Chapter 177

Chapter 177 Another potential mate?

December 12, 2000.

The United States Supreme Court ruled 7-2.

The Party's recount of votes in several Florida counties is unconstitutional.

And with a 5:4 ratio, Florida must complete a standard statewide uniform vote count before the deadline. But the deadline set at that time was only two hours before sentencing.

Florida announced it would abolish manual vote counting.

Then, an hour later.

Donkey Party candidate Al Gore said he withdrew from the race "for democracy and unity."

So far, the 36-day vote counting chaos has officially ended.

After an eight-year absence from the White House, the Elephant Party has finally returned to the White House. After this news was announced.

America's previously chaotic elite quickly calmed down.

Half an hour before this news was announced.

Abel is already in Houston.

And he was on the field again for the Houston Astros, the team that was there last time. Today, the Houston Astros face the Boston Red Sox, a team from the MLB American League East.

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

Compared to the same place in Texas, Texas Rangers pretend to be rich.

The Boston Red Sox are a true powerhouse.

Since 2000. The Boston Red Sox have won five World Series championships.

GOOD. The World Series here essentially refers to the MLB championship match held in October every year.

The participants are American and Canadian professional baseball teams, which are the top-level events in these two countries.

The American League champion and the National League champion will play 7 games, 4 for the championship. But Americans have always been accustomed to representing the world.

Furthermore, in the world, Americans are the team that plays the most and strongest baseball.

They naturally took it for granted and named the World Series for MLB's highest-profile game.

There's something to be said, even if the Texas Rangers are a fake MLB giant.

But the Houston Astros are worse. Last time, the Astros and Rangers couldn't even beat the Texas Rangers in the same state derby.

Tonight, facing the Boston Red Sox, a traditionally strong MLB team, can only be said to have a very high chance of bad luck.

But die-hard Texas fans and Houston home fans still flocked.

Boston Red Socks also have many passionate fans thanks to their excellent fighting performance and rich family tradition.

This makes the Boston Red Sox one of the teams with the highest average away attendance in the league. Local fans as well as Boston Red Sox fans ran from the sidelines.

A large crowd of fans is very comfortable and will fill the entire Astros field.

The last time Abel was here, he was sitting with the Texas Rangers.

The focus of this match has been shifted to the Eastern team.

The Texans share a common hatred, so of course he cannot side with the Boston Red Sox. Him and grandpa Alex.

and Alex's teammate and old friend, Herbert.

There were three people sitting next to the Houston Astros bench today.

"Wow, tonight is really exciting!"

Herbert, seventy-six years old, was red-faced this evening.

The old man looked at the audience full of baseball fans and said with a smile. Next to him is Alex.

Abel's grandmother didn't come tonight.

There were only two old people, he and a young man, who came to watch baseball.

Alex said:

"I still think our Arlington guys have more energy. Those Houston guys, it looks like they'll have less luck tonight."

The Texas Rangers play their home games in Arlington. Alex is once again a loyal fan of the Texas Rangers.

I'm willing to come watch tonight, not only because I want to cheer, but also because my nephew and Herbert have arranged to watch this baseball game together.

The old man had the impression that he was acting as a buffer here.

Perhaps it would be more beneficial if the nephew communicated with Herbert.

This made him think that even though he didn't like the game very much, Alex still came. "I also think the astronauts will be in danger tonight." Abel commented with a smile.

Boston Red Sox vs. Houston Astros.

It's roughly equivalent to the current Los Angeles Lakers compared to the current Houston Rockets.

It cannot be said to be one-sided, it can also be called bad luck. Unless the Rockets have Tracy McGrady and Dayao at the same time, they don't have enough strength to compete with this version of the Lakers.

Basically, he is the type of person who loses a lot and wins a little.

In tonight's game, the person who gave the invitation was actually Herbert.

This old man specially chose to invite Abel to watch the match tonight.

Abel knew he had to have another goal. Fortunately, Abel also knew this.

Herbert's son, he will most likely be re-elected for two consecutive terms.

My father and I also need a politically stable ally.

Then Herbert and his family are a good choice.

We are all Texans and we have had friendships and previous relationships. They are both natural allies.

On this basis, it is impossible to go further.

Abel also readily agreed to her request.

He came here especially from Los Angeles and went with his grandfather Alex to watch the football game with Herbert.

As the match was about to begin, the United States Supreme Court had yet to issue a ruling. Abel doesn't care much about the way he plays on the field.

He also did not want to wait for the Supreme Court to announce the results before negotiating with Herbert.

From the beginning of the match, all eyes were on baseball.

He said to Herbert, who was sitting opposite his grandfather:

"Herbert. You invited me out tonight. It is your own intention. Or was that Mr. Brown's request? »

Herbert turned his head to look back at the yard, smiling at Abel: "Is there any difference?"

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

"Those two are different. One is the friendship between the Smith family and the Shrub family. The second is my personal relationship with the Texas corporation."

Look what Abel said so frankly and frankly.

Herbert also removed the polite smile from his face. The former US president quietly said:

"What is the difference between the two?"

"If it were before, the Shrub family would have another shareholder in Smith Capital."

"If it is the latter, then this shareholder will become a Texas corporation."

Abel said meaningfully.

Herbert was silent for a moment.

The old man was a bit surprised by the straightforwardness of the young man in front of him.

Herbert did not expect that Abel would so directly arouse the relationship between him and people like Braun. That's right, Herbert really didn't invite Abel tonight for his own reasons.

At least half of the reason is due to the requirements of the Texas corporation.

The sentence that the Supreme Court handed down tonight is actually the highest sentence in the entire United States.

There was general news before.

It's just that the donkey side doesn't reconcile, wants to go back and is about to die. The Texas corporation also wanted to benefit from the success of Herbert's son.

I want Herbert to speak up and put pressure on Abel.

Ultimately, it is because the Texas corporation wants to invest in Smith Capital.

But I also don't like Smith Capital's high valuation.

After much deliberation, they invited Herbert to meet Abel. This is Herbert.

After arriving, he did not expect it.

As soon as the conversation began, Abel wanted to rekindle his relationship with the Texas corporation.

Abel's words were almost obvious to Herbert.

"I can give you the face of father and son and let Smith Capital have another shareholder. '

"But you have to ask yourself whether you want to be a shareholder or have the Texas corporation be a shareholder."

Simply put, it is about eliminating this advantage.

Let Herbert choose.

This beneficial choice was all taken away by their father and son.

Always give the Texas corporation an advantage in this way.

"Can't you have the best of both worlds?" After thinking for a while, Herbert spoke quietly. Abel shook his head directly: "Herbert, do you understand, that is impossible.

Herbert also said: "Then you let them play, the stakes are still as big.

"Investing is essentially a game of chance."

Abel said solemnly:

"You bet on whether I can become Buffett or Peter Lynch. I also bet on whether you can fully support me."

Herbert remained silent.

After a few seconds, Alex suddenly stood up and shouted:

"Good shot! You saw it, you both saw it! It was hit, I hit the ball! Hey, I must say the Houston guys did a great job tonight!"

The baseball field also applauded.

It turned out to be the Houston Astros at home, who just took off.

The audience cheered and clapped loudly. After all, it is the home of the Houston Astros.

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

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

Herbert smiled: "Really very good, very well done."

Abel smiled and said nothing.

Alex sat down again. The old man seemed to be celebrating the recent strike in Houston.

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

After such an interruption, it calmed down a lot.

After another ten seconds of silence, Herbert suddenly said softly:

"What if Mr. Bach Lang and the others agree to part of your conditions?"

"For example?"

"400 billion US dollars. The first year is 20 billion, the second year is 30 billion, the third year is 50 billion, the fourth year is 80 billion." Herbert gently asked the price. "Maybe!"

What surprised Herbert was that this time Abel quickly agreed.

But Abel hadn't finished speaking yet; the next words made Herbert silent.

"According to this condition, Mr. Bach Lang and the others must open a large fortune for me."

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

"Just have the right bet amount."

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

"Corresponding actions are also required."

"I also want the Texas Bank of Commerce, I'm ready to buy it all!"

"Oh, and the Houston Reinsurance Company. I remember that company lost money to them every year, and I thought it might fall to me, too."

After Abel made this series of demands, he remained silent for a few seconds. Herbert said:

"Abel, you make this request, they will not accept it."

"That's it." Abel smiled:

"They take their core strengths very seriously. Smith Capital will also be my main asset. This is also important in my opinion.

"None of them want to open up to me. Neither do I."

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

Herbert smiled wryly.

Then he saw Abel, in front of him and Alex, and he picked up the phone.

"Huh? Okay, the news is out right? Alright."

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 becoming the new Adams."

Herbert was surprised to hear what Abel said.

Then, the old man smiled calmly:

"Ha~ It's a proven fact. Gore is no match for George's.

Before 2000.

There have been father and son leaders in American history.

The last name of both father and son is Adams.

It's the year 2000.

Herbert and his son copied the actions of Adams and his son. The shrub family will certainly become one of the most powerful upper-class families in America in the future.

Herbert's grandfather asked this.

Herbert's father continued.

It was Herbert who brought the family to Weech.

Now it is his son's turn to make the family part of the country's "deep state" directly. "But still."

Abel's tone remained unchanged, he continued to talk to Herbert.

"My request to Mr. Ba Lang and the others remains unchanged. Core for core."

"But."

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

Seeing this child's straightforward appearance, Herbert couldn't help but laugh.

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

Much more interesting than the old card house, guys. "Alright." Herbert lost his smile.

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

This child seems very persistent and will not give up until he can endure it.

But fortunately, another goal can be achieved without effort.

Herbert said easily:

"Ha~ I think little Laura might be willing to work at Smith Capital. She still misses him. »

"Little Laura?" Abel was very surprised.

Abel knows there is a Laura in the Bush family, but isn't she Herbert's wife?

Herbert's wife, can you still use "small" to describe her?

"I think it will be Jenna or Barbara." » Abel said gently.

Alex suddenly said in a low voice: "Little Laura's full name is Laura Marie Bush, she is Neil's daughter."

Being reminded by his grandfather, Abel immediately understood who little Laura Herbert was talking about. Neil was the middle name of Herbert's third son.

In other words, little Laura is Herbert's niece, the same name as the old man's wife.

Americans, especially traditional white people, all have names like this.

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

Herbert family, five male members including three Georges

The grandmother's name is Laura, and it turns out the granddaughter's name is also Laura. The average white person can be said to be lazy or uneducated for being called that.

But the fact that Herbert's family all have this habit proves that it's not just something that ordinary white people like to do.

are traditionally white people in the United States, and they all like to call themselves that.

For the Smith family, there is a certain tradition in naming.

Not both father and son share the same name in these families. The names of male members of the Smith family must begin with the letter "A".

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

This is believed to be because the first Smith to arrive in North America on the "Mayflower" that year was named Andy Smith.

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

"Alright."

Abel is trying to remember, while one side is trying to think. He discovered that in his memory he also had an impression of this little girl Laura.

When I was little, my grandfather took me to the arena.

A few times, as the team general manager's younger brother, Neal would take his daughter to games.

Her daughter Laura Jr. is a few years younger than Jenna and Barbara.

Abel and the twins were then about seven or eight years old, and little Laura was only three or four years old. With such a big age difference, we couldn't play together.

After that, the three older children played together, while the younger one looked on with jealousy.

For this reason, Abel's impression and memory are not deep, so Abel cannot remember immediately.

Abel only remembered after being reminded by his grandfather.

He only remembered that Neil Shrub's daughter looked four or five years younger than him. At this time, he must have been about fifteen or sixteen years old.

Obviously the other person could not have worked at Smith Capital at the age of fifteen or sixteen.

But it's clear that the Bush family is sending baby Laura away.

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

He can be seen as a representative of their camp. This is also very common among the upper class in the United States.

After all, Jenna and Barbara were actually allowed to go straight to Smith Capital to work, and the impact wasn't pretty either.

Unless they wait for their father to retire.

But their father had retired and there was no way for the Bush family to become one of Smith Capital's shareholders.

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

A fifteen or sixteen year old high school student with the ability to fart. But it doesn't matter whether she's there or not, she's just a representative, just a pawn.

representing the Bush family, officially allied with the Smith family.

So that the two families can have more cooperative relationships in addition to the good relationship between parents and grandparents.

Herbert next to Alex also smiled happily.

The scene of the two smiling at each other through Alex also "naturally" fell into the lenses of many journalists present. Especially the newspaper "American Sun", headquartered in New York.

This time, the newspaper even sent five journalists with top photography skills to the newspaper offices.

These five professional photographers don't photograph team games much.

At most, there will be an occasional map or two posted for correction and explanation.

They only shoot at a certain angle. Of course, the final result of the game was that the Houston Astros lost.

The Boston Red Sox showed a group of Texans what a traditional MLB giant is all about.

This cannot be compared to fake giants like the Texas Rangers.

This time Mr. and Mrs. Abel and Alex did not stay with Herbert to eat, drink and talk.

They knew that Herbert would be very busy when he returned. Today is a good day for Herbert's Bush family.

The match ended and the stadium was no more.

Returning home to Alex, he lives in the River Oaks community.

When I'm on the road.

Alex was in the back compartment and suddenly said to Abel: "Little Laura is very beautiful.

Abel: "????"

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

Abel: .

Alex seems to be talking to himself and he seems to be talking to Abel.

"Herbert told me. He thinks it would be a good choice for little Laura to come to New York to study and learn how to work with you."

Alex's words were very clear.

Abel is not a fool. Now, he definitely understood what Alex meant.

"Dear grandfather, what does all this mean?"

Alex said seriously, "You know what I mean, kid.

Of course, Abel understood.

Just because he understood, he felt his head ache again.

(end of this chapter)