film world traveler

University of Southern California

Located in Los Angeles, California, it is the oldest top private research university on the West Coast and a world-renowned institution of higher learning.

In the summer of 1945, at the end of World War II, it had not yet won the title of film teaching crown in the United States, and had not yet produced the most famous film masters and business tycoons of later generations.

But even so, the University of Southern California still exerts a huge influence on Hollywood, a suburb of Los Angeles. It is ranked among the top ten dream schools for students in the United States by the Princeton Review, and is often rated by professional magazines as one of the most difficult universities in the United States for undergraduate admission.

University of Southern California campus.

A young man of about twenty-three or fourteen years old was in a daze. He had a slender body and handsome appearance, but his face was sickly pale, especially his unfocused brown eyes, whose pupils were as smooth as the lake in the school.

Some blond, blue-eyed, and plump beauties passed by him. After one glance, they were attracted by the melancholy temperament on their bodies, but they couldn't bear to disturb them and walked away gently.

The breeze blew by, and the young man's eyes were like ripples in the lake. He took a deep breath, then stood up neatly, holding the books on the bench between his hands, and walked towards his mission today.

From the appearance reflected by the lake just now, his appearance has changed greatly.

He has black hair, brown eyes, and a very handsome appearance. He is a tough American handsome guy, which he is very satisfied with.

He was taller than before, about 185cm, but his body was on the thin side. He clenched his fists slightly, and there was a sense of explosive power that did not suit this body.

The physical strength and power are all his own, and he has traveled through the physical body as always, but the system has imposed changes on his appearance according to the world's conditions, so that he can better integrate into this world.

This was expected, but Chen Jun didn't expect that the system would also give him the name William Corleone.

The first name was not surprising, but the last name at the end surprised Chen Jun, who had traveled through time.

He originally thought that he might be the godson adopted by his godfather and given his godfather's surname, but thinking about his godfather, Vito Corleone, as a Sicilian who attached great importance to bloodline and family glory, how could he easily give his surname to others?

Next, the system solved his doubts, and his identity and background were revealed. His background was that he was the fourth son of Godfather Vito Corleone, the youngest son, and the most ordinary, inconspicuous, and rebellious son.

Accepting the background identity setting assigned to him by the system, his memories are like movie flashbacks. He understands that this identity is indeed ordinary but also rebellious, a contradiction.

Chen Jun didn't think much about it for the time being. He walked slowly along the tree-lined avenue and arrived at the classically charming library in front of him.

Entering the library, it is very bright inside. Sunlight shines in from the surrounding open windows and shines on the yellowish bookshelves, making the entire space look yellow.

According to the memory in his mind, he came to a small auditorium-like room with rusty bronze numbers on the redwood door. Once he entered, there were not many people inside, and men and women were divided into two rows to debate.

This is an internal debate competition in the economics department of the USC Business School, which is one of the majors studied by Chen Jun.

He glanced above, where there were several titles written on the blackboard, such as the composition of business models and the direction of the economy after the war.

The atmosphere on the court fell into a state of condensation, and both sides of the debate were as red-eyed as crazed western bulldogs.

Several beautiful girls sitting in the seats gave him some inexplicable winks. They felt like familiar people. Chen Jun sat at the end of the row. The shadow in the corner covered half of his body, and he remained silent.

It looks very inconspicuous.

But the opponent's row of blond debaters did not intend to let him go so easily, "Professor Thor, William Corleone is late, he should be disqualified from the debate."

Chen Jun couldn't get what he asked for. He didn't even know the debate topic, so what could he debate?

"Courtesy and respect are good qualities. Just take care of yourself." Professor Toll shouted.

In Europe and the United States, it is okay to call people by their first names, but calling them both by their first name and surname is a rude and unwise act, because a surname often carries the glory of a family, and calling it a direct name is tantamount to offensive, especially in such an institution of higher learning.

, there are countless powerful people hidden there.

The blond young man sat down angrily, dissatisfied with the beaming looks of those frivolous women. Then he looked at the corner and saw the watch on the young man's wrist. A hint of envy flashed in his eyes.

Rolex watch, the world's first perpetual calendar watch that can automatically change the date, the latest model in 1945, could not be bought even as the son of a banker.

Chen Jun noticed the man's gaze and smiled secretly.

Different from later generations in China, Rolex is the favorite of the nouveau riche. In this era, Rolex has always been a representative of sports, fashion, exploration of technology, sophistication, etc., and is the favorite of young people today.

For example, in 1926, Rolex created the world's first waterproof and dustproof watch. At that time, the famous British swimmer Mercedith wore this waterproof watch across the English Channel. The watch still held up after being soaked in water for 15 hours.

It was accurate to every second and intact. After being reported by major influential newspapers, it shocked the whole world.

Later, he created a perpetual calendar watch with a pendulum connected inside, which could convert the potential energy of the swing of the hand into the power of the watch, triggering a revolution in watches. Another example is the watch he has, which is the world's first perpetual calendar watch that can automatically change the date.

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After the interlude, the debate continued in the small auditorium. Chen Jun sat in the corner, listening and reading books with relish. However, due to the lighting problem, he did not seem relaxed.

There seemed to be more than one boy on the field who wanted to embarrass him. Another young man with chestnut curly hair and a thin body said, "William, you are a member of us, but you are reading alone. You do not respect our achievements!"

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"Are you pretending to be profound and disdainful of debating with us?"

This one is a bit higher than the previous one, and there is a soft edge in his words.

Chen Jun stood up politely, "On the contrary, I don't have any unique views on your content, and I can't offer any insights?"

As a medical student, apart from the clichés of later generations, how can he know anything about the business operation model of economics?

"If that's the case, then why can you still get the only scholarship in the school under Professor Thor? This goes against your excellent ranking in the business school." The young man with curly chestnut hair clenched his fists.

Is the original person so good?

The corner of Chen Jun's mouth twitched and he saw Professor Thor's face above, which was as ugly as foie gras.

"Did you fool around with a woman last night and your brain is all sleepy?" the blond young man just said in a low voice, causing a row of people to cover their mouths and burst into laughter.

"Jody, this is why you are jealous of my charm. I feel so sad for you!"

Chen Jun was not angry. He stood up with a calm expression and smiled slightly, "If you want to argue, I will argue for you!"

"In my understanding, there are nothing more than four business model operating modes: sales promotion, promotion, marketing, and branding."

Qiao Andy, don't be jealous, then I will teach you based on my personal experience.

Mode 1:

Boys say to girls: I am the best, I will make sure to make you happy, follow me.

This is a sales pitch

Mode 2:

The boy said to the girl: My father has three houses, be good to me, and they will all be yours from now on.

This is a promotion

Mode 3:

Boys don't express their feelings to girls at all, but girls are fascinated by the boy's temperament and demeanor.

This is marketing

Mode 4:

The girl doesn't know the boy, but her friends all praise the boy.

This is the brand

"Qiao Andy, do you know why it is so rare to see girls like to be with you? It's because you are still stupid and in the stage of self-bragging and showing off your personal family, while I, William, have already established my reputation in the eyes of the girls.

Brand impact."

"Girls at the USC Business School are not short of money, don't you think so, girls?"

The audience responded with slogans one after another, and there were screams and whistles one after another. The whole debate stage became Chen Jun's personal show.

The blond young man named Qiao Andy blushed and his nails dug into his skin.

Professor Thor, who was standing on the stage, waved his hand. It took him half a minute to suppress the situation. Just as he was about to speak, the small auditorium suddenly burst open, as if it had been hit by a cannonball.

The person who came was a short, stocky man with a huge frame and a fierce face. His eyes were brown but lacked the warmth of this color, and his lips were thin and rubbery.

Chen Jun saw him, and memories emerged in his mind.

Luca Brazzi, one of the pillars of the Godfather's power empire, is extremely brutal and extremely powerful. It is said that he can destroy the gang team single-handedly, and has made outstanding military exploits for the Godfather Vito Corleone.

His power and cruelty are well-known in the east. Even the godfather will change his humble gentleman's face and show a majestic emperor's demeanor in front of him.

"William!"

Luka saw him, smiled and waved. His appearance and the sound of the siren immediately made the girls around him shrink back, as scared as a mouse in a pile of flour.

"Uncle Luca."

Chen Jun gave him a hug. In his memory, he was one of the few childhood playmates of this identity. Even Godfather Vito Corleone was helpless.

"Your sister Connie is having a big wedding next week, and Don must ask me to invite you."

"Are you going to get involved in the plot?"

It turned out that he had a memory that the godfather once sent someone to ask him to go, but he refused with this identity. This time it was replaced by Luca, who had a good relationship with him.

"I will go with you, but I need to finish my studies for today."

"Don't worry!" Luka scanned the surroundings with his bull's eyes and said angrily: "Who is Professor Thor?"

"I."

Professor Thor, who was well-dressed, raised his hand weakly and couldn't help but swallow his saliva when he looked at him.

"Don asked me to bring you greetings from the Corleone family. Can William leave first?"

"Okay, okay." He nodded repeatedly, pressed his right hand on his chest, bowed slightly and performed a classical etiquette, "Please say hello to Tang for me, thank him for his friendship, and sincerely wish his daughter a happy marriage!"

Chen Jun was slightly surprised. Has the godfather's tentacles crawled so far? Or is it an institution of higher learning like the University of Southern California?

It's no wonder that he was able to get the scholarship and the professor still defended him. So that's what happened.

"Thanks."

Luka left with a surprised Chen Jun.

Seeing them leaving, Professor Thor was obviously relieved and his body slumped down, but a cold and stern voice suddenly sounded from behind, "Professor, what is William's background?"

Professor Thor turned around and saw Qiao Andy, who had just been humiliated by Chen Jun. His eyes were red, showing deep hatred.

"How many families are named Corleone in the United States? If you don't understand clearly, you can ask your father?"

Could it be?

A sudden thought occurred in his mind, and Qiao Andy was trembling uncontrollably, replaced by deep despair in his heart.

When several people nearby heard what Professor Thor said, their expressions changed dramatically when they understood the meaning in the eyes of everyone who looked confused.

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Tang: In some Latin-speaking countries such as Italy, the honorific title "Your Excellency" or "Old Man" for men is equivalent to Mr. in English.