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Chapter 156 Celebrating Jenny’s Birthday

Nothing brings money faster than a Pentagon grant.

Catherine was convinced of this.

Lockheed Martin was able to obtain hundreds of billions of dollars from the Pentagon without any difficulty.

Catherine's goal is not that high. In fact, the total funds she has received now are only more than 100 million.

With the support of huge financial flows, Catherine's plan to lay experimental optical cables has already begun.

Because it is only located in a few universities in California on the West Coast, the amount of work is not large, and the network from the White House to the Pentagon is not difficult.

However, it may take some time to connect to the inter network from Sky. Only the military can do this after the test is completed.

It’s not too troublesome to sit down and discuss things with various universities. After all, if history is correct, the first network was established in 1969. It’s just that the “users” of Catherine’s network are somewhat different from universities in history.

Not quite the same.

However, this does not affect Catherine's project.

Catherine took matters into her own hands this time, and it didn't stop until March.

In fact, Catherine does not plan to leave her project so soon, but there are some things she still has to do, and that is the 38th Academy Awards in April.

Sitting on her bed, Catherine looked at the dresses in front of her and ran out of ideas for a moment.

"Ada, what do you think I should wear better?"

Ada, who had taken a break from college, was by Catherine's side at the moment because she was also going to the Oscars.

This Oscar is mainly for "Red Alert". As for "Flags of Our Fathers", that will happen next year.

"Actually, I think we should customize a set now." Ada said.

"But didn't Lisa send you a costume? She also made one for me."

"Well……"

When this issue was mentioned, Catherine wilted, because the costume Ada mentioned was cut by Lisa herself and then sent over after she heard that Catherine was going to the Oscars.

"That outfit is really... uh..."

In Catherine's opinion, that outfit was too much to wear out.

It was indeed a dress, but the upper part of the body was exposed, with only two pieces of cloth covering the front. Although there was a long skirt underneath, it was slit, and there was also a pair of rootless ballet heels.

…

Is this a Martian dress?

Catherine felt incredible at the time.

"Does going to the Oscars have to be more formal?"

Catherine asked tentatively.

"What does it matter?"

Ada asked strangely.

"Hollywood has never been afraid of 'unique' looks. No matter what we wear, I believe there will be no problem."

Catherine sighed, it seemed that was indeed the case, Lisa's outfit had really appeared before.

"How do these shoes look?"

Ada pointed to the pair of ballet heels.

Although ballet heels are very popular nowadays, it seems inappropriate to wear them to the Oscars.

And this thing... in the history of Oscars, there really is no such thing...

"Ada, how do you feel at school?"

Ada heard Catherine's question and thought for a moment: "It's probably okay... Although it feels different from when I was acting, my acting skills have indeed improved a lot... Well, although when I was in junior high school,

I just read the relevant textbooks.”

Ada answered vaguely.

"But, Kate, do you really not want to act?"

"Me? No, no, no."

Catherine shook her head and waved her hands.

"Seriously, Kate, do you remember Blair Witch?"

Catherine nodded, this is a video we all shot together.

"Kate, do you remember that time?"

"In fact, that film didn't require much acting at all."

The main thing is all kinds of hype. Catherine even changed part of the plot of "Harry Potter" just for this.

But it was precisely because of the first pot of gold from "Blair Witch" that Catherine developed.

"Maybe, but Kate, you were really into the show at that time."

Can you still act on your own?

"Don't be ridiculous, Ada." Catherine smiled.

"I think it's good to make a cameo once in a while, but you asked me to shoot...hehe...hehe."

Catherine laughed dryly.

"By the way, Ada, how is your father?" Catherine asked again.

"He is in the umbrella now." Ada smiled: "In fact, he is working as a coach there now."

Catherine nodded. History has changed. The mercenary groups have now arrived at the Vietnam battlefield. Most of the employees recruited by Bruce are also there now, mainly responsible for logistics and transportation. Because of this, they are now in Vietnam.

On the contrary, there is an increasing shortage of local instructors in the United States.

"But there is one thing we must not forget. Maybe she can give us some advice."

Ada and Catherine looked at each other and smiled.

“Jenny’s birthday”

Jenny's birthday is more than ten days before the Oscars, so celebrating her birthday now seems to be more important than the Oscars.

"Where's Lily?"

Catherine asked again.

"She is in England now. Unfortunately, she won't be able to come in time."

This is indeed a bit regretful.

"But, Kate, no one will be left behind on your birthday." Ada laughed again, "Even Lisa will come back in time."

Yes, June 1st is my birthday.

By now, Catherine is almost 18 years old.

18 years old, that is, an adult.

"Maybe." Catherine glanced out the window.

"I think, maybe we can prepare gifts for Jenny first?" A hint of slyness flashed in Catherine's eyes.

"That's a good idea," Ada said, but then looked around: "Where's Elsa?"

"She is reviewing. Anyway, she has graduated from high school in the UK, so I advised Elsa to take the SAT test."

Ada nodded.

Then, the two got in the car and headed towards Manhattan.

But not long after walking, Catherine's car stopped. The reason was simple: a demonstration.

"It's too bad, why is this happening at this time?" Ada complained.

But Catherine knew when the first peak erupted.

"Miss, do we need to change the route?" Kane, the driver and bodyguard, asked.

Catherine shook her head.

"No need, they will leave soon. The detour will only make it farther, so just wait."

"Everyone who shouts tolerance is trying to pave the way for themselves to make mistakes in the future. They have subconsciously put themselves in the position of the perpetrators."

"Reinstate the death penalty"

"Exemption from the death penalty is how those who commit crimes pave the way for their future."

"We will never agree"

"no!no!no!"

Not an anti-war march?

As Catherine listened to these slogans, she couldn't help but look out the window.

Catherine was really embarrassed that this was actually a demonstration about the death penalty.

However, Catherine remembered that it was true that New York State had the death penalty. The places that did not have the death penalty should be places like California.

This small episode passed quickly, the marching team gradually left, and Catherine's car also started smoothly.

Soon, they arrived in Manhattan.

"Tell me, what gifts should we buy for Jenny?"

"My gift is ready." Catherine didn't care.

"What is it?" Catherine asked.

"The complete collection of Harry Potter."

"The complete collection of Harry Potter?" Ada's eyes lit up.

You know, the last two volumes of "Harry Potter" have not yet been released on the market, and Ada and the others can be said to be fans of Catherine's books. However, the release plan of the paper book publishing house still needs to wait for a long time. This matter has

It was really heart-wrenching at the time.

"Yes, the exclusive collection version is the only one in the world."

Catherine found it quite interesting.

I wonder if other people will stare at Jenny every day after she gets this book?

But seeing Ada's fiery eyes, Catherine felt that the answer should be "yes".

"Ah...then what should I do? Mr. Jiao?"

After hearing this, Catherine secretly wiped her sweat.

"Clothes? No...I think Lisa will definitely give this." Ada looked a little distressed.

"Cake? No... Even if Lily can't make it, I'm afraid she will order a big cake at least two meters high and send it to Jenny."

Seeing Lily's headache, Catherine really found it interesting.

"Is it really necessary to give Mr. Jiao a gift? Or is it a motor machine?"

"I think even if you give this as a gift...Jenny won't use it. Really." Catherine reminded.

"Kate, give me an idea"

Ada began to ask Catherine for help.

"How about a necklace as a gift?"

"It seems good...but isn't this a confession? Is it a ring?"

Catherine rolled her eyes.

"Maybe a bracelet would be nice?"

If it were a bracelet, there would be no "ambiguity". This seemed good, and Ada nodded.

Sometimes what girls need is not that kind of precious gift, but a kind of friendship.

Catherine has been behind enemy lines for many years, so she can see this aspect more clearly from a third-party perspective.

March passed quickly and it was April.

Jenny is at Columbia University, which is in New York, so it is quite convenient for Jenny to come here.

For Catherine, Jenny is also the closest person to her family. Unfortunately, Catherine doesn’t spend much time in New York, so the two of them don’t spend much time together. On the contrary, it’s precisely because Catherine spends most of her time in New York.

In California, there are many opportunities to meet Ada.

April 8, 1966, was Friday. Jenny would return to the villa in the evening after class, but in the meantime, Lily and Lisa's gifts had been sent.

Lily's gift was indeed a huge cake, and Lisa's gift was indeed a set of clothes.

The cake had already been unpacked and placed on the third floor, and Lisa's clothes had to wait until Jenny came over before she could unpack them.

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