America is in control

Chapter 305 Sweet pastry and secret passage (will order tomorrow)

April 4, Chicago, O'Hare International Airport.

"Martin, go directly to the site of the environmental tree planting activity. The address is the same as last year!"

Liu Jiang greeted Martin in the driver's seat, then leaned back on the cushion and began to close his eyes and rest.

On this trip to Chicago, he brought Alfonso, Martin and several security personnel with him.

"Okay, Boss!"

Martin nodded in response, then started the car and drove towards the established target.

Arriving at the environmental protection tree planting event, Liu Jiang met many old friends.

"Mr. Underwood, long time no see! You look in great spirits!"

"Mrs. Underwood, you look so radiant today!"

Frank, who had not seen him for a long time, was getting stronger and stronger. General Liu greeted him with a standard smile on his face.

As for Claire, although the two of them are extremely familiar, in this case, the distance that should be maintained must still be maintained.

"John, I haven't seen you for a while. I heard that you have moved up to light heavyweight. How are you preparing for the next match?"

Frank still looked extremely hypocritical. He patted General Liu on the shoulder and said with a smile.

"John, Frank is right! I feel like you haven't attended relevant environmental protection activities for a long time. Have you lost your enthusiasm for environmental protection?"

Claire glanced at General Liu meaningfully, then smiled and extended her right hand towards him.

"My coaches and support team are very professional, and my current competitive status is maintained very well!"

"Mrs. Underwood, my passion for environmental protection has never faded! Otherwise, I would not have come to participate in this environmental tree planting event!"

While answering, General Liu held up Claire's right hand and kissed her hand.

The three of them formed a small circle and began to chat.

"Hey, John, long time no see! How are the Internet companies you have invested in developing recently?"

Deputy Commander Geer also came to the environmental protection tree planting event. As he walked, he greeted the celebrities present.

Seeing Liu Jiang and the three people gathered together, talking as if no one else was around, he took the initiative to come over and strike up a conversation with Liu Jiang.

"Nice to meet you, Mr. Geer! The Internet companies I have recently invested in are developing quite well, and several of them are about to go public."

General Liu turned around, shook hands with Geer, and started talking.

"Frank, Claire, you look great!"

After a brief conversation with General Liu, Geer turned his head and looked at the Underwoods.

"Deputy Commander, student, your style is still the same!"

"Long time no see, Mr. Geer, you are still so handsome!"

The Underwoods were pretty good at showing off, and they replied with smiles.

I don't know what's going on, but General Liu has a vague feeling that the Underwoods and Deputy Commander Geer don't seem to be able to deal with them very well.

Soon, the invited guests were almost here, and the environmentally friendly tree planting event officially began.

Tom Kane and his wife Meredith walked to the stage and began to deliver the opening speech.

The staff led Liu Jiang and a group of celebrities to the stage to serve as a backdrop for this environmentally friendly tree planting event.

Meredith stood elegantly beside Tom Kane, looking at her husband with admiration.

She was wearing an off-white windbreaker, her brilliant blond hair was tied into a delicate bun, and she had a charming and warm smile on her face.

Meredith's makeup was light and elegant, with a hint of powder and pink. Except for the diamond studs set on her earlobes and the pearl necklace she wore on her swan neck, she had no other accessories.

Her graceful figure attracted the attention of countless guests present.

Liu Jiang secretly looked at this extremely elegant beauty from the corner of his eye.

After Claire caught him spying on Meredith last time, he learned to be wise and didn't dare to look at her openly again.

After Kane's slightly boring opening speech ended, Liu Jiang and other celebrities clapped vigorously.

He is already familiar with this set of European and American standard rituals. He knows exactly what expressions should be used when and what actions should be done.

These superficial skills seemed to be engraved into Liu Jiang's bones and formed muscle memory.

Next, the environmental protection tree planting activity officially started. Just like last year, the celebrities were only in charge of showing off.

The real hard work still relies on on-site staff and environmental volunteers.

Liu Jiang and many celebrities came to the tree planting show that had been arranged in advance.

The situation at the show has not changed much from last year. The pits have been dug and the saplings are in place.

The guests took the white gloves handed by the on-site staff, put them on, picked up brand-new shovels from the factory, and pretended to pose.

It was Kane who still took the lead. He symbolically shoveled a handful of soil and filled it into the pit where the saplings were placed.

Liu Jiang, together with a group of celebrities, followed suit and completed the filling work.

White light flashed at the scene, reporters kept pressing the shutter, and the cameras faithfully recorded this scene.

After the show, Liu Jiang returned to the venue with the large group and began social activities.

As Yahoo's stock price soars and its companies develop better and better, Liu Jiang's net worth has expanded day by day, and his value has become more and more prominent in the eyes of outsiders.

He is now a hot commodity, and celebrities keep coming up to him and getting close to him.

"John, how are you preparing for your first match in the light heavyweight division? I'm your boxing fan, and I've already bought the VIP ticket. I will cheer for you when the time comes!"

"Boxing Champion, do you think the American stock market has been normal recently? Are the stock prices of Internet companies rising too fast? Is there a bubble?"

"John, when will the two movies that the new Caesars Entertainment Company plans to launch this year meet with movie fans? Does your company have other projects? Does it require investment?"

The ability of these celebrities to find topics is excellent. Fortunately, Liu Jiang is not a vegetarian. He is good at dancing and dealt with it easily.

"Thank you for your support. I have been fully prepared for this game. I feel that I am in great shape now! Don't worry! The result of the game will not let you down!" "Come On! Man! I'm in great shape again!" I am not a professional in finance. Is it appropriate for you to ask me these questions? However, I am personally very optimistic about the economic situation of the United States."

"Soon! Soon! The first thriller and horror movie is expected to hit major theaters this Halloween. As for the second action comedy, it will probably have to wait until next summer!"

"John, there is no need for you to be so conservative! The prospects of those Internet companies are very good, and this round of rising prices will not end so soon."

Deputy Commander Geer came over. He seemed a little dissatisfied with General Liu's overly cautious speech.

In his opinion, the other party has made a lot of money in this Internet wave, so it should be a platform for this capital feast and crazily promote those Internet star companies.

"Mr. Geer, I'm just a boxer and movie maker. I don't know much about the financial industry, but please rest assured that I have always been the staunchest supporter of Internet companies."

Regarding the issue of the stock market, General Liu would not dare to talk nonsense. The interests involved are too great and the water is too deep.

As a public figure, once he speaks inappropriately, he can easily be used as a target by those who want to attract firepower.

It is better to make a fortune silently, and at most to play a side role for Internet companies that are deeply involved at the right time. This is already the most appropriate response that General Liu can think of!
There was no way. The financial crisis caused by the bursting of the Internet bubble in 2000 was too terrifying, and countless wealth evaporated.

General Liu plans to survive this financial tsunami, so it is wise to minimize his presence.

"John, you are now the idol of many young people in America, and you can influence many people."

"The information highway plan needs more people's attention, and the development of those Internet star companies also needs more help."

"John, you are a major shareholder of Yahoo, and many of your companies are also Internet companies with great potential. It is not an exaggeration to say that you are a member of the upstart American Internet!"

"In this case, when it's your turn to set an example, you must not back down!"

Geer gave General Liu a meaningful look and said meaningfully.

"Mr. Geer, I understand what you mean. I will express my firm optimism towards Internet companies at the appropriate time."

General Liu had a headache. The other party spoke so bluntly. If he didn't express his position, he would be asking for trouble!
In fact, Geer's request is not too excessive. After all, both parties have common interests in the Internet industry and are barely in the same interest group.

In an interest group, the leading politicians are responsible for formulating policies that are beneficial to the group on stage, and the relevant profit-making parties contribute money and efforts.

If someone dares to only take advantage and is unwilling to contribute, this person will definitely be collectively ostracized by all stakeholders.

Eating some leftovers and making a little money, maybe no one would say anything, but General Liu made so much that he couldn't hide it even if he wanted to.

Therefore, after Geer discovered that General Liu's attitude was somewhat ambiguous, he immediately called him and asked General Liu to express his attitude.

After all, there is nothing in this world that just takes advantage without paying for it, especially in America, the paradise of capitalism, it is best not to even think about it!
"John, you are still young and have a flexible mind. You can read more Wired magazines. There are some opinions in it that are very in line with the collective interests of the Internet industry."

Geer nodded with satisfaction, patted General Liu on the shoulder and said with a smile.

"I understand, Mr. Geer!"

Liu Jiang, the famous Wired magazine, certainly knows that this is one of the mouthpieces of the Internet industry.

Many big names in the industry like to publish articles in this magazine to express their opinions. The style of the articles is quite sharp.

Liu will use some of the ideas in this magazine to advocate the prospects of the Internet, which should not be a big problem.

After the two chatted for a few more words, Geer, who had achieved his goal, quickly found a reason and said goodbye.

Holding the wine glass, he leisurely chatted and laughed with other celebrities.

"John, the current situation in the Internet industry is very good, so there's nothing wrong with a few words of praise!"

"As the initiator of the Information Highway Project, Mr. Geer is currently in the limelight. You'd better not go against him!"

Frank and Claire held hands and turned around not far behind General Liu.

"Mr. Underwood, Vice Commander Geer's advice is very high-level and has helped me a lot."

Liu Jiang didn't answer the other party's words, he just laughed and tried to get over the matter.

He clearly felt that Frank wanted to sow discord between himself and Geer.

"John, don't look at Geer's fame now, but in fact his foundation has long been unstable!"

"The commander-in-chief of Arkansas is very skillful and secretly stole many of Geer's campaign sponsors, and some of his allies have also joined the commander-in-chief."

"Guerr's current power is not even as good as when he was a senator. If it were not for the technology industry and the Internet industry as his basic base, his current situation would be no better than that of a mascot!"

Claire lowered her voice, leaned closer to Liu, and spoke softly.

"Mrs. Underwood, what you are talking about probably has nothing to do with me!"

Liu Jiang deliberately pretended to be evasive. He frowned and distanced himself from Claire.

"John, I think environmental protection is more meaningful than investing in Internet companies, what do you think?"

Frank took over the conversation, patted General Liu on the shoulder and said something meaningful.

have to! Here comes the fight for favor! Liu Jiang immediately understood the meaning of the other party's words.

"Mr. Underwood, I have always been passionate about environmental protection! This means a lot to me!"

"As for investing in Internet companies, the main purpose is to make money. I don't want to let go of such a good opportunity."

"After all, environmental protection also needs a steady stream of funds to support it, right?"

Liu Jiang's mind was racing, and he started to engage in aggressive combat with the opponent.

Frank's meaning is obvious. He wants him to make a choice, give up supporting Geer, and invest all his resources in Frank.

What a joke! Deputy Commander Geer was the one he managed to hold on to!
How can you, Frank, instigate Claire to say a few words that are not true or false just to shake her confidence in Geer? I really don’t know what to say!
Geer can not only protect his Internet investment, but also check and balance you Frank at critical moments. If you want to give up this thigh, no way!
"John, you have to think about it carefully! Vice Commander Geer cherishes feathers very much. I am different. I can provide you with help."

Frank still didn't intend to give up. He lowered his voice and began to try his best to confuse General Liu.

"Think clearly about what? Doesn't John support environmental causes enough?"

A strong and deep voice sounded, and Kane and Meredith walked towards the three people who were talking softly.

Meredith held Kane's arm, a different kind of light flashed in her eyes, and she quietly looked into General Liu's eyes.

As soon as their eyes met, an ambiguous and silent electric current quietly appeared and began to wander between them.

(End of this chapter)