Section 158 It's not good to be a star5
I haven't seen Thomas in a while. This stupid foreigner's expression became haggard, as if he had been bothering to do something recently, so he looked tired. But on the other hand, he seemed fanatical, and his eyes were like the surface of a lake in the morning light, shining in the blue.
Now Lu Wu already knew that Thomas must have misunderstood somethingβof course, they needed it. So as far as the reality is concerned, not only did Lu Wu's side not explain the misunderstanding and explain the situation, but the master's side suggested that it should be further misled. In short, at least temporarily, trick this foreigner to their side and be friends with them.
The reason for this is because the master speculates that Thomas is a "child of destiny". Well, it's a bit of a mystery to say that, but Thomas is a man of great luck.
There is only "luck" in the world, which is unclear and incomprehensible. Even if it is the second lawman, although they claim to be able to control fate, they are really putting gold on their faces, bragging, and they can't take it seriously. In the final analysis, their power can only be called "influencing fate", not control in the true sense.
If you can really control it, then you don't have to fight for so many years. The warlocks on both sides stood up and competed for magic - as long as this side won, all resistance from the other side will be in vain. In the face of the power of fate, even black technology can't be put on the table. Because obviously, even if you are an antimatter power furnace, an infinitely harmless advanced energy system, you can even become an antimatter bomb because of an accidental direct failure of fate.
Anyway, the master needs Thomas to stay here all the time, and he can be used as a reinforcement in times of crisis. The master also made it clear to Lu Wu that when he really had to face any danger that he couldn't resist, he just dodged behind the great god Thomas. Naturally, there will be countless powers to bless you.
The Kunlun Mountain incident is the best proof of this. If it weren't for Thomas, Lu Wu really wouldn't have been able to break free from that desperate situation. Even that Stygian Moon Warlock, that is, Zhu Hua, couldn't get out on his own.
In short, after three or two simple polite words, Lu Wu said his plan. If amber is not suitable for a celebrity in China, how about going to a foreign country? Anyway, the power of faith is very fair, regardless of race or color.
Of course, about the advantages and disadvantages of amber, Lu Wu also said it succinctly.
Just as they were talking, Ren Jian received a phone call from Director Gao. Then he opened the video communication software in his computer. Then, the serious face of Director Gao appeared in front of the monitor. By the way, Ren Jian's computer has its own camera hole on the screen, so Director Gao also added it. It turned into a symposium for four people to discuss together.
"So...... She doesn't have a proper identity?" Thomas seems to be a commonplace with Amber, and doesn't particularly care, at least not asking why Amber "doesn't have a proper identity". Of course, this is really nothing to pursue, and in these days, there are not too many refugees without status. As for how many of these "refugees" are real refugees, and how many are only in the name of "refugees", only God really knows.
"Yes. Lu Wu replied. Although at present, Amber has a nominal Chinese ID card, but he knows that ordinary people can, and they can't withstand the pursuit of people with intentions. In fact, Lu Wu is not familiar with the country's household registration system, but he also vaguely knows that it should be difficult for a fake to become true. Unless the hands and eyes are up to the sky, there will always be clues to be found. In fact, if the identity of a foreign country is easy to pretend, he has the idea of mixing amber into the nationality of a certain country, and then turning it into a visa to come to China. Thus becoming a foreign tourist who "comes to China for tourism". Theoretically, it's not too difficult for small, chaotic countries, like Eastern Europe, South America, and the like, to do that. "I wonder if she goes to Hollywood......"
Language is a nuisance, but Lu Wu believes in Amber's ability to learn as a warlock.
"This one is troublesome. Thomas replied very bluntly. "Hollywood is unlikely. β
"Uh, why?" said Director Gao on the computer screen. His voice came through the speakers.
"In fact, it's very unlikely. β
"O'Henry wrote a novel called The God of Wealth and Eros. Director Gao seemed to be laughing. "The character in it famously said, 'I always believe that money can be spiritual.' I have searched the encyclopedias, and I have found the letter Y, and I have not found anything that money cannot do, and I will check the addendum next week,' and I think it makes sense. β
"Director Gao, you may not know much about the entertainment industry. Thomas said. "There's a lot of guys who get to the bottom of things, like paparazzi...... Once the truth is found out, then Amber's star journey will be ruined immediately. β
"Paparazzi, isn't it okay to ignore them?" Ren Jian was slightly aroused. "Moreover, I heard that the paparazzi are shouted and beaten by everyone. β
"It's not that simple, in fact, celebrities have good intentions towards the paparazzi and have to be friendly. Because the paparazzi hold the power of life and death in choosing street photography, if a group of paparazzi deliberately choose ugly photos for publication for a long time, it will be a big blow to personal image. This is the power of the media in this day and age. β
"Oh, I forgot you were once part of the paparazzi. β
Thomas is not shy about this. In fact, he looked quite proud. "Hey, I'm not just a member of the paparazzi, I used to be the best of them. β
Thomas was a typical delusionist, and he was, and he was. Since I was a child, I have been particularly interested in those mysterious legends and the like. That's why he wanted to be a journalist and uncover the truth about those ancient mysteries and show them to the world. On the contrary, he is not interested in the family business. As mentioned earlier, his grandfather did not support this ideal.
Although many of the elders are now very open to future generations, his grandfather is more stubborn. Thomas insisted on studying journalism, and the old man immediately stopped his financial support. It is difficult for Chinese to imagine how expensive college tuition is in the United States, which is so expensive that many college students graduate with a debt that will not be paid off for the rest of their lives. This is not something that can be solved by Thomas's odd jobs.
Thomas, who felt that he had nothing other than photography skills, had the only option to be a paparazzi. Moreover, he was lucky enough to take some precious photos and thus earn his own tuition.
"Thomas, you mean to say that the paparazzi will ruin everything?" asked Director Gao.
"It's not just the paparazzi. Thomas told the truth. "You may not know that in the United States, in Hollywood, there are so many unscrupulous tabloids and websites that survive by spreading rumors. They have only one purpose: sales and click-through rates. They don't care about anything but this thing, so whatever content is terrifying, they will publish it. Let's say, a character you're more familiar with, Britney. In the tabloids, the news about Britney's suicide never stopped. β
"Oh, but ......"
Not only that, even those newspapers with a little status and influence are also eager for celebrity scandals and privacy. It was they who offered a high price so that each star could feed a hundred paparazzi. Depending on the subject, an ordinary street photograph can sell for a dozen dollars, an ambiguous photo that inspires readers can sell for a few hundred dollars, and further, the price of hugs, kisses, etc., can increase several times. If a real scandal is at stake, say a celebrity's bed photo, or an unquestionable dossier, it can sell for tens of thousands of dollars. If the target side is a popular star, and the other party is also an influential figure, such as a director, producer or a tycoon, tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands. β
"So," Thomas gestured. "It's nothing at first, but as long as you have a little bit of fame, someone will come to find out the details of the star. The greater the fame, the higher the reward, the more natural people, the more tricks. If you want to create a false identity, it will definitely be exposed. You know, this kind of thing is related to tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, how can it be hidden? That is to say, if you want not to be exposed, unless you can buy all the big and small newspapers and websites, Amber's origin will definitely be exposed. It's okay to buy one or two newspapers, but if you buy all the newspapers, it's impossible, no one can do it. It's not even a question of money. β
"As for Amber's identity exposed...... Tomas glanced at Lu Wu and Ren Jian, fortunately, neither of them showed any obvious disappointment on their faces, of course, thousands of miles away, needless to say, the smile on his face has not changed. "This star can't be deserved, and the government will definitely come forward to investigate. β
He broke it down and said it in detail, directly explaining all the problems.
"And I've found one thing," Thomas casually picked up Lu Wu's phone. As he expected, the phone's power indication stayed at the "100%" position and never changed. "You say amber has potential, but it's just potential. β
Lu Wu and Ren Jian looked at each other, not knowing what Thomas meant.
"I mean, if you want to be a star, Amber is not good enough right now. Thomas said. "Of course, as an ordinary person, this grade is not bad. But want something else...... It's not that simple. It should be said that if you believe my vision as a paparazzi, then my judgment is that her current level is too low, even if she wants to become popular, it is impossible. β
"This ...... What is it that is not enough?"
"She lacks professionalism. Thomas made it clear. He didn't quite understand why Amber, as a superpower, inexplicably wanted to be a star. But since they asked, he could only be honest with himself. "Maybe the potential is good, but it's only at the amateur level at the moment. Maybe it was okay 50 years ago, but times are changing, and now in this era, there are not many amateurs who become stars by chance. In fact, Hollywood extras, if they don't do their best to improve themselves, will never have a bright day. Even if it is improved, there is not much chance. As a former paparazzi, Thomas is obviously not optimistic about the entertainment industry.
"Where exactly?" asked Lu Wu.