America's Road to Wealth

Chapter 408 Becoming a Symbol of Americans
As Jay-Z and his manager Lied thought.

When these black people pass multiple security checks.

It is not easy to enter today's Staples Center, the stadium's competition venue.

Haven't found their seat yet.

Hip-hop superstar Jay-Z and manager Lied found a large group of people in the central position in the huge Staples Center auditorium hallway.

in those people.

It was easy for Jay-Z and Lied to discover Abel Smith's existence.

Because even the TV broadcast screens in the audience, their current pictures, are all there.

"Wow, he looks good," Jay-Z whispered to his agent.

Lid nodded slightly.

I saw it on the left side of the arena, which is also the side of the visiting team's rest area.

There are at least two to three hundred positions, all of which have been cleared out.

In these positions, there are many Hollywood stars and Grammy award winners who are familiar to Americans, or some American celebrities who are familiar to Americans.

They all sat in that area.

Like stars surrounding the moon, they surrounded a tall young man in the middle.

And that young, tall, handsome man with a white gauze tied on his head and a pale face.

He is one of the two basketball teams participating in the game today, the owner of the Houston Rockets, the famous Abel Smith!
A few days ago, the bombing that shocked the United States hit a central figure in the storm.

Jay-Z took a close look at where Abe Smith is today.

The black hip-hop superstar discovered that the white guy was as handsome as ever.

Wrapping white gauze on the forehead, the other party's handsomeness and handsomeness were not lost at all.

The white gauze and slightly pale face set off today's Abe Smith like a wounded handsome vampire lord.

The kind of handsomeness that is no longer sunny in the past seems to be easier to attract some women with different hobbies.

Of course, Jay-Z's eyesight isn't that good.

The high-priced scalper tickets bought by hip-hop superstars are just opposite to Abel's.

It's impossible for Jay-Z to see clearly from such a distance.

Jay-Z, a black hip-hop music superstar, made his judgment through the screen monitor hung on his head, and after the camera shot and rebroadcasted, the other party's extremely conspicuous close-up shots.

"Fack!" Jay-Z whispered to his agent:
"Lied, I think if I have that face, even if I don't know anything, the gang in Hollywood will ask me to make a movie, just like Leonardo in the beginning!"

"Ha~" Lide responded in a low voice: "Who said it wasn't..."

When the two black men were discussing the absolute core of the Staples Center tonight, carefully and quietly.

Most of the people on the field are actually discussing each other.

As everyone guessed, Abel disappeared after the bombing attack.

He actually showed up at Staples Center tonight, where he happened to be.

Now even the real fans in the arena don't have much interest in tonight's NBA game.

What the fans and audience are more interested in now is whether Abel Smith will come out and say something later.

What else would he say.

What everyone is more curious about now is already this.

And now, before the game even started.

Everyone can only sit at a distance.

Watch the close-up on the broadcast screen, or observe from a distance with the naked eye, and observe the other party chatting quietly with the two people sitting beside him.

Sitting next to Abel Smith is the league president, David Stern, who is very familiar to NBA fans.

It was this president who gave the NBA its current achievements and status.

Many fans like David Stern, even if they also call David Stern a vampire and a liar.

Another person close to Abe Smith.In front of the TV, the NBA fans watching the live broadcast may not be familiar with them except those in the Los Angeles area.

But the vast majority of Los Angeles people are familiar with the gentleman on the other side of Abel.

The man's name was Dick Riordan.

Dick Riordan has been mayor of Los Angeles since 1994.

If the former mayor Tom Bradley, he served as mayor of Los Angeles from 1973 to 1993.

During this period, Tom Bradley transformed the city of Los Angeles from a suburban city to the second largest city in the United States.

That Dick Riordan, the new mayor who took over the burden from Tom Bradley, is the one who put the position of the second largest city in the United States firmly on the head of Los Angeles.

A Tom Bradley, a Dick Riordan.

These two mayors are the most popular leaders among local citizens in Los Angeles since modern times.

Today, Dick Riordan, who was born in the Donkey Party and is very popular in the Los Angeles area, is by Abel's side.

In front of the TV, people who don't know the identity of Dick Riordan only think that he is a big shot.

Those who knew the identity of Dick Riordan were all guessing why Dick Riordan appeared by Abel's side today.

Because for a long time, even in private, many bigwigs of the Donkey Party and the Elephant Party have a very good relationship.

But this kind of good relationship often has to be hidden, at least from the public.

The reason is that in order to act for their own voters, they have to behave in public in an irreconcilable manner.

This is very common in countries governed by multiple parties.

Who call those cute and stupid voters, that's what they are?
In order to vote, everyone has to be able to act.

Guys who don't know how to act or are not good at acting are really not suitable for being mixed up in democratically elected politics.

Guys with poor acting skills can only go to Hollywood or other entertainment circles.

Democratic elections rule this circle, and it is the only place where real Oscar winners can get along.

due to this reason.

Normally, Dick Riordan, the donkey gangster.

It should be that the relationship with Abel, a senior elephant party supporter who is well-known throughout the country, is not that good.

After all, his father is still the sheriff of Elephant Party in Tarrant County in Texas.
His grandfather, who was also a well-known senior elephant party back then, was an elephant guy who appeared in public with George Bush many times.

Dick Riordan of the Donkey Party, at least in public, wanted to maintain the appearance of not being on good terms with Abel.

But now, Dick Riordan did not shy away from doing this in public.

This reason is enough to make many people fall into contemplation and doubt.

At the scene, Dick Riordan and David Stern.

They ignored the sights and shots of nearly 2 spectators, stars, celebrities, and media reporters.

They were all talking to Abel in low tones.

Mainly Dick Riordan, talking to Abel.

In the NBA league, David Stern, who seems to be particularly powerful.

In front of these two, there are more roles of fanfare and foil.

"Mr. Smith... I have to say. Your appearance here today is definitely the best interpretation and embodiment of the light of freedom. Your courage and strong heart should be supported and learned by all Los Angeles people."

Dick Riordan was talking cliche.

This time Abel Smith was attacked, and he was hit and affected, except for the US stock market.

The second most serious is the place where the incident happened, Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States.

after the incident.

What appeared in lower Manhattan, appeared in downtown Los Angeles.

A large number of high-quality citizens, those elite middle class who are rich but not rich enough.

They all began to hesitate because of this attack.Many people began to want to escape downtown Los Angeles near the Staples Center.

Near the Staples Center, the core of the entire downtown Los Angeles, the most expensive area.

In just two days, it fell by almost 10%.

Former Mayor Tom Bradley spent 20 years developing the entire Los Angeles area.

Dick Riordan's main credit is the development of downtown Los Angeles.

But if the scene that happened in lower Manhattan was also played out in downtown Los Angeles.

It can be said that more than half of Dick Riordan's greatest achievements were abolished at once.

At this time, if Abel Smith, a senior elephant party boss, came out to say something bad about Los Angeles.

Dick Riordan must have been in greater trouble.

The affected Los Angeles people may have to doubt whether Dick Riordan is competent.

Fortunately, not only did Abel not speak ill of Los Angeles, but he was less than a few days away from the incident.

Appearing at the Staples Center.

For Dick Riordan, this is the best support for Mr. Mayor.

Reciprocated, and Dick Riordan wanted to climb up.

Plus the high-level inside the donkey party.

For a long time, he also wanted to win Abel Smith, who seemed to have no hostility towards the Donkey Party, to his side as much as possible.

After all, for such super bosses, many of them are cross-camp themselves.

Like Rockefeller, Morgan or something...

There are not many people who really save one camp.

Of course, the donkey party also thinks that Abel is like this.

After communicating with the high-level donkey party.

Dick Riordan took the initiative and appeared in today's Staples Center.

Dick Riordan at the moment, like a follower.

When talking to Abel, his attitude was so good that David Stern was surprised.

Mr. Mayor just stayed by Abel's side, watching today's NBA regular season.

Confront Dick Riordan's cliches.

Abel, who had a very senior make-up artist specially create such a pale look today, smiled slightly.

In this state and in this state, he showed such a smile.

In front of countless TV screens, those female audiences screamed that they couldn't stand it.

"It is the yearning for freedom and the pursuit of democracy. Our ancestors appeared on this land bravely with the desire for a new world."

Speaking of clichés, Abel, who was a Chinese in his previous life, is really not afraid of anyone.

Even if it's not professional, it's a set routine when you open your mouth.

"As a citizen of the United States of America, I will not compromise and surrender to evil and terror as long as I live on."

"no way!"

Dick Riordan smiled.

Without embarrassment at all, he interfaced:

"Yes, so you are a great person! Los Angeles thank you, and I thank you very much!"

This guy kept his posture very low, and even used honorifics.

It also made Abel admire them, senior and honest customers, for their cultivation in this area.

As long as it is profitable, for these political animals, face, camp, and dignity.

Some even have wives and children, all of which are nothing.

David Stern, next to him, kept smiling and listening to the conversation between the two big shots.

It's just that as time goes by, the game is about to start.

David Stern had to speak softly, interrupting the conversation between the two big men.

"Oh, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Riordan..."

David Stern said in a low voice: "The game time is almost up. Mr. Smith, would you like to say a few words?"

This is something that the NBA had discussed with Abel before today.

Abel will be in the NBA at Staples Center for this game tonight.

It was his first public appearance since the attack.

In this regard, David Stern and the NBA, of course, are welcome with both hands and feet.

Looking around, there are at least hundreds of first-tier and second-tier celebrities in the entertainment industry.

There are other celebrities in the entertainment industry or social celebrities in the same number.

They'll be here, 9/10 because of Abel Smith.

The remaining 1/10 is Dick Riordan.

Tonight, David Stern feels that the NBA is about to create the highest ratings night ever.

And the key here, the league executives agree, is all in Abe Smith.

Abel at the Staples Center.

Whether he speaks at the Staples Center tonight will be decisive for the ratings.

David Stern naturally hoped that Abel would speak to the public today and talk more.

As agreed, David Stern reminded Abel that it was time to say something to the public.

Facing David Stern's reminder, Abel nodded with a smile.

David Stern waved back excitedly.

His closest subordinate, former special assistant and one of the current vice presidents of the NBA, Adam Silver, passed the microphone over like a little brother running errands.

After taking the microphone, David Stern made several gestures.

The behind-the-scenes control center relayed by the Staples Center also connected to the sound signal.

Soon David Stern's voice was amplified through the equipment.

Appeared inside the somewhat noisy Staples Center arena.

"Dear ladies and gentlemen, I am very pleased that you are here at the Staples Center tonight."

"My name is David Stern, everyone may know me. Before the game, Mr. Abel Smith, the symbol of the Light of Liberty and the number one philanthropist in the world, would like to say something to everyone on this occasion. "

"Now, I hope that all Americans can applaud one of our American spiritual symbols, our Mr. Abel Smith!!"

After David Stern's excited voice ended, the president held a microphone in front of the camera and clapped desperately.

Nearly 2 spectators at the Staples Center today also gave face-saving applause.

Jay-Z with his manager Lied.Just like other entertainment superstars, they stood up and took the lead in applauding.

The deafening applause made the entire Staples Center seem to resonate.

This is the biggest applause in the history of this famous entertainment center on the west coast of the United States, which was just opened a few years ago!
In the eyes of everyone's anticipation and deafening applause.

Abe, with white gauze wrapped around his head and a smile on his face, took the microphone from David Stern.

"good evening."

"A few months ago, our fellow citizens, our lives, and the freedoms we hold dear were deliberately attacked."

"Many hijacked passengers and staff working in the office were unfortunately killed."

"They could be: secretarial clerks, businessmen, women, military or federal government workers, parents, your relatives, friends or neighbors."

"Thousands of people suddenly lost their precious lives under despicable and criminal actions. Faced with pictures of plane crashes, raging fires, and collapsed buildings, we couldn't believe the tragedy in front of us, and felt extremely sad and angry."

"Their mass slaughter was designed to lead our country and our lives into chaos and regression."

"But their plot will not succeed. Our country is still strong, and great Americans, have been mobilized to defend their country."

"What happened to those thousands of people a few days ago, happened to me personally."

"And what I want to say now is—"

"In the past, they couldn't succeed. Now, they can't succeed either."

"Here, I want to say a word to all Americans, all the people in the world who are pursuing peace, seed oil, and democracy."

"That is--"

"Despite all difficulties and dangers, it will not be able to frighten the heroic Americans!"

The backstage of the Staples Center cooperated very well when Abel said the last sentence, turning the live broadcast and the sound of the broadcasting equipment to the maximum.

The effect is when Abel's speech comes to the next sentence.

His thick voice, like the applause just now, became deafening.

It was like an announcement, an announcement made at the Staples Center.

By suddenly increasing his voice, Abel's last words were broadcast live across the United States today.

It also played a shocking role in front of tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions of TV viewers in the United States.

"Any difficulty will not trouble the heroic Americans."

This sentence was televised, and in seconds, passed through the mouth of Abel Smith to the entire United States.

Officials in various aspects of the United States have whitewashed the situation for almost two years.

The new lamp beads of the Liberty Beacon, Abel, who experienced the attack, after this evening.

He has really become one of the symbols of America.

Compare with these.

Tonight, two NBA teams playing at the Staples Center.

Even the NBA itself, they are no longer important.

And this is why Abel is willing to appear at the Staples Center tonight.

(End of this chapter)