America 1919

Chapter 697: 239、Franklin Roosevelt_2

Franklin Roosevelt’s hands tightly gripped the handles of his wheelchair, his body slightly leaning!

“Upon hearing the news, I immediately had the place purchased and employed professional doctors. After their research, the unanimous conclusion was that even though the springs could not guarantee a cure for your illness, if you follow the training regimen they prescribe, it should be possible for you to leave the wheelchair,” Donnie continued.

“My heavens!”

Eleanor Roosevelt, who sat beside Franklin Roosevelt, excitedly covered her mouth, gazing at him with delight.

In fact, Eleanor Roosevelt was Theodore Roosevelt’s niece and of the same generation as Alice, though she was over a decade older than Alice.

Franklin Roosevelt tried to maintain his composure, but it was still difficult to keep in check.

“Donnie, are you telling the truth?” he asked.

“This opinion comes from the medical team I personally hired. I cannot judge whether their advice will truly be successful, but I think they have no reason to deceive me!” Donnie said.

At this point, Donnie looked seriously at Franklin Roosevelt and earnestly said, “I have already had a holiday villa constructed there. If you need it, Franklin, you’ll be its first guest!”

Franklin Roosevelt reined in his excited heart. As someone who became one of the most successful Presidents in the United States history, Franklin Roosevelt’s inner strength was enormous. Although at this point he was at a low in his life, the return of hope brought all his intelligence to the forefront.

At this moment, he had to consider why Donnie was taking such an earnest interest in his affairs.

It didn’t make sense!

Even if he could break free from the wheelchair, he would still be a person relying on a cane. How could such a person be of use to Donnie?

“First of all, I’m extremely grateful for everything that you’ve done for me, Donnie. But may I ask, why are you doing this? After all, we’ve never met before!” he said.

Donnie chuckled lightly and said, “A successful politician doesn’t need to be an acrobat. People don’t choose him for his ability to perform stunts; his job is mental work, to strive for the welfare of the people as much as possible.

Firstly, your past achievements have already proven that you are a very strong individual. Furthermore, with Alice connecting us, I believe what you’re experiencing now is nothing but a minor setback on your life’s journey.

For someone with a strong heart, such a setback won’t be the stick that knocks him down, but rather it will become the chip that adds to his strength.

Franklin, a wheelchair, a cane, they won’t be your final destination. I believe that one day in the future, you will become a leader of this country.

Of course, if you think these words are nothing but empty, then imagine this as a business investment, and you are the project I am most optimistic about.

Moreover, for me, even if this investment fails, it won’t be much of a loss. But if it succeeds, I believe the returns will be tremendous. What do you say?”

Franklin Roosevelt fell into contemplation. He wasn’t upset by Donnie’s bluntness—in fact, he found Donnie’s candor comfortable.

It was a negotiation with complete sincerity.

“Thank you, my friend!” Franklin Roosevelt eventually decided to accept Donnie’s help and earnestly said, “If someday I truly can achieve what you have described, then you will be my closest friend!”

Donnie laughed heartily, “Then let me start arranging for your visit!”

“Thank you!” Franklin Roosevelt said with a smile.

After the matter was settled, their relationship naturally grew closer. Donnie knew, however, that just relying on this alone would not guarantee much support from Franklin Roosevelt once he came to power. It was impossible; it only meant that they now had the chance to become close comrades in arms. In the future, when Franklin Roosevelt returned to politics and it became time to more tightly bind their interests together.

That would be the moment when what Franklin Roosevelt said became true, and they became the closest of friends!@@novelbin@@

The two then engaged in casual conversation, which also served as a way to strengthen their relationship. Meanwhile, Donnie accepted an invitation to dine with Franklin Roosevelt at his estate for lunch.

While they chatted, a servant came to report that a friend of Franklin Roosevelt had come to visit.

Donnie was also slightly startled upon hearing the visitor’s name.

He had heard of this person—an illustrious name indeed. Hong Xianyi, the leader of the American Hongmen!

(This is just a small interlude, the book will not delve into domestic affairs of this period, rest assured!)

Before joining the political arena in the United States, Franklin Roosevelt had served as the legal advisor to the American Hongmen and had a good relationship with Hong Xianyi.

This time, Hong Xianyi came to New York on business and took the opportunity to visit his old friend!

The robust and youthful-looking Hong Xianyi, led by a servant, arrived in the garden. Upon seeing Franklin Roosevelt’s condition, he expressed his condolences.