Mixed In the United States As a Local Tyrant

  Chapter 408 Grand Event

  In June, after some preparations, the event is coming.

  Alice was on vacation at the beginning of the month, and the management of the kindergarten was very loose. Children go to school to play with their friends, and after school they continue to play at home. They moved to SLO and stayed in the vineyard for convenience. Joanna used the vineyard to continue to consolidate practice.

   Soon, tourists from all over the world began to appear around, especially in the urban area of ​​SLO. A large number of tourists came here, and some of them specially participated in the equestrian events. There is no star rating and no fixed difficulty for the events, but they have a total of tens of millions of bonuses, and the attraction is self-evident.

  If the event wants to be famous, one is to have a long history, just like the top "Bloomington Competition" in the UK; the other is to have high rewards, just like now. It is impossible for the racetrack to have a long history immediately, but the rewards can be without any scruples, and the first place will directly drop 5 million.

The hosting of the event, including the huge prize money, is provided by the Equestrian Foundation under the name of Joanna. The foundation has a fund of 500 million U.S. dollars. After deducting annual taxes and fees, the net profit is generally around 30 million U.S. dollars. Biennial events are more than enough.

In addition to the hosting of this event, the annual profits of the Equestrian Foundation will also be used for the training of some outstanding riders and the holding of regional events. Is to win the top five rankings.

  This competition has attracted enough world-class players and media.

  The first day of competition was dressage, the second day cross-country, and the third day jumping.

  The first day of the race was held at the racecourse. Before the race started, Alice put a lucky bracelet on her mother: "Mom, if you wear it, you will definitely be the first."

  Joanna knelt down and watched the little girl put a bracelet on her right wrist. It consisted of some precious stones strung on a platinum chain. It was not very expensive, but it was the last birthday gift Alice gave her. A young girl who was just sensible knew this, and it was very pleasing to her mother.

   "Okay, Mom." The little girl finally buckled the chain.

   "Thank you." Joanna stroked her hair.

  Joanna stood up, and An Feng gave her a lucky kiss. "Take care of them for me," she said.

   "No problem." An Feng nodded, "Good luck!"

  Fred also waved to his mother.

  She nodded and went backstage to prepare for the game. An Feng looked down at the two children, and then at the overcrowded auditorium... He hugged Fred with one hand, and held Alice with the other. The bodyguard opened the way and sat on the stage smoothly, surrounded by people It is a group of relatives and friends.

The sponsors of the event are Beta Company and Maserati, and the news media is also good. The British high-end women's fashion magazine "Glamour" is present. Equestrianism has little to do with women's fashion, but the magazine is concerned about the style of the female boss. It's going to be in the monthly magazine.

  Because An Feng had too much money, Joanna, in addition to making generous donations, also acquired some media companies.

The most typical is "Glamour", which publish weekly or monthly magazines in Europe and America. In last year's "Best Dressed List", Joanna squeezed out the princess and ranked third. She didn't make many appearances in public, but her reputation It's too big, and every shape is amazing.

Like the equestrian clothing this time, it is specially customized by Hermès, and the jewelry such as earrings and necklaces will also be recorded in the magazine and listed as fashion topics. It is expected to be published in the UK, France and the United States. Once leading the trend of women's equestrian sports.

If fashion magazines are a bit out of date, then the "Horse and Hound" with a history of more than 100 years is definitely in line with the theme. In the UK, it can be said that it is loved by the princes and nobles, as well as the common people. It is very professional and trendy coverage of equestrian events around the world.

  Since Joanna also has shares and the event is very popular, she will be on the cover of the weekly magazine.

Therefore, the status quo of this competition, which is defined as "amateur", is that world-class professional riders participate, famous luxury brands title sponsorship, and well-known media broadcast... Its specifications feel the same as the Olympic Games, not to mention amateurs, even professional riders. high level of competition.

  …

  Participating horses can bring their own or choose the racetrack. Top riders don’t have to cooperate with their own horses. Even the horses provided by the race can fully display their strength after more than ten days of communication and training. This time, many players used horses from the racecourse.

In the dressage competition of the prescribed route, this is simply a project for improving horses. Joanna’s racehorse Gina is the best at performing. Horse racing is worthy of strength.

  Whether it’s a fast or slow step or a change of pace in the middle, or the superb commanding ability and the accuracy of receiving orders in free performances, Gina did it perfectly and won the first place in the scoreboard. After the performance on horseback, Joanna waved to the audience, and the applause was thunderous.

   "Mom is great!" Alice applauded on the stage, "Mom's bracelet is so beautiful."

  An Feng laughed, the little girl was staring at her mother's raised left wrist. However, this string of gemstone chains is also very suitable for the black equestrian suit she is wearing, and the cameraman gave a close-up. Regarding the appearance of the baroness, the news media present were very concerned about it, and it can be said that half of the purpose was for this.

  After the dressage competition on the first day, Joanna ranked second in the standings.

   "Horse and Hound" also conducted a brief interview with her. Joanna doesn't like being exposed to the public eye and being discussed, but this is a company she invested in, so she didn't refuse. Editors and editors-in-chief know how to do it anyway—it's the most straightforward way to please your boss.

  Fashion magazines also specifically recorded her looks on stage, which are all on-court shots and post-match performances, taken from life, without posing, so they are very real. It is estimated that British readers also like to see a more realistic baroness, rather than deliberately posing for photos that lose their temperament.

  People still have high expectations for her.

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In the next two games, Joanna was not so amazing. She participated with the purpose of looking for fun, especially the cross-country race on the second day, which is the most easily injured event in equestrian sports. Those who came over, the most serious ones were admitted to the hospital.

   In order not to worry her husband and children, she is very careful about herself.

On the second day, the venue was transferred to the scenic back garden of An’s Winery. The venue was connected to the base of Green Earth Company next to it. The total length of the track was 6.5 kilometers. There were complex obstacles, straight lines, ramps, pools and architectural obstacles on the road, and the terrain was complex. Before the game, people can only walk around the field, and horses cannot run.

Joanna cheated a little bit, because she practiced nearby these few days and saw some content, which also made Gina adjust in advance, and the players in the back went to the field to memorize the route. The area is also the location with the most audience.

   "Dad!" Fredella shook his hand.

   "Do you want to sit on your shoulders?" An Feng looked down at him. The youngest son didn't talk much, and he rarely asked for it.

   "Yeah." He nodded.

   "Come on, sit on Dad's neck." An Feng picked him up, and Fred sat on his neck, holding his chin with his hands, looking down from a height.

   "I want to, too, Dad." Alice also said.

   "Oh!" An Feng looked at her.

   "I'm joking." Alice smiled and squeezed to the front, together with her little friends Harry and William.

The cross-country race is very intense. The horses run more than 600 meters per minute, sprinting past the audience, the turf is flying under the horses hooves, and the dust is filled. Facing a completely unfamiliar track, the only thing the horses can do is rely on the reminders of the racers and Mutual trust, to achieve the level of unity of man and horse.

"Come on, Uncle Matthew!" Alice shook her little hand, and Matthew flew past the audience on his horse. The smart horse crossed the "Little House" obstacle and went down a slope, followed by a climb that turned into a sixty-degree angle. There is also an obstacle bar on the top, and the difficulty here is very high.

  But Matthew is skilled and passed easily.

There are a few riders falling off their horses in the back. They have to let the horse jump high while going uphill. The judgment of the distance is very accurate. The speed of the horse racing is fast, and the rider’s reaction is also fast. If you hesitate a little, you will hit the railing. If the horse is afraid of jumping or resists in other ways, the person will throw it away.

   There have been two accidents involving falls.

  In this case, Joanna appeared in front of the audience and the media that specially recorded her performance on a horse race.

   "Come on, Mom!" Fred yelled, and the surrounding was very quiet.

Joanna’s expression on horseback was very serious. Gina easily crossed the obstacle of the small house, followed the high-speed downhill, sprinted up the hill, the horse climbed up at 60 degrees, but the angle that people bear was slightly larger, more advanced competitions There have been tragedies of riders falling backwards.

   When Gina rushed up the slope, the cameras focused on it! Joanna stood up and leaned forward. It took off at the most suitable point. Its excellent jumping ability conquered the obstacle at the most difficult point. In an instant, the sound of countless cameras clicking sounded, and the horse racing conquered the level!

   "Well done!" An Feng applauded. With the previous accidents, this place is really worrying.

  An Feng’s three friends who participated in the competition were all safe and sound. Among them, Matthew spent the least time, followed by Joanna. Lisa was not bad, and she passed steadily, but her ranking was not very high compared with professional ones. After the race, Joanna's points fell to fifth place, and whether she can get the bonus depends on tomorrow.

The final jumping competition was held at the racecourse. Due to the rankings in the afternoon, there were many spectators and media at the scene. The arena was full of people, and they were constantly consuming champagne and beer. Tourists make a fortune.

   The competition on the third day was the most intense. Many contestants were world-class. Although Joanna was outstanding, it was not enough. She fell out of the top five and finally got seventh. It is considered very good in a competition where the masters gather. Gina has won many advantages for her, but there is a big gap in personal strength.

  Only the top five will get prize money, and this time the three of them will miss the prize.

  Joanna came off the stage, took off her helmet and sighed: "I still haven't got the bonus."

   "It's okay, Mom." Alice comforted her, "People who get bonuses are the most annoying."

   "Thank you for saying that." Joanna squatted down and said with a smile, "Mom will be very happy with your encouragement."

   "Here is your reward." Alice kissed her mother's forehead.

  The relatives and friends next to her applauded. It’s just an entertainment competition. They don’t take this as their career. Joanna’s seventh place is also very impressive. The post-match celebrations will remain the same. Champagne and flowers will be served, and everyone will congratulate the three contestants. The cameras will also focus on this place.

  Part of the media came here for the Baroness, especially the media in which she holds shares. In the future, Joanna's articles will be indispensable. Although she is a glorious defeat, she never lacks supporters. After this event, her customized look will also be launched in a series of styles, which will be imitated by people.

   This is the power of popularity.

  (end of this chapter)