Li Jiankun and his two companions checked into the InterContinental Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.General Situ Meng left the three cars that had picked him up at the airport last time, including most of the people, to him.Facilitate travel and ensure his safety.As Situ Meng said, the city is filled with the atmosphere of election season, with activities in newspapers, on television and on the streets almost every day.Several major candidates are trying their best to win votes for themselves.Polls conducted by authoritative organizations show that the current governor ranks first in public opinion.His approval rating is 41.4%, nearly three times that of the last place.However, the person ranked second in public opinion is still relatively strong, with a support rate of 37.2%, so he is not without a chance of winning.This is naturally good news for Li Jiankun.The more intense the competition, the more valuable his presence becomes.For other people on Earth who have nothing to do with the election in the beautiful country, it’s... quite interesting.In his previous life, when Li Jiankun had nothing to do, he also paid some attention to it.According to his understanding, New York has the highest cost for city-level elections in the United States.Someone once spent about 92.6 million US dollars, which is equivalent to paying about US dollars for each vote, setting a historical record.Pay attention, this is a historical record.Li Jiankun couldn’t remember the year, but it was definitely after the 1980s.This means that at this level in the United States, no matter what happens, the campaign funds will be within the historical record of 69 million US dollars.Li Jiankun already knows the market situation.He chose the most direct way, visiting the person in person.Beverly Hills, Wilshberg Center, a famous shopping and commercial district in Los Angeles.A convoy of three black cars was parked steadily under an office building on one side of the street.Snapped!Snapped!Li Jiankun took the Fugui brothers into the office building and took the elevator straight to the fifth floor.In the United States, campaigns are run like business operations, as temporary companies.This is the campaign base of the current consul.Ding Dong!The elevator door opened and security personnel were waiting at the door.It is most likely to prevent opponents from stealing intelligence or something."Hello, what can I do for you?"His attitude was not very enthusiastic, but his words were polite.Li Jiankun replied in fluent English: "I want to find your responsible person. I am interested in providing campaign support for Mayor Bradley.""Support? In what aspects?""funds.""Oh, okay, thank you very much. Please come this way, all three of you."The attitude instantly became extremely enthusiastic, and Li Jiankun and the other two were led to a comfortable meeting room.The security guard who brought them here motioned them to wait and then left. Not long after, a white girl with a sweet smile brought them steaming hot coffee.And said that the person in charge would be here soon.While waiting, Zhang Gui came to the glass wall, stood on tiptoe to look out through the frosted layer, and commented:“It does cost a lot of money.”If someone who doesn't know the situation looks at the place from here, they would definitely think that there is a busy company outside.There were constant calls from all directions.There were dozens of people in sight, and they were running even when they were walking.Being so active, how can you get less money?Li Jiankun laughed and cursed: "This is bullshit."The composition of campaign expenses involves many aspects, and the salaries of ordinary staff are only a very small part of it.It also includes various advertisements, printed materials, event materials, mailing letters, telephone canvassing, purchasing of relevant data, hiring of experienced campaign managers, etc.For example, when mailing a letter, the postage for a letter is not expensive, but what if you send one to every household in the city?It's just burning money.Li Jiankun was chatting casually, and before he finished speaking, there was a knock on the door, and then the door was pushed open.Two white men walked in together.With smiles on their faces, they walked up to Li Jiankun and shook hands with him.One is a senior adviser to the campaign team named Bob.One is the head of the campaign team and a close confidant and staff of the current executive, named Dunlap.Bob also did not forget to offer a little flattery, which was also a prelude to the following business: "I heard that the Japanese are generous gentlemen."Don't blame him for not thinking.At present, Japanese people are buying things like crazy in the United States.Whenever Americans see an Asian face and someone with money but nowhere to spend it, they subconsciously assume that he or she is of Japanese descent.The smile on Li Jiankun's face faded, and he asked, "Mr. Bob, have you ever seen a Japanese person as tall as me?"Bob's expression was awkward for a moment, but he immediately changed his tone and said, "Yes, they can't grow that tall. In fact, I personally think that Koreans are more generous than Japanese."Li Jiankun no longer had a smile on his face, and said seriously: "I am Chinese.""..."Bob laughed and said, "Yes, you look Chinese. It's my fault. I don't have enough contact with Chinese people."“I am not Chinese, I am Chinese.”Bob: "..."Yuan is not coming back.Next to him, Dunlap suddenly showed a hint of impatience, but he suppressed it. After both parties sat down, he asked directly:“I heard that you can provide financial support.“Two questions:"1. What do you want?""2. How much can you provide?"Originally, Li Jiankun liked this kind of directness, but he didn't like Dunlap's scrutinizing look.This expression combined with these words sounds more like saying: How much money can you spare?Thinking that this was an exchange of interests, Li Jiankun also restrained his temper and said slowly: "My request is very simple, I want to find someone, an enemy.“He’s in Los Angeles right now and he’s scared."I don't care what method you use, as long as you can find him and provide me with accurate information."Dunlap confirmed with no emotion, "You want to conduct a secret, large-scale search for someone in this city?""Yes."Swish!Dunlap stood up and said to Bob, "See you out."Li Jiankun stared at Dunlap and said, "Don't you want to hear how much I'm willing to pay for this?"Dunlap no longer concealed his inner thoughts and laughed sarcastically: "No, that would make me angrier."After saying that, he walked towards the door and opened it with a clang:"Waste of my time!"Li Jiankun looked at Bob again and asked, "What about you?"Bob didn't forget the embarrassment just now. He rolled his eyes and pouted his lips and said, "Please."Li Jiankun didn't force it. He chuckled and strode away.After watching Li Jiankun and the other two disappear in the elevator, Bob did not go back to work directly. He suddenly wanted to see whether these three Chinese people, who were dressed well, had walked here.So I came to a window sill where I could see the downstairs.Looking down.But I saw three Cadillacs parked next to the curb downstairs.When the three people just now appeared in sight, a group of men in black quickly got out of three cars and looked around.A driver wearing white gloves opened the rear door of the extended Cadillac in the middle and invited the embarrassed Chinese youth in.Bob: “???”…………Compared to the current consul's campaign.The person ranked second in public opinion is much poorer.The campaign headquarters was located in an ordinary office building on an ordinary street.When Li Jiankun came to the door, the head of his campaign team did not flatter him, nor did he care about Li Jiankun's ethnicity.In the simply decorated reception room.To the left of the beige leather sofa where Li Jiankun was sitting, there was a white woman in her early forties with shoulder-length hair. Apart from her slightly sagging skin, she was quite pleasing to the eye.His name is Joey.After listening to Li Jiankun's request, Joey did not respond directly, but began to think.Li Jiankun asked: "Why, Congressman Roberts can't do it?""Do not."Joey focused his eyes and said in a firm tone, "If there is sufficient campaign funds, Congressman Roberts' election is a sure thing. You should know that the current governor has accumulated resources over the years, plus his current authority, and his public support rate is only slightly higher than that of Congressman Roberts."By then, some people will naturally know which side to take, even the so-called confidants of the current consul."Li Jiankun thought the same way.There is only eternal interest, doesn’t the old saying go like this?Especially on this dirty track.Joey said sincerely:“To be honest, the only thing we are not as good as our opponents right now is campaign funding."Excuse me, sir, how much can you provide?"Li Jiankun asked back: "How much do you need?"Without thinking, because this was her biggest headache, Joey said, "Maybe there is still a gap of 10 million.""it is good."Joey: “!!!”The charming woman stared at Li Jiankun with her blue eyes wide open.She was obviously shocked by his frankness and generosity.She couldn't help but confirm, "Dear Oriental gentleman, I'm talking about 10 million US dollars."Li Jiankun smiled slightly: "I heard it."This payment was only one tenth of the bounty he offered in the underground world.It was also much less than he expected.Although the campaign in Los Angeles is not as expensive as that in New York, it is not much different. After all, it is the second largest city in the United States.Li Jiankun added: "If Congressman Roberts is willing to help, I will write a check and I will pay it to the Swiss bank whenever I want. I trust his character."It’s not that he trusts me. Especially at this critical juncture, Roberts dare not take the money and not do the job.Once unfavorable news breaks out, competitors will let it continue to ferment.Joey was overjoyed: "I will definitely convince him!"Unless, she thought, Roberts wanted to miss another four years.Li Jiankun did know that Congressman Roberts seemed a bit aloof.This is also one of the reasons why his public support rate is still so high despite the obvious shortage of campaign funds.I just hope that after so many years of running with him, he can be brave enough this year.At this point, Li Jiankun suggested, "Why not arrange a meeting between me and Congressman Roberts? I should be a pretty good lobbyist and can help you share some of the pressure."Once Roberts came to power.The chief hero, Joey, must be second only to the emperor.Joey's eyes suddenly became ambiguous: "Your Excellency is a really good person."Li Jiankun waved his hand and said that it was not necessary.If you are not from this circle, you can’t afford it.