After listening to my son's words.

Alexander's first reaction was that this kid was doing business in New York and had lost a lot of money.

Otherwise, how would they run home and ask about the family's wealth.

After asking clearly,

And help yourself.

When Alexander was guessing, he heard his son say:

"Father. I went to New York for the last 10 months and stayed in Manhattan all the time. ”

"I've made many, many dollars. How much money there is, I'm afraid you don't have an idea of the specific numbers. ”

"Let's put it this way. I've earned the money in the past ten months.

It is equal to you, plus my grandfather and my great-grandfather, and the money you earn in a lifetime is more than ten times more. ”

In the previous words,

Alexander could still listen.

Later, I heard my son say that he made more than ten times as much money in New York as his grandparents in ten months.

Even though he was dizzy to hear, Alexander couldn't help but stand up:

"Son. Bragging is not a good habit. You didn't like to brag before.

The one you hated the most before was also the "braggart Johnson" next door. ”

"I didn't expect you to go to New York and get this problem!!"

"Johnson the Braggart Brown" is the owner of a farm next door.

Texans, especially those who run farms and ranches, or simply Texas farmers.

I especially like to give people nicknames.

Obtaining a nickname is also particularly straightforward and rude, that is, a first name or surname, plus a definition.

Abel laughed and said, "How can you trust me?" ”

"I believe it."

To his surprise, Alexander's answer was straightforward.

"Because you're my son, because you don't have to lie to me."

Abel was both surprised and not surprised by this answer.

"Say it. You said you want me to help you, how do you want me to help you? Alexander looked at his son earnestly.

In fact, now, Alexander still doesn't believe that his son has made so much money in New York.

But his logic is simple.

He is the father, and Abel is his son.

Fathers will always help their sons.

These are his simple values.

Looking at Alexander's determined eyes, Abel took a deep breath.

Then he said to Alexander, what he thought.

An hour later.

Alexander's expression was shocked, and his tone was embarrassed.

"This ..... It's not my interest at all. It's hard for me to do this kind of thing. He said.

Abel's answer was-

"Help me, father. In this regard, I only believe you. ”

"And...... It doesn't always work out either. ”

Alexander was silent.

The son's plan was too exaggerated, and he really didn't like it.

Until now,

He still didn't believe what his son said.

But if what the son said is true, then it seems like maybe ......

In this kingdom, the son really needs such help.

Don't look at Alexander Smith, he looks like a pure Texas redneck.

But he was a top graduate of Rice University.

Although he was able to enter Rice University because of his father's letter of recommendation.

Just like Abel.

But in school, he also learned.

So he is different from the average Texas farmer, he knows what his son said, and there is a certain degree of feasibility.

The premise is that the son has really come to that point.

I can get to that point smoothly myself.

"Like you said. Probably won't work out. But ....." Alexander said:

"Because you are my son. So I'm willing to give it a try and I'm willing to help you. ”

"Thank you, Alexander." For the first time, Abel stood up and hugged the bear-strong man.

"Hmm. I'm not guaranteed success. This is Alexander's answer.

Secret conversation between father and son,

And that's the end of it.

After the conversation, Alexander's steps were a little heavy.

Close the safe house, watch my son leave, and go back to his own room to sleep.

Alexander then walked into his bedroom, which was large and even had a small lounge outside.

The lounge has sofas and a TV.

In the break room, Emily is in her pajamas and watching TV.

Seeing her husband come back, she quickly stood up.

"Finished talking? What is it that I can't even listen to? ”

Emily walked over and hugged her husband's arm.

Alexander smiled softly at his wife, and then said:

"Honey, we seem to have given birth to a terrible guy."

Emily: "???? ”

"Your son told me a very exaggerated plan. I don't think this plan has any chance of succeeding. ”

Alexander Says:

"But that's my son after all, so I'll give it a try."

"What the hell is going on? What is planned and why is it impossible? Emily asked curiously.

Alexander was happy and did not answer directly, but asked his wife to help him put water and prepare clothes for bathing.

Once he was ready, he began to go in and take a shower.

Emily thoughtfully went in and brushed his back.

Alexander looked like he was enjoying himself, lying in the bathtub with his eyes half-closed.

Emily didn't speak, and neither did he.

The husband and wife enjoy the tranquility between husband and wife.

Finally breaking this silence was Alexander's voice.

"My dear. We, Tarrant County's Chief Officer, Raninde, have been doing this for eight years, right? ”

Hearing her husband's abrupt voice, Emily was stunned.

In the United States, counties are second-level administrative units, and above them are first-level administrative units, states.

Below the county are the cities and towns, and below are the districts.

Governors had governors, but counties did not have chief governors in the past.

In the past, legislative and executive powers were generally exercised by the county executive council or trustee council.

In the past, this model worked very well.

However, with the development of economy and population, this model is becoming more and more backward.

Therefore, in the past ten years, in order to overcome the overlap, waste and inefficiency caused by this form of administration.

State legislatures have begun to establish the position of county chief minister.

That is, the county. Long.

Randin is the chief governor of Tarrant County, serving two consecutive terms, a position he has held for eight years.

It's not the same as the Grand Commander.

The U.S. Constitution does not stipulate that county chief officials cannot serve two consecutive terms.

So if you have the ability,

Chief governors of more than 3,000 counties in the United States, many of whom were even re-elected to death!

Emily didn't know why her husband was asking this question out of the blue.

"Yes. He has served two consecutive terms. He's going to start voting for the third term now. Emily said.

This is an election year.

Generally speaking

The United States has an election year every two years.

One is the general election, and the other is the midterm election.

The three levels of administrative units at the state, county and city levels were also held during these two election years.

Like Tarrant County, the election year coincides with the general election year.

It's just that in terms of time, it will be a little later.

The general assembly will decide the winner at the end of November, and the county elections will be decided at the end of December.

It's August and the Tarrant County elections are about to begin.