"Hey, hey … It's a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding." Stenson was suddenly pointed at by a gun and was scared out of her wits. She raised her head, leaned back, and raised her hands high. When she inadvertently saw Jiang Baojian from the corner of her eyes, she shouted, "Mr. Jiang, I don't mean anything else. I think this must be a misunderstanding."
The female secretary who came down with her was also so scared that she covered her mouth tightly. She choked and did not dare to speak. She wanted to scream but did not dare to.
Jiang Baojian stepped forward and said, "You followed us all the way?"
His expression was a little ugly.
"Mr. Jiang, can you put away the gun first?" Stenson was very uncomfortable.
"Put it away." Jiang Baojian nodded at a scarred man. The scarred man obediently put down the gun. He was also a Belarusian and came to the United States with Ivanov, so he was naturally no stranger to Jiang Baojian.
"Phew …" Stenson let out a long sigh of relief. He put down his hands and adjusted the hem of his clothes before saying, "I just want to know where you live. You know, if President Diesel asks and I don't know the situation, he will blame me."
"This is my business card. You can call me at any time. Don't be sneaky anymore." After Jiang Baojian gave the business card, he went to Li He and said a few words.
Li He smiled, not caring at all.
Wu Bo woke up on the third day. When he opened his eyes, the first thing he saw was a person sitting by the bed, picking his feet and sniffing at his nose from time to time.
"Little Li, what are you doing?"
"Hey, you're awake?" Li He quickly put on his slippers and put his hand on his forehead to test his temperature.
"Hey, stay away from me." Wu Bo had just woken up and did not have much strength, but his mind was clear and he had to shout with all his might.
"What's wrong, this is?" Li He's hand was only a few centimeters away from him, so he could only stop there.
"Did you wash your hands!"
"Pfft!" Li He stood up and said, "Why don't you smell yourself? You've been lying in bed for five or six days without taking a shower. You're full of rancid smell, and you still have the nerve to dislike me?
"It's true." Wu Bo tilted his neck and sniffed around his shoulders, trying to prop himself up. Li He was just about to go over and help him up, but Wu Bo pushed him away in disdain. "Comrade Li He, keep your distance from me."
"Lie down for a while. I'll get you something to eat. Once you're full, you'll regain your strength." Li He felt helpless.
"Please give me a glass of water."
"Do you think I'm dirty now?"
Li He handed him a glass of water, and he gulped it down.
"Why are you here?" Wu Bo placed the cup on the bedside table. Using his elbow as support, he tried to move his body against the wall.
"I'm just worried about you. Don't look at me with such a grateful expression." Li He looked at his hesitant expression and knew what he wanted to ask. He only said, "Zhao Qing has been calling several times a day. She's also a wastrel. You don't know how expensive international calls are. Even I feel bad for her. It's not easy for her to come over. Otherwise, she would have been here a long time ago. "
"Thank you." Wu Bo smiled bitterly. "I owe you too much. I'm thinking about how to repay you."
"Repay? How? If you were a pretty girl, you'd be willing to repay me with your body. Why would I need a man like you? " Li He lit a cigarette and stuffed it into Wu Bo's mouth. "Come, welcome back to hell on earth. The earlier you die, the earlier you can be reincarnated."
Wu Bo held the cigarette between his fingers. He had just taken a puff when he coughed heavily. It took him a while to recover.
"You're finally alive."
Li He teased. "Not bad, your cough is strong. You can live for another few decades."
Wu Bo hesitated for a moment, then said, "Please help me call her again, lest she worries."
"Yes." Li He opened the door and said a few words to Dong Hao, then shrunk his neck back into the ward.
"Thank you."
"I'm going to curse if I hear that word again." Li He pretended to be unhappy and continued to ask, "What's the matter with you? I haven't seen you for a few days and you're eating peanuts? They didn't charge you for the bullets either. "
Wu Bo looked at the smoke ring. When it dissipated, he took a deep puff and blew out another smoke ring. "One night, I ran out of cigarettes in my pocket, so I came down to buy a pack of cigarettes. The rich area in Brooklyn has always been very safe, and there are police cars patrolling everywhere. I didn't have anyone to accompany me, so I came down by myself. As a result, when I came out of the store after buying cigarettes, I was suddenly pulled into the alley by a man for several meters. I was about to struggle, but I was stopped by a gun. I didn't dare to move again and gave him all the bills in my pocket. "
"Then why did he shoot you?" The primary purpose of robbery was to get money, and violence was only a means. Under normal circumstances, people would not shoot randomly unless the robber was gay and wanted to rape her. Thinking of this, Li He could not help but ignite the fire of gossip. "He wanted to attack you, but you refused to comply?"
"What are you thinking?" Wu Bo was angered by Li He's words. "He wanted my watch, but I didn't give it to him. We fought over it, so he shot me."
He looked at his empty wrist and sighed heavily.
"Your stupid watch isn't worth much anyway. Just give it to him." Wu Bo had always been wearing a Seagull watch that was worth tens of dollars. This robber's eyesight was really bad at night.
"What do you know? That was a gift from Zhao Qing."
"Oh." Li He showed a look of understanding, but still felt that Wu Bo was a little too rigid. Love was worth more, but life could not be thrown away so easily. "Don't worry, the robber will definitely be found. I've already asked Ivanov to look for him. He must be a repeat offender. As long as he's still in that area, he won't be able to escape."
As soon as he finished speaking, two police officers came in and gave Wu Bo a simple statement.
At noon, Li He ordered a bunch of hard dishes from a Chinese restaurant. Wu Bo's appetite was still limited, and he only ate a little meat porridge.
The two were still chatting when Jiang Baojian poked his head in from outside. "Boss Wu, there's a girl outside to visit you."
"A girl?"
Wu Bo was still confused when he saw a girl in a bright yellow dress walk in after Jiang Baojian stepped aside.
"Wu Bo, are you feeling better?" The girl's jet-black hair cascaded down her back like a waterfall. Her plain and elegant face originally had a faint smile on it, but the moment she saw Li He, her almond-shaped eyes suddenly widened, shock reflected in her eyes.
Not just her, even Li He was a little taken aback. He could only sigh at how small the world was.
Indeed, a girl changes eighteen times between childhood and womanhood. Although she was slender and elegant, and very beautiful, she definitely did not have this feeling of spring water.
"Wang Yu, long time no see."
He was the first to break the ice.
"You're Erhe Li?" Wang Yu was still a little uncertain. More than a decade had passed in the blink of an eye. It felt like a dream. She really did not believe that this short-haired man in baggy shorts and slippers was the same Li He who had pimples all over his face.
"Haha, you're the real deal." Li He moved a chair for her. "Please have a seat, you're getting more and more beautiful."
"Thank you. You've changed a lot too. "Wang Yu did not sit down. She placed the fruits in her hands on the table and smiled at Li He.
"You two know each other?" Wu Bo was puzzled. He only met Wang Yu after he came to America because Zhao Qing often asked him to bring things from China for Wang Yu.
"Wang Yu is from Renmin University. We've known each other since we were in school. We're from the same hometown, but she's one year older than us." Li He asked uncertainly, "You came to America in 1980, right?"
Wang Yu nodded. "Yes, you have a good memory."
Wu Bo said, "I've never seen her in China."
"Mm." Li He asked again, "How are things in America?"
"Pretty good. You're married?"
"Mm." Li He smiled and nodded, then gestured, "Our eldest son is already this tall."
"Ha, you've finally learned how to coax cabbages."
"Hey, how can you say that?"
After a hearty laugh, both of them fell into silence.
"Wang Yu, I heard you got promoted?" Wu Bo saw that the atmosphere was a little gloomy and began to break the ice.
"Yes." Wang Yu's gaze changed at the mention of her job.
"Congratulations on making it out." Wu Bo congratulated her sincerely. Most banks' promotion systems were similar. It was extremely difficult to go from YST to associate, then to VP, not to mention a woman.
Women had never had much status in Wall Street.
"It's alright, but I can't compare to you." Wang Yu knew that she couldn't compare to Wu Bo. Even though she had been promoted, her annual salary was only a few hundred thousand US dollars. When she entered the door and saw the long line of bodyguards and employees in the corridor, she felt that Wu Bo had really hit the jackpot.
Occasionally, she envied Zhao Qing a little. There was always someone to rely on, someone to rely on.
However, even if she couldn't compare to Wu Bo, her income was enough to look down on others. She might not be able to do much in America, but she was confident that she could beat ninety-nine percent of the people in the country.
"Congratulations." Li He, who couldn't find a topic to talk about, chimed in.
"What about you? What are you doing in America?" Wang Yu also asked about Li He's situation.
Li He pointed at Wu Bo. "I came all the way here because of him. Everyone was scared out of their wits. I'm just running a business and making do. "
"Anyway, it's better than someone like me who floats around."
"You've never been back to your hometown?"
Wang Yu shook her head and smiled bitterly. "No, I miss my parents, but it's not that convenient. I don't have that much time. I've thought about it. I'll go back when I have enough money. It's like returning home in glory."
"Go back to your hometown when you have time. Our province has changed a lot in the past two years." Li He looked at the time and said, "I'll treat you to dinner tonight. It's not easy for us to meet here."
"Sure, I'll treat you," Wang Yu said. "It's not easy for you to come all the way here. I'll show you around."
"Name a place, let's go eat together tonight." As for the question of who was going to treat, Li He didn't want to dwell on it. He guessed that neither of them had the chance to pay, so his men would naturally settle the bill.
Wu Bo chimed in, "If it were up to me, you two should hurry out and discuss this. I can't go, so I'll rest for a while."
His chest still ached faintly from time to time.
Li He opened the door to the ward and raised his hand like a gentleman. "Please, Miss Wang."
"Thank you." Wang Yu walked out of the ward without hesitation.
As soon as they stepped out of the hospital, Li He lit a cigarette. Wang Yu followed suit and lit a lady's cigarette. Li He asked curiously, "When did you start smoking?"
Wang Yu said lightly, "When I'm under a lot of pressure, I'm used to smoking one or two."
"It's better for girls to smoke less." Li He had good intentions, or rather, he was thinking of a way to continue the conversation. "Have you thought about where to eat?"
Wang Yu looked at Li He from head to toe. "Change your clothes."
He could only enter Chinese restaurants and fast food restaurants in this outfit.
"It's okay. Name a place." Li He didn't like the hassle. With Ivanov and Bafra's help in the United States, he could go anywhere he wanted, not to mention in China.
Wang Yu suddenly turned to him. "Have you ever thought about staying here? It's not a lot, but it's possible to earn thirty or forty thousand dollars a year. That's about two hundred thousand yuan. Think about it, you can't earn that much in your lifetime in China. "
"You want me to be an unregistered resident here?" Li He was surprised. He didn't expect Wang Yu to mention this.
"What unregistered resident? It's so unpleasant to hear. This is for your future, a chance to change your fate. Don't talk about doing business in China, how much can you earn? To tell you the truth, my parents have been doing revolutionary work all their lives. Even if they live frugally, they still don't have more than twenty thousand yuan in savings. When my brother gets married, the family fortune will be wiped clean. Think about it, if you can stay here, your education is not bad. You can work and go to school at the same time. After a few years, you can get a green card. You're still young. Are you afraid that you won't have a chance? "
Li He laughed involuntarily. "No, my wife and children are already a big family. How can I still struggle like this? I still have to go back and live my life."
"Why are you so stubborn?" Wang Yu said snappily. "Think about it. When your conditions are good, you can bring them over. Tell me, honestly, is it easy for you to come to the United States? It's not easy to get a visa. I heard from the newcomers that there's still a queue in front of the U.S. Embassy all day and night. Many people are trying to get in. Are you willing to go back like this? In the United States, as long as you're willing to work hard, there's gold everywhere. Besides, let me say something that I shouldn't say. Wu Bo is your classmate. You have his help here. It's better than anything else. "
"I'm willing." Li He answered without hesitation. However, he felt that Wang Yu might have misunderstood something.
"That's my car. Do you see it? I just bought it. It cost me more than thirty thousand dollars. It's worth at least two hundred thousand yuan in China. Tell me, can you afford it in China? Can't you be more ambitious? " Wang Yu tried to persuade him. Just as she was about to continue speaking, a Pingzhi stopped next to her car. She couldn't believe the person who got out of the car. She hurriedly said to Li He, "I met someone in the same industry. Wait for me, I'll be right there."
Statham, who got out of the Pingzhi, saw Li He, who was leaning against the porch pillar and smoking. He was about to wave to him, but he was interrupted by an Asian girl who rushed over.
"Mr. Statham, do you remember me?" Wang Yu stepped forward and shook hands with Statham enthusiastically. "I'm Inka Wang from Barclays Bank's Bond Income Department. I just called you a few days ago. Do you remember?"
“inka? I remember. It's nice to see you here. " Although there was a beautiful woman in front of him, Statham's eyes were fixed on Li He. He was afraid that he would disappear if he didn't pay attention. He came here with a heavy responsibility.
"Yes, Mr. Statham. About the five million Arizona Saltwater River Project bonds. The coupon rate is 5%. The maturity time is 2035. Our buyer offers a yield of 4.55%. The client's seller offers a yield of 4.50%. Neither side is willing to compromise." Wang Yu saw Statham's anxious expression. It was obvious that he had something to do. She had to get to the point in a hurry.
Her job was mainly to issue new bonds in the primary market and facilitate transactions in the secondary market. Statham was mainly responsible for Barclays Bank's spot bonds. It was all proprietary trading. He dealt with major Wall Street investment banks and small banks like her.
"Sorry, sorry. I think we can talk about this later." Statham saw that Jiang Baojian's car had stopped in front of Li He. It was obvious that he was going out.
He ignored Wang Yu's response and walked past her.
Wang Yu couldn't believe it. She followed his back and saw him bowing to Li He. The dignified director of Barclays was actually a little shy and reserved.
She rubbed her eyes and felt a little dizzy.
"Hello, Mr. Li."
"What's the matter?" Li He felt that this guy was a little annoying. He could be seen everywhere.
"Chairman Diesel has extended a sincere invitation to you. He hopes that you will have dinner with him at his manor."
Wang Yu, who was slowly walking towards Li He, wondered if she had heard it wrong?
What kind of joke was this?
The most famous banker on Wall Street, Diesel, wanted to invite Li He?
She felt a little hallucinated.
Yes, it must be a hallucination.
Who knew that Li He would smile and point at Wang Yu and say, "Sorry, I have already promised this lady to have dinner with me, so I can only decline Diesel's kindness."
Statham looked at Wang Yu and asked doubtfully, "I wonder what your relationship with Ms. Inka is?"
"We are friends." Li He replied with certainty, "So I'm sorry."
He was not in the mood to accompany an old man for dinner and say some messy pleasantries.
Statham hurriedly added, "Mr. Li, of course it will be when you have enough time. The time is up to you."
Wang Yu, who was at the side, was a little doubtful. She did not hear it wrong. Such humble words came from a director of Barclays.
Li He asked Wang Yu, who was next to him, "Are you looking for this guy? If you need any help, just let me know. "
"Hey, this guy is in charge of Barclays Bank's bonds. Naturally, we have to deal with him." Wang Yu said casually. Anyway, the foreigner could not understand Chinese.
Statham looked confused.
"Let's go and have dinner together." Li He invited Statham.
"It would be my honor." Statham was ecstatic and did not hesitate at all.
When Li He saw that Wang Yu was going to drive his car, he said directly, "Give me the key."
Before she could react, he snatched the key and threw it to the bodyguard behind him.
"How do we get there?"
Li He pointed to the Rolls-Royce Phantom that had already opened the door. "Take this."
Wang Yu got into the car in a daze, feeling that everything was a little unreal.
"Li Erhe, what are you doing now?"
Li He leaned back in the chair, stretched his arms, and said, "Just doing some business."
"It's not a small business, is it?" Wang Yu felt that she was ridiculous. She had tried so hard to persuade Li He to stay in the United States.
"It's alright. Anyway, I've made some money in the past two years." Li He did not know how to explain. He was afraid that he would scare Wang Yu if he said too much, so he just changed the topic. "Let's go eat Chinese food. You're familiar with this place. Tell me where it's good."
"Let's go to Chinatown. There's a Hunan restaurant there. It's very delicious. I'll go eat there when I'm free." Wang Yu did not ask Li He about the specifics. She was still too embarrassed to ask.
There were not many people in the restaurant. It was probably not dinner time yet. They came a little early.
However, the restaurant did not mind them coming early. They still warmly made tea for them and gave them the menu.
"You can order whatever you want." Li He handed the menu to Wang Yu.
"Mr. Statham, you can order." Wang Yu gave the menu to Statham instead.
"No, no, ladies first." Statham was very modest. He still had this little bit of insight.
"You don't have to spoil this guy." Li He had always disliked this guy as an eyesore.
Wang Yu said helplessly, "I know you like to eat meat. His dried bamboo shoots fried with bacon is very authentic."
She ordered five or six dishes in one go. When she finished ordering, Jiang Baojian and the others at the other table had already eaten.
The dishes on Li He's table were also served very quickly. They all ordered beer.
"The taste of this restaurant is quite good. I've decided that as long as I'm in New York, I'll definitely go to this restaurant in the future." Li He had been going to different Chinese restaurants for the past few days, but none of them suited his taste.
Wang Yu gave him the chicken butt. "This is for you."
Statham roughly understood the close relationship between Wang Yu and Li He. After drinking three glasses of beer, he took the initiative to talk to her about bonds.
Wang Yu was naturally happy. She thought that she actually got it without any effort. It was normal to negotiate a deal like this for three to five months.
Li He gave Statham a look that said 'at least you know what's good for you.'
Before the meal was over, Statham's secretary, a blonde girl, had already paid the bill.
Li He said to Wang Yu, "Look, I saved another meal."
"You're so stingy. I'll treat you tomorrow." Although Wang Yu's face was smiling, only she knew how she felt in her heart.
However, she still knew nothing about Li He's so-called small business.
She could only feel from Statham's attitude and Li He's extravagance that Li He's business was definitely not small.
"I'll send you back." After the meal, Li He drove Statham away and offered to send Wang Yu back.
"Thank you." Wang Yu drank the beer and felt her cheeks burning.
The two of them did not speak along the way. This place was very close to her rented place. It was only a ten-minute drive.
"You live here?" Li He got out of the car and looked at the new neighborhood. He felt that the location was very good.
"Yes, I just moved here." Wang Yu invited. "Do you want to go up and sit down? I'll make you some tea. "
"No need." Li He touched his pocket and found nothing. He climbed back into the car, took out a pen and paper, wrote a string of numbers, and handed it to her. "Call me if you have any difficulties."
Wang Yu stood by the side of the road and watched his back until he got into the car and the car disappeared between the buildings. Her heart ached.
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