[Gone With the Wind] Daughter Difficult

Bonnie knew that Rhett was really angry.

The last project mentioned by Governor Bright was the most actively pursued project by Butler Company, and Rhett and she put a lot of thought into it.

Rhett and she are determined to win this.

This river-crossing bridge is not in Atlanta, but on the Birmingham River between Forrest City and Grisville County. It is currently the largest river-crossing bridge project in Georgia.

The traffic on the Birmingham River currently relies on shipping, but because the water depth is not enough, it is impossible to allow deep-draft boats to enter the river. The transportation capacity is severely limited. The bridge across the river can solve part of the transportation problem and allow two Local development is more closely linked

This project was led by the Georgia government about a year ago. After the government's evaluation, the project is now open to major companies to bid.

However, since Georgia is a southern state and was once one of the rebel states, the post-war construction is far from that in the north, and there are still a lot of rural areas and undeveloped land, so this project is known as the largest infrastructure in Georgia. One of the projects has not been favored by northern investors.

This couldn't be better for Butler Company.

Although there are competitors in this bidding project, Butler Company has one and only one opponent, and the other party is a joint bid by Atlanta Engineering Company and Del Mar-Barrow AG.

However, even their combined strength is far less than Butler's company.

Before bidding, Bonnie sent someone to do a secret investigation, and got accurate information that the Atlanta Engineering Company had insufficient liquidity, and DeMar-Barrow Company was also interested in bidding, but both of them knew it was definitely not Butler Company opponents, so they had to join forces to challenge the Butler Company.

You must know that the project of the Birmingham River Bridge is currently the largest bridge project in Georgia. After getting this project, not only can you borrow money from the bank and issue bonds and stocks because of the backing of the government, but more importantly, you will be able to buy this project. It can improve the popularity and reputation of their own company in the industry, so even if they know that their strength is not as good as Butler's, the two companies plan to compete with Butler's.

— Cough, what if I picked it up?This is a huge opportunity to drive your own company.

This year, the development momentum of the United States has faintly surpassed that of the United Kingdom, but the degree of industrialization in the north is a few blocks behind that in the south. Although the city of Atlanta has begun to attract a lot of attention because of the rapid development of Butler Company, in essence, the south The states are still dominated by agriculture and cannot be compared with the north, but this also means that the south has great potential for development, and the south is rich in mineral and energy resources, so as long as the south abandons its stubborn style, the south is also very likely to Start chasing north.

Now the US railway transportation is approaching saturation, overheated railway development has led to overcapacity, but many cities and counties in the southern states are very backward, let alone transportation, but when diesel and even gasoline engines are developed, automobiles are another new type means of transportation, then the entire state and even the entire country will start to build more roads in the future.

After the Birmingham River is connected, it is equivalent to connecting Atlanta and the entire southeastern part of Georgia on land.

If you want to get rich, build roads first. This road is the world's best. As long as cars are commercialized in the future and roads start to connect cities and counties in the United States, the development of the United States will be even faster in the future.

This is still the second reason why Reid is particularly interested in this project because there is a gold mine that has been proven by the mining department of Butler Company on the border between Franklin County and South Carolina. The reason has not been announced yet, but this gold mine has abundant reserves, even surpassing several other gold mines in the south. In the future, the development of this gold mine will provide the most solid economic foundation for the development of Butler Company, so they must hurry up Connecting transportation between Atlanta and Franklin County will lay the foundation for future transportation.

This is why they are determined to win this project.

Only by controlling the industry and transportation in their own hands will Butler Company have no worries.

For Butler Company, this is definitely not a matter of face engineering, but a matter of substantial interests.

What's more, Rhett's hometown, South Carolina, is adjacent to Franklin County. South Carolina is adjacent to Georgia. Their business will expand to South Carolina in the future.

Governor Bright shouldn't have threatened them with this project that is related to the lifeline of Butler's development in the next few decades. Don't say that Delmar is far from having such strength, even if the two sides are evenly matched, Butler The company will also try its best to win this project.

So Rhett used "tearing" to describe the other party's threat. This level of anger made even Bonnie shudder, probably beyond the imagination of Governor Bright.

Bonnie didn't know what kind of confidence Governor Bright had to threaten them with this project, but obviously since the other party mentioned this matter, there might be other tricks.

But Bonnie still has to admire Governor Bright, because this guy's words made their entire company start intensive preparations.

On the day that Governor Bright left the Butler mansion, Bonnie sent someone to secretly acquire the shares of Del Mar-Barrow Co., Ltd. Backing, their strength in terms of funds is beyond doubt, and Butler's company is also well prepared to deal with all kinds of troubles that may arise.

This is a battle that can only be won but not lost.

In Rhett's words, the gold that Bonnie deposited in Europe before could kill the old bastard Brett.

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That night, Bonnie and Louise had a secret meeting.

Louise came by herself, while David played with little Henry in a house on the outskirts of the city.

Although Mary is still in a depressed mood, she is no longer in tears. Speaking of which, because George sent her a large sum of money to compensate their mother and son, this is where their travel expenses from Augusta to Atlanta came from here.Louise particularly wondered if George would vomit blood out of anger when he found out that Mary had spent his money like this.

And Louise discovered that Mary was not as naive as she imagined, because she had been making various plans along the way.

You must know that the background of the Brett family is very strong, and they are simply incomparable to ordinary citizens like them. George's father is still in Georgia. was wiped out by the opponent.

After Louise's "teaching", Mary also deeply realized that as long as the other party does not want a mother, the other party may let her die if she is lucky, and if she is unlucky, she may never see herself. baby. .

But even so, Mary was not timid, let alone trying to turn the carriage around.

Because in addition to wanting George to give her an explanation, Mary still has hope for George from the bottom of her heart. She still feels that the vow between him and her is true, and the relationship between them is the most sincere and pure. of.

"I temporarily delayed her by asking her for news. She is not familiar with life in Atlanta. I am willing to help her if she wants it. I think she still trusts me very much now." This is also the first time for Louise to do such a thing. Things, the voice subconsciously lowered down.

Louise did use this excuse to sneak out, and she did it quickly after getting the little note Bonnie gave her.

Bonnie looked at Louise in women's clothing, and always felt that she was much more pleasing to the eye than the "Louis" who was still weak in men's clothing before. After all, she was still a girl, but what made her even more happy was that Louise's ability really As she expected, she was even more impressed just by successfully gaining Mary's trust and successfully bringing her and Henry to Atlanta.

"Well done," Bonnie said without hesitation, "You are more powerful than I imagined."

"Little captain, you are too proud." Louise's cheeks were stained with an imperceptible blush, "I did it according to your instructions, you are the best." If Bonnie's age is ignored, she may feel that This is a mature and sophisticated adult.The point is, Bonnie is still a girl.

She is actually a little curious about what kind of family it is that can cultivate such a person.

"Let's stop flattering each other," Bonnie smiled, and then said in a very serious tone: "This matter is very important to me. You have also heard the recent rumors in Atlanta. I am afraid that Governor Bright will not let it go easily." Love it."

"Since they are here, Miss Ella should be able to get rid of such a bad thing soon."

Bad?

Bonnie raised her eyebrows, "It seems that you are deeply touched."

"I sympathize with Mary." Louis said without hesitation, "but this does not affect the little captain's plan. I also hope that Mary can be freed from such things."

Even if it wasn't the little captain's plan, it is conceivable that Mary, who looks forward to maintaining the status quo in the future, will start to suffer endlessly while under constant pressure.

"There is a saying that long-term pain is worse than short-term pain. Since Mary herself has such a will, then things will be easier." Bonnie didn't expect things to go so smoothly. She even thought that if Mary didn't want to come, then the next The worst strategy is to tie Mary’s son Henry to Atlanta and force Mary to come, but this approach is a bit ugly. Now that things are so successful, Louise is the biggest contributor. She is so smart, and her brother is also clever. The two siblings are definitely worth investing in.

Bonnie made up her mind to send Louise and David to study in New York immediately after this matter was over.

No matter how long Bright's hand is, as a Democrat, it is impossible for him to extend his hand to the territory of the Northern Republicans.

But money and business do.

Louise: "So what to do now?"

"The next thing is the most important thing. It is related to whether I can successfully slap George, a scumbag." Bonnie said casually.

Louise: ? ? ?

"It's okay." Bonnie waved her hand, "Don't worry about those boring details."

Immediately afterwards, the two began to study the next "combat plan". After discussing for nearly an hour and a half, the two finally settled on a rough plan.

Before leaving, Bonnie said to Louise: "Don't worry about that guy Thompson, even if he recognized you, he wouldn't dare to do anything. After this matter is over, you and David are going to go to New York. I will fulfill my promise to you and give you the best life, I hope you will cherish the opportunities I provide you, and I will have more places to use you in the future."

Louise froze for a moment, then nodded.

She knew that it was Bonnie who made her prepare. Although New York is far away from Georgia, except for their hometown, she and David are the same wherever they go. What's more, David has the ambition to study in Europe. plan.

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After Bonnie left, Louise returned to the house where Mary was.

As soon as she came back, Mary left and came up, asking a little nervously, "How, have you inquired? How can I see George?"

"Don't be nervous." Louise took Mary's hand and walked to sit down in front of the fabric sofa. "There are still rumors outside, and I found out that just as we arrived at Shatian, Governor Bright brought George I went to the Butler mansion, I don’t know if I want to discuss the marriage with the Butler family, but one thing is strange, neither of the two families expressed their position to the citizens of Atlanta.”

"Actually, I've noticed it a long time ago." Mary was shocked, with a rare soft smile on her brows: "Although rumors are raging, the two families have not issued any statements in the newspapers, and all the rumors are from Atlanta. Newspapers and citizens are spreading the word enthusiastically, maybe George is forced, as long as he sees me, I can let him go with me."

Would you still laugh if you knew that these rumors were planned by George Bright?

Louise sighed in her heart, but her expression didn't show: "I just think that everything should be careful. After all, the other party is the governor, and things may not go as smoothly as you imagined."

"I will," Mary squeezed Louise's hand, "I will never act rashly."

According to the information provided by Bonnie, Louise told Mary that George is now working in the state government building from Monday to Friday, but according to Bonnie's investigation, George's working hours are very "flexible", only Monday, He is there all day, from Tuesday to Friday, it all depends on the mood.

Mary thought of going straight to George Bright to make things clear, but chose a more roundabout route in the end.

From Louise, Mary knew that the most prosperous Peachtree Street in Atlanta and Wujiaochang, the commercial center of Atlanta, are next to the state government building. "Then let's wander around the state government and Wujiaochang."

As long as they find the right time, they will have a chance for George Bright to see Mary and Henry, and George Bright will come to them on his own initiative.

But there is too much luck involved in this way, so Mary has another plan: "There is a man named Bill next to George. Can you help me find someone to deliver a letter to him?" Things are much easier in her place.

Things seemed to be a little variable, Louise simply asked: "Is this Bill reliable?"

"He is the most capable assistant around George, and he took good care of our mother and son before. I think he will be willing to help me with this."

"Well, if you believe him, I can help you."

Louise had the note handed over to Bonnie.

Bonnie was in the office with Rhett at that time, Bonnie opened the letter carefully, Rhett couldn't help laughing when he saw her so cautious, "I wondered why you were so nervous, and put down the letter on hand. Is work a love letter from Xiaobo?"

"Dad..." Bonnie looked at Rhett speechlessly, "This is a letter from Mary to George's subordinate Bill. This letter seems to have a good relationship between Mary and Bill. This matter is really more interesting than I imagined. too much."

"Are you going to have George meet Mary?"

"Obviously not. Mary hopes to see George, but once she is allowed to see George, then things are likely to get out of control. Only by letting her know that George's feelings for her are not as good as Brett's family interests, such a thing Only then will it develop in the direction we want." After confirming that there was nothing wrong with the content of the letter, Bonnie folded the letter paper back and put it away.

"Then I'll leave the matter to you." Reid shook his head and focused on the stack of plans on the table.

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When Bill received Mary's letter, he was taken aback.

He repeatedly confirmed that this letter was from Miss Mary and not from Master George, but this made him even more stressed.

What did Miss Mary want to tell him?The point is, what is there that needs to be told to avoid Master George?

Bill felt more and more that this was not a good thing. Did the other party already know that Master George was going to be engaged to Miss Ella?

Bill looked suspiciously around, fearing that if George appeared suddenly, he would betray Miss Mary's confidence.

In order not to be seen by others, Bill immediately hid in his small room.

Although mentally prepared.

However, the content of the letter still gave him a heavy blow.

Miss Mary said in her letter that she had brought Henry to Atlanta. She wanted to see Master George and hoped that he could help her.

"George hasn't come this month, and I'm worried about what's going on. I just found out from a friend that George is going to be engaged to another lady...you know how much I love him, and I gave birth to him Henry It's the best proof...but he's going to marry another woman...I'm in pain soon, I struggle not to disturb him...but I can't...Look at how I got here, you can't Knowing how much I've been through with this, I just wanted to know if George loved me, and I really didn't know who to turn to, so I thought of you, Bill, you've always been so good to me, you're the one I trust the most Will you help me? Just this time, please..."

Through the letter, Bill seemed to feel Mary's pain and struggle, but what followed was a lot of pressure.On one side is Miss Mary whom he admired and suffered grievances for Master George;

Miss Mary asked him to take Master George to walk around Wujiaochang by catching traces. She would also take Henry there at that time. As long as Master George saw her, he would find her by himself.

If Miss Mary really just wants to see Master George, it should be fine, right?

Mary also worried about causing trouble to Louise's friends, so she left Bill the address of a hotel, but did not leave the room number.

Because she knew that if George found her, Bill would be the first person to be sent to look for her.

Bill knew it too.

In this way, Bill does not need to bear the anger from George too much.

Mary was thoughtful for Bill, but she still underestimated the extent of George's anger towards Bill——

On this day, Mary took George to Wujiaochang in a carriage.

As the richest man in Georgia, the prosperity of Atlanta is naturally more than that of Augusta.

There are all kinds of shops in Wujiaochang, with a wide variety of goods, which makes Mary dizzy. If it is not in such a situation, she really wants to stay here and have a good time shopping here.

In the end she bought some ready-to-wear suits for Henry and a load of wool for the coming fall and winter.

Bill knew in advance where Mary would appear. Wujiaochang is near the state government building. It is not difficult to get George to go there. George himself likes to go to Wujiaochang to see the latest products, as soon as he hears about new products. , I can't wait for someone to deliver it, he will come to see it himself.

So after hearing Bill's news, George couldn't wait to come to Wujiaochang.

Maybe even the gods can't understand George as a scumbag. At the moment George appeared in Wujiaochang, he turned his head and saw Mary and Henry passing him by in the carriage.

At first, he thought he was wrong, because how could Mary and Henry appear in Atlanta.

But when he recalled it, he found that those two figures were too familiar.

Bill made a nervous look: "Young master, there is one thing I don't know whether I should say..."

"Say!"

"I seem to have seen just now...Miss Mary and Master George." He deliberately approached George's ear and said their names.

George: "..."

"I must be wrong, how could they be in Atlanta."

George resisted the urge to beat Bill violently: "Didn't I ask you to send them a sum of money? Didn't you even make sure they were in Calio?"

Bill timidly said, "Master, do you want me to check it out?"

"Nonsense, now leave the telegram and find out what's going on."

In fact, Bill didn't need to send a telegram at all, but he still pretended to ask Cario's people, and when he got the news that Miss Mary was out to play and relax, he hurriedly told George.

At this moment, George is no longer on the street, but in his study. He didn't restrain his emotions at all, but picked up everything in his hand and threw it at Bill. Bill already felt that he would soon be Extensive bruising occurs.

"You trash, those punks couldn't find anyone, and now they let Mary run away? What the hell am I raising you for!!" George directly uttered a series of swear words until his mother arrived. Feeling calm, he stopped: "Then it means that the person we saw just now is really Mary, and she even brought Henry here. Have you found Mary? Now it's the marriage between our two families." At the critical moment, if she comes here now, she will definitely spoil my good deed!"

It was the first time Bill saw George get so angry. The problem was that he was still on the bullet hole. At this moment, he didn't even dare to speak out: "Then what should I do now, Master George?"

"Find their mother and son, and then take them elsewhere, don't let them stay in Atlanta." What kind of bad luck is he having recently? First, his marriage proposal was rejected, but now his own woman is disobedient, and even wants to destroy him. Fortunately, they still have the initiative as long as they find Mary.Everything must work out.

Bill asked cautiously, "Aren't you going to see them?"

George smashed another document in the past: "Damn it, take them away, the farther the better, don't take them back to Augusta, take them to Franklin or anywhere else, take them out of Georgia, anyway , I don't want to see them now."

Bill: "Yes, I see."

Of course Bill didn't dare to use force on Mary, so he met with Mary alone first.

Miss Mary was crying like rain, and Bill couldn't help telling her that Bill was going to send them away. Mary knelt down on the ground and begged him bitterly. Begging him on his knees for this matter, Bill couldn't bear it, and finally let Mary go.

He had already figured it out, pretended he hadn't seen Miss Mary, and just told George that he hadn't found her yet.

As for what kind of result will happen, he no longer wants to predict.

If there is a chance, he must escape from Master George, a double-faced hypocrite, and if he follows someone like him, I'm afraid he will not have a good future in the future.

Especially when Bill told George that no one had been found, George almost beat him up, and then told him that if Mary refused to leave, then bring Henry back and sell Mary abroad .

Everything is in Bonnie's plan.

And Butler Company is also stepping up to acquire the shares of Delmar-Barrow Co. This single works.

The recent rise in bond prices of Atlanta Engineering Corporation has aroused the attention of Atlanta investors and citizens. Everyone followed suit and bought the bonds issued by Atlanta Engineering Corporation. However, due to the shortage of supply, Atlanta Engineering Corporation issued more bonds and sold them. Go, these bonds were snapped up soon, and the rise in bond prices also led to an upward trend in their company's stock.

Because of the sale of bonds, the Atlanta company also got a turnover of funds, which gave them the confidence to bid.

The major shareholders of the company are even optimistic that the wave of bonds being snapped up this time is that the citizens of Atlanta have high hopes for them, because these people know that if their company gets this project, their company will become famous. If all goes well, their company will replace Butler Engineering, a subsidiary of Butler Corporation, and become the largest engineering contracting company in Atlanta.

The deadline for bidding on the bridge across the river looms, and Governor Bright once again issued an ultimatum to Reid.

They really can't afford to lose this person. The news of the two marriages has been released for a while, and the citizens of Atlanta have begun to get tired of it. If there is no confirmed news, things will pass away like dust, then they All that is done will be in vain.

On the one hand, Bright threatened Red, but on the other hand he hooked up with the chairman of Demar-Barrow Co. party.

Delmar originally thought they had little chance of winning, but now that they have Governor Bright, they have more confidence than before, and the Atlanta company has provided a large amount of funds, everything seems to be forgotten. development in a favorable direction.

Both companies believed that this time they might actually succeed in getting the project and put Butler on its feet.

Judging from the cards now, Governor Bright still has the upper hand.

But obviously, the opponent didn't understand Butler's cards at all.

For this battle, Bonnie and Rhett have made sufficient preparations in all aspects, not to mention that Bonnie also dug out Brett's old background and found some other shady things about him.

This time, Governor Bright invited all the business and political celebrities in Georgia in the name of holding a celebration ball for the successful bidding of the cross-river bridge project.

The Brett family released the news that they will announce with the Butler family this time that the two families are about to marry each other.

Although the wind was blowing loudly last time, the real good news did not come out, but in everyone's eyes, it was just a matter of time.

And on the day when the dance party started, Bonnie and Rhett sent people to sell the high-priced bonds in their hands substantially. Due to the large amount of bonds in their hands, this behavior also caused great panic among the public, and everyone scrambled. Sell ​​the bonds in your hands. Once the bubble bursts, the situation will be irreversible.

The bond price of the Atlanta Engineering Company fell to the bottom in an instant, and those additional bonds sold became garbage one after another, and even the company's stock plummeted from the previous upward trend.

The chairman of the Atlanta company was chatting and laughing at the celebration ball held by Governor Bright at this time, and by the time he knew it, it was too late.

Before the celebration ball started, Governor Bright held a press conference to announce who would get the project.

He deliberately asked Rhett to come an hour earlier, just to hear Rhett's answer in person. "Red, have you considered my last proposal?"

"What proposal?" Reid looked at Governor Bright in feigned surprise.

"Don't play dumb, Rhett, the marriage between our two families is good for you and me," Governor Bright said patiently, although he was not happy with Rhett's attitude. . "The cross-river bridge project you want will naturally come to hand."

"Isn't that why we bid with the Atlanta Engineering Company?" Rhett calmly showed an intriguing smile, "When will the governor make his own decision?"

"What do you mean?" Governor Bright didn't expect Rhett to be so stubborn that he could even give up the project. "Are you going to give up?"

"Of course not." Rhett said bluntly, "I am determined to win this project."

"Then you agreed?" Governor Bright was overjoyed when he heard that.

Bonnie on the side almost laughed out loud, what kind of logic is this, asking for a project means they will sell Ella?

Who gave this old guy such confidence.

"I won't marry Ella to George, Governor Bright, give up your mind." Reid stopped joking with Governor Bright, but said clearly.

Governor Bright was taken aback: "What did you just say?"

"I said, your son George wants to marry my Ella, but there is no way." Rhett said coldly.

Bonnie gave Rhett a thumbs up in her heart: Dad, you are so domineering!

Governor Bright was furious, but because of the governor's delay, he suppressed his anger and asked almost gnashing his teeth: "Have you thought it through, Rhett?"

"It's just that you didn't think it through, Governor Bright, I have rejected you many times on this question, although I don't understand whether you are selectively deaf, or here," he pointed to the part of the brain, "began to appear Amnesia."

"You!" Governor Bright was so angry that he couldn't even speak.

Reid said with a sneer: "That's it, Governor Bright, I am looking forward to the results of the bidding."

Governor Bright blew his beard and stared at Rhett, and said angrily: "You will definitely regret it, Rhett, don't even think about getting the bid for the bridge project across the river!"

After Reid left, James, Governor Bright's secretary, appeared, "Governor, what are we going to do now?"

"You go and tell Del Mar and Barrow, and Callis of the Atlanta Engineering Company, they won this project."

"Is it really good to do this?" James couldn't help but said, "Only Butler Company really has the strength to win this project."

"Who said that only their company can win?" Governor Bright sneered, "I am very optimistic about the future development of Del Mar and Barrow and Atlanta Engineering Company. They will definitely become the largest engineering company in Georgia."