407 A woman who can't do anything with money

No need for Howard. Hughes reminds that Catherine. Hepburn knew that the master's family was extraordinary, but he didn't expect it to be so big, and he couldn't help but be a little surprised.

"Howard, you're still so flamboyant, it's only a decade or so to drive up the mountain."

Laura got out of the car and complained about Howard. Hughes. She doesn't like these planes falling from the sky anymore, doesn't she see little Andy's eyes staring at the planes?

Said by Laura, Howard. Hughes is a little embarrassed, it's actually convenient to drive up the mountain, but in order to pick up girls, it should be a little swaggering.

Given the contradiction between her son's interest in flying and the dangers of flying, Laura has grown to hate the plane that appears in front of her. However, there are more and more planes in the skies of Los Angeles today, and the William family has invested the most in the aviation industry.

No, Situ Nan stayed at home honestly for a short time, and then went to Long Beach to inspect the aircraft company.

There are not many factories in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, and the industrial area is mainly concentrated in the port city of Long Beach, where there are several aircraft companies, is a world-famous aircraft manufacturing base, and is also the largest petrochemical industrial base on the West Coast, and Chevron's refinery is in Long Beach.

The Fontaine area, south of Los Angeles, is the California Steel Company, now part of Bethlehem Steel.

Fortunately, Long Beach is far from Beverly Hills, and the industrial areas to the south and west are also far from Beverly Hills, and the Hollywood Generation area has not been polluted by factories.

As Hollywood grows noisy, and the once quiet Beverly Hills floods into all sorts of nouveau riche, Laura has sent someone to investigate California to find a quiet place to build another estate.

"This is Catherine. Miss Hepburn. I took her on a tour of Los Angeles. Just passing by here. Just come down and take a look, and play ball by the way. "Howard. Hughes laughed.

"This car is good!"

Howard. Hughes walked around the sightseeing car that Laura's came, his eyes were very curious, he had never seen this kind of car, similar to a bus with both sides removed, only the visor on the head was retained, which was very convenient to get on and off the bus and sit in the car for sightseeing.

Of course he hadn't seen it, this was designed by Situ Nan based on the popular electric sightseeing car in later generations. In the twenties, of course, it was a rarity. The only disadvantage is that the power cannot be driven by batteries, and the gasoline engine is used, which is relatively noisy.

Laura vs. Howard. The envy in Hughes's eyes was silent, and he was secretly proud of Situ Nan in his heart. The men in the family can always tinker with something interesting, and it's quite convenient and interesting to use.

"Welcome, Miss Hepburn."

Laura looked at Catherine. Hepburn fell in love with this cultured woman, and was even happier when he heard that she also liked to play golf. Maybe I have another golfer.

Laura's kind temperament dispels Catherine. Hepburn's restraints, after contact. After playing a game of ball, I found that the hostess had no arrogance, and was even more accommodating than her husband.

"Miss Hepburn's ball skills are really good, come and play with me more often in the future, William Manor welcomes you at any time!"

Laura laughed.

After swinging, he handed the club to little Andy who was carrying the club bag, and little Andy inserted the club into the bag, which was a little heavy, but not hard.

"I made it to the finals of the Connecticut golf tournament! If I hadn't become an actor, I might have been a professional golfer by now! ”

Catherine. Hepburn swung in a dashing manner, and the results were very ideal, and he immediately opened up the distance with Laura.

Laura was amazed, conquered by Hepburn's ball skills, and gave a thumbs up and praised: "Even in California, you are this." ”

"I'll play against the California players when I get a chance!" Catherine. Hepburn smiled confidently.

In the twenties of the great economic boom, the sports industry developed rapidly, almost the era of national fitness, the most popular sports were baseball, then basketball, ice hockey, and golf became a necessary skill for communication in high society.

Catherine. Laura's appearance made Laura happy, and they discussed avant-garde topics such as the protection of women's rights and interests and social progress while playing, and they felt a sense of sympathy.

Laura usually deals with the affairs of the William Foundation, and every year the William Foundation has a very considerable amount of funds for charity, a considerable part of which is used by Laura to fight for women's progress and protect women's rights.

Laura warmly invites Catherine. Hepburn joined the William Foundation and used her fame for charity.

Catherine. As soon as Hepburn heard about the William Foundation, he agreed: "My mother was a progressive and committed to the movement for women's equality and protection, and I have always respected her." She and I were sponsored by the Williams Foundation for the charity events we participated in in Connecticut in the early years.

I didn't expect to meet someone like Mrs. William in Los Angeles, so I really want to say, why didn't you come here sooner? ”

After saying that, the two women laughed.

Howard. Hughes listened to the topic of conversation between the two women behind him, and thought to himself: Terrible woman, it's really not easy to deal with! At least with money can't get Catherine. Hepburn's!

"Howard, you don't have a good face, is there anything bothering?"

Andy Jr. got together with Howard. Hughes asked with a smile in front of him.

Today he and Alice are caddies, earning a dollar for a game with his mother.

Compared to her brother, who carried a club on her back, Alice was much more relaxed with a small basket with a few spare golf balls on it.

"What do children understand? How can you tell I'm in a bad mood? "Howard. Hughes glared at little Andy and said.

"Because you can't handle Miss Hepburn." Little Andy whispered, smiling at Howard. Hughes squeezed his eyes, "My dad said that women, especially women who like to meddle in men's affairs, are the hardest to handle!" Go for it! ”

He patted Howard encouragingly. Hughes's shoulders, out of reach, can only shoot Howard. Hughes's lower back.

The appearance of this little adult made Howard. Hughes is angry and happy, what a cunning little ghost, like his old man, seems to be well-behaved, but in fact he is a big-tailed wolf.

"Daddy is really, he doesn't take me with Uncle Zhang to play. I don't like him now. And Andy. Why are you walking so fast? ”

Alice didn't pay attention to her brother and Howard. Hughes spoke. Seeing that her brother went straight forward to chase her mother, and didn't wait for her, she whispered to her brother and complained. If Daddy was at home, he wouldn't let them carry the club.

"Daddy went to work, not to play, I've told you many times, why don't I remember."

Little Andy corrects his sister's mistake and glances back at Alice. Stopping and waiting for her, it was a bit like the eldest brother taking the lead. And he said: "What's so fun about golf, it's not as fun as shooting hoops in the yard." Hey, for the dollar's sake! ”

The two brothers and sisters really miss the days when their father was at home, Situ Nan would spoil them when he was at home, play with them, and always find ways to make them happy.

I don't want my mother, teach my brother and sister two dozen golf, and I have to start as a caddy.

There were some complaints on the lips, but the two caddies of the brother and sister still did their work very seriously.

watched the brother and sister occasionally quarrel. From time to time, the scene of encouraging each other and complaining in unison, Howard. Hughes felt something in his heart.

If you have such an interesting child at home. It doesn't seem unacceptable?

The thought flashed through him, and he shook his head, feeling that he was overthinking.

"Little Andy and Alice are a little upset, aren't they?" Catherine. Hepburn whispered to Laura, and the three adults in front also heard the "accusation" of the two imps in the back.

"Let them complain! I'll be in a good mood when they take the dollars from me! The little ones are just as much money junkies as their daddy! ”

Laura smiled slightly, looked back at the brother and sister who were a little "hard", but did not change the brother and sister's idea of being caddies.

The tradition of the Mellon family is like this, in addition to caddies, some of the work of the manor on weekdays is also contracted by the brothers and sisters, such as mowing the grass in the backyard, taking care of the room and so on.

Of course, Laura will pay them according to their performance, and the siblings have accumulated a few hundred dollars, but unfortunately they have saved them with Laura, and it is not their turn to spend them.

"It's a very good way to educate them, so that they know from an early age that they don't get what they don't work for."

Catherine. Hepburn praised.

Laura nodded in understanding, and the words went to her heart.

Someone understands her so much that she has a love for Catherine. Hepburn is even more friendly, he doesn't look down on her because the other party is an actor, and laughs that he will go to her movies when he has the chance.

After playing, Howard. Hughes never forgot the sightseeing car, and when he saw that he was happy, he couldn't bear it for so long, and as soon as he got the key, he went for a ride in the manor.

After a few laps outside, he came back and complained to Laura: "The appearance of the car is very beautiful and interesting, and the driving experience is okay, but the power is too bad, the speed is too slow, and the fastest speed is estimated to be 50 kilometers per hour, which is really boring!" ”

"If Miss Hepburn sat next to you, you wouldn't think it was a pain to drive slowly, but would you be happy?"

Laura whites Howard. Hughes glanced at it, this guy actually looked down on what the William family made? It's really not flattering.

Forget it, don't be like him, this kid is a speed maniac!

According to Situ Nan, Howard. Hughes craves speed and passion, and in order to pursue speed, he can't even look down on racing, and he will race in the sky at every opportunity!

Such a reckless person is not welcomed by William Manor!

Fortunately, although Situ Nan also likes to tinker with mechanical appliances and other things, he only comes from the pleasure of invention, rather than seeking excitement, and is even wary of the safety of airplanes and cars.

The same is true for ships.

What the reason is, Laura knows, she is also a person who is more afraid of death.

Run by Laura, Howard. Hughes was a little embarrassed, and was told that he was thinking through - if I could go out for a ride with her, let alone the sightseeing car, even if it was a walk, I would like to!

Sneaked a peek at Catherine next to her. Hepburn glanced at her, saw that she was not embarrassed, and kept a polite smile on her face, Catherine. Hepburn looked at Howard. Hughes, the two looked at each other.

Seeing that there was no disgust in her eyes, Howard. Hughes secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

The biggest enemy of a man picking up a girl is her best friend.

It's not enough to succeed and more to lose, it's about girlfriends who have the function of a light bulb or a wolf preventer, unless you buy them, you still can't deal with them.

Laura warmly entertains Catherine at home. Hepburn and Howard. Hughes, just Catherine. Hepburn was on vacation, so he left her for a few days.

Howard. Hughes also wanted to stay, but was ruthlessly rejected by Laura: "It's only a ten-minute drive, you can fly home in a minute by plane, and you need to stay here?" ”

"You have good food here, I like it! You can't leave a guest for dinner, right? ”

Howard. Hughes said as he licked his face.

"Go back early after eating! lest it be dark and windy, and you can't see the way clearly. Laura said with a straight face, secretly amused in her heart, it seems that this kid really likes Catherine. Hepburn, usually he will patiently stay at William Manor for dinner?

Coconut grove restaurants, jazz music, bright lights, beautiful women, those places are his favorites!

Look at Howard. Hughes gets deflated in front of Laura, Catherine. Hepburn pursed his lips and smiled.

I haven't known him for a long time, but I rarely see him deflated, he has always been a proud rooster, and today I finally saw him.

Laura wasn't originally unaverted to seeing Howard. Hughes, the main reason for the change of attitude later is that this kid is distracted and divorced!

It's so irresponsible!

She can see that this kid's current state is a game flower, everywhere.

Even Laura, who complained a lot about Situ Nan, had to admit that with Howard. Compared with Hughes, Situ Nan is still quite steady and responsible.

"Let's go! If it weren't for the delicious beef balls here, I wouldn't want to stay. ”

Howard. Hughes complained as he ate, well, it tastes good, and I'll pack one and store it in the fridge when I get back.

The new refrigerator invented by the Chinese sold well in Los Angeles, and Hughes also bought one at home. Hughes was able to compensate for the wounded heart of Laura.

The most extravagant thing about William Manor is not the house and these appliances, but the employment of more than a dozen excellent chefs, and the cost of maintaining these chefs is quite a lot.

What makes Hughes even more satisfied is that even if it is Chinese food, it is very clean and beautiful, which can generally satisfy Howard. Hughes cleanliness fetish requirements.

After the meal, it was not yet dark and the sun was still hanging over Beverly Mountain.

Laura put Howard. Hughes chases away and warns him not to fly the plane to William's Manor next time.

Howard. Hughes was very depressed, started the plane, took off, and went to the sky, and the beautiful, colorful sunset in California with clouds burning like fire made him feel comfortable.

I thought: what a beautiful picture, how nice it would be if I took a picture of it!

No one has ever made a movie about airplanes and skies, so why not give it a try? If you add the element of air combat, it will be even more selling!

As soon as he went back and told Rupert about his thoughts, Rupert immediately got angry and scolded him for being whimsical, Hollywood has never made such a movie: "Damn, how can you have such a ridiculous idea?"

A plane costs tens of thousands of dollars each, and you still have to shoot hundreds of planes fighting scenes, do you know how much money this is?

There are also the purchase costs of cameras, the difficulty of aerial shooting, and the training of pilots and actors, which cost at least hundreds of crew money.

In case of falling from the sky, not to mention compensation and insurance issues, the crew may be shut down.

No, I can't promise you that! ”

"Okay!" Rupert vehemently opposed Howard. Hughes could only put the air combat movie project on hold, but he didn't give up in his heart, thinking: when he has accumulated enough experience and prepared millions of dollars, he will be able to- (To be continued.) )