All Heavens Film and Television: Starting from Caring for the Widow of a Comrade-in-arms

Philisto suddenly realized.

This method was often used in Sicily before, but in recent years the whole of Sicily has fallen into peace, and half of the people in the government have the surname Corleone, so much so that he forgot how to make the officials bow their heads and surrender.

"Things have to be done slowly, but we can't wait too long. The Pacific War is coming to an end, and it will enter a period of peace. Businessmen from all over the world will come to the United States to ask for money. So I infer that our enemies will also appear at that time... …rather than just a few clues.”

Philisto said, "Godfather, do we need to build an intelligence network in New York?"

"Of course, but we are outsiders, and we will definitely be bullied by the locals. We will do things in secret and keep quiet."

"understand!"

The next day, Philisto bought five cars, two Chevrolets, two Fords, and a Cadillac.

In the afternoon, Russell and Marlena took a Cadillac to go out to look at houses. They first walked around Manhattan and took Marlena to see a lot of strange things.

Ever since Malena got off the boat, she has been on the ground of New York, her eyes have been looking at the buildings and the women in novelty clothes.

"Honey, look at that woman, she's walking down the street in fishnet stockings and she's not being harassed."

Russell turned his head and glanced. Just as he was about to speak, he saw the woman being stripped of her clothes by three black men in the street and dragged into the alley...

Marlena opened her terrified eyes and stuttered a little from the scene: "He, they...these niggers, how could they do such a thing in the street?"

Chapter 136 An Undeniable Reason, Vito Corleone

The Cadillac was driving slowly in the middle of the road. Russell grabbed Marlena's hand and turned to smile at her.

"This is happy America."

At first Marlena was puzzled, she blinked her eyes and muttered, "Happiness?"

Russell nodded, raised his hand and pointed to the entrance of the alley.

At this time, a police car stopped by the side of the road, and four uniformed patrolmen jumped out of the car. They quickly pulled out their guns, loaded them, and rushed to the entrance of the alley.

Then one of the patrolmen leaned out, pointed his gun at the three black men, and shouted: "Let go of that girl, or I will shoot!"

The three black men were having a good time, and felt unhappy to be interrupted, but when they turned around, they encountered three other patrolmen shooting at the same time.

The sound of gunfire was deafening, echoing in the narrow alley.

The three black men were shot several times and fell to the ground dead on the spot.

"They are extremely dangerous nigger criminals who are committing crimes under our noses. If you encounter this situation in the future, shoot directly, otherwise you will die yourself!"

The patrolman who leaned forward nodded slowly, and the two people next to him patted him on the shoulder, "Cody, you have a lot to learn."

inside the car,

Marlena's face was particularly astonished, why?

Because this kind of behavior broke her original three views...

And Russell also deliberately let her see this scene. This is not Sicily, but the metropolis of America, known as the dream land of millions of immigrants!

"Marlena, did you see that? They were so happy that they were dizzy."

"...they discriminate against people of color..."

Russell patted the back of her hand and said, "Yes, I just want to tell you, don't trust anyone in America, especially businessmen and dignitaries! You are my wife, and you will attend various occasions with me in the future, and they It's just collusion with us out of interest, not friendship."

Marlena nodded thoughtfully, "I seem to understand what you mean, so who can we trust? It's been a long way from Sicily to New York, why?"

"Of course it's for profit, to give our children a good future! Our identity in Sicily has been fixed, and time cannot change it. And I don't want my children to follow this path, so I started over in another place."

Russell had never talked about these things with Marlena before, and Marlena didn't ask, she just followed Russell blindly, like marrying a chicken and following a chicken...

"What you men think, we women really can't think of. Corleone, you have paid too much for your family, thank you."

"You are my wife, why don't you thank me?"

Marlena leaned forward to embrace him and kissed him passionately. After parting her lips, she said, "I will take good care of my family in the future and won't distract you."

"No, I also have your share in my career plan."

"Huh?" Marlena was a little puzzled.

"I'll talk to you later, let's go see the house now."

"Ok."

The shooting did not cause a psychological shadow on Marlena. She followed Russell for several years and saw a lot of things in the world.

As for just now, I was just surprised by the policeman's work style in the United States, as well as the law and order on the street...

It can be seen from small things that the city of New York is not as beautiful as people imagined.Not to mention Russell giving an example, Malena can also figure out the reason.

Russell drove Marlena around New York for three days, and each time the route was different. At first glance, it seemed aimless, but in fact it was carefully planned.

The two first visited Manhattan Island, then went to Queens and Brooklyn to experience the kind and simple customs, and then went to Long Beach and Rockaway Beach.

The houses everywhere have a unique style. Most of the houses in Queens and Brooklyn, as well as in Manhattan, are townhouses, as if self-built houses are spliced ​​together.

But the houses in Long Beach and Rockaway Beach are all villa estates...

As for the price, it is also very cheap, because there are usually no people here, and there are no supporting supermarkets, hospitals, or schools nearby, and the population is not dense.

Originally, Russell also took Marlene to see Espleton's house, but it was too far away from New York City, which was not conducive to career development.

Malena's idea is to be close to the city and safe enough, preferably a single-family manor, with a unique location...

After looking at more than a dozen houses one after another, Malena finally fell in love with a villa manor near the coast in the Sheung Shui District of Long Beach.

The location of this villa is on a small peninsula, surrounded by water on three sides and woods and roads on one side.

There are two warehouses in the manor, a villa with twelve rooms, a swimming pool and a children's beach playground in the front yard, and a vegetable field and cellar in the backyard...

Priced at $54!

At first, Malena was intimidated by the price, because at this time in the United States, a newly built house of about 200 square meters only cost 1 US dollars, even if it has a front and back yard, it only costs 3 to 5 US dollars.

A new Ford car costs 1500 dollars, the average monthly rent is 75 dollars, movie tickets are 65 cents, and a gallon of gasoline is 18 cents...

Under such prices, 54 US dollars is simply too expensive.

But Malena didn't consider the location and size of the manor... The villa covers an area of ​​400 square meters, with a construction area of ​​1500 square meters, while the manor covers an area of ​​7000 square meters, which is equivalent to the size of a regular football field.

Therefore, under Russell's persuasion, Malena identified the manor.

After paying the money, Philisto sent someone to repair and clean the house, and then checked out five bugs.

"Su Chan."

Russell fiddled with the bug in his hand, and said, "Go and find out who lived in this house before."

"Okay." Philisto replied.

Russell was a little surprised to find bugs in the villa.

If not against him, then against the former owner.

The owner who can live in such a house, besides being rich, has the right to...

Two days later, Russell and Marlena moved out of the Peninsula Hotel and officially moved into the manor.

In the evening, Philisto drove over. After entering the house, he went to the backyard and found Russell who was making a swing for Vittorio.

"Godfather, I handed over the money to the real estate entrusted manager, but he didn't accept it. Then I went to the deputy chief of the Long Beach Police Department. At first I gave him five hundred dollars, but he didn't impress him, and I made up another fifteen hundred dollars. Just got the news."

"This house was formerly occupied by Clyde Tolson."

Russell frowned and turned around, "Clyde? Deputy Director of the FBI?"

"Yes!"

"...You send someone to take a camera to watch Clyde. If he and Hoover are alone, then you have to take pictures of the evidence at critical moments."

Philisto's head was a little dazed, and he opened his mouth wonderingly: "Godfather, do you mean that the two of them have a friendship beyond brotherhood?"

"It's just heard, there is no evidence. What you have to do is to find evidence, which will pave the way for our future development in the United States."

Philisto nodded: "Okay, I will send two smart men to Washington."

This Hoover is not Hoover, he is not Herbert Clark Hoover who was the President of the United States, but the first director of the FBI, John Edgar Hoover who served for 48 years!

He is a legendary figure who created the history of the United States and the myth of the FBI. During his half-century-long tenure, he changed eight presidents and sixteen attorneys general, which shows that Hoover's power is later A height that cannot be surpassed by any leader of the FBI, let alone a height that cannot be reached!

Someone once said: No president dared to fire Hoover, because no president knew what Hoover knew. This is the greatest fear for those in power!

But Russell knows what he has in his hands, and also knows the tricks he has done, which stems from the previous trip to the copy.

"Go and send a post to New York Mayor Fiorello, saying that our Italian businessmen will build factories in New York, give jobs to the poor, and bring huge taxes to New York."

Philisto replied: "Okay. Godfather, do we have to use the name of Italy? We are Sicilians."

"Fiorello is of Italian descent. He has been re-elected as mayor of New York for three terms. This year will be his last year. He will bring his work to a successful conclusion in this year."

"What if he refuses?"

Russell said seriously: "Then give him a reason he cannot refuse."

"understand!"

Fiorello Henry LaGuardia is a member of the Republican Party. He was a member of the House of Representatives in 17 and 22 years and mayor of New York in 34 years.

He later resigned and was sent to UNRRA.

During the Great Depression, he was also an important supporter of Roosevelt's Xinzheng. He was also considered a righteous person with sympathy for the poor, and he was also considered the greatest mayor of New York.

If a person who pays like this does not arouse his sympathy, he can only use some unconventional means, so that all problems will be solved.

Russell has always told his subordinates that they came to the United States to engage in formal business, and to say goodbye to all gray industries. This is an opportunity to rebuild their image.

But in the current environment, what you do is too formal and you will not be taken seriously, and you will be bullied and lied to.

Because the mafia at the bottom suck blood with real knives and guns, while those at the top are vampires who eat fish and don't spit thorns.

In the evening, dinner is over.

Russell led Vittorio to play with building blocks in the living room, while Malena was sitting on the sofa holding a paintbrush and holding a drawing board to draw design drawings.

Kaqi and Mansha just fell asleep, and Sylvana and Federica can also take time to rest.

"Honey, how did I draw?"

Russell looked at the design draft on the drawing board and said, "It's great, Marlena, you have a great design talent. It would be even better if you could make the lines of the design draft more three-dimensional."

"How to draw?"

"Try straight lines, not curves."

Malena nodded: "Honey, why am I helping you in your career? I shouldn't be able to help you."

"No, I'm building a clothing factory in New York, and your design draft will become our Corleone's brand! Marina, you are the chief designer."

Marlena blinked, dropped the drawing board quite moved, and threw herself on Russell.

Even Vittorio, who was stacking blocks next to him, was stunned.

"Thank you, dear, I know that you are constantly approving to dispel my doubts. If I can really help you, then I am willing to give my all."

Russell kissed her on the cheek lightly, and said with a smile: "You have helped me, because you gave me a business idea."

"Will the clothes I design be recognized and liked by consumers?"

"I firmly believe they will."

Starting a clothing brand company is Russell's first business in the United States. First of all, he needs to create a brand concept and let consumers accept this clothing brand. As for how to do it?It's nothing more than some conventional marketing methods, such as asking celebrities to endorse, placing advertisements in movies...

And this provides another business idea, that is movies!

The film industry in the United States is booming. As far away as Hollywood in California, it has become a holy place for movies, and many classic films have been shot here.

Such as "Citizen Kane" in 41, "Gone with the Wind" and "The Wizard of Oz" in 39.

Film must be one of the most profitable industries in the future.

It is also a circulation place and cleaning pool for black money.

It had been fifteen days since the Russell family moved to New York, but he hadn't shown up, and even the Buccio family's invitation had been postponed by him.

The other mafia families were very wary of him and sent people to set up surveillance points on the only way to pass through the peninsula.

Originally, Philisto wanted to pull out these monitoring points, but Russell felt that it was harmless.

He said: "The difference between the hunter and the prey is that one has a brain and a gun, while the other has fangs and claws. If the hunter loses his gun, how can he be the opponent of the prey with only his head?"