A Returner’s Successful Investment Method - Chapter 646



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Episode 646. malay scandal (7)

I met Chris at the airport.

He looked at me and waved happily.

“Your face has improved a lot.”

“haha! is it?”

“I heard you moved?”

Chris said with a sheepish smile.

“Because there are issues with the children’s education. Her wife tells her to come visit the house sometime. “I want to treat you with sincerity.”

“Then I guess I should go with a happy heart.”

There are so many people ruined because of me… … It gives me great joy to see people who have achieved success thanks to me.

If I’m going, I’ll have to take Trish with me.

As a small business owner(?) in my neighborhood, I should ask them to write an article and promote it.

“I have some free time, so I’ve been working out hard again recently.”

“yes?”

After hearing this, it seems like my originally muscular body has become even bigger.

I don’t know why there are so many Hell Chang(?) in this country.

I slowly took a step back.

“Why but?”

“ah! “I’ve been staying away from muscles these days.”

Chris looked like he didn’t understand what I was saying.

“huh? What does that mean? Stay away from muscles. “Why are you avoiding this good thing?”

“… … .”

Suddenly, I remember Sunwoo’s words that the right amount of muscle hypertrophy is when you can lift and lower your body freely.

Actually, the person who said that couldn’t control himself.

“Let’s go now.”

“Where do you want to go?”

“Atlanta.”

Chris tilted his head.

“Why are you there? “Do you know anyone there?”

“We both know this person.”

“who?”

I told him my name.

“Mark Phillips.”

* * *

This year, the biggest event in the United States is the presidential election, held once every four years.

The presidential election is held in November.

However, both parties have already started the race for the presidential election.

For the Republican Party, incumbent President Johnny Wallace secured an early victory, and the Democratic Party was also almost solidified with Georgia Senator Mark Phillips.

Everyone paid attention to the presidential election where these two will face off rather than the primary.

We cannot be relieved that we won the primary. Only if we achieve an overwhelming victory will we be able to continue this excitement all the way to the finals.

Senator Phillips traveled across the United States with his staff to complete his primary campaign schedule.

Since it was a schedule that was time-consuming, I had to divide my sleep into travel time.

The meal was one of two things.

Have a quick meal during a meeting with staff, or meet sponsors and enjoy a dinner.

Even though I was eating well, I lost over 5 pounds.

No matter how busy I was, I had to meet sponsors who provided election funds and ask for their support and continued support.

Since I didn’t have time, making a schedule was a struggle.

Even after the campaign ended, I couldn’t rest.

Mark Phillips held a meeting with his staff.

We checked the primary approval rating graph and public opinion polls and discussed future election strategies.

“Brother Kirk came out in support of President Wallace. “I think he will increase his donation amount more than last time.”

Everyone’s complexions darkened at those words.

The Kirk family is a famous oil tycoon family in the United States.

Because it is unlisted, the exact amount is not known, but its assets are estimated to be $100 billion.

The two brothers have been running the company together since the death of their father, Noel Kirk, and are traditional Republican supporters.

If elections are war, money is ammunition.

You can only win a war if you have money.

You have to travel to hundreds of cities to gather people, give speeches, and appeal for support, and it all costs money.

Nevertheless, it is impossible to meet all the voters.

Therefore, advertisements must be run throughout the election period.

TV advertisements, internet advertisements, SNS advertisements, A-Tube advertisements, etc.

This is where the most money goes.

Even in the United States, there is a limit to the amount of support that can be given to individual politicians.

However, support for political organizations is unlimited.

In Korea, only political parties can run election advertisements, but in the United States, political groups can run advertisements.

Most of the numerous election advertisements that appear on TV are not created by the Democratic or Republican parties, but by each political group with their own money.

It can be said to be a competition that literally pours in unlimited capital.

Since the opponent is a president seeking re-election, there is an incumbent advantage.

President Wallace is taking full advantage of this to raise more campaign funds than in previous elections.

In order not to lose, this side also needs more election funds.

The staff continued the meeting, each coming up with measures on how to collect more donations.

After the meeting is over.

As Mark Phillips closed his eyes and took a short break, an aide came up to him and said,

“I received a call from the candidate’s cell phone earlier.”

“someone?”

As he is a strong presidential candidate, people who want to meet him are lining up.

I get calls from all over and meet so many people that I get confused about who is who.

“My name is Miru Han from Continue Capital.”

At those words, Mark Phillips’ half-closed eyes brightened.

“what!? “Is that really true?”

“yes.”

Mark Phillips checked the message on his cell phone.

“Hanmiru… … .”

He is a lifesaver who saved himself and his family.

Aside from that, Mark Phillips was very interested in Han Mi-ru.

When you work in politics, you are bound to meet many different types of people.

Miru Han is the most interesting person he has ever met.

At the time of the plane explosion, Han Mi-ru was thoroughly investigated.

Until then, he was just an ordinary young man who quit his job at a securities firm in Korea and came to Korea.

However, when we met again, he was holding the title of co-representative of Continue Capital.

‘After the accident, did you go to New York and start a company with David Lockhart?’

There is no need to explain more about Continue Capital.

In recent years, Continu Capital has always been involved in major events in the U.S. financial world.

So far, it has created numerous news stories and earned astronomical amounts of profit.

Even though it does not receive any external investment, its size has grown to the point where it is now called the world’s largest private equity fund.

It is now having an impact on the entire U.S. economy, whether in industry or finance.

‘How much of a role did Hanmiru play here?’

Then and now, Mark Phillips is a powerful politician who is considered a candidate for the next president.

If you are doing business in the United States, you may be asked for various favors… … Han Miru didn’t even ask for a small favor.

No, we barely had any contact before that.

The last time we met was when we received a report regarding Facenote.

And it was only now, ahead of the presidential election, that they contacted me again.

‘There’s no way he would just ask to meet at a time like this.’

Maybe it has some purpose.

Is it advice or a request… … .

‘Either way, we’ll have to meet to find out.’

Mark Phillips called Miru Han directly.

“I heard that you asked to meet.”

* * *

The private plane arrived in Atlanta.

I got in the car with Chris and headed straight to the location where the primary was being held.

The whole city seems to be heating up.

The people gathered at the primary were all holding placards with the names of the Democratic Party and Phillips engraved on them. When Chris saw that, he stuck out his tongue.

“Mark Phillips is incredibly popular.”

“After all, it’s a constituency.”

Mark Phillips was born in Georgia and currently serves as a Georgia state senator.

“During the last election, the Republican Party won Georgia.”

The United States is a federal state comprised of 50 states.

Although it is called a presidential election, the president is not actually chosen through this election, but each of the 50 states votes to select each state’s electoral college.

Later, these electoral colleges vote to elect the president.

To the extent that the Electoral College vote is a formality, the Electoral College vote is essentially a presidential election.

Electoral College voting is a winner-takes-all system.

In all but two states, whoever wins even one vote takes everything.

Therefore, no matter how many votes you get in states where the opposing party is strong, it is useless.

In the end, it is the swing states that decide the election.

Winning or losing here determines success or failure.

Georgia is considered a representative contending state along with Nevada, Arizona, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

The Republican Party won last time, but this time, since it is Congressman Phillips’ district, a fierce competition is expected to take place in the main election.

I asked quietly.

“Who did you film last time?”

“Hmm, to be honest, I voted for Wallace.”

“why?”

“I liked the security policy. “The salaries of US soldiers stationed in Korea were also raised.”

“… … .”

Isn’t that something that was given to Korea by ripping off a huge amount of defense funds?

“Are you originally a Republican supporter?”

“Three generations supported the Republican Party. “My late father used to swear at Democratic Party politicians whenever he drank.”

“Hmm.”

This is the same in any country.

For your information, my father didn’t do that.

“So who are you going to vote for this time?”

Then Chris said as if there was nothing to worry about.

“Of course it’s Mark Phillips. I had this kind of relationship, so how could I not take a picture? “Out of loyalty, I have to take a picture.”

“okay.”

“Aren’t you going to vote for Phillips too?”

“no.”

Chris was taken aback by my words.

“What does that mean? Are you really going to vote for Wallace? why!?”

I said it as if it was obvious.

“You have to be able to vote to vote. “How do I vote when I don’t have the right to vote?”

“ah… … “He was Korean.”

Well, wouldn’t it be okay to say that I’m half American now?

He is a so-called black-haired foreigner.

During the conversation, the primary candidates appeared on the podium one by one following the introduction of the host.

Every time, people clapped and cheered.

Then, when Mark Phillips appeared, the cheers reached their peak.

“Waaah!” “Phillips!” Phillips!”

Mark Phillips, standing on the podium, looked around at the supporters and said.

“Thank you to the people of Georgia for gathering here today. The United States is now facing several serious threats. President Wallace led America down a path of division for four years. America cannot be left like this any longer!”

I thought to myself as I looked at that.

No matter how many times I go back, won’t I still be a politician?

I don’t have any particular desire to do it.

Chris asked amidst cheers and applause.

“So who do you think will win this presidential election?”

I said it as a joke.

“well. “Whoever secures the most electoral votes will win.”

Mark Phillips won in the first round.

But even then, it was a huge race, and he barely won by a narrow margin of votes.

So what about this time?

I still think Mark Phillips has the edge… … As many things have already changed because of me, it is difficult to guarantee 100% victory.

The biggest problem is that we don’t know what kind of variables this incident will cause.

So you need to take action in advance.