When General Clark saw that his wife had invited Fang Lang to dinner at home, he knew that there was no way he could get Fang Lang to leave today.
He didn't believe that Fang Lang really just came to thank his wife for helping him.
After seeing his wife call Sophia, he sat next to Fang Lang and took the initiative to say:
"Hey, brat, don't think I don't know what you want to do!"
Hearing General Clark's words, Fang Lang smiled in his heart, but remained calm on his face, pretending to be puzzled and said:
"Oh! Uncle, what else do you think I can do besides come to visit you and Auntie!"
As a rear admiral, General Clark is not a reckless man and he has a very useful brain.
Seeing that Fang Lang obviously didn't want to speak, he simply pretended to know nothing and waited to see if Fang Lang could hold back.
"Well! I believe you are here to visit me and my lady."
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Then Fang Lang chatted with Mr. and Mrs. Clark at General Clark's house about all sorts of family matters, and it seemed as if Fang Lang really just came to visit the couple.
It was not until the afternoon when Sophia got home from get off work that she saw the gift Fang Lang had given her.
"ah!"
A scream almost broke Fang Lang's eardrum.
"Fang, is this really for me?"
"Of course, I picked this one from Switzerland just for you. Do you like it?"
The watch that Fang Lang gave to Sophia was obviously more fashionable. People of different ages wear watches of different styles.
Sofia's slightly pink watch is obviously very much in line with her aesthetic taste.
There was another scream, and Sophia hugged Fang Lang without any image, and slapped him on the face.
General Clark, who was watching from the side, was furious and shouted:
"Sophia, what are you doing?"
Unfortunately, Sophia ignored General Clark's rebuke and hugged Fang Lang's arm and said:
"Fang, I really like this gift, can you take it for me?"
After saying that, he stretched out his hand in front of Fang Lang.
Fang Lang never refuses a girl's request. He picks up his watch and says:
"Of course, it's my pleasure."
The performance of the two made General Clark furious. He snatched the watch from Fang Lang's hand and stuffed it into Sophia's hand.
He grabbed Fang Lang's hand and said:
"Follow me, you bastard."
Fang Lang had an innocent expression on his face, and he staggered and almost fell down because of Clark's pull.
Sophia looked at her father angrily and said:
"Daddy, what are you going to do?"
General Clark turned to Sophia with a smile on his face and said:
"It's okay. I remembered that there are some things I haven't told Fang Lang. We need to talk alone for a while. Go and help your mother prepare dinner first."
After saying that, he pulled Fang Lang and walked directly to the study room. After closing the door with a bang, he said to Fang Lang:
"You little brat, I'm warning you, don't try to hit on my daughter."
Seeing General Clark's anxious expression, Fang Lang smiled and looked at the furnishings in the study. He found a chair and gestured to General Clark, asking if he could sit down.
General Clark glared at Fang Lang and sat down on the chair behind the desk.
Seeing the other party sit down, Fang Lang sat down opposite him without hesitation. Seeing a large copper ashtray on the desk, he knew that smoking was allowed in the old man's study.
He took out a cigar he carried with him, handed one to General Clark and said:
"Uncle, I don't quite understand whether you have any prejudice against me. John and I are brothers, and Sophia is John's sister. I don't know who is older between Sophia and me.
But I also treat him as my sister, why do you think I have bad intentions? "
Clark stared at Fang Lang's expression, trying to tell from his face whether what Fang Lang said was true or false.
Seeing that Fang Lang did not have any abnormal expression, he felt relieved.
However, Fang Lang's next words made General Clark angry again.
“But you have to understand that I’m a young man.
Sophia is a beautiful angel. What I can assure you is that I will never actively pursue Sophia.
But if Sofia were to make an advance on me, I don’t think I’d be able to say no.”
"You bastard, I know you came to the United States this time to purchase an aircraft carrier, but didn't you already have connections?
I heard that General Nimitz has agreed to sell you aircraft carriers, so what are you doing here?"
Clark didn't want Fang Lang to stay in his house any longer. He felt that he should get rid of him as soon as possible, so he couldn't help but take the initiative to ask Fang Lang about his purpose.
Unfortunately, Fang Lang didn't want to follow his pace, so he smiled and said:
"You've already said something that General Nimitz has already agreed to. Why would I come to you, a retired rear admiral?"
Fang Lang emphasized the word "retire".
Clark found it particularly harsh and felt a little lost unconsciously.
Yes! I have already retired, what else is there to hold on to?
Seeing Fang Lang's indifferent attitude, he couldn't help but think, could this kid really just come by to visit my house?
That would be a bit embarrassing if it were true.
General Clark cleared his throat and said calmly:
"It better be as you say!"
Originally, after Fang Lang said the word "retirement", he was still worried that the old man in front of him might not be able to accept the blow and get angry.
As a result, although it seems a little disappointing, overall I can still be considered to have let it go.
Originally, Fang Lang was planning to contact General Nimitz in advance through General Clark's relationship, but for some reason, the old guy in front of him was always on guard against him and seemed to be unyielding.
Fang Lang was not going to get to know Nimitz through him, so he deliberately acted as if he had no desires.
Fang Lang didn't want to use money to win over the father of this kind of brother to serve him.
However, I saw a hint of disappointment on the other person's face when he heard me say that he was retiring.
My heart was moved, and I deliberately teased:
"What? From the look of you, it seems like you are still somewhat reluctant to retire!"
General Clark's retirement was a decision he had to make. If he had a choice, he would certainly want to continue commanding the battles of the aircraft carrier battle group!
As a veteran, how many people are really willing to leave their high-ranking and powerful positions easily?
Seeing that Fang Lang's tone was obviously meant to be teasing, General Clark surprisingly did not refute.
He just glared at Fang Lang fiercely and began to trim the cigar in his hand.
He looks like he doesn't want to see you.
Fang Lang thought this old man was a little cute at this time, and smiled and said:
"Hmm! It seems like you are really reluctant to leave!
Otherwise, for John's sake, how about I hire you as a consultant to my aircraft carrier fleet and continue to make use of your remaining energy?"
Upon hearing Fang Lang's words, General Clark, who had been somewhat indifferent to Fang Lang, looked at Fang Lang and said:
"Is this the reason you came here today?"
Seeing General Clark's expression that said "you really have bad intentions", Fang Lang said helplessly:
"Oh! Just think I said something wrong!
Good intentions don't always go well, if I hadn't just noticed that you looked a little disappointed because you mentioned retirement.
See if I would say this.
This is not my personal business. The Brazilian Navy will naturally discuss relevant matters with your US Navy.
Although I have a say in these matters, they are not something I can decide alone.
Just pretend I didn’t say anything.”
Although Fang Lang acted as if it had nothing to do with me, General Clark's heart was moved.
Although he has retired, he still has many connections in the U.S. Navy Department.
Otherwise, he would not have known that Brazil was seeking to purchase an aircraft carrier from the Navy Ministry.
As early as in the Pacific battlefield, General Clark had discovered Fang Lang's interest in aircraft carriers.
Although the relationship between the United States and Brazil was good at that time, due to considerations of the United States' interests in the Americas and the relationship between the Brazilian government and the United States at that time, it did not reach the current level.
Therefore, it was impossible for General Clark to teach Fang Lang the relevant knowledge privately at that time.
However, times are different now. Today, the Brazilian government is truly pro-American, and the U.S. government must show strong support for the pro-American government.
At the same time, with the end of the war, the US military needs to be disbanded on a large scale, military spending will be significantly reduced, and various equipment in the US military will need to be retired from active service.
Considering these two aspects, the US Congress also agreed to sell aircraft carriers to the Brazilian Navy.
Since the aircraft carrier has been agreed to be sold, the Brazilian Navy will definitely need training. At this time, if Fang Lang can convince the Brazilian Navy Department to agree to allow him to enter the Brazilian aircraft carrier fleet as a consultant to provide guidance.
Then wouldn't I be able to experience commanding a naval fleet again?
What does it matter whether the fleet belongs to the US Navy?
Thinking of this, General Clark could no longer control his desire to return to the aircraft carrier fleet.
"Fang, are you serious about the idea you just mentioned?"
When Fang Lang heard General Clark's shy tone, he knew what he was thinking. Without even thinking, he said:
"Ideas? What ideas? I don't have any ideas!"
This really pissed off General Clark, who cursed in his heart that this bastard was really not a good guy.
Now, he has found out my weak spot.
Clearing his throat, General Clark said calmly:
"Fang, let's stop beating around the bush. Just tell me your purpose! If I can help you, I will definitely help you."
The meaning has been expressed very clearly, and everyone can now discuss the terms openly.
If you have any requests, just tell us and we'll listen. If I can do it, I'll never refuse. Otherwise, there's nothing I can do to help you.
Unfortunately, by this time Fang Lang had already figured it out. Instead of getting to know General Nimitz through the retired Rear Admiral in front of him, it would be better for him to go directly to Vice Admiral Chambers of the United States Navy, whom he had met through Brigadier General Jackson in Italy.
Sometimes a simple relationship of interests or a simple relationship of political stance is easier and simpler to handle than a simple emotional relationship.
Therefore, Fang Lang simply stated to General Clark:
"Uncle, if it's about work, I think I should go to General Chambers or Brigadier General Jackson. At least they haven't retired yet, right?
Or I could simply go through normal work procedures and let the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Ministry of the Navy contact the relevant departments of the US government directly. After all, I am just a small naval colonel.
The Brazilian Navy is not my private army, so there is no reason for me to use my personal connections to seek benefits for the Brazilian Navy, right? "
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