The journey starts from the Titanic

During this time, he was so busy that he really didn't have any intentions to get married.Marriage is an important matter in life, and there are many things to consider.This is a combination of two families, not as simple as two people being in love, as long as you love me.

Stuart's marriage to Laura means that the William Consortium must be married to the Mellon Consortium. This is not a trivial matter. How can Andrew make a decision when his head is hot!At the same time, Situ Nan was not good at rejecting Andrew face-to-face, anyway, he recognized Laura in his heart, but the fact was too hasty.

"What are you waiting for? No! Even if you don't get married, you have to settle the relationship! At least get engaged!" Andrew's attitude is very tough.This old man is so awkward, once a decision is made, no one can change it.

Situ Nan looked at Andrew suspiciously, wondering why the old man must marry his daughter out today!Looking at his serious expression, it seems that this decision cannot be changed!Is this a forced marriage?Besides, there is no forced marriage like him?

Situ Nan thought about it. Although I don't know why Andrew was so anxious, it seemed that no matter what, he didn't suffer from this matter!Why are you still hesitating?Besides, isn’t it just an engagement?Nowadays, women have not been liberated. According to the habit of getting married early nowadays, Laura is not young anymore.Laura should also be explained.

"Okay! Andrew, let's get engaged first! You can arrange this, and let me know when you are ready." Situ Nan was also a bachelor. Since the old man is so enthusiastic, just push everything to you. Up.

Hearing Situ Nan let go, Andrew was also relieved, even though his attitude was a little unreasonable, he was actually afraid that Situ Nan would not agree!

But this kid's attitude is too irresponsible. Why should I make arrangements and be ready to talk to him?Thinking of this, Andrew was a little dissatisfied with Situ Nan's "puff".

"You kid doesn't know the blessing in the blessing! How many people want to marry my daughter, I haven't nodded." Andrew flicked his cigar soot and said angrily, "Don't think you hide your property in the west and no one notices. You, Bethlehem United Steel Company, Robles Securities Company and Occidental Petroleum Company, which are not sweet and pastry? How many people in the United States are jealous!

During this period of time, your kid doesn't stop, big moves are frequent, even I am in Pittsburgh and you marvel at it.Regarding the William Financial Control, the meetings on the William were busy after all.

But you kid still knows how to advance and retreat, and you haven't touched those people's forbidding. They are busy with the war and have no time to take care of you for a while, but once they vacate their hands, can you still be as happy as you are now?"

Andrew sneered. He is most familiar with the Jews on Wall Street. Wall Street has not rarely reached out to Pittsburgh these years, but fortunately, Andrew has resisted it.

The unexpected rise of Situ Nan also allowed Andrew to see an opportunity for the Mellon family to show up to Xito.There is not much room for the Mellon family to develop in the Pittsburgh area, and they are surrounded by other consortia in the industrial zone of the northeastern United States.If the Mellon family wants to expand, the best direction should be west to south, so California in the west and Texas in the south have become Andrew's new investment targets.

When Andrew saw this, others would naturally see it, after all, no one was a fool.But if it weren't for the affairs of Europe, the consortiums in the east would restrain each other, maybe the Morgan, Rockefeller, Citigroup and other consortiums in New York would "kill" to the west.How can Situ Nan have such a beautiful life?

Be the first!The relationship between Situ Nan and Laura is determined, and the Mellon family will gain an advantage in the future "westward march".Moreover, a strong alliance is in the interests of both parties.

Situ Nan couldn't help thinking. He naturally understood what Andrew said. He also considered this question many times. He was also prepared for the Eastern Consortium, especially the financial power of New York, to reach out to the Midwest after the war.

Historically, the Eastern Consortium used the economic depression in the postwar years to successfully penetrate into the West, and it also succeeded. After all, New York bankers still hold the Fed as a killer!

They are wealthy, if not for their sudden rise, it is estimated that the small businessmen in the Midwest and the gang of New York crocodiles really do not have the same strength!

But will he succeed easily?The William Consortium has developed to this day, although it is not enough to go to other people's turf, but it is not without the power to fight back.New York's Robles Securities Company, Bethlehem United Steel Company, and Eastman Kodak Company, Chrysler Company, and Guben Energy Company are not inferior to ordinary consortiums.After the war, the strength will be more stable, and it is not that any cat or dog can move at will.Thinking of this, Situ Nan secretly settled his attention.

It's not profitable, and Andrew is so enthusiastic today, besides caring about his daughter's happiness, he has no other thoughts.Situ Nan looked at Andrew who was smoking silently while leaning on the sofa.

Well, I look kind, thinking that in the past six months, the cooperation between myself and the Mellon family has been fairly pleasant, there is no conflict, the joint venture gunpowder factory has already started production, and the money will soon be in the bag.

Not only that, in Kodak and Guben Energy Company, Situ Nan also received help from Andrew, so the opportunity to continue the cooperation between the two sides is something Situ Nan is happy to see.As long as the other party is not too much, everything is easy to discuss.

Although he has confidence in his own strength, Situ Nan still doesn't want to fall out with other forces at once. What he lacks most now is time. He may not be able to make a fortune in a muffled voice. It’s a good time to get stronger.

Situ Nan couldn't refuse the kindness of the Mellon family any more. There were disputes where there were people. The presence of an ally like the Mellon family was also a rare help for Situ Nan, at least not being isolated.

Moreover, the Mellon family has a good relationship with Rockefeller, Cleveland and other industrial groups. The other faction is the Wall Street Financial Group headed by the Morgan Consortium. As for the Citi Consortium and other regional consortia, they generally choose to be neutral or self-proclaimed because of their strength, sometimes for profit. Will participate in the battle between Morgan and Rockefeller.

For a long time, due to the relationship between the Robles Securities Company, the William Consortium had a decent relationship with the Jews on Wall Street, and had cooperated in dealing with the problems of Britain, France and other countries.Situ Nan has been very vigilant about the financial power of Wall Street.

At the same time, due to the increasingly obvious competition between Occidental Petroleum and Standard Oil, the William Consortium cannot come together with the Rockefeller Consortium.Both Morgan and Rockefeller are too strong for the current William consortium, so Situ Nan needs more allies, and the cooperation with the Mellon family seems to be a hit.At least once Situ Nan and the Mellon family are married, they will reduce a lot of potential enemies and have the confidence to stand on their own.

Of course, the William Consortium may also be infiltrated in the cooperation with the Mellon Consortium, and Situ Nan must also be well grasped.

"Andrew, I think I understand what you mean. But how do you want to cooperate?" Situ Nan asked directly after understanding Andrew's intention.

Well, Andrew looked at Situ Nan approvingly, and said slowly: "Today is mainly to remind you. I don't need too much action for the time being. Let's wait until your relationship with Laura is confirmed!"

Old fox!Doesn't that mean not saying it?Situ Nan cursed inwardly, but he still nodded: "Yes, now all my energy is devoted to this war. By the way, I am going to let Occidental Petroleum go to Asia for fun. Is Gulf Oil Company interested?"

Situ Nan’s words immediately caught Andrew’s attention, and the old man’s eyes lit up. The drooping eyelids just opened suddenly, and he looked at Situ Nan with piercing eyes, "Let’s listen, what do you guys have? Good plan?"

"Hey. I heard that there is a lot of oil in the Netherlands and India, so I want to see it. Now the strength of Europe has returned. It is a good opportunity for our American companies to intervene. If it is not too much trouble, the British have Ask us, I believe it won't be too difficult for us." Situ Nan smiled and said.

"Your kid is really wild!" Andrew thought for a moment, and said, "But it's better to find Rockefeller for this matter. It will be easier to have him join us."

The rich oil reserves of the Indonesian archipelago have long been no secret. Standard Oil has always coveted Indonesian oil, but there is the British and Dutch territory. BP and Shell have always had official policy protections. The United States The oil companies of the United States have been greatly restricted there, and even the Queen of England said that in her territory, American oil companies will never be allowed to appear such strong words.

"Rockefeller?" Situ Nan hesitated, and he was always wary of Standard Oil, but it seemed impossible to leave Standard Oil to print Nepalese oil.

If Standard Oil Corporation participates in the Dutch-Indian oil operations, although Occidental Petroleum will get less benefits, it will be of great help to Situ Nan's other plans.

After all, the action of the three major oil companies is almost equivalent to the action of the US government. In any case, the Dutch and Indian colonial governments have to consider the pressure of the US government.

In the Netherlands, can this declining sea coachman stop the greed of the American oil giants?You must know that even in the Far East, American businessmen under the banner of open door stupefied their business into the sphere of influence of the European powers.

After weighing it up, Situ Nan felt that Andrew's proposal was good, not only could allow Occidental Petroleum to penetrate Southeast Asia, but also allow Situ Nan to entrain other private goods.

"It is good to have Standard Oil Company to participate, but we have small legs and thin arms and no one is strong. How about we set up a joint oil company to specialize in oil business in Southeast Asia?" Situ Nan tentatively asked.

Andrew considered it for a moment and nodded: "Okay! Let's be one and half!"

Then Andrew and Situ Nan, the two sons-in-law, briefly discussed the affairs of the oil company, and settled the affairs of the company in a few words.

"By the way, about the engagement, you should discuss with Laura and try to fix an earlier time!" At the end, Andrew did not forget to remind Situ Nan that his command tone really made Situ Nan depressed, but he was so passionate. What can Situ Nan do?

"My dear, what are you thinking? I couldn't find you just now!" Laura walked out of the cabin and smiled sweetly.

She saw Situ Nan standing alone on the deck looking at the sea, and several cigarette butts were lost on the ground. She didn't know what her man was thinking about, so she frowned.

"Nothing! By the way, where's Andrew?" Situ Nan asked.

"He went to bed after lunch! Do you have something to worry about?" Laura felt that Situ Nan seemed to be hesitating, a little different from the usual self-confidence.

"Nothing can escape you!" Situ Nan gently scratched Laura's nose, embraced her, sighed, and quietly looked at the calm sea.

Situ Nan has no idea about being engaged or getting married to Laura, just thinking of her past life, she can't help but feel a little emotional!If it weren't for falling off the plane, I guess I have already had children with other women, right?

Sometimes life is really unpredictable!Just like this calm sea, maybe the next moment it will be surging!If not, can you achieve what you are today?

There is a fixed number for one drink and one peck.Forget it completely!forget it!Throwing away the last bit of obsession, Situ Nan waited until he calmed down, staring into Laura's eyes and said, "Let's get engaged!"

"Ah! My goodness!" Laura covered her mouth with her hands, with a look of surprise on her face. She looked at Situ Nan's sincere eyes with emotion."Why did you think of this?"

Laura was a little shy but still plucked up the courage to stare at Situ Nan.

"Why? Do you disagree? Then when I didn't say it!" Situ Nan turned around on purpose, pretending to leave.Of course he can't tell Laura that your old man forced me.

Although Laura was a little surprised, she was naturally willing. Seeing Situ Nan was about to leave, she couldn't help but feel anxious. How could she let him go easily?

She grabbed Situ Nan and said angrily: "Dare you? Tell you, Stonney William, since you saved me on the Titanic, you are mine for the rest of your life! Don't want to leave me, Don't think about it..."

Before he finished speaking, he was blocked by Situ Nan's lips!

For a long time, Laura said to Situ Nan emotionally: "My dear, it seems that something is missing?"

"What's the difference?"