America’s Road To Wealth

  Chapter 497 Smith's Bell Ringing Ceremony

   In the past, Jessica and Annie have had a bad relationship.

  Two years ago, the two were Abel's only two women. There was a time when Abel was even just the two of them.

  Back then, before Abel had revealed how many Smith girls he had.

  The two of them, in fact, have vaguely known each other's existence.

   Then at that time, Annie was dazzled by love.

   Even if you know it, you should not know it.

  Jessica is more realistic, thinking about hanging Abel first, and then looking for a spare tire later.

  However, everything developed too fast, and Abel's rise was like a rocket flying into the sky.

   There is no time for Jessica to find a spare tire at all, he has grown to the point where Jessica needs to look up to, and there is no way to leave.

   Arrived at the back, for the sake of the extremely beautiful private jet, Jessica resigned to her fate.

   Later, Annie, who started to clear her mind, also accepted her fate.

  By that time, the relationship between the two began to ease.

   Developed to last year, the two were even able to travel with Abel's arms in Europe, and Abel swung them around on Simmons together.

  But that is actually just a easing of the relationship, and it is not necessarily true how good the two are.

   Like now, as soon as Annie is pregnant, she shows off in front of Jessica on purpose.

   Jessica was very angry when she heard this.

  So they really can't be said to have a good relationship.

   It's just that both of them know that it's useless to make trouble, so they have really accepted their fate.

   "Honey, why are you here at noon?"

  Jessica ignored the flamboyant Anne, she hurried up to meet Abel and took off his coat.

   "Accompany you for dinner. By the way, let me inform you that tomorrow I will attend the bell-ringing ceremony at Smith Tower."

  Abel was in a good mood, he put his arms around her waist, and with the other hand, he also brought Annie who was making faces at her.

  The three of them sat on the sofa, Annie was still winking at Jessica, mouthing: I'm pregnant!

   Jessica was very angry and hated in her heart, but she could only pretend not to see it, "My dear, I will give you a massage. I have learned it from someone."

  Jessica smelled of alcohol on him, it should be that the party has just ended, and she must have had lunch.

   I just don’t know why Anne Hathaway came with him.

   Could it be a dinner party with Annie?

  If so, Jessica would be a little sad.

  Obviously...Obviously I and Annie are the same!

   Fortunately, she found out later that Abel and Anne were not traveling together.

  Annie just came to look for her, and they met at the door.

  As for why Annie was looking for her, looking at the medical examination notice that Annie was still holding in her hand at the moment, it was clear that little Annie had no good intentions.

   This guy came here just to annoy me!

   thought Jessica.

   "Tomorrow the bell will ring, and you will both attend."

  Abel came here specially, because he missed Jessica, a chocolate beauty.

   In terms of figure, Jessica is perfect. It belongs to the well-proportioned type. Although it is not prominent in all aspects, it is very suitable for Abel's eyes.

   Now Scarlett and Liv are back in Los Angeles, and they can only come here at night.

  Kayla's menstrual period came, and she was still brooding because she was not pregnant.

  Annie is pregnant.

   In New York, Abel now has only Jessica to enjoy.

  He came here, in fact, he wanted to release it.

  Even now that Anne is here, she can't tell Jessica directly that I'm here to think about you.

  So it turned into coming to Jessica and telling her to go to the gate of Smith Tower tomorrow to participate in the bell-ringing ceremony of Smith Media's listing.

   Not only Jessica, Abel planned to let Charlize and all of them come over at the same time.

  As long as they are in the entertainment industry, including Avril Lavigne and Britney Spears, he intends to let them attend.

  Let them gather at the same time. As for when the time comes, will it be embarrassing for them to meet... No matter how embarrassing it is, I have to endure it.

   "I'm ready!" Jessica said with a smile:

   "I also custom-made a dress just for tomorrow."

   To be able to attend the super ceremony of listing of one of the media giants.

  This kind of thing is unheard of in Hollywood. Even Cameron, who is the most powerful at the top, has never enjoyed this kind of treatment.

   Not to mention those so-called Hollywood superstars, including A-list superstars with a salary of more than 20 million US dollars.

   She can enjoy such treatment. In this regard, Jessica has ignored Abel's other women, and will also participate in this matter at the same time.

   "I have it too." Annie said quickly as she was beside her.

   At the same time, Annie even reached out and took out Abel's hand that had been placed in Jessica.

   "Mine is bigger!" Anne said to Abel flatteringly, and she was really here to annoy Jessica.

   "Anne Hathaway! Are you trying to fight?!"

  Sweetheart Chocolate finally couldn't bear it anymore, and yelled at Annie.

"Ha ha-"

  Abel controlled one of them with each hand and forcefully separated them.

   In front of these two his earliest women, he is relatively relaxed, and he also likes to watch the two of them "fight".

  …

  …

  The next day.

  The entrance of the Smith Building, a long section of the road, was blocked and cut off by the New York police who came to be on duty.

  The protagonist has applied for a blockade. Before noon today, the road section more than 300 meters away from the entrance of Smith Tower will be used as a temporary square for the bell-ringing ceremony.

   Today, Smith Media, headquartered in Smith Tower, will hold a bell-ringing ceremony in front of the building.

  This is actually not very traditional.

  Traditional American companies going public, if they choose the NYSE, they usually have to go to the NYSE building that has a history of more than 100 years.

  Abel "convinced" Richard Grasso, chairman of the New York Stock Exchange.

  Get the other party to agree to the listing ceremony of Smith Media at the gate of Smith Tower.

   This is not in line with tradition, but in line with "might".

  Who is Abel Smith, who is now one of the shareholders behind the New York Stock Exchange.

  At the same time, he also threatened Richard Grasso, chairman of the New York Stock Exchange, that if he did not do this, Smith Media would go public on Nasdaq or the American Stock Exchange.

  "Forced to helplessness", and since the September 11 incident at the gate of Smith Tower last year, it has also become one of New York's attractions.

  There are many tourists passing by and will choose to take pictures here.

  Because of the protagonist, Smith, last year, it was here that the declaration of the return of the entire Smith Department to New York was published.

  This is considered by many people as an opportunity for Manhattan and New York to recover after 9/11.

  His declaration and speech at that time were also regarded as a part of many important events after September 11 in the United States.

  It may be the kind that will be used in American student textbooks in the future.

   Similar to the Plaza Hotel by Plaza Accord.

   Holding a ceremony in this place barely makes sense.

   Richard Grasso and the executives of the New York Stock Exchange, after weighing their noses, agreed to Abel's request.

  In the early morning of the 21st.

  On both sides of the road outside the Smith Tower, reporters with cameras began to gather.

   There are exaggerated, even with a tent, has camped overnight.

  By seven o'clock in the morning on the 21st, some reporters arrived at the scene, but a long queue had already begun.

  The exchange negotiated with Abel and decided not to open it to the public for safety reasons.

   Except for the specially invited media who are designated as editors, other people must apply in advance to enter.

  As the working hours approached, there were more and more reporters, and the queue became longer and longer. They were bored, and they all aimed their cameras at the logo signboard on the temporary road square that was separated, which was a prop arranged by Smith Media overnight.

  Among them, the photo of Abel Smith is the most eye-catching, 10-meter-high super color photo, looking down at the New Yorkers passing from south to north, causing New Yorkers passing nearby to stop and discuss.

   "What's the matter, is Smith here to engage in activities? Is he going to give a speech again?"

   "Smith Media went public today, haven't you read newspapers and TV?"

"It's finally going to go public? I've heard about it for several months, and all the financial programs and newspapers are reporting. I've been busy these days, and I've forgotten about it. By the way, Smith Media is going public. Abel How much wealth can Smith add? Oh, just how rich is he now?"

"How rich, who knows? Smith Media is listed, and his property can be more than 30 billion, or 40 billion US dollars. But he has many other companies, and Smith Media is just a relatively inconspicuous one among his many companies. That's all."

   "Forbes said last year that he has hundreds of billions of dollars. This year, it may be 1500?"

   "1500? According to my estimate. I think at least 200 billion or more!"

"You are all concerned about his money, hehe. According to me, if the money reaches a certain level, it is just a number. What I am more concerned about is actually how many girlfriends Abel has! I heard that today his Hollywood friends Girlfriends are coming."

   "Oh, yes, yes. It seems that Charlize, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Alba will come. And Britney Spears, and Pure Punk!"

   "Pure Punk will come too? Avril Lavigne will also come? Didn't you say that they are all Abel's girlfriends? Could it be that Lavigne is also his girlfriend?"

   "Hahaha—it's pure punk... I know everything I know, and it's useless to say more about what I don't understand."

   "..."

  These onlookers are actually ordinary people. Their understanding of Smith Media, Abel, and others all come from the introduction of the media. But what they said was clear and logical, and their tone sounded like experts. As for whether their opinions were correct, why should they care.

  This is how the chattering came about. Although there is no such term in Europe and the United States, this kind of chattering behavior exists in all parts of the world.

  Love to watch the excitement is a common problem of humans and even most primates.

  The time came to eight o'clock in the morning.

  Smith Media executives and shareholders came to the bell ringing ceremony one after another.

  At the same time, there are also consultants, brokerages, investment banks, partners, executives of brother companies involved in the listing of Smith Media, or some uninvited American celebrities.

   Today's listing ceremony, the lineup belongs to the ultra-luxury level, bringing together most of the famous people in New York.

  Some of them came from other parts of the United States. In the field of media, today is absolutely unprecedented.

   At this time, it was their turn to have interview rights, and the reporters and media in the temporary road square blocked by the New York police began to work and be active.

   Surrounded by the most reporters at the scene were Buffett, who came all the way from Omaha, and New York City Mayor Mr. Bloomberg.

"Warren, although this is the site of Smith Media's bell-ringing ceremony. But I believe everyone wants to know why you are so optimistic about Tesla Motors. Generally, this kind of high-tech industry, you used to dismiss it. It is because Abe Smith?" The person who asked the question was a reporter from the Wall Street Journal.

  This question, in fact, many reporters want to ask.

   "About this question, I think I can answer it."

  Buffett said with a smile: "The answer to this question is actually the same as Smith Media. I invest in these two companies, not just investing in Smith Media and Tesla Motors."

"I did this because I was investing in Mr. Smith. I believe that his company, like his American dream, can continue to create miracles. We all know that there are too many miracles in him, and I can't find them. Any factors that don't trust him!"

  The last sentence also expresses the aspirations of many investors present.

   When Bloomberg was interviewed, his response was very similar to that of Buffett.

   "Nothing to question. Anything with the words Abe Smith in the name is worth my investment, and worth any sane investor in the world. It's as simple as that."

  When there are huge crowds of people outside, it is very noisy.

  Inside the Smith Building, Jessica and the others dressed in costumes also gathered together.

   Today, Abel's women in Hollywood are assembled.

Charlize Theron, Jessica Alba, Anne Hathaway, Liv Tyler, Scarlett Johansson, Avril Lavigne, Britney Spears, and even Kate Bran who is pregnant and has a big belly Chet, Nicole Kidman are here.

  Nicole asked Kate how she dared to show up with a big belly.

  Are you not afraid of reporters asking later?

  Kate said that she had confessed to her husband Andrew and the two had already negotiated.

  Andrew will continue to maintain her marriage with her, but only in a definite sense.

  So the child in her womb belongs to her husband in name. Kate is no longer afraid to go public.

  After hearing this, Nicole shouted in her heart that her compatriot was cunning.

   Not divorced, but gave birth to Abel. May continue to live in the future.

  Nicole, who knows a certain aspect of Abel's hobbies very well, knows that this will give Kate an extra buff to improve his sexual interest in Abel's heart!

  It's a pity that Nicole knows that she can't use this trick.

  She who is divorced can't find another one, even if it's just a marriage in name, right?

   Then it is not adding BUFF, but courting death.

  At this moment, these women who Abel is in Hollywood are all staring at the two old men who are talking to Abel in the lobby on the first floor.

   "That... seems to be David Rockefeller!"

  Nicole was a little uncertain, and whispered to the other "colleagues" next to her.

  Among the people present, Charlize, the only one who had already given birth to Abel and was the first child, looked like a big boss.

  Charlize nodded, "It's Rockefeller, and Morgan. They came to attend, just because this is the listing of my dear company."

  Hearing that Charlize confirmed that it was these two giants, the women present were speechless.

  That is the legendary top figure in the United States, but now they appear at the same time to support Abel together.

  This...Looking at the entire United States, most of the listed companies did not have such treatment when they went public!

  Dressed up today, the extremely glamorous Tuao Aries, she couldn't help touching her swollen belly.

  Cruise's ex-wife dreams:

  Baby, baby, come out quickly and safely. Mom still wants to give you a few more brothers and sisters while you are young!

  Abel was somewhat surprised by the arrival of David and John Chris.

  Although Morgan Chase and Morgan Stanley both have some shares in Smith Media.

   But there are only a few, not enough for the two of them to attend specially for this purpose.

  John Chris’s explanation is: “This is your first listed company in the true sense. This is very meaningful, so we are here.”

  Abel chose to believe, because it is the same as believing or not believing.

  He was talking with the little old man and the old man, and seeing that the time was about the same, he started to walk outside.

  As soon as he approached the door, the noise immediately reached his ears.

  There are hundreds of reporters present today, and the number of guests is even larger. They are crowded together in a chaotic manner, and the order is quite chaotic. Fortunately, some staff temporarily expanded the media area.

  At the entrance of the Smith Building, a background stage for Smith Media has been specially built.

  The background stage is full of characters in movies, TV dramas, toys, etc. produced by some subsidiaries of Smith Media.

  In front of the background stage, a large western-style classical clock with a diameter of about 1.5 meters is suspended from three huge red wooden stakes.

   This is the bell that will be used in the bell ringing ceremony later.

  The official NYSE bell ringing ceremony is actually held on the viewing platform on the second floor of the trading hall.

  The ceremony originated in the 1870s. At first, people at that time used to ring the bell to indicate the beginning and end of daily transactions.

   When the NYSE moved to Broadway in 1903, the bells were replaced by electric ones.

   Today, bells ring throughout the trading floor when the market opens and closes.

  The existing listing bell ringing ceremony began in 1956.

  Starting from that year, the New York Stock Exchange will invite guests to ring the bell for companies to be listed.

  It is said to ring the bell, but it is actually just pressing a green button, and then the electronic clock will sound.

   Whenever important moments such as launch, anniversary celebration, or release of new products. Ringing the bell at the New York Stock Exchange has become a tradition for many famous companies.

Cutler, the executive vice president of the New York Stock Exchange in charge of listing business, once said, "Ringing the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange is a very important achievement in an entrepreneur's life. I have seen many people ringing the bell with tears in their eyes. Tears."

   And now, Abel is more special than all of them.

  Because he was actually ringing a bell, not pressing a button.

  And the place where he rang the bell was not on the second floor of the exchange, but at the entrance of his own building.

   All of this is very unconventional. But still under his will, it was forcefully carried out.

   Many people are blaming Richard Grasso, chairman of the New York Stock Exchange, thinking that Richard's connivance has destroyed the tradition of the New York Stock Exchange.

  Richard was crying and crying in his heart.

  If possible, of course Richard Grasso would not allow Abel to break tradition.

  The problem is Mr. Chairman himself. He has been in a very big trouble since last year.

  His exaggerated salary has already attracted criticism from many people.

  If he can't do good performance again, or if someone messes with him, whether he can still hold this position will be a big question mark.

   And there is no doubt that the listing of Smith Media can be regarded as one of his major achievements.

  Abel Smith is also one of the most powerful people who have the ability to bring him down.

  More importantly, the shareholders behind the NYSE, those with vested interests, have expressed both openly and secretly: In fact, traditions can occasionally be violated.

   Richard Grasso interpreted this as: They were pampering Abel Smith, or they were flattering Abel Smith.

  Since this is the case, there is no harm to him, so Richard was "forced to do nothing" and agreed to Abel's request.

  And since the bell ringing ceremony can be transferred to the gate of Smith Tower.

  It doesn't matter whether that's pressing the button of the electronic clock or actually ringing the clock.

  (end of this chapter)