"Mike, don't be angry. Let's have a good chat. Friendship is not what matters in business." One-eyed Jack hooked Li Guolou's shoulder and prevented Li Guolou from sitting on his seat. He dragged Li Guolou to a table by force.
Round table with no one around.
"Mike, I admire you so much!" A beautiful public relations manager sat on the right side of Li Guolou. Another comely public relations manager also invited Yelia over and asked Yelia to sit on the other side next to the one-eyed Jack.
One side.
The comely public relations manager began to serve them tea and water, and told Li Guolou with her charming eyes that she was very interested in him.
One-eyed Jack handed Li Guolou a Cuban cigar and said: "Mike, Jelia, you are all my good friends. When have I ever wronged you? There are great benefits. From now on, your business will be my business."
I will do whatever I can to help you."
A set of gorgeous opening remarks made Li Guolou shut up and listen to the successful people's speeches that continued to confuse people.
One-eyed Jack took a sip from his cigar, exhaled a stream of smoke, and said: "Mike, you have extraordinary talent, that's why you get the love of Mrs. Jelia, but your talent is not just this, you also have a strong aura.
Just look at this perfect boxing match and you will know how many people support you behind you. Of course, there are more people who oppose you. They are all blind and seeking death. You don’t have to blame yourself. I want to tell you both.
The thing is, your strong aura is wasted. This time, the entire Tianjin Concession is going crazy about you two. You don’t know how many people’s fates were changed by a boxing match the day before yesterday. I can reveal something,
The two of you with twenty hands cannot stop the man who jumped into the Haihe River."
Li Guolou nodded and said, "I know that. Most of them are foreigners. I feel better."
One-eyed Jack glanced at you and said: "Who told you that there are more foreigners? Mike, you have been deceived. There are many more people in the Qing Dynasty. They all look down on you. Eight out of ten people who jumped into the Haihe River were dragging their pigtails."
Floating on the water.”
Yelia looked at Li Guolou and sneered. This is the best example of whether the Qing people trust their own people. Instead, she, a Frenchman, made a big bet, and her profits in the entire gambling game were among the best.
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Li Guolou said awkwardly: "Oh, Mr. Jack, I have never been out in the French Concession. I don't know the situation outside. Please continue talking."
"Mike, I'm optimistic about you. You have a strong appeal and make so many people hate you. You are not simple. This time you vented a fearless spirit in the ring and knocked down the arrogance of the Westerners.
It's over! So those Westerners who look down on others hate you even more. Tarzan the ape is the representative of those who hate you. Now Tarzan represents the Western powers who are talking dirty words to you, and you carry the Eastern greatness.
The hope of rejuvenation of the Qing Dynasty, whether you want to be a great person or a humble person, it all depends on you." One-eyed Jack spoke at a national level, staring at Li Guolou with a cold eyebrow, wishing he could
Two slaps in the face knocked out the blood of the Qing people.
Li Guolou touched his cheek, his face became uncertain, and he said suspiciously: "Mr. Jack, I'm not that great. You think highly of me."
"Yes!" The people next to him said in unison, leaving no room for Li Guolou.
"Mike, I also know your practical difficulties and many concerns. But it can be easily solved. You and I can work together and treat a boxing match as a business. This business can make a lot of money. With you, Mike Lee, a public enemy in the eyes of Westerners, coupled with Tarzan's box office appeal, the duel of the century between you two will attract the attention of people around the world, and the money will roll in. I want to organize this showdown of the century. In the decisive battle, Mike must give me this face." One-eyed Jack stared at Li Guolou with one eye, as if he wanted to eat the small fish and shrimp that fell on the deck of the ship.
"This;;;;;;" Li Guolou wanted to refuse the kind invitation of Cyclops Jack.
"I'll give you an appearance fee of five thousand francs, plus an additional share!" Jack, the one-eyed man, lowered his voice and knocked his fist on the round table, finalizing the deal.
"Ah!" Li Guolou and Yelia were both shocked. No boxing player had ever had such a high appearance fee.
The beautiful public relations manager said sternly: "Mike, Mr. Li, this is a plan tailor-made for you by our Iron Hook Planning Company. Please take a good look at it. We have calculated it. As long as you are willing to play for more than three rounds, , we promise you that no matter you win or lose, the guaranteed amount is 20,000 francs, and it is very likely to exceed 100,000 francs." After saying that, the public relations manager of Maomei lightly stepped on Li Guolou's feet. She was extra Reward. Since Yelia was sitting on the other side, the beautiful public relations manager still kept the proper distance from Li Guolou, without letting Yelia see any flaws.
Li Guolou's heart was in turmoil, and a strong impulse rushed to his forehead. He warned himself to be calm. He must be calm at this time, so as to gain more benefits.
Li Guolou held the folder in his hand, and his hands were as steady as a rock without trembling. He said calmly: "Thank you, Mr. Jack, for looking after me. I will take this plan back and have a look at it, and I will reply to the beautiful Miss Guan in two days."
One-eyed Jack said with strong dissatisfaction: "Hey! Mike, first sign a letter of intent so that reporters from various countries will not make this trip in vain. The plan can be revised. We are such a good trio, they are the three Taoyuan brothers. You want Listen to my elder brother Liu Bei. Madam Yelia, please give me your opinion."
"Mike, then sign it. It is a letter of intent anyway and is not subject to legal restrictions. Are you right, Mr. Jack?" Jelia held the teacup elegantly and did not let the tea spill.
The one-eyed dragon Jack caressed Yelia's chest and said, "Mrs. Yelia, please give me this face and dance with me for the first dance later."
"Hmm!" Yelia raised the back of her right hand and gave Cyclops Jack a kiss. She gave Cyclops Jack a huge favor.
The press conference was held immediately. One-eyed Jack sat in the middle and enjoyed the stars. Li Guolou and Tarzan were yelling at each other from afar, and kept talking trash, which made the reporters happy.
Tarzan did not eat dinner and left the International Hotel in a sulky mood. A group of reporters hesitated. No one wanted to interview Tarzan exclusively, so they all stayed for a working dinner. The beautiful public relations manager also gave each reporter ten coins for travel expenses. France Silver Coin, Iron Hook Casino owner Cyclops Jack's generous moves made reporters speechless, and they all clamored to continuously report in newspapers the boxing showdown of the century between Tarzan and Li Guolou.
The preliminary intention of the Century Boxing Tournament is to be held in August in the summer. This is the best season in Tianjin in the north. Tourists will come to the French Concession one after another. The two boxing masters of Li Guolou came out of the loss and talked nonsense at the banquet.
, Li Guolou must promise not to change boxing masters. After receiving Li Guolou's clear answer, the two boxing masters began to drink wine and walk around more than 20 tables with many people they knew and unknown people.
Cheers people.
There were jubilant crowds all around, and they had no worries about eating, drinking, and shouting. Li Guolou had all kinds of emotions in his heart. He couldn't see the hope of winning against the boxing champion Taishan. He sold his dignity for money and fame. "For the sake of money and fame."
"The country competes for glory and seizes foreign girls" ended up in a showdown that was sure to lose.
The people at the table were all relatives of Li Guolou, and Li Guolou said without scruples: "Don't bet this time. The chance of winning is no more than 20%. Just come and cheer me up."
Jelia raised his voice and said: "We can't lose our status. We also need to take practical actions to support Mike. Don't you think so?"
Xie Xiuzhu said: "The most important thing for Xiaolou is not to lose his appearance. If he loses his teeth, his life will be at risk."
"I know, I know!" Li Guolou drank with emotion, the red wine tasted so good.
"Hey! Xiaolou has a clear mind now. He's really in the boxing ring and he's about to faint again." The eldest brother Li Guoyun saw through Li Guolou's thoughts and did not hesitate to fight to become famous. When Li Guolou got to the boxing ring, people would go crazy, no matter what.
A tough fight.
All friends and relatives advised Li Guolou to take a step back, act within his ability, and not engage in unnecessary duels. The meaning was that when Li Guolou should fall in the ring, he would fall down and lose to the French boxing champion Taishan. Everyone would lose some money.
It is also something that can be tolerated.
Li Guolou nodded frequently and silently remembered it in his heart, thanking everyone for their continued support. At this time, he was a normal person who could listen to people's words, remembered their instructions, and vowed to fall in the ring as soon as possible to prevent his nose from being crooked and his face
It is a hundred times more important than personal dignity. The country's image cannot be won by him in a boxing match. He can be relieved whether he wins or loses. Li Guolou smiled as he watched his relatives and friends dancing, drinking red wine and clinking glasses with Inspector Vasizo indifferently.
Reagan, the manager of the Friendship Insurance Company, kept running around, handing business cards to new friends one after another. Since they were new friends, he must look out for the face of Cyclops Jack and buy a pension insurance from him to avoid accidents.
Insurance, a single accident insurance company will not accept this kind of business.
One-eyed Jack was sitting at a table next to him drinking, watching Li Guolou walking around and sneering in his heart. A shocking conspiracy had been planned. He was about to see countless seas and rivers of people, and Li Guolou would become one of his
The life and death of the chess piece is decided by him. One-eyed Jack raised his wine glass high, toasted to Li Guolou, and wished Li Guolou good health and a long life.
Li Guolou's exclusive interview rights were sold to the French newspaper Pravda. The great reporter Eugene and the photographer Qu Tafu were busy with their work and sat down to eat food.
Photographer Qutav asked: "Eugene, will you bet again next time?"
"Bet! Grandma, how can you not bet? Even if I have only one pair of underwear left, I will bet again." Eugene resolutely decided, with a fierce look like a wolf in his eyes, and drank it all in one gulp. There is wine now, but now he is drunk, the worst is death.
I did not return to my motherland during the Qing Dynasty.
"Then where are you being held?"
"Of course it goes without saying that it belongs to Tarzan, the treasure of our motherland." Eugene said without hesitation.
"Oh——" Qutav picked up the food and ate it without asking any more questions.
"What about you?" Eugene asked.
"It's okay to be opposite to you. You are my opposite direction. Wherever you bet, I will stay away from failure." Qutav said what was in his heart.
"Hmph! I'll let you lose completely this time, cheers!" Eugene glanced at Li Guolou with fierce eyes. He was a cheap man, lurking next to Li Guolou, just to see his mortal enemy Li Guolou die early.
Li Guolou danced with his arms around Yelia, turning his body in circles, and his standard palace dance movements were met with bursts of applause. There were smiling faces all around, nodding in praise of Li Guolou who dared to challenge despite being victorious. There were many unfamiliar faces.
They were all so kind. They knew in their hearts that Li Guolou was dead this time. The chance of winning was zero. Tarzan was an invincible myth in the West.