Manhattan Reborn 1978

new York.

Lunch time~

Manhattan.

Smith's Restaurant, 53rd Street, Upper East Side.

David led his secretary Maggie, and the two followed the waiter to a table near the window.

Mag Ludwig, her girlfriend Janet Patrick, Zina and Elena, who had been waiting here for a long time, all looked at Maggie in surprise and greeted them warmly~

David sat down on his own and did not explain why he brought Maggie here. Instead, he looked at Janet and asked with concern.

"how have you been?"

"I see your condition is getting better and better?!"

"Yes~"

Janet, who was already ten weeks pregnant, held Mag's arm with a happy face and said with a smile: "My pregnancy reaction is very mild, and my food intake has increased a lot."

"Look at my cheeks, are they fat?"

"Hahaha~"

"What are you afraid of if you are fatter?"

"As long as you and the baby are in good health, you can wait until after giving birth to lose weight!"

"Hey~ right!"

David watched Janet leaning against Mag very happily, suddenly turned to look at Elena and Maggie, and chuckled.

"Lose weight~"

"Do you still remember the weight loss exercises I taught you?"

"Uh..." Maggie, who had a photographic memory, certainly knew what David was talking about. She tilted her head with a blush on her face and said nothing.

Elena glanced at Mag very generously, raised her eyebrows at David, and said with a hint of teasing in her voice.

"Tights to lose weight...right?"

"You want to see?"

"No problem~"

"It just so happens that Toby Olga is struggling to lose weight recently."

"Why don't you teach her the whole set of moves first!"

"...?!" David blinked his eyes quickly a few times, and soon the image of Toby wearing a swimsuit or tights and doing weight loss exercises came to mind. .

"Hahaha~" Zina saw David showing a "brother pig" look, and couldn't help laughing and complaining.

"Yup!"

"Didn't you already have thoughts about her?"

"A rare opportunity!"

"Hey~ don't talk nonsense!"

"I don't have any thoughts about her~"

"ok~ok!"

"That's because we misunderstood...?"

"That's right!" David

"Haha~" Zina and Elena looked at each other in tacit understanding and smiled without saying a word.

Mag Ludwig glanced at David at this time, pointed not far away and said: "Look over there~"

David turned his head and saw an old man with gray hair chatting familiarly with New York Governor Lynch Colson.

"who is he?"

Mager stared at Governor Lynch for a while, tapped the table twice with his fingers, and whispered.

"His name was William Averell Harriman, and Harriman Brothers Bank on Wall Street was one of his properties."

"Beginning in the early 50s, Harriman had a special desire to become president or secretary of state."

"But his most successful campaign was just one term of being elected governor of New York State."

"In the early 60s, during the terms of Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson, his outstanding diplomatic talents were reused and he carried out various major diplomatic missions as a presidential envoy on many occasions."

"His greatest diplomatic achievement was the signing of the 1963 Nuclear Test Ban Treaty."

"This treaty is an agreement signed by the United States, China, and many other countries to prohibit nuclear testing on earth and in space and limit responsibilities."

"However, since President Nixon won the election, he has gradually faded away from the highest level of power in Washington due to his increasing age."

"But his wife, Pamela Harriman, hosted a party salon every weekend in Washington that has become increasingly popular in recent years."

"Mr. Astaire K. Wood was a regular at Mrs. Pamela Harriman's parties."

"Also his rivals, Phil J. Crane and George W. Pushker, would occasionally attend parties organized by Mrs. Harriman."

"In addition, in the past two years, many Wall Streeters who have become more and more interested in politics will frequently appear at Pamela's parties!"

"Oh.."

After listening to Mag's introduction, David turned back to look at Mr. Harriman, who was chatting and laughing, and asked curiously.

"He... looks to be a few years older than my father, right?"

"Hehe~"

Mager suppressed a laugh and winked at him: "Harriman was born in 1891, and he is 88 years old this year!"

"What?!!"

"Wow~"

David opened his mouth wide, shook his head slightly and sighed: "I can't tell at all that he is already an 88-year-old man..."

"Hahaha~"

Mager said with an amused smile: "People's evaluations of Harriman are also mixed."

"Because he fully experienced World War I, World War II and the post-war reconstruction period."

"Including the early days of World War II, he served as the special representative to the United Kingdom in President Roosevelt's cabinet, and later served as the liaison representative to the Shipping Adjustment Bureau and the Bureau of Production and Resources in the UK. He presided over the implementation of the Lend-Lease Act and gave 300 billion yuan to the Commonwealth. assistance,."

"After World War II, he was appointed by President Truman as Secretary of Commerce and Deputy Secretary of State. He once suggested that the government should maintain a tough attitude in dealing with foreign relations with the big bear..."

"Moreover, he is also one of the formulators, participants, and executors of the European Recovery Plan (Marshall Plan)."

"Ok!"

David gently rubbed the tabletop with his fingers and said, "I left a plan for Sam today, which includes establishing an international trading company."

"Have you heard of Phibro, Vitol, and Mark Rich International Trading Company?"

Mag thought for a moment and nodded: "I have met the chairman of the board of directors of Phibro Company, Ludwig Jesselson."

"I have never had contact with either Vitol or Mark Rich."

"It's ok."

David glanced at Janet Patrick, who took the initiative to chat with Zina and the others, and smiled: "I want you to serve as a special consultant in the newly established international trading company."

"Your main job is to maintain good cooperative relations with international traders such as Phibro Company."

"For the specific details, you can find Sam and Odis when you have time to find out."

"Okay, boss!"

Mager smiled casually and asked, "Who is the person in charge of this trading company?"

"Yuri Orlov, and his assistants Marat and Kihara Nobunari."

"The three of them are currently in Toyama City, an island nation. My butler, Acklade, has also gone over to help them."

"After you get in touch with them, remember to pay special attention to Davis D. Leahy!"

"He's in this collaboration..."

"and many more!"

Mager asked in surprise: "Davis D. Leahy, is he a descendant of General Leahy?"

"Yes!"

"Are you familiar with General Leahy?"

Mag frowned, shook his head, and whispered: "General Leahy was President Franklin Roosevelt's life and death friend."

"He served as the chief of staff of the U.S. Army and Navy during World War II. Almost all military generals who participated in World War II respected him very much."

"He was promoted to a five-star admiral in the Navy before World War II was over!"

"At the same time, he also held important positions such as Governor of Puerto Rico and Ambassador to France."

"In Washington, General Leahy's friends and connections are almost all over the political and military circles."

"Even though it has been 20 years since he passed away due to illness, his old friends and capable subordinates still hold power in the middle and senior levels of the military!"

Mag looked at David with a hint of curiosity and sigh: "So, if Davis D. Leahy is really a descendant of General Lacey..."

"This cooperation between you and him may be an important opportunity for us to establish a network of contacts in Washington and the military!"

"uh-huh!"

David shrugged happily and said with a smile: "Then I will leave this important task to you!?"

"...Okay!" Mag asked after hesitating for a few seconds.

"However, I heard that General Lacey's descendants are very good at getting involved in business and politics."

"This Davis, who is...?"

David spread his hands helplessly and said with a smile, "It's up to you to find the answer~"

"Okay..." Mag nodded slowly.

. . .

While a few people were chatting, the waiter brought sumptuous dishes to everyone.

After everyone toasted and drank together, David looked at Zina and said, "I talked with Ludy~"

"If nothing very special happens, I won't look for you again!"

"...Hmm!" Zina's eyes lit up, and she nodded with a sweeter smile.

Neither Janet nor Maggie understood the meaning of David's words, and still looked down at the plate in front of them.

Elena and Mager both looked at Zina in unison and wrote down the matter with different thoughts.

David put the cut steak into his mouth with his fork, savoring its deliciousness as he continued.

"Roland Perkins over at CAA in Los Angeles, don't forget to contact him often."

"That...Mr. Gino Bachwin, nicknamed "Mooshu", is in charge of managing the record company. Please take over it in the next few days."

"I will set up a company for you and manage the art store and record label under your name."

"And the medium-sized private jet under your name will also be leased."

"When Lilith and I went to Hawaii for vacation, the large private jet + this medium-sized private jet we took will be included in the newly established private jet sharing service company."

"The members of this shared company include the fund company headed by Sam Rogers, the lobbying company headed by Mag, the international trading company headed by Yuri Orlov, the business consulting company headed by Odis Parker, and the company headed by Polly. da company and so on."

"These member companies will each bear part of the use and maintenance costs of private aircraft."

"Accordingly, when you need to use the plane, you can make an appointment with the shared service company on the time and route to avoid conflicts of use."

"Elena, this kind of service work that requires central coordination will be your responsibility for the time being."

"Okay!" Elena deliberately threw a seductive look at David and joked.

"Then can I...every time I miss you, I can take the opportunity to sneak over and see you?"

"...Ahem!"

David suppressed his laughter and coughed twice, and said seriously: "Hey, do you understand what secretly... means?"

"Why can't I understand?"

"Hahaha~" David put on this serious "nonsense" look, which made several people laugh.

Their laughter also attracted the curious eyes of other guests in the restaurant.

Governor Lynch Colson sat in a position where he could see David and Mager next to him.

Lynch stared at Mag for a few seconds, smiled apologetically at Mr. Harriman, and took the initiative to chat about a new topic~

The new Elephant Party presidential candidate, Mr. Astaire K. Wood, and his running mate, Senator George W. Pushk!

----

97 Newell Street, Brooklyn.

In front of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

Miami drug lord Griselda Blanco stepped out of a black Lincoln car, looked up at the court door, and asked the lawyer Deacon Harris beside her.

"Is this here...?"

"Yes!"

Deacon Harris, a well-known barrister in New York and a well-known litigator in the legal world, stood next to Griselda Blanco, looking up at the door of the court, and introduced.

"The Federal District Court for the Eastern District of New York (abbreviated EDNY in legal citations) has jurisdiction over the entire Long Island, including the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens, which are part of New York City, and Staten Island, south of Manhattan."

"This court accepts civil and criminal lawsuits within its jurisdiction. If the above is required, you need to appeal to the Federal Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit."

“But patent-related cases need to be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.”

"Your case falls under the jurisdiction of the Queens Police Department."

"If we follow the normal prosecution process, the court hearing date will be in May at the earliest."

"However, I asked some friends to help me and jumped in. The court date was set for 01:30 this afternoon."

Griselda Blanco felt very satisfied and smiled: "Then our prosecutor, have you already negotiated with him?"

"Yes!"

Deacon Harris looked around and whispered: "You are pregnant now. When the prosecutor files a prosecution in court, he must state this to the judge in advance in the indictment and put it in record on file!"

"Judge Addison, who is responsible for hearing this case, generally requires prosecutors to provide more and more powerful evidence in cases where the defendant is a pregnant woman."

"So, our court hearing is just a formality~"

"The final verdict depends on whether our prosecutor friend can produce any more evidence against you..."

"Oh~"

Blanco deliberately made a long note, with a confident smile on his lips, and whispered.

"Mr. Harris! I can trust you completely, right?"

"Of course!" Deacon Harris, who had always been conceited, smiled and nodded.

"Ok!"

Blanco glanced at the young and energetic Mr. Harris, took out a note from his small bag and put it into his hand, smiling and whispering.

"Actually, I have asked someone to help me find out all the evidence that the prosecutor has against me~"

"It is also impossible for him to produce any new evidence and submit it to the court."

"And, the night before yesterday, he was at home and unexpectedly received a big gift from me!"

"I believe that when the court is held later, he will be very willing to do justice."

"Hi~"

Deacon Harris, who was lowering his head to open the note and inspecting it carefully, couldn't help but take a deep breath and asked in surprise.

"Where did you get it...?"

"No, Mr. Harris!"

"You have too many questions!"

"..All right!"

Harris pinched the note in his hand, thought about it, frowned and whispered: "If the...information you got is true, I can talk to the prosecutor before the trial!"

"Because according to normal legal procedures and Judge Addison's historical sentencing record, he will never let a pregnant woman enter the most dangerous prison to serve her sentence."

"So, I can go directly to the prosecutor and ask him to put forward more conditions!"

"condition?"

"Okay~"

Blanco raised an index finger to Attorney Harris and smiled: "No matter what conditions he wants to put forward, I have only one request!"

"Never disclose any information about this case to any media!"

"ok ~ got it!"

"Shall we go in first?"

"Ok!"

Harris smiled and took the first step.

Blanco stood there, looking at his back, his eyes flickered several times, and then he followed him.

----

Wall Street.

Stanley fourth floor.

When David came back from lunch, he saw Polly, Lilith and Laura sitting in the office chatting and laughing.

He felt a little surprised and glanced at the little girl Laura, trying to tease her deliberately: "Hey!"

"This is our internal family meeting, what are you doing here?"

"Cut~"

Laura curled her lips in pretended disdain, patted her chest with her right hand, and shouted: "I'm coming~ What will you do to me?"

"Oh? Haha~"

David turned around and hung up his coat, rubbed his hands together, walked to Laura and sat down, slowly approached her eyes, and asked with a smile.

"Have you heard... clang, clang clang, clang clang?"

"what?"

"Hehe~"

"Cough! Cough!"

David unbuttoned his collar, cleared his throat in a pretentious manner, and deliberately sang in a "magic voice": "only you~"

"canmakeallthisworldseemright~" (can make this world a better place)

"Onlyyou..."

"canmakethedarknessbright~" (Can make darkness into light)

"Onlyyouandyoualone"

"canthrillmelikeyoudo!"

"and fill my heart with love for only you.." (fill my heart with love for only you)

"Oops~"

"Stop! Stop singing!" Laura covered her ears with disgust and shouted loudly.

"It's just too unpleasant to listen to!"

"Hahaha~" After hearing the "magic sound", Lilith and Polly also covered their ears with their hands and laughed. .

As if he didn't hear anything, David deliberately grabbed Laura and continued singing loudly into her ears. .

"Only you~ can make this change in me!" (Only you can make this change in me)

"Forit'strueyouaremydestiny." (It's undeniable that you were given to me by life)

"When you hold my hand, I understand." (When you hold my hand, I feel your magical power)

"The magic that you do!" (That's the magic you cast)

"Ah~ah!"

"Only you~" At this point, David forgot the following words. .

However, this did not prevent him from continuing to use the "magic sound" over and over again, destroying Laura, a little flower that had not been beaten by wind and rain. .

"Stop singing! Bastard!" Laura buried her whole head in Lilith's arms, covering her ears with her hands and shouted.

"Hahaha~"

Lilith was already weak with laughter and tears were streaming down her face.

She was out of breath and waved her hand to David: "You...hahaha~"

"Listen quickly! Hahaha~"

"Cough! Cough!"

"hey-hey!"

David finally coughed twice, stopped with an unfinished expression, and said with a smile: "I'm going to the recording studio in a few days to cover this famous song from more than 20 years ago. How about it?"

"Hahaha~"

Polly was already laughing so hard that her legs felt a little weak, and she waved to David: "You must record it!"

"If we have another dance party in the future, we will definitely use this as the opening dance song!"

"Wow~"

David walked up to Polly with a smile, kissed her hard, and praised: "You still understand my art best!"

"Don't say that!" Polly wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with her fingers and retorted in disgust.

"I don't understand your art!"

"Hahaha~"

Lilith smiled and held the "shocked" Laura, breathing heavily and said in agreement.

"that is!"

"Leave your art to your own enjoyment!"

"..."

David rubbed his hands vigorously a few times, showed a "contemptuous" smile at the two of them's "fierce resistance", and couldn't help but sigh in his heart. .

The singing method of "Onlyyou" modified by Wu Li Tou Mo is definitely the most hilarious art in history!

It’s just that there are too few people who understand it now!