American Fame and Fortune

Chapter 34: Play something more exciting

A van was parked in front of the Marietta Community Theater. Martin drove the Ford diagonally across the street, got out and crossed the street, where he found Robert moving the goods with many new faces.

Robert wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "Come and help."

Before Martin could speak, the street-facing window on the second floor of the theater opened, and Jerome waved down: "This is not your job, Martin, come up quickly."

Robert muttered: "What about fairness?"

Martin patted his arm and entered the theater, where at least forty new faces were moving goods back and forth.

Jerome hired a lot of new people.

 When he came to the head of the group's office, Martin's attitude was as good as before: "Head of the group, I'm here."

Jerome poured him a cup of coffee and said very enthusiastically: "I specifically asked people in the industry in Los Angeles about that matter. Basically, I asked clearly. It is a project jointly invested by multiple companies, led by Focus Features, in the romance drama genre, and has not yet been officially promoted. , temporarily called "Noonday Sunshine of the Beautiful Mind" or something else, it was filmed in Los Angeles for a while, and will soon be transferred to Atlanta next month."

 Martin tried hard to recall that he had watched too many movies in his previous life. Without action on love, the impression would be almost nothing.

His focus was not here, and he asked: "Where is the female producer Andrew mentioned, Kelly Gray's friend? Gray's company's assistance in matters related to the crew in Atlanta was probably achieved because of her. We can learn that In her case, the troupe has a chance.”

This is also the focus of Jerome's concern. If the theater company cooperates with a real Hollywood crew, how many people will be willing to pay the membership fee?

Jerome inquired carefully: "Her name is Louise Meyer. She is the executive producer of the show and the boss of Pacific Pictures. It is said that she participated in the investment. Yes, there is another piece of information that may be useful. Louise Meyer is Director of LA Liberty Association.”

 It was no surprise to Martin. Kelly Gray had talked to him about Los Angeles and she was deeply influenced by Californians.

 “Captain, you are really well-informed.” Martin lifted the man up at the right time.

Jerome couldn’t help laughing: “Don’t forget, our troupe once produced Robert Patrick!”

 Martin understands that Jerome is likely to be related to the T1000.

Jerome added: "As you get closer to Gray Company, don't forget the troupe." He vowed: "As long as the troupe can participate in this big production, Martin, I recommend you to be the deputy director."

The theater company is also an important channel. Martin immediately expressed his position: "I am a member of the Marietta Theater Company."

Jerome didn’t mention the dues at all. If this matter is really going to happen, why don’t you worry about not receiving the dues?

 After Martin left, he went to the Marietta Library to borrow a public computer and looked up Louis Mayer. There was almost no information.

 Then he drove to a quiet place and thought about it carefully.

 "Midday Sunshine of the Beautiful Mind" has an investment of US$20 million. This one project crushes all the works of Gray Company combined.

 Correspondingly, Louise Meyer has also exceeded the ceiling of Kelly Gray that he can currently contact.

 Martin believes that getting to know people is more important.

 And he has the channel—Kelly Gray.

Comprehensive information obtained: The other party is a member of the Free Association; Kelly Gray mentioned that her good friend in Los Angeles likes wine.

 The latter is easy to say, but the former is a bit troublesome.

Hollywood has always been at the forefront of liberal democracy and has the most fun. What Kelly Gray finds interesting is that Hollywood may not be more than that.

 Would you like to play something more expensive?

 Martin had previously considered increasing the sales of Beast House products, and there was one product that was particularly suitable for liberal fighters.

 It is best to cooperate with the social environment and public opinion.

 We are once again on the opposite side of the Methodist Church.

 But if you do it well, you can make a small fortune.

  As for failure, it won’t be worse than it is now, and the worst is to go on stage.

 Martin calculated the time it would take for the crew to arrive, thought about it for a while, and called Buckley, a reporter from the Atlanta Star.

Facing the civilized man who gave him money, Buckley had a very good attitude: "Mr. Davis?"

Martin said: "Help me ask one thing, who is the strongest conservative leader within the Methodist Association? Has he had any public activities recently? Can you find relevant information?" He added: "I will not let my friends do it in vain. ”

Barkley smiled and said: "Leave this matter to me."

 After saying a few more words, Martin hung up the phone.

 He looked at the time, started the car and headed to the club.

The stylish boy group is practicing on stage, and the Savannah School of the Arts choreographer newly rehearses tap dance.

 Bruce leaned against the bar and asked, "Is your rich woman coming tonight?"

"It's possible." Martin pulled up a high stool and sat down to enjoy the dance. It didn't involve stripping. The dance of the stylish boy group was actually pretty good.

Bruce pays attention to civilized language: "Are you ready?"

 Martin was thinking about what he had considered before and said: "That's not the key, it's just a filling option."

 “Filling?” Bruce nodded and said with a naive smile: “You have captured the essence.”

At 8:30 in the evening, Kelly Gray came to the club. Different from her professional attire during the day, she changed her skirt and makeup, making her look much younger.

 After watching the tap dance for a while, Kelly Gray threw in a 20-dollar change tip and came to the bar.

 “Good evening, Kelly.” Martin came over.

 Bruce consciously took over all the work at the bar.

 Kelly Gray sat on a high chair and asked, "What do you recommend tonight?"

 Martin did not answer, but asked: "Is there anything you particularly want to do recently?"

Kelly Gray thought for a while: “I really want to go to the beach for vacation, but I can’t let go of the work and responsibilities at hand.”

"Yes." Martin opened the cocktail shaker, put in ice cubes, gin, blue curacao and lemon liqueur in sequence, shook it evenly, poured it into a chilled martini glass, and finally hung a lemon slice to decorate the glass.

The turquoise cocktail is like the pure sea.

 “Love in the Aegean Sea.” He did not forget to add: “Old rules, I invite you.”

 Kelly Gray slowly sipped the wine and said, "I heard that the Methodist Church attacked the House of Beasts for discriminating against men?"

"Shameless slander! I'm going to give them some color." Martin said: "I have been reading the newspapers. Conservative public opinion is counterattacking wildly. The Methodist Church is at the forefront, publicly insulting the Free Association and the House of Beasts, and even attacking us. Sexism!"

He spoke confidently: "The club gives priority to ladies, isn't it? Isn't this the gentlemanly spirit we have always advocated? How does it become discrimination?"

Kelly believes that there is no problem, women should be given priority. She specifically reminded: "Discrimination is very troublesome and you must respond. If you need help, don't be polite to me."

 Martin was very responsible: "Kelly, you can't lower your tone and participate in this low-end battle. The scum of the Methodist Church is not worthy."

"You have a point in your thinking." Kelly nodded slightly: "Just go ahead and do this, and the Freedom Association will cooperate with you."

Martin thought for a while and then said: "Methodists use slander as an attack. I...Kelly, I come from the bottom, so my response may be a little vulgar."

 Kelly Gray thought for a moment: "Well, give me your detailed information. The Free Association also has male staff. I recommend you to become a part-time social investigator of the ATL Free Association."

Martin thought to himself, is it a bit too much? On the road to freedom fighting there is no going back...

 At this moment, all I can do is: "Okay!"

 Martin would like to ask, is there a salary for part-time work?

 But for the sake of the image that had just been erected, I endured it.

The music in the dance hall suddenly stopped, and Hart stood on the ring stage, holding a microphone and shouting to the women off the stage: "Tonight there is a special program, the most handsome guy in the House of Beasts, you can only dream of knocking him down. Martin Davis, making his acting debut, will be playing soon!"

Hundreds of customers cheered.

 (End of this chapter)