America's Road to Wealth

Chapter 110 Ikana's Nervousness (510 Please Subscribe)
Amanda Hearst's request, Abel knew it was very common in this circle.

The children of rich people go to some well-known companies to be gilded and gain knowledge.

After you come out, you can write on your resume that you have worked in a certain company.

And the senior executives of the company often give this child various praises.

Similar unspoken rules, as well as the necessary letters of recommendation to enter prestigious universities and the like.

It's a very common operation in this circle.

For example, the current Xiang Party candidate was able to enter Yale University.

It is because his father is a well-known alumnus of this university.

And wrote him a letter of recommendation, and then the candidate became a student of Yale University without even taking an exam.

To put it bluntly, it is the exchange of favors and connections.

This is also the reason why the resumes of elites from high families in the European and American world look very exciting.

People who don't know the details, seeing the resumes of these people, will subconsciously think that they are so powerful.

Actually?

It cannot be said that they are all embroidered pillows, but most of them are gilded characters.

If it was changed to the previous Abel, facing the request of Amanda Hearst.

Abel would most likely refuse without even thinking about it.

But now he is already thinking about embracing the social circle.

To create your own social circle.

Then he paid more attention to things like connections than before.

Facing Amanda Hearst's request, he did not directly agree but did not directly refuse.

"Ha~" He smiled and said to Amanda Hearst, "Well. I personally agree."

"But Ms. Hurst should be asked for her opinion?"

Amanda Hearst's favor fell mainly on Anne Hearst.

Amanda Hearst is a minor now, and he remembers an alternate time and space.

Amanda Hearst hadn't been in power in the Hearst family until she crossed over.

It is useless to give Amanda favors, what is useful is the mother and family behind her.

Amanda's mother was right in front of him, so of course he had to look at the other party's opinion.

Amanda's mother is Anne Hearst, one of the heirs of the Hearst Media Group.

The Hearst Group is one of the largest diversified media groups in the world.

Its main business involves 15 daily newspapers, 34 weekly periodicals and more than 300 magazine publications worldwide.

At the same time, it also covers 18 local TV stations in 29% of American households, and cable networks such as A+E Networks and ESPN.

In addition, it also involves comprehensive businesses such as commercial publishing, e-commerce, TV production, newspaper distribution and real estate.

It is one of the giants in the industry.

The contacts of the Hearst family are quite valuable.

Amanda Hearst's request, if only the girl's private thoughts.

That wouldn't make much sense to Abel, but if Anne Hirst agreed.

That means, Anne Hurst owes Abel a small favor.

Not to mention other aspects, if Abel needs it in the future, he wants to give something to his descendants or relatives.

Looking for an opportunity to work or intern in the Hearst Group, the Hearst family is too embarrassed to refuse, right?

What's more, this is just a trivial matter, just a few days of practice.

In American universities, there are too many such things.

"If it doesn't bother you." At some point, Anne Hurst had ended her conversation with Murdoch's Chinese wife.

To be honest, Abel doesn't know what Murdoch likes in the other party, it should not be appearance.

That is probably ability.

The lady smiled and said, "I agree with Amanda entering Mr. Smith's company as an intern."

"I think it must be good for the kid, and let her understand what it means to be a real business elite and financial elite."

"Ha~" Abel smiled: "In that case, Miss Hurst. You are welcome to come to Smith Capital to report tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, within these two days."

"Thank you." Amanda Hearst showed a girlish smile.

Anne Hurst also nodded to Abel and thanked him with a smile.

"Thank you, Mr. Smith."

Abel waved his hand to show that there is no need to be so polite.

Ikana, who was sitting next to him, was still communicating happily with John J. Brown's wife on the surface.

But my heart has become much tighter.

Fortunately, at this time, John J. Brown on the stage had finished his speech.

Then this guy was actually on stage and started to perform.

It's the fire stick show.

"Watch, ladies and gentlemen. Watch before I might burn my throat, maybe even burn my lungs."

"Gentlemen and ladies, please be generous with your donations later!!"

I saw John J. Brown, who was handed over by others beside him, a stick with a burning flame.

Then raise your head, lower your head, and swallow the stick. That's called coherence.

In the astonishment and shock of the audience, John J. Brown came like this three times in a row.

Abel looked surprised for a while.

Is this... acrobatics?
"How? Is it worth asking you to donate 100 million? I took a very big risk."

Holding a burning stick in his hand, even smoking black smoke, John J. Brown shouted.

At the same time, Abel heard Mrs. John J. Brown whispering to Ikana——

"Ma'am, this looks too dangerous. How did Mr. Bai Lang do it!"

"John has been practicing this for a month. It's not easy, but it's not as scary as it looks, don't worry, Ikana."

"Oh oh oh~ okay."

On the stage, John J. Brown began to call for donations after his thrilling performance and emotional encouragement.

"Is there any generous gentleman who is willing to donate 100 million US dollars? Please stand up and let everyone admire your greatness!!"

"Did you hear that? Stand up, it's $100 million!"

Just as his voice fell, almost everyone on the most important table stood up.

Including Abel, Murdoch and others, not counting John J. Brown himself, it is already 400 million US dollars.

Applause immediately sounded, and at the same time, people stood up at other tables.

At a glance, there were about seven or eight people.

Then John J. Brown shouted again: "Okay, you don't want to donate 100 million."

"What about half a million? Next up is half a million. Stand up, ladies and gentlemen."

One after another, many people stood up again.

This time it was much more than a million dollars.

"Okay. The $50 deal looks like it's over. Well, the $[-] deal, is there any kind sir or madam standing up?"

The applause resumed, and more people stood up.

Abel glanced over and counted down tonight.

John J. Brown and the four media giants can probably raise at least 2000 million US dollars in charitable funds.

In most charity banquets, this number is not small.

Even if it is a charity auction with the blessing of auction items, it can usually only be auctioned for this number.

After the donation show.

The next thing is to eat and drink, and start to walk around each other.

In a real sense, the second half is the real core of tonight's charity banquet.

That is, the so-called high society, the most enthusiastic ball field exchanges.

"Whoo~"

John J. Brown stepped down from the stage and took his wife's place.

Across his wife and Ikana, he smiled and said to Abel:

"It's really not easy. I almost worked my life to get so much money."

Mrs. John J. Brown gave him a light slap and said with a smile:
"This is not money you get. This money is going to UNICEF, and a dozen other charities and organizations!"

"Hahaha~"

John J. Brown laughed heartily and smiled at the other media giants:
"Everyone, next is your home field."

Murdoch raised his glass to John J. Brown and smiled: "Thanks for your hard work, John~ Cheers to your adventurous spirit just now!"

"Cheers!" John J. Brown raised his glass directly.

"cheers!!"

Anne Hurst and others also raised their glasses, and everyone drank together.

Then Anne Hurst, Murdoch and others left the table one after another, and went to other places nearby.

As they left the table, many people also left their tables to find their own circles.

Circles of at least two or three people, and as many as five or six people, gradually formed in this way.

There are more than 20 tables, few of them are still sitting, and they have all gone to the sofa, bar and other places next to them.

This is New York's so-called high society ball court culture.

At Abel's table, only he and John J. Brown were left.

And each other's girlfriends.

"Ha~ New Yorkers like this." John J. Brown said to Abel:

"But now in Houston and Dallas, this is actually the case. In contrast, I prefer to go to the farm to grill a large piece of beef!!"

Abel smiled: "Then when you are free, you are welcome to come to my farm as a guest. Tarrant County, First Smith Farm. There are five kinds of beef cattle, no matter what taste you like. Of course, there are also lamb and horse meat , even dog meat."

Ikana couldn't help but looked at Abel, her eyes widened slightly.

Obviously dogs are man's best friend! !
they are so cute, how can
But Ikana also knows, in the American South and Midlands.

Even on the east coast, many Americans like to eat dog meat.

Coming from rural Texas, Abe had this habit.

It's also normal.

She comforted herself like this.

"Of course." John J. Brown said with a smile: "Next time I go back to Texas, I must be a guest!"

Abel smiled back, raised his glass and said, "Cheers."

"Cheers." John J. Brown also raised his glass.

His wife and Ikana also smiled and raised their cups, and each took a little drink.

Afterwards, John J. Brown's face became serious.

He asked softly: "Abel, I wonder when you plan to go back to Texas again?"

Abel raised his eyebrows and replied directly: "It may be soon, or it may be later."

John J. Brown nodded, and then he said meaningfully:
"Better hurry. Because Mr. Hunter, Mr. McKison, Mr. Elkins, Mr. Richardson, etc., want to see you very much."

"Understood." Abel smiled: "I'll go back in a few days after I've settled the matter here. After all, my father also needs a little help from me."

"Hahaha~"

Seeing Abel answer so quickly, John J. Brown laughed heartily again.

This guy's laughter is easy to give people a good impression.

I don't know if I have practiced it specially, or I have been trained by a special grooming trainer.

In short, his laughter easily gives people a sense of déjà vu that this person is a "cheerful person".

"Please rest assured." John J. Brown said in an ambiguous tone:
"Mr. Smith will probably succeed. He's very popular in Tarrant County."

Abel smiled: "If that's the case, that would be great."

The two chatted for a while longer, and then John J. Brown and his wife rose to their feet.

"I am very happy tonight because I met you, dear Abel."

"But I can't stay here all night," John J. Brown said with a smile.

"I want to go to other friends and chat with them. I think Abel, you should also have this kind of need?"

"Of course. Go ahead."

After greeting Abel, John J. Brown and his wife said goodbye to Ikana and walked away.

At this table, only Abel and Ikana were left.

"Whoo~"

Just as Abel exhaled lightly, he saw the smiling Ikana and asked suddenly:
"Abel, you said, John J. Brown. Is it the J. Brown of the Texas consortium?"

Abel looked at her. The latter may be the reason why he drank some wine just now, and his face was ruddy and very beautiful.

He smiled:

"Otherwise? John is the general manager of the New York branch of the Texas Commercial Bank. It's that name again, don't you think?"

Ikana nodded, and looked at Abel with her beautiful eyes, which seemed to be dotted with starlight.

"Then Mr. J. Brown was obviously inviting you just now."

"Ha~ Did you see it too?"

Abel was in a good mood, looking at the extremely glamorous Ikana in a red dress.

He couldn't help reaching out and grabbing the other's little hand.

The latter twitched subconsciously, but failed.

Abel skipped the topic just now, and didn't let go, and immediately continued:
"We can't just sit here all the time, we should move around too."

"Otherwise, it would be a waste of time tonight. It would also be a waste of the 100 million I just had."

While speaking, he gently pulled Ikana up.

Hearing what he said, Ikana no longer withdrew her hand.

Instead, let him hold his hand, because the female companions of other guests are like this.

At such a banquet, in such an occasion.

Talk to other people more, socialize more with other people, and get in touch with other people more.

It is always good for the so-called high society.

For many business elites, many business opportunities.

Sometimes it often comes from such a banquet.

For example, the Cucumber on Hong Kong Island was once at a banquet, only to hear a few more words from the ghost at the next table.

He bought a building the next day, spending [-] million Hong Kong dollars.

A week later, this building made him [-] million Hong Kong dollars.

That was Hong Kong Island in the 70s, and [-] million Hong Kong dollars was almost equivalent to one-third of his net worth at that time.

The business information obtained from a banquet earned one-third of his net worth.

This exaggerated income is of course related to Cucumber's keen investment and businessman's sense of smell.

But if there is no platform for upper-class social networking, then even having such a keen sense of smell is useless.

So although such social occasions, most of them are useless.

But some occasional effects can also benefit real business elites a lot.

What's more, even if you don't get any good business information, you can get to know more elites from other walks of life.

It is also very helpful for these celebrities.

The higher the level of social occasions the more so.

This is whether it is the queen of Ball, the king of Ball, or the real business elite.

They are all keen to participate in this kind of banquet occasion.

(End of this chapter)