Exploiting Hollywood 1980.

Chapter 1372 Facts are the best way to dispel rumors
The Queen seemed to have noticed something was wrong, and immediately told Ronald that if he wanted to become a British citizen, he only needed to call a liaison officer at MI6. As for the 007 movie, someone would contact him to discuss the British copyright issue, and Ronald only needed to get it done.

"This is fucking crazy. MI6, 007, are these all true? Are you also a real descendant of the British royal family?" After the royal meeting, Whitney Houston felt like her head was about to explode. Today, many things that she thought were urban legends turned out to be true.

"Ian Fleming's novels have prototypes, I think those institutions must have them, but Ronald, are you a descendant of the British royal family? Really?" Kevin Costner also felt amazing. He knew so many celebrities, but he never thought Ronald had such an identity. The only person in Hollywood who had a connection with the European royal family was Grace Kelly, who married the King of Monaco many years ago.

"Nah, that's not the case. My grandfather met my grandmother in London, and after they had my father, he died fighting the German Air Force off the coast of Britain. My father returned to America, so I have no contact with my grandmother's relatives.

Actually, my grandmother was not of royal descent either. She was from the Earl Spencer family, which is Princess Diana’s maiden name. Of course, if you trace back to the Earl Spencer family, he was also a king, but that doesn’t count.

I discovered this by accident when I first went to London for the premiere of the film. You know Princess Diana was very willing to communicate with the common people, so she would sometimes joke with me..."

Ronald's mind was still spinning rapidly, and he exchanged glances with Richard. At the same time, he had to deal with two curious babies, Costner and Whitney Houston.

Although Americans have been educated with concepts such as democracy and republic since childhood, European immigrant families also tell stories about kings. In addition, Hollywood has filmed countless stories about princes and princesses, so children have always believed that royal blood is a noble thing since childhood.

Everyone has seen Hollywood producers, but the prince has rarely seen a living one.

"Please, please don't tell anyone, this is really embarrassing for me. I've been proud to be an American all my life, and this really makes me feel weird. I started my career as a kid from nothing, please don't spread the word that my success has something to do with that grandmother I've never met..."

Ronald entered the hotel and told Whitney Houston not to tell her secret to her friends.

"OK, your secret is safe with me." She and Costner both said they would not spread it.

"Hi, Robin, do you know who I met today? It was the Queen, the fucking Queen, and the prince and princess. You won't believe it, but I found out today that there's another person who is a member of the royal family..." As a result, as soon as she entered the door, Whitney started gossiping with her best friend, Robin Crawford, who she grew up with. Anyway, it should be okay to tell Robin.

"Oh, Cindy, you will never imagine what I found out today. Can you imagine that Ronald is actually the cousin of Princess Diana? He also refused the Queen's invitation to join the British nationality and be knighted. I have never been so proud of being an American citizen as I am today..."

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"You know, telling them both is like telling everyone in Hollywood, right?" Richard asked as he entered Ronald's room and closed the door.

"Of course, this is part of the plan. Didn't you say that someone was spreading rumors that I have Chinese ancestry and that I'm a spy? Once this information is released, it will definitely overshadow that rumor. I will arrange for a few familiar reporters to ask questions at the royal premiere tomorrow..."

"OK, I'll do it right away." Richard picked up the phone and called Lindsay Doll, who was staying in the office in New York, to inform her of the news of finding Ronald and publishing his true ancestry.

"Now, you can tell me what's going on..." After Richard finished the call, Ronald handed him a cup of coffee. Because he couldn't get through on the private plane, Richard ran all the way here and worked hard. In the end, he broke into the Queen's "heavily guarded" Buckingham Palace. In ancient times, he was a warrior who broke into the palace. He took it to heart. Especially the Queen's comment that she hoped she would have a subordinate like Richard, which made Ronald very satisfied with his agent's loyalty.

"That day I received two confirmation requests from two media outlets, the Dallas Morning News and the Atlanta Journal. They said there was a report about your background, saying you have a Chinese background, and they wanted to confirm it.

They said it was an anonymous submission, but the editor thought you were a famous Hollywood director and worth reporting, so they called to confirm.

I asked them for the proofs of the report about you. The content was groundless, without any witnesses or evidence, but the content was very hot. The writing style was obviously that of a Hollywood gossip tabloid, and the audience loved it..."

Ronald took a faxed document from Richard's briefcase, which contained a report on his life experience.

There are many stories written on it, mainly that Ronald's father has a mysterious background and has Oriental features in the photo. Ronald himself is very interested in going to China and has been there for cooperation a long time ago. His "Breakdance" is also one of the first imported movies after Hollywood movies were reintroduced there, and has won national reputation.

They also interviewed Las Vegas casino tycoon and MGM owner Kerkorian, who said that he had originally wanted to ask Ronald to be the head of a joint venture he planned to set up in China to distribute Hollywood movies there. Although Ronald was not yet 30 years old at the time, he had a lot of connections there and was very capable of getting things done...

In addition, "Hi, Frank" starring Gregory Peck, directed by Huang, was also given co-production treatment there, a treatment previously only enjoyed by Italian left-wing director Bertolucci.

In addition, according to some staff members who participated in the filming of Spielberg's "Empire of the Sun", Ronald was quite popular there. There were many places that others could not go to, but he was the only one who could go. At that time, a blockbuster movie was being filmed next door, and Ronald could also go in and visit it without any hindrance.

And not only that, Ronald also has a business there to cooperate in the production of movie lighting products. It is said that it involves some key technologies that only their factory can provide...

"Does this last sentence imply that there will be more revelations and a series of reports?" Ronald asked Richard, pointing at the last sentence "To be continued".

"That's true. On the same day, Ed Bastian, who was busy with the talk show TV station, received a phone call from an informant. The informant wanted to get into the TV station. He said that someone was making a TV report about your background and some things about your lightning factory. The final conclusion was that you might be a spy, just like the Israeli spy a few years ago, who stole American advanced technology with one hand and used the other hand to promote Chinese culture...

He immediately came to tell me that we were a pair and that this was a large conspiracy against you. It was obviously planned and would expose rumors that were unfavorable to you at a fixed rhythm.

We estimate that the first step is about your background, from the perspective of gossip and curiosity. If we deny it, then the second step will be based on your business and the courtesy you received on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, which will arouse people's greater suspicion..."

"Humph!" Ronald was so angry that he almost laughed. Isn't this the thief crying "Catch the thief"? The Israeli spy Jonathan Pollard who was caught lurking in the CIA not only stole American military intelligence, but also passed the blueprints of advanced weapons to his Jewish fellow countryman.

On the other hand, the owner of Hollywood Ambassador Pictures, later renamed Regent Pictures, Einon Milchan, was a semi-public Israeli Mossad spy. Here to promote some of America's dark side and tell some good Jewish stories...

His company has produced films such as "JFK" and "Once Upon a Time in America". Most of his films are distributed in the United States by Warner Bros., including the recent "Ascension of the Dragon" which openly discredits the former leader of the Elephant Party, George...

"Ed and I were very nervous, so we consulted with Lindsay Doll, your most trusted lawyer. Ed also asked your aunt. Fortunately, the rumors about your background were not true. This time, Her Majesty the Queen will endorse you..."

"What do you mean by fortunately the rumors are not true..." Ronald muttered. Fortunately, he was on this routine visit to Princess Diana and happened to meet Her Majesty the Queen who wanted to see him, so he was able to make this beautiful counterattack.

But damn, these people are really ruthless. This information couldn't have been pieced together and fabricated in a short period of time. It must be information about themselves that has been collected and sorted out over a long period of time, and then mixed with some half-true and half-false rumors.

In this way, those who are familiar with him will recognize the facts, and ordinary people will be curious about the fabricated rumors. Indeed, the identity of a spy is the topic of conversation for many people...

"Actually, my grandfather was a fighter pilot. He was escorting bombers that were bombing Germany. He dogfighted with German fighters and unfortunately crashed into the sea and died. Arrange some people to quietly leak the news to the media on Fleet Street tomorrow. When the media here in Britain reports it, have Ed reprint it immediately, and then find other media you are familiar with to reprint this matter as well."

"Oh yeah? Damn it, I wonder who dares to spread rumors about your patriotism!" Richard was immediately full of confidence when he heard it. Who would dare to spread rumors that you are a spy when you are the descendant of such a hero? Are you crazy?
"Do you have any materials?"

"You can ask the Department of Veterans Affairs... My grandfather was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross..." Ronald reported his grandfather and father's names to Richard. There must be records of his grandfather's military service. Damn, if this secret is revealed, two generations of his family have sacrificed their lives for the country, and their blood has dyed the Stars and Stripes red...

"What the Fxck..." Richard heard that he actually had a decent military service record. There are too many scammers in Hollywood. He originally expected to have a military service record like Michael Cimino, the director of The Deer Hunter, and then just brag about it as a green beret. Who knew there was a Distinguished Flying Cross, a medal that can only be obtained for extraordinary bravery...

"However, your grandfather is a medal winner, why doesn't your father have one..." Richard felt a little unbelievable. Generally, the military would give some preferential treatment to the descendants of such brave soldiers and recruit them for training.

"Hey, this is why I don't want to talk about this. My grandparents didn't have a formal wedding, which means my father was... you understand, right? He was later sent back to America, and he didn't have any family to help him. He had to rely on his own struggle..."

"I see. The fucking British aristocrats are so hypocritical..." Richard was surprised many times today. He discussed with Ronald what could be revealed, and then went to find reporters to attend the premiere tomorrow.

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"Yes, Ang Lee, I won't go to Berlin. I have urgent matters to deal with. I wish you success in Berlin." Ronald began to make arrangements. This matter was more important than anything else. He turned down the trip to the Berlin Film Festival and decided to finish his business in London and return to America immediately.

"Doug, I've been framed. Please help me contact George Jr. I'll go back and meet him..." Ronald then called Douglas Jr. It was most likely that the Jews were behind this, and he didn't know who it was. Anyway, Inon Milchan of Regent Pictures was the most suspicious because he helped sue him for misusing George Sr.'s image in his movie. He just happened to be in the crosshairs of the outgoing president, so he would start with you...

"These bastards, I will contact him immediately and at least ask them to show some respect to the old nobles on the East Coast."

"Is Donna at your place? Let me talk to her. Your aunt must be worried." Ronald continued.

"She's here, Donna. It's your cousin's phone call. He's been framed. Don't worry, everything has been handled. He wants you to talk to your aunt and tell her not to worry about what she saw in the report..."

Doug Jr. went to contact George Jr. to arrange a meeting, and Donna took the phone, "How can I help you?"

"Wait until I come back. This may involve a lot of government departments. If necessary, you can go meet the lady who accepted our donation. It should be rewarded..."

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The next day, the royal premiere ended, Ronald saw off the Queen and her family, and then started the press conference as planned.

"Whitney, how do you feel about the movie? Will you be playing a concert in London?"

"Ah, yes, I'm planning to do a global tour with the theme of Bodyguard, and London is of course a very important place..."

"Kevin, some people say that you are the director of the movie Bodyguard. What do you think about this?"

"That's nonsense. I just made some suggestions..."

"Ronald, there is news that you are a descendant of the Spencer family and the cousin of Princess Diana. What do you think about this?"

"This is a press conference for the movie Bodyguard. Please don't ask me such personal questions. It's disrespectful to the movie." Ronald pretended to be unhappy and raised his hand to signal the next reporter to ask.

"Some people say that your grandfather was a fighter pilot and was married to a noble lady from Britain. What do you think?"

"No comment..."

"If your grandmother was British, would you become a British citizen or obtain Commonwealth status? Every time you bring a new movie, you will hold a royal premiere. Is this related to this? Will you be knighted by the Queen?"

"No... No, I can answer this question. I am an American citizen and have no intention of joining any other nationality. Thank you. Then other journalist friends, please ask questions related to movies. Otherwise, I will not answer any more..."

Amid the sound of cameras clicking, Whitney Houston came over and said to Ronald, "Ronald, I didn't leak it..."

"I know. It has nothing to do with you. The reporter from the London tabloid has an insider in the royal family..."

The next day, they flew back to New York. The newspapers on the plane were all about Ronald's grandmother, the British noble Spencer family.

"The American director has a British grandmother!"

"What happened to the war hero and the noble lady?"

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Especially this "Daily Mail" one, which is a gossip newspaper with a relatively high concentration of facts. It is unknown where the photo of Ronald's grandmother was found. There was no photo of his grandfather, so a portrait of Jimmy Stewart (who is a typical American and also served as a pilot in World War II) was used instead, and then an arrow below led to Ronald's headshot.

"Hey, I'll go back and find a photo of my grandfather and expose it to the media. This portrait looks like Stuart, and it doesn't seem right that I'm his grandson..."

"Ronald..."

When he got off the plane, Ed Bastien and Lindsay Doll were waiting for him at the airport. Ronald said goodbye to the stars and got on a van. There were many newspapers published in the morning, and there were also many articles and pages about Ronald's life story.

"Great, now no one will discuss the rumor anymore..." Ronald flipped through the newspapers and found that the rumor was not reported in any newspapers.

"Facts are the best way to dispel rumors..." Ed Bastian admired Ronald's quick decision. It only took him two minutes to hear what Richard said, and Ronald made the decision right away. His business sense and courage were both first-rate.

(End of this chapter)