"Meng, what you want me to do is almost there."

"So fast?"

"Of course, we are partners, and I must prioritize what you want me to do." Joy, chairman and general manager of Angus International, said with a smile:

"Since the establishment of the Shanghai Public Concession, many foreigners have come here to pan for gold and make a fortune. Americans, British, Russians, sometimes I even think you can find people from any country here. Some of them really got rich and returned to China, while others had to live in foreign countries.

In the United States, after the economic avalanche of the United States on Black Tuesday, the terrible Great Depression began, and for more than eight years, there was no sign of abating. Countless Americans can't afford to pay off their bank loans, can't afford to live in houses, can't afford to eat bread, and a large number of homeless people appear on the streets of the United States, and they even dare to steal turtles in the park to cook soup to drink, oh my God. ”

Meng Shaoyuan listened calmly.

The Great Depression in the United States, which began in 1929, shows no signs of stopping until now.

For many families in the United States, not going hungry is a luxury. Some families even take turns eating, with half eating on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and half on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, with the whole family sharing food only on Sundays.

Of course, this period also gave birth to a great food: luncheon meat!

Because people who can't afford meat need to use it instead.

Joey fills his pipe with tobacco: "People began to believe the myth that in Shanghai, in the Far East, where gold is everywhere, a year here is enough for your whole family to live happily. Therefore, a large number of Americans pawned their last valuable things, and some even borrowed loan sharks to make up enough money for the passage and crossed the ocean to Shanghai. ”

But the ideal is full, and the reality is cruel.

Where is the Golden Isle everywhere?

The competition in Shanghai's public concession is as brutal as any other city in the world.

Skilled technicians managed to find a job, but soon their skills were Chinese learned, and Chinese often demanded more than half the salary.

So the black-hearted capitalists, whether you are an American compatriot or not, will let you get out of the way that night.

Trade union? In Shanghai, how many people actually want to find a trade union to help you avenge your grievances?

An American with three trades, three Chinese languages, and three children did not find a job in Shanghai for three months.

At first, he had a great dream, and in accordance with the requirements of the "Social Security Act" formulated by the United States, he put forward his work requirements and weekly working hours, as well as the benefits that he must ensure.

However, the capitalists look at him with the eyes of a freak and let him go through this gate!

So, the American, who has three crafts, knows three Chinese, has three children, and once received an annual income of $1,500, found a job as an English teacher in a Chinese school, and after sending living expenses to his wife and children in the United States, the remaining money can only barely support himself.

Shanghai is not a vault you can take as much as you want!

There are still very few people who can really make a lot of money!

"There are a lot of Americans like this in Shanghai." Joey lit his pipe, took a deep breath, and let out a thick smoke: "They are in dire need of work, they are in dire need of money, and it's easy to meet your requirements." You want six people, don't you? I helped you find six people. Look, here's all their stuff, are you satisfied? ”

Meng Shaoyuan took a thick piece of information.

"Logan Warren James...... Former U.S. Marine Corps Major, fifty-three, native of Worcester, Massachusetts...... Participated in the World War...... Awarded the Order of the Navy once and the Silver Star twice...... He retired in 1928 and founded a security company...... Bankrupt in November 1934...... $7,000 in loans owed to the bank, and the house was confiscated......"

In 1935, with the last glimmer of hope, Logan led his former subordinates across the ocean to Shanghai, hoping to find work here.

However, the situation in Shanghai was completely different from what he had imagined.

This is the territory of the Green Gang, and the work of bodyguards and other things is basically monopolized by them, and they don't care if you are an American or not, but let you get a piece of the pie.

As for those wealthy upper Chinese class, foreign bodyguards are more inclined to hire "borscht bodyguards", that is, White Russians.

These White Russians came to Shanghai many years ago, got married and had children here, they can speak Chinese, and their children even speak Shanghainese, which is more in line with the tastes of the rich.

They were tall, with a garlic nose and a majestic look, and, more importantly, the White Russians were more obedient and controllable in the eyes of the plutocrats than the Americans or the British.

It's even cheaper, just make sure they have a drink every day.

Therefore, Logan and his team have never found a job, and the pressure of life has made them find a way to do foreign patrols, some go to foreigners' restaurants as waiters, and some take risks and do illegal and criminal acts.

Rogen himself was arrested several times.

"I met him a year ago, and I offered him a position as a crew member, but Rogan considered himself a warrior at heart, and would rather help people carry weapons and contraband than be a crew member. But in Shanghai, even if it is an escort work, it doesn't matter, it is very difficult. ”

Joey smiled and said, "A stubborn guy. But he is a good person, he has fought a war, he is very brave, he is not afraid of death, and he is loyal to the work he loves. And his former subordinates also have experience in security, if you organize their team, I believe it will be exactly what you want, he is in dire need of work now, so he will be happy to serve you. ”

"Rogan......" Meng Shaoyuan thought of the name.

Logan?

Wolverine?

Wolverine Logan?

It's a coincidence.

Meng Shaoyuan laughed: "I like this guy." I need to see him right away. ”

"Of course, I immediately sent someone to find him, and he lives nearby."

……

An hour later, Meng Shaoyuan met "Wolverine...... It's not, Logan Warren James.

He was tall, muscular, and had a gray beard, but he couldn't hide the sharpness of his body.

"I need a team of bodyguards to protect my wife as well as my family members." Meng Shaoyuan said straight to the point in fluent English: "Six people, two of them women, are responsible for protecting my wife's safety. ”

"Man, I have."

Although Logan hadn't had a serious job for a long time, he didn't agree immediately, but said very professionally: "I need to know about your wife's situation." ”

Meng Shaoyuan said it in detail.

"I see, sir." Rogan listened very carefully: "It's a challenging job, but I'm sure I can do it." But, sir, may I make a request? ”

"You say."

"You need six people, but in Shanghai, I and my former team, including me, have eight people, and I want to pull them along. Ah, rest assured, the overall salary will not increase. ”

"I appreciate you, really." Meng Shaoyuan opened his mouth and said: "You are in such a difficult situation now, but you are still thinking about your companions, this is an excellent quality. And what makes me happiest is that you can be sure that you can gather your peers at any time who have already found a relatively stable job, which shows that your prestige is still very high in the eyes of these people. ”

"Thank you for the compliment, sir." Logan immediately replied: "These people, some of them have fought side by side with me in Europe, some of them have only been recruited by me into the security company, and they have only been on a few missions before the company went bankrupt, but they are still with me and have come to this strange land together, so I have to take care of them." ”

"Like this? Sophia Bruce? Meng Shaoyuan picked up the information: "Female, only twenty-six years old this year?" Do you think she's a qualified bodyguard? ”

"She is." Logan said firmly: "She is of mixed American and French descent, she joined my company at the age of twenty, and during her service, she has carried out twelve missions, and none of them failed. She used to protect the wives of wealthy people, movie stars, and even the wife of a governor. I can use my personality to guarantee that she will be up to the task. ”

"I believe you, Mr. James, I think I can call you Logan now." Meng Shaoyuan closed the file: "So, let's talk about our most realistic situation, how much salary do you and your team need?" ”

Logan hesitated for a long time before saying, "I think, eight thousand dollars a year...... It's better to be able to prepay some ...... upfront"

Meng Shaoyuan was silent.

Logan hurriedly said, "Sir, if you think this amount is too expensive, we can discuss it again." ”

His requirements are not too high, making sure that each person will be able to earn a thousand dollars a year.

It's just that in Shanghai, it seems that everyone will give them this number.

He just wanted to do his best to fight for himself and his companions.

"Eight thousand dollars." Meng Shaoyuan suddenly asked: "Joey, what is the per capita annual income in the United States?" ”

Joey smiled and replied, "In the United States, many families or single individuals have an annual income of less than $1,000, 30 percent of them have an annual income of less than $780, and those who earn between $1,000 and $1,500 belong to the middle class. After the Great Depression, such an income was generally unlikely. ”

Logan was a little disappointed.

Meng Shaoyuan continued to ask: "What about doing more than the middle class?" ”

"About 10 percent of people earn more than $2,500 a year."

"Ten percent, a very small percentage of people."

"Yes, but now the United States can reach this income even less."

"So, Logan." Meng Shaoyuan immediately said: "I think your eight thousand dollars are unreasonable. ”

"Sir, perhaps, how much do you say you would give us?"

"Me? I need to think about it. I think a salary of $20,000 a year for you and your team is more appropriate. ”