Hollywood Hunter

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The difference between Melbourne and Beijing is three hours.

On the same Friday night, inside the Johnston family mansion on the banks of the Yarra River in the northern outskirts of the city.

In the past few days after arriving in Australia, after dinner, Simon will discuss with the men of the Johnston family about the future of the Westeros system, involving various aspects.

In midsummer in the southern hemisphere, in a cool study room on the first floor of the mansion.

Simon, the old man, the two brothers Anthony and Norman, and Janet Lai in Simon's arms tonight, the topic is about Simon's recent layout of South Korea, and even more considerations extended from it.

After explaining again to the old man who didn’t understand the relevant industries that his layout in South Korea was mainly for semiconductors, one of the lifeblood of the future information industry, and why it was South Korea, Simon continued: “The entire Westeros system will only grow in size in the future. It is not impossible to get bigger and bigger, even surpassing the GDP of the United States. After the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the United States is at its peak in these years, and the economy as a whole is improving, so there will be no problems for the time being. However, once When the U.S. economy turns around or even deteriorates, social conflicts will become more intense, and it is hard to say whether someone will point the finger at us, just like Hitler pointed the finger at the Jews back then."

The 79-year-old old man is still in good spirits. Hearing this, he said: "So, you plan to leave the United States, kid. This is not a good idea. At this stage, no other country can hold your share, not even Australia?"

Simon shook his head: "It's not separation, but decentralization. On the one hand, it is not to put all eggs in one basket as much as possible, and on the other hand, it is to weaken our sense of existence as much as possible. One of the best states I pursue is this world Most people will not be able to perceive the existence of the Westeros family after ten or decades."

Norman Johnston interjected, laughing, "I'm afraid it won't be easy, Simon."

"I know it's not easy, but I have to do my best."

Anthony Johnston said: "Simon, isn't this too passive?"

Simon said: "Of course there are proactive measures. As far as the United States is concerned, I have been trying to infiltrate the political circles in recent years. In addition, I also hope that through the control of the American media industry, future social conflicts will be brought to the racial level as much as possible. Guide, the contradictions between blacks and whites in the United States, the contradictions between whites and Latinos, the contradictions between Latinos and Asians, and so on. There is almost no solution to racial issues in the United States. Therefore, when there are social and economic problems, the relevant contradictions will be resolved. Explode. Bring the conflict to the racial level, and the public will no longer pay attention to issues such as the gap between the rich and the poor."

The old man waited for Simon to finish speaking, grinned out his teeth that were still quite fair, and praised: "It's a very good idea. In this case, you need to increase your support for the Democratic Party, open up immigration as much as possible, and promote the greatest degree of American ethnicity." Diversification."

Janet also smiled when she heard her father praise her husband. She even rubbed her cheek against Simon's chin intimately, enjoying the friction of the man's stubble.

Anthony followed with a slight nod, and said again: "Simon, I just heard you say that I found that you seem to be very pessimistic about the US economy?"

After the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the United States can be said to be the only superpower in the world, especially the devastating Gulf War a few years ago, which is recognized by the whole world. In recent years, with the rise of the new technology wave in the United States, even if the Internet bubble burst in the first half of the year and the new technology wave temporarily fell into a trough, everyone can find that economically, the United States is absolutely leading the world.

Simon said: "The Great Depression in the 1930s has proved that there are quite fatal problems in the American economy. Luck has played a large part in making it to where it is today. The root of social problems has always been economic problems. The Clinton administration this year eight In March, he pushed to sign the Balanced Budget Act, hoping that before the end of his term, the U.S. budget would be balanced instead of a long-term deficit. Tony, you know that the last year the U.S. had a budget surplus instead of a deficit was What year is it?"

Anthony shook his head.

Simon said: "In 1969, it has been 28 years since now. No matter how rich the wealth accumulated in the two world wars, no matter how hard the U.S. dollar is used as a settlement currency to harvest the world's hidden harvest, it will be exhausted one day. In my personal judgment, the U.S. The peak will last for another 30 years at most, exactly, a century of reincarnation, and then return to the origin of the Great Depression."

Westerners are not ignorant of the Great Depression, because when the Great Depression occurred in the United States, the whole world was also experiencing a severe economic crisis, which in turn brewed the Second World War, which was even more tragic than the First World War.

The old man who was born in 1918 and had some memories of that era was silent for a moment, and said: "Son, pay more attention to Australia in the future, and make this place your real home, our home. Get away."

Simon nodded seriously: "I'm also considering this matter. Australia is only a vassal of Europe and the United States at this stage. I hope to make changes. Probably, like Switzerland, make Australia a neutral place."

"It's a very good idea. I'm tired of those politicians and businessmen who are always used to catering to Europe and the United States." The old man smiled with satisfaction, and then directly called the name: "It's like that kid Rupert, who immigrated to England first. , and transferred to the United States, heh, since he thinks Europe and the United States are so good, don’t come back. We try to receive the assets of News Corporation. If we want to make Australia our territory, the Johnston family must first control public opinion."

Even after many years, News Corporation is still the largest media force in Australia.

Why was Australia the first to propose charging Internet giants for using traditional media news resources?

Once you think about it, it is not difficult to find the shadow of News Corporation, which sticks to the old-school news position and has a deep-rooted influence on Australia. If Simon wants to control Australia and create a similar neutral place, the first thing to do is, as the old man said, he must occupy Australia's media resources in all directions.

The old man looked down on Murdoch, and the whole family knew it.

However, Simon did not mean to fall out with News Corporation, and said with a smile: "In the short term, we still need to develop TV and Internet new media, which are easier to control. As for traditional paper media, they are destined to be eliminated. , does not need to spend too much energy. In addition, for Australia's operations, I think the core is still based on economic control. Now that we have completed the integration of Billiton, I think we can initiate an acquisition from BHP to further control Australia's economic lifeline."

The old man grinned his teeth again, understood Simon's subtext, obviously didn't mind, and said, "You kids can figure it out, I can't do much."

Feeling the old man's condescending tone, Janet got up from Simon's arms, ran over and sat down on the armrest of the sofa next to the old man, and put her arms around her father's neck flatteringly: "Dad, you are the backbone of our family."

The old man shook his body following the strength of his precious daughter, and patted Janet's little hand with a smile, but suddenly looked at Anthony and Norman, his expression turned serious: "Tony, Norman, you two remember, from now on Simon will be us The backbone of the family, even if you are elder brothers, you still have to listen to Simon's arrangements, understand?"

The majesty that the old man had established in front of his children for a long time was obviously very effective. No matter what they thought in their hearts, Anthony and Norman immediately nodded.

Seeing the two sons nodding, the old man glanced at Simon again, looked away, and turned to Janet, with an obvious and pointed complaint: "What is it called Westeros, Johnston is not good? This is our last name ah."

Seeing that the old man brought up the old story again for the nth time, Janet just laughed and pretended to be stupid.

The old man remembered one more thing, and looked at Simon: "The youngest of Tony's family, Becca, you saw it today too, what do you think?"

Simon remembered Anthony Johnston's youngest daughter, 4-year-old Rebecca Johnston, who was the fourth child of the elder brother's family, whom he had seen at dinner, and wondered for a while: "What?"

The old man was finally a little dissatisfied, thinking that Simon was pretending to be stupid, and said directly: "Moore and Becca are having a good time, so let's settle the matter between the two of them. Same as Jenny."

Simon: "..."

Didn't it mean that there are no arranged marriages in the West?

Moreover, arranged marriages are fine, but they are still baby relatives. It's fine to have a baby kiss, but it's still like this... Is it really okay to kiss more kisses?

The old man seemed to settle the matter like this, ignored Simon, and turned to look at the second son: "You and Judy should have another one, your eldest brother has four children, and your family only has Victor, which is ridiculous. Preferably a daughter who can marry Nick in the future."

Norman Johnston also didn't know how to answer the conversation for a moment.

It's just that this speechless is different from Simon.

I'm a little... heartbroken.

Of course Norman also knew about the fact that Simon had produced a pair of children. However, like his father and elder brother, Norman also believes from the bottom of his heart that the real heirs of the Westeros family should be Melbourne and Nicholas, who were born to his sister.

If the elder brother and I each marry a daughter, not to mention that the relationship between the two families will be closer, as the father-in-law of the two heirs of the Westeros family, they will definitely rise in the future.

Frankly speaking, in front of this dazzling wife and younger brother, even if he has another identity, Norman Johnston still feels more or less unable to straighten his waist.

Janet saw her father leaving her husband and two brothers speechless with a few words, she swayed her arms around the old man's neck again, and said with a smile, "Dad, Moore and Becca are several years apart. , Nick is already four years old, wait for Norman to give birth to a daughter, hehe, the difference is too much."

Seeing his daughter shaking himself again, the old man poked Janet's heart with an unkind sentence: "How old are you and Simon?"

Janet: "..."

So he got angry, let go of the old man's neck, and jumped back into his man's arms.

Actually, Janet didn't mind that much.

It's been so many years, the raw rice is not only boiled, but also wiped clean, and I don't have to be afraid of anything. Anyway, this man himself will catch him to death, and anyone who dares to grab it will do his best.

As for the old man's proposal.

Actually... Janet also thinks, it seems to be quite good.

The old man chatted to death directly, looked at the expressions of a group of children and juniors, grinned his white teeth again, got up by himself, said good night and went out.

The remaining brothers still have a lot to talk about, but now, they can only stop for the time being.

It was not early, so they dispersed separately.

Jennifer returned to her mansion with a few children after dinner, but Simon and Janet stayed here, pestering a man to carry them all the way to the bedroom on the second floor, where they were thrown on the big bed and bounced a few times Janet turned over, lay on the bed and looked at Simon who was sitting at the desk: "Honey, what do you think?"

Simon turned on the computer and said solemnly: "I am a very enlightened father, and I will never arrange a marriage."

Janet pouted.

Very enlightened father...

Nonsence!

However, considering that I am also a very enlightened mother... um

, this matter is not urgent.

Anyway, the old man will not just talk about it.

Moreover, I just took a look at the expressions of the two elder brothers. Obviously, they are also very excited.

All in all, the adults didn't seem to have much objection, and there were probably only two little guys... Well, the four little guys nodded.

Another one was not born.

But what the heck.

There is ample time.

Thinking with a smile, Janet saw Simon opened an email, glanced at it, remembered again, and asked curiously: "How much?"

Janet asked about the box office of "Titanic" in the past box office week.

This unexpectedly counterattacked Hollywood blockbuster has attracted more and more attention in recent days, and there is even a hint of overturning "The Flash 2", even if it is released simultaneously in Australia, the Johnston family's Over dinner, the family chatted about the movie.

It was still Friday morning in North America.

The box office data for the new week has just been released.

Simon flipped through the report in front of him and said, "It fell 4% and earned 63.94 million."

"It's less," Janet said, "Didn't the overall decline by 8% over the weekend?"

Simon reminded: "Christmas Eve."

Janet blinked her eyes and realized that the family had a reunion on Christmas Eve. There was basically no box office on that day, which was equivalent to one day less in four working days. The overall box office decline in a week was naturally not as good as in three days on weekends.

In any case, it is a miracle that it can be the first to reverse the decline under the pressure of a blockbuster like "The Flash 2".

"By the way, how much is "The Flash 2"?"

"97.88 million."

"Heh, Warner must be very sorry for not being able to break through 100 million."

Simon followed with a smile, and he could indeed imagine the mood of Warner, and even Warner's parent company, General Electric.

Here "The Flash 2", whether it is Warner Bros. or General Electric, actually have high hopes, and the significance of the film is not only in the box office, but also in a deeper level, and to win more DC movie universe from Daenerys Entertainment initiative means.

Now, "The Flash 2" failed to achieve a very symbolic first-week box office score of over 100 million. Even if it seems to be only a little over 2 million, it is still a considerable shortcoming for Warner and ge.

More importantly, it was Warner's actual biggest competitor in Hollywood, Daenerys Entertainment, which suppressed "The Flash 2" and made it unable to achieve the first week's 100 million achievement. It's even more depressing.

Because this actually means that Warner is still firmly suppressed by Daenerys.

Can't move.

After reading the North American box office data report for the past week, Simon checked other emails, and clicked on an email from Chen Qing who lives in South Korea. Apart from some Korean affairs, Chen Qing specifically mentioned "My Fair Princess" in the email. "'s hit broadcast, the ratings have easily surpassed "Kangxi Weifu Private Interview" Barabara.

Even if it was expected, but it is two time and space after all, Simon is somewhat surprised that the new version of "Huan Zhu Ge Ge" can achieve such a result. # Send 888 cash red envelopes # Follow the vx public account [Book Friends Base Camp] Watch popular masterpieces and draw 888 cash red envelopes!

Just as he was about to reply an email to Chen Qing, Janet approached from behind, so Simon had to give up temporarily.