Shanghai morning

The news of Francis and Belle's breakup spread quickly in the foreign market. Although Francis never proposed to Belle, everyone in the upper class circle of the concession, including Arthur, knew that the two had a close relationship, and they all believed that They will soon be engaged.Then, Francis' fickleness surprised everyone, and the well-bred Belle was pushed into an embarrassing situation she had never faced.Francis is known as a prodigal son, but he has restrained himself a lot since he and Belle. Some people think that he has finally found the woman he loves, and some people think that he is just tired of the wandering life and wants to start a family seriously. But now it seems that Francis's Merry nature is underestimated.

No one was more annoyed by this than Arthur, who could no longer restrain his already bad temper: "Francis! I knew you were a jerk and a rogue, but I never knew you were a liar!"

Francis calmly accepted Arthur's harsh reprimand: "You can scold me as much as you want, but I will not take back my decision."

"You deceived everyone! You deceived me too! Didn't you already agree to propose to Belle? Look at what you have done!" Arthur cursed angrily, pointing at Francis.

A month earlier, Arthur had urged Francis to propose as soon as possible and asked him to buy an engagement ring.Francis couldn't hold back Arthur, so he had to agree to see Belle, but he decided not to buy a ring, but bought a hairpin that Belle had long been interested in. Although Arthur was not satisfied, he still made a little compromise and allowed Francis first made do with hairpins as gifts.What Arthur didn't expect was that he soon learned that Francis had dumped Belle.

"Arthur, you know that I don't love Belle, and it's impossible to fall in love with her." Francis said rarely and seriously.

Arthur snorted coldly with disdain: "Hey! You are also qualified to say love? Who doesn't know that you are famous and you have so many lovers that can fill the concession, what difference does it make to you which woman? And I dare to take Bet my father's head that Belle is better than all the women you've played with combined! You don't have any reason to refuse this marriage at all!"

Francis smiled wryly and shook his head: "I violated your request by not marrying Belle, isn't that what makes you most angry?"

Arthur was stunned: "I'm thinking about you, marrying Belle is your best choice, and didn't you agree?"

"You only think about yourself and your business," Francis looked into Arthur's angry eyes, "letting Wang Yao get close to the Japanese is for the benefit of Jardine Matheson, and the same is true for letting me marry Belle. "

"I admit that I have this kind of consideration," Arthur dodged Francis' eyes, "but isn't this the most perfect way for you?"

Francis said helplessly: "Arthur, you said that I lied to you, but when can you not lie to yourself? I have always done everything for you, but this time I did something for myself, I have no regrets, much less repentance. Regardless of what you may think, I don't think I've done anything wrong to you or anyone."

"How dare you say that you are not guilty of playing with women's feelings?" Arthur slapped the table hard, "Get out of here! I don't want to see you again today!"

Francis left obediently, and when he opened the door, he bumped into Wang Yao.

"When did you come?" Francis stared nervously at Wang Yao.

Wang Yao had never seen Francis like this, without a smile, even a little scary.

"I'll deliver the documents." Wang Yao picked up the things in his hands, walked around Francis calmly, and walked towards Arthur's desk.At the same time, Francis closed the door behind Wang Yao without looking inside.

Wang Yao put the document on Arthur's desk: "Regarding the new railway project, CA-CIB refused to lend."

"As expected." Arthur rested his elbows on the table and propped his forehead with his hands, "Last time I asked you to go to Honda in your own name, why didn't you do it?"

Wang Yao bowed his head in embarrassment. Although he was extremely reluctant to ask Honda Ju, he still wrote a private letter to send an invitation according to Arthur's request, but Honda Ju did not reply to him.

"As far as I know, Mr. Honda doesn't like Chinese people." Wang Yao said tactfully.

"Don't like Chinese people? Huh!" Arthur said contemptuously, "I've heard his conceited remarks, but he is the one who has the least right to say that he doesn't like Chinese people in Shanghai! I've heard it before, in Honda's study He has collected a lot of rare Chinese ancient books. His research on China is deeper than most Japanese sinologists. He also loves to collect Chinese antiques. It is said that he has obtained Shang and Zhou jade wares and treasures from the Old Summer Palace through special channels. He is even writing a book called "Regional Culture and Chinese View of History."

Wang Yao clenched his fists tightly and said nothing.Arthur didn't look up at him, otherwise he would find that Wang Yao's face was on the verge of explosion.

Unaware of Wang Yao's emotional changes, Arthur continued on his own: "Honda is an ambitious man. If you deal with him, you will be eaten if you are not careful. But he is worth our risk. The strength of Yokohama Specie Bank and its strength in China The scope of business we have cannot be underestimated.”

"Mr. Kirkland, I'm afraid I can't do it. Mr. Honda didn't accept my private invitation." Not wanting to entangle any longer, Wang Yao confessed everything.

Arthur looked up quickly in surprise: "How is this possible? Honda once revealed his intention to me, he wants to know you!"

Wang Yao didn't care about Arthur's words: "But the fact is that I failed, I'm sorry." He turned around and wanted to leave, but suddenly his arm was pulled hard.Wang Yao looked back at Arthur in surprise: "Do you have any orders?"

"Stay a little longer." Arthur's expression was slumped and lonely that Wang Yao had never seen before, and his tone was even more fragile.

Wang Yao was surprised at first, but soon asked insightfully: "Do you want me to stay or ask Francis to come back?"

Arthur was stunned, and let go of his hand like an electric shock: "You go, go back to work."

Wang Yao looked at Arthur with some sympathy, and went out lightly.