Maas lowered his head slightly and thought carefully. After arriving in Shanghai, he started building a factory and doing business, dealing with people from all parties, and contacting Li Zhen from time to time. In the end, he still found nothing. He said with certainty: "I have never offended Li Zhen.
impossible."
The expert who asked the question has experienced more human experience, but he is not easy to fool. He said: "If you can't tell the difference yourself, then tell me everything you have done from the time you arrived in Shanghai until now, and I will choose.
"
Mas was also worried about the situation in the factory and began to explain it in detail.
From the time he first arrived in Shanghai, his relationship with Li Zhen was irreversible, and finally he became what he is now.
After listening, the expert sighed and said, "I know why Li Zhen didn't see you."
"Why?" Mas looked puzzled.
The expert said solemnly: "The main reason is that when you contacted other officials in Jiangsu, you did not discuss it with Li Zhen in advance. Just imagine, if Li Zhen knew about this and you didn't tell him, Li Zhen would definitely be disappointed.
Li Zhen was embarrassed by it. Moreover, because you approached other officials, Li Zhen would think that you wanted to get rid of him and find more official support, so Li Zhen refused to see you because he wanted to take this opportunity to rectify the situation.
Give it a try."
Mas frowned and said: "How is this possible? I am looking for other officials to open up channels and increase the interests of the factory! Our factory has become stronger, which is good for Li Zhen."
The expert shook his head and said: "With more people buying guns from the factory, Li Zhen can indeed make money, but he will lose more. Because the weapons equipped by his army are no longer the most powerful, it is impossible for Li Zhen to support
."
Mas looked helpless and asked, "In that case, what should we do?"
After listening to this, the expert thought carefully for a long time and then said: "I remember there was an idiom in Chinese history, which is called "asking for forgiveness by bearing the thorns." You have now touched Li Zhen's bottom line. In order to gain Li Zhen's understanding, you can only apologize by bearing the thorns.
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Mas scratched his head, confused, and asked: "Ask for forgiveness? What do you mean?"
The expert looked at Mas's translator and asked the translator to tell Mas.
After all, this translator is the one who is proficient in Chinese culture. The translator immediately said: "Mr. Maas, all you have to do is carry a few thorns on your back and take the initiative to admit your mistake."
Mas was still puzzled and asked: "Is it useful to carry thorns on your back? What are thorns?"
The translator said: "Vitex is a kind of object used to hit people. You have to be naked to show your sincerity." Seeing that Mas was still puzzled, the translator had to carefully tell the story of bearing the thorn to plead guilty.
After Maas understood this, the corner of his mouth twitched slightly, with a look of embarrassment on his face. He stripped off his upper body in public and had to carry a thorn stick. Is this too embarrassing?
Mas shook his head repeatedly, expressing his unwillingness.
The expert said solemnly: "You think about it, it's up to you whether you do it or not!"
After being silent for a long time, Mas finally reluctantly agreed.
If the factory ran out of steel, minerals and other raw materials for making firearms and bullets, it would be difficult to operate. For the Beretta family's business, Mas had to humbly plead for mercy. Mas made preparations and asked someone to find Vitex.
Tied behind his back, he left the factory with his upper body exposed and took a carriage towards Daotai Mansion.
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Daotai Mansion, in the study.
Li Zhen was sitting in the study, taking a good rest and looking relaxed and at ease.
Next to him, stood Ye Chengzhong.
After Li Zhen listened to Ye Chengzhong's words about Mas standing outside the house with a thorn stick on his back, he laughed so much that he said: "It seems that Mas has finally realized and knows how to bow his head. However, if you don't teach him a lesson, it's It's impossible to make a deep impression on him. Ignore him for now and wait until he stands outside the house."
Ye Cheng was very happy to watch the show and agreed with a smile.
Immediately, Li Zhen asked again: "Is there any news about Tongsi recently?"
Ye Chengzhong said: "Tongsi has been very honest recently and has not done anything extraordinary. Sir, if you want to subdue Tongsi, you should probably show your intention and Tongsi will come by himself."
Li Zhenxiao said: "It would be beneficial to observe more."
Ye Chengzhong chatted with Li Zhen, and time gradually slipped through his fingers.
For Li Zhen, time really flies by, but for Mas standing outside Daotai Mansion, it is absolutely torture. Every minute and every second is very uncomfortable. Because standing outside Daotai Mansion There were many people watching, and all their eyes fell on Mas, looking up and down, and pointing.
By the way, the translator standing next to me felt embarrassed.
Mas couldn't understand what the people were saying, but he could vaguely guess it by looking at their expressions. Especially the tuft of hair on Mas' chest attracted countless eyes.
In public, Mas already had plans to turn around and leave.
However, when Mas thought that he had been standing for so long and that he had the hopes of the Beretta family on his shoulders, he had no choice but to continue standing at the door, enduring endless suffering.
"Tap! Tread!!"
Suddenly, a burst of footsteps came from inside the door.
Mas heard the sound and went away, only to see Ye Chengzhong walking out. Mas' dim eyes suddenly lit up, and he said happily: "Brother Ye, is General Li free?"
Ye Chengzhong said expressionlessly: "Follow me!"
When Maas saw Ye Chengzhong's expression, his heart skipped a beat. Didn't he do something right? Not long after, Maas came to the hall carrying a bundle of wattle sticks. When Maas saw Li Zhen sitting directly above him, he bowed slightly. , said: "Dear General Li, I am here to apologize for what I did."
The translator immediately relayed it, and Li Zhen asked: "Apologise, Mas, did you do something wrong?
When Maas saw that Li Zhen did not speak Italian, but instead asked the translator to paraphrase every sentence, he knew that something was wrong. Moreover, Maas secretly thought that Li Zhen was too good at pretending, but he could only say honestly: "I often talk to other people Officials, business contacts, wanted to expand the family business, but did not limit the number of guns. I did not discuss this matter with General Li. Please forgive me, General Li."
When Mas said these words, he was still a little unconvinced, because he was indeed thinking about the family's career.
Li Zhen said: "I don't take this matter to heart, you don't have to worry about it."
After finishing speaking, Li Zhen looked at Ye Chengzhong again and asked Ye Chengzhong to get some clothes. Then he asked Mas to take off the thorns on his back and put on clothes to cover his exposed body.
Mas asked tentatively: "General Li, regarding minerals, steel and other basic raw materials for making weapons, could you please say hello and give us a way out?"
Li Zhen said: "Don't worry when you go back, I will say hello and get the factory running."
Marston was overjoyed and said, "Thank you, General Li!"
Li Zhen hummed, picked up the tea and took a sip.
Seeing this, Ye Chengzhong immediately said, "Mr. Mas, your Excellency has other arrangements for you, please come back." After saying that, Ye Chengzhong sent Mas away.
Back in the hall, Ye Chengzhong asked: "Sir, I see that Mas is not convinced. Do you really plan to provide for them?"
Li Zhen Leng sneered and said: "The Beretta family is thinking about the development of the family. They are not suitable for training. Naturally, they cannot fully supply it. Our own talents are still being cultivated. Send a message to Blair to ask him to improve."
The price of the raw materials is sold to the Italians. And we cannot sell more. As long as we can maintain the operation of the factory and the weapons that the Beretta family supports us, it is enough."
"yes!"
Ye Chengzhong happily agreed with a smile on his face.