Rebirth 79: I opened a bank in the United States

The waiting time is always long!
Counting from the start of the U.S. government closing get off work at five o’clock, Papa Rick, Charles Taft and Bush, who Carter only talked to on the phone, went to the airport, and then arrived in Cincinnati after a flight of about one hour and forty minutes Airport, finally arrive at the manor.
Carter knew very well that today's dinner party would not start before eight o'clock!

In the process of chatting with Rick's mother, Carter is also gradually adapting to this environment and adjusting his mentality.

It is not that Carter has never participated in high-level banquets.But this is the first time to deal with these political figures!It's hard for Carter to say he's not nervous
But no matter how tense you are, time will never stop because of someone's personal will!
Just like an ugly daughter-in-law always wants to see her parents-in-law, after night fell, two middle-aged men with good looks still appeared in front of Carter.
The moment Carter, an unfamiliar face, appeared at Taft's house, Old Bu understood what the person beside him meant, and at the same time understood the nature of the banquet.

The outsider who appeared at the family banquet
In the name of thanking myself and the reason that they haven't been together for a long time, they almost dragged themselves here, but there was a person who was obviously not from the Taft family.
Ah!
In my heart, I feel a little helpless towards Taft, a veteran giant, who is doing things so rudely, but the politeness on the surface is never lacking.
It's just that during the polite ceremony, Carter could clearly feel Lao Bu's perfunctory, until a group of people entered the restaurant
"Chinese food? Charles, did you prepare this for me?"

Just glanced at the dishes on the table
Lao Bu, who has working experience in China, can quickly distinguish the difference between authentic Chinese food and American Chinese food.Can't help but be a little surprised, after all, most Americans are not used to these
"It wasn't my idea! It was the child's idea. I don't know where he heard the news that you like Chinese food. So I specially invited a Chinese food chef to prepare today's dinner! Please sit down !"

While inviting Lao Bu to take a seat, Charles was fulfilling his obligation as an introducer with a smile.

Because he came right after get off work, Lao Bu did not bring his wife along with him.Then the Taft family did not arrange for the female relatives to attend the table. In this way, the seating arrangement is interesting!

Generally speaking, banquet seats in European and American countries are usually operated in the way that the guest of honor sits next to each other.Carter sat next to Charles, and Rick sat next to Boo
Across the dining table, Carter and Lao Bu looked at each other!

"Oh? Really? Kid, where did you hear that I like Chinese food?"

Putting the knife and fork aside, Lao Bu skillfully picked up the chopsticks, but he was not in a hurry to pick up the food in front of him, but looked at Carter with interest.
"Naturally in China! In BJ's alley, there are many anecdotes and anecdotes about you and your wife! Some old people in the alley heard that you are now the vice president of the United States, and it is incredible!"

"It's just a deputy without real power. It's okay to deceive outsiders."

Ah!
Carter chuckled inwardly. Old Bu's words deceived him to be an "outsider" like himself!

The vice president of the United States does not have practical executive power in theory.There are only two descriptions of the powers of the vice president at the statutory level: 1. When there is a 50-50 tie in the Senate, the vice president will have an extra vote!

But this kind of situation can be called a once-in-a-century situation!

2. Handle the work arranged by the president.
The second point of description, the concept is more vague.But the real power source of the vice president is the second point!
Whether a vice president of the United States has power depends entirely on whether the president gives him an errand!
The more errands you give, the more power you have!

If the president doesn't give errands and does everything personally, then the vice president of the United States really has no real power!
But the problem is, now who doesn't know, Lao Bu handles a lot of things under Brother Genzi's command? !He said he has no real power
"From what you said, have you ever been to China?"

"In the summer of 81, I had the honor to visit China with Mr. Carter."

"Mr. Carter. Jimmy Carter?"

"That's right!"

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere at the dinner table suddenly became strange.

At, so to speak, the Republican dinner table, Carter suddenly brought up his friendship with the former Democratic president.
Although the two parties of the donkey elephant, no matter how much they contend on the surface, it is impossible for them to have no contact at all behind the scenes.But as a junior, or even a lucky one, who is trying to follow the footsteps of Taft and Bush, isn't it a bit too arrogant to say this? !
Old Bu's eyes couldn't help but cast a glance at Charles beside Carter, and he suddenly realized that the dinner didn't seem to be as he had guessed.Just this old guy, introducing himself to a new guy Taft is optimistic about.
It's a bye-bye to the pier instead.
"No wonder you are not like ordinary people. When it comes to Chinese food, you always think of 'Tso's Chicken' or 'Sweet and Sour Soup'. Yes, speaking of it, I haven’t tasted these flavors for a long time! Washington is no better than New York, the Chinese there Not many, and very few authentic Chinese chefs! Thank you for your hospitality!"

"You don't have to thank me. I found the chef, but the cost is Mr. Taft's."

Smiling and turning the topic back to Charles again, Carter's EQ did not suddenly go offline.No matter whether his surname is Taft or not, the face of the introducer must be given!Besides, this kind of little limelight, a verbal thank you or praise, can't meet Carter's expectations at all.

"It's easy to make money, but difficult to handle! Without you, I can't arrange this meal!"

As if satisfied with Carter's performance, Charles beside him also smiled.After accepting the topic, he looked at Lao Bu again:

"George, although you used to be in the CIA, I'm afraid you haven't paid attention to the situation at your alma mater for a long time, right?"

"You want me to send CIA agents to Yale?"

"Farewell then! I'm afraid that Professor Parsons will know that I'm instigating behind my back, and I'm afraid he will come to Cincinnati with a walking stick to trouble me! I just want to tell you that you Davenport College are finally being killed by us. After so many years of suppressing the Jonathan Academy, a chairman of the council has emerged!"

"Isn't it just that Professor Kostel is taking advantage of his seniority to rob people on the admissions committee? What's there to brag about in this kind of unfair competition?"

Needless to say who the new chairman is, everyone understands what Charles is talking about.

When Lao Bu realizes that this young man is not an ordinary person who walks in the door, let him relish the words he mentioned earlier about his acquaintance with Jimmy Carter.
Lao Bu intends to cooperate with Charles' performance
It can be said that in this brief contact, whether Carter was able to persuade the Taft family to help as an introducer, or knew a former president.The revelation of these potential strengths has aroused Lao Bu's curiosity.
He wanted to see what this "junior brother from the same sect" wanted to find him?At the same time, what kind of chips can he offer himself!
"On the contrary! After you, Jonathan, snatched away the best quality students, you can still be snatched away by Davenport as the chairman. This is the embodiment and proof of strength! Charles, admit defeat!"

"You have liked to bet with me since you entered school, but you have never won the bet on the strength of Davenport and Jonathan! It was like this before, and it is like this now!"

"Well, look at your ugly face. The new chairman who wants to come to Yale is not your son. Dear Rick, I am not saying that you are incompetent. Please understand."

"It doesn't matter, I am also a member of Davenport. I am different from my father, Uncle Bush, you don't need to care about my feelings! It should be said that I am as happy as you now!"

"Hahaha, you're interesting! Much more interesting than your dad, come on, let's have a drink for Davenport."