America's Road to Wealth

Chapter 390

Avril Lavigne's many songs in this album, at the end of last year, were released directly into the top ten of the Billboard chart.

Album sales, 731K in the first week, breaking Britney's annual record of 712K at the beginning of the year.

The sales volume in the first month was 2150K, that is, 215 million copies, directly becoming the number one sales volume in the first month in the past three years.

The name Avril Lavigne, and the word "pure punk."

It was also listed on Google Search, and it was in the top 10 of the hot word list not long after it was launched, and it has not yet come down on it.

To sum it up in one sentence, Avril Lavigne is on fire.

David Geffen really deserves to be the master of music production.

Teach students according to their aptitude and adjust measures to local conditions, with a huge contrast in the character design, coupled with Avril Lavigne's own talent.

Let her debut, at least several times more popular than her in parallel time and space.

Avril Lavigne, who experienced this explosive feeling, was willing and began to work hard to maintain her pure white lotus image in front of the public.

As for the back...of course it was what it was before, and it is what it is now.

It is difficult to change things like the Three Views when you grow up.

Abel is holding Avril, he just likes her current kind of person who is different:

"In short, my dear. You have to understand that in front of the public, "innocence" is more important than anything else for you now, and you must always pay attention to this."

"Hmph, am I still innocent? You..."

Avril pouted her red lips, snorted softly, put her arms around Abel's neck, and said coquettishly and angrily.

It was this bad guy, after the media certified him as a "music girl".

When he was messing with himself, he became more energetic.

He is more active and hardworking than when he started.

Avril, who understands Abel's bad intentions, of course knows the reason.

"Haha, I can play around with you as the 25th among the 19 most pure beauties in America selected by Hollywood Reporter magazine. Tsk tsk, shouldn't I be proud?"

Abel joked jokingly.

"So, is it fun?"

Avril's pretty face flushed slightly, she bit Chun, and said in a soft voice with eyes as silky as silk.

“Delicious! Quite delicious!”

"Hehe, do you want to continue...playing now?"

Avril whispered in Abel's ear.

"Tsk tsk, you little greedy cat... You obviously thought it up yourself!"

What else can Abel say about such an invitation from Avril Lavigne who knows the essence of taste?
Naturally, it can only satisfy her simple request!
Princess Abel hugged Avril, who had been staring at him with beautiful eyes twinkling, smiled slightly, and walked towards the bedroom.

Only Abel knows, although he is following the contradictory beauty line of pure + rock.

In the past and in the future, we have been working hard to create and present the human design, and it will always be this route.

Over the years, the president has become one of the most beautiful and pure actresses selected by various media magazines.

But in essence, she is not a good girl.

Avril Lavigne has a very strong musical talent.

Unruly and wild in certain things, although petite, he is not American.

But in essence, she is a standard American girl.

This kind of person is different from the past and the future, and can make Abel experience completely different feelings.

Well, like that time in the Hilton Hotel in Brooklyn, New York.

at the last minute.

Abel asked her, are you ready?Are you sure?
Under the gaze of Sophie Marceau and Penelope.

Avril Lavigne said, get ready!Of course I'm sure!
As Abel saw, she couldn't have been more prepared, couldn't have been more certain.

Just like now.

I don't know how long it has passed, in the dark bedroom, the moonlight shines on the floor through the veil.

Abel put one arm around Avril Lavigne who was exhausted and fell asleep.

With one arm resting on the back of his head, bright eyes opened in the dark night.

Same as she was yesterday, same as Britney today.

A few hours later, pure punk Avril can't hold it anymore.

Abel looked at the clock hanging on the wall, it was past 11 o'clock.

Cut, only four hours...

What a shame.

beep-

In the cabinet next to Simmons, the mobile phone on it vibrated.

Abel looked at the clock again—

2002年1月8日，西海岸时间晚上23:15。

Seeing this time, he smiled slightly, then stretched out his long arms, and took the phone over.

"Hey?"

"BOSS. There was an accident at California Pacific Electric."

"What kind of accident?"

"It was in a substation in Southern California, and there was a sudden explosion. The explosion caused a fire, and the fire spread to the vicinity. Many residents' houses were burned down. In addition, there were 7 employees in the substation. Three people were killed on the spot, and four people died He was sent to the hospital for emergency treatment, and his life was temporarily out of danger."

"What a horrific and sad accident... What does the CEO of Hupus say?"

Abel is the chairman of California Pacific Electric, he holds 50.9% of the company's shares.

But for a long time, because of other shareholders and the local authorities in California, Abel has not been too involved in California Pacific Electric.

Because Abel already has a Pacific Energy.

If only he got his hands on Cal Pacific Electric at all.

Two-thirds of California's energy supply, in terms of electricity and gas, will be controlled by him.

In terms of gasoline and diesel, 1/4 will be influenced or controlled by him.

This is a difficult thing to accept for many local giants in California.

Under the influence of these local land snakes.

Even if Abel holds as much as 50.9% of the shares.

But California Pacific Electric, he still hasn't been able to completely control it.

From the beginning to the end, except for a few inspections, he went on tour.

It can be said that there are not many traces of him in California Pacific Electric.

It is because of these local snakes who continue to persuade, dissuade, and lobby the local government in California.

If Abel has nothing to follow and just spends money on these things.

Maybe even his 50.9% stake in California Pacific Electric will have to be sold.

It is precisely for this reason that Pacific Energy has not been able to integrate California Pacific Electric.

In California, the media controlled by the local local snakes.

It has always been publicized to the local people that once the two Pacific Oceans merge.

Then there will be an energy "trust" in California's local energy supply.

Under the opposition of these local snakes.

Abel also has no way to continue to acquire the shares of California Pacific Electric.

Because the California authorities, and even the authorities in several states on this side of the West Coast, have clearly expressed their opposition.

This will allow his shares in this company to remain at around 50.9%.

You must know that at the beginning, he had 51%.

Helpless later, sold 0.1% to the government of California.

This is also the attitude of the local authorities.

And he himself has only served as the chairman of the board.

But for the top management of this company, they don't have much power to appoint or remove them.

It's not that the shareholders are powerful, it's when he wants to do certain actions.Instigated by local snakes, the California authorities will react violently.

There are 50 states in the United States, and each state has a king.

This sentence is not false, the United States is such a country that is packed to the extreme.

There are several families in each state, intertwined among them, belonging to invisible warlords.

In other words, the federal government is very strong, and together it is more beneficial for capitalists to plunder around the world.

It has not been split because of this, and it has been able to maintain this bulk state.

It is united by interests, but when the interests it divides are greater than together.

That is, no one can stop its division.

The real manager of California Pacific Electric is a CEO named Shupus.

Now that California Pacific Electric has an accident, it is natural for the CEO, Hupus, and the company's top management to take care of it.

It was Allen who called Abel, and he continued to answer on the phone:
"The CEO of Asia Pacific Electric, Hupus, has held a press conference overnight and apologized to the media. He has already arrived at the accident site, as well as the investigation team, FBl, and the local police."

"That's all right. Leave it to them."

Abel said: "Although I am the largest shareholder and chairman. But until now, I have not had any actual power in California Pacific Electric. This has nothing to do with me, understand?"

"Understood... Boss, I know how to do it."

"That's good."

Things are obviously not that simple.

the next morning.

When Abel accompanied Avril and Britney, a pair of girlfriends, who rarely had breakfast together.

The CEO of California Pacific Electric, Hupus' phone call came to his door.

"Mr. Chairman, this is Shupes. Good morning, sir."

"Ah, good morning, Shupes. You sound tired. How are things going? The stock market opens in half an hour. I don't want my property to be affected by it. "

Abel ate the sandwiches, milk and grilled steak that Avril and Britney fed him, and said in a calm tone.

Shupus on the other side of the phone sounded a little tired.

Maybe I didn't really have a good rest last night.

"Mr. Smith, things may be a little troublesome. The substation has suffered serious losses and has been completely burned. There was an explosion later. Affected by this, there are more than 135 nearby homes that have suffered damage of varying sizes."

"Ah .

Hearing Abel's compassionate tone, Hupus curled his lips near the accidental substation.

He didn't believe that Abel was really so kind, even if Abel's personal donations topped all the richest people in the United States.

Do capitalists have a conscience?If there is, then it is not called a capitalist.

In fact, if he had a choice, Shupes would definitely not want to call Abel.

Even if Abel is the largest shareholder of California Pacific Electric and also the chairman of the board.

Because if it was within California Pacific Electric, Hupus, who was supported by the California authorities and other major shareholders, would have stood on the opposite side of Abel.

In terms of defense and against Abel's complete control of California Pacific Electric, Hupus has always been the front.

If it weren't for the current situation, one could say very bad things about California Pacific Electric.

Shupus would never make this call.

"Mr. Chairman. There was an accident in the substation, which caused a series of explosions. Although there were not many casualties, the scope of the impact was large. The influence on the public and the media was very bad."

Hupps pleaded: "We hope you will see that you are the chairman of the company and the largest shareholder. You can help California Pacific Electric in the media."

Shupes expressed his reason for looking for Abel.

Make such a big accident.It is conceivable that California Pacific Electric's impression among the public and the media will be very bad.

When Shupes made this call, he hoped that Abel, a media tycoon, could mobilize the power of Smith Media to help California Pacific Electric in terms of media and public opinion.

On Abel's side, Avril Lavigne and Britney, one is feeding Abel milk, and the other is wiping his mouth with a tissue.

At this time, they saw Abel sneer silently, but his tone was very peaceful:
"Oh, of course. It's in my interest after all. Don't worry, Mr. Shopes. Why don't I help Cal Pacific Electric?"

"Thank you, thank you!" Shupes had doubts in his heart, he didn't believe that Abel would be so eloquent.

But at this time, I can only thank Abel.

"That's it. You should be sleepy or busy now, go to your work or rest, Mr. Shopes. In terms of public opinion, I will see."

"thank you very much."

Abel hung up the phone.

Seeing him put the phone away, Avril asked strangely: "Why do you feel that your expression when you answered the phone just now, and the tone of your speech are completely different attitudes."

Britney also nodded: "The expression is sarcastic, but the tone is very good. It's like two people."

Abel laughed, and stretched out his hands to gently pinch the tender faces of the two.

"For example. You bought half of the equity in a cake shop. But the original owner of the shop and the locals don't allow you to intervene in the operation of the shop."

"You can only be the big boss in name. And accept the possible dividends or losses every year. How would you feel?"

Avril thought about it, "I will be very angry. I will sell all the shares, open another store opposite, and let it close if it doesn't make money!"

This approach is really Avril Lavigne, Abel smiled after hearing this.

"I'd be pissed too. But maybe talk it over?" Britney said.

"Let me add one more thing. It's still the analogy just now. If this store suddenly encounters troubles when it is operating, for example, its cakes spoil the stomachs of many people and affect the health of many people, and things will cause a lot of trouble."

"At this time, the manager of this cake shop, as well as other shareholders and local people, came to ask you for help, because you are the big boss in name. Then what would you think and do?"

"How could it be possible to help?!! I can't wait for it to go bankrupt!" Avril Lavigne, who was only 9 years old in 18 months, immediately said loudly.

Britney nodded too.

Abel smiled and spread his hands, "That's why my expression and tone were different just now. The phone call just now was made by the "cake shop manager". He asked me to help."

"Do you have a cake shop?" Avril Lavigne asked innocently.

Britney's beautiful eyebrows frowned slightly.

The hottest young idol actress now, since she was teased by Abel last year.

Her spirit gradually became normal, and her IQ also gradually normalized.

After normalizing her IQ, Britney developed some symptoms of Stockholm Syndrome on Abel.

She especially likes to collect news related to Abel, and especially wants to know about Abel's various things and things.

Now Britney is wondering if Abel has opened a cake shop.

"Yes." Abel said with a smile, "This cake shop also serves more than half of California. It's just that the "cakes" it makes are quite special."

When Avril wanted to ask what special cake to eat.

Abel had stood up and said to the two:

"I want to go out for a while. You can move freely. Just don't go too far from California. The Grammys are about to start in ten days."

Both Britney and Avril nodded obediently, watching him leave.

After Abel left, Avril Lavigne looked at Britney, "Does Abel open any cake shop? I haven't heard of it."

Britney shook her head. She thought about it for a while, but she didn't think about it.

After Abel went out, the convoy set off directly to the center of Malibu.

Malibu was officially established as a city in 1991.

It is located west of Los Angeles, with a population of 1, surrounded by the Santa Monica mountains to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south.

It's more like a small town than a city.

Its city center has only one business, with a large number of luxury brands and chain fast food restaurants such as Starbucks, McDonald's, Subway, Pizza Hut, and KFC, as well as some restaurants.

Having said that, in the fast food industry in the United States, McDonald's is undoubtedly the Big Mac.

Although KFC is very popular in China, its status in the United States is very low, and its business is very bleak.

In the United States, it belongs to the bottom of the first-class fast food chain.

There are many reasons for this, but over 6% of KFC's performance as the world's second largest fast food chain is contributed by Huaxia.

Able to downtown Malibu, mostly to meet a friend.

Daliso Corso, a friend Abel had just met a few months ago.

In downtown Malibu, at a coffee shop called Vespacciano.

Abel meets Dariso Corso.

Daliso Corso is in his 60s.

His father, Buda Corso, was a well-known labor union activist in California in the 60s.

His son, Moss Corso, was the head of the AFL-CIO in the San Francisco area.

Daliso Corso himself is the current chairman of the California AFL-CIO.

"Ah, good morning. Mr. Smith."

Already in the cafe that has been booked out.

Daliso Corso, who had been waiting for about half an hour, got up enthusiastically after seeing Abel, waved and said hello, and said with a smile.

"Good morning. Darlisso dear. Please call me by my first name, we are friends. It would be too alien to call me Smith!"

Abel walked over with a smile, shook hands with him, hugged, and parted.

"Okay." Daliso Corso said immediately with a smile:
"Abel, we are really lucky to have you as a friend."

"Me too."

The two sat down with a smile.

The two drank this breakfast coffee for about half an hour.

There was nothing unspeakable in the middle.

Even if someone is around, monitoring and monitoring the whole process, they will only think that this is an occasional meeting and chat between a pair of friends.

Around 10 o'clock, the two left separately.

Get in your very own Cadillac monster.

Abel said, "How about the stock price?"

David Jones in the co-pilot immediately replied softly:
"After the market opened, the decline reached 13.6%. Until now..."

David looked down at his phone, "It's already over 25%."

"Oh...that's really bad. Ah, I lost 25% of my money. Today is such a bad day."

in the carriage.

With a smile on his face, Abel spoke sad words that were completely different from his expression.

(End of this chapter)