Chapter 594: Who Are You

In the study of Senator Cleveland's villa, Senator Cleveland washed his face and sat opposite Lanse.

It can be seen that washing his face did not make him completely sober, just slightly better than when he first came in.

"Sorry, I drank some wine tonight!" He explained his current bad state. This is not a good state to meet guests, although Lanse is not a guest equal to him in status or other aspects.

The upbringing and education he has been exposed to since childhood make him ensure his appearance and speech at all times.

Even if the person sitting opposite him now is a beggar exuding a foul smell, the moment he decides to sit down, those negative things, the foul smell, or anything else, will disappear from his eyes.

Not just him, in fact, many people can do it, when they are cultivated as top politicians since childhood and have hopes placed on them.

But there are also some politicians who behave quite unbearably, not everyone is like this.

Some people can behave like a gentleman, while others even kick the door when opening it.

You will feel that these people lack upbringing, not because they are very individual, but because they didn't think they could go very high when they were born, so they would lack the thought of restraining their behavior.

When they become more prestigious, the fear of the world decreases, and the world's restraint on them also decreases, and they will wantonly treat this world with their own cognition of the world.

This is like some people who like to add some unpleasant modal particles when speaking. They see these as individuality, but this is just a manifestation of lack of upbringing.

If an ordinary person says "You fucking good" to you, you will feel that this person is a lowly person, but if a president says this to you, you will feel that he is very interesting.

In fact, it's not that he is really interesting or individual, it's just that his status makes people ignore the fact that this is a lack of upbringing.

Senator Cleveland is a qualified politician and also has upbringing, in all aspects.

Lanse smiled and said, "It doesn't matter, just a little wine, I believe it will not affect your judgment, Senator."

Senator Cleveland nodded. "Yes, I believe that too!"

He paused. "How much money did you bring this time?"

Very direct, and very efficient.

"Four million."

"Four million?" Cleveland felt that after he heard this number, his whole person seemed to be a little more energetic, more effective than washing his face!

Lanse nodded. "Yes, four million."

"Much more than I expected."

"I thought there might be at most two million or so, how did you do it?"

Lanse smiled. "The Koda family has existed for so long, they have accumulated a lot of wealth."

"Those industries were mortgaged to the bank, and this money came from the bank."

Senator Cleveland understood when he heard this, it was equally simple and efficient, and very safe.

He pursed his lips and glanced at Tang Mu, who said softly, "The money has entered the account."

Senator Cleveland's face had more smiles. He now finds Lanse very pleasing to the eye, not only because Lanse solved some small troubles for him, but also gave him such a sum of money.

More importantly, Lanse is very sensible.

If Lanse didn't deposit the money immediately and had to meet him before depositing it, then this would subjectively make him feel a little bit unhappy.

It would make him feel that Lanse was actively asking for credit, or reminding him that this money came from him, or there were other reasons.

But after Lanse deposited the money directly and then came over, it made people feel very comfortable. He came here, and it had nothing to do with that money of his!

After all, everyone likes "other people's sincerity."

"You definitely didn't just come here for this thing this time." Senator Cleveland rubbed his temples. "Tell me, is there anything you need my help with?"

Tang Mu glanced at Lanse from the side. It is rare for Senator Cleveland to take the initiative to say what he can do to help others.

It can be seen that he is indeed very satisfied with Lanse.

Lanse shook his head. "There is one thing I can solve myself, and another thing is about Jingang City."

"I read the newspaper recently and noticed that the international situation is undergoing huge changes. If a war breaks out, will Jingang City be affected, and how should we get along with the military?"

"Once it enters a state of war, the entire city may enter a state of military control. If so, will it affect the operation of the casino?"

Senator Cleveland frowned slightly. "How do you know that war is about to break out?"

Not many people actually know about this. The Federation is looking for an opportunity to intervene in the war. He is very curious about how Lanse knew.

Although everyone knows that Congress cannot hide secrets, after all, every senator represents the interest group behind them.

People in these interest groups have their own relatives or friends, and the news will definitely spread, but it shouldn't spread so fast, and spread to the social underclass.

"I saw it from the newspaper. The newspaper has been mentioning their rudeness and the consequences that may be caused. I think this is the media paving the way for the outbreak of war."

"The media is using this news to tell people that it is not us who want to start a war, but the arrogant Dantela Republic and their prime minister or something."

"We are just passively facing their war, so this is a war of self-defense, a just war."

"Under these reports, people will more easily accept the fact that war breaks out."

He said some details he noticed from the newspaper, and Senator Cleveland nodded while listening. "Not bad, your observation is very detailed."

"If war breaks out, the battlefield will not be on our home soil, so you don't have to worry too much."

"As for military control...", he thought for a while. "I will pay attention to this point."

He said and paused for a while. "When are you going back this time?"

Lanse replied, "About three or four days later?"

"Of course, it can also be postponed if necessary."

Senator Cleveland nodded noncommittally. "I don't have time tomorrow, I should have some time the afternoon after tomorrow, I will make an appointment with a few people and we will meet."

Lanse knew what he meant. He brought up this matter to trigger this meeting, so the people he met this time would definitely be able to solve his worries.

"Do I need to prepare gifts?"

Senator Cleveland looked at him, a bit funny, but also wanted to know what he would prepare, so he nodded. "You can prepare some, after all, some of them can indeed use it."

Then he chatted with Lanse about the operation of the casino, and whether the two big plans of the Palace Casino and the Water Park had entered the preparation stage.

When Lanse described these new projects to him, they all had huge development prospects. Even if he listened to various similar reports every day, he was still attracted by the future depicted by Lanse. What is the most luxurious casino in the world, what is the largest water park in the world, if these things can really be built, they will definitely become huge cash cows.

Even if Lanse couldn't do these things, his performance was enough for Senator Cleveland to attach importance to.

The senator drank a lot of wine and chatted with Lanse for more than half an hour. His spirit became poor again, and he needed to rest.

Lanse also got up to say goodbye in time, and Senator Cleveland asked Tang Mu to send Lanse off.

On the way back, Lanse gave Tang Mu an envelope.

"What is this?" Looking at the envelope, Tang Mu didn't take it immediately.

He knew what was inside, and the purpose of asking this was mainly to know why there was this money.

"A daily gift between friends."

Tang Mu hesitated. It is actually not that easy to accept bribes around Senator Cleveland, although they will also give them.

Because those who give him money often ask him to find a way to persuade the senator, and the problems that need to be persuaded are exactly the problems that the senator holds a negative attitude toward.

So he can't accept this money. If he accepts it, he has to do things contrary to the senator's decision, which will only make him further and further away from the core of this circle.

No errors, read it all at once!

And those problems that are consistent with the senator's decision do not need to pay them these aides some fees to do lobbying or other uses.

So it is not easy for Tang Mu to accept black money normally. He dare not take what is given, and there is not much he can take.

He hesitated for a while and finally decided to accept Lanse's friendship. He gets along well with the senator, and this friendship should be maintained for a considerable period of time.

"Thank you!" Tang Mu put the envelope into his arms without opening it immediately.

Lanse explained by the way, "This money was transferred from the public account of the casino. It has already been taxed for you, and you can dispose of it at will."

The vehicle stopped slowly outside the hotel, and Lanse said with a smile, "See you later?"

Tang Mu nodded. "See you later!"

Lanse glanced at the driver. "Send Mr. Tang Mu back."

Looking at Lanse's departing back, he felt a bit emotional. Lanse didn't look like an ordinary gang leader at all, which is also a reason why he accepted Lanse's friendship.

When he returned home, his family members had all rested. He didn't go directly to the bedroom, but came to the study.

After re-passing the things that happened today in his mind, he took out the envelope and opened it.

Inside was a transfer check for fifty thousand dollars, and a piece of paper, which was a tax document.

He flicked the check, the sound was very nice, and the smell of ink emitted from it was moving!

This is power!

Lanse, who returned to the hotel room, threw his hat on the low stool in the cloakroom. He took off his coat. No wonder the Federation people like to wear another set of clothes at home, because it is comfortable.

"Did you find the person?" he asked.

This time, Hailamu and Laoen followed him. Hailamu is not here, Laoen is here.

"Found it, Hailamu is watching."

Lanse nodded. "Did you look at the cinema?"

Laoen replied, "I have already checked. The cinema plays our movie four times a day, and the attendance rate is not bad. I don't know how many there are, but someone has been watching."

"So, there is no such thing as tickets not selling and no one watching."

Lanse curled his lips. "Then we will visit this Mr. Serui tomorrow."

In the morning, Mr. Serui drove his new car to the company.

Yesterday, in addition to the box office collection in New Jin City, the box office of surrounding cities was also counted, more than five thousand seven hundred dollars.

The actual operating cost is only the slow rotation of fourteen players, and the labor cost of those employees, all of which are very low costs.

In this box office of five thousand seven hundred dollars, the profit is about three thousand five hundred to four thousand dollars, more than one hundred thousand dollars a month.

Last month there was a summer film exhibition, and he had already bought some new movies. These new movies will be released at the end of July and early August.

At that time, his income will increase sharply again. People like movies and are willing to pay for new movies to walk into the cinema.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but show a smile. Those people walking on the side of the road will never be able to experience his troubles.

Making so much money, how to spend it, it's really a headache!

He is preparing for a new cinema. Now the competition in this industry is slightly fierce. Those suitable plots of land have either been bought by others or the asking price is particularly high.

He is still a bit hesitant and still watching. He is afraid that under fierce competition, someone will lower the ticket price again, triggering a series of reactions.

He was really scared by the five-cent movie tickets in the past few years!

And recently, cinema operators in Jinzhou intend to integrate resources. Someone proposed that they also establish an industry organization.

The purpose is to completely eliminate vicious price competition. He plans to wait until this matter is over before considering whether to continue investing in building new cinemas.

He parked the car and came to the office. Today's new newspaper has been placed on his desk.

The little secretary twisted her butt and delivered coffee and pastries to him. He smiled and patted the little secretary's butt twice.

The little secretary was not annoyed, scolded with a smile, and left with the tray.

In this day and age, if you want to find a job that pays forty-eight dollars and is not tiring, just let it be patted twice if it is patted twice.

Just treat it as being bitten by a dog!

Mr. Serui started his "busy" day again, reading newspapers, reading magazines, drinking coffee, and eating snacks.

I don't know how long it took, suddenly the little secretary knocked on the door. Before he let the secretary in, the office door was pushed open.

The little secretary stood by the door in a panic, not knowing what to do, and several young people walked in from outside the door.

Mr. Serui frowned and looked at them, until a guy who should be their leader sat opposite him.

"Mr. Serui?" the young man asked.

This voice is a bit familiar, he didn't remember where he heard it for a while.

He felt the taste of a gang from these people, which made him a little nervous, but only a little.

He looked at the young man sitting opposite him and asked, "Who are you?"

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