Rebirth of America, this is my time

Yeah~ Do you like it? Evelin asked with a smile.

He raised his hand lightly and swept out a fan shape with his green-white fingertips. All the land you see now was bought with our money. If it were extended forward, it would even reach Saratoga.

Saratoga is a city in Santa Clara County, California. It is bordered by Cupertino to the north, Los Gatos to the south, and mountains to the west. Going east, you can quickly reach San Jose, the county capital.

Last year, when Evelyn expressed that she wanted to buy land to build a manor, Thomas, who felt that agricultural land must be used to reduce taxes, began to look for suitable land, and the target was set around Los Gatos, where his home is located. There are two reasons: the first is that it is close to home and the environment is familiar. Although there may be a premium when purchasing, if there is any trouble, he can solve it with his many years of business contacts; the second is Los Gatos itself. It is a small agricultural town. In addition to the navel oranges managed by Thomas, there are also acres and acres of wheat fields and cotton fields. When agricultural operations have become a habit and the nature of the land does not need to be changed, the purchase of existing land is comparable to the development of wasteland. Much simpler.

Therefore, under Thomas's control, he has been using the company co-founded by Ethan and Evelyn since October last year, that is, with the income from the Snake book licensing as its only source of funding, to conduct agricultural land development here. Made massive acquisitions. At the beginning of this year, shortly after the second dividend from Nintendo was injected into the company by the two, Thomas spent it all again. After he spent nearly tens of millions of dollars, the agricultural land north of Los Gatos became the property of Jones and Johnson Agricultural Production Company, and the land in Saratoga and Los Gatos was also owned by Jones and Johnson Agricultural Production Company. They bought a lot. If they invest the third dividend from Nintendo in the next few months, then in the future Jobs will be able to see their family's fields when he goes shopping near his home.

If it’s not wheat, it’s almonds, if it’s not almonds, it’s cotton…

If we add little eyes one after another to those crops, then every move of Xiao Qiao will be done under Ethan’s nose. At that time——

Eh~

You fish every day and don’t go to the company, right?

I watch you!

Hehe~

The plan to persecute Xiao Qiao is complete!

The reason why Ethan inspected his farmland at this moment is all Evelin's fault.

After finishing all the work in Los Angeles, Ethan suggested going out for a walk. After all, working all day long will only kill your interest. Only by relaxing properly can love turn into life. But like Ethan, Evelin had no interest in the traffic-congested City of Angels. Plus, they had already visited there for a long time during their vacation last summer, so Evelin suggested that they come and see their land. .

At first, Ethan was not very interested in this kind of thing.

Although he knows that land is the real non-renewable resource, if the rich don't hold land, then it has no foundation like duckweed in the pond. No matter how much stock market value is before it is realized, it is just a fantasy and is placed in a bank account. If money is not spent, it is no different from a string of numbers.

But even if the land is in Niubi, it doesn’t look good!

It's so dark and so black that you can't even see a flower no matter how you look at it!

But when Ethan followed his sister back to Los Gatos, where he had lived for a long time, and saw the golden wheat fields, the oncoming harvest and the fact that he couldn't reach it with his hands made him feel extremely wonderful.

Are you sure this place belongs to us? Ethan still couldn't believe it.

Of course! If you don't believe me, go back and ask Thomas now! Evelin said with a smile: He should be at home now, because after taking over the company, Linda said that he didn't go to the orchard very much. Now he is only responsible for overall planning. , and left all the rest to the people around him. After acquiring this place, he also retained the original employment system, allowing the original workers to stay and continue working, and only dispatched those old people who had followed him for decades. To take over the vacant farmer’s management position.”

In his words, those people have been with him all his life. They are old and can continue to work, but since they have the opportunity, let them take a break. In society, those old people who are not very literate may find It's not an easy job, but they have been around the land all their lives and helping to keep an eye on it. It's still very easy. When he paid those people, he also told me that each person would have 10,000 yuan a year. Two thousand US dollars, and we give them a 1% commission on the sales of crops at the end of each year. Although this salary is a bit high, using them is more reassuring than using others, isn't it?

Since the idea of ​​building the manor was Evelyn's, and the person in charge of the operation was Thomas. Since the second half of last year, Ethan has been dragged away by many chores such as factory riots, general elections, and opponent raids. Regarding the land purchase, Thomas and his daughter communicated directly.

Although the results achieved by the father and daughter are very fruitful,...

No, don't you want to build a manor?

Why did you suddenly buy so much land?

Where's the manor?

After thinking about it, Ethan discovered the problem.

Although he has been a human being for two generations, he has only seen things like sheep being sold as dogs, and now, Evelin has become a farmer under the guise of building a manor?

If this were placed in a topic composition, it would be completely off topic!

Faced with Ethan's question, the girl's answer was very simple.

Because there is too much money and I can't spend it all.

‘? ? ? ’

‘Fuck! What a weird reason is this! ’

Ethan was shocked.

The girl smiled and said: How much does it cost to build a manor? Even if we spend a lot of money, it will only cost a few million at most, and this kind of hedonic consumption cannot be deducted from taxes.

In order to pay less taxes, we have to buy land for production, use the money from personal income to invest in agricultural production to reduce taxes, and then use the income from agricultural output to build a manor. In the process, the latter will do the accounting. It can also be regarded as a part of building supporting facilities in agricultural production, so...

This can be considered a virtuous circle, right?

‘…the virtuous cycle of divine special codes! ’

Use your own income to invest in agriculture, and use agricultural income to build a manor?

This development really exceeded Ethan's expectations.

However, tax avoidance...

Ethan does support this.

So how much land do we have now? He took a deep breath and asked.

“When Thomas told me before, it was already close to five thousand acres.”

Evelin thought for a moment and said: That was when Star Wars was launched. Now, it should be almost 6,000 or 7,000. After all, farmland is cheap.

‘…’

Although the figure of six to seven thousand acres is not enough compared to the big landowners of later generations. After all, the land under the names of those guys is measured in units of one million acres, but for those who spent several years in the previous life and could not afford to buy one. For Ethan, who is setting up a pigeon cage, this area is huge enough!

He was so huge that he directly touched the golden ears of wheat with his fingers!

Across that heavy grain sac!

When the breeze blew by, the rustling sound made him take steps and start running!

Ha ha ha ha--

He laughed loudly.

I have land—I have land—

he shouted.

From today onwards I am also a landlord! - Hahahahahaha -

Seeing the neurotic behavior, Evelin smiled.

Just when she was about to raise her hands and use the horn to signal Ethan not to run away, a scream of Ah—— suddenly penetrated her ears, and the sound and shadow on the field ridge disappeared directly.

Such a situation made Evelin frown suddenly, Ethan? What's wrong with you? She shouted and rushed over, and when she came to the place where Ethan disappeared...

The sight in front of her made her dumbfounded.

Ethan was lying in the wheat field with his limbs spread out and his back facing the sky, like a wooden character.

His arms slide and his legs kick around, as if he is about to swim.

The excitement escaping from his face was like substance.

Ethan is very happy!

Because no matter how many years human civilization develops! How many times has society progressed! The profession of landlord will always exist. In this world, no one can refuse to be a landowner!

And collecting rent...

That is actually everyone’s dream!

Although I fell down while running and rolled in the field, I was very dirty.

But Ethan didn't care.

He cut off some ears of wheat and hung them in the car, and then he and Evelin returned to their home in Los Gatos.

After meeting Thomas and Linda, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, Ethan, who was very happy about the farm project, gave them big hugs and took the initiative to give them a sweet kiss on their cheeks.

Oh - Thomas, Linda, I really miss you to death -

We don't want you to be arrogant! Thomas looked disgusted, I'm very busy now!

People call me President Johnson!

Oh - he's squealing again - Linda hit him a few times with a smile on her face, and then said to the two of them: Ignore him, he's a little confused right now.

“After you handed over the agricultural production company to him, officials from the Santa Clara County Agriculture Department came almost every month, and state officials also came several times. The president of the California Agricultural Production Association invited him to become a supervisor of the association. There are also those agricultural supply companies that call him every quarter...

Those people called him CEO as soon as they met. They kept shouting and shouting, and he lost his mind.

Oh Linda - who are you saying is insane? Thomas was unhappy, I know it very well now! Miabida, where Ethan's factory is located, is also a city in our Santa Clara County. As long as we are in There is enough land here, and enough workers are hired, the fewer problems the children will encounter——

I may not understand other things, but I know that agriculture is the most important industry!

You can not watch TV, play games or even wear clothes, but you can't not eat!

‘…’ The smart words immediately left Linda speechless.

Following Aunt Linda's silence, Thomas, who had obtained the throne of the family, suddenly burst out laughing.

This behavior made Linda, who knew she had been tricked, raise her hand and hit him. As Thomas screamed in pain, Ethan and Evelin laughed and pushed their shoulders from behind and walked into the house.

Since they hadn't been home for a long time, the two of them stayed at home for a meal that night. After a small chat, they felt a little tired and went to rest at home.

The next day, after Thomas led the two of them to inspect his territory like a king, Ethan, who finally recovered, said goodbye to his aunt and uncle and returned to Palo Alto.

And when they walked into the company in the afternoon...

The registration information on the visitor's book shocked Ethan.

Julis, what's going on? Ethan called his administrative supervisor.

Are these people here to see me? he asked, pointing to the list.

Yeah~ Julis Noble nodded and said, We came together yesterday afternoon.

That scene was embarrassing to watch. She shuddered.

Oh - Ethan nodded, Are you all here to discuss cooperation?

Yes, replied Julis Noble.

Then you call them back and decline politely for me. Ethan handed over the visitor list, Just say that I am out of inspiration and have no ideas, and we will talk about cooperation later.

In fact, when he started the company, Ethan didn't want to play collaborative games with others.

This is not a question of whether he is arrogant or not, but if he cooperates with others when he has a bunch of games in his head, isn't that just giving money to others stupidly?

As for Star Wars?

That was just an accident, right?

When he wants to defeat his opponents with lightning speed, this two-pronged approach that rides the wave of the times can occupy the public's attention in the shortest possible time. When the public's attention is firmly attracted to him, the opponent's products will also be attracted. It disappeared naturally.

After defeating the enemy, all that's left is to continue making money.

When the company's business goals returned to normal, only Roy Disney's idea of ​​joint development could arouse his interest, but it was a pity...

Oh - you said you guys were fighting among yourself Der!

Ethan was very sorry.

However, his polite rejection did not extinguish those people's hope.

Shortly after Julis Noble came to report and told Ethan that she had finished the phone call, those people came to the door again. Only then did Ethan realize that they were eager to make a profit and had not left at all. Last night was Stayed at a hotel in Palo Alto.

Since these people were so enthusiastic, Ethan had no choice but to meet them.

This meeting——

He instantly saw the diversity of the human species.

Disney head Tatum directly moved out of Steven Spielberg, hoping to reach cooperation with him through this relationship.

After Ethan called Stoudemire, who was playing games in the Universal office, he directly said that Disney signed a CD distribution contract with MCA for its music overnight, so——

From a friend's point of view, of course I support your personal decision. But from my own point of view, I hope you can cooperate with Disney. Spielberg on the other end of the phone said: After all, Disney Denis has been very good to me and this trade-off is difficult for me.

Sorry brother, I have already told Sidney that I don't want to get involved in this matter, and now, I also want to say this to you again. We are still brothers, but in terms of your cooperation with Disney , I can’t get involved, and I’m not willing to guide or interfere with you.”

Perhaps because he had already told Ethan about the internal affairs of Disney, Spielberg's words now are very sincere.

After hanging up the phone with him, Ethan met with Michael Eisner from Paramount again, and this guy didn't take the normal route, saying that Paramount was willing to come up with Star Trek and Destiny After the game cooperation, he directly chatted about other things.

Ethan, can I call you that? I heard that Professor Barbara Babcock in the Ministry of Justice is your friend? When she published a casebook on women before, you also bought her casebook And donate to some schools on the West Coast?”

Michael Eisner leaned on the seat and said with a smile: I have a certain understanding of her. Her abilities are very good and her thoughts are very avant-garde. The position she is sitting in is not suitable for her identity at all. What do you think?

Ethan understood.

Then he sent the other person out with a smile.

If Disney and Paramount are offering real money and silver profits, then the next MGM and Columbia will be a serious cooperation...

Well, actually it’s not serious either.

Because when MGM brought out Tom Cat and Jerry Mouse, they also hoped that Ethan could develop some interesting slot machines for them, and they could also give them a commission for this part of the revenue.

There is no way, who allows them to do their main business in Las Vegas?

Unfortunately, Ethan is not interested in this.

When talking to David Begelman, the head of Columbia, Ethan was even more surprised.

What are you talking about, Walt Disney and Roy Disney once cheated on Ray Kroc?

This news made Ethan transform into a melon field, his eyes twisted as he wanted to taste the delicious food.

Yeah! David Begelman was very satisfied with Ethan's curiosity. He nodded vigorously and said: Ethan, let me tell you this, you must not cooperate with Disney -

Because their family has a criminal record!

Ray Kroc and Walt Disney were both from Chicago, you should know that, right?

Although Ray Kroc's family is not as well off as Walt Disney's, uh... well, Ray Kroc was born into a lower class, but they knew each other before they became successful.

That was during WW1, and they all chose to enlist in the army. Because they were not of the same age, they could not go to the front line, so they eventually became volunteers for the International Committee of the Red Cross and trained together at the Navy Pier in Chicago.

The same experiences and the same choices made them meet. After the army, Walt Disney became a painter and then came to Los Angeles, while Ray Kroc continued to work.

On the surface, it seemed that they would never cross paths again, because after coming to Hollywood, Walt Disney found success overnight, while Ray Kroc found it at the age of fifty. The McDonald Brothers.”

But that's not the case. After discovering that the McDonald's brothers used a standardized kitchen to sell burgers, he approached Walt Disney after getting the franchise because he felt that this standardized kitchen operation method could be used in Anna Heim's Disneyland. And he wants to put McDonald's in Disneyland.

Walt Disney refused, saying Disney wouldn't need them, and then Ray Kroc had to go back to his hometown and start a company.

But what about the reality? Disneyland has been selling burgers since it opened! It's selling French fries!

“The central kitchen model, which was not popular at the time and not many people even knew about it, appeared directly in Disney parks!”

“The Disney brothers just copied Ray Kroc’s idea!”

When the founders of a company can do such a thing! When their descendants are fighting over the right to run the company! It is really risky to cooperate with them!

gushed Columbia Pictures' David Begelman.

The sight of his hands waving and spittle flying directly made Ethan nod his head repeatedly.

Oh David, you're right! Ethan agreed.

Really? David Begelman's eyes lit up and he said: Ethan, my friend, even if we fail to cooperate, I hope you can choose your partners carefully and never be cheated.

Oh - thank you for the reminder - you are really a good person -

Ethan sent the person out while issuing him a card.

And when he returned to the office and sat on the soft boss chair, he suddenly laughed out loud while lying on his back.

To be honest, Ethan was really almost defeated by these people!

As managers and heads of listed companies, these guys really have no skills at all!

Disney made a triangular deal, Paramount played a resource swap, MGM played its trump card, and Columbia...

That was even more unpretentious and exposed the dark stuff about competitors head-on.

Although this method is indeed effective, because Disney's copying of McDonald's business model made Ethan, who already wanted to draw a line with Disney, dislike them even more, but...

Well, this method is actually not Low either.

All methods are good methods as long as they can achieve the goal.

Oh - this is business war -

This is really interesting...

Ethan shook his head dumbfounded.

After sighing, he sat up again.

Since he decided not to cooperate with these companies, he naturally wanted to equip the upcoming home console with a trump card game, and the content of the game... that would naturally be the last act in the previously decided trilogy!

Ethan took out a handwriting paper and wrote a line of words on it——

Northland Cube.

Note: ① In America, directly buying ready-made agricultural land, or even agricultural land with attachments, is a very common business. In other words, in their agricultural investment method, there is an operation method in which capitalists directly purchase existing farms and then lease them back to the original farm owners. For example, Gates did this for a lot of land in his hands, because he couldn't find enough people to arrange and manage it. This approach seems silly, because the farmers are still farming, but they have lost the most valuable land and changed from the original landowners to tenants. They only got a sum of money that will depreciate, but in fact for the farmers In fact, this is still a business, because after they get the money, they will continue to operate the farm, and then use the money they earn to buy wasteland, transform them into agricultural land, and continue to sell it. And this involves another common land transaction in America, called land transformation. The rate of return in this business is actually very high. ② Rolling Stone reported that the father of McDonald’s, Ray Kroc, was cheated by Walt Disney. The original article of that year also included a reply from Walt Disney. Walt Disney agreed to McDonald’s move to Disney, but they had to A commission will be drawn directly based on the number of copies of the product sold, which exceeds 30%. Ray Kroc disagrees.