Chapter 81: 747

In a sense, the farm was his home, and the outside world had absolutely no way of knowing what was going on unless they received an invitation. Otherwise, they had no chance of getting in. The so-called industry tycoons were selectively ignored by him. After all, they were competitors, and there was no need to engage. They didn't really take him seriously, and maintaining the status quo was better for everyone. ... When the holiday season was approaching, William White always felt a bit restless, with a deep longing for his family that caused him heartache. When he was busy working, he didn't have time to dwell on it, but when he was free, the longing washed over him like a tide. In his previous life, he couldn't break free from his world, constantly digging his own grave. Well, he finally succeeded in the end. Apparently, the Almighty wasn't fond of such self-destructive behavior and decided to give him a do-over. Regardless of which deity was involved, he wasn't going to mess up this time, but he had swung to another extreme. Which was fearing death. It had to be said; a jerk is always dramatic. Another person might get excited to the point of fainting with such a chance, yet he was entangled in all sorts of dilemmas. Actually, it was normal. Foreseeing the future wasn't necessarily a good thing. Historically, prophets ended up with terrible fates. If you are ahead by half a step, you're a genius. A full step and you're a lunatic. If you're several paces ahead, you'd likely exhaust yourself to death. Regardless of whether it's technology or the state of affairs, there's an inherent progression. The best choice is to go with the flow and not interfere with the historical process because you never know what might happen. If you accidentally eliminate someone like Laden, but it leads to someone worse, perhaps even more people will suffer as a result. ... If you want your product to sell well, it's best to have some influence in the distribution channels. At this time in history, the retail industry was pretty standardized, without loads of unreasonable demands. Manufacturers just needed to handle production. If you managed to deliver goods on time, you were doing well. William White was just strategizing. It wasn't time to make a move yet. He'd move to acquire shares in 7-Eleven once the Southern Group couldn't hold out. He never understood back then. It was clearly called 7-Eleven, so how did it operate 24 hours a day, year-round? The name didn't match at all. No idea how they came up with it. Shopping was a pain. You couldn't imagine shopping after work because, by then, the stores were closed. That's how the name 7-Eleven came about. They found many customers wanted to shop, but the stores weren't open, so they extended hours to meet these consumers' needs. At the very least, he'd aim for a 20% stake. It wasn't just about dollars; it was crucial to his economic strategy. Right now, it was just a plan. It didn't make sense to get involved too early, and holding too much stake was also a problem. ... "Fulton, is this really the plane I ordered?" William White asked, although he had been on a 747 before and had seen them up close several times, it still felt surreal when it belonged to him. "Yes, sir, this should be the largest passenger plane available," Fulton replied, agreeing that it was indeed quite a large and impressive machine. Even though it was the Christmas holiday, Boeing had to schedule the delivery based on customer needs. Many wealthy Americans didn't use 747s as private jets, thinking they were just large but not fast, and there was no need to waste resources. This changed with Air Force One. President Carter was using a 707, which was several classes below the 747. Stepping inside the plane, the luxurious vibe hit immediately, and William White was briefly stunned by the golden interior. Why did these rich folks love gold so much? If they weren't afraid of inciting envy, they wouldn't mind turning the whole plane into gold -- later Mercedes models with gold versions proved this. William White had never been on a private plane of this level. He had flown in a compartment-style A380 before, thinking it was stunning at the time. Seeing the 747's interior, compartment-style seemed tiny in comparison; there was no comparison. United Airlines handled the management of such planes but never dealt with this class before. Despite owning several 747s, none had seen private use. This was great publicity for them, which meant the management fee wasn't outrageous. They believed it wouldn't be long before this private plane became famous worldwide. After touring his grand toy, other tasks were left to the lawyers. ... In one year, William White had created many miracles, not only protecting family wealth but also teaching others a strict lesson. William White finished his sales, with London earnings near two hundred million, which was exhilarating. Luckily, had those accounts been in the US, there would have been many issues. After initial turbulence, the Hunters chose to keep inflating the bubble. According to their Russian contacts, conflict would start soon. Once war began, gold would go crazy. As a pseudo-currency, they couldn't believe silver wouldn't rise. In William White's eyes, they were delusional, believing their own lies. To be a successful con artist, you must completely believe your own lies. Unfortunately, the Hunters were very good at this, trapped in their own deception. Silver had risen from two dollars and had hovered around one dollar for ages. Now it was at thirty -- could anything be more absurd? Most importantly, gold's rise was supported by trading volume; the market had fully adjusted, leaving no cheap shares. What was happening with silver? Those supposed transactions were just tricks from the Hunters, moving from left to right. Retail traders might not understand, but institutions did. They were simply amused by the spectacle. ***** https://www.patreon.com/Sayonara816.