The journey starts from the Titanic

Barton himself usually doesn't pay much attention to the family business, but the real estate business jointly developed by the Barton family and Situ Nan has expanded its financial resources several times in recent years. Barton also feels the influence of the owner of William Hill in the upper class of the United States.

"You won, but we will get the most gold medals." MacArthur walked over, not depressed at all, still so calm and confident with his cigarette butt in his mouth.I don't know if this guy will show up with his cigarette butt in his mouth at the opening ceremony tomorrow.

"Really? Guess how many gold medals we can get? A bet with you!" After winning the game, Situ Nan was in a good mood.

"South China?" MacArthur looked at Situ Nan disdainfully. Although there were many people in South China, the Olympic Games has always been a pastime for Westerners. People of the yellow race are just playing the role of soy sauce. No Asian country has ever won a gold medal.

"Yes!" Situ Nan smiled.

"Okay! Just gamble on Nanhua to get a gold medal?" MacArthur exhaled a puff of smoke, glanced at Situ Nan with some triumph, and said, "Any medal will do."

"Okay!" Situ Nan nodded, not daring to be too big. It is not easy for the South China delegation to come to France to compete. Almost everyone is not very optimistic about winning a medal.

"What about the bet?" MacArthur said proudly, feeling certain to win.

"I lost, I promised you a reasonable request. If you lose, just give me your pipe! I hate the way you look when you smoke."

Situ Nan looked at MacArthur provocatively.

"Promise him, Douglas." Button agitated.

"Okay! It seems that I have to experiment with some new equipment for my boys, you wait!" MacArthur inserted the pipe into the mouth, took a beautiful sip, and left with his entourage and team members.

That guy has always wanted to strengthen the Philippines' military, update its equipment, and urge the US Army to deploy an advanced aviation team in the Philippines.

"It doesn't matter if you lose to him, isn't it just a few airplanes? Maybe it can promote the Army Air Force to increase the purchase of Cummins-Lincoln Aircraft Company's new products."

Situ Nan thought to himself.

At the end of the game, the members of the South China Basketball Team were in a good mood and were all excited. What an honor it is to beat the United States, the country that invented basketball!

"Captain, you are amazing!"

"Accept me as a disciple!"

"I want to write to my dad, we won the Yankees in our game!"...

"Okay, stop talking nonsense, don't flatter, today's victory is everyone's credit. I am very satisfied with your performance. I will give you a set of basketball equipment and a commemorative watch later. Now we are going to dinner."

Situ Nan waved his hand and laughed proudly.In a foreign country, it is rare to have such an opportunity.There may be no such opportunity in the future.

The smiles of these boys are relatively simple, and they have not learned how to be marketable, and can have the opportunity to participate in international competitions to win glory for the country and the nation.

The next day, Situ Nan brought his wife and children to the Eve Manor Olympic Stadium. The position was in the front, and it was a rare VIP ticket. There were a large group of handsome upper-class people sitting around, and there were a lot of people in Paris. Regardless of men and women, they are hypocritically greeting, to some extent the Olympic Games is also a social occasion.

Situ Nan was not too cold with their elegant French, and sat aside, happy and clean.What makes him proud is that Laura, who is dressed up with radiant face and demeanor, instantly compares the ladies of Paris.

Situ Nan saw appreciation, fascination and even lust in the eyes of those men, and his vanity began to swell. Among the women he knew well, Laura had the best temperament. Only Song Meiling could compare with it, and Song Meiling had a little more. The mystery of the East, even though she is more westernized, she is still an Oriental in essence.

Paris is a place of nobility, but Situ Nan has developed a habit of being very common people. Toad sunglasses, binoculars, snacks, water and other things are all ready, no different from ordinary fans.

The Eve Manor Olympic Stadium is a grand event. More than forty countries, black, white and yellow people have come. The scene is covered by various flags. It is not wrong to describe it with a sea of ​​flags.

Of course, the blue, white and red three-color vertical striped flag that symbolizes France the most is the flag. France is now the hegemon of the European continent and is bullish. This is clearly reflected in the pride on the audience's faces.Last year, they gave the Germans a severe lesson. This year the Germans failed to participate in the Olympics and had to wipe their tears at home.

Oh oh-infected by the excitement in the field, Situ Nan whistled excitedly.

Woo-oh, son Andy also cheered, and his little hand vigorously waved a small flag into the field, one side was the American Stars and Stripes, and the other was the South China yellow and blue flag.God knows what feelings this guy will have for that strange country far away when he grows up.

"Is it cool? Look there, the athletes will come out from there later." Situ Nan pointed to the direction of the door, while feeding snacks to Little Andy, while asking Little Andy to use the telescope.

In fact, they could see clearly in the front row, but Situ Nan thought it was cool to do so.He would rather turn his son into a free and cheerful American cowboy than a rigid and serious British gentleman or a casual French artist.

"Hey, sir, you are here too!" Suddenly a girl came next to him. Situ Nan turned his head to see that it was Eva, the girl who saw him on the basketball court yesterday.

Today, Eva and her friends also came to see the opening ceremony, the location is right next to Situ Nan.

"Miss Eva, hello!" Situ Nan nodded friendly. Today's Eva has put on some makeup, her face looks a lot better, but she's just an unopened little sister, incomparable to the noble and mature Laura .

"This is Miss Eva, my wife Laura, son Andy, and daughter Alice." Situ Nan introduced.Naturally, he would not be interested in the other party, he just thought it was a coincidence.

Eva told Situ Nan that she was an Austrian and came to Paris to see her cousin.Her cousin is a vulgar woman, although she has a beautiful appearance, Situ Nan has no interest at all.

The snacks in Little Andy's hands seemed to arouse Eva's interest. It just so happened that Situ Nan didn't want to bother about this naive little girl, so she changed positions with her son, and let Little Andy and Eva sit together to share snacks.

"Alice, come, dad hug!" Situ Nan took Fendudu's daughter from Laura's arms, enjoying the moments of family happiness before the opening.

There are very few people around Situ Nan with children to watch the sports meeting. There are still a few bodyguards sitting beside them, so there is no need to worry about safety.

Seeing Situ Nan approaching, a smile appeared in the corner of Laura's eyes, holding Situ Nan's hand, feeling satisfied.

In the sound of music, more than forty national delegations entered the venue. The host French delegation first appeared, igniting the enthusiasm of the audience.

When it was the American team's turn to play, the head of the delegation, MacArthur, walked towards the venue with a proud face.And another American cowboy, Barton, as the standard bearer, holding the Stars and Stripes, with a serious face, a tall and strong body, a straightforward pace, a vigorous spirit, and an excellent appearance.

The athletes of the US delegation smiled and waved small flags to greet the audience. The American basketball players who played with Situ Nan yesterday recognized Situ Nan and responded with smiles.

Situ Nan also saw an acquaintance, the guy who was surfing together in Hawaii a few years ago, and forgot his name.

Happiness!

Situ Nan pressed the shutter continuously to take pictures of this rare scene.

The fluorescent lights of the camera aroused the idea of ​​MacArthur and Patton. Situ Nan raised the camera and whistled at them excitedly.

"Oh..." Little Andy waved the small flag excitedly and cheered. It was the first time to participate in this kind of event, and there was a "bad head" dad. How could his performance be quiet and graceful?

The fluorescent, waving stars and stripes caught the attention of MacArthur and Button. They turned their heads and saw Situ Nan's smiling face.

MacArthur grinned, his mouth slightly cocked, and his right hand grabbed a virtual hand on his mouth. This guy seemed to have forgotten. He couldn't come out with a corn pipe in his mouth today.

But Patton glanced at Situ Nan, then turned his head, his nostrils were almost up to the sky.

When Situ Nan had an idea, evil taste flashed in his mind, and he whispered to He Yongyuan behind him.He Yongyuan said something to a bodyguard not far away.

The guy had a very loud voice, and suddenly shouted at MacArthur and the others: "Idiot! The Idiot who lifted up, your pants are not stretched!"

Less than ten meters away from the auditorium, the loud voice of that buddy aroused Button's idea. He turned his head reflexively and saw a big mouth cursing at himself-"Idiot, fasten your pants!"

This remark shocked his heart, as you can imagine, his footsteps were vacant, his hands were trembling, and the flag in his hands was about to fall.

Button is worthy of the bravery of the army, and the ability to react is first-class. He grabbed the flagpole for the first time, did not dare to continue to check the pants chain, continued to move forward with his head high, and resumed his previous rhythm.

It's just that the pace is much smaller, the rhythm is a bit uncoordinated, and the look of looking down at the trouser chain from time to time makes people laugh.

Situ Nan was in the telescope and almost saw Patton's flushed face.

"Douglas, did you really lose the chain?" Button whispered to MacArthur, who was walking side by side. He slowed down so that MacArthur could see clearly.