Chapter 414 Vertical and Horizontal 4 - The disaster has dissipated, and the new era is good
“I feel like a gladiator rushing to the arena, Chan.”
California Senate, next to the Assembly Hall In the lounge, Lisa and Cheng Daqi were sitting upright in formal attire.
The blond white girl is obviously not suitable for such an intense and special occasion.
The new general manager felt slightly suffocated when she thought that she would soon be greeted by so many senators.
"This is not a gladiatorial arena. Every one of the people inside is older than you. If there is a fight, maybe you can kill him."
Cheng Daqi's cold jokes are so hellish, Lisa is completely She couldn't smile, but out of social etiquette, she managed a smile.
"Will you be sitting in the auditorium later?"
If Mr. Cheng could be there, she would probably perform better.
I don’t know why, but seeing the nervous Lisa, Mr. Cheng wanted to laugh.
There are times when such a strong woman can't stand it anymore. All I can say is that she still needs more experience.
"Of course, don't worry, if someone is going to throw a boot at you, my shoe size must be larger than his - knock him unconscious!"
"Chan, this is the California Senate, no There are people who are so immoral.”
“It’s hard to say that boots are still being thrown at the United Nations General Assembly. If they are causing trouble to interfere with your speech, you can take off your high heels and knock on the table to keep them quiet.”
“Stop talking”
Mr. Cheng was so eloquent that Lisa felt dizzy.
The blond white girl magically discovered that after Mr. Cheng removed the egg a little bit, she was no longer nervous.
A parliamentary staff member wearing a name badge opened the ajar door of the lounge and spoke to Lisa and Cheng Daqi.
"You two, it's almost time. We'll start in a few minutes."
The blonde girl asked quickly.
"Have the materials we submitted been passed on to the senators?"
Seeing that Lisa is a beautiful woman, the staff explained in a dignified manner.
"It has been submitted. However, the nature of this type of hearing is special, and senators generally do not use the materials provided by the person being questioned as the basis for judgment."
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The Senate Question sounds like an organ of power.
You have questions, we ask questions, and you have to give an explanation - it looks great, right?
However, this thing is a tool and a stage for performance.
To tell a joke, Boeing has lost a lot of its whistleblowers, but it can still survive the questioning and continue to make money when it is time.
What is wrong with this country? The conclusion of the fixed question is turned back to the United States, and it turns out to be a fact.
It can only be said that public knowledge is valuable.
"Chan, are you here?" Will was already waiting in the auditorium. When he saw Cheng Daqi sitting next to him, the younger brother of Master Zhou Mu hurriedly said hello.
"California Children's Fund still needs you to come and ask for the budget in person?"
While idle, Mr. Cheng and Will started chatting.
"There is no way, the process has to go. I am the person in charge and need to come here. We just happened to bump into each other, hahahaha."
Will is not a thing, but he is. He understood that Mr. Cheng had tricked the two brothers, so he respected Mr. Cheng very much.
"I thought it was Mr. Zhou Mu's deliberate design."
Cheng Daqi actually guessed the truth. He was grand enough, and so was Niu Sen. They directly sent Will to sit in the auditorium and watch the new times. The application has been questioned.
This is equivalent to 'I'll just sit here and watch, you can judge me how you want, don't pay attention to me'.
Interrogation may not necessarily have serious consequences, and it does not mean that the inquiry will be easy to pass.
Whether it can be passed depends on the individual.
At least in California, Will and Lisa are extraordinary people—and the people behind them are extraordinary.
However, Lisa was a little too cautious to attend in person.
As the CEO of Xinshi, Lisa attended the hearing in person even though Cheng Daqi had already dealt with Niu Sen and it was inevitable that the second meeting would succeed.
The reason here is that the new application for converting to a non-profit organization has to go through the Senate for the second time, which requires that the data must be well prepared in all aspects. She has done a lot of work in this regard.
Cheng Zong is the leader of this force, which does not mean that he can do everything arbitrarily. Lisa has made efforts, and as a leader, he must recognize this effort.
The prerequisite for taking everything for granted is that you don't care enough about what other people think.
Mr. Cheng obviously hasn’t grown to that point yet.
So, if Lisa wants to come, Mr. Cheng will attend in person to support her and make her feel her own value.
To a certain extent, this is also a way to win over people's hearts.
"Hahaha, don't worry about this, Chan, I'm just curious, is Wolf really planning to get married?"
When Gwell asked this question, Mr. Cheng's eyebrows rose tightly.
What's going on?
“Isn’t your brother afraid that you’ll mess up again?”
Niu Sen is also big-hearted. He was tricked by his younger brother into Shabi, and he dared to give jobs to Geweier.
“I only think you are spurring me on,” Gwill replied full of resentment.
"I have already arranged for Tiffany's boyfriend, and there will be results soon. Don't forget, before I met you, I had never had a car roll over on the West Coast!"
Mr. Cheng nodded lightly and looked. To Lisa who was sitting there adjusting the microphone.
He doesn’t believe in Gwell, no matter how loud he plays it, he won’t believe it, but he believes in Niu Sen.
Niu Sen can deceive voters, but he dare not deceive him into a big weapon.
Niu Sen: Who can deceive you? Birth thing!
"Let's see, well, will anyone make things difficult for us?"
Gwill replied quickly.
"Two of them are arranged, and they will find fault with it from beginning to end, but as long as you are prepared, it will be fine. They are just pretending."
"Can't you check the script in advance? "Cheng Daqi has some regrets.
We have to keep working hard, it’s not enough now.
"Chan, the senator is not a puppet. The position of the California Senate is no less powerful than the House of Representatives, and may even be more powerful.
Each of these senators has their own political opinions. They are not actors!”
Chunchun told lies with her eyes open, and Cheng Daqi was speechless.
"As a member of the California Gang, is it appropriate for you to say this, Will?"
This is too damaging. The California Gang is a well-known parliamentary political force within the Donkey Party. Each of the core figures can always win in the constituency.
When Cheng Daqi asked this question, he pointed out the most hidden part of the relationship between politics and business in the United States.
Stop acting, we are all carnivores, you are the jackal, I am the tiger and leopard, okay?
"It can't be too obvious. Everyone has his or her own personality, especially politicians or public figures. We must respect each other, Chan."
Will: Be honest, don't torture.
Cheng Daqi smiled and did not continue - that’s about it.
In the venue, a white-haired senator coughed twice and said.
"Okay, the new application for conversion to a non-profit organization, um, Domis, you are in charge, right?"
"This is the Speaker." Gwell said to Cheng in a low voice Daqi introduced.
“Yes, Mr. Speaker, I was also the one who presided over the last review and approval.”
Domis glanced at Lisa, pushed up his glasses, and spoke righteously. said.
"Okay, let's get started."
The blond girl sitting opposite the congressmen looked back to the auditorium and found that Cheng Daqi was chatting with Gwell.
One is the eldest son of the family, and the other is the shadow of Zhou Mu. When these two people sit like this, she feels much calmer.
Actually, Lisa didn’t know that most of the senators participating in the questioning were also distracted. Anyway, today they were either the protagonists or just a sideshow.
Domis pretended to look at the document in his hand and asked.
"Ms. Lisa, please"
"Appeal, I am a biological female, but I attended the inquiry today as the general manager of Xinshi. I don't want you to treat me from a gender perspective, Domis Senator! ”
Silence, silence is the California Senate today.
No one dared to be distracted. Even the senator who stayed up until eight in the morning last night woke up.
Confirmed the ingredients - the visitor is evil!
"Chan, is this her strategy?"
Gwill admired Lisa, and Lisa did have some ideas.
"No, it's my strategy. Although we are Elephant Party members, Will, you know, living in California requires some political wisdom."
There is no such thing as choosing a side. One thing to say, when he reached Cheng Daqi's status, he was hedging his bets.
The negotiation with Niu Sen is also part of hedging his bets. It is also part of letting Lisa show a certain stance. This is also related to the new question response plan.
"That's crazy. Your idea is very unusual. I have a question." Will said hesitantly.
“What?”
“Wolf’s marriage partner must be found from the political family or clan of the Elephant Party, why would you think of letting us help?
You Didn’t you think that doing this would give us a handle?”
“Niusen shouldn’t let you do this, Will, the American plate is so big, people who want to eat the food on the plate are so big. There are too many, so the best strategy is to eat together as a group
As for why I asked you to help me in California... ha, your brother should know, just ask him. "
Will smiled coquettishly and did not dare to continue asking.
Of course he knew that his brother understood, but he accepted the matter pretending to understand very well. If you ask now, you will be scolded.
Hey, as a person with less outstanding talents, Will is very tired of living among smart people. "., OC is even more inappropriate. , this is a highly commercial perfume company.
I would like to ask, Lisa, how should OC operate in the new era in the future - should it go to the streets and give out perfume to people? ”
Both sides did not dare to mention the gender issue. During the formal questioning session, the MPs asked sharp questions one after another.
Non-profit organizations, as the name suggests, are It cannot be operated commercially.
The model of a charity fund is to spend a fixed amount every year for charity, while non-profit goes a step further and requires it to be significantly public in nature.
< br>That is, selflessly create value for society
"Yes, we do this all the time by giving perfume to people on the street. Do you have any opinion?"
The answer of the blonde girl shocked some of the MPs.
No, are you serious?
“You can look at OC’s data sheet. The perfume we distribute to homeless people on the streets is worth up to $60 million every year—the production cost alone reaches $32 million.< br>
We have been working hard to give those poor people a dignified choice! ”
The congressmen were stunned by Lisa's control. Domis looked at the report with dumbfounded eyes and felt a little dizzy.
No, are you so crazy?
Hold on to us, right?
Wouldn’t it be enough to just act for each other?
Unfortunately, Lisa disagrees, and Cheng Daqi disagrees even more!
"Look at pages 73 to 135 of the information. These are related picture displays. Pages 91 to 96 show OC's role in 'Perfume Equality' over the years. The total investment in sports has exceeded 100 million, and the number of related activities has exceeded 200. We have been working hard to fulfill our corporate mission, gentlemen!”
Listen! When Lisa mentioned perfume equality, Cheng Daqi in the audience sighed softly.
He thought of that day, ha, the fate was indeed wonderful.
“Wow~Wow~”
The sound of flipping through documents came and went, the congressmen were looking at pictures, and Lisa continued to type.
“In the first half of page ninety-one, in the group photo, Chan and I both appeared. At that time, we were doing activities on Red Street, a gathering place for homeless people in San Luodu.
< br>He is now the president of New Times, and I am the CEO of New Times. Along the way, the two of us have made far more contributions to public welfare.
Dear Congressman, OC is a commercial company. , but it has never paid dividends to shareholders!
Why?
Because all our profits are used for charity!
This is why I dare to stand here.
If you don’t believe me, you can go to the streets to look and ask. Those who have received gifts from OC will give you the answer! ”
Domis was silent. He understood that there was something fishy here, but it was normal to have fishy behavior.
But in the picture, the president and CEO of Xinshi were standing on the dirty street. , they smiled brightly and seemed really proud of their actions
In the auditorium, Cheng Daqi stood up and applauded.
Will woke up from a dream and stood up to applaud.
There was sparse applause (there were few people), and everyone in the venue jointly paid the highest praise to Lisa.
“Okay, next part, Xizhou Logistics, Lisa, Xizhou Logistics is a well-known commercial company, it has a large market share in the central and west coast.
I have to As a reminder, no major logistics group in the United States has ever obtained a non-profit license in any state.
If we give Xizhou unequal tax terms, then it is unfair to other companies in the industry! "
Another councilman took over Domis's position and questioned from a different angle.
"You are wrong. Xizhou Logistics itself is a non-profit. It was merged into the New Times The company just changed its management entity!
In Missouri, it has obtained state non-profit certification. If you don't agree with Xizhou's non-profit certification in California, then we can divest it from the new one. "Lisa responded calmly.
Explosive killing!
You like to come with your mouth, right?
Your face will be swollen!
Domis turned sideways and whispered to the blushing questioner.
“The tax situation of such a large group is quite special. Its branches pay taxes normally, but the head office is located in Missouri. Let’s put it this way, Xizhou is not the focus of today’s questioning.”
“It’s still you. Ask," the congressman whose face was slapped and swollen replied in a low voice.
For the senators participating in the inquiry, they actually have little incentive to find fault.
New Times has made it clear that it wants to become one of the big investors in California. These capitalists dare to push New Times to question the certification for a second time, which shows that they have worked hard behind the scenes.
Domis shook his head and continued to ask.
"Lisa, I noticed that in your materials, you described Xizhou as 'effective in promoting the reintegration of incarcerated people into society'. What does this effective mean specifically?"< br>
Will's expression was distorted.
Can it be ineffective?
LAPD belongs to Gru, Xinshi belongs to Mr. Cheng, Themir and others, and Gru is their dog.
Whether it works or not depends on Gru’s words.
The combination of political power and economic power is so unreasonable. In theory, the American parliaments at all levels have supervisory functions, but powerful small groups have eroded the position of the parliament through various means.
In a sense, today’s inquiry can be called a classic American political farce.
Comparable to Boeing's inquiry - this is a compliment, and for Capital Group, it is a compliment.
“Okay, Dear Mr. Domis, 11% of Xizhou’s employees have been criminally prosecuted and convicted. We have a huge role in helping these frustrated people return to society. Contribution.
In addition, Xizhou Logistics and many prisons in San Luodu have recently launched a special project. Specifically, you can understand that by allowing them to serve their sentences outside prison, they can earn income. At the same time, better rehabilitation
According to the report of the Joel Institute, this innovative cooperation can greatly reduce the possibility of re-offending after being released from prison!
< br>By the way, the summary of the report and the charts are on page 64. ”
The Joel Institute, whose full name is the ‘Joel Dracula Institute’, is a think tank run by Mr. Cheng and others.
Actually, at this point, many fringe congressmen who don’t know much about the New Times have understood what’s going on.
Xizhou Logistics has non-profit certification in Missouri - the background is not simple.
Collaborating with prisons to engage in criminal slave labor - the background is not simple.
Eleven percent of employees have spent time in prison - the background is not simple.
This kind of dragon crossing the river will get stuck when applying for a non-profit organization for the first time, which is a big problem.
Smart people have noticed Geweir sitting in the gallery.
Of course, not everyone buys Newsom’s account, but Lisa has already spent a lot of money, giving away millions of dollars, just to get through this time.
You look down on the California gang and don’t buy Niu Sen’s fault, but as an American, you have to buy Washington’s fault, right?
“Well, I noticed something. It seems that you are also involved in the BEC coin that has been making a lot of noise recently.
Nonprofits can make necessary financial investments, but why would you choose cryptocurrencies?
Spending big money in a weakly regulated area, Lisa, is not very compliant. "
Domis was very polite, and his colleagues heard his politeness.
"This is not too legal"
Wrong, anyone read it Everyone knows there is a problem!
"Mr. Senator, BEC coins are only part of Xinshi's investment in the cryptocurrency field. We have also invested in a number of cryptocurrency startups, such as LCE, Californians' own cryptocurrency platform, which is also in the spotlight recently.
For investments in this area, we have the audit report of an independent third-party accounting firm on page 49 of the information.
There is a consensus that cryptocurrency supervision is difficult, but this kind of supervision is difficult. It exists in the transaction process. For Xinshi, every money we make has its origin and destination.
We welcome supervision and are not afraid of investigation. After all, investigation will only reveal the truth. "There are no shady behind-the-scenes deals in the new era."
After Lisa finished speaking, she reached out and picked up the pure water in front of her and took a calm sip.
Domis felt a slight sweat on his forehead. Of course there was a behind-the-scenes deal, so he took a lot of cash.
You can't ask anymore, it would be rude to ask again.
You especially can’t ask MAS, which is completely inconsistent with the non-profit model.
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Cheng Daqi drove the car himself to send back his general who had just defeated the enemy.
"Today's response was wonderful. Will was shocked."
The blonde girl was confused.
"What? I'm scary?"
It's not scary to be scary, mainly because she has a very strong and stylish voice when she speaks.
For example
"No, when you said, 'Although I am biologically female,' Will immediately sat up straight, and those members of Congress who were napping did not dare to fish, hahaha."
Mr. Cheng smiled freely, but Lisa thought of Gwell, the money given to those senators, and the efforts behind Cheng Daqi, and she felt a little sad.
"Chan, are my efforts meaningless? Things are destined to succeed, I may just be impressed by myself."
Hearing this, Cheng Daqi looked at him with some suspicion. I found that the blonde girl's eyes were full of seriousness at this moment.
“Want to hear the truth or lies?”
Mr. Cheng raised a multiple-choice question.
Lisa's eyes moved slightly and she smiled.
"Let me tell you the lie first. I want to be happy first."
"The lie is that you were not sure of your attitude during today's questioning. You were still too confrontational, but the second It’s great to have gotten to this point once, just pay attention next time.”
There are too many layers of men’s routines, but Lisa is still a little relieved.
She didn't do too well, but Cheng Daqi was very considerate of her.
It’s not worth my trouble!
"Okay, what's the truth?"
Cheng Daqi slowed down his speech, rarely speaking in a very serious tone.
“I wouldn’t be where I am today without you, Lisa. From OC, to MAS, to New Times, this is not my career, but also your career.
You attached great importance to it and hoped that its affairs would go smoothly, so you made such a long report. Ha, it took Domis nearly two hours to flip through it, but you could accurately tell the content of each page.
Look, you've done a great job, no one can do it better. ”
(End of this chapter)