Rebirth in America

Howard Hughes should have been troubled recently, not only by the defections of his top generals, but also by the fact that TWA was starved of funds. At this time, the Hughes Group itself also had financial problems, and various problems came one after another.

Alex also learned something from the newspaper. It seemed that all the banks were unwilling to lend money. Instead, they were forcing Hughes to repay the debt, otherwise they would use his Universal shares as collateral. In other words, Hughes was about to lose control of Universal.

"Pan Am must be behind it, otherwise Hughes wouldn't be able to borrow money. After all, Universal has always been their enemy, and it is best for them to have such a situation."

Trans World Airlines and Pan American Airways have a long history of feud. As early as President Roosevelt's time, the two companies were already fighting to the death. Pan American Airways has always wanted to monopolize the U.S. aviation market, but President Roosevelt would not allow this to happen. He specifically supported TWA to fight against the monopoly.

During that period of time, Hughes not only had to deal with frontal attacks, but also covert sneak attacks. It is said that the root of his illness also fell at that time, and he has never been cured.

Alex is also very interested in the aviation market. He once asked Angel to buy a large number of airline stocks, and he made a small fortune in the past few years. As for controlling an airline, it depends on the opportunity.

At this time, the vehicle passed a square where many people gathered around.

A loud song, like a rampaging truck, crashed directly into people's hearts, allowing Alex to bring his thoughts back to reality from these messy things.

"This song is so powerful, it can penetrate deep into people's hearts."

The more Alex listened, the more surprised he became. When he first listened, he thought it was a man singing. After listening for a while, he realized something was wrong.

Everyone can sing, but few can sing beautifully and movingly. Although the songs this man sings are not pleasant to listen to, they can definitely move people's hearts. Her singing voice is harsh, but it definitely catches the attention of passers-by.

What is singing? Do you have to sing gracefully and gracefully to be able to sing? No, it shouldn't be like this. Alex believes that as long as he can express his inner emotions and pass them on to others, making people empathize with him, he will be a successful singer.

Alex himself is also developing in this direction. He has very high skills, but in terms of expressing emotions, he is not as good as Richard and Karen.

Unknowingly, he was attracted by the singing, walked into the crowd, and squeezed in with all his strength. I saw a man with messy hair and a girl with disheveled hair.

These were two slovenly and unkempt men, not much different from beggars wandering the streets. But their music is like throwing huge rocks into people's hearts, leaving an indelible impression on people.

The girl was very mediocre, with a big flat face, a big nose, and surprisingly ugly eyes and eyebrows. Coupled with her broom-like hair, it was even more unbearable to see. Her voice was husky, almost masculine. But it is such a person who can sing out her inner anguish and sadness, making people feel for her pain. She tried her best to convey this heart-wrenching pain.

Finally, the song ended. Some people left, some stayed, and some dropped coins.

At this time, Alex found a dog lying quietly at the girl's feet. Just now, his attention was all on the singer and he didn't see the dog.

This dog was the one that came to look for something to eat that day. Such an ugly dog ​​can be remembered at a glance. The dog and its mistress are very compatible, just like some people say, the dog is like the owner.

"Hi! Hello, I'm a record company executive!"

After Alex stood for a while, he planned to get to know the singer. Of course, it's not to go and sign this girl, but to get to know the other person's situation. Not everyone is suitable for singing, and Alex wouldn't think that this girl is suitable.

At least we need to get to know each other, he thought to himself.

Dugarry was stunned for a moment, but he quickly responded: "Ah, hello! Hello! My name is Dugarry, and she is Janis!"

In fact, Janis's voice was already on fire, and she didn't really want to speak, so she said hoarsely: "Hello!"

The Alex they saw looked like a businessman in appearance, which was more suitable for a record company executive. However, they also saw those bodyguards, and they were a little confused. How could a supervisor be able to hire so many bodyguards, and how this supervisor could afford so much money.

"I was listening to your song just now and thought it was very good. I wanted to chat with you. How about we find a place to sit down?"

Dugarry and Giannis certainly have no problem with Alex's suggestion. The only problem is the dog. They can't take the dog into hotels or cafes.

"Oh, this dog!" Alex reacted quickly and asked his bodyguard to buy something to feed it.

Leaving a bodyguard to watch over the dog, they found a coffee shop nearby and sat down. This is a very high-end coffee shop. When the waiter saw people dressed like Dugarry and Giannis, he wanted to stop them. Fortunately, Alex and a few bodyguards were following him, otherwise he wouldn't have been able to get in.

After sitting down, they each ordered drinks and took a few sips.

Alex asked straight to the point: "Are you from outside the city?"

Dugarry and Janis quickly introduced their identities, while Alex made up an identity. Of course, he could not reveal his true identity at will. Now that he is traveling in disguise, if he is accidentally discovered by others, he may really attract attention from others.

"Actually, it's like this. I'm looking for potential singers for the company now, and I found that your performances are very good. Especially Janis, you sing really well. If you want to take this path of singing, I can I’ll arrange an interview for you.”

They had already been mentally prepared for Alex's remarks. Dugarry and Giannis looked at each other, and finally it was Dugarry who said first: "I'm so sorry, I can only play the guitar, and singing is just a hobby. I have no plans to turn it into a career."

Alex couldn't comment, he looked at Janis: "What about you?"

Janis felt a little confused. Before she came to Houston, she had never thought that she would embark on the path of singing. She had never planned to take singing as a career in the future. She would sing on the streets just to make money to buy tickets.

"I, I don't know!"

After hearing this, Alex didn't feel any surprise, let alone angry. He smiled, then stopped raising the question and chatted with them casually for a while.

"Oh, it turns out Dugari you are a Dharma wanderer!"

The so-called Dharma wanderers are actually people who want to get rid of the constraints of society and roam around. What such people pursue is spiritual enrichment rather than material abundance. They want to understand themselves and the world through wandering, and are idealists.

"Haha, that's right! I get bored if I stay in the same place for a long time, so I'm unlikely to become famous for singing or anything like that."

"Then you came to Houston to see a concert?"

"Well, I've already seen the concert. It's a pity that Giannis and Neuer haven't and they can't buy tickets now."

Hearing this, Janis's eyes dimmed suddenly, and she seemed to be a little unwilling to accept this matter. Although you can follow Alex to the next city and you will definitely be able to buy tickets then, but why do you feel a little lost in your heart?

Alex looked at Janis's expression in his eyes, thought for a moment, and waved to the bodyguard.

A bodyguard immediately ran over, leaned down to listen to Alex's instructions, and quickly left the cafe. After a while, he came back and placed the two tickets in front of Dugarry and Giannis.

"I have extra tickets for these two tickets. UU Reading www.uukanｓhu.netｔ Since you like Alex's concert so much, I'll give them to you."

Dugarry and Janis both looked at Alex in surprise. They didn't expect that they would get such an expensive gift just by meeting him once. Today, throughout the city of Houston, there are still many people who have not been able to buy concert tickets, and it is almost impossible to buy tickets on the market. Even if they can be purchased, they are purchased at a sky-high price. The two tickets together are estimated to cost almost one thousand US dollars.

"This this……"

"Don't be embarrassed, just take it. I have something else to do today, so I'll leave first."

Alex left with his bodyguard, and before leaving, he left a business card for Janis, asking her to call the person on the card when she decided to pursue singing.

What he left behind was Dill's phone number. As for whether Janis called Dill, he didn't care. Anyway, the opportunity has been given, whether he can seize it, or whether he wants to seize it, is not something he has to consider.

The last concert in Houston ended perfectly. Alex and his friends packed their bags and prepared to go to the next city. He knew that there might be an ugly-looking girl in the audience who would cheer for him, but he didn't know whether the two of them would meet again. He didn't take this matter seriously at all, he just regarded it as an episode in his life.

For Janis, this meeting was a turning point in her life. Later, after she met Alex, she realized that the person who had given her the concert tickets was her idol, and she suddenly felt like it was such a coincidence.