Chapter 1258: Sponsorship
Things are actually very simple, is it because of Andrey? Cook is going to have a gubernatorial election, and at this time, it is important to prevent anything from happening against him. Just like an article by Mark Twain "Running for Governor" that Zhen Fan learned when he was a student before, the so-called "free election" is nothing more than a shameless farce of dumping, slander and framing. Although it is unlikely that the opponent in the text will instigate nine children of all colors, dressed in all kinds of tattered clothes, who are just learning to walk, to rush to the podium of the popular assembly, cling to the legs of the protagonist in the text, and telling him to do something like being a father, more absurd things will be used.
"Honorary citizenship is not a very important thing to me." Zhen Fan looked at Andre? Cook, suddenly, said, "Mr. Governor, why don't we talk about something else." ”
That's the bidding. Andrei smiled slightly, nodded, it's good to ask for a price, as long as there is a price, there will be a discussion, the so-called transaction is a matter of bargaining, Andre? Cook has made a lot of deals over the course of his career, and this one was no exception.
"Well, I'll bargain when I hear an offer." Andre? Cook looked like he was. To be honest, the price of an honorary citizen is indeed a bit low, and a person like Zhen Fan, who is rich, famous and has status, basically disdains such honors. Because they all know that this is just a tool for the powerful to manipulate.
Zhen Fan thought for a moment, then pondered his words and smiled: "You know that I promoted a reform in Los Angeles, which is to promote the entry of traditional Chinese medicine in California into the state. It includes the construction of traditional Chinese medicine hospitals, the access of traditional Chinese medicine and Chinese herbal medicines, the research and production of Chinese patent medicines, and the inclusion of traditional Chinese medicine in the scope of medical insurance...... Now that all this work has been done, it is estimated that it is a matter of time. Perhaps there will be good news in the near future. Mr. Governor, New York can actually do that. ”
Andre? Cook was stunned. Unexpectedly, the conditions of Zhen Fan's transaction were this. He frowned, his fingers kept tapping on the deputy of the seat, and he muttered for a while and said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Zhen, this ...... I can't promise you lightly, after all, we don't have much advantage in numbers in both houses right now, and I don't know what kind of attitude our own people will have towards these things......"
"It's okay, you can try to convince them." Zhen Fan shrugged his shoulders. "I'm not in a hurry, take your time, New York is a big city, and that's the main purpose of my very much to get Chinese medicine forward. Maybe it will benefit New Yorkers, but haven't you heard of the fame of my TCM clinic in Los Angeles? ”
Of course, I have heard that many councillors and their relatives and friends have gone to the clinic there for treatment, and they have achieved very good results, even better results than Western medicine. But...... Once you really want to move forward with this, you have to think about profits. Some of these parliamentarians own or own pharmaceutical companies. So now it's not about the well-being of the people of New York, it's about their own interests.
But compared to Andrey? What Cook asked Zhen Fan to do to promote the development of Chinese medicine in New York is indeed a big deal. It simply can't be compared. Zhen Fan also knew that it was impossible to do it in one go, so he faced Andre? Cook said: "Don't worry, since it's a deal. Then I won't let you suffer, so that our interests can't be too far apart. So...... If you're going to continue to fight for re-election as a Democratic representative. So...... I will give you my full support. You know, I can raise money for your campaign.
Campaign finance is a real problem. It is said that Whitman, the billionaire who planned to run for governor of California, USA. He had planned to invest $148 million in his campaign for governor of California. Thus setting a record for running for governor. It can be said that this is a very money-burning game. Of course, with high investment comes high returns.
"I can give this number, and if I can, I'll gradually put this money into your campaign." Zhen Fan said, two fingers deep, "Two million dollars, this is my political contribution to you." Of course...... My reward is that after you are elected, you will do your best to promote the process of bringing TCM into New York State. ”
Two million dollars, which makes Andrei? Cook couldn't help but be a little moved, but after all, he was an old fritter on the political zhì, so he still didn't change his face, secretly endured it, and pretended to think and said, "This...... Can I think about it first? I know it's not because I can ...... it alone."
"Okay, I agree, this matter is indeed not immediately decided, I will wait for your news, but as an early investment, I will explain this matter well, and strive to make you get a better impression. So...... Are we starting to work together? Zhen Fan stood up and faced Andre? Cook held out his hand.
Andre? Cook hesitated, but still stretched out his hand to shake Zhen Fan, and then nodded solemnly and said, "Yes, we are starting to cooperate now." But...... If I lose the election, the money ......"
Zhen Fan smiled and said: "Money is not a problem, since it is a donation, then I am betting on your and my future." Since we want to share benefits, we must be prepared for common suffering, so ...... Don't worry. ”
"Deal!" And this time Andrey? Cook didn't hesitate any longer, leaned over slightly, hugged Zhen Fan shoulder to shoulder, patted each other on the shoulder, and then smiled at each other and walked outside together.
20 million US dollars, as long as it can promote the process of traditional Chinese medicine, it is very worth spent. As for Andrey? Whether Cook can be re-elected, Zhen Fan has already counted in his heart, judging from his face, his forehead is full, and the Guanlu Palace has a faint red light, and it shines downward on the Life Palace, and the left and right look at the Fude Palace. This is the face of the official and the vigorous, so Zhen Fan has already deduced that he must be re-elected. I'm not worried about the $20 million spent in vain. If people like Zhen Fan still have to look at luck, then it's really a joke.
Andre? Cook enthusiastically arranged a car for Zhen Fan and sent him to the hotel where he stayed, which was a more than two-hour drive. After getting out of the car, Zhen Fan went directly to meet Bit, who had already announced that he would stop filming for a day today. So he stayed in the hotel all day, and this guy was in a bit of a bad mood because he sacrificed a day's shooting time, and he was sitting in his room with Gary, looking out the window at the pool on the roof of a building swimming with people, and drinking with Gary.
Seeing Zhen Fan come in, Gary smiled and said: "Finally, someone came to drink me talk, I have been with this guy for half a day, my mouth is about to stink, look at his face, I really doubt that I didn't return the twenty dollars I lost in the bet to him." Laughing, let Zhen Fan sit next to them, the three of them sat side by side, Gary got up and brought Zhen Fan a glass of wine and handed it over.
"I'm going to see the governor!" Zhen Fan looked at Bit and smiled, "I made a deal with him, this transaction involves 20 million US dollars, and in less than two days, I will make a statement with him." You know, it's a big deal, but ...... I can tell you for sure that this deal is going to be a good deal! ”
"Really?" Bit suddenly turned his head to look at Zhen Fan, "What kind of deal is it, two million US dollars, it is indeed a lot of money, why did you reach such a huge deal with him quietly?" Are you crazy? So lightly made the decision? Oh...... I see, it's a political donation, it must be, what are you going to get from him? With such a big investment, it must be not small! ”
Bit spoke suddenly, startling Gary. He glanced at Bit and said, "I thought you were going to not talk all day today, I have already made such preparations, so I brought three bottles of wine over, just to accompany you all day, haha, it seems that Zhen is still very good." ”
"I want to know what he wants to get out of such a big investment." Bit snorted, then looked at Zhen Fan, shook his head and sighed, "It's not that I'm bored because of the delay in filming, but I always feel that something is wrong." It's a little strange that the boss of the gangster hasn't made a move yet. It turned out that Bit was afraid that those underworld elements would retaliate against the crew. They have no way to deal with big names like Christine, Yi Fei, Fei Bingbing and Zhen Fan, but there is no problem in dealing with some ordinary staff of the crew.
If something happens to the photographer today, and tomorrow the gaffer has an accident, then the movie really can't be filmed. Bit's concern is not without reason. It's no wonder that some people are not in a good mood today, in fact, they are guided by worry. After all, the strong dragon doesn't crush the head snake.
"It's okay, no one dares to do anything to the crew." Zhen Fan smiled and comforted Bit, "I promise, if they want to do something to the crew, then ...... They're going to be de-listed in New York, and I'm going to do it. When Zhen Fan said this, he couldn't help but have a sneer on the corner of his mouth. Yes, if anyone comes to make trouble without knowing whether they are alive or dead, then they don't mind standing up here. He has never had a good impression of people in the underworld. There will be no mercy when you shoot.
"Well, I hope you're right!" Bit sighed and glanced at Zhen Fan, "You haven't sued me yet, are you right for Andre?" Cook engaged in political donations? It is said that this guy's reputation in New York is not too good, so aren't you afraid that your $20 million will be wasted by that guy in vain? ”
"Since it's about politics, why can't you gamble?" Zhen Fan smiled, "Politics has always gambled on luck, I'm willing to bet, haha, I'm optimistic about this guy." ”
"Well, I know what you're capable of, and it's never as if you're optimistic about things." Bit smiled bitterly and looked at Zhen Fan, "Two million dollars." It's not two thousand dollars, you just pay it with such a fluttering word. Two million dollars! He sighed again. (To be continued......)