“…… That's the way it is, I hate wasting time, everyone's time is precious. So I thought, now that we've got some time before dinner, we might as well get that out of the way and then I'll invite you to taste some authentic pasta," Gauci said, palms interlaced and eyes level at me, "I'm interested in your current studio." And the movies that you're investing in right now, I think through certain channels that you may be short of funds. And I, hopefully, can invest. ”

That's it.

To my surprise, as soon as this guy came up, he unabashedly stated his intentions and purposes. No cover-up, no detours...... Again, I didn't get a chance to be sloppy!

I took a deep breath and felt the other person scrutinizing me. His gaze does not contain any aggression, on the contrary, it makes people feel very peaceful...... But after this peace, I smelled a hint of danger.

The atmosphere in the room was already very solemn, but at this moment, I was silent, and I felt a little depressed. The hammer was standing right behind me, and Gauci's men were also standing on the side.

Unlike me, some of his men had holsters under their ribs, others with pistols in their waists under their suits – and they made no secret of it.

"Mr. Gauch." I carefully chose to use honorifics, and then slowly showed a smile: "You are also interested in the film industry?" ”

He smiled, and then his eyes drifted to the movie screen intentionally or unintentionally, and said lightly: "Our family has always been inseparable from movies. ”

I immediately said, "Yes." I know that. The movie "The Godfather" should be about Mr. Gambino's legendary experience. But I remember, black ...... 's family should have mastered several film companies. If you want to plan to shoot a movie, with your money and strength, you should have more opportunities in your hands than me. ”

I almost uttered the word "mafia" just now. Because in the United States, mafia members are very disgusted by others calling them "mafia" because they think it is an disrespectful title. Even in the seventies of the last century, the mafia actually had the ability to make a big march of 100,000 people! In this way, the United States was forced to compromise, and the Minister of Justice ordered that the "mafia" should not be mentioned in public! Instead, it can only be said with a "black" word.

What an awesome thing this is!

He smiled, as if not noticing the near-error in my words, and just said, as if inadvertently, "Oh." Do you mean MGM? Those fools actually sold it to Rì himself. But that's the Cranbo family in New York, and it has nothing to do with me. Although I still have some influence over Paramount's board of directors...... But you know that no one is short of opportunities to make money. ”

I couldn't help but be speechless.

This guy actually said such a despicable thing so high-soundingly, he didn't even hint or cover it up, and it bluntly showed that he just didn't want to let go of the opportunity to make money.

I thought about it for a while, but decided to bypass the topic for a while, and at the same time pretended not to hear what he meant, and laughed to myself: "Indeed, everyone likes the opportunity to make money. But to my surprise, I can see you here. I know that your family's power must be in New York. ”

A smile flashed in his eyes, as if he saw what I meant. didn't debunk it, just said slowly: "You're wrong, in fact, the Gambino family has been investing in movies, and in Hollywood, we also have our own power." ”

Then, he waved his hand lightly, pointed to the surroundings of this room, and smiled: "Do you know who this manor belonged to in the first place?" ”

I shook my head.

"This manor belonged to the great Carlo Gambino in the first place! The greatest godfather in our family. Gao Qi said it in a flat tone, which made me feel a sense of awe at once! I couldn't help but look around the room.

The heavy curtains of the red sè, the old fireplace, the bricks of the red sè, the iron fence of the black sè, the thick cashmere carpet...... All this actually belongs to the greatest godfather in history?!

"You see, this manor was built in the sixties of the last century." Gauci seems to be interested in saying this: "Mr. Gambino is very interested in film, which he thinks is not only an art of sound and light, but also a public relations tool!" ”

"Oh, I think I've heard of that." I nodded, and said sincerely, "For this, I have great admiration for Mr. Gambino's vision.

Indeed, in those years, from the 60s to the 70s, several mafia families in the United States frequently fought and violently bloodshed, and the entire social order was badly affected. The public opinion of the whole society is extremely unfavorable to the mafia!

"If a group is hated and extremely hated by people from all walks of life, it is a very dangerous signal. Because that could lead to attacks and repression from all strata of society, and if we make up our minds, there will be no room for us to live. Gauge said lightly: "So, the great Mr. Gambino was determined to change this situation." And the movie The Godfather was produced in this context. ”

There is no doubt that the movie The Godfather is very high in terms of artistic achievement. But that doesn't hide the film's deliberate glorification of the mafia.

"However, I remember that it seems that the film was planned by Mr. Crombo Godfather in New York...... Could it all be that Mr. Gambino meant? "It's a strange story. Because according to the history of the gangsters that I know, the movie The Godfather was planned by Crumbo, another famous crime master who was the same era as Gambino in the history of the mafia, and specifically to improve the reputation of the mafia.

Gao Qi didn't affirm it, but he didn't deny it either, just smiled mysteriously, and then said to himself: "I was a child back then, but I once had the honor of being here to attend a birthday banquet hosted by Mr. Gambino. I remember that night, in this room, I sat next to Mr. Gambino and watched this film together, and although I had seen it a few times before that, it was one that I will never forget in my life. "[Heaven's Kiss Hand Punch]

I couldn't help but sigh.

Watch a movie with the legendary gangster godfather Gambino...... I am now a person in the underworld, and this kind of experience really makes me feel a little envious in my heart.

Really, I'm really envious.

Actually, Mr. Gambino established the estate here very early, and occasionally he would come and live here for a few days to take care of some of the business of the Hollywood studios...... You see, our family has always had a tradition of investing in films. Gauci's words turned the subject back to the movie: "And now, I inherit all this." The business in New York, every winter, I come to live here, and the business in New York is handed over to my younger brother. When I lived here, every Friday night, I would choose to stay in this room and watch a movie by myself, sometimes in the first episode of The Godfather, sometimes in the other two episodes. ”

I nodded, "Well, I know, your family has always been very traditional. ”

At this time, Gauge looked at a large and bulky pendulum clock in front of the wall, and then, very casually, pulled a rope next to his couch. With a crisp bell, a moment later there was a knock at the door, and a waiter walked in with a dining cart.

On the dining car, there is a bottle of "Lafite" of '82.

Gauci poured himself half a glass of red wine, and then poured me another half: "This is also one of our traditions...... In fact, there are benefits to drinking a little red wine before a meal. ”

He raised his glass and motioned to me, and I immediately picked it up, touched it lightly, and drank it down.

Gauci tasted the wine very calmly, and after a while he swallowed it, and then he stood up—and when he stood up, I realized that he was very short, only a hundred and seventy centimeters at most. This is rare among Caucasians, especially Italians.

"Alright, it's time for dinner, I think we can talk while we eat."

Dinner was in a very medieval style dining room, a long dining table with silver candlesticks lit in the middle, no lights in the room, all candlelight! The deep tablecloth, the chairs carved beautifully, everything looks so old.

And the dinner that Mr. Gauci Godfather invited me to dinner was also very simple.

A croissant, a soup, a pan-fried foie gras, plus a plate of supposedly authentic pasta.

During the meal, he didn't say a word to me, but took the food in front of him very seriously, and finally he even broke the bread and dipped it in the tomato sauce from the leftover pasta on the plate, until the plate was wiped clean with bread, and then wiped the corner of his mouth with a napkin.

There were just the two of us in the room during the meal and it was very quiet.

The hammer had long since been taken out by his men. And in such a large restaurant, the lights are dim. There was a long dining table, and the two of us sat at opposite ends.

When I was holding the silver knife in my hand, I looked at Gao Qi opposite me, and he looked so calm, so gentle...... So fragile!

I couldn't help but have a thought in my head...... If I put the knife in my hand out now, I am at least eighty percent sure that I will be able to pierce his throat with a knife!

However, I quickly put away this ridiculous idea.

Stuffy! It's not your average stuffiness!

This guy seems to be gentle in his every move, but it doesn't give you the slightest chance to catch your breath and hesitate...... He doesn't give you a chance to talk about it either!

After putting down the napkin, he immediately picked up a red wooden box next to him, took out a cigar from it and lit it, and at the same time, his other hand gently took out the ancient Browning pistol, put it on the table, and rubbed it gently.

Then, Gauge looked up at me......

"All right, my friend. As I said, I'm a person who doesn't like to waste time. And the reason I invite you to come is very clear. I think you've been thinking about this all the time at dinner. Now, let me know your answer. Gauge still spoke in a tepid tone, accompanied by his hoarse voice.

I was still silent, as if nothing had happened, and slowly whispered to himself: "I want to give you benefits, you can't refuse me......"

He slowly said this adapted movie line, and then the godfather of the Gambino family finally had a hint of sharpness on his face! He stared at me, one hand pressed against the humidor, the other on the Browning pistol. Then he nudged both hands at the same time......

Brush......

The cigar box and pistol were pushed not far in front of me at the same time.

There was a hint of awe in Gauchi's eyes: "My left hand is friendship, and my right hand is a bullet. Now, my friend, make your choice. ”

I felt my palms sweating.

It's true! I've met a lot of underworld characters at the level of heroes, whether it's Solin, Mr. Yang Er, or the Eighth Master. I've never been given this almost suffocating feeling of oppression!

Although he has always been calm and gentle, he has always pressed your momentum tightly! It was the coercion of an ancient family!

Stuffy! It's really stuffy! In the past, even when I faced old Thorin, I could calmly and skillfully impress him with words. But when faced with this guy, I suddenly had a feeling that I didn't know what to do! It's as if I don't have any gaps that I can break through...... Everything is airtight!

Looking at the cigar box in front of me, and the Browning pistol, I couldn't reach out my hand!

Choosing a cigar? Then I must give in to this mafia godfather in front of me. Then both hands cede a share of the business...... I was summoned by him. For dinner, under his threat, he didn't even dare to let out a fart, obediently obeyed?

…… The veins on my forehead are beating faintly!

Choosing a pistol?

Hey...... If it's not a friend, it's an enemy!

However, do I have the qualifications to turn against Gauci? Do I have what it takes to fight him? [Heaven's Kiss Hand-hitting]

Obviously, I didn't! Although I'm pretty good at mixing now. But at the root, I'm shallow. Although the big circle is famous, it still has little power in the United States. In the United States, it's more about the turf of these traditional families! And Gao Qi in front of him, he is not an ordinary gangster boss, he is the "godfather"! Is the real "Godfather!" "Behind him stood a family with a glorious legend! At the same time, he can also influence all the mafia families in the United States!

At this time, with me Chen Yang, can I shake him head-on?

I'm afraid, once I choose a gun, I may not be able to get out of this door tonight!

"There is calm in every big event!" I reminded myself of it in my heart.

Under the emotional tension, I couldn't help but change my sitting posture. Because I once heard the periodon the buck teeth say that when people are emotional, nervous, excited, and so on, they can't control themselves, and it is helpful to change their posture a little.

I sat up straight, legs together, and took a few deep breaths. Instead of rushing to answer Gauci's question, I took the cigarette from my bosom, put it in my mouth, reached out and took the silver candlestick in front of me, and lit the cigarette by the fire on the candle.

Sizzle......

Between the smoke, Gauchi's face sè in the candlelight, and the shadow of yīn swayed on his face.

Suddenly a strange thought popped into my mind......

I'm nervous. And he may not be as calm as his face appears!

Then, I laughed.

Under Gauci's gaze, I deliberately slowly stretched out my hand, and then slowly pressed my palm against the Browning pistol in front of me...... But he didn't take it back right away: he just pressed it like this!

At the same time, I quietly noticed Gauci's face. Sure enough, when my hand touched the handle of the gun, the muscles at the corners of his mouth twitched, and a hint of imperceptible hesitation flashed in his eyes!

"Mr. Gauch." I finally noticed a little gap in his performance, and I felt a lot more confident, and my hand not only pressed on the wheel, but even my fingers tapped rhythmically on the countertop. Then, I smiled playfully, "I'm curious, really curious...... If, I mean if... If I had chosen this gun, what would have been the result that awaited me? ”

Gauge pursed his lips and looked at me, but there was no joy on his face.

I laughed to myself, and then said as if to myself, "Well, maybe I didn't have to walk out of this room and was shot and killed by a couple of men with assault wheels?" And then my blood will stain the carpet red here? Or is it painted on the walls as paint? Still is...... You're going to send someone to tie me to this chair and beat me to death with a sledgehammer? Well...... Or maybe I pulled out my ten fingernails one by one with tweezers and recorded my screams? ”

I spoke in a very flat tone, as if I was whispering, and said slowly.

Gao Qi looked at me, and then he smiled very simply: "Chen, you are really joking...... You know, it's not the 'Capone era' anymore, and no one is going to do that anymore - that's an exaggeration! ”

The "Capone" he refers to is also a very famous mafia godfather in history, known for his cruelty and bloody violence, known as the Chicago Terror King. And the assault wheel beats people to death, and the blood is used as paint, and the tied people are beaten to death with a hammer, and all the nails of the people are pulled out, and the screams of the other party are recorded...... These were the most famous and widespread methods of terror of the Capone era. These have also created the mafia's notoriety of terror and ferocity.

I deliberately held a cigarette in one hand, continued to press the gun with the other, raised my eyelids to look at Gao Qi, and said softly in an extremely slow tone: "So, I am curious, what means will you use to threaten me?" Or rather...... Why do you think I'm someone who will be afraid of threats?! ”

Gao Qi also involuntarily changed his sitting position...... He's nervous! My eyes lit up, and my face tried to remain as calm as possible.

"Chen!" His face sank unconcealedly: "I know you are a proud young man. Oh, it's normal for young people to be a little proud, especially if you do a good job. You see, it's not that I don't know anything about you, on the contrary, I've spent a lot of effort looking up your information. You are the leader of the Canadian Circle, and you control the power of the underworld. You've also maintained a friendship with Thorin, and, as it seems, the Clover family has a close relationship with you...... Oh, and by the way, I also admire the genius ideas you have displayed in your smuggling business. ”

In a few words, he shook out all my bottom. I'm not surprised by this, for with his power, it's easy to find out who I am.

But the meaning of his words is very bad!

His subtext is actually: I know that you are a person with a background, you are the leader of the big circle, the smuggling leader, and you have Thorin and the Yang family as friends...... However, I know all this, but I don't care about it!

That's what it means!

"Interesting." The corners of my mouth tugged up slightly, and I looked at Gao Qi unto be outdone: "Before coming here, I have always maintained enough respect for the great Gambino family!" But this kind of respect does not mean that I can tolerate the threats of others. Now, Mr. Gauci, I just want to understand this, what will you do against me? Well, those means of the Capone era were outdated, so what now! ”

I decided in my heart to take a gamble!

I'm betting, betting that Gauge didn't dare to do me here!

I'm not an ordinary person now, let alone a grassroots person! A grassroots people, if you kill it, you will kill it, and it will not be troublesome to cover it up! But who am I now? I'm a celebrity all over America! It is the "Chen" in the minds of countless fans!! I've been on the front page or cover of almost every major newspaper or magazine in the United States!! I'm a veteran of a Hollywood studio, and I've had close relationships with many Hollywood celebrities! At the same time, I just invested in a movie worth hundreds of millions of dollars!!

If a person like me suddenly disappears...... Hmph, whoever wants to move me now, I'm afraid I have to think twice!

"Means?" Gao Qi suddenly showed a somewhat complicated smile, a little strange: "Chen, okay." You're a young man out of the sè, so, I'm going to give you a little more time to think about it...... And how much time to think about it is up to you. As for the means...... You see, this is my restaurant, so I'm not going to make it bloody. ”