Chapter 188: The drunkard's intention is not to drink
My current financial situation is truly "catastrophic". Thankfully, I don't need to despair, and I'm glad that 2009 was a good year for my career, so I'll be paying off all my debts in the end. β
After dinner, Arthur took Gilly and Cage, who had become acquainted, to the bar again, and continued to chat over cocktails, waiting for the arrival of lawyers on both sides.
When Ji Li went to the bathroom, Cage did not shy away from his predicament, shook his head and said to Arthur with a smile, Arthur could clearly feel that the other party was intentionally befriending.
For Cage, Arthur is naturally willing to make friends with each other, and there seems to be some special charm about Cage, and his bad is as fascinating as wonderful.
It seems that it was because of the drink and because Arthur's purchase of the property helped him a lot, and although Arthur felt a little bit of a mouthful, Cage jokingly told Arthur about his 'collection'.
To be honest, in Arthur's impression, bankruptcy is logically difficult to happen to Hollywood superstars, who earn tens of millions of dollars a year, either invest in a company, or buy a villa by the sea, and how to spend all the money on their bodies to lead to bankruptcy, seriously, this is really a science.
However, through listening, from the other party's words, Arthur understood how beautiful Cage was back then, and how "loser" he was. In fact, it is not uncommon for Hollywood stars to spend a lot of money, but it is rare for Cage to "blossom in full force" without restraint.
His legacy includes the purchase of three homes in 2007 that cost more than $33 million, as well as 22 private cars, including nine Rolls-Royce, 12 pieces of fine jewelry and 47 works of art. In 2008, he purchased 15 more luxury homes, four yachts, an island in the Bahamas and a Gulfstream jet around the world. In addition, his collection includes dozens of limited-edition phones and $1.6 million worth of comics...
During the craziest period of buying a house, when buying a luxury home with a price of $100 million or more, it was often not discussed at all and the eyes were taken without blinking. Some mansions were bought directly in order to be inspired to write a book. He owns a total of 30 motorcycles and 50 cars. These include nine Rolls-Royces and a limited-edition Ferrari.
Arthur had to sigh that it is indeed poverty that limits people's imagination! The life of the rich is indeed unimaginably unpretentious and boring...
Of course, after the famous financial turmoil in the United States. It also made everything almost turn into a bubble. It can be said that this super noble son is basically lost now. But Cage still thinks about it.
"There was a big hole in my property, so I had to work hard to make money. Being an actor is my profession, and as much as I want to find a film that suits me, I also have to think about paying it back.
There are many reasons for me to continue working, but the most important one is that if I don't work, I will probably be ruined.
I love the power that acting and cinema give me, so I can keep honing my acting skills, and I don't feel better than that. β
Cage leaned sideways on the sofa, crossed Erlang's legs, took a sip of the cocktail, let out a sigh of emotion, and said with a smile.
"Life is full of ups and downs, and sometimes, due to some unknown factors, we can't help but deviate from our pre-track and do things that we regret... Like what I did in previous years, look at the present. β
Arthur smiled and spread his hands, showed himself to Cage, as if to say, how much has changed, and continued: "So, what we have to do is to do everything steadfastly, always remember the purpose of our departure, and don't squander the sweat we have shed, in order to gradually move towards success." I'm sure you'll be able to get out of it soon. β
"I hope ... Cage picked up another cocktail, looked at Arthur with extremely bright eyes, hesitated, and finally asked: "I've read some information about you, to be honest, your experience has made me curious, it's like a miracle, how did you do it, I mean investment, that's really unbelievable, 21-year-old billionaire?"
Arthur smiled, heard Cage's question, and also answered those questions in his heart, it turned out that it was because of investment, no wonder he would be willing to befriend himself. However, Arthur did not cherish the broom, but smiled: "My experience is no secret, the media has reported it many times, everyone knows it, although there are some things that are different, but it is not wrong to speculate on gold." β
"Is it gold?" Cage's eyes lit up, he put down Erlang's legs, looked at Arthur with burning eyes and asked, "Is gold really profitable?"
"Hehe... Arthur shook his head and smiled, and in Cage's expectant gaze, he raised his cocktail and touched the other party, took a sip and smiled: "When my investment financial advisor told me, I was also skeptical, but I still followed the advice of professionals, and the result is what you see." β
"Shet, I should have fired my finance manager sooner rather than later, and now this chain of financial crises has been triggered. It was all "given" to my former financial manager, who was not only very incompetent, but also suspected of secretly misappropriating the property in my name. I've taken him to court. Katie cursed with a look of annoyance, and then looked at Arthur and asked, "Gold has fallen recently, will you continue to invest?"
"I'm sorry, Nicholas, I can't do it, I can't say yes, that's irresponsible, but as friends, we're already friends, aren't we... Arthur said, looking at Cage and asking rhetorically.
"Of course, of course we are already friends, it's just small talk between friends, you don't need to worry about it. Cage hurriedly laughed, but with a slight embarrassment in his smile.
Arthur didn't care, and continued with a smile: "As a friend, I can only tell you that I have invested a considerable amount of gold and am very optimistic about its prospects, but after all, this is a financial investment, and the risk is still very high, so this is a matter to be treated with caution." β
He has been investing in gold to become a billionaire for a long time, for Cage, Arthur does not exclude pulling the other party, of course, investing in this kind of thing, no one dares to guarantee that there will be no loss, after all, he, a person who knows the future trend, was almost buried in the pit by the fall in gold two days ago.
"Thank you, Arthur, for being so sincere, it's the right time to come to London, especially to get to know you, it's my biggest reward. Cage was a little moved, with a happy signature smile on his face.
"Huh. Arthur winked his eyes at Cage and smiled, "We're friends." β
"yes, we should have a drink for thatβ" Cage smiled and raised his glass to Arthur.
"Dingβ"
Then the two raised their glasses and drank together, looked at each other and smiled.
"Haha... β
At this time, Ji Li, who was curvaceous and curvaceous, stepped on cat steps and walked slowly from a distance, Cage smiled and raised his eyebrows at Arthur and teased: "You are so lucky." Ji Li is an impressive girl. β
Regarding the look on Cage's face that all men understand, Arthur just shook his head and denied it with a smile: "We're just good friends." β
"Haha... Cage couldn't help but laugh.
"Hehe, what are you talking about so happily?" At this time, Ji Li had already walked over, with a smile on her sweet face, and sat down elegantly beside Arthur, asking curiously.
Arthur smiled and looked at Ji Li and said, "I'm telling Nicholas that you're going to go to Hollywood next." β
"Oh?" Ji Li's beautiful eyes lit up slightly, and she flickered as she looked at Cage, who was slowly retracting his smile.
Cage teased: "I asked him why he was willing to let you go to Hollywood, you know, it's a cannibal Vanity Fair!"
"Where is Vanity Fair that doesn't eat people?" Ji Li was slightly stunned, but quickly shook her head and asked with a smile, "The big screen has always been my dream." β
Cage looked at Ji Li, the corners of his mouth went up, he smiled slightly, and did not show any superfluous expression, but raised his glass and said, "Then I wish you can realize your dreams." β
"Thank you. Ji Li smiled and raised her glass.
"You are a big man in Hollywood, if you can, you might as well mention it, our Ji Li has the title of the ninth wonder in Europe, and she is the first dream of British men. β
A RI husband and wife Baiyeen, Arthur has gotten a lot of happiness from Ji Li, of course, although he has also paid billions of life force, but he still has to help if he can help with things that are convenient.
"Haha, I'm not a big deal. Cage shook his head and smiled, "But since Arthur you said so, as a friend, I can only say that there will be a chance to cooperate in the future." β
"Hehe, I only have you as a friend in Hollywood, and Ji Li is also my best friend, she is in Hollywood, your territory, naturally I want you to take care of it, I don't mean to be difficult for you. Arthur said pointedly.
"Yes. Cage raised an eyebrow and smiled, and the three of them raised their glasses together.
Ji Li looked at Arthur with gratitude in her eyes, her sweet pretty face was a little red, as if she had thought of something, her beautiful eyes were shining, tonight's surprise did make her very satisfied, thinking of the things she had promised Arthur, she couldn't sit still...
Arthur naturally didn't know where Ji Li's thoughts drifted beside him, and he continued to chat with Cage, laughing and laughing, and finally waited for the lawyer and real estate consultant of the two.
"Brushβ"
At the bar table, Arthur and Cage smiled at each other, each holding a pen and signing their names on the contract.
"Thorn-"
Arthur tore a check from his checkbook, handed it to Cage, and smiled, "It's yours!"
"Thank you. Cage breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, with a bright smile on his face, hugged Arthur, patted Arthur's arm and said, "When you go to the United States, I will take you to have a good taste of the American style!"
"Hehe, I won't keep you waiting!" said Arthur with a meaningful smile.