The journey starts from the Titanic

Airship is the most common mode of intercontinental travel in the 1920s. Airship routes were opened between the United States and Europe. Only a few wealthy people could enjoy it. Except for the slower flight speed, the enjoyment on the airship was not much like that of the later Boeing Airbus aircraft. The difference.

"Imagine that an airship flying from Europe to New York directly landed on the top of a skyscraper in Manhattan. From the sky, passengers stand on the most luxurious building in the world. They will definitely feel at home, and it is also an unprecedented luxury experience. This honor can only belong to the Empire State Building, doesn't it?"

Raskob envisioned that the idea of ​​building an airship mooring tower on the roof not only reflects his creativity, but also shows his businessman's shrewdness.Once realized, this pioneering move alone will overwhelm the Chrysler Building.

William Ram didn’t think there was any artistic bonus to having an airship mooring tower on the top of the building. On the contrary, he thought it was quite stupid and tacky. He looked at the proud Raskob, and he had to admit that he was a millionaire in front of him. Sure enough, he is a millionaire, and he even breathes the taste of money. When he conceived how to design the roof of the building with artistic beauty, he had already figured out how to make money!

The gold master cannot offend, and the gold master's ideas cannot be rejected. Even if someone wants to design the Yuanbao Building by themselves, they have to do as they are told.

However, Raskob’s words reminded William Ram. He praised it against his will: “The idea of ​​the mooring tower is very good. It is not only practical, but can also increase the height of the building. It’s no problem if the height exceeds the Chrysler Building.”

William Ram promised that after thinking of something, he reminded Lasko to preach: "It is said that Zeppelin is building the world's most luxurious airship. They are the world's largest airship manufacturer. If you contact them, I think they will Some good suggestions for our airship mooring tower."

Raskob nodded: "The Germans do build airships. Their airship flew to London and bombed during the last World War, frightening the British. Haha."

Rascob smiled and agreed to the designer's suggestion to communicate with Zeppelin, and he did not forget to tell the other party to keep it secret, and that this idea must not be leaked out. It would be bad if it was plagiarized by the Chrysler Building.

The news of Laskobe looking for a designer and a visit to the architectural firm was quickly learned by the media. Everyone said that Laskobe was really going to fight against Chrysler.

Walter Chrysler disdains this. Only the Chrysler Building is the real masterpiece. His automobile empire is like the taller buildings on Fifth Avenue. It is strong and reliable, and at the same time it is about to dominate the world, just like the high Chrysler on the New York Stock Exchange. Auto company stock price!

After receiving the design task, William Lahm quickly designed the draft of the Empire State Building, but the design plan was overturned several times, and Raskob was never impressed.

In the end, the pencil-shaped design was approved by Rascob, which means that the Empire State Building will be like an upside-down, thick and tall pencil with a long nib, straight into the sky!

The design of the building was completed, and the location of the building became a problem for Raskob.

Unfortunately, he originally liked Fifth Avenue, especially the place at No. 35, but it was the address of the Chrysler Building. Now it is difficult to find a good piece of land on Fifth Avenue, so he can only find it elsewhere.

I chose to choose, and finally found a suitable site at the Cooper School on Lexington Avenue in the east of Manhattan. The place was very good. It turned out that the Chrysler Building almost took a fancy to it, but later gave up on Fifth Avenue.

To build a high-rise building in Manhattan, which is rich in land and money, it is one thing to have more money and less money. A large piece of land with a good location may not be able to use money to solve the problem. Maybe the original owner is not short of money. More money?

Morgan's firm at 23 Wall Street, William Financial Holdings on the corner of William Street "is not good" and the floor is not high, but it can't be bought for much money.

Raskob searched for a long time, and was not satisfied with other places, and finally chose the plot of Cooper School.

If Situ Nan knew that the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building had "changed positions", he would definitely find it interesting.

But now he is in the Macy's department store on Seventh Avenue, with his hands full of bags, and he is following his wife Laura Andy and daughter Alice out of the department store with a bitter face. He feels heavy and can hardly see the front. It’s not easy at all.

I don’t know how the news spread. I ran to the Hudson Riverside Villa to meet Kuzdova a few days ago and was noticed by Laura. When Laura was upset, she would take Situ Nan to go shopping, and then Situ Nan was covered with bags, and after tossing Situ Nan, his anger almost disappeared.

Situ Nan knew this too, and he didn't resist it, nor would he let the bodyguards around him help.

"Daddy seems very tired, should I help him?" Little Alice shook Laura's hand and begged Laura.

Laura looked back at Situ Nan, and saw that he was sweating profusely and looked embarrassed. Her heart was distressed and angry, but she did not show Situ Nan a good face. She immediately turned her head and said to her daughter: "Alice is so sensible. It’s not like some people are always immortal. Go and help Daddy get things, just one!"

Alice took two steps back happily and said to Situ Nan: "Daddy, I will help you get things."

"Alice is really my little angel!" Situ Nan was very happy, and deliberately picked the lightest bag for Alice.

Since Alice is so sensible, Andy next to him has to react. He didn't say anything, but came to Situ Nan wittyly, smiled, glanced at Situ Nan, and took two from Situ Nan. A relatively heavy bag, one in each hand.

"This kid still has some eyesight!"

Situ Nan looked at Andy's figure and smiled, feeling in his heart, unknowingly he has grown to his waist, the family went shopping together in the mall, really not too many times.

Maybe it was because I didn't spend too much time with Situ Nan. Andy's affection for Situ Nan was not as dependent on Situ Nan as his sister Alice.

Situ Nan has almost no expectations for his children. As long as they don't steal, rob or cheat, it doesn't matter whether they are beggars or rich in the future.

Of course, this is his wishful thinking, and Laura will not allow this to happen. He attaches great importance to the education of his children. Since childhood, the number of tutors has not exceeded 5.

A few years earlier, Situ Nan bought a five-story luxury apartment on Fifth Avenue. It was usually empty. Laura lived here when she arrived in New York.

When the car passed the Chrysler Building, it had already become a large construction site. The building was surrounded by nets, and it had been built one story high.

Laura shifted her gaze from the car window to Situ Nan’s face. She saw the news about the Chrysler Building in the newspaper when she was in Washington. The social circles in Washington were also discussing the need for the upstarts in New York to build skyscrapers. Never told her about it.

She knew that the William family was a major shareholder of Chrysler Automobiles, so she asked curiously: "This is the car company building. It should be built with 100 floors?"

"Walter has always wanted to do this and use a skyscraper to promote his reputation. I have seen the design of the building, it is very beautiful, and we have the opportunity to have a candlelight dinner on the roof of the building."

Situ Nan smiled.

When talking about the candlelight dinner, he noticed that Laura's eyes flashed a little, and she moved, feeling a long-lost romance.

"Okay!" Laura looked at Situ Nan and nodded with a smile.

When he returned home, he generally seldom talked about business matters, and he rarely took business matters home, unless he felt it was necessary, such as matters related to the William Foundation, he would communicate with Laura.

This is his husband. No matter how many sensational things he has done outside, he is always so quiet and reliable by his side. He is versatile but rarely shows off. Only the closest self knows that he has a broad Deep heart.

Yes, except for the small safe which is said to contain wills and diaries, Laura has not seen anything else in the house, the share documents of Situ Nan’s collection company, Situ Nan’s manuscripts, his recordings, and his various design manuscripts. , Laura has browsed.

When Situ Nan was not at home, she had admired the secret of Situ Nan's unannounced but opened a house to herself more than once.

Had it not been for living with him for so many years, she had never known that there was such a legend in the world but unknown.

Situ Nan did not avoid Laura for many things. He even showed Laura the will of the safe. Once Situ Nan suffered an accident, Situ Nan’s property would be donated to the William Foundation, and Laura would be the William Foundation. The only designated person manager of the meeting."What's the matter? What do you think?"

Seeing that Laura was silent, Situ Nan looked at herself distracted, and thought she was a bit strange, oh, those things in the house, Situ Nan also knew that Laura had read it, except for the "Rebirth" diary that no one could understand. Now at home, he doesn't have to worry about Laura anymore.

"You said that you have read the draft of the Chrysler Building design. I suddenly remembered that I had seen the design sketch of a building you drew a few years ago. It seems to be marked with Chrysler. I wonder if the building will look like you painted in the future. What about that?"

Laura asked.

"Is there? Why don't I remember that I did this. Maybe I painted it later and I forgot it over time."

Situ Nan said calmly, and said, "I have met the designer of the Chrysler Building, and I have also made a lot of comments. Maybe there are similarities."

Such an understatement of explanation, I wonder if it will convince Laura.

"I'm thinking if you are a manuscript of a book, maybe I will become famous soon. Maybe I can become a musician or something."

Laura laughed. According to her investigation, only she can enjoy this treatment, and Situ Nan didn't leave a lot of draft designs with other women.

"Later I thought, since you don't want to show off, then I can also covet this unique secret."

Laura smiled.

Situ Nan smiled, looking "as you are".

Except for the building design sketches, those secrets that Situ Nan stayed at home, as time goes by, Laura will find more coincidences. This is not true, but I believe her personality, and soon entangled these things.

After this more in-depth exchange meeting, the relationship between the husband and wife seemed to deepen. What made Situ Nan even more happy was that Laura was pregnant again and their third child was coming soon.