Chapter 509 Disaster and Afterwards

When the two little guys left the room, Ryan sat in front of the computer and flipped through several blog sites and portals. He had long forgotten the exact time of the incident, but he only remembered that it was 9 After 8:00 a.m. on the 11th, calculating the time difference, it seems to be almost the same.

What are you looking at? Natalie also came over, Do you want to see the comments on the Internet for yourself?

Nothing. Ryan clicked on another link to a blog site.

Do you need me to leave?

It was Scarlett who was sitting alone and said, I feel like an oversized light bulb now.

Scarlett. Natalie glared at the smiling girl.

This is a blog that mainly records private diaries. After the page was refreshed, Ryan finally saw the long-awaited picture. happened.

Scarlett, switch to the TV station. Ryan reminded the girl who was bored with the TV remote control.

What happened? Natalie asked curiously.

The Twin Towers seem to be on fire.

There was no detailed explanation on the blog, so Ryan had to say something vaguely.

Scarlett Johansson quickly tuned to the TV station, and there was a relaxed and happy scene on the screen. The live broadcast of the Today Show was going on, and the host Katie Couric was still happily talking about Manhattan's autumn morning is so beautiful ...'

Did I remember the wrong TV station? Ryan couldn't help but frowned slightly.

At this moment, the scene switched to people cheering on the streets of Manhattan, and then the Twin Towers in the background were billowing in smoke.

What happened? Natalie and Scarlett asked at the same time, Is there a fire in the World Trade Center?

Keep reading. Ryan shook his head to express that he didn't know.

After waiting for a while, the camera finally zoomed in on the vicinity of the World Trade Center, and a news anchor stood in the camera and said hastily. The following is urgent news. At around 8:45 U.S. Eastern Time today, the North Tower of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center was attacked by an unknown object. According to eyewitnesses, it is likely to be an airplane or a missile...

then.

The camera gave a close-up of the North Tower. Smoke and flames were clearly visible.

God. The two girls covered their mouths.

Ryan recalled the information confirmed half an hour ago, and none of his relatives and friends were near the World Trade Center. Then he breathed a sigh of relief.

I am neither a saint nor a great man, and only those close to me can take care of and help.

This is not a terrorist attack...

As soon as Natalie finished speaking, a jaw-dropping scene appeared on the TV. A civil airliner crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center, and immediately ignited a raging fire like the North Tower. Screams, noises, and sirens became chaotic. It seemed that the entire New York had fallen into the end of the world.

Oh, God!

Oh, God!

The reaction of the two girls who witnessed all this can be imagined, and they are technically New York girls.

This is not true, is it?

The younger Scarlett was still whispering, but Natalie had already picked up her mobile phone. After dialing the number of his parents in New York and hearing the words from the other side, he let out a long sigh of relief and leaned on Ryan's back.

New York has been hit by terror.

Scott and Pai Kingsley rushed into the study. Ryan...

I saw it. Ryan gestured to them on the TV screen, Scott, the stock market will definitely plummet, so be prepared.

I see.

A few minutes later, the TV station broadcast the latest news. The National Aviation Administration banned any aircraft from entering the airspace of New York, Boston, and Washington, and the New York City government also closed all tunnels and bridges.

Subsequently, US President Bush Jr., who was visiting an elementary school classroom in Florida, received news that a second plane had hit the World Trade Center. Immediately after the class ended, he released a short speech in another classroom of the school, saying that Being attacked by terrorists, the US government will launch a comprehensive investigation into the cause of the plane crash, calling the incident a national tragedy.

Then, everything that happened in the previous life happened, and everyone witnessed the collapse of the North Tower and the South Tower...

Honey, our vacation is over.

Ryan patted Natalie on the back lightly, and said to George who had been silent all the time, Notify Captain Smith and be ready to return to Los Angeles at any time.

If it is said that the myth of IT stocks has been shattered and another golden age of the American economy has ended, then this terrorist attack has brought about all-round changes in American society.

This incident was the second attack on the United States that caused heavy casualties after the Pearl Harbor incident during World War II. The Bush administration's condemnation and position on this incident also received sympathy and support from most countries.

In particular, Bush Jr. delivered a televised address to the nation from the White House, Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our largest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America. These terrorist acts destroy steel, but they cannot weaken America's steely resolve.

This televised speech also made the popular approval rate of the president, who was jokingly called an IQ higher than that of a pig, reach the peak of his eight-year term, as high as 89.58%.

Terrorist attacks have changed the lives of Americans. The tourism industry, aviation industry and insurance industry have suffered a huge blow. There are a lot of inspection procedures for ordinary people when flying by plane, and the slightest mention of the topic of planes and bombs will attract a lot of attention. Trouble, these have also brought significant changes to Hollywood. All powerful celebrities have begun to purchase their own private jets.

Of course, these are not problems at all for rich people who have reached Ryan's level.

The federal government quickly and formally determined that it was a terrorist attack, and later identified al-Qaeda as the perpetrator.

In his previous life, there were endless conspiracy theories about this incident. Ryan didn't want to explore it, and he didn't need to. What he wanted to think about was how to use this incident to bring him the greatest benefit.

As for whether it was done by the federal government itself, even if a pig sits in the position of president, it would not issue such an order. At most, it is like Pearl Harbor, knowing and maximizing benefits...

This is a federal country. If the foundations laid by the Fathers of the Nation are broken, the United States is bound to fall apart. What good does this do for actually controlling the capital of this country?

Also as Ryan expected, the gossip about him that was previously hyped by the media came to an abrupt end after this incident.

After the federal government determined that it was a terrorist attack, Ryan and the people around him publicly condemned this terrorist act. That night, together with Natalie and others, he lit a fire on the port of Lanai Island. Candles in memory of the victims.

In the following time, he contacted Hollywood celebrities one after another, or publicly issued a statement of condemnation, or accepted interviews to comfort the victims or the families of the firefighters who died.

Pat, in my name, invite all qualified movie stars and singers in Hollywood.

On the yacht back to Los Angeles, Ryan told Kingsley about the follow-up plan, After the grief across the United States calms down, a large memorial event will be held.

After returning to Los Angeles, Ryan began to wander among many big names in Hollywood, such as Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts in the film industry, Michael Jackson, Madonna Ciccone, and Maria Kay in the music industry. Li, James Cameron, George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, etc. on the director's side.

The men quickly joined in, with Ryan becoming a veritable leader.

Any star with a bit of a brain would not miss this moment, and joined in one after another. The TV station promised that it would broadcast the whole event live.

One week after the disaster, the whole of the United States seemed to wake up from the pain. Severely punishing the murderer and mourning the victims became the themes of social activities. Therefore, this evening party with a charitable fundraising and mourning nature also kicked off.

There is a hero, if you search deep within yourself...

At the party, Ryan, who had long since quit the pop music scene, sang Hero with Mariah Carey, which he wrote and composed.

Then a hero comes along and carries on with strength and puts your fears aside and you know you can survive, so when you feel hope is lost, face yourself and be strong, and you will eventually find this In fact, you are a hero!

The audience sat in their seats at the Hollywood Bowl and stood in the surrounding aisles, with the lights falling on them and their faces covered with tears.

There are so many people in the frame crying as the camera looks around, the song is infectious.

Don't let anyone break our dreams, hold on, hope is ahead...

This song pushed the atmosphere of the party to the climax.

The grief we've had over the past week has been overwhelming, but our hearts will never be matched by the pain of the families who have lost loved ones.

Ryan stood on the shell-shaped stage, surrounded by solemnity, May this song bring them hope and strength.

Afterwards, he left the stage. At this time, actions are more powerful than words. The whole of America is still immersed in pain. Some things don't need to be boastful. The media has been paying attention to him.

On the second day after the party, the mainstream media reported on the party with headlines. They unanimously put Ryan in the position of organizer and leader, and used a huge amount of space to describe Ryan's efforts to related parties. The fact that charitable foundations donated $50 million.

As a result, the mainstream media has selectively forgotten certain things, even if they are mentioned, they will try to briefly mention them. At the moment when the whole United States is working together to overcome difficulties, the topics of unity and 911 are the real focus.

Even after this incident subsides, the tabloids will still bring up this topic, but the effect caused by the fried rice is much worse. ()