I was the Founding Father of the United States

Chapter 38 The Adams Brothers

"...Dr. Robin! It's an honor to meet you!"

Abigail looked on with curiosity and curtsied as required by etiquette, but she did not extend her right hand for Chen Wenbin to kiss her hand. Firstly, because she was not wearing gloves and was not officially married, and secondly, because Chen Wenbin's status was much higher than hers and her fiancé's.

"Hello, Miss Smith, please have a seat!" Chen Wenbin nodded to her, then asked with some curiosity, "Where is your fiancé? Didn't he come along?"

Diana, sitting on the sofa nearby, answered for Abigail, "Mr. John Adams and his brother went to the New England Voice newspaper office; they won't be visiting until tomorrow!"

John Adams?

Chen Wenbin was taken aback. If there was no coincidence in names, this was another founding father of the United States! Moreover, he was a key figure in the anti-British movement and the second president of the United States!

What's this guy doing in Robin City?

They've come looking for themselves!

"...So that's how it is!"

A thought flashed through Chen Wenbin's mind, but he smiled and said, "Mr. Adams, are you interested in The Voice of New England? If he wants to submit articles to it, I can help."

Abigail was slightly taken aback by Chen Wenbin's charming smile before shaking her head to cover up her unease. "...No! The one who's really interested in your newspaper is Samuel. He's very politically savvy, while John just wants to invest in Jenna Spinning Machines and Providence Company."

He heard in Boston that Providence was seeking more shareholders and had invited gentlemen willing to invest to Robintown… but he did not receive an invitation.

Samuel Adams... well, also a key anti-British figure. The Adams family is truly loyal to Great Britain!

Chen Wenbin thought to himself, then glanced at Diana beside him. Seeing that she nodded slightly, he turned to her and said, "Abigail, you are Diana's friend, so I have to tell you the truth."

The financing meeting for Providence Associates has concluded today!

When she looked disappointed, Chen Wenbin smiled and said, "But if you and John really want to invest, I can help you contact shareholders who are willing to sell a portion of their shares."

Or I could transfer no more than five-thousandths of my shares to you… but the price probably can't be lower than this round of financing.”

Abigail's face lit up with surprise. "...Really? Mr. Robin! You're really willing to transfer your shares to us?"

She also comes from a prominent family in Massachusetts, so how could she not know how popular Providence Associates is right now!

One Jenna spinning machine can increase spinning efficiency twentyfold, and some businessmen in Boston are already making money by reselling the spinning machines and investing in production directly!

As a result, cotton prices from the southern colonies and the West Indies rose by ten percent!

This is clearly a company with unlimited potential, but unfortunately only the top families and businessmen in New England can receive invitations.

Although the Adams family were landed gentlemen, they were no longer considered a true upper-class family in Massachusetts; John Adams' father had even worked as a shoemaker.

The Quincy family is indeed now considered an upper-class family, but Colonel John Quincy was a first-generation member who rose to prominence during the Seven Years' War. He had made significant contributions, but he was not good at financial management. In addition, he failed in his investments during the war, so he did not send anyone to participate in the financing this time.

Abigail learned from Diana's letter that this dying British noblewoman had become the fiancée of the famous Dr. Robin Chen of New England, which led to her visit today.

Now that Chen Wenbin is willing to transfer his shares, even if it's only five per thousand, it's a great thing for both the Adams and Quincy families!

It's not just about the potential to profit from it; becoming a shareholder in Providence United Industries alone is enough to enhance the influence and reputation of both families!

"...Abigail, I'm not without conditions." Seeing that she was quite agitated, Chen Wenbin simply made his request, "I hope that after you acquire the shares, you will support my decision at the shareholders' meeting."

"Of course! We will definitely support you!"

Abigail readily agreed, since it was only 0.5% of the shares anyway, so supporting one side didn't matter.

"Then there's no problem!" Chen Wenbin nodded and said, "Just bring 750 pounds tomorrow. I'll ask Pastor Jason to be our witness, and we'll sign the transfer agreement directly."

£750!

Abigail's eyes widened; she had no idea that PUIC's valuation had risen to £15... This had exceeded her expectations!

However, after her initial surprise, she neither questioned nor changed her mind, but slowly nodded and said, "...Okay! Mr. Robin, I promise I will bring the money tomorrow!"

Having finalized the deal, the three lost interest in continuing their conversation. Abigail declined Diana's offer to stay for dinner and quickly took her leave.

"...She's a very nice woman. John Adams is very lucky to have married her!"

Chen Wenbin remarked with a sigh, then put his arm around Diana and led her back to the living room, smiling at her, "How did you two become friends?"

Diana instructed Betty to prepare dinner, then said casually, "...Nobles are always more popular in the New World, even if they are just descendants of nobles without titles."

Chen Wenbin sensed that their relationship might not be so good, nodded and didn't press the matter further. However, Diana lowered her head and spoke first:

"...Darling, do you know? When I was sick, all the friends I made in Boston wrote a few letters, but not one of them came to visit me!"

Not a single one!

Including Abigail!

I understand their fear of getting infected, and I also understand the "long" distance of 40 miles from Boston to Providence!

Her tone was sarcastic, but her voice trembled. Then she looked up at Chen Wenbin with teary eyes, "...Darling, if it weren't for that woman being able to help you, I wouldn't have let her in at all!!"

Seeing this, all Chen Wenbin could do was pull her into his arms and gently comfort her, "It's all over now! If you don't like her, then cancel the deal! I can't let you suffer!"

"No!"

The blonde girl stubbornly shook her head, wrapped her arms around Chen Wenbin's neck, and looked up earnestly, saying, "I don't like her, but I love you!"

Abigail's grandfather and Governor Bernard were good friends. I know that your Providence Company has aroused the dissatisfaction of colonial officials. They believe that you have violated the Bubble Act and the Iron Act and want to shut down your company!

Although Uncle Stephen and the other shareholders are there, they won't succeed, but you need more help! Governor Bernard of Massachusetts has always felt indebted to me, so I'm thinking of visiting him in Boston in a few days..."

"Diane!"

Chen Wenbin gently extended his finger and pressed it against her lips, saying firmly, "I've said it before, you don't have to wrong yourself, nor do you have to beg others for my sake... You don't have to!"

We'll be going to England in a few days, and that's when I'll really need your help... Now, let's eat first!

"Um!"

Feeling needed by her man, Diana nodded vigorously. Indeed, only in England could she truly unleash her potential.