"Shit!" Musk spoke foully, and Deborah lost his mind for a while. Who is Musk, that is the president's staff, he pays attention to his words and deeds, he is so polite every time he meets, and he is a very respectable gentleman, but today he actually burst into foul language, which is incredible, more incredible than hearing that the president asked Marx to apologize to China.

Musk took a deep breath and said the matter: "This matter is related to the interests of the United States, and an apology is inevitable, but this person must not be me, otherwise I will lose face." ”

Deborah smelled: "Mr. Musk, what do you need me to do?" "She's a smart woman and knows that Musk is definitely not in it for money, because money can't solve this matter.

Musk said: "What is the name of the person who fled back in China? ”

Deborah's body shook, she understood that Musk was looking for Liu Qing to be a substitute for the dead, but could she say that she disagreed? No, no matter what country you are in, there is a common feature, that is, no matter how rich you are, you can't fight with officials, even in this so-called democratic country in the United States. Don't look at what they say every day about democracy and freedom, freedom of speech, freedom of trade, this freedom and that freedom, if you really believe it, then you are not far from death. Unless there are terrifying superfamilies like Rockefeller and Morgan and Rothschild, even the president has to look at their faces. Or a famous, wealthy man like Bill. Especially families like Rockefeller and Morgan and Rothschild, no matter how strong the government is, they dare not move, and once they do, the entire country's finances will collapse, and no country can afford it.

The Pritzker family, that is, Deborah's maiden family, although they also have a certain amount of influence and countless wealth, but in the United States, the world's financial center, they have not even squeezed into the top 20, which is really not enough. Not to mention the behemoths of Rockefeller, Morgan and Rosscaild. Even if they are not afraid of Musk's retaliation, if they really want to offend Musk, it will be enough for them to have a headache.

Deborah hesitated for a moment and made a decision. One is the president's senior staff, and the other is the Chinese family who survives on their family, which is more important, and there is no need to think about it at all.

"I know what to do, and I'll call them right away, and I'll hold a press conference tomorrow to clarify the matter."

Musk smiled and was in a good mood: "It's good that you can understand, I'm an old friend with your father, take me to say hello, I'll visit him when I have time." ”

"Okay!" Deborah agreed, "I'll bring your words." When Musk hung up the phone, Deborah's face sank. After pondering for a while with the phone, he dialed another series of numbers, and after a short time, an old but energetic voice came from the receiver.

"Deborah, is there anything wrong with calling me so late?"

Deborah's voice became very soft, her cold eyes became warmer, and her tone was also very respectful: "Father, something is wrong with David (Zhou Ren'an)." Then he repeated Musk's words.

Old Pritzker was silent for a moment, sighed and said: "I also saw that video, and I advised you to be cautious in your work. We are businessmen, and we cannot participate in politics, let alone use politics to suppress another country. Even if it is a small country, it is still a country, and it is not something we can coerce, let alone Huaxia, a giant dragon that has taken off. ”

Deborah was a little dissatisfied in her heart, but in the face of her father, she didn't dare to express it, but said very aggrievedly: "Father, is it true that David died in Huaxia for nothing, let's forget it?" What's more, Harry (Zhou Zhongzheng) is still detained by the Huaxia police, and if he doesn't do something, Harry may never come back. ”

Pritzker Sr. said: "If that video hadn't appeared, there might have been room for redemption, but now it's too late, and the incident has escalated to the level of a political game between the two countries, which is about the faces of the two countries." The victorious side will have a surge in international momentum and a stronger voice in the Asia-Pacific region. On the contrary, the losing side will not only lose face, but also suffer a big blow to its international reputation, and there are many things involved in this. Therefore, neither China nor the United States can afford to lose. ”

No matter how shrewd and capable Deborah was, she was a woman and had no interest in politics, and now when she heard the words of old Presko, she suddenly felt a pang of unease in her heart.

"Father, is there really no room for relaxation in this matter?"

Old Plisco pondered for a moment: "Judging from the past situation, it is likely that the two countries will each take a step back, and then take what they need, and then leave it behind. But here's the problem, I feel that Huaxia is laying out a big game, and it's not so easy to compromise. ”

Deborah stopped talking, she had gone from unease to trepidation, she had no idea how complicated things could be, so frightened for her. It was just a small hostage incident, but it turned into a political game between two big countries. And their Presko family has become the eye of the game between the two great powers, if unforeseen things really happen, such as a misfire and a war, then they Presko is likely to be torn to pieces by the storm.

"Father, I really didn't know it would turn out like this!" Deborah's voice trembled, revealing the fear in her heart.

"Hehe......" Old Presko chuckled, he knew what his daughter was thinking, "On the surface, this political game between China and the United States is the result of David's affairs, but it doesn't matter at all." The reason why Huaxia did not release the video under so much pressure from public opinion, clarified the facts, and only announced it today is to use David's matter to hit the international reputation of the United States and its allies, so as to occupy the initiative in the next layout. Therefore, don't worry, the matter is not as serious as you think, there will be no war between China and the United States, and even if there is a war, it will not happen between the two big countries, China and the United States, and it has nothing to do with us. ”

Deborah's heart calmed down a little: "Then do I need to do something?" ”

Old Presko said: "Push Liu Qing to the front desk and let him admit that he lied, he deceived you, you don't know that David is related to the 1 terrorist, don't do anything else." When the two countries have a result, they are trying to find a way to get Harry out. ”

Deborah said, "What about the Liu family? ”

"I'm going to say, it's not a big deal, it's just a matter of getting him to admit some facts," said Plisco Sr. ”

"I see!" Deborah put down the phone, then picked it up and peeled off a bunch of numbers.

Located in an apartment building in Soho, Liu Qing sat curled up on a sofa, staring at a rebroadcast of the Huaxia press conference on television.

"Jingle Bell ......"

The shrill phone rang suddenly, and Liu Qing suddenly jumped up on the sofa in fright. Originally, he had recovered a lot in the past few days and walked out of the shadow left in Huaxia, but after seeing Huaxia's press conference, he began to get nervous again. Especially on such a quiet night, he was watching TV with all his attention, and the shrill phone ringing almost scared him into peeing his pants.

Liu Qing exhaled, glanced at the caller ID, and hurriedly picked up the phone: "Aunt Deborah......" Before he finished speaking, his face changed, listening to the sound from the earpiece, his body began to tremble, and then the color on his face began to slowly retreat, and finally became pale, and cold sweat also flowed down his forehead.

"Doodoo ......"

The busy sound came from the earpiece now, Liu Qing's brain was blank, his thinking paused, and only one voice kept echoing in his head.

"I've become a scapegoat!" Let him come out and carry the black pot, this matter is not big, but it is not small. As long as he admits that Zhou Ren'an is related to the terrorists, then he can't run away. will definitely be taken away by the CIA for investigation, although Deborah promised that it would be fine, even if the CIA took him away for investigation, it would be for Huaxia to see, as long as he came out safely after the incident. But it's not that simple, once it's associated with the notorious name of terrorists, you can't wash it off if you want to. In the future, I can only stay in the United States, and it is impossible to go abroad.

Liu Qing's pale face slowly became flushed, redder and redder, and finally purple. His eyes widened, and then a beast-like roar rang out, and he threw the phone out with all his might.

"Bastard, you stinky bitch 1, Lao Tzu almost lost his life for your son Zhou Zhongzheng's matter, and now things are out of control, you actually want me to come out and carry the black pot, you are muddy when Lao Tzu?" After speaking, he stood up on the sofa, slammed the tempered glass coffee table in front of him, and roared again, "Dream on!" ”

At this time, Liu Qing's face had been distorted and deformed, looking very hideous, and just when he was furious, the mobile phone that was put aside rang.

Liu Qing picked it up and shouted without even thinking about it: "Who are you!" ”

"Humph!" The earpiece snorted coldly, which instantly calmed Liu Qing down, "Grandpa! ”

Liu Boyun suddenly sighed: "Liu Qing, I know that you are wronged, but this is related to the life and death of our family, and you have to focus on the overall situation." ”

Tears slipped down the corners of Liu Qing's eyes: "Grandpa, do you really want to give up on me?" ”

Liu Boyun was silent for a while, although he didn't like this unsuccessful grandson very much, but after all, he was also his grandson, and what flowed in his body was the blood of the old Liu family: "Don't worry, it'll be fine." When that's over, I'll leave some of the businesses to you. Liu Qing didn't speak, just threw the phone aside.

After midnight and before dawn.

The sky faded into darkness layer by layer, but instead of being fully lit, it took on a thin mixed color, like a drop of blue ink in white water, gradually diffuse, enveloping the streets in the distance, the buildings nearby, and the couples lingering under the street lamps......

Liu Qing sat on the sofa, leaning on the soft back of the sofa, looking straight at the roof with his eyes. He didn't close his eyes all night, and at this time his eyes were bloodshot, but there was an inexplicable smile on his face......

"Hahaha......"

I don't know how long it took, Liu Qing suddenly laughed like crazy. He kept laughing, laughing, laughing breathlessly, laughing so much that his voice slowly became hoarse, and there was a glimmer of light outside.