0624 Luxury in a Ski Resort
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Born in Tokyo, Japan, Masako Wada moved to Moscow, the Soviet Union, at the age of two, with her father's work, and then moved to New York, USA, at the age of five, before returning to Japan in 1971.
Her current education experience began when Masako Wada's father became a visiting professor at Harvard University, and then she moved to the United States in 1979 to study in Boston, a sophomore in high school.
Later, Masako and Masako's father's work relationship changed, but she did not follow along, but continued her studies at Harvard, where she has remained until now.
As a result, Masako Wada, who has been "home all over the world" since childhood, is far more experienced than her peers, and has inherited the family roots of a diplomat, fluent in English, French, Russian and German.
At this point, Mr. Tang has already passed the test at the dinner table, of course, and he also explored the other party's details clearly.
It is undeniable that compared with other Oriental women he came into contact with before, Masako Wada gave Tang Huan a very fresh impression, and the wildness outside of the traditional gentleness and elegance made his heart itch.
This trait should have been cultivated by his active participation in school club activities, and the other party is an activist, so good that it has even become a Japanese business card in the Boston area.
Seeing that admiration began to flash in the other party's eyes from time to time, Tang Huan temporarily put away the aura of knowledge of Xuefu Wuche, and shifted the main topic from the guidance of his graduation thesis to the career plan after graduation that he had mentioned earlier.
"Masako's family history is very long, and if she returns to Japan to apply for the civil service after graduating from Harvard University, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs must be the first goal."
"My father wanted me to have a stable job, but the competition for civil servants in Japan is fierce, and I'm not sure."
The two are not otaku who are isolated from the social sphere.,On the contrary, they are very active.,The topics they talk about.。 Naturally, it went a little deeper.
"As far as I know, the workplace atmosphere in Japan is not as relaxed and free as in the United States, especially for professional women, who need to face more tests, and even affect the development of talents."
Speaking of this, Tang Huan smiled slightly. "My assistant team is looking for people who are proficient in multiple foreign languages, and I think Masako is a good fit for this position, so why not give yourself another choice." ”
Masako Wada looked hesitant, "I noticed this open recruitment event, but my family wants me to go back to Japan. ”
"My team of assistants travels with me all over the world, and Japan is an important stop." Tang Huan had already figured out the other party's interests and hobbies, so he slightly accentuated the word "travel", which really made her very moved.
"It's not as good as this. You can intern with my assistant team first. Tang Huan waved his hand freely, "I recently had a meeting, arranged in Aspen, Colorado, where the ski resort is famous, you might as well come and experience whether the trip I said is true." ”
"Is it still good for skiing?" Masako Wada asked with little stars in her eyes, and suddenly threw all kinds of concerns, including the paper, out of the clouds.
See the lollipop seduces the little girl successfully. Tang Huan smiled and nodded, "Of course." As long as we act fast, we might even be able to catch up with the snow there. ”
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Located in the western part of the United States, Colorado is famous for having the highest peak of the Rocky Mountains, Elbert Peak, whose topography rises sharply from the plains on the east side to the mountains on the west side, and the geographical landscape is very magnificent. This has led to the creation of a number of resorts suitable for downhill skiing, such as the historic Aspen development.
This quintessential American ski town is connected to four unique ski mountains: Aspen Mountain, Buttermilk, Aspen Heights and Snowmass.
One of them is Mount Aspen Ski Resort. It belongs to Tang Huan's Aspen Ski Company, and this company is with Twentieth Century Fox, and it is thrown into the arms of Mr. the richest man.
I have to say that Twentieth Century Fox did have a lot of side businesses at the beginning, including Pebble Beach Golf Course, Aspen Ski Company, Fox Plaza, etc., which is similar to Disney's business strategy of developing theme parks and Warner's entry into the video game market.
Tang Huan inspected his own ski resort for the first time, although it was not the best ski season, but the temperature range of minus 7 degrees to minus 7 degrees, as well as the good amount of snowfall, still made the venue maintain the due level of the venue, which did not ruin his interest.
The guests were mainly dignitaries of defense and foreign affairs in US politics, as well as representatives of arms dealers, such as Paul Nietzsche, former US Deputy Secretary of Defense, former US Secretary of the Navy and special adviser to US President Ronald Reagan.
For example, in May 1950, he formulated a "hypothetical" plan to help Sun Liren replace Chiang if he staged a military coup, and the USS Nietzschean destroyer, which was commissioned in 2005, was to commemorate him.
The reason why the situation in Funan has come to this day is that in addition to Tang Huan, who is standing in a key position and at the point in time, the main reason is that he has money and willfully spends money, and it also has an inextricably complicated relationship with such powerful factions.
Not long ago, Tang Huan received news that his brother-in-law would visit the United States as the chief executive at a later date, so the field in which he fought was not only the economy, but also had more politics.
Aspen, a quiet ski resort, is clearly perfect for whispering.
Of course, there is also a show, and the famous country music composer and singer John Denver - John Denver was invited by Tang Huan to perform at the club where everyone stayed.
John Denver became a smash hit in the 1970s and was known as "Colorado's Poet Laureate."
When Chief Deng visited the United States in 1979, he watched his performance wearing a cowboy hat at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington.
Soon after, he came to China to visit and tour, and after this trip, he composed the song "Shanghai's Breeze" - "The Breeze of Shanghai", and became one of the most familiar American country singers in Chinese audiences.
In large part, Aspen, once known for its silver, became a ski resort and is known as the cultural capital of skiing in the United States, thanks to John Denver. and the literary and artistic style of American journalists, essay collections, and novelists such as Hunter Stockton Thompson - Hunter Stockton Thompson.
The person who financed this change was the American industrialist and philanthropist Walter Paepcke, Paul Nietzsche's brother-in-law.
It is sometimes necessary to admit that some American businessmen were really idealistic – perhaps like the Confucian merchants in China, and Walter Pepkey tried to create a utopian social structure in Aspen that was unique to the surrounding area today.
Walter Pepkey founded the Aspen Ski Company. In addition to hosting the 1950 Alpine Skiing World Championships, the Aspen Music Festival and School was founded, as well as a well-known elite organization, the Aspen Institute.
It's a pity that in 1960, Walter Pepkey returned to the West at the age of 64, otherwise I don't know what else I could have tossed.
In fact, among the rich Americans, there are not a few people with personalities like Walter Pepkey.
So. Tang Huan's actions against Funan did not exceed the cognition of the American elite power class, and happened to hit the psychological key point that they wanted to find a place in the hated Indochina Peninsula and had nowhere to start, and then naturally helped this aspiring rich man to succeed.
Since everyone made a special trip to the remote place of Aspen, it was natural that what they said was not enough for outsiders, and after opening with a relaxed entertainment program, they seized the time to communicate behind closed doors.
After getting acceptable results, Tang Huan had time to enjoy the fun of skiing.
He fiddled with the ski equipment that Masako Wada had brought for him. While quipping, "How does the internship feel, and what are you not like?" ”
"It feels like the pace of work is too fast. I don't know the bottom of my heart. Masako Wada replied honestly.
Tang Huan laughed, "If you go to be a civil servant, it's almost like this, and the atmosphere is definitely more depressing than mine." ”
In the midst of the chat, after the equipment was completed, Tang Huan and Masako Wada went up the mountain.
Skiing is not a sport that is very approachable. First of all. The site requirements are harsh, and the construction investment is large; Secondly, a set of equipment, including ski boots, skis, etc., is not cheap.
A rich man like Tang Huan, even if he can't ski a few times a year. There will also be an exclusive set of expensive equipment; Ordinary consumers often reduce the cost of equipment through leasing.
Aspen Mountain Ski Resort does not have a beginner-level course, but nearly half of the intermediate level slopes, Tang Huan and Wada Masako chose this level of slopes and galloped down from the top of the mountain.
The richest man is not so anxious that he will engage in a bloody plot on this occasion, in case he has to get on the plane in a wheelchair, it will be ridiculous in the world, just concentrate on enjoying the fun of sports, and this process can also enhance "friendship".
The living conditions on the snow-capped mountains are not only not the same as the simplicity, but also the luxury that tests the imagination.
Inside, the 19th-century manor house is full of leather and wooden beams, reminiscent of the silver mining era.
Guests can expect a full range of ski concierge services – from boot warmth, equipment storage, rental, maintenance, waxing, venue changes, snacks and sunscreen.
Ingredients from small farms in Colorado that are artificially raised and processed for the highest quality and freshness;
After eating such a beautiful and caloric meal in the morning, you can go up the mountain and enjoy skiing to the fullest.
Arrive back in the evening with a cup of hot chocolate and sit in front of the warm fireplace.
In the bedroom with antique oak floors, the soft queen bed with draperies and curved leather headboard is filled with luxurious plush fabrics and brilliant colors.
These quaint beds, while looking old-fashioned, don't lack the modern comforts of all – whoever sleeps knows who sleeps.
You can even experience a heated outdoor pool and hot tub.
This contrast between harsh conditions and luxurious indulgence brings out the allure of wealth to the fullest.
The reserved Masako Wada, after being persuaded by Tang Huan into the heated swimming pool, couldn't help but admire that when she traveled and skied in Europe during the holidays, she didn't expect that the ski resort would have such an experience.
Looking at the looming silhouette of the other party, Tang Huan smiled noncommittally, and said in his heart, "You are a "poor tour", can you compare with the quality of a billionaire's vacation?
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No matter how fruitful the holiday is, no matter how wonderful it feels, there is also a moment of end.
Masako Wada, who had been attracted to her assistant job, temporarily returned to Harvard University to complete her graduation thesis; Tang Huan returned from the ice and snow to the warm and pleasant San Francisco.
At the 57th Academy Awards held on March 25, the biographical film "Amadeus" - "Mozart" released by Orion Pictures won 8 awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Original Adaptation among 11 nominations, becoming the biggest winner of this year's Academy Awards.
With an investment of $18 million and a North American box office of more than $50 million, the film ranked No. 6 in its eighth week of release, which is also its highest record, and its commercial performance was so-so, but its impact was huge.
There was even a small episode at the Oscars, and the famous British actor Lawrence Olivier, who became the first Oscar-winning couple in American film history, took the stage to present the most weighty Best Picture Award.
I don't know if this second goods is old and confused, while thanking the organizers for inviting him to participate in the ceremony, he has already opened the envelope, but then did not announce the shortlist, but simply said "The winning film is "Mozart", which frightened a member of the American Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, quickly appeared on the stage, confirmed the correctness of the envelope, fortunately, everything was normal.
The success of "The Biography of Mozart" naturally made Orion Pictures infinitely beautiful, which made Tang Huan enter Hollywood, and he already had two companies - United America and Orion Pictures, which won such heavyweight awards as Best Picture, especially the former performed more prominently.
However, Tang Huan did not pay attention to this, but Wu Hanrun, who starred in "Slaughter the City", and really won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
I have to say that the Oscars are not so simple.
This is exactly what Tang Huan meant, after all, Funan also has a celebrity, which is stronger than anything else.
When meeting Wu Hanrun, Tang Huan said: "Heung Kong DreamWorks is preparing a movie, and I hope Mr. Wu can play an important role in it." (To be continued.) )