America started its counterattack from the bum

Chapter 470 No, Actually You Are More Likely to Become a Substitute
Bidding is actually a rather complicated task, after all, it involves large sums of money, and it is public money.

Humble public institutions try their best to serve the people, and from an emotional point of view, it doesn't sound excessive to take a little more money - this is their own logic.

The people who approved the funding have worked so hard, and it is only right that they should not be left out of the group - this does not represent my opinion.

In short, everyone, from top to bottom, in all aspects, has certain demands for these funds. In addition to legal factors, these demands have rationality that is unofficially recognized but recognized by the consensus of the "circle".

This logic sounds inhumane, barbaric, disgusting and even nauseating, but it does exist.

Therefore, bidding is bound to be complicated.

Under the window guidance of General Cheng, the bidding work of the Saint-Lodu private prison project adopted the method of open bidding for selection.

Each participant submits a proposal first. After the proposal is reviewed, an on-site bidding will be carried out to see who offers the lowest price.

The main theme is 'openness and transparency'.

After all, those who have the ability to participate in the private prison industry are all powerful and there is no simple role for them.

"Corrections Corporation of America, forty-three million dollars!"

This is the price that Saint-Lo would have to pay to Corrections Corporation of America if it packed 1,200 prisoners into a private prison for one year.

That's $36,000 per person per year. Even if the prisoners go to work, they can't get this kind of salary - if calculated based on the average.

But the offer is actually reasonable.

San Lorenzo is located in California, where labor costs are not low. Compared to letting private prison contractors manage prisoners, the cost of direct government management would be higher.

Benny did not bid, but waited silently. He wanted to understand the tactics of his opponents first.

"Correctional Corporation of America, $40 million, damn, this is almost a loss-making price."

Corrections Corporation of America and Corrections Corporation of America are two companies, they just have slightly similar names.

The two big brothers in the private prison industry immediately pushed the price down to the cost line, and other small private prison companies immediately ceased operations.

I can't afford it.

If a big company makes a random bid, they can negotiate with the city council in the future. Small companies don’t have the financial strength to do so, and making a random bid can lead to big trouble.

The contractor in charge of the bidding looked at Benny who was representing Shintoki and asked.

"Is there anyone else bidding?"

In recent times, California has been somewhat unfriendly to the private prison industry, with policies closing off new license applications.

The reason why the private prison project in Saint-Lo was approved by the state legislature and city council was inseparable from the efforts of Xinshi.

This kind of participation in the preparatory work before the establishment stage of major projects is actually a special support. Logically speaking, Saint-Lo will also provide corresponding convenience to Xinshi.

But obviously, the current situation in California is more complicated than before, extremely complicated.

"Forty million dollars, we have a new facility that has just been built, which can provide a better environment for the prisoners."

Benny did not lower the price, but played the "strength card".

"Protest! I have reason to suspect that this gentleman is manipulating the bidding by suspicious means!"

The head of the Corrections Corporation of America shouted angrily.

Benny smiled.

Mr. Cheng’s guess turned out to be correct.

Just a little probing is all it takes.

The treacherous minister just popped out like that!

"Mr. Benny, please don't talk about other irrelevant things, thank you.

There are two bids of 40 million dollars now, is there a lower offer?"

The people at the Correctional Corporation weren't quite sure what Benny was up to.

What are you laughing at?

ridicule?

Or is it disdain?
He thought about it in his mind and decided to directly offer the lowest price.

"Correctional Services Corporation, thirty-six million dollars, no less!"

In California, reducing the annual cost of incarcerating prisoners to $30,000 will inevitably result in a loss.

But Corrections Corporation of America has a mature monetization model. As long as they have enough cattle and horses under their command, they can squeeze out profits.

Rounding it off, it is still profitable overall.

"Correctional Group, thirty-five million!"

"Correctional Corporation, thirty-four million, nine hundred thousand!"

"Three thousand four hundred and eight!"

"Three thousand four hundred and seven!"

Just like that, the bidding entered garbage time, and the two private prison giants began to sharpen their prices.

Just when everyone thought they would shout all the way up to $30 million, Benny spoke up.

"West Coast Redemption Correctional Corporation, one knife!"

The venue suddenly became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone looked at Benny in disbelief.

And Benny still had that 'sarcastic, disdainful' smile on his face.

This man killed the game.

"Protest! This is unreasonable!"

"Yes, it's unreasonable!"

There are always people who like dogs barking, but it is actually understandable because the benefits are there.

"West Coast Redemption Correctional Institution is a subsidiary of New Times. New Times is a non-profit organization. It is our vision and mission to use the legal profits from operations to do something for the federal government, California, and San Lorenzo!"

The head of the Correctional Corporation of America's mouth is so juicy that it could catch a fish.

Damn it!

It shows you!
"You are violating the rules by using abnormal means to gain an undue advantage, Benny!"

The head of the correctional company tried to toughen Benny up, but Benny refused to take it.

"Where did I violate the rules?"

Mr. Xinshi's senior vice president glanced at the dog barker and asked.

“If it’s not profitable, why are you bidding?
Free is the most expensive. If you do this, you will destroy the private prison industry!"

Mr. Cheng’s free-playing style is so rogue that even the capitalists can’t stand it.

You'll ruin the industry.
The dog barks!

Benny is just listening to this accusation, it won't put any psychological pressure on him.

“As a new private prison contractor, West Coast Redemption Corrections has the willingness to experiment and fail.

In addition, we at Xinshi are a group based in Saint-Lou.

Whether from a moral perspective or an obligation perspective, we are determined to contribute to Saint-Lo to the best of our ability.

This time, we contracted it at a flat price in order to accumulate experience and provide better services in the future.

We will work hard to improve our standards and strive to satisfy both prisoners and employers.”

Benny once again dominated the crowd.

This time, he used the left's favorite moral stick.

We have morals, understand?

Why did we decide not to charge money?

Because we are kind~
"So, is there anyone who offers a lower price than me?"

Benny liked this feeling.

With the support of General Cheng, he can kill at will here.

Corrections Corporation of America and Corrections Corporation of America are both listed companies. It is impossible for them to undertake this project at a bargain price.

So, Benny was pretty sure that he had killed the game.

Can it not kill the game?

The price fluctuation standard starts from 100,000. If anyone wants to bid lower than Benny’s, they will need to pay money to the official Saint Luodu!
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"You said he wants to destroy our California Elephant Party first?"

Wolfe felt a headache after hearing this. As the daily leader of the California Elephant Party, the interests of the president are closely related to the survival of the organization. Niu Sen, you are really bold!
This is not just a kick to the California Elephant Party, this is clearly a slap in the face of President Wolf!

Seeing that Cheng Daiqi didn't say anything and just studied his phone silently, Gru swallowed subconsciously and said.

"Yes, Nancy and Niu Sen have a disagreement about cooperating with us. This time it may involve the position of the California Gang in the Donkey Party. It's too involved, so it has come to this day."

Where interests lie, they can foster cooperation, but they can also breed conflict.

The change in attitude of the California Gang is actually a gradual process that is difficult to avoid. The three people present all understand this.

If Mr. Cheng does not upgrade, the cooperation will be bumpy. The California Gang also did the same. Niu Sen and Nancy were selective in their implementation of cooperation.

In order to force them to work, Mr. Cheng chose to promote them, but Nancy was not happy about it - it was Mr. Cheng who was paying them.

"You're a bitch, but you still pretend to be a virgin when you're having sex, and you still want to sabotage a good cooperation."

Wolfe cursed, and Gru shrank his neck in fear.

Cheng Daiqi raised his eyebrows.

Are you referring to me?
The two looked at each other.

The kind of eye contact between energy waves in fantasy movies and TV shows.

Everything is unspoken.

Yes, Mr. Cheng brought Gru here to let Wolfe know his arrangements.

Mr. Cheng: They want to cut off the source of the problem, Xiao Wo, don’t even think about kicking me away.

Wolfe: You can't use the same methods on your own people as you do on outsiders. Chan, you'd better not play tricks on me.

"The commander-in-chief will come tomorrow. You will be responsible for the reception. Mr. President, we are not in too much danger, are we?"

It doesn't take much money to buy supreme power, and the principles of the President are obviously centered around interests.

Although California is a deep blue state, it also has a large number of Democratic Party voters.

The positions of senator and governor cannot be contested by the parties, but seats in the House of Representatives and state legislatures still need to be contested.

"Come tomorrow? So suddenly?" Wolfe asked with some surprise.

How could I not be surprised?

There are three great joys in life.

Passing the imperial examination, meeting old friends from a foreign land, and having a wedding night.

If he could pull off the marriage, Wolfe would achieve two things at once—passing the imperial examination and having a wedding night.

Well, for Mr. President, the former is more important.

It is so important to gain the claim to inherit the MAGA faction. It is the modern version of the American characteristic of being on the list of successful candidates.

"Yes, I asked Benny to go to Mar-a-Lago and we have reached a preliminary agreement. You don't even have to pay much. The conditions offered by the commander-in-chief are very generous."

The children of the blond old boy, the old one is old, the young one is small, the useless one is useless - the one named is Tiffany.

He also did not arrange the marriages for his children very well. After all, when he ran for election, he never thought that he would become the leader of the American Empire.

It would be beneficial for both parties to be able to form an alliance with a local powerful figure in the West Coast Elephant Party like Wolf.

"Well, that Niri"

Wolfe said halfway, looking towards Gru.

"It's okay, he knows everything." Mr. Cheng said.

The president's eyes were full of resentment.

Brother, do you wish the whole world knew what bad thing you did?

This kind of thing seems to be dangerous for Cheng Zong, but in fact it is dangerous for Wolf.

"Niu Sen and Nancy should have guessed it. They are now against us. What if they tell on us?"

Cheng Daiqi smiled and said.

"Sue whatever you want. Huth is already investigating. He will investigate Will first, then Niu Sen. With the support of the commander-in-chief, we can't lose."

"What if the commander-in-chief?"

Wolfe and Gru were worried about the same thing; they didn't understand Cheng's confidence.

Suspected to be a bit ordinary and confident.

"Look, we are the organizers of the game, we are also the dealers, and now we are the ones who divide the chips at the end. The truth of the matter is not important. What is important is what kind of truth we need.

The President needs to give an explanation to the bureaucratic system under pressure from the State Council, and he also needs to give an explanation to the American people and the world.

In the short term, our risks are high, but not in the long term.

Could it be that Niu Sen and Nancy's unusual actions this time mean that they realize they need to ask for a new price, or that they are re-planning the distribution of cooperation and corresponding responsibilities?"

Mr. Cheng took the initiative to upgrade time and time again. Although he seemed passive temporarily, the advantages he gained during the upgrade were not fake.

Being first-mover advantage is so important.

Even if an ally chooses to stab him in the back, President Cheng can still maneuver with the advantage he has.

After all, Niu Sen cannot avoid the murder of the Nigerian ambassador.

"I'm afraid not, Chan. You can't back down. Facing them can help us stand in the spotlight. This is very important."

President Cheng actually wants to return to the state where everyone gets along well and makes cakes together.

But Wolfe has no shortage of money, he just wants enough attention.

This is also the reason why Wolfe refused Black Satan's solicitation - loyalty to a faction or camp is very important for those who want to move up.

It was the first time that Gru knew that there was such a disagreement between Mr. Cheng and Wolf.

What made him even more unbelievable was...

They weren't afraid of tipping over.
The cowardly lizard Gru ran away, but halfway through, he looked back and saw the two Old Sixes standing there motionless.

Who understands?

"Just wait and see. As long as Niu Sen and Nancy don't take action, I'll always be nervous.

Anyway, you should prepare well tomorrow."

Cheng Daiqi left without caring about Gru.

Mr. Sheriff wanted to communicate with the President, but Wolfe seemed to ignore him.

For Cheng Daiqi, Gru is a useful toilet.

But Wolfe didn't think much of it. He wasn't as anxious as Mr. Cheng.

"Mr. Wolfe, are we going to win?"

The black police chief asked nervously.

"Oh, that depends on how you define winning. Maintaining a fighting attitude and gaining traffic through confrontation is also a victory in a sense."

Wolfe's answer was humorous, but Gru thought of a terrible future.

The California Elephant Party and the California Gang were fighting each other, and he was forced to be a double agent in the middle.

Mr. Cheng and Niu Sen are not human beings. They are definitely born to fight and collude at the same time.

Through whom? Gru and Will.

Gru's head started to hurt when he thought about this. Of course, this had nothing to do with Will.

It's purely a lament for the difficulty of life.

I just want to be a black policeman, simply transporting goods and people, why is it so difficult? ——
"Wait, Melania, look there, am I dazzled, why is there an Army One there?"

"My dear, you are not mistaken."

"Huh? Who drove my Army One in Washington to the West Coast?"

“Maybe it’s for you.”

"No, look, that's not a Secret Service convoy."

"Honey, I'm very tired. I want to close my eyes and rest for a while."

"Oh, yes, yes."

The commander-in-chief looked at President Cheng disappearing in the distance in confusion, still confused.

Do I have a substitute?
Didn't notify me either!

(End of this chapter)