Exploiting Hollywood 1980.

Chapter 1028 You Are Not Jack Kennedy
The editing of "When Harry Met Sally" was slow and smooth, but by the weekend, Ronald put down the editing and went to New York.Not only does he have his own movie to edit, but he also has to check out the cut of "Steel Magnolia."So when he arrived in Manhattan, he first visited Herbert Ross, the director of "Steel Magnolias."

Because of his newlywed honeymoon, Ronald gave Herbert Ross some convenience, let him work in the editing room of Daydream in New York, instead of going to Hollywood to edit, anyway, he did not pursue to let him edit soon Good piece.

"I'm glad you came to see me and Herbert. It's not easy to meet more Hollywood stars here, but Herbert still prefers New York, so we decided to make our home here."

Herbert Ross's new wife, Caroline Radziwill Ross, had tea made and served Ronald in the family's sitting room.The socialite is reluctant to part with Radziwill's ex-husband's surname, because with it, she has the title of Princess of Poland.

"If it was Nora, she would definitely make tea herself." Herbert Ross murmured beside her.Nora was the name of his tragically deceased wife, a former ballet dancer.

Ronald found that Herbert Ross was a little deaf, and he thought he could speak in a low voice.The new wife, Caroline, heard the complaints that he missed his ex-wife and was picky about herself, but she also showed the demeanor of a real "princess", she just curled her lips and smiled.

Ross has a great reputation as a film director, and Caroline thought that the life of a film director would be very exciting and exciting before her marriage.But the life after marriage is really dull. As the former No. [-] socialite in America, a celebrity like Ronald came to visit, which made her miss the old days when her sister (Jacqueline Kennedy) was still in the White House.

"Where is your residence in New York, Ronald?" Caroline began to play the instinct of a socialite, trying to organize acquaintances in the film circle in New York and form a social circle.

"Oh, Fifth Avenue? Isn't that a shopping district? You should really consider getting a house here on the Upper East Side. It's a family friendly place..."

As soon as Caroline heard that Ronald lived in a high-rise on Fifth Avenue, she started selling old-school values.My home should be on the Upper East Side, and I only go to Fifth Avenue for shopping.

"Oh hahaha, many places on the Upper East Side don't allow you to enter? That's because you haven't been properly introduced to the social circle in Manhattan." Caroline heard Ronald say that she was discriminated against by the old money on the Upper East Side Things, smiled and told the whole story.

"This was supposed to be part of your Bar Mitzvah from your parents, oh...sorry, didn't know about the tragedy of your parents. Never mind, I can throw a party and officially introduce you to Upper East Side social circles...you have Anyone want to meet?"

In the eyes of women like Caroline, if you don't have a house on the Upper East Side, and you don't have a stable social circle, then you are not human at all.

Ronald laughed out loud, he kind of likes the feeling of still living in the 60s.Herbert Ross muttered again, if Nora was still around, she would definitely not treat her film producer so harshly.

However, Caroline just didn't understand the living conditions of the lower class. She herself was very enthusiastic. When she learned that Ronald wanted to see the great architect I.M. Ronald made an appointment, and the few of them went to visit Bei's house not far away.

IM Pei happened to be at home, so he also came down from the upstairs study to chat with his wife's friends.

But Ronald was a little surprised that the home of the architect I.M. Pei was a very ordinary old house in the Upper East Side.There are four floors in total, very ordinary, and the appearance does not reflect the standard of an architect's house at all.

Ronald mentioned that he wanted to ask I.M. Pei to design his private house, but I.M. Pei flatly rejected it.

"Ah, I don't accept private house projects. But you are a film director? I like watching movies very much. The most regrettable thing in America is that there are not many Chinese movies. The English version of The Last Emperor was also released two years ago.

You have a CAA company in Hollywood, and their office building is designed by me.If you also have a big company, I can consider it. "

"Hi..." Ronald put out his thoughts, he didn't have the energy to run such a large company with hundreds of employees.

Unable to please IM Pei, Ronald simply chatted with the couple.

Ronald, who happened to be interested in Chinese culture, soon had a pleasant chat with Mr. and Mrs. Bei.He also learned that Mrs. Lu Shuhua, the daughter of a famous Chinese family, was a horticulturist and botanist, and she planted all the plants in the garden at the gate of Bei's house.

"When it comes to Chinese culture, it is actually very interesting. They have their own unique views on architecture, called Feng Shui. From the perspective of architecture, it is a kind of knowledge that considers air, water, and the flow of buildings."

Ronald was surprised that such a Western-educated architect would still believe in Feng Shui. "Do you believe in Feng Shui yourself?"

"In fact, there are some reasons. For the CAA building, I used Feng Shui elements. Of course, this is because the client, Mr. Ovitz, is interested in East Asian culture."

Ronald understood, the client was interested, and IM Pei believed... "So, does your private house also contain elements of Feng Shui? I think your yard is full of Chinese culture. That double chair is in front of it. The lawn, with big trees on both sides, is facing the Hudson River, which has a design feeling of a garden in the south of the Yangtze River."

"Hey, do you know Jiangnan gardens too?" Now Ronald scratched Mrs. Bei's itch. She especially liked others to praise the gardens she designed, but there were only a few guests who could see the principles of garden design at a glance.

"For my house on Staten Island, I hired Jiangnan's garden design and construction team..."

"Hey? Is there a garden in New York? I'll go and see it then."

Now, Mr. and Mrs. Bei feel very good about Ronald. He is a master who really understands oriental culture. We have to find some of his movies to watch.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Bei went to America to study at university, and then stayed here to develop.Lu's family background was even higher than Bei's. Her father was Tang Shaoyi's classmate, and her mother was the daughter of Zhang Yintang, the last envoy to the United States in the late Qing Dynasty.

And Lu Shuhua's brother married Rong Fei, the father of a Chinese student and the daughter of Rong Hong's nephew.

Now Ronald felt more cordial, and quickly asked about Mrs. Bei's family situation.At that time, the young international students who were studying in America, do they still have contact and activities now?

However, Mrs. Bei also came to study in university, so she is not very familiar with these descendants of her ancestors.Ronald felt sorry.

Perhaps because of the natural intimacy, the Bay couple fell in love with Ronald at first sight.Several people talked about Chinese painting and calligraphy from the garden, and IM Pei took Ronald up the milky white spiral staircase to his study on the second floor and showed him his collection.

"It was given to me by Li Keran when I was 62 years old." I.M. Pei pointed to a landscape painting on the wall with a young pine on it.

"This is Zao Wou-ki's early abstract work." On the other wall are works of Western art painted by Chinese-American painters.

"This is the word Wu Changshuo gave me..." Another bronze calligraphy work.

Ronald didn't understand these at all, but he could feel the artist's emotional calligraphy from the painting, which felt much better than the Andy Warhol screen printing he bought.

"You understand Chinese culture...", I.M. Pei admired Ronald for being able to see the emotions in the calligraphy works. Sure enough, the artist had figured it out.It is rare to have a knowledgeable guest.

"The artworks here are worth more than the house itself, I guess." Ronald was a little envious. These artworks were not bought by I.M. Pei, but were given to friends by old friends when they were drinking tea and gambling.For a celebrity's house, it doesn't matter who designed it, the presents in the room are more dignified.

Of course, in addition to the works of Chinese painters, there are also many works of famous Western artists in the study, all of which look expensive.

"Hehe... In fact, the home does not need to be designed, but is used for living. As long as it is the most comfortable, it is a good design. In this sense, I think that the residence does not need architects to design. The most important thing is to What can the people who live in the house bring to the building..."

When Ronald heard what the great architect said, he also felt that it made sense.At that time, it is better to slowly fill up the new house at the foot of Beverly Hills by yourself.

Afterwards, Ronald went to see the original film of "Steel Magnolia" with Herbert Ross.There is no doubt about Rose's ability. He is very familiar with the film adaptation of this kind of drama. After watching a few clips, Ronald thinks it is very good.

Ronald has always been lenient with this kind of director who knows what he is doing.As long as there is no problem, don't interfere with the artist's creation.

On the day of coming to New York, several major events were accomplished. In the evening, Douglas Jr. came to accompany Ronald for dinner.The two found a private room in a Chinese restaurant and watched the second general election debate while eating.

This time the debate is for the candidates for the vice-command, and it has little impact on the election results, and everyone is more interested in watching it.

George Sr.'s deputy was specially selected Senator Dan Quayle of Indiana.This guy became a senator at 33 years old, the youngest in history.He is very handsome, the kind who can go to Hollywood to make a movie.

Dukakis' deputy candidate is Senator Lloyd Bengtsen of Texas, who is already 67 years old.Compared to Dan Quayle, it's just old-fashioned.

"Old George chose him probably because of his face. The public has always been more tolerant of good-looking people." Ronald and Doug Jr. commented on the two debate opponents indiscriminately.

One of Dukakis's attacks on George Sr. was that the candidate for deputy commander was too young and inexperienced.In case something happens to the general commander, can such a person lead the country in the White House?
Sure enough, Dan Quayle was questioned by the other party about his age at the beginning, and then he has been staring at this topic.

However, he was also prepared, and then simply replied, "I think this is the fourth time I have encountered this problem tonight. It is really unnecessary. Let me repeat that my experience in Congress is the same as that of Jack... As much as Jack Kennedy ran for president..."

Jack is the nickname of President John F. Kennedy, and only his close friends would call him that.Dan Quayle's opening like this is also reminding TV viewers that being young is not a problem.There is no need for the other party to talk about their age.

Many young women in the audience applauded Dan Quayle.In terms of looks alone, the senator and Kennedy are almost in the same category that attracts women very much.

"Mr. Bengtsen..." The host turned to the other party.

There was a smile on Bentsen's face, as if he had been waiting for the name Kennedy to be mentioned.

"Senator Quayle, I served with Jack Kennedy. I knew Jack Kennedy. Jack Kennedy was my friend. Senator, you're not Jack Kennedy..."

"Forehead……"

Ronald and Doug Jr. looked at each other and were speechless.In front of whom Dan Quayle said all this is fine, why didn't he know that Bengtsen himself was Kennedy's comrade-in-arms?
This time, he was killed.Many audience members at the scene gave out long shouts and applause.

"Actually, it's unfair to Dan Quayle. He didn't say he was Kennedy, but he just said that his age shouldn't be used to judge his ability..."

In the private room, a female waiter of Chinese descent also felt sorry for the handsome Dan Quayle after seeing the situation on TV.

Both Ronald and Doug Jr. turned to look at her.Very well, it seems that the audience who are interested in politics does not represent the majority of the public.

"Sorry, I'm going to rush your dishes..." The waiter stuck out his tongue, smiled at the two guests, and hurried out to serve the dishes.

The subsequent debate was uneventful, and the two spare tires said these unnutritious words.Ronald and Doug Jr.'s last energies were on food.

"Guests, I hope you enjoy the food tonight..."

Little Douglas often came to this Chinese restaurant, and finally the chef came to say hello in person.

"Ah Choo..." The chef sneezed and went back after apologizing.

"Pay the bill..." Ronald greeted the waiter with a smile.

"Ah Choo... total... Ah Choo...", the waitress also started to sneeze.

"Hey, be careful not to catch a cold..." Ronald also helped the other party, and told the waitress.

……

Sure enough, the outcome of the deputy commander's debate had little effect on the approval rating.Old George's approval rating has already led the way after the smearing attack on Dukakis sitting on the tank, surpassing Dukakis by more than 3%.

This time the deputy leadership debate is over, and the gap in new polls has not narrowed.When approaching the general election, the old George team was very happy to get such an approval rating.

"Sneezing ... sneezing ... don't come. Don't come. I seem to have a very fierce flu recently. In case of transmission to you, it's not good ... I'm fine, the housekeeper here takes care of me well, eat on time Medicine, let them deliver whatever I want..."

Ronald was lying miserable alone in his home on Fifth Avenue, more than half of a box of tissues had been used.It was Donna on the phone. She was going to have dinner with her, but she had to cancel.

"Why didn't Douglas get the flu? You got it alone? Didn't he go to eat Chinese food with you?" Donna seemed a little dissatisfied that little Doug and I didn't get the flu with her.

"I'm fine. The housekeeper found a doctor in the building for me. After seeing it, I'm fine. It's just a common flu. It takes a week to recover. Unfortunately, I have to rest, and the editing work will be delayed. By the way, don't tell Aunt Karen... ..."

"Got it, are you really okay? Don't you need me to accompany you?"

"Don't come, this flu is very easy to catch. I just helped the sneezing waiter, and that's it. Little Doug won't get it if he doesn't help, I'm miserable..."

(End of this chapter)