Exploiting Hollywood 1980.

Chapter 1371: So You Are the Princess' Cousin

"Sir, is this your first time on the Concorde?" At the Concorde boarding gate, the flight attendant looked at the sweaty passenger and thought he was nervous and scared, so she tried to comfort him.

Richard was carrying a briefcase and panting with sweat on his forehead. He was running so hard that he was almost exhausted in order to catch the flight and get to London as soon as possible to find Ronald before anything happened.

"I...let me in..." Richard was a little out of breath and couldn't say anything.

"Oh, sir, please come in, the boarding time is about to end." The staff no longer be polite and let Richard directly into the boarding gate.

"Woo..."

The loud noise and crowded seats prevented Richard from taking a rest. He could only lean back in his seat and slowly drink bottled water to regain his strength.

"Sir, sir..."

"Ah, don't touch my bag..."

After enduring the noise for more than an hour, Richard couldn't bear it anymore and fell asleep in the latter part of the flight. He was then woken up by the urging flight attendant after the plane landed.

"No one touched your bag, sir. I was just reminding you that we are in London..."

"Oh, okay..." Richard got off the plane in a panic. A staff member from Daydream Pictures was waiting for him outside.

"Is Ronald here yet?"

"His plane has arrived. Someone from the royal family came to pick him up. He has gone to Kensington Palace. Princess Diana is going to host a banquet for the crew."

"Let's go quickly..."

Richard held the briefcase tightly in his arms and held the staff member's hands tightly, and the two ran to the parking lot. After finding the driver, Richard kept urging him to hurry up, hurry up...

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"Your Highness the Prince and Princess..."

Ronald, Costner and Whitney changed their clothes and were taken to Kensington Palace by the princess' secretary. This is where they and their two sons, William and Harry, live.

"Ronald, my mother also wants to watch this movie this time. She has been interested in your movies recently, especially after she watched the spoof of Top Gun last time..." Charles still had that moldy aristocratic flavor, speaking in a roundabout way, and you couldn't tell whether he was making fun of you or was full of humor.

"It's our honor to have Her Majesty the Queen attend the premiere." Ronald introduced the two leading actors to them.

"Oh Whitney, did you sing that song yourself? Elton (John) called me and asked me to listen to it, it was really powerful..."

On the contrary, Princess Diana's attitude was much more friendly. She talked to Whitney Houston about the hit song "I Will Always Love You" which topped the pop charts in Britain, and then talked to Kevin Costner about how moved she was when she watched Dances with Wolves...

Some people are just naturally charming, and they immediately made Costner and Whitney Houston feel sincere. After chatting for a few minutes, the two felt like they were old friends of Princess Diana.

"I, I'm so moved. I've dreamed of meeting a real princess since I was a child. I didn't expect today to be like this. I thought I had to curtsy to meet a princess." Whitney Houston was more outgoing. She held Princess Diana's hand and was so excited that she felt uncomfortable talking.

Charles couldn't help but smile impatiently again. These black people were really rude...

"Any friend of Ronald is my friend. We have known each other for a long time. I know his taste. The protagonist he approves of must be very good. I have seen your songs, haven't I? Let's watch your new movie together tomorrow. I think it will definitely be a masterpiece..."

Princess Diana spoke very pleasantly, praising the three guests. Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner looked back at Ronald in surprise, "I didn't expect you to have such a good relationship with the princess? What's your relationship?"

"Her Royal Highness is one of the few enthusiastic philanthropists and patrons of the arts in the world. Unlike other great figures who are enthusiastic about charity and art, the princess also has a superb appreciation of art." Ronald looked at Diana, who was waving her hands shyly, and simply exaggerated a little. "I'm not exaggerating. She is the sponsor of the London National Ballet and the organizer of many charity events. Most importantly, she has been the champion of the charity run for mothers of William and Harry's school for three consecutive years..."

"Ah, hahaha..." Diana laughed out loud at Ronald's last title. Costner and Houston were also infected by this humorous introduction. When talking about children, no matter they are movie stars, singers, or princesses, they have become ordinary people and have a common topic.

"Oh, of course. His Royal Highness is also the most famous philanthropist and environmental advocate in London and even the world. He has always stressed the importance of environmental protection and preventing global warming. If this continues, coastal countries and cities will be flooded in the future."

Ronald saw that Charles on the side was already impatient, so he immediately introduced him.

“Ah, haha, haha…” This prediction was so… alarmist that the two movie stars had no choice but to put on awkward acting skills and fake laughs a few times.

"This is all for the ancient and great Britain..." Prince Charles seemed to truly believe that he was also a respected person. He even said proudly that he was so enthusiastic about environmental protection for the sake of the country.

"Hehe..." Now everyone felt even more embarrassed.

Fortunately, Diana was a natural topic center. She interrupted and asked, "Does Her Majesty have any plans tonight? Can we introduce two new artist friends to her? Last time she said she wanted to meet some American artists. Besides, doesn't Her Majesty also want to meet cousin Ronald again?"

"Are you sure? Your mother was supposed to attend the royal premiere tomorrow?" Charles asked. He really didn't want to face his mother. He wanted to finish things here as soon as possible, get away from Diana and go out to breathe the free air.

"Your Majesty, don't you still want to discuss that matter with Cousin Ronald?"

"Well, for the sake of old great Britain..." Charles stood up and went to call Her Majesty the Queen.

"Did I hear it wrong, or do I not understand the pronunciation of British English? Did you hear the princess call Ronald cousin?" Whitney Houston was so confused that she quickly asked Costner in a low voice.

"I think I heard it too. Why don't you ask Ronald himself?"

"Hey, Ronald, why does the princess call you cousin?" Whitney Houston stared at Ronald. Actually, she was not very used to that British accent and was not sure, but maybe it would be useful to trick Ronald.

"What cousin? Did you hear me wrong? She called me the pleasant Ronald, which is their, um, old-fashioned aristocratic English usage. It's normal for us American bumpkins to not understand it."

"Really?" Houston was skeptical. Although Cousin and Pleasant have similar pronunciations, but... does it really seem to be the case?

At this time, Prince Charles and his wife had finished their phone call. "Mother said she also wanted to meet you and the two artists earlier. Let's go with you to Buckingham Palace to meet her..."

"Oh, really? I'm so happy, yeah..." The two movie stars quickly put on their clothes. They were so excited to be received by the Queen. They would brag about it when they go back to America. Ronald, you still say you are not the princess's cousin?
"You've scared them a little. Don't call me cousin. We are actually twice related by blood." Ronald quickly instructed Diana.

"Funny American..."

The group got in the car and drove to Buckingham Palace, which was two miles away. It took about ten minutes to drive.

After waiting for half an hour, a black taxi screeched to a halt at the gate of Kensington Palace, and Richard jumped out, still holding his briefcase tightly in his arms.

"What, Ronald has left? When, half an hour? Do you know where they went? I am his subordinate, meeting Her Majesty the Queen, oh, hurry up, let's go to Buckingham Palace..."

"Poor Americans..." The staff at Kensington Palace laughed as they watched the receding figure. Do you still think Buckingham Palace is the White House of America? Tourists can enter it at will?
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"Oh, no thanks, no thanks. You don't have to follow the etiquette of our country. I know how casual Americans are. They don't even care about English grammar..."

Her Majesty the Queen was in good spirits and she also wanted to establish connections with some people in Hollywood. Britain's cultural influence was declining, and there were no films reflecting British traditional culture released in America. This was the main reason why she wanted to meet Ronald.

"Oh my God, I didn't expect the Queen to be so approachable and humorous..." Whitney Houston couldn't remember how many surprises she had today. There are so many unexpected benefits to starring in this movie.

If the news of being received by the Queen spreads, how many fans will he have in Britain? How many concerts can he hold here for the "Bodyguard" tour? London, Liverpool, Manchester, all of them!
"Ah, great old Britain..." Prince Charles curled his lips when he heard the Queen being described as approachable. These country people...

"Ronald, I want to ask you the same question I asked you last time again. Can you continue to shoot 007?" The Queen chatted with the two artists for a while, then turned to Ronald. She still wanted to find Ronald to revitalize British literature and art. Besides, they were all family members, and giving him a title to let the world know that he was a British aristocrat was also an honor...

"Ah? I still give the same answer as last time. 007 should still be directed by a British director..." Ronald still wanted to decline. The British film industry is actually very xenophobic and has a tendency to look down on Hollywood. If he were to take over their only hit film series, wouldn't he offend a large number of British Hollywood Oscar judges who have voting rights?
"Don't run, stop..." At this moment, a voice was heard, and a man in a handmade suit, who looked like an MI6 bodyguard, was chasing a man holding a briefcase.

“Ronald, Ronald…ah…” The man in front, holding a briefcase in both hands, ran very fast and rushed directly towards the Queen. He was then held down by the two bodyguards chasing him from behind. They put their hands behind their backs and were about to drag him away… “It hurts, it hurts…”

"Richard?" Ronald finally recognized that the man who was pinned to the ground and screaming in pain with his hands pinched was his agent Richard.

"Do you know him?" the breathless bodyguard next to him looked up and asked.

"Your Majesty, this is my agent. Is there any misunderstanding?" Ronald stood up and asked Her Majesty the Queen.

"I'm Ronald's agent. I have something to ask him, so I came here from Kensington. I don't know what procedures you have here, and I saw no one answered me, so I had no choice but to come in and look for him myself..."

"Ah, the ancient and great Britain..." Prince Charles covered his face. He had just praised the security of the British royal family, but now a man dressed as a tourist barged in and was not held down until he approached the Queen.

"Oh, hahaha, you have a good agent. Any monarch would hope that his subordinates are as responsible as your agent..."

The Queen cleverly used humor to resolve the embarrassment, and Ronald was extremely grateful. It would have been troublesome if this had caused a diplomatic incident, so he apologized to the Queen and wanted to have a chat with Richard to ask what the big deal was that led him to break into Buckingham Palace at night.

"For God's sake, what is it?" Ronald pulled Richard aside and patted his wrinkled suit. "Keep it brief. I still have something to discuss with the Queen."

"I'll try to be quick. Someone broke the news that you are Chinese, or at least of Chinese descent. The report was leaked to Ed Bastian, and he got a 48-hour delay in reporting. We couldn't contact you, so I had to fly over to report to you. The briefcase contains the manuscript to be published in the newspaper, and we still have, um, more than ten hours...

In addition, there are other rumors and clues in the reports. Ed Bastian believes that this is a series of reports. He asked around for information, and a newspaper reporter revealed that the new report will say that you are a spy sent by that country to Hollywood, and you are trying to win advanced technology and talents for that country..."

"Nonsense, when did I become a…" Ronald's heart skipped a beat. This was probably the biggest secret in his life, how could it be revealed by someone all of a sudden? His blood was boiling, and his ears suddenly turned red…

"Yes, Ed even went to your Aunt Karen to verify it, and she also said it was nonsense. You are a genuine descendant of immigrants from the old thirteen states of New England."

"Fuxck, that's not what I'm talking about. Forget it. You said someone accused me of being a spy for a certain country. What's going on?" Ronald thought to himself. Sure enough, women are born actors. It's best if this matter ends here. But it's certain that someone wants to mess with me, but how did this spy hat come about?

"After I arrived in London, Ed called me and told me that Roger Ailes's opinion, which was approved by the new president, might lead to an investigation into you..."

"What? Why?" Ronald got furious when he heard about the investigation. Is this a plan to frame him and put him to death?

Americans are a nation of immigrants, and they may not attach much importance to your origin, but espionage is undoubtedly a very serious stain. Even Israel, the closest ally, refused to release the CIA's Israeli spy case that broke out two years ago.

"Ronald?" Perhaps because they had been talking for too long, the Queen turned around...

"How to do it?"

Ronald suddenly calmed down. This might be a critical juncture in his life, but he had neither the time to learn enough information nor the ability to use his connections to make this matter disappear, especially since Roger Ailes said that the new president had given the nod...

All he can rely on is his wisdom and a little courage at critical moments.

America is a very anti-Chinese country. My ancestors had to fight against the Chinese Exclusion Act and divorced my great-grandmother. Chinese people were also banned from marrying white people for decades. It was not until the 1960s that some states relaxed and abolished the law.

Moreover, the Chinese are yellow people, just like the Japanese, and these immigrants are not very popular. It is completely different from immigrants from Europe. If you are a descendant of the Chinese and there are rumors that you are a spy, the public will have a bad impression of you, and then some political forces will take advantage of your misfortune or make you a target.

The alliance has disappeared, and many people want a new enemy...

Being British and being a descendant of nobility is actually a plus in America...

Thinking of this, Ronald made a clear judgment and decided to just let it be.

"Your Majesty, I am willing to take on the production of 007, but I need some help with copyright, especially the author Ian Fleming Foundation..."

"Hahaha, I'll ask someone to pass on the message. What reward do you need? Your bloodline is not suitable for a high title all at once. Starting from Lord is a good step..."

When the Queen said this, Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston, and Richard were all stunned.

"Your Majesty, sometimes being an American would be a better help in making British films..."

"Okay, then I'll award you the OBE medal first. If you want to be called Sir, you have to be a citizen of the British Empire..." The Queen was in a good mood. She finally didn't have to watch those photos of 007 who was neither handsome nor had two caterpillar-like eyebrows. So she didn't care about Ronald's refusal to become a citizen.

"Damn, you are really the princess' cousin?" Houston looked at Ronald with an expression that said, "I knew it..."

"Ah, you are the princess's cousin?" Richard was stunned. How come you are not of Chinese descent, but of British royal aristocratic descent?

"I'll talk to you guys later..." Ronald thought to himself, the Queen is here too.

"Haha, we are distant cousins. His grandmother is a British noble lady..." Princess Diana explained with a smile. She was only half joking when she called Ronald cousin.

"Holy Shxit! I knew it, I knew it..." Whitney Houston's eyes were already shining and the fire of gossip was burning.

(End of this chapter)