Chapter 2186 The Feeling of Poverty in the Bones

A wedding is actually when a man and a woman become husband and wife in the true sense under the witness of relatives and friends.

This is not just a matter of a marriage certificate, but more of a recognition from society. For people with higher status, this ceremony is more important.

Alvin saw off Emperor Qin and his sergeants, and then looked at Fox with a wine glass as if a burden had been lifted, with a relaxed smile always on his face.

Alvin never paid much attention to Fox's feelings in the past. He felt that things that everyone knew, a ceremony or a certificate, might not be that important.

But the reality is not like this. After the ceremony, everyone put away their past relaxation and laughter when facing Fox, especially those gangsters. When they faced Fox again, they had to behave respectfully. Much.

If Alvin is the king of Hell's Kitchen, then today is the day when the queen ascends the throne. Everyone begins to subconsciously adjust their position and attitude towards Fox, even the people in the school...

This is the meaning of "ritual" and the so-called "security" that Fox needs.

Not just Fox, but Pepper and Shirley too...

Pepper is in charge of all aspects of Stark's business, and it would be an understatement to say that she controls Stark's life.

Shirley couldn't wait to run out just after giving birth...

To a certain extent, they also need recognition and a "security".

Alvin, Stark, and Frank, although the three of them have their own shortcomings, everyone has to admit their excellence.

There is no such thing as a woman who is confident enough to completely master them...

Holding a wine glass and having a drink with a few friends, Alvin watched as Stark hugged little Morgan, who was covered in cakes, to his side...

He stretched out his index finger and wiped it on little Morgan's cheek. Alvin put his index finger into his mouth and took a taste. He said with a smile: "This is mousse made by the pastry chef of Waldorf Astoria. It tastes very good."

Stark made a fried chicken leg to soothe little Morgan's restless heart. Then he looked at Pepper who was chatting and joking with others, and said helplessly: "Why do I think Pepper suddenly became the 'master'? ?

It seems that she is the boss of Stark Group and I am just an insignificant person.

I don’t know if it’s my imagination, but those gangsters respect Pepper more than they do me. "

Alvin said nonchalantly: "Pepper was originally the 'master', but in the past this 'master' was not recognized by the law, but now the situation is completely different.

It is difficult for us to understand what happened to these girls before they got married. Maybe a look from someone else with unclear meaning can make them unhappy for a long time.

The more this kind of thing happens to them, the bigger their backlash becomes..."

As Alvin looked at Pepper, who was obviously a little drunk, he smiled and said: "This girl actually didn't have an easy life in the past. Becoming Mrs. Stark in the true sense can completely get rid of those boring things. As for her remarks, this should be considered a normal reaction.

You should be thankful that Pepper didn't grab you by your tie and pull you to show the world her ownership.

Now that’s good, but what about starting the second phase of the Hell’s Kitchen dock area?

Spend some money to show off yourself, and gain a good reputation at the same time. What's wrong with that? "

Stark shook his head and said amusedly: "That broken dock has been repaired for almost three years, and now there is only a villa and a warehouse.

You don’t even know what you are going to do, so you just arrange for so many workers to go in and repeat the work...

To be honest, I don't care about the money, I just think there is no point in wasting energy there.

Does Pepper need another pier project to show off? "

Alvin was the one who really knew the inside story. He shook his head in a funny way and said, "The 'broken wharf' you talk about supports nearly 2,000 workers, drives upstream and downstream industries, and creates nearly 6,000 jobs.

In this aspect alone, Pepper contributed more to Hell's Kitchen than I did.

There is a term in Chinese history called "relief for work", which tells us that charity by giving out money cannot solve any problems. Only by getting people moving can wealth flow.

Those people who have made money at the dock can choose to leave here and find a better job, or they can work in this industry with peace of mind, get a reliable resume and qualifications, and then join the competition in the industry.

During this period, wealth was mobile, you gave money to workers, and workers spent their money on various industries in Hell's Kitchen.

I don’t know about other things, but the prices of second-hand furniture and second-hand appliances in Hell’s Kitchen have increased several times, and even the girl under Pili has raised the price once..."

Stark stared at Alvin and said, "How do you know?"

Alvin looked at Stark's lewd expression, he reached out and covered little Morgan's ears, and cursed: "Are you focusing a little bit wrongly on your fucking focus? I'm discussing high-level economic issues with you, you fucking You actually only care about the price of prostitutes’ services?”

Stark waved his hand and said: "Hell's Kitchen is only a big place, and we can get more returns from the government for the investment in the dock project.

It's not the money that matters to me, it's that it doesn't make sense for Pepper to expend energy there.

Why is it necessary to use tax deductions and government subsidies to fill the big hole in Hell's Kitchen?

You can definitely go talk to President Ellis and completely change the status quo in Hell's Kitchen before he retires.

We have more important things to do, let’s waste our energy there…”

Alvin waved his hand to interrupt Stark's advice, and he smiled and said: "What's the point of turning Hell's Kitchen into the Upper East Side?

Except for those gang bosses who have successfully transformed, those in the middle and lower classes cannot stay in the Upper East Side for a day.

When the rich come and drive away those poor devils, what does it mean to me?

Instead of doing this, I might as well buy a house on the Upper East Side and move there...

What I can't let go of is the person, not the place.

I just like to see people making money with their own hands, and then going to the bar to brag and show off their power, even hiring two prostitutes.

I just like to see them buy a new pair of sneakers for their children after they get rich, and then tell them that "the future will be better"...

This way I can feel like the place I live in is alive, rather than the cold numbers on Wall Street.

Giving them money can't do this. Only by letting them earn their own money will the money be meaningful. "

As he spoke, Alvin laughed and drank a drink with old William, who was already half drunk, and then pushed him into the bushes to let him take a nap.

Looking at the strange expression on Stark's face, Alvin smiled and said: "You should have noticed that except for Director George, there is not even a single politician here.

Not only did I not invite you, but neither did you...

This shows that we are the same kind of people!

I hate looking at the world from a macro perspective, as if this is something big people have to go through...

Controlling the world through cold numbers is like playing games on a computer.

So what if we win?

Instead of thinking of myself as a politician who looks down on the world and regulates everything coldly, I want to stand on the ground to resist those "injustices" and greet the wives of those politicians when necessary. This is what I am happy to do.

The world needs politicians, and of course it also needs cannon fodder like me. "

Stark looked Alvin up and down and said contemptuously: "Actually, you are a poor guy at heart, and you simply can't listen to what I tell you.

But the appearance of Neil tells you that we only have more than 20 years of preparation time.

There are still more than twenty years before the decisive battle, and you have been like this. Are you sure that we can become the victor in the end? "

Alvin listened, he smiled and shrugged, and said: "If we still have to use the tomahawk to decide who is the winner in the end, then I can't think of any reason for our failure.

On the contrary, if we become anxious because of the decisive battle in twenty years, leading to complete changes in the social structure of the earth, that may be a tragedy.

It is impossible for a pure warrior to become a qualified leader, and it is even more impossible for a warrior with a poor man's gene to become a leader.

There are many smart people in this world, and I would rather be a battle ax hanging over their heads than be a so-called ‘decision-maker’.

I can't fucking do it right! "

As he spoke, Alvin looked at Stark with a sincere expression and said seriously: "Man, we are the same people, and you are not that kind of qualified leader.

Because when one of your orders can determine the lives and deaths of millions of people, you will collapse, make mistakes, and fall into self-blame and be unable to extricate yourself...

This has nothing to do with whether you are smart or not. You are a kind person and you cannot do this kind of thing.

Leave these things to those great politicians to consider. You always distrust those people, which will only make you more and more tired.

Well, I don’t really trust them, but I have a whip in my hand..."

Stark said slightly frustrated: "So you decided to 'watch'?

I didn't see Neil arrive, but I saw him leave.

If the application of quantum technology has reached that level, and I have to ask Neil to come back for help in the future, it means that the situation has reached the point where I can do nothing...

What kind of power would make me helpless? "

Alvin smiled and spread his hands and said: "I'm not a fucking scientist, what can I do?

The people who determine the upper limit of the earth's combat power are scientists like you and Norman...

But Captain Nemo sent me a corpse, and Emperor Qin gave me a dragon charm.

I actually found that I could be a little stronger...

Does this make you feel more at ease? "

When Alvin was talking, Fox came over and took his arm. The high-spirited bride pinched the arrogant little Morgan on the face, then rolled his eyes at Stark and said, "Today is a good day." Today, the things you two talked about are completely inconsistent with the atmosphere here."

As he spoke, Fox pulled Alvin and said: "I will take you to get to know those demigods. They have come from afar. No matter what, you, the master, cannot turn a blind eye.

You deal with them a little bit, don't make any promises to them, I can handle the rest by myself..."