America's Road to Wealth

Chapter 177 Another potential marriage partner?
2000 12 Month 12 Day.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7:2.

The donkey party's recount in some Florida counties is unconstitutional.

And with a ratio of 5:4, Florida must complete the state-wide unified standard vote counting before the deadline.

But the deadline at the time was just two hours away from the verdict.

Florida has waived manual counting of ballots.

Then, an hour later.

Donkey Party candidate Al Gore said he was withdrawing from the race "for the sake of democracy and unity".

So far, the 36-day vote-counting turmoil has officially come to an end.

After eight years away from the White House, Xiangdang finally lived in the White House again.

After this news was announced.

The upper echelon of the United States, which was turbulent before, soon calmed down.

In the half hour before the announcement of the news.

Abel is already in Houston.

And he was once again in the home court of the Houston Astros, who had already been here last time.

Today is the Houston Astros playing against the Boston Red Sox, which belongs to the MLB American League East.

The Boston Red Sox are a traditional strong team in MLB, a traditional giant.

Compared to the pseudo-giant Texas Rangers who are also located in Texas.

The Boston Red Sox are a real powerhouse.

As of 2000.

The Boston Red Sox have won five World Series championships.

Hmm. The World Series here actually refers to the MLB championship game held in October every year.

The contestants are professional baseball teams from the United States and Canada, and it is the highest level of competition in these two countries.

The American League champions and the National League champions will play a best-of-7 championship game.

But Americans have always been used to them being the world.

In addition, in the world, it is indeed the Americans who play the most and the most powerful baseball.

They took it for granted, and crowned the name of the World Series on the highest game of MLB.

There is one thing to say, although the Texas Rangers are a fake giant in MLB.

But the Houston Astros were even worse.
The last time the Astros and the Rangers couldn't even beat the Texas Rangers in the same state derby.

Tonight against the Boston Red Sox, a traditional strong team in MLB, it can only be said that there is a high probability of bad luck.

But enthusiastic Texas and local fans in Houston still flocked.

And the Boston Red Sox, because of its excellent combat effectiveness and rich family tradition, also has a lot of fanatical fans.

This makes the Boston Red Sox one of the teams with the largest average away audience in the league.

Local fans, plus Boston Red Sox fans running from outside.

A large number of fans easily filled the entire Astros' home court.

The last time Abel was here, he was sitting on the Texas Rangers side of the bench.

The object of this match was changed to the team from the east.

The Texans are fighting against each other, so it is impossible for him to stand on the side of the Boston Red Sox.

He and his grandfather Alex.

And Alex's former comrade-in-arms and friend Herbert.

All three of them sat next to the Houston Astros' dugout today.

"Oh, it's really lively tonight!"

The 76-year-old Herbert is flushed tonight.

The old guy looked at the crowd of baseball fans and said with a smile.

Next to him, sat Alex.

Abel's grandma didn't come tonight.

There are only two old people and him and a young man who come to watch baseball.

Alex said:
"I still think our boys in Arlington are more energetic. These Houston boys, it seems that there is less danger tonight."

The Texas Rangers play their home games in Arlington.

Alex is again a loyal Texas Rangers fan.

I am willing to come to watch tonight, not only because I want to cheer, but also because my grandson and Herbert have made an appointment to watch the baseball game together.

The old man felt that he was buffering here.

Perhaps it would be more beneficial for the grandson to communicate with Herbert.

This made Alex come over even if he didn't like the game very much.

"I also think the astronauts are in danger tonight." Abel commented with a smile.

Boston Red Sox vs Houston Astros.

This is almost equivalent to the Los Angeles Lakers in the current strong period vs. the Houston Rockets now.

It can't be said that it's one-sided, it's also called a bad luck.

Unless the Rockets have McGrady and Dayao at the same time, then they have the strength to fight this version of the Lakers.

It's still the kind that basically loses more and wins less.

In this game tonight, the person who initiated the invitation was actually Herbert.

This old guy specially chose to invite Abel to watch the game this evening.

Abel knew he must have a different purpose.

Fortunately, Abel knew too.

Herbert's son, there is a high probability that he will be re-elected for two consecutive terms.

I and my father also need a fairly stable ally in Zhengzhi.

Then Herbert and his family are a good choice.

All are Texans with pre-existing friendships and relationships.

These are all natural allies.

On this basis, it is not impossible to go further.

Abel also readily accepted his request.

He came here specially from Los Angeles, and together with Grandpa Alex, came to watch the football game with Herbert.

When the game was about to start, the Supreme Court of the United States had not yet pronounced the verdict.

Abel didn't care much about the game on the field.

He also didn't want to wait for the Supreme Court to announce the result before negotiating with Herbert.

As soon as the game started, when everyone's eyes were drawn to the baseball.

He said to Herbert who was sitting across from his grandfather:

"Herbert. You invited me out tonight. Is it your own idea? Or is it Mr. Brown's request?"

Herbert looked back at the field, and he smiled at Abel: "Is there any difference?"

"Of course there is a difference." Abel said in a deep voice:

"There are differences between the two. One is the friendship between the Smith family and the Bush family. The other is my personal affair with the Texas consortium."

Seeing what Abel said so directly and bluntly.

Herbert also withdrew the polite smile on his face.

The former former US President, he said softly:

"What's the difference between the two?"

"If it's the former. Then the Bush family will have an extra shareholder of Smith Capital."

"If it's the latter. Then this shareholder will become a Texas consortium."

Abel said meaningfully.

Herbert was silent for a moment.

The old man was a little surprised at the directness of the young man in front of him.

Herbert didn't expect that Abel would directly sow discord between himself and the people like Braun.

That's right, Herbert really didn't invite Abel out this evening because of his own reasons.

At least half of the reason is because of the demands of the Texas consortium.

The verdict of the Supreme Court tonight is actually the top level of the entire United States.

There was already a general news before this.

It's just that the donkey party is not reconciled, wants to make a comeback, and is dying.

The Texas consortium also wanted to borrow the limelight from Herbert's son.

He wanted Herbert to make peace and put pressure on Abel.

In the final analysis, it was because of the Texas consortium that wanted to invest in Smith Capital.

But he also disliked that Smith Capital's valuation was too high.

After much deliberation, they asked Herbert to come to Abel.

Here comes Herbert.

He didn't expect it when he came.

As soon as the conversation started, Abel wanted to drive a wedge between him and the Texas consortium.

What Abel said was almost obvious to Herbert.

'I can give face to you father and son, and let Smith Capital have one more shareholder. '

"But you have to think clearly whether you want to be the shareholder or let the Texas consortium be the shareholder"

To put it simply, it is to throw out this benefit.

Let Herbert choose for himself.

Choosing this benefit is eaten by their father and son.

Or give this benefit to the Texas consortium in this way.

"Can't we have the best of both worlds?" After thinking for a while, Herbert said softly.

Abel shook his head directly: "You understand, Herbert, this is impossible."

Herbert also said: "Then you are asking them to gamble, and the gamble is still so high."

"Investment is a form of gambling."

Abel said seriously:
"You bet on whether I can become Buffett or Peter Lynch. I also bet on whether you can provide enough support to me."

Herbert was silent again.

After a few seconds, Alex suddenly stood up and shouted:
"Good shot! Did you see that, did you two see that! It was a hit, hit! Hey, I gotta say, the guys in Houston did a pretty good job tonight!"

There was cheering on the baseball field.

It turned out to be the Houston Astros at home, who hit a hit just now.

The audience cheered and applauded thunderously.

After all, it is the home of the Houston Astros.

Even if the Boston Red Sox have a lot of fans.

In terms of cheers and applause, they still couldn't overwhelm the local home fans.

Herbert smiled: "It's really good, it's done very well."

Abel smiled and said nothing.

Alex sat down again.

The old man seemed to be just celebrating Houston's strike just now.

But unconsciously, the atmosphere between Abel and Herbert was already a little tense.

After being interrupted like this, it eased a lot.

After another ten seconds of silence, Herbert suddenly spoke softly:
"Then what if Mr. Brown and the others are willing to accept part of your conditions?"

"for example?"

"US$4000 billion. 200 billion in the first year, 300 billion in the second year, 500 billion in the third year, and 800 billion in the fourth year." Herbert asked the price softly.

"can!"

What surprised Herbert was how quickly Abel agreed this time.

But Abel didn't finish his words, and the following words made Herbert silent again.

"According to this condition. Mr. Bai Lang and the others must open up the core assets to me."

"I want the First National Bank of Dallas, the First City National Bank of Houston, and the National Bank of Dallas."

"Only the corresponding shares are required."

"And Hughes Aircraft, Lin-Temco-Water."

"The corresponding shares are also required."

"In addition, I also want Texas Commercial Bank, and I am willing to acquire it wholly!"

"Oh, and the Houston Reinsurance Company. I remember it was losing money every year in their hands, and I thought it might as well be in my hands."

After Abel made this series of requests, there was another few seconds of silence.

Only then did Herbert speak:
"Abel, your request. They won't agree."

"That's it." Abel smiled:
"They take their core assets very seriously. Smith Capital will be my core asset. It is equally important in my mind."

"Neither of them want to open their core to me. So neither do I."

"Herbert. In business, you were once an excellent businessman. You should understand what I mean."

Herbert smiled wryly.

Then he saw Abel, and answered the phone in front of himself and Alex.

"Huh? Okay, the news came out, right? Okay."

A few seconds later, Herbert saw Abel hang up the phone.

Then he saw Abel smiling at him again.

He heard Abel's voice say:
"Congratulations, Herbert. Congratulations on being the new Adams."

Hearing what Abel said, Herbert was startled.

Then the old guy showed a calm smile on his face:

"Ha~ This is an established reality. Gore is no match for George."

2000 years ago.

There has been a pair of father and son leaders in the history of the United States.

The father and son's last name is Adams.

Now in 2000.

Herbert and his sons copied the deeds of Adams and his sons.

The shrub family will definitely become one of the most powerful families in the upper class of the United States after this.

This was laid by Herbert's grandfather.

Herbert's father carried it forward.

Herbert himself, took the family to Weech.

Now it's his son's turn to advance the family directly to the country's "Deep State".

"But even so."

Abel's tone still didn't change much, he continued to Herbert.

"My request to Mr. Brown and the others has not changed. Cores exchange cores."

"but."

He smiled at Herbert: "Smith Capital welcomes the addition of shrubs~"

Seeing this kid's straightforward appearance, Herbert couldn't help laughing.

At this moment, Herbert felt that this kid looked like this.

Much more fun than the old guys from House of Cards.

"Okay." Herbert put away his smile.

He knew that one of his main goals tonight would probably not succeed.

This kid seems to be very persistent, and he will not give up until he suffers.

But fortunately, another purpose can be achieved without any effort.

Herbert spoke easily:
"Ha~ I think little Laura might be willing to work at Smith Capital. She still remembers you."

"Little Laura?" Abel was surprised.

Abel knew there was a Laura in the Bush family, but wasn't that Herbert's wife?
Herbert's wife, can you still use "small" to describe it?
"I thought it would be Jenna, or Barbara," Abel said softly.

Alex suddenly whispered: "Little Laura's full name is Laura Marie Shrub, and she is Neil's daughter."

After being reminded by his grandfather, Abel immediately knew who the little Laura Herbert was talking about.

Neil was the middle name of Herbert's third son.

In other words, little Laura was Herbert's granddaughter, the same name as the old fellow's wife.

Americans, especially white traditionalists, have names like this.

On the farm of Abel's family, there is a family whose four generations of grandparents, father and son are all named John.

In Herbert's house, three of the five male members, George
Grandma's name is Laura, and it turns out the granddaughter is also named Laura.

It can be said that ordinary white people are lazy or uneducated when they name it like this.

But the habit of the Herberts proved that it wasn't just common white folks.

It is the traditional white people in the United States, and they all like to have names like this.
Like the Smith family, there is also a little tradition in naming.

It's not that father and son have the same name like these families.

The name of the male members of the Smith family is required to start with "A".

Alex, Alexander, and Abel all start with A in English.

It is said that this is because the first Smith who came to North America with the "Mayflower" was named Andy Smith.

After that, all the names of his children began with the letter A.

"Ok."

Abel tried hard to remember, and one side tried hard to think.

He found that he also had the impression of this little Laura in his memory.

When my grandfather took me to the arena when I was young.

Once or twice, as the younger brother of the team's general manager, Neal would bring his daughter to watch the game.

His daughter, Laura Jr., is several years younger than Jenna and Barbara.

Abel and the twins were about seven or eight years old at the time, and little Laura was three or four.

With such a big age difference, we can't play together at all.

So the three older children played together, and the little kid watched enviously.

Because of this, Abel's impression and memory are not deep, so Abel didn't remember it right away.

Abel didn't remember until his grandfather reminded him.

He just remembered that Neil Shush's daughter seemed to be four or five years younger than him.

At this time, he should be around fifteen or sixteen years old.

It is obviously impossible to let the other party work at Smith Capital at the age of fifteen or sixteen.

But it's clear that the bush family is going to push little Laura out.

As a bridge between the Bush family and the Smith family, at Smith Capital.

It's a representative of them.

This kind of thing is also very common among the upper class of the United States.

After all, if Jenna and Barbara were to go directly to work at Smith Capital, the impact would not be very good.

Unless they wait for their father to retire.

But their father retired, and the shrub family could not become one of the shareholders of Smith Capital.

"OK." Abel also said directly: "Then let little Laura come, I think she should have this ability!"

Fifteen or sixteen-year-old high school kid has the ability to fart.

But it doesn't really matter if she is there or not, she is just a representative, just a pawn.

On behalf of the Bush family, formally allied with the Smith family.

Let the two families, in addition to the good relationship between their parents and grandparents, have an additional layer of cooperative relationship.

Herbert next to Alex, also had a good laugh.

The scene where the two looked at each other and smiled across Alex also "naturally" fell into the cameras of many reporters present.

Especially the "American Sun" newspaper whose headquarters is far away in New York.

This time, the newspaper even sent five reporters with the best photography skills in the newspaper office.

These five professional photographers don't take much pictures of team games.

At most, one or two cards occasionally come up as a coping and explanation.

They just shoot at a certain corner.
The final result of the game, of course, was the failure of the Houston Astros.

The Boston Red Sox let a group of Texans know what a traditional MLB giant is.

That is not comparable to fake giants like the Texas Rangers.

Abel and Alex, the grandparents, did not stay with Herbert to eat and chat this time.

They knew that Herbert would be very busy when he returned.

Today is a good day for Herbert's bush family.

The game is over, the stadium is gone.

In return Alex, who lives in the River Oaks community.

while on the road.

Alex was in the back compartment, and suddenly said to Abel, "Little Laura looks beautiful."

Abel: "????"

Alex: "And she's only four years younger than you. She's still in high school, almost college."

Abel: .
Alex seemed to be talking to himself, and it seemed to be talking to Abel.

"Herbert told me. He thought it would be a good choice for little Laura to go to New York to study and learn how to work with you at the same time."

Alex said everything so clearly.

Abel is no fool.

At this moment, of course he understood what Alex meant.

"My dear grandfather, what do you mean by all this?"

Alex said to him seriously: "You understand what I mean, my child."

Of course Abel understood.

It was precisely because he understood that he felt his head hurt again.

(End of this chapter)