As the host, Paul Getty was surrounded by a constant stream of people.

There were as many as three or four hundred guests attending tonight, most of them with their friends or family members.

Han Chudong didn't bring anyone else with him. He was thinking about whether he should interact more with the company's executives in the future as a kind of company benefit.

It’s okay to say more polite words that don’t cost any money.

After chatting with Paul Getty Sr. for a while, when the governor came to say hello, Han Chudong had a brief chat with the senior civil servant and handed him his business card.

The price for a powerful member of the House of Representatives is four or five hundred thousand US dollars, while the price for a senator is about one or two million US dollars, which refers to the campaign funds.

Ordinary people are unlikely to spend money to support candidates. All senior politicians with some ambitions will maintain close relationships with wealthy businessmen. Since they have something to ask for from the beginning, these people are at a disadvantage in front of businessmen.

It’s a well-known secret that the extent to which they help their supporters is often proportional to their income after they leave their jobs, which is very American.

It is precisely because of this that people say that behind this group of people stand a group of consortiums, financial institutions, arms dealers, and oil merchants, whose influence from top to bottom forms a huge network.

In the middle of this invisible network is the white building in Washington. The richer and more powerful the businessman is, the closer he can be to the center.

In this regard, Han Chudong is obviously not paying enough attention.

In other words, he was deliberately avoiding getting into endless troubles and disputes.

Take the meeting between Elton and several Los Angeles mayoral candidates some time ago. Han Chudong did not have any further contact with anyone afterwards. In fact, paying tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars was definitely a small matter for him. Even in Washington, he could have a say with his current strength and play a key role in influencing the situation in the election year.

As the fourth richest man in the United States, don’t underestimate him because he only has money now.

But the fact that he was rich was already a very powerful strength, which made Han Chudong feel that even if he did not help either side, no one would take the initiative to provoke him, and some would only try to win him over.

The governor's name was Culbert Levi Olson.

After simply greeting old Paul Getty, he came up to Han Chudong with some ideas in mind.

There has been a major reshuffle in Washington recently. Although the states below are still stable, there are undercurrents. As soon as the "new boss" took office, some people began to think about what will happen in three years.

Olsen felt that he had a chance to get in touch with Han Chudong. He asked, holding a wine glass in his hand, "Hey, Mason, can I call you that? Some time ago, when I heard that a talented Chinese businessman had appeared in Los Angeles, I was shocked. Our California is really suitable for doing business. The speed at which you make money has reached an incredible level."

"Of course you can call me that. Thank you for your compliment, Mr. Olsen."

"Just call me Calbert. I feel honored to have the world's richest man and a wealthy man like you tonight. If you need anything in the future, just call me directly."

Han Chudong smiled and nodded, patted his chest and said: "Your business card is in my pocket, we should be able to meet often in the future.

I like some of your decisions, such as lifting the abortion ban and prohibiting racial discrimination. As a minority, we Asians never like to cause trouble, but there are still unfairness in employment, school enrollment, business loans, medical care, etc. Sir, you must take more care of it. Since becoming the richest Asian in California, people have asked me to help communicate these issues with you from time to time. "

It seems a bit inappropriate to talk about this topic when we just met.

But Culbert Olsen smiled after hearing this. He was not afraid that Han Chudong was not polite, but he was afraid that this little Chinese guy had no desires.

At this moment, I replied: "I have always paid more attention to various issues concerning minority groups. Even if it is for the sake of nearly two million votes, I will definitely pay more attention to the demands of the Asian community. To be honest, not many people have talked to me about this before."

Han Chudong continued, "Maybe it's because we have a low sense of presence. When I was a child, I lived in Chinatown. Both the Chinatown in Los Angeles and the Chinatown in San Francisco were slums, and it was difficult for people to find satisfactory jobs. If anyone is willing to provide some help, I think it should be no problem to increase the number of votes by hundreds of thousands. Black people like to use their votes to seek benefits, and our Asian votes are also votes. In the past, no one even came to our place to canvass for votes, and I still don't understand why."

Governor Culbert Olson was concerned and asked, "Hundreds of thousands of votes?"

"There are a lot of Chinese working for me, and I also know people from those tabloids and TV stations. I think they can find so many votes. If you are willing to help a little, I may be able to provide a six- to seven-figure sum of money."

Like other Americans, Han Chudong did not hide anything and spoke out his demands and ideas in a low voice.

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"…If I'm willing to help, could you tell me what specifically needs to change?"

"Build roads, increase the number of schools and nursing homes, and if you can support some libraries and parks, that would be great. Just don't forget the Asian communities when you are doing good."

First I hear about votes, then I hear about donations.

Culbert Olsen suddenly realized that there was a reason why Han Chudong could be successful, and he easily guessed his intention to contact him.

Hearing this, he felt somewhat relieved and spread his hands, saying, "Providing a better life for the people in my district is what I have always done. Recently, I will send people to visit and investigate various Asian communities. Even if it is just to commemorate the Chinese workers who built the railway in California, I must provide some help within my ability.

By the way, Mason, do you have any idea of ​​joining our Min**? I can be your recommender. There are often some cocktail parties and the like, and everyone gets along very harmoniously. I believe you will be warmly accepted. "

Han Chudong understood that this was a plan to make himself one of the financial backers of the Democratic Party.

I have already spoken out, so I am not too afraid at this moment and I can say frankly: "I have no intention of joining any camp yet, and it seems unnecessary to become an enemy of anyone. Of course, this is California, and if my compatriots are taken care of and my business is not affected, then I am willing to give you and others some support, but that does not mean I have to take sides.

Maybe next I will acquire some media companies that are influential and have a wide readership, and add factories to increase employment. Believe me, as long as I don't get affected by some unnecessary troubles, I should be able to help you and your friends in some sense. This is my idea..."