The extraordinary life of a certain American comic.

Chapter 119 President Shimoki prepares for a rainy day (15 subscriptions required)
"Three years."

"what?"

"Three years to be exact."

Locke said so, then raised his eyebrows and looked at old Underwood with a suspicious expression.

Old Underwood nodded thoughtfully, then looked up at Locke.

"You've been apart for three years."

"..."

Locke's eyes twitched a few times: "What do you want to say?"

Yes.

The female classmate he dated at Harvard was Stephanie Malik, the eldest daughter of the Malik family.

However, they later separated because of their different ideas. Up to now, they have not seen each other for almost three years.

Old Underwood sat down again. "In fact, at first, I really wanted you to be with Stephanie."

Locke glanced at Underwood Sr.

"and then."

"When I knew you were in love, I was quite happy."

This is the truth.

In the year when Locke and Stephanie were dating, Malik invested the largest share of Underwood Sr.'s donations, becoming Underwood Sr.'s biggest financial backer that year.

This is also easy to understand.

In the past it was simply a donation investment, but that year it was to help future family members.

result……

After Rock and Stephanie broke up, Malik's donations returned to their original level.

In a word.

Capital has always been very realistic.

They are rich, but they are never fools.

After listening to what Old Underwood said, Locke pulled over a chair and sat down. He looked at Old Underwood calmly and said, "You should know that the reason I was dating Stephanie at that time was because my last name was Underwood."

Again.

He enjoys the convenience brought by the surname Underwood, so he will not be an ungrateful person who only enjoys the rewards without considering the cost.

The reason why Locke had a campus romance with Stephanie was partly because he was single in this life and Stephanie was very beautiful, but more because he could help old Underwood better by dating Stephanie.

After all, at that time, old Underwood had not yet become the party whip.

Old Underwood frowned and said, "I never asked you why the two of you broke up."

Locke laughed and said, "What else could it be? We just don't agree on the same philosophy."

He wanted to lie down.

Stephanie was thinking about struggling.

If it were just that, he would definitely not mind being a househusband. He doesn't have any male chauvinism anyway.

But Stephanie not only wanted to fight for herself, but also wanted Locke to fight with her.

Who can bear this.

Why struggle, to revolt against Hydra?

And then be buried with the Hydra?

According to Locke's observations in this life, Old Underwood and Mother Claire did not know the details of the Malik family.

And Old Underwood and Mom Claire are definitely not members of Hydra.

and so……

There was no risk in him dating Stephanie and eventually getting married.

the reason is simple.

Even if the Hydra conspiracy is exposed by then, with old Underwood's status and the background of his mother Claire's family, he will be able to land safely with Stephanie.

But Stephanie insisted on dragging him along to fight, and that wasn't going to work.

Well known.

Racial equality is the mainstream of the Federation. Similarly, the idea that anyone can kill Hydra is also the mainstream idea of the Federation.

If he gets involved, even old Underwood becoming president won't be able to protect him.

So he had no choice but to part ways with Stephanie.

But he couldn't tell the truth to old Underwood about this.

After all, Stephanie's romance with him was just a remark that he should have big ambitions, but she didn't invite him to join the great cause of Hydra.

and so.

The only reason for breaking up is difference in ideas.

Old Underwood listened to this reason and nodded.

"It's normal. Young people who have not experienced society have different ideas. It's normal."

"But it's been three years, and you and Stephanie have both been working off campus for almost two years."

"..."

The more Locke listened to this, the more he felt something was wrong.

He originally thought that old Underwood wanted to ask about himself and Stephanie because Malik had contacted him.

But right now?
"What exactly do you want to say?" Locke glanced at Old Underwood suspiciously, grabbed his wine glass and took a sip.

Old Underwood smiled.

"So what do you think of Stephanie now..."

"puff!"

"..."

Old Underwood subconsciously closed his eyes and let the bourbon drip down his face.

Locke quickly put the wine glass aside, stood up, found a towel and handed it to old Underwood.

Old Underwood took the towel and wiped it quickly.

after awhile.

Old Underwood threw the towel aside and looked at Locke expressionlessly.

Locke looked at Old Underwood's eyes, shook his head and said, "It's impossible to blame me. Do you want to listen to what you are saying?"

"Is there something wrong with what I said?"

"Have."

"what is the problem."

"I am married."

Locke glanced at Old Underwood speechlessly: "And in ten months, your grandson will be born."

And by then there is a high possibility that they will be three legitimate grandsons.

Not triplets, but triplets.

He was not sure, but judging from the frequency of Esme's return home, it should be about the same. Locke thought to himself, and then looked at Old Underwood: "So what did you mean by that sentence just now? You wanted me to divorce Esme and rekindle my old relationship with Stephanie. What? You want to run for president?"

The elder Underwood shook his head.

“Garrett Walker is the favorite for the next class.”

"That……"

"I have already made an agreement with Garrett Walker that if I help him, in return, the Secretary of State will be mine."

"At the same time, your mother Claire's water purification organization will also receive a huge sponsorship from the Sanko Group."

Party whips are good, but their influence is limited.

The Secretary of State is different. His status is second only to the President and Vice President. While he is responsible for diplomatic affairs, he also plays an important role in international affairs.

Locke listened to Old Underwood's plans for his future and raised his eyebrows: "I thought you had fallen out with the Walker family."

Although few people knew that old Underwood had arranged for him to marry the big black girl from the Walker family.

But the person involved must know it.

So, when Locke got married at the speed of light and the Walker family found out about it, Garrett Walker felt humiliated for a while.

When Locke heard the news, he was speechless and felt aggrieved.

Shouldn't he be the one feeling humiliated?

After all, it is obvious who it is humiliating for a white master to marry a black slave woman.

As a result, he was not wronged, but the Walker family was the first to feel wronged.

If you feel humiliated, why didn't you do anything earlier? Why didn't you just not marry a black woman?

To put it bluntly, you just think marrying a black woman can help you get more votes.

You should bear the consequences of what you do.

Dare to do but not dare to take responsibility. Isn't it like being a that person and still wanting to build a reputation for yourself?

Locke is different.

He dares to act and take responsibility.

"So Garrett is a mature politician." Old Underwood listened to Locke's confusion and said in a deep voice: "As I said, politics has always been the art of compromise."

Locke didn't respond to this, but glanced at Old Underwood.

"Aren't you afraid that he might go back on his word?"

"Haha, traitors can't get far in Washington."

"you sure?"

"I am very sure."

"..."

Then you're probably going to get an eye.

Locke thought so as he looked at old Underwood's expression, which showed that everything was under control.

However, he never talks about things that didn't happen and there is no evidence.

Locke shook his head.

"Since you've allied with Garrett, why do you need me to look for Stephanie?"

"For the next one."

"hiss."

Locke adjusted his sitting position and looked at Old Underwood: "Garrett hasn't even come on stage yet, are you thinking about the future?"

Old Underwood smiled: "This is the vision of an old politician who is mature and knows what he wants."

Hearing this, Locke nodded and gave old Underwood a thumbs up.

There is a person who doesn’t need to hope that his father will become Jackie Chan, but is thinking about what it’s like to be Jackie Chan’s father.

Others don’t know because they don’t have it.

But Locke knew now.

Because he really has someone who he doesn't need to look at eagerly, he just thinks about Jackie Chan's father.

Have a look.

The next president hasn't even taken office yet, but old Underwood is already thinking about the next president's position and making preparations.

Presidential campaigns are expensive affairs.

But if you have a wealthy in-law who is also the financial backer of many members of parliament, that would be perfect.

There's just a problem.

Locke agreed with old Underwood's lofty ambitions, and then looked at him with a smile.

"But I'm married."

"As far as I know, Stephanie is not married."

"so what?"

Locke shook his head speechlessly and said, "I won't get a divorce. Don't even think about it."

He is a responsible man.

The elder Underwood had a blank expression.

"I didn't ask you to divorce."

"..."

Hearing this, Locke's expression changed and he looked at old Underwood.

Old Underwood crossed his arms and looked at Locke with a calm expression.

Eyes facing each other.

Locke frowned: "What do you want to say?"

"You know what I want to say." Old Underwood's eyes were unusually calm, without any emotion revealed, only the gleam of interest flashing: "The purpose of marriage is just to integrate bloodlines, but even without marriage, bloodlines can still be integrated."

Locke understood what Old Underwood was trying to say.

Good guy.

This is fucking forcing him to go out and take the initiative to create an illegitimate child under the pretext of asking him to consider the long-term future of the family.

You are worthy of it, President Xia Mu!

Locke sighed in his heart, then looked at old Underwood expressionlessly.

"Again, I'm married."

"Ah."

Old Underwood snorted.

Locke raised an eyebrow.

"why are you laughing?"

"What's up with Natasha Romanoff from SHIELD?"

"..."

(End of this chapter)