Mei Man: I drew Superman during the Great Depression

Chapter 115 English Tax

【Faith (11673/10000)】

Two days later, on the long-distance train to Los Angeles.

Ke Lin opened his eyes, looking at the [Faith] displayed in the text, a look of doubt flashed in his eyes.

During the Great Depression era, communications were not yet well developed, and the most commonly used methods of communication were letters and telegrams.

Limited by communication, Colin on the train naturally couldn't know what happened in New York City at the first time, let alone the panic caused by the new issue of "Superman" he serialized.

For him, it's just sitting on the train, going back and forth between the positive and negative worlds.

In the blink of an eye, [Faith] broke through [-], and it is still growing.

"I didn't expect that the plot of the prank king is so popular?"

Muttering to himself, Colin withdrew his gaze from the [Faith] in the text, and then fell on the other side.

[Ability - Super Speed ​​(Black Iron)]

[Ability description: Superman's first appearance was faster than a Mercedes-Benz train, and then he was able to run faster than a fired bullet. In the latest comics, Superman can already run as fast as his voice. 】

Is it supersonic?

In the new series, apart from the growth of [Faith] somewhat exceeding Colin's expectations, [Super Speed] is one of the abilities he was planning to unlock.

I don't know if it's because of the limit of [Black Iron] level, the ability of the newly unlocked [Super Speed] is limited to subsonic speed.

Colin had already expected this.

After all, in the comics, he just briefly described the plot of Superman flipping through at an extremely fast speed. As for the subsequent ability settings, it is completely supplemented by text.

On the speeding train, Colin turned his head to look at the receding scenery outside the window.

If possible, he would be happy to compare with the train to see how far the [Super Speed] he has unlocked now.Although it was clearly mentioned in the text description that his initial speed surpassed that of the train, but without a real comparison, he still couldn't have a clear sense of it.

It's just that, considering the suppression of abilities in the positive world, and the expensive train tickets he spent on train tickets.

Colin finally gave up on the idea.

After all, he spent money, why bother chasing the train like those 'passengers' hanging on the train outside.

……

Los Angeles, outside Grand Central Terminal.

Roy Disney took out a handkerchief and wiped the tiny beads of sweat on his forehead, straightened the hat on his head, and stood in the lobby of the train entrance, silently waiting for Colin's arrival.

In the previous issue, the linkage effect of Superman and Mickey was amazing.

Not only is the sales of Superman dolls in New York City gratifying, but even the sales of peripheral toys and books drawn by Mickey have increased by more than [-]% year-on-year, and Disney has also obtained an application for Pluto's authorization. A cartoon dog was also influenced by the linkage comics, although the price given by the other party was not high.

However, Pluto is not Disney's main cartoon character.

It was precisely because of the benefits of the linkage that Roy Disney was willing to stand in the May sun of Los Angeles and wait for Colin's arrival under the high temperature.

Although, the main purpose of Colin's trip to Los Angeles this time is not Disney.

However, Roy is also ready, and intends to use this meeting to persuade the other party to start a deeper cooperation between Disney and the Messenger Newspaper.Even, maintaining that Roy Disney is ready to give up the franchise of the Mickey Mouse comic strip.

Anyway, for Disney, animation is the focus.

For the rest, as long as they can get enough benefits in exchange, Roy doesn't mind transferring them.

In front of the train station, Roy was thinking about how to persuade the other party.

Inadvertently, he noticed the familiar figure walking out of the station. The figure was wearing a white shirt and carrying a suitcase through the crowd. It was Roy's guest waiting here.

"Colin, long time no see."

Seeing this, Roy no longer hesitated, and immediately stepped forward to greet him.

"Long time no see, Roy."

Seeing Roy greeted outside the train station, Colin's eyes flashed a look of surprise, but he quickly calmed down, smiled and shook hands with him and said with a smile.

"Thanks for your hard work."

Considering the distance from New York to Los Angeles, Roy took the initiative to take the suitcase in Colin's hand and said, "I've already booked a hotel, you can have a good rest and sleep."

Facing Roy's warm hospitality, Colin did not show any rejection.

Sitting in the car driven by Roy, on the way to the hotel, Colin looked away from the street scene of Los Angeles outside the car and looked at Roy Disney in the driver's seat.

Regarding the enthusiasm shown by the other party, Ke Lin had some vague guesses in his mind.

Although he had the idea of ​​cooperation in his heart, Roy restrained himself and did not say it immediately.

With Colin, I came to the hotel that I mentioned the reservation.

"I will come over at nine o'clock tomorrow morning... Before that, you can take a good rest..."

At the door of Room 309, Roy briefly explained to Colin, then turned and left without disturbing him too much.

Seeing the back of the other party disappearing at the corner of the corridor, Ke Lin silently retracted his gaze.

Carrying the suitcase, walked into the room.

Colin closed the door, picked up the newspaper on the suitcase, and opened it.

The "Los Angeles Times" is the largest daily newspaper in the western United States. Its influence and status are second only to the "New York Times" and "Washington Post", and it is known as the third largest newspaper in the United States.

This is what he just requested at the front desk of the hotel. After several days of long train journeys, he needs to understand what happened during this period.

"...more than hundreds of independent businessmen in Los Angeles unite to protest the government."

The wave of unemployment in the Great Depression has continued, not only in New York, but also in Los Angeles.

The "Los Angeles Times" briefly reported on the bankruptcy of merchants. According to statistics, since May alone, more than dozens of small workshops in Los Angeles have gone bankrupt due to lack of support, and this phenomenon has spread to large chain stores.

"The protests caused by the English tax are still continuing. In addition to New York, there are also a small number of protest groups in Los Angeles. People are worried about their livelihoods. Many people have been unable to pay more taxes. Although, the New York government has stated that it will not The right to use English continues to be taxed, which is completely illegal and non-existent, but there are still many people who doubt it..."

"English tax?!"

Looking at the news reported majestically on the subpage of the "Los Angeles Times", Colin showed a strange expression on his face.

Therefore, this is the truth of his sudden and substantial increase in [faith].

(End of this chapter)