Chapter 1385 Underdog

"Lot No. 88 is from APLUS! This is a signing gift given by APLUS when it signed a contract with Athens Watch in 1998. It is carefully crafted and unique. It is a blacksmith minute repeater watch model exclusively for him. The doll is made of 18K by a Swiss gold carving master. Made of gold with a black dial... Thank you APLUS!"

Hollywood, Song Ya and Halle appeared at a charity auction. The gameplay was probably that the celebrities and celebrities participating in the event each donated a piece of idle jewelry, and the proceeds of the auction went to charity.

Celebrities sell things and bid for them with each other. Today’s show is the top one. Everyone wants to save face. What they bring out are all expensive and commemorative good things to wear in a certain movie or on a certain important occasion. There are also actresses who simply donate a whole set of original European court costumes.

After showing the watch, the auctioneer stretched out his hand to signal to the audience. The spotlight shone just right. Song Ya sat up straight with a smile and nodded, and waved hello under the collective attention of the auction hall.

"The starting price is..."

Then there was nothing to talk about, and it went directly to the bidding session. After the spotlight left, Song Ya cast a consulting look at David Geffen who was sitting on the other side.

Fu Sandai didn't show up at the scene, there was an empty seat for him in the first row, and his girlfriend was already sitting next to him, but he just didn't see anyone else.

David Geffen shook his head slightly to indicate that he didn't know, then turned his head to look at the stage, and was the first to raise a placard to support him.

My watch seems to be quite sought after by Hollywood actors, or maybe everyone is convinced by the vision of David Geffen, who is famous for his art collection, and soon he raised his cards one after another.

Song Ya was not in the mood to stare at these trivial matters, and was arrested by David Geffen's life-threatening Call and came to Los Angeles to show her face, but the target person was not there? He was rather upset, frowning and whispering to Harley next to him: "The leading villain of Operation Swordfish is John Travolta? The box office of Battlefield Earth, which he opened last week, was terrible...I heard that Warner changed it again because of this. Got an idea?"

Harley just took over the heroine of Operation Swordfish. Originally, the project had entered the script meeting of the main creators, but John Travolta just cheated Warner of the 70 million investment of the Earth Battlefield and dared to claim that the sequel to the Earth Battlefield has been completed. In the plan, Warner was so angry that he quickly refuted the rumors and simply froze the Swordfish operation.

"Why are we worrying about them? The Earth Battlefield was adapted by the founder of Scientology, and the funds are most likely drawn from Scientology. John Travolta's status in it is not low. Warner did not lose as much as the rumors outside. .”

Halle replied nonchalantly: "Anyway, Blade Runner 2 is also released by Warner Bros. If the box office of Battlefield Earth is not good, it will be very beneficial to us."

"I don't mean that.

"

I can follow the path of Steve Case, CEO of AOL Time Warner Group, and it is not a problem for Warner Pictures, a subsidiary company, to take care of the film schedule. Song? I was planning for next year's awards season..."

"I signed the contract..."

This time Harley cut first and played later, probably because she couldn’t resist the temptation of Warner’s high salary offer, “I’ve read the script, which is a typical 007 and Mission: Impossible model commercial action blockbuster, which is more beneficial to my career.”

"Hehe, you..."

"Hush!" Harley, who was looking at all directions, suddenly pulled his sleeves. Song Ya followed his gaze and met John Travolta, the subject of discussion, "Congratulations, Mr. Travolta!" This guy just competed After getting the watch she donated, Yao Yao smiled and gave a chic military salute.

Song Ya also smiled at him, applauding and congratulating with Harley.

When a gemstone necklace from the old DIVA Xueer was auctioned, Song Ya planned to take it and give it to Halle. She didn't want to confront the 20 million club actor Nicolas Cage, who is famous for his extravagance.

"No, no, no..." Harry unexpectedly grabbed his arm and tried to stop it.

"What? I lost a lot, but I can still afford this kind of gadget." The considerate Harley is heartwarming, but as a man, he doesn't like to be sympathized by women at this time.

"No, really no..." Harry insisted.

If you don’t want to give it to you, forget it, I’m still saving money. Hehe, Song Ya stopped raising the card, and the necklace was finally won by Nicolas Cage smoothly.

The jokes and laughter of a few second-tier stars were faintly heard from the back row. Some big stars, such as Liangtang and his female companion, and the heroine of Mission: Impossible 2, Thandie Newton, also cast their gazes, which seemed to have something special, as if I was laughing at a pig who was once so proud and rampant, but now has a huge loss of 4 billion and can't even afford a necklace.

Song Ya didn't bother to care about this. The average quality of Hollywood stars was really poor. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw that David Geffen had just got up and left the table. The business was important, so she simply took a cold breath and left Halle behind.

"Is he not there?"

The two met in a remote place outside, and Song Ya asked.

"Don't worry, I'll be there. There is a piece of art donated by him today." David Geffen said don't worry, but his expression is obviously more concerned than his own. Originally, he came up with the idea, and he kept poking his head. Peek into the entryway of the auction room.

Song Ya rolled her eyes, "Then we have to wait now?"

"Well, wait, I'll go back first, you wait for a while... In short, it's best not to be seen by most people getting together in the near future. We will find a chance to meet again during the dinner later..."

David Geffen ran off after asking a few words about the IPO of modern photography and stereo review site.

"This old gay..."

Act like a spy sneaking around the streets! Song Ya cursed in her heart, but she had no choice but to delay the time alone to divert the time of appearance with David Geffen. At this moment, Xue Linfen came out with Yeremov on her arm, and the two of them were sitting on the outside of herself and Harley just now.

"Go back to Mirana after the auction? I've prepared a party for you over there." Xue Linfen didn't show her identity as a producer again today. Like other women, she was dressed in evening attire, well-dressed, with white blonde hair and snow Skin, decent and attractive.

"Well, but it may not be possible to go back immediately."

Xue Linfen should take the initiative to prepare a super hedonistic party for herself this time. Song Ya can guess it, but since she and Mira want to surprise herself, it is inconvenient to poke it out. She raised her hand and looked at her watch. David Geffen just said If we meet again at the dinner party, at least we will show up, "Anyway, we'll talk about it later..."

"When you left just now, many people were whispering, they said..." Xue Linfen complained angrily.

"I know, I know what strange things those people will say."

It's nothing more than Hollywood's usual snobbery, Song Ya can guess what people will point at her behind her back, stop Xue Linfen from speaking, and don't want to hear Xue Linfen repeat it again, which simply affects her mood.

"Cough." Yeremov suddenly coughed and reminded with a wink.

"Hahaha!"

Song Ya then also heard the hearty laughter of Fu Sandai. He was striding towards the auction hall accompanied by former Paramount chairman and close business partner Barry Diller.

He saw himself at the same time as Barry Diller.

It was an opportunity, but it was a pity that the place David Geffen and I had just found was too far from the door. Song Ya immediately put his hands into his trouser pockets, straightened his body, and stared at each other proudly.

"Come and slap me in the face! Come and slap me in the face!" He secretly shouted in his heart.

But this time Fu Sandai seemed to have changed his nature, Yaoyao still sneered disdainfully, then turned his head and continued talking to Barry Diller, without stopping at all.

"Boss, there's no need to take the initiative to provoke this kind of madness."

Yeremov, who didn't know what was going on, persuaded.

"Yes." Xue Linfen also echoed. She noticed that Song Ya's expression had become very serious, and her thoughts were once again hanging on her face, and she reached out to stroke the man's arm distressedly.

"It's okay, let's go in too."

Song Ya's troubles are of course completely different from their guesses. According to David Geffen's speculation about the style of the third generation of the rich, when he meets himself at this time, there is a high probability that he can't help but sneer in person, but today it is uncharacteristically? Uncharacteristically on the eve of the Vivendi Universal merger?

Is our revenge plan really exposed? This counts as spying on some information, right? Although that information is the last thing the Avengers want to see.

"Don't be impulsive little Edgar, Peter Flock and Gore have made peace, although his net worth has shrunk greatly, but his influence in Washington is not low, and it is a critical time for the approval of our merger card. Absolutely avoid all The possibility of extra branches."

In fact, Song Ya was too suspicious, and it happened to be a critical moment to figure out and guard each other. After Barry Diller accompanied Bronfman to his seat, he whispered persuasion in his ear.

"I can't be bothered to talk to him."

To be honest, after going through so much, Bronfman Jr. has indeed grown up, more mature and stable than before, and knowing that Song Ya's huge loss of 4 billion, he was very relieved, and his mentality improved unconsciously. Reverted to the detached demeanor of the noble son in the past.

The most important thing is that he really doesn't have the slightest confidence to win the opponent in a face-to-face battle.

He and Barry Diller arrived at the second half of the charity auction, and they were stuck with the artwork donated by themselves. An oil painting happened to be there when it was put up for auction. When the spotlight came, he also showed a standard smile and accepted the auctioneer. compliments.

David Geffen raised his card and made a previously agreed action, so Song Ya also raised his card, and if he failed once, he gave his face to others for the second time.

"APLUS offered 1.3 million, is there any more price? 1.3 million for the first time..."

At this time, someone raised a sign, "Precious Soup 1.35 million, 1.35 million... APLUS 1.4 million! Soup..." The auctioneer spoke extremely fast to create a heated atmosphere.

"One and a half million!" Liangtang said loudly.

Song Ya saw David Geffen touching his chin, so he stopped following. He glanced at the people around Liangtang. His wife Nicole was not there today.

"1.5 million once, twice, three times! Okay, this painting was bought by Mr. Tom Cruise!" The auctioneer dropped the hammer heavily.

At the same time, I could also feel the exaggerated gazes of other stars floating over again, and Song Ya curled her lips expressionlessly.

The last piece of auction today is a diamond necklace collected by jade mother-in-law Elizabeth Taylor. This auction is held by a charitable organization that has cooperated with her for a long time. Unexpectedly, Harley suddenly got excited, and she held her arm and urged, "This is beautiful, this is beautiful... so beautiful..."

Well, I blamed you wrongly, I thought it was considerate to prevent me from taking pictures of Cher's necklace earlier...

Song Ya was complaining in his heart, and Fu Sandai slowly raised his card.

Other celebrities also raised their cards one after another, and Song Ya also raised their cards. When it reached more than three million, there were only two people fighting.

"Mr. APLUS 3.5 million, 3.5 million...Mr. Bronfman 3.6 million...Mr. APLUS 3.7 million, Mr. Bronfman? Mr. Bronfman 4 million!"

At this moment, Harry had already sensed that something was wrong, and began to pull down her hand, "Forget it, forget it... this necklace is not worth this money, at most... two million."

"Four and a half million!" Song Ya shouted loudly according to David Geffen's secret command.

"Pfft..." Fu Sandai laughed suddenly, and put the sign on his lap.

"Mr. APLUS 4.5 million for the first time! Is there any price increase!? 4.5 million for the second time... the third time! Alright! It's yours, Mr. APLUS!"

Fu Sandai glanced triumphantly at Barry Diller beside him, lowered his head and covered his mouth, and Barry Diller also smirked silently.

Hollywood stars are the best at observing words and expressions, and the big boss of the Universal Department is the focus of everyone's attention. He immediately imitated his smile while applauding hypocritically.

Song Ya felt that her performance was shown to a blind man, and Fu Sandai didn't look back at all. After the auction, she shook hands with Liang Tang and others who had greeted her in the past, and exchanged pleasantries.

"Your act of kindness will hit the front pages of the media."

There was some confusion at the scene. Song Ya ignored the compliments from the auction staff who hinted that she was going to sign the documents, saw the opportunity of the third generation of the rich passing by, led Harley forward, and offered her hand, "I'm sorry Mr. Bronfman, I let you go home empty-handed today."

Harley turned her head to look at the face of the man beside her, and at the same time hid her surprise well. She felt that this was not the behavior of a man she was familiar with.

"Congratulations to APLUS."

What was even more unexpected was that Fu Sandai was very tolerant this time, and he extended his hand back generously, although it was the kind that would break at the touch of a finger, "I'm fine, I can't help it if I'm late."

How do you... how...

This is wrong! You are wrong! Shouldn't you laugh at me for being taken advantage of in public?

This is not you, crazy rich third generation!

Song Ya was stunned, for a moment she forgot to answer the conversation, and stared blankly at the back of Fu Sandai who passed by and walked away.

"Hehe..." Liang Tang patted his shoulder in a daze, without saying anything, and followed along with Thandie Newton.

Naturally, Thandie Newton would not forget to give Harry a meaningful smile.

"What were you doing just now?" Harry asked puzzledly, "You weren't so childish before. It's understandable to fight for the limelight on this kind of occasion, but then you go in front of the other party and want to make the other party face openly? Don't tell me that you are in New York and summer." It's true about Kira."

"It's true, and I've always been so naive..." Song Ya replied quietly.

"Damn it! Didn't he really notice something?"

David Geffen, who saw everything in his eyes, was completely panicked. When they met at the dinner later, he chattered and speculated, "How much does he know? I can't expose it...Could it be that Underwood betrayed us?"

"What did you talk to him just now?" Song Ya also saw that David Geffen had chatted with Fu Sandai before.

"I didn't talk about anything, just ordinary greetings. He was also very cold to me, very cold..."

David Geffen recalled, "I can feel the confidence exuding from him, the invincible confidence, this is all right, we are done, I can smell the danger, there must be a trap in France next month... Damn it, enter In 2000, I hardly ever encountered a single satisfactory thing!"

"Not so exaggerated David."

Song Ya restrained her urge to roll her eyes, "You don't mean to quit, do you?"

"Is it still too late? Uh... that's not what I mean, but we'll have to try again, he's over there..."

There will be more guests in the dinner party, and the class will be lowered accordingly. Many celebrities and senior behind-the-scenes personnel can also get tickets. David Geffen said to the rich third generation who was sitting and talking with Yu Po on the other side of the banquet hall. Encouraging, "Maybe we haven't stimulated him enough? Anyway, it's up to you, APLUS... Come on!"

"I feel that he has a psychological advantage over me now. Once such an arrogant person has a psychological advantage over others, he won't care about some verbal offenses..."

Song Ya was also confused by his gaffe. The two of them and the Tiger Fund had a total of hundreds of millions of euros in funds that had already been laid out in France, and he still had more than two billion dollars that he had withdrawn from the stock market. The money is used as a reserve fund, and the original plan is that there is a high probability that leverage will be used...

I have been carefully planning for so long, I really don't want to back down when things come to an end!

But the sense of danger for a purely self-made rich man like David Geffen? This thing still has to be believed!

Song Ya gritted her teeth, unable to make a choice for a while.

Anyway try one last time! He bit the bullet and was about to think of a way to provoke Fu Sandai for the third time, but David Geffen suddenly stopped him, "Don't be so direct, if my suspicion is not true, you will startle the snake like this, we have to talk about strategy this time APLUS."

Strategy?

Song Ya pondered, just in time to see Xue Linfen leading Jennifer Connelly over, arm in arm, his eyes suddenly lit up, he had studied the rich three generations for so long, he should have some experience in understanding his character, right?

"Xue Lin, you go... this... this..." He took the opportunity of hugging to whisper to Xue Linfen.

"Why? Not so good..." Xue Linfen was also puzzled by his order.

"Just go if you're told, don't ask so many questions! The acting is better this time." Song Ya roughly grabbed her shoulder, which was hesitating, and turned 180 degrees to push her away.

"Hi..."

Jennifer Connelly thought that Song Ya wanted to be alone with her, and greeted her happily, and then skillfully took the man's arm, "Mr. Geffen."

"Yeah." David Geffen nodded, then sneaked to a suitable place to observe secretly.

"Why did you suddenly come to this event?"

It happened to be gone, and Jennifer Connelly immediately expressed her concern: "Many boring people in Hollywood are laughing at you behind your back, I just heard..."

"I'm here to have an exposure with Harley. Blade Runner 2 is about to be released." Song Ya also didn't want to hear her retelling. chat?"

"Okay." Jennifer Connelly walked through the colorful and gorgeous crowd with her chest up. Some people cast sarcasm eyes, and some took the initiative to say hello, greeting, self-introduction, fawning...

Song Ya dealt with each of them absent-mindedly.

"We should go, have a good night's rest, and fly to Washington tomorrow to urge the department over there."

At this time, the rich third generation had just finished communicating with Yu Po, and Barry Diller persuaded him.

"Don't worry, I know what's going on." Little Bronfman followed suit. He just got up, "Huh?"

Xue Linfen also saw that he was going to leave, and mustered up the courage to block the way, "Hello, Mr. Bronfman."

"Hello."

He is more demeanor and patient with women, although in front of him is a former porn star who has given birth to several children for APLUS, "Ms. Finn, right?"

"Yes, hehe...uh..." Xue Linfen was so nervous that her body trembled slightly that she stuttered, "Uh..."

"What's the matter?" Bronfman asked with a smile.

"It's like this. I have a very good award-winning project in my hand. It's an adaptation of Requiem for a Dream. Uh...uh, because the heroine Harley accepted the film contract of Swordfish Operation, the project stalled , I wonder if your Universal Pictures is interested? This project of mine has great potential in next year's awards season..."

Xue Linfen said what Song Ya taught.

"Ha!" Little Bronfman almost laughed out loud immediately, and first glanced at Barry Diller beside him, wondering if all the women in APLUS wanted to jump ship? But I don't accept this attitude. Who do you think you are? Are you also worthy to discuss business with me? A bitch porn star who gave birth to Nger!

After all, he restrained his temper and smiled gracefully: "Ms. Finn, you may not know that I never ask about such trivial matters. If you want to cooperate, go to Ron Meyer, the president of Universal Pictures, you Do you have his contact information?"

"I just met you." Xue Linfen smiled flatteringly, "My project is very good...how about you read the script first?"

"Okay, I don't have time to be wasted by you."

Little Bronfman couldn't hold back anymore, and interrupted impatiently, "Goodbye..." He changed his disgusted face, and then put the wine glass into Xue Linfen's hand, but he was still puzzled, "Baby mama ..." Then he added another sentence.

This word has another meaning, which is a metaphor for those women who give birth to stars or rich people and live on child support. It is extremely insulting in certain contexts, such as now.

Fu Sandai's voice was quite loud, and the troublemakers around immediately cast mocking glances at her. Xue Linfen turned pale with anger at that moment, and stood there in embarrassment with two glasses of wine in her hand.

"What did you call her just now?!"

Hearing the words before the people arrived, the crowd parted, and Song Ya appeared with eyes that wanted to eat people, "Apologize to her, Mr. Bronfman."

"cut!"

Bronfman sneered, trying to avoid much entanglement.

His reaction made Song Ya feel cold again, "I said I apologize to her!" The tall body moved to the side and continued to block the other party's way, and his tone became more serious.

"Pay attention to the occasion APLUS, this is not New York where you are allowed to go crazy!" Barry Diller pointed his index finger on Song Ya's chest and warned in a deep voice, "Let's go to little Edgar, this kid is already crazy."

"Don't stay here..." Xue Linfen also tried to persuade her with tears, but she couldn't move.

Little Bronfman was pushed forward by Barry Diller. Suddenly, he took a deep breath and refused to move. "I said APLUS, who do you think you are?"

Barry Diller couldn't persuade him anymore. He turned around with disdain on his face, "Who really got the last laugh? Do I have to humiliate you again in front of so many people? You fellow Silicon Valley in Nasdaq Duck is a scum of making money from the bubble, who gave you the courage to talk to me like that? Hmm? You... you Luthor, do you still remember our bet?"

David Geffen, who was in the distance, saw this scene, and his previously frowning brows instantly relaxed.

"so?"

Song Ya was not able to see clearly in this mountain than David Geffen. Since he successfully quarreled, he continued as usual, "Yes, I lost 4 billion, but I am still far from bankruptcy! And you, manage all the family property. sold it all to the French..."

"That's a merger! Do you understand mergers, you layman!"

Little Bronfman became more and more furious, "You foolish loser who relied on luck to invest in Internet concept stocks. When the bubble blows, you will be inflated to the limit. Now that the bubble has burst, you still don't know how to tuck your tail? Don't worry, wait." I'll take care of you when I have time!"

Barry Diller, whose own booking website also plummeted, rubbed his bald head in embarrassment.

"Oh? I'll wait and see, when?" Song Ya looked around at the melon-eaters around her, raising her arms to taunt, as if she saw through the harsh words of the other party just to get away.

"Soon, don't worry."

Song Ya is very good at inciting the emotions of the onlookers, and Bronfman Jr. knows that he is a big weakness in this area, and he regrets it a bit.

"Be careful, he may be trying to provoke you to say discriminatory words." Barry Diller warned in his ear again.

Little Bronfman immediately woke up, and paid more attention to his wording, "loser, poor loser, four billion is gone from you, and you are crazy here from New York, this is Hollywood! This is not a place where you are allowed to go crazy! Be careful! point!"

"What? Are you going to use bootlegger's tricks on me? Come on!"

This guy repeatedly mentioned the 4 billion that had evaporated, and Song Ya was a little overwhelmed, his veins bulged, and he slapped his chest loudly and shouted at each other: "I was shot five times and six holes by a white man on a horse without frowning." !"

"APLUS!"

It's not good to quarrel with each other, and David Geffen showed up at the right time to stop, "You're drunk! Get out of here, out of here!"

"Mr. Geffen, he..."

"Let's go, Xuelin, take him home..." David Geffen laughed wildly in his heart, pushing Song Ya as a peacemaker.

Song Ya calmed down, and was obediently pushed away from the battle circle by him.

"Hehe, poor bastard."

Bronfman Jr. sneered loudly from behind, and powerful Hollywood people echoed him again, laughing, many people were laughing.

Song Ya couldn't help but smile, the flames burning in her heart.

Now that I don't have any doubts, let that psychopath cry and call me dad next month!

No! I am not as unworthy as his son!

The things that change us if we notice

If we notice the things that change us

When we look up sometimes

whenever we look up

They said I would never make it

They say I'll never make it

But I was built to break the mold

But I was born to break free

The only dream that Ive been chasing is my own

The only dream I've been chasing has always been trying to be a better version of myself

"Thanks, David." Bronfman Jr. thanked David Geffen.

"Little things..." David Geffen replied.

"Don't give up on APLUS for this setback."

Jennifer Connelly, who was carefully thrown away by Song Ya before, stared at the eyes of countless people and chased after him to comfort him. Song Ya didn't respond, and strode away from the banquet hall and walked to the parking place. She and Xue Linfen followed silently Let's go, Harley, who was socializing with other people before, also came over.

High-heeled shoes kicked and tapped in the aisle.

So I sing a song for the hustlers trading at the bus

So I'm going to sing a song for the little businessmen at the bus stop

Single mothers waiting on a check to come

For the single moms who are waiting for their checks to arrive

Young teachers student doctors

young teachers interns

Sons on the front line knowing they dont get to run

And the kids who know they won't run away

"AK!" At this moment, a black accent shouted.

AK? Gun or nickname? If it was a nickname for people, wouldn't AK have been killed long ago?

Song Ya was so frightened that she shrank her neck and turned her head. She saw a black girl running towards her, followed by a young black man.

"Hey!" The black girl was stopped by the silencer and other bodyguards, "APLUS, you were great just now! You are the idol of all of us, keep going! Keep going! You will definitely win!" She shouted with enthusiasm.

This goes out to the underdog

This song is dedicated to underdog don't lose heart

Keep on keeping at what you love

keep doing what you love

You'll find that someday soon enough

one day you will find

You will rise up rise up yeah

you will rise until you succeed

Might be a little fangirl, uh...not pure brunette, biracial, pretty mixed, wait! still not right...

The more Song Ya looked at this face, the more familiar it became, oh I remembered! Isn't she the same female singer who sang the original Empire Hearts with Jazzy?

Everybody rise up

everyone will succeed

You gonna rise up ayy

of course you will too

So I sing a song for the hustlers trading at the bus

This song is dedicated to the little businessmen at the bus stop

Single mothers waiting on a check to come

single moms waiting for their checks

Young teachers student doctors

Those young teachers and interns

"Let me introduce myself, my name is Alicia Keys, and some friends will call me AK." When Song Ya looked up and down, the girl introduced herself generously.

Sons on the front line knowing they dont get to run

And the kids who know they won't run away

This goes out to the underdog

This song is dedicated to underdog, please don't lose heart

Keep on keeping at what you love

keep doing what you love

You'll find that someday soon enough

one day you will find

You will rise up rise up yeah

You will rise to success...

Underdog

Alicia Keys