America’s Road To Wealth

  Chapter 179 Daily life in New York

   Chatting with David, Michael Levine finally rushed in.

  This former senior broker and one of the senior partners of CAA company.

  Now he is the general manager of Elizabeth's back garden and concurrently the general manager of AB Smith Entertainment.

   It's just that the position of general manager of AB Smith Entertainment is more honorary for Michael.

  Because the several subsidiaries of this company are all very independent.

  ab Smith Entertainment only plays a controlling role.

   There are also some film investments made in August this year.

   In other respects, there are really not many jobs at ab Smith Entertainment.

   Fewer jobs than ab smith newspaper.

   This also allowed Michael to focus more on Elizabeth's back garden.

  Especially now is Issa's most important and lively big show of the year.

   It will be held in Times Square in less than ten days.

  As soon as he entered the room, Abel asked with concern:

   "Any questions? Tell me about any problems you have before it's too late, Michael, you know I take them seriously."

   Of course Michael Levine knew what the boss meant.

  caa's former senior agent immediately said loudly:

   "BOSS, you know! There is no problem at the moment, everything is ready, and there is only one day left!"

   Hearing his direct answer, Abel nodded slightly.

  Elizabeth's back garden doesn't even have a single product.

  But a total of 100 stores have been laid in major cities in the United States.

  These shops have been successively renovated a month ago.

  It is also expected to be on December 25th this year.

   That is the day of Christmas.

  One hundred stores opened at the same time.

  Due to the urgent time, the products were placed in Huaxia's OEM.

   Even shipped by air.

in other words.

   Right behind the Isa show, Elizabeth's back garden will officially open.

   In addition to this work.

   The most important thing left in Isha Company is of course Isha Show.

   This is the new brand of Elizabeth's back garden.

   Whether it can win word-of-mouth throughout the United States, or even the world, is a crucial battle.

   For this reason, Elizabeth's back garden will cost almost hundreds of millions of dollars.

  Most of these funds are used for public relations, but the preparation of the venue is the cheapest.

   This hundreds of millions of dollars is intended to be an unprecedented super advertisement.

   In Times Square, New York, at the crossroads of the European and American worlds, there is an underwear advertising campaign!

   did it because Abel remembered.

  Elizabeth's back garden imitated Victoria's Secret, the reason why it was successful in parallel time and space.

  In addition to the relatively cheap luxury pricing.

   More importantly, Victoria's Secret is very good at marketing and operating traffic.

   This is also the most critical factor for Victoria's Secret's success.

  Three months ago, after confirming that Wexner did not want to sell Victoria's Secret.

   Or want to cheat Abel himself for a sum of money.

   Angry Abel created Elizabeth's back garden.

   Since three months.

  The models who signed contracts with Victoria's Secret were basically hired by Isa.

  So that the original treaty in this regard was very easy for Victoria's Secret.

   Had to increase the cost and make the contract more stringent.

  So that the newly signed models cannot easily change jobs like those supermodels at the beginning.

   But it was too late.

  In the case of Yisha Company, they dug corners for a month in a row.

  Parallel time and space.

  Victoria's Secret Age of the Gods, that batch of the best models.

  Now they are all signed models of Elizabeth's back garden, and they have become Isa's baby living in the back garden.

  High-quality models are taken away, popular routes are imitated or even surpassed.

  Victoria's Secret, which had a good development momentum, was because of Wexner's wrong judgment.

  In this time and space, there is no possibility of much rise.

   Unless Wexner's side is also hotheaded to come and touch Abel in this regard.

   But obviously, Wexner didn't dare and didn't want to collide with Abel's best advantage in these places where money is spent.

  Michael Levine says:

   "At present we have decided to choose the third option. Because the weather forecast says that the day will be clearer."

  Plan No. 3 in Elizabeth's back garden.

   refers to the day on Christmas Eve.

   At the show site in Times Square, more than a thousand high-power outdoor heaters were arranged.

  The heater will blow on the runway and the models, trying to ensure the temperature on the stage.

  Follow this plan.

  There will be a heater every two to three meters above, below and on the left and right sides of the catwalk.

   When the time comes to the site, when the heater is working, it may be a little noisy.

   Anyway, music will be played on the spot, and singers will be invited to sing.

  The high-power speakers are turned on, and loud music is played.

  The noise of these heaters can also be blocked by music.

   At that time, it should not cause too much noise impact on the site.

   Actually before that, New York was colder than usual this year.

  Isa has done several experiments in the colder suburbs.

   This plan was finally decided after it was found that the effect of the third plan was indeed the best.

  The only thing that needs to be scrupled is that thousands of high-power heaters are turned on together.

   The power grid near Times Square may not be able to stand it.

   Fortunately, in capitalist countries, as long as they have money, they are willing to pay.

   There are not many difficulties, and there is no way to solve them.

  The power grid was not strong enough, so Isa contacted several power supply companies in New York.

   At that time, a new power grid will be temporarily built, and high-power generators will be on site to provide assistance.

   Ensure the power needs of the site.

  After chatting about the general process, Abel finally felt relieved about this big show.

   These things, Michael Levine has actually confirmed to him many times through emails and phone calls.

  But because he paid more attention to it, and he came back today.

   Still call Michael Levine over and ask.

   After talking about the most important event of Isa Company at present.

  Abel and Michael Levine chatted about the next job at Isa.

   "I think after the Issa show."

  In the warm office, Abel said softly:

   "In order to maintain the advantage of Yisha Company in the same industry."

   "Isha Company should add a newcomer department to the internal modeling agency."

  Michael Levine asked respectfully: "What do you mean?"

   "Elizabeth's back garden should become the back garden of underwear lovers all over the world."

  Abel looked at him: "Our models should also be diverse. We need to add Asian and African models later."

   "The newcomer department is dedicated to discovering younger models with outstanding potential all over the world."

  “We want to catch all the best models in the world. What we want to do is to be the best underwear company in the world.”

   When he said these words, to be honest, Abel was really thinking about Elizabeth's back garden.

  Including the newcomer department, as well as increasing the diversity of models.

   It seems that the former and later Victoria's Secret did not engage in it.

  After its reputation grew, it naturally attracted a large number of high-quality models at the beginning.

   Later, her reputation gradually diminished, and high-quality models did not come.

  In the end it had to take the road of Internet celebrity.

   The result is that the professionalism is getting worse and worse, and there are no new tricks later.

   There is also a bad economic environment.

  In the end, its decline was as fast and urgent as its rise.

  According to Abel’s thinking, it’s hard to think of new tricks.

   In terms of fresh blood, I can still think of a way.

  Michael Levin thought about it, and felt that the boss's request was not difficult to fulfill.

   If you want to find newcomers, Isa is doing it now.

   It's just not to the extent of forming a special department.

   But now the boss has said so.

  Michael Levine of course chose to meet this small request from his boss.

   "No problem." Michael Levine said simply: "After I go back, I will set up this department immediately!"

   And Michael Levine will draw inferences from one instance, he thought for a while and added:

   "BOSS, I think. This newcomer department of Yisha Company can mainly be placed in places such as Dongwu and Asia."

   "Because of Western Europe and North America. Good and high-quality supermodel seedlings are basically watched by people."

  “If we want to rob, we will spend more energy and money.”

  Abel nodded: "Since you think so, then do as you said."

  Then the two chatted about some Yb Smith Entertainment matters.

   Around half past five, it was almost dark in New York.

  Michael Levine quickly left.

  Abel got up in the office, went to the window and looked outside.

   It's snowing outside again, or a howling blizzard.

  According to the weather forecast, this blizzard will be intermittent and will last from the 15th to the 20th.

   After that, the northern part of the East Coast of the United States.

   will usher in a period of relatively sunny weather.

   It can only be said that the luck of Elizabeth's back garden is not too bad.

  Really, on Christmas Eve, there will be a snowstorm of this level.

   Even if there is a heater, the models on the stage may not be able to bear it.

   It’s all right now. According to the weather forecast, there will be no heavy snowfall during that time.

   In that case, the heater should be able to handle it.

  Next year's Isa show, if it can be held in Times Square.

   It's better not to do it in such a cold time.

   After thinking about it, Abel had someone call David Mellon in.

  After David came in, Abel spoke directly:

   “Next, Smith Capital will do two things.”

   "Boss, tell me!"

  As soon as he heard Abel's words, David was like a wolf who smelled blood.

  He also thought that Abel would start Smith Capital's "bloody hunt" next.

  This kind of hunting will make him very tired.

  It’s the afterthought and the sense of accomplishment of participating in it.

  David can recall at least half a month every time.

   "The first thing is to announce it to the public immediately. The second phase of Smith Capital's private placement and the third phase of private placement will be launched at the same time."

   "And increase the amount of private placement to five billion dollars."

   David Mellon nodded.

   As mentioned earlier, private equity funds in the United States are corporate.

  A private equity fund is equivalent to a capital investment company.

  The investment of LPs (investors) is equivalent to the original shareholders of the company.

  The two fund companies have already been established, and all procedures such as application and registration have been completed.

  Half a month ago, we could start raising funds at any time.

   Can go online at any time, just waiting for Abel to give orders.

   "Second thing."

  Abel thought for a while, and said seriously: "From now on, we will start buying stocks of the four major investment banks in the secondary market."

   "Buy the stocks of the four major investment banks?" David Mellon was surprised: "It's still in the secondary market, why?"

   "No reason. Do as I say." Abel said calmly.

  David Mellon did not hesitate, and quickly replied: "Understood!"

  David was guessing in his heart that maybe this was Abel's choice to fight back against the four major investment banks.

   As for how to fight back, David is not clear.

  Buy the other party's stock, maybe choose to make a fuss about the other party's stock?

   It’s just that if it’s in the secondary market, rumors may leak as soon as the acquisition is made.

  If you want to acquire a large number of shares later, you must pay a large premium.

   After explaining these two things, Abel chose to go home from get off work.

  Out of the Smith Building, it was about six o'clock.

  It was already dark in New York.

  It was snowing heavily outside, accompanied by howling wind.

   Coupled with the high-rise buildings of Manhattan in the distance, the bright lights in the snow.

   It made Abel feel that New York at this time has a sense of sight of Cyber ​​2077.

  Hiding in the warm compartment, Abel told the driver an address.

   The convoy quickly disappeared in the snowstorm.

after an hour.

  Abel got off the car in front of an apartment building in Midtown Manhattan.

  Go upstairs and take the elevator.

   Push open the door of the apartment which occupies an entire floor.

   After entering, he walked a few steps and came to the living room.

  He saw that in the warm living room, Liv Tyler, who had completely finished shooting "Lord of the Rings", was lying lazily on the sofa.

  Liv was only wearing a tight-fitting T-shirt today, her long and slender legs were stretched out, her hair was loose, and she was leaning on a pillow and watching TV, showing a state of boredom.

  The player who plays the fairy princess belongs to the kind of person who is very ambitious and has a plan for his work.

  But people who have no plans for their own lives.

  She likes to make some important decisions on a whim, but is bored most of the time.

  Seeing Abel coming in, Liv Tyler, who had not been notified by him beforehand, froze for a while.

   Then she screamed "Yeah" and jumped up from the sofa!

   "I thought you were going to forget me!"

   Complaining softly, this Hollywood beauty who is 1.8 meters tall but has a slimmer figure than Ikana suddenly rushed towards Abel.

   Fortunately, Abel was taller and stronger than her, so he easily caught Liv Taylor, and pressed his hands on her plump peaches.

  He smiled and said, "It's just that I've been too busy recently. And our conversations have continued."

   Liv Tyler chose to believe his story.

   Check out the US newspapers and US TV news for these two months!

  First comes Mad Smith Month, which is October.

   Then November, as soon as November ends.

   This man rubbing himself.

   Has become the sixteenth banker in the United States!

  Many people have failed to do something for more than ten years or a lifetime.

  He did it in two months.

   Still a lot of pieces!

   In this case, he said he was busy.

  What else could Liv Tyler do?

   Are you going to say that he was lying and actually forgot about her, Liv Tyler?

   Liv doesn't want this to be the case.

  Even if the real situation is actually the case.

   Then she dare not say.

   The two made out for a while.

   Liv Tyler begins to help Abe, taking his coat off.

   Soon in the warm room, Abel was wearing only a short-sleeved white T-shirt.

  He put his arm around Liv Tyler's shoulders, smiled and said, "It's cold outside, I want to take a shower. I'll get something to eat after I take a shower."

   Liv has already taken a shower.

   But seeing what he said now, she rolled her eyes charmingly, and quickly said: "Okay, then I will prepare clothes for you!"

   After a while, she took out two sets of loose robes from her bedroom.

  Abel looked at it at a glance, isn't this just the costume in "Lord of the Rings"?

   Then I guess I can play cosplay again.

   he thought to himself.

   Then wash it by yourself, and it will come out after washing.

   Then you can taste the taste of Princess Arwen again.

  Thinking like this, he went into the bathroom by himself.

   Waiting for Abel to come out of the bathroom after taking a shower, while wiping his wet hair.

   What greeted him was indeed Princess Arwen wearing another elf costume.

   Then what else is there to say?

  Abel is of course happy to continue playing the role of the Great Demon King Sauron.

  In the early morning, while brushing his teeth, Abel looked at the elf princess sitting beside the toilet and urinating speechlessly.

   Well, he's used to it.

  These goddesses I have experienced.

   Except for Ikana, who pays great attention to these details, the others really don't care much.

  Listening to the buzzing sound, Abel quickly finished brushing his teeth, washed his face and left the bathroom to Liv.

   I had a breakfast prepared by a Michelin star chef.

  At eight o'clock in the morning, Abel walked out the door of the apartment.

  Last night, there was a blizzard in New York almost all night, and it finally stopped today.

  Unfortunately, the sky is still gloomy, and it is estimated that it will rain in the afternoon.

  The wealthy New York municipality also began to send a large number of snow plows to clear the snow on the road.

  This kind of weather is actually more suitable for sleeping in with a beauty at home.

  However, many people in New York know about his return yesterday.

   You can’t favor one person over another, so Abel had to get up early in the morning and quickly arrived at Wall Street 40 by car.

   Ted Lener and his daughter, for the first time, received Abel at the Lerner family's home on the top floor of the Ted Lener Building.

   I have to say that Ted Lener's aesthetics are hard to describe.

   Those newspapers said that Ted Lener was a "desert sheikh who was cast in the wrong direction," and they were absolutely right.

  This guy’s aesthetics in many places are really the same as those in the desert.

   Many places in his home are golden.

   Upon entering the door, Ikana smiled.

   Abel ignored Ted Lena, and directly had a "Goodmorning kiss" with his daughter.

   The corners of the old man's eyes watching from the side twitched.

   wanted to say something, but in the end Ted Lener still didn't say anything.

  Then the three of them came to the small meeting room in Ted Lena's house.

   Entering the conference room, Ted Lener said to his daughter who was being held by Abel:

   "Ikana, you also understand these things. How about you explain them to him?"

  Ikana also felt that it was not good to be too intimate with Abel at home.

  She broke free from Abel's arms with a smile, and stood in front of her father and her most important man.

  The lights in the conference room have been dimmed, and the projectors and curtains are ready.

   Light is projected from the projector and shines on the screen.

  The map of Manhattan suddenly appeared on the screen.

  Facing Abel's eyes, Ikana talked eloquently:

   "Look here, my dear~ The places marked on this map are the ones we think are suitable for taking down and where you can build your new headquarters building in Manhattan!"

  (end of this chapter)