802 Heaven
Chuntian Security Company now has white and black employees. The ratio of Chinese and non-Chinese employees is about 7:3. The black suits in the Fort Park are the same as those in black on the streets outside. They are all security personnel of Chuntian Security Company. However, because of the rich commercial atmosphere in the Fort Park, the cold uniforms are not suitable for direct appearance, so the black suits have to change into black suits and dilute the violent colors as much as possible.
Compared with the cold uniforms, the solemn and upright black suit is actually more serious. Compared with the urban white-collar workers who are rushing, the security personnel wear the black suits with a hint of iron and ruthless smell.
It is necessary to distinguish the security personnel from different temperament, but also more details. Most security personnel wear silver badges in the shape of gun shields on their chests, and most of them wear men's clothes on their faces. The price of these sunglasses is not cheap, and each pair is more than fifteen dollars. Springfield can get a friendly price from Junma clothing, so sunglasses have become the standard equipment for security personnel.
As the gaze of a large group of black suits, Ivan and Nicholas were riding in the BMW, holding on to the horse building. Ivan opened the door and got out of the car, trotting to the side of Nicholas to open the door for Nicholas. When Nicholas got off the car, he couldn't help but paused on the black suits, and then turned around and walked into the horse building.
"Please wait, Mr. Reim is busy." The secretary-general of the president's office was very beautiful, but he was not very polite. At least in Nicholas's opinion, he did not give Nicholas enough respect.
In order to show his reserve, Nicholas came at the right time. Li Mu said it was ten o'clock, and Nicholas was neither too late nor too late. He arrived in front of Li Mu's office just at ten o'clock.
What Nicholas did not expect was that the boss of the Trustee was not punctual. Nicholas came to Li Mu's office at the agreed time, but Li Mu did not leave time, which made Nicholas very angry.
"It's really too much, not being punctual is not a good habit." Nicholas was really angry when he stayed in the spacious and luxurious lounge at the door of the president's office.
In the past, not being punctual was actually a privilege of the nobles. In St. Petersburg, no one except the Tsar was qualified to make Nicholas wait.
"Welcome to New York." Ivan smiled bitterly. Not to mention Nicholas, even if the Tsar came, if Li Mu was unhappy, he would probably not give the Tsar face.
This is the biggest difference between democratic countries and imperial countries. Don’t talk about etiquette. Etiquette is a fig leaf to make up for the gap in strength. Etiquette does not exist between countries with varying strength.
It took more than half an hour before Li Mu happily sent the guests out. The guests were James Garfield and Arthur, the next presidential candidate of the Democratic Party. Now Nicholas has nothing to say. The weight of these two people is not lighter than Nicholas.
When Nicholas and Ivan walked into Li Mu's office, the wine bottle and cigar box on the coffee table had not had time to clean up. It seemed that Li Mu and James Garfield were having a happy chat just now.
"Your Excellency Earl, please forgive me. I am so busy. You see, and there is no moment of peace." Li Mu's attitude was very good at this moment, as if the unhappiness he had last met Nicholas did not happen at all.
"Mr. President, I'm glad to know you. Your achievements are shocking. There is also your legend in St. Petersburg." Nicholas' attitude was also very good, just like he was the first time he met Li Mu.
Ivan smiled more purely next to me. Nicholas actually didn't know how to speak English, and Li Mu couldn't speak Russian, so Ivan needed to be the translator on the spot. Of course, Ivan also served as a waiter, and Ivan was not unfamiliar with the fact that I poured wine and took cigarettes.
After all, Ivan was once a gangster, and he was just a stubborn person. Those who had no eyesight had already died on the streets.
"As a member of the Olympic Organizing Committee, I hope the Russian team can achieve good results in the Olympics. Of course, it would be better if the athletes you send next time are more. There will be hundreds of events in the Olympics, and many events are quite interesting." Li Mu started with the Olympics first, and he couldn't just talk about Sakhalin Island.
"Haha, we also hope to achieve good results in the Olympics. I have to say, your creativity is really great." Nicholas was not in a hurry, and no one was waiting for Li Mu to meet him, so Nicholas had plenty of time.
"Sorry, Mr. Reim, I have to explain it to Mr. Nicholas first." Nicholas didn't know Li Mu's habits, but Ivan knew it. He apologized in English first and then explained in Russian: "Mr. Earl, we don't have much time, about half an hour, which is Mr. Reim's bottom line for receiving guests."
Even if Li Mu is idle, the president of Junma Group will definitely be busier than the count of Russia. If Nicholas is not given some pressure, it is estimated that Nicholas and Li Mu will not be able to talk about their business tomorrow morning.
Li Mu was not in a hurry. If Nicholas didn't seize the opportunity, Li Mu would also talk nonsense with Nicholas. However, as time came, Li Mu would serve tea and see him off. Nicholas wanted to get the next opportunity to see Li Mu, but he didn't know what year or month it would take.
"You should remind me Ivan earlier." Nicholas was very dissatisfied. Time is not just money, but time is also life. The Japanese and Russians made dog brains in Vladivostok. Hundreds of Russians were killed every day. If they died at this rate, Nicholas didn't know how long the Russians in Vladivostok could last.
"Mr. Reim, you should know that in the Far East, near your hometown, a war is breaking out, well-do you know that Bai Qi is the man?" Nicholas finally mentioned this name that made Nicholas grit his teeth. If Bai Qi's previous reputation was limited to Ryukyu and Japan, now, Bai Qi's reputation has finally reached St. Petersburg.
Well, maybe it's because Bai Qi is too cruel, and it's often not a good thing to associate with the name Bai Qi. This time it's the same. In the Far East, Bai Qi's nickname is "Butterfight". He not only slaughtered the Japanese, but also slaughtered the Russians.
"Of course, the commander-in-chief of Ryukyu. A few months ago, I went to the Far East for vacation. We had dinner together. Bai Qi was an employee of my former staff." Li Mu did not hide his relationship with Bai Qi. It was no secret that Bai Qi went to the Far East because of Pan Tingzhen's request for help. Junma Group gave Ryukyu so much assistance. Now it is unreasonable to say that he doesn't know him.
"What we don't know is, how is your influence on Bai Qi now?" Nicholas didn't pursue those details at all. Since Li Mu dared to admit it, it means there is no handle to catch it. It's meaningless to be entangled in this issue.
"Influence? No, no, no, we are friends, that's all, influence is not a question. You shouldn't think we are still in the relationship between superiors and subordinates, right?" Li Mu's ability to lie with his eyes open is also very great. War dealers and butchers are quite compatible, but this matter is absolutely not recognized.
Whether Li Mu is willing to admit it or not, whether Washington politicians are willing to admit it, as the boss of Junma Group, Li Mu is actually one of the symbols of the "American Dream". Although there is no such term in this era, the United States is attracting immigrants from the world under the banner of "realizing dreams". Li Mu is the best gimmick.
Think about it, even Li Mu, a Chinese, can succeed in the white world of the United States, so what reason do others have to blame others? If they fail, they can only blame themselves for their inability. It is precisely because of the wealth myths of Li Mu and Rockefeller and others that they can attract batches of new immigrants from the old continent.
Since it is a symbol of the "American Dream", Li Mu's reputation cannot be stained at all. Although the nickname "war dealer" is not nice, it has not deviated from the universal values of the white world. The nickname "butcher" is too ugly. Li Mu is not a soldier or a colonist. Li Mu is a businessman, and merchants should do what merchants should do.
"Is it because I am not clear enough?" Nicholas thought it was Li Mu who didn't understand. He was so anxious to deny it was not a business attitude.
"It shouldn't be. If so, then there is something wrong with my translation." Ivan took the responsibility on himself. If he talked directly, he would definitely not be able to get the result. Nicholas was still too anxious after all.
In other words, the nobles of St. Petersburg have been separated from mainstream European society for too long. They are too self-righteous and are not good at listening to others' opinions.
"Emperor, let's talk about the next game. You definitely don't want it. Russia won't get any of the slightest results in the first Olympics, which is not in line with Russia's international status." Li Mu still understood how to arouse Nicholas' interest. The imperial country's demand for honor is more vigorous than that of democratic countries, especially for Russia today.
The defeat in the Crimean War gave the Russians a heavy blow, breaking all the glory obtained by Russia's defeat of Napoleon. The Russians' current international status is at the lowest time in history. The nobles of St. Petersburg were in panic all day long. The Russians sold Alaska for this and joined the Three Emperors' Alliance, but they still couldn't get a sense of security. In fact, sports cannot bring things that cannot be obtained on the battlefield to the Russians, otherwise the Russians would not have sent such a shabby lineup.
"Of course we hope to achieve a good result. Russia is a peace-loving country." Nicholas was simply arrogant. If this was spread, many people would laugh out loud.
"Hahaha, that's right-" Li Mu laughed happily. Will cats like to eat fish? Will dogs like to chew bones? Will Russians like to be peaceful?
hehe.
Of course, there was no result when we met for the first time. Li Mu only expressed his attitude, but Nicholas obviously did not hope so. When he left the Junma Building, Nicholas's face was really ugly.
"Ode to the Earl, we cannot achieve our goal with one effort. Perhaps we need to find someone with more weight." Ivan did not give up. His task was to make a match. As for whether it would be successful, it was Nicholas's business.
"More weight? Can you find more weighty people in New York?" Nicholas was very suspicious. Before coming to the United States, Nicholas still did some work. In New York, because of the special relationship between Li Mu and Bai Qi, it can be said that no one has more weight than Li Mu.
"Yes, it's more important. Do you remember the two people just now? Chester Arthur and James Garfield, one of them is the former governor of New York and the other is the former speaker of the House. Mr. James Garfield has been nominated for the next president of the United States. Mr. Chester Arthur is Mr. James Garfield's campaign mate. I think they must be very interested in this matter." Compared with Nicholas, Ivan is simply an American pass, but unfortunately, because of his identity, Ivan only knows Arthur and James Garfield. Arthur and James Garfield do not know Ivan. The former Ivan is not qualified to appear in the social circles of Arthur and James Garfield.
"Do you know them?" Nicholas was obviously surprised.
"I don't know, but I know where to know them." Ivan told the truth. Almost all New Yorkers know that if you want to meet those big names, Clinton Castle is definitely the best choice.
Then Clinton Castle. The Horse Building is very close to Clinton Castle. The straight line is only a few hundred meters away, and you don’t even have to take a car. Ivan and James Garfield walk directly over. Ivan has a membership in the Beach Club and can bring Nicholas into Clinton Castle, which saves Nicholas a lot of money.
If New York is a new world for Nicholas, then Clinton Castle is almost heaven for Nicholas.
The beach club is indeed more in line with Nicholas' positioning for the upper class. After all, those who are qualified to join the beach club must at least be a millionaire. In terms of assets, they are much richer than Nicholas.
In fact, the only thing that can be used as an earl like Nicholas is that he has a lot of money. In Russia, Nicholas is also rich, but Nicholas' wealth mainly exists in the form of castles, farms, antiques, etc. If these things are truly cashed out, they are not worth much money.
I have to say that Nicholas and Ivan were lucky. As soon as he walked into the first floor hall of Clinton Castle, Nicholas and Ivan saw James Garfield and Chester Arthur in the crowd at a glance.
"What is politics? Politics is the carrier of serving the economy. The United States is in an unprecedented good period. We do not need any reforms, nor do we need people without experience to point fingers. The biggest role of the government is to create a sufficiently stable environment for economic development, so that we can have a better tomorrow-" James Garfield is seizing every opportunity to promote.
Yes, the presidential election is about to begin.
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