Witness of the film and television world

Chapter 161 Cooperation
The place where the two met was a villa that Peyton bought in Beverly Hills.

Originally, Peyton bought this place with the purpose of using it as a foothold.

But now, he stays at Elizabeth's house most of the time, and there are Roald and other friends nearby to communicate with. Usually there are only a few servants here.

Today, I can't use Elizabeth's house to entertain guests.

"Welcome, I'm glad you came, Mr. Koch, or do you mind if I call you Charles? You can also call me Peyton." Peyton stood at the door, smiling, and made a welcome appearance.

"Of course, it's my pleasure, Payton."

Charles nodded with a smile, shook hands with Peyton, and the two walked into the room, found a place in the living room and sat down, waiting for the dinner to start.

During this free time, they chatted about some recent federal policy changes.

This is also what most men like to talk about most. They can express their feelings and attack new policies to show that they are smarter than Mr. President and those people in the presidential palace.

Charles' father is a right-winger, and he was educated by the teachers of the German Workers' Party since he was a child. However, he is actually a liberal. He has no obvious inclination to the left and right. He only cares about freedom, a freedom that removes all obstacles to making money.

As they talked, they couldn't help but talk about the hot issue of space recently.

Since October 1957, 10, the Soviet Union's first man-made satellite Earth, Sputnik 4, was successfully launched, which caused an uproar in the entire Western world. Countless media began to exaggerate the technological threat of the Soviet Union, and the advantages of the Federation did not exist!
On November 1957, 11, Sputnik 3 put animals (dogs) into space orbit for the first time, which caused a frenzy.

Let people start to imagine whether people can also go to space?
It seems that our journey is the sea of ​​stars is not empty words.

Although later, the Federation also responded.

For example, Explorer 1 of the Federal Army Ballistic Missile Office discovered Van Allen radiation; Pioneer 1 with the Federal Naval Research Laboratory became the first solar satellite; communication satellite.

However, in January of this year, the Soviet Union launched the first lunar exploration satellite, which once again made the entire Western world exaggerate the threat of Soviet technology.

Although not long ago, the Federal National Aeronautics and Space Administration launched the weather satellite Pioneer 2; the federal DARPA launched the Discovery [-], as the first artificial satellite to enter polar orbit, in response.

But it is still generally believed that the Soviet Union is ahead of the Federation in space technology.

The proud federal people also had to stop to observe the satellites belonging to the Soviet Union in space, which is the sea of ​​stars that everyone longs for.

The sensation in the Western world greatly exceeded Khrushchev's expectations.

How many small satellites have caused such a huge effect?

For the first time, the ideology of the Soviet Union received unprecedented input in the form of the space race. This was an effect that he could not achieve after planting corn for most of his life.

"I heard that the Soviet Union didn't pay much attention to issues such as space satellites at the beginning, but now it has surpassed us in technology. The government's response is too slow."

"Mr. President may not think that those small balls will pose a threat to the Federation. He prefers to believe in the guns in the hands of the soldiers."

"Ugh!"

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Soon, the cook in Peyton's family prepared the dinner, and Peyton sat down at the table with Charles, the guest.

Charles also brought a gift for his visit this time—a bottle of wine.

A bottle of Romanée-Conti in 1945 is not too long, but things like wine are not completely generalized by time.

The 45-year-old Conti was rated as the best, and hundreds of international sommeliers gave it a comprehensive evaluation of 99 points.

They called it: "A scent of dying roses that makes you linger."

"A luscious, full-bodied wine that lingers on your cheeks even minutes after you've put the glass down."

The wine has been opened and is on the table.

At this time, the content of their conversation changed from those serious political news trends to slightly more common topics, such as the newly released movies in the recent period, and the movements of some celebrities, all of which were very relaxed and leisurely.

"Peyton, I'm a fan of your book. If it weren't for your influence, I might still be working in a firm now."

"Really? That's really my honor. Which of my works do you like?"

"Money Empire, I like Mr. Duke."

"By the way, I remember that you have a production company and take me to watch it if you have time."

"If you're interested, you can do it anytime. By the way, which actress do you like?"

"Monroe, I think..."

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After the meal, Charles and Payton came to the study and sat on both sides of the desk.

Peyton personally picked up the teapot brought by the servant and poured a cup of scented tea for Charles.

"Charles, let's talk about collaboration now? I want to know what you mean."

"Of course, you should already know those people in the Standard Department and the Seven International Petroleum Sisters. Mr. Badji is looking for you and wants you to join them."

Peyton nodded: "Yes, please continue."

Charles smiled: "These seniors are not simple characters, and they are not easy to deal with. We are all newcomers inside, and each other's strength alone is weak, so we should unite and help each other to a certain extent."

Facing Charles' expression, Peyton slowly picked up the teacup, sniffed it, and then took a sip.

"Of course, Charles, but first of all, I want to make a statement. This is on the premise of not damaging my personal interests. I hope you can understand."

Charles nodded, "Payton, I heard that your oil company has some problems in refining. Maybe we have the possibility to cooperate."

"Charles, what do you want to do?"

"Koch can provide technical support. At the same time, we also need more high-quality crude oil. This is the basis of our cooperation. As for the specific cooperation method, we can discuss it slowly!"

Peyton laughed and stretched out his hand: "Charles, I think, I have no reason to refuse."

Then the atmosphere became more harmonious, Payton put forward some of his ideas, he wants to occupy a more important position in the cooperation between each other.

In fact, this approach is like the workers’ union requiring that it must exist in the relationship between labor and capital and occupy an important link. Their purpose is to improve their status and indispensability.

The main purpose is still the proportion in cooperation and the dominance over the entire field.

Charles did not show obvious refusal, and his sincerity for cooperation was very high. Regarding some of Payton's harsh demands, he only expressed that he needed to discuss for a while.

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(End of this chapter)