America’s Road To Wealth

  Chapter 408 becomes a symbol of America

   As Jay-Z and his manager Lied thought.

   When these black people pass multiple security checks.

   It was not easy to enter today's Staples Center, the stadium's competition venue.

  I haven't found my seat yet.

  Hip-hop superstar Jay-Z and manager Lied found a large group of people in the core position in the huge Staples Center auditorium corridor.

   In those people.

  Jay-Z and Liede easily discovered the existence of Abel Smith.

  Because even the TV broadcast screens in the audience, their current pictures are all there.

   "Wow, he looks good." Jay-Z whispered to his agent.

  Lead nodded lightly.

   I saw it on the left side of the arena, which is also the side of the visiting team's rest area.

   There are at least two or three hundred positions, all of which have been cleared out.

  In these positions, there are many Hollywood stars and Grammy winners who are familiar to Americans, or some American celebrities who are familiar to Americans.

   They all sat in that area.

  They surrounded a tall young man like stars surrounding the moon.

  And that young, tall, handsome man with a white gauze tied on his head and a pale face.

  He is one of the two basketball teams participating in the game today, the owner of the Houston Rockets, the famous Abel Smith!

   A few days ago, the bombing that shocked the United States attacked the central figure in the storm.

  Jay-Z carefully observed the state of Abel Smith today.

  The black hip-hop superstar discovered that this white guy was as handsome as ever.

   Wrapping white gauze on the forehead, the other party's handsomeness and handsomeness are not lost at all.

  The white gauze and slightly pale face set off today's Abe Smith like a wounded handsome vampire lord.

  The kind of handsomeness that is no longer sunny in the past, it seems easier to attract some women with different hobbies.

   Of course, Jay-Z's eyesight isn't that good.

  The high-priced scalper tickets bought by hip-hop superstars are just opposite to Abel’s.

   Jay-Z couldn't see clearly from such a distance.

  Black hip-hop music superstar Jay-Z, he made his judgment through the screen monitor hanging on his head, and after the camera shot and rebroadcasted, the other party's extremely conspicuous close-up shots.

   "Fack!" Jay-Z whispered to his agent:

   "Lied, I think if I have that face. Even if I don't know anything, the gang in Hollywood will ask me to make a movie, just like Leonardo in the beginning!"

   "Ha~" Lide responded in a low voice: "Who says it's not..."

  When the two black men were discussing the absolute core of the Staples Center tonight, carefully and quietly.

  Most of the people on the field are actually discussing each other.

  As everyone guessed, Abel who disappeared after the bombing attack.

  He actually showed up at Staples Center tonight, where he happened.

   Now even the real fans in the arena are not very interested in tonight's NBA game.

   Fans and viewers are more interested in whether Abel Smith will come out and say something later.

  What else would he say.

   What everyone is more curious about now is this.

   And now, before the game starts.

  Everyone can only sit far away.

  Look at the close-up on the broadcast screen, or observe from a distance with the naked eye, and observe the other party chatting quietly with the two people sitting beside him.

   Sitting next to Abel Smith, one is the league president, David Stern, who is very familiar to NBA fans.

   It was this president who gave the NBA its current achievements and status.

  Many fans like David Stern, even if they will also call David Stern a vampire and a liar.

  Another Abe Smith sidekick. In front of the TV, the NBA fans watching the live broadcast may not be familiar with them except those in the Los Angeles area.

  But the vast majority of Los Angeles people are familiar with the gentleman on the other side of Abel.

   This man's name is Dick Riordan.

  From 1994 to now, Dick Riordan has been the mayor of Los Angeles.

  If the former mayor Tom Bradley, he served as mayor of Los Angeles from 1973 to 1993.

   During this period, Tom Bradley transformed the city of Los Angeles from a suburban city to the second largest city in the United States.

  Na Dick Riordan, the new mayor who took over the burden of Tom Bradley, is the one who put the position of the second largest city in the United States firmly on the head of Los Angeles.

   A Tom Bradley, a Dick Riordan.

   These two mayors are the most popular leaders among the local citizens in Los Angeles since modern times.

   Today, Dick Riordan, who was born in the donkey party and is very popular in the Los Angeles area, is by Abel's side.

  In front of the TV, people who don't know the identity of Dick Riordan only think that he is a big shot.

  Those who knew the identity of Dick Riordan were all guessing why Dick Riordan appeared beside Abel today.

  Because all along, even in private, many bigwigs from the Donkey Party and the Elephant Party have a very good relationship.

  But this kind of good relationship often has to be hidden, at least from the public.

  The reason is that in order to act for their own voters, they have to behave in the public.

   This is very common in countries governed by multiple parties.

   Who call those cute stupid voters, that's what they look like?

  In order to vote, everyone has to be able to act.

  Guys who can’t act or are not good at acting are really not suitable to mix in elected politics.

  Guys with poor acting skills can only go to Hollywood or other entertainment circles.

   Democratic elections rule this circle, it is the place where real Oscar winners can get along.

due to this reason.

   Under normal circumstances, Dick Riordan, the donkey gangster.

   It should be that the relationship with Abel, a well-known senior supporter of the Elephant Party throughout the country, is not that good.

  After all, his father is still the sheriff of Elephant Party in Tarrant County in Texas

  My grandfather, who was also a well-known senior Elephant Party back then, was an Elephant who appeared in public with George Shrub many times.

  Dick Riordan of the Donkey Party, at least in public, wants to maintain a bad relationship with Abel.

   But now, Dick Riordan is not shy about doing this in public.

  This reason is enough to make many people fall into contemplation and doubt.

   At the scene, Dick Riordan and David Stern.

  They ignored the sights and shots of nearly 20,000 spectators, stars, celebrities, and media reporters.

  They were all whispering to Abel.

   Mainly Dick Riordan, talking to Abel.

  In the NBA league, David Stern, who seems to be particularly powerful.

   In front of these two, there are more roles of fanfare and foil.

  "Mr. Smith...I have to say. Your appearance here today is definitely the best interpretation and embodiment of the light of freedom. Your courage and strong heart deserve the support and learning of all Los Angeles people."

   Dick Riordan spoke the formula.

  This time Abe Smith was attacked, and he was hurt and affected, except for the US stock market.

  The second most serious is the place where the incident happened, Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States.

   After the event.

  The scene that appeared in lower Manhattan appeared in downtown Los Angeles.

  A large number of high-quality citizens, those elite middle class who are rich but not rich enough.

  They all began to hesitate because of this attack. Many people began to want to escape downtown Los Angeles near the Staples Center.

  Near the Staples Center, the core of downtown Los Angeles and the most expensive area.

  In just two days, it fell by almost 10%.

  Former mayor Tom Bradley spent 20 years developing the entire Los Angeles area.

  Dick Riordan's main contribution is to develop downtown Los Angeles.

  But if the scene that happened in lower Manhattan was also played out in downtown Los Angeles.

  Dick Riordan's greatest achievement can be said to have abolished more than half of it at once.

  At this time, if Abel Smith, a veteran elephant party boss, came out to say something bad about Los Angeles.

   That Dick Riordan must be in bigger trouble.

  The Los Angeles people who are affected may have to doubt whether Dick Riordan is competent.

   Fortunately, not only did Abel not speak ill of Los Angeles, but he was less than a few days away from the incident.

   Appearing at the Staples Center.

   For Dick Riordan, this is the best support for Mr. Mayor.

   Reciprocated, and Dick Riordan wanted to climb up.

  Plus the high-level inside the donkey party.

   For a long time, he also wanted to win Abel Smith, who seemed to have no hostility towards the Donkey Party, to his side as much as possible.

   After all, such super bosses, many of them are cross-camp themselves.

  Like Rockefeller, Morgan or something...

   There are not many people who really save one camp.

   Of course the donkey party also thinks that Abel is like this.

  After communicating with the high-level donkey party.

  Dick Riordan took the initiative decisively and appeared in today's Staples Center.

  Dick Riordan at the moment, like a follower.

   When talking to Abel, his attitude was so good that David Stern was surprised.

  Mr. Mayor stayed by Abel's side to watch today's NBA regular season.

  Facing Dick Riordan's cliches.

  Abel, who had a very senior make-up artist deliberately make him look pale today, smiled slightly.

  In this state and in this state, he showed such a smile.

   In front of countless TV screens, the female viewers screamed that they couldn't stand it.

   "It is the yearning for freedom and the pursuit of democracy. Our ancestors, with the desire for a new world, appeared on this land with incomparable courage."

   When it comes to clichés, Abel, who was a Chinese in his previous life, is really not afraid of anyone.

  Even if it is not professional, but it is a set of words.

   “As a citizen of the United States of America, I will not compromise or surrender to evil and terror until I die.”

"no way!"

   Dick Riordan smiled.

   Interfaced without embarrassment at all:

   "Yes, so you are a great person! Los Angeles thank you, and I thank you very much!"

   This guy put his posture very low, and even used honorifics.

   It also made Abel admire them, senior regular customers, for their cultivation in this area.

  As long as it is profitable, for these political animals, face, camp, and dignity are all important.

  Some even have wives and children, all of which are nothing.

  Beside David Stern, he kept smiling and listening to the conversation between the two big shots.

   It's just that time is running out and the game is about to start.

  David Stern had to speak softly, interrupting the conversation between the two big shots.

   "Oh, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Riordan..."

  David Stern said in a low voice: "The game time is almost up. Mr. Smith, would you like to say a few words?"

   This is something that the NBA had discussed with Abel before today.

   Abel will be in the NBA at Staples Center for this game tonight.

  As his first public appearance after encountering the attack.

   David Stern and the NBA league, of course, are welcome with both hands and feet.

  Looking around, there are at least hundreds of first-tier and second-tier celebrities in the entertainment industry.

   There are also a large number of other entertainment celebrities, or social celebrities.

   They'll be here, 9/10 because of Abel Smith.

   The remaining 1/10 is Dick Riordan.

  Tonight, David Stern feels that the NBA is about to create the highest ratings night ever.

  The key to this, the league executives agreed, is all in Abel Smith.

  Abel appeared at the Staples Center.

  Whether he speaks at Staples Center tonight will make or break the ratings.

  David Stern naturally hoped that Abel would speak to the public today and talk more.

  According to the agreement, David Stern reminded Abel that it was time to say something to the public.

   Facing David Stern's reminder, Abel smiled and nodded.

  David Stern waved back excitedly.

  His closest subordinate, former special assistant and current vice president of the NBA, Adam Silver, passed the microphone over like a little boy running errands.

   After taking the microphone, David Stern made a few gestures.

  The behind-the-scenes control center relayed by the Staples Center also connected to the sound signal.

  Soon David Stern's voice was amplified through the equipment.

   Appeared in the somewhat noisy Staples Center arena.

   "Dear ladies and gentlemen, I am very happy that you can appear at the Staples Center tonight."

"My name is David Stern, everyone may know me. Before the game, Mr. Abel Smith, the symbol of the Light of Liberty and the number one philanthropist in the world, would like to say something to everyone on this occasion. "

   "Now, I hope that all Americans can applaud one of the spiritual symbols of our Americans, our Mr. Abel Smith!"

  After David Stern's excited voice ended, the president held a microphone in front of the camera and applauded desperately.

  The nearly 20,000 spectators at the Staples Center today also applauded for face.

  Jay-Z with his manager Lied. Just like other entertainment superstars, they stood up and took the lead in applauding.

   The deafening applause made the entire Staples Center seem to resonate.

   This is the biggest applause in the history of this famous entertainment center on the west coast of the United States, which was just opened a few years ago!

  In the eyes of everyone's anticipation and deafening applause.

  Abel, with a white gauze wrapped around his head and a smile on his face, took the microphone from David Stern.

"good evening."

   "A few months ago, our fellow citizens, our lives, and the freedoms we hold dear were deliberately attacked."

  "Many hijacked passengers and staff working in the office were unfortunately killed."

   "They may be: secretaries, businessmen, women, military or federal government workers, parents, your relatives, friends or neighbors."

  “Thousands of people suddenly lost their precious lives due to despicable and criminal acts. Faced with pictures of plane crashes, raging fires, and collapsed buildings, we couldn’t believe the tragedy in front of us, and felt extremely sad and angry.”

   "Their mass killings are designed to lead our country and our lives into chaos and regression."

   "But their plot will not succeed. Our country is still strong, and great Americans have been mobilized to defend their country."

   "The fate that happened to those thousands of people a few days ago, happened to me personally."

   "And what I want to say now is-"

   "In the past, they couldn't succeed. Now, they can't succeed either."

   "Here, I want to say a word to all Americans, all the people in the world who are pursuing peace, seed oil, and democracy."

"That is-"

   "No matter what difficulties and dangers, it will not be able to frighten the heroic Americans!"

  The backstage of the Staples Center, very cooperatively, when Abel said the last sentence, turned the live broadcast and the sound of the broadcasting equipment to the maximum.

  The effect is when Abel’s speech comes to the next sentence.

  His thick voice became deafening just like the applause just now.

   It was like an announcement, an announcement at the Staples Center.

  By suddenly increasing his voice, Abel's last words were broadcast live across the United States today.

   It also played a shocking role in front of tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions of TV viewers in the United States.

   "A heroic American who is never troubled by any difficulty."

  This sentence was broadcast on TV, and in seconds, passed through the mouth of Abel Smith to the entire United States.

   Officials in various aspects of the United States have whitewashed the situation for almost two years.

  The new lamp beads of the Liberty Beacon, Abel, who experienced the attack, after tonight.

  He has really become one of the symbols of America.

   Compare with these.

  Two NBA teams playing at the Staples Center tonight.

   Even the NBA itself, they are not important anymore.

   And this is why Abel is willing to appear at the Staples Center tonight.

  (end of this chapter)