The journey starts from the Titanic

"This is my wife Julia Schwein, and this is Stoney, but now she is rich."

Eastmei smiled, looking reluctant.

Others don't know Situ Nan, doesn't he yet?Eastman also has a lot of connections in New York, although since the Titanic accident, his chairman of the White Star Shipping Company has been somewhat infamous.

It has been more than four years since the sinking of Titanic. Apart from Rose, Situ Nan has never seen anyone who came with him as the Titanic, let alone Eastmay, but occasionally I read some in the newspapers. Sporadic news on the Titanic.

Think that when the Titanic sank, the two were still sitting on the same lifeboat!

But at that time Situ Nan was penniless, a humble sailor, and Eastmey was a superior boss.

But Eastmay never had the opportunity to play the big boss in front of Situ Nan.When the gap is too big, they have no chance to meet; when they meet, they are falling into the world at the same time.

After a hundred years of cultivation and ferrying together, they are also destined.The chairman of the cruise company, who left his passengers and escaped at a critical moment, landed on the lifeboat commanded by Situ Nan, so they still had some impressions.

Of course, Situ Nan would not point to Eastmay’s nose and say, “Why have so many people died? You, the chairman of the White Star Shipping Company, did not die?”

The past is gone, and there is no more investigation. The sinking of the Titanic was the result of a series of errors, not just someone's responsibility, so Situ Nan has always treated this matter with a more tolerant attitude.

"Unexpectedly, I really didn't expect it!" Eastmei looked at Han Gan, who was standing not far from Situ Nan, and sighed again and again. An ordinary crew member of his own at the time has become a person who makes him look up.

"Mr. Eastmay, I told the newspaper that yesterday the court had made a final judgment on the responsibility for the sinking of the Titanic. The White Star Company was found to be responsible for the accident, and it had to pay more than 2.5 million US dollars in damages?" Stuart Asked.

"Yes, it is true. But I am no longer the chairman of the White Star Company. Jack Morgan kicked me out. Didn’t they know that the White Star Company was established by our Eastman family? Those greedy guys, When paying dividends, I always said all the good things. If something goes wrong, I will put all the blame on me."

Eastmey said angrily.

"Ahem..."

After talking too quickly, Easton coughed again and again.His wife kept patting behind him.

However, Situ Nan didn't agree with it, but Kavat hadn't come out yet, and it was rare to meet this old man, so Situ Nan still patiently talked with Eastmey.

Through Eastmay’s introduction, Situ Nan realized that Eastmay, who seemed a bit greedy for life and fear of death, was not a simple person.

Joseph Bruce Eastmey was born in Crosby in Meersside, a suburb of Liverpool in 1862.His father Thomas Eastman is a senior partner of Eastman and Imripany (IsmayImripany) and the founder of British White Star Line (WhiteStarLine).

When he was young, Eastmay studied at the famous Elstree School (Elstree School) and Harrow School (Harrow School), and then studied abroad in France for a year.After returning from France, he worked as an apprentice in his father's company for four years, then served as the company's representative in New York, and eventually became a company agent.

In 1891, Eastman returned to England to reunite with his family and became a partner of Eastman and Imre Company.In 1899, Thomas Eastmey died and Bruce Eastmey took over the family business.

Eastman is very business savvy, and the business of White Star Shipping continues to expand under its control.In order to expand his shipping business, Ismay also held director and manager positions in other shipping companies.

In 1901, he contacted some Americans who wanted to establish an international shipping group, and eventually partnered with them, merged White Star Shipping into International Mercantile Marine (IMM), and served as Chairman and Chairman of White Star Shipping Company. General manager.

Speaking of this IMM, we have to mention the talented J.P. Morgan, the former leader of the Morgan family. He has always been interested in majestic things. After establishing railroads and steel and other trusts in the United States, J.P. Morgan went on A huge maritime trust, IMM, was established. In order to counter the British maritime giant Cunard, Eastman built two giants Titanic and Olympic with the support of Morgan.

Unexpectedly, the Titanic was destroyed in the first break, and more than a thousand people died. This was a huge blow to White Star Shipping Company, Eastman and J.P Morgan.

Originally, J·P Morgan was going to participate in the first voyage of the Titanic. Fortunately, due to physical discomfort, J·P Morgan was temporarily cancelled.

When the news of the sinking of the Titanic spread, J.P Morgan, who was in a castle in France, heard the news. He was originally in poor health and completely collapsed. He kept muttering: "Think about those destroyed. Life, that terrible death."

J.P Morgan died shortly after the Titanic accident. It is hard to say that his death has nothing to do with the sinking of the Titanic. Therefore, the Morgan family has hated the death of Eastmey, a guy who "successfully failed to fail more than failed." A good happy event turned him into a big funeral, how can he not be angry?

Think of the passengers who died. Among them were not only famous doctors and writers but also many super-rich ones. Why didn't the families of these deceased abandon the “initiator” Eastmey?

Therefore, after the Titanic accident, both the upper class in the United States and the United Kingdom, and public opinion all criticized Eastmay, and the emotional words such as "scum" and "coward" were all of a sudden equal to Eastmay. number.

In the past few years, Eastman has lived in shame like a rat crossing the street.

No way, if such a big thing happened, people need a person to bear all the sins. Eastmay is the best choice. Why didn't he die with the other passengers on the Titanic?

"I really regret it. If I didn't let James sail so fast, the tragedy might not have happened. But why should I bear all the sins alone? I'm not reconciled!"

Eastmay became excited again, and coughed more severely.

Situ Nan was also a little sad when he heard it. The punishment for Eastman over the years has been enough. Now Situ Nan sees his gray hair, slack face, dim eyes, and the original vigor. This person will live for the rest of his life. In regret and pointing, the condemnation of conscience may not stop until he closes his eyes and leaves the world, right?

"Things are over. When they are over, don't think about it. We who are alive must live well. By the way, Mr. Eastmey, do you have any plans for the future?" Situ Nan asked.

Situ Nan didn't want other people's accusations, but comforted herself. This made Eastman feel a little warm, and even his wife Julia Schwein was grateful when she looked at Situ Nan.

This is a gentle and kind-hearted woman, no matter how others slander her husband, she has been silently supporting and comforting Eastmey.Couples only show their sincerity when they share adversities.

"Morgan and they drove me out of the White Star Shipping Company. I no longer want to engage in business activities. I just want to do something meaningful. I plan to set up a fund to find missing seamen. I plan to raise funds in New York, but the effect It's very bad, nothing responds, they don't believe me much anymore."

Eastman said frustratedly.

"This is a very useful thing. I admire your courage. If you really want to, I can donate part of the funds. Do you think it's okay for $10,000?" Situ Nan said.

Who has no fault?Even if the person who has committed an irreparable mistake is doing something good for society in order to make up for the guilt in his heart, we cannot refuse it.Even if we cannot forgive him, his charity benefits the rest of the society is worthy of our affirmation.

"Really? Thank you, Stoney!" Eastman took Situ Nan's hand excitedly.For him, it is not the 10,000 dollars that is grateful, but the trust. It took Eastman a lot of courage to come out and make this determination.

"By the way, Stonney, don't know how to say something?" East looked more embarrassed.

"But it doesn't matter! In fact, thinking about it, we are also very destined. We are all friends, aren't they?" Situ Nan smiled sincerely.

"Okay! The White Star Shipping Company was established by our Eastman family, so I still have 15% of the shares in my hands. If you want to, I can sell it to you at a low price." Eastman said with a wry smile.

"What? Why are you?" Situ Nan couldn't understand.Although during the time of the Titanic, the White Star Company suffered an unprecedented hit, but it has now recovered its vitality. With the east wind of the First World War, the White Star Steamship Company has developed well. Situ Nan wondered why Eastmay transferred its shares to himself. Although he himself was expelled from the board of directors, it was a huge gain after all!

"I'm surprised, isn't it? I just don't want the White Star Shipping Company to have any relationship with our Eastmey family anymore. Those people who want me to be cheaper are a bit unwilling, so I think you are the best choice." Eastmey smiled.

"That's it?" Situ Nan thought for a moment. No matter how you say it, he won't suffer a loss. Although 15% of the shares are a bit less for him, he has the status of a director of a world-class shipping company. It is also very helpful for my future business expansion outside the United States.

Especially before the German merchant ships staying in the United States got in hand, the shipping giant planned by Situ Nan hasn't even seen a single image now.

"Okay! Mr. Eastmay, what I want to say is that it is difficult to refuse your good family. But now I can't come up with much money at once. Is it acceptable to use share exchange?" Situ Nan finally still Decided to take the shares of White Star Company in the hands of Eastmei.

At this time, it reflected the shrewdness of Eastmay as a businessman. After some bargaining, he finally exchanged shares in some companies under Situ Nan from Situ Nan.

But not including Occidental Petroleum.This is the lifeblood of Situ Nan.

In general, the fate of the White Star Shipping Company is not very good, but it has made brilliant achievements during the First World War. Situ Nan never thought that he could control this shipping giant for a long time, because its big boss is Morgan. Forget it.

This transaction was actually concluded at the dinner table. Situ Nan had already had two cups of coffee when Kavat arrived.

"Is this your girlfriend? Very beautiful!" Yi Shimei exclaimed.

Can't say no?Situ Nan only admitted with an "um".

When Kavat heard this, his hanging heart fell, and his heart was a little sweet. Seeing Situ Nan's eyes were a little bit more joyful.

After the Eastman and his wife had finished eating, they left wittily. Situ Nan asked Eastman to go to Robles Securities to finalize the transaction contract with Robles in a few days, because Situ Nan would not be in New York.

"Okay, let's go! I have been with you for one day today, you should thank me so!" Situ Nan frivolously supported Kavat's delicate chin.