Exploiting Hollywood 1980

"Mr. Li, Microsoft is a software company, and their revenue depends entirely on whether users use their software. Unlike Apple's software and hardware binding, PC users can completely change the software."

Ronald's accountant, Ed Bastian, took issue with Ronald's idea. The partner in Price Waterhouse's New York office has not only accounting skills, but also business acumen.

At the beginning of this year, he was almost poached by a headhunter to become the vice president of Pepsi, but because Ronald's business has been increasing rapidly year by year, and some other Hollywood stars also handed over their finances to him because of Ronald's wealth rumors, so they switched jobs The damage to income is too great, so it stays in Puhua.

Ed Bastian's opinion is also very reasonable. PC users can switch to Text Star and give up Microsoft at any time, while Apple computer users are mostly bound to specially optimized and developed software.

Many investment analysts are not very optimistic about Microsoft's stock price. In terms of historical performance, especially after the stock market crash, most analysts prefer Apple, which has more certain growth.

"You don't understand that the weakness is also the strength. It doesn't cost any PC users to switch to Microsoft's software..." Ronald didn't take Ed Bastian's reminder seriously. I made a lot of money buying stocks Well, your company's analysts are right, but it turned out that they lost a lot in the stock market crash.

"Of course, I can't argue with your investment skills. But as your accountant, I am obliged to give you the general opinion in the industry. If you ask my opinion, I am also inclined to Microsoft. It's just that we don't want Putting all your cash in one basket?"

"Hey, I'm not a professional investor. I just buy one stock so I don't have to worry too much and don't have enough energy. Just buy it like this..." Ronald was unwilling to listen to these professional investment opinions, but I and Warren Ba Mr. Fei talked about it, haven't you seen that our heroes all bought Coca-Cola?

"Hahaha, it's hard for me to argue with an investment wizard, just buy it according to your wishes, and I will arrange it."

Ronald is very proud of his investment vision, and this time he must be able to succeed in one fell swoop like buying Coca-Cola... right?

...

"Ding dong..." The doorbell rang.

"What's wrong with you? Is there any breakthrough in the case? Have you caught the suspect?" Ronald, who was reading the script at home, opened the door to welcome his personal lawyer, Lindsay Dole.

After giving birth, the lawyer lady has a mature charm and demeanor, and her speech is not as fast as before, with a very calm demeanor.

"Yes, it has been captured, the five suspects who attacked the lady have been captured. The person who attacked you at that time is also included..."

Ronald looked at the information. The black young man who attacked him was named Corey Wise. He couldn't forget the unruly look in his eyes.

"The NYPD is going to hold a press conference shortly to announce their guilty pleas. I'm here to ask if you want to make an appearance on this matter."

Ronald shook his head, he had better not be involved in this kind of thing.

"Okay, then I'll talk to Southern District Attorney Rudy, he will save face. But he wants to have a face-to-face chat with you. This year he will run for mayor and hopes to get your endorsement."

"There are donations and support, but endorsement is impossible..." Ronald learned a lot in the presidential election. His Hollywood status is not suitable for any party-like candidate to stand on the platform.

Soon, that evening, the NYPD held a press conference announcing their findings. "Central Park Jogger (the victim's code name)" is suspected of being attacked by as many as 12 gangsters, five of whom have confessed to the crime under strong pressure.

The main suspects were all part of a small gang of more than 30 teenagers who attacked strangers in the park as part of what police said were a "wilding" campaign. The top New York City detective said the suspects used the word when describing their actions to police. Police described the attacks as "random" and "motiveless" and said they "terrorized" people in the park.

"What does this mean? What is rewilding?" Diane just packed up her clothes and was about to go on vacation with Donna, but she couldn't understand the word.

"It means that they were originally human, but now they have been polluted by gangs like beasts." Ronald couldn't forget the beast-like red eyes of the boy named Corey Wise.

"Oh, this is terrible..." Diane kissed Ronald and went downstairs.

"Governor Cuomo condemned this time, and emphasized that the law and order in New York has reached a situation where it has to be rectified. Mayoral candidate Dingkins refused to comment on the case, but expressed dissatisfaction with NYPD's practice of linking suspects with race... ..."

Ronald sighed. This kind of thing happened on the boundary of Manhattan, New York, and politicians of all races said these words were prescribed actions. Italian-born Cuomo wants to show tough masculinity, and black Dinkins complains that black people are treated unfairly. Just the poor victim with no politicians to back her up.

Ronald decided to donate some money to the poor Wall Street secretary, out of the box office cut of "Working Girl." The real secretary, who is not as lucky as Tess in the movie, is still lying in the hospital.

The only consolation is that she has woken up. Although she can't remember everything at that time, she can't personally identify the suspect. Her brain injury is serious, and her future rehabilitation and subsequent life will definitely require a lot of money.

Donate to her with the box office of "Working Girl", which is just right to be in the news, so that the movie will be released soon and finally explode.

"It is reported that of the five suspects identified by the NYPD, four live in the Schomburg Building on Fifth Avenue, and the other is only two buildings away from here... This government-funded building in 1974 The 35-storey public housing building houses more than 600 families, with a complex background..."

"Shxt! Why is there such a criminal den on Fifth Avenue?" Ronald heard the name of Fifth Avenue, and immediately brought a map. This place is next to Central Park. How could it be built in such an expensive area on the Upper East Side? This kind of community with complex residents?

"Pick me up your boss, which boss? The biggest one... When?... Immediately, immediately..." Ronald became furious, picked up the phone and called the management office, isn't this a scam? ?

"Hey... did you hear that? Those fucking bastards live a mile away from me, and I bought another house from you..." Ronald waited until the developer called phone call, just a scolding meal.

"Hey, hey, don't worry, I'll fix some ok? No one in New York knows how to do security better than me. Don't worry, Prince Bandar of Saudi Arabia also bought a house here, and he lives in it every time he comes to New York Here... hung up, I have other calls to answer..."

The real estate developer drank a glass of Coca-Cola, then ate a slice of Pizza Hut pizza, and the tenants kept calling to complain... It was only my eloquence that could handle these tenants.

"Hello, His Highness Bandar? Did I read the news? Of course I did. You don't have to worry at all. There are also rock stars and Hollywood directors among the residents. Which one? Ronald Lee, do you know him? Every time he Live here when you come to New York, no one knows how to do security better than me..."

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In a coffee shop on the streets of Little Italy, Ronald Douglas Jr., accompanied by lawyer Lindsay, met the prosecutor of the Southern District of New York and the new mayoral candidate, Rudy.

The appearance and meeting place revealed Rudy's Italian identity. He is now waging war on the big guys on Wall Street, suing Milken, the bond baron who financed Minahan Grand.

In addition, he was investigating the Mafia in New York at the same time, and it would be inconvenient to go to the place where Ronald lived, so he met with two people on Staten Island who had a decisive influence on the election results in his own territory.

"I'm Italian, and I grew up here. Some of my relatives are in NYPD, and some were arrested as criminals. I knew where I should stand since I was a child."

Rudy spoke very bluntly. In fact, many New Yorkers don't have much affection for Italians. Their beliefs and habits are different from those of immigrants from other places, and they also tend to be closed to the outside world.

"Actually, I have no inclination towards party affiliation. We hope that the next mayor of New York will be someone who can bring security and prosperity to the people. I also have many good friends of Italian descent in Hollywood..." Ronald also expressed himself will not decide who their votes go to because of their ethnic background.

"Very good, then we have a basis for discussion." Rudy introduced his own political views. Ronald listened carefully. Although the attention to Staten Island was not as good as expected, it was better than the black candidate.

Dinkins was already mobilizing a Harlem Baptist pastor, Butz, to support the five suspects. "In the United States of America, when a white woman is raped, the first thing you do is accuse a bunch of young black men of doing it, and I think that's what happened here..." he told the New York Times.

And Rudy's response to this case at least satisfied Ronald and Doug Jr. He planned to clean up the central area of ​​New York City to protect tourism-one of the city's important pillar industries. If there were violent attacks even in the heart of Manhattan, it would be a major blow to property taxes and tourism revenues.

Rudy also attaches great importance to Ronald and the Staten Island forces behind him.

In the election of the House of Representatives in the thirteenth constituency, Italian-born Moriarty was successfully re-elected. In addition, due to Ronald's influence, Staten Island is the only constituency in New York State on the east coast where the Elephant Party has more votes than the Donkey Party.

As long as Staten Island can get the majority of votes, then in the mayoral election, there is a chance of winning.

Both parties have vital interests, and a consensus was quickly reached. Rudy will provide more city government subsidies to Staten Island, and add a ferry between Manhattan and Staten Island.

On the other hand, Ronald and Doug Jr. will facilitate his campaigning activities around the island, and the town of Tottville, where they are rooted, will even vote for the candidates approved by the two.

"Your name will not be mentioned in the next press conference. The NYPD and the Southern District Prosecutor's Office are very careful to protect the privacy of the parties involved. You can rest assured..."

Rudy and Ronald shook hands to finalize the cooperation. While embracing, they whispered in Ronald's ear what he could do to prevent Ronald from being involved in social news.

The lesson of Rob Lowe is right in front of you. This kind of popular discussion among the people, regardless of the right and wrong, just puts your personal values ​​in line. If you get involved and say anything, it will be very troublesome to be brought up by people with ulterior motives.

Being able to not show up is the best solution.

"There's a game console here, I'll go play it. Back then we had a game room after school, and there were only Pac-Man and Bees at that time, do you remember?" Little Douglas happened to be fine these days, and Donna went on vacation Yes, he saw a few game consoles in the corner of the Italian cafe and invited Ronald to play together.

"Okay, let's see who is the best..."

Ronald asked the bouncer Dan for a few quarters, put in a new machine, and started playing with little Doug. The words "Final Fight" appeared on the screen.

"Which one do you choose? I think the one in the red suit looks like Bruce Lee. I like it. Would you choose the one in the white T-shirt?" Little Doug first chose a character named Guy.

"Okay..." Ronald found that the game seemed familiar, the character in white clothes and jeans was named Cody.

"Oh, hahahaha..." A gangster who looked like a big boss hugged a woman in a red dress and started laughing wildly."

"Huh... isn't this?" Ronald's memory started, isn't this the fighting game he dreamed about? It is still adapted from "Streets of Rage" starring Diane.

"No, now the copyright of this movie belongs to me. I didn't authorize the adaptation, right?" Ronald simply stopped playing. He found the phone and called Michel Cannold, who was daydreaming.

"Michelle, I saw an arcade game in New York that infringed the copyright of the movie 'Streets of Rage', you have someone to look at it. Well, if it is confirmed, I will file a lawsuit. The manufacturer is called Capcom, C ...A...P...COM."

"Lindsay, Lindsay..." Then he ran out and called back the lawyer Lindsay Dole who was about to leave, "This arcade machine is infringing, and your business is here..."

"What evidence do you have? Change is a very vague field, and it's a transnational lawsuit..." Lindsay watched the game for a while, and Ronald's position was occupied by a young man, leading Doug Jr. to play vigorously.

"The clothes of the heroine and the heroine are very similar, and the name of the heroine is also the same. They are both called Cody. What is the name of the heroine? Hey, do you know the name of the heroine?" Ronald asked that young people.

"I don't know, who read those texts? If you want to know, you'll know when I play the ending..."

Attorney Lindsay started calling people, doing background checks. It was then called to Hollywood lawyer Gray Eyed Mickey, a Kent barrister.

Ronald stared at the progress of Little Doug and the game master. More than an hour later, after Doug Jr. had used up the ten coins that Ronald gave him in exchange, the two hit the bottom.

A boss in a wheelchair who fired crossbow arrows was defeated and fell down from a skyscraper. Finally, the girl in red chased Cody in white. a meal.

In the end, Cody was caught up by the girl in red, and the two hugged each other...

"This must be adapted from Streets of Rage. At the end of that movie, Cody wasn't with Diane's Alan." Ronald pointed to the screen on the game console and shouted to the lawyer lady.

"But the heroine's name is Jessica... um..." Lindsay Dole touched her chin. This time the case may be more complicated, but it also has a better beginning. Whether it is adapted from a movie, it will last for a long time...