Reborn Tech Maniac

Chapter 615 The Legendary 54 Club

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There's no question that Delta Flight 191 was a shock to Don Estridge and his wife. After all, they were so close to getting on this tragic plane that they almost missed death.

His wife, Mary Ann Ellier, babbled about it almost all night, and called the three children overnight to report that they were safe.

Rejoicing, she asked her husband, "The reason why we escaped unharmed is thanks to Tang wanting to see you. Tell me, does this indicate something in the dark?"

"What's foreshadowing." Don Estridge replied sullenly.

Whether his heart is as calm as he insisted on the outside can be seen from his tired expression the next day.

Seeing this scene, Tang Huan greeted with concern, "I'm not used to staying in the hotel, didn't you have a rest yesterday?"

"The conditions of the hotel are very good." Don Estridge shook his head, not in the mood to succumb, and replied directly: "Last night, I saw a news about an air crash on TV. In Dallas Fort Worth, The flight that happened at the international airport happened to be the plane we were planning to take to Los Angeles, and Mary and I were so shocked that we didn't get a good rest."

Tang Huan nodded slightly, "Misfortunes happen every day in the world. Because of this, we must constantly revise our lives to cherish the present and the future."

"I know what Don means." Don Estridge sighed. "Actually, I'm not a good employee. I've been working at IBM for so many years, because I don't want to move out of Florida. Turned down the company's job transfer for the first time; was transferred from the entry-level system department this year, also because of too many mistakes in the personal computer business, and must be responsible for it."

"I'm very willing to delegate power to my subordinates, so the working atmosphere is far more active and relaxed than that of IBM." Tang Huan looked at the other party and said pointedly: "Besides, the tree wants to be quiet but the wind keeps blowing. The current situation is not like It's as simple as you think."

Don Estridge insisted: "I feel that if Don let me go, my situation will be calm again."

"Okay, as you wish, we might as well put this question aside for a while and try it out." Tang Huan laughed loudly and stood up, "I heard from the hotel that you have packed your bags and are planning to leave today, so let me see you off. "

Although Don Estridge refused Tang Huan's solicitation, he couldn't really be ungrateful.He quickly explained: "On the flight that crashed yesterday, there were IBM interns and family members of employees. In the chaos, the news of our temporary change of itinerary was not passed on, so it was also listed on the list. We were lucky to escape It's a catastrophe, but I have to be busy dealing with those misunderstandings."

Tang Huan nodded in understanding. Although the communication conditions are very developed at this stage, in the chaos caused by emergencies, whether these modern tools can exert the desired effect depends on the crisis response mechanism and personnel quality. .

And Don Estridge's current situation is a bit similar to a famous cross talk joke in China. An employee encountered an accident on a business trip, but he was safe, but the unit didn't know about it, so a memorial service was held directly.

It is estimated that IBM also thought that Don Estridge, who quietly went to meet the big boss of the competitor, also suffered misfortune, and maybe even sent out the notice.

Under the kindness of Corporal Tang Huanlixian, Don Estridge was personally sent out of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel by him, and happened to meet Brooke Shields who was coming.

"Hi, Tang, I'm here." The fully grown "Eighth Wonder of the World" is exaggerated in height, and it can be said that it belongs to a veritable ocean horse.

Brooke Shields has only modest achievements as an actor, but she is an extremely successful star who attracts paparazzi to follow wherever she goes.

She greeted Tang Huan so affectionately, and the reporters who had been prepared for a long time, like sharks smelling blood, raised their cameras in panic.

Tang Huan responded with a smile in disbelief, while Don Estridge complained secretly, "My whereabouts will not be exposed just like this."

The more you worry about the cheese falling to the ground, the more often it will happen against the dry ground.

Don Estridge, who survived the air crash, received condolences from his friends, but also faced greater suspicion from IBM's top management.

The media that exposed the matter continued to fan the flames without fear of trouble.

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"Why did Don Estridge escape the plane crash by chance? Because he changed his schedule temporarily and secretly went to meet Tang Huan, the chairman of Fangyuan Computer Company, IBM's competitor."

"According to a close friend of Don Estridge, Don Estridge's wife, Mary Ann Ellier, believes that Tang Huan is a super lucky star favored by the goddess of fortune. Getting some luck, escaping the crash is a testament to that, and maybe other things can benefit as well."

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After the media concocted gossip all over the sky, they even listed a detailed timetable for Don Estridge to leave IBM and switch to Fangyuan Computer Company.

There was an IBM-PC compatible machine rebellion led by "Six Doors" inside, and there was an attack by microcomputer products from Fangyuan Computer Company outside. IBM really couldn't handle it. One manifestation is that its market value continued to decline, reaching 550 billion U.S. dollars Below; while Fangyuan Computer's market value is approaching the $800 billion mark.

Today, Don Estridge, the star figure of IBM, has caused overwhelming "scandals" again. The invisible impact caused by the invisible impact has made IBM's management more and more anxious, so regardless of the other party's repeated explanations, let them Take a complete vacation, in the euphemistic name, to avoid the limelight of public opinion.

I would have my heart to the bright moon, but the bright moon illuminates the ditch.

This is the portrayal of Don Estridge's heart at this time. Unfortunately, he didn't know this Tang poem, so he could only hand in his resignation angrily, expressing his innocence.

As a result, the simple and honest IBM star became more and more black, and instead confirmed the speculation of finding another job, which made the management even more angry than him, and further caused IBM's internal discussions and people's hearts to fluctuate. It was a mess.

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In his busy schedule, when he occasionally heard his subordinates report a few words about the plot progress of this soap opera, Tang Huan's reaction was often a knowing smile.

Brooke Shields, who is currently studying for a degree at Princeton University, came to meet Tang Huan this time mainly for an event he was going to participate in next.

Brooke Shields, a big star, is a frequent visitor to that club, so she knows the situation better.

"Okay, then you will be my female companion." Finally Tang Huan said with a smile.

At this time, the secretary transferred a call from Stephen Hawking's wife, Jane Wilder.

Stephen Hawking, who contracted pneumonia during a visit to CERN, was treated in the intensive care unit and was allowed to leave the hospital, but his ability to take care of himself became worse.

Even with such tremendous pressure, Jenn Wilder decided to give up the preferential conditions of the British National Health Service to pay for the nursing home, and took her husband home from the hospital.

It's just that economic pressure is always the most realistic and ruthless. Jane Wilder remembered Tang Huan's previous promise, and then called for help.

Without further ado, Tang Huan said directly, "The Shennong Foundation is willing to bear all the expenses. Ma'am, you can hire three shifts of nurses to take care of Hawking in turn, so it will be easier."

The Shennong Foundation has never been short of money, especially recently Tang Huan donated part of his profits from the Fangyuan Computer Company to its name.

Amid Jane Wilder's thanks, Tang Huan added in a relaxed tone: "By the way, please tell Stephen that his popular science masterpiece "A Brief History of Time" will be published soon, and the resulting Income will be transferred to your account as quickly as possible."

After Tang Huan finished the matter, Brooke Xiaosi smiled and said: "I also wrote a book."

"What subject matter?" Tang Huan asked curiously.

"It's about my own autobiography, it's called "OnYourOwn"——"Rely on Yourself", which has just been published." Brooke Shields puffed her chest out and replied proudly.

"Amazing! This is one of the rewards of going to college, right? I don't even know how to write my autobiography." Tang Huan gave a thumbs up and expressed his praise.

A key can open a lock, and the same is true for beauties with different temperaments.Therefore, Tang Huan did not point out that your chicken soup for the soul can be compared with the popular science masterpieces of great scientists.

In fact, the reason why Brooke Shields, who was at the pinnacle of her career, unexpectedly ran to Princeton University the year before last was all due to her shrewd mother, who knew how to plan well and knew that her child star career had already passed. In the end, transformation must be considered, and the best buffer is to go to university for four years to get through this embarrassing stage where you can't go to the village or go to the store, just like Jodie Foster's original choice.

However, Brooke Shields, who hid on the university campus, may not be as good as Jodie Foster in her studies.Fortunately, she is a born star embryo, no matter where she goes, she can attract enough attention.And this so-called autobiography is the product of a star.

Otherwise, even if a 20-year-old girl has a colorful acting career as material, she may not be qualified for an autobiography-the richest man has not been published yet.

Brooke Shields, who was exhilarated by the praise, said with some regret: "Unfortunately, I forgot, please write a preface."

Tang Huan raised his legs and said leisurely, "My retouching fee is not cheap."

Brooke Xiaosi coquettishly refused: "You are such a super rich man, you still ask me for money."

"Of course, one yard is worth one yard. After all, I have to ask for rewards for my skills." Tang Huan, who remained calm in the fragrance, was very firm.

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Manhattan, New York City, 54 West 254th Street, is a magical place. The famous 54 Club is located here. It is a classic representative of American club culture and nightlife culture. It can even be described as the ancestor of modern nightclubs in the original time and space many years later.

The current 54 Club is the result of the second opening in 1981; as for the first opening time, it dates back to April 1977, due to the founders Steve Rubell - Steve Lubo and Ian Schrager - Ian Schrager Lager managed well and became an instant hit.

In particular, Steve Lubow is very good at organizing celebrity gatherings, recruiting a large number of famous entertainers, supermodels, rock stars, and producers to show up at the 54 Club, which quickly became a celebrity indicator, as well as midnight music A strong representation of dance club culture.

The reason why Club 54 was so successful during the first two years of its opening is that the bosses spared no expense to maximize the hardware and create an incomparably luxurious environment. The most powerful public relations strategy.

Of course, the more important reason is that after the end of the 1970s, when people advocated freedom, people seemed to be extremely crazy, and the 54 Club catered to these tastes and dared to play anything.

With buyers and sellers so complementary, the 54 Club is naturally rich in wealth. As a result, in the first year of operation for more than eight months, it made a net profit of more than 700 million US dollars. Got it."

American mainstream society has always advertised itself as conservative. Perhaps because of this, the 54 Club, which has played too much, has become an early bird and has been targeted by relevant departments.

Although there are no firefighting, anti-pornography and anti-illegal forces to take care of such business establishments, the United States will not lack checks and balances. For example, the New York State Liquor Administration has raided the 54 Club that sold alcohol without a license several times. At the same time, the tax department also launched an action.

In the end, the two founders, Steve Lubow and Ian Schrager, were found to have dirty buttocks, and were found to have evaded taxes for 250 million U.S. dollars. They ended up in prison for 13 months. People take care of it and close down.

After Steve Lubow and Ian Schrager were released from the lawsuit in 1981, they chose to continue to run the 54 Club, but they found another backer and sold the property to Mark Fleischman, who served as consultant.

The 54 Club, which has learned from the past, is indeed much more stable. It has been almost four years since it opened for the second time, and it has been safe and sound. The celebrities who come here are more dense, and Brooke Shields is just one of them.

Tang Huan's visit to the 54 Club this time was not for fun, but to see audio products such as disc players that inject computer digital technology into electronic music, as well as the first digital karaoke that landed in the United States. How effective is the use of a nightclub.

Steve Lubow, Ian Schrager, Mark Fleischman and others dispatched together to welcome Tang Huan, a special big-name celebrity. Because of his arrival, the entire 54 Club seemed to be more luxurious and full of demons. .

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(End of this chapter)