In fact, Sheffield has never attended any serious cocktail parties. If Edith Rockefeller were here, he could avoid a lot of embarrassment that he is not comfortable with. But it doesn't matter. There is still someone here whose attainments are not inferior to Edith Rockefeller's at all. Even

A stronger Vanderbilt II.

In this way, there won’t be so much trouble. As a person who gets carried away when he is proud, Sheffield actually has no resistance to alcohol, but being in a strange place is another matter. Safety comes first in everything, and there is nothing wrong with living a stable life.

Okay, so it turns out that business cards have already appeared at the beginning of the century?

Sheffield, who was stuffed with a bunch of business cards, was relatively unknown. After all, he was not the protagonist at any of the cocktail parties. He was just watching the protagonist's performance while busy with his own affairs.

"Yes, I think so too!" Hearing the compliments given to Natalia for an unknown number of times, Sheffield also replied for an unknown number of times, "My female companion is so beautiful, but if she is praised by other men

There are so many compliments, but I am very dissatisfied myself, and I hope everyone can understand."

At this time, he would rather face a group of Chinese people. Although it is instinct for men to be lustful, the tribe in his previous life would still pretend to be sanctimonious and hypocritical. What's wrong with it? Can this matter be done openly?

Fortunately, the identity of the boss of the United Company and the existence of Vanderbilt II were enough to intimidate Xiao Xiao. People finally stopped discussing Natalia's appearance.

Sheffield retaliated by reaching out and touching Natalia's buttocks. The latter did not avoid it, but he could clearly feel from the touch that the woman's long legs were so briefly clamped just now, and she seemed a little nervous.

Vanderbilt almost regarded this cocktail party as a nightclub a hundred years later. The band kept playing without any intention of stopping. He called it Vanderbilt's style.

"Miscalculation! Is it possible that this cocktail party is going to last all night?" Sheffield took out his pocket watch and glanced at the time. It was better to reject it from the beginning.

Natalia's eyes were sharp and she saw Sheffield taking out his pocket watch. It was obviously the same style as the one given to her, "How many pocket watches do you have?"

"Order twelve every year!" Sheffield put away his pocket watch and said in a low voice, "This year's twelve will arrive in three months. They are being manufactured in Switzerland. Those Swiss people always feel that their craftsmanship is so valuable.

, scientific and technological progress will eliminate them sooner or later, why are they all so arrogant?"

There is no doubt that the two typical representatives of IQ tax are diamonds for women and watches for men. Watches are no longer rivals of quartz watches in terms of accuracy. This is a gap that cannot be bridged by any kind of craftsmanship.

As expected by Sheffield, Vanderbilt II really went to this cocktail party with the purpose of staying up all night. After knowing the other party's purpose, Sheffield stopped accompanying him. He didn't have this habit. He couldn't be with him.

The other party also showed off his youth and directly led Natalia to rest.

It was enough to meet the world. He was really sure of one thing. Vanderbilt II took the opportunity to hold a cocktail party to show off his wealth.

In fact, Vanderbilt II is really not like this this time, or it is not completely like this, but he is just used to it. When working, you can't forget entertainment and pay attention to the balance between work and rest.

Fortunately, these builders arrived on the second day, which was an eye-opener for Sheffield. It seemed that this was not the first time that they and Vanderbilt had done this, and they seemed to be very familiar with each other. This made Sheffield

He had a bold idea. It was well known that he was in urgent need of cash, otherwise he would not have thought of the renovation project of New Orleans. And Vanderbilt II was an important heir of the railroad king generation. Considering that the second generation heir had two

With a fortune of around US$100 million, even if Vanderbilt II squandered it for several years, he still had a lot of wealth left.

If he was not short of money, Sheffield would definitely not have any doubts about Vanderbilt II's prodigal behavior. There are only one less rich man at his level. People are willing to surrender, and he is just what he wants.

But now he is also in urgent need of cash. If he can gain Vanderbilt's trust, wouldn't this kill two birds with one stone?

This thought flashed through my mind, and then Sheffield definitely taught a lesson to the builders of this era. After all, in the field of real estate, the East has the advantage of being a latecomer and has very shameless tricks. In this era,

It is still unheard of and unseen by builders in the United States.

"Dear gentlemen, there is no doubt that the construction of New Orleans should maintain the same history, so it is not a matter of discussion, but it must have a certain French style." Sheffield first confirmed this to these New York builders,

After all, New Orleans was an important town in New France at that time, and there were many French immigrants. In fact, many of the allies of the United Company were indeed descendants of French immigrants.

Furthermore, although the French have been constantly stolen from the British in their struggle for hegemony in modern times, they have not lost in all fields. In the field of culture, France is definitely much stronger than Britain, which is world-famous for its dark cuisine. Paris is even more powerful than other European cities.

Has a reputation far beyond his reach.

Even the builders present recognized this, and the evidence is that the Vanderbilt family estate where they lived was designed by French designers and built according to requirements. Edith Rockefeller also had a soft spot for France.

New Orleans itself has this foundation. Although Sheffield is preparing a money-making activity, it is also prepared to implement it seriously. This cannot be taken carelessly.

Regarding the overall plan, Sheffield said that he can use his connections to eliminate interference and make New Orleans a garden city in the United States. He can be bolder in urban planning.

This remark won a lot of applause, but I don’t know if these representatives of various construction companies regard Sheffield as the second Vanderbilt II, but they will be disappointed immediately, because not only is he not, but in their hearts

Consider whether to trick Vanderbilt II away as part of his cash-out plan.

Sheffield is now concerned about the cash in Vanderbilt's hands. As for the bait, it is the Panama Canal project. At the same time, the purpose of his coming to New York this time is to find some qualified construction companies to jointly deal with this big project. Various companies in the South

The big family actually doesn't have much strength in the field of construction. The cake of the Panama Canal project still needs to be divided, and it is not something he can swallow alone.

Vanderbilt II is the partner Sheffield has found. If there is enough time, there is no need to do this with Sheffield's personality. However, time is tight, so he can only try his best to move around and try his best to stay still.

When it comes to cashing out existing industries, the Panama Canal project is the best bait.

As a new country, the United States has never lacked adventurers, so when Sheffield only slightly revealed that the Panama Canal project was in his hands, he stopped. Representatives from major construction companies did not stop.

Keep asking about prospects and profits.

"Actually, it's useless to ask so many questions. With the ability of everyone here, a New Orleans reconstruction project is enough. The Panama Canal is a major project that the federal government is concerned about and is prepared to provide support for it. To be honest, there must be no negligence.

, otherwise even our country's image will be affected. Although it is very profitable, the requirements are also very strict." Sheffield said with a reserved tone, ready to reveal this paragraph.

However, the representatives of the construction companies whose appetites have been aroused have a different view on this, saying that the architectural essence of the entire United States is in New York. If there is nothing that can be done in New York, there is nothing that can be done elsewhere.

"Perhaps Mr. William thinks that we are just building buildings, but as a company with an excellent reputation in the industry, we have also undertaken many projects. It is not that we have never done canal projects. Although the Panama Canal project is huge, it is also in this

The difficulty of construction is mainly reflected in the huge amount of work, and other aspects still need to be discussed."

"Yes, Mr. William underestimates us. There is nothing we can't construct. Moreover, we also have many talents in terms of design. The French can do it. In fact, we can do it as well."

Everyone said to each other that Sheffield should not look down on domestic construction companies. Sheffield, who has always shown good self-cultivation, saw the fish taking the bait and quickly expressed his apology, "I don't understand the resumes of major companies."

, what you just said seemed a bit arbitrary."

Although he expressed his apology, Sheffield still didn't mention the Panama Canal project. He pretended that it was just a mistake and focused on talking about the reconstruction plan of New Orleans. This made the enthusiastic representatives of major construction companies have no choice but to talk about themselves.

The words were suppressed in my heart first, but the idea of ​​​​wanting to make profits from it has not faded away, I am just waiting for the next opportunity.

All of this was seen by Natalia, who was playing the role of a vase. She felt that the eagerness and composure of these people was ridiculous. The corners of their mouths were slightly raised, like flowers in bloom.

Now Sheffield just needs to ensure that he is not ignorant at all. As for the innovation of the common area method, these builders can discover it themselves after construction, because the first person to eat the crab must be themselves.

For a company as big as United Company, it is a sign of integrity, especially since Sheffield has a good image in the media. Making money naturally makes these New York construction companies happy.

Both sides have something to be happy about. Even Vanderbilt II, who facilitated this matter, couldn't help but be moved and wanted to participate. If Sheffield knew that Vanderbilt II thought so, he would probably laugh from his back.
Chapter completed!