Rebirth 79: I opened a bank in the United States

Chapter 319 I Didn't Help You
"Guaranteed sales?"

After listening to Jimmy Carter's words, Carter answered subconsciously.Then hastily added:
"Mr. Carter, don't get me wrong. I'm not doubting your solvency. To be honest, this application for deferred repayment has been approved since I saw you! I'll ask Mr. Jefferson to do it later. I'm just surprised, you He's still a writer"

"Hahaha, what a writer! Don't you still know?"

While Jimmy was surprised that Carter, a fine-looking businessman, didn't know the reason behind his writing the book, he couldn't help but feel a little funny.Perhaps this is what a child should really do.

"When we write books, even if they are written like shit, there will be guaranteed sales. Here, guess why?"

Um? ?

"Is it fame?"

Carter fished his head and asked tentatively.He has never been in touch with the situation in the American political arena. Is the local mayor considered to be a famous American political arena? !

"Well, sort of. It is indeed a bonus from the president, but it is not the fame you imagined, at least not for a president like me. My current reputation."

Jimmy smiled wryly and shook his head. He didn't elaborate, but seemed to have said everything.

As for these words, Carter wisely did not answer.After all, the current Renzong's style review can be summed up simply: the dog shakes his head when he hears it
"Simply put, it is an exchange of interests. During my tenure, some people will benefit from me, and some will suffer from me. Let's not discuss the losers, but the rewards for the beneficiaries, understand ?"

"Understood!"

Carter suddenly realized that it was no wonder that the presidents of the United States once felt that they loved writing books.It seems that after every president retires, he picks up his pen and writes.

After Jimmy's reminder, Carter instantly understood the joints inside.

bribery?Don't talk nonsense!How could our lighthouse leader do such a thing?

Obviously, I rely on my own knowledge and intelligence to make a living, and after retirement, there are no businessmen who are flattering me!In fact, behind the scenes, it is nothing more than a question of deferred payment.

"Then shall we sign the agreement now?"

"Please!"

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"Carter, you seemed surprised when you saw me just now? Didn't you know this farm was mine before?"

After the agreement was signed, Jimmy Carter took the initiative to invite Carter to visit his farm and have lunch together.Naturally, Carter would not refuse such a thing, and hurriedly followed Jimmy into the opponent's car.

"I don't know, I know you are from Georgia, but I don't know that your hometown is Plains. Before coming to Plains, Goodman, oh, even the manager of Black Bank only told me that this application for extension The identity of the owner of the money is a bit special, and it will be a surprise. No one told me the inside story in advance.”

Perhaps in order not to make himself appear too obsequious, and to make Jimmy feel that he came here on purpose for friendship, Carter continued to explain one more sentence:
"Because I'm still in school, Manager Goodman is in charge of the bank's daily operational affairs, and I usually don't ask about the details."

After finishing speaking, Carter suddenly regretted his unnecessary actions.The more I say it, the more I want to hide it.
Fortunately, Jimmy didn't seem to care, but nodded with a smile and said:
"You have a good helper! He really cares about your growth, but unfortunately, I should let you down. Unlike other presidents who resigned honorably, I was almost kicked out of the White House by that guy Ronald. Can It won't help you much, but you can rest assured that if you need it, you can call me at any time, and I will leave the call to you later."

"Thank you!"

After thanking him, Carter couldn't help asking:
"why?"

Up to now, no, it should be said that from the moment he saw Jimmy Carter in the reception room, Carter understood Goodman's intentions.To put it in a rough sentence, it is to let yourself come here to sell favors and gain a sense of presence!
People like Jimmy Carter, who have a presidential pension and a budget for writing a book.How could he not repay the loan?
Take a step back and say, he also had glory in the down-and-out former president, didn't he?Don't look at the monk's face to see the Buddha's face, this application for deferred repayment can be passed casually, why do you have to make a trip by yourself?
Rather than letting myself come to deal with this loan problem, it is better to say that I let myself come to build relationships.Even if this relationship is useless now, is it sure when it will come in handy in the future?

Carter couldn't believe that Jimmy couldn't see such a simple, rude, and straightforward operation of selling favors.Carter's easy-going attitude before, can be regarded as the cultivation of the other party for the time being, and he doesn't bother to tear himself apart with a little guy like himself, making it too embarrassing.But now the blunt "call me" obviously shows that the other party has admitted this human relationship that he doesn't need at all and can refuse to admit.

"Why do you want to help you?"

Jimmy smiled, and the front has reached the farm, which is Jimmy's home.

"I'm not helping you, I'm helping the people here. Your sr-166 road project will make Plains no longer hungry. For this alone, I will help you. Compared to I can only help them house, do carpentry, you are the one who can really help them."

Jimmy's farm was on the outskirts of Plains, with no other houses around.It is similar to some farms that Carter has seen on the side of Route 23 before, a typical American country house.There is also a lathe for woodworking in the small courtyard, and there is a black car beside it
"It seems that besides you, we have new guests coming!"

Hearing the sound of the vehicle returning, the people in the house came out quickly.Two women, and two Asians? !

Carter turned his head in surprise, and found that the other Carter was also a little surprised.The two Carters looked at each other and got out of the car, only to see the old Carter walking towards the crowd first:
"Eleanor, who are these two gentlemen?"

"Mr. Carter, hello! I am Wu from the Houston Consulate, and this is Li, the attache."

"Hello!"

After shaking hands with each other and introducing Carter by the way, Jimmy asked:
"I don't know if you two are here, what's the matter?"

"We are here to invite you to visit China. Here is the letter of invitation that Deng Lao asked us to hand over to you. We are very grateful for your contribution to the restoration of normal diplomatic relations between China and the United States. Thinking that you have never seen it with your own eyes. Our country, our thousands of hard-working people, so this time I sincerely hope to invite you to China."

"Come and see for yourself what kind of country we are and how much potential we have! I think that after your visit, you will be able to bring back a more intuitive and vivid impression of China to all walks of life in the United States. Exchanges from all walks of life in the country, especially non-governmental cooperation and mutual benefit, and academic exchanges will play a very positive role in promoting!"

(End of this chapter)