In China, political dinners are extremely intimate and niche gatherings, and they are very rare.

The U.S. federal government is different, in a country where the presidential campaign requires not only canvassing for votes but also money, and political parties and congressmen from all regions hold every day.

The former President, for example, had countless fundraising dinners and appreciation dinners, and on his inauguration night alone, the former President attended sixteen appreciation dinners in a row, and although he was so tired that he ended up being tired like a donkey, he had to make sure to attend every dinner, because most of the guests attending the banquet were important people who had helped during the election campaign and were likely to continue to do so during his tenure.

Not only the president, but also the vice president, secretary of state, senators, representatives and district officials will host similar political dinners, which may be changed in name, or celebrated, or how many anniversaries they have been in office, but the purpose is always the same, including the appreciation dinner, and the organizers usually have only one intention: to get more money.

Even for appreciation dinners and celebratory dinners, guests usually have to pay for their own meals, and in the case of Everett's fundraising dinner tonight, guests have to pull out their wallets to show their appreciation.

Tonight's banquet will be held at Jean-Georges, a French restaurant that understands the culinary arts of the East and the West, blending traditional and high-quality French cuisine with oriental spices and ingredients, and even the sharp-hearted and caustic gourmets will praise Jean-Georges after their meal.

For the pro-Chinese Everett, Jean-Georges was the perfect place for a banquet because the food would satisfy all the guests, including the Chinese who were invited.

Kelly from Sex and the City once said, "The most powerful man in all of New York is Jean Georges, because he can decide who can sit in today's seats." ”

It was a joke, but it was able to attract many audiences, which shows Jean-Georges's status in the hearts of diners, and it is not easy to hold a dinner here, thanks to the help of his friend Albert Amos.

I have to admit that when several colleagues saw the dinner address written on the invitation, the expressions on their faces made Everett secretly happy, but the pleasure did not last, and when Everett arrived at the restaurant, it was replaced by a deep sense of worry.

The experience of being kidnapped cast a psychological shadow on Everett, who finally realized that being a senior senator did not necessarily guarantee his safety.

Coupled with the fact that the NYPD has so far failed to apprehend the suspect, Everett's trust in the police department has been reduced to zero.

If it weren't for the fact that the fundraising dinner was related to the campaign, Everett would never have dared to show up, because J had repeatedly asked him to cancel or postpone the banquet, most likely because someone wanted to disadvantage him.

A few days ago, for some unknown reason, J suddenly informed Everett that he should hold a dinner as scheduled, and the long-delayed fundraising dinner really couldn't be postponed any longer, so Everett gritted his teeth and decided that the dinner would go ahead as usual.

Just, why did J change his mind? Does this have anything to do with the suspect who kidnapped him? Everett has been thinking about this for a long time.

Perhaps, the crisis has been lifted.

Perhaps, they are using themselves as bait.

"Oh, look, who is this handsome old boy?"

A familiar voice came from behind him, and Everett put away the worry in his eyes, and instantly changed his face to a sunny smile, revealing a row of well-maintained snow-white teeth - a campaign weapon that Everett was proud of, and it was a pleasing plus to be able to keep a beautiful white tooth at his age.

"My dear, I'm a little upset, you're so glorious tonight that I'm going to be a supporting character."

Everett spoke softly, which amused Madame very well.

It is natural to use the rhetoric of deception of votes to coax women, but this is not all coaxing, Mrs. Charles's dress tonight is unique, unlike other female guests in evening dresses, she wears a cheongsam with a stand-up collar and button, in the eyes of Everett, who is obsessed with Chinese culture, she is more beautiful than Hollywood pornstars.

"Don't worry, I won't steal the limelight from the protagonist." Madame smiled sweetly and said sideways, "Okay, you can talk." ”

The small-eyed Chinese-aged man standing behind the lady stepped forward, raised the goblet in his hand and said with a smile: "Mr. Charles, I haven't seen you for a while." ”

This is McGonagall Liu, the comptroller, who is the equivalent of the secretary of the Treasury of the city and the third in the city. In recent years, the ability of Chinese people to participate in politics in New York State has been increasing, and most of these Chinese-American congressmen and regional government officials have a good relationship with Everett, and it is these Chinese-American political stars who have given Everett the confidence to run for election.

"Don't come unharmed." Everett and McGonagall Liu clink glasses and deliberately lower their glasses, a small gesture paired with idioms that make each other's eyes shine.

Everett looked into the foyer, and there was a commotion of a dozen well-dressed ladies in the middle, who surrounded a young gentleman in a black evening gown, chirping like a flock of larks.

It's just that this admiration and admiration is not dedicated to the black-haired and black-eyed Chinese gentleman, but to the white Ragdoll cat in the gentleman's arms.

"The condition and coat color are perfect, at least the competition level, such a pet cat will cost at least five thousand dollars. It's unbelievable that the wives who love cute pets can boost the city's economy and employment. "But does Jean-Georges allow pets in the restaurant?" Speaking of which, it's not easy to host a dinner party at this restaurant, and I touched it last time. ”

"It's not easy, but I'm lucky." Everett smiled politely back, seemingly listening, but his mind drifted away.

Albert, why hasn't it arrived yet?

Everett knew that he was working in Oklahoma and that he was far away, so he gave a few days' notice so that Albert could prepare in advance.

Just ten hours earlier, Everett had been on the phone with Albert, who had arrived at the airport for take-off, and had already arrived in New York.

"Sorry, please allow me to make a call, I need to contact a friend." Everett apologized and took out his phone and Skype to invite Albert to a video call.

However, Albert did not answer the call, and when he called his private number, it was directly transferred to the voicemail box.

What's going on?

Everett lowered his arms and looked at the smiling guests in the restaurant, and suddenly felt palpitations.