America 1919

Donnie laughed and said, "Indeed, California has a great geographical environment, and judging by their development in recent years, I believe California will become one of the most important states in the United States. And movies... My acquisition of shares in United Artists isn't just about providing a way out for Miss America contestants, but because I truly believe the film industry will become an immensely important industry in the future, even considered a mouthpiece of the media. It's just that currently, the industry has not reached its full potential due to limitations in film technology!" Although William Howard Taft could not grasp Donnie's meaning and failed to see the charm of cinema, he was very satisfied with Donnie's choices, because, just as Donnie had said, California indeed was a very significant state! "Then I will take care of the rest!" Through his conversation with Donnie, William Howard Taft had realized that Donnie was a very smart man, who didn't need any further advice from him. As for William Howard Taft's arrangements, Donnie naturally had no objections. Although such actions would bind Donnie even closer to the Taft family, even without Cameron's situation, the relation between Donnie and Helen alone was a matter of shared prosperity and mutual loss for outsiders! After discussing that matter, William Howard Taft began to talk about the relationship between him and Helen. However, William Howard Taft didn't mention marriage to Helen but brought up another matter. "Donnie, if I remember correctly, you should be 24 this year, right?" Donnie nodded, unaware that William Howard Taft wasn't referring to his wedding to Helen. "You are not that young anymore. In fact, you could consider the matter of the next generation. Even if your current assets continue to grow normally, in ten years the Block Family will have a place among the great families of America. A family's long-term development depends on its successor. I believe you wouldn't want your descendants to be like the 'little Rockefellers,' right?" William Howard Taft revealed his thoughts! Although Donnie's face showed no expression, inside he raised his eyebrows. William Howard Taft had bypassed talking about marrying Helen and directly mentioned offspring. Did that mean he acknowledged the relationship between himself, Helen, and Alice? But after some thought, the matter didn't seem reasonable. Even if William Howard Taft wanted his resources, he wouldn't tolerate his daughter having such a vague relationship with him, especially with Alice present! It was this thought that made Donnie somewhat distracted, merely echoing William Howard Taft's words until he and Helen left the Taft estate. Then, Donnie brought up the subject to Helen. Helen said calmly, "It's simple because my father has no way of dealing with me. He understands me and has written me several letters before. In this matter, he has mentioned it more than once, but I never agreed. I like the current arrangement very much and don't see the need for a change." As she spoke, Helen looked up at Donnie and said with a smile, "Didn't you tell me and Alice before? That in the future, you'd buy an island and become its king. Maybe then you should give us a grand wedding!" Donnie didn't know if Helen was serious; after all, the blessings of a harmonious relationship weren't so easy to enjoy. Everyone was still young now and anything could be sustained by emotions, but what about the future? Even ancient imperial courts saw concubines vying for favor; he didn't think he would be better at handling these things than emperors. "But there's one thing I need you to promise me!" Helen looked at Donnie seriously. Donnie said, "Tell me!" Helen thought for a moment, then suddenly gave up on what she intended to say, "Let's talk about it later; it's too soon to bring up this matter now!" Donnie figured Helen was also referring to the matter of the next generation. But on reflection, it did seem a bit early to consider such things, so he didn't pursue the matter further. Over the next two days, Donnie met with some other friends and then left Washington. However, they didn't return to Atlantic City but came to New York, to Columbia University! They were there of course, to meet with Cameron Block! But since Cameron Block should be in class right now, Donnie wasn't in a hurry to find him. Instead, he and Helen strolled casually around Columbia University. "Do you feel some envy for these college students?" Seeing Donnie so interested, Helen asked curiously. Donnie shook his head, "There's nothing to envy. In fact, it's they who should envy us. Don't they attend this university just to work for decades and then achieve what I have now?" In this respect, Donnie was not lying; he really didn't envy the college students. Of course, if Donnie had nothing, he would indeed envy these students. Everyone's mindset changes with their environment! With her arm in Donnie's, Helen said with a laugh, "Maybe one of them will become the President of the United States someday!"