Chapter 358: America's High Society

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Just after 8 p.m., Joseph's private villa on the outskirts of New York City comes alive with pairs of costumed guests.

When Wei Xiong appeared with Monica in a sexy evening dress,

The invitees are almost there.

As Joseph said on the phone before, the people who came tonight are all figures of a certain status in the United States, either wealthy businessmen or political dignitaries.

Although most of Wei Xiong didn't know him.

And Joseph is also a good friend,

At the beginning of the reception, Wei Xiong was introduced to this and that, and several of them were Republican members of the Senate and House of Representatives.

Who has the most power in the United States?

Most of them probably said the president without hesitation.

But in fact, the president is only the spokesman of the American power apparatus, and the real power is in the hands of Congress, so to speak, congressmen.

Because whether it is finance, bills, policies, etc., it needs to be approved by Congress.

The president is a veto.

But Congress also has the power to impeach the president, and even if the impeachment is unsuccessful, lawmakers who serve interest groups can replace the president in another way.

For example, assassination.

In the history of the United States, there are not a few presidents who have been assassinated, and the well-known Lincoln and Kennedy were all assassinated.

Even the current president, Ronald Reagan, was assassinated in 1981.

Therefore, the presidency of the United States is also a high-risk profession, although the security work of the president of the United States has improved a lot compared to the past.

Straight to the point.

For these American magnates, Wei Xiong of course has the mentality of making friends, otherwise he would not have celebrated the New Year, so he came to the United States specially.

And these American elites are obviously real people,

A super-rich man like Wei Xiong, who has so much money that he can be used as a handipost, and was introduced by Joseph, is unlikely to turn them away.

"Well, this is George 74 Bush. ”

"Hello, Mr. Bush, it's a pleasure to meet you. ”

"I'm glad to meet you, Mr. Wei. ”

Wei Xiong shook hands with George W. Bush with a smile, only to hear Joseph continue: "George's father is the current vice president of the federal government. ”

"I think Vice President George is the best vice president in the history of the United States. ”

"Thank you, as far as I know, it seems that we are now in the middle of your traditional Chinese festival - the Spring Festival, I wish Mr. Wei a happy holiday. ”

"Thank you, it seems that Mr. George knows a lot about the Chinese. ”

"I have a few Chinese friends in Texas who are very sincere and warm to their friends. ”

"We are a friendly people. ”

"You talk first, I'll be out of company. At this time, Joseph spoke, and then he patted Wei Xiong on the shoulder and walked away.

Glancing at Joseph who was walking away, Bush Jr. asked seemingly casually:

"Mr. Wei seems to have a good relationship with Joseph. ”

"I guess so. ”

Wei Xiong smiled noncommittally: "I heard that Mr. Bush is currently assisting Mr. Vice President in his presidential campaign?"

"Just do what you can. ”

……

Wei Xiong and George W. Bush had a fairly speculative conversation.

The current Bush family is not as prominent as it will be 20 years from now, at most it has a certain political status, and it can only be regarded as average in terms of economy.

Therefore, kindness was shown to Wei Xiong from the very beginning.

And Wei Xiong,

He could not be more clear about the future development of the Bush family, and the father and son of President have left a strong mark on the political history of the United States.

It also makes the Bush family one of the most powerful political families in the United States.

Therefore, he wanted to make friends with Bush Jr. more than those congressmen present. And now George W. Bush is still in a relatively low position.

It's easier to get friendship from each other.

"I wonder if Mr. Vice President will accept political contributions?"

"Of course, Mr. Wei means ......," Bush Jr. paused for a moment, and then said.

"I would like to make a $50 million political contribution to Mr. Vice President. ”

"Thank you very much Mr. Wei for your kindness, but Mr. Wei doesn't seem to be an American citizen......," Bush Jr. said with a somewhat embarrassed face.

Under U.S. law,

Only U.S. citizens are eligible to make political contributions.

"That's not a problem. ”

"It's not okay to donate in Joseph's name. ”

"That's so much appreciated. ”

Bush Jr. smiled and raised his glass to touch Wei Xiong.

Now that George H.W. Bush has been nominated as the Republican presidential nominee, it means that the campaign has entered the most critical stage, and more resources need to be invested in this stage.

For example, running advertisements, organizing speeches, and so on.

And all of this needs to be funded.

Of course, the Republican Party, which has the support of many conglomerates, is not short of funds, but $50 million is not a small amount and can play a big role in the campaign.

"Mr. Wei seems to have a lot of confidence in my father?"

"I'm not American, but I'm a fan of the Republican Party in terms of political stance. ”

"On behalf of my father, I thank you for your support. ”

"But before I can formally accept your political contribution, I need my father's consent. ”

"Of course. ”

……

The party didn't end until almost 12 o'clock, and after the whole party, Wei Xiong was undoubtedly one of the focal points, and there were people around him almost all the time.

Although this kind of hypocritical entertainment is not what Wei Xiong likes.

But that's the way the world is.

If you want to live a better life, sometimes you have to wear a mask against your will, which has nothing to do with the high and low status, but human nature.

In addition to Wei Xiong,

Monica also unexpectedly became the focus of the drinking party, unless she was by Wei Xiong's side, she was surrounded by men who talked to her all the time.

Her beauty conquered all the men at the reception.

In the car back to the hotel.

Wei Xiong smiled and said, "A lot of people accosted you just now, I seem to have heard someone ask you to work in his company, and the salary is still available to you?"

"Didn't I refuse? ”

Monica gave Wei Xiong a charming look.

She speaks Cantonese.

Since the first day she became Wei Xiong's secretary, she has been learning Cantonese, and she usually uses Cantonese as much as possible to talk to Cui Muqing's three daughters.

It's been more than a month now.

I can't write yet, but some everyday words are already spoken, but the tone sounds strange and may not be understood by those who are not familiar with it.

"What, you're not tempted? ”

Wei Xiong smiled faintly.

At this time, Monica put her hand on Wei Xiong's strong chest, gently drew circles with her fingers, and said with a seductive face:

"I don't need a salary there, and you know what I prefer. ”

As Wei Xiong's secretary,

Monica can receive a salary plus bonus every month for the company's finance department, and the amount of this salary plus bonus will definitely make any white-collar worker blush.

But she didn't care about it at all.

Because the pocket money Wei Xiong gave her was dozens or hundreds of times that of this.

Wei Xiong looked at the driver in front of him,

dispelled the idea of staging a live spring in the car, only to see him leaning in Monica's ear and sneering: "I washed the back when I went back." ”

……

The next day, the New York Times published a report - Wei Xiong donated $500 million to pay attention to the disadvantaged!

The content is that Wei Xiong donated $500 million to the New York Charity Federation.

In the future, the New York Charity Federation will use this donation to set up the Weixiong Education Fund and the Weixiong Medical Fund, which are used as the name suggests.

and open to all U.S. citizens.

After the establishment of these two special funds, all high school graduates and current college students can apply for scholarships from the Weixiong Education Fund.

The scholarship is divided into four classes.

There are 3rd to 1st class scholarships, and there is also a special scholarship of the highest level.

The third-class scholarship is $4,000.

The second-class scholarship is $9,000.

First-class scholarship of $15,000.

The highest special scholarship is $50,000, which is only an approximate amount, and the exact scholarship amount will fluctuate slightly from year to year.

In terms of the amount of the scholarship alone,

The Weixiong Education Fund is undoubtedly the highest scholarship in the United States today, and there is no limit to the number of applicants per year, as long as the applicant can meet the requirements.

Of course, the amount is high, and the requirements are certainly not low.

Especially the highest special scholarships.

Historically, no more than 100 people in the U.S. have been able to pass the audit each year.

The Weixiong Medical Fund stipulates the specific conditions and medical items that can be applied for assistance, and then needs to pass a professional and rigorous review.

Otherwise, all the poor Americans would come running and begging for help.

The fund must not fail overnight.

The New York Times is very detailed, like a witness. Because the news was leaked to the New York Times by Wei Xiong through Joseph.

The Rockefeller family has a good history of working with The New York Times.

meanwhile

The report also introduced some information about the 'Wei Hong Dao Lin Xueli Charitable Foundation' established by Wei Xiong in Hong Kong, including the project with the WHO.

After this article was published,

Immediately caused quite a stir in the United States, some appreciated it, some disdained it.

Those who admire him think that Wei Xiong is acting responsibly, while those who disdain him think that Wei Xiong is using the money of the American people as a good person.

But in any case, the effect is definitely there.

As for whether there are many people who appreciate it or those who disdain it, Wei Xiong didn't do an investigation, of course he doesn't know.

But he's getting up on it.

On the afternoon of the day the story was published, he was interviewed by the New York Times at the hotel, and he was interviewed by a beautiful female reporter.

"Mr. Wei, it's a pleasure for you to accept my exclusive interview. ”

"I was also honored to be interviewed by a beautiful woman. ”

"It seems that Mr. Wei is really a man who knows how to please women. The beautiful reporter's eyes were bold and she discharged Asahei.

"I'm just telling the truth. ”

"Well, since we're talking about beauty, let's talk about beauty first, you used to be known as the biggest playboy in Hong Kong. ”

"But since Black Monday,"

"The word 'Weixiong' has spread to every corner of the planet, and many people call him the most charismatic playboy in the world. ”

"But some people say that you are abusive and playing with women's feelings. ”

"What do you think about this?"

Wei Xiong shrugged his shoulders: "I don't care, there is a word in Chinese called 'difficult to reconcile', which means that no matter how successful a dish is,"

"There will also be people who find him unpalatable. ”

"Because everyone's tastes are different. ”

"By the same token, no matter how good I do, there will still be people who don't like me, but I can't ask for anything from them. ”

"This is an era of free speech. ”

"As long as they're not talking too much, I can assume I don't know. ”

"Do you care?"

"Of course not, people who are just irrelevant to you, why would you waste your time caring about something completely meaningless?"

"Don't spend your time with the people who care about you. ”

I couldn't agree more with that. ”

"One really shouldn't waste time on something meaningless. The beautiful reporter smiled slightly and looked down at the question draft.

"But what if these doubts, or even insults, are directed at someone close to you?"

"It's well known. ”

"You have nine girlfriends who have been public, and some people say that they are with you because of money, and even say some ugly things. ”

"You're currently suing a newspaper owner for something like that. ”

Wei Xiong said indifferently: "There is indeed such a voice. ”

"But people who think this way, it's clear that they're narrow-minded. Money can really make love better in many cases. ”

But it's not a necessity for love. ”

"And there are many rich men in the world, why are there so few men who can be treated like me, don't women in their country like money?"

"Obviously not, there is no one in this world who doesn't like money. ”

"And why?"

"Those who say that my woman is with me because of money, you might as well think about this question and don't think so narrowly. ”

"You mean you have other places to attract them besides money?"

"I think so. ”

"One may be because of money, two may be because of money, but do you believe that nine of them are because of money? ”

"Do you mean He Chaoqiong, the daughter of Macau gambling king Ho Hongsen?"

"Everybody knows. ”

The beautiful reporter raised her eyebrows and said approvingly: "You are right, I believe that there are many women in this world who like money, but there are more people who advocate love." ”

"Maybe you really have something unique about them that attracts them. ”

"We all know that you went to the UK in December last year and bought a lot of established British companies and invested a lot of money in development. ”

"It even lent the British government $20 billion. ”

"But in comparison,"

"Your investment in the U.S. is more of a capital investment, and the difference between the two is obvious, can you explain why there is such a difference?"

Wei Xiong thought for a moment.

"As you can tell, a large part of my investment is in high-tech companies, and General Electric is the largest producer of electrical appliances and electrical in the UK. ”

"If I want to buy General Electric, do you think the U.S. Congress will pass it?"

"Probably not. The beautiful reporter said with some hesitation.

"That's it, although I don't want to say it, but some people in the United States just have discrimination, and if people from Western Europe buy it, at most the procedure is a little more complicated. ”

"Do you think I can invest in the U.S. in this case?"

"In fact, I still have $30 billion in savings at Citibank, which will be transferred if I can't find a suitable investment project in the future. ”

"This is obviously not good news. ”

The beautiful reporter shrugged her shoulders and said, "But I think you can consider investing in some less sensitive industries, such as real estate." ”

"In the long run, real estate in the U.S. is still worth investing in. ”

"Thank you for the advice, I'll consider it. ”

"Well, it seems that it is not easy to keep your money in the United States. Is that one of the reasons why you donate to Charity New York?"

"Sort of. ”

"Actually, the main reason is that I want to do my part. ”

"The day before yesterday, I was passing by near the Empire State Building in a friend's car, which is one of the busiest and most iconic places in the United States. ”

"Guess what I saw. ”

"A homeless man in an overcoat and curled up on the side of the road, I know that the United States has a relatively sound social security system. ”

But it's just enough for the poor. ”

"So there should be quite a few people like that homeless man in the United States. ”

"Especially blacks. ”

"You are an American, and you should know that most of the people who live at the bottom of American society are black, and I don't have any racial discrimination. ”

"But black people do deserve more attention and help in comparison. ”

"May I understand that in the future, the people who will be helped by the education and health funds that bear your name will be more black?"

"No, no, no. ”

Wei Xiong hurriedly denied that after all, the United States is a white-dominated society, and if he leans too much towards blacks, it will only disgust those in power.

"Whether it's white, black, Chinese, etc. ”

"The criteria are the same for all applications, and I'm just saying that there should be more black people applying than white people. ”

"You know what I mean. ”

"I understand that in the United States, there are indeed more black people who are poor. ”

"As far as I know, you donated 500 million to the New York Charity Federation, of which 200 million is in charge of the education fund and 300 million is in charge of the medical fund. ”

"After the official establishment of the future,"

"These two funds will be among the largest education and health care funds in the United States. It stands to reason that all Americans should be grateful to you. ”

"But there will definitely be people who won't buy it. ”

"Because they think the money was originally American's. ”

"It's ridiculous. ”

"First of all, I want to reiterate that everything I do is 100% in accordance with U.S. federal law, otherwise I would have been invited to tea by the FBI. ”

"Secondly, there are a lot of people like me in the United States. ”

"What are the specifics, I don't think I need to name them, right?"

"So I just did what a legitimate investor should do, and if I had to say I was doing something wrong, it was making a little bit more. ”

"But in fact it's not my fault. ”

"It's the rule of the market. ”

"Since it is the rule of the market, it is allowed by the law and all participants, so why should I throw away the money I earned?"