I Have a Mansion in the Post-apocalyptic World Chapter 876: Roberts’s Villa
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No progress was made in the morning talks. Przek said he would contact the White House. Jiang Chen was not in a hurry. After all, there was still a week before the opening of the High-Tech Association. He had plenty of time to wait for the results of the White House discussion.
Graphene and cloud technology have great value in the global market, but the beta-4 drone is not the same and is not suitable for all markets. It can even be said that there is almost no market for it from the east coast of the Pacific to the west coast.
Taking China as an example, aside from some of the widely criticized but inconvenient problems, the medical procedures are much simpler than Western countries, and the status of doctors is not as "noble" in the capitalist world. Hospital operating costs are relatively low. Although the ranking of medical level in the world may be unsatisfactory, the cost performance is undoubtedly in the forefront, which is also recognized by the world. This is also the reason why many people get sick outside and will choose to come back.
Under such circumstances, the market space for beta-4 drones is naturally very narrow.
Similarly, logistics drones are hardly favored by the Chinese market in the North American market, which is also the reason why the products are "unacceptable".
After leaving the hotel where Pritzker stayed, Jiang Chen got into Lawrence's car. Let the FBI's SAC be the driver, this treatment is not for everyone to enjoy.
"Where to go next?"
"Los Angeles City Hall, it's still early. After a while I have to visit the mayor of Los Angeles and have lunch with Mr. Mayor. In the afternoon ... go to Hollywood, it's a rare visit, I plan to see me Old friend. "Jiang Chenfan looked at Xia Shiyu's schedule for him and said to Lawrence sitting in the driving seat.
Surrounded by modern skyscrapers, this town hall resembling the dome of the Mausoleum looks like a retro and small, but its magnificent tower is still the most well-known landmark in Los Angeles. This municipal building often appears in Hollywood blockbuster films, such as the Daily-Planet newspaper where the protagonist of Superman works.
The team quickly arrived at the City Hall. In the square in front of the City Hall, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Gahiti personally received Jiang Chen and introduced him to his office.
It is very easy and pleasant to communicate with this mayor, but it is much easier than those sent from the federal government. The main reason for this is that Mr. Gahiti focused more on the interests of the moment than on the interests of the entire Federation.
The local government and the federal government are two independent systems, which provides Jiang Chen with many conveniences. Just a blank cheque for a $ 10 billion investment, he got a lot of preferential policies for tax reduction and exemption from the Los Angeles City Government.
Los Angeles now needs investment from foreign capital. Rising crude oil prices have continued to weaken the dollar, and the refugee problem has made the economy even worse. Although Los Angeles is the economic center of the west coast of North America, it is still difficult to escape the shadow of the economic crisis.
Of course, Eric ’s policy benefits to Jiang Chen are also checks.
When these future people ’s investments in Los Angeles are fulfilled, these policies will be fulfilled.
But these are minor issues. Jiang Chen was quite optimistic about California's manufacturing industry before he came. According to the forecast of the group's economic analysts, if oil prices continue to rise and the dollar continues to weaken, a new round of economic crisis is already foreseeable.
At that time, if the Future Group can rely on the high self-sufficiency trust model and gain a foothold in the economic crisis, it can completely free up its hands to acquire overseas assets. The West Coast of the United States is the starting point for Future Group to enter the North American market, and investing in Los Angeles is a good choice.
After talking about the matter, Eric Gahiti warmly invited Jiang Chen to have lunch in the city hall, and Jiang Chen, who had such intentions, naturally happily agreed. The food in the City Hall is quite good. In addition to the fact that the cream of the dessert is so much that Jiang Chen is a little thankful, the grilled oily black pepper steak and creamy corn soup are really addictive.
After lunch, Jiang Chen and Eric Gashiti said goodbye and left the city hall building.
When he got into Lawrence's car, the agent supervisor was leaning against the door of the car and was drinking Coke, chewing beef burgers. After seeing Jiang Chen getting in the car, he solved the food in his hands three times, five times and two, and stuffed the greasy burger paper into a plastic bag. He threw it into the trash bin next to it and took the driving seat.
"Eat hamburger at work?"
"Actually, it tastes good." Lawrence grinned and started the car. "Go to Hollywood?"
"Yes." Jiang Chen opened the holographic screen of the watch and drew a translucent map with his finger in front of him, marked with a red dot, "The specific location is here."
Lawrence saw the map in front of him stunned, and then said with some envy: "It's a convenient thing."
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Hollywood is located on the outskirts of Los Angeles, surrounded by mountains and water, with a mild climate and pleasant scenery. This is not only the center of the global music and film industry, but also a veritable "rich area" in Los Angeles. Many rich people will choose to buy a villa here. If they can put the name of the "producer" on a big investment film, no matter which party they are in, they are the focus of competition.
For example, a guy who made a fortune through arms and gold can be described as having a good time.
"Welcome! Haha, my old friend, you can come to see me!"
Seeing that cheap smile, Jiang Chen couldn't help but bend his mouth, opened his hands and hugged him. Although the time with this guy is very short, but the experience of Iraq is there, the friendship between the two is quite good.
If he had n’t been in South Africa, he would n’t have taken such a big risk to dispose of the last batch of arms in Jiang Chen ’s hands.
Whether it is for the dollar or not, he has helped Jiang Chen a lot.
"I just got off the plane yesterday, you have to make me a jet lag."
"Mr. Agent, long time no see." Roberts noticed Lawrence behind Jiang Chen and greeted with a smile.
Lawrence sullenly, lit a cigarette, spit out a smoke ring impatiently, and said nonchalantly.
"I feel inexplicably upset when I see you jumping around alive."
Roberts hippie said with a smile: "Hey, man, do n’t be so, you can sit in this position and say half of it is my credit."
Lawrence pouted and did not speak, but apparently has already assumed this.
Although Roberts was on the FBI's blacklist, that was two years ago. It is impossible for the FBI to stare at a person all his life. As long as he proves that he has completely withdrawn from the arms business, the FBI naturally has no need to continue staring at him.
Only out of inertia, Lawrence subjectively looked at the arms dealer who touched the political red line of the White House, and finally felt uncomfortable with such a moist ending.
"Come in for a drink?"
"I won't be able to drink alcohol during work." Lawrence looked up at Roberts 'villa and declined Roberts' invitation.
"That's a shame, you missed a party," said Roberts, turning around and smilingly patting Jiang Chen's shoulder, "Come on, man, let's go in and have a few drinks. I said I ’m going to take you to play in Hollywood, and I happen to have a few acquaintances here to introduce to you. They are all very interesting people, you will definitely be interested! "
"Acquaintance?" Jiang Chen raised his eyebrows and asked with interest.
"Yes, there are big directors and stars." Roberts said frowningly. (To be continued.)