My absurd experiences in North America over the years

Li Fu sent the organized story outline and narrative structure to CP's private email address via encrypted email.

He didn't use his own phone; he used an encrypted network, and everything was done through the secure lines within the Seven Springs Manor.

After reading it, CP was very satisfied with the current storyline and narrative structure. He also said that he would be returning to New York in the next couple of days to invite Li Fu to meet him in Manhattan.

Li Fu declined the invitation from CP.

It is inappropriate for them to meet in public recently, as the midterm elections are just beginning and he cannot be involved in any politically related events.

This includes meetings with political figures.

He will not appear at Cole's gubernatorial campaign rally or Lucy's campaign speech.

He doesn't even plan to show up in Nashville.

He knew without even thinking that those members of Congress were watching his every move.

Any inappropriate public appearance could be interpreted as a political signal, leading to swift action against him.

Japanese right-wing extremists also hate him to the bone. These people are all lunatics; they'll come at you like a madman for any excuse.

This is a form of self-protection, and also a way to avoid suspicion, so as not to give the enemy any excuse to attack him.

Once reminded, CP clearly realized that Li Fu's visit to New York should indeed be kept highly confidential, so they decided to meet at Seven Springs Manor.

At the same time, in a private club in Manhattan, New York, an inconspicuous meeting was taking place.

The room was dimly lit, and several abstract oil paintings and portraits of Jewish rabbis hung on the walls, seemingly arranged to welcome someone.

Two Japanese men were sitting on one side of the round table. They were wearing dark suits and their ties were neatly tied. There were no documents or electronic devices on the table, only three glasses of high-end wine.

Across from me sat an American man in his forties, with neatly combed hair and frameless glasses.

He wasn't a top figure in the New York real estate circle, but he had a substantial network of contacts, including judges, mid-level police officers, partners in several law firms, and other contacts that were not convenient to mention in public.

As an external advisor to the Kushner family, he was responsible for handling matters that did not require the involvement of formal institutions.

"Mr. Cohen, we've been keeping a close eye on Li Fu's recent movements," one of the Japanese men said, his Japanese accent noticeable but his wording accurate. "He's our enemy, and we want to get rid of him as soon as possible."

The media storm that Li Fu stirred up on the West Coast dealt a huge blow to the Japanese right wing and also had a serious negative impact on Japan's international image.

They were eager to kill Li Fu, but it would be difficult to do so on their own.

So they thought of finding allies.

The man opposite him, named Cohen, did not interrupt him, but listened patiently, his expression revealing no bias.

"You want him to disappear?"

The two Japanese men nodded repeatedly; they were far-right extremists, belonging to the most fanatical group.

Cohen understood their demands. He slowly spun halfway around with his wine glass in hand, as if assessing something. After a moment, he suddenly laughed and said, "I'm not trying to discourage you, but you don't have the ability."

The two Japanese men exchanged a puzzled look. "What does Mr. Cohen mean?"

"It's nothing. If you want to talk about assassination, then there's no need to continue," Cohen said, somewhat regretting coming to see them.

Li Fu was usually accompanied by Thompson, and there were at least three or four security personnel around him.

Not to mention that he also seems to have a background in South American mercenaries, making him incredibly strong. Whether it was the kidnapping case a few years ago or the encounter with dark web assassins in his rented apartment, where he managed to kill them in return...

Everyone knows that assassinating him is too risky; if a mistake is made during the assassination, things could get out of hand.

Only an idiot would take such a risk.

"It's in our best interest to make him disappear!" The first to speak was a Japanese man named Sanjiro, who was quite puzzled.

"You should understand that he's currently in the public eye, and the documentary's buzz hasn't completely died down," Cohen said, his patience waning. "Even if you had the chance, have you considered that if something happened to him now, everyone would be focused on the potential killer... Can you withstand that kind of scrutiny?"

He couldn't understand how those two people could be so stupid.

The other person, Naoki Ohashi, humbly asked, "What do you mean?"

"Let him get into chaos first, keep him busy dealing with all sorts of troubles, and he won't have the energy to continue pushing those projects forward," Cohen said bluntly. "Also, if we can find a way to make him lose some trust and doubt whether he's worth following, that would be even better."

In summary, it's a war of public opinion.

After listening, Sanjiro did not respond immediately. He pondered for a moment before replying, "We understand what Mr. Cohen means, but Li Fu has a deep foundation in the media. The Tribune and several TV stations on the West Coast are all within his sphere of influence. We are afraid we have no chance of winning the war of public opinion."

After listening to Mimoto Jiro's words, Cohen shook his head and laughed, "You've misunderstood one thing. The real purpose of launching a propaganda war is to exhaust him. He's set up too big a scheme. People's energy is limited. Once he's overwhelmed, he might make mistakes."

Sanjiro's eyebrows twitched slightly; he felt there was some truth to it.

Li Fu is currently managing three films, a two-part documentary, two non-profit foundations, the daily operations of MGM, as well as the Tribune, the United Foundation, and newly acquired studios...

Anyone who tries to manage so many things at once has limited energy. If you try to sabotage them from all sides, they are likely to make mistakes, and those mistakes will be their opportunity.

They're masters at sabotaging others in their daily lives.

For example, if a movie is almost finished filming, then let it encounter some controversy before its release.

The controversy doesn't have to be real; as long as someone questions its historical accuracy, its funding sources, or its underlying political motives...

Once these questions appear in the media, the production team must respond.

The same applies to the foundation.

The accounts are open and transparent, but transparency and lack of questions are two different things.

They don't need to fabricate anything; they just need to smear and spread rumors. Reporters will definitely follow up for the sake of popularity. As soon as one reporter starts digging, someone has to be arranged to clarify.

The saying "It takes only a mouth to spread rumors, but it takes a lot of legwork to refute them" comes from this.

Even if Li Fu controls the Forum Newspaper, there are other channels that can be utilized, such as various tabloids and social media platforms.

A tweet, an anonymous post, a blog post, etc. are all things you can try.

Anyway, there's no need to care about the truth. As long as you say something shocking, people will pay attention. And lies often spread faster than the truth.