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However, he didn’t stop anywhere, because Walter Disney knew that on the top floor of Atlantic City, there was an influential figure waiting for him!

Randolph Roman, standing at the entrance of the Surf Hotel, caught sight of Walter Disney, dressed in a light gray suit, and only 22 years old.

To be honest, Randolph Roman was somewhat surprised when he learned that Walter Disney was only 22 years old.

Although his own boss was also very young, only 26 this year, not much older than Walter Disney, because Randolph Roman had been by Donnie’s side, meeting the prominent figures in their forties and fifties who interacted with Donnie, he rarely thought about his boss’s age anymore.

Under Randolph Roman’s guidance, Walter Disney arrived at Donnie’s office.

When Walter Disney saw Donnie, he also showed a surprised expression. At this moment, Donnie was sitting in his office chair, wearing a black vest over a white shirt, with a pocket watch hanging on the vest.

Now, Donnie had deliberately grown a pencil mustache to enhance his mature image. Sitting there, he gave Walter Disney a feeling of surrealism. fгeewebnovёl.com

Because Walter Disney thought about Donnie’s achievements.

When Donnie started his business, he was about the same age as Walter now. But within just four short years, Donnie had grown to be among the top figures in the United States, while Walter was still hustling for tens of thousands of US Dollars.

People cannot be compared to each other!

Donnie raised his head. Although Donnie didn’t know Walter Disney, he understood that the person brought to his office by Randolph Roman at this moment could only be Walter Disney!

"Please, have a seat!"

Donnie closed the file in front of him, his face carrying a smile.

Walter Disney first shook hands with Donnie: "Hello, Mr. Block, I’m Walter Disney!"

Donnie remained seated but extended his hand: "I know. Please, sit!"

Walter Disney took a seat across from Donnie, trying hard to appear calm, but he couldn’t hide the nervous expression on his face.

"Walter, I reviewed your loan application. In fact, this matter didn’t require my personal involvement, but I was curious about something, so I specifically invited you here. I hope you don’t mind!"

Donnie said gently.

Walter Disney hurriedly replied, "Of course not. Meeting with you, Mr. Block, is an honor for me!"

Donnie nodded slightly and asked with a smile, "Nowadays, Hollywood’s film studios are all focused on live-action movies, with sound films being the center of everyone’s attention. What made you decide to pursue animation instead?"

Walter Disney answered, "After graduating high school, I joined the army. Once discharged, I immediately joined an advertising company as an animation artist. During this process, I discovered that children absolutely loved my animations and laughed heartily while watching them. This gave me a sense of accomplishment. I felt I could develop better in this industry!"

Donnie frowned, "I’ve read your background. As far as I remember, your age didn’t meet the requirement for enlistment back then, right?"

Walter Disney hurriedly explained...

During World War I, after the United States decided to join the war and began recruiting soldiers, Walter Disney’s brother Roy Disney enlisted. At the time, Walter Disney, who had just graduated, went to visit Roy Disney, who was undergoing training at the naval base near Chicago.

Roy Disney shared some stories of overseas battles, igniting Walter Disney’s strong interest in joining the military.

That very day, he decided to enlist. Because recruitment officers questioned Walter’s age, they asked him to provide proof of birth.

Unable to find accurate documents, Walter Disney forged his parents’ signatures and became an American soldier!

After listening to Walter Disney’s explanation, Donnie laughed and asked, "Which military unit were you assigned to?"

Walter Disney, knowing that Donnie had also served as an American soldier, replied, "I wasn’t on the same level as you, Mr. Block. I was a volunteer with the International Red Cross."

Donnie nodded and said, "That’s excellent. Perhaps I’ve been treated by your organization before!"

Walter Disney smiled and said, "I’ve chatted with many comrades, and everyone deeply appreciates your care for us veterans, Mr. Block!"

Donnie’s Venus Consortium was known for hiring the most retired soldiers among all corporations, and this fact had been repeatedly reported by both The Washington Post and ABC.

As a result, in the hearts of many veterans, Donnie was their idol!

Donnie burst into hearty laughter, "That’s also another reason why I wanted to meet you today. Seeing a fellow comrade from the battlefield, who now has his own business, makes me very happy!"

Afterward, Donnie chatted casually with Walter Disney for a while and learned more about Walter’s experiences over the past few years.

Walter Disney didn’t stay too long at that advertising company. Just a few months later, he partnered with his colleague Ub Iwerks to establish the Iwerks-Disney Commercial Art Company. However, after earning only $135 from one project, the Iwerks-Disney Commercial Art Company shut down in less than a month.

Later, Walter joined a Kansas City advertising company, where he learned the basic techniques of filmmaking and animation.