Chapter 343: A Place Where Stars Gather
Since the Internet has become more and more popular in China, there have been more and more films that can be seen. Gao Xi became obsessed with American dramas after he went to college, so he watched a lot of American dramas, such as "The Big Bang Theory", "Evil Force", "Superman Prequel" and so on, and because of this, he still knows more about American film and television stars.
Of course, this recognition only refers to the familiarity of appearance, which can be recognized after seeing it. But it's not clear what it's called. Because Gao Xi hates to memorize the names of Westerners, it is too awkward and too troublesome.
But in any case, he knows a lot of the faces of these stars.
In addition to the black-haired beauty who had played a role in "Smallville" just served them, the dancer who was dancing and singing on the dance floor was actually a very famous American singer, which was told to him by Old Tom, he only knew that this person had also played a role in the TV series.
This is interesting, dare to love the staff here, especially the female staff, many of them are film and television stars, no wonder old Tom said that he would be surprised when he came here. Now it seems that this is indeed the case.
He had not had the heart to observe these things because he was hungry before, but now it was different, he was full, so he could calm down and appreciate the beauty of these beautiful foods, and he also found many familiar faces in them.
Because of this, he wondered who opened this place and what it was for.
"I'm not familiar with the specifics, I just know that this was originally a wasteland, and then someone bought it and built this little Europe. At that time, Brooklyn was still chaotic, but once you got here, you didn't have to worry about anything, because unless you offended the military. There will be no danger here. I don't know how much it cost to build, but it took three years to build. ”
Old Tom took a sip of red wine and continued to smile: "I told you before that this place is called Little Europe, and since it is called Little Europe, there is a reason for it. It is divided into the British area, the French area, the German area, etc., and these three districts are the most upscale areas in Little Europe, even I am not qualified to enter the core area of the high-end area, let's just say this British area, the core area in it is Little London. Don't laugh, it's called Little London, because it's a replica of London, it's a lot smaller, but it's still the same. ”
"Isn't it, you're the CEO of Chase Bank, which is all good in the U.S. government, and you can't even enter the core area?" Gao Xi was really shocked.
"Don't be so shocked, the black card can only be considered a mid-grade card. A truly top-of-the-line card, that's the Diamond Card! It's a real diamond card, a card made of diamonds, and it's worth a lot of money in itself, not to mention the meaning it represents. Old Tom shook his head and said, "Although our Chase Bank can be ranked in the top ten in the United States. It's also very famous all over the world, but after all, I'm just a businessman, and his influence is limited, and he is a person in the core area. But they are all characters who can make a storm in the world, amazing. ”
"Haha, old Tom, the more you talk about it, the more mysterious it becomes. I don't believe it. Gossi believed that what Old Tom said was possible, but not so exaggerated.
"Hehe, I'm a little exaggerated, in fact, the core area is mainly only the cronies or friends of the owner here are eligible to enter, and the other is the people I said who may have influence on the whole world to enter, like me, are not qualified to go." Old Tom laughed.
"I'm still a little bit convinced of that. But let's not talk about diamond cards, how can we get the black card here, and are there any other cards here besides diamond cards and black cards? ”
Gao Xi began to be interested here, because if there were friends coming, he wanted to bring friends to play here, no matter what card, it was always a lot more convenient to get one. At the very least, it should be beneficial to bring your younger brother here, you can meet some American stars, directors, screenwriters, etc., and at least after you have friends, you can learn more things.
Now Gao Xi can probably understand why this place is strictly guarded, to be honest, this kind of place, so many celebrities live here, let alone politicians, even if it is just an economic strongman like Old Tom, once something happens, it will definitely cause a huge panic, there is no doubt about this.
"In addition to diamond cards and black cards, there are also gold cards, which are actually the most common cards. As long as you have money and the bottom is clear, you should be able to do it, but this kind of gold card is inferior, although you can also come in, but at most you go to the lowest grade here, and the people you know are also of the same grade, but there are also benefits......"
Old Tom still knows this place very well, after all, he often comes, of course, he comes here not only for fun, but most importantly to meet friends, and even to discuss business.
In addition to the hall, there are also private rooms here, which are absolutely safe and reliable, and even the Pentagon cannot monitor here, so there is absolutely no problem in discussing business.
"Let me tell you, some family transactions will also be put here, even if it is illegal, the police will not be able to enter, even if they have to rely on the army to force in, then the owner of this place will arrange for those people to leave safely, otherwise this place will not stand for more than ten years without falling." As he said this, Old Tom lowered his voice.
The so-called family in his mouth, of course Gao Xi knows what he is referring to, after all, Gao Xi has also watched the movie "The Godfather", although he really didn't understand it much at the time, but now he still understands it, and even the original novel of "The Godfather" Gao Xi has also read it, compared with the translation, there are still many differences.
"It doesn't seem like a safe place either." Gossey thought for a moment.
"Rest assured, absolutely safe, you are not often coming, so it is not clear. I'll tell you the truth, to put it mildly, if you really have to commit a felony in the United States and hide here, then the police can't do anything. Of course, this kind of thing usually doesn't happen, because the owner of this place doesn't want to go against the police, let alone the U.S. government, and if it's not a close friend, he will never allow the most vicious criminals to hide in. Old Tom explained.
"Sell the Golden Cave!" Lu Chengfeng suddenly came out with three words, which were spoken in Chinese.
"Well, that's right, that's a good word, this place really feels like a gold cave." Gao Xi nodded and said: "It gives people the feeling that this is a place used by the rich and powerful to squander, and even if ordinary people let him come, he is afraid that he will not be able to afford it." ”
It is no wonder that the United States does not dare to issue the slogan of so-called "equality", but only dares to say that there is freedom and democracy, and as long as there are capitalists, there can be no equality.
In fact, it is the same in China now.
"What do you say?" Old Tom understands Chinese, but he doesn't know much, so he still can't understand the more obscure words, so he can only ask.
"It's nothing, we just wonder, how much do those celebrities here have to spend to invite, are they coerced or voluntarily come?"
Gao Xi's question was naturally just asked casually, but then again, he really didn't understand it. These stars, even if they are only third-rate stars, should earn more than ordinary people. And how high the status of today's entertainment industry is, although it can't be compared with the rich and powerful, I don't know how high the status is compared to ordinary people.
What's more, this is the United States, and it is possible for film and television stars to enter politics, isn't Schwarzenegger still a governor?
Why do these people practice themselves like this, and they have to come to this kind of place to serve people with laughter, this is too incomprehensible.
"Even if it's you in China, this kind of thing is not easy to force. The United States is the same, of course, they are not here for money. Of course, people who are popular don't usually come, because there is no need for that. Those who come here are generally second- and third-tier stars, or they are in trouble and can't solve them, so they come here to find someone to help. But if you don't have a VIP card, the only way to get in here is to become a staff member and sign a contract for at least one month, you know? Old Tom said with a smile.
"Well, I kind of understand, that is, I want to find someone to support? Just like those popular dramas in the past? Gao Xi touched his chin and said.
Old Tom nodded and said, "That's right, that's what it means." I'm not bragging, just like me, it's too easy to make an actor popular, although I may not be able to make them win the Oscar, but I can definitely make them increase their appearance rate and appear in many TV series and movies. Popularizing one person or a few people, that's not a problem, in the final analysis, it's money and the network, but unlike you in China, this primary and secondary relationship is reversed, in the United States, money is more important, the relationship is secondary, but they are all indispensable. ”
"I naturally understand this, if you want someone to be popular, unless this person's acting skills are so stupid that they can't be saved, then it's difficult to be popular, right?" Gao Xi said with a smile.
This is not to praise Old Tom, although Gao Xi doesn't know much about the entertainment industry, but Old Tom has really done this kind of thing, several actresses who have become popular are all closely related to her, as for what the relationship is, there is no need to say so clearly, everyone is an adult.
"What about the core? Is that the same for the core area? Gossey asked.
"I've never been to the core, but I've heard about it. The people who go to that place are all popular movie and television stars, and they go there for all kinds of reasons, some things are to find backers, some are to find the future, and of course some are purely to make friends, if you really go there, it is estimated that many first-line stars in the United States can meet them! Old Tom said with a smile. (To be continued......)