America's Road to Wealth

October 11, 2001.

One month after the September 11th incident that shocked the world.

The entertainment industry across the United States, under the initiative of Smith Media and Bloomberg Intelligence.

A program called "America: Tribute to Heroes" was held in Times Square, New York.

In fact, even without Smith Media and Bloomberg coming forward.

In the entertainment industry, there are also many media companies that are willing to organize such a performance.

There is no question about organizing this kind of show. There are huge invisible benefits to promoting companies that launch this kind of show.

This kind of thing is very helpful in improving the influence and reputation of media companies, as well as national recognition and favorability.

But without Smith Media and Bloomberg coming forward together.

Then there will be a performance in this parallel time and space.

It couldn't be at the crossroads of the world in Times Square.

At most, it will only appear in a random performance hall in the United States.

The most likely place is Los Angeles.

Because that's the center of American entertainment, Hollywood is right over there.

Except Abel, and Bloomberg who is willing to do anything for the New York election.

The bosses of other media companies do not have such courage or energy to hold this show in Times Square.

With the help of two New York giants, Abel and Bloomberg.

The New York City government approved the application and provided the venue free of charge.

Media companies across the United States, mainly music companies, have also contributed their best singers and stars.

Let Smith Media take your pick.

It's not that they are so generous for the public good.

But Smith Media cunningly used moral kidnapping.

This concert-type performance has become a model that is well known to the whole people.

Under the pressure of public opinion and people from all over the United States, and even all over Europe and the United States.

Anyone who dares to act inactive at this time is a sign of incorrect governance.

In this situation, no one dares to be inactive.

If one or two of them appear, they will immediately be unlucky.

For example, one of the members of Sony Music's super boy group, Justin Timberlake, has become very popular in Europe and America in the past two years.

This ex-boyfriend of Xiao Tiantian was filmed and exposed because he acted like a big star during the performance rehearsal, had a negative attitude, and insulted black people and ethnic minorities.

In an instant, Justin Timberlake, who originally had a large number of fans throughout the European and American world, suddenly turned into a street rat.

Even the tired group Super Boy was stared at and scolded by many people.

Sony Music Group had no choice but to cut off its arm and declare that this was Justin Timberlake's personal act.

It has nothing to do with the company or the portfolio. The company only bears part of the responsibility for lax supervision.

Then Sony Music Group bit the bullet and terminated Justin Timberlake's contract under the watchful eyes of all Americans, and announced that this young talent would be frozen.

Even the super boy group had to disappear temporarily for a while.

When the limelight is over, find another member to replace Justin Timberlake, and then find an opportunity to make money.

It's just that after this episode, there is no Justin Timberlake, and there is still the stained Super Boy group.

If you want to be as popular as before, the possibility is not very high.

The "Justin Timberlake incident" happened very quickly, and the dust settled in two days.

Justin Timberlake's experience also made the stars and singers who accepted the invitation to perform even more focused.

No one wants to be the second Justin Timberlake.

I don’t want to make any mistakes in this show, which has already affected the entire European and American world.

If something goes wrong, it could be catastrophic!

This is not only true for celebrities, but also for media companies and TV companies named by Smith Media and Bloomberg.

At the behest of chief producer Abe Smith.

For the first time, this program is broadcast by the seven largest television broadcasting networks in the United States to the world.

The seven major television broadcast networks are NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, UPN, Warner and AMC TV!

It's obvious that Smith Media has tampered with this.

AMC is obviously seriously inferior to the previous six in terms of scale and coverage.

This is true even if you count several Bloomberg TV stations that have joined AMC TV.

But at this time, Smith said it was seven big, which is seven big.

Which reporter dares to speak nonsense at this time? Aren't they afraid that the Justin Timberlake incident will happen again?

Therefore, except for people in the United States, people in other European countries think that AMC is one of the seven major television networks in the United States.

Abel said he was a professional when it came to adulteration.

This show started at six o'clock in the evening and ended at eleven o'clock, lasting five hours of superstar performance.

There are so many stars appearing, basically covering the entire American entertainment industry.

It's not just the singers who appear in it.

Superstars from all walks of life including film and music attended.

The most popular in this era, Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks, Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, and Celine Dion, who is making a comeback after giving birth, all contributed their part. .

Whitney Houston, Shania Twain, Britney Spears and other second-tier singers and superstars also appeared.

Among the total appearances of more than 100 people in the entertainment industry.

DreamWorks Music is included, with three singer groups and seven singers of different genders and styles secretly arranged.

It doesn't seem out of the ordinary.

Still the same sentence - when it comes to adulteration, Abel is professional!

At the end of the concert, Michael Jackson, the leading singer of DreamWorks Music, led the stars to sing "What more can I give".

This touching song was composed by MJ himself.

This all-star performance from the American entertainment industry was broadcast, recorded, and replayed in real time in more than 140 countries.

A total of 1.6 billion viewers watched this concert.

There were 10,086 spectators at the scene, who bought tickets in advance and entered the security circle laid by the NYPD.

As a live audience, I watched the entire performance in Times Square.

Each of these 10,086 spectators has to pay a ticket price of US$5,000.

It can be said that the people who can come in, no matter how bad they are, are middle class or above, kind-hearted and wealthy.

Of course, these ticket sales income. It will also be used as a fundraiser to donate to the poor people who were killed on September 11, or their families.

In addition to the 10,086 live audiences, there were also people inside the buildings around Times Square.

After negotiation, almost the same number of "remote live auditoriums" were created.

These tens of thousands of spectators can stay inside these buildings.

Get a special September 11th commemorative telescope worth 100 US dollars each, and watch this open-air concert in the building separated by glass and space.

This part of the ticket is relatively cheap, only $500.

The money will still be donated, but in the name of the surrounding buildings.

In addition, a large number of celebrities came to support the event.

Many super-rich people from New York, as well as the mayor of New York and others came.

Even the owner of the white house, Mr. Bush, was extremely busy after the war in Afghanistan began.

He also recorded a VCR and played it at the scene, showing his condolences for September 11 and the importance he attached to this concert.

It was less than an hour after the concert ended.

At 00:00 in the morning on October 12, Bloomberg and Smith Media quickly announced the proceeds from the concert.

The "America: Salute to Heroes" charity fundraising concert in Times Square raised a total of US$500 million in charity.

Among the donations, US$56 million was generated from the sale of charity tickets and special gifts.

US$111 million was generated from donations from 1,586 companies across the United States.

US$78 million, generated from single donations of more than US$10,000 from wealthy individuals across the United States.

Among them, US$108 million was obtained from donations of less than US$10,000 from all civilians in the United States.

The total amount of donations from the American entertainment industry is US$38 million.

All donations added up to a total of US$393 million

The reason why it later became a total of US$500 million.

The reason is that the organizers of the show, Mr. Abel Smith and Mr. Michael Bloomberg, also donated money.

Mr. Michael Bloomberg made a personal donation of US$8 million.

He is the second-ranked person in the list of donors for this donation.

Number one is Mr. Abel Smith.

He and his companies have donated a total of US$99 million.

The donation amounted to US$500 million, once again demonstrating to the outside world his generosity as the world's largest philanthropist.

The $500 million in donations will be under the surveillance of major charitable foundations across the United States, Congress, and even all Americans.

As initial funding for the September 11th Victims Compensation Fund.

It is handed over to 11 Wall Street companies including Smith Capital to be responsible for the custody and operation to ensure its revenue and safety.

From then on, this grand extravaganza of the American entertainment industry can be said to have come to a successful conclusion.

Abel also boarded his own Boeing 747 private jet "Smith" the next day and left his home territory of New York.

The plane landed at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport in Texas at noon.

Soon he got on the mighty motorcade sent by the Rock Security Headquarters from Sunnis Mountain to pick him up.

Of course, the Cadillac modified car beast that was transported along with the Boeing 747 is also Abel's car here.

Due to the close proximity to the Rock Security Headquarters, the number of vehicles in Abel's fleet this time reached an exaggerated number of more than twenty.

People who didn’t know better thought that the American commander-in-chief was on a tour.

Oh, and the commander-in-chief is a Texan.

People who didn't know it thought the commander had returned to Texas.

The convoy did not return to the Sunnis Mountain town immediately.

Went to Fort Worth in Tarrant County first.

As the sixteenth largest city in the United States, Fort Worth is roughly the same size as the city centers of third- and fourth-tier cities in later generations.

But here in Europe and the United States, it is already considered a big city.

I can only say that Europe and the United States, especially North America, are indeed vast and sparsely populated.

The territory is large enough, except for a few mega cities like New York.

In other cities, there is enough land for horizontal development, so there is no need to squat together densely and develop to heights.

High-rise residential buildings are rare in Fort Worth; most are apartments several stories high.

A little closer to the suburbs, they are all one- or two-story bungalows for ordinary people.

At Abel's request, the motorcade arrived at 1 Texas Avenue on the north side of downtown Fort Worth.

This is the county seat of Tarrant County and the office of Tarrant County Sheriff Alexander Smith.

Of course, Alexander's office had been notified in advance of Abel's arrival.

As soon as the motorcade appeared, someone directed the motorcade into the Tarrant County County Building and someone arranged to park in the parking lot.

Abel got out of the Cadillac Monster.

He immediately saw his father and a group of Tarrant County administrators greeting him at the door.

From a long distance away, Abel smiled and walked towards his father.

When he reached Alexander, he took the initiative and hugged his father.

"Hi! Hello everyone. The sun is a bit strong in Texas today, so it seems I still can't wear a suit."

After letting go of his father, he said with a smile, taking off his suit and rolling up the sleeves of his white shirt.

In Texas, unless it is a more formal occasion, such as a high-end social drinking party held in the evening, etc.

Or professional needs, such as bank staff, insurance company staff, financial company staff, etc.

Otherwise, Texans don't like to wear suits.

Most Texans, the closer they get to the country, the further away they are from Austin Texans.

I usually like to wear jeans and T-shirts, and a cowboy hat when the sun is out.

Like Alexander and the others, they were in front of the most important office building in the county.

But they were all wearing jeans and T-shirts, even the Sheriff Alexander.

This is Texas, and only by dressing like this can most Texans recognize it.

Abel took off his suit and rolled up his shirt sleeves, although he was still wearing leather shoes and suit pants.

But combined with his towering chest muscles and tendons on his hands, he doesn't look like a gay guy anymore.

This scene made everyone laugh, and the atmosphere was relaxed and happy.

With a smile on his face, Alexander said softly: "Go in. It's really a bit hot this year. It was obviously a bit cooler at this time last year."

"It seemed like there was a La Nina climate last year, and the winter would be colder and come earlier."

Abel shrugged: "The weather is normal this year."

Alexander smiled and took the lead into the office building.

Abel smiled and waved to Dwayne, "Hey, good lunch. Dwayne."

Alexander’s right-hand man in Tarrant County responded with a smile:

"Good afternoon, dear Abel."

Abel's approach of greeting Alexander and himself alone made Dwayne very happy.

Dwayne felt that this was Abel's own performance.

To be able to gain the attention of the world's richest man, the son-in-law of the Bush family, and the son of the Sheriff of Tarrant County.

Dwayne was naturally very happy.

As a group of people entered the office, the cool air conditioner immediately made everyone no longer feel hot.

Abel and Alexander went to Dad's office together.

Dwayne wasn't allowed in this time.

Firstly, it was because what the father and son were going to discuss next was a relatively confidential matter.

The second reason is that as Abel's status rose, Alexander's position became more secure.

The Smith father and son no longer need much help from Dewayne, the former Tarrant County Councilman.

On the contrary, if Dwayne wants to climb up, the only way is to curry favor with the father and son.

Inequality in status and changes in relationships.

Naturally, the way the two parties get along has also undergone some changes.

In the cool office, Abel sat directly on Alexander's Sheriff's throne.

He smiled and said to his father: "Well, this position is not bad. It's very soft and very comfortable to sit on!"

Alexander glanced at his son, "Then let you be the county chief?"

"I'm not even twenty-five years old!" Abel said:

"I remember that in most places, the minimum age for election of governors seems to be twenty-five?"

"Almost." Alexander responded:

"Tarrant is 30. The governor of Texas is 25."

"Hey!"

Abel chuckled, "Dad. You said you would wait for me to be twenty-five in a few years. How about I come back and run for election?"

Alexander didn't give his son face: "Not very good. How can I be governor like that?"

"Hahaha~"

The father and son were amused for a while, and then began to talk about family matters and business matters.

"You should go back to Smith's Farm first."

Alexander said: "How long has it been since you went back? It's been half a year. The dog at home has probably almost forgotten your smell."

"I brought back DreamWorks and Marvel. Oh, the two puppies I took away from home. They have grown into big dogs now."

"It's up to you. I'll go back later."

Alexander nodded, thought about it, and decided to remind his son.

"Charlize's belly is very big. She is expected to give birth at the end of November or beginning of December. Since you haven't come back, I think you should stay with her for a few days. You know, it was almost a month after she gave birth. You may be engaged to another woman. This is quite cruel for a woman. Especially this woman will give birth to a child for you."

Hearing his father's words, even a scumbag like Abel couldn't help but remain silent.

Alexander didn't bother him, and Father Smith found a place to sit down by himself.

Looking at his son on the seat, although he didn't say anything, Alexander felt more and more satisfied in his heart.

Whether it’s looks, personality, or achievements.

Even Emily criticized the philandering.

Alexander was very satisfied with his son.

What happened to Huaxin?

Why don't men take care of themselves?

He, Alexander, didn't care, it was just that besides Emily, he didn't meet another woman who made him attracted.

What's more, Alexander felt that this playboy son could finally make a good living for the Smith family, which had a meager income.

Alexander's male DNA gave him pleasure as he watched his son spread Smith's genetics.

Thinking that he would have a lot of grandchildren around him in the future, Alexander, who valued his family, felt better the more he thought about it.

"I see."

At this time, Abel, who had been silent for a long time, finally spoke.

Alexander nodded and did not talk about this topic again.

The father and son changed the topic again, this time from family matters to business matters.

"Do the people from your bodyguard company really want to go to the battlefield? This is no joke. Even if it is not a frontal battlefield, there will still be risks."

Alexander said: "If the losses are serious, pensions and other aspects will be very difficult to operate."

"After raising them for so long, it's time to use them."

Abel smiled and said: "If we don't let them go, then how can we openly let Pacific Mall join the logistics supply system for Afghanistan?"

Seeing that his son was resolute, Alexander did not insist:

"The company belongs to you anyway. You can operate it however you want. I'm just putting forward my opinion."

"I understand."

Abel smiled.