It was about seven o'clock in the evening.

One of the initiators of today's charity banquet.

The main leader, John J. Brown, managing director of the New York branch of the Bank of Texas J. Brown.

He finally took his wife out of the backstage and came to the table of Abel and the others.

His arrival heralded the beginning of this charity feast.

But before that, John J. Brown first had to greet the bosses and CEOs of several major media outlets, and exchanged views on the situation of the evening.

John S. J. Brown smiled and chatted with Murdoch and others.

sat next to Abel, and sat directly next to Abel, in an empty position.

"Good evening, Mr. Smith." John S. J. Brown said with a smile.

Abel smiled back: "Good evening, Mr. Brown." ”

He always had a feeling that John Brown had a feeling. J. Brown seems to have come for himself.

"You can call me John, just like I'm going to want to call you Abel directly." John S. J. Brown said again.

Abel shrugged, "Why not?" John, we can do that. ”

"Haha~" John J. Brown smiled lightly.

The interaction between the two was very much noticed by the guests at this table.

Amanda Hirst next to Ikana, her beautiful eyes have lingered on Abel many times.

This made Ikana a little nervous.

"Ha~ Abel, maybe you will have some doubts. I wonder why I invited you. "John S. J. Brown's said.

Abel nodded, he was indeed a little confused.

But it's not John J. who is puzzled. Why did J. Brownron invite himself.

Rather, he wondered John J. Brown, why did he put himself in this position.

If Ikana's Ball Stadium culture is real.

Then this position can really be said to be the C position of the whole game tonight.

At this table, in addition to him and Ikana, Amanda Hearst next to Ikana.

The other guests were all older, or simply elderly.

It's really eye-catching.

"Because."

John S. J. Brown smiled implicitly, and then whispered in a voice that could only be heard by Abel:

"Because you're Texan, because I'm also Texan."

Hearing this, Abel couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, and he looked at John Abel. J. Brown, as if to say—

[What are you FXXK kidding me?] 】

There were almost 200 guests present.

Texans don't dare to say more, there should be a dozen.

So why don't other Texans sit here?

John S. J. Brown also knew his doubts.

The guy laughed again before he said, "Well, I'm friends with old Alex. ”

This time, John S. J. Brown's voice was more normal, and the other guests at the table could hear it.

"Alex." Abel read softly, this is the name of Abel's grandfather, Alex Smith.

Alexander Smith is fifty-two, and Emily seems to be fifty.

Alexander's father, Abel's grandfather, Alex Smith, Abel remembers as if he was in his seventies.

For the most part, the Alexes lived in Houston or Dallas.

It's been rare to go back to Smith Farm.

Most of them were Alexander's family, who went to those two cities to meet the two old people on Christmas and Christmas Eve, or other important holidays.

Alex was also formerly one of the celebrities in Tarrant County and also served as a trustee of the NRA Association.

The old man used to be a shareholder in the Houston Rockets and Texas Rangers, but now the stake has been handed over to his son.

Abel looked at John A. J. Brown, this guy looks like he's in his fifties.

Texans again, and it makes sense to know Alex Smith.

It's just that just because he knows his grandfather, he arranges himself in this seat.

Abel was a little unconvinced.

"Okay." Looking at Abel's expression, John J. Brown's voice was lowered again.

Or is it just the two of them who can hear the voice.

"So. As a Texan, he is also the Wolf of Wall Street, which is now in the spotlight on Wall Street. ”

"I'm sure you've heard of Dallas the First Country. People's Bank, Houston First City State. People's Bank of China, Republic of Dallas. People's Bank and the Commercial Bank of Texas, have you heard of the names of these banks? ”

"If you haven't heard of any of this, you've probably heard the names of companies like Tannico, Lin-Temco-Vought, Hughes Aircraft, and Texas Instruments?"

In John S. J. Brown's words, even just when he said the names of the banks.

Abel already understood that John J. J. Brown, and John Brown. The identity of J. Brown.

I'm really running for myself!!

Because of these companies and banks, they symbolize a huge power in the United States.

This huge force is known to the outside world as the Texas Consortium.

This is the largest force in Texas along with Rockefeller, MG, First Citigroup, Chicago, California and other conglomerates.

At the same time, it is also one of the most powerful components of the military-industrial complex in the United States.

"I've heard of it." Abel replied calmly, "So, John, what do you mean?" ”

"Hahaha~" John J. Brown laughed out loud.

This time, John S. J. Brown's voice was louder again.

The kind that people at this table can hear.

"It should be said that it is what we meant, not what I meant.

Abel, you're a good Texan, a good young man. ”

"We were amazed by what you accomplished on Wall Street."

"Everybody loves you. No, I should say that I like you very, very much. ”

"Now, do you understand what I mean, or rather, what we mean?"

Facing John S. J. Brown's undisguised, hearty laughter and words.

Several media tycoons present were quick thinkers.

Already through John S. J. Brown's words and identity.

Someone has already vaguely guessed that John J. Brown, the reason why Abel sat in the C position tonight.

And Abel himself guessed this reason.

He guessed that John F. J. Brown's back represents, or symbolizes, a certain force.

Texas Consortium.

Compared with other consortia, the Texas consortium is one of the top ten consortia in the United States, with relatively weak bank capital and the worst financial strength.

Although it has 4 banks and 3 insurance companies, it does not form a strong financial core.

At this point, it is not as good as other of its kind.

But at the same time, due to the fact of being based in Texas and the American South.

This consortium also has a strong industrial, industrial and energy capital, and also controls a part of the military-industrial complex.

Earlier.

Abel had thought about it, since he was a Texan.

In fact, you can lick this consortium.

If you can hold this thick leg, I don't dare to say anything else, but I will be much safer in terms of people.

It's just that his ability is basically in the financial sector.

Texas and the American South, in this area and weak chickens are very strong.

There are no conditions for him to play, only Wall Street is his stage.

So he came to Wall Street.

Later, when he became stronger, he couldn't lick his face again.

Now he has the capital to sell at a price.

He was willing to accept and be part of a powerful being.

Because you want to eat alone, it doesn't exist in the United States.

Unless you have superhuman abilities and can fight against a nation on your own.

It is also the most militarily powerful country in the world.

Otherwise, in this country, eating alone is easy to be attacked by a group.

Before you're old enough to fight everyone on your own, maybe even before you even reveal the idea.

must have been attacked by everyone a long time ago, and the most likely outcome was suicide by being shot eight times in the back.

He is well aware of this, and this is not the only case in the United States.

This is true in most parts of the world, as is the case with the first vested interests in the face of the rising stars.

"I see." Abel smiled in response to John A. J. Brown, "That's right, because I'm a Texan." Because you too, I'm right, John. ”

"That's right." John S. J. Brown laughed heartily again.

At this time, Murdoch and others who have figured out the key to it.

looked at Abel's eyes, and it became different.

[This kid seems to have been accepted by the Southerners. After that, you have to pay attention to it. 】

Murdoch thought to himself.

Not long ago, Murdoch's "New York Post" actually exaggerated Abel to a certain extent and hacked Abel.

It's just that the degree is not deep, and it is shallow.

At that time, those reports were requested by some of Murdoch's friends.

Out of favors.

Murdoch did just that.

But now, if anyone asks Murdoch to do something like this.

Murdoch will do it too.

But only if there is enough return, otherwise Murdoch will have to take care of his own southern market in the United States.

That's the benefit of being organized, joining certain forces.

Even if Abel is not actually a member of the Texas consortium now.

But it's enough to make people scruples.

Southerners, sometimes it's scary.

Murdoch thought so, and several other media tycoons around him also guessed that their thoughts were actually similar to Murdoch's.

"Alright." John S. J. Brown raised his head and stopped talking to Abel.

He said, "When the time comes, then I'll go up first." ”

Everyone else nodded, for the time had come to the theme of tonight's charity feast.

That's donation.

John S. J. Brown would go up and speak first, and then encourage everyone to get up and donate.

This is a normal process for most charity-themed banquets.

John S. J. Brown soon left, but her wife, a kind-looking woman of about fifty years of age, did not.

She even said to Abel: "Abel, I want to talk to your female companion, can you change places with her?" ”

Madame Brown's attitude was very friendly, and Abel was not easy to refuse.

But he still turned his head to look at Ikana, and he had to get her to agree.

Ikana herself was surprised that she didn't know John J. Mrs. J. Brown.

In fact, John S. It had only been a few months since J. Brown arrived in New York.

"Okay. I'd love to do that too. Ikana smiled.

In this case, Abel got up and switched places with Ikana.

Then he saw Ikana and John J. J. Brown's wife, very skilfully chatted.

Well. Both men seem to be excellent scholars of ball court culture.

In the social area, they are obviously masters.

"Hello. Mr. Smith. ”

It was when Ikana and John J. Mrs. J. Brown's wife had a pleasant conversation, and Abel felt a little bored after listening to a few words.

He heard a soft voice on his left.

Abel turned his head and saw Amanda Hearst smiling at him.

The greeting just now came from her mouth.

Abel didn't notice when he turned his head to look at Amanda Hearst and Amanda Hearst opened his mouth to say hello.

There was a moment of panic in Ikana's eyes.

But it was not obvious, and was quickly disguised by Ikana.

"Hello, Miss Hearst." Abel responded to Amanda Hearst.

Amanda Hearst has blonde hair, and at 16 years old, she is already slim.

Her eyes and nose are beautiful, and when she smiles, she looks a little better than Ikana.

Due to her age, she also looks more childish and girly.

Even Abel thinks that in the area of appearance.

Whether it's Paris or Ikana, in the circle of celebrities in New York, Amanda Hirst is a little better than the two of them.

Compared to Ikana's mature and atmospheric red dress evening dress tonight, Amanda was wearing a white princess girl dress.

It looks cuter and more lolily.

Abel also noticed that Amanda Hearst spoke softly to herself when she spoke.

Her mother, Anne Hearst, is the true heir to the Hearst Group.

As if she didn't know that her daughter was talking to her, she was chatting with Murdoch's Chinese wife on the other end.

"Mr. Smith, you look so young. I've read on the profile, you're only twenty years old. At the age of twenty, there is no one as good as you in the whole of America. ”

Amanda Hearst spoke softly, with a girlish touch.

Combined with her age, Abel also felt understandable.

"Ha~Miss Hearst, I love to hear your compliments. You are also beautiful. Able responded with a smile.

Then he heard Amanda Hearst speak suddenly:

"Mr. Smith, I have a reluctant request. I wonder if you can think about it. ”

"Huh?" Abel raised an eyebrow.

He wanted to say, since you yourself know that it is a reluctant invitation.

Then why are you mentioning it?

It's just this kind of thing, of course, you can't say it directly.

That would be too unsocial.

Amanda Hearst said, "I graduated from Jot Rosemary High School this year and have attended Boston University. ”

Boston University is a private university in the United States and is one of the prestigious universities.

She continued: "Recently, my teacher, Mr. Joe John, gave us an assignment.

It was a short-term internship where he asked us to work as an intern for a week at a Wall Street firm. ”

"I don't know any other Wall Street firms. So I would like to ask, can I come to work in your company? For a week, don't pay the kind. ”

"Of course." She said softly, "If you don't mind and are willing to pay me, then I can accept it." Haha~"

The other side.

On the surface, he has been working with John J. J. Brown's wife chatted very pleasantly with Ikana.

But I've been listening to the conversation between the two people.

That's when Ikana heard Amanda Hearst say this.

In Ikana's heart, she couldn't help but scold.

【Bichi!! 】

(End of chapter)