Chapter 39 Those people

To be honest, Ed, if the chef knew that in your eyes, his carefully cooked food was not as easy to fill his stomach as the pizza in the takeaway store, he would probably cry.

Claude said as he pressed the switch on the wall, and the bright lights immediately filled the simple-style living room.

This is a villa that Claude rented on the other side of Beverly Hills, which is quite modern and well decorated from the inside out.

He moved out after graduating from college. Unlike Adrian who had nothing to do all day before, he had made a lot of money this time, he had already planned to buy a villa that belonged entirely to him.

Note, Crow, I'm talking about filling my stomach instead of how delicious the food is.

Adrian corrected his words, the veal he made was indeed delicious, and I never denied it.

Speaking of this, he couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth. Although because of that small part of his soul, Adrian did not reject Western food and could also taste one, two, three, and four, but deep down he still missed Chinese food quite a lot.

He once ran all the restaurants in Chinatown, but...

Have you ever seen Kung Pao Chicken Soaked in Orange Syrup?

Fortunately, I occasionally cooked in my previous life, and I could still recall the blessings of the perverted memory. I made some home-cooked dishes for myself from time to time. In addition, so there are so many Chinese restaurants in Chinatown that are not all completely Westernized, so I can barely solve the greed.

You guys, French food is originally for tasting, and it's easy to fill your stomach. The two Burger King's burgers are enough to do this.

Claude shook his head and went to the bar in the living room and poured two glasses of whiskey.

Kate said the same thing, but unfortunately you didn't grasp the point. I didn't deny the deliciousness of French cuisine. I just said it can't be used to fill my stomach. This is all fact, isn't it?

Adrian took the cup that Claude pushed.

Kate?The chick you picked up in the UK?Still dating?

Claude asked in surprise, "This is not like you, Ed. In the past, you never had more than 5 days of interest in a girl."

That was before.Adrian said disapprovingly, I've taken her home.

Wow, is the end of the world coming?

Claude made an exaggerated gesture, and our Ed actually took the girl home!This is the first time, man!It's so surprising. Are you planning to marry her?!

Shut up, Crow.Adrian rolled his eyes, would I give up the whole forest for a tree?

Then you are... Claude looked at him with interest.

I want a tree, and I want the whole forest too.Adrian shrugged.

Claude was a little surprised, but immediately laughed: It's Ed, but don't you feel a little greedy?

Oliver Stone has a famous saying in "Wall Street".Adrian sipped his whiskey.

Greed is good.Claude then took it.

I modified this sentence slightly, and moderate greed is good.

Adrian smiled. The key is to know where I am. I need to make myself more serious now.

OK, what are you going to do?Is this profit enough for you to gain a place in those group companies?Claude did not continue to discuss this topic, but asked something else.

Adrian smiled, looked at Claude's eyes and said seriously: Let's do it together, Clau.

What did you say?Claude showed a look of surprise, and the glass he was sending into his mouth stopped in mid-air.

Do you still remember what I told you in the cafe?I want to take control of Hollywood!I mean building my own media empire, rather than becoming a shareholder of those established companies!

Adrian clenched his fist and waved it in the air. We can do it together, Crow, you have a talent that I can't reach in business, but I also have something that you can't compare to in movies, and my vision in the overall situation is no worse than you!We will do everything together!

Claude stared at Adrian in a daze, and he twitched his lips as if he wanted to laugh: Your change is so big, Ed, it's hard to imagine that you were still a year ago...

OK, Crow, it makes no sense to me to turn over old accounts, I have changed.Adrian sneered.

He put down the cup in his hand and came to Claude to stare at him: Tell me, Crow, what are you hesitating about?What are you worried about?Or do you want to tell me that you plan to stay in the Godfather’s company like this, slowly erode your courage to make a fortune, and then wait for the Godfather to retire and take over?

Claude didn't say anything, but just looked at Adrian seriously with his lips pursed.

Think about it, Crow, what is what you want most?!

Adrian made an exaggerated gesture, taking over his father's company and following the route they planned for themselves?Or should I start from scratch and create a new world of my own?!We are still young, Crow, we have the ability and we have the opportunity!Even if we lose, we can start over again!

Looking at his somewhat fanatical expression, Claude breathed a long sigh: Tell me, Ed, why is it the media?

Why?

Adrian raised his eyebrows, and he suddenly turned around and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window of the living room, and opened the curtains. The dazzling night scene at the foot of Beverly Hills suddenly appeared in front of the two of them.

Adrian took a deep breath and pointed to the lights: Look, look at this city, Crow!There is the world's largest film industry and the world's most dazzling stars. Countless people come here to look for their dreams, always thinking that one day they may stand on the stage to attract the attention of the whole world!But they don’t know, they don’t know, they only saw one side, the beautiful, seductive and glamorous side!On the other hand, the dark, dirty, and desire-filled side is hidden behind it and is well covered up!Why?Because what they see is only what those people want them to see!You and I know this, Crow!Think about it, how do we feel when they turn to our baton, when they blindly cheer us?

Fierce words echoed in the room, and Claude couldn't help but sit up straight.Adrian, standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, didn't say anything anymore, but just looked at his best friend with a bright look.

Suddenly he looked up and poured the liquid from the cup down. Claude stood up, an unknown light flashing in his brown eyes.

Then, let’s do it!

……

Adrian knew how the world would develop in the next 20 years, and his own conditions and abilities were not different, thinking that copying a movie was a simple thing.

So it is not impossible for him to control Hollywood. As long as one problem is solved, it is management and management!

Yes, he knew what he could make a lot of money by doing, but after all, he was just a director in his previous life. When did he manage and run a large company?

The Adrian from the previous one may have some experience, but he is more about eating, drinking and having fun.

So he had to solve this problem before everything could be achieved, so he finally thought of Claude.

At the beginning, Adrian didn't realize this, he just wanted to earn a start-up capital through Cloud.

Claude's flexible and changeable completion of the task he gave made him realize the great value of the other party to him, so he took a gamble and handed over the futures matter to him, and the result was naturally needless to say.

Adrian therefore made up his mind to tie him to everything, and Claude was also a person who was unwilling to be lonely and dared to think and dare to break up and not be protected by his parents. In addition, his very deceptive statement finally agreed.

Talk about your plans, Ed!After the two of them came to the study and sat down, Claude said, "Don't tell me, you have no plans?"

Of course there are plans, but you also know that I am not this material, so I only have a general idea, and you need to add the rest.Adrian did not hide his shortcomings.

Claude raised his hand and made a gesture to talk.

First of all, of course, we will set up a media company. It is okay to buy an empty shell. We will discuss in detail how much each investment, how to allocate equity, and whether Bosworth Film Company is under its jurisdiction.

Adrian said slowly, you are the CEO, everything is up to you, I will not interfere with anything.

Simply put, you don’t care about anything and become a major shareholder with peace of mind. I will handle everything.

Claude sighed quietly, this is really unfair, Ed, you are too relaxed!

That's OK, in short, everything is up to you to decide.

Adrian ignored his jokes, and if I have any comments or suggestions, I will discuss with you and get your consent and support.

In this way... Claude suddenly thought of something, what if you insist on something and I always disagree?

Then I will stay by your side for 24 hours and lobbying you. No matter what you are doing, I will be by my side, working, eating, bathing, sleeping or even sleeping with women.

Adrian said leisurely.

Hell!Ed, you are so disgusting!Claude waved in disgust.

There is no way, I can't turn against you.Adrian spread his hands.

OK OK OK, skip these for the time being, and then what?Claude changed the subject.

Establish a venture capital company with the goal of focusing on the IT industry.Adrian threw out the answer he had already thought of.

Venture capital company?IT industry?Claude raised his eyebrows unexpectedly, and I thought we were discussing the media industry.

Yes I know.Adrian nodded, what do you want me to say... What do you think of this year's election?

This year's election?Although Claude didn't understand why he turned to this topic, he still gave his own answer: The Democratic Party has an advantage.

real?

What about you really?

The Democrats have an advantage.

real?

real.

The two looked at each other for a moment, and suddenly they both laughed loudly.

The Ron Rees family has always been inclined toward the Democratic Party, because California is mostly dominated by the Democratic Party, but the Cowell family has always been neutral, so Claude asked a joke through Adrian's sentence.

Do you know who the presidential candidate was initially decided within the Democratic Party in January, Crow?Adrian asked after laughing.

It seems... Claude turned his head and thought, William Jefferson Clinton?(Note)

(Note: In reality, both parties will have to wait until July and August to formally determine candidates. Here, the plot has changed. I have thought that the modification is in line with reality, but the subsequent plot will be a bit troublesome, so let's forget it, just take a look.)