Hong Kong: Rise of the Kings

"Mr. Carter, please come this way!"

MGM Grand Hotel, inside the cafe.

The cafe manager led Carter towards the inside, his expression respectful and full of surprises.

"Seriously, Mr. Carter, I am a big fan of yours. Yes, I often watch you speak on behalf of the Democratic Party. I think you are the future of the Democratic Party. Yes, you will definitely run for president on behalf of the Democratic Party in the future!"

Carter smiled: "How do you know? After all, there are so many big guys in the Democratic Party. Even if I have to wait in line, I have to wait in line for a long time."

"That's different. They are not as popular as you! The most important thing is that you come from the bottom and represent the interests of us people. Yes, we hate those candidates who come from rich families!"

While talking, Carter had already arrived at a secluded location in the coffee shop.

Carter took off his windbreaker and handed it to the waiter next to him.

The waiter hung up his windbreaker and turned around to ask what he wanted.

Carter ordered a cup of black coffee and said, "I'm waiting for someone. I'll wait a little longer."

"Okay, sir!" The waiter stood next to him.

The manager of the cafe here got paper and pen from nowhere, and he insisted on asking Carter to sign.

His move immediately attracted the attention of those around him.

"Jesus, is that Carter, the Democratic spokesman?"

"Yes, it's him! I didn't expect him to be more photogenic than on TV."

"It is said that he is likely to run for president as the Democratic candidate."

"Yes, I've heard of it too!"

People were talking a lot.

"It looks like the Democratic Party will win this time, after all, the Republican Party has caused scandals like the Watergate incident!"

"Yes, then this Carter may be our great President of the United States in the future!"

"Of course, from now on we will call him the respected President Carter."

Carter was not surprised when he saw the people around him looking at him. On the contrary, he was a little happy.

After all, as a future presidential candidate, you must maintain a certain degree of popularity. It can even be said that you are more energetic than being a star.

"Who do you think he is waiting for?"

"I don't know, it's such a big deal to have the future President of the United States waiting here!"

Just when everyone was surprised-——

Carter suddenly stood up from his seat and straightened his clothes, as if he paid great attention to the visitor.

The coffee shop patrons at the scene couldn't help but look towards where Carter was looking.

At the door of the coffee shop, an old white man was coming in from outside.

Everyone was surprised, "Who is this person?"

Before the surprise was over, a young Chinese man came in behind the old white man. He was dressed in white and had a graceful demeanor, a smile on his face, and an elegant attitude.

Carter waved to the young man.

Only then did everyone realize that their guess was wrong. It turned out that the man in white was Carter's date today.

"Hey, who is this person?"

"He's very unfamiliar, not to mention he's a Chinese young man!"

"Who is following this Chinese man?"

Someone asked, pointing to a pot-bellied man behind the man in white and a naive-looking man.

"This is even less clear!"

"Hey, what a strange trio."

…

"Daddy, why do I feel that these ghosts have no good intentions and are pointing fingers at us?"

Yan Xiong glanced around and saw the handsome Du Yong Xiaodao in white clothes in front of him.

"Don't be too sensitive. Maybe they are not talking about me."

"How is that possible? Didn't you see those people's eyes shining when they looked at us? Ah Shun, what do you think?" Yan Xiong touched Du Yongshun who was following him.

Du Yongshun smiled naively: "I don't know. If you don't like it, I'll beat them for you."

"This is not possible. What if you beat them to death with your strong fists?" Yan Xiong hurriedly grabbed Du Yongshun, "Ah Shun, I know that you and I are as close as brothers. You have always been good to me, but I don't need you to take care of me like this. !”

Du Yongxiao coughed in front of him: "What do you mean, you and Ah Shun are as close as brothers?"

"Ahem, no, godfather, we can discuss what I mean!"

At this moment, Carter had left his seat and came over——

"Haha, Du, nice to meet you!" Carter shook hands with Du Yongxiao happily and smiled.

"I'm glad to see you too!" Du Yongxiao sat down at Carter's invitation.

From beginning to end, Carter was enthusiastic and respectful towards Du Yongxiao.

The people around were stunned.

"Here waiter, give my friend a cappuccino, a spoonful of sugar and half a spoonful of milk." Carter ordered with a snap of his fingers.

"Yes, sir!" The waiter bowed.

Du Yongxiao smiled and said to Carter: "You still remember my habit of drinking coffee."

"I don't have to remember other people's things, but I must remember yours, because you are the noble person in my life."

"Haha, I'm serious. I heard that you have been nominated as a presidential candidate by your Democratic Party?" Du Yongxiao said lightly.

Carter was very happy, "Yes, the announcement came out yesterday. Bush and I are both candidates, but I am the first candidate." Carter said proudly.

Each party usually elects two or three candidates in order to achieve electoral success.

This way, if something happens to the first candidate and a scandal arises, the second and third candidates can step in and step in.

Now Carter is the first candidate, which means that the entire Democratic Party will focus on him and all resources will be spent on him. Unless Carter is forced to nominate him because of some dirty information, otherwise Bush will have no chance to run.

"Anyway, congratulations, Carter!"

"It's me who wants to thank you!" Carter said sincerely, "If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be where I am today."

"No, today was achieved through your own efforts. I just went along with the flow."

Du Yongxiao is not telling lies. In the previous life, Carter relied on his own efforts to defeat Bush and others to become the Democratic candidate, and thus successfully became the next president.

In this life, Du Yongxiao only provided some financial help based on his efforts.

But in Carter's view, Du Yongxiao's funds are the first factor in his success as a candidate.

The coffee is served.

Du Yongxiao and Carter continued their conversation while drinking coffee.

This is where the focus comes.

Du Yongxiao asked Carter: "Dear Carter, now I really want to know, if you become president, what are you going to do?"

Carter was not a fool. Of course he understood what Du Yongxiao meant, so he asked tentatively: "Du, I know you invest in me to get a return, so now you can put forward your conditions. What do you want me to do?"

Du Yongxiao smiled slightly and tapped his fingers on the table: "I remember there is a place in the United States called San Francisco. I like this name very much, Jinshan, a very happy name! Especially I heard that there is a valley called Santa Clark, about 25 kilometers away. , I plan to build a brand new technology city there, mainly engaged in semiconductors, computer networks, etc.!"

After Du Yongxiao finished speaking, he stopped tapping his fingers on the table, looked at Carter with a smile and said: "At that time, all technology companies that move there can obtain investment sponsorship from my fund company. In other words, I am willing to invest in all their companies!"

Kurt was stunned, "Investing in all companies, wouldn't that be——"

I swallowed and couldn't think of how much that would cost.

Du Yongxiao smiled slightly, seeming to see through what Carter was thinking, "Yes, that requires a lot of investment, so now I need your help -"

"How to help?"

"Sell me that piece of valley at the cheapest price! As for the reason why you sell it at a low price, I will help you figure it out, to help the development of global technology and revitalize future IT!" Du Yongxiao looked at Carter and said in a seductive tone.

Carter knew that this was Du Yongxiao's ultimate purpose in pushing him to the position.

He hesitated and nodded: "Okay, I will try my best! But -" Carter paused, "Will that valley really become a technology center in the future?"

Du Yongxiao picked up the coffee, took a sip, crossed his legs, leaned on the chair, and said in a lazy posture: "Yes, I will! For this reason, I also gave it a name -"

"what name?"

Du Yongxiao held his chin with his fingers, propped his elbows on the armrests, and his eyes shone slightly: "Silicon Valley!"