Teresa had a proper posture and elegant steps; she managed to make her school uniform skirt look like a long court dress.
Lu Li stepped forward and said, "Hello, Teresa."
"A very beautiful villa."
Teresa's compliments were sincere, and her gaze towards the villa revealed a hint of envy.
To maintain a good image as a mother, she has always lived a simple life. But deep down, she longs for a comfortable and stable life.
Unfortunately, reality was completely the opposite; he almost lost his life, and in a gruesome way.
Lu Li had no idea what the girl was thinking, so he led her to the living room first.
This was his first time here, and he saw that the living room was three times the size of his old apartment, with an elaborate chandelier hanging in the ceiling and exquisite murals on the walls.
Teresa could hardly hide the envy in her eyes, but thankfully she remembered her mission.
"My mother has confiscated all of Lucardo's assets and will deposit 10 million dollars into your account as a token of her gratitude."
Lu Li nodded. "Then I won't be polite, thank you."
With a smooth start, Teresa felt a little relieved.
The fact that they were willing to accept money indicated that there was room for negotiation, since the two sides were not enemies, and the mother and daughter had shown sufficient goodwill.
Lu Li asked proactively, "The drug lord's son is dead, and you haven't seized his assets yet. Won't this cause unrest?"
Teresa, her legs clad in white stockings, stood together and tilted to one side, explaining gracefully:
"The drug lords have united and forced the government to reach a ceasefire agreement, and they will not easily start another war."
The previous nationwide unrest was the work of several major drug lords working together. Now that it's just Benjamin alone, it doesn't have the same impact.
Furthermore, they also have to guard against other drug lords joining forces with the government to fight them, so there won't be any major developments for the time being.
However, Lu Li did not want to let this person go, so he said:
"If you have any news about Benjamin, let me know, and I'll take care of him."
Upon hearing this, Teresa's face stiffened.
Tijuana was the most convenient "channel" for smuggling opium into the Star Alliance Country, making it the best territory for drug lords.
Benjamin's ability to control this place for decades is proof of his power; he is one of the top figures in the Drug cartel.
Its "guards" are composed of elite troops from various countries, capable of easily defeating Government Army and assassinating political figures under heavy protection.
Such a person can be considered the head of a small country, and is simply not someone that can be dealt with by an individual.
At this moment, Teresa lowered her voice and said:
"Killing him is practically a pipe dream, and he's extremely cautious. It's said he changes residences several times a day, and even his own son doesn't know where he is."
Lu Li nodded slightly.
Benjamin may be called a drug lord, but he's actually a warlord. Once he reaches a certain level of understanding, he'll be nothing more than a rat hiding in a burrow.
Using this as a pretext, Teresa solemnly said:
"Eliminating drug lords should be the government's responsibility, but the higher-ups have been bribed by them. Not only will they not fulfill their duties, but they will also become even more indulgent! Mr. Lu Li, my mother has decided to participate in next year's election and run for president to completely change this situation!"
Lu Li continued, "But the drug lords won't let your mother run for office alive."
"That's right," Teresa said.
"Any politician with anti-drug tendencies is bound to be murdered. In the last election alone, 48 presidential candidates died, so many that the international community stopped paying attention."
That's a really lame joke... Teresa paused, then continued:
"Therefore, I earnestly implore you to protect my mother during the election!"
At this point, Teresa stood up and bowed deeply!
Lu Li said, "The election... it'll last for several months, right? I have things to do, I don't have that much time."
Teresa emphasized, "It will only take one month of your time to protect my mother while you are giving frequent street speeches!"
That's not entirely unacceptable, Lu Li pondered for a moment...
However, Teresa was ultimately too young and somewhat impatient.
The young man before us is highly skilled, has a clean background, and even has a blood feud with drug lords. He is a force we must win over!
She revealed her hand directly:
"You've purchased a lot of dangerous weapons; no government can tolerate that. But if my mother is elected president, you will have greater authority and more freedom!"
The meaning was quite clear; this was exactly what Lu Li wanted. "In that case, I agree!"
Upon hearing this, Teresa breathed a long sigh of relief, and a smile returned to her face.
"That's great! I need to tell my mother this good news right away."
She took out her phone and pressed a few buttons. Soon, Lu Li's phone rang; it was Ms. Maria calling.
It was a wise choice for her to step in after her daughter had reached an agreement.
After the connection was established, Maria immediately said:
[I'm glad we've reached an agreement, Mr. Lu. I'd like to hire you as my personal security consultant.]
Since the two sides were already allies, Lu Li didn't stand on ceremony. "It's my honor, Ms. Maria."
With the final piece of the puzzle for the election complete, Ms. Maria's voice was noticeably more relaxed.
[You and Teresa are classmates, so get along well. I won't bother you anymore. Teresa, you don't need to come back tonight.]
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Throughout history, high-ranking officials have sought to recruit talented individuals through nothing more than "fame, fortune, and sex."
With the first three already covered, it's time for the grand finale.
Latin America has a very open culture, and Ms. Maria's words implied that she was offering her daughter up with both hands.
Teresa showed no embarrassment whatsoever; instead, she gently removed her headband and placed it aside, giving a clear indication of her feelings.
Lu Li was very handsome, and she didn't mind giving him the flower crown.
Moreover, once we become lovers, we can stay in this beautiful villa often, which sounds quite appealing.
At that moment, the girl in white silk revealed a bright smile, as angelic as an angel.
Lu Li was completely bewildered, not understanding... Why did the atmosphere suddenly become so strange? What did you mean by taking off your headband?
He survived with a broken leg and had never experienced anything like this before.
Moreover, deep down, he still thinks like Xia Country and doesn't realize that he should be pressing the other person down on the sofa and enjoying himself.
Of course, he won't have that chance; don't forget there's someone else at home.
Just then, a beautiful figure rushed over – it was Jessica!
She was wearing a short skirt that barely covered her buttocks, paired with long black stockings, which made her look much more mature.
Jessica, using her clothing to her advantage, outshone her rivals and said with a smile:
"Miss Teresa, hello! I'm Lu Li's fiancée~"
She sat down close to Lu Li, turned her face to kiss him, and asserted her dominance.
There's plenty of time in the future, and Teresa wasn't embarrassed or annoyed. She picked up the headband, put it on, and said with a smile:
"Hello, Jessica, it's nice to meet you. We'll be good friends."
Jessica cursed the other person in her heart for being shameless, hugged Lu Li tightly, and looked on warily.
Teresa shook her head inwardly; it seemed the other party hadn't understood her hint.
She simply wanted to strengthen her connection with Lu Li; she had no intention of competing with him for anything.
Lu Li had already taken out his phone again to communicate with Academician Liu.
Next, he has to make purchases, practice martial arts, and has countless other things to do.