Chapter 497: The Kennedys

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There are ten major consortia in the United States, and the Boston consortium is one of them. Although the influence of the Lowell, Lawrence, Adams, and Lodge families who once built the Boston consortium has become much less influential than before, they are still a force to be reckoned with in American politics and business. The Kennedy family, the representative of the Boston Group, is even more so.

"Mr. Guo, please come with me!"

Guo Shouyun nodded, and walked into the interior of this classical but luxurious manor under the guidance of the waiter. Walking up the stairs and through the corridor in the middle of the main building of the manor to the back garden, Guo Shouyun met Edward Kennedy, the only surviving of the nine Kennedy siblings, in the vineyard not far away.

At this moment, this gray-haired, dressed in home clothes, and concentrating on building grape branches with scissors, does not have the demeanor of a Democratic leader and the greatest congressman in the United States. However, the politicians who have served in the US Senate for nearly half a century and witnessed the tenure of ten presidents, including his brother, are the soul of American politics. He single-handedly directed the rise to power of Okukanhae, the first black president in American history. Called 'Mentor' by the latter and the outside world!

At yesterday's banquet, he received an invitation letter from the other party to the current Governor of Massachusetts, Glen Anderson, and only then did he come to visit after a temporary change of itinerary today.

"Please!"

Guo Shouyun nodded and followed the other party to the other party's two meters away and stood still.

"Mr. Guo has arrived!"

Edward Kennedy turned around and took a quick look at the young man opposite, "Bruce, can I call you that?"

"Of course!" Guo Shouyun smiled and nodded.

"You're a lot ahead of schedule. ”

"It is an honor to receive an invitation from Mr. Kennedy. That's why I'm here in advance!" Guo Shouyun said politely.

Edward Kennedy nodded slightly.

"I'm going to prune these grapes quickly, can you wait a little longer?"

"No problem. ”

"That's good. When I'm done with my work, we'll go inside and talk. ”

As soon as the words fell, Edward Kennedy turned around and began to resume his work. Undoubtedly, this is a snub to the guests.

Guo Shouyun's eyes flashed, and he suddenly took off the suit on his body and handed it to Hua Lei behind him. Then he pulled up his cuffs, picked up another pair of gloves and scissors from the shelves next to him, and walked over to a vine that had not yet been pruned and stood still.

"I also like to grow this Pinot Noir grape, so I'm also proficient in pruning, so let me help Mr. Kennedy!"

When the words fell, the other party was not allowed to refuse, the scissors 'clicked' a few times, and a few extra grape branches had fallen to the ground.

Edward Kennedy frowned, and was about to speak to stop the other man's reckless action, but when he saw that his trimming was indeed quite orderly, he stopped. Then he looked at the young man next to him, his brows slowly expanded, and after a simple smile, he went to work with his work.

With the actions of the two of them, the remaining grapes were also pruned.

"This grape is like a human being, when it first grows, the rhizome is thick, the branches are luxuriant, and it has almost infinite vitality and infinite possibilities, and it appears to be full of vitality. But if you don't prune, don't erect the poles, and don't take care of it, it's easy to lose the right direction, and you won't be able to bear much fruit if you don't grow around! ”

Guo Shouyun is not a fool, he can naturally hear that the other party is insinuating himself. However, he did not speak immediately, but after a brief moment, he smiled faintly.

"Mr. Kennedy's words are indeed good. A good grape does need to be pruned and maintained by the gardener to have a higher yield. But such grapes never exceed the height of the stalks, and their abundant fruit is picked by the gardener when it is ripe. It is also just one of the many vines. On the contrary, the wild grapes that grow in the mountains and fields, although no one takes care of them, can grow freely, and become unique in a wider space and time. It doesn't have many fruits, but it makes more intoxicating wine than this pruned grape!"

Looking at Guo Shouyun, who was calm and confident in front of him, and whose temperament and demeanor were far better than those of young people of the same age, Edward Kennedy smiled, "If a wild grape that has lost the care of a gardener wants to really grow, it will have to face dozens or hundreds of times more challenges than ordinary grapes. Even, if there is a huge flash flood or storm, it may die in an instant! Do you think it is better to live an ordinary life? Or is it more appropriate to live a short and splendid life and then die?"

"Flash floods and storms are terrible, but as long as the roots are still there, there are no branches and leaves. By the following year, the wild grapes will grow again. After a pause, Guo Shouyun smiled faintly, "In addition, wild grapes will also exchange their own fruits for lions, tigers, and even gardeners to help him withstand storms and torrents." ”

Edward Kennedy gave him a deep look, then smiled, "You really see something different. ”

"Different opinions are more conducive to communication between the two sides. Otherwise, if all the content is homogeneous, the world will be too boring!"

Edward Kennedy nodded, put the scissors on the shelf on the side, took off his gloves and work clothes, beckoned to Guo Shouyun, and walked towards the main building of the manor in front.

Guo Shouyun put his things away and followed.

The two washed their hands, and after Edward Kennedy changed his clothes, the two sat down in the parlor.

"I also watched your speech at Harvard, and it was very exciting!"

"Thank you!"

"But what I'm curious about is that you are doing everything possible to lure more people into the Internet and technology industry, so you are not afraid that they will compete with you in the future?"

"Of course I'm afraid. However, what I would like to see more than competition is the rapid development of the entire Internet industry. Obviously, this cannot be facilitated by a few, or even dozens of Internet companies, but can only be achieved by the joint efforts of hundreds or thousands of Internet and technology companies. … Only in a larger market will the value of Google and rubies be higher. In addition, I believe that Google and Ruby will not lose to anyone or company in the competition of the Internet industry. ”

Edward Kennedy nodded slightly and smiled, "I appreciate your confidence!"

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