America: My Time

Chapter 299 Opening

Chapter 299 Opening

This time, Global Online has added not only auxiliary servers for the Internet, but also communication servers. It is precisely because of the funding that this expansion in New York is possible, and that Global Online is making such efforts to accelerate its layout in the United States, spreading its communication network throughout the country, forming its own powerful network, and waiting for the arrival of the Internet age!

"John, so you're saying that all those penthouses in New York were acquired by you?" Jimmy quickly recalled the changes in New York real estate. A mysterious company had acquired a significant number of penthouses, causing quite a stir in the New York real estate industry. So when he heard John's words, Jimmy immediately thought of John, the sly fox. If that was the case, the sly fox had already made many preparations in advance.

John laughed and said, "Morgan is Morgan, even such a small matter can't escape your grasp. Indeed, I have acquired some penthouses in New York, which will soon become assets of Global Online. As you know, in order to ensure security and acquire these properties at the lowest possible price, we still need to be cautious. After all, we can't attract too much attention, lest something unexpected happen and increase the cost of the acquisition!"

"Cost? This is hardly a cost. Does Bell Labs even need to worry about such costs now?" Jimmy was well aware of Bell Labs' current success and the astonishing capital of Global Online. John, that little fox, had secured numerous orders from Middle Eastern tycoons, even including communication networks.

"No amount of funding can cover Bell Labs' expenses. You know how formidable those guys are. To be honest, if it weren't for the success of Global Online this time, Bell Labs would be in a difficult situation. So, careful budgeting is still necessary."

“John, don’t you think this puts a lot of pressure on yourself? You could have just leased instead of acquiring, which would have increased Global Online’s costs so much. Leasing would have made it much easier to complete the setup without spending so much money, and it would have accelerated Global Online’s expansion!”

"No, we can't skimp on this. Leasing may seem like a good option, but it could cause big problems later. We might get held hostage at any time, and that would be a huge problem for Global Online. Our own business doesn't have to worry about this at all. Besides, we can lease it to other users in the future, which would be another good source of income to support Bell Labs' research and development."

Jimmy couldn't quite understand John's crazy thought process. Normal companies wouldn't do this, because no one would make such an investment at the beginning of a business, as the cost of failure would be too high. John's willingness to do this meant that this little fox was very optimistic about mobile communications!

“John, you’re so optimistic about mobile communications. If I’m not mistaken, you have other plans for other cities as well, right?” Based on Jimmy’s understanding of John, this little fox wouldn’t only have plans for New York. He must have made arrangements in other cities as well. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have so casually revealed his plans for New York.

"What do you think? Let's not talk about this anymore. It's a trade secret, and I can't tell you! We're here to watch the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, not to discuss this!" John smiled calmly, unwilling to continue the conversation. He didn't want these guys to know his secrets.

Whether or not they were prepared is not important. What is important is that Bell Labs' technology is not yet powerful enough and needs to continue to be developed. These resources are just some backup plans that John obtained through this opportunity.

As the discussion continued, the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show began. The lights in the venue changed rapidly, the audience seats became dim, and the runway became even more dazzling. All eyes turned to the door behind the runway.

At this moment, the media personnel's expressions became serious. After all, they still had some tasks to complete. They couldn't just attend a Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and then write nothing; how would they explain that to their bosses?

"Jane, do you know which singers will be performing at this year's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show?" Anna Wintour asked Jane Wenner, the founder of Rolling Stone, who was sitting next to her. After all, he was a music celebrity and should know some inside information.

Jane Winner shook her head and said, "I don't know either. The only information we have is that Universal Music will release their artists. Legendary Entertainment has now integrated all of their music companies. It is no longer the weak Legendary Music of the past, but the powerful Universal Music. Although it cannot compare with giants like Warner, it is still a top music giant with a number of artists."

Upon hearing this, Anna Wintour nodded slightly. Although she wasn't particularly interested in music, she was aware of the current storm raging in the entertainment industry. Warner and Disney were being suppressed by Legendary Entertainment, Phoenix Entertainment, and numerous other companies, putting them in a precarious position. All of this was caused by the owner of Victoria's Secret. Yves Saint Laurent and Chanel's fashion shows at Times Square had already shocked many; now, the Forever Group had prepared such a separate show specifically for Victoria's Secret, which was naturally extraordinary. Therefore, Anna was even more eager to see what kind of lingerie show this Victoria's Secret show would be, and how it could gain the attention of this genius, John.

Although John's appearance at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show might not necessarily mean he takes the show very seriously, his impact is enormous. Anna is well aware of the influence of Wall Street giants, business tycoons, and numerous celebrities. As long as the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is stunning enough, it will definitely bring amazing results.

As someone in the fashion industry, Anna naturally knew how powerful the Forever Group, which had only been established for a short time, was, and how amazing the resources behind it were. Today, even NBC television was present, and it was broadcasting live. This was something that no ordinary fashion company could do. Nowadays, the influence of NBC television was extraordinary.

Today, not only NBC was present, but also people from other television stations. It's clear that John isn't content with just his influence in the United States; he wants to expand to other countries. This kind of power is something that even top fashion brands can't achieve, and it would be impossible without John's involvement.

Soon, the music of "What A Feeling" began, and Madonna walked out. The deafening surround sound echoed throughout the backstage area of ​​the Armory, invigorating everyone while simultaneously creating a palpable sense of tension among the Victoria's Secret Angels waiting in the wings. They all knew the importance of today, understanding that this would be a turning point in their careers. A successful runway show would open up new horizons for them, while any mishap could be devastating. This was a live broadcast.

As the opening Victoria's Secret Angel, Linda Evangelista even felt a slight tingling in her hands and feet. As the opening model, she was naturally under a lot of attention and could not afford to make any mistakes. She quickly made the sign of the cross in front of her, then took a deep breath and tried her best to relax.

With a command from the executive director over the earpiece, the staff waiting in front of Linda Evangelista gently pushed the beautiful woman offstage. After a long period of rigorous rehearsals, Linda Evangelista was slightly dizzy, but her body instinctively walked towards the catwalk.

A charming smile, which she had practiced countless times in secret, involuntarily appeared on her delicate face. Amidst the enthusiastic atmosphere, her appearance was met with a burst of enthusiastic applause and cheers from the audience.

If Linda Evangelista hadn't been signed to Elite Media, she wouldn't have gotten this opportunity. Keep in mind that there were much bigger and more established models at today's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, yet she was the opening model. This is because she's one of Victoria's Secret's brand ambassadors and one of their most promoted artists.

Among Victoria's Secret's spokespeople, Linda Evangelista is not the most famous. Although she had some fame before, it was far from enough to attract attention. But everything will be different after today. As the opening model and the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show broadcast live across the entire world, it will be a tremendous opportunity for her.

Of the three Victoria's Secret spokespeople announced, Linda Evangelista has always been under the industry's scrutiny, even though she made an appearance at New York Fashion Week before, but it didn't generate much buzz. But today everything is different; she will be the focus of many people's attention.

When people saw Linda Evangelista, many couldn't help but think of John, feeling that this beautiful girl must have some kind of relationship with John, otherwise she wouldn't be able to become the opening model of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. In such an important show, how could they choose a girl with insufficient fame as the opening model?

Those working in the fashion industry are well aware of how shady this circle can be. Without a strong enough backing, how could one possibly appear at such an important event? After all, this is a live broadcast across the entire Victoria's Secret runway. For a newcomer with little experience, even the slightest mistake could have a huge impact on Victoria's Secret and bring a lot of trouble.

Actually, these guys are overthinking it. John and Linda Evangelista really have no connection. He didn't even arrange the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. At most, he just reminded Andrea Jung to make good use of his own people and not give the benefits to models who aren't signed to elite agencies. It's all in the family; just like the singers on the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show stage were all from Universal Music, and no one else.

(End of this chapter)