Reborn in America: Starting as a California Resident

"Mother,"

Henry spoke slowly, "I know Gordon's actions are infuriating, but I have my own plans."

Since you're already involved, there's no need to be angry. Instead, use this opportunity to fight for the best possible outcome.

"And then, you..."

Gloria instinctively wanted to refute Henry's attitude.

Although she knew her son had recently achieved great success, because of the short time she had spent with him, she would still subconsciously treat him as the child she needed to protect.

However, after meeting Henry's calm gaze, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

At that moment, she saw an extraordinary calmness and maturity in Henry's eyes.

Taking a deep breath and forcing herself to calm down, she asked, "Okay, so what's your plan?"

"Hehe, it's a secret for now, just wait and see," Henry replied with a smile.

The convoy then drove for another half hour before finally arriving at the central part of the Hansen Dam recreation area in the North San Fernando Valley.

Hidden here is an extremely private 18-hole high-end golf course. It belongs to the Los Angeles Golf Club, but its ownership is private, and it covers a very large area.

Even in California, where golf courses are scattered everywhere, this is considered one of the larger ones.

However, it is little known because it is never open to the public and only receives members of the constituent families of the California consortium and their guests.

When the convoy arrived at the entrance to the golf course, a manager in a sharp suit was already waiting.

He greeted Gloria and Henry politely and led them across a manicured lawn to the clubhouse.

After Henry and Gloria changed into their golf attire, Liam and Mike, carrying their golf bags, boarded an electric golf cart and officially entered the course area, guided by staff.

(Starting in the 60s, in order to reduce the physical burden on players and allow them to focus more on the game, golf courses began to use fuel-powered golf carts as a means of transportation on the course.)

With the development of technology, advancements in battery technology have significantly improved the energy density, cycle life, and adaptability to high and low temperatures of batteries. Therefore, battery-powered golf carts, designed with environmental protection in mind, are gradually replacing traditional gasoline-powered golf carts.

The scenery inside the stadium is delightful – the lush green grass is like a meticulously manicured carpet, interspersed with rolling hills and winding rivers.

This transformed the place into a secluded paradise, far removed from all the hustle and bustle of the world;

Only the occasional sound of a club striking the ball slightly breaks the tranquility.

The group walked along the winding path for about ten minutes before finally arriving near several gentlemen dressed in golf attire.

From a distance, Henry noticed Gordon and Paul Jr. laughing loudly in the crowd.

"Mom, who are the other people here?"

The number of people present far exceeded the number Gloria had previously told him, prompting Henry to ask his mother beside him a question.

Gloria was also very surprised by the appearance of the group of people in front of her, and a cautious look flashed in her eyes: "They are some big shots from the California conglomerate."

They are Norman Augustine Lockheed, chairman of Lockheed Corporation; Andrew Wilson, head of the Wells Fargo family; and David Packard, founder of Hewlett-Packard.

"Heh, it seems 'they' are in a hurry!"

The "them" referred to here are the renowned California conglomerates.

He was a rising star who emerged after the flames of World War II.

With the rapid development of California's arms industry during the war, the financial strength of this consortium grew astonishingly, especially its financial capital, which grew at a remarkable rate, eventually forming a massive consortium centered around the American Bank Group.

According to statistics from 1974, the California conglomerate possessed a staggering total of $1671 billion in assets, ranking third among the top ten conglomerates in the United States and playing a pivotal role in the nation's political and economic arena.

Broadly speaking, they are divided into three main groups: American Bank Group, San Francisco Group, and Los Angeles Group.

Each group consists of a series of closely linked businesses and families, each with its own unique influence and business areas;

Together, they influence economic activity in California and across the United States.

The Getty family is one of the key members of the Bank of America Group. Although the core company is not located in California, it still maintains a strong influence in California financial groups through Bank of America (BOA).

(Bank of America is one of the financial cores of the California conglomerate. Its predecessor was the Italian Bank founded in the early 20th century by A.P. Chiannini, a descendant of Italian immigrants.)

With its rapid business expansion, by the 20s it had become the largest bank in the western United States;

In the early 30s, it merged with the California American Bank and was renamed Bank of America (full name: National Trust Savings Bank of America).

During World War II, Bank of America made huge profits, surpassing Chase National Bank of New York to become the largest commercial bank in the United States.

Unfortunately, because it was formed relatively late, the American domestic market has already been monopolized by other established conglomerates.

If they want to grow and expand further, they can only compete fiercely with other established conglomerates in China while turning their attention to the vast overseas market.

Therefore, in terms of the importance attached to the global market, the California conglomerate is definitely among the top in the United States.

Henry and Gloria's arrival immediately drew the attention of everyone present.

People around stopped what they were doing and looked over with friendly smiles.

"Welcome, Gloria, Henry."

It's a pleasure to meet you all.

"Mr. Norman, it is an honor to meet you here."

This place is so beautiful; it's a great place to play ball.

Norman Augustine Lockheed, a burly man with gray hair, was the first to greet Gloria with a smile, and first exchanged a cheek kiss with her in the traditional Western manner.

After exchanging friendly greetings, Norman nodded and turned his gaze to Henry, his eyes sparkling with curiosity.

"Henry, are you ready to challenge our pitch?"

"Of course, Mr. Norman."

I'd always heard this course was challenging, and today I finally had the chance to test my skills.