American tax officials

"Mr. Masco, it's a pleasure to see you again!!"

David stood up, his heart pounding with excitement, and shook hands with the other person.

To be honest, he really didn't expect that the person Thompson said he would give to him was actually Masco.

He had been trying to contact the other party for quite some time since the tax avoidance law was passed. Today, when he heard Kepper say that the other party seemed to be deliberately avoiding him, he felt even more overwhelmed. But unexpectedly, the other party has now come to him on its own initiative.

However, he now understands the source of Thompson's confidence when he said those things.

If Masco is willing to bring his own capital in, then not only will he be able to fulfill the stock market tasks assigned to Thompson, but he could also help other families.

Now that he has at least secured the title of the world's richest man on the surface, it would be an exaggeration to say that he can directly decide the outcome with the capital and influence he controls, but it is certainly no problem that he can bring new vitality to their camp.

"It's like this, Inspector General David. Following a friendly agreement between our two sides, Mr. Masco has agreed to join this bailout effort. Of course, besides that..."

Seeing that the two had already exchanged pleasantries, Thompson immediately stepped forward, but at the end, he seemed to hesitate.

"Since you're all here today, you're no strangers. Just say what you need to say, Mr. Thompson!"

David convened this meeting today for two reasons: firstly, to inquire about the situation of each family, and secondly, to make some strategic plans.

However, Masco's appearance was an unexpected bonus. If he could get involved in this market rescue operation, it would save him a lot of trouble.

"It's like this, Inspector General David. Mr. Masco once launched a program called 'BFR,' but it was shelved due to interference from former President Padden and some Freemasons. Now, his dream is to revive the program. You see…"

After saying this, Thompson and his daughter looked at David with a hint of trepidation.

Although their initial idea was good, human nature is unpredictable, and no one knew whether David would be angered by their good intentions.

Fortunately, David did not show any displeasure after hearing these words, which made the father and daughter relax a bit.

Upon hearing David's next words, the father and daughter were secretly delighted.

"Is that so...?"

David looked at Masco and said, "Mr. Masco, how about this? I'll talk to President Padden about this, and I'll help you get congressional approval. I'll also take care of any other issues so you can restart this project. What do you think?"

As a global celebrity, David was quite familiar with Masco's story and had also heard about this project.

Of course, the reason he agreed so easily was mainly because the plan wasn't anything special, and it wasn't like pushing through a bill or anything like that. With his current control over Congress, this plan was not exactly a piece of cake for him, but it wasn't a difficult thing either.

In exchange for this deal, Masco's "joining" could help him resolve the stock market issue first, which seems like an incredibly worthwhile deal!

"Thank you very much, Inspector General David!"

Masco appeared calm on the surface, but inside he was already ecstatic.

This was his dream, and what made him even happier was that David agreed so easily, which proved that he was very confident.

At this moment, he had made up his mind that he would do everything in his power to save the market.

Because if the plans of the three major groups are thwarted, these people, having suffered another major blow, will be powerless to retaliate even if they want to.

If these people are not defeated and allowed to make a comeback, then one may face retaliation in the future.

"By the way, Mr. Masco, this BFR project, I think it's the Mars colonization project?"

David seemed to remember something and asked with interest.

"That's right! In the future, I plan to launch a super-large rocket, loaded with people, food, air, daily necessities, and so on..."

"Let our Earthlings migrate to Mars to live..."

When it came to his dreams, Masco began to talk at length.

Moreover, the more he talked, the more engrossed he became, completely forgetting the representatives of the various families around him and Thompson and others.

Finally, after listening patiently for nearly ten minutes, David snapped out of his daze and quickly interrupted, "Wait, Mr. Masco, I'm also quite interested in your plan, but let's talk about it later!"

After David said that, Masco realized that he had gone off-topic and quickly nodded in agreement.

However, he quickly seemed to remember something and said, "Oh, right, Inspector General David, there's one more thing. The last time the three major corporations went so far as to target the senators' families, that's what worries me the most. So if possible, I'd like you to use the channels of the FBI, CIA, and NSA to protect my family..."

"That's no problem, I'll inform them immediately."

"That's great, thank you so much..."

Hearing that David had readily agreed again, Masco was naturally very grateful to David, even using a respectful title.

"No need to thank me. As a member of our camp, protecting you and your families is my duty."

After saying this, David turned to the crowd and said, "Alright, now that Mr. Masco has joined us, what are everyone's thoughts or plans for tomorrow's events?"

"I think Mr. Masco's involvement might be the turning point for us; we should make good use of his group of capitalist supporters!"

Gotha was the first to step forward and speak.

"Yes, Mr. Gotha is right!"

"I agree!"

"Agreed, we should make good use of this; it might have unexpected results!"

The others also agreed.

In terms of strength and heritage, even though Masco is the newly crowned world's richest man, he is still far inferior to these established families.

But Masco has one thing that none of his families can match: his global influence and his personal charisma.

Therefore, if Masco joins this bailout effort, capital from various countries will definitely take notice.

If they can attract capital from other countries to get involved, then the three major groups will be in for a rough time!

David nodded; these people all thought similarly to them. Then he looked at Masco and asked, "Mr. Masco, what do you think?"

"Mr. Gotha and the others are too kind. I'm just a businessman; I don't have that much influence. But now that I've joined, I'll definitely do my best!"

Masco was well aware of the changes his joining would bring to the situation. But in front of these established families, he dared not be too arrogant.

"Alright, it's settled then. Let's see how things go tomorrow..."

……

After the meeting ended.

On his way back, David made a phone call to Wilder, Paten's chief of staff.

"Chief of Staff Wilder, there's something I need you to tell the President. It's like this..."

After that, he made another call to the congressional committee that controls NASA's budget...

"..."

Late at night, in the McLean neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

"How did the talks with Thompson go, Masco?"

Upon seeing Masco's return, his girlfriend Grimes asked.

"Ha ha Grimes, I'm telling you, my dream has returned..."

Masco was as excited as a child, hugging Grimes and spinning him around in circles.

"Wait, Masco, what's going on?"

Grimes knew about Masco's dream, but hadn't it been stalled for many years due to the interference of those capitalists?

How come after just one meeting with Thompson, he said he could come back?

"Haha, Grimes, guess who else I saw besides Thompson this time?"

"Who?"

Grimes was even more confused.

"I also went to New York and met with David from the IRS!"

"David from the IRS!"

Grimes was stunned.

But soon, she understood why Masco was so excited and said that his dream had returned!

Indeed, in the entire United States right now, besides the rising star David, who else has the guts to disrupt the Freemasons' plans and the ability to help Masco realize this dream!

"That's wonderful, Masco! I'm so happy for you!"

As Masko's girlfriend, Grimes was genuinely happy for him at this moment.

Just as the two were talking, Masco's phone rang.

"Hello, may I ask who you are...?"

"Mr. Masco, I am Alva from the House of Representatives."

"Chairman Alva, hello!"

Upon hearing the name Alva, Musk was initially taken aback, but then became excited.

David has already said he'll help him get that plan sorted out.

And just as I returned, the chairman of the committee that oversees NASA's budget called... Could it be...?

Before Masko could think further...

Kaalva's voice came through the phone again: "Mr. Masco, I'm aware of the BFR project. I've already spoken to the NASA director, and he said he'd be very willing to cooperate with you again. As for other matters, I think they shouldn't be a problem either. Tomorrow or sometime seems to be a good time; just send someone to NASA headquarters to coordinate the specifics!"

"Oh my god, this...this..."

During the days and nights when the plan was interrupted, Masco had fantasized countless times about restarting it, but he never expected that it would be achieved so easily now. For a moment, he was so excited that he was somewhat incoherent.

"Eron, stop hesitating and just agree."

Hearing Grimes' reminder, Masco calmed himself down and replied, "Yes, Mr. Chairman, I will send someone to NASA to coordinate immediately tomorrow!"

The next morning, at 9 o'clock.

While sending his men to NASA, Masco also instructed his secretary to hold a press conference for him.

Because Masco is the newly crowned world's richest man and possesses strong personal charisma, within half an hour, various media outlets gathered in the lobby of his company, The Boring Company, in the city center.

Amidst great anticipation, Masco stepped onto the stage and said, "I am truly sorry to have disturbed our friends from all the media so early in the morning..."

"Mr. Masco, you're too kind. This is our profession, and we're very happy that you notified us to come for an interview..."

"Mr. Masco, there's no need to apologize to us. Just let us know if you have anything to announce."

As a media professional, I'd love to interview Masko every day, so how could I possibly be disturbed?

"Since that's the case, then let's not waste any more time!"

"The purpose of today's press conference is actually to address the tax avoidance bill that has been attracting a lot of attention recently. Since the president signed the bill into law yesterday, the stock market has been in a period of great volatility!"

"The American economy has been sluggish in recent years, and with such huge fluctuations in the stock market, countless investors have lost all their hard-earned money. In order to recover the economic losses of the people, I am officially announcing today that I and my partners will enter the market to revitalize it!"

Masco's words immediately caused an uproar in the audience.

"Oh my god, Mr. Masco, are you telling the truth!"

"Mr. Masco, did you communicate with the stock exchange, the China Securities Regulatory Commission, the Ministry of Finance, or the Federal Reserve regarding this market entry action? Or was it your personal action?"

"Mr. Masco, if you haven't consulted with the SEC and the Federal Reserve, wouldn't it be inappropriate to hastily announce an entry into the market to stimulate activity?"

Throughout history, whenever a country's stock market experiences turmoil, the country's finance ministry or central bank has usually been tasked with preparing for market intervention.

However, there is absolutely no news from the U.S. Treasury Department. As for the Federal Reserve, those in the know understand that this stock market turmoil was instigated by those behind it, and they certainly won't be intervening in the market at this time.

So when Masko publicly announced the bailout today, wasn't he slapping the face of the Federal Reserve and other institutions?

"Please don't rush to ask more questions. I will answer them. First of all, the market intervention was my personal action and has nothing to do with the Treasury Department or the Federal Reserve!"

"Secondly, as an entrepreneur and businessman who earns money from my own people, I should be responsible for the national economy. Announcing a bailout, even though it may provoke dissatisfaction from some institutions, is a responsibility I must fulfill!"

Certain institutions?

What kind of organization is it?

Who else could it be but the Federal Reserve!

You could even say they just read out their ID cards!

Of course, Masco's words at this moment were also a sarcastic jab at the Federal Reserve's behind-the-scenes machinations and its evil actions that disregarded the people's property! (End of Chapter)