Chapter 59

"Randolph."

Lin Ran originally thought he could stay quietly in the corner, waiting for Luo Bote Finch's speech, and then watch the big show after the speech ended.

Just from this banquet, he could see that America was still the world of white people.

It was no wonder that black people wouldn't support the Elephant Party.

There wasn't a single black person at your fundraising dinner, which shows that you didn't put black people in your eyes at all and didn't want to make any moves to attract black votes.

From another perspective, perhaps in this era, making moves to attract black votes is equivalent to losing white votes, Lin Ran thought.

Just as Lin Ran was quietly enjoying cookies in the corner, Fred had already walked to his side silently.

Lin Ran raised the champagne flute:

"Hello, Mr. Fred T."

He thought to himself, the irony of fate is probably that if you tell the other party that his son could become the President of America sixty years later, the other party wouldn't believe it himself.

He might even think you were joking, and then rack his brains and still not think that his fourteen-year-old son possessed any quality that could make him President.

"Randolph, you are the smartest Chinese person I have ever met." Fred's expression was rich, and his words were exaggerated.

Lin Ran corrected: "Chinese-American, I am Chinese-American."

Both Chinese and Chinese-American are "Chinese" in English, but Chinese-American can also be expressed as "Chinese American."

"Alright, Chinese-American. Whether it's Chinese-American or Chinese, you are the smartest one I have ever met." Fred didn't care about the flaws in his words at all, hoping to quickly push the topic to what he wanted to express:

"Randolph, we can cooperate. I do real estate business in New York. If we cooperate, I believe we can get rich together.

That's right, get rich together, make a lot, a lot of money, make money you can't imagine."

Fred said after clinking glasses with Lin Ran, his words full of temptation.

Lin Ran asked curiously: "Real estate? I am a mathematician, not an architect."

"No, no, no. What I need is your image.

I have built many apartments in Flushing, Queens, specifically for rent to Chinese and Chinese-Americans.

If you come to be our spokesperson, I believe these Chinese-Americans will be willing to pay at least fifty dollars more every month per household.

If you are willing to come and stay for one or two days every month, I believe they can pay even more."

Fred was beaming: "Although I only have two thousand apartments in Flushing now, if we cooperate, I can expand the scale of apartments in Flushing and expand in the Flushing area.

Fifty dollars more per household per month—what a huge wealth this is! This is liquid capital!"

Whether now or in the future, that area of Flushing has nothing to do with rich people.

People who live in Flushing are not rich people at all, and you actually want to rely on me to squeeze oil from the pockets of my compatriots? You are a bit too much, Lin Ran thought. As expected, you are exactly the same as your son in making money.

"I am not short of money, and I don't want to take money from the pockets of my compatriots," Lin Ran refused flatly, too lazy to even say sorry.

Lin Ran originally wanted to turn around and leave, but thought about it and said again:

"Fred, if you can rely on expanding the scale to lower the rent for Chinese people.

Expand the scale and lower the rent, then we still have a chance to talk."

Like the other party's low-rent housing business, the Morgan family didn't look down on it at all; it belonged to the smallest of the small.

Lin Ran hoped to help his peers in America fight for some benefits—the "Pin-Hao-Fang" (good housing) of the 60s.

However, after John Morgan returned to his side, he knew the real reason why the other party didn't like Fred.

"Fred T., although he is registered as an Elephant Party member, he has always supported the Donkey Party in local elections in New York and has always stood for Wagner's election.

I really don't know how he got in."

(The mayors of New York were William O'Dwyer 1946-1953 and Luo Bote F. Wagner Jr. 1954-1965, both of whom were Donkey Party members.)

After the banquet officially started, the guests took their seats one after another, and the carefully prepared dishes were consumed one after another with the help of silver tableware.

Luo Bote Finch appeared:

"Gentlemen, good evening. It is an honor to speak on behalf of our candidate Richard Nixon tonight.

First of all, thank you for coming and for your support of our cause. Your presence shows that you understand the importance of this election, as well as the role each of us plays in shaping the future of America.

We are standing on the threshold of a new era, facing unprecedented challenges. The Cold War continues to shroud our country, and the threat of Soviet Russia is spreading globally.

Domestically, we are working hard to deal with civil rights and economic stability issues. At such a moment, we need an experienced and wise leader to lead us through the difficulties."

As Vice President, Richard Nixon has visited more than 50 countries and dealt with world leaders. His experience in dealing with Soviet Russia and other countries is unparalleled.

He understands the complexity of the Cold War and knows how to firmly oppose aggression while seeking a path to peace.

Just in May of this year, a U-2 aircraft was shot down over the Soviet Union, leading to a major international incident. President Eisenhower was forced to cancel the summit with Soviet Russia.

In this crisis, Vice President Nixon played a key role, managing the situation and communicating with our allies. His steady hand and diplomatic skills were crucial in preventing the situation from further escalating.

Domestically, Nixon has a vision that emphasizes economic growth, educational opportunities, and civil rights. He believes in a strong America where every citizen, regardless of background, has the opportunity to succeed.

The arrival of the famous mathematician Randolph Lin today is the best proof of the equality of American citizens."

A round of polite applause erupted at the scene. Lin Ran thought: "Holy crap, can you explain it like this?" As expected of a politician, he can find an opportunity to support his argument at any time.

Lin Ran nodded subconsciously to the surroundings amidst the applause.

"He supports the implementation of the 1957 Civil Rights Act and believes in the importance of expanding voting rights for all Americans.

However, he also understands the importance of maintaining law and order, especially in situations where protests and demonstrations may sometimes evolve into violence.

His balanced approach will ensure that we make progress on civil rights issues without sacrificing the peace and stability of the community."

I know our opponent John Kennedy is a charismatic figure; his youth and vitality are very attractive.

But let us remember, this is not a popularity contest; this is about electing a President who can handle huge responsibilities from day one. Nixon has the experience and record to do this.

The upcoming televised debate will prove everything. Kennedy might look better on screen, but what matters is substance, not form. He is absolutely no match for Nixon in terms of experience.

Nixon will completely crush the other party in terms of brainpower."