Chapter 532

People loved conspiracy theories, no matter which country they were from. However, it would be a big mistake to think that they were concerned about these things because they were worried about the country and the people. In the eyes of the people, or rather, in the eyes of the vast majority of people, these things were the same as celebrities' privacy, gossip, and scandals. If it did not involve their own interests, then the biggest use was to chat about it after a meal as an anecdote.

Although 911 was an unprecedented disaster, and tens of thousands of people were directly and indirectly hurt, it could not escape this rule. Not to mention that countless Americans hated the culprit, and Michael Moore's direction was wrong. This kind of conspiracy theory might cause a strong reaction for a while, but it was basically impossible to set off any storm, especially in politics.

However, the government did not like conspiracy theories. No matter which country's government, this kind of thing would affect the credibility of the government, regardless of whether it was true or not. Although the United States had always been a government that would step down and replace it with a new one when its credibility was gone, it could not be changed every two or three days, right?

Therefore, even if "Fahrenheit 911" participated in the Cannes Film Festival and won the Palme d 'Or, and had a good reputation, big film companies and big media groups would still not like it. The United States was a government of capital, yes, but capital was not concentrated in the hands of one or a few people. With the rise of professional managers and the development of various industries, as well as the continuous decentralization of families, it was no longer the era of 50 or 60 years ago when a few giants could control everything.

Of course, even now, these people gathered together was still a power that no one or country could underestimate.

Although the capital was dispersed, the nature of constantly devouring each other would not change. So imagine, if a large company caused a government investigation because of this movie, what kind of reaction would other groups in the same industry have? That was why in his previous life, Disneyland was very angry with Miramax for acting on his own, and in the end, they simply drove the Weinstein brothers away.

However, AC Media did not have such worries. They would certainly not go against the government, but it was a different matter if they only provided shelter for their subsidiaries. First of all, they did not know, and second, they punished them. Most importantly, AC Media had always appeared as a neutral media!

The United States needed a neutral media, even if only on the surface. This was a symbol of democracy and freedom. Not all media groups had this qualification. The congenital deficiency of News Corporation forced Murdoch to cling to the thighs of the government and the Republican Party, but Adriaan and Claude could flaunt their neutrality without scruples.

So as long as they expressed that it was not right or wrong — whether it was the documentary "Fahrenheit 911" or the "reckless" of Miramax, it would depend on what people thought. How to deal with Miramax behind closed doors was up to AC Media. Weinstein actually understood this point. He had previously said that he had seen the operation of AC Media when he was given full authority by Adrian. He knew that he was not suitable to be in charge of such a large company. So although he felt that it was a little unfair to be thrown out as a chess piece, he just grumbled and let it go.

That was the end of Michael Moore's documentary. After talking about the film festival in the cafe for a while, Adriaan then went back to his room. There was a lovely girl waiting for him.

Zooey Deschanel was not very beautiful, but she was very delicate and sweet. Like Alexis Bledel, she had beautiful blue eyes. She gave people a sense of artistic freshness, and was very suitable to play the role of a bitter or sweet character in a small independent film. For Adriaan, this kind of feeling had to be used to tarnish, just like what he did to Alexis. Although their hearts and appearances were not the same, Adriaan did not deceive Alexis when they were role-playing in "Guillermo Girl."

The same was true for Zooey. During the two days in Park City, the movie that Adriaan listened to the most praised was "I Love You the Most." Although it was a bit of a whimper and had a common problem with literary films, the actors performed well. Then, he remembered who the female lead was.

After that, Adriaan found an opportunity to get to know her. After meeting her twice and chatting in a bar for an entire night, he easily brought her back to the hotel. Of course, this was because of Adriaan's excellent tactics, but Zooey's indifferent attitude that she did not mind being his lover for a few days was also one of the reasons. After all, she was a girl who often acted in independent films and was deeply influenced by certain ethos.

Frankly speaking, if he had discovered it earlier, Adriaan would not have minded having a girl like this around him. After all, it was a collection, so it was better to have a variety of them. However, that was not possible now. He did not have that much time to correct Zooey's frivolous and playful personality, which had developed from acting in independent films. She was also a strict vegetarian, so he decided to forget about it.

Of course, this did not prevent Adriaan from seizing the time to play with Zooey. Later, he thought that it would be good to have a friendly match with her, so he spent a few days skiing and traveling with her. He even fulfilled her wish to visit Sacramento.

Sacramento was the capital of California. Yes, the capital of California was not Los Angeles, which was home to Hollywood, nor was it San Francisco, which was the home of the world's gay community. It was a medium-sized city built on the Sacramento River with a population of just over 400,000. It was normal that Zooey did not know. After all, Los Angeles and San Francisco were too famous. Many Americans, especially those who grew up in California, would not necessarily be able to give the correct answer if they were asked which city was the capital of California.

Although the scenery here was good, there were not many attractions worth visiting. The most eye-catching thing was just the typical cowboy-style old buildings left over from the Western Gold Rush more than 150 years ago. That was what Zooey wanted to see. She thought it would be interesting.

"I don't like to travel, but I like all kinds of novel things. That's why I've always wanted to visit Sacramento, but I don't want to leave yet. This time, I have your help," Zooey explained.

Adriaan had no reason not to fulfill her request. It was a piece of cake, and the young girl had been very cooperative these days. Under his guidance, she not only completed three rounds of sex, but also did what Alexis had done. When he looked down at Zooey, who was lying on the table with a confused face and couldn't even open her eyes, he felt very happy and satisfied.

Everything was good, but the ending was a little different. Zooey wanted to go back alone.

"You're a very good person, Eide. You're very considerate and great in bed. Although you like to play pranks, I might fall in love with you if I stay here any longer." She said, "I don't want to have too much entanglement with a playboy. Otherwise, it's easy to get hurt. It's okay to hang out with him for a few days, but I don't want to date him for a long time. I'd better leave as soon as possible."

Although many women liked to retreat in order to advance, Adriaan could see that Zooey was serious. But Miss … he didn't plan to date her for a long time. A friendly match doesn't count as a long-term date.

Of course, she wouldn't say that out loud. After a few polite words, Adriaan sent her to the airport. In any case, she was indeed a girl with character. Although there was a little accident in the end, he didn't take it to heart. What happened later confirmed the saying in his previous life: lose at the swings, gain at the mulberry.

"Listen to me, this job is very simple. You just need to take off … twist a few times on the stage, and people will cheer and tip you. Believe me, you're so beautiful that you'll be very popular. No one will touch you. I can guarantee that it's a professional venue. As long as you perform a few times, you can make the money you need. " Listening to the words coming from the next seat, Adriaan suddenly wanted to laugh. He couldn't help but look away from the street outside and then back to the person next to him.

Although a few words in the middle were vague, as long as you heard the content of his words clearly, you would know what he meant. He did it so deliberately. He must be trying to lure the other party over. How interesting.

After Zooey left, Adriaan was not in a hurry to return to Los Angeles. Sacramento was the capital of California. He had never been to Sacramento, and it was likely that he wouldn't come again in the future, so he wanted to spend some time touring. Anyway, the time had been delayed, and he believed that the group of women at home probably knew the reason. It was not a big deal to be a little late, and there was still plenty of time for the shooting of "Life as a Rose".

So after walking around for most of the day in Sacramento, in the late afternoon, he found a nice cafe and ordered a cup of coffee. Sitting in front of the glass window, he looked at the street outside in the afterglow. He was very relaxed and comfortable. It was not bad to be so leisurely once in a while.

However, this peace did not last long. Soon, someone occupied the next table and began to talk. The voice was not loud, but he could hear it clearly. It was a man and a woman. The woman seemed to be in urgent need of money, and the man did not know what he did for a living, but he kept encouraging the woman to do a striptease and pretended to be mysterious. After listening for a long time, Adriaan finally could not help but look back.

The man's back was facing him, so he could not see his face, but he was very fat. His preliminary judgment was that he should be between 35 and 45 years old. The woman was very young, looked less than 20 years old, and even had a young girl's childishness between her eyebrows. She was very beautiful, with blond brown hair, grayish-blue eyes, and good facial features. Although he could not see her figure, since the man was encouraging her to do a striptease, she must be good. If she was trained well, she should be a stunner.

Just as he was looking at the woman, she also noticed him. She was a little impatient at first, probably because she was often looked at, but for some reason, she became curious.

Soon, the man noticed the strangeness of the woman, stopped talking, and turned his head. He had a very mediocre face, and the only impression he gave was his pair of slender eyes, which looked a little cunning. After seeing Adriaan, he immediately shouted with dissatisfaction, "Hey, what's there to see?"

"Oh, sorry." Adriaan waved his hands in a good temper, then looked out the window again, but the corner of his mouth was slightly raised, with a trace of mockery.

If his guess was right, this man would probably do this. First, he would use the woman's lack of money to encourage her to do a striptease, then use the temptation of making quick money to subtly influence her, and finally, instigate her to become a signed actress in an adult movie. This situation was very common. When young girls who lacked experience and wanted to make a lot of money, it was easy to be tempted to walk this path. Because of the adult version of "Tomb Raider," Adriaan had some understanding of this.

However, what did this have to do with him? Although the girl was indeed very beautiful, he had no interest or obligation to save all the girls in the world who had gone astray, not to mention that many of them were happy.

However, what surprised him was that when the man asked the girl, "Can you answer me now?", the girl did not give a positive answer. She seemed to be hesitating about something.

"Ryan, can you give me two more days to think about it?" she said in a pleading tone.

"Okay, but you'd better be quick, Kimberly. There are many girls who want this job, and I only came to persuade you because I think you have potential." Although the man did not force her, the displeasure in his tone was still very obvious. Furthermore, he left after saying that, not even paying the bill. How stingy.

Adriaan could not help but turn his head back curiously. From the previous conversation, the girl named Kimberly was obviously tempted, but why was she hesitating now?

At this moment, the young girl was sitting at the table with her head lowered, fiddling with the handle of the cup with her fingers. She looked preoccupied, and it was undeniable that her posture was very tasteful. Then, she suddenly raised her head, and her eyes immediately met Adriaan's. But who was Adriaan? He didn't feel awkward at all. He smiled warmly before shifting his gaze away.

"Sir …" After hesitating for a few seconds, the young girl sat in front of him as if she had made up her mind. She lowered her head and said in a low voice, "May I … ask you a question?"

Adriaan raised his eyebrows. He wanted to reject her outright, but when he saw her biting her lip and looking pitiful, he finally gestured for her to speak.

"My name is Kimberly, Kimberly Nicole Northkamp," the girl said slowly. "I know that you … must have heard our conversation just now, and perhaps … look down on me … But I really can't make a decision now. There's a very cute pony that's about to be killed. I want to save it, but I don't have a better way to make money at the moment … So … Honorable sir, can you give me a suggestion?"

"Sorry, Miss Northkamp. The most important thing in this matter is your opinion." Adriaan shrugged. "If you think it's worth it, then do it. If you don't think it's worth it, then give up."

"Not everyone can make the most suitable choice for themselves. Sometimes, bystanders may be able to see a little more clearly." Kimberly had a pleading look on her face. "Can I, sir?"

Adriaan did not speak. He just looked at her for a long time, and then the corners of his mouth curled up. "One question, Miss Northkamp. When did you recognize me?"

The young girl was stunned, but then her face turned red, and her hands clenched into fists. She looked very embarrassed and embarrassed. It seemed that she was not without shame.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Kewell." After a long while, Kimberly spoke again. The redness on her face did not fade, and her forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat. "I just … I just …"

"You just want a chance," Adriaan said bluntly. "A chance to make yourself famous."

"What's wrong with that?" The young girl suddenly became a little angry and a little sad at the same time. "When I was in school, I always studied very seriously. I wanted to realize my dreams. I was even called a bookworm because of that. But now, I'm about to graduate from high school, and I don't even know where my future is. I can't even keep the things I like. Those girls who love to play are either famous or have good jobs. Just because they can do anything for an opportunity, what's wrong with me fighting for an opportunity now?! "

In the end, her tone became a little choked up, making her look even more weak and pitiful. Perhaps it was a bit of an act at the beginning, but towards the end, it could be considered as her true feelings, which made Adriaan feel a little sympathetic. Unfortunately … Wait!

Adriaan narrowed his eyes. He had always felt that Kimberly looked familiar. He had thought it was an illusion before. After all, she was very beautiful, but this illusion had always existed. Hence, when she told him her name, he deliberately tried to recall if he had any impression of this woman. When he tried to recall twice, he did not find any relevant information. However, he was sure that he had an impression of her face, so he tried to recall a few more times. Just now, a name finally jumped out from the depths of his mind: Cayden Cross!

This is … really surprising! Adriaan, who was controlling the emotions in his heart, looked at Kimberly. After venting, she returned to her timid and pleading appearance. At least eighty percent similar. If she put on some makeup, it should be ten percent similar. I really didn't expect to meet her here!

For a moment, countless thoughts flashed through his mind like lightning. After about a few minutes, he finally asked, "What can you do for me?"

An ecstatic expression flashed across Kimberly's face.

"Anything, sir!" She said in an affirmative tone. After a pause, she gritted her teeth and spat out a word in a low voice, "Do-e-ra."

It seemed that her grades in school were indeed very good. Otherwise, she would not know such a rare word. That was Adriaan. If he had not read some famous books about Mycenae, he would not have known the meaning of this word.

Very decisive. Willing to pay the price for what she wanted. Very good. Looking at the young girl who was red to the neck from spitting out the word, but still staring at him with hopeful eyes, Adriaan nodded in approval in his heart.

"Come with me." Adriaan said as he paid the bill and walked out of the cafe. Then he took her to an empty alley.

"Prove it to me." As he spoke, he leaned against the wall. Kimberly immediately squatted down and reached out to unbuckle his belt. She did not hesitate at all, but when the belt popped out and became bigger and thicker in her hand, she showed a troubled expression. Probably because she had never done it before, but two seconds later, she opened her seductive red lips.