San Francisco.
At Giannini's estate.
After reading the news about the appointment, Giannini was momentarily stunned. He knew Hardy was planning to organize an economic investigation group for Japan, but he didn't expect that after just one visit to the White House, Hardy would return as the Economic Envoy.
On reflection, however, this position seemed more advantageous than leading an investigation group.
Giannini smiled to himself. This was the perk of supporting politicians—when you wanted to do something, you could.
"Ring, ring, ring!"
The phone in the living room of Giannini's estate rang.
It was one of the other partners from the California Consortium, calling to ask if Giannini knew about Hardy becoming the Economic Envoy to Japan.
Giannini chuckled, saying, "Before Hardy went to Washington, he stopped by to see me. He thinks Japan will develop significantly in the future and plans to invest there."