Chapter 1918: Father and son in this life, enemies in past lives
"I didn't expect that your proposal to 'buy American goods' could be so useful, and the effect it received was simply surprising..."
A small, but the decoration is in a northern style, neat and concise, the round-legged wooden chair and bare brick wall also add a bit of Greek style. In the restaurant called Ki, Auston and Andy sat opposite each other, while tasting Michelin-level molecular cuisine, chatting in a harmonious atmosphere.
The restaurant is very small, with only six tables, and the other seats have been occupied by the bodyguards brought by the two, which can be regarded as an alternative placement. Therefore, Andy and Auston's conversations were even more casual.
"I read the report and a bill passed recently contained a clause similar to "buy American goods", which caused strong concern and dissatisfaction among the foot basin people..." Andy put a small piece of beef into his mouth, chewing and smiling at Auston opposite him.
Auston curled his lips calmly, picked up the red wine glass and took a sip, and said comfortably: "The Energy and Water Resources Development Appropriations Act stipulates that the funds in the bill cannot be used to purchase cars from companies other than the three American auto giants. I didn't expect it to be easily passed in the House of Representatives, and also obtained the 'friendship' of the three major auto companies. Haha, interestingly, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Business Representative of the Foot Basin have made an appointment and seem to be preparing to lobby me, hoping that I will revoke the provisions similar to "buy American goods" before sending the bill to the Senate."
"Haha..." Andy looked at the smug look that flashed by his cheap father, and couldn't help but shake his head and chuckled, "The people in the foot basin have always been generous for the sake of their interests."
Hearing the jokes about his son's words, Auston couldn't help but sneer: "Compared with votes, what they can give is garbage."
"What's more, you have a son who is the richest man in the world. You're not short of money, right?" Andy jokingly raised his eyebrows.
Auston glared at Andy in anger, but did not deny it. Instead, cutting the juicy beef in a white porcelain plate with a knife and fork, while saying lightly: "I will be running for Senate next year, and Xipo will vacant New York State Senator!"
Andy frowned slightly, looking at Auston holding a shiny fork and sending the beef into the mouth, and asked uncertainly: "Would you be a little too anxious? After all, you have only been a member of the House of Representatives for two years, so anxious to participate in the position of senator, in terms of background..."
"Intellect? Are you kidding? What you don't lack is the foundation!" Auston glanced at Andy, raised his lips and continued with a smile: "I believe that as long as I am not blind, I can see the political achievements I have made in the past two years. In the past, Xipo used to hold the New York Senator tightly and not let go, but now she has become Secretary of State, she has to let go and send a successor. I will not let go of such a good opportunity. Moreover, as the party has reached a consensus and will do my best to help me sprint!"
"Well, the two-year senator has a bit of power span, but it's not a problem." Andy narrowed his eyes slightly, with a sharp light flashing in his eyes. "After Joseph was born, he hasn't held a party to celebrate. After a while, I'll be planning to hold a party in New York. At that time, I'll invite more friends on Wall Street."
"Haha." Auston nodded with a gratitude.
Everyone knows that when Ao Guanhai ran for president, he received strong support from Wall Street bankers, both in terms of money and public opinion. However, since entering the White House, Ao Guanhai has gradually become alienated from Wall Street and even broken. Wall Street also held its breath and prepared to give the donkey party represented by Ao Guanhai a profound lesson in the midterm elections and increase support for the previous frustration of the Elephant Party, in order to achieve checks and balances against Ao Guanhai and the Donkey Party.
Andy just wanted to get Auston into the support list of Wall Street through the party. This was an excellent opportunity. Perhaps in the struggle between many parties, it would really make his father cheaper, and maybe.
"Recently, Mr. President, can be said to be a little overwhelmed. Not only has he been involved in the quagmire of racial discrimination, but his background issues have been hyped up again. Amidst the opposition, he also thought about promoting medical insurance reform..."
Auston shook his head with a sneer and sighed, but soon the sneer turned into a joke and joked to his son: "Your future father-in-law is really a character. He is determined to be Ao Guanhai's origin and walks there and talks about it, it's really...hahaha."
"Cough cough..." Hearing his cheap dad's happy laugh, Andy was really depressed. He coughed lightly and shook his head helplessly and said, "There's no way, he's just so straightforward. Besides, there are indeed questions. After all, after throwing out the relevant documents in 2001, his long form birth paper no longer exists. The key problem is that the White House has repeatedly denied and refuted it, but he just did not take out a photocopy of his original birth record (also known as the "long form" birth paper) to prove that the American people are doubtful and it is also a problem for the White House."
Even if the CP is not reliable, it is Andy's future father-in-law. Naturally, he will not complain. Besides, the CP is holding onto the Aoguanhai birth paper. Although it has the intention of hype brushing, there are indeed questions. Since it can be easily proved, why not prove it? This is a big question mark in itself.
"Haha, it's not important whether he was born in the United States. The key is that his efforts to promote medical reform have caused him these troubles. However, you should also remind your father-in-law not to interfere with it. To put it bluntly, it's still a dispute over interests. No one cares whether the President's birth paper is true or false. CP's unyielding complaints about Aoguanhai will inevitably lead to revenge from the White House."
Auston shook his head and said with a laugh and cry to his future in-laws, and told Andy with a little warning in the reminder.
"I can't control what he said." Andy shrugged indifferently. If anyone treats CP as a second-hand guy who only talks about trains, then who is the second-hand guy? Use controversy to increase exposure and use exposure to increase its own brand value. This is the marketing method of CP. Andy won't care, nor can he control it. If he can, Ivana would have managed it long ago!
"Dad, if you want to run for the Senate seat in New York, it's really okay. My father-in-law is a good campaign support. He still has some influence in the middle and lower classes of New York."
Auston nodded slightly with a frown. He did not look down on CP. Although CP is indeed a lot of problems, as a successful billionaire entrepreneur, how could he be a slut? Although he could make jokes behind his back, he would never underestimate CP. What's more, his daughter is already his daughter-in-law. Auston still recognizes Ivana's excellence. Being able to educate such an excellent daughter shows a lot of problems.
"I will talk to him." Auston naturally would not choose to ignore any help, nodded, and then looked at Andy and asked: "This time, Aoguanhai's plan to promote the reform of the health care system has been criticized by all parties. He invited the administrators and presidents of the four major companies to go to the White House for lunch. He will definitely mention it and seek support. You should pay attention to the wording."
"Haha, I won't attend. I don't need his own White House lunch. I have let Howard Schultz attend. This time I come to Washington, I will only attend the welcome dinner to welcome the guests of the Celestial Empire, meet with some Celestial Empire friends, and chat with them." Andy said with a hint of mocking.
Auston couldn't help but pull the corners of his mouth, with a strange expression. Everyone knew what the specifications of the Celestial Team came to Washington this time, but listening to his son's tone, he was simply 13 years old. He also "meeted and chatted with some Celestial friends". It really made him, who was a man, feel very ashamed. He felt more and more that his identity as a member of the Celestial People was a bit shabby. After all, he could not even be able to meet the visitor of the Celestial People with his member of the Celestial People...
Chapter completed!