Chicago 1990

"Tonight, we are going to spend a lot of time at the charity dinner organized by Michelle. This is the best opportunity to meet local politicians in Chicago at the beginning of the year. The governor couple, the Underwood couple, and the little Daly couple have good reasons. Arrived, but... they should all go to the Bronfman Symphony Center for the Chicago Orchestra's New Year's Concert, because there will also be dinners and other events there, so the time is difficult to grasp, and we may have to wait late."

On January 3rd, Sloan called to update his schedule.

"OK, just wait, no problem."

Because he didn’t want to meet the rich three generations again, and didn’t want to appear at the Bronfman Symphony Center again, Song Yawan refused to continue to conduct BabaYetu at the New Year’s concert this year. Since he chose to be out of group, he would wait a little longer. see."

One of the more embarrassing developments in the East Hall restroom incident is that politicians are cautious about meeting themselves in public, at least before the impeachment case settles, they are not happy to be contacted by the gossip media.

"see you then."

Song Ya hung up the phone and picked up her eldest daughter Sansa. Today, the sons and daughters, Xue Linfen, and Mila are going to return to Los Angeles. He took the time to see him off.

"In March, the shooting started in Ireland and Canada at the same time, divided into two groups, the Irish side is responsible for the war scene."

The Cold Mountain project has officially started operation. Firstly, the history, archaeologists, costumes, and props teams will work together to get the location and costumes during the Civil War. The main creative team will also hold script meetings and other preparations, and then the second female Jennifer Kang Nali must take advantage of these three months to gain weight to the size required by the director, while the male protagonist Caviezel needs to be slim to the shape of his bones. Since the male and female protagonists are not together most of the time in the plot, they will be divided first. There are two groups, one filming literary dramas involving female protagonists and female second class people, and the other filming war scenes involving male protagonists.

The Irish group performance successfully completed the extremely difficult World War II scene of saving Private Ryan. Before that, he had undertaken large production locations such as Braveheart. The state also provided various preferential policies to support. Yeremov finally chose Lengshan as a location. Once there, and with Xue Linfen familiar with her, she will follow the group to watch the production work in the future.

Choosing Canada is to take care of the snow scene.

"Don't smoke or drink."

Song Ya finally told Mira, she was anxious to return to Los Angeles to continue to decorate the two thousand marriott house.

"I see...Oh yes, I read the news in the morning that the value of your YAHOO stock has doubled again?" Mira asked before leaving.

"Not so much." Song Ya shook his head.

"How much is that?"

"It's very complicated, I won't be able to tell it clearly for a while."

In the second half of last year, YAHOO completed two multi-billion-dollar acquisitions. The market is crazily optimistic about the pursuit. In less than half a year, its market value has increased by 50%. However, due to operations such as share swaps, additional issuances and acquisitions, Song Yazhu Some stocks have dropped to 3.2%, and they are worth about 2 billion as of today.

Song Ya doesn't want to talk about real wealth with women, especially women who give birth to her.

However, he does not want to clarify the misunderstanding that his net worth is rising in the same proportion as YAHOO’s stock price. This year, he will basically continue the strategy of last year, and will reveal his wealth in August and September in the Fuji than rich list, or from now on. High-profile, no longer hiding it, and even more bluffing is all right. The'aides' agree that it is good.

The Grammy judges have been offended, and the A+ Film Studio’s Oscars this year is also no good, but it is not surprising that he will be in another industry at the beginning of the year. The financial industry’s awards season will be very rewarding. Fortune magazine is very likely to list him in April. Entered the important list of the top 50 business elites in the world in 1998.

Of course, the first task now is to fight a new battle, send away the women and children, and continue to work.

"You made a lot last year."

During the day, he accepted an exclusive interview with A’s chief reporter Stephanie, “Can you update the data for APLUS? The last figure on my side was 3.1 billion, given by Fujibe Magazine. It is rumored that your net worth has changed since then. It’s up 50%."

"Sorry haha, I can't say too much about you know, let's return to the topic of music, Stephanie."

Song Ya laughed and declined in Nancheng accent, but with a complacent expression, he seemed to be giving an affirmative answer. He was a little schizophrenic, but he wanted this effect.

"Well, now everyone pays the most attention to it, undoubtedly the shortage of your new specialty. When will it be resolved, do you have a specific timetable?"

Stephanie is also a White House reporter for station A. She has a sharp style and strong personality. Otherwise, this top elite journalism woman would not have a fallout with FoxNews, whose development prospects are countless times better.

"Of course, I'm working hard. Basically every day I open my eyes and I worry about this matter." Song Ya replied.

"So what are the specific actions? Your fans are very concerned." Stephanie asked.

"Uh, I don't know if I can mention some specific content, because... you know, this involves some business decisions with my business partners, such as transferring goods, placing orders with new factories, etc... ...But I promise..."

Song Ya pressed her hand on her chest and looked straight into the camera sincerely, "I promise you will get'tHoldUS as soon as possible."

"But I noticed that some people have a lot of stock, second-hand vendors on the street and the Internet, as well as some PC and game console chain stores. There are rumors that even video stores are sold out and they still have them." Stephanie asked.

"I probably understood some things. I'm sorry, and I solemnly apologize. I did mess up this time. I didn't expect the production line to go wrong, and I didn't pay special attention to the distribution situation. I will deal with it, and I promise again. "

In the evening, he ran to the radio stations of Big A and Al to tout each other for a while, and waited for Sloan to join in, and rushed to Michelle’s charity organization to participate in a dinner.

"This year is okay. The mid-term elections are over. This year there will be a lot fewer politicians who ask me for money, haha."

After socializing, he and Michelle’s husband’s campaign manager, top promoter Axelrod and others got together to pass the time. They have been in friendship for many years and can speak less scrupulously. "When will Congressman Underwood arrive?"

"The New Year's concert should not be over, it is still early."

Axelrod looked at the table below and replied, "Poor Underwood."

"Yes, he was the one who suffered the most last year." He lost his third position in the Donkey Party in the House of Representatives and was demoted from the whip to an ordinary federal member. Although he still retains some important positions in the House of Representatives and the real power committee within the Donkey Party. There is no doubt that his political career has suffered a major blow. "Will the Chief Commander give him some compensation this year?" Song Ya asked, "After all, it was because of the impeachment case..."

"Probably not." Axelrod shook his head.

"why?"

Axelrod smiled without answering.

"Ha, is there a consultation fee?" Song Ya also smiled, "I can afford it."

"Of course you can afford APLUS." The former White House legal adviser, his own law school teacher, and Mikva, who also helped Michelle's husband, arrived.

Around him are Milton Davis, chairman of South Bank Bank, and top black bankers. These people are basically staunch supporters and campaign teams of the Michele couple.

"That's it. Ms. Sloan has no energy to take charge of public relations anymore. The Ogilvy I hired is a big company, which always feels inconvenient..."

Song Ya was actually half joking just now, "Mr. Axelrod, does your company intend to take over part of my public relations and lobbying affairs?"

He discussed with Sloan and agreed that this candidate is the most perfect one, the political circle is intertwined, and the energy skills are very good, especially in Chicago.

"Of course, wow, it's an honor."

The business of the three billionaires is certainly done, and Axelrod happily agreed, "So..."

"Shall we talk in detail tomorrow?"

"Ok, I'm yours..."

"A+ Records headquarters, I will stay there these days."

"OK." The two shook hands.

"Congratulations." The others immediately teased Axelrod, "Don't forget to go back to school." Teacher Mikva smiled again.

Afterwards, everyone continued to talk about the topic, Axelrod opened the chatterbox, "The commander's term is only the last two years, and it is rumored that his wife will be in politics. Even if the next successor is Gore, it is not convenient to bluntly insert. She has a high-level government position, so there is a high probability that she will choose a place to run for office. Chicago...There is no suitable vacancy for two thousand years. The governor, senator and other important positions have been elected. There is no need for the husband and wife to be too pleased. We are."

"OK, I understand."

Time has changed and the situation has changed. Regardless of whether Underwood obtained the party whip or other political benefits exchanges, it was because the chief commander at the time needed this midwest blue highland to support his re-election campaign, and the latter commander did two things. When he retires during his tenure of tenure, his wife does not come to Chicago for elections. She still has power in her hands. It should be more important to pave the way for the target district.

No wonder the Chicago Donkey Party politicians have been unfavorable in recent years. Underwood's resignation was not retained. Last year, he lost a seat to the Elephant Party as a federal senator. The Iron Barrel was broken through a gap. Song Ya was taught, "Where will she go?"

"Don't see the clues yet, South, Arkansas, Tennessee? Anyway, you must go to the former turf of the Grand Commander and Gore, or go to the heavyweight iron ticket areas such as New York and California. The absence of a member." Axelrod replied.

"Uh……"

But David Patterson, the hope star of the Manhattan Gang, who he supports, has long been eyeing that defect? I thought that the main opponent was Kennedy, Song Ya was taken aback, "Isn't it going to be with Kennedy..."

The Kennedy family is not too powerful in the Donkey Party. The youngest of the three brothers, Edward Kennedy, has been a Massachusetts senator for more than 30 years.

"Well, so everything is not necessarily. Let's look again, it's hard to say now."

Perhaps knowing that the business is in sight, Axelrod said a little bit. Song Ya felt that he should be better than Sloan, his main experience and communication level were much higher, and he was Jewish.

Everyone agrees that the general leader can pass the Senate impeachment vote this month. With 67 votes, it is almost impossible for the Elephant Party to win in the current political and public opinion environment.

So at the end of the impeachment case, we Chicago lost the most? Song Ya secretly embraced the injustice for Underwood, and because of that talkative Lewinsky was entangled in it, he couldn't help feeling resentful.

"Just after the concert, they seem to be going to the dinner party over there." Sloan reported from the Michele and his wife.

These power animals don’t want to hug the watermelon and join the Bronfman family. Damn, all of them are so active...

Song Ya and Sloan looked at each other, both secretly worried.

Others watched their watches by appointment, and had to continue chatting and waiting.

"David, do you think about it anyway?"

At the Bronfman Symphony Center, the rich three generations stood up to applaud the conductor and Barenboi and the Chicago Orchestra. At the same time, they said to David Geffen around him: "Please understand me, Universal Music Group needs to continue to streamline its internal organizational structure and reduce costs. This is what Doug Morris has been working hard to accomplish."

David Geffen glanced at Doug Morris behind him, knowing that this is the habit of the rich three generations, "I will."

"If you have doubts about the bid..."

During the concert, Bronfman and Barry Diller formally proposed to David Geffen the idea of ​​buying the remaining shares of Geffen Records and MCA Records in his hands. The calculated psychological price was 600 million. Of course, the offer was not It will be so high.

David Geffen was shocked by this sudden attack, and also showed anger. In his eyes, Seagram Global Group is about to go public as a whole, and it is a bit immoral to drive people.

But...600 million. When David Geffen sold his Geffen records to MCA in 1992, he got a total of 550 million in cash and some shares of MCA records. Now those shares of MCA records plus the shares he retains Some of the shares in Gefen Records, the remaining six or seven years of the past, have been given a price of 600 million yuan. If you make a lot of money, what is not satisfied? According to the current market situation of the recording industry, I am afraid that I would have to laugh in dreams for others.

"Uh, I will send someone to negotiate with Doug. I'm sorry, I'll take a step..." David Geffen left with a gloomy face, "Go back and rest."

He was already very generous. Little Bronfman almost laughed when he looked at the dejected back of the other party. He was very happy, "Look for a chance to hint, if he is not savvy...let him remember that many of the DreamWorks release contracts are still with us. In his hand." He whispered to another cadre, Ron Meyer, President of Universal Pictures.

"Okay." Ron Meyer nodded.

Little Bronfman’s gaze fell down again. The crowd near the first row of the auditorium in the hall, Governor Peter Flock, Mayor Daley and other Chicago political figures and their family members were surrounded by Ann who had just rolled back from Washington. The Durwoods talked and laughed.

This Underwood still looks like a political magnate, smiling and socializing as if he is all right.

Humph!

"I heard that the chief commander has no plans to please this blue highland for the remaining two years?" he asked.

"Yes." Barry Diller replied in his tone: "There is no longer any use value for the chief couple here. Besides, Underwood messed up the impeachment vote of the House of Representatives."

"Ha ha……"

Little Bronfman sneered, and there was no reason to feel a little irritability in his heart. Although the other party received a severe lesson, he still doesn't know who offended him... Isn't that boring?

"There will be a dinner soon." Doug Morris reminded, "We are going to leave."

"OK."

The politicians below may have talked about themselves, and at the same time they looked up and waved to say hello. He also smiled and paid tribute.

"Governor Flock."

The dinner was held in a different place. This time it was not at Barenboi's house. The owner was the manager of the Symphony Center. Ta Shi Shiran and the Illinois governor couple socialized, "Mrs. Flock." The gentleman gave an old-fashioned kiss.

"It's an honor to meet you Mr. Bronfman, Mr. Diller, Mr. Morris, Mr. Meyer." Alicia greeted.

"Ha, I remember now, your law firm is acting as an agent for Amerika Music.com?" He recognized the woman, "titled partner?" Young Master Pian Pian did not care much.

"Yes, we are fighting." Alicia admitted generously.

"It's okay, it's just business, I understand." He knew that Peter Flock was fighting Little Daly in Chicago, and he secretly noted that he could not touch a governor who had just won the election for the time being, but he would definitely have a chance in the future.

"Mr. Bronfman, during my new term, Illinois will increase tax incentives for the entertainment industry. The conditions are good. I think we have the opportunity to deepen cooperation." Peter invested in the state lira.

"is it?"

"Of course, our policy is..." Peter introduced.

Doug Morris and Ron Meyer were next to explain the conversation, and the atmosphere was very good.

Forget it, give another chance. "Mrs. Flock, although I understand the responsibilities of lawyers, maybe we can also achieve long-term cooperation? Seagram Global Group also provides services to excellent lawyers and law firms like you. The need is urgent."

"Really?" Alicia was very happy. "That's great. Of course welcome. I'm honored."

Feeling his wife didn't realize the meaning, Peter squeezed her waist quietly.

"Uh, I'm currently..." Alicia reacted quickly and just said, "Hey, Mr. Bronfman." It happened that the Underwood couple also came to participate in the communication. Underwood stretched out his hand enthusiastically, "Thank you. Everything you do for the symphony center is so beautiful there."

"It should be."

none of your business? A federal congressman also described himself as the owner, "My family and I have the habit of supporting literary and artistic venues, creations and artists."

"Salute to you and your father." Underwood shook his head vigorously. "Claire, my wife."

"Hello there."

"Hello there."

"Claire is doing some women's equality and African charity affairs." Underwood introduced.

"Oh?"

Still have the face to ask me why I want money? The little Bronfman insisted on coping with the ghost.

‘Dangdang...’ At this time, the manager of the host’s symphony center tapped the glass with a spoon.

"Let's go over." The crowd gathered around.

After speaking some scenes, "Governor Flock..." The symphony center manager invited Peter Flock to give a speech.

Peter smiled and waved his hand to resign, and arched up Underwood, who had just returned. The others had long been tacitly coaxing in unison, wanting him to feel the warmth of Chicago politics.

"thanks, thanks."

Underwood walked to the center of the crowd with emotion, "Thank you, I am honored, I love Chicago!" He exclaimed affectionately: "It's great to be able to concentrate on coming back and continue serving here..."

He also had a set of repetition routines for regular speeches, and immediately picked up a short paragraph from when he was just working in Chicago, which made the whole room burst into laughter.

He did not deliberately avoid the failure in Washington, of course, mainly to elicit the content of betting and betting opponents later, "I have to mention an interesting person, my colleague in Congress, Mr. Newt Gingrich..."

"Hahaha!" The donkey party members present laughed again. Newt Gingrich actively advocated impeachment, but he was revealed that he had an office affair during marriage. He was a political clown who had been frequently used to compose jokes recently.

Underwood is still confident, humorous, and charming. The party whips for many years now come from a kind of domineering control, but all this is quite dazzling in the eyes of Young Bronfman.

"Well, I am actually not the protagonist here today, Mr. Bronfman, please."

Underwood finished his speech and began to drive everyone to applaud the invitation.

"Thank you, I am ashamed. Before supporting the Symphony Center, I myself have not had any in-depth exchanges with Chicago."

In the past, Underwood had a small gesture of holding one hand for a handshake and the other hand supporting his back. After going down, he whispered to the governor and his wife. Little Bronfman became more upset in his heart. He temporarily decided to make the other person more interesting. After the scenes, he continued: "My grandfather sold wine for a lifetime, and my father probably did, but I rebelliously love music and Hollywood..."

Everyone laughed.

"But I know that my family has countless indissoluble bonds with Chicago and Illinois. For nearly a hundred years, Seagram has been buying agricultural products here, using barley to make whiskey and potatoes to make vodka and Aquavit. A Nordic wine..."

When he said this, he glanced at Underwood deliberately.

The response of the other party was very satisfactory. Underwood instantly stopped biting his ears with Peter, turned his head and looked over in amazement, and then looked at his wife Claire.

"The main problem that currently plagues the traditional entertainment industry is..."

But he didn't pay attention to Barry Diller and Doug Morris. The two looked at each other, as if they couldn't believe what he had just heard, their eyes were about to go round.

Peter Flock couldn't maintain his grace and blinked his eyes continuously to digest the message.

"APLUS."

When it was Little Daly's turn to give a speech, Peter simply had an excuse to quietly flash people in advance. He and Alicia arrived at Song Ya's side in advance, "Talk in private?"

"Okay." Song Ya walked outside with him

"Do you know how Underwood was when he was running for re-election last year?" Peter asked.

"There is no danger."

"Haha..." He smiled.

"What?" Song Ya asked strangely.

"I'm not sure, you can ask him later." Peter is also tall, holding his shoulder affectionately, "Little Bronfman still seems to have some opinions on you?"

"The rich three generations, I didn't mess with him, and now he has caused me to lose a lot of money, a lot, a lot..."

Song Ya gritted her teeth, "What? He just..."

"Yes, but the real friendship is between us, isn't it?" Peter said very nasty words, "rest assured, we can hardly separate each other anymore."

"Of course, we are the best partner." Song Ya continued to be puzzled.

Peter then talked about the new entertainment incentives, the state's unemployment rate and Alicia's law firm business.

Song Ya knows the taste of the string, and promises to help anyone who can help.

"The key is little Daley. I may not help endorse him when he is re-election. How about you?" Peter revealed his real purpose.

"Between you..."

"Yes, he is very annoying. Chicago is not owned by him and his family. I must take back the power that the governor should have during this term." Peter said.

"I understand."

"You support me?"

"Uh..." This is really not a choice~www.wuxiaspot.com~ The Daly family is the king of Chicago, Peter's background...

"I must consider the safety of my business. Under this premise, I absolutely support you Peter."

"Ok."

Peter was a little dissatisfied with this statement, and turned to talk about it.

"By the way, Vick McGee was shot and killed by the little thief, did you know?" Song Ya thought of Vick when he talked about security issues and asked casually.

"I know, but that's not bad news for us, isn't it?" Peter smiled, and blinked his eyes with a subtle expression on his face. "So I just said that only we two take care of each other is the perfect combination."

The reason is this, Song Ya nodded with a wry smile.

But immediately realized that the other party's expressions and small hints were not normal, the scalp suddenly began to numb, and tentatively said, "Thank you."

"You're welcome, let's go back to the topic of Little Daly."

At the same time, Claire walked up to her husband after a little socializing at the dinner party there, and said coldly: "I don't remember your habit of giving up and overeating after being frustrated."

"I'm starving."

Underwood did not give his wife the answer he wanted to hear this time. His eyes seemed to be full of desire for meat. He put down the bones he had just gnawed down, and immediately picked up a freshly grilled rib from the cold counter. , Holding the two ends sideways in his mouth regardless of eating, "You know what? Claire, I'm very, very hungry now..."