nightcrawler in los angeles

Chapter 237 The Veteran Is Dead
Already 85 years old this year, Auman walked slowly to the gate of the Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Office with a cane.

"Ouman, are you going to listen to that man's speech too?"

"Oman! I'm so pissed off! Immediately I will be able to enjoy the treatment in the welfare hospital for free. Those damned politicians actually overturned all the rules of the [North American Locksmiths Union]."

"Ouman, Neil Group has canceled the cooperation with [North American Locksmiths Union], I just got approved for the loan! I also want to leave a hot dog shop for my daughter!"

Auman, as a veteran who participated in World War I and World War II.

His influence is unquestionable in the entire Los Angeles County. Not only has he accepted the appointment of four presidents, he also has some connections with the former five-star general Mike Arthur.

Whenever the old guy Ouman came forward, the veterans in the entire Los Angeles County were very obedient.

But this time, when Auman appeared in front of those old buddies again, his ears were filled with complaints one after another.

Not far away, a large group of media reporters and veterans gathered at the entrance of the Veterans Affairs Office.

Michael Dukakis, who served as the governor of Massachusetts for many years, stood on the stage in high spirits and waited for the people to arrive.

"Mr. Michael, we have received congratulatory messages from many members of the Democratic Party."

The corners of Michael Dukakis' mouth curled up slightly uncontrollably, and several bodyguards around saw the excited veterans walking at the front of the stage one after another, trying to keep those people quiet.

Michael Dukakis pretended to walk off the stage and yelled at the group of bodyguards: "Don't you know that these people are all your former comrades-in-arms or predecessors? Without them, can you enjoy peace here? ?”

Several bodyguards looked at each other in dismay.

Kerry, who has successfully started a security company, quickly stepped forward and explained to Michael Dukakis: "Mr. Michael, the people around are in a bad state, and the staff at the welfare hospital communicated with me, and A team of nearly 400 people is heading towards us."

After hearing Kerry's report, Michael Dukakis said happily in front of all the veterans: "Okay! Let's communicate quickly and see if we need to prepare chairs for them?"

Just after Kerry was about to leave, Michael lowered his voice and threatened in a low voice: "If my debut show in California is screwed up, your damn security company will go bankrupt!"

Kerry just wanted to defend something, but Michael Dukakis kept repeating the word "vote" with his mouth.

The huge electoral college behind Michael Dukakis is constantly providing him with various services.

Robert Adams, who was once abandoned by his family, stood behind Michael with a dignified face: "Uncle Michael, your election campaign funds in California have exceeded $70!"

Michael Dukakis patted him on the shoulder with relief when he heard this sentence and replied: "Well, yes, I have received a lot of support from your father in Massachusetts, and you also gave me one this time." Very good idea, if things go well, you will definitely have one of Raytheon's shareholder seats!"

Robert Adams couldn't help but smile when he heard this: "Thank you, Uncle Michael, my father has specially come to California this time, and he plans to hold a celebration dinner for you after you finish your speech."

Michael Dukakis, as the leader elected by the Democratic Party this time, is well-received!
Not only did he win Texas and Arkansas, the republic's private lands, in just one week, but if he can also win California, which has 55 votes in Texas, then he will be stable.

In fact, he was not favored at the beginning, because the electors of the Republican Party were more appealing. Behind that person were not only a group of Wall Street tycoons, but even large ordnance companies such as Boeing and Airbus were supporting him.

Just when he was at a loss and didn't know what to do, the North American Locksmiths' Union gave him a way out in an instant!
First, the polls rose against the market, and then he deprived the Republican Party of their private land, and what he relied on was nothing more than [When I take office, I will definitely increase the treatment and budget of veterans].

Just yesterday, the Democratic Party behind him also united with many biological companies to adopt low-cost subsidies to "help" these veterans.

It is better to say it is "low-cost help" than to make money in disguise.

Although the price of those prescription drugs and surgery is much lower than the market price.

But in the eyes of Michael Dukakis, that group of people is a huge group of veterans attracted by the reputation accumulated by the welfare hospital over a period of time to make money.

He wasn't very willing at first.

Until this morning, after those large multinational groups promised to provide him with political donations, he acquiesced.

And what he needs to do is to expand the welfare hospital under the [North American Locksmiths Union], and then replace all the suppliers of the welfare hospital with them!
Auman's aura is very strong.

When he came to the scene and moved slowly, the chaotic crowd around fell silent instantly, and some even offered to make way for Auman so that he could stand in the first row.

Frowning Auman glanced at the smile on Michael's face, and his heart sank instantly.

He has seen this smile before, every commander or official standing in front of the media has this smile on his face!
"Michael Dukakis?"

When Michael Dukakis heard the secretary behind him say that the old man turned out to be "Ouman".

Michael Dukakis pretended to be surprised and came to Auman's side and supported Auman's left hand: "Yes, Mr. Auman, you are our American idol!"

"When I was in school, when I read that MacArthur called you a teacher, I was very eager to see you. I didn't expect that you could come here to listen to my speech."

"Stop talking nonsense!"

"You're just a bloody politician!"

"And I heard you dropped out of college before you even finished it."

"I don't know how the Democrats elected you piece of shit."

Although Auman's words were in a low voice, they were very clear in the extraordinarily quiet venue, and Michael Dukakis' smile gradually disappeared from his face.

When the surrounding media kept pressing the shutters in their hands, Auman raised the crutch in his hand and threw it towards the group of reporters: "It's all you unprofessional reporters who can Let this kind of person stand on the stage and give a speech!"

How could a young reporter be able to bear this anger? Just as he was about to speak back, an old reporter behind him covered his mouth.

"You don't want to get out of here alive?"

The young reporter looked around at the staring veterans around him, swallowed and said nothing.

The well-informed old reporter said in a low voice: "Every time the United States wants to fight abroad, veterans are required to stand on the stage with medals and swear. Auman is the oldest among them. If he If you die here, do you believe that tomorrow the military boss will stand up and protest?"

The few reporters around who knew the inside story also stopped what they were doing.

"Tell me!"

"What are you going to do with our group of old bones!"

Standing on the stage, Michael Dukakis coughed slightly in embarrassment: "Well, I can understand your mood."

"The budget for veterans is insufficient, and the employment and benefits of veterans have not been able to keep up. I can understand this. The emergence of the North American Locksmiths Union has just eased your pain."

"But he is a businessman after all!"

Michael Dukakis deserves to be the man who was governor.

His speeches on the stage became more and more devoted, and his emotions infected many people, even a veteran who supported Auman was infected by him.

"Tao Xi is a businessman who betrayed the country!"

"In this critical moment, I am willing to stand up. I have invited more than 40 patriotic companies to provide medical services to members of the North American Locksmiths Union."

"The services included CT scans, prescription medications, physical examinations, intracranial injury examinations. More than 210 physical examinations in total."

The veterans off the stage cheered when they heard it, but Auman asked with a serious face: "Do we need to spend money?"

"This"

As soon as Michael Dukakis rolled his eyes, he immediately remembered a sentence and said to the veterans in the audience: "Of course, we will also invite those companies to hold special jobs for veterans across the country. offer jobs to everyone."

Just when Auman was about to say something, a veteran standing not far from Auman happily shouted at Michael: "Yes, I am very satisfied. We will definitely support you when the general election starts."

Auman looked surprised that the veterans around him began to say all kinds of compliments to Michael Dukakis out of conscience, Auman just slapped his hands hard and left.

Just when someone was about to send old Auman off, Michael Dukakis on the stage once again uttered a big news.

"It seems that many veterans here already have some diseases."

"But don't worry, I have already arranged the best doctors for you at the welfare hospital of the North American Locksmiths Union, and they will provide you with the best services."

"But doctors have limited resources, so it's better to come first-served!"

Michael Dukakis's speech perfectly grasped human nature, and Kerry couldn't help but feel a little guilty when he saw this scene.

Because he betrayed Thomas!

According to the normal order of handover, [North American Locksmiths Union] would not be able to support the Democratic Party so quickly, but in order to quickly get the contract that Michael promised him, Kerry would hand over the roster that Thomas had entrusted to Michael.

【North American Locksmiths Union】The group of big and small leaders will of course cheer for them in various places after accepting the "subsidy" provided by Michael.

Auman, whose back was very gloomy, saw his grandson Thomas standing not far away with a guilty expression on his face, and he just waved his hand.

"Okay, Thomas, let's go home!"

"I've confirmed it for you. There are no more veterans in the United States. You don't have to feel guilty."

"The old soldier is dead!"

When Auman uttered the last sentence, he roared. It was hard to believe that a nearly 90-year-old man could still be so full of spirit.

"Grandpa, what should I do in the future?"

While helping his grandfather pat his back, Thomas took out a medicine for Auman and fed him to drink it.

"Your boss is nice!"

"Follow him and play well. In the future, don't let your feelings override your actions. Only in this way can you do something."

"Grandpa, you."

Ouman saw the poster of Team 6 Captain in the past, but now his eyes were slightly red, and Ouman couldn't help touching his grandson's head with emotion.

"Your grandfather, I have served the United States all my life."

"It's time to enjoy my grandson serving me!"

"From now on, let the big shots handle matters of the big shots themselves!"

"Thomas, get ready and go to the countryside with me to rest."

Thomas nodded in agreement with his grandfather's request without any hesitation.

Michael Dukakis is completely unaware of what "Ouman", the American sea god of the last century, means to the veterans in Los Angeles.

Auman didn't know how many people like "Ouman" Michael Dukakis used this method to deceive.

Public opinion in the entire American society is slowly moving in favor of the Democratic Party, but there is no movement from the Republican Party.

Michael Dukakis has gradually become the most popular candidate for the leadership of the United States!
I don't know if it's an illusion.

Leo Vantaa always felt that the damned thief was near him.

"Yes, two hot dogs."

The pink-faced second-hand van has the words [Neil's Hot Dog] printed on it, and a young girl wearing an apron is frying a hot dog with a smile on her face.

"Okay, sir, it's nine dollars."

Leo Vantaa looked suspiciously around behind him and threw a brand new ten dollar bill on the car.

The young girl occasionally looked up at Leo Vantaa with a smile on her face.

However, Rio Vantaa frowned and pulled the zipper of his collar to his lips: "Isn't it alright? Hurry up!"

"Soon, soon, sir."

Rio Vanta picked up two hot dogs, turned around and walked into the corner.

"Sir, looking for your money."

The young girl saw that Leo Vantaa didn't need change, so she put the money in the iron bucket in the car with a happy face.

"Ilona! Come on, come on, help me lift my pants."

A little boy with his arms hanging around his neck leaned against the hot dog cart with an uncomfortable expression on his face.

Seeing his younger brother's appearance, Irona instantly turned into a shrew expression: "You are going to die, aren't you going to follow that damned CIA? How dare you appear here!"

"Hey, sister, don't forget, you are the next generation in the entire sewer that is most likely to become Tao Xi's successor!"

"Where can I be as your younger brother?"

"I have arranged nearly 40 people on this street to stare at him!"

Ilona Dixon looked around in all directions when she heard her brother's answer, and said, "The manhole cover on the street corner is not covered, and that brat from the newspaper is looking around for fear that others will not know that he is stalking him! Also, You have to know that this matter is very important to our boss, if you dare to make a mistake, I will beat you to the head!"

Ilona looked in the mirror and stroked her hair because of the lack of nutrition when she was a child and sighed helplessly.

Seeing his sister's smug look, his younger brother couldn't help but slander: "I advise you not to speak ill of Sophie Marceau when you report to Tao Xi tonight!"

"How does my mother do it, can I teach you?"

"Ouch, ouch, it hurts!" Irona's younger brothers kept trying to break away from her sister's hand.

Ilona with red cheeks looked shy and didn't know what she was thinking. When his younger brother saw his sister finally let go of her hand, he turned his head and taunted: "Tao Xi can't fall in love with you!"

After saying this, Ilona's younger brother yelled, "What are you farting!"

But her brother had long since disappeared from her sight.

(End of this chapter)