American Gossip King

Chapter 307 Engineering Traps

golf course.

The ball flew out with a whoosh and fell helplessly back into the lake.

On the grass, Ian slammed his club down, punched his forehead, and cursed, "Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! My golf skills will never improve!"

Isolde Cherry, standing nearby, looked at him with suspicion: "The key is that your technique is rusty. You haven't played golf much lately, have you?"

Ian picked up the ball again and swung: "I haven't been here since we played together two years ago."

Isolde Cherry was speechless: "Then why are you so angry? You haven't even practiced, isn't it normal to play so badly?"

"Because I'm a genius! I can win anyone's money at the poker table, and I can easily learn boxing, shooting, and Arabic!" Ian replied righteously.

Although Ian promised Gaskell he wouldn't gamble at casinos, important figures occasionally play cards when they meet, and the stakes are quite high.

Ian just keeps it as a hobby, and he's won tens of millions in the last two years.

Isolt was amused by him: "That just means you don't like golf."

Ian replied matter-of-factly, "Yes, because no beautiful women will walk up to me here and spill wine all over me. You know, because of them, I don't even want to wear proper clothes anymore!"

Isolt laughed: "But that makes it a good place to talk business."

When political deals are involved, it's best not to have too many people around.

Golf courses offer a spacious environment free from unwanted visitors and eavesdropping, making them a preferred meeting place for many important figures.

Isolt likes to discuss things here because of security—which is important for a politician.

Ian watched the small ball fly through the air and muttered softly, "It won't work on me. Nobody can eavesdrop on me."

The two turned and got into the car, heading to the next area.

Isoltcherry said, "Speak, what do you want?"

Ian said, "There are several state projects I want: the North Gate Bridge, the Beirut Tunnel, and the Rial District development plan."

Isoltcheri shook his head repeatedly: "That's impossible. It's an investment of six billion. I don't have that much power."

Ian laughed and said, "I only need the basic engineering part, the price is very cheap, 5 million US dollars."

Isoltcher was stunned: "What did you say? That doesn't make money!"

If that's the case, then Isoltcher is really easy to control.

After all, no one can offer that price.

Ian continued, "Consider this my contribution to America, with only two small conditions."

Isoltcher understood: "What?"

Ian replied, "First: a prepayment of $3 million."

Cheri nodded: "No problem."

Ian continued, "Secondly, if the project is cancelled, we must be compensated with a similar project worth six billion dollars. Otherwise, we will need to pay 15 billion dollars in compensation."

Isolde understood what he meant.

He stared at Ian in horror: "You don't intend to complete the project? You intend to let it fail?"

Ian chuckled softly. "Ah, so you noticed. That won't do. It seems I have to make the conditions more tactful, trying to keep the problem from becoming apparent to others, otherwise it will be difficult for you to push this through."

He had a look on his face that said, "I'm thinking of you."

Isolt looked as if he'd seen a ghost: "This is a project pushed by Governor Davis; it can't be stopped!"

"But what if Davis isn't governor anymore?" Ian countered.

Isolde was taken aback.

Seeing his expression, Ian smiled and said, "I know there's a lot of dissatisfaction with him within the Republican Party."

In politics, major events rarely occur suddenly; the vast majority are premeditated.

The recall of the governor was planned in advance, and then it was a joint effort.

Judging from the current situation, signs of this have already emerged.

Ian smiled at Isolde: "I can help you!"

Isol took a deep breath.

How did you know that in advance?

Ian Carl, are you a ghost?

In the original timeline, Schwarzenegger made many promises to gain power. These included stopping the increase in license plate fees, vetoing some expensive government projects, cutting state legislature budgets, and giving up his governor's salary, most of which he fulfilled.

This made him extremely popular from the start.

Since Schwarzenegger was going to shut down some of the projects anyway, I'll help you out!

I'll first secure the project at a low price, then pretend to invest heavily, and then I'll support you in shutting it down... You can't possibly shut down all government projects, can you?

These projects with the largest investment must be abandoned, and the remaining projects that must be done must be compensated to Meihe in accordance with the contract.

Meihe took the 300 million prepayment, spent 30 million as a token gesture, and then tried to secure another project. If you don't have enough projects, you'll have to pay me another 15 billion.

This is Ian's plan.

Isolde was speechless.

He didn't understand what Ian was thinking, but at least he knew it was a feasible plan.

The Republicans' reason for removing Davis from office was certainly not because he failed to serve the people... Who the hell cares about that?

It's still a matter of interests!

Many within the Republican Party are dissatisfied with Davis, but his removal is not guaranteed.

The latest novel is first published here!

With Ian Carl around, this matter is basically fine!

He smiled slightly: "Sure! But you can't just offer six billion; you have to share some of the profits. I currently believe that a four billion project within three years shouldn't be a problem, but we can guarantee you a 50% profit... if you can get the new governor's support."

Well, it's just that you quote higher prices for small projects, which is better than doing large projects.

Just like cutting the hospital project, they increased the price by 200 million.

I can't give you a 60 billion project with a 10 billion profit, but I can give you a 40 billion project with a 20 billion profit.

Things always happen in such an absurd yet natural way.

Ian chuckled: "How much do I need to give you?"

Isolt laughed: "Today's Ian Karl is not the Ian Karl of the past. I believe you won't be petty."

Ian laughed and took out two checks.

He filled out a check for three million and gave it to Isolde.

Isolt accepted the money with satisfaction: "You'd better prepare another ten million; you still have many friends to persuade."

"Of course." Ian nodded solemnly.

It's only a matter of ten million; it's not worth using hypnosis on myself.

"By the way, who are you planning to support?"

"How's Arnold Schwarzenegger?" Ian asked.

Isolde was slightly surprised: "Why?"

Ian smiled. "He's been preparing for all this for a while now, and he already has a lot of friends supporting him. You know how politics is—you bet on winning first, then you consider the potential returns. And… his policy is to shut down government projects."

Isolt was shocked: "You knew all this? Fuck, Ian Carl, no wonder you proposed that deal. I have to be careful!"

Ian shook his head gently: "Why be wary of your friends? As long as you don't harm them, you'll never have to worry about them."

Upon hearing this, Isolt took a deep breath: "I apologize for what happened last time."

Ian knew he was referring to the Natalie Portman affair, and that he had told himself not to publicly support him... that was somewhat like kicking someone when they've served their purpose.

Ian smiled: "It's alright, Isolt, I never hold this against you... If I did, you'd be dead by now."

Isolde: "..."

He knew very well that he had to do Ian's job well.

He may not be angry about his own betrayal, but he will ruthlessly punish his own incompetence.

He smiled and said, "Maybe seven million can solve this."

Ian smiled dismissively: "Then I thank you for saving me three million."

Then he closed his eyes and said nothing more.

Three million?

Light as a feather, as fleeting as smoke.

(End of this chapter)