Exploiting Hollywood 1980

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

Ronald's accountant, Ed Bastian, disagreed with Ronald's idea. This partner in Pricewaterhouse's New York office not only has accounting talent, but also business acumen.

At the beginning of this year, he was almost headhunted to PepsiCo as vice president, but because Ronald's business was growing rapidly year by year, and some other Hollywood stars also handed over their finances to Ronald because of Ronald's wealth rumors, so job-hopping would hurt his income too much, so he stayed at Pricewaterhouse.

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

Many investment analysts are not 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, weaknesses are also strengths. It doesn't cost much for PC users to switch to Microsoft software..." Ronald didn't take Ed Bastian's reminder seriously. I made a lot of money buying stocks. Your company's analysts said it very well, but in the end, I lost a lot in the stock market crash.

"Of course, I can't refute your investment skills. But as your accountant, I have the obligation to present you the general opinion of the industry. If you ask me for my opinion, I actually tend to Microsoft, but should we not put all the cash in one basket?"

"Hey, I'm not a professional investor. If I only buy one stock, I don't have to worry too much and have insufficient energy. Just buy it like this..." Ronald didn't want to listen to these professional investment opinions. I was discussing with Mr. Warren Buffett. Didn't you see that we heroes had the same ideas and bought Coca-Cola?

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

Ronald was very proud of his investment vision. This time he would definitely be able to succeed in one fell swoop like buying Coca-Cola... right?

...

"Ding Dong..." The doorbell rang.

"Why are you here? Have you made any breakthroughs in the case? Have you caught the suspect?" Ronald, who was reading a script at home, opened the door to welcome his private lawyer Lindsay Doll.

After giving birth to a child, the lawyer has a mature charm and demeanor. She doesn't speak as fast as before, and has a calm demeanor.

"Yes, they have been caught. The five suspects who attacked the lady have been caught. The one who attacked you at that time is also included..."

Ronald looked at the information. The black youth who attacked him was named Corey Weiss. He could hardly forget the defiant look in his eyes.

"NYPD will hold a press conference soon to announce their confession. I came to ask if you want to show up in this matter."

Ronald shook his head. It would be better for him not to be involved in such things.

"Okay, then I'll go talk to Southern District Attorney Rudy, and he'll give me a face. But he wants to talk to you face to face. He's running for mayor this year and hopes to get your endorsement."

"There are donations and support, but endorsements are impossible..." Ronald learned a lot from the presidential campaign. His Hollywood identity is not suitable for publicly supporting any candidate of the Elephant Party.

Soon, that evening, the NYPD held a press conference to announce their investigation results. The "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 all belong to a small gang of more than 30 teenagers who attacked strangers in the park. The police said the teenagers called it part of the "wilding" activity. A senior detective in New York City said the suspects used this word when describing their behavior to the police. The police called the attacks "random" and "unmotivated" and said they "intimidate" people in the park.

"What does this mean? What is wilding?" Diane had just packed her clothes and was about to go out on vacation with Donna, and she didn't understand the word.

"They were originally human, but now they have been contaminated by gangs and become like beasts." Ronald could not forget the beast-like red eyes of the guy named Corey Weiss.

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

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

Ronald sighed. This kind of thing happened in Manhattan, New York, and politicians of all races said these words as a routine action. Cuomo, who is of Italian descent, wanted to show his tough masculinity, and Dinkins, who is black, complained that black people were treated unfairly. There was only the poor victim, and no politician came out to support her.

Ronald decided to donate some money to the poor Wall Street secretary from the box office share of "Working Girl". This real secretary did not have the good luck of Tess in the movie, and is still lying in the hospital.

The only consolation is that she has woken up, although she can no longer remember everything that happened at the time and cannot personally identify the suspect. She suffered a serious brain injury, and her future recovery and subsequent life will definitely require a lot of money.

Use the "Working Girl" box office to donate to her, just in time to make the news and give the movie a final breakout.

"It is reported that among the five suspects identified by the NYPD, four live in the Schomburg Building on Fifth Avenue, and the other is only two buildings away... This 74-year-old government-funded The 35-story public housing building is home to more than 600 families with complex backgrounds..."

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

"Get your boss, which boss? The biggest one...when?...immediately, immediately..." Ronald got very angry. He 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 in vain..." Ronald waited until the developer called. When I called him, I got scolded.

"Hey, hey, don't worry, I will take care of some things, okay? No one in New York knows how to do security work better than me. Don't worry, Prince Bandar of Saudi Arabia also bought a house here, and he stays there every time he comes to New York. Hang up here, I have other calls to answer..."

The real estate developer drank a glass of Coca-Cola and then ate a slice of Pizza Hut pizza, while the tenants' complaint calls kept coming in... It was all thanks to my eloquence that I could deal with these tenants.

"Hello, His Highness Bandar? Did I watch the news? Of course I did. You don't have to worry at all. There are also rock stars and big Hollywood directors among the guests. Who? Ronald Lee, you know him? He every time I have stayed here since I came to New York, and no one knows how to maintain security better than me..."

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

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

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 am of Italian descent and have grown up here since I was a child. Some of my relatives work in the NYPD and some are arrested as criminals. I have known which side I should stand on since I was a child."

Rudy speaks very frankly. In fact, many New Yorkers don't have a good impression of Italians. Their beliefs and habits are different from those of immigrants from other places, and they also tend to stick together and be closed to the outside world.

"Actually, I have no partisan leanings. 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 Italian friends in Hollywood..." Ronald also stated that he The tendency is not to decide who to vote for based on racial background.

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

Dinkins was already encouraging a Harlem Baptist minister, Butts, to come support the five suspects. He told the New York Times: "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..."

Rudy at least satisfied Ronald and Doug Jr. with his response to the case. 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 a violent attack even in the center of Manhattan, it would be a major blow to property taxes and tourism revenue.

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

In the House of Representatives election for the 13th district, Italian Moriarty was successfully re-elected. In addition, due to Ronald's influence, Staten Island is the only district in New York State on the east coast where the Elephant Party received more votes than the Donkey Party.

As long as we can get the majority of Staten Island votes, we have a chance of winning the mayoral election.

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

Ronald and Little Doug will facilitate his campaign activities across the island, and the town of Toteville, where they have roots, will vote for candidates recognized by them.

"Your name will not be mentioned in the following press conferences. 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 shook hands with Ronald to finalize the cooperation. While hugging, he whispered in Ronald's ear what he had done to prevent Ronald from being involved in social news.

The lesson of Robert Lowe is right in front of us. This kind of matter that is hotly debated by the whole people, regardless of the merits, just take sides according to personal values. If you get involved and say anything, you will be very troublesome and will be used by people with good intentions to hype it.

Not showing up is the best solution.

"There are game consoles here. I'm going to play. Back then, there was a game arcade where we could play after school. At that time, there were only Pac-Man and Little Bee. Do you remember?" Little Douglas happened to have nothing to do these days, and Donna went on vacation. Then, he saw several game consoles placed on the corner of the Italian cafe and invited Ronald to play with them.

"Okay, let's see who is better..."

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

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

"Okay..." Ronald found that this game seemed a bit familiar. The character wearing 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."

"Eh... isn't this?" Ronald's memories started to flash. Isn't this the fighting game he had dreamed of? It is also adapted from "Streets of Rage" starring Diane.

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

"Michelle, I saw an arcade game in New York that infringed the copyright of the movie 'Streets of Rage'. Please find someone to check it out. Well, if confirmed, I will file a lawsuit. The manufacturer is called Capcom, C …A…P….”

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

"What evidence do you have? Change is a very vague field, and it is a cross-border lawsuit..." Lindsay watched the game for a while, and Ronald's position was occupied by a young man, who was playing hard with little Doug.

"The clothes of the hero and heroine are very similar, and the heroine's name is also the same, both are called Cody. I don't know what the heroine's name is? Hey, do you know what the heroine's name is?" Ronald asked that one young people.

"I don't know, who reads those words? You want to know, you'll find out when I type the ending..."

Lawyer Lindsay started calling people and doing background checks. Then the call was made to Hollywood lawyer Grey-Eyed Mickey, Kent Barrister.

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

A boss in a wheelchair who fires crossbows fell off a skyscraper after being defeated. Finally, the girl in red chased Cody in white. Guy, the protagonist in red, couldn't stand Cody's dillydallying and beat him up. 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 was not with Ellen, played by Diane." Ronald pointed at the screen on the game console and shouted to the lawyer.

"But the heroine's name is Jessica... um..." Lindsey Dole touched her chin. The case may be more complicated now, but it also has a head start. Whether it is adapted from a movie can last a long time...