California is a long and narrow state, with a total area of more than 150,000 square kilometers.

In the United States, people traditionally refer to the Bay Area with San Francisco as the core as Northern California, and the area with the Los Angeles metropolitan belt as Southern California.

Pacific Electric in California, the substation where the accident occurred, is located in Yorba Linda City, Southern California.

It is located in northern Orange County, California, and the biggest celebrity it has ever produced is Richard Nicholson.

This name may be unfamiliar to some people, but I believe that many Chinese people have seen that famous historical photo.

Despite its small population, Joba Linda is one of the wealthiest cities in the United States, with an average annual household income of more than $120,000.

This figure can be said to be the highest in the current American city.

It is also because most of the people who live here are relatively wealthy.

After the accident of Pacific Electric in California, it was difficult to suppress the news related to it.

When Abel was in his Cadillac monster, the convoy set off for downtown Los Angeles.

City of Yorba Linda, local police. In the inspection bureau.

California Pacific Electric's CEO Shopus is working with the police about Ballinda. Dialogue with the Director of the Inspectorate.

"I'm sorry. Mr. Hyups." Mr. Director said to Huppus, who looked tired and clearly had not rested:

"It's that simple. It was your workers who worked so hard that it led to this accident. It could have been avoided, but now it's too late to say anything."

Shupps was silent for a moment, unresponsive to Mr. Director's words, as if waiting for something.

Mr. Director was not angry, he was fat and sat in his seat, playing with a pen.

He knew what Shypus was waiting for, and in fact even Mr. Director himself was waiting.

About ten minutes passed.

Mr. Director was a little bored waiting and wanted to go out and have a look.

The door to his office was opened.

Several elite agents in suits and leather shoes walked in from the outside.

Both Schupps and Mr. Director looked at each other.

Among several elite FBl agents, Tan Ji, the middle-aged captain led by him, stood directly and said to Shupus:

"The results are in. I'm so sorry...... Mr. Shopus, the result is an accident caused by a mistake on the part of your company's employees."

"Unfortunately, the employees who made the mistake have been burned to charcoal in the explosion. We can only find their bodies that have turned into carbon, and the DNA data tells us that they are indeed the same employees of your company."

Hearing the news, Hypus couldn't help but close his eyes.

Mr. Director, behind his desk, shrugged in the direction of Shoepush.

Signaling that even if it is FBl's investigation results, it is the same as them.

Schupps opened his eyes and said to the local police department and FBl agents:

"Thank you very much for your scouting. But I think I need to make a call now."

FBl and Mr. Director General both made a gesture to ask for convenience.

Shopus went straight out the door.

He was in the police station, found a house where no one was around, took out his mobile phone and started calling.

"Hey, is that Mr. Brown?"

"Well, how is it, Shopus."

"The results of FBl and the local police department are somewhat unfavorable to Pacific Electric in California." ….

"The stock situation is terrible. Schupps, it's down 28.9 percent."

"I know. But Mr. Brown, Pacific Electric of California, is clearly being targeted."

"What did Smith say? He's the chairman, and when the stock goes down, he's the biggest loser."

Schupus replied softly, "I called him. He promised to help. Mr. Brown, I've always had a guess if it would be ......."

"Don't say it. Shuppus, don't say it. Because even if that's the case. Nor can it be said. It's the rules of the game, you know? I

We can handle it. But we can't say it, at least not by us."

Shuppus was silent for a moment, and replied softly:

"I see, Mr. Brown. But what should I do in the current situation?"

"You're the CEO. Mr. Schupps. It's your business, you know?"

"But......," said Schupus snapped.

"I know you're in a hurry. But Shupps, it's not the worst yet. It was just an accident, an accident that no one wanted. So don't worry too much, maybe it'll be fine?"

Hypus was silent again, and on the other side of the phone, the other party's voice continued to ring:

"Let's do it for now. I'll talk to Davis about it. But...... Sometimes you need to rely on yourself, you know what I mean? Hyps?"

The Jorba Linda City Police Station, a room with only one person.

A wry smile appeared on Syups' face, "Understood, sir."

"Okay. Goodbye then, Shopus."

"Goodbye. Mr. Brown."

Shupps took the phone that had been hung up and kept saying "Dudu-" and fell into deep thought.

It wasn't until ten minutes later that his phone was called.

"Hey ......"

"Mr. Hyps, those people's lawyers have been found. And the prosecutor of Yorba Linda."

"I see. Let's have a lawyer, talk to them. I'll go back now."

"Okay."

Shopps hung up, but instead of leaving, his eyes looked out the window in the small room.

Outside, there is a cloudless sky, and the blue sky is straight into space, as if you can see the deep universe.

"I'm not going to be Kenneth......" Schupus muttered to himself.

Things quickly turned against Pacific Electric in California.

January 10th.

The local police department in Yorba Linda, together with FBl agents, attended a press conference for Pacific Electric in California.

At the press conference.

California Pacific Electric's chief executive, Shopps, apologized to the public and said he would compensate the victims.

In the afternoon of the same day.

Daliso Cossot, president of the California Federation of Labor-Industrial Federation, launched a challenge against Pacific Electric on behalf of 13 energy workers' associations in California.

The AFL-CIO questioned why Pacific Electric in California only paid additional compensation to the victims of the substation explosion and fire.

However, he did not say anything at the press conference about the seven workers who worked and died in the accident substation. ….

Without waiting for Neil Bush, deputy public relations manager of California Taiping Electric, to react.

Many of California's 13 Energy Workers Guilds were on the streets in front of Pacific Electric's headquarters.

At night, even at the entrance of the city of Yobalinda, as well as near the official residence of the governor of California, there are traces of energy workers walking on the streets.

That night, the news spread throughout the United States through various television stations and newspapers.

All of a sudden, the vast majority of Americans knew that an accident had occurred at an electricity company in California.

The accident killed workers and burned down the homes and property of many nearby residents.

Originally, this kind of news had a great impact.

But most Americans, except for those with relevant interests, have seen it.

Not too many people will go.

But this power company, it turned out to be Abel Smith's company.

Abel Smith is its largest shareholder and chairman of the company.

This news also turned into the explosion of the world's richest power supply company, killing people and forming a fire.

This one

The number of people in social news has increased dozens of times all at once.

The news, which would not have been very conspicuous, was also fueled by some promoters.

It has become one of the key news for many Americans in recent times.

The more people there are, the more pressure there is on Pacific Electric.

Schupps called Mr. Brown again.

「…… I already know the situation. Shops, no more guessing. Sherlock Holmes once said that the biggest beneficiary is the biggest suspect."

Shuppus sneered on his face, but said in a very gentle tone:

"But Mr. Brown. People outside are scolding him right now, and from that point of view, he's not the biggest beneficiary, right?"

"It's just appearances. Hypus, I know you're in a hurry. But don't worry, we'...... Oh, someone looking for me. Let's talk to you later."

Hung up the phone with Shopps again.

Mr. Brown in the mouth of the CEO of Pacific Electric in California.

Former Governor of California and current California Attorney General Mr. Jerry Brown.

The old white man, smiling, looked at John Stampf, chairman of Wells Fargo.

And Miss Kayla Wilson, who came to her with a handsome young man.

Don't wait for Kayla Wilson, or John Stampf to speak.

Jerry Brown was already laughing, and he picked up the wine glass in his hand and raised it towards the young man between the two:

"Oh! Oh, my God! Apollo, who walks the earth, I salute you, sir. Dear Mr. Smith, it's great to see you!

That's right, the young man who appeared in front of Jerry Brown.

It is Mr. Abel Smith, the world's richest man, the chairman of Smith Capital, the chairman of Pacific Commercial Bank, the chairman of Smith Media, and the chairman and director of more than 300 other companies.

If you have to list these commercial titles carefully.

This handsome young man in front of him is also the current chairman of the National Rifle Association, a permanent honorary director of 69 charitable foundations and associations in the United States, an honorary director of the New York Cultural Heritage Preservation Association, an honorary director of various organizations such as the Manhattan Marine Animal Protection Society, and even a permanent honorary president. ….

If you print on A4 paper, even if you use a small font.

A piece of A4 paper can't print out the various positions and titles of the young man in front of him.

"Hello. Mr. Brown, I'm Abel Smith."

Able smiled and shook hands with the enthusiastic old man, "Dear son of California, it's a pleasure to meet you."

"Haha......" Jerry Brown smiled pleasantly, "Me too." Jerry Brown, it's been a pleasure to meet you, dear Mr. Smith."

The hands of the two quickly clasped together, and they did not separate for a long time.

If Hypes had seen this here.

The CEO of California Pacific Electric, the mental activity will be very interesting.

This is South Pasadena, which is located in the northeast suburbs of Los Angeles, with a long history and beautiful scenery, and is an old white community in the United States, and the social security is very good.

It's kind of a suburb of Los Angeles, and it's very close to Los Angeles. By car, you'll be in downtown Los Angeles in half an hour.

Many people think that the elite of Los Angeles live in Beverly Hills.

That's actually wrong.

The real elite of Los Angeles, and even the real elite of California.

Those top rich, and California landlord snakes like Jerry Brown.

Many of their estates and villas are here in South Pasadena.

Beverly Hills is more of a nouveau riche home than South Pasadena.

Just like New York, several places on Long Island are actually the nests of the old rich.

Manhattan, the economic center of the European and American world, is a favorite place for the newly rich.

South Pasadena, on

It is one of the "Long Islands" of Los Angeles.

At this moment, Jerry Brown and Abel, the villa where they are located, is Kayla Wilson's home.

Tonight's reception was held by Kayla's father, Slade Wilson, one of California's biggest landlords, after returning from successful surgery in Houston.

In this cocktail party, those big people in California who really have heads and faces.

California's current Governor Davis, current Attorney General Jerry Brown, and the current President of the Senate and House of Representatives of the State Assembly were all present.

From the identities of these guests, you can see the influence of Slater Wilson in California.

In addition, from Abel's point of view, this drinking party can also be regarded as a gathering of the top management of the California consortium.

And as Abel's "acquaintance" here.

Kayla, Slater Wilson's daughter, and John Stampf, chairman of Wells Fargo.

These two men acted as Kiabel's welcome at this drinking party.

These two people, with Abel, or help Abel introduce the California consortium and those local snakes in California.

In fact, it can be seen that Slater Wilson attaches great importance to Abel.

Two "welcomes", one is his daughter and the other is his most capable subordinate.

There are no real fools, the guests in attendance. Naturally, they can see it, including Jerry Brown.

This is one of the reasons why Jerry Brown smiled so cheerfully at this time and behaved so sincerely when he met Abel.

The two shook hands for more than 20 seconds. ….

Those who don't know will definitely think how good the relationship between the two is.

But in fact, one of the local snakes in California.

and the strong dragons from Texas and New York have already had a small fight on Pacific Electric.

In front is a strong dragon in a weak position.

The company that was acquired at a large price, as the largest shareholder and chairman, did not even get the management rights of the company......

What's the back...... Whoever kills the deer, it hasn't been decided yet.

Fighting and fighting, on the surface, of course, everyone laughed, shook hands and chatted like good friends, and spoke.

looked at the two who looked like they were "in love".

Act as a moisturizer. Slippery. Agents of Kayla and Stampf, Kayla may not be mature enough in this regard because of her young age.

But Stampf, who was able to hold the position of chairman of Wells Fargo for so many years, certainly cannot be a parallel import.

After the two shook hands and separated, Staplef immediately smiled and said:

"Jerry, good evening. You've always said you want to get to know Mr. Smith. Now it's finally yours."

"yes." Jerry Brown smiled and said, "I picked up a penny when I went out this morning. That good fortune has now been fulfilled."

In many parts of the United States, there is a superstitious saying that if you go out in the morning and pick up a penny coin, you will be lucky for the whole day.

Yes, Americans are just as superstitious. In terms of superstition and taboo customs, it is by no means much less than that of the ancient countries of the East.

Even the Grand Commander must be appointed according to the Holy Order. Do you think it is possible for the sworn state to say that it is not superstitious?

"Me too." Abel also smiled and responded, "When I went out today, the wind was blowing from the south."

In Texas, ranchers believe that a southerly wind blows when they go out in the morning and that they will have good luck throughout the day.

It's a little Texas custom, similar to picking up a penny coin.

However, the latter is a custom throughout the United States and is found in most regions.

Both of them were very polite, greetings, chatting, and talking a lot.

The time spent together was at least more than ten minutes.

Later, it was Kayla Wilson who took the initiative to take Abel to meet other guests.

Wait for Abel and the others to leave Jerry Brown.

Two old women in their 60s, and

A handsome guy in his thirties, and an old white man in his 60s, surrounded Jerry Brown.

"Hey...... Jerry."

One of the two old women, chuckling, said:

"Looks like you had a nice conversation. It doesn't look like a contradiction."

"Hah...... Who's to say it isn't." The other old woman also smiled and spoke.

It was a young man and an old white man, who just smiled and didn't speak.

Jerry Brown looked at the two old women who smelled like each other, and shook his head helplessly:

"Nancy, Diane. I have to correct you one thing, and that is that I have no contradiction with anyone. Peace, friendliness, and tolerance. That's always been my motto."

The two old women laughed, but did not say anything.

The old white man among the four spoke.

"Jerry. Looks like Mr. Wilson takes him very seriously." The old white man's voice was very soft.

Jerry Brown nodded slightly. ….

Able to be accompanied by Slader Wilson's only daughter, Kayla Wilson, and Slader's most trusted Stampf.

There is no doubt that the kid from Texas must be of great importance to Slater Wilson.

At this time, the old woman, whose name was Nancy, who was the first to speak, suddenly said to the handsome man who had been smiling and not speaking:

"Gavin, you might want to go over and talk to him. You're all young, you're all just as handsome, and you're young and promising. Maybe you'll have something in common."

The handsome Gavin Newsom smiled helplessly, "Compared to him. I'm not young at all. He's not yet 22 years old, and I'm almost 40."

"22 years old...... Oh, my God. Who would have thought he would be so young if no one had reminded him. Oh, my bastard little son, who happens to be 22 too. But that bastard only knows how to fly. Leaf. Son, go and take it off at night. Clothing. Dance. Mother's Club!"

The other old woman, Diane said through gritted teeth.

Ignore the focus of the two women.

Gordon Getty, the old white man, whispered to Jerry Brown:

"Jerry, there has to be a result. No, maybe we can compromise a bit."

Jerry Brown didn't respond, just stared deep into the distance, accompanied by Kayla and Stampf.

A handsome young man who constantly talks and laughs with the important members of the California Foundation.

Compromise?

Perhaps, but that has a premise.

For someone like Jerry Brown.

Even if it's a compromise, it needs to be good. Or if you don't compromise, there will be unacceptable disadvantages.

Otherwise, why would Pat Brown's son compromise with an outsider in California?

A new thought