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Chen Mingli stepped forward, laughed, and said, "This is my good friend, Mr. Jerry Brown." He is currently the Governor of California and a prominent member of the Democratic Party. ”

Governor of California?

Zhou Yu was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly he was stunned.

No wonder he is familiar, his face doesn't often appear on TV and in the newspapers - a bright head, only half a circle of short hair, very energetic.

However, Zhou Yu was still a little surprised that Chen Mingli knew Brown.

It seems that Chen Mingli still has some status in California.

"Mr. Brown, the young man in front of you, you may know that the origin of the Jade Seal Fruit, the Jade Seal Farm, is his industry." Chen Mingli said with a smile.

Jerry let out an 'oh', and suddenly smiled and stretched out his hand: "Hello, Mr. Zhou, I've heard a great name for a long time!" ”

I actually spoke Chinese!

Zhou Yu was surprised again.

"Curious if I can speak Chinese?" Jerry smiled: "I have been friends with Chen for decades, and I admire the Zhuxia civilization very much, and I can speak Chinese, which should not be surprising." ”

Zhou Yu smiled: "But not every American can speak Chinese!" Hello, Mr. Governor. ”

The three of them chatted for a while, and it was seven o'clock when the protest party officially began.

Then, a reporter was invited in.

Such a protest naturally has to be made public, otherwise hide in the hotel and not let people know, what kind of protest is it?

Under the clicking flashlight, Chen Mingli calmly walked up to the rostrum and began his speech: "We are gathering here today for our dignity..."

Zhou Yu stood below, listened, and the governor on the side whispered: "News Corporation, to which Fox TV belongs, has always been a media group with no bottom line. ”

"News Corp?" Zhou Yu wondered.

"Murdoch, you know?" Brown said, "That's the man." ”

"Murdoch..."Zhou Yu thought about it slightly, and suddenly realized.

It turned out to be this person, the world's newspaper tycoon, the chairman and CEO of the world's largest multinational media group!

"The United States is a free and democratic country." "I don't deny that discrimination does exist," Brown said. But the government has been committed to equality and freedom. I'm here today, not only because I'm friends with Chen, but also because I'm the governor of California. ”

Zhou Yu listened and bowed slightly.

The United States flaunts freedom and democracy, and as a government official, no matter what kind of mentality Brown has, he must show the will of the government, or rather, the will of the United States, in front of the public!

Therefore, Zhou Yu has figured it out, and it is not surprising that Brown appears here.

At this moment, Chen Mingli's speech above is over, and next, it is Governor Brown's turn.

Brown nodded to Zhou Yu, walked out, and walked up to the rostrum while waving calmly under the gaze of media reporters.

...

By the time the banquet ended, it was already past nine o'clock in the evening.

After saying goodbye to Chen Mingli, Zhou Yu took Tina and prepared to go out for a walk, find a place to eat, and fill his stomach. Often the banquet is not full, because no one can let go of eating.

Such a banquet, eating, is not the theme.

In the hall below, meet Brown.

Brown stepped forward enthusiastically and extended an invitation to Zhou Yu: "Mr. Zhou, I sincerely invite you to my house as a guest tomorrow night." ”

When Zhou Yu heard this, he didn't know how to answer for a while, and couldn't help but be slightly stunned.

Tina, who was still next to her, replied instead of Zhou Yu: "Okay, Mr. Brown, we will be there tomorrow night." ”

Brown laughed: "What a clever ghost! ”

After shaking hands with Brown and saying goodbye, Zhou Yu couldn't help but ask Tina: "I just have a relationship with Brown, what did he invite me to his house for?" ”

Tina squeezed Zhou Yu's hand: "Sometimes I think you're very smart, but sometimes why can't you turn your brain?" ”

Zhou Yu was a little embarrassed: "..."

Glancing at Zhou Yu, Tina sighed: "Do you think politics is far away from you?" ”

Zhou Yu was slightly stunned.

"This year is the U.S. election," Tina said, "whether it's the Democrats or the Republicans, they've been preparing for the election since then." Honey, I think, you've become Brown's target. ”

"Political contributions?" Zhou Yu suddenly realized!

In the presidential election in the United States, it is strictly forbidden to use taxpayers' money to campaign, agitate, and canvass for any political party or individual. In the election process, the main source of money consumed by candidates in publicity, agitation and canvassing is the sponsorship or donations of a large number of civil society, enterprises or individuals who support the political party or the candidate.

In the history of the United States, there have been many presidents who came from wealthy families, but they never used their own money to canvass for themselves. Because this is the election of public officials! It's not a private affair for a single family!

Moreover, Zhou Yu suddenly considered that with his own money, he would squander hundreds of millions of American knives at once, what if the election failed?

Therefore, political donations have become a common practice.

When it comes to the presidential election, political parties start campaigning for political donations.

"Yes, political contributions." Tina said, "Honey, you are rich, there is no doubt about it. Especially cash! Just find a rich man worth two or three billion US dollars, he may not be able to come up with hundreds of millions of cash at once! And Brown, as governor, knows for sure. ”

"I see." Zhou Yu nodded slowly, but said, "Brown is a Democrat?" Democrats or Republicans, whose proposition is closer to the Great Xia or the Zhuxia nation? ”

Zhou Yu took this into account!

Tina laughed, shook her head and said, "Honey, you're really a political novice!" ”

"Whether it's a Democrat or a Republican, they're all parties in the United States. We must put the interests of the United States first. There is no question of which party or politician will be close to the Great Xia or Zhuxia nations. They will not hesitate to change their previous attitude as the situation changes. Politics is dirty, isn't it? ”

Zhou Yu couldn't help pursing his lips and sighed, "Okay, you're right. In that case, no matter which party I support, it's the same, right? ”

"Of course." Tina said, "My dear, I suggest you get in touch with politicians. You've just arrived in the U.S., and no matter what, you're going to need political support to get on your feet. ”

Zhou Yu nodded silently, and suddenly said: "I heard that American politics has always been manipulated by big capitalists. Is it useful to contact the U.S. government? ”

"Of course it works." Tina raised her forehead and said, "Capitalists manipulate the government? Who do you listen to? The US government and the corporate capitalists are interdependent and mutually fearful of suppression. The capitalists do not dare to go too far, and the government does not dare to go too far, and there is a balance between them. If you, dear dear, have a solid relationship with the government, then it is also a protective umbrella. ”

"Know about the Anti-Monopoly Act? This is the means used by the US government to suppress the corporate capitalists! ”

Zhou Yu listened, and then suddenly it was realized.

"So, there are a lot of benefits to getting in touch with politicians?"

"Of course."

"Okay," Zhou Yu spread his hands: "Since any party is the same, it doesn't matter if you support the Democratic Party." ”

"Of course you have to support the Democrats." Tina sneered, "Because California is where the Democratic Party has an absolute advantage." If you don't support the Democrats, but the Republicans, congratulations, you'll be suppressed! ”

"Uh..."

...

Through the conversation with Tina, Zhou Yu finally understood politics and more about the United States.

In the evening, the two opened a room at the Hilton Hotel. The next morning, I went to Chinatown and visited Lao Li and Lao Zhang.

These two old living treasures, who knew what happened to Zhou Yu and the news of the old man's death, were much lower in mood. But instead, he comforted Zhou Yu.

I stayed in Lao Zhang's bookstore for a long time, and in the afternoon, when I passed by the car dealership, I ordered two bulletproof luxury cars with Bugatti through the car dealership, and then went to visit Brown's house.

At Brown's house, Zhou Yu met Brown's son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren.

Brown is in his seventies, and his sons are in their forties.

His grandson Charlie Brown is three or five years older than Zhou Yu, and his granddaughter Wendy Brown is about the same age as Zhou Yu and is currently a sophomore at the University of California, Berkeley.

They are all handsome guys and beauties.

Of course, Zhou Yu doesn't have much intersection with them. The main focus is on the communication with Brown.

Before the meal, the two men talked in Brown's study.

Brown got straight to the point and said directly: "Mr. Zhou is an excellent businessman, and your farm will bring hundreds of millions of tax dollars to California, I am very grateful!" ”

California's economy is not doing very well, with an unemployment rate of more than a dozen percentage points, more than double the average unemployment rate in the United States!

Moreover, California's fiscal deficit has exceeded 16 billion US dollars!

Therefore, the government likes a large taxpayer like Zhou Yu very much.

"I don't know if Mr. Zhou is leaning towards the Republican Party or the Democratic Party, but the presidential election is coming, and I have to work hard for it. I know that Mr. Chow has a large amount of cash in the bank, so could Mr. Chow consider making a political donation? ”

Zhou Yu kept smiling, and after listening to Brown, he said: "I just came to settle in the United States, and it has only been about half a year since I obtained American citizenship, and I don't know anything about the Democratic Party or the Republican Party." ”

Brown didn't move.

Zhou Yu said again: "However, I think I am very close to you, Mr. Governor. I am willing to raise political contributions for the Democratic Party. ”

Brown finally smiled. He still looked at Zhou Yu.

Zhou Yu secretly said to the old fox, smiled and stretched out his palm: "Five million!" ”

Brown finally showed a look of surprise.

Five million is definitely not a lot!

The U.S. presidential election, indeed, costs hundreds of millions every time! Even a billion!

But you must know that the lion's share is still in the consortium. Even if Zhou Yu wants to donate more, I'm afraid he can't, and the consortium will definitely not be willing!

The figure of five million is Tina's suggestion.

Personally, this number is already sky-high.

"Mr. Zhou rest assured," Brown said with a smile, "Mr. Zhou has contributed to the cause of the U.S. government, and the government will not forget Mr. Zhou." ”

Zhou Yu was waiting for this sentence.

Without saying a word, he directly took out a check for five million, put it in front of Brown, and then stretched out his hand: "Happy cooperation." ”

With five million, he initially got in touch with the governor of California or the Democratic Party, which is not a bad thing for Zhou Yu. At the very least, there will definitely be some convenience when dealing with government departments.

After dinner at Brown's house, the two took their leave.

Then he didn't stay, and returned to the farm overnight.