"You won't be interested in some regular political lobbying. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 Info" Eric doesn't have much to say, lobbying is as common for him as a writer's codeword, "exchanging some policies and positions for support from civil society organizations." ”

Eric said and picked up the notebook and showed it to Li Colin: "It's all inconsequential, I'm going to visit the Chinese in the afternoon, the Car Rental Association, the California Rifle Association, ......."

"Are you going to meet the Chinese?" Li Colin was interested.

"Of course, the number of Chinese voters in this district is second only to that of Hispanics. ”

"Can I lobby in person?" said Mr. Lee, who was more interested.

"I don't recommend that, I'll handle it better. ”

"Anyway, with two hours to spare, I'm going to have to learn this sooner or later, right?"

“……”

"Now, tell me about our chips. ”

……

The car stopped next to a villa on the outskirts of Los Angeles, a small neighborhood that is absolutely wealthy, and in contrast to China, in most cities in the United States, the closer you get to the city center, the poorer you are!

O'Neill opened the car door, but Li Colin ordered: "I'll open the door myself in the future, O'Neal, Eric is old, you can help him more." ”

"Yes, sir. O'Neill walked around to the other side and opened the door for Eric.

After Li Colin got out of the car, he closed the car door with his own hands and straightened his neckline. The purpose of lobbying is to win allies, and Eric has already put together a full set of campaign plans, and the first ally that Li Colin wants to win is Chinese, which happens to coincide with his own ideas.

California is the largest state in the United States, the best economic state, the state with the most immigrants, and the state with the most Chinese Americans, while the Democratic Party dominates California's political scene because of its open-minded and receptive political stance to immigrants of all stripes.

For the most part, immigrants are biased toward the Democratic Party because they are not traditional white Protestants, and they need policies that favor immigrants, as do Chinese Americans.

But the mountains and rivers will take turns! The stance will change! The interests are eternal!

Finding practical common interests in seemingly opposing positions is the most basic skill of a politician! This is also Eric's first lesson for Li Colin!

After pressing the villa's doorbell, Eric whispered a final reminder: "Put away your aggressiveness and make her think you're all in this together, the president of the Chinese American Council of California is an elderly woman, try to use your glamorous appearance instead of a tough stance." ”

"I am confident in pleasing my grandmother. Li Colin bared his white teeth.

The door opened, and a young Chinese woman with short hair appeared in front of the door, her delicate facial features and delicate skin made people shine, and in this country where women need to use deodorant and hair removal knives, such a face is simply a wisp of clear water!

Is it a nanny? But this nanny is dressed in a formal suit! And it would be a waste for a girl of this age and appearance to be a nanny!

"Does Chairman Mei live here?" Li Colin couldn't help but look at the door number again.

"Yes, she suddenly felt unwell and was on an infusion. The woman smiled and stretched out her right hand, "Grandma has entrusted me to receive you." ”

Eric asked before Li Colin shook hands, "Since it's not convenient, can you postpone it until tomorrow?"

"It depends on Grandma's physical condition. The woman's hand hung in the air and she turned to Eric, "I have carte blanche to speak for Grandma." ”

"With all due respect, you're ......" Eric apparently didn't quite believe that the little girl could dominate the Chinese California Committee.

Li Colin kindly stretched out his right hand and shook the woman: "These old guys always like to question us!, just call me Colin." ”

"I've heard your name for a long time. The woman shook hands and smiled, "I'm Linda." ”

Linda ......

Li Colin is also familiar with this name!

It's a small world!

"Emotional matters, you can't force it. Li Colin said the code.

"Hehe, please come in. Linda smiled and welcomed the two into the house.

Yes, it turns out that she is Jenny's best friend! A best friend who focuses on spreading TVB lines and chicken soup!

She also has another identity, the granddaughter of the chairman of the California Chinese Committee!

Li Colin thought that Linda should be a woman who watched soap operas all day long, but she didn't expect to look like a capable woman!

Her grandmother was resting in bed and couldn't be disturbed, so the three of them sat down in the living room, and the real nanny brought tea.

This mansion is quite Chinese, completely classical style, making people feel like a world away.

After Li Kelin sat down, he gently touched the texture of the wooden sofa and sighed: "It's all sandalwood, huanghuali or something, and this purple clay pot, these things may not be seen in ordinary Chinese families." ”

"We seniors think these are good for health. Eric laughed.

Li Colin shook his head with a smile: "I don't think so, when people are in a foreign country, they pay more attention to tradition." ”

"I think Mr. Lee was right this time. Linda personally poured tea for the two, "We don't have so many Chinese-style things in Jijing's home, but it's very American." ”

After the tea was in place, Linda said to Li Colin: "I really didn't expect Jenny to support you so much, your choice is very bold." ”

"It took me two years to get her support. Li Colin picked up the teacup and took a sip, the astringent, bitter and fragrant Chinese green tea was a familiar taste.

Eric coughed lightly and lit his watch, intentionally or unintentionally, signaling that time was tight and that he should not waste it on these household items.

Li Colin disagreed: "You have to talk to the Chinese people first, and you can talk about things only after you have a good feeling." ”

"We can get around this, I know you well enough. Linda also took a sip of tea on her own, "You're here to win the support of Chinese Americans, please convince me directly." ”

"Okay. Li Colin originally wanted to mention the favorability of his early 30s and then talk about business, but now it seems that this woman likes to be straightforward, which is completely opposite to TVB's drama style!

Li Colin got straight to the point: "Chinese Americans support the Democratic Party, but the Democratic Party has clearly betrayed Chinese Americans. ”

"How so?"

"Electoral division. Li Colin unhurriedly said what Eric had just told himself, "Because the Chinese are too concentrated and have an absolute advantage in certain constituencies, there have been some Chinese parliamentarians over the years, who have always worked for the interests of the Chinese in the parliament, but this has interfered with the interests of some people." ”

Linda was noncommittal.

"So the last time the Democratic governor was planning a district, he split the Chinese community to make sure that in most districts, the Chinese were in the second group, and the fourth district was just a typical example, and the clever district planning made the Hispanic voters here just 10 percentage points higher than the Chinese, ensuring that the Hispanic could be elected to the legislature. ”

"So we're going to support you?" Linda asked rhetorically, "We have our own candidates, and do you want me to convince people to vote for a white Republican like you, and not a Chinese American? By the way, 60 percent of Chinese Americans in the Fourth District are Democrats and only 5 percent are Republicans." ”