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Chapter 884 American Side Story 6: The US Election! Guan Zu: It's time to show America my strength!
In October, the autumn breeze is refreshing.

Guan Zu spent a day at Ocean Park with his daughter and Lok Wai-ching.

We returned to Causeway Bay in the evening.

Just about to go upstairs,
The 4-year-old princess looked at the stairs and felt very tired today, so she didn't want to go upstairs.

"Daddy, carry me upstairs~~"

"???"

Guan Zu looked at the stairs; it was only the second floor, and he still had to carry it.

Too spoiled!

How could I, Guan Zu's daughter, be so useless!

Besides, I'm a man who has received 21st-century parenting experience, so why would I spoil you like this?
Do you really think I'm a doting father?

Guan Zu squatted down and said, "Baby, it's only the second floor. You can walk by yourself."

"No, Daddy, I'm so tired, please hug me..."

Then she started crying.

Tears come when they come.

Guan Zu: "???"

No, please don't!
Lok Wai-ching watched with a smile, thinking, "You scumbag, you didn't spend enough time with me. Now you'll suffer."

Guan Zu squatted down, hugged his daughter, and said, "Don't cry... You want me to hold you, don't you?"

The daughter pouted, her eyes brimming with tears: "Yes."

Guan Zu started to reason with him: "How about this, we play rock-paper-scissors, if you win, I'll carry you upstairs, okay?"

Daughter: "Okay."

Then he raised his hand, ready to start the game of rock-paper-scissors.

Guan Zu stopped him: "Wait, if you lose, you can go upstairs by yourself, okay?"

The daughter nodded.

Raise your hand
Then Guan Zu stopped him again, repeatedly emphasizing: "It's a one-shot deal, no best-of-three. If you win once, I'll carry you upstairs. If you lose, you'll have to walk back by yourself. Is that okay?"

Daughter: "No problem."

Guan Zu smiled and said, "Okay!"

Take advantage!

If I play rock-paper-scissors, with my reaction speed, would I lose?

(Reader: ??? No, you're using cheat codes even when playing rock-paper-scissors with your 4-year-old daughter?)

Guan Zu: "Okay, let's begin... rock-paper-scissors..."

The two of them left at the same time.

The daughter produced the cloth.

Guan Zu quickly changed his expression and produced scissors.

The daughter exclaimed happily, "I won!"

Guan Zu was stunned for a moment: "No, I played scissors, you played paper, so I won."

The daughter cried out anxiously, "No, I won! My cloth won! Waaaaaah!"

She burst into tears.

"Daddy~~ I want a hug~~~~~"

Tears welled up in her big eyes again.

He hugged Guan Zu's neck and burst into tears, soaking Guan Zu's neck in the process.

Guan Zu: "…………"

Her crying broke the heart of her elderly father.

Come on.

The daughter won.

"Oh, right, you won... Hugs, hugs~~~~"

Guan Zu picked up his daughter and carried her upstairs while coaxing her, "I'm sorry, you won~~~"

Ah, women, they really are unreasonable.

Fine, what can I do? You're my darling.
Behind them, Lok Hye-jung gloated.

I just asked you to hug me, and now you want me to hug you and comfort you too.

Back home,
Guan Zu had just put his daughter down when Wu Lianqian called.

I reported something.

The secretary of presidential candidate Robert Ebert (who was then vice president to President Croton) called the Five Star Group office to arrange a phone call with Kwan Cho.

……

2000 was a famous presidential election year in the United States.

The election process had already begun as early as June 1999.

On June 12, Texas Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his candidacy for president as the Republican nominee.

On June 16, Vice President Albert Ebert, President Croton's deputy, announced his candidacy as the Democratic nominee.

On July 13, Senator Bob Smith from New Hampshire withdrew from the Republican Party and temporarily ran as an independent candidate.

Then comes a series of stages:
The campaign fundraising phase... well, it's about raising money, political donations...

The primary stage of the party election... defeating other party members to become the party's sole candidate.

At last,
Bush became the Republican nominee.

Albert Jr. became the Democratic nominee.

Next,
On July 25, Bush selected former Defense Secretary Dick Cheney as his running mate.

On August 8, Albert Jr. selected Senator Joseph Lieberman as his running mate.

What is a running mate?

If he wins, his running mate will be the vice president.

In other words, when voters cast their ballots for a presidential candidate, they are essentially voting for their running mate. If a presidential candidate wins the election, their running mate usually becomes the vice president.

For example, Vance, the vice president of the tax bureau, who said "I have no children but love cat women".

After the candidates were determined,

The next step is the candidate debate stage.

Starting from October 18th,
There will be three televised debates between Albert Jr. and Brett.

……

……

the next day,
9 points.

Guan Zu arrived at the Five Star Group.

This morning, he is going to speak by phone with U.S. Vice President Albert Jr.

He had been following the situation in the United States and knew that the election was about to begin.

At this point, Albert Jr. had already been confirmed as a presidential candidate.

The next stage will consist of three televised debates.

After the televised debates, the final sprint begins – campaigning for votes – and finally, the official election day!

According to the original history,
Little Albert failed.

Brett received 271 electoral votes, while Albert Jr. received 266, a difference of only 5 votes—a very small margin. (Note: There was a vote-counting controversy in Florida.)
(The Bagua diagram depicting the vote counting controversy in Florida during the 2000 election)

If Guan Zu were to intervene in this presidential election, he would have to win over a Republican state. Even with just 4 votes, that would be enough to turn the tide. Regardless of Florida, Democratic candidate Albert Ebert would win.

Currently,

The Umbrella Corporation, Happy Property, and the Democratic Party cooperated very well, and Kwan Tsu also really disliked the xenophobic whites.

Therefore, I would prefer that Democratic candidate Albert Jr. win.

"Ling ring ring~~~"

At this moment,
An international long-distance call came in.

The source is New York.

...At the same time, on the other side of the world, at 20 PM.

1 Observatory Loop, Washington, D.C., USA.

(picture)

This is the location of the Vice President's official residence.

It is a huge estate.

The vice president at that time was none other than Albert Ebert, the Democratic candidate in this election.

His secretary helped him dial a number to Hong Kong Island.

Five Star Group, Guan Zu.

An Asian who founded Umbrella Property and Happiness Property in the United States.

In particular, the Umbrella Corporation had already expanded beyond California in 1998, gaining a broad base of support in neighboring Nevada and Oregon.

In 1998, Jerry Lee of the Umbrella Corporation successfully defeated the Republican candidate to become a California assemblyman, and the number of votes he received was astonishing, further demonstrating the broad popular support and ability to garner votes for the Umbrella Corporation.

Therefore,
In order to succeed in his presidential campaign, he needed to personally call Guan Zu and have a chat.

We hope to receive support from Umbrella Property Management and Happiness Property Management in the future.

Connected
Albert took the phone from his secretary.

"Mr. Guan, hello..."

"Hello, Mr. Albert..."

"Mr. Guan, thank you so much for taking the time to answer this call. Sorry to bother you..."

"Mr. Albert, you're too kind. It's an honor to receive your call. I've been following your campaign progress."

“That’s wonderful.” Albert’s voice was tinged with pleasure before he got to the point. “Mr. Guan, I think you are well aware of the importance of this election—it’s not only about the future of the United States, but also about the development environment of the Chinese American community and companies like Umbrella Corporation that have deep roots in the U.S. market.”

“Umbrella Property and Happiness Property not only provide high-quality community services to people in California, Nevada, and New York, but also prove that multiculturalism can inject new vitality into American society. And this is exactly the idea I have always advocated.”

Guan Zu listened, a faint smile appearing on his lips.

As expected of a political creature, he always knows how to speak eloquently.

"Mr. Albert Jr. recognizes the value of diversity, which is why Umbrella Property and Happiness Property are willing to maintain a good working relationship with the Democratic Party..."

“I completely agree.” Albert Jr. smiled, his tone earnest. “If I am elected president, I will push for more inclusive immigration policies and pay greater attention to the rights of minorities…”

The two sides had a very pleasant conversation.

During the conversation, Albert Jr. also promised to advance Umbrella Property and Happiness Property in various states after the election.

Take what you need.

Moreover, these two property management companies are natural allies of the Democratic Party.

Of course, there is another very important point that Guan Zu values.

That is, Vice President Albert Jr., from the beginning of his political career until his term as vice president, was a moderate.

He is also an advocate for environmental protection and promotes various international environmental protection protocols, such as the Kyoto Protocol.

Judging from his past performance, such as condemning the abuse of prisoners by American soldiers, he is the kind of person who... well... has a slightly higher moral standard than other politicians.

"Then, I wish us a pleasant collaboration." Guan Zu's tone was cheerful.

"It's been a pleasure working with you, Mr. Guan. I look forward to our victory in November." After saying this, Albert exchanged a few more pleasantries before hanging up the phone.

In his study at 1 Observatory Ring Road, Albert put down the phone and looked out at the night sky.

I felt relieved.

With the support of Umbrella Property and Happiness Property, it's like adding a significant weight to their election campaign.

Especially in western Nevada, a traditionally red state.

Politically, the state leans towards the Republican Party, with its governor, senators, and other key political positions all held by Republicans. Known for its conservative and free-market policies, it stands in stark contrast to the Democratic-dominated "blue states."

If I can win Nevada, I will have 6 more votes and the other side will have 6 fewer votes, making the difference 12 votes.

……

Next,
It refers to the final public televised debate of the general election.

In three parts.

The first debate was held on October 3rd at the University of Massachusetts in Boston.

Albert Einstein and Brett Bush were confined to the podium and engaged in a debate on domestic issues such as taxation and social security. Albert Einstein proposed a "targeted tax cut" plan and detailed the policy, but his frequent sighs and eye-rolling made him appear arrogant. Although Brett Bush had less experience, he was relaxed and natural, and even when some of his answers lacked strength, he did not show any stage fright.

The entire United States and the world are watching.

The number of viewers exceeded 5000 million.

The second debate was held on October 11 at Wake Forest University in North Carolina.

The discussion shifted to foreign policy, ranging from the unrest in the East to the Yugoslav elections, with both candidates presenting their positions. Albert Jr., a departure from his stiff demeanor in the first session, appeared approachable and composed, even directly addressing Bush's weaknesses by citing the Texas healthcare issue; Bush, on the other hand, displayed confidence on international issues, gradually gaining voters' approval of his governing potential.

The third debate took place on October 17 at Washington University in St. Louis.

Albert Jr. took the initiative, using sharp words and frequently approaching Bush Jr. to apply pressure; Bush Jr., on the other hand, defused the attacks with his affability, maintaining his composure with friendly and humorous responses. After three debates, both candidates had their gains and losses, and the election remained close.

The three debates have concluded.

……

On November 7, 2000, election day finally arrived.

The world is watching.

Voters across the United States flocked to polling stations, from the East Coast to the West Coast, with the voting process proceeding sequentially as time zones shifted.

New York's morning news was filled with footage of polling stations, while long lines formed in Los Angeles in the evening.

Television stations across the United States are updating voter turnout data in each state in real time.

In the evening, the vote counting began.

On a map of all American television news stations, the red (Republican) and blue (Democratic) areas are constantly expanding:
Albert Jr. easily won over traditional blue states like California and New York.

Bush Jr., on the other hand, has an advantage in red states such as Texas and Florida.

But an unexpected signal soon appeared—in the vote count data of Nevada, Albert Jr.'s approval rating remained slightly ahead, and for the first time, this "private territory" that had been controlled by the Republican Party showed signs of turning blue.

On the morning of November 8, the vote counting was nearing its end.

Except for Florida, which is still busy verifying ballots (due to lagging manual counting), the results for the remaining 49 states and Washington, D.C. are all in.

When the CNN anchor read out the vote count

Albert Jr. secured a lead with 272 electoral votes, while Bush Jr. trailed behind with only 236 votes.

"Even if all 30 electoral votes in Florida go to Bush Jr., his total votes would only be 266, which is still less than Albert Jr.'s 272 votes!"

The anchor's voice trembled with excitement.

"Little Albert will become the 43rd President of the United States!"

Right now,

Democrats across the country, and those who support them, cheered.

At the official residence at 1 Observatory Ring Road, Albert Jr. hugged his wife tightly the moment he heard the news.

Campaign team members rushed into the study, some bringing champagne, others the latest state analysis—the final results for Nevada showed that Albert Jr. had won by a 10% margin.

Meanwhile, at the White House, Croton cheered.

On the other hand, Brett's plan failed. Although he had instructed Florida to take action, he did not expect Albert Jr. to surpass the limit by 270 votes ahead of schedule.

"I lost~~~"

Without saying a word, Mr. Brett called Albert Jr. to surrender.

Brett: "Congratulations on your election."

Little Albert: "Hehehe, thank you for your congratulations!"

Bush: "I am willing to continue serving the American people under the leadership of the new president!"

Little Albert: "Hehehe~~~ No problem, serving the American people!"

Mr. Bu: "…………"

Fuck you!
That morning,

The front-page headlines of all major American newspapers were unanimously "Little Albert wins the election".

That night,

At the celebration held at the Democratic Party headquarters, Xiao Fu, Li Jie, and Jimmy attended as special contributors.

This time, the Umbrella Corporation played a crucial role in turning Nevada into a captive state.

(End of this chapter)