My American magical life
Chapter 943 - 943 77 A cost of fifty million is too low first make it four hundred million_2

943: Chapter 77: A cost of fifty million is too low, first make it four hundred million_2 943: Chapter 77: A cost of fifty million is too low, first make it four hundred million_2 Meanwhile, as long as someone objects, it’s very easy to obstruct, because none of them are acting alone.

This tacit understanding is never articulated in specific rules, but every participant silently complies because it benefits them.

You see, when Niusen forced us to review the meeting again, didn’t we pay off many Senators who love money?

Niusen isn’t that powerful, neither is the California Clique, and democracy isn’t some panacea, Lisa; our actions may seem problematic, but you also know that any slightly bigger business is doing their utmost to evade taxes.

Politicians understand too, they need to create value for their financiers in order for someone to pay for their campaigns.

The operations of New Era might seem problematic, but the California Senate has already agreed to it.

This is the greatness of democracy.

Ha, great nation, great America!

The blonde woman, faced with Cheng’s logically tight explanation, gave a passionately overwhelming reply.

“Fuck!”

That wasn’t a curse, Cheng understood it; he ‘interrogated’ in a serious tone.

“Steamed bun, do you not acknowledge the greatness of democracy?”

Lisa was amused to laughter, but after laughing, she posed a question to Cheng Daqi.

“Why is it like this, I don’t understand, why do things always evolve in such seemingly bad directions?”

Cheng realized that today was a good opportunity, he needed his close partner to recognize what their common cause was really about.

“You see, this is precisely because you have not yet adapted to the identity of a capitalist, Lisa, you’ve done it again.

To be exact, things aren’t developing towards a bad direction, but towards the path of least resistance.

We haven’t done anything wrong, some might question ‘Is it right just because it has always been so?’, but those who raise such questions often haven’t participated in the process of ‘as has always been’.

We could choose not to cooperate with politicians, not get involved in some controversial matters.

But my dear, you must realize something—if we are not willing to pay the price in normal times, then at critical moments, we will become part of the cost immediately.

For any interest group of substantial size, participating in the political power game is an inevitable act.

The Dracula Family used to be a financier of the Democratic Party, but it doesn’t stop them from being coveted secretly; Lisa, our scale isn’t even comparable to the Dracula Family’s.

It’s too focused on interests, Cheng Daqi realized that saying this might seem too cold, so he added.

“Actually, I don’t mean to blame you, I even take comfort in the moral light you display at this moment.

This is also why, even though you think your capabilities are insufficient, I still emphasize with Mi’er to let you steer the ship of New Era.

If I hired a professional manager, he could do anything without scruples for money; I would hire him for a bigger interest, and he would sell me out for an even bigger interest elsewhere.

My enterprise isn’t limited to just the business field, such people, I cannot trust.

Lisa, the fact that you dare to express these opinions to me clearly shows that you truly regard me as a trustworthy friend.

I’m so happy, ha.”

Cheng’s this timely response arguably clinches the topic; he doesn’t want Lisa to think he’s a cold creature of interest, nor does he want this girl to continue to troubled by whether specific actions are ‘good,’ so he chooses to conclude the topic in a special way.

He compliments Lisa for being kind and being a reliable and loyal friend, and subtly brings up Mi’er as a factor, letting her recall the help she has received throughout her journey with them.

In the end, he unconsciously took out an explicit insurance—”I regard you as a trustworthy friend so don’t be too saintly and embarrass me.”

The world of adults isn’t always dark, but when the stakes are high enough, one must give up naivety.

When he had nothing, Cheng Daqi could gamble, but now he cannot afford to lose.

This isn’t just idle talk; Cheng understands affairs and knows that people are motivated by interests; the interests of the two are essentially the same, but Cheng needs to remind Lisa more clearly.

Lisa, you’ve always been clear-headed, you should understand what I mean, right?

Hearing Cheng Daqi so passionately praise her, Lisa almost laughed, but she tightened her face halfway through.

“Cheng…

can New Era really set aside some money to do some charity?”

Cheng Daqi looked at her in surprise, Lisa explained.

“What I mean is, we can work the reports, the data, but still need to have genuine charitable projects on the ground, otherwise it’s easy to become a target for others.”

The blonde woman isn’t really a saint; the fact she could tolerate Temir for so long indicates her internal maturity.

“Very good, we can help establish shelters for the homeless, what do you think?”

Cheng is pondering, as he is shipping people from Hua Country and the scale is soaring exponentially, San Rodolfo’s streets will probably have many new players soon.

Establishing shelters for the homeless in San Rodolfo can not only establish a starter village for these players but also discern useful individuals from them, killing two birds with one stone.

“Great idea, how about putting Cort in charge?

Isn’t he planning to enter politics?

Starting from operating this truly non-profit shelter, what do you think?”

Lisa is truly Lisa, clear and quick, just struggling a little while already completely on board.