Reagan's eyes froze, and several thoughts flashed through his mind.

He looked at Xia Yu with surprised eyes, and said with emotion: "Mr. Xia, you are very modest, if the "Washington Star" is not a big company, then there are not many tens of thousands of newspapers in the United States!"

Xia Yu smiled and said casually: "It may be considered in the whole country, but in my opinion, it doesn't count, the Washington Star is only the smallest sales of my newspaper, and now it is still in the red, and now it is being reformed, if the operation is not good, who knows if it will go out of business?"

The smallest one!

As for whether to lose money or not, this is not in Reagan's consideration.

Xia Yu pretended to reveal the information unintentionally, which made Reagan notice it again, and he kept guessing Xia Yu's identity in his heart.

The person in front of him doesn't seem to be lying, so he is a media boss.

In this special year, the power of the media has jumped several notches in importance.

If he wants to compete for the top spot, he must have a media that speaks for him, to promote his political views, to canvass for him, and to stand up to the dirty water poured by his rivals.

And Reagan is not a person who has never seen the world, and ordinary media bigwigs do not have so many bodyguards like Xia Yu, so it can be inferred that Xia Yu has other big industries in addition to a few newspapers.

"Looks like I had some luck today!"

Reagan thought secretly and decided to probe Xia Yu's bottom to see if he could seize this opportunity.

As for the exchange of interests that will exist later, he doesn't think about it at all.

Because he was in this system, he already knew its essence, that power and money transactions were eternal.

If he can succeed, then he will naturally give back to the forces that support him behind him, and if he loses the election, even if he finally picks up a vice president, he will not have real power, and naturally there will be no return or anything like that.

At this time, he has not yet won the support of the Republican Party, so there is not much power behind it, as for the resources within the Republican Party, every point is precious, and it will only be given to the presidential candidates set by the party.

Therefore, he cherishes every opportunity now, and will try his best to fight for it and accumulate foundation for himself little by little.

Thinking of this, Reagan's fishing mind was completely gone, and he continued to chat with Xia Yu.

Sensing Reagan's attitude, Xia Yu was not in a hurry, and his attitude became more and more casual, as if he was really just here for leisure fishing.

"Mr. Xia, are you a Chinese-American?"

"Yes. ”

Xia Yu replied indifferently.

That's right, Xia Yu is indeed an American citizen, and this is a job that has been completed when he planned his trip to the United States last year.

He wants to create an international consortium, and the United States will never be able to get around it, so he needs the status of an American citizen.

As for his original British nationality, the same exists.

In other words, he is a dual national, and this is not a problem, because dual citizenship is a common default method in many countries around the world, and more than 70 countries around the world recognize or accept dual citizenship, including the United States and the United Kingdom. (It's true, not I scribbled)

Reagan must be sure in his heart that if he is an American, he can continue to talk, otherwise even if he gains Xia Yu's support, it will become a bomb and a weak point for competitors to attack.

He continued: "Oh, is it from California? In the United States, there are the most Chinese there, and I know them best, and I know some of the local Chinese leaders. ”

Hearing Reagan say this, Xia Yu looked at Reagan, frowned slightly, and looked him up and down.

Reagan smiled and let Xia Yu look at it generously.

He said this on purpose just now, to see if Xia Yu could recognize who he was, if he did, it would be more convenient to communicate with him.

Reagan's plan fits Xia Yu's thoughts.

Both want to know each other, the difference is only that Reagan is active, and Xia Yu is active and passive.

After a few seconds, Xia Yu asked with some hesitation: "Mr. Reagan, the more I look at it, the more I feel that you are a little familiar, it seems that I have seen you somewhere, have you been in California for a long time?"

Reagan smiled and nodded, and stated: "Yes, I spent a few years in Hollywood before, made dozens of times the movie, and then entered politics. ”

Xia Yu was stunned for a moment, then suddenly said, pretending to be surprised: "I remember, you are a well-known figure in California, an actor, and then became the governor of California, am I right?"

Reagan smiled, nodded and said, "If there is no one else named Ronald Wilson Reagan, I think you should be talking about me." ”

Xia Yu shrugged his shoulders apologetically and explained, "I'm sorry, Mr. Governor, I'm not from California, and I've been to San Francisco a few times, so I only recognize you now." ”

Reagan shook his head absently, and then laughed at himself: "Oh no, Mr. Xia, you don't need to apologize, I stopped being governor of California after 1975, and I have long stopped making movies, after so many years, few people should know me." ”

Xia Yu smiled, and then asked: "By the way, Mr. Reagan, during your time in California, you made great contributions to the economy and people's livelihood in California, and it just so happens that this year is an election year, with your talent, why don't you go to the election?"

Reagan looked regretful and said with a slightly wry smile: "I have thought about it, but I am not confident, I have run for two times before, but I failed in the Republican presidential nomination, I am also old, and I am ready to try again, this time I am still preparing." “

"It's a pity that the preparation is not enough, and the campaign team and support are not enough......"

After speaking, Reagan looked at Xia Yu and asked, "Mr. Xia, do you support the Democratic Party or the Republican Party?"

Xia Yu put down the fishing rod, thought for a while and said: "I think Jimmy Carter is very incompetent, making a mess of the American economy, and now the domestic inflation in the United States is very serious, which is very bad for the economic development, from my point of view, I have temporarily lost confidence in the Democratic Party, if someone in the Republican Party can commit to solving economic problems, I don't think I will be stingy with my support." ”

After speaking, Xia Yu looked at Reagan with interest and asked: "Mr. Reagan, you are the first person I have contacted this year who has campaign intentions, and you also happen to be a Republican, we can meet here today Maybe it was arranged by God, can I listen to your thoughts?"

Reagan waited for Xia Yu's words, he smiled and promised: "Of course it's no problem, it's my honor." ”

Next, the conversation between the two deepened, Xia Yu asked from time to time, and Reagan seized the opportunity to explain his ideas and express his views on the current American economy.

In the process, the relationship between the two became familiar.

are all adults, for the sake of profit, they can not care at all, and it is not a problem to act on the spot, so the two talk and laugh, and outsiders may think that they are old friends who have not seen each other for many years.

Time passed and the sun set.

Reagan invited Xia Yu to dinner.

In this entertainment district, there are supporting restaurants and hotels, and it was here that Reagan booked a hotel for a week.

In the next two days, Xia Yu did not leave, and Reagan naturally did not leave, seizing the opportunity to communicate with Xia Yu.

As he became more and more familiar, he also knew more about Xia Yu, knowing that in addition to owning the Washington Star, Xia Yu also owned the New York Daily News and the Houston Chronicle.

In addition, the arcade machines in the entertainment area are produced by his company, and the Rolls-Royce cars driven by Xia Yu are also produced by his company.

Of course, the banks, securities companies, insurance companies and the like mentioned in Xia Yu's words made Reagan secretly excited, and his attitude became more and more eager.

There are financial groups, and they are also involved in automobiles, electronics, media and other fields, Xia Yu's strength will definitely not be small, although he has not responded to the news when he calls someone at night, but he has made up his mind to get Xia Yu's support as much as possible.

Not to mention anything else, if those three newspapers had supported him, his efforts in the past few days would have been far more rewarding!

On the third day of coming to Qilan Lake, Xia Yu felt that the heat was almost over, and finally decided to make a statement.

"Mr. Reagan, you are a very thoughtful person, I think you are qualified to sit in that position, and I have decided to invest in you!"

In a garden café, Xia Yu put down the cup, looked at Reagan with a smile, and said slowly.

Reagan's spirit perked up, his smile couldn't help but become obvious, and he thanked him: "Mr. Xia, thank you for your recognition, I am deeply honored." ”

Xia Yu nodded and calmly accepted Reagan's thanks.

The icing on the cake is not as good as charcoal in the snow!

Since Reagan is still in the early stages of his career, a little investment now will achieve ten points of benefit, and he certainly plans to invest a lot of money to win more favor from Reagan.

And he is not worried about Reagan's disobedience after the fact, because this is not a simple non-confession that can be revealed, and in the course of this campaign, competitors will find out Reagan's background and support forces clearly, and Reagan will naturally take on his color.

In this process, Xia Yu will also become Reagan's close partner, and he will be very clear about Reagan's various details, or handles, and Reagan will never take the initiative to expose the chain of interests between them, so it is impossible to turn his face with Xia Yu, it is not worth it at all.

Xia Yu restrained his smile and said solemnly: "Mr. Reagan, I am a very resolute person, since I have decided to support you, then I will do my best, I also believe that you are an honest and emotional person." ”

Hearing this, Reagan was overjoyed, and hurriedly nodded and said: "Of course, integrity is the foundation of everything I do, and for friends, I have always cherished and attached great importance to them, and now everything has not succeeded, but I can guarantee that I will not let you down." ”

Xia Yu smiled and immediately said, "I keep your words in my heart." ”

"Your campaign team needs you to choose and build, but I will do my best to provide you with the funds you need for the campaign, and give you the greatest support in public opinion!"

"Of course, I have a lot of research on the economy, including my subordinates, and if you need help with that, I think I can help. ”

"As for the difficulties you may encounter in the future, you can come to me, as long as I can do it, no problem!"

Xia Yu's promise is not small, and it also makes Reagan feel full of sincerity, he smiled, nodded heavily, and thanked him repeatedly: "Mr. Xia, thank you for your support, thank you!"

After everything was clarified, the relationship between Xia Yu and Reagan became more and more intimate, and Reagan did not hide it, directly explained his current situation to Xia Yu, and then said what aspects needed Xia Yu's support.

In terms of funds, it is Reagan's shortcoming, Xia Yu directly promised the first $10 million in funds, and promised that the money would be donated in the name of many companies and would not leave a handle.

Xia Yu's generosity shocked Reagan, and he intuitively felt Xia Yu's strength.

Of course, he also felt Xia Yu's sincerity.

Then there is support from other aspects, which Xia Yu has recorded.

That's a day.

In the end, Xia Yu left Reagan several contact information and addresses.

After everything was in order, Xia Yu said goodbye to Reagan and returned to New York.

After returning to New York, he happened to learn that Yan Wenhan had returned from Houston, and Xia Yu decided to meet with him and tell him something before going to California.

New York, Jiuding Newspaper Company U.S. Branch, Boss's Office.

Xia Yu asked, "Wen Han, how is the situation of the three newspapers?"

Yan Wenhan thought for a while and said: "The New York Daily News and the Houston Chronicle are similar, and these two newspapers have been arranged to connect with Jiuding News Agency. ”

"As for the Washington Star, I have re-promoted and appointed some elites, and the dismissed personnel have been arranged to the Jiuding News Agency, and there has been no trouble, and now I have made appropriate adjustments to the newspaper in accordance with your instructions, and the effect will take some time to see. ”

Xia Yu bowed his head slightly and said, "Well, that's good, let time test the results." ”

He then asked, "When will the Jiuding News Agency's satellite be launched?"

Although the cost of launching satellites is high, if Jiuding News Agency wants to stand out, it must have satellites, and only satellites can transmit news and information at the fastest speed.

To make news, speed is the key!

Yan Wenhan immediately said: "Soon, the order has been scheduled for two months, and it is expected to be launched around March 20." ”

Xia Yu smiled, nodded and said, "That's good, Jiuding News Agency will continue to expand and strive for every city in the United States to have our office!"

"In addition to these things, you form a new company and start a new newspaper, and the newspaper is called USA Today, which is the plan I made, and you take a good look at it and follow the execution of it. ”

As he spoke, Xia Yu took out a plan book and handed it to Yan Wenhan.

This planning book for the "USA Today" newspaper was made by Xia Yu in conjunction with the "USA Today" newspaper that has not yet been published and has the largest sales in later generations.

If nothing else, the newspaper would have been founded by the Gannett Group two years later, and in less than two years, it would have a circulation of more than two million copies, making it the third largest newspaper in the United States, and in 1986, the largest newspaper in the United States, where it remained the hegemon for decades.

The reason why USA Today can rise so quickly is not only because it was the first national daily newspaper in the United States, but also because it pioneered the newspaper to use a large number of information-rich photos and charts to represent the news, officially announcing the arrival of the "picture reading era", and has the title of "TV in newspapers".

In addition, Xia Yu's plan also pointed out the purpose of "USA Today" - "accurate but not pessimistic, detailed and not negative reporting of all news." ”

It can be said that Xia Yu has combined the advantages of "USA Today" in his previous life for decades, and believes that as long as it can be produced perfectly, the "USA Today" newspaper will create the most legendary rise in the history of American newspapers.

This newspaper is what Xia Yu has high hopes for, and it is the strongest foundation for the American branch of Jiuding Newspaper Company!

Yan Wenhan solemnly accepted the plan, nodded heavily and promised: "Chairman, don't worry, I will do my best to do a good job in this newspaper." ”

"Hmm!"

"By the way, this is the person I elected to support in the US presidential campaign, named Ronald Wilson Reagan, he will definitely contact you in the future, as long as his request is not excessive, you will fully cooperate with him!"

As he spoke, Xia Yu took out Reagan's business card and gave it to Yan Wenhan.

Yan Wenhan's heart sank, and he accepted it solemnly, shocked by Chairman Xia Yu's generosity, and his heart gradually boiled.

He never imagined that he would have the opportunity to meddle in the presidential race.

He had the impression that the president of the United States was the most powerful man in the world, and now, when the chairman made a bet at such a time, he would be a witness and a participant, and he couldn't help but feel honored and filled with pride.

"What kind of harvest would it be if it really succeeded......

A seemingly dreamy thought flashed in Yan Wenhan's heart.

Seeing Yan Wenhan's distraction, Xia Yu smiled understandingly.

After chatting with Yan Wenhan about work again, Xia Yu left, preparing to return to pack his bags and leave for San Francisco, California.

There, he will officially begin building his career in the United States.

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