America started its counterattack from the bum

Chapter 408: Strangulation 5
The two houses on Capitol Hill have a large number of members because they are required to integrate representatives of public opinion from different regions of the United States, thereby legally establishing the authority of the state and the representativeness of the state power organs.

Applying this logic to local areas reveals that the size of local councils is generally small. Take Saint-Lo for example, the city council here has only 15 members.

Only fifteen.

You know, Saint-Lô is one of the top three cities of angels in America, with a population of several million!

There are only fifteen members, which means that every member of parliament here is one in hundreds of thousands!

Isn’t this very counterintuitive?

Parliamentary scenes in movies and TV shows often have a bunch of actors filling in the numbers, but that’s the rule of local politics in America.

With fewer people, it is easier for a few families to hold power and even turn power into a hereditary system.

What powers does the City Council have?
In the United States, state rights are against federal rights. The two representative states are Texas and California, both of which have ambitions to secede from the United States - of course, most of the time this is just an ambition.

Within the state, different states have different laws, cities have different levels, and accordingly, the cities' independent administrative and legislative powers are also different.

As for the Saint-Lô Metropolitan Council, it has a status similar to the 'Saint-Lô Board of Directors' and holds legislative, supervisory and financial powers.

Because Saint-Lô is a city with a strong mayor system, the mayor has the veto power over council bills, which makes the power game in Saint-Lô more complicated than ever before.

The mayor and council members all have their own interests and financial backers to look after, and in many cases, they maintain a relationship in which they fight but cannot break.

However, on some issues, those in power in Saint-Lodu can easily reach a consensus.

At City Hall, an assistant from the mayor's office pushed open the door of Garcetti's office, holding the LAPD budget adjustment bill that had just been passed by the City Council downstairs.

He handed the proposal to his immediate superior and spoke quickly with a hint of excitement.

"Mr. Mayor, the results are out. The LAPD budget cut bill passed unanimously!"

Yes, the LAPD budget took a hit.

This was the common wish of all political forces in Saint-Lo. The problems caused by Gru were too huge. He was only the sheriff for four months, but he almost turned Saint-Lo upside down.

No politician likes a disobedient policeman. Although the United States calls itself a police state, the police state here means that the rulers control the country by controlling the police.

Not the police controlling the country!

In the eyes of people like Garcetti, the police are just beggars and have no right to sit at the table and eat!

"Have the members of the Elephant Party also agreed?" asked the mayor.

"Yes, everyone disapproves of some of the actions of the former LAPD chief."

Garcetti was relieved. It was no secret that Gru was close to the Elephant Party. Everyone in the circle knew it.

Now, even Saint-Lo seems to have people in the party who are fed up with him, which means it's time to take action against the LAPD.

However, there will be considerable resistance in implementing this budget cut bill, Garcetti said, thinking of this.

"Okay, please get Sheriff Lake here for me."

Soon, LAPD's new Chief of Police, Lake, walked into the mayor's office.

"Hahaha, how are you doing as the sheriff? If you have any difficulties, you can bring them up and I will try to help you solve them."

Garcetti is the American version of a son-in-law who comes to power. Born a Phoenix man, he has his own way of treating people and doing things. He first took care of Lake's work situation.

“Mr. Garcetti, thank you, thank you. I knew about the situation of the LAPD before I came here, but it was only after I became the sheriff that I realized how big the problem was.

Two of the four sub-bureaus below don't listen to me. When you and Governor Niu Sen asked me to be the sheriff, you gave me great support, but in the specific police management, your support is not accepted by those people!"

Lake complained.

It’s not that those people don’t buy it, but they only buy into the accounts of their own gang bosses!

Both of them tacitly did not mention Gru, but they both knew what the other meant.

Even though Garcetti was mentally prepared, Lake's complaints still shocked him.

What is this if two branches can’t handle it?
Will the branch directors below rebel?
"Um, Lake, you said that the two precincts were disobedient. What exactly is going on?"

Sheriff Lake explained with a bitter look on his face.

"It's not that they don't listen. They handle any tasks and things very seriously, but they always fail to do it well. Once I check the specific handling process, they will push some very sensitive people to take the blame."

"A very sensitive person?"

Garcetti was very familiar with the double-edged swordsmanship of weddings and funerals, but he keenly grasped the key point.

"After I became the sheriff, many LGBT people and some black people suddenly appeared among the police force in San Lorenzo. You know,
Of course, I mean, they are all very good people, but sometimes good intentions can lead to bad results, and as the sheriff, I can only encourage them at this time."

Seeing Garcetti's frown, Lake's expression became even more bitter.

He used to be a senior official in the state police, and when he came to LAPD to be the sheriff, he thought it was a lucrative job.

did not expect.
He looks like the new chief of LAPD, but in fact he is a poor fellow trembling under the shadow of Chief Gru.

"Lake, it's normal to have difficulties at work. We asked you to come to LAPD because we expect you to bring changes here.

Here are the new LAPD budget cuts passed by the City Council, check it out.”

Lake took the document handed over by Garcetti and said seriously.

"This was proposed by Gru when he was in office, but it has been delayed until now. But he is no longer the chief of the LAPD. Is it still necessary to cut the budget?"

Lake is already unpopular among many LAPD police officers. If the LAPD's budget is cut again during his tenure, it will be difficult for him to be a leader in the future.

"Haha, Lake, you still lack experience. That's right. You have been working on the front line for a long time, so it's normal that you lack management experience.

As a new leader, you have financial power before you have administrative power, and only when you have administrative power can you have real power. Cutting the budget is a good thing for you."

In terms of status, Lake is Garcetti's man, so Garcetti teaches him everything he knows.

"Is it a good thing?"

Apparently, the rookie LAPD captain didn't understand what his superiors meant.

“The police department’s budget has been cut, but this is a nominal cut, and this cut can be made up in other forms in terms of construction and planning.

Moreover, this budget cut is based on existing financial expenditures, and the money to be made up from other places will depend on you.”

It's a difficult situation for the boss. Commissioner Lake wants to take it, Commissioner Garcetti also wants to take it, and the regulators are always making noises on the side.

Therefore, they came up with this plan which nominally cuts the budget but actually continues to increase it.

This kind of financial magic is not unique to America; many industries and countries also have similar operations.

Lake's eyes suddenly became clear, and he understood what he should do when he returned.

"Yes, I didn't think it through enough, Mr. Garcetti. Wait for my good news!"

Isn’t he just an old sheriff who has already resigned?

Gru, I now hold the financial power, let me see how I can clean up your influence! ——
Gru didn't care.

He didn't care about the risks his subordinates might cause by what they did, how Lake might challenge his position, or when Cheng Daiqi would return to America.

Some things need to be far enough away to be seen clearly.

"Boss, our people acted smoothly and used some tricks. The NTIA people have some suspicions, but they don't have much evidence."

In the same manor with walls as thick as city walls, Jax was reporting the mission to Gru.

"Well, that's enough to ensure they don't say anything nonsense. I don't think the NTIA people will torture them."

Sheriff Gru said with a smile, holding up a cigarette with hemp in it.

"It's just that I'm worried. Chan hasn't come back yet. Is he trying to run away?"

Jax is one of the people who understands what BEC is all about. In this project, Jax is just a puppet in front of the stage, and Cheng is the big banker behind the scenes.

And now, the President has ordered NTIA to investigate BEC and even opened champagne in advance on social media.

If Cheng Daiqi comes back, he may be in a dangerous situation.

“Haha, Jax, you still don’t understand, but that’s okay, I just recently figured out what’s going on with the current situation.

Chan has built a network of mutually beneficial interests, including Wolfe, Themir, Crusoe, us, the California Elephant Party itself, and the American Elephant Party behind it - I guess he will also bring Newson in.

In this network, there are big donors from the Elephant Party’s establishment, there are California agents from the Elephant Party’s MAGA faction, and there are corrupt police officers like us who control the LAPD.

Whether Chan comes back or not, the network will not disappear, it will just be a matter of changing the leader!"

Sheriff Gru finally had a real perspective. He was no longer as naive as before and thought that some things would be simple. This time, he grasped the core.

The interest network built by Cheng Daiqi exists objectively, but has no entity. This organization, which is similar to a secret society, even has a decentralized flavor.

Because every partner he brought in is a tough guy.

When the leader Cheng Daqi leaves, the vacant ecological niche will inevitably be occupied by others.

"It's nothing more than a change of leader?"

Jax wasn't quite sure who exactly Gru was referring to.

Gru said meaningfully.

"Wolf is good. He is rich, very, very rich. Unlike that crazy woman Temir, he is the head of the Dracula family, and he has great potential in politics.

We are a special armed force. If we exist alone, we will be easily targeted, and this requires us to seek shelter from a political force.

Without Chan, we still have Mr. Wolfe, right? "

There are two ways to improve human cognition, one is through practice, the other is through learning, but no matter which one, it is inseparable from calm thinking.

Gru is now the general manager of Xizhou Logistics. He is in a position that is in the game but not so central, which gives him the space and conditions to think thoroughly.

Gru had the qualities to become the chief of police for the LAPD, but in the past, he lacked a reliable or effective level of understanding that was sufficient to match the difficulties he faced.

But he is now sure that he no longer lacks it.

In Gru's opinion, apart from Cheng Daiqi, the real second-in-command of this force is not Temir, but Wolf.

why?
It's not about gender, it's about identity.

Wolf himself is the helmsman of the big family, and has close cooperation with people in the power, such as Gru and Eris. Eris once served as Wolf's campaign director.

In comparison, Crusoe is too small, Temir is too selfish, and Gru has too many problems.

Mrs. Wolf was fine. She had just given President Cheng a gift - a Bombardier 650 that was more expensive than Mi'er's Gulfstream G7500. However, without Wolf's knowledge, Gru had already made him the crown prince.

Well, Wolfe had this idea, but he didn't have the courage.

There is no other reason, it’s just that it’s too cruel to become a great man.

During the California turmoil, President Cheng seized the opportunity and forced the California Gang on the left and the President on the right to endorse him. Now he is dragging Niu Sen to death.

After the dust settled on the California incident, Wolfe just shook his head twice and was warned by President Cheng again.

Gru is the only one who doesn't know these things, so he thinks he has mastered the secret of survival.

"Mr. Wolfe? At least his insurance company can help us a lot. But, Boss, we'd better wait and see what happens."

Jax was very worried. Gru jumped off the boat twice, jumped back and forth, and finally returned to Cheng Daiqi.

Brother, let's dance later this time, okay?
"Of course, but there's no need to sit back and wait. Chan has sent me a small request through his people. Go and arrange it."

Sheriff Gru is still very smart. He knows that he cannot defeat Cheng Daiqi, let alone the California gang, and he cannot play in American politics, so he will continue to be a good boy for the time being.

"what's up?"

"A Chinese man fled to America and is now in San Francisco. Eris has a gang there. Ask him to bring that man to San Lodo."

"Arresting people? There's nothing wrong with our LAPD enforcing the law across regions, right?"

"Controlling people is similar to imprisoning people. Do you understand?"

"understand!"

Jax left, and Sheriff Gru coughed twice and struggled to stand up from his chair.

The smell of smoke made him dizzy. This lion-like man walked into his weapons room, picked out two guns he liked, and went to the shooting range to shoot targets.

The life of a retired sheriff is so simple. As for Xizhou?

Ha, he is the general manager, not a cleaner.
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Wang Xiaoxiao is a woman who graduated from high school and did not continue her studies, but her employee Zhong Yajun is not. With Zhong Yajun's help, Wang Xiaoxiao flew to the United States through her old classmate.

Considering that Ms. Wang has considerable financial resources, even if she does not have a green card for the time being, it will not be difficult for her to get one in the future.

America welcomes everything except the poor.

The valuation of Jiajiahaowu belongs to the company, and Ms. Wang's money comes from the "agents" at all levels of Jiajiahaowu, which is why she wants to run away.

One of the core characteristics of a Ponzi scheme is that its source is obvious and it involves exploitation at every level.

Wang Xiaoxiao used the pretext of "special means are needed to expand the user base in the early stages" to operate a Ponzi scheme and swindled hundreds of millions of yuan from the Jiajiahaowu system. This amount of money is much less than those Ponzi schemes of tens of billions or hundreds of billions, but it is enough for her to live a carefree life.

Many wealthy people in China like to run away for similar reasons. They have acquired a large amount of wealth through illegal means. If they don't run away, are they going to be caught?
For example, now, Wang Xiaoxiao wakes up from the luxurious villa she rents in San Francisco.

Looking through the gauze bed curtains, she was once again convinced that she had arrived in America, and she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Opening her mobile phone, Wang Xiaoxiao popped up a message in the "Jia Jia Hao Wu Rights Protection Group" on WeChat, encouraging other group members who wanted to get their hard-earned money back from Jia Jia Hao Wu to keep up the good work.

What she does is called lurking. Lurking inside the enemy's interior allows her to obtain more first-hand information.

For example, when will they sue, how will they sue, etc.

If those people really intend to sue, Wang Xiaoxiao is also prepared to contribute a little money in order to obtain first-hand information.

This is the ability and acumen that comes from fighting your way through the bottom. The reason why President Wang can get to where he is today is not because of her "her power", but because of her tough hands and ruthless heart!

But when she got up from the bed and saw the man standing against the wall facing the bed, she realized that there were people in this world who were much more cruel than her.

The man's brown hair seemed to be a little greasy and messy due to lack of care, but with his gloomy expression, he looked even more elegant. However, Wang Xiaoxiao was not in the mood to look at handsome guys.

She swallowed nervously and was about to speak when the other person standing behind her at the head of the bed pressed her throat.

It turns out there are two people in this room.

One was fighting against the wall with a gun in hand, and the other was standing at the head of her bed.

She was so careless when she first checked the situation that she didn't notice the two uninvited guests.

This is normal, as few Chinese people have a clear understanding of the security environment in the United States.

What's more, when the beast hiding under the water bared its fangs and attacked, how could a liar like Wang Xiaoxiao, who had no foundation, resist?
"Ma'am, please be quiet. I'm mentally ill. If you scare me, I'll accidentally shoot you. You'll die, but I won't even be charged."

Dessell reminded in English.

But Wang Xiaoxiao didn’t understand English. She just shook her head desperately and almost knelt down.

Seeing that the woman was confused, Dessel activated the backup plan.

"Okay, gag her, sedate her, and stuff her in the box."

The morning sun was bright. Two kidnappers wearing electrician vests skillfully carried a toolbox marked with a danger sign and left the villa.

When Eris does things, whether he is steady or not, he is always ruthless and fast.

Getting into the pickup truck with the Pacific Electric Company logo, Dessell skillfully stuffed the gun under the seat.

The younger brother who was driving nearby asked.

"Boss Dessel, why did you come here in person this time? Is this person special?"

"Don't ask me anything. How is San Francisco doing lately?"

“After you left, we followed Boss Eris’ instructions and shut down some sensitive businesses. Those crazy people from the Crips tried to take over and messed it up.

They can't even control their own people, so they are destined to stay at the bottom. Selling fans is the limit of their intelligence, haha."

"There is no future in gangs. Eris is going to abandon some of its businesses. Are you interested in going out on your own and becoming your own boss?"

"Boss Dessel, I will always be loyal to you!"

"Ha, relax. You have hundreds of people under you now. You should understand that being a gang member will only earn you a little bit, and you will also be watched by the police. It's too risky.

Eris had previously become Mr. Wolf’s campaign manager, but had to leave that position because of his gang background.

Eris and I both have high hopes for you. Most of the people in the Croatian gang are Croatians, but Eris and I are not Croatians. You are.

We plan to sell the Croatian gang to you for thirty million, and give you all our connections and relationships in the San Francisco area. What do you think?"

"Boss, you see I've personally accompanied you to work. Hehe, thirty million is too much. I don't even have three million right now. You know the profit sharing in the gang, and I've never taken more."

"Hahaha, you still have ideas."

"Boss Dessel, I'm almost 40 years old this year. I'm not young anymore. It's up to you whether I have any ideas or not. You know my temper."

"The money can be given slowly. Just accept it if you have the confidence. When Eris and I need Croatia's help in the future, we will come to you again, but we will pay you then."

"Not really, Boss. You will always be my boss. I don't know Eris well."

“You, this decision is Eris’s, but to be honest, I actually hope that he can take you to Saint Luodu with him.

But the Croatian gang was established with great effort by us. If we bring you to Saint-Lodo, ​​any of the remaining idiots who can be the leader will disband the gang.

I can't say whether it's a good thing or a bad thing for you to take over the gang. Do you want to come to me?"

The driver's driving became stiff. He was unsure of what Dessel meant, so he answered cautiously.

"Boss, of course I am willing, but my daughter is still studying in San Francisco. As a father, I..."

Dessel waved his hand and spoke lazily.

"No need to say more, I understand, let's part ways in peace."

The cab of the truck fell silent; neither Dessel nor the driver seemed to want to continue chatting.

Desser has been away from the Croatian gang for a long time, and Eris is busy working for President Cheng, so his control over the gang is bound to decline.

But when this moment really came, Dessel still felt a little sad.

Eris, are we on the right path?
"You made the right choice, Xiao Zhong."

HK, in the executive lounge of the Wangbei Building, Cheng Daiqi was sitting and talking with Zhong Yajun.

"Wang Xiaoxiao can run away. She took at least 100 million from the Jiajiahaowu plate. This money is enough for her to spend in her next life, or even in several lives.

But she is such an unscrupulous person, if she runs away, you who work so hard for her will be in trouble!"

Of course, President Cheng will not sit quietly and do nothing.

While staying in Hong Kong, he was busy with two things. One was the preparation and operation of Shanhaiguan's listing, and the other was to deal with Zhong Yajun, so as to further deal with Jiajiahaowu.

In response to Cheng Daiqi's advice, Zhong Yajun could only smile bitterly.

Things have come to this point, she has no choice.

On one side is the pie in the sky painted by Wang Xiaoxiao, and on the other side is Cheng Daiqi's real money, hidden threats, and future possibilities. For the sake of her own interests, she can only choose President Cheng.

However, Zhong Yajun is the vice president of Jiajiahaowu after all, and her ability is still quite good, she asked as a reminder.

“You said that Shanhaiguan would acquire Jiajiahaowu, and your people in America would control Wang Xiaoxiao and force her to agree to your acquisition.

But there are two questions here. Can your people in America guarantee that things won’t go wrong?

Another question is, Jiajiahaowu has many shareholders, and Wang Xiaoxiao is just one of them. How are you going to convince those shareholders?"

Cheng Daiqi was not sure about the situation, so he did not answer the first question, but went straight to the second one.

"Boss Zhong's joke is so humorous. What do you mean I control Boss Wang? No, I am helping her clean up the mess.

As for persuading the shareholders, if I remember correctly, the lawsuit against Jiajiahaowu has already started. Wang Xiaoxiao has fled to the United States, and the legal department of Jiajiahaowu is facing problems with next month's salary. In view of this, the entire process from evidence collection to judgment will not be difficult.

If those shareholders don't want to see their investment go down the drain, they must accept the pole I'm extending. They've already fallen into the water, and it's already a kindness of mine to rescue them to shore.

How much water they get on their bodies is none of my business."

Cheng Daiqi is too foolproof. As long as Zhong Yajun is not completely reliable, he will not give anyone an advantage.

His coping mechanism is a simple one, but simplicity often means less error-prone.

Avoid all sensitive topics, only say what can be said, and maintain sincerity in communication.

"Boss Cheng, I didn't mean that. You misunderstood."

Zhong Yajun was a little nervous. She didn't expect that her casual reminder would be regarded as a trap.

"It's okay. You go back to the mainland tomorrow and help me stabilize the middle and senior management of Jiajiahaowu. Can you do it?"

Wangbei Building is a good place. Many people will settle here after leaving the mainland, but Wang Xiaoxiao has already run away. If Zhong Yajun also disappears for a long time, Jiajiahaowu will really collapse.

Cheng Daiqi needs this plate and its entire technical team, so he needs Zhong Yajun to help him stabilize the situation.

"No problem, just."

This white-collar worker in the workplace was very hesitant.

"But it doesn't matter!"

Cheng Daiqi refilled her glass and signaled that she could speak freely.

“What will my position be in the future?”

Cheng Daiqi thought about it and said.

"The senior vice president of Shanhaiguan assists me in my work. In terms of specific business directions, he is responsible for the marketing and publicity of the e-commerce division.

It is expected that Shanhaiguan will be listed in HK by the end of June. If the acquisition of Jiajiahaowu goes smoothly, you will be a senior executive of the listed company, Mr. Zhong!"

"Shanhaiguan is going to go public?"

Because she was so surprised, Zhong Yajun's voice startled everyone in the executive lounge and made them look sideways.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Cheng, I was so surprised. I'm sorry. I apologize to you."

Xiao Zhong noticed his own gaffe and quickly raised his glass to apologize.

"This isn't a drinking party. It's too formal. Let's stop here today. I'll take you back tomorrow."

Cheng Daqi pressed down her cup and said.

"Uh, Hello, Mr. Cheng!"

Zhong Yajun subconsciously agreed to Cheng Daiqi's arrangement, and then wanted to say something, and called Cheng Daiqi in a slightly higher tone.

"Do you have plans tonight?"

Power is the best aphrodisiac, for both men and women.

Cheng Daiqi burst out laughing and said jokingly.

"Yes, I'm going to sleep. Okay, go back and finish the task I gave you."
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Law is a good thing. It possesses rare seriousness and is the foundation for building modern human social order.

But the law is not that rigorous, because justice and law are two different things, and ordinary people cannot understand the difference between judicial process issues and legal issues.

Here is a simple logic that explains the difference: the law is serious, but justice is not.

As for what this "seriousness" means, it depends on your understanding.

However, Sun Zhouye still believes in American laws.

Especially after the LAPD officers gave him some friendly tips, he became more convinced that American law would clear his name.

“You don’t need to ask this. If I am guilty, you can send me directly to prison. If I am not guilty, my suggestion is to release me immediately.

Although I am young, I am also a self-made billionaire. I have enough money to go to the media to publicize the persecution I have suffered, and I have enough money to hire excellent lawyers to fight for justice for me! "

With a resounding voice, facing the NTIA investigation team, Sun Zhouye was as tough as if he had taken a little blue pill.

"Sun, you are just Jia's friend. There is no need to pretend to be ignorant. If you are willing to reveal some information or serve as a witness, you can get very good terms and you may not even be prosecuted.

In addition, there are special protection plans for tainted witnesses, so you won’t have any worries.

If you fight against us, you will not have a good result. Don't forget that you are a Chinese!"

The NITA investigation team members were not afraid of Sun Riye's threats at all.

You are just a Chinese, why are you pretending to be someone you are not?
This is America!

"See you in court then!"

Sun Riye stiffened his neck, determined like a tough guy.

In the past I was always fearful and timid, but now my life is in danger and I have to stand firm and fight for my life.

What you want is not my testimony, but my life!
You may not kill me, but the Freemasons will definitely kill me!
God knows how frightened Sun Zhouye was when he heard the police officers threatening him during the power outage.

Later he tried to test the men who were guarding him, and found that they were completely unaware that anyone had been there.

There are only two possible explanations.

Either there is a traitor or there is an expert.

No matter which one it is, Sun Riye dare not bet!
He must keep his mouth shut, and so must the prisoner.

Thinking of Lao Jia, Sun Zhouye's expression became a little gloomy.

How is Lao Jia doing?

Is he here now, too, or is he being held somewhere else?

The NTIA staff member who interrogated Sun Zhouye left. He wanted to report the progress of the investigation to Director Yusuf who had just come from Washington.

“Chief Yusuf, they still won’t say anything and have no inclination to cooperate. We have frozen their bank accounts, but the investigation is not going well.

Jia's account only has expenditures. He must have more secret accounts, but we cannot find out through formal channels.

This is often the case with scammers like them in the cryptocurrency field, with many wallets and secret accounts to make it difficult to detect.

This shows that he must have played some special role in the organized plunge of BEC coins that would not be discovered by regulators.

Jia's friend is also a liar. We have frozen more than 20 million dollars in his American bank account. We have only reported it to you. What do you think we should do next to write the investigation report? "

Yusuf asked as he looked at the bank account statement of Accountant Jia in his hand.

"what is your opinion?"

"All of them should be sued for endangering the national security of the United States. Let them pay back all the money. NTIA needs funding."

"Hahaha, you're thinking too far ahead. This is not something you should consider."

Yusuf understood what the investigation team member meant, but he knew even more clearly that BEC was involved with the California gang and the Chinese, an area that could not be touched.

With just a little touch, America’s internal strife will start up again.

"Okay, go call the investigation team leader. By the way, where is he now?"

"Um, we had a temporary power outage yesterday, and he is communicating with the power supply department."

It's actually just nonsense, but it's hard to say it clearly.

"Let him come over here, I want to talk to him!"

(End of this chapter)