Unlike others, Rockefeller had always paid close attention to what was happening around Shi Zhijian, especially because of his extraordinary status. Many secrets coming out of the White House could reach his ears immediately.
So when Shi Zhijian paid New Year's greetings to Rockefeller, Rockefeller asked Shi Zhijian about this situation and asked whether Shi Zhijian was willing to go back to Hong Kong to run for governor.
"After all, if you become the governor of Hong Kong, you will become the pride of the Chinese people!" These are Rockefeller's original words. He was very supportive of Shi Zhijian being the governor of Hong Kong. In his heart, Rock has always been a veteran "freedom fighter", especially feeling that Hong Kong itself is Chinese.
However, it has been occupied by the British for so long, so it is very appropriate for a Chinese to be the governor of Hong Kong to govern Hong Kong.
In response to Rockefeller's questioning, Shi Zhijian did not give a clear answer, but just said: "I'm thinking about it!"
Shi Zhijian's ambiguous words made Rockefeller shake his head. He didn't understand what else Shi Zhijian needed to consider. In his eyes, Shi Zhijian had always been straightforward and decisive in doing things, especially when encountering big events, he could deal with them calmly, but this time...
There was obviously some indecision.
In fact, few people can understand Shi Zhijian's mind, especially now that he is asked to choose whether to run for Hong Kong governor.
Judging from his golden fingers, from 1977 onwards in his previous life, John Mak was still re-elected as the Governor of Hong Kong, and until 1997, there had never been a Chinese as the Governor of Hong Kong in the past 20 years.
Shi Zhijian mostly follows the laws of historical development when doing things. He does not dare to change history easily because he does not know what Hong Kong will look like after his interference and changed history? Will it return after 1997? Hong Kong people will still have brilliance
The golden decade?
Shi Zhijian did not dare to try easily. In front of the giant wheel of history, he felt as small as an ant under the wheel! He doubted whether he had the strength to push the giant wheel forward.
To put it bluntly, he lacks courage.
The intention of the letter in his hand was very obvious at this moment. In the letter, Mak Lihao very sincerely explained his deep friendship with Shi Zhijian, from the two people getting to know each other, from the two people joining hands to defeat each opponent, and creating a new future for Hong Kong...
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Between the lines, Mai Lihao completely transformed into a good big brother, a good brother, and a good friend! It makes people sigh, but the friendship will last forever!
Although Yan Xiong didn't know what the content of the letter was, through Shi Zhijian's subtle expression and referring to the current situation, Yan Xiong guessed that Mai Lihao was playing the emotional card.
Shi Zhijian put the letter down after reading it, then looked at Yan Xiong and said, "What do you think he will write to me?"
Yan Xiong thought for a while and said bravely: "It was because of him that you came to New York in the first place. Your plan to build the Hong Kong-Macao Bridge affected his popularity. In order to avoid embarrassment, you came to the United States to avoid the limelight. You have been here for so long, and he has never called
You, let alone write a letter, but after you were elected as the candidate for Hong Kong governor, he wrote a letter. Needless to say, he was playing the emotional card, trying to get you to withdraw voluntarily..."
"you guessed right!"
"Huh?" Yan Xiong was stunned. He didn't expect Shi Zhijian to answer so simply.
"He did remind me in his letter not to run for election, and wished our friendship would last forever!" Shi Zhijian said calmly.
"Then how are you going to reply to him?" After Yan Xiong said this, he felt a little regretful. After all, these were not things he could take care of. He was just Shi Zhijian's follower, so he just had to do his job well.
However, Yan Xiong is a Hong Konger. As a Hong Konger, he very much wants to return home in glory and honor his ancestors.
Regardless of what kind of arms tycoon or financial tycoon he is now, these are the names he earned while working outside. How many people will know about him when he returns to Hong Kong?
On the other hand, Yan Xiong's family, relatives, and acquaintances are basically all in Hong Kong. If Shi Zhijian succeeds in running for Hong Kong governor this time, then Yan Xiong will follow the chickens and dogs to heaven. Who in Hong Kong will not know him by then?!
I thought Shi Zhijian would be angry when I asked him this, but Shi Zhijian just said calmly: "I haven't thought about it yet."
Yan Xiong was a little anxious, "Mr. Zhenshi, there is something I don't know whether to say or not?"
"You tell me!" Shi Zhijian looked at Yan Xiong.
Yan Xiong gritted his teeth and risked his life: "I don't know that friendship can last forever, I just know that Hong Kong belongs to us Chinese!"
Yan Xiong took a step forward, took a deep breath, and looked at Shi Zhijian with burning eyes: "Mr. Shi, I have been with you for so long, do you know what I admire most about you? That you stand upright and never kowtow to the ghost!"
Shi Zhijian looked at Yan Xiong in surprise, feeling that he seemed to be a different person.
When Yan Xiong was a detective, he was famous for being a licking dog. Serving his senior boss was more affectionate than serving his own father, but now he--
Shi Zhijian sat on the chair, feeling a little uncomfortable with Yan Xiong's change for a while.
Yan Xiong couldn't care less and continued: "Now is a good opportunity. No matter what the British are planning, no matter whether they are playing tricks on us, or they are really transgender and want to promote democracy... In short, we Chinese
This time I can finally step on their heads and become the master of Hong Kong!"
"Governor of Hong Kong, if you become the governor of Hong Kong, you will be the first Chinese governor of Hong Kong!" Yan Xiong became excited, his eyes suddenly bulging, "When the time comes, you can help more Hong Kong people, help more Chinese people, and provide them with food and clothing.
Worry-free, let them no longer be third-class citizens, even worse than those Indian Asans!"
"Mr. Shi!" Yan Xiong took another step forward, boldly approaching the tip of Shi Zhijian's nose, looking down at him: "You only have one chance! You choose to change history, or let history change you!"
Yan Xiong's last words touched Shi Zhijian's heart, "Change history, or let history change you?"
Shi Zhijian slowly stood up from his seat, holding his chin with a thoughtful expression.
Yan Xiong held his breath and concentrated, knowing that this was a critical moment and did not dare to disturb Shi Zhijian's thinking.
"Yan Xiong----"
"exist!"
Shi Zhijian suddenly spoke, "Do you think I can win if I run for election?"
"I don't know!" Yan Xiong answered simply, "But I know that luck is on your side every time!"
"Luck?" Shi Zhijian smiled and walked around the table to Yan Xiong and patted him on the shoulder, "Do you believe that fate is determined by fate?"
"No! I believe you can change yourself, including the fate of everyone around you!" Yan Xiong answered firmly and forcefully.
Shi Zhijian looked directly at Yan Xiong for three seconds----
"Reply a letter to Mak Li-ho for me and tell him that I will go back to Hong Kong soon to have a drink and talk with him and reminisce about our friendship!"
Yan Xiong was overjoyed when he heard this and shouted: "I obey!"
At this moment, Yan Xiong was almost jumping for joy, because he knew that a brand new history of Hong Kong was about to emerge!
