Using the powerful Sky Fortress and Steel Warriors to defeat the sudden attack of the Karlado people, the trump card that the US was forced to show under such circumstances shocked the entire world and caused an uproar.
Even though its moral credibility was questioned by the international community, its status as the world's strongest country, which was already widely questioned, was now stabilized.
After witnessing the powerful action and defense capabilities of the Transformers, Zhang Lisheng, who had returned to New York, had no choice but to change the plan that he had long thought of. He decided to lie low for the time being and observe the changes in the situation.
In the early morning three days later, on the streets of Brooklyn, New York, the chairman of the LS Group, whose business was booming, was jogging in a black sweatshirt while telling the professional manager who was taking care of the entire company on his behalf, "Charlie, I've thought about it. Now is not the best time to rush to sell the company's shares.
It's better to do it step by step and find a suitable price and a suitable buyer to exchange the shares. Don't rush. "
"I understand, boss." Charlie expressed his thoughts tactfully on the phone. "Actually, since we have no plans to continue to expand in the short term, according to the current development momentum of the group, I think we'll soon have the strength to buy the shares of other companies on a large scale after we have enough reserves.
This way, your influence can also further penetrate into all aspects of the US and the initiative will be completely in our hands. "
"Alright, you're more experienced in this area so I'll do as you say." Zhang Lisheng pondered about it and said readily, "Also, Edward told me yesterday that Mayor Wellington Houg, whom we supported, has successfully run for the New York State Senate and even invited me to his manor next Saturday to participate in the celebration.
I've accepted his kindness and plan to support him with huge political contributions every year according to the maximum amount stipulated by the law from now on.
This matter has given me a lot of encouragement. You and Edward can continue to look for young and promising politicians who need campaign funding. Don't be stingy. "
"Yes, boss." Charlie nodded. "I'll set up a public relations department in the company to be responsible for this matter."
"Very well …" After they finished talking about the business, Zhang Lisheng chatted with Charlie for a while before hanging up the phone. "Goodbye, Charlie."
In May and June, the weather in New York had become a little hot. After running around the community, the young man's sweat had already soaked his entire sweatshirt.
Such an effect was, of course, the result of him relaxing his body. Feeling that it was almost time to meet George, Zhang Lisheng took a deep breath and slowed down his footsteps after putting his phone into his pocket.
At this time, an old jeep with a dull paint turned on its turn signal and slowly moved forward beside Zhang Lisheng. "Honk …" The car's horn rang twice and the car window gradually rolled down with a "clang clang …" sound. George's face that he had not seen for a long time appeared from the car window. "Hey buddy, it's been a long time since we last met.
What do you think of my new car? "
"My comment is a pile of junk." Zhang Lisheng walked around the jeep and went to the front passenger seat. "George, don't tell me that your baby doesn't even have air-conditioning."
"Of course not. This is the era of Transformers. How can there be a car without air conditioning?"
The young black man, who had grown more than 20 centimeters taller and had become more and more muscular in the past one year or so, had a humiliated expression on his face. Casually, he switched on the air conditioner in his car that was as noisy as a cheap lawnmower but had a cooling effect that was like a tuberculosis patient's breath.
"But the car won't be able to climb a slope of more than 30 degrees if the air conditioner is switched on. Be careful where you're going to treat me to a meal."
Zhang Lisheng was stunned for a moment before curling his lips. "Buddy, it looks like your sense of humor has expanded as much as your size recently. Are you planning to go to the Clown University's Department of Comedy after graduating from high school?"
"No, I don't fancy the Clown University. It's not an Ivy League school anyway. I plan to re-study a few years in high school and I'll go straight to your graduate school after you get a teaching position at Stanford University." George chuckled and joked.
"In that case, I'm afraid the highest education you can achieve in your life will only be a high school graduation. I'm not going to teach.
Stop joking, buddy. Which university are you going to apply for? Do you need me to get you a few recommendation letters from socialites? "
Socialites referred to the famous people who had a greater influence and appeal on public opinion and life. The number of such people was limited, but their influence was extremely strong. Most of them were outstanding people who had outstanding achievements in politics, business, science, culture, and art.
In the US, a recommendation letter from a socialite was a very useful thing. In the critical moments of citizenship review, admission to a famous school, employment recommendation, and so on, a few 'recommendation letters' from successful people could often become a decisive help.
However, due to the reason that endorsing and recommending others was equivalent to bearing a guarantee in the tradition, if the recommended person was not capable enough, the reputation of the recommender might be damaged. For this reason, ordinary socialites would rarely be willing to write a recommendation letter for others unless they knew each other very well and had a good relationship with each other.
"Oh, you're so good, buddy!" Upon hearing Zhang Lisheng's words, George was moved. "But there's no need for that. I plan to join the army after graduating from high school to serve the country."
"Are you crazy, George? Join the army? Don't you know what kind of situation we're in now? Only an idiot would …"
"Hey buddy, no matter what kind of situation we're in now, this is my life!"
Zhang Lisheng choked on his words and became silent for a while before sighing. "I'm sorry, George. Of course, you can choose your life path …"
"You don't have to be sorry, buddy. You're much more humane than before, and this is a good thing." George pointed at the huge advertisement erected on an apartment building outside the car window. "Actually, being a soldier is not as bad as you think. Perhaps one day, I'll really become a hero who saves the world."
Looking at the direction that George was pointing at, Zhang Lisheng saw seven to eight young men and women of different skin colors wearing naval, land, and air uniforms standing on a shining silver giant egg on a billboard with a few huge Steel Warriors of various colors as the background. Posing in a cool pose, they pointed forward at the same time.
The advertisement was written in a smooth fancy font, "We're summoning you, the next superhero!"
In front of the apartment building, a recruitment propaganda point was surrounded by hundreds of young American men. It was completely different from the deserted scene in the past.
"Looks like the appearance of the Transformers has indeed attracted many young people to become interested in being a soldier," the young man said in surprise.
"Of course, buddy! Piloting a mecha warrior to fight against alien invaders and protect Earth is the dream of every US boy!" George gripped the steering wheel and could not help but say excitedly, "Now that all the conditions have been met, many people who have always remembered this dream would naturally want to try to realize it."
Looking at his friend's beaming face, Zhang Lisheng nodded and said solemnly, "Then I wish you success, George."
"Thank you, Lisheng! I have a hunch that I'll definitely succeed," George patted his chest and said loudly with a smile.
Zhang Lisheng, who was in the passenger seat, smiled silently. When he was about to agree, the phone in his pocket suddenly rang.
He took out his phone and saw that it was an unsigned email. He opened it casually and was surprised to find that there was no gossip in the entire letter at all. From the beginning to the end, it was all about the derivation of the equation.
After pondering for a while, Zhang Lisheng, who suddenly understood what had happened, exclaimed with his eyes wide open, "Sh * t! T-The professor has really succeeded! This is unbelievable …"
"What's wrong, buddy? What's the matter?"
"It's nothing, George, but I'm afraid I can't have dinner with you today."
"Do you need help?" The black young man hurriedly stopped the car by the roadside and asked. Actually, he also knew that it was meaningless to ask this question. Something that could make this billionaire friend of his change of expression was definitely not something that he could help solve.
Zhang Lisheng waved his hand and said, "It's alright, George. We'll contact each other again if we have the chance. Goodbye." He hurriedly got out of the car and strode across a 200 to 300 meters side road. After taking a shortcut through the block, he immediately stopped a taxi and rushed to the New York Medical Research Association Affiliated Hospital.
It was almost noon now. There were more and more cars on the street. The taxi would stop occasionally and when it was approaching the New York Medical Research Association Affiliated Hospital, a loud bang resonated from the side all of a sudden, shattering the front and rear windows of the car.
The cars that were speeding back and forth on the street were startled. A few of them lost control and crashed into the trees by the roadside. Some of them even crashed into the display windows of the shops on both sides of the street.
At once, the entire block turned into a mess amidst the car alarm ringing.
"Sh * t! What's going on? The Karlado people have attacked New York? Is it the foreign world's people who attacked New York …" Even though the black driver in the taxi slammed on the brakes and stopped the car without much accident, his expression was so terrified that he looked as though he was about to faint as he muttered in a trembling voice.
"The explosion of the steam civilization's bomb did not cause such a big commotion." Upon seeing the driver's expression, Zhang Lisheng threw 50 dollars at the back seat of the car and opened the door to get out of the taxi. Looking at the black smoke that was gradually rolling in the distance, he strode over with a blank expression.
Walking through two streets, he could already see that the block where the New York Medical Research Association Affiliated Hospital was located had been blocked by the police from afar.
The sirens of the ambulances rang one after another as they carried the charred patients, doctors, or patients' relatives who were rescued from the sea of fire into the vehicles and transferred them to other hospitals.
Several fire trucks were going all out to put out the raging fire that had ignited in the hospital.
Unfortunately, the oxygen valves that had been completely leaked made the rescue work extremely difficult. In the oxygen-rich environment, the fire could not be extinguished for a long time until everything was turned into ruins.
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