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These domestic staff members knew how important the data on the F-15 and McDonnell Douglas MD-82 was, so they approached the task with great enthusiasm.
Once this data is stored, special personnel will be arranged to return it to China through special channels.
Yuri had already figured out a solution to this.
Mr. Fok will contact Mr. Tung on Hong Kong Island, and they will return to Hong Kong Island on the Tung family's boat.
"Global Defense is busy," Yuri said to William Walden immediately after finishing his call with Fang Zhenhua.
What about Jack Welch?
“I’ll figure something out, but let me make it clear to you, he’s not like John. He’s the CEO of GE. If we want to drag him down with us, we’ll need to plan this carefully. Give me some time!”
"Alright! I'm not actually in a hurry, it's the boss who's in a hurry."
"I know."
After the data copying was completed at Global Defense, good news came from Colorado: Garrett Walker defeated his opponent and was successfully elected as a Colorado State Representative.
Yuri first took Lei Keming and his group to the port in California. These people were specially assigned to escort the data on the F-15 and McDonnell Douglas 82 back to the United States.
After watching these people board the Dong family's ship, Yuri then took a plane to Denver.
Garrett Walker's successful election to the House of Representatives is a crucial step in their future plans, so Yuri will definitely not be absent at this time; he needs to go and celebrate with Walker.
Meanwhile, a young man who had just graduated from university felt somewhat lost.
Because he couldn't find a job he liked, he wanted to get involved in politics, but as a young man from a small town in South Carolina, he had absolutely no resources in politics.
So he could only wander aimlessly until he reached Denver.
This man is Frank Underwood, who will later become a U.S. Representative from South Carolina, the House Democratic Whip, and the future President America.
Fate brought him together at Denver International Airport with a man who would change his life forever: Yuri Orlov.
At this moment, neither of them knew what Yuri truly meant to Frank Underwood.
But soon Frank will realize that without Yuri, he would never have entered Garrettwalker's office.
At Denver International Airport, Yuri Orlov sat in a Starbucks, drinking coffee and waiting for Walden to send someone to pick him up.
Then he saw a young man walk over and sit down on a chair next to him. The young man was carrying a large bag, but he didn't seem to have any intention of buying anything.
Yuri looked at the young man with some curiosity; he looked like he had just graduated from university.
However, over the years, Yuri's eye for talent had also developed, and after observing for a while, he had a rough idea of what was going on.
This young man had no money; he didn't even have enough to buy coffee.
Seemingly thinking of his own past, Yuri felt a rare pang of sympathy for the young man, and he called over a waiter.
"Bring a cup of coffee to the gentleman next to you."
"Okay, sir."
When Frank Underwood saw the cup of coffee in front of him, he was somewhat at a loss.
At this time, Frank was just a young man who had just graduated from college, with a hint of innocent naiveté in his eyes, far from the shrewd politician who would become a man of power more than 20 years later.
After the waiter explained the whole story, Frank looked towards Yuri.
Yuri raised his coffee cup to him, and Frank quickly raised his cup as well, the two facing each other across the distance.
After taking a sip of coffee, Frank thought for a moment and then walked up to Yuri.
"Sir, could you please tell me your name? I will thank you later."
"It's just a cup of coffee, do I need to thank you?"
"Even a cup of water, not just a cup of coffee, deserves our gratitude."
Yuri tilted his head and looked at Frank for a while before asking.
"You just graduated from university?"
"which university?"
Harvard Law School.
"Such a good school, how come you couldn't find a good job?"
"I haven't found a job I like."
"It seems you're in trouble. But what do you consider a dream job?"
"It aligns with my ideals and is something I want to do myself."
"what is that?"
"Entering politics."
Yuri held his coffee cup, staring intently at Frank Underwood.
Just then, someone sent by William Walden arrived, and Yuri took out a business card from his pocket and handed it to Frank.
"Young man, if you still can't find a job you like, you can call me and I will arrange a suitable job for you."
After saying that, Yuri left the Starbucks coffee shop, while Frank Underwood looked at the business card on the table.
Yuri Orlov.
President of Global Defense.
President of the Umbrella Corporation.
President of Red Umbrella Investment.
When Frank turned around to look for Yuri, he found that Yuri was no longer there.
Yuri Orlov, he seems to be a very energetic person!
Chapter 105 Secretary Frank
William Walden sent a trusted confidant to meet Yuri.
Driven by a driver, Yuri arrived at Garrettwalker's office.
Yuri, wearing expensive leather shoes, walked into the office step by step.
Garrett Walker had just won the election, so his office was incredibly busy.
No one even noticed Yuri walk in, or perhaps they were too busy to notice anyone else.
William Walden then came out from the inner room and, upon seeing Yuri, immediately said with some complaint.
Why didn't you call me from downstairs? I would have come down to get you!
"That's not necessary."
Yuri shook his head and, led by William Walden, went into the inner room.
Garrett Walker had just hung up the phone. Since his election victory, countless bigwigs within the Democratic Party had called to congratulate him.
This was a treatment he had never received before; he used to be just a small-time karamy, but now he was a congressman.
Although in America, the status of a congressman is far inferior to that of a senator, because a congressman only serves a two-year term, while a senator serves a full six years.
Moreover, there are only 100 senators, but a total of 435 representatives. The same power is distributed among more people, resulting in individual representatives having less power than senators.
But a member of Congress is a member of Congress. A representative can then run for senator, governor, or even president.
Garrett Walker's stepping into the threshold of Congress meant he was now qualified to sit at the table for a meal.
At this moment, William Walden spoke up.
"Look, our big spender has arrived."
William Walden's words kept Garrett Walker smiling.
Although he had become a congressman, Garrett Walker knew all too well how important it was to his future to have a major financial backer.
Yuri transferred $2000 million to him without batting an eye, which made Walker realize even more that he must maintain a good relationship with Yuri.
Two years later he will have to run for re-election, or he can run for senator, all of which require funding.
William Weldon picked up a bottle of red wine and poured it into three glasses that had already been prepared.
He then handed one to Yuri and Walker, and took one for himself.
"Gentlemen, our victory today was hard-won, let us cherish it, cheers."
Three wine glasses clinked together; after the election victory, it was time to share the spoils.
"The Speaker just called me. The party has high hopes for me because I was able to beat Matt Keramon and win the House seat."
"Therefore, the Speaker has decided to hand over the position of Chairman of the Air Force and Army Subcommittee of the Military Committee to me. William, I'm sorry, I can't help you right now."
"However, I plan to build a relationship with your bureau chief next. I believe he won't refuse me, and I hope I can provide you with enough help then."
William Walden nodded understandingly; he was quite sympathetic to the matter.
Politics is not a simple matter of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; it involves many complex factors.
However, if Garrett Walker becomes chairman of the Air Force and Army Subcommittee, it means he will have much more power.
This subcommittee is responsible for providing funding to the Air Force and the Army and for overseeing their operations.
Moreover, the fact that Garrett Walker immediately obtained such an important position upon becoming a Representative is enough to prove that he is highly valued within the Democratic Party.
CIA Director Webster would likely be happy to give face to a popular senator.
However... becoming the chairman of the Air Force and Army Subcommittee is not so simple.
Yuri immediately asked.
"Sir, what price are you willing to pay? How can I help you?"
Garrett Walker was pleased that Yuri was so sensible, and he immediately said so.
“Eight million. Once I have eight million, the position of chairman of this subcommittee will be mine.”
"Okay, Mr. Chairman, the money will be transferred to your account tomorrow."
"Hahaha, Yuri, you've done this for me. You'll definitely be able to get the Air Force and Army contractor contracts in the future. Global Defense and Umbrella Corporation will definitely become top-tier companies."
Yuri and Walden exchanged a glance, then wisely raised their glasses.
"Thank you for your consideration, Mr. Chairman. We will certainly become your most important supporters."
Garrett Walker was somewhat intoxicated by the taste of power, but he remained somewhat sober.
"Now that I've become a congressman, I'm still short of a secretary position. Can you two help me with that?"
William Walden shrugged. He was good at murder, robbery, and intelligence gathering, but asking him to help find a secretary? Sorry, that wasn't his area of expertise.
However, at this moment, Yuri thought of the young man from before.
However, he didn't rush to say this to Walker because he didn't know if Frank would call him, and saying more would be pointless.
But he still spoke to Walker.
"Mr. Chairman, I will keep a close eye out for you and will definitely help you choose a suitable secretary."
Frank was out of money; he couldn't even afford a hotel and had to stay in a cheap hostel.
Alluring sounds were coming from the next room. This room was completely uninsulated, and the sounds of moaning and groaning were incessant.
Frank lay on his back in bed, his hands behind his head, feeling quite uneasy.
He was a top student at Harvard Law School, but in the political arena, he was nothing.
Thinking of this, Frank reached out his right hand and touched the business card.
Looking at Yuri's name, Frank seemed to have placed all his hopes on him.
He didn't know if his call would make any difference, but this was Frank's last glimmer of hope.
If he can't find a suitable opportunity again, he may have to go back to his hometown in South Carolina.
Frank, a top student from Harvard, returned to his hometown in such a humiliating manner, feeling that his dignity had been completely crushed.
After deciding to call Yuri, Frank immediately got up and went to the phone booth outside the hotel.
This call is to the president's office at Global Defense, whose headquarters are in Los Angeles.
The person who answered the phone was a staff member from the president's office. After hearing Frank's request, he immediately spoke.