[Gone With the Wind] Daughter Difficult

It was inevitable for Bonnie to be very busy during this period, whether it was Butler's own business, the girls' school, or the newly established science and technology research institute, these took up a lot of her time every day.

Establishing a science and technology research institute is something that Bonnie has planned for a long time. Some time ago, she sent Louise to investigate Tesla God and Edison's studio for poaching, but before that, she was still in various places across the country and in Europe. , A lot of money has dug up many scientists and inventors with real materials (in fact, they are stored in Bonnie's memory cloud), and she has already asked Butler's European company to buy the instruments needed for her experiments. .

It is now the end of the nineteenth century, the era when the electrical revolution began, and it is also the era when technology will really start to explode.As a former art student, she certainly did not know the principles and processes of these inventions, but as a modern person who has enjoyed all the conveniences brought by modern technology, she can name hundreds of technologies that can improve the existing technologies of human beings. The product of Shuipin—as long as there is a general research direction, she will pay these scientists and inventors to develop it by themselves.

For example, oil, oil, when it was first developed, most of it was used to light kerosene lamps, and the remaining gasoline after refining kerosene was directly discharged as industrial waste, even if others didn't feel sorry for those The remaining petroleum derivatives such as gasoline, lubricating oil, asphalt, chemical fertilizers, etc., she felt sorry for the little money that was wasted, so the research on petroleum was naturally one of the priority projects of this technology research institute.Moreover, oil is non-renewable. As "black gold", its energy value has been chased by future generations. After the collapse of the Bretton Woods system formulated by the United States, the United States controlled the entire world through dollar oil, and That is to say, owning oil is tantamount to owning the lifeline of the whole country (or stifling the lifeline of the whole country).

As for other things, Bonnie no longer expects that revolutionary products such as computers will appear in this era, but she hopes that cars and airplanes will be invented as soon as possible, and of course, movies and TV that she thought could change people's spiritual entertainment .

Historically, the inventor of the car was the name of a famous car brand—benz, but the cars at that time were luxury goods among luxury goods. At the beginning, car manufacturing was still a monopoly industry, and only a few approved manufacturers could As for the price of making cars, of course only the rich can enjoy it.Later, a talented person introduced the assembly line into the automobile industry, which greatly improved the efficiency of car installation, and allowed workers to enjoy the eight-hour work system, and also turned the price of cars into cabbage, making them affordable for most Americans. Since then, the United States has once again embarked on a more advanced car. This outstanding man is Henry Ford.

In fact, the assembly line was not invented by Henry Ford. It was invented in England as early as the [-]th century. So not long after Bonnie joined Butler Company, she transferred most of the factories under the company's name to It has been changed to assembly line operation, which can not only improve work efficiency, but also make the quality of products more stable.

But why did Bonnie target the auto industry?

First of all, Ruide has already targeted the oil and steel industry more than ten years ago. After several rounds of "economic crises", Butler has acquired most of the southern oil and steel plants and monopolized the southern oil and steel industries. With the rapid development, the current oil is actually not able to play its own role in energy.

But the invention of the automobile and even the airplane is different. The body of the automobile is made of steel, the energy required for the lock of the automobile is steel, and the roads required by the automobile can provide countless job opportunities.There will be more industries derived from this, such as gas stations, automobile transportation, long-distance or short-distance buses, and cars for various needs in the future, such as large trucks, vans, off-road vehicles, small cars, etc., that is, It is said that the popularity of automobiles will inject a fresh vitality into the entire United States.When funds circulate in these industries, people create more wealth and then reach capitalists through consumption. This is a virtuous circle.And the entire economy, which fell to the bottom due to the economic crisis, naturally began to flourish.

The market did not exist at the beginning, but a new field opened up by businessmen with unique vision and vision.These business tycoons' desire for money made them good at tapping potential markets in life, and successfully brought them into human life, promoting the progress and development of human civilization.

Bonnie has always stood on the shoulders of giants to run Butler, and now it seems that she has practiced well.

And soon, her competitors will be these business tycoons with extraordinary talent and unique vision.

Two weeks after Bonnie sent Louise to poach, Louise brought Bonnie good news.

Tesla agreed to the conditions put forward by Bonnie. Although he himself also made a lot of demands, but in Bonnie's view, they were all trivial matters. As long as Tesla was dug over, he would have no regrets in his life.

In the office, Bonnie buried her head in the documents and wrote quickly, but at the moment she was happily humming a song with an unknown tune, with a smile on her lips, and she seemed to be in a good mood.

When Abraham came in with the documents, he saw Bonnie's sweet appearance. You must know that Bonnie has a full work schedule these days, especially after she established a new fund, and recently Rhett No, the work is handled by Bonnie, and sometimes even he works overtime until midnight.

Bonnie is still young, but she forgets to sleep and eat when she works, and dark circles appear in her eyes, which is especially obvious on her delicate and fair face. Albert also watched Bonnie grow up since she was a child, so naturally she loves her very much .

It's rare that Bonnie is in a good mood, and Albert doesn't want to tell Bonnie the news he just received, because this news will ruin Bonnie's rare good mood in all likelihood.

But I don't want to say it, I still have to say it.

Abraham handed the folder in his hand to Bonnie, and couldn't help "coughing", trying to get Bonnie's attention.

Bonnie didn't look up, just said "Thank you, Abham," and continued to focus on the documents.

Abham was speechless, he didn't want to "thank you", "little captain, something bad happened, the workers of the Snoot Coal Plant we just acquired seemed dissatisfied with the treatment we gave them, and they are organizing workers Go on strike."

"Huh?" Bonnie raised her head without a smile on her face, and there was an unidentified mockery in her eyes.

"Little captain, they are bullying too much." Abham said angrily.

You must know that the Snoot Coal Plant itself was on the verge of bankruptcy. Before their acquisition, the entire plant had been in a state of shutdown. If they hadn't injected funds after the acquisition, these workers might have been completely unemployed.

Not only that, Butler Company also rectified most of the factories in the same industry, added assembly line operations to them, and improved the treatment and benefits of workers.Butler Company asked itself that it had already provided everything it could provide, and just like that, there are still workers going on strike?

"They offered to pay five dollars a day to give up this strike."

"I've learned what it means to push an inch." Bonnie's voice could not be heard up and down, her face was expressionless, and even Abraham didn't know what she was thinking.

"How many people were incited?"

"There are about 100 people. In fact, not all of them are on the same level as them. Most of them are satisfied with the salary and benefits of the new company, so now the workers are divided into two sides. Little captain, what are you going to do now? Is it fried?" Get rid of these troublemakers?"

Bonnie would like to go directly to the factory to see what these people want to do, but Reed is not here, Abraham and others will definitely not agree to her going to the factory with a girl, and now those workers are obviously going to make trouble.

"Abham, you send people to investigate the motives and purposes of the troublemakers, and investigate their family backgrounds. Then you send people to appease other workers and tell them to send someone to talk to the head office. Talk to the people here." Bonnie said calmly, "First of all, don't startle the snake, I'm afraid this matter is not that simple, I guess some people think our company is not pleasing to the eye, and deliberately create problems for us."

"clear."

Bonnie suddenly showed a weird smile: "Also, Dad is not here now. I guess they came here for this. This is also one of our advantages. Don't expose it."

Abham nodded knowingly.

Strikes are commonplace. An economic crisis occurs almost every ten years. Not to mention other places, even Atlanta, which is relatively backward compared to the northern industrial cities, has had several strikes in response to the whole country.

This kind of thing has rarely happened since Butler's company was reformed.You must know that after integrating the entire industry, many capitalists will significantly lay off employees to reduce labor costs. When she integrates these enterprises, she is trying to ensure employment as much as possible, rather than letting many workers lose their jobs directly.

The factory was newly acquired this time, and the working system and rules and regulations after the reintegration are very different. There will naturally be an adaptation period at the beginning, but the strike started before the adaptation period. Is this trying to fish in troubled waters? Or is there someone behind it?

This incident really ruined Bonnie's good mood because the plan of the science and technology research institute was progressing smoothly.She was not in the mood to do the next work, so for the first time this month, Bonnie got off work on time for the first time.

When Bonnie told Abraham the news, Mr. Secretary almost looked at Bonnie with an expression of disbelief, his expression was like gold coins raining down from the sky, he was dizzy from being smashed, but he was so happy About to fly.

"Okay, I'm going home first, so don't be late tomorrow." Today, Kevin was the only one who came to the company because of his physical discomfort.

These days Bonnie is like a string that is getting tighter and tighter. If it doesn't relax a bit, it will almost break.

As the sun sets, it casts a bright crimson on the purple-blue sky and white clouds, making the earth seem to be coated with a layer of gold.

But at this time, Bonnie has no intention of admiring these magnificent views. Bonnie is riding her "Mr. Butler", and just wants to gallop on this big road.

She raised her brown whip high, tightly clamped the horse's belly with both feet, bent down and ordered Mr. "Butler" to run faster, and run faster.

Mr. Butler is in his prime, and under the urging of Bonnie, he runs faster and faster.

The gust-like speed made her cheeks hurt from the wind, but the crazy speed stimulated her tight senses for a while, and made her feel a kind of relief. At this moment, only the speed was left to make her completely forget everything. Worry, don't need to think about those business decisions, and solve endless problems.

It would be great if Xiaobo was here, maybe he could play the piano for her to relax her nervousness.

But if there is no accident, Xiaobo should have set off from Vienna at this time—although Xiaobo doesn't seem to have sent her a telegram yet.

In this case.In about a month, her fiancé will be able to return to the United States and return to her side.

Thinking of Xiaobo, Bonnie felt like honey had flowed through her heart, and she even felt less irritable.

Because of Mr. Butler's super long play today, Bonnie took 10 minutes less than usual to get home.

When she got off the horse, she faintly felt that something was wrong at home. Even Peter, the black man who helped her tie the horse, had a mysterious smile on his face, and just urged her to go back to the house.

what happened?

Bonnie walked home obediently, and when she opened the back door, she heard chatter and laughter coming from the living room.

Have guests at home?

But soon, she heard Rhett's familiar voice.

Is Rhett back? !How is it possible, isn't it said that it will take half a month?

Bonnie involuntarily quickened her pace and trotted all the way to the living room. She saw Rhett standing in the middle at a glance, and swooped into Rhett's arms: "Dad, why are you back today?"

Rhett was also very excited when he saw his beloved daughter, he hugged Bonnie off the ground, and kissed her hard on the forehead before letting her go, "Bonnie baby, don't you want to give you a surprise?" How about it, is it a surprise?"

Of course, I am pleasantly surprised. It may have been more than two months since Rhett separated from them this time. They have never been separated for such a long time since they were young. Even Scarlett couldn’t get up a few days ago. Because the girls' school plan mobilized Melanie and her enthusiasm, I am afraid that her mood will continue to be depressed.

"Dad, you didn't even tell us when you came back," Bonnie complained. The excitement of seeing Rhett made her ignore the people beside her for a moment. Unexpectedly, Melanie, Ashley, and Christine all Now, because she has been close to Rhett since she was a child, these people have watched her grow up, and Bonnie is not embarrassed.

It is said that Kevin, who is not feeling well, is also winking at her.

What does this guy want?

At this moment, footsteps suddenly came from behind.

Anyone else?

Bonnie turned her head and saw an unexpected person all of a sudden.

"Little Bo?" Bonnie couldn't believe her eyes.

God, is it really Xiaobo?Isn't she really dreaming?

Rhett touched his daughter's head and patted her on the shoulder, "I went around Africa and returned to the European continent, and I came back with Xiao Bo. How is it? This is the real big surprise, right?" ?”

It was because of the surprise that Bonnie was speechless at the moment.

She was already very happy that Rhett could come back early, and he even brought Xiao Bo back.

Bonnie looked at Xiaobo motionlessly, as if time had stood still.

Xiao Bo, who was wearing a white shirt and trousers, looked at Bonnie tenderly and walked slowly towards her.

It wasn't until she was hugged into a wide and warm embrace, and her not-so-thick chest made Bonnie completely believe that Xiao Bo really came back.

She couldn't help but hugged the boy a little tighter, so that their bodies could get closer.

The two embraced tightly, and Xiao Bo buried his head between Bonnie's shoulders and neck, absorbing the faint and faint scent of the girl's perfume.

The young couple who reunited after a long absence are naturally like glue. Originally, Xiao Bo should go home and have a good rest, but after returning home and packing his luggage, he couldn't wait to see Bonnie.

Originally, Rhett also invited their family to the Butler Mansion for dinner, so Xiao Bo came with the family after washing up.

In fact, being able to come back with Reid was unexpected by Xiaobo, but they happened to be able to catch up. Neither of them told the others, they just wanted to give them a surprise.

Bonnie hadn't come back when the Wilkes came.

After Kevin and Christine saw him, they told him that Bonnie had been working overtime at the company these days, and she might not come back for dinner. Xiaobo originally wanted to go to the company to find Bonnie, but both children Tell him that Bonnie is not off work now, and wait until after five o'clock.

Even Scarlett wanted to call Bonnie, but was stopped by two little guys who didn't know what they were thinking. If that was the case, Bonnie would definitely not be surprised.

The two families were talking in the living room, and Xiao Bo went to the bathroom halfway. When he came out, he saw that Bonnie, who was said to have been working overtime these days, appeared at home.

"I'm back." He whispered in her ear.

Finally, you are back.

"I miss you so much." Bonnie couldn't help murmuring.

Xiao Bo trembled all over, and kissed Bonnie's ear, "I miss you too."

Everyone else was laughing secretly, but everyone wisely left enough space for the young couple.

During dinner, Reid was telling everyone about the knowledge and anecdotes he encountered in South Africa this time. Of course, someone took a gun and knocked his cowboy hat off. other people.

When Scarlett heard that he was almost shot in the head, she beat him hard.

"I'm fine, have I come back?" Rhett coaxed with his arm around Scarlett's shoulder.

"Africa is so dangerous. You still want to take Kevin with you. Next time you can send someone there." Scarlett said unhappy.

Rhett: "Don't worry, the matter has been settled, I have left someone there, and I will not go again in the short term."

"Nothing is more important than life." Scarlett muttered

Rhett said immediately: "You are more important than my life."

Scarlett stopped talking at the moment, maybe because of drinking red wine, her cheeks were stained with a rouge-like red glow.

Kevin: Hey, do you think there's no one else around you?

Christine: Rhett and Scarlett are really pissy and pissy.

Kevin: Do you think my parents are the only ones who are numb?The bunch of couples sitting across from us barely fed each other! ! !

Christine: Isn't that great?The picture looks beautiful.

Kevin: ...

After dinner, the Wilkes family did not leave immediately, and everyone moved to the living room together.

Everyone's topic jumped quickly, and somehow, it came to Bonnie's new women's fund.

Because this plan was decided temporarily by Bonnie herself, and everything was not discussed with Rhett. At this moment, Bonnie couldn't help but peek at Rhett, afraid that he would have any opinion on it.

Even though she had reported to Rhett before, but Rhett did not return her telegram, which made her a little nervous now.

"Dad," Bonnie looked at Rhett, hesitant to speak.

Rhett nodded, his expression didn't seem to change much: "Bonnie, you don't have to be so careful, it's a good thing, isn't it?"

Bonnie breathed a sigh of relief.

From the looks of it, Rhett doesn't seem to be angry.

"But... I don't just want to build a girls' school, I also want to fight for women to have the same rights as men. Whether it is economically or legally, the current social system is really unfair to women. Yes." Bonnie said bravely.

Rhett listened to Bonnie's words quietly, and he was naturally not angry. Although Bonnie didn't explain carefully in the telegram, let alone why she had such an idea, he vaguely felt that the matter might not be simple.

Bonnie is right. Sometimes the world is too harsh on women. A person like Bonnie who has a keen sense of business can only be buried if she is born in someone else's family. Fortunately, Bonnie is her own daughter. Otherwise, her life would be no different from those other women.

If what Bonnie wanted to do was a good thing, why should he be against it?

Seeing his daughter's uneasy expression, Reid showed a smile: "Dad has always supported you in what you wanted to do since you were a child, and this matter is no exception. As long as you think it is right, Dad will support you unconditionally." you."

Hearing Rhett's words, Bonnie's nose was a little sore: "Dad..."

"But this matter is not easy, and it will definitely consume more energy from you." Judging from the general environment, things may be more difficult than Bonnie and even he estimated. For anyone, this is like It's an almost impossible task.

At this moment, Xiao Bo held Bonnie's hand tightly, intersecting her ten fingers, and did not let go.

No matter what the girl wants to do, he doesn't want to let go.