Working as a police officer in Mexico-Chapter 1685 - 764: Boss Wei Is Also Overwhelmed! (Part 3)
Capítulo 1685: Chapter 764: Boss Wei Is Also Overwhelmed! (Part 3)
“The British refuse to help the Italians in their time of need, the French mock the British, and the Germans look down on everyone… these are all dynamics we can exploit. At critical moments, we can deliberately let one side gain a little ground, let them ‘advance victoriously’ for a bit, and see if others become jealous, if they compete for credit, or if they show flaws due to poor cooperation.”
“We need to find ways to create chaos within them!”
“Also, through secret channels, make contact with the anti-war groups and union organizations in Europe, and those industry associations affected by inflation… there’s no need for us to show up directly, just provide them with ‘material’ and ‘funds’. Let them stir up trouble in their own countries. We need to bring the conflict to their parliaments and streets.”
Casare quickly took notes.
War is inherently filthy.
“Casare, do you know what the toughest part of this war is?”
Casare thought for a moment, “Is it facing the united pressure of NATO?”
“No.” Victor shook his head, “It’s about maintaining our internal confidence and unity. Ultimately, war is about money, people, and morale. The soldiers on the front lines need to know why they’re fighting, and the people at home need to feel their sacrifices are worthwhile. We are in danger now, but it is not the danger of defeat, it’s the danger of wavering beliefs.”
He exhaled a ring of smoke, eyes firm: “So, from now on, my schedule will change. I need to inspect the damaged factories, visit the families of fallen soldiers, and chat with housewives in line at discount stores. I want everyone to see that I’m with them, that I understand their difficulties, and that I am determined to lead them through this.”
“In the afternoon, I will visit the largest store in Cancun.”
Casare nodded, understanding that the boss was using his personal ability as much as possible to manage the current conflict.
“Alright!”
…
Mexico City, Los Pinos District.
In a twenty-year-old apartment building, the Harvey Sterling family was having dinner.
The dinner table was unusually quiet, with only the occasional sound of a spoon tapping the edge of a bowl.
A plate of beans mixed with rice, a small dish of blackened, fried sausage—the meat content in the sausage was noticeably less than half a year ago, with a heavy flour taste. A small bowl of lettuce salad sat nearby, the lettuce leaves somewhat wilted.
Harvey’s wife, Isabel, carefully cut the sausage, placing a slightly larger piece on the plate of their ten-year-old son Diego and another piece for their seven-year-old daughter Sofia.
She herself only took some beans and rice.
“Mom, why aren’t you eating the meat?” Sofia asked with wide eyes.
“Mom’s not hungry, sweetheart.” Isabel forced a smile.
Harvey kept his head down, mechanically stuffing food into his mouth.
He was forty-two this year and had served as a production line supervisor at a medium-sized factory producing auto parts.
A third of the factory’s raw materials came from the United States and Canada. Three months ago, orders began to drop sharply; a month ago, the factory announced a ‘temporary shutdown for rectification’; two weeks ago, the official layoff notice came, and Harvey’s name was on the first list.
Unemployment benefits? Yes, but only 40% of his previous salary, and the approval process was depressingly long.
Meanwhile, prices were skyrocketing.
Savings were melting away like ice under the sun.
The TV was on, volume turned low.
It was the Mexican National Broadcasting Company (TNM)’s evening financial special. A ‘chief economic analyst’ with gold-rimmed glasses and perfectly combed hair was speaking eloquently. In the background were constantly rolling complex graphs and optimistic arrows.
“We must understand the broader context of current global market fluctuations.” The analyst’s voice was steady and full of confidence, “The continued decline of the dollar index is essentially the inevitable pain of the old unipolar financial order struggling to adapt to the reality of a multipolar world.”
The beans on Harvey’s fork fell back onto the plate.
He looked up, staring at the TV.
The analyst continued speaking, gesturing powerfully: “As for the Mexican economy, challenges and opportunities coexist. Yes, we face temporary supply chain adjustment pressures, but that’s the price of transformation! Look at the new data from Texas and California joining the Federation, last quarter alone, high-tech industry investment intentions in California grew by 22%, and Texas’ energy integration projects created over 50,000 direct jobs! This is evidence of the strengthening endogenous motivation of our national economy! War? No, we’re reshaping the regional security framework, clearing obstacles for future economic integration. The short-term inflationary pressure is controllable, and the government has already launched comprehensive price intervention and affordable supply systems to ensure the basic well-being of the people…”
“Bang!”
Harvey slammed the fork onto the table suddenly.
The stainless-steel fork jumped on the ceramic plate, making a piercing sound.
Diego and Sofia, startled, paused their eating, looking at their father timidly.
Isabel’s hand trembled slightly, and she spoke softly, “Harvey…”
“Liars,” Harvey’s voice squeezed through clenched teeth.
The TV analyst switched to another chart, beginning a more technical analysis of the world’s major stock markets: “Influenced by North America’s uncertain situation and expectations of dollar liquidity, global major stock indices are under pressure. Specifically, the London FTSE 100 index fell 4.7% this week, hitting a 14-month low, with banking and insurance sectors leading the decline. Lloyd Bank Group’s single-day drop exceeded 8%. The Paris CAC40 index fell 5.2%, with luxury goods sectors particularly hit hard by the downgrading of global demand forecasts. LVMH Group’s stock price evaporated nearly 12 billion Euros this week, and the Frankfurt DAX index fell 4.9%, with auto manufacturer stocks generally plummeting. Volkswagen dropped 6.3% due to supply chain concerns…”
