Chapter 83: Chicago's First Lady

The economy is not good to begin with, which is not a big problem for people of Sheffield's level, but it is a big problem for ordinary working class people. In recent years, the economy has been depressed and the capitalists are struggling to maintain themselves. Ordinary workers will naturally not be treated well. If they really make trouble, they will be fired directly with a statement of the general environment. This is a common occurrence in this era.

Therefore, in the United States in 1895, various strikes and protests occurred one after another, and workers hoped to get more effective protection. However, in the context of this economic depression, it was absolutely impossible for the capitalists to make concessions, because they were also gritting their teeth and holding on.

The source of this economic depression was the German guests invited by Sheffield. This economic crisis first broke out in Germany. Five years ago, the German stock market plummeted, and the stock price continued to fall for more than two years. In more than two years, there were about 15,000 bankruptcies, and the scale of railway construction was reduced by 60%. It coincided with the poor harvest of agriculture.

However, the German economy has improved, and I believe that in the near future the economy of the United States will also improve due to the overall environment.

As for what will happen after this economic depression? This question is actually very simple. The cycle of capitalism, which lasts for about ten years, has actually begun long ago. It started with the emergence of overproduction in Britain sixty years ago. By 1895, it had been almost in a cycle of ten years.

After this economic crisis, Sheffield remembered that when the next economic crisis came, the affected countries would begin to focus on the military industry as their main field, no longer willing to tolerate the mistakes of others in their eyes, and prepare for a total showdown.

Of course, this idea is still a bit far-fetched. Germany is the source of this economic crisis, but it does not prevent them from being guests of honor of the Sheffield family. The German economy has recovered and it already has money to invest in the economy of the United States.

We are all rich people, so if things really don't work out, we can just cut the leeks. In fact, the emergence of giant trusts in various industries is in itself cutting the leeks, forcing small and medium-sized operators to get out quickly and empty the market.

Sheffield believes that with the land area and population of the United States, the leeks will definitely grow faster than those of Britain, France and Germany in Europe. When Britain, France and Germany can no longer hold on and start fighting, it will be an opportunity for the United States to soar. After all, this is a world of rottenness, and the United States has the capital to continue to persevere.

This is completely different from the situation a hundred years later. It is not that the leeks in the United States are gone a hundred years later, but because of over-reliance on finance, the leeks that are very lush in the eyes of other countries are not enough for the federal government to harvest. This is very embarrassing.

"I believe that the economic depression is slowly leaving us! The economy of the German Empire has been improving for two years, and the international environment is favorable for economic development. There is no reason why only the United States should be struggling!" At a gathering of Chicago celebrities, Sheffield met Rockefeller Jr., and without caring whether others knew him or not, he directly stated that this year's economic environment is not just good but very good, and the cloud of economic depression has passed.

Rockefeller Jr. opened his mouth in surprise. Is this Texas landowner really that confident? If the other party's main business was not agriculture and animal husbandry, Rockefeller Jr. would have almost believed it when he saw such a confident partner! However, considering that Sheffield has just entered the industrial field, why are you joining in the fun in front of so many celebrities? Who will believe you!

Of course, Rockefeller Jr. could vaguely understand this trend through his professional team, but given his personality, he would not be so boastful. The other party had just entered the industrial field, so where did he get so much confidence?

After socializing with a group of local celebrities, Sheffield walked up to Rockefeller Jr. and whispered, "I thought you wouldn't show up for this kind of occasion. After all, you're such a serious person."

"When I come to Chicago, I have to blend in. Besides, my sister married here and she likes this kind of occasion very much." Rockefeller Jr. sighed helplessly and said, "She will be happier if I show up. I can't tell you about the things at home."

A strange look flashed across Sheffield's face. What do you mean by family matters are not to be disclosed? Is it related to the drama of family feuds? Why do these upper-class people always complain about so many idiotic things?

But this is not impossible. Everyone is a different individual, and having money does not mean everything will go smoothly. There is no shortage of people who complain without reason in this world. Maybe Rockefeller Jr.'s sister is one of them.

Of course, Rockefeller Jr. didn't want to mention it, and Sheffield didn't dare to ask. He just mentioned his confidence in making a big move. After drinking a few glasses, he went to the bathroom. Although he was educating Rockefeller Jr. righteously, he actually didn't like such noisy occasions, and even the bathroom attracted him more than the hall.

"Should I remind him that he has taken the wrong path?" When Rockefeller Jr. saw Sheffield's panic, he thought for a second and finally decided to pretend he didn't see it.

Sheffield was actually very embarrassed. He clearly remembered that there were not many people around when he came in. So, staring at this lady who was standing in front of the mirror with tears in the corners of her eyes, there was only one possibility: one of the two people must have come in the wrong way.

At this moment, there was a sound of footsteps approaching quickly. In order to avoid further embarrassment, Sheffield quickly pulled the lady who was wiping tears in front of the mirror to avoid it. Their eyes met, and Sheffield's hand was still on the other's smooth back. The woman was in her twenties and looked well-dressed. She was wearing a purple dress and stared at him fiercely with her phoenix eyes. However, if there was no woman chatting outside the door, she would definitely not give up.

This also proved a problem, that is, the person who went to the wrong place was not her, but Sheffield. A few minutes seemed as long as a century, and Sheffield had to listen to the sound of water pouring for a while in embarrassment! After others left, he whispered, "Don't tell this to others. You are also a member of the upper class. The jewelry on your hands and the diamonds on your neck are worth a lot of money. Keeping the secret is good for both of us."

"You don't know me?" Feeling the warmth of the big hand on her back, the woman bit her red lips and thought, is this a new trick? To attract her attention?

"Who are you?" Sheffield asked back in an exaggerated manner. Although this woman was very delicate and had a good figure, and the smell of her perfume penetrated into his nostrils, did this make him have to get to know her?

But fearing that someone else would come in, Sheffield quickly let go of her hand and prepared to leave, not forgetting to instruct, "Wipe the tear marks from the corners of your eyes. You have to pretend even in such an occasion."

Hearing this, the woman quickly tidied herself up in front of the mirror, giving the reckless man a chance to leave.

Sheffield pretended that the incident had never happened. In the absence of any witnesses, he returned to chat with Rockefeller Jr. and talked about his confidence in Chicago's development prospects.

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Rockefeller Jr. introduced Sheffield to a professor at the University of Chicago. Sheffield was not surprised at all because his family also supported the University of Texas. Just as he was about to say something, Rockefeller Jr. saw a figure approaching and couldn't help but say, "Edith, why are you here so late!"

"Harold can't come because of something!" Edith Rockefeller looked at Sheffield and pretended nothing had happened. "Who is this?"

"William Sheffield, my partner!" Rockefeller Jr. quickly introduced him. "Father also takes this matter very seriously."

"You are the big Texas farmer!" Edith Rockefeller pretended to meet him for the first time and stretched out her wet hand, saying, "I am Edith Rockefeller!"

"Nice to meet you, you're the First Lady of Chicago!" Sheffield said, hiding her embarrassment. "The necklace is very beautiful!"

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