11 October 2001.

A month after the 9/11 incident that shocked the world.

The entertainment industry in the United States is under the initiative of Smith Media and Bloomberg Information.

In New York's Times Square, a show called "America: A Tribute to Heroes" was held.

In fact, even if Smith Media and Bloomberg didn't come forward.

In the entertainment industry, there are also many media companies that are willing to organize such a performance.

There is no doubt that such a show is organized. It will have an unseen huge benefit for the promotion of the company that initiates this kind of show.

This kind of thing is very helpful to enhance the influence and reputation of media companies, as well as the national recognition and favorability.

But if it weren't for Smith Media, along with Bloomberg.

Then there will be a performance in this parallel time and space.

It can't be at the crossroads of the world in Times Square.

At most, it will only appear in a random performance hall in the United States.

The most likely place to appear is Los Angeles.

Because it's the center of show business in the United States, and Hollywood is over there.

Except for Abel, and Bloomberg, who was willing to do anything for the New York election.

The bosses of other media companies don't have the courage or energy to hold this show in Times Square.

Under the appearance of Abel and Bloomberg, the two big snakes in New York.

The New York City government agreed to the request and provided the venue for free.

Media companies all over the United States, mainly music companies, have also contributed their best singers and stars.

Let Smith Media pick and choose.

It's not that they're so generous for the sake of the public.

Instead, Smith Media used the technique of moral kidnapping.

This concert-like performance has become a model known to all.

Under the pressure of public opinion and people in the whole of the United States, and even in Europe and the United States.

At this time, whoever dares to behave inactively is the manifestation of incorrect governance.

In this case, no one dares not to behave aggressively.

If one or two appear, it will be immediately unlucky.

Like Sony Music's Super Boy Group, one of the members of it, Justin Timberlake, a super-hot European and American little fresh meat in the past two years.

This Britney's ex-boyfriend was filmed and exposed because he played a big name in the rehearsal of the show, had a bad attitude, and insulted blacks and racial minorities.

In an instant, Justin Timberlake, who originally had a large number of fans in the entire European and American world, suddenly became a street rat.

Even the group Super Boy who was involved was scolded by many people.

Sony Music Group had to break his wrist and declare that it was Justin Timberlake's personal act.

It has nothing to do with the company and the portfolio, and the company only bears part of the responsibility for the lax supervision.

Then Sony Music Group, under the watchful eyes of all Americans, terminated the contract with Justin Timberlake, and announced that the refrigerated snow would seal the little fresh meat.

Even with the Super Boy group, they had to disappear for a while.

When the limelight passes, find another member to replace Justin Timberlake, and then find an opportunity to come out and make money.

It's just that after such a play, there is no Justin Timberlake, and there is a tainted superboy group.

If you want to be as popular as before, the possibility is not very large.

The "Justin Timberlake Incident" happened very quickly, and all the dust fell in two days.

Justin Timberlake's encounter also made the already concentrated spirit of the stars and singers who accepted the invitation to the show more concentrated.

No one wants to be the second Justin Timberlake.

I don't want to make a mistake in this show that has already covered the entire European and American world.

If something goes wrong, it could be doomed!

This is true not only of celebrities, but also of media companies and television companies whose names have been named by Smith Media and Bloomberg.

At the request of the general producer, Abel Smith.

For the first time, the show was broadcast to the world by seven of the largest television broadcasting networks in the United States.

The seven major TV broadcast networks are NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, UPN, Warner and AMC TV!

It's clear that Smith Media has a hand in this.

AMC is obviously not as good as the previous six in terms of scale and coverage.

This is true even if you count the several Bloomberg TV stations that have joined AMC TV.

But. At this time, Smith said that it was the seven, and it was the seven.

Which reporter dares to come out and talk nonsense at this time, isn't he afraid that Justin Timberlake's incident will happen again?

Therefore, except for people in the United States, people in other European countries think that AMC is one of the seven major television networks in the United States.

Adulterated with private goods, Abel said that he was professional.

The five-hour superstar show starts at 6 p.m. and ends at 11 p.m.

There are many stars who have appeared, and they have basically wiped out the entire American entertainment industry.

It's not just the singers who are singing.

The superstars in attendance included all walks of life in film and music.

Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks, Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, and Celine Dion, who made a comeback after giving birth, all contributed their part.

Whitney Houston, Shania Towne, Britney Spears and other second-class singers and superstars also appeared.

In the appearance of a total of more than a hundred people in show business.

DreamWorks Music is in it, secretly arranged three singer groups, seven singers of different genders and styles.

It doesn't seem abrupt.

It's still the same sentence - adulterated with private goods, Abel is a professional!

At the end of the concert, DreamWorks Music's leading singer Michael Jackson led the stars to sing "WhatmorecanIgive".

This deeply touching song was written by MJ himself.

This all-star show in the American entertainment industry was broadcast, recorded and rebroadcast in real time in more than 140 countries.

A total of 1.6 billion viewers watched the concert.

At the venue, 10,086 spectators bought tickets in advance and entered the security circle laid by the NYPD.

As a live audience, I watched the whole performance in Times Square.

Each of the 10,086 spectators had to pay $5,000 for it.

It can be said that the people who can come in are above the middle class, with good intentions and rich people.

Of course, these ticket sales revenues. It will also be donated as a fundraiser to those poor people who died in 911, or their families.

In addition to the 10,086 live spectators, inside the buildings around Times Square.

After negotiation, we also came up with about the same number of "remote live auditoriums".

These tens of thousands of spectators can stay inside these buildings.

Grab a $100 911 special commemorative telescope and watch the concert in the open air through glass and space in the building.

This part of the ticket is cheaper, only $500.

The money will also be raised, but in the name of the surrounding buildings.

In addition to this, there were also a large number of celebrities present to support.

Like many of the super-rich in New York, and New York City. The elders and others came.

Even the owner of the White House, Mr. Little Bush, who was too busy after the battle began.

He also recorded a VCR and played it live, showing his condolences for 911 and the importance he attached to the concert.

After the concert, it was less than an hour.

At 00:00 a.m. on October 12, Bloomberg and Smith Media quickly announced the proceeds of the concert.

The "America: Salute to Heroes" Times Square Charity Fundraising Concert raised a total of $500 million.

Of the donation, $56 million was generated by the sale of charity tickets and special gifts.

$111 million from donations from 1,586 businesses across the United States.

$78 million, which is received by a single donation of more than $10,000 from the richest people in the United States.

Of that amount, $108 million is the income of donations of less than $10,000 from all civilians in the United States.

The total amount of donations from the U.S. show business industry is $38 million.

All donations add up to $393 million

The reason why it became a total of 500 million US dollars.

The reason for this is that the organizers of the show, Mr. Abel Smith and Mr. Michael Bloomberg, also made donations.

Mr. Michael Bloomberg, with an individual contribution of $8 million.

It is the second largest donor in the list of donors.

At the top of the list is Mr. Abel Smith.

He and his company donated a total of $99 million.

Putting together just $500 million in donations, he once again showed the generosity of his world's largest philanthropist.

The $500 million donation will be under the watchful eye of the nation's major charitable foundations, Congress, and all Americans.

As an initial funding for the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund.

It is entrusted to 11 Wall Street companies including Smith Capital to be responsible for custody and operation to ensure their revenue and safety.

Since then, this grand show of the American entertainment industry can be said to have come to a successful conclusion.

Abel also got on his Boeing 747 private jet "Smith" the next day and left his home in New York.

The plane landed at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport in Texas around noon.

Soon he was on a convoy that had been sent to pick him up from the Rock Security Headquarters on the Sunnis Hill.

Of course, the Cadillac modified car beast that was transported with the Boeing 747 is also Abel's car here.

Due to its proximity to the Rock Security Headquarters, the number of vehicles in the Abel convoy this time reached an exaggerated number of more than twenty.

Those who don't know think that the U.S. Commander-in-Chief is on patrol.

Oh, and this arch-commander is a Texan.

Those who don't know think that the Grand Commander has returned to Texas.

The convoy did not immediately return to the small town of Sunnes.

First went to Fort Worth in Tarrant County.

As the sixteenth largest city in the United States, Fort Worth is roughly the same size as the city center of the third- and fourth-tier cities of the later Celestial Empire.

But in Europe and the United States, it can already be regarded as a big city.

It can only be said that Europe and the United States, especially North America, are indeed really sparsely populated.

The territory is large enough, except for a few megacities like New York.

In other cities, there is enough land for horizontal development, so there is no need to squat together intensively to develop to a high level.

High-rise residential buildings are few and far between, and most of them are apartments that are several stories high.

A little closer to the suburbs, there are all civilian one- and two-story bungalows.

At Abel's request, the convoy arrived at 1 Texas Avenue on the north side of downtown Fort Worth.

This is the seat of the County of Tarrant and the office of Alexander Smith, the Governor of Tarrant County.

Abel's arrival, of course, had already been notified in advance of Alexander's office.

As soon as the convoy appeared, someone directed the convoy into the County Tallrant County Governing Building, and someone arranged for it to park in the parking lot.

Abel got out of the Cadillac monster.

Immediately, he saw his father and a group of Tarrant County administrators at the door.

From a long distance, Abel smiled and walked towards his father.

When he walked up to Alexander, he took the initiative to hug his father.

"Hey! Good afternoon, everybody. The sun is a bit big today in Texas, and it looks like I still can't wear a suit. ”

After letting go of his father, he said with a smile as he took off his suit and rolled up the sleeves of his white shirt.

In Texas, unless it's a more formal occasion, such as a high-class social reception in the evening, etc.

or professional needs, such as bank staff, insurance company staff, financial company staff, etc.

Otherwise, Texans don't like to wear suits.

Most Texans, the closer they get to the country, the farther away from Austin.

I generally like to wear jeans and T-shirts, and wear a cowboy hat when the sun is out.

Like Alexander, they are clearly at the door of the most important office building in the land of a county.

But they were all dressed in jeans and T-shirts, even Alexander, the county magistrate.

This is Texas, and only by dressing like this can most Texans recognize it.

Abel took off his suit and rolled up the sleeves of his shirt, though he was still wearing leather shoes and suit pants.

But with his towering pecs and tendon flesh on his hands, he doesn't look like a Yankee anymore.

This scene made everyone laugh, and the atmosphere was relaxed and happy.

Alexander smiled at the corner of his mouth and whispered, "Go in." It's been a bit hot this year. Obviously, this time last year, it was a little cooler. ”

"Last year it seemed to be a La Niña climate, and the winter would be colder and come earlier."

Abel shrugged: "It's normal weather this year. ”

Alexander smiled and led the way into the office building.

Abel smiled and beckoned to Dwayne, "Hey, good afternoon." Dwayne. ”

This Alexander's left arm in Tarrant County responded with a smile:

"Good afternoon, dear Abel."

Abel's approach of greeting only Alexander, and himself alone, made Dwayne very happy.

Dwayne felt that this was Abel's own performance.

can get the attention of the world's richest man, the son-in-law of the bush family, and the son of the mayor of Tarrantshire.

Dwayne was naturally very happy.

When the group entered the office, the cool air conditioner suddenly made everyone no longer feel hot.

Abel and Alexander, together went to Daddy's office.

Didn't let Dwayne in this time.

First, because what the father and son are going to discuss next is a relatively confidential matter.

The second is because with the rise of Abel's status, and Alexander's position is firm.

The Smith father and son don't need much help from Dwayne, the former Tarrant County Councilman.

On the contrary, if Dwayne wants to climb up, the only way is to tie up the father and son.

There is inequality in status, and there is also a change in relationships.

Naturally, the way the two sides get along with each other has also undergone some changes.

In the cool office, Abel sat directly on Alexander's throne.

He smiled at his father and said, "Well, it's not a bad location. It's soft and comfortable to sit on! ”

Alexander glanced at his son, "Then let you be the magistrate of this county?" ”

"Cut, I'm not even twenty-five!" Abel said:

"I remember that it seems that the minimum number of years for the election of the governor in most places seems to be twenty-five?"

"Almost." Alexander responded:

"Tarrant is 30 years old. The governor of Texas is 25 years old. ”

"Hey!"

Abel laughed, "Daddy." You said that when I was twenty-five in a few years, how about I come back to run? ”

Alexander did not give his son face: "Not good. How am I going to be governor then? ”

"Hahaha~"

The father and son were bored for a while and began to talk about family affairs and business.

"You should go back to Smith Farm first."

Alexander said, "How long have you not been back?" It's been half a year. The dogs at home are probably about to forget your taste. ”

"I brought DreamWorks and Marvel back. Oh, and the two puppies I took from home. They're all big dogs now. ”

"Listen to you. I'll go back later. ”

Alexander nodded, thought about it, and decided to remind his son.

"Charlize has a big belly. Deliveries are expected in late November and early December. You haven't been back, and I think you should spend a few days with her. You know, less than a month after she gave birth, you may be engaged to another woman. This is quite cruel for a woman. This woman, in particular, will also give birth to you as a child. ”

Hearing his father's words, even if a scumbag like Abel, couldn't help but be silent.

Alexander didn't bother him, and Daddy Smith found a random seat to sit down.

Looking at his son in his seat, although he didn't say anything, Alexander became more and more satisfied the more he looked at it.

Whether it's looks, or personality, or achievements.

Even Emily's much-criticized flower heart.

Alexander was very satisfied with his son.

What happened to Huaxin?

Where do men not pay attention?

He didn't bother, but he didn't meet a second woman other than Emily that made him fall in love.

What's more, Alexander felt that this flowery son could finally give the thin Smith family a good spending.

Watching his son spread the genes that belonged to Smith made him happy, Alexander's male DNA.

Thinking that there will be a lot of grandchildren and granddaughters around him in the future, Alexander, who values his family, thinks more and more about it, the better his mood.

"I see."

At this time, Abel, who had been silent for a long time, finally spoke.

Alexander nodded, and did not say anything more about the topic.

The father and son changed the topic again, and this time it changed from a family matter to a serious matter.

"The guys from your bodyguard company are really going to war? This is no joke, and even if it is not a frontal battle, there are risks. ”

Alexander said: "In case the time comes, the losses are serious. Bereavement benefits and other aspects will be very difficult to operate. ”

"I've raised them for so long, and it's time to use them."

Abel smiled and said, "If you don't let them go." So how can we openly let the Pacific Mall join the logistics system for supplying Fuhana? ”

Alexander saw his son's resolute attitude, and he did not insist:

"The company is yours anyway. You can do whatever you want. I'm just giving my opinion. ”

"I understand."

Abel smiled.