The F.B.I. sent two investigators, a man and a woman, Anthony and Julianne.

"Thank you, Mr. Walker, for your cooperation. According to our survey, you earned nearly $7 billion in revenue from the stock and futures markets during the year!"

After a brief pleasantry, Don sat down across from the two investigators and began a routine exchange.

Anthony's remarks, focusing on "$7 billion", the theme of this investigation, jumped on the page.

Julianne, a lady in her forties, looked mild-mannered, and she smiled and said, "Mr. Walker, if you have anything unspeakable, you can wait for the lawyer to come over and we will talk." It's okay, we can wait. ”

This sounds like he is helping Don En, but he is actually fanning the flames, and if Don En postpones it, wouldn't it prove that he does have something unspeakable?

Tang En took a cup of coffee and took a sip lightly, not showing any nervousness, "I don't understand the law, but it's interesting to talk about the process." Oh yes, it's not $7 billion, it's $5.58 billion after taxes, and that includes the $80 million I got from the dividends. ”

Anthony smiled: "Yes, only the success that is shared is called achievement." ”

Julianne complimented, "It's my favorite movie, Mr. Walker, you've made it amazing!"

Don waved his hand, "Let's talk about work, you know, I'm really busy, and I'm still on Marvel just now." ”

Anthony's face was solemn, he took out a document from his briefcase and handed it to Donne, "Mr. Walker, according to our investigation, you dropped out of high school in your sophomore year and didn't learn anything about finance at all. ”

When Don took the document and looked at it, he was a little annoyed.

The FBI has investigated all of his experiences from birth to the present, and even when he was 14 years old, he was arrested and taken to the police station for stealing.

There are many past experiences that even Donn himself doesn't know.

Don threw this "resume" on the table, his face indifferent, "That's true." ”

Julianne leaned forward slightly, her eyes staring at Don tightly, as if she wanted to see through him, and asked, "Since you don't know anything about finance, why do you dare to invest so much money in the stock market and futures market?"

Don suddenly smiled, "Why not? You all know my experience, I borrowed $150 million in order to shoot, and I almost went bankrupt! The reason is simple, I have the courage to do great things." ”

Julianne frowned, "Mr. Walker, please answer my question head-on, I'm asking about the economy, not the movies." ”

Tang En spread his hands, "This is the most positive answer, I don't understand economics, can't I speculate in stocks? I dropped out of high school in my second year of high school, and I haven't studied film yet, so I have also become Hollywood's leading director?"

Anthony's tone was a little heavy, "Mr. Walker, this is different. You worked as an assistant on the set for two years, working with movies every day, and even if you didn't learn professional theoretical knowledge, you didn't lack an understanding of movies. But the stock market is different, not to mention that you are a layman who does not understand the economy, even Wall Street experts cannot accurately grasp the market trend. ”

"I can't either, but it's just luck. Don shrugged lightly.

"Mr. Walker, luck is no excuse!"

Tang En rubbed his head a little weakly, "What do you want to ask? Whether it's a stock or a movie, you should be able to see that I'm this kind of character who dares to fight, and I'm going to buy a TV station and enter the TV industry now, do you think you're proficient in the TV industry?"

Julianne said: "Mr. Walker, we are serious about the investigation, please answer it positively, do not make analogies, and do not question our professionalism." ”

"Well, I'll answer positively, you ask. Tang En stomped up Erlang's legs, crossed his arms over his chest, and looked at the two opposite.

"Why did you choose to buy Yahoo stock in the first place?"

"Because Yahoo is doing well. ”

"Why did you choose to sell at the beginning of the year?"

"Because at the beginning of 1999, Yahoo had a rise and fall. I wasn't greedy, so I sold it in time, and as you can see, my cautious attitude helped me make a lot of money. ”

Anthony and Julianne looked at each other and shook their heads.

Don is not greedy, and is cautious?

What a joke!

If he had been more generous, respectful, and careful, he would not have messed with the two giants of Disney and Fox now.

"The operation of Yahoo stock is indeed a testament to your excellent vision. Julianne paused, then her voice changed, "But, Mr. Walker, why did you choose to short Yahoo a month after selling Yahoo stock?"

Anthony added, "Not only Yahoo, but also Cisco, Apple, Microsoft, Dell, AOL and other high-tech companies, it was March, when high-tech stocks were the hottest and hottest, and they were frantically bought by all investors and securities institutions." ”

That's the most critical question!

Don knew that if he didn't answer this question well, he would never have a good life. Even if he is "never suspected of guilt", his future financial movements will definitely be monitored by the federal government.

"You've already said it, because I don't understand economics!" Don said with a sigh and helplessness.

Anthony narrowed his eyes and carefully analyzed Donn's words, "Can you tell me more about it?"

"Absolutely. ”

Donne's attitude was very gentle, and he said slowly: "I have worked hard to make money in Hollywood, and I have invested it in the stock market, and of course I am afraid, so I have always read articles on the economy, and I will pay attention to the economic pages of newspapers." ”

"In 1998, I read an article in the newspaper by James Glassman, a visiting professor at Harvard University and a famous economist, saying that he believed that there were a large number of bubbles in the overheated Internet market, which was a reverse pyramid that was overly popular among investors and securities institutions, and was very dangerous. ”

"At the beginning of this year, Professor Robert Shiller of Yale University, Professor Shiller, you know? The most well-known economist of our time, who won the Samuelson Prize, published a book called, and also rationally analyzed that the current Internet bubble is a false economic boom. ”

Julianne frowned, "You mean...... Did you read these conservative articles and books before you thought the stock market was going to fall, so you chose to short tech stocks?"

Tang En nodded solemnly, "That's right!"

"But that's just a small group of people. Most economists, as well as market analysts on Wall Street, are bullish on high-tech stocks, so why would you choose to listen to conservatives?" Anthony stared at Donn, "Mr. Walker, in my opinion, you've never been conservative." ”

Don shook his head, "That's right, being conservative is not my style, but being open-minded and studious is my greatest strength! I don't know much about finance, but I understand a truth, that is, things must be reversed." Last year, all the media were optimistic and thought that this movie would definitely win the Oscar. As you can see it, it's the biggest winner, and I think it's the same thing. ”

"It's different, movies are movies, the stock market is the stock market, no one can get past greed, otherwise the NASDAQ wouldn't be in a mess now!" Anthony stared at Don and unceremoniously denied his claim.

Don smiled dumbly, "Mr. Investigator, what do you mean by that? Do you want me to tell you that there are other forces behind me? Or is the whole NASDAQ stock market crash a conspiracy planned by me? I'm afraid that's not how the FBI works, right?"

Julianne hurriedly rounded the room, "Mr. Walker, we don't suspect you, in fact, if you really have other organizations behind you, now you are not facing a routine question. ”

"That's good. Don spread his hands calmly, "In a word, I am lucky, I have a unique vision, I am modest and cautious, I ...... There is no crime!"

……

Donn and the F.B.I. investigators ended their conversation in a friendly atmosphere.

Unexpectedly, the next day, the two companies "Towne Capital" and "Towne Pictures" in charge of Tangen received a notice from the FBI - during the investigation stage, the assets were frozen.

and demanded that Donn not leave the United States during the investigation.

Tangen Capital doesn't matter, it's not in a hurry for the time being, but the assets of Tangen Pictures are frozen, which will seriously affect the normal operation of the company. Especially now Donn is also planning to buy Starz TV and then cooperate with Comcast to resist the next crackdown on Disney and Fox.

What's more, it has now entered May, and the Cannes International Film Festival is about to open.

This time at the Cannes Film Festival, Donn had high hopes, and at Natalie's age, it was too difficult to win an Oscar. If she can win the grand prize at the Cannes International Film Festival, the most famous film festival in Europe, it will be a big boost to her confidence.

After all, France is synonymous with art, and Natalie has always been very unconfident at Harvard, and even has low self-esteem because she is an actress.

If she can be recognized in France, the temple of art, it will make her life at Harvard smoother.

Unexpectedly, Don was grounded!

The president of the jury of this year's Cannes Film Festival is Luc Besson, and if Donn himself intervenes, it is very likely that it will "work" successfully.

But if he doesn't show up, it will be difficult to control Luc Besson by relying on Sam Mendes, a young British director, and Alan Bauer, an unknown producer.

Crucially, they couldn't give Luc Besson enough benefits, but Don could!

Don't think of European film festivals as pure, even such a big bad film can run to Cannes and become the opening film of the film festival, you can imagine the fawning favor of European filmmakers to Hollywood.

Hollywood is the temple of world cinema, and no one wants to go there!