"I was presumptuous, but it doesn't seem difficult for a senator's aide to find out where a famous person lives, does it?"

"Nice to meet you......" The other party's honest words made Edward relax.

"Call me Mickey, that's what my friends call me...... "The man who came was an acquaintance, an assistant to Kentucky Senator Marlow Cook, a young Mr. McConnell.

"Come in, Mickey, what do you want to drink?"

"Thanks, coffee can be ......"

Edward served his coffee.

Mickey took a sip, "Huh? The taste is good, but there seems to be some strange feeling about the production area. ”

"You're an expert," Edward smiled, "Sent by a friend, from the distant Indochina Peninsula......"

"No wonder"

"He thought my coffee here was only for wall-...... painting," Edward said, "so ......"

"I'm glad I'm late, and I hope it's not too late," Mickie said earnestly.

"I think it's late......" Edward leaned back on the couch, his legs crossed, his expression relaxed, but his tone was cold.

"Do you know why I'm here?"

"Of course, isn't that her?" Edward straightened up, staring at the other man, word by word.

"How do you know?" Mickey was obviously a little surprised, but she didn't mess around.

"If it had been this time last year, I really wouldn't have guessed, but now it's different. I want to say, dear Mickey, that you are married, and you are deliberately hiding this from her. Edward got up from the couch and looked at the ring finger, not even the ring. Listen to me, Mickey, you're a nobody now, but you're going to be a big guy eventually, and it's not good to be so smart...... It's really bad. ”

"Big shots? That's what I've always dreamed of," the other party is still honest and cute.

"yes, so you've always wanted to marry a rich woman? Is your current fiancée stumbling to meet your ambitions? ”

This time it was the other party's turn to be on alert, "Have you investigated me?" ”

"Of course," Edward sat back on the couch, proud of his ploy of the success of his plan, "There are many senatorial assistants, but few are as zealous as you, and the first time Beth and Irma came to ask for help, you asked them to take a picture with Senator Marlowe Cook." ”

"What's wrong with that?"

"I don't think there's anything wrong with it, but my experience tells me that usually when you're in a situation, you're a young assistant and you're ...... when you're facing a U.S. champion who is coming to your door and possibly a future world champion," Edward frowned, clearly organizing the vocabulary.

Mickey didn't speak, but looked at him calmly, putting on a deaf look.

This made Edward feel very ...... about him It was an emotion that was hard to describe in words, barely enough to be classified as awe-inspiring and creepy, and this guy had a composure that was not commensurate with his age, and it was more in line with his old lady-like appearance.

It is no wonder that there is an ancient Chinese saying that "boys and women are the most expensive".

But it may also be because of this natural deflated mouth, if Mi Qi was born in China, he would probably become an excellent male Lao Dan actor - just like Gong Yunfu, he changed from an old man to an old man, and finally created a record of singing the big axis with Lao Dan, the reason is his very distinctive "old lady's mouth".

Edward had seen the photo of this senior in Liyuan in his previous life, and then looked at Miqi in front of him, and suddenly had a feeling of "it's a pity (liao)".

But the other party's calmness beyond age and extremely sharp style of doing things still left a deep impression on him, this kind of person must not be offended, don't look at it now just a senator's assistant, but as long as the luck is not bad, it is not a problem to get mixed into Capitol Hill.

If you are oppressive, it is difficult to ensure that the other party will not spit out the cruel words in the sonnet format "Thirty years in Hedong and thirty years in Hexi, don't bully the poor youth".

That's a big deal.

As soon as he thought of this, he smiled: "Because you are so good, there is an old Chinese saying that it is called hoarding rare goods and waiting for them to be sold at a high price. Eventually, the prince became an immortal king, and the merchant's investment was successful......"

Mickey continued to speak.

This is not a silent character, but a negotiation technique, let the other party speak, and wait until the other party has nothing to say, and then attack, which can reverse the position of the two sides in the dialogue in one fell swoop.

"This guy ......," Edward smiled wryly, "he's a talent." ”

He didn't understand these routines before, but now he knows them well.

"Actually, to solve Irma's problem, you can personally go out and say hello to the Lexington Psychiatric Hospital and the police department, and you don't need to use the Senator at all. And it's also taking credit for yourself, which most young people do......"

"That's not right," Mickie replied with a smile, "I work for the senators, and the senators work for the voters, so it's very appropriate for the senators to come forward to solve the problems of Beth and Irma, in line with professional norms and work ethics, and of course more in line with human morality." I'm proud of my actions. ”

"Tsk......" Edward smacked his lips, this guy is really difficult to deal with, and his words are not leaking.

This talent is more than enough to go to the House of Representatives as the president, or to go to the Senate to become the majority leader.

"Yes, I'll admit it," Edward shrugged, "but for a man who wrote on the blackboard when he was a politics teacher, 'The three main factors in politics are: money!'" Money! Money! And for the man who vows to marry a rich wife, it seems a bit inconsistent on the surface and on the inside? ”

"Of course, I completely agree with you," Edward concluded.

"Your investigation is very detailed." The other party remained silent.

"'Eyes' (Pinkerton) are not cheap. But it's worth it. I mean, even though I paid a lot of money, I don't think I lost money on you. ”

"I'll just take you as if you're complimenting me......"

"It's indeed a compliment" Edward seemed very relaxed, this routine was what he learned and sold, Solomon praised him like this, silent, no fireworks, but it was very comfortable, and both parties were not embarrassed "I have seen many excellent peers, but you are the most special one." ”

"Oh? What's so special about it? ”

"Mature beyond age, low-key, restrained, but never cowardly, when the time comes, you will make surprising moves, just like you came to me for a showdown today."

"Yes" Mi Qi smiled bitterly, and her demeanor naturally did not seem to be fake, "You know that in the United States, this is not a strength, or even a defect, we worship aggressive heroes." ”

"Yes," Edward pulled out an 18-year-old bottle of single malt whisky from the wine cabinet and poured two glasses, "Wait a minute, I'll get the ice." ”

"No, I don't like ice, the stock solution is more stimulating and pleasurable."

"yes, I think so, too!"

Edward handed him an oz glass made of Czech crystal glass, the amber liquor appearing clearer and more unpredictable in the dim light.

"Ding"

The two of them clinked glasses lightly and took a shallow sip each.

"But, Mickey," this was the first time Edward had addressed him by a nickname, "you know that I am half Chinese, and my mother lived in that country for a long time, and she told me that you are excellent in that way, and that you can achieve great things, and that according to their physiognomy, you will have a great future ......"

Edward was very sincere.

Usually feelings can affect the other party, especially the party with the advantage in status and power, if you show an attitude of turning things over, the party with lower status will most likely be grateful.

Speaking of which, Solomon was his initiation teacher in this regard.

Facts have also proved that there is no need to fight, kill, and even stupid to talk ruthlessly.

When faced with a problem, it is most important to analyze the situation in time and then make a decision on whether to invest more or stop the loss immediately.

When the matter is over, all emotions and thoughts will be gone with the wind, and the next time is a new beginning, and the two parties are still objects that can be traded and cooperated, as long as they have common interests.

McConnell became an assistant to the Senate at a young age, and he seems to be the best among his peers, but it also depends on who he compares to.

It is true that Marlowe Cook is a senator, but he is a relatively shallow member of the Senate, and it is difficult to say whether he can be re-elected in six years.

is also a senator, and compared to the Fulbright of Collinton, it is really infuriating.

Of course, at least it's better than Nancy's boss who was forced to quit halfway.

Such a person, if a year ago, Edward could only look up.

Now it's different, Edward agrees to fight the other side, although he has a disadvantage - his upline does not have a senator.

But the advantage is also obvious, he is a Yale native, and there are naturally countless seniors and teachers in the legal system, and these people will not stand up for him, but when these people stand in the back, a graduate of the University of Kentucky Law School who is a senator's legislative assistant is obviously a little timid.

Although he is in charge of five people, and is also responsible for writing speeches for the senator and receiving voters, which can be regarded as a confidant, it is still a little unsightly compared to Edward, who came from a famous and decent family.

Secondly, in the past year, he has made a lot of figures in politics and business, and these characters will not be angry for him, but as a weaver of the network, he has a stronger ability to allocate and integrate resources.

Combined, at least for now, Edward has the overall upper hand against Mickey, psychologically, and in fact too.

Since McConnell was able to come, it means that he also investigated Edward's background, and the reason why he came to the door was probably to scam Hu or offer to write some resources in exchange.

If he can marry Beth Harmon, it will be very beneficial for his future political career.

At least it can greatly increase exposure, and as the husband of the "anti-Soviet hero", the United States is also a natural golden signboard at this moment.

If Beth Harmon kills Petrosyan, then he will naturally have merit as a "virtuous helper".

On the contrary, if he loses, he does not lose.

It can even be said that he earns more, as long as he shows affection in public and makes a few sentences such as "No matter how the warrior is outside, she will always be my heart and soul at home, and others only pay attention to how many enemies' heads the warrior has beheaded, and I always want her to be happy......"

This is what the people of the United States eat the most.

"That girl, obviously didn't tell me the truth, at least she didn't explain all the problems she was facing" He was a little angry at the thought of this, but then he was relieved, he was a person who wanted to do big things, and he would definitely face all kinds of sudden challenges from all sides in the future, and those enemies were much more difficult to deal with than the young lady in front of him.

If this guy can't handle it, hehe, hehe, I'd better quickly dismiss the army and find a corner to be an otaku.

The guy in front of him will definitely be a predator in the future, but now he is slightly stronger than the Chinese alligator, and he looks scary, but in fact it is still easier to deal with.

If you do it right, you might be able to get yourself a future ally.

"So, Mickey, do you think Senator Marlowe Cook will be re-elected in five years' time?" "I'm asking this question very seriously," he asked. ”

"I have a lot of faith in him!"

"Poof" Edward laughed out loud very unceremoniously.

"Come on, Mickey, there's no outsider here...... You and I are still young, we have unlimited futures and prospects, there is no need to hang ourselves from a tree. ”

"I know, you are ambitious, but you came from an average family, and now your wife is not a rich man, although her family is good. So you need money, to practice your political moves - money! Money! Money! ”

McConnell was silent.

He knew the other party was telling the truth.

Although Marlowe Cook is a senator, it really doesn't look like he can be relied on for a long time, of course, after he steps down, he will still have huge political resources, but someone in front of him has reached out, which seems to be a good way.

As for the thoughts on Beth Harmon, frankly, I was a little dizzy at first.

Amazing beauty and genius intelligence, as well as ignorance of the world, the latter is what Mickey thinks she is best at.

And he had also investigated Beth Harmon, and if he considered that if he made his own move, it would not be impossible to take her down.

Therefore, he immediately enthusiastically introduced the mother and daughter to the senator, on the one hand, to show his loyalty and ability to his boss, and on the other hand, to show his ability to the mother and daughter.

After that, he took various opportunities to visit them many times, at least Irma didn't hate him, and Beth Harmon said hello most of the time, and then retreated to her room to study the chess game.

So much so that in addition to her busy work, Mickey secretly enrolled in a chess correspondence course.

It's a pity that this thing is very talented, and Mickey mixes well, but mainly relies on the emotional intelligence of teenagers and old adults, and there is nothing to boast about in terms of intelligence......

These were all found out by Pinkerton.

By the time the information was on Edward's desk, he could roughly understand what was going on.

Of course he was anxious.

I'm afraid that my good cabbage will be arched by Mickey Mouse.

Making a lot of money is the most important thing, not to mention that Beth Harmon has probably fallen into her own clutches, so she is not in a hurry to solve it for a while.

I was expecting to wait until it was a little more empty.

Unexpectedly, Beth Harmon probably sensed that the taste was wrong, and flew directly to New York, and as a result, Miki was also recruited.

So......

Edward had never thought of going to his boss, Senator Marlowe Cook, to complain about it, and this little trick was useless.

This is the world of interests, Marlowe Cook uses Mickey very coolly, naturally he will not fire him for "trying" to women, at most it is perfunctory Edward, and then everything is as usual.

After all, one is in New York and New Haven, the other is in Kentucky and Washington, and the two sides are not next to each other at all.

The forces that can be used by Edward's side will definitely not come out for him to rob women.

"Thirty thousand dollars, cash, of course, if you're willing to defer it for three months, that's sixty thousand dollars............ Cash. But there is no IOU, only a verbal promise from you and me at this moment"