Chapter 946: Graduation Speech
At present, A+ Audio, which is managed by DeLay, owns 3.2% of DTS's shares, 5% of the voting rights, and one director.
After Song Ya asked Goodman to negotiate with Spielberg's men, he quickly decided to take over another 7% and 1 director in the name of A+ Copyright and Investment Management for a transfer price of $12 million. Because A+ Audio's legal affairs are handled by Alicia's law firm, in order to avoid fights in his own law firm, this director's responsibility is given to DeLay, who likes to go to meetings anyway and lives nearby.
Spielberg sold some of the remaining shares to other institutional investors, so that his name disappeared from the list of the top ten shareholders of DTS.
Then he became the largest individual shareholder except for the founder Terry Beard, affected by the recent frequent crying of poverty, the pig people at the outlet of the wind were in an emergency, and the market value fell by 170 million after the announcement of DTS.
But not much, Terry Bilder can accept, at least better than Spielberg because of the rush to get rid of the unpredictable situation after the big sale, he said in an interview with the financial media that APLUS is a long-time friend, but also a very rational, restrained, trustworthy value investor, long-term partner, this increase will help improve the stability and anti-risk ability of DTS.
But this statement was subsequently slapped in the face by some financial media, because Oglady has been looking for 0.5% of Netscape's buyers for a while, and has been in contact with a number of investment institutions, and some rumors have been spread, APLUS has not even won the popular fried chicken Netscape for less than a year, how can it hold DTS for a long time?
Jim Clark was annoyed when he heard this revelation, and called over to scold him, IE3.0 to be released by Microsoft in August is like a sword of Damocles hanging over his head, resulting in Netscape's stock price hovering around 150 knives during this time, and rumors have been targeted by big bears.
According to Jim Clark, Netscape prepared a good 'gift package' in August to compete with each other, in response to the crisis, he believes that IE3.0 still can't play anything, and the use experience will definitely not catch up with the Netscape browser, and the market share may be robbed of a small amount, but that's it.
In short, he can't believe what he says now, who can't see that Microsoft is playing really, it's too stupid, and the reaction of the institutions also proves this, they have little interest in undertaking Netscape shares, plus August is exactly a year after Netscape was listed, and the scope of stock lifting is larger, so it's natural to be able to make a move early.
Of course, all these things happened after Song Ya rushed back to Chicago, May and June were the graduation season in the United States, and for four years, he was busy submitting essays, exams, and then successfully obtained a bachelor's degree from the University of Chicago.
The University of Chicago's bachelor's robe and its cafeteria are on the same level, all black, ugly, and on a sunny day in midJune, Song Ya put on this and black four-cornered hat and appeared on the graduation stage, standing behind the president and others.
"Ali! We're here! ”
In the family seating area on the side lawn, Aunt Susie and Tony, Connie, Emily, and Freddie Jr. all arrived, and the whole family stood up and waved desperately, letting go of their voices.
In front of everyone's eyes, Song Ya could only respond with a smile, and quickly pressed down with her hand, signaling them not to make trouble.
In front of them, the graduates sat in the same attire as themselves, and the number of family members on both sides was even more, and many parents were dressed in costumes and sat in the sun, all with happy smiles on their faces.
In fact, parents are the same all over the world, don't look at the United States people advocating independence, the Germanic white family concept is indeed weaker than other ethnic groups, but what to no longer rely on parents at the age of eighteen and other words are by no means all reality, parents bear expensive college tuition needless to say, every quarter when the whole family enters the school to drive a car full of daily necessities, Xiaoice boxes to the dormitory, dad and brother help move things, dad leaves pocket money, mom and sister help clean the dormitory, arrange, make sheets, very common, I saved up a week's dirty laundry and took it home to wash my mother on the weekend, and the children also had a lot.
Even Xue Linfen, who never likes to show her head, has to come, today she used a beautiful large wide-brimmed top hat and sunglasses that can cover half of her face to cover up her peerless elegance, resting little Robb on her lap, and sitting next to Connie in a low-key manner. However, she was still recognized by nearby parents, and frequently looked at her curiously.
Song Ya also smiled and gestured to little Robb, but the son was obviously attracted by the excitement around him, and watched the small orchestra playing by the stage with wide eyes.
"Ladies and gentlemen, and the Class of 1996 ......"
Wait until punctual time, the principal stands in front of the podium, the music stops, and the graduation ceremony begins.
Song Ya smiled and listened quietly, until the principal said again: "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome our representative of the 1996 graduates, Alexander APLUS Song, to give a speech ......", he took a step forward and raised his hand to greet the warmly applauding classmates.
The band played a short Game of Thrones at the right time, and the sudden sonorous melody made everyone laugh, and the applause and applause below were even more enthusiastic.
"Haha......"
Song Ya didn't know in advance that the band would do this, "Thank you." Immediately turned back to the band and thanked him, "Thank you, thank you." After shaking hands with the principal, he was asked to the podium, took out the speech and waited for a while, but the applause did not stop.
As long as he is on campus over the years, he has never put on a show, does not cause trouble and does not bully others, and occasionally sends textbooks, invites him to a party at home, sponsors fraternities and some group activities and other small favors, although he certainly can't get along too closely, but his image in the minds of his classmates should be good.
“I’m not worthy!”
He leaned his mouth close to the microphone and shouted in exchange for a louder laugh.
This is not self-humility, according to the grades, I will definitely not be able to get on the stage of the graduation ceremony of this well-known university, and I have only participated in half of the school season in four years? I didn't get a double major degree, and I only got the honor of being a top student at the lowest level, which is still a coincidence of asking for African-American status and millions of donations.
"Thank you very much to everyone, all the wonderful faculty and staff, parents, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, boys and ladies, and the students of the class of '96......"
When the scene was quieter, he immediately touched his mouth again, and came to rap like fried beans.
Laughing again.
"On this special day......"
Finally, he switched to a serious and serious face, and began to say in a voice with emotion: "I want to welcome everyone, congratulate everyone, and of course myself, you have all succeeded!" We all succeeded! ”
"Just six years ago, I was a poor boy who was in the streets and in a public middle school in the south of the city, with no dreams and no goals......"
"One day, when I found a poster of an old man hanging on the wall of the school cafeteria, I asked my classmates who it was, and they told me it was a South African, Mandela, who had been imprisoned for 27 years for the rights of blacks and had just been released from prison today......"
"Twenty-seven years, how many twenty-seven years are there in a person's life? From that moment on, I finally discovered the meaning of life, and I vowed that I could never just live my life like this......"
"When I wrote my first song, little Lori ......"
"I don't know if everyone here knows this singer, have you heard his story, when little Lori selflessly helped me, he handed me the steps to fame, whether he took the wrong path in life later, but I know that I am grateful to him, and I still ...... it"
He gave a flying kiss to the sky, "The first time I set foot on New York soil, I walked through the door of a record company, I was still wearing second-hand clothes I bought from Southtown......"
He began to read the manuscript.
"I have had a lot of discriminatory record company managers, but I have also received selfless help from many more people, such as the faculty and staff of the university and all my classmates, and I have struggled, collaborated, and felt grateful to everyone......"
"In America today, there are still all kinds of injustice, discrimination and social problems, such as environmental protection, equality, women's rights, ......"
"Like all the students here, I have the determination, the faith and the perseverance to change it throughout my life, Kendini once said......"
"The above is my story and what I want to say, at this extremely important and honorable moment, I am very honored to share with you, we all have unlimited potential and possibility, we can and will change the world, find, explore, enjoy the joy and true meaning of life, science, and love."
"Thank you, I am deeply honored to have gained knowledge and to spend this wonderful time with you all at an institution with such a glorious history and academic tradition, I love you, thank you, thank you very much!"