Chapter 2829: Draw the Line
For Feng Yiping, Chicago in November was actually quite cold, because the temperature at night dropped to below zero.
Wearing a fluffy pajamas, standing in the lobby of the Hilton presidential suite, although the indoor temperature was a pleasant 26 degrees, he couldn't help feeling cold when he looked at the surface of Lake Michigan outside the window.
But after taking a sip of Evian mineral water in 2008 and turning on the TV, he felt hot all of a sudden.
It is said that 125,000 people have poured into Grant Park in Chicago on TV at this time. The atmosphere on the scene is really more enthusiastic than the opening ceremony of the Olympics a few months ago.
The huge sound that gathered together made no sense, and even the Stars and Stripes hanging on the sidelines swayed without wind.
The camera swept over the crowd, and every time it stopped to give a close-up, the person, whether black or white, male or female, old or young, must be in tears, shouting towards the stage while wiping tears excitedly.
Feng Yiping inexplicably felt that this scene was at least 80% consistent with the scene after the death of the monarchs of some totalitarian countries.
He shook his head. It was hard to say that. After all, this was the little guy you had supported all the way!
The clear baritone swept across the audience, "Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the presidential candidate."
The fanatical atmosphere of the whole audience instantly rose by at least an octave. The small Stars and Stripes held in the hands of supporters shook violently with their passionate shouts, which was dazzling. And those black aunts who raised their hands and twisted regularly looked like they had moved the set of the church choir directly here.
But at this moment, they should be more pious than in the church. At this moment, these more than 100,000 people are the most fanatical fans that all idols in the world hope to have.
Amid the deafening shouts and the flashing lights, the little O'Hei family finally made a brilliant appearance, and the fanatical atmosphere in the field instantly reached its peak.
Feng Yiping clearly saw that Sasha, the little daughter held by little Aohei, was obviously frightened, so she hugged her father's hand tightly - wait, why does the name Sasha sound so Russian?
But his eyes quickly turned to Sasha's father. It was just 24 hours since they last met, and this person looked like a completely different person!
Although he sometimes couldn't help but smile, this person at this moment was much more stable than the person yesterday. To put it in a pretentious way, he already had a kind of majestic demeanor.
This change may be the same as the changes of the princes of the feudal dynasties after they sat on the highest throne in the court.
At this time yesterday, his future still had a lot of uncertainty, but at this time today, he is already the helmsman of the most powerful country on earth for the next four years.
It seems that he adapts very quickly.
This may be the natural ability of these people.
When he spoke, he was also very calm and steady, without any ripples in his tone, as if he had been in office for many years, "Hello Chicago,"
With such a calm appearance, Feng Yiping felt that it was more than enough for him to be the host of the American version of the news broadcast.
The calmer he was, the more enthusiastic the cheers were. Well, the sound effect was good, and the company responsible for tonight's venue was first-class.
"If there are still people who doubt that the United States is a country where everything is possible, and there are still people who doubt whether the dreams of the founding fathers still exist in our time..."
"Pop", Feng Yiping turned off the TV and picked up the phone, "If someone comes, just say I'm asleep,"
But at this time, it would be best if someone could accompany me...
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The party in Grant Park has come to an end. After Biden, who will soon become the vice president, took office, the core team of Obama's campaign camp and representatives of those supporters appeared on the stage together to accept the cheers of the people.
Kidman, in a red dress, was the most eye-catching person in the crowd. She had originally planned to wear an inconspicuous black dress, just like a bridesmaid should not overshadow the bride at a wedding. In such an occasion, a lady should not be more eye-catching than Michelle.
But she changed her mind temporarily. This was a dress she had finally found in Chicago.
But what she didn't know was that someone who had vowed not to miss her stunning appearance was not watching her at all.
And Michelle and her friends had no time to care about being robbed of the limelight by a famous Hollywood actress. They were still immersed in great ecstasy at this time. They felt very kind to everyone on and off the stage.
But after returning home, they had to face another problem.
Michelle sent her two daughters to bed and returned to the bedroom. She saw little O'Hei changing clothes, changing out of his suit and putting on a jacket.
She zipped him up, "Do you have to go now?"
"Yes," said little O'Hei.
After returning to Chicago, they called Feng Yiping three times, but they couldn't get in touch with him. He was either busy or busy.
Wu Qian, who received the call, was just a very formulaic representative of Feng Yiping, and verbally congratulated him on his election, which was completely different from the enthusiasm of yesterday.
Michelle looked at Little O'Hei, "Summers..."
After all, Summers is the most experienced and prestigious guy in their campaign team.
Therefore, how to deal with him now is also a matter that cannot be underestimated. After all, they have to consider the long-term and don't want to leave the impression that they will kick him aside once they have used him up.
This will definitely hurt some people's hearts and directly affect the next election - yes, from this point on, many of their considerations must take into account the next election, that is, the 12-year election.
Because in recent years, except for President Carter who only served one term, other presidents have successfully won re-election.
And if even they cannot be re-elected successfully, then these praises on them now, such as creating American history, will be a joke in 12 years.
Little O'Hei interrupted her, "They told me that Feng's plane will leave Chicago early tomorrow morning,"
Michelle was speechless now.
They certainly have to place well-known capable people like Summers in the campaign team to win people's hearts, especially when the most important person in the campaign team, the campaign general manager David Plouffe, has been determined not to go to the White House with them for various reasons.
But it is also crucial to handle the relationship with Feng Yiping well at this time.
Little Obama couldn't help but complain, "Feng was so enthusiastic when he came here yesterday..."
And Feng Yiping's attitude today is a world apart from yesterday. People are in Chicago, only a dozen blocks away, but he didn't even call him directly to congratulate him, and even decided to leave early tomorrow morning.
"These guys in the academic world are really troublesome,"
Summers, can't you wait a little?
Why do you have to choose to get angry at this time?
It's really troublesome.
If everything goes well, Feng Yiping should sit with me and talk happily.
But now, I have to take the initiative to go to him after the victory is announced.
To be honest, doing this makes Little Obama feel a little depressed at this time.
But Feng Yiping's attitude left him no choice - he would leave early tomorrow morning, so whether this relationship should be saved or not would depend on tonight.
And since he didn't take the initiative to contact Little Aohei at this time, it was only Little Aohei who took the initiative to contact him.
"How do you plan to talk to Feng?" Michelle asked.
"This shouldn't be a problem," Little Aohei thought for a while, "Seeing me coming to the door, Feng shouldn't have any problems,"
At this time, he went to Feng Yiping overnight, which undoubtedly showed the most positive attitude, you are my most valued friend!
"Dear, do you still remember the first time you met Feng at the NAVTEQ party that year?" Michelle asked.
"Of course," Little Aohei also recalled that scene many times, especially when he was gradually moving towards victory this year.
Feng Yiping and himself can be said to be familiar with each other at first sight. You know, Feng Yiping was already a well-known figure in the American business community at that time, including a guest of Bill Gates, while Little Aohei himself was just an unsuccessful state senator who had not even paid off his college loans.
"Feng also invited us to attend his children's party," Michelle recalled.
Given that Feng Yiping is keeping the relevant information secret, this is a symbol of treating their family as the most intimate friends.
Xiao Aohei was also silent after hearing this, "Yes!"
Once upon a time, we were friends who trusted each other highly.