Chapter 408 Strangulation 5
The two houses on Capitol Hill have a large number of members. This is because they need to integrate public opinion representatives from different regions of the United States, thereby legally constructing the country’s authority and state power. representativeness.
Applying this logic to local areas, it shows that the scale of local councils is generally small. Taking San Loto as an example, the city council here only has fifteen members.
Only fifteen.
You know, Saint-Louis is one of the top three cities of angels in the United States, with a population of several million!
There are only fifteen, which means that every congressman here is one in hundreds of thousands!
Isn’t it very counter-intuitive?
Parliamentary dramas in film and television dramas often have a bunch of actors filling out the roles, but that’s the way it is with local political rules in the United States.
With a small number of people, it is easier for a few families to control power, and even turn power into a hereditary system.
What powers does the City Council have?
In the United States, state rights fight against federal rights. The two representative states are Texas and California, both of which have ambitions to become independent from the United States—of course, most of the time this is just ambition.
Within the state, the laws of different states are different, and the levels of cities are different. Correspondingly, the independent administrative and legislative powers of cities are also different.
As far as the Saint-Loduo Metropolitan Council is concerned, it has a status similar to the 'Saint-Loduo Board of Directors' and has legislative, supervisory, and financial powers.
And because Saint-Loduo is a city with a strong mayoral system, the mayor has the power to veto parliamentary bills, which makes the power game in Saint-Loduo more complicated than ever.
The mayor and councilors all have their own interests and sponsors that need to be taken care of. In many cases, they maintain a relationship that cannot be broken through fighting.
But on some matters, the power holders in Saint-Loduo will easily reach consensus.
At City Hall, an assistant from the mayor’s office held the LAPD budget adjustment bill just passed by the city council downstairs and pushed open the door to Garcetti’s office.
He handed the bill to his immediate boss and spoke quickly with a hint of excitement.
"Mr. Mayor, the results are in, the LAPD's budget reduction bill was unanimously passed!"
Yes, the LAPD's budget has been chopped.
This is the common wish of all the political forces in Saint-Loduo. The problems caused by Gru were too big. He only served as the police chief for four months, but he almost turned Saint-Loduo upside down.
No politician likes disobedient police. Although the United States calls itself a police state, the police state here refers to the fact that the rulers control the country by controlling the police.
Rather than the police controlling the country!
In the eyes of people like Garcetti, the police are just beggars and have no right to sit at the table and eat!
"A few members of the Elephant Party also agreed?" the mayor asked.
"Yes, everyone does not agree with some of the actions of the former LAPD chief."
Garcetti was relieved. It was no secret that Gru and the Elephant Party members were close. , everyone in the circle knows it.
Now, even some people in the Saint-Louis Party can't stand him, which means it's time to move the LAPD.
It’s just that there will be greater resistance to the specific implementation of this budget reduction bill. Thinking of this, Garcetti explained.
“Okay, help me bring Sheriff Lake here.”
Soon, Lake, the new LAPD chief, walked into the mayor's office.
"Hahaha, how are you doing in the position of police chief? If you have any difficulties, you can raise them and I will find a way to help you solve them."
Garcetti is the American version of his father-in-law. The son-in-law came to the position. He was born as a Phoenix man and had a good way of dealing with others. When he came up, he first took care of Lake's work situation.
"Mr. Garcetti, thank you, thank you. I knew about the LAPD situation before I came here, but when I became the police chief, I realized how big the problem was.
The following four branches, Both branches didn’t listen to me. When you and Governor Niu Sen asked me to be the police chief, you gave me a lot of support, but in the actual police management, those people who support you don’t buy it!”< br>
Lake complained.
It’s not that those people don’t buy it, it’s that they only buy it from their own gang boss!
The two of them had a tacit understanding of each other, but they both knew what the other party meant.
Even though Garcetti was mentally prepared, he was still a little shocked by Lake's complaints.
What does it mean if two branches can’t manage it?
Are the bureau chiefs below rebelling?
"Um, Lake, you said the two branches were disobedient. What exactly happened?"
Sheriff Lake explained with a bitter look on his face.
“It’s not that they are disobedient. If there are any tasks or things, they will handle them very seriously, but they always fail. Once I check the specific handling process, they will introduce some very sensitive things. People come out to be thunderous.”
“A very sensitive person?”
Setti was familiar with the yin and yang of weddings and funerals, but he keenly captured the key points.
“After I became the chief of police, many LGBT people and some black people appeared among the police in San Luodu overnight. You know
Of course, I was He said that they are all good people, but sometimes their good intentions lead to bad things. At this time, as the police chief, I can only encourage them."
Seeing Garcetti's frown, Lake's face became even more bitter. .
He used to be a senior executive in the state police. When he came to LAPD to be a sergeant, he thought it would be a fat job.
Unexpectedly.
Looking like the new chief of the LAPD, he is actually a poor guy trembling in the shadow of Chief Gru.
"Lake, it's normal to have difficulties at work. We asked you to come to the LAPD because we hope you can bring changes here.
This is the LAPD budget reduction bill newly passed by the city council. Take a look."
Taking the document handed over by Garcetti, Lake said seriously.
"This was proposed when Gru was in office, but it has been delayed until now. But now that he is no longer the chief of the LAPD, is it necessary to cut the budget?"
Lakeburn does not have many LAPD police officers If the budget of the LAPD is further cut during his tenure, it will be difficult for him to be a leader in the future.
"Haha, Lake, you still lack experience. That's right. You have been on the front line for a long time in the past, so it is normal for you to lack management experience.
As a new leader, you only have financial power and power. Only power brings real power. Cutting the budget is a good thing for you.”
Lake is considered to be a member of Garcetti, so Garcetti gave him everything he had.
"Is it a good thing?"
Obviously, the LAPD rookie sergeant didn't understand what his boss meant.
“The budget of the police department has been reduced, but this is a nominal reduction. Construction and planning can make up for this part of the reduction in other forms.
Furthermore, this time the budget is cut It is reduced on the basis of inherent financial expenditures, but the money made up from other places is up to you.”
It’s difficult, sir. Commissioner Lake wants to get it, and Commissioner Garcetti also wants to supervise it. He is always making noise on the side.
Therefore, they came up with a plan to reduce budgets in name only but should actually increase them.
This kind of financial magic is not unique to the United States, and many industries and countries will have similar operations.
Leck's eyes suddenly became clear, and he already understood what he should do when he returned.
"Yes, I didn't think carefully enough. Mr. Garcetti, just wait for my good news!"
Isn't he just an old police chief who has resigned!
Gru, I now hold financial power, let’s see how I can cleanse your influence! ——
Gru doesn’t care.
He doesn't care about the risks caused by what his men do, he doesn't care about how Lake will challenge his position, and he doesn't care when Cheng Daqi returns to the United States.
Some things need to be far enough away to see clearly.
“Boss, our people acted very smoothly and used some small tricks. The NTIA people have suspicions, but there is no evidence.”
It was still the manor with walls as thick as the city walls, and Jax was reporting to Gru on the status of the mission.
"Well, that's enough. Make sure they don't talk nonsense. I don't think the NTIA people will use torture methods on them."
Chief Gru raised his hand and added Hemp smoke said with a smile.
"It's just that I'm worried that Chan hasn't come back yet. Does he want to run away?"
Jax is also one of the people who understands what is going on with BEC. This project Lao Jia is the puppet in front of the stage, and Mr. Cheng is the big banker behind the scenes.
Now, the commander-in-chief ordered NTIA to investigate BEC and even opened the champagne on social media in advance.
If Cheng Daqi comes back, he may be in a dangerous situation.
“Haha, Jax, you still don’t understand, but that’s okay. I only recently understood what the current situation is.
Chan has established a mutually beneficial and win-win situation The interest network, Wolfe, Temel, Crusoe, us, the California Elephant Party itself and the American Elephant Party behind it - I guess he also wants to bring Niusen into this network. Among them, there are the big donors of the Elephant Party establishment, the California agents of the Elephant Party MAGA faction, and we, the criminal police officers who control the LAPD.
Regardless of whether Chan comes back or not, this network will not disappear, it will just change the leader! ”
This is when Sheriff Gru really has a pattern. He is no longer as naive as before, thinking that certain things will exist very simply. This time, he has grasped the core.
The interest network built by Cheng Daqi exists objectively, but it has no entity. This organization is similar to a secret society and even has a decentralized flavor
Because of the partners he has attracted. , one by one, they are all fierce.
When the leader Daqi leaves, his vacated ecological niche will inevitably be occupied by others.
"Is it just a change of leader?"
Jax doesn't quite understand who Gru is referring to specifically.
Gru said meaningfully.
"Wolf is good. He is rich, very, very rich. He is different from the crazy woman Temir. He is the head of the Dracula family, and he has great potential in the political arena.
We are considered a special armed force. If we exist alone, we can easily be targeted, and this requires us to find a political force to protect us.
Without Chan, we still have Mr. Wolfe, right? ”
There are two ways to improve people’s understanding, one is through practice and the other is through learning, but no matter which one, it is inseparable from calm thinking.
Grew Now the general manager of Xizhou Logistics, he is in a position that is in the middle of the game but not at the center, which gives him the space and conditions to think thoroughly.
He is qualified to become the police chief of the LAPD. Lu's level is there, but in the past, he lacked a certain level of knowledge that was reliable or effective enough to match the difficulties he faced
But now he is convinced that he has it.
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In Gru's view, besides Cheng Daqi, the real number two figure in this force is not Themir, but Wolf.
Why?
It’s not about gender, it’s about identity.
Wulf himself is the head of the big family, and he works closely with Gru, Eris and others in the power. Eris once served as Wolf's campaign director.
In comparison, Crusoe is too small, Themir is too independent, and Gru has too many problems.
Mrs. Wolf is so nice. She just gave Mr. Cheng a gift - a Bombardier 7500 which is more expensive than Mil's Gulfstream G650. As a result, unbeknownst to Wolf, Gru has already installed it for him. The position of the Crown Prince.
How should I put it, Wolfe has this idea, but he doesn’t have the courage.
Without him, Cheng Daqi would be too cruel.
During the California turmoil, President Cheng saw the right opportunity and forced the California Gang from the left and the commander-in-chief from the right to endorse him. Now he is dragging Niu Sen to death.
After the dust settled over the California incident, Wolff shook his head twice and was given another warning by Mr. Cheng, who pressed his head.
Gru didn't know these things well, so he thought he had some secret of survival.
"Mr. Wolfe? At least his insurance company can help us a lot, but, boss, we'd better wait and see what happens."
Jax is worried, Gru After jumping off the ship twice and jumping around, I finally returned to Cheng Daqi.
Brother, let’s dance later this time, okay?
"Of course, but I don't want to wait and see what happens. Chan conveyed a small request to me through his people. You can arrange it."
Sheriff Gru is still very capable. He knows that he cannot become a big player, let alone the California Gang, and he cannot play in the American political arena, so he will continue to be a good boy for the time being.
“What happened?”
“A Chinese man ran to the United States and is now in San Francisco. Eris has a gang there and asked him to drag that man to San Luodu. "
" Arresting people? There is no big problem with our LAPD's cross-regional law enforcement? "
"The controller is similar to the jailer, do you understand? "
"Understood!"
Jax left, Sheriff Gru coughed twice and struggled to stand up from the chair.
The smell of smoke made him dizzy. This lion-like man walked into his weapons room, picked out two favorite guns, and went to the shooting range to hit targets.
The life of a retired police sergeant is that simple. As for Xizhou?
Ha, he is the general manager, not a cleaner.
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Wang Xiaoxiao is a woman who graduated from high school and did not continue studying, but her employee Zhong Yajun was not. With Zhong Yajun’s contact, Wang Xiaoxiao flew to the United States through her old classmates.
Considering that Ms. Wang has considerable financial resources, even if she does not have a green card for the time being, it will not be difficult to apply for one in the future.
America welcomes everyone except poor people.
Jiajia Haowu’s valuation belongs to the company, and Mr. Wang’s money comes from various levels of ‘agents’ from Jiajia Haowu. This is why she ran away.
One of the core characteristics of the capital market is that the source is clearly pointed and exploited layer by layer.
Wang Xiaoxiao took away hundreds of millions of yuan from the Jiajiahaowu system under the guise of "special means are needed to expand the user base in the early stage". This amount of money is compared with those tens of billions, It's a lot less than a hundred billion fund, but it's still enough for her to live a happy life.
Many rich people in China like to run away for similar reasons. They have obtained a lot of wealth through illegal means. If they don’t run away, are they waiting to be caught?
For example, now, Wang Xiaoxiao wakes up from the luxurious rented villa in San Francisco.
Through the gauze bed curtain, she was once again convinced that she had moisturized America, and she finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Turning on her mobile phone, Wang Xiaoxiao was in the "Jiajia Haowu Rights Protection Group" on WeChat, encouraging other group members who wanted to recover their hard-earned money from Jiajia Haowu to continue working hard.
She is called lurking. She can get more front-line information by lurking inside the enemy.
For example, when will they sue, how will they sue, etc.
If those people really plan to sue, Wang Xiaoxiao is also prepared to contribute a small amount of money to get first-hand information.
This is the ability and acumen to rise from the bottom. Mr. Wang has been able to get to where he is today, not by her power, but by his hard hand and cruel heart!
But when she got up from the bed and saw the man standing against the wall facing the bed, she realized that there was someone in this world who was much crueler than her.
The man's brown hair seemed a little greasy and messy due to neglect, but combined with the gloomy expression on his face, he looked more temperamental. However, Wang Xiaoxiao was not in the mood to look at the handsome guy.
She swallowed nervously, and just as she was about to speak, another person standing at the head of her bed, behind her, pressed her throat directly.
It turns out there are two people in this room.
One was fighting against the wall with his gun raised, and the other was standing at the head of her bed.
When she first checked the situation just now, she was too careless to notice these two uninvited guests.
This is normal. Few Chinese people can clearly understand the public security environment in the United States.
What's more, when the beast hiding under the water bares its fangs and attacks, how can a liar with no foundation like Wang Xiaoxiao resist?
"Madam, please be quiet, I am mentally ill. , if you scare me, I'll accidentally shoot you, and you'll be dead, but I won't even be charged."
Des reminded in English.
But Wang Xiaoxiao didn’t understand English, so she just shook her head desperately and almost knelt down.
Seeing that the woman was confused, Desel activated a backup plan.
"Okay, gag her, give her a sedative, and stuff her into the box."
The morning sun was bright, and the two kidnappers wearing electrician vests carried her skillfully The toolbox, marked with a danger sign, left the villa.
When Eris does things, it doesn't matter whether he is steady or not, there is no problem with being ruthless and fast.
Driving into the minivan with the Pacific Electric Company logo, Des skillfully stuffed the gun under the seat.
The younger brother driving beside asked.
"Boss Desel, why are you here in person this time? Is this person special?"
"Don't ask around, how is San Francisco doing lately?"
"After you left, we followed Boss Eris' instructions and shut down some sensitive businesses. The lunatic gangsters tried to take over and then screwed up.
They couldn't control their own people, so they were doomed. They can only work at the bottom, and selling fans is the limit of their intelligence, ha."
"The gang has no future. Eris is going to continue to abandon part of the industry. You are interested in going out independently and doing it yourself. Boss?"
"Boss Desel, I will always be loyal to you!"
"Ha, relax, you have hundreds of people under you now, you should understand. Being a gangster means you can only earn a little, and you have to be watched by the police. The risk is too great
Eris had already become Mr. Wolfe's campaign director, but had to leave that position because of his gang background.
Eris and I are both optimistic about you. Most of the Croatian gang are Croatians, but Eris and I are not Croats, you are.
We plan to sell the Croatian gang to you for 30 million, and by the way, give you all the contacts and relationships in the San Francisco area. What do you think? "
"Boss, you see I have come to work with you personally. Hehe, 30 million is too much. I don't even have 3 million now. You also know the profit sharing in the gang. I never took more. "
"Hahaha, you still have ideas. ”
"Boss Desel, I am almost forty years old this year. I am not young anymore. It depends on you whether you have any ideas. You know my temper."
"The money can be given slowly, you Just accept it if you have confidence. When Eris and I need the Croatian gang, we will come to you again, but we will give you money then."
"No, boss, you will always be my boss. I'm not familiar with Eris."
"You, you, this decision is Eris's, but to be honest, I actually hope that he can take you to San Luodu.
But the Croatian gang was established by us through hard work. If you are brought to San Luodu, if any of the remaining idiots can take the lead, the gang will break up
I can't tell whether it's a good thing or a bad thing for you to take over the gang. Do you want to come to me? "
The driver's driving movements became stiff. He was not sure what Desel meant, so he answered carefully.
"Boss, of course I am willing, but my daughter is still studying in San Francisco. , as a father, I."
Desel waved his hand and said in a low mood.
"No need to say it, I understand, let's get together and part ways. ”
The cab of the truck became quiet, and Desel and the driver seemed to have no desire to continue talking.
Desel has been away from the Croatian gang for a long time. Eris is busy working for Director Cheng, and his control over the gang is destined to decline.
But when this moment really came, Desel was still a little sad.
Eris, are we choosing the right path? ——
“You made a right choice, Xiao Zhong.”
HK, in the executive lounge of Wangbei Building, Cheng Daqi and Zhong Yajun were sitting and talking.
"Wang Xiaoxiao can run away. She took away at least 100 million from every family's plate of good things. This money is enough for her to spend in her next life, or even several lifetimes.
But She is so unscrupulous in what she does, and if she runs away, you who have worked so hard for her will be in trouble!”
Of course Mr. Cheng will not do anything quietly.
Staying in HK, he is busy with two things, one is the preparation and operation of Shanhaiguan's listing, and the other is to get Zhong Yajun, so as to further get good things for every family.
As for Cheng Daqi's explanation, Zhong Yajun could only smile bitterly.
At this point, she had no choice.
On one side is the cake drawn by Wang Xiaoxiao, on the other side is the real money and silver of Cheng Daqi, as well as the faint threats and future possibilities. Out of interests, she can only choose Mr. Cheng.
However, Zhong Yajun is the vice president of Jiajia Haowu after all, and his level is still good, she asked as a reminder.
“You said that Shanhaiguan will purchase every good thing, and your people in the United States will control Wang Xiaoxiao and force her to agree to your purchase.
But here are two questions. Can your people in the United States guarantee that things will not go wrong?
Another question is that there are many shareholders of Jiajiahaowu, and Wang Xiaoxiao is just one of them. How do you convince those shareholders? "
Cheng Daqi was not sure about the situation, so he did not answer the first question, but directly answered the second one.
"Mr. Zhong’s joke is too humorous, what can I control? Mr. Wang, no, he was here to help her clean up the mess.
As for convincing shareholders, if I remember correctly, the prosecution process against Jiajiahaowu has already begun. Wang Xiaoxiao has gone to the United States. The salary of Jiajiahaowu’s legal department next month will be a problem. In view of this , the whole process from evidence collection to judgment will not be difficult.
If those shareholders don't want to see their investment completely in vain, they must accept the pole I extended. They have fallen into the water, and it is enough for me to rescue them ashore.
As for how much water they have on them, it has nothing to do with me. ”
A great person is too watertight. As long as Zhong Yajun is not completely reliable, he will not give others a handle.
His coping mechanism is a very simple one, but Simplicity often means that it is less likely to make mistakes.
Block out all sensitive topics and only say what can be said, while maintaining sincerity in communication.
"Mr. Cheng, I didn't mean that. You misunderstood."
Zhong Yajun was a little nervous. She didn't expect that her casual reminder would be regarded as a trick.
"It's okay. You will go back to the mainland tomorrow and help me stabilize the middle and high-rise buildings of Jiajiahaowu. Can you do it?"
Wangbei Tower is a good place, many people will be there After leaving the mainland, I settled here, but Wang Xiaoxiao has already run away. If Zhong Yajun also disappears for a long time, every good thing will really collapse.
Cheng Daqi needs this plate and its entire technical team, so he needs Zhong Yajun to help him stabilize the situation.
"No problem, it's just."
The golden collar worker in the workplace hesitated.
“But it doesn’t matter!”
Cheng Daqi refilled her wine glass, indicating that she could speak freely.
“What will be my position in the future?”
Cheng Daqi thought for a while and said.
"Shanhaiguan's senior vice president assists me in my work. In terms of specific business directions, he is responsible for the marketing and publicity of the e-commerce division.
It is expected that by the end of June, Shanhaiguan will be in Hong Kong When the time comes, if the acquisition of Jiajiahaowu goes well, you will be an executive of a listed company, Mr. Zhong!”
“Shanhaiguan is going to be listed?”
Because I am too surprised, Zhong Yajun's voice startled everyone else in the executive lounge to look sideways.
"Sorry, Mr. Cheng, I was so surprised. I'm sorry, I apologize to you."
Xiao Zhong noticed his gaffe and quickly raised a glass to apologize.
"This is not a drinking party, it's too foreign. Come here today, and I'll take you back tomorrow."
Cheng Daqi pressed down her cup and said.
“Well, that’s great!”
Zhong Yajun subconsciously agreed to Cheng Daqi's arrangement, and then wanted to say something, and called Cheng Daqi in a slightly higher pitch.
"Do you have any plans tonight?"
Power is the best aphrodisiac, regardless of gender.
Cheng Daqi laughed dumbly and joked.
"Yes, I want to sleep. Okay, go back and complete the task I gave you."
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Law is a good thing with rare seriousness and is the basis for building the modern social order of mankind.
But the law is not that rigorous, because justice and law are two different things, and ordinary people cannot understand the difference between judicial process issues and legal issues.
Here is a simple logic to explain their difference: the law is serious, but the judiciary is not.
As for what this kind of ‘seriousness’ means, it depends on your understanding.
However, Sun Tianye still believed in American laws.
Especially when the LAPD police officers gave him some kind tips, he was even more convinced that American law would clear his name.
“You don’t have to ask this. If I am guilty, you can send me directly to prison. If I am not guilty, my suggestion is to release me immediately.
Although I am young, I am also young. I thought that as a self-made billionaire, I had enough money to go to the media to publicize the persecution I had suffered, and even enough money to hire excellent lawyers to fight for justice for me!”
Facing the NTIA! Investigation team, Sun day and night are as hard as taking a little blue pill.
"Sun, you are just Jia's friend. There is no need to pretend to be unclear. If you are willing to reveal certain information or be a tainted witness, you can get very good terms and even do not need to be prosecuted.
In addition, tainted witnesses can have special protection plans, so you won’t have any worries.
You will not get good results if you fight against us. Don’t forget, you are Chinese!”
The members of NITA's investigation team are not afraid of Sun Tianye's threats at all.
You are a Chinese, why are you pretending to be nm?
This is America!
"I'll see you in court then!"
Sun frowned day and night, as determined as a tough guy.
In the past, I was afraid and just obeyed, but now my life or death is uncertain and I have to fight for my life.
What you want is not my testimony, but my life!
You may not necessarily kill me, but the Freemasons will!
God knows how frightened Sun was when he heard the police threatening him during the power outage.
Later he tested the people who were looking after him and found that they were completely unaware that anyone was coming.
There are only two situations to explain.
Either there is a mole or a master.
No matter which one it was, Sun Day and Night would not dare to bet!
He must keep his mouth shut, and so does prisoner Jia.
Thinking of Lao Jia, Sun Daye's expression became a little gloomy.
How is the situation with Lao Jia?
Is he here now, or is he being held somewhere else?
The NTIA staff who interrogated Sun Jiye left. He wanted to report the progress of the investigation to Director Yusuf, who had just arrived from Washington.
“Director Yusuf, they still don’t say anything and have no tendency to cooperate. We have frozen their bank accounts, but the investigation situation is not optimistic.
Jia’s account There are only expenditures. He must have a more secret account, but we can't grasp it through formal channels.
Scammers in the cryptocurrency field often do this. They have many wallets and secret accounts, which are easy to catch. There is no clue.
This shows that he must have played some special role in the organized collapse of BEC currency that will not be discovered by supervision.
Jia's friend is also a liar. We have frozen more than 20 million US dollars in his Bank of America account - we have only reported it to you so far. Look, how should we write an investigation report next? "
Yusuf looked at the bank account statement about Accountant Jia in his hand and asked.
"What's your opinion? "
"Sue them all in the name of endangering the national security of the United States, let them spit out all the money, NTIA needs funds"
"Hahaha, you are thinking too far, this is not you Issues to consider. ”
Yusuf understood what the member of the investigation team meant, but he knew better that BEC involved California gangs and Chinese people, which was an area that could not be touched.
At the slightest touch, the internal strife in the United States will start again.
"Okay, let's go and call the investigation team leader. By the way, where is he now?"
"Well, we had a temporary power outage here yesterday. He is communicating with the power supply department."
In fact, it’s just bullshit, but it’s hard to explain clearly.
"Let him come over, I want to talk to him!"
(End of Chapter)