America's Road to Wealth

Abel did not stay at Smith Farm long.

The next day he went to the Sunnis Mountains.

Sunnis Mountain is now the headquarters of Rock Security.

As rock security staff gathered.

A small town full of rock security personnel and their relatives has appeared here.

Including the staff and the family members.

The entire town has more than 2,000 people.

In compliance with U.S. and Texas regulations.

This small town with so many people gathered can already apply to be an official town.

So the next time the United States updates its map, there will be an additional Sunnis town under the original Sunnis Mountains.

Like the mayor, county chief, and governor above, the mayor of Sunnis Town also has great internal independence and power.

Of course, they must also be elected through popular elections.

In other words, if Abel wanted now, he could immediately become the mayor of a small American town.

It can be said that the federal system in the United States has the same model from the top to the grassroots.

This model can run the entire country very well with minimal responsibility when the federal government is strong.

But once the federal government declines, or the U.S. military and National Guard lose their combat effectiveness, it will be impossible to maintain suppression of the following places.

There will definitely be many warlords on the land of North America.

Of course.

Now in 2001, the federal government is very powerful.

The U.S. military's combat effectiveness also ranks first in the world. The National Guards of each state combined can defeat many powerful countries.

Especially the Texas National Guard, it is estimated that it can fight a war with some European countries.

So that chaotic future is at least far away from the present.

But it may be precisely because of this reason that the United States has become the country with the most "survival freaks" in the world.

Abel stayed in Sunnis Town for another two days.

Mainly on the Texas side, if there is no problem on the Alexander side.

Abel has nothing to do here for the time being.

Pacific Energy's internal integration has not yet been completed, and it will take at least a few months for it to start paying attention to this aspect.

The five branches of Pacific Supermarket snatched from "American Mass Supermarket" have just opened.

There was no movement from the Texas consortium.

Abel had no choice but to return to New York.

At the end of April and the beginning of May, New York had completely recovered.

The spring breeze blows through the Big Apple City, and the continuous spring rain makes people feel very comfortable.

2001.

May 1st.

Internationally, this day is Labor Day.

More than 80 countries in the world regard this day as a national holiday, give it a holiday and hold grand celebrations.

However, as the birthplace of "May 1st International Labor Day", the United States does not celebrate International Labor Day on May 1st.

May 1st is an ordinary day in the United States and has no special meaning.

American Labor Day falls on the first Monday of September every year.

Abel was accompanied by David Jones and a team of advisors.

On this day, he arrived at a private airport in the suburbs of Queens, New York.

There are more than two dozen private airports throughout New York.

But most of them can only accommodate small and medium-sized business jets such as the Gulfstream G400.

Large passenger planes like the Boeing 747 cannot land and take off at these small airports.

But the airport called Modlin that Abel arrived at today is a 4E-level airport.

Class 4E airports refer to airports with a runway length of 1,800 meters or more and a wingspan of 52 meters or more but less than 65 meters, which can take off and land aircraft.

Of course Abel didn't come here to take a plane.

This time he came to this airport called Modlin to "inspect the goods."

Last year.

Abel initially contacted American Gulfstream, Boeing and other manufacturers through American Express Company, intending to order a brand new private jet.

Later, he poached David Jones and directly bypassed American Express and asked David to contact the two aircraft manufacturers.

As his wealth accumulated faster and faster, so did his reputation.

David's contacts with the two aircraft companies have also become very easy.

The order was placed last year, and today is the day Abel receives the order he placed previously.

At the beginning, Abel got off a total of two Gulfstream G400s and one Boeing 747.

These three private jets, plus their various interior and exterior luxury customizations, have an order value of US$249 million.

Subsequently, as his Crystal Palace expanded, so did his wealth.

He added several new orders.

He originally wanted to continue purchasing additional Gulfstream 400 models.

But Gulfstream attaches great importance to this super-large customer.

Gave him new suggestions directly.

Gulfstream recommended to Abel to order the Gulfstream G450 model, which will have its first test flight in April this year and is expected to be launched next year.

The Gulfstream G450 is an alternative and upgraded model developed on the basis of the G400.

Compared to the Gulfstream g400, the G450 is certainly more advanced.

The Gulfstream G450's passenger cabin has 3 independently adjustable temperature zones, 100% fresh air, 12 elliptical full-view cabins, and a maximum cabin altitude of 6,000 feet.

At the same time, its range and engine technology have also been greatly improved.

This is the first Gulfstream capable of intercontinental flight.

The Gulfstream G450’s battery life allows it to take off from the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, and its destination is Paris, France!

Gulfstream also claimed that because Abel is a super customer, Gulfstream G450 will not increase the price for Abel's increased volume.

The price is still US$36.88 million per Gulfstream G400, excluding tax.

In addition, Gulfstream will thoughtfully prepare two Gulfstream G400s for Abel.

Before the Gulfstream G450 ordered by Abel arrives.

These two Gulfstream's own second-hand G400s will always be available to Abel for free use.

Although the reason why Gulfstream is so generous.

It was because David Jones, Abel's chief personal butler, was photographed having a pleasant conversation with the president of Bombardier.

Gulfstream didn't want this super-large customer to be robbed, so it was so generous.

But since people are so generous, and the Gulfstream G450 is indeed very good.

Abel placed an order for two more Gulfstream G450s with Gulfstream.

This time when he came to Modlin Airport, he saw only five planes.

Two brand-new Gulfstream G400s and two second-hand Gulfstream G400s.

Those two second-hand aircraft are second-hand aircraft provided by Gulfstream for free with a certain period of use.

There is also a huge aircraft, a brand new Boeing 747.

The only people who accompanied Abel were David Jones and several members of the advisory group.

And the scenes for the latest "007" have been filmed. Jessica Alba has some free time.

"Wow~"

The convoy drove directly to the airport.

The motorcade hasn't stopped yet, and the door of Ford's stretched Lincoln sedan hasn't opened yet.

Jessica Alba admired the five beautiful large planes at the airport in the distance through the car window.

Among the five large aircraft, Jessica Alba immediately recognized one of them, a Gulfstream G400 painted in green, white and red, with a rich Mexican style.

Because of this Gulfstream G400, from the painting to the name of the aircraft itself, as well as the interior decoration of the aircraft.

Jessica Alba herself selected them all from the customized album provided by Gulfstream.

"Beautiful, right?"

Abel smiled and approached Jessica from behind, feeling her curvy, slim and material figure.

"The Jessica is your private jet. It's your livery that will make people misunderstand that it is a business jet from Mexico."

Jessica Alba is half-Mexican, her mother is Mexican.

Maybe for this reason, she prefers green, white and red.

When I was choosing the paint for the aircraft, I chose this color.

As a result, now that the painting is out, people who don’t know it would think it is a business jet from Mexico.

Uh." Jessica herself actually regretted it at this time.

This look does look too much like a Mexican business jet.

Abel saw her hesitation and regret, he smiled and said:

"If you are not satisfied, then postpone it for another half month or a month. Send it back and repaint it, and change it to a color you like."

"Can this be done?" Jessica turned back in surprise, her face only a few centimeters away from Abel.

"Of course. As long as it doesn't affect flight safety, you can play whatever you want?" Abel said to the girl with a smile.

"mua~"

Jessica kissed Abel hard on the mouth, and she hugged Abel tightly: "My dear, you are so kind!"

Jessica knew how to change the paint of such a large aircraft.

That's not cheap.

Let a large aircraft like the Gulfstream G400 change its paint scheme.

The cost of materials plus labor and hours costs almost a million dollars at a time.

If the painting color or shape is complex, additional fees will be charged.

It would have cost millions of dollars to change the color of the aircraft itself to this color.

If it were to be changed again, it would be another million dollars.

Jessica thought for a while and said, "Let's do it like this for now. If it doesn't work out later, change the color again!"

She had waited too long for this private plane.

It was sent back for painting again, which would take another month or two.

Jessica Alba can't wait.

She desperately hopes to be featured in Hollywood or other American media in the next few days.

Reports like this can appear——

[Hollywood Private Flight Club has added another member—the eye-catching Jessica! 】

Jessica felt happy when she thought of this.

As soon as the extended Lincoln City stopped, she couldn't wait to open the door and get out of the car.

Abel then got out of the car with a smile.

He motioned for his bodyguards and Gulfstream employees to take Jessica to see her Gulfstream G400, the "Jessica".

On the way to the Gulfstream G400 "Jessica".

Jessica Alba also noticed that there was a Gulfstream G400 with original factory painting parked next to the "Jessica".

This Gulfstream G400 with its original factory paint also has its name on it.

Its name is "Annie".

Seeing this name, Jessica gritted her teeth slightly, and quickly looked away as if nothing had happened.

She pretended not to see the plane, the name.

Compared to Anne Hathaway, she may not be as smart or as high in IQ as Anne.

But Jessica is also easier to compromise, more realistic, and knows better what she wants and what she can do.

This is nothing like Anne.

Anne struggled a few times and struggled for several months.

This has something to do with the two people's family background, tutoring, and the environment in which they grew up.

For his part, Abel was not in a hurry to visit his Boeing 747, his palace in the sky.

He was shaking hands with two other people.

One of these two people is Mojieming, CEO of Gulfstream.

Gulfstream was acquired by General Dynamics in 1999.

General Electric was once a subsidiary of GE Group, but is now fully independent.

Today, General Dynamics is one of the largest military ordering contractors in the United States.

Gulfstream is essentially a small company within the military-industrial complex.

This is also the reason why Gulfstream will not be defeated and acquired by Boeing in the United States.

Another person who shook hands with Abel was Boeing CEO and Chairman Phil Condit.

The identities of these two Party B are responsible for the delivery and handover.

You can know how much importance Boeing and Gulfstream Aerospace attach to Abel.

Such a rich man who can buy so many planes at one time and dares to buy so many planes.

Even if we look around the world, we are considered to be a super-large customer.

Coupled with Abel's status on Wall Street and in the media, the boards of directors of both companies felt that they could not take him too seriously.

So they also sent their own leaders-Mojiemin and Phil Condit.

Phil Condit was bald, and Moderator looked Italian.

Both of them are dressed like typical elite managers, wearing suits and leather shoes and looking energetic.

After the handshakes and greetings were over, Abel suddenly said to Mo Jieming a little abruptly:

“Is General Dynamics interested in selling Gulfstream Aerospace?”

Hearing Abel's words, the CEO of Gulfstream Aerospace was stunned.

It took Mojieming a few seconds to determine what Abel was talking about.

Mojieming forced a smile and said, "Mr. Smith, are you kidding? Gulfstream Aerospace is not a big company, so why are you interested?"

Gulfstream Aerospace's annual revenue in the past two years has been approximately US$3-3.5 billion.

As for the profit, since it is not listed, outsiders don’t know it.

Based on annual revenue of about US$3 billion, it can indeed only be considered a medium-sized company in the United States.

By comparison, Boeing, owned by Phil Condit, who is standing next to him, often has revenue of up to 20 to 30 billion US dollars in a quarter.

That’s the real industry giant.

But because of this, Abel didn't ask Phil Condit at all.

Because Abel knew that it would be difficult for him to get Boeing.

That is the giant in the military-industrial complex, if it can really control Boeing.

Abel himself has long been a giant in the military-industrial complex.

In fact, what Abel wanted more than Gulfstream Aerospace was the Hughes aircraft from the Texas consortium.

Hughes Aircraft does not build its own aircraft.

But it is one of the largest private manufacturers of aircraft parts and accessories in the United States.

It manufactures the main core components of Gulfstream Aerospace and Boeing aircraft.

The famous F22 Empress’ engine is said to be produced and designed by Lockheed Martin, but more than 60% of its accessories come from Hughes Aircraft.

If you can master the Hughes aircraft, it will undoubtedly be equivalent to holding a pill in the US aviation industry.

In that case, the military-industrial complex would have to welcome him.

It's a pity that this kind of thing can only be thought about.

Hughes Aircraft is the core industry of the Texas Consortium, and the Texas Consortium now doesn't even have access to Abel.

Not to mention giving Abel control of the Hughes plane.

Abel has always wanted to pry a corner of the military-industrial complex on his own and make himself a part of it.

I thought that since the Hughes aircraft couldn't be helped, maybe I could choose the next-level one.

Gulfstream Aerospace is very good.

It mainly deals in civilian products, but its parent company is General Dynamics.

At that time, whether it is a shareholding or acquisition, if it can be achieved, you can take the opportunity to join the board of directors of General Dynamics.

If the opportunity is right in the future, it might be possible to invade the General Dynamics board of directors step by step.

Faced with Mo Jieming's words, which was a bit embarrassing, Abel smiled and said:

"My interest in Gulfstream Aerospace comes from your aircraft design capabilities. The Gulfstream 400 series is just enough for me. But I want to have bigger and better aircraft."

Phil Condit's eyes suddenly lit up when he heard this.

Bigger and better airplanes. We at Boeing can build them!

Is the Boeing 747 not big enough? Then we also have a bigger plane planned!

Phil Condit was about to make a sales pitch.

I heard Abel continue to say to Mo Jiemin:

"So I want to buy my own aircraft company and then spend the money to redesign the aircraft to my satisfaction."

Philcondit took back what he almost said.

Gulfstream Aerospace is being sold by General Dynamics and may be sold.

It is not large enough and mainly produces private products.

But there is absolutely no such possibility for Boeing.

The founders of Boeing are the William Boeing family.

But Boeing’s major shareholders and controllers are no longer the Boeing family.

Boeing’s current controllers and major shareholders are a large number of fund companies in the United States.

Especially the US Social Security Fund.

To put it bluntly, Boeing is backed by Washington DC, Capitol Hill and the White House.

Therefore, successive U.S. leaders have been extremely supportive of Boeing's development.

This kind of company is already equivalent to a state-owned enterprise in the United States.

It can no longer be controlled by private individuals.

Mo Jieming wanted to scratch his head after hearing what Abel said.

Gulfstream Aerospace was acquired by General Dynamics in 1999, less than two years ago.

Mojieming himself is the CEO of Gulfstream Aerospace, and he will still hold this important position after coming here.

Because of this, Mojieming undoubtedly has more feelings for Gulfstream Aerospace.

It is precisely because he has feelings for Gulfstream Aerospace.

Therefore, Mojieming is somewhat dissatisfied with General Dynamics' attitude of not paying attention to Gulfstream Aerospace.

This kind of dissatisfaction would not be stimulated by outsiders.

That's just dissatisfaction.

But if there is stimulation from outsiders and there is a chance for Gulfstream Aerospace to gain freedom.

The situation is a little different.

It’s just that there are many people in front of them at this time, and one of the competitors is Phil Condit.

Of course Mo Jieming would not show any strange expression.

The CEO of Gulfstream Aerospace just smiled bitterly and told Abel not to make such a joke.

Abel did not continue the topic, and then chatted with Mojiemin and Phil Condit about some interesting things in their industry.

Abel's staff, as well as the hired third-party inspectors, and engineers from the two aircraft manufacturers began to get busy.

Carry out maintenance, inspection and inspection work.

When you pick up an important express delivery, you have to inspect it.

Not to mention a plane worth $100 million.