The news that Schwarzenegger was elected governor of California spread throughout the world at midnight in China.
In order to give Schwarzenegger a favor, Li Mu asked Makino Technology's Weibo, Twitter, YY, and YY to publish news simultaneously, adding fuel to the global spread of the news that Schwarzenegger was elected governor of California.
Similar to Li Mu, Schwarzenegger also has a very high reputation around the world. His "Terminator" image is so classic that his popularity around the world is no worse than that of Michael Jackson.
However, an action star who played the "Terminator" suddenly became the governor of California. This contrast shocked people around the world.
Li Mu was shocked by this news back then. He still remembered his original thoughts. He felt that it was incredible that an actor could become the governor of a state. He even once doubted whether Schwarzenegger had bribed votes. , and even more doubtful about his ability to manage the huge California well.
At that time, Li Mu didn't know much about American politics. He used the situation of Chinese officialdom to trick Schwarzenegger, as if he was a Chinese martial arts star who suddenly one day became a senior official in the most economically developed province. No matter how he heard it, he had a strong feeling. sense of unreality.
Later, after gradually understanding how American politics worked, Li Mu was no longer surprised by this incident. Even a lawyer could run for president, and it was no big deal that a celebrity could become governor.
But then again, Schwarzenegger's ability to govern is indeed a bit embarrassing. During his several years in office, he basically did not achieve any truly outstanding political achievements. The government deficit continued to grow, education, infrastructure, entertainment, employment, economy, overall They were all confused and messed up. At the end of his final term, the approval rate had hit rock bottom. Compared with the approval rate of nearly 70% when he took office, Schwarzenegger could be said to have sadly retired.
Li Mu believes that at this moment, Schwarzenegger, who is waiting to take office in the eyes of the world, must be full of passion to show his ability to govern. However, he will definitely not believe that from the day he takes office, basically It's just going downhill.
This was an eight-year downhill road. The worst part was that there was also the 2008 financial crisis in the middle, which was almost a cliff. Schwarzenegger should have felt tremendous pressure soon after taking office.
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The next day, CNN, a well-known talk show in the United States, conducted an exclusive interview with Schwarzenegger.
Since the news that Schwarzenegger was elected governor of California is at the hottest stage in the world, this exclusive interview has also attracted the attention of hundreds of millions of viewers across the United States and even around the world.
On the show, Schwarzenegger appeared on the stage wearing a very well-fitting suit. The handsome suit completely hid his muscles and changed his whole temperament drastically.
Most of the audience is used to his image of showing off his muscles wantonly on the screen. Suddenly seeing him so serious, it was difficult to adapt for a while.
Even the host couldn't help but sigh: "Arnold, to be honest, this is the first time I've seen you wearing a suit with my own eyes. I really didn't expect that such a strong bodybuilder and such a rough action actor, He actually has such a gentlemanly side.”
Arnold Schwarzenegger sat gracefully on the single sofa where the interview was held, and said with a smile: "To be honest, when I started preparing to run for governor, I was also shocked by the sight of myself in a suit and tie in the mirror. I looked in the mirror several times and asked: Who am I and why do I dress like this?”
The host smiled and asked: "Then how did you get used to it?"
Schwarzenegger shrugged his shoulders and said with a smile: "I looked at the unfamiliar self in the mirror and said to it: You are going to run for governor, you are going to display your political ambitions, and you are going to let the world know that you are Not only can I be a good actor, but I can also be a good governor and make California a better place, and the first step to doing this well is to start by putting on a suit."
The host smiled and nodded, and applauded together with the audience. After the applause, he said seriously: "I believe that not only the people of California, but people across the United States and even the world are curious about how you are going to govern California. What changes are you prepared to bring to California?”
Schwarzenegger must say seriously: "First of all, I want to reduce California's financial expenditure. To be honest, before I ran for governor, I couldn't believe that the previous group of people could actually run a good California into what it is now. "
At this point, Schwarzenegger stretched out a finger and said with some emotion: "Can you imagine that California actually has a fiscal deficit of billions of dollars? California's fiscal expenditure has reached a crazy point. These are being wasted." The money lost is not the money of the California government, it is all the money of California taxpayers, and it even includes the taxes I contributed to California as an actor."
The host laughed and said: "Oh, I believe there must be a lot of tax money from you. After all, you are a top actor in Hollywood, with a salary of tens of millions of dollars."
Schwarzenegger said helplessly: "But you see, we have contributed so much money to California, and the California government has spent more money, but California itself is getting worse and worse. We have many education and medical problems. , our government operates inefficiently, our roads are getting worse and worse, and the environment is getting worse and worse. These are all the failures of the previous California government."
The supporter asked: "Arnold, you will take office next week. Have you and your team thought about what aspects to solve the problems you just mentioned?"
Schwarzenegger said: "We will proceed from the essence of each problem to reduce expenditures, enhance the efficiency of government operations, and at the same time reduce the basic burden on the people. I will announce specific measures one after another after being sworn in."
The supporter smiled and said: "Tell us about the inauguration ceremony, and the private party after the inauguration ceremony. You are a famous A-list star in Hollywood. I believe there will be many Hollywood stars to support you at the time, right?"
Schwarzenegger smiled slightly and said seriously: "I really want to invite all of Hollywood, but unfortunately there is no such a big venue. My election this time is inseparable from the support given to me by Hollywood filmmakers. California will be the best place in the future." Getting better is inseparable from the contributions of these elites.”
The supporter nodded and said: "By the way, as the incoming governor, I believe that the people of California are not only concerned about how many celebrity friends you have, but what they are more concerned about is how many entrepreneur friends you have. After all, California's The economic development is extremely outstanding, and Silicon Valley is the cradle of the IT industry. There should be many entrepreneurs present to support this inauguration ceremony, right?"
Schwarzenegger smiled and said: "I invited many CEOs of Silicon Valley companies, even Bill Gates who is not in Silicon Valley, and Bill accepted the invitation very readily. I will also have a serious chat with Bill when the time comes. Let’s talk about Microsoft’s increased investment in California.”
Having said this, Schwarzenegger smiled mysteriously and said, "By the way, I also invited a more important entrepreneur."
"Oh?" the host asked in surprise: "A more important entrepreneur? More important than Microsoft's Bill Gates?"
"That's right." Schwarzenegger nodded mysteriously.
The host hurriedly asked: "Who is it?"
Schwarzenegger paused and then said seriously: "It's Li Mu, the chairman of Makino Technology."
"Oh my God!" the host exclaimed, "Li Mu?! Li Mu, who is estimated to be worth more than 100 billion US dollars on Wall Street?"
Schwarzenegger nodded and smiled and said: "One hundred billion US dollars is just a conservative estimate. According to the information I got, Makino Technology's valuation has already been around 200 billion US dollars. Now the independent valuation of Weibo and Twitter has reached four Fifty billion U.S. dollars, plus Mr. Li’s other properties, I believe it is almost certain that his personal worth will exceed 200 billion U.S. dollars.”
The host exclaimed in amazement: "A personal wealth of 200 billion US dollars is really incredible!"
Schwarzenegger smiled slightly and said: "If you have the opportunity to interview Mr. Li, I believe he will never admit that his worth exceeds 200 billion US dollars. He will not even admit that his worth exceeds 100 billion US dollars."
The host asked in confusion: "Why?"
Schwarzenegger said: "Mr. Li has always been relatively low-key. He does not agree with valuation and believes that valuation itself is just a concept."
The host asked curiously: "In the Internet industry, isn't valuation a very common measurement standard?"
Schwarzenegger imitated Li Mu's tone and said seriously: "It's like you have an ancient painting at home. Others say it should be worth about ten million U.S. dollars. This ten million U.S. dollars is the valuation. However, when you hold it When it goes to the market for sale, the highest price a real buyer is willing to pay may be only 200,000 US dollars, and this 200,000 US dollars is its true value.”
After saying that, Schwarzenegger added: "I guess we can only determine Mr. Li's true worth after Makino Technology is launched."
The host nodded repeatedly and then asked: "Arnold, can you tell me how you met Mr. Li? It seems that I have never heard that you two know each other before?"
Schwarzenegger smiled and said somewhat mysteriously: "We have known each other for a long time, but Mr. Li always keeps a low profile, so the outside world rarely knows about it."
The host praised: "I believe that Mr. Li also attaches great importance to you to have Li Mu come all the way from China to attend your inauguration and celebration party. So I would like to ask, will this be a great opportunity for you to promote California?" Opportunities for in-depth cooperation with Li Mu, or even in-depth cooperation with China?"
Schwarzenegger said with determination: "I believe it will happen."
Thousands of miles away in China, Li Mu shook his head helplessly in his office after watching Schwarzenegger's interview video.
Li Ziwei beside him handed him a cup of coffee and asked Li Mu: "Mr. Li, do you think Schwarzenegger talks too much?"
Li Mu shook his head and sighed: "I just think he doesn't have enough money and patience, but after all, he is a politician who became a monk on the way, so he can't ask for too much."
After that, Li Mu said with a smile: "But this is a good thing for us. The more Schwarzenegger speaks to the outside world, the more worried he is about me losing his place. I should have asked him to help him campaign." He does errands for me, but if he keeps acting like this, he will soon be the one begging me to do errands for me.”
(End of chapter)