Reborn American Giants

Chapter 79 give and take

After the last "farce" that took place in the San Salvador City Council was leaked by unknown sources, including the "San Salvador Daily News", "News Photo", "Today" and other major media and TV, those reporters used "spicy"

The writing style really "satirizes" those "members of parliament".

Victor looked at the TV. Chalme, the host of El Salvador's Channel 6 "Daily Focus", was teasing with his sharp language.

"...Let's take a look at Senator Coleman's agility. Oh, look at this hard punch. He should not be a congressman, but should be a boxer. I believe his opponent is seeing this

He will kneel down and surrender immediately..."

"...I would like to apologize to Senator Coleman here. I should not have said on the show that you have no ability before. Now it seems that I was wrong..." Chalme faced the camera and told the audience

The audience winked and winked, causing a burst of laughter.

"Moving to the topic, from the above picture, it is not difficult for us to draw a conclusion. Although the Christian Democrats announced that they have become the majority party in the city council, they only control 28 seats, not even a simple majority. Therefore,

It is conceivable that the battles in the city council will be very lively in the future, so let us look forward to seeing how these councilors will perform."

Despite its serious name, "Daily Focus" is an authentic news parody program. The satirical content is based on the most popular news stories, political figures, and media organizations, but it often contains self-deprecation in different aspects.

Chalmers is popular for his humorous and entertaining hosting style.

Chalmers was welcomed, but the "big names" who were satirized by him would not be too happy. It was just due to his status and influence, otherwise he, a small TV host, would have been hit long ago.

However, if his hosting style continues, sooner or later, some politician or capital group who cannot bear it will take action against him.

However, the chaotic situation in the San Salvador Assembly is exactly what Orville said. Due to various considerations, the power of the "Speaker" has been restricted. The right to determine "topics" for the parliamentary meeting will be a "committee" composed of all parties.

Discuss and confirm.

This was a severe blow to Lellanos. Victor estimated that Lellanos did not expect that he would be the first "target" of the opposition and suffer a blow. Now Councilor Caressa of the Nationalist Republican Alliance is

Somewhat "satisfied", relying on his performance as the "speaker" of the Christian Democratic Party at the beginning, he announced two days later that he would become the "minority leader" of the San Salvador City Council, successfully achieving his political goals.

Under Orville's introduction, Victor successfully established a connection with several young city councilors belonging to the same party. He has been attending various party meetings, gatherings, salons, dinners, etc. these days. The same thing happened today.

So, he had just finished a banquet and was sitting in the lounge with Orville, watching a program on TV that "satirized" the San Salvador City Councilor.

"The Congressman Dalmiro I met today can be regarded as an "old man" within the party. He has been an excellent "sailor" since the Romero period, and now he is also on the Christian Democratic Party.

He's doing a great job, you can get closer to him, there's no harm in it." Orville was lying on the sofa, watching the program on TV, and said in a very relaxed manner: "It seems that this Chalmers host

What you said is really "hit the nail on the head". From now on, the city council will look very lively."

Victor sat opposite Orville. He had now vaguely guessed why Orville was so close to him in the first place. As the former legal adviser to Chairman Jose, Orville should have certain responsibilities when he entered the San Salvador City Council.

As a "mission", his role should be the same as that of Councilor Asdias Amfilo, as the "majority whip" of the San Salvador City Council, controlling the movements of the members of the city council for José.

Don’t think that just because one party is in sync, San Salvador, as the capital, occupies a large part of the political landscape of El Salvador. Any policy introduced will have a huge impact on the National Assembly. Therefore, Orville

He must have been ordered by Jose to keep an eye on the Christian Democratic MPs for him and remind them not to sit crooked.

As for the past few days, they have been running around at various dinners and gatherings. Orville should be observing one by one what kind of people his congressmen are. He wants to know these congressmen very well, no, it should be

It is to dissect them. This is the duty of a "party whip". He must ensure that he has a complete grasp of it all: who the congressmen are close to, possible pillows.

Who are the people on the side, have they secretly stolen other people's money, or are having an affair with other people's wives? Orville needs to know all these "violent information" so that he can use this information when voting in the future.

Give full play to his "power", and the Gref family controlled by Victor can help him obtain all the information he wants more conveniently and quickly.

So now, Victor feels that it is time for a "showdown" with Orville. He wants to borrow his power, yes, but in exchange for what? The popular "give and take" in the political field, even if Victor is a newbie to the political field

The "rookie" also understands this.

"Orville, I think we should have a good talk," Victor said to Orville, lying on the sofa in the same posture, "I am just a newcomer in the party, and in the city council, I am also just a newcomer.

As a newly-minted congressman, what do you want from me?"

"Oh, I was still wondering when you asked this question, haha," Orville sat up on the sofa, picked up a bottle of 1942 Cabernet Sauvignon red wine from the tray on the table, and flipped it over twice.

Then he poured the bottle into the glass and saw that the dark red wine filled the glass. He carefully pushed it in the direction of Victor so that the wine that was parallel to the rim of the glass would not spill a drop.

"Well, Victor, the party had already sent people to investigate your true identity the moment you decided to run for election. I think your identity is no longer a secret in the eyes of those who should know."

Victor watched the full wine glass being pushed in front of him. He didn't move, just listened to Orville's words.

"Well, this is not a big deal. The party can help you eliminate all these "hidden dangers". The premise is that you need to dedicate your "loyalty" to the party. This is what Chairman Amfilo asked me to tell you.

"After Orville said this, he stretched his head to

Above the full wine glass on the table, he lowered his head, sucked the nearly overflowing wine into his mouth, savored it for a while before swallowing it, let out a sigh of satisfaction, and then lay back down.

On the sofa, waiting for Victor to make his "decision".

Tear off the coat of "warmth and tenderness", and only cold political transactions remain.

Victor didn't think about it for long. After a moment, he smiled softly and said to Orville with a smile on his face: "You can tell Chairman Amfilo for me that as a member of the Christian Democratic Party, I am happy to contribute to the party.

My own strength and loyalty are just..."

"What questions do you have?"

"I don't have any doubts. I just want to know what the party needs a newcomer like me to do?" Victor straightened his crooked tie and wore this red cloth belt all day long, just like tying a dog.

It's the same chain, but I don't know whose hand the other end is.

"Haha, imagine, Victor, use your imagination," Orville chuckled, "You should think carefully about the dirty sides of your colleagues who are bright on the surface in private, and the conflicts between them and the business groups.

Black gold transactions, private peace talks with rival parties, mistresses maintained outside, and even illegitimate children, these are all needs of information parties."

These "political ecology" spit out from Orville's mouth made Victor understand that he needs to dig out these shady things like a "paparazzi reporter". The difference is that the things he digs will not be published in a certain publication.

In newspapers, all this will be buried deep in a safe of the "party whip" that no one knows where. It will appear when it is needed.

"Okay then," Victor extended his right hand to Orville, "I hope that at some point, the party can support me."

"Of course, since you have dedicated your efforts to the party, the party will "take care of" you."

The two palms held each other tightly in this somewhat dim lounge. Victor and Orville both had smiles on their faces, and the smiles were surprisingly "similar"...

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