Chapter 116 I Want It All

In the evening, Milo and his grandfather, Old Blackburn, return to Blackburn Hall in Plymouth.

"Neil Rudenstine told me something."

On the road, in the Cadillac sedan in the third row in the middle of the convoy.

Old Blackburn sounded like he was saying something interesting.

"He said that a group of people in Boston are planning something. They want to have a feast delivered to their door from across the ocean."

"Hmm?" Milo asked curiously.

"Ha, the power struggle in that country across the ocean is over. The losers want to flee, but they have too much wealth. There's no place else to put it, so they can only choose the United States or Europe."

"There was one guy who had been buying up a lot of properties in Boston over the past two or three years. Can you imagine? He bought up two whole streets, two whole streets!"

"Actually, many people here have been coveting them for a long time. But at that time, they had not yet left their country, and they still had some influence on their country."

“Now, many of them have failed. The losers wanted to escape from their homes and chose us as the Garden of Eden…Hahahaha, Garden of Eden…hahahaha…”

"It's not just the one that came to Boston. It's said there are more than a dozen of these people. Most of them chose the United States. Even in Manhattan, New York, they have people who bought a whole street, a whole street in Manhattan! There are also other places like London and Paris."

"A country with a population of more than one billion may seem poor, but these rich people are really too rich."

"These people are very naive. They are not as good as their fathers, not even one tenth of their ability. They think... if a lone wolf leaves the wilderness, leaves the wolf pack, and joins a lion pack, can they still guarantee their safety?"

"No, they will just be tempting lumps of wolf meat!"

“…”

As his grandfather rambled on, Milo understood what he was saying.

Simply put, a group of American power strugglers outside of their country lost their fight.

They wanted to flee their country, taking with them the wealth they had accumulated over the years.

They chose the United States and some other European countries as their new home.

They still want to continue to be rich.

Little did he know that there were already a group of thieves looking around outside.

They were fine in the local area, as pirates and robbers couldn't get in.

But once you go abroad.

Hehe, it’s not up to them to decide everything.

This time, a group of those people chose to go to Boston to buy property.

It started two or three years ago.

Boston also deliberately tried to curry favor with them two or three years ago.

The reason for selling it well is because we hope that this guy can transfer as much property as possible.

Wait until the transfer is almost done.

Ha, then everyone can go up and have a bite.

The Blackburn family is also involved and will get a piece of the pie when the time comes.

Shaking his head, Milo smiled and said, "This proves that Washington's propaganda is very successful. At least now many people think that we are a beacon, the most dazzling place in the world."

"This is a great era." Old Blackburn also said with a smile, "It's a pity that I'm old. It will be yours from now on."

Milo shrugged and smiled, but this time he didn't say anything else.

His main purpose for coming back to Massachusetts this time was to activate the skill [Grandpa, I want that company].

Now Grandpa has promised him that he will help him get control of the weekly magazine "U.S. News and World Report" from Mortimer Zuckerman.

Milo didn't stay long in his hometown.

He went on a date with Ariana for the afternoon.

In the evening, I went home and had dinner with my grandfather.

Without spending the night, they set out from Plymouth.

A few days later.

March twenty-first.

Queens, New York.

4 Bruman Square.

This building is an office space of Disney in New York.

Several of Disney's record labels have recording studios here.

At the same time, Disney's variety show shooting scenes are also in this building.

A few years ago, Disney's "The New Mickey Mouse Club", which had quite good ratings, was recorded in this building.

This morning.

Milo was accompanied here by Robert Iger, one of the heads of Disney's television division.

"That boy is Justin Timberlake. He is very energetic and can sing well. The boy who is very close to him is called Scott. He may not be as good at singing as Justin, but he dances better than him."

In the spacious training room, a group of young boys and girls, or simply children, gathered together.

Outside the training room, through the one-way glass, Robert Egger introduced the children inside to Milo.

The oldest of these children is no older than 18 years old.

The youngest is about 13 years old.

They are the members of the latest three generations of the "Mickey Mouse Club".

These children, who are usually lively and active, may also know that this club can no longer be maintained.

So when the manager asked them to gather and stay in this training room.

These Mickey Mouse boys and girls all looked very nervous.

"I have to say, Mr. Blackburn, you really know how to pick the right time." Robert said with some regret and looked at the "Mickey Mouses" with complicated eyes.

"Most of these kids are great, and Disney has nurtured them for many years. But now, if you want them, they're all yours."

In fact, if possible, Robert Iger would like to keep these good newcomers.

He feels that there are many people here with great potential.

But Chairman Michael Eisner disagrees.

Two years ago, Michael thought about canceling this unprofitable club.

After a two-year delay, the club suffered losses for two consecutive years after its restart.

Michael Eisner finally made up his mind to disband the New Mickey Mouse Club.

It just so happened that Milo spoke up at this time, so it became a bonus for working with Milo on "The Da Vinci Code".

In the entire new Mickey Mouse Club, Milo can pick anyone he wants.

"Anyway, you have already decided to cancel the Mickey Mouse Club. Sooner or later, they will be sent back home. Besides, even if we find suitable ones, we still have to work hard to continue training them."

Milo said calmly.

He was actually not very familiar with Robert, they had only met a few times at Disney cocktail parties.

But he knew the gentle-looking Mickey Mouse in front of him.

In a few years, it will be noticed by the Disney board of directors.

Become the successor to Mickey Mouse tyrant Michael Eisner.

Milo also knew that Robert Iger was definitely a very capable media group manager.

In a parallel universe, Robert Iger made an indispensable contribution to Disney’s becoming the world’s number one company.

So when they first met last year, Milo thought about poaching people from Disney.

But Robert Iger was unmoved.

This is actually normal.

After all, Robert is now a middle or senior manager at Disney and is highly valued by Michael Eisner.

Even many people on the board admire him.

Robert has a bright future at Disney, so there is no reason for him to come and work in Milo's small company just because Milo invited him.

Robert is currently the head of Disney's television programming department.

So today he will accompany Milo to the Mickey Mouse Club to select people.

"Please introduce the girls again, Robert. I have already thought of the destination of that boy band just now. I want it." Milo said.

It just so happened that the filming of "American Idol" which he was collaborating with Gimp and Murdoch was about to begin.

When the time comes, let this super boy group go on stage and take advantage of the show.

Maybe I can become an overnight success and open up a record company.

"Okay, the one on the far right, Christina Aguilera, she's the best singer of all the girls, and she was even ostracized for it. If I were you, I would definitely sign her."

Robert pointed at the girl sitting in the corner through the one-way glass and said, "She had long brown and blonde hair. Although it was hard to see clearly because she was too far away, she was still cute."

Milo was slightly surprised and thought that this Mickey Mouse had good character.

Because Robert didn't make random recommendations to me, the ones he recommended were really excellent.

Aguilera, Milo remembered that she was a really good singer.

"The girl closest to Aguilera is Camryn Selleck, who has pretty good overall qualities," Robert continued. "It's a pity that Keri Russell has passed away. She was also a great singer, and at 19, she's just the right age."

"Where is that girl?" Milo suddenly asked, pointing at a girl with a nervous look on her face.

"That? Oh, her name is Britney Spears. Although she is not outstanding in every aspect, she is very enthusiastic, lively and has a strong desire to perform." Robert thought for a moment and then said.

"Do they all know that the club is going to be disbanded?" Milo suddenly asked again.

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"Although it hasn't been officially announced yet, I think they should know something about it." Robert shrugged and said, "It can be seen from their performance during this period. Although they are a little... sad in private, there are no mistakes in the performance. These kids are still excellent."

"Okay, I already have a preliminary impression. Let's go take a look at more detailed information, and then conduct individual interviews after they finish recording the song." Milo nodded, stroking his chin, a smile disappearing from the corner of his mouth.

It didn't take him much time to check the information, because he had already made his choice in his mind, so the next step was...

There was a knock on the door. The people in the room stopped talking immediately. After exchanging glances with Robert and several leaders of the Mickey Mouse Club, Milo said, "Come in."

The little girl with long brown hair then pushed the door open and walked in.

Perhaps she didn't expect there would be so many people in the room. She first showed a surprised expression, then shrank her neck timidly, but after a few seconds she held her head high and chest out, looking as if she was not afraid of anything.

"Please take a seat, Miss Spears."

Milo looked Britney over.

The petite girl had no idea of ​​what she would look like later on, and her facial features hadn’t fully developed yet, making her look a little weird.

She is the same age as Ariana, but her temperament and appearance are very different.

But it's understandable.

A little girl from an ordinary family who dreams of becoming a star cannot be compared to a rich girl from a super wealthy family.

In addition, Taylor Swift's appearance just after her debut and before her debut is also completely different from her appearance after she became famous.

In addition to the difference in makeup, there are probably also medical and aesthetic reasons.

Do you think that the European and American entertainment circles don't engage in medical beauty? Just kidding, the earliest medical beauty technology in South Korea was not introduced from the United States.

Later, after they formulated the national policy of building a country based on entertainment, they vigorously increased investment in medical beauty-related areas.

This is why there are so many Korean beauty pageant contestants who all look the same.

There are still a lot of people in the European and American entertainment circles who have plastic surgery.

But some people do big things, while others just do various small things.

So-called minor plastic surgery doesn’t count, as long as it’s done well, you can still be a beauty.

"You can call me Britney, sir. Mr. Egg and they all call me that."

Although she tried hard to look fearless, the girl's tone as she sat down on the chair still carried a hint of shyness.

While Milo was looking at her, she was also secretly looking at Milo. He and the woman beside him were the only people in the room she had not seen before.

But perhaps she recognized Milo's identity, and after a few seconds her pupils widened a little, "Wow, Blackburn, you are Mr. Milo Blackburn?!"

She acted like a little fan girl, looking youthful and cute.

It's just that the traces of acting are too obvious and the acting is just average.

"Huh, so I guess I'm a bit famous now? Well, Britney, then..."

Milo noticed all the little movements of the little girl. He narrowed his eyes with interest, then looked at Robert while speaking, and the latter immediately made a "please" gesture.

Robert couldn't overturn the decisions made by the tyrant Michael Eisner.

In this case, Robert, who knew that Mr. Blackburn in front of him was ruthless and cruel, had actually been trying to be nice to Milo since he came in.

After all... Robert, who has the same name as him, hasn't been dead for too long.

Robert was like this. In this case, Milo didn't hesitate and asked directly: "Do you like singing and performing?"

"Yes, of course, I like that feeling." Britney nodded completely reflexively.

"What does it feel like?" Milo asked, looking at her with sharp eyes.

It’s hard to imagine this little girl now, who is a bit ordinary and has no distinctive features.

In a few years, she will grow into the sweet girl that countless American men dream about.

“Um… um… was… was…” The little girl was still a little nervous and couldn’t utter a complete sentence for a long time.

"It's the feeling of being watched, right?" Monica said from the side.

For matters related to the media, Megan, the chief secretary, usually asks Monica to do it.

Megan herself is responsible for Milo's connections and work with think tanks and other companies.

After a period of time, the division of labor has become clear.

"Yes, the feeling of being watched," Britney breathed a sigh of relief and spoke more fluently, "I like this feeling, so I like performing and singing, and I am willing to give everything for it."

She was acutely aware of something, though she might not yet understand what it meant.

But it doesn't stop her from expressing herself in front of Milo.

If I hadn't worked hard to show myself, how could I have gotten the opportunity to train for three years after I was eliminated? "I've read your profile. You are very good at showing yourself. Sometimes you have wonderful performances in the show. Can you tell me what you think when you perform?"

Milo continued to ask.

"I... didn't think much about it. I just thought I should try my best to perform and show my best side."

This is a very general and formulaic answer, which must have been researched before.

So after she gave the answer, she kept looking at Milo anxiously.

However, Milo did not show any dissatisfaction, but ended the conversation: "Thank you for your answer, Britney, please go outside and rest for a few minutes and don't leave, and let the other girl in."

He had already made up his mind, and everything now was just a formality.

After all, this is Britney Spears! The American sweetheart of a generation of Americans, and also the sentiment of the European and American entertainment industry before his rebirth.

Oh, of course, there is also a secondary target to investigate.

"Hello, Ms. Christina Aguilera." Minogue nodded to the second girl as she came in.

"You can call me Christine, Mr. Blackburn." Compared to Britney, Christine is much more generous. She holds her chest high with a little pride and confidence, which makes people's eyes light up.

"Well, Kristen, you love singing and performing, right?" Milo asked calmly.

"Yes, sir, I like it very much." Christina nodded, her confident look never changing.

"What makes you so passionate about singing?" Milo pinched his chin and looked at Christina carefully.

This one is not as charming as Britney, so Milo's questions become routine.

"I think it's probably because of the influence of my grandmother. When I was with my grandmother, I often listened to music from old records, which made me feel happy."

There were two obvious pauses in her tone, and the expression on her face became very subtle, as if there was something she didn't want to recall.

Strong self-confidence and pride, and quite sensitive in some aspects.

Milo quickly went through Christina's information in his mind, and realized that she was also a cash cow that could make him money.

After asking a few more questions, Milo asked her to go out and wait for a while.

Then after thinking for a few seconds, he looked at Robert who had remained silent from beginning to end and said, "To be honest, these kids are all very good and have their own characteristics. I don't know how to choose."

"That's your business, Mr. Blackburn," Robert laughed.

Milo shrugged, then looked at Monica beside him: "Monica, what do you think?"

"Me?" Monica raised her eyebrows in surprise. "I'm just your assistant, your life assistant, Milo."

"Come on, can't an assistant give advice to the boss?" Milo smiled and shook his head, "Okay, tell me what your opinion is."

"Since you find it hard to give up, why not sign both of them?" Monica said in a relaxed tone. "It's not difficult to train two female singers anyway, and you can let them work harder in the competition."

“That makes sense!”

The Disney people and Robert saw Milo clapped their hands and said, "But signing two people is the same as signing a group of people. So let's sign all these children."

"Robert, I want them all."

(End of this chapter)