America 1919

Donnie was actually looking for a stand-up comedian, though the term stand-up comedy wouldn't come into being until the advent of television; at present, such performers were known as jokesters.

Atlantic City Broadcast Company shouldn't just have news; it needs to have entertainment as well.

Even the state broadcaster in the future would air TV dramas during the prime eight o'clock slot, essentially to regulate the mood of the viewers; after all, listening to news for too long invariably leads to fatigue!

"Boss, do you mean to air this program during the breaks in the news segments?"

Mashang Evans quickly grasped Donnie's intent.

"Exactly, that's what I mean!"

Afterward, Donnie detailed the formats of some broadcast programs he was familiar with to Mashang Evans, naturally, including content that suited the current national conditions of the United States.

By the time Donnie finished the conversation with them, it was already afternoon!

The next day, the Atlantic City Post featured an advertisement for Atlantic City Broadcast's radio station.

The appearance of this ad did catch the attention of many in Atlantic City—not because everyone wanted to listen to the broadcast, but they felt proud of the news that Atlantic City Broadcast would be the first commercial radio station in the United States.

Since the United States is a country of immigrants, it's impossible to expect the people of the country to feel a significant sense of belonging to America.

On the contrary, they feel a greater sense of belonging to their city or state; otherwise, Texas wouldn't occasionally stir up talk of independence!

Having the first broadcast company in the United States is what truly made the people of Atlantic City proud.

Mashang Evans also seized this sentiment promptly and began strategizing with Robinson focusing heavily on this aspect for promotion.

Indeed, the people of Atlantic City ate it up, showing tremendous enthusiasm for the radio station that would start broadcasting in a week, even spurring a sales boom in radios throughout Atlantic City.

Donnie was naturally very happy when he learned of this.

However, what made Donnie even happier was that Walker had called from Los Angeles, informing him of the successful invitation to Charlie Chaplin to serve as a special judge for the Miss America finals.

"Charlie is very happy to serve as the special judge for Miss America and asked me to express his thanks to you for inviting him!"

In his previous life, Donnie wasn't a fan of celebrities but knew Chaplin's character to be rather arrogant, so he didn't take Walker's words to heart.

"Walker, I understand. Without your help, it would not have been possible to invite Mr. Chaplin!"

Donnie expressed his gratitude to Walker once again.

"Haha!" Walker laughed heartily, "Donnie, you're too kind. After all, I'm also a judge for Miss America myself. It's only right that I do what I can to contribute to the influence of Miss America!"

The two chatted about Charlie Chaplin's arrival in Atlantic City and some details to be aware of. Then, Walker proactively brought up William Fox's matter.

"William has already called me..."

Hearing Walker bring up William Fox, Donnie said, "Walker, you must understand, I've put everything into this Miss America event..."

"Donnie, you've misunderstood me. I'm not trying to plead on behalf of William. In fact, I'm not very satisfied with what he did before either. It's your right to choose a company that's more suitable for you to collaborate with. What I wanted to say is, I hope William's issue won't affect the friendship between us!"

After hearing this, Donnie laughed and replied, "Of course not!"

The two ended their call in good spirits.

Donnie sat at the bar of the tavern, a smile on his face, pleased with how smoothly things had been going recently.

"Donnie!"

Just then, a familiar voice called out. Nucky was walking in with Lucy on his arm, and beside them was another woman, graceful and fair, with eyes as clear as a still lake.

Donnie stood up and opened his arms to embrace Nucky, laughing, "Nucky, it's been a while since you've been to this place!"

"Haha, are you complaining that I don't come by often enough?" Nucky joked.

Donnie nodded, "If that's how you want to interpret it, I have no objections!"

Nucky glanced helplessly at Donnie and then said to the woman beside him, whom Donnie found unfamiliar, "Miss Breton, you see, that's the kind of man Donnie is, sometimes even I can't handle him, so your matter will still need his approval!"n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Miss Breton smiled, "I've heard of Mr. Block's great reputation since I came to Atlantic City, and I hope for Mr. Block's continued support in the future!" Read exclusive adventures at mvl

After Donnie completed the hand-kissing gesture to Breton, Nucky introduced her, "Donnie, this Miss Breton is a social philanthropist who wishes to sponsor our Miss America pageant and also hopes to be one of the judges!"

Social philanthropist?

Upon hearing this term, Donnie's gaze towards Breton shifted slightly; in the United States, those who bore this title tended to have one thing in common—they were wealthy!

"I'm very grateful to Miss Breton for holding our Miss America in such high regard!"

"I have immense respect for your decision, Mr. Block. The hosting of Miss America allows many American women to see the beauty in themselves and gives them the confidence to step out of their homes and serve society!" Breton said with a light smile.

Um, this rhetoric sounds awfully familiar!

Donnie asked, "May I know how much you are prepared to sponsor, Miss Breton?"

Miss Breton replied, "I'm just an ordinary person, so I can only afford to provide a maximum of 50,000 US Dollars in cash, and I hope Mr. Block won't find it too little!"

Hearing the amount, Donnie glanced towards Nucky. Although 50,000 wasn't a small sum, the mere idea of becoming a judge in the Miss America pageant for 50,000, especially being brought by Nucky himself, was something Donnie couldn't quite figure out.

Nucky laughed, "Breton, Donnie will surely take your suggestion seriously. Why don't you allow Lucy to show you what the best tavern in Atlantic City is like in the meantime? I think it won't take long for Donnie to give you a satisfactory answer!"

Miss Breton gave a reserved nod and then said to Lucy, "Then I'll be in your care, Miss Lucy!"

After the two women left, Donnie took Nucky to his office.

"Nucky, who exactly is this woman, isn't she from some family?" Donnie inquired.

Nucky laughed heartily and said, "A year ago, this woman was just a waitress at a Western restaurant in Cleveland!"

Donnie's eyes lit up. Although Nucky seemed to give a piece of useless information, Donnie had already guessed the hidden implication behind it.

"So, the 50,000 she's offering is basically just an unsigned check?"

Nucky laughed again, "Exactly, that's it!"