General Clark saw that his wife had invited Fang Lang to have dinner at home, and knew that there would be no way for Fang Lang to leave directly today.
He didn't believe that Fang Lang really just came to thank his wife for helping him.
After seeing his wife calling Sophia, he sat directly next to Fang Lang and proactively said:
"I said brat, don't think I don't know what you want to do!"
Hearing General Clark's words, Fang Lang smiled inwardly, with a calm expression on his face, pretending to be confused:
"Oh! Uncle, what else do you think I can do besides visiting you and your aunt!"
As a rear admiral, General Clark is not a reckless man, but has a very useful mind.
Seeing that Fang Lang obviously didn't want to take the initiative to speak, he simply pretended not to know anything and waited to see if Fang Lang could hold it back.
"Okay! I believe you are here to visit my wife and me."
Then Fang Lang started to talk nonsense at General Clark's house and the Clarks' parents, and it was as if Fang Lang really just came to visit the couple.
It wasn't until Sophia came home from get off work in the afternoon that she saw the gift given to him by Fang Lang.
"ah!"
A scream almost shattered Fang Lang's eardrums.
"Fang, is this really for me?"
"Of course, I selected this specially for you from Switzerland. Do you like it?"
The watch that Fang Lang gave to Sophia was obviously more fashionable. People of different ages wear different styles of watches.
Sofia's slightly pink watch obviously suits her aesthetic perfectly.
There was another scream, and Sophia hugged Fang Lang without any image, and screamed at his face.
General Clark, who was watching on the sidelines, was furious and yelled:
"Sofia, what do you want to do?"
It's a pity that Sophia ignored General Clark's angry rebuke, hugged Fang Lang's arm and said:
"Fang, I really like this gift. Can you bring it for me?"
After speaking, he stretched out his hand in front of Fang Lang.
Fang Lang never refuses a girl's request. He picked up his watch and said:
"Of course, it's my honor."
The performance of the two made General Clark so angry that he snatched the watch from Fang Lang's hand and stuffed it into Sophia's hand.
He grabbed Fang Lang's hand and said:
"You bastard, come with me."
Fang Lang had an innocent expression on his face, but he staggered and almost fell down when he was pulled by Clark.
Sofia looked at her father angrily and said:
"Daddy, what are you going to do?"
Clark turned his head towards 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. You go and help your mother prepare dinner first."
After saying that, he took Fang Lang and walked directly to the study. After closing the door with a bang, he said to Fang Lang:
"You brat, I'm warning you, don't try to take advantage of my daughter."
Seeing General Clark's anxious and angry expression, Fang Lang smiled and looked at the furnishings in the study. He found a chair and signaled to General Clark, "Can he sit on it?"
General Clark glared at Fang Lang and sat on the chair behind the desk.
Seeing the other person sit down, Fang Lang sat down opposite him without any courtesy. He saw a large copper ashtray on the desk and knew that smoking was allowed in the old guy's study.
He took out the cigar he carried with him, handed one to General Clark and said:
"Uncle, I don't quite understand if you have any prejudice against me. John and I are brothers, and Sophia is John's sister. I don't know who is older, Sophia or me.
However, I also treat him as my sister. Why do you think I am up to no good? "
Clark stared at Fang Lang
expression, trying to tell the truth or falsehood of Fang Lang's words from Fang Lang's face.
Seeing that Fang Lang didn't have anything unusual on his expression, he felt a little relieved.
But then Fang Lang's words made General Clark angry again.
"But you have to understand that I am a young man.
Sophia is a beautiful angel. What I can assure you is that I will never take the initiative to pursue Sophia.
However, if Sophia attacks me, I don't think I can refuse. "
"You bastard, I know you came to the United States this time to purchase aircraft carriers, but haven't you already established a relationship?
According to me, General Nimitz has agreed to sell aircraft carriers to you, so why are you here? "
Clark didn't want Fang Lang to stay in his home anymore. He felt that he should get rid of him as soon as possible, so in the end, he couldn't help but started asking Fang Lang about his purpose.
It's a pity that Fang Lang didn't want to follow his lead, so he smiled and said:
"You have said something that General Nimitz has already agreed to. How could I come to you, a retired rear admiral?"
Fang Lang emphasized the word "retirement" in a very serious tone.
Clark felt it was particularly harsh when he heard it, and he felt a little disappointed in his heart.
yes! I have already retired, what else is there to persevere in?
Seeing Fang Lang's indifferent attitude, he couldn't help but think that this kid really just stopped by to visit the house!
It would be a bit embarrassing if that were the case.
After clearing his throat, General Clark forced himself to calm down and said:
"It's better to be as you say!"
Originally, after Fang Lang said the word "retirement", he was worried that the old guy in front of him would not be able to accept the blow and lose his temper.
As a result, although it seems a little disappointed, the overall situation should be considered satisfactory.
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, feeling a little out of touch.
Fang Lang was not prepared to get to know Nimitz through him, so he deliberately acted like he had no desires or desires.
Fang Lang, the father of such a brother, doesn't want to use money to win him over to serve him.
But when the other party heard me talking about his retirement, he showed a trace of disappointment.
His heart couldn't help but he jokingly said:
"What? It looks like you're still a little bit reluctant to retire!"
General Clark's retirement was a choice he had to make. If he had a choice, of course he would want to continue commanding the aircraft carrier battle group!
As a veteran, how many people are really willing to leave their high-ranking positions easily?
Seeing that Fang Lang's tone was obviously deliberately teasing, General Clark surprisingly did not refute.
He just gave Fang Lang a hard look and began to trim the cigar in his hand.
He looks like he is not familiar with you.
Fang Lang felt that this old man was a little cute at this time, and smiled and said:
"Well! It seems like you are really reluctant to give up!
How about, for John's sake, I hire you to be a consultant in my aircraft carrier fleet and continue to use your spare energy? "
Upon hearing Fang Lang's words, General Clark, who was a bit indifferent to Fang Lang, looked at Fang Lang and said:
"Isn't that why your kid came here today?"
Seeing General Clark's expression that you really have no good intentions, Fang Lang also said helplessly:
"Alas! You just think I said something wrong!
Good intentions are not rewarded. If I hadn't just seen you looking a little disappointed because you mentioned retirement.
Do you think I will say this?
This is not my private business. When the time comes, the Brazilian Navy will naturally cooperate with
You, the U.S. Department of the Navy, will discuss relevant matters.
Although I have a say in these matters, I cannot decide them alone.
Just pretend I didn't say anything. "
Although Fang Lang looked like he had nothing to do with me, General Clark was moved in his heart.
Although he 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 the Pacific battlefield, General Clark had already discovered Fang Lang's interest in aircraft carriers.
Although the relationship between the United States and Brazil was good at that time, due to the consideration 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 privately teach Fang Lang relevant knowledge at that time.
However, today is different from the past. Today's 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 U.S. military needs to be dismantled on a large scale, military expenditures will also be significantly reduced, and all kinds of equipment in the U.S. military will also need to be withdrawn from active service.
Considering these two aspects, the U.S. Congress also agreed to sell aircraft carriers to the Brazilian Navy.
Now that the aircraft carrier has agreed to be sold, the Brazilian Navy will definitely need to be trained. At this time, if Fang Lang can convince the Brazilian Navy to agree to let himself enter the Brazilian aircraft carrier fleet as a consultant to provide guidance.
Then wouldn’t he be able to experience commanding a naval fleet again?
As for whether the fleet belongs to the U.S. Navy, what does it matter?
Thinking of this, General Clark could no longer control his desire to return to the aircraft carrier fleet.
"Um, Fang, are you serious about what you just said?"
When Fang Lang heard General Clark's coquettish tone, how could he not understand what he was thinking, and said directly without thinking:
"Ideas? What ideas? I have no ideas!"
This made General Clark so angry that he kept cursing in his heart that this bastard was indeed not a good person.
Now I'm fine, I was caught by him and had a sore leg.
After clearing his throat, General Clark said calmly:
"Fang, let's not beat around the bush anymore. Just tell us your purpose! If I can help, I won't refuse."
This meaning has been expressed very clearly, and everyone can openly negotiate terms.
If you have any request, just say it and listen. If you can do it, never refuse. Otherwise, you will be helpless.
Unfortunately, by this time Fang Lang had already figured out that it would be better to go directly to the US Navy Vice Admiral Chambers, whom he met through Commodore Jackson in Italy, to get to know General Nimitz through the retired rear admiral in front of him.
Sometimes a purely interest relationship or a purely political relationship is easier to handle and simpler than a purely emotional relationship.
Therefore, Fang Lang simply made it clear 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 simply let the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Department of the Navy directly contact relevant departments of the US government through normal working procedures. After all, I am just a small naval colonel.
The Brazilian Navy is not my private army, and I have no reason to use my personal connections to benefit the Brazilian Navy, right? "
