Exploiting Hollywood 1980

"Mr. Li, do you really not consider Stallone's house? Now is the best time to buy it. The stock market crash has a great impact on stars. As you know, Hollywood actors have cash flow syndrome, and they have to pay their dues. If you don’t improve your living standards as soon as possible, you will be seen as having become outdated.”\u003c/p\u003e

Ronald just returned to Los Angeles when the real estate agent came to visit him. Ronald happened to be going to Beverly Hills to meet Demi Moore, so the real estate agent shamelessly asked to go with him and introduce good properties to Ronald on the spot. \u003c/p\u003e

"You drive your own car and follow us, but you can't interrupt me when I'm doing errands. Just wait for me near the tram line. After I finish my errands, if you're still free, just give me an introduction."\u003c/p \u003e

Ronald was deeply impressed by the real estate agent's perseverance, so he let him follow him, but he couldn't follow him to the end. If he found out who he was meeting, who knew whether they would sell the information about his meeting to the tabloids? \u003c/p\u003e

"No problem, no problem, you can trust my integrity, Mr. Li."\u003c/p\u003e

The agent was very happy and immediately turned around to drive his Honda car. Follow the car driven by little Bud. \u003c/p\u003e

"Just wait here. Little Bud, buy him a cup of coffee. I'll come back after I finish my work."\u003c/p\u003e

When he arrived at the gate of Beverly Hills, Ronald left his agent and Little Bud in the lobby cafe of the nearby Waldorf Astoria Hotel. He drove his car and bypassed Beverly Hills, which is located at the foot of the mountain. Mountain Property Management Company, turned a corner and officially arrived in the area under the jurisdiction of the Beverly Hills Post Office, with the zip code of 90210. \u003c/p\u003e

This zip code area is rated by Guinness World Records as the place with the highest density of celebrities in the world. \u003c/p\u003e

Ronald's car was parked at the "Pink Palace", the nickname of the most famous Beverly Hotel in Beverly Hills. This hotel is famous for its pink walls. You can take photos with the white sign of Beverly Hills at the door. It is also Marilyn Monroe's favorite residence. To this day, fans from all over the world come to trace their idols. \u003c/p\u003e

Ronald took off his sunglasses, revealed his identity to the waiter, and was then invited to the "Polo Corridor" bar in the hotel, where the martinis are very famous. \u003c/p\u003e

"Ronnie, here."\u003c/p\u003e

Demi Moore is sitting in the corner,

Raise your hand to signal Ronald. She arrived early. \u003c/p\u003e

Ronald raised his hand to indicate that Demi's magnetic voice had not been heard for a long time. At first glance, it felt like I was back to the time when I took photos of her and heard it for the first time. Slightly hoarse but very gentle, as if gently scratching your heart with nails, tempting to sin. \u003c/p\u003e

After quickly collecting his thoughts, Ronald went over and sat across from Demi. Today she was wearing all white, and the smile on her face looked more sincere and happy than before. \u003c/p\u003e

It seems that her whole body exudes femininity, and she is indeed a perfect match for a traditional American rough guy like Bruce Willis. \u003c/p\u003e

"Where's Bruce?" Ronald looked around. \u003c/p\u003e

"He went to drink beer with friends and watch football." Demi said quietly, taking Ronald's martini from the waiter and slowly pushing it down in front of him. \u003c/p\u003e

Ronald looked at her snow-white arms and neck, picked up the martini and took two quick sips to hide his reaction. \u003c/p\u003e

"Hey hey hey..." Demi Moore was very satisfied with her charm. \u003c/p\u003e

"Give me another glass. Shake it, don't stir it." Ronald handed the empty glass to the waiter. \u003c/p\u003e

The two chatted for a while, but Demi Moore couldn't help it. \u003c/p\u003e

"Don't you want to start this project as soon as possible? I know that you and Joel Silver are working hard to find a leading actor everywhere. I can find a way to get Bruce to stop filming 'Blue Moonlight' and leave some space for you. At least two months."\u003c/p\u003e

"I told you, the heroine in that movie is not suitable for you." Ronald smiled, "If you want to make other requests, I can do it."\u003c/p\u003e

"You don't seem to be in a hurry. Your new movie will be released at the end of the year. There is no release date for the new movie. You shouldn't have such an expression. Have you heard anything about Sybil Shepherd?"\u003c/p\u003e

Demi suddenly stretched her head over and lowered her voice, wanting to find out how much Ronald knew and how much her chips were worth. \u003c/p\u003e

"Shepard, what does it have to do with her?" Ronald really didn't know what Demi Moore said, and it had something to do with Bruce Willis' partner and the heroine of "Blue Moonlight". A nice smell of perfume came over. Ronald shrank back. \u003c/p\u003e

"Humph, coward." Demi stepped back a little, "You really don't know? As a director, you have a reputation of being very persistent and aggressive about projects. Who in Hollywood doesn't know that? Do you want to give up on this project?"\u003c/ p\u003e

Demi Moore continued to talk. She was not sure whether Ronald was really not that interested or was pretending to be indifferent to lower her offer. \u003c/p\u003e

"Actually, I do have the idea of ​​giving up." Ronald took some nuts and put them in his mouth. "My new film 'Moonlight' has been scheduled to be released at the end of the year. There has been a lot of marketing in the past two months. Work is going on, and my company is also involved in the filming of a promotional video.\u003c/p\u003e

Therefore, I'm afraid I don't have much energy to devote myself to directing the film. So Joel and I are leaning toward waiting until next summer when Bruce finishes filming. ”\u003c/p\u003e

Ronald shrugged his shoulders. After making a lot of money in Japan, he transferred the profits back to America and bought all the stocks of Coca-Cola and Boxer Hazza. \u003c/p\u003e

Now as long as I show my identity as the director of "Top Gun" or "Dirty Dancing", there will definitely be an audience to express their gratitude. Presumably it is not impossible for these two movies to be circulated for twenty years and still be remembered by audiences. \u003c/p\u003e

Ronald felt that he was not as motivated as before. The financial satisfaction and the love of the audience made him feel that his dream back then had come true. Therefore, he is not too anxious about Bruce Willis's schedule. Slowing down and enjoying life is the reward for his hard work, isn't it? \u003c/p\u003e

"Really?" Demi felt a little discouraged when she saw that Ronald didn't look like he was lying. His own stardom has encountered a bottleneck. The thriller "The Seventh Seal" filmed in the first half of this year was not the kind of movie that would be highly rated by audiences. I urgently need to play a heroine in a traditional action movie, police movie, or romance movie, even if it is a vase, I want to be remembered by the audience. \u003c/p\u003e

"If I were to devote my energy to marketing while filming, I would probably have to go to promote the movie right after I finished shooting. The schedule was so tight that I didn't leave any room for mistakes. In fact, Joel (· Silver) has also contacted other directors, and I may quit directing and only serve as a producer."\u003c/p\u003e

"Then if I give you a way so that Bruce can suspend filming and immediately start preparing for a new film, will you be willing to repay me even if you are only a producer and not a director?"\u003c/p\u003e

At the critical moment, Demi Moore's drive to climb up as a person at the bottom of society emerged again. She got right to the point, asking what Ronald could get in return. \u003c/p\u003e

"My new company will have some new films, see if you are interested. If you are interested in new projects from Paramount, Universal, Columbia, or even Fox, I can also add weight to the casting scale at critical moments. code.\u003c/p\u003e

I can't guarantee any specific projects, but you can reap the benefits of my commitment and friendship. ”\u003c/p\u003e

"Deal", Demi Moore immediately raised her hand and shook hands with Ronald, as if she was afraid that he would regret it. \u003c/p\u003e

"Deal", Ronald felt the warmth from his soft little hands. Demi Moore's ambition is still worthy of praise. \u003c/p\u003e

"I told you, Sybil Shepard, the heroine of the TV series 'Blue Moonlight', is pregnant."\u003c/p\u003e

"This news is not worth so much." When Ronald heard this, he felt that the news was not valuable. \u003c/p\u003e

"Wait, I'm not finished yet." Demi Moore lowered her voice, covered her mouth with her hand and said in Ronald's ear:\u003c/p\u003e

"Her younger husband, Oppenheimer, a plastic surgery masseur, really didn't want her to continue filming the TV series. When Bruce and I were attending a party on the set, I overheard Oppenheimer asking her to stop filming and recuperate. . The two people had a big quarrel in the locker room."\u003c/p\u003e

Demi Moore reveals a secret she "overheard". \u003c/p\u003e

It turns out that Sybil Shepherd really wanted to live with Oppenheimer, who was much younger than her. At the age of 37, she still had a child with her husband despite the danger. \u003c/p\u003e

But on the other hand, her acting career has also reached a critical moment. If she proposes to stop filming, the producers will definitely be very dissatisfied, and there may not be another season of Blue Moonlight. \u003c/p\u003e

Oppenheimer felt sorry for Sybil and her unborn child, so he wanted to find a way for Sybil to continue filming without taking risks, and to have the baby safely at home. \u003c/p\u003e

But Sybil Shepherd knew very well that her wealth had suffered a lot in the stock market crash. If she didn't grit her teeth and insist on finishing the filming, she didn't know when she would receive such a high-paying TV series again. . \u003c/p\u003e

The last thing a celebrity can do is to significantly lower his or her living standards. In this case, everyone in Hollywood will know that you are short of money and will take the opportunity to lower the price. \u003c/p\u003e

Demi Moore is very clear about the affairs of these actors. She knows that Sybil will definitely persist. As long as Ronald can find some opportunity for the audience to discover Shepard's pregnancy, then the pressure from the audience and public opinion will follow. It will press over\u003c/p\u003e

The crew can't pretend they don't know about the pregnancy like they do now, they have to really react, which may be to stop filming. \u003c/p\u003e

In this way, Bruce Willis's schedule will be freed up, and she, Demi Moore, will be able to get Ronald's promise and take the lead in the future battle for the heroine. \u003c/p\u003e

Anyway, Ronald is famous for his lack of empathy when it comes to casting, and her real purpose is to exchange for heroines in other future movies. \u003c/p\u003e

"This..." After hearing this, Ronald frowned and hesitated very much. This kind of thing is the actor's own choice. If he deliberately uses this method to expose other people's privacy for the sake of shooting a movie, it is tantamount to destroying the other person's acting career, and may even cost his family. \u003c/p\u003e

"Why, are you pitying her? Sybil was a beautiful woman who was fascinated by the famous director Peter Bogdanovich and abandoned his wife. She also likes someone younger than him. If you are willing, she will definitely be willing to be young again. A feat of time." Demi touched Ronald with her hand half-jokingly. \u003c/p\u003e

"Don't make such a joke, it's not funny at all." Ronald slapped the back of her hand with his backhand. \u003c/p\u003e

"Ouch..." Demi exclaimed exaggeratedly, her eyes filled with water, and she said to Ronald funnyly, if you are willing, I can abandon Bruce for you. \u003c/p\u003e

"Let's put it this way, Demi, what if it's you?" Ronald said to Demi sternly, "What if you're pregnant and the news leaks and you can't shoot the role you want?"\u003c/p\u003e

"Then I will kill her!" Demi Moore's eyes narrowed, and then she retracted her hand, "I know, Ronald, you are a very nice person and you have a career foundation, but I am different, I really don't want to After marrying Bruce, I will be a housewife. I don’t want to."\u003c/p\u003e

"I know, you will definitely find the right role successfully." Ronald already knew that she was definitely not someone who was willing to follow a male star and be the wife of a "former female star". \u003c/p\u003e

"What about our agreement? I haven't told anyone this news."\u003c/p\u003e

"I'll ask Joel Silver to see if he can get in touch with Sybil. I still appreciate your idea, but in this kind of thing, the person involved must be given a chance to choose."\u003c/p\u003e

Ronald did not completely reject Demi's idea. He asked Joel Silver to talk to Sybil Shepard. If she was willing to withdraw from the abortion, Silver could also give her a certain amount of compensation based on his connections. . \u003c/p\u003e

"Okay, I believe you." Demi Moore knew that Ronald would definitely do what he promised, so she felt relieved. The secret was sold at a good price. \u003c/p\u003e

"Waiter, bring me another martini." Demi asked the waiter to bring a new martini, then took a big sip. \u003c/p\u003e

"There's something else I didn't tell you, Ronnie." Demi glanced at Ronald with squinted eyes. \u003c/p\u003e

"What?" Ronald thought to himself that Demi's negotiating pace was really good. \u003c/p\u003e

Demi came closer again, "Sibyl is pregnant with twins, and she is at great risk."\u003c/p\u003e

"Oh," Ronald understood. Twins are especially dangerous for older mothers, so it is more likely to persuade Sybil to cooperate. \u003c/p\u003e

Demi really saved her life. \u003c/p\u003e

……\u003c/p\u003e

After separating from Demi Moore, Ronald drove back to the cafe where little Bud was. \u003c/p\u003e

The real estate agent immediately stood up and greeted, "Mr. Li, can we go see the house? I have the keys to several properties for sale. We can go there at any time."\u003c/p\u003e

"I have to meet other people today. Do you have any good house in the mountains?"\u003c/p\u003e

"Okay, there are many. There are many good houses in Beverly Hills, near Beverly Gardens, and on nearby Battleford Avenue. But the best location is North Alpine Drive."\u003c/ p\u003e

The agent got into Ronald's car this time, and Little Bud drove toward the mountain. \u003c/p\u003e

In a city like Los Angeles, where dressing is very individualized, especially near Hollywood, there are often pedestrians passing by wearing colorful and strange shapes. Residents are already used to it. \u003c/p\u003e

Ronald looked at this real estate agent in a suit and leather tie, with meticulous hair, who looked out of place with his surroundings, and he couldn't help but have the illusion that he was still in New York. \u003c/p\u003e

"The Northern Alps Road is a dead end, so it is very quiet. No passers-by usually pass by. And paparazzi, tabloid reporters, and fans who come to worship idols will not come here."\u003c/p\u003e

"Why?" Ronald looked at the peaceful and ancient houses here, and he relaxed inadvertently. I'm thinking about buying a house here. But when I heard my agent say this, I was a little confused. How could these star-chasing people stop coming because of a dead end? \u003c/p\u003e

"Because all the stars of the golden era live here, fans and reporters don't follow them that much."\u003c/p\u003e

The real estate agent took out a key and opened the door to a beautiful house. \u003c/p\u003e

For all houses sold on the market, the door locks will be replaced by this style exclusively provided by the brokers union. Any real estate agent affiliated with the union can open the door and enter. \u003c/p\u003e

"It's really nice here." Ronald climbed up to the second floor of the house. The lawn below is very wide. The neighbor's small yard is far away. If he spends money to dig an outdoor swimming pool here and hold a party, the neighbors may You need a telescope to see clearly. \u003c/p\u003e

"This was originally the residence of Milton Berle, the comedy star of the golden age. Unfortunately, his wife was seriously ill and could not live at home and had to be transferred to a long-term ward, so he wanted to sell this place and replace it with a house close to the hospital. Apartment." The real estate agent explained quickly. Looking at Ronald's face, he was satisfied with the house. \u003c/p\u003e

"If you want to look at other suitable houses, there are two luxury houses on Valley Avenue and Bel Air on the west side of the mountain. The environment there is more quiet and the view is better (because it is higher). Of course The price is also a bit more expensive."\u003c/p\u003e

"Then go take a look." Ronald heard that it was even better, and he was also interested. The mansions here were all built many years ago, and someone had to sell them before he could buy them. \u003c/p\u003e

"Ronald, is that you?"\u003c/p\u003e

As soon as he walked out of the door, an old man from the neighbor's house slowly walked out on crutches and spoke to Ronald with a thick German accent. \u003c/p\u003e

"Huh?" Ronald seemed familiar and walked over quickly. \u003c/p\u003e

"Mr. Wilder?" Ronald came closer and realized that the neighbor lived in the house of the famous director Billy Wilder, whom he had a relationship with. \u003c/p\u003e

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"Sure enough, it's you. I looked a little bit like you when I was up there." Billy Wilder, apart from his slightly slower legs and feet, is still in good health and has plenty of energy. \u003c/p\u003e

"Do you live here? That's really a coincidence. You must be very comfortable living here." Ronald offered compliments. The houses here are not suitable for ordinary people to live in. You must become famous early, have money, and have a position in the industry to live in this land where stars gather. \u003c/p\u003e

"Hey, this shitty place, I'm in Europe half the time because it's too much trouble." Billy Wilder began to complain. \u003c/p\u003e

It turns out that this kind of luxury house is so quiet that there are no places for low-income people working in the service industry to live around it. All gardeners, servants, and housekeepers have to be hired at much higher wages than outside. \u003c/p\u003e

Moreover, various laws stipulate that the garden lawn must be kept in good condition, and that the grass cannot be exposed or grow too tall. Billy Wilder and his wife were so annoyed by these trivial matters that they spent most of their time hiding in Europe. \u003c/p\u003e

"Young people don't realize that you have endless energy anyway, and it is too troublesome for us."\u003c/p\u003e

"Uh...", Ronald thought to himself, I didn't expect that there would be problems in a too quiet residence. When Wilder said it, it seemed that it was a property that had more disadvantages than advantages. \u003c/p\u003e

Maybe it's because I'm from a lower-class background, so hosting a party, or inviting neighbors to dinner, and having to go all out to hire a chef to prepare the food in a large, lonely house is not as suitable for me as a loft suite in the city. \u003c/p\u003e

Being able to go downstairs to buy a cup of coffee and play Tai Chi with my neighbors seems to be my accustomed lifestyle. \u003c/p\u003e

"What's the name of the place where you drink coffee?" Ronald thought of the place where his manager and Little Bud had coffee just now. It seemed quite comfortable. \u003c/p\u003e

"Beverly Apartments, where there are many luxury apartments, is next to Rodeo Drive, a street of boutique buyers, and on the other side is the Beverly Farmers Market, where farmers from the surrounding area come to sell vegetables."\u003c/p\u003e

"Well, you can look around there to see if there are any good houses. I want to buy a few." Ronald felt that there was still smoke and fire there, so he gave the agent a task. \u003c/p\u003e

"I'm going to the editing room to have a look. If you have any news, send the photos to my agent Richard."\u003c/p\u003e

Little Bud smiled and opened the door for Ronald, then stepped on the accelerator and went to the editing room where Walter Murch worked. \u003c/p\u003e

"No problem, Mr. Li, I will definitely do it. I will book all the good houses in the Beverly Apartment District for you..."\u003c/p\u003e

The real estate agent was still yelling from behind the car, causing the young people playing skateboards around him to cast surprised looks. \u003c/p\u003e