Chapter 323: A Good Show

October 5th.

Twenty-six days have passed since the 911 incident.

It was about seven o'clock that night.

Several Bloomberg-owned television stations, as well as AMC Television, owned by Smith Media, have come together to launch a pseudo-documentary program.

In this program, pseudo-documentary filmmakers use a variety of lyrical techniques.

The more than 200 years of Manhattan history from its birth to the present is interpreted to the audience in a way of moral kidnapping.

At first, the number of viewers was not very large.

When I thought it was a TV station, a special documentary about Manhattan.

In the middle of the documentary, a scene that shocked and heartbroken countless Americans appeared.

The moment the proud Petronas Twin Towers collapsed, reappeared on television.

At the end of the TV, the pseudo-documentary filmmaker directly listed the rows of data.

These figures include the number of residents of Manhattan before 911, as well as the number of residents of the island after the incident.

And the number of companies that have been evacuated because of this, and the number of people who have left Manhattan Island permanently because of it.

At the end of this pseudo-documentary, the famous American dubbing master Don Lafontaine, who voiced the entire pseudo-documentary.

His lyrical and sentimental voice rang out—

"We loved this city so much. We love its prosperity, and its prosperity is like our country – strong and prosperous. ”

"But it encountered the most unforgivable violation, and those KB elements hurt it. As the people who sustain this city, we don't think about saving it, we think about escaping it."

"I am saddened by the fact that Manhattan needs you, New York needs you, and America needs you."

"Brave, strong, free Americans!"

In the aria-like lyricism of Don Lafontaine, the pseudo-documentary ends.

The documentary is not very well made.

Due to the tight schedule, the task is urgent, and it can even be said to be very rough.

Many of the clips in it are even black and white - using video materials from the last century.

Most of the content is edited through various clips.

The last content is all the latest interviews and shooting pictures related to major events, which seems more realistic.

From the shooting technique to the quality of the documentary, it can be said that it is very rough.

If you score out of 10, you can score five or six points at most.

But its appearance has made the ratings of several TV stations climb very high.

The main key is that most Americans at this time.

is still immersed in the sadness of 911, and has not yet detached itself.

Its appearance at this time undoubtedly uncovered the scars in the hearts of many people.

The pseudo-documentary program, the ratings of many TV stations were finally counted, and the total number of people was 8 million.

Not a lot, but not a lot either.

Later at 11 o'clock, it was replayed.

The ratings got a huge boost.

Two channels of Bloomberg TV and AMC TV.

The statistics are a rating of about 25 million viewers.

This means that almost one out of every four American households tuned in to this slightly crude pseudo-documentary program.

The next day.

6 October 2001.

In front of the Woolworths Building (the name change application was not approved), a large number of reporters gathered.

Among these reporters are reporters from major American newspapers, such as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, and so on.

There are reporters from major TV stations and TV networks, such as NBC, CBS, ABC, etc.

Yesterday, word broke that many of the big companies were trying to evacuate Lower Manhattan.

New Yorkers from Texas. This year's freshly released richest man in the world, one of the city's most famous celebrities.

Dear Mr. Abel Smith, he is swimming against the current.

He chose to have his own office, as well as the headquarters of all his company.

All moved to the "dangerous" island of Manhattan.

Moved to the Woolworth Building, less than 800 meters from the accident site.

At a time when many Wall Street giants are choosing to move out of Wall Street.

Smith Capital and Abel Smith, on the other hand, would rather take the risk and choose to return to the "most dangerous place".

As soon as this news came out yesterday, it attracted the attention of media workers.

Due to the large number of reporters who came, some onlookers appeared.

The relationship with Abel has always been very good, and the New York Police and Prosecutor's Office is too good.

Therefore, a large number of police officers were specially dispatched to help maintain order.

Then again, anything that concerns Smith and what's going on in New York.

When the police are needed, these New York guys are all very hard-working.

Who says Smith has been the number one philanthropic donor on the NYPD's list of philanthropic donors since last year?

As an aside, nine "retired" NYPD members are said to have chosen to join Mr. Smith's Rock Security since late last year.

These former members of the NYPD have received very good treatment.

For example, the pay is 50% higher than when you work in New York. There are also better than any public official, dentistry, medical insurance, and other benefits.

At least half of these "retired and resigned" personnel are low-level police officers.

So

NYPD has 77 substations, 12 traffic substations, and 9 housing police and patrol service districts, with 34,000 regular police officers, 18,000 civilian personnel, 4,000 auxiliary police personnel, 5,000 school security personnel, and 2,300 traffic officers. Police. and 350 traffic enforcement supervisors, all of whom have expressed a special willingness to protect the personal safety and property interests of friendly citizens like Mr. Smith!

The crowd of onlookers gathered in front of the Woolworths building, as well as a large number of reporters and photographers.

As a result, it was discovered that the New York Bad Guys who appeared around the Woolworths Building today.

Their number is more than usual in the market. It's even more when it grows out to make rounds!

"How can there be so many police officers?"

A special correspondent for NBCUniversal couldn't help but say to his cameraman.

The photographer also complained: "The number of these police officers and inspectors feels more than when the commander came to New York"

Another reporter next to him, who was wearing a CBS TV vest uniform, said with a smile:

"Who in New York doesn't know Mr. Smith's relationship with the NYPD? This situation is very normal! ”

"Okay. I actually know that. The NBC TV correspondent said.

The CBS reporter glanced at his NBC uniform vest and couldn't help but say:

"I've heard that Mr. Smith has been trying to buy your TV station. Man, maybe you can work for him in the future as well. ”

"We do." The NBC reporter shrugged, "I heard that Mr. Smith only needs to buy one company. His first step in his new company was to give everyone a 10% salary increase. I'd like to raise my salary, but I haven't done it yet. ”

The CBS photographer also wanted to say a few words, anyway, they are all peers, they often meet on weekdays, and they don't know people who are familiar with each other.

At this time, under the escort of many police officers on motorcycles in New York.

Around the corner not far away, a large number of vehicles are heading this way.

At the head was a Cadillac SUV with a New York police badge, and there were many Cadillac sedans in the back.

The Cadillac SUV with the police badge and the license plate number "NYC-911".

Many New York serpentine reporters know that this is the car of Click, the chief of the New York Police and Prosecutor's Bureau.

Even Click came, and the reporters cheered up, and everyone wondered if the mayor would come.

The answer is – it didn't come.

I saw that in front of the convoy, a Cadillac modified police car with a license plate number of "NYC-911" slowly came to the door of the Woolworth Building and stopped.

Click Total. Bureau. A long and broad figure, get out of the car.

Dressed in a police uniform, he smiled and waved at the phalanx of reporters and photographers.

"NYC-911" then departed, and Click stood on the steps of the entrance to the Woolworth Building, his mighty gaze scanning the surroundings.

The convoy continued to move forward, and on the bodies of several Cadillac sedans, there were many strong figures in suits and leather shoes.

Some of them scattered around, and some of them stood beside Klick.

There are people who know these tall men in suits, and they recognize that several of them are bodyguards who often appear by Abel's side.

Immediately, a reporter whispered: "Mr. Smith is coming!" His personal bodyguards all appeared! ”

Sure enough, the next moment.

A Cadillac "Monster" that looks exactly like the owner of the White House, is safely parked on the side of the road separated by New York police officers, security personnel and a separation zone.

"Could it be that the Great Commander of the Little Bush is coming?" A journalist exclaimed.

"Which newspaper or TV station are you from? I don't have any knowledge at all! Don't you know that Abel Smith also has a Cadillac monster? Another reporter next to him said.

The Cadillac Monster is Americans' name for the new generation of Cadillac's flagship sedan.

The newest Army One in the White House, when it didn't have the Star-Spangled Banner, was called the Cadillac Monster.

What the reporters didn't know was Abel's Cadillac monster. It's completely the owner of the white house, and the one that has only been used for a month.

After hearing that he liked it, George directly gave the car to Abel in a special name.

You don't even have to buy it, and the license plate is still on the DC DC side

It's just that you can't hang the Star-Spangled Banner, and you can't call it Army One.

But in essence it's Army One.

As for George himself, he just asked the Cadillac to modify one more.

It's just a modified car paid by the treasury, even if everyone fishes it out, that is, there is one or two million dollars less in the treasury.

The Cadillac monster that came to a halt came down with two big tall men who were more than two meters tall and looked more like NHL players.

One of them is black and one is white.

The two blocked any view of the car door until they were on their feet.

The door opened on the car, and Abel's figure appeared.

After he appeared, in an instant.

The camera and flash are like the sound of raindrops hitting the roof when it's raining heavily.

Crazy rang out.

Then everyone looked at Abel Smith and walked towards Crick with a smile on their faces.

The two smiled and shook hands on the steps of the Woolworths Building, and hugged each other, looking very close, reflecting the love of the police and people in New York.

Before the matter was over, the vehicles stopped one after another, and many Smith Capital employees got out of the car with smiles on their faces.

Under the filming of the reporters, they looked happy one by one with their personal office belongings, spared Abel and Crick in the front, and walked into the Woolworth Building one after another.

After dozens of people walked in in a row, the reporters finally got the opportunity to take a few steps forward and interview Chief Abel and Click.

But only a few major television stations and newspapers have access to this right to cover the news.

Like the first person to get the opportunity to be interviewed, it was AMC TV reporter Ma Liwen.

Hello Chief Click. I would like to ask the question, why did the NYPD give so much support to Mr. Smith's relocation? ”

Crick replied, "Because that's where the NYPD comes in!" We're going to protect all New Yorkers, we swear! ”

"New York Observer" reporter Ashley interviews Abel -

"Mr. Smith, at a time when so many entrepreneurs and financiers are fleeing Manhattan. Why did you come back instead? You must know that you moved your headquarters out last year! ”

Abel smiled and replied, "I left last year because I hated the traffic congestion in Manhattan. But I'll always love Manhattan. When I heard that someone had abandoned it, I didn't think I could stand by and watch. At the suggestion of my good friend Michael Bloomberg, I decided to return to Manhattan. ”

Abel here, deliberately ignoring his May.

As announced to the public, Smith Capital would have returned to Manhattan at the end of this year.

That's when it's the turn of Bloomberg's reporters to perform.

"Mr. Smith, you just said that Mr. Bloomberg suggested it? What advice did Mr. Bloomberg give you? ”

"Oh, Michael said to me." With a smile on his face, Abel greeted the many cameras and cameras, "He said that New York is the best city in the world, and the citizens of New York are the best citizens in the world. Manhattan Island, on the other hand, is an integral part of New York. New Yorkers can't abandon Manhattan at a time when everyone is abandoning it. ”

"As a New Yorker. Michael said that he and his company would never leave New York, and would never leave Manhattan. He suggested that I do the same. ”

"I think he's right. So I chose to go from Queens and back to Manhattan! ”

A reporter from the American Sun suddenly asked:

"Mr. Smith, I remember you were a Texan. Now you're saying you're a New Yorker, what's going on? ”

"I do come from Texas. In fact, most New Yorkers come from all over the United States. But I think no matter where you are, if you come to New York, you're a New Yorker. Everyone is welcome in New York! Able responded with a smile.

The interview lasted half an hour, and reporters kept asking questions.

But those who care only need to observe a little to find the reporter who has been given the opportunity to ask questions.

Or reporters from various subsidiaries and newspapers of Smith Media.

Or a Bloomberg-owned reporter.

Highlight the word "to".

The overall interview effect is naturally all kinds of high.

Cooperate with the reporters after several days and nights of research, and the standard interview answers after the questions.

Unwitting, normal ordinary Americans, see today's interview.

Most of them will have several impressions.

Like what

Mr. Smith loved New York and took the risk to return to Manhattan.

Another example. Mr. Bloomberg was a key figure in bringing Mr. Smith back to Manhattan.

Or. New York is full of energy, and grief only makes New York more uplifting.

And so on and so forth.

In the end, it was Mr. Smith, and there was also Mr. Bloomberg.

So when this "big show" is over.

The fifty-second floor of the Smith Building in Abel's mouth.

The total area is about 323 square meters, and it is located in the office at the top of the building.

After watching the tapes of the interviews sent by the staff of Bloomberg and AMC TV.

Bloomberg, who didn't show up the whole time, but Bloomberg, who appeared in the mouths of Klick and Abel the whole time, was in a happy mood.

"It's all there."

Bloomberg folded his hands together, pursed his lips tightly, his expression was pleasant, and he applauded softly:

"It was perfect! It's really perfect! What a good interview. I think it will definitely restore the confidence and love of Americans or New Yorkers who see it! ”

Look at the old guy so happy that he almost jumps.

Abel shook his head with a smile and looked at Klick, the deputy general secretary of New York next to him.

"It's all a credit to Bernard. His answer just now was much more ingenious than mine. ”

Klick hurriedly smiled and said, "No, no." Mr. Smith is the real core. The attention of the journalists is on him. ”

Bloomberg laughed, "Both of them are very good! It's perfect! ”

Abel and Crick looked at each other and smiled, their expressions relaxed.

Crick's full name is Bernard Crick.

In the 70s of the last century, Click served as a military police officer in the United States.

Well. Not long ago, he was repatriated from Hanguo for the crime of drinking and driving.

The member of the U.S. military who returned to the United States, the member's immediate boss, used to be a subordinate of Crick.

After Klick left the kingdom of Han that year, he went to the kingdom of Tessa to work as a security guard for local dignitaries.

In 1986, he began his tenure at the NYPD and was promoted to Attorney General last year.

In the aftermath of the event, the courage and sacrifice shown by the New York police and firefighters in the midst of the crisis were widely praised by the public.

However, the chaotic communication and coordination between the units have also been questioned by the media.

Click didn't feel good either. After all, he only took office last year, and not long after he took office, this kind of thing happened.

Trick felt that he really couldn't be blamed, and he did his best.

As soon as it comes out today, Klick can also get some benefits.

It can give him some positive reviews among journalists and ordinary people.

Add to that the deep ties to Abel and the reason why Bloomberg will be the new Elephant candidate by replacing Giuliani this year.

Click will lead the NYPD today to help Abel and make such a huge lineup.

At present, it seems that this play is well completed.

The next thing to look at is mainly the evaluation of ordinary people in New York, as well as audiences in other parts of the United States, on this good show.

If the evaluation is good, then all three people present can benefit.

Like Klick, his negative evaluation because of the 911 incident will obviously be lowered, and he will not be caught and scolded by New Yorkers all the time.

Like Mr. Bloomberg, he was able to win a large number of voters, which helped him a lot in his campaign this year.

As for Abel, it is estimated that New York, or Manhattan, will become his home stadium in the future.

Besides, it doesn't matter if it's not done.

Today he mainly helps Bloomberg.

Anyway, he has to go back to Manhattan Island to work, and he has an extra morning to act on such a play.

For him, it's just a matter of getting his hands dirty.

NYPD is the abbreviation of TheNewYorkPoliceDepartment, the abbreviation of the New York Police Department.