fictionpage Chapter 419 Do you want to choose a concubine?
Chapter 419 Do you want to choose a concubine?
Chapter 419 Do you want to choose a concubine?
Most Americans actually don't care about the birth of new consortiums, the fall of old consortiums and other news.
Because these things are too far away from the lives of most ordinary people.
Every American, from birth, has received an education of social Darwinism and the supremacy of capital.
Changes at the top of the major consortiums, or changing a consortium to affect their lives.
This kind of thing, for them.
It's not as important as raising the price of all the bread from the bakery that my family often buys tomorrow by 15 cents.
The reason why the merger of the Texas Consortium and the Smith Department has attracted so much attention.
First, there are many Abels, and the media that the Texas consortium cannot or is difficult to influence.
The owners behind them are more or less worried because of the appearance of the Texas & Smith consortium.
On the front, there is not much to do against it.
Both parties are interested in concubines, and it can even be said that Abel himself is a member of the Texas consortium.
Because the Smith family also has a little bit of Tenneco's shares.
Many of Tenneco's oil transportation pipelines passing through Tarrant County have the support and participation of the Smith family.
It's just that the amount is not much, only worth two or three million US dollars.
This is why the people from the Texas consortium accepted Abel so quickly.
From the point of view of both sides, everyone is their own.
It was only because of some misunderstandings and Abel's persistence that they didn't get together at the beginning.
But after all, they are their own people, and the Lone Star State is also famous for its internal cliques.
Cooperation is only a matter of time.
This is also the reason why Abel is making troubles in New York, but almost no other consortium has really contacted him.
A natural member of the Texas consortium wants to accept him, and the other consortiums themselves have to let go.
The Texas consortium, or the Smith Department, has strengthened both sides.
After the incident unfolded between the two sides, it was already an unstoppable torrent.
Other consortiums who have opinions on this, or have some concerns.
Some of them chose to put eye salve on Abel and the Texas consortium.
That's why there are so many large-scale media, talking about this matter at length, sending many headlines on the front page.
There are so many headlines, even if ordinary people don't want to read them, as long as they come into contact with newspapers, they will see them more or less.
And this news, another reason why it should be taken seriously by ordinary Americans.
It was because one of the core figures in the news was Abel Smith.
Ever since the federal government started using him as a new lamp in the lighthouse, there have been too many news about Abel.
Except for being playful, Abel's personal image has always been too good.
It belongs to the kind where no evidence or black spots can be found no matter how hard you look.
This makes many ordinary Americans feel a bit like a fan of passers-by.
He is the most watched super-rich in the United States.
Because of these two reasons, the news of the merger of the two consortiums has been on the news media in the United States for more than a week.
Fortunately, things like news hotspots will have cold periods.
Just like in 2022 in the parallel time and space, the black chicken and Mao Siberian hamster went to war.
In the beginning, in the first month.
The media in most major countries of the world are overwhelming with news about this war.
However, after the freshness and timeliness of the news pass.
In addition to these two countries, there are also relevant stakeholders.
How many people still care about this war?
Very little.
Unless there is a major event at the level of Moscow being captured, or Kiev being beaten down.
Otherwise, except for ordinary people in these two countries, not many people would care.
The news about Abel and the Texas syndicate, too.
About a week or so, except for some voices on the Internet.
Since its birth, the vast majority of American media, whose genes have been filled with love for the new and dislike the old, no longer report on this event that will actually affect tens of millions of Americans.
Everyone's focus is on what a certain Hollywood star wears on what occasion.
Or what kind of dazzling results a certain superstar of the four major leagues has achieved in a certain game, etc.
In this country that was the first to promote entertainment to death, it was head music.
This kind of interesting news can attract the most people to understand and read.
But although the vast majority of ordinary people no longer pay attention to this matter.
But most of the American elites and upper-class people still care about this matter very much.
The emergence of a new consortium that may challenge the old order at the same time.
For the upper elite, it often also means new opportunities.
Like 10 days later, February 2002, 2.
The ballroom on the 18th floor of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, New York.
At a banquet hosted by New York City Mayor Bloomberg.
There are still people who are discussing Abel.
Amanda of the Hearst family in New York with her own cousin Lydia.
Tonight, follow the chairman of the Hearst Group, one of the core figures of the Hearst family, and their cousin William Con Hearst, to participate in this high society gathering in New York.
At the party, when everyone's cups and plates are intertwined.
Amanda was whispering to her cousin.
"...Look at Uncle's appearance."
She secretly pointed to the uncle not far away, who was chatting happily with Mayor Bloomberg, and even hooked his shoulders.
"In the past, he would not have been so close to that person. In the past, he even told me that he didn't like this oil man very much."
"Keep your voice down." Lydia was taken aback. It would be inappropriate to say such things on such an occasion.
If it is heard, it will be troublesome! !
"Okay..." Amanda was very courageous, but she was not mentally retarded.
Just now, I just watched Uncle William treat Bloomberg so nicely that he was a little flattering.
This somewhat aggressive New York socialite can express her heart and feelings.
"Look over there again."
Amanda stopped judging her uncle and Mr. Mayor.
She pointed to another corner of the banquet hall.
There, the famous socialite in New York before, the famous "other people's daughter" Ikana ... father, New York real estate agent and TV businessman D. Ted Lerner.
He was holding a glass of red wine, surrounded by many people, talking and laughing vigorously.
Look at the cousin no longer discussing sensitive people, but talking about others.
Lydia whispered: "What's the matter? Mr. Ted Lerner seems very popular."
"Very popular...hehe." Amanda sneered, and then said:
"Lydia, it's not like you don't know what this gentleman was like in our circle before."
"In the past, unless it was a banquet held by him himself. Otherwise, when did you see so many people surrounding him at other people's banquets? I saw him, but he circled around others!!"
Lydia was speechless.
Because Amanda didn't talk nonsense.
D. Ted Lerner, a rich man in New York, used to be famous in the media and among ordinary people.
Arguably one of the most well-known rich men in New York.
But that's because Ted Lerner, in addition to being a real estate businessman, is also a successful television businessman.
This gentleman is very good at marketing himself, and fired himself as a successful businessman.
As long as you don't look up his past bankruptcy experience and just look at his performance on TV and shows, Ted Lerner is one of the famous rich men in New York.
Actually?
In the plutocratic circles of New York, a long time from the past to the future.
Ted Lerner has always been a small player, an upstart role excluded by the mainstream giants.
In a banquet of this level.
The former Ted Lerner was the kind of fringe character who went around with a wine glass and took the initiative to strike up a conversation with other people.
What now?
Now Ted Lerner, at Bloomberg's banquet, surrounded by a large crowd.
These people are not small people.
Many were also managing directors of banks, the real big men in New York.
This kind of treatment, even William Hearst, can only enjoy it under certain special circumstances that require the media.
Is it because Ted Lerner is so good?
Amanda and Lydia knew otherwise.
They also all knew the reason why Ted Lerner was able to enjoy this kind of treatment at this moment.
Precisely because we know why.
Amanda was a little bit aggrieved at this moment.
Looking at the silent Lydia, Amanda looked at her uncle again.
She looked around, and after confirming that no one was safe, she couldn't help but whispered again:
"Look at Uncle... If he didn't stop me at this time last year, then he wouldn't have to treat Mr. Bloomberg like this at all now."
"Forehead……"
Lydia wanted to say, even if my uncle didn't stop you last year.
Sister, you will definitely succeed and get the position of wife?
Lydia felt that there was a high probability that it would not work.
If her uncle hadn't stopped her last year, she felt that her cousin would probably be similar to Ikana and Paris.
A regular wife probably won't be able to get along with her. She probably just wants to be a mistress... or one of them.
"Let the past be the past. Time cannot be turned back."
Lydia whispered: "What we have to do now is to look to the future."
"The future? I haven't given up on the future." Amanda said directly:
"A step ahead, even a few steps, is nothing. Look, Lydia. Laura Bush can only be proud now, and I will be proud later."
Lydia felt that her cousin was on Abel's side, and she was already a little dazed.
She wanted to change the subject.But at this time, the banquet hall of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel suddenly fell silent.
The originally noisy upper class people in New York.
Everyone seemed to be pressed the mute button on the remote control.
All quiet down.
Lydia and Amanda, of course, noticed this too.
They followed everyone's gaze and looked in the direction of the elevator hall that their backs were facing just now.
There, at the beautiful gate of the hotel's elevator hall, three people walked in.
The one in the lead, isn't it the Abel Smith that at least 2/3 of the people at the banquet tonight had whispered about it?
"Wow!"
Amanda whispered in surprise.
Her cry was somewhat obvious in the quiet banquet hall at the moment.
Kind of faux pas, not ladylike enough.
Fortunately, at this time, everyone's attention was basically attracted by Abel who came in from the door with a smile on his face.
"It's Mr. Smith!"
"He's back from Texas! Didn't expect him to be here tonight, what a surprise."
"Oh, here comes Mr. Smith. His friendship with Mr. Bloomberg is indeed very close!"
"Hey, big catch of the night. First time seeing Mr. Smith in real life. He looks more like a model or a Hollywood star than a super rich man."
"..."
Many people started talking in low voices.
And tonight, the host of the banquet, the current mayor of New York, Mr. Bloomberg, already had a smile on his face, and walked quickly to the door.
"Hey! Bad guy, didn't you say you're going to stay in Los Angeles for another half a month and only come back in March? Don't tell me if you come back early!"
Bloomberg laughed as he walked, speaking loudly.
Abel smiled and hugged him, and said after parting:
"It was meant to be. Last year New York wasn't that cold until March."
"But this year is warmer. The weather forecast says that from mid-February, there is little chance of snow in New York."
"I've been away from New York for almost two months, and I miss it so much. So I'm coming back."
Bloomberg thumped him intimately, "Anyway, you have a point."
Abel responded with a smile and gave him the little gesture, patting Bloomberg on the shoulder.
In an attack last month that Abel himself directed and staged.
As a partner of Bloomberg, the results of the test are very qualified.
On the night of Abel's "accident".
After receiving the news, Bloomberg rushed to Smith Tower immediately.
Later, when Soros, Sullivanston and others who were waiting in New York arrived, they were in a small meeting within the Smith Department.
Abel was very satisfied with Bloomberg's position and speech.
Compared with Buffett's performance later, Abel praised him.
Perhaps Bloomberg, there may be some elements of acting.
But in that "test", among the partners within the Smith Department, Bloomberg scored the most "points".
So Abel came back from Texas today, and before he got off the plane, he heard that Bloomberg was having a banquet.
Just in time for the Waldorf Astoria, and on his way back to Smith Tower.
He chose to stop halfway and come up to take a look.
Greeted by Bloomberg.
Abel smiled and walked towards the middle of the banquet hall.
Many people gathered around.
Those who dare to take the initiative to surround them are all of high status in New York.
Or they feel that their status in New York is not low, and they belong to the real upper-class social elites in New York.
Like the sisters' uncle William Hearst.
There are also a few Wall Street people, and Ted Lerner who has left his small circle and joined in.
"Good evening, everyone. I hope that my arrival will not disturb your elegant mood."
Abel smiled.
Naturally, everyone was talking politely and politely.
After exchanging pleasantries, Abel patted one of his father-in-laws who was not much shorter than himself.
"Hey, Ted. I heard that you want to buy out Miss World, the US broadcast rights for the next ten years? It's not easy."
Ted Lerner is 190cm tall, which is really not much shorter than Aber.
Enjoy the most intimate treatment from Abel in the audience except Bloomberg.
The old man laughed loudly, the kind that could be heard throughout the banquet hall.
In fact, this guy probably just wants to be heard by everyone.
He wanted everyone to see the intimacy between him and Abel.
"Of course it's not easy. If it's too easy, I won't be interested!"
"But for me, it's not really difficult. Difficulty? I'm sure the Brits will agree, looking at Smelly Franklin. Nobody knows what the Brits want better than I do!"
Ted Lerner is Miss Universe, head of the US section.
From 1995 to the present, beauty pageants are one of Papa Ikana's business.
Looking at it now, the old man wants to expand the business in this area.
Miss Universe is already in his hands, and now he wants to take Miss World into his pocket.
Pure blonde big. Wave. Wave lover.
Abel smiled and said, "That's right, the British only care about money. Let's try it. How about letting Smith Media broadcast it?"
Ted Lerner does not own a television station.
He is a TV businessman, to be precise, a TV program businessman.
His business model is to cooperate with some TV stations and film companies.
After the program is filmed, it will be sold to TV stations for broadcast.
Earn fees for broadcasting by TV stations and copyright fees.
There are many such TV program merchants in Europe and America.
Although the TV stations, these TV program merchants will share a lot of profits.
But at the same time, the existence of these TV businessmen can also correspondingly reduce the investment risk of the TV station itself.
Collaboration is beneficial for both parties, which is why this model has become popular.
"Does it need to be said? Of course it is a certain thing." Ted Lerner said firmly.
This is not Ted Lerner, who would say that in order to please his cheap son-in-law.
Because of Smith Media, it is one of the newly emerging super media giants.
In many respects, it is far inferior to other old giants.
Precisely because it is a newcomer, in many ways.
Smith Media is much more generous to its partners than other media groups.
Even without Ikana's relationship.
Cooperating with Smith Media, Ted Lerner can also get more benefits than cooperating with other TV stations.
What's more, with Ikana's relationship, Ted Lerner felt more at ease.
"Okay." Abel said with a smile: "If you can really get it. I would like to be a judge or an audience guest or something in the finals."
What Ted Lerner can get is only Miss World America.
Like the Miss Universe USA competition.
The Miss World finals are held at the end of the year.
The Miss World USA competition is held in May and June.
At that time, it happened to be the day when Ikana was almost finished giving birth.
Abel felt that giving her father a big show was also a face for her and her children in the future.
Hearing what Abel said, Ted Lerner was already beaming with joy.
The old man did not hide his good mood at the moment.
The old man knew that just because of Abel's words, the organizer of the Miss World contest would most likely hand over the American part to himself.
The world's richest man appeared in the Miss World arena.
What a gimmick!
Ted Lerner felt that he even asked to move this year's finals from Nigeria to the United States.
As long as Abel also appears in the finals at that time.
The organizer of the World Sister will most likely agree.
"Oh, no problem. Absolutely no problem..." The old man even winked at Abel, "And Miss Universe, do you want to come too? Miss Youth America will be elected in April. If you come, this year's contestants, The quality will be unprecedentedly high!!"
Miss Youth USA is the champion of the Miss Universe USA competition and the beauty who represented the United States in the Miss Universe finals.
this old guy...
Abel felt that the expression on Ted Lerner's face at the moment, almost said directly - [Come on, let's choose, let you choose! 】
"If Ikana agrees, and I happen to be free, then it's not impossible."
Abel responded directly with a smile.
"Um..." Ted Lerner hesitated.
The old man felt that his daughter should agree.
But if the daughter agrees, then he can't mess around with Abel.
There is no father-in-law who chooses concubines for his son-in-law.
Even if the son-in-law is happy, so is he.
But the daughter is likely not happy.
Now that I can hold Abel's big moon back, the biggest reason is still my daughter.
Ted Lerner still has this self-knowledge.
"Let's see it later." Ted Lerner could only tactfully say.
The conversation between the two did not shy away from the people next to them.
Bloomberg listened, smiling.
William Hearst was smiling like everyone else.
But in everyone's heart, they are all envious of the treatment Ted Lerner enjoys at this moment.
At this moment, William felt a lot of regret.
One of the people in power in Hearst regretted why he didn't support his niece to take the initiative the year before last.
I regret that last year, not only did I not support Amanda, but I also prevented her from taking the initiative...
Regret, regret it now.
(End of this chapter)