time he had seen someone buy antiques like this.

The merchant's instinct broke out, and he bargained with Hardy, and finally sold at $35 per piece, and bought 36 pieces in total, costing $1,260.

Hardy asked the boss to help find someone from the express company. The person from the express company came over and packed the box. Hardy gave them the address of the security company and asked them to mail it there.

In fact, logistics companies have existed for a long time. For example, the sp logistics used by Hardy has existed since 1907 and has now developed into a courier company covering the United States.

After finishing packing, Hardy suddenly remembered.

oops,

Forgot to leave one for the old godfather as a gift.

never mind,

He casually took an exquisite Victorian engraved silver plate from the table, Boss, pack this up and make it more beautiful. I'll give it as a gift.

No problem. The boss happily agreed.

Can he be unhappy after buying so many things from him?

Taking the gift out of the antique store, Hardy thought to himself, there are tens of millions of Chinese antiques scattered abroad.

In the future, if I have the time and ability, I can buy more Chinese antiques. Now Chinese antiques have not been recognized by the European society, and the prices are not high. It is a good time to start.

Looking back, I have tens of thousands and hundreds of thousands of antiques in my hands. This is also an unimaginable wealth. Isn't it more valuable than banknotes.

certainly,

European antique artwork is also available.

Almost all wealthy big families will dabble in antique art, which is actually an investment.

But he doesn't know much about these, and he also knows that the antique industry is too deep, and he needs to find someone who knows and trusts to be responsible for this matter.

the next day,

Siegel came to pick up Hardy on time, and the driver took the two to Corleone's home. When the two arrived, the road outside Corleone's manor was full of cars.

The two got out of the car and went inside.

Hardy found that the scene here was exactly the same as the Corleone's house in the movie, which made him feel familiar all at once.

It's such a wonderful feeling that words can't describe it.

Familiar and unfamiliar.

It also reminded him of many things in his past life.

Walking into the courtyard, the courtyard was very lively. There were probably more than 100 men, women and children. When people saw Siegel greeting each other, Siegel had a warm chat with the familiar people.

As for Hardy.

He looks young and has an unfamiliar face. Everyone regards him as Siegel's sidekick, an inconspicuous little person.

Siegel took Hardy into the living room. All the people sitting in the living room were men. Many people were chatting with cigarettes. When Siegel came in, everyone's eyes were on him.

A few people's eyes were obviously bad.

Hardy followed behind and took a look at the situation in the room, and finally fixed his eyes on the theme, which is the style played by Marlon Brando in the movie Godfather, with a calm expression and a wise look in his eyes.

Hardy knew that this was Vito Corleone, the helm of the Corleone family of five New York families.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a little subtle, Vito Corleone stood up and said, Okay, let's go eat something in the yard, Siegel, let's chat in the house.

Everyone went out, Vito Corleone and Siegel went to the study, Hardy stayed in the living room.

inside the room.

Vito Corleone sat in his chair, looked at Siegel who was sitting next to him, his voice was slightly hoarse: You saw Tommy and Colobo, they sued me, saying that you engaged in a casino , stole them a lot of money?

Jamie, there are a lot of lucrative businesses, and I don't want conflict. Now the mafia is not stable, and many people have too many ideas.

Siegel shrugged,

I didn't lie to them. I just wanted to build a tourist destination according to my ideal. They are too impatient and eager for quick success. If it is according to my idea, I can guarantee to develop it there.

And it's not just one casino, it's an entire city, and Las Vegas is now the only place in the nation open to gambling, and that's his biggest advantage.

Vito knew that Siegel was a stubborn guy, ever since he was a kid.

Well, I know you have your own ideas. I just hope that you can solve this matter satisfactorily, and don't let things get out of hand. I will tell them and ask them to be more patient. Vito urged.

In fact, this time, in addition to congratulating Vito Corleone on his birthday, Siegel may not have wanted him to adjust the contradictions. With Vito's wisdom, he naturally felt Siegel's thoughts.

Siegel smiled and said, By the way, I brought a little guy to introduce to you.

Oh, is it the young man with you, you brought him to my birthday party, it seems that you are very optimistic about him? Vito Corleone said.

Yeah, he's nice, have you heard about the Los Angeles bank robbery lately? Siegel asked.

I've seen newspaper reports and made a documentary film. The godfather said.

That security is the business of this little guy. When he knew that the Los Angeles Bank was robbed by a group of robbers, he began to plan. He asked Bank of America for a publicity fee of 200,000, and then sold the security business to them. Cooperate with the Los Angeles Police.

His security is now famous in the United States, and the documentary is shown in the United States. He can also make a fortune from it. More importantly, he makes security more famous. With the reputation of security now, there will be no shortage of business in the future.

Now he's friends with Los Angeles government officials, the police chief, the president of the Bank of America.

Vito Corleone is a wise, astute and reasonable person. He never lets his subordinates touch drugs. He has a very good relationship with the political and police circles. He is very good at wooing government officials, judges, police officers and trade union leaders.

So he likes smart people.

After hearing Siegel introduce Hardy, he became interested in the little guy, Siegel, ask him to come in and take a look.

Siegel opened the door and called Hardy, who hurried over.

Go into the library.

Find out how similar it is to the movie.

Hello, Mr. Corleone, my name is Jon Hardy, this is a present for you, and I wish you a happy birthday. Hardy greeted Vito Corleone politely, and then delivered the gift.

Thank you for the gift child.

Vito Corleone was not nervous when he saw this little guy. Even many family bosses, second bosses and military advisors, when they saw him, showed their obedience, which made him think the young man in front of him was very interesting.

Jamie said the security is yours, and you have a movie company that's already making a profit? the godfather asked.

Yes, I prefer fair business. Hardy said.

Hearing this explanation, the godfather was a little surprised. These gang members like the underworld business the most.

Why?

Simple, rude, and quick money.

It is very difficult to make money in a legitimate business. It is the domain of the upper class of the social elite. These people come from the bottom, and it is almost impossible to achieve success. This little guy, who came from the underworld, likes to run a legitimate business, is an alternative.

The birthday party begins.

Friends and relatives bless.

The yard was very lively.

The Mafia attaches great importance to family. Everyone dances, sings and eats barbecue. Siegel meets a few old friends and sits and chats together.

in this yard,

Anyone who pulls out is a big boss.

In the eyes of these people, Hardy, a young man with an unfamiliar face, is an insignificant person.

No one paid him any attention.

Hardy also saw a few familiar faces, the godfather's eldest son Sonny, the second son Freddie, the godfather's subordinate Luke Brassi, and the fat man Kleimansha and Tessio, they are all corps. long.

Finally, in a corner, he saw a slightly lonely figure.

Hardy recognized who it was at a glance.

Mike Corleone.

There was no joy in everyone's carnival on his face, he was standing under the grape trellis with a wine glass, looking a little out of place.

Hardy thought about it and walked over with a glass of wine.

Hello, my name is Jon Hardy. Hardy introduced himself.

My name is Mike.

Have you ever been a soldier? Hardy asked.

Mike was a little surprised, How did you see that?

Temperament, I see the temperament of a soldier in you. Hardy said.

Hardy's words are completely deceiving ghosts. He has seen the movie and naturally knows Mike's situation. He just wants to find a topic so that he can continue the conversation.

Have you been a soldier too? Mike asked.

Yes, I used to serve in the Marine Corps. I participated in the battle against Japan last year and retired with serious injuries. How about you, where did you serve before? Hardy asked.

After hearing that Hardy had just retired, Mike became interested and said: I once served in the 4th Infantry Division, participated in the Normandy landings, and later participated in several small battles, and finally retired with serious injuries.

The two of them are very similar.

Both of them have served in the army, and the relationship has become much closer.