Chapitre 639: Chapter 639
As the new year arrived, Beverly Hills, Capet Estate, Ivanka Trump returned from her vacation in the Caribbean.
"John Rouss should be heading back to Japan soon. Aren't you planning to see him?" Ivanka asked while sitting on the sofa.
Charles shook his head, "No need, everyone is more concerned with domestic affairs right now. Jerry Brown's gubernatorial inauguration is tomorrow afternoon. Let's go tonight. I heard tomorrow's ceremony will be quite simple!"
Ivanka smiled, "Indeed simplified. The main problem in California right now is the budget deficit. Jerry Brown's slogan to attract votes was about frugality and cutting down the state's deficit..."
On January 3rd, 2011, at the California State Capitol in Sacramento, under the auspices of the Chief Justice of the California Supreme Court, Jerry Brown held his oath-taking ceremony as the 39th governor of California.
Notable attendees included the mayor of Sacramento, elected in '08 and former NBA player Kevin Johnson and his wife, former governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife, and a total of 300 known personalities.
After Jerry Brown delivered his inaugural speech, everyone truly felt the "hospitality" of Jerry Brown and his wife.
Charles looked at the hot dogs and fries in front of him, feeling a bit dazed. Beside him, Ivanka laughed and said, "Disappointed there's no caviar and champagne?"
Charles glanced at Jerry Brown and his wife, Anne Gust, who were eating heartily and whispered, "Isn't this a bit too obvious as a show?"
Ivanka nodded, "Doesn't matter, this inauguration cost less than $100,000. A few years ago, Arnold Schwarzenegger's inauguration cost over $2 million."
Upon hearing Schwarzenegger's name, Charles deliberately looked in the former governor's direction to see if Schwarzenegger was eating.
"Wait a sec," Charles saw Schwarzenegger went to pour a glass of cola and got up to go over.
"Arnold, good afternoon!" Charles greeted him directly.
"Oh, Charles," Schwarzenegger responded with a smile, "The food is quite nice, right?"
Charles nodded, "So, stepping down from governor, are you planning to return to Hollywood?"
Schwarzenegger gave a bitter smile, "I left in disgrace. No plans to return to Hollywood yet. As for The Expendables, I'm just helping Stallone out!"
"Hollywood will always wait for you," Charles said, though he didn't take it seriously. Perhaps because Schwarzenegger had been governor for a few years, he got a lot better at spinning tales.
However, California under Schwarzenegger's administration was indeed a mess. To say he left in disgrace was putting it lightly; it was like being chased out!
Afterward, Charles congratulated Jerry Brown and his wife, wishing California a rebirth under his leadership.
"Charles, the future of California needs people like you to pitch in, so we can build a better state," Jerry Brown hugged Charles.
"Don't worry, California will always be the first state of the Union!"
That evening, after attending the celebration banquet, Charles and Ivanka returned to the State Hotel in Sacramento.
"This sapphire necklace is so beautiful, it almost feels wasted," Ivanka said while looking at the necklace in the mirror. "It cost $2.2 million at auction!"
Charles laughed and hugged Ivanka from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder, "It's beautiful and suits you perfectly, you're glowing!"
"The banquet was too simple," Ivanka said as she took off the necklace and kissed Charles.
Charles's hand slipped into Ivanka's low-cut dress, feeling her 32D, and passionately responded to her kiss.
Not long after, Ivanka was pressed onto the bed in the bedroom by Charles...
"Do you think Jerry Brown can solve California's budget deficit? Otherwise, he'll be the next disgraced Arnold Schwarzenegger," Ivanka asked, her face flushed, lying in Charles's arms, looking satisfied.
Seeing the marks Charles left all over her pretty chest, she sighed, "Oh no, I won't be able to wear low-cut clothes for the next few days!"
Charles slightly smiled and played with her marked 32D, "You seemed to enjoy it just now!"
Ivanka pinched Charles slightly, making him gasp, "Alright, alright."
"I have confidence in Jerry Brown changing California's current predicament. He's doing well at cutting costs," Charles replied.
"Look, his plan to take back half of the state employees' cell phones is good. There are about 100,000 state employee phones now, and reducing them can save at least $20 million in yearly telecom expenses. He plans to cut $12.5 billion in public spending, including reducing employee salaries, cutting some welfare subsidies, and cutting public health and disability benefits!"
Ivanka laughed, "Jerry Brown ran with the slogan of being a son of California to tackle the $28 billion deficit. He refused to move into the luxurious governor's mansion, rejected the fancy governor's car, chose to live in a modest apartment near the government building, and drove himself to save government expenses. He canceled the governor's wife office budget and rejected all transition costs for assuming the governorship!"
Ivanka couldn't help but hug Charles's neck, "He's taken frugality to the extreme. No wonder Meg Whitman spent so much money campaigning and still got crushed by him!"
Charles laughed, "Jerry Brown's rich experience helped him a lot. Ultimately, a campaign is just a political game!"
Ivanka laid on Charles's chest, "I know, money and the media have decisive influences on elections. Though Jerry Brown didn't raise much himself, many of his supporters spent money on ads for him. Moreover, the Democratic Party in California is strong, making it easier to pull votes!"
"Good that you understand," Charles said, caressing her back, "Dear..."
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