Chapter 214 There are too many bad guys

Chapter 214 There are too many bad guys

Chapter 214 There are too many bad guys

Gossip is something that is highly contagious.

Jiang Ning had just slept for one night, but gossip about him had already spread to his hometown.

The relatives knew everything they should know.

It even spreads on farms at a very fast rate.

It’s all thanks to Deng Xiaoyun’s big mouth.

In early spring, February, it is still very cold in Texas.

Especially in the morning and evening, the temperature difference is quite large.

Jiang Ning listened to the report for a while and felt that the situation was not very good.

The acquisition of Mega Ranch was obstructed last year, although the problem was eventually resolved successfully.

But before the New Year, several farms were put up for sale, and it became less easy to buy them.

The two sides have not been very close in recent years.

It was even quite tense.

Jiang Ning is not a naturalized citizen, so it’s okay for him to just buy one or two farms.

But it is not easy to become a big landowner in America.

There is considerable resistance.

Metsis explained to him: "Boss, if you want to continue to buy land in the United States, I have two solutions. The first is naturalization. As long as you become a naturalized citizen, no one will use your identity to make trouble."

Jiang Ning said: "Just say the second one."

Metsis said: "The second is to form a lobbying group. You know, many financial groups want to influence government decisions, so they will form a lobbying group to lobby government officials and Congress. The boss can form a lobbying group to lobby government officials and Congress, provided that the boss's position does not make the government and Congress think that you will be detrimental to the United States."

Jiang Ning asked: "Do you have any good suggestions?"

Metsis spread his hands and said, "This matter is more difficult. Now some people are very dissatisfied with Chinese people buying land in America, so I suggest that the boss directly become a citizen, so that all problems will not exist."

Jiang Ning said, "Don't take off your pants and fart. Americans all have a hometown sentiment. Presidents will choose to return to their hometowns to retire after retirement. I also want to return to my hometown to retire when I get old. Don't even mention naturalization."

Metsis said, "The only way is to form a lobbying group. I suggest that the boss should not interfere in Chinese politics and let the government and Congress believe that the boss will not harm the United States. In addition, we can also hold some public welfare activities, such as making charitable donations to soldiers injured in the war, or organizing some public welfare activities that focus on children's growth."

Jiang Ning said, "It's fine to pay attention to the growth of children, but what's the point of donating to soldiers? I'm a Chinese, and if I donate to American soldiers, I'll be scolded to death by my fellow villagers when I return home. Please be a little politically sensitive."

Metsis spread his hands and said, "I'm just giving you an example. Can you please listen to me, boss?"

Jiang Ning nodded: "Okay, go on."

Metsis continued: "We can organize some charity events and invite some dignitaries to give speeches, such as retired presidents, to exert influence on the government and Congress."

Jiang Ning asked, "Can you invite the retired president?"

Metsis said, "Boss, I'm just an employee. I don't have that much power. You have to come forward in person. But the presidents are more concerned about some social issues. For example, President Bush is more concerned about the education of poor families. We can formulate some targeted strategies, which may impress them."

Jiang Ning nodded and began to think about it.

America is different from my hometown.

In America, money and politics are linked. It is impossible to be a wealthy man without getting involved in politics. It is impossible to avoid politics if you have money. It is completely opposite to my hometown. If you want to buy a lot of land in America, you cannot avoid these things.

The American president is not that sacred.

After retirement, I am just an ordinary person.

But you can’t just invite someone whenever you want.

That circle is relatively high-end and Jiang Ning has never been exposed to it.

After some discussion, we decided on a few plans.

Metsis was responsible for the execution, while Jiang Ning took Feng Xue to Meigao Ranch.

Neither Feng Xue nor Feng Yu had ever been to Texas, let alone their own ranch.

The Megao Ranch is very large, covering more than 60,000 acres, no smaller than the Xianling Ranch No. 2.

The family that previously owned the ranch spent decades renovating it, building more than twenty artificial lakes and dozens of miles of artificial waterways. The environment is truly top-notch, and there are five large villas.

Three of the villas are lakefront.

You can live wherever you want.

There are also tennis courts, golf courses, bars, etc.

Leisure and entertainment are also very convenient.

The ranch has more than a hundred employees, including a veterinarian.

Jiang Ning did not fire any resignations. Except for those who wanted to leave, most of them stayed.

Those who left were given severance pay, and those who stayed were given a salary increase.

buy hearts.

The ranch is so large that it is not practical to visit by car.

Jiang Ning went to the airport, flew a helicopter, and took Feng Xue to visit the ranch.

It's just the beginning of spring and the grass hasn't grown yet.

But the pasture was already green.

Flying to the pastoral area, Feng Xue pointed at the herd of cattle below.

Jiang Ning took a look and said, "There weren't many cows on this ranch to begin with, only about 8,000. I've been buying more cows since I took over, and I've already bought more than 10,000. When I raise millions of cows, the price of cattle in the US will depend on me."

Feng Xue smiled and thought he was quite childish.

The goal is also quite simple.

Jiang Ning was still explaining to her with great interest: "The United States is the world's largest consumer of beef, consuming tens of millions of tons of beef a year. In the past two years, disasters have continued, and the number of beef cattle in the United States has dropped to the lowest level since the 70s, less than million. The price of beef has risen sharply, and Americans can hardly afford beef burgers. The prospects for raising cattle are very good."

Feng Xue didn't pay much attention to this and just listened to him.

After a walk, we returned to the airport.

Jiang Ning took Feng Xue to Villa No. 1.

The five large villas on the ranch were originally named after people.

After Jiang Ning took over, he changed all the names.

Change to digital naming.

Villa No. 1 is a villa built on the edge of an artificial lake, with an area of ​​more than 3,000 square meters.

It’s an old house that’s more than 20 years old, but it’s well maintained and not outdated.

It’s just that the furniture is a bit old-fashioned and doesn’t quite fit in with the aesthetic tastes of young people.

Jiang Ning took Feng Xue on a tour around the house before settling down.

I was about to call the farm manager to hear the report.

My cell phone rang. It was a call from home.

Jiang Ning was a little surprised and picked up the phone casually: "Hello!"

The call was from Li Cunxi's second generation: "Where are you?"

Jiang Ning said: "America."

Li Cunxi said: "You are having a great time!"

Jiang Ning asked: "What's the matter?"

Li Cunxi asked, "Is there something going on? Do you have a personal relationship with the man surnamed Lu?"

Jiang Ning said: "If you have something to say, just say it directly."

Li Cunxi said: "Lu is a bit too much. Some things are just fine. There is no need to keep staring at them. If you have a good relationship with him, you can persuade him not to ruin his future for some things."

Jiang Ning asked: "What exactly is it?"

Li Cunxi said: "You ask him, I'm hanging up now."

The phone hangs up.

Jiang Ning held the phone and thought for a long time before calling Lao Lu.

The phone rang for a long time before it was connected.

Lu Jingwei sounded very tired: "Jiang Ning!"

Jiang Ning asked: "Did something happen?"

Lu Jingwei asked: "What did you hear?"

Jiang Ning said, "I was outside and didn't hear anything, but a second-generation called me just now. It was the guy who played with the airplane in Qi Ze. He asked me to persuade you and said that some things should be done moderately and not be too extreme." Lu Jingwei said, "I understand."

Jiang Ning asked: "What is it?"

Lu Jingwei was silent for a while before he spoke: "It's about Beigou Coal Mine."

Jiang Ning asked: "Aren't they all turned off?"

Lu Jingwei said: "We are planning to resume production recently."

Jiang Ning asked: "Any more questions?"

Lu Jingwei said: "Yes, quite a few."

Jiang Ning thought for a while and advised: "I think you should just turn a blind eye. There are many things that you cannot decide. If you offend those bastards too much, you won't be able to stay in this position for long."

Lu Jingwei said: "Let's not talk about this. Where are you?"

Jiang Ning said: "He's fighting the warlords in Africa!"

Lu Jingwei said: "Don't break the law, otherwise you will become a wanted criminal and you won't be able to go home."

Jiang Ning said: "I'm kidding, I'm in America!"

Lu Jingwei asked: "When will you be back?"

Jiang Ning said, "It's hard to say. I've been busy lately. I have to go to Europe to do some work, and then to Australia, where there are two ranches. Then I have to go to Africa, where there is a gold mine."

Lu Jingwei said: "Come back as soon as possible. The county's finances can't hold up. It would be best if we can raise funds in the first half of the year."

Jiang Ning said: "It must be April at least."

"As soon as possible!"

Lu Jingwei didn't say much to him and hung up after a few words.

Jiang Ning held the phone and fell into deep thought.

Feng Xue made some sign language and asked him if anything had happened.

Jiang Ning said, "Beigou Coal Mine has resumed production, and Boss Lu has been keeping a close eye on it, which has offended him."

Feng Xue gestured: There are too many bad guys.

Jiang Ning was amused by her: "There are indeed too many bad guys, but it has nothing to do with us. Anyway, Boss Lu will bear the brunt of the fall, and it is not our turn. Forget him. We are exhausted from all the traveling. Let's take a good rest on the farm for a few days."

Feng Xue nodded, feeling indeed very tired.

Although you are not in a hurry, just take a rest if you don't want to walk.

But being outside all the time, mental fatigue is inevitable.

Never returned to Arlington, and lived on the ranch that day.

Jiang Ning ran to the nearest town and bought a lot of things.

In addition to vegetables, there are also various seasonings.

Feng Xue was very surprised when he saw it, and asked him where these things came from by gestures.

Jiang Ning lied: "I bought it in a Chinese supermarket."

Feng Xue didn't doubt it and really thought it was bought in a Chinese supermarket.

In fact, there are several seasonings that Americans simply cannot buy.

He brought it here, so he had to lie.

After eating Western food for more than half a month, Feng Xue was already fed up.

With the ingredients, I made ramen for lunch.

I fried several dishes and had a home-style meal.

Feng Xue enjoyed the meal.

Jiang Ning also had a big appetite and ate three big bowls of ramen.

After dinner, go out to enjoy the scenery and digest the food.

The environment of the villa is quite good, with a lake behind it. There are not many artificial landscapes, and every tree and grass around it strives to be close to and restore nature. It is not as fancy as artificial landscapes, and it is refreshing to look at.

The lake is not very big, about the size of a football field.

There are fish in the lake, quite a lot of them.

Fishing enthusiasts will definitely like it.

Jiang Ning wanted to go for a swim, so he tested the water temperature and found it was quite cool.

It's less than 20 degrees outside, which is not suitable for swimming in this season.

He has no problem with that, but Feng Xue doesn't.

There is a simple pier in the northwest corner, with a small wooden boat parked next to it.

The boat is a bit old, but still usable and you can tell it's been regularly maintained.

The two men got on the boat, Feng Xue sat at the bow, holding the boat's bow with both hands.

Jiang Ning untied the rope and held the pole with a little force.

The boat left the dock.

The lake is not deep, the deepest point is less than two meters.

Most areas are only about one meter.

It doesn't look like it was dug purely by humans, but rather it was created by the instantaneous terrain, a little artificial repair and water diversion. The water flows in from the southwest corner, flows out from the northeast corner, and flows along a stream to the next artificial lake.

Water is the source of all things.

Pastures are valuable only if they have water.

Seymour’s ranch is actually not small, and it only cost six or seven million.

This ranch cost more than 200 million yuan. The fact that several generations of the original rancher's family spent decades to transform it is secondary. The key is the water, which makes it very valuable. Whether it is developing agriculture or engaging in breeding, water is ultimately indispensable.

The boat sailed very smoothly without any bumps.

Feng Xue let go of the boat's bow and gestured a few times. The environment here was really great.

As Jiang Ning rowed the boat, he said, "It's comfortable to come here for vacation in the summer, but it's too cold in the winter. California is nice. If the time is right, I'll buy a farm in California, a small farm for family vacations. That's how you can enjoy life."

Feng Xue gestured and said that he had bought so many farms that he couldn’t remember them all.

Jiang Ning smiled and said, "There are two types of farms. One is bought purely for the enjoyment of life. Most of them are small and exquisite, and the price is also high. Some small farms of dozens of acres cost millions. The other is for investment properties, like this ranch, which is bought to operate and make money. I bought the second type. In the future, I will buy a few more leisure farms and enjoy life while I am young."

Feng Xue gestured and said that this ranch was pretty good.

Jiang Ning nodded: "This ranch is indeed good, but the previous ranch owner was busy enjoying life instead of running the business properly. Such a good ranch is actually out of pocket. What a bunch of prodigals!"

Feng Xue smiled.

After rowing for a while, I went back to take a nap.

Jiang Ning didn't sleep and went to visit the hired workers.

By the way, I discussed ranch management issues with Tracy, the ranch manager.

After dinner, Feng Xue and I sat in front of the door to watch the sunset.

Enjoying the rare tranquility.

Feng Xue was browsing his phone and saw a video for him to watch.

Jiang Ning took a quick look and talked about the Demon Country.

Feng Xue doesn't understand English, but her native language is on it.

The incident in the park has caused a lot of uproar, with too many shocking revelations. It has never been settled, and the implications are too great. All parties involved are busy distancing themselves from the issue, and the two sides are biting each other, exposing countless ugliness in the world.

Jiang Ning knew what Feng Xue was worried about, and said, "Don't worry, I won't be blamed. I'll pass the blame on to the Americans. Look, they happily accepted the credit. I only do good things, and I don't leave my name behind."

Feng Xue nodded and continued brushing.

After scrolling for a while, I saw another video and continued to show it to him.

Jiang Ning took a quick look and saw that the Loli Island incident was only recently exposed.

The quarrel was very heated and many bigwigs were involved.

Feng Xue doesn’t understand English, but the spoofed photo of the President is really eye-catching.

Jiang Ning explained to her: "This is a recent hot topic. There is a small island in the Caribbean. A guy named Epstein has some underage boys and girls who provide services to the rich and powerful. The guy in the photo is one of them. His wife has also been there. These are just small things. The main thing is to replace parts and other things. They all want to live forever."

Feng Xue was shocked.

(End of this chapter)