Chapter 917: Reagan Can't Die

This was a social dance party. Although Xia Yu felt that chatting with Cindy Mellon was very enjoyable, it was impossible for him to chat with her all night.

Just as Cindy Mellon left, someone came up to Xia Yu with a glass of wine and started chatting with him.

Gradually, Xia Yu left the lounge area again and wandered around the party.

He estimated that in one night, he received at least 200 business cards, and his pockets were full of them.

If this trend continued, he could not guarantee that he would be able to surpass David Rockefeller in his lifetime, as he had received more than 300,000 business cards alone, enough to fill a room with them after sorting and organising them.

Before he knew it, it was already late in the evening and many people had already left the ball.

Xia Yu was also preparing to go home.

But before going home, he wanted to say something to Ronald Reagan.

Finding an opportunity, Xia Yu walked up to Ronald Reagan and whispered, 'Mr. Reagan, would it be convenient to talk about something in private?'

Ronald Reagan was a little surprised, glanced around, nodded slightly, and said, 'Of course, let's go sit over there and talk.'

With that, the two men went to the rest area in the northeast corner, where there happened to be no one.

'Mr Xia, is there something you want?'

Ronald Reagan asked.

Xia Yu nodded and said, 'Mr Reagan, once again, congratulations on fulfilling your political aspirations and becoming President of the United States.'

'Thank you!'

'But I think there's something you need to pay attention to, and it involves your life safety.'

Hearing that it was about his life, Ronald Reagan frowned, his expression became grave, and he asked, 'Mr. Xia, have you heard something?'

Xia Yu shook his head: 'Not really, I just think that when you go out, you'd better wear a bulletproof vest, and the security forces need to be strengthened!'

'Not everyone in the whole of the United States supports you as president, and guns are widely available in the United States, making it difficult to manage public security. Many people carry guns when they go out.'

'Both John F. Kennedy 18 years ago and Gerald Ford six years ago were shot at, but fortunately President Ford survived.'

'After all, you have just taken office, so it is inevitable that some people will be emotionally agitated and do something unpredictable, but it is very likely to happen!'

Ronald Reagan nodded with a grave face: 'You are right. Thank you for your reminder. I will strengthen the forces in this regard.'

Seeing that Ronald Reagan had listened, Xia Yu smiled and said, 'That's all I wanted to say, Mr Reagan. We can have a good chat again sometime in the future!'

'Sure, you're always welcome, my friend!'

'It's getting late, I'll be going back first.'

'Let me walk you out!'

'No need, there are still so many guests here, you'd better take care of them, we don't need to be so formal with each other.'

'Okay!'

After saying this, Ronald Reagan shook Xia Yu's hand firmly, and then watched Xia Yu walk towards the door.

Before reaching the door, Xia Yu happened to pass by the family of Richard King Mellon. Xia Yu stopped and chatted with him for a while, and also bid a friendly farewell to Cindy Mellon and her brother and sister before disappearing around the corner.

On the way back, Xia Yu looked out of the car window at the empty street, and his thoughts drifted.

The roads in the US are very quiet at night, but that is the norm in the US, because the US is not a safe place at night.

After all, in a country where everyone has a gun, it is easy to be targeted when walking on the street at night, either being robbed or...

In short, anything can happen.

Compared to the United States, Hong Kong is also chaotic nowadays, but it is much better. At least there are still a lot of people on the streets at night, and the food stalls dare to do business.

As for the mainland, it goes without saying that if you stroll around at night, many people won't be able to sleep until they have visited someone.

After a long time, Xia Yu shook his head slightly and brought his thoughts back, secretly thinking that with his reminder, Ronald Reagan in this life should not have nearly died.

According to the trajectory of his previous life, Ronald Reagan was assassinated shortly after taking office, just over a month after taking office, and he was shot in the left chest during a speech. The bullet almost hit his heart.

With his intervention in this life, Ronald Reagan's destiny has definitely been affected, and Xia Yu can't say for sure if Ronald Reagan will be assassinated again.

But for him, the only disadvantage is that Ronald Reagan will be eliminated, and there is no advantage for him.

He had finally invested in Ronald Reagan and had a close relationship with him. In the future, as long as Ronald Reagan was in office, his situation in the United States would be better, and it would also be beneficial to his career development and relations between the United States and China.

But if Ronald Reagan were to be eliminated, according to US law, the Vice President would succeed him. He had just met with George H. W. Bush tonight, and even if he might be able to work with George W. Bush later, it would be difficult to influence George H. W. Bush, who would naturally be one rank lower.

Therefore, Xia Yu's only thought was for Ronald Reagan to stay alive and well.

And tonight, he gave a kind reminder, just a few words, but he was able to receive Ronald Reagan's thanks.

If the future really has been changed, and no one assassinates Ronald Reagan, then it's fine.

But if someone really does assassinate him, regardless of whether Ronald Reagan listens to Xia Yu or not, as long as he survives, he will be sincerely grateful to Xia Yu, and Xia Yu will weigh a little more heavily in his heart.

A few simple words of concern could reap such rewards, and Xia Yu certainly knew what to do.

...

The Mellon family, meanwhile, soon after Xia Yu's departure, also told Ronald Reagan that they were leaving. After they emerged, they got into a Lincoln limousine and drove away from the Washington Convention Center.

In the car, Richard King Mellon praised his third son, Leonard Mellon, saying, 'Leonard, I was very surprised by your performance tonight. You have grown up a lot.'

Leonard Mellon couldn't hide his smile of joy and said modestly, "Father, I still have a lot to improve.'

Seeing his father praise his brother, Woodrow Mellon asked hopefully, "Father, how was my performance tonight?'

Richard King Mellon said to his youngest son Woodrow Mellon with relief, 'Woodrow, you also did a great job tonight.'

'Richard Rockefeller and Roy Dupont are much older than you are, but they still seemed a bit awkward when they talked to us. On the other hand, although you two are not as logical or experienced as they are, you dared to look David Rockefeller and the others in the eye and express your own opinions. You have made great progress, and I am very pleased!'

He was referring to Richard Rockefeller, the son of David Rockefeller, and Roy Dupont, the son of La Motte du Pont Copeland. The fact that they were able to be brought up by David Rockefeller and Heaven du Pont Copeland clearly shows that they have received focused training and are the most likely to inherit their respective families.

Richard Rockefeller and Roy DuPont were already middle-aged men, but they were still a little reserved in the face of these old guys. They were even outshone by their two sons, which greatly flattered them.

In the absence of the younger generation, David Rockefeller and the others asked him exactly how he had taught his sons.

At that moment, Leonard Mellon saw his sister Cindy Mellon's teasing eyes. He immediately calmed down. After a quick struggle in his heart, he chose to tell his father the truth. After all, he was not sure if his sister would accidentally tell anyone.

'Father, actually, during the first half of the ball tonight, I didn't dare to do it.'

Leonard Mellon's sudden words made Richard King Mellon's eyebrows rise. He asked curiously, 'Then why have you changed so much?'

'Because...'

Leonard Mellon told Richard King Mellon the truth about what Xia Yu had said and what he had been inspired by when they had been chatting.

Afterwards, Leonard Mellon's face looked a little gloomy.

Instead of blaming him, Richard King Mellon praised him again: 'Xia Yu was right, but words are one thing and actions another. Many people understand the truth but fail to implement it. After being inspired, you were able to take action immediately. I can see your courage, determination and execution.'

'And you had the courage to tell me the truth. This shows your honesty and pragmatism.'

'Dad is proud of you. You've done well!'

Leonard Mellon was overwhelmed with joy and quickly assured him, 'Father, I will continue to work hard!'

'Hm!'

'Woodrow, you are also very good. Keep up the good work and surpass your brother!'

'I will work hard, Father, I promise!'

Woodrow Mellon said with a determined expression.

Richard King Mellon was greatly relieved, but just looking at the young faces of his two sons, he couldn't help but think of Xia Yu's figure in his mind, and he couldn't help but sigh.

Xia Yu, whom he had met for the first time tonight, was a true demon genius. At such a young age, he was able to chat with them easily, and he also had a close relationship with Ronald Reagan and worked equally with David Rockefeller. This seemed incredible to him, and if he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he would never have believed that there was such a person.

He secretly decided that as soon as he got back, he would immediately investigate everything about Xia Yu to see what kind of person he really was.

Just then, he suddenly asked his beloved youngest daughter, 'Cindy, it seems that I saw you dance with Xia Yu tonight, didn't I?'

Cindy Mellon nodded and said, "Yes.'

'Dad, what's wrong?'

Richard King Mellon asked with a smile, "Based on your impression of him, what kind of person do you think he is? Compared to people of the same age you know, and also compared to people of the previous generation.'

Cindy Mellon pursed her lips and blinked as she recalled her exchange with Xia Yu tonight.

After a long while, she looked at her father and said, 'I think he is a very strange person. He is obviously very young, but he is very wise and very calm. I have never met a young man like him.'

'Well...if you don't consider his appearance, he gives me the impression of being more of an elderly person with a wealth of experience, and what he says is very insightful.'

'By the way, when I asked him what path he had chosen, his answer left a deep impression on me.'

'He said very calmly that he wanted to see the view from the highest place in the world.'

'The view from the highest place in the world? !'

Richard King Mellon's pupils suddenly contracted, and he muttered under his breath.

To say such words in a calm tone, this Xia Yu is too... arrogant? Insolent? Or does he have a strong sense of self-confidence?

From his daughter's simple description, he was also unsure of what kind of person Xia Yu really was, but he had to say that he was becoming more and more curious about Xia Yu.

What kind of young man would dare to say such things?

'It seems that after I go back, I must find out his background...'