Chapter 179 The picture is very big
Turantarelli is an old-school official figure, which is obviously a little different from the powerful and aggressive people who are now in the limelight in America.
In comparison, Guentarelli was more interesting and had a strong sense of self-confidence, but he did not make Song Yang feel oppressed when he met him for the first time. The most obvious feeling was when Song Yang met Adrian for the first time.
Even if the power is strong, this is not felt in Guantarelli.
But the people like Gentarelli are also the most difficult to deal with. They don't show emotions and it's hard to guess their true intentions. Song Yang still feels that Adrian is easier to deal with. Both sides get what they need, as long as there is something in common.
They can form allies through profit, but Song Yang will never dare to hand over his back to someone like Gentarelli, otherwise he will probably have to help him count the money if he is sold one day.
Song Yang listened to Quentarelli's words and slowly tasted the desserts in this restaurant. When Quentarelli stopped speaking, Song Yang said, "Adrian told me, Councilor Quentarelli,
You are the most influential person in New Jersey, and all New Jerseyans respect you!"
Hearing this, Guentarelli laughed a few times, "What Adrian said is wrong. I just stayed here a little longer and worked in Hoboken and Hickok for a few years in the early years."
He’s just the mayor of Sri Lanka.”
Song Yang and Greco, listening to Guantarelli's smooth and flawless tone, did not give Song Yang a chance to really talk about the matter.
"Congressman Gentarelli, I believe you have also heard some rumors from my side. A project I invested in has encountered problems in Atlantic City..."
There was no other way, Song Yang could only forcefully speak, and the initiative was handed over to Guantarelli. But since Guantarelli refused to mention it, Song Yang had no choice but to go into battle.
"Oh, I've heard about this. Song, America Telecom is a genius project. I heard that WorldCom and Ebbes have been embarrassed by you. After so many years, you can make Ebbers embarrassed. Song, you are still the first.
One!" Tuantarelli said with a smile.
Gleick said at this time, "Congressman Gentarelli, I am sure that America Telecom has received some unfair treatment in New Jersey. We hope that Congressman Gentarelli can help America Telecom deal with these problems."
Upon hearing this, Guentarelli's face became serious, "I will mention this matter to the New Jersey State Attorney's Office. I think the State Attorney will definitely investigate this matter and give you an answer!"
Hearing that Guentarelli kicked the ball away again, Song Yang picked up the water glass and took a few sips to suppress the sweetness of the dessert.
Song Yang finally learned how difficult the old fox was. If he reported it, he would still need to tell America Telecom. Even if the New Jersey prosecutor started investigating, it would only take a few months.
A year and a half has passed. How could America Telecom wait so long?
"America Telecom doesn't have that much time," Song Yang looked at Quentarelli, "I would like to ask Congressman Quentarelli to come forward and resolve this matter."
Tuantarelli laughed and tapped the table with his fingers. After a while, he said, "I heard, Song, you became Adrian's fundraiser?"
When Song Yang heard this, he thought that Quentarelli had some ideas, and immediately said, "I am also willing to support Congressman Quentarelli. America Telecom and even Double Click Company, icq and other companies are also willing to work in
Congressman Tarelli, invest in your constituency and recruit staff..."
Those giant companies in America support a campaign figure, which is nothing more than a set of tactics: investing in the supported candidate's constituency, establishing a company, allowing him to get votes, employment rate, launching charity activities to attract votes, etc. To put it bluntly, it is to let the candidate win votes.
Voters who support this candidate will receive benefits, which is almost like a disguised gift.
"No", Gentarelli waved his hand repeatedly, "I am old and don't have that much energy. It is no longer the time of my generation."
Song Yang didn't believe this at all. With Guantarelli's energy, he still had the energy to dance with girls here. Song Yang felt that in his current state, he might be able to hold on for another twenty years.
"However, in New Jersey, a territory that favors the Donkey Party, the young people of the Elephant Party have a hard time here. I think they may need your support very much!" Torreli finally said.
When Song Yang heard this, he vaguely understood what the bad old man Yuantarelli wanted to do, and couldn't help but look him up and down.
Thinking back to the general information and rumors about Gentarelli that Adrian had told him before, Song Yang began to understand Gentarelli's intentions.
Guentarelli is currently the oldest state legislator in New Jersey. He has been in New Jersey for more than ten years. Although he has never been a governor, he has served as mayor in many cities in the state.
His disciples are everywhere, and it is rumored that when the current state attorney general took office, Guentarelli also contributed a lot. He is almost the whip of the Elephant Party in New Jersey.
He would rather be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix. With his qualifications, Guentarelli would have been able to retire on Capitol Hill long ago, but Guentarelli would rather not be the governor of New Jersey than squat here.
Song Yang felt that a New Jersey Guentarelli Gang might have appeared in New Jersey. If one day the Guentarelli were to launch an attack on Capitol Hill, I am afraid that a large group of people would emerge from New Jersey to support them.
This is much better than going to Capitol Hill to fight alone. It can only be said that Guentarelli has great intentions!
"No problem at all!"
Knowing what Gentarelli was going to do, Song Yang knew something in his mind, "Companies such as American Telecom will invest in New Jersey. I would like to ask Congressman Gentarelli to serve as an investment consultant. I would rather use these funds and employ people."
Use it where needed.”
Hearing that there was no need for him to waste words at all, he immediately knew that Song Yang was pleased with his elegance. Gentarelli understood why Adrian would jump out to support Song Yang this time. With such a financial backer, which American congressman
Do not want.
"Song, I will call Atlantic City. I can't think of anything unexpected. Tomorrow America Telecom will be able to get the engineering license, and those who caused America Telecom to be treated unfairly should also be punished as they deserve!
"Tuantarelli said with a smile, and winked at Song Yang.
Atlantic City, as a gold-selling den on par with America and Las Vegas, is the most lively at night, when men and women from New York flock to every casino.
As the boss of the Atlantic City Public Affairs Management Committee, as soon as Camano returned home, his wife handed over a large number of invitations, all inviting Camano to attend banquets and parties.
Although he is not the mayor of Atlantic City, Camano is in charge of Atlantic City's public and urban construction affairs, that is, where in Atlantic City can hospitals, residences, office buildings and other communities be built, and of course...casinos, all need to go through.
Camano's signature is required to start construction!
It can be imagined how important the location of Camano is. Anyone who comes to Atlantic City to make money must visit Camano's pier anyway.
Camano threw down the invitation and prepared to take a shower. Normally at this time, Camano would usually be at the French mistress he had recently acquired, but today he was invited to participate in a gambling party from Las Vegas.
I had to come back and attend the banquet of a giant company with my wife.
Just as he was about to enter the bathroom, Camanod's phone rang. When he heard the cold voice on the phone, claiming to be the assistant to Senator Quentarelli, Camano couldn't help but think of the old man from the Elephant Party whom he had heard about.
Guentarelli was not too impressed, but he had heard that Guentarelli was very powerful and well-connected in New Jersey, but Atlantic City here was not the territory of the Elephant Party.
"I'm Camano, what's the matter?" Camano said into the phone disapprovingly.
There was still an indifferent voice on the phone, "Congressman Gentarelli, I hope to see tomorrow that America Telecom's Atlantic City project passes the construction permit, and I don't want to see any more trouble with this project in Atlantic City!"
"This is impossible," Camano frowned upon hearing this, "This project is still under review by the City Public Affairs Committee. You must know that Atlantic City is a city of entertainment and tourism. If the construction of American Telecom will affect the tourism industry
,Who will be responsible?!"
This is of course an obvious reason, but in Camano's position, it may be difficult to grant a project permit, but it is easy to hinder the construction of a project.
Camano couldn't help but remember that a few days ago, a broker in Atlantic City came to him and asked him to block a project. For Camano, this was just a piece of cake, and the other party promised to help Camano at the largest casino in Atlantic City.
Nuo opened an account, and Camano checked it. There was a fairly generous amount of chips in that account, which could be withdrawn at any time.
In Atlantic City, a gold-selling den as famous as Las Vegas, Camano and the others' apparent annual salary does not exceed US$40,000 to US$50,000. In this high-consumption place, they can barely survive. If they want to
It is simply impossible to go to the casino to play a few games on vacation, or to have a lover, etc. Basically, in the municipal government, anyone who has the skills is making extra money to some extent.
Now when he heard that Gentarelli asked him to release the American Telecom project, Camano's first reaction was naturally to refuse. After all, his own pocket was at stake.
The person on the other end of the phone didn't seem to expect to be rejected. He couldn't help but said with a bit of anger, "This is not a discussion with you, idiot. If America Telecom cannot start work tomorrow morning, there will be someone else to talk to you!"
"Turn on the TV and watch the state news in ten minutes!"
After saying that, the other party hung up the phone. Camano didn't want to pay attention to the call, but he felt a little uneasy. After walking to the bathroom door, he turned back and turned on the phone, tuning to the New Jersey state channel.
When the state TV station started to broadcast the news, Camano couldn't help but stood up in shock when he saw the picture on the TV.
"Today, the New Jersey State Attorney's Office launched an operation and arrested the head of the Atlantic City Police Department. According to reports, the other party was suspected of abuse of power, private equity transactions and other crimes. The state Attorney General stated that in recent years, job-related crimes have become increasingly serious in New Jersey...
Chapter completed!