Patron of the President

"Harry, it's time for us to leave."

Hearing his wife's call, Truman sat up from behind his desk somewhat reluctantly.

Now he was unwilling to waste time on useless socializing. After all, he and his committee had to conduct too many investigations every day.

For politicians, those investigations were not about how much money the United States saved, but that he kept appearing in newspaper headlines.

Although socializing was useless, as a senator, he had to participate in these socializing, especially when the other party offered a condition that he could not refuse.

A donation of $5,000.

This was the reward for this dinner. The other party was willing to pay $5,000 to have a meal with him. It must be said that the man was very generous. Although it had not reached the incredible level, it was indeed very rare.

Half an hour later, Harry and his wife came to the agreed restaurant. When they entered the restaurant, they found that they were the only ones in the restaurant. When he was surprised, the young Chinese came over with a beautiful white lady.

"Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Senator."

George took the initiative to greet him.

The federal senator he had spent $5,000 to invite was called Harry S. Truman. Yes, he was the one who would succeed the president two years later. Now he was neither the vice president nor the president, but only a federal senator. However, he was already a hotshot in Washington.

The committee he was now in charge of had absolute power to investigate the military and all military suppliers. It was precisely because of his outstanding work in the Special Investigation Committee on National Defense Programs that he was favored by Roosevelt. When Roosevelt ran for president for the fourth time next year, Truman would be nominated as a candidate for vice president.

By that time, let alone paying for a meal, even to meet him would probably require a year of waiting in line. Well, by then he would have been promoted to the president.

Yes, we have to wait in line again.

"Hello, Mr. George..."

Although she had never dined with a big shot like a senator, Ava Gardner, who had received relevant training in the company, was still able to adapt to such occasions very well and took the initiative to extend her hand and introduce herself.

"Hello, I'm Ava Gardner. I'm very happy to meet you, Senator, Madam."

Although Truman felt a little curious about the appearance of a beautiful American girl, it was just limited to this.

"Hello, Miss Gardner, it's an honor to meet you."

Mrs. Truman, who was standing aside, was not surprised by the beauty of this lady, but the necklace around her neck.

Such a big diamond... It's simply incredible!

"Just call me Ava, Senator, Madam."

Soon, they sat down. After a simple greeting, the two sides seemed to be familiar with each other, and Truman said straight to the point.

"Mr. George, first of all, I must make it clear that I have no right to interfere with the lend-lease materials."

Because of George's nationality, Truman naturally regarded him as someone sent by the Chinese first lady to increase the amount of lend-lease materials allocated to China.

"Senator, this is not the purpose of my meeting with you either."

George's answer made Truman stunned and puzzled.

Is it for investigation? His company just signed a contract, a contract that is not even worth mentioning, and it is even a research contract, not a production contract. It is for this reason that Truman will go to the appointment. If it is a large contract of tens of millions of dollars, he will definitely refuse directly.

"Mr. Senator, please believe me, the reason why I meet with you is not for now, but for the future."

"What?"

While Truman was surprised, George had already handed over a check that he had prepared long ago.

"Please allow me to be the first donor for the senator's future presidential campaign!"

What!

Truman opened his eyes wide in astonishment, looked at George, and then looked at the check he put on the table, and said.

"Do you know what you are talking about, Mr. George?"

Mrs. Truman on the side also looked at him. What is this young man talking about? At this moment, she even stopped paying attention to the necklace that Ava was wearing, but stared at the young man.

"Mr. Senator, I believe in my intuition..."

George wiped the corner of his mouth with a napkin and said.

"After I came to Washington, all I heard was "What is Truman doing" and "How much money has Truman saved for the United States". I heard many people talking about you, so I believe that no one will ignore this, and the White House will not ignore this either. His fourth campaign will always need a partner, Mr. Truman, I don't think there is anyone more suitable than you in Washington!"

Looking at the stunned Truman, George continued to show his "superb" insight.

"And the experience of the vice president will be a stepping stone for your presidential campaign."

Looking at the young man in front of him, Truman was silent for a while and asked again.

"Is this your prediction?"

"Judgment about the future!"

George said with a smile.

"As a businessman, some people like to invest in bonds, some like to invest in factories, some like to invest in movies, and similarly, some like to invest in the future. And this..."

Pushing the check in front of Truman, George said seriously.

"This is my investment in the future!"

Building relationships early, when Roosevelt runs for president for the fourth time next year and Truman is nominated as a vice presidential candidate, let alone $5,000, even $50,000 will not be as effective as it is now.

Besides, although Truman is a hotshot in the Special Administrative Region, his resume is very thin. He was not liked by his classmates since he was a child, never went to college, failed in three business ventures, and had no reputation before the age of 50. With such a resume, he was elected as a senator at the age of 50, and he still had a slight advantage in the second term. For such a person to want to become president, that is not a thin resume.

It is simply wishful thinking.

But he was lucky enough to become the President of the United States. Not only that, during his term of office, he directly defined the world pattern in the early post-war period. This pattern has been affecting the 21st century. When George traveled through time, the world still had not gotten rid of the pattern set by this guy.

Thinking of eating the piece of meat from North Borneo, with this guy's help, the meat can not only be eaten well, but also tasted.

The only question is, why should he help you.

There is no external favor in the world!

This favor can be done in advance!

"George, you should know that there are too many people in Washington who are more suitable for running for president than me. I probably..."

Truman thought for a while and said.

"Probably ranked after 100."

For Truman, who was already 59 years old, he had never thought about the White House, not even the vice president. At most, he just wanted to serve as a senator for a few more terms.

"Mr. Senator, please don't belittle yourself. Let's leave it all to the future!"

Holding up the wine glass, George said.

"Mr. Senator, please allow me to be your donor, not only as a senator, but also for your future presidential campaign."

In Washington, everyone has their own ambitions. Although he never thought of becoming president, Truman would never refuse such a wealthy donor, especially the judgment of him, which made him feel a strange emotion in his heart - there is no better friend than this!