America's Road to Wealth

Chapter 138 Do you have a girlfriend?
The founder of the weekly magazine "New York Observer" was Arthur Carter, a New York real estate developer.

Arthur founded and runs the magazine.

At first, it was mainly for the promotion of his real estate company.

At the beginning, the magazine mainly focused on New York and the nearby real estate industry.

Later, Arthur Carter found that the newspaper was selling well, and the key was to increase his influence.

Promote sales of own real estate company.

He started working in earnest.

It's just that he is not strong enough, coupled with fierce competition in the industry.

After more than two decades of development, the "New York Observer" has always been limited to New York and nearby New Jersey.

Elsewhere, it is not well known.

The sales volume of each issue is generally around 3-5 copies.

After 1995,
With the rise of the Internet and the departure of the old editor-in-chief.

The New York Observer even began to go downhill, with sales falling and advertising dollars falling.

In the past, I was able to maintain my daily balance and even make some money.

After that, start losing money every year.

If it weren't for holding it,

Arthur Carter would have sold it long ago if it had helped his real estate company.

After entering 2000.

The weekly lost more and more every month.

So much so that Arthur Carter couldn't bear it anymore.

He began to spread the word that he would sell the weekly magazine.

in parallel time and space,
He sold it for several years but couldn't sell it until 2006.

By that time, the sales volume of this weekly magazine was only more than 2 per issue.

In this time and space,
Because Abel wanted to have his own newspaper at that time, he was able to compete with possible public opinion.

He made David Mellon,

Get yourself a few influential New York newspapers.

The New York Sun and the New York Observer thus became Abel's pocket.

After becoming the boss of these two newspapers, Abel combined his experience as a time traveler.

Reforms were made to both newspapers.

As it turned out, he had no talent at all.

The reforms he demanded from the two newspapers met with little repercussions.

The New York Observer is okay, because for a month in a row, each issue has an exclusive interview with a celebrity.

And because of Abel, the celebrities invited are all famous figures in New York.

This somewhat boosted the sales of the New York Observer.

Let it increase the average sales volume of about [-] copies per issue to about [-] to [-] copies.

This amount of growth is actually pretty good.

Because of the big names in the weekly magazines, the sales volume of each issue of "Time" is currently about 15 copies.

If the "New York Observer" can maintain this sales volume every issue, it will become one of the top twenty weekly magazines in the United States by daily sales.

At that time, the "American Sun", which had been renamed, had a daily sales volume of about 10 copies.

It looks better than the "New York Observer", but the "New York Observer" is a weekly magazine, once a week.

The American Sun is a daily newspaper, one issue per day.

In terms of pricing, one copy of "New York Observer" can almost buy five copies of "American Sun".

That is, before the Smith Storm came along.

Abel's reform of the two newspapers he bought, namely the "New York Observer", has made good profits.

But this kind of income does not mean that his ideas and ideas are useful.

It's that he is in New York, and now he has some face.

All the celebrities invited above are willing to give interviews to the "New York Observer".

Due to its positioning, the "American Sun" does not have such benefits.

The previous newspapers had relatively low bonuses and low reputation.

Naturally, there will be no development, and it will remain the same as before.

Fortunately, this time the Smith storm blew up across the United States.

On Abel's side, under the advice of David and the newly formed public relations department.

Using a not-so-subtle method, he transferred part of his heat to the American Sun.

This made the "American Sun" become popular all of a sudden, and the current situation has come into being.

This is the case, which is actually a bit false.

The American Sun now sells that much per issue.

At least one-third of it was due to the newspaper's bonus, a little more than one-third was due to Abel's popularity at this time, and a little less than the remaining one-third was due to the strength of the newspaper itself.

When Storm Smith cools down in the United States, if it can maintain such a daily sales volume.

That will prove,
The American Sun officially became one of the top ten newspapers in the United States.

The current ranking is a bit fake.

But anyway, Abel's heat this time.

Let the "American Sun" eat a wave of benefits.

The brother newspaper "New York Observer" next to me was jealous.

As a topical and financial type, it must be advertised as a professional and high-end "New York Observer".

It is also impossible to learn the marketing method of the "American Sun".

After much deliberation, the editorial department turned its idea to the boss.

They found that

my own boss,

So far, I have not officially accepted any newspaper or magazine interview.

If only the "New York Observer" could get the first blood of the boss.

Obviously, he can take advantage of this heat to promote his fame to the elites all over the United States.

This is what today is,

The most elite interview team of the entire editorial department sent by the "New York Observer" came to the headquarters of MGM to interview Abel.

The interview team consisted of four people.

They are a lighting engineer, a videographer, an editor, and a reporter.

Among them, the editor is the leader, and Dylan, the editor-in-chief of the "New York Observer".

The interviewer was his own boss, and of course the "New York Observer" sent the best team.

The cameraman is the best, the lighting engineer is the best, and the editor is simply the editor-in-chief.

Reporter. Reporter is the most beautiful.

The prettiest one.

The beautiful reporter's name is Ashley Liz.

Ashley is a graduate of Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.

This is a college that ranks among the top journalism majors in the United States.

She is very young, and in the editorial department, many reporters or editors have higher academic qualifications than her.

Not to mention education and work experience.

It's a pity that Dylan excluded all these people.

Whoever called them or them, either they are not women, or they are not young and beautiful enough.

And Ashley happened to be the most beautiful flower in the entire "New York Observer" newspaper just after joining the "New York Observer" for two days.

Dylan is not stupid.

With myself watching, the ability of the reporter itself is not important.

The important thing is to make the boss feel satisfied and let the boss see it too well.

As a result, Ashley, a recent graduate of Northwestern University's McDill School of Journalism, got the job that everyone in the newspaper wanted.

This proves that sometimes, appearance is the primary productive force.

On the top floor of MGM's headquarters building, Ashley has seen her for nearly a month.

Abe Smith, who made the American public opinion turbulent and made the American media as happy as Chinese New Year.

At the same time, he is his own boss.

Ashley who came through the door, the first thing she saw,

It was a tall, handsome, well-mannered young man in front of him.

He was not as young and aggressive as Ashley had imagined, and his handsome face revealed a confidence and maturity that did not match those of his peers.

Even the reporters who came to interview him were employees of one of his obscure magazines.

He wasn't pushy either.

His attitude made Ashley and the others feel like a spring breeze.

This paragraph can be added to the press release.

Ashley thought to herself.

"Good morning, Mr. Smith."

Dylan greeted quickly.

The other two, including Ashley, also hurriedly greeted each other.

Abel smiled back at them.

After the simple greetings, Dylan humbled and handed a piece of A4 paper to the boss.

"Mr. Smith, here are some questions we'll be asking you next."

"Do you think it should be increased, or decreased?"

Abel took it, looked down, and found that it was full of commonplace questions.

After all, Dylan wanted to interview his own boss, so how could he dare to ask too many questions.

After a short glance, Abel shook his head.

"Not very good. Dilan, I remember your name, right? These questions are too common." Abel held the A4 paper and said.

The boss mispronounced his own name, and Dylan wants to correct it.

But he didn't correct it in the end, and let the boss call himself Dylan, which sounded the same anyway.

"What do you mean?"

The humble editor-in-chief asked questions online.

"Such a common question. How much heat can the New York Observer get? If you want to ask, ask something sharp."

"Oh oh oh~" Dylan nodded quickly.

If so, of course it would be better.

This will be of greater help to the sales and fame of the "New York Observer".

It's not that Dylan doesn't want to have some explosive questions, it's just that he doesn't dare.

The boss is so active now, of course Dylan can't wait.

But Dylan didn't know where the boss's bottom line was.

I don't know which tough questions to ask and which questions not to ask.

Dylan was also tangled, so he could only ask again: "Then what questions should we ask?"

"Durand, are you the editor-in-chief of the New York Observer, or am I the editor-in-chief?"

Abel took it for granted: "Of course, these questions are for you to think about, and I will decide whether to answer them or not!"

After finishing speaking, Abel shook his head lightly.

He noticed that Dylan had been so cautious since entering the house.

I asked Dylan to ask some sharp questions. I guess Dylan didn't dare to be too sharp.

After thinking about it, he happened to see Ashley, who was pretty and had a very good figure, next to Dylan.

This beautiful reporter has been staring at her excitedly.

Abel simply pointed to the beautiful reporter and said:

"Let this lady do it. Just let her, like interviewing a common celebrity, select issues that can make the "New York Observer" sell better and attract more attention. Dilan will check it out by himself, and just keep a good sense of proportion. "

Dilan breathed a sigh of relief, and then he thought about the boss's method, which seemed to be a good idea.

The key is that you don't have to take the blame, let Ashley take the blame.

This is also the reason why he insisted on letting Ashley come over today instead of other big reporters with stronger capabilities and more senior qualifications.

"Okay." Dylan immediately said, "Then let Ashley come."

Seeing both the boss and the editor-in-chief looking at her, Ashley was a little overwhelmed.

She first looked at the editor-in-chief, then at Abel, and finally said softly to Abel:
"BOSS. So what kind of question should I ask? Where is the scale?"

Ashley isn't stupid either.

I know that although the boss is so generous, if I wait for the interview and offend him, I will be unlucky.

Didn't you see that the editor-in-chief with such great power in the company looks like a quail now?
Ashley just lacks qualifications and experience, not low IQ.

If she had a low IQ, she wouldn't be able to get into one of the best journalism schools in America!

Abel was annoyed by the somewhat pushy attitude of Ashley and Dylan.

He said: "You look like you just graduated, Miss Ashley? Just like you learned in school, you can interview as you like, ask whatever questions you want. Anyway, I don't have to answer some questions." , move faster!"

The boss all talked about this, and urged him to do so.

Even if Ashley didn't want to go, she could only bite the bullet at this time.

What's more, at a young age, she still has the aura of a newborn calf not afraid of tigers.

Young people who have just graduated always have some fantasies, and they have not yet received the forging of society.

Compared with old fritters, courage is the most indispensable thing.

Gritting her teeth, Ashley said, "Boss, shall I start?"

Abel nodded.

Dylan quickly ordered the lighting engineer and cameraman to move, so that they can take some photos of the interview later.

Used in magazines.

At the end of the day, I will also take a full-body cover photo of Abel.

It will be used in the latest issue of the New York Observer.

This is a benefit that leading magazines such as "Forbes", "Time Magazine", and "Fortune" do not have.

Only a son like the "New York Observer" can enjoy such treatment.

The interview officially begins.

Ashley's first question seemed a bit abrupt: "How would you describe yourself?"

Abel was taken aback for a moment, looked at Ashley who had a warrior expression on her face, and replied confidently: "Genius."

"You say you are a genius, what evidence do you have?"

"Evidence? In less than a year, I used dozens of dollars to earn almost tens of billions of dollars. I think this should be the most powerful evidence, right?"

Alexander and his wife were not stingy with his only son.

In addition, he was already in Texas at that time, and had a little test of his ability.

When he came to New York, he had $[-] in cash deposits with him.

There is also a credit card in his own name with a limit of five thousand dollars.

There is also a subsidiary credit card that Alexander gave him, and Abel can spend thirty thousand dollars on it, and then ask Alexander to pay back the money.

No matter how you look at it, he was not poor at the time.

But I don't know if it's a rumor or what.

The media behind him talked about the money he brought to New York at the time.

From thousands of dollars at the beginning, it has become hundreds of dollars, and recently it has become tens of dollars.
The media are saying that he only brought dozens of dollars, and he made so much money in a short period of time.

The caliber was very uniform, and Abel was wondering if it was a signal from the relevant US departments.

Abel felt that tens of dollars was ridiculous, but it seemed more legendary.

It also makes me look like an awesome X.

He simply acquiesced, saying that what he brought to New York was only a few dozen dollars!
No one will break through such a small matter.

It doesn't hurt to tear it apart.

Before being exposed, of course, blow as much as you can.

Afraid of an egg.

On Ashley's side, I heard this answer from the young and handsome boss.

She couldn't keep up with the next question that she had thought about for a while.

Yeah, this kind of person is not what a genius is.

No matter how much capital is used, so much wealth can be earned within a year.

Does he still need evidence?

His wealth is his best evidence!

Ashley had to change the question and asked the question to MGM.

"What made you wake up and suddenly buy MGM?"

Abel's current news popularity can be said to be caused by his buying MGM.

Ashley felt that this question would also be of interest to readers.

This question is not so sharp, it is easy to answer, and it is suitable for the boss to pretend.

But she didn't expect that Abel didn't answer like she thought at all.

Abel's answer was—

"It's a whim. I came to Los Angeles mainly to buy Marvel. When I was a kid, I liked Iron Man and Spider-Man. Now that I have enough money, I just bought the company that created them."

"In this way, I can let Marvel create comic plots that I like. For example, let Iron Man become Spider-Man's father, or make Spider-Man a super rich man. I think this is very interesting!"

"Later, when I was near Beverly Hills, I happened to meet Kerkorian. Kerkorian asked me if I was interested in MGM. I asked about the price and thought it was not expensive, so I bought it."

Abel's answer this time is obviously not in line with his original intention of buying Marvel and MGM.

But he felt that answering this way might make more Americans admire him.

Showing off wealth in China can easily arouse ordinary people's hatred of wealth.

It is also easy to attract the attention of Iron Fist.

But flaunting wealth in the United States, although it will also attract people who hate the rich.

But more are those Americans who think you are awesome because of your wealth.

The national conditions are different. In the United States, money is really awesome.

Not just in daily life and influence.

But in the daily concept of Americans, rich people are awesome.

It is to be superior to others, to be of noble blood, to be superior.

This is a concept that capitalists have brainwashed for a long time.

In this case, proper show of wealth, proper Versailles.

It will not arouse the disgust of most ordinary Americans.

They may instead worship Abel more because of their wealth and Abel's age.

This is based on different national conditions, resulting in different results.

Both questions received different answers than I imagined.

Ashley has initially realized the character of her boss.

This is a super-rich man who is very confident and very egotistical.

Perhaps that is the case.

He was able to legally earn so much wealth in such a short period of time.

And in the media across the United States, the current Smith storm has been set off!

After realizing this, Ashley's questions became sharper and easier for Abel to play.

Her third question is-

"Do you have a girlfriend? If not, what type of woman do you want to be your girlfriend? Even your future wife?"

This question immediately made Abel's eyes light up.

Let him feel that the female reporter in front of him.

In addition to being particularly good-looking and having a particularly good figure.

He's not an idiot either, he still has abilities.

He opened his mouth with a smile.
(End of this chapter)