Chapter 247: Appeal
"Welcome home, Mr. George!"
This is a very heartwarming sentence, so that George is very moved, although his appearance is mixed-race, but his soul is Chinese, his heart has a natural affinity for Huaxia, not to mention that he himself has Chinese blood, and relatives in Huaxia.
A simple sentence made George smile, and he couldn't stop smiling on his face, until he met the Consul General of the Consulate General at this time.
In the consul general's office, George put forward his own request to be able to fly directly to the capital, after all, Qiao Li is nearly middle-aged, and even if the back and forth transfer goes directly to the capital, he will be exhausted, and he doesn't want his mother to look tired and distressed when she sees her grandparents.
He hopes that his mother can show her best side to her grandparents and uncle, so as to prove that their daughter and sister, who have been thinking about day and night, have not been wronged over the years and have lived a good life.
"Mr. George, I can't answer your request directly, as you know, our country has not allowed private jet flights now, and air traffic control is very strict.
However, I can escalate your request to the embassy, and we will get back to you as soon as possible regardless of the outcome. ”
The consul general couldn't help frowning when he heard George's request, he didn't expect George to make such a request, which made him very embarrassed, after all, aviation jurisdiction involves multiple departments, not that it can be liberalized, and this is not something that he can call the shots.
The most serious involvement in this is the military, the Civil Aviation Administration even if it is in the case of operation and influence after approval also needs military approval, if there is no military approval and filing, once the aircraft appears in the airspace, it will be locked onto the target, the most important thing is the location of the direct flight, the capital is the capital of the country, where there is no room for the slightest thing, who dares to pack the ticket to let go of the flight will not be a problem at all.
Even if there is no problem with the passengers on the plane, but the pilot, in case of a little accident at that time, this is not anyone's responsibility.
"There is always a first time for everything, with the continuous deepening of China's reform and opening up, the continuous improvement of the economy, and the increasing exchanges with foreign countries, private jets will come to China more and more, and all the beneficial things can not be denied because of safety issues.
Huaxia is a market with a population of more than a billion people, and as its earnings continue to grow, large corporations will pay more and more attention to it, and the level of leadership going to Huaxia will gradually increase. ”
Speaking of this, George paused, glanced at Mr. Consul General, who was listening carefully to his words, leaned forward, stretched out his hand to hold the teacup in front of him, and slowly tasted two sips.
"Mr. Consul General, you have been stationed in the United States all the year round, you should know the degree of development of private jets, and you can't need to transfer to Xiangjiang or South Korea just because you go to China once.
This is a very difficult thing for many people with status and status to accept, they are not saboteurs, and Huaxia should have a serious attitude towards such people.
Only when these people go to China in person will they know how huge this market is, which cannot be reflected by cold words on paper.
A visual impact and an imaginative impact, you should be able to tell whether the investment is gradually expanding or in one step will be reflected in a small detail. ”
George stopped talking after saying what he wanted to say, he didn't expect to be able to get a reply from General Aviation immediately, which is unrealistic, thanks to the rapid growth of Huaxia office and private computers, this year, Microsoft's chairman Gates had the idea of going to Huaxia, and the embassy that was directly contacted at that time still did not get an accurate answer, so that the formation was postponed.
There are more departments involved, and there will be a lot more things, not only in China, but also in the United States, but in many cases, these departments will open a small door for these special people who are treated equally, and solve their affairs as quickly as possible.
Taxpayers are also hierarchical, you pay more taxes, they will be very happy to serve you, if you pay less taxes, then sorry, you can only wait in line in the back, when to queue for you when you handle, and the speed of processing also depends on his mood, a very simple thing to drag on for a year or two is a very normal thing, but some media in later generations always stare at their good side, and the bad side is never selectively forgotten.
Originally, he wanted to contact after New Year's Day, after all, many departments in Huaxia did not go to work in January, and he needed to take a holiday, but he didn't expect Qiao Li to suddenly change the time, which disrupted his plan.
"I have benefited a lot from Mr. George's words, I will report your request truthfully, as for how the leader will answer your questions, I don't know now, and I can't tell you, but please rest assured, once there is an answer, I will tell you immediately. ”
The consul general basically agrees with George's words, but some of them also have objections, once the potential of the Chinese market really explodes, so that those mercenary businessmen see the opportunity, they will rush to China even if they take a boat, as for the question of whether they can fly directly, it will not matter at that time, as long as the money is made, everything can be discussed, he has met many times in Los Angeles with some surrounding Chinese groups and large businessmen, and he also knows them better in the United States.
As for George's intentions, how could he not understand that it seemed to him that it was just the hypocrisy of the rich people, and of course he still had a deep respect for Jory, who was very supportive of their work on the West Coast.
Not to mention that he is still a descendant of the Red Family, the only regrettable thing is her choice, but it is precisely because of this that they have benefited a lot, and many difficulties in their eyes will be solved as quickly as possible in front of Qiao Li.
"Well, I look forward to your good news, Your Excellency Consul General. ”
After receiving the consul general's answer, George did not stop, stood up and shook hands with the consul general, and then walked outside.
At the entrance of the Consulate General, George said goodbye to Mr. Consul General, stepped into the car where Arthur drove to the front and opened the door, looked straight ahead, waited for Arthur to get into the car, and the car slowly drove away from the Consulate General.
"Leader, what kind of person was at that time, I still need you to deliver it to the door in person, it won't be a gentleman from any family, but he is really handsome. ”
After George's car left, the Consul General turned around and headed towards the consulate, and a sweet-looking clerk with a ponytail and work clothes standing at the service desk in the lobby asked the consul general.
From her bold and straightforward questioning, it can be seen that the relationship between the consul general and the staff working in the consulate is very good, and he does not show much majesty, otherwise, not a random staff member can ask him.
"Xiao Li, didn't you always say that you wanted to meet the idol you hadn't met, the famous prince in Los Angeles, that person was the nightclub prince in Los Angeles just now, how about it, it doesn't meet your standards. ”
Mr. Consul General looked at Xiao Li, a volunteer who came to the consulate to help in his spare time while studying at the University of California, and stood still and said with a smile.
"Ah,,,,,,, prince, he's really a prince,,,"
Hearing the words of the Consul General, Xiao Li screamed without warning, which made the people in the consulate hall who saw this scene can't help but look sideways and guess what Mr. Consul General and Xiao Li said something inappropriate, making this little girl who is very popular in the consulate so out of shape.
"Ahem,,,"
Seeing this situation, Mr. Consul General couldn't help but pretend to cough a few times, so that Xiao Li could hear the sound and recover quickly, after all, this is still during working hours, and there are still a lot of people who come and go to the consulate to do things, he doesn't want anything bad to go out, which will damage the image of Huaxia, and he must always pay attention to his words and deeds.
"Leader, is that really a prince, why don't you tell me, I really, really like the songs he sings, I think she sings our hearts, sings our hearts.
It's just that I heard that he's been in a bar, never outside, no one has seen him, and no one knows what he looks like, and now I actually see him in real person,,, it's a pity, it's a pity to have one of his autographs. ”
"Xiao Li, you are too far away from him, he is walking in a Bentley, although the person in the car behind did not get down, but at first glance it is a bodyguard, such a person is either rich or expensive, I heard that their marriage is not their own decision, they are all looking for the right person, such a person is not something you can worry about."
I have heard a little rumor that I heard a little bit of rumor that the speed of changing women is very fast, such a person is a playboy at first glance, if he takes a fancy to you that day, you have to be careful, there is no place to find a place to go back to the field if you suffer a loss. ”
At this time, a person wearing the rank of lieutenant colonel in military uniform appeared in front of them, looked at Xiao Li's appearance, and spoke.
"Lieutenant Colonel Yu, of course I have heard some rumors about him, I know more than you, our senior sister in school knows him, it is said that he has become a billionaire by his own efforts, what an inspirational and amazing person, young and golden, is it normal to be romantic, if you are as rich and talented as him, you can also be as happy as him, how to spend the money you earn No one is qualified to accuse you. ”
"Leader, look at it, Xiao Li is crazy, she must reverse her concept, and she can't be allowed to fall deeper and deeper, by the way, what is the leader of him to come to our consulate for, it won't be an invitation, I want to invite you to a drinking party,,, no, if you are really invited to a drinking party, the person who came will definitely not be him, a playboy ordinary billionaire is not qualified enough,,,。 ”
Lieutenant Colonel Yu was stunned by Xiao Li, and he didn't get angry with a smile on his face, but asked the consul general who was standing next to him and didn't speak.
But I was wondering in my heart, what did a junior who couldn't beat the eight poles do in their consulate, and the consul personally sent him out, the sincere smile on the consul's face was not comparable to a professional smile, and he really watched this scene on the side.
"Less, people can't be pretty, if I really go to the party, I will definitely go, I can get his invitation is not everyone can get, as far as I know, he has not really held a drinking party yet, I heard that the place where he lives is the first estate in the private estate of Marbury Beach, I really want to see it.
It's a pity that people didn't come to send invitations to invite me to a cocktail party, they came to negotiate with me, his mother was going to the capital, he hoped that the private plane could fly directly to the capital, by the way, there are still things within your share, and you will write a report and send it to the people above, so that the people above can make a decision as soon as possible, and I will reply to him. ”
The consul general didn't care about the lieutenant colonel's words, the martial arts hall did not interfere in politics, and the lieutenant colonel Yu implemented it very well, just doing his own thing silently, and it was normal for him to be a little ignorant of things outside, and besides, he had only been in Los Angeles for a year, and George had not stayed in Los Angeles for a long time during this year, and it was normal for him not to know George.
"Isn't it common for drinking parties to happen in Los Angeles, and you've attended drinking parties from all major families and companies, let alone him.
I know about the drinking parties everywhere in Los Angeles, and you said that he has never held a drinking party, I think he is not qualified to hold it, or he is afraid that the people who will hold it will be some low-status people, and he will not hold it for fear of losing face.
As for what you said about flying directly to the capital, don't think about it, for the sake of safety, the leaders above will definitely not let go,,,,,,
No, leader, you have something to say, what is his identity, he can make you so interested, tell me, let me also understand when such a number one person appeared in Los Angeles. ”
Lieutenant Colonel Yu saw that the consul general was leaving, hurriedly kept up with the pace of the consul general, and asked, but as he said that, he came back to his senses, and the consul general did not directly refuse the other party's request for a direct flight as before, but wanted to apply for it and leave the matter to the above to make a decision.
Since this is the case, then there is something to be said about this, and suddenly, Lieutenant Colonel Yu became curious about George and wanted to know more about it from the Consul General.
"He doesn't have any special identity, if you really want to talk about his identity, he is a member of the Watt family who is not well-known in Los Angeles or even California, but it hangs over their heads all the time, oh, by the way, he is an illegitimate child, the son of Congressman Watt Smith, who just entered Congress from the state legislature this year. ”
"Hey, I thought there was some great identity, an illegitimate child, or the son of a congressman, it's nothing,,,,, he wouldn't have any other identity, it must be so, otherwise you wouldn't be so important to him. ”
"Yes, he also has another layer of identity, he is now the single majority shareholder of the Los Angeles Times, you have been in the United States for a year, and the person who holds the media in his hands is not comparable to ordinary businessmen, he is the target of our focus, even if he is on the board of directors, exert a little influence on the Los Angeles Times, let their reports even if they are not biased towards us, at least they must remain neutral, and the help to us is huge.
We can't pay too much attention to such a person, and let me tell you again, he and you are still our family. ”
"My family?,,,,,, our family has no overseas relations,,,,"
The consul general glanced at Lieutenant Colonel Yu, who was stunned by the last sentence and muttered to himself, chuckled a few times and left, and at the same time sighed involuntarily, this Lieutenant Colonel Yu didn't have the ability to work, but the real reason why he could come to the United States until now had not yet been understood, so he really didn't know how to speak.
George, who left the consulate, has been thinking about how to solve the problem of direct flight, even if it is a special approval, but for such a small matter, he went to his grandfather for help, doesn't it seem that he is too incapable, of course, this matter has nothing to do with the size of the ability, after all, this is a problem of other countries, and if you want to go to a country, you must abide by the rules of a country.
The rules of the country, especially the socialist one-party ruling centralized state in China, and the capitalist money is king are two concepts, George is very helpless about this, and he even thinks that if he really can't get the answer he wants, he can only charter a plane with United Airlines for his mother to take to China.