classifiedscript Chapter 139 Another Big Shot
Chapter 139 Another Big Shot
Chapter 139 Another Big Shot
This family gathering was initiated by Paul Arlington, and the venue was chosen to be his family's small farm.
The farm is not large, less than 100 acres, and the purpose of buying it was not to make money, but more for health.
In the United States, the agricultural industry is largely controlled by major agri-food giants, and more than 90% of farmers are relegated to subservient roles within this invisible supply chain.
They may appear to own the land, but in reality, they have no say in what crops to plant or what farming methods to use.
Monsanto's seeds, Dow Chemical's pesticides, Cargill's feed—from production materials to sales channels, the entire agricultural ecosystem has long been woven into an impenetrable network by capital.
The farmers don't follow my instructions, so the income is dismal.
Take chicken farming as an example. With the increasing demand for chicken breast from major food giants, farms need to raise chickens according to the feeding methods and feeds provided by these food giants.
Because according to their breeding methods, these chickens not only have a short growth cycle, but their structure can also be regulated.
For example, chickens raised using this method have larger breasts, while chickens raised using another method have larger wings, and so on.
Similarly, the same applies to cattle, sheep, pigs, and so on.
So Paul's small farm, in addition to growing grains, fruits and vegetables, also has some livestock farming.
The goal is simple: at least to know where the food we eat comes from.
The long growth cycle is no problem, but there is absolutely no antibiotic residue in the meat.
It doesn't matter if the vegetables aren't pretty, grow slowly, or are small, as long as they're not the standardized products from the supermarket that have been ripened with ethylene. The fruits have a natural sweet and sour taste from being sun-dried.
Food safety in the United States.
Does the US have food safety? That's a huge joke.
Many people boast about American schools providing free lunches, but who knows that this is just capital legally putting taxpayers' money into its own pockets?
A few slices of bread and a slice of cheese are good, but the garbage ones are the ones that offer sausages and fried chicken. The fried chicken is full of blood, and the sausages are like a woman's favorite toy.
Therefore, the proportion of American children showing early signs of heart disease is the highest in the world, far ahead of the rest of the world, just like its economy.
What's even more audacious is that, in the case of food additives, American law allows for the omission of such provisions.
A bottle of beverage contains hundreds of chemical ingredients; the word "additives" is enough to describe it on the ingredient list.
Many chemical agents require standardized dosages in most countries around the world, but the United States does not, such as antibiotics.
This is why some wealthy people with assets like to buy farms.
Vacation is one thing, food is another.
Diego drove the tractor ahead, the roar never ceasing. His hands on the steering wheel were as steady as a rock, and the soil behind him was shaped into neat patterns, as if telling the story of the special mission of this land.
Ernst and Paul, who had gotten into the car, followed slowly behind him, like security detail escorting a big shot.
"What's wrong?"
Ernst knew the other man had something to say to him from the moment he let Diego Arlington go first and then got into his own car.
"The Getty family approached me and asked if I was interested in becoming a legal advisor for Getty Oil."
These words, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, stirred subtle ripples in Ernst's eyes.
A revolving door?
This typical revolving door—where someone is both a government official and a spokesperson for a large corporation—is all too common in the United States.
However, the problem isn't the revolving door, but the Getty family.
This family made their fortune in oil and keeps a very low profile.
In 1957, the family patriarch, Paul Getty, was named one of the richest Americans by Fortune magazine.
But that's not the most important thing. The most important issue is that the Getty family is also someone else's front man, because this family is a distant relative of the Gates family, the founders of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
The Gates family was one of the original shareholders of the United States when it was founded. They provided funds to the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War and thus reaped huge returns. As a result, the Gates family spread throughout the political and business circles of the United States and became a powerful force.
These families are the real power players behind the scenes in America, and the Getty, Cowboy, and Clinton families are all closely connected to them, acting as their front men.
In America, a truly top-tier family must demonstrate its influence through at least three layers of relationships.
For example, the Gates family's front men are the Getty family, and the Getty family's front men are the governors, senators, and supported companies in the United States.
Through these officials or businesses, they tangibly manifest their influence, embedding their roots in every inch of American soil.
Ernst chuckled. Clearly, the Gates family had their eye on him and wanted him to become their front man, just like the Getty family, and to be recruited by them.
However, the other party seemed to look down on him quite a bit, as it was the Getty family that came forward instead of him.
In other words, he was merely a white glove for the Getty family, not yet reaching the level favored by the Gates family.
Paul Arlington understood this as well. He knew better than anyone that what the Getty family truly valued was not his legal expertise, but rather the special connection he had with Ernst. Therefore, he needed to consult Ernst.
"If you want to say yes, then say yes." Ernst's answer surprised Paul.
Ernst didn't care at all, and he hadn't made any clear statement.
Moreover, one advantage of Paul Arlington becoming the Getty family's legal counsel is that the revolving door can turn faster.
The bigger Ernst’s career goes, the higher Paul Arlington’s position will become.
Following the normal pattern, Paul Arlington would next become the mayor of San Francisco or Los Angeles, then a state legislator or lieutenant governor, and finally even governor.
Of course, this is assuming Ernst is willing to yield and take sides.
The United States has a popular election system, which is fine, but what is hidden behind it is a monarchical system of dictatorship.
Important positions such as mayor, governor, and state legislator in major cities of various states.
It's not like you can just run for office whenever you want; these powerful families decide who can run.
With Ernst pushing him, Paul Arlington is unlikely to get a high position, at least for the time being.
However, it's different when the Getty family, or rather the Gates family behind them, steps in. These positions are merely a result of compromise among the major families.
Paul's eyebrows furrowed. "Do you know what that means?"
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"Of course I know. Ernst has his own ideas, but he's just being evasive."
Without the development of the internet industry, Ernst wouldn't have dared to make any effort; at most, he would have set his sights on the Getty and Cowboy families.
Because traditional industry resources have long been divided up, there is no way for him to escape the constraints of any top family.
But the Internet is different; it's an industry that can completely break free from traditional industries.
Once he controls the internet industry, he'll be qualified to join the game.
Even if Ernst were to fall out with the Gates family, he would have enough leverage and confidence.
"But I must remind you, you're in, but I'm just your cousin, my last name is Garfield."
Paul Arlington paused for a moment, then burst into laughter.
Yes, Ernst's last name is Garfield, not Arlington.
Paul Arlington can make any promises outside the Arlington family, but that has nothing to do with Ernst.
But to outsiders, could Garfield be considered part of the family? His father, Garlins, went back eight generations to poor farmers. Besides a few poor relatives, what else did he have in his family?
Therefore, the outside world generally assumes that Ernst is a member of the Arlington family, not some fictitious Garfield family.
"Aren't you afraid they'll get angry and come after you?"
A fake will always be a fake; one day it will meet the real deal, and the truth will always come out.
These people will not confront Paul Arlington, but will instead tacitly acknowledge that Ernst orchestrated everything.
Whether Ernst knows it or not, you are the head of both families, and everyone associates with the Arlington family because of you.
You should have known this, but you didn't control yourself.
It's not about finding the culprit and the debtor; it's like the old saying that when a junior makes a mistake, they go to the elders. In the end, all the hatred will gather around Ernst.
Ernst did not answer, nor could he say much more to the other party.
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