Reborn in America: Starting as a California Resident

Henry gazed at the dazzling night view outside the window, falling silent as he sat in the hotel study, listening intently to Anne's words.

The city lights twinkled under the night sky, reflecting the turmoil in his heart.

He knew that the influence of his family and conglomerate was considerable, and he understood how delicate his current position was—the reason these people dared to arrange his itinerary so casually was simply because he had not yet established a solid foundation of his own.

If he had assets worth tens of billions, would those people still dare to make decisions without his consent?

Even if you're going to do that, you should at least give them a heads-up first!

This behavior is extremely rude.

"Annie, can you tell me who's behind all this?"

Henry's voice carried a hint of inquiry, hoping to uncover more inside information to provide a clear target for his future retaliation.

"Um,"

Anne paused briefly, as if carefully considering each word.

"The main driving force was naturally certain high-ranking officials in the federal government, and the Secretary of State personally intervened."

They had several rounds of discussions with our family advisor.

As for the conglomerates, they are represented by several large military and energy companies, led by DuPont.

"Oh? DuPont?"

"How could it be them?"

Aren't they the ones who should be supporting the war the most?

DuPont (DD.US), one of the top ten conglomerates in the United States, is a global company based on scientific research. It started by manufacturing weapons and later expanded into multiple fields such as chemicals, fuels, and plastics through continuous innovation, with its business covering all aspects of global economic life.

Why would such a long-established military industrial enterprise choose to support an action aimed at easing regional tensions?

"Henry, you probably don't know this,"

Anne explained, "While DuPont and other large corporations did indeed profit handsomely from the war in the past, times have changed."

They are all seeking to diversify their operations and reduce their reliance on the military industry.

Currently, we are actively expanding into civilian sectors, such as chemical products and materials science, which all require a stable international environment to support their development.

As tensions intensified during the Cold War, the Soviet Union faced growing pressure, while anti-war sentiment in the United States intensified, and the government was unwilling to be drawn into a new conflict.

"DuPont and other conglomerates want to use your visit to the island region to demonstrate the U.S. government's peaceful stance and promote the stability and development of global business."

"Heh, how high-sounding!"

"I think they're more worried about their huge overseas investments being wiped out by the outbreak of war!"

Henry's voice betrayed a hint of sarcasm and distrust.

Everyone knows who they are!

Doing the deed while trying to maintain a virtuous image!

"Hmm, Henry, you have a point."

Anne replied, "Indeed, nowadays large domestic conglomerates have a lot of investments and businesses all over the world, and no one wants to see any unstable factors that could destroy their overseas assets."

Taking DuPont as an example, over the years they have established plastics and rubber factories in England and the Netherlands, acquired the Aldox photography company in Germany, built a paint factory in Belgium, opened a DuPont sales office in Switzerland, and established joint ventures in Cuba, Venezuela, Brazil, and Mexico...

Of course, none of the above is the key point. The key point is their promise that if you successfully complete this task, they will open a green channel for your company in the future, guaranteeing that your company's products will be used preferentially, provided that the quality and performance differences are not too significant.

Are the conditions tempting?

A little.

Have you wavered?

Everything collapsed!

Henry, whose resolve had nearly crumbled, barely managed to regain his composure and asked the prerequisite for everything: "Sister, would you mind telling me the specifics of my mission to the island, and its nature?"

"Yes, of course."

Anne sensed Henry's reluctance to admit anything, smiled slightly, and felt much more relaxed.

She certainly didn't want Henry to get involved in this mess, but the scale of this operation was just too big!

Even if old Getty were to come back to life, he would be completely unable to defy the will of the entire American upper class.

After all, there aren't many people who can survive in an environment where the whole world is their enemy! (Besides Shi Hao)

"Henry, this mission is divided into two parts, the overt and the covert. You will be responsible for the overt part, as an unofficial cultural exchange representative. The public itinerary includes visiting local cultural sites, having dinners with local entrepreneurs, and participating in some charity events."

All you need to do is express America's support for the stable status quo in Asia.

As for other information, it will all be conveyed to their leaders by our "representatives" at the island's economic and cultural representative office.

The Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Haibei mentioned here is actually the de facto "embassy" of the United States in Haibei, Taiwan.

The reason for the name change is that it was a disguised diplomatic approach adopted between the United States and Taiwan after the formal establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries in 1978.

Henry nodded after listening, weighing the pros and cons of this visit in his mind.

On the surface, the task seems relatively simple, at least it won't bring him too much negative impact.

"So, are there any specific things I should be careful about saying or doing?"

"All you need to do is show a friendly and open attitude."

Anne explained, "Try to make some public statements about cooperation and peaceful coexistence, emphasizing the friendship and common interests between the people of the two places."

Of course, everything should appear natural and unpretentious.

"What do I need to prepare?"

For example, a speech draft or a list of people to be met?

"You don't need to worry about that."

"The Federation will prepare all the necessary information for you in advance."

You just need to make sure you're familiar with the content and can express it fluently.

Henry hesitated for a moment, then asked, "What should I do if I encounter any unexpected situations there, such as the media pressing me with sensitive questions?"

"For these kinds of questions, try to use diplomatic language and avoid directly commenting on political affairs."

If you feel uncomfortable, you can explain that your purpose here is solely for cultural exchange and personal learning, and other issues are outside the scope of your discussion.

Henry nodded, seemingly satisfied with the arrangement.

"Okay, in that case, I will seriously consider this plan."

But I hope that if things get out of my control, I'll have the option to back out in time.

"Of course, Henry, we will fully support your decision."

"Annie said with a smile, "Moreover, to ensure your safety and smooth sailing, the Federation will also notify the troops stationed on the island (when they withdrew in early 79, the Americans left behind a portion of their troops, but they usually exist in special ways such as security companies), and have them send a small team to accompany you throughout the journey and provide you with the necessary assistance."

What is the exact departure time?

"Departure is scheduled for one week from now."

"Before that, you will receive a detailed itinerary and related documents..."