Sherman Oakes, Coty Community Council.

When Chairman Harold came out of his office and came to the front door on the first floor, an Escalade happened to be parked in the parking space on the left side of the building.

Martin and Bruce got out of the car, and Harold greeted him out the door and shook Martin's hand: "Mr. Davis, welcome to the Coty community. ”

"Just call me Martin." Martin smiled and said, "I'm an old friend of Antonio, and I've heard him talk about you a long time ago. ”

Harold also laughed: "I envy him and retired early." He led the way: "Please inside." ”

Entering the Commission's office building, Bruce went to check in, and Harold spoke to Martin.

There are actually a lot of stars living in the Coty community, and Martin is definitely not the biggest one, but the one with the biggest halo.

An honorary citizen of Los Angeles and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, he has just captured three Russian spies.

Harold took Martin on a tour of the Community Council's showroom and gave a brief introduction: "The Coty community has more than 20,000 residents, the income level is very high, and we also have a lot of events every year, such as community theater performances in January and February, dance festivals in March, music festivals in April, camping festivals in May, ......"

Martin understands that there is a big event or community festival every month, and he organizes competitions from time to time, and even has a wine tasting day once a week.

Upscale neighborhoods are not at all the same as slums.

In other words, senior taxpayers and mixed social assistance are in two worlds.

Martin also asked about the source of funds for the community, and in addition to donations from community residents, most of them come from tax returns.

Property taxes return 1.6 cents per $1, personal property taxes return 4 cents per $1, and other revenues, such as public parking, go mostly to the community.

The community council has to be a non-profit organization, and all that money has to be spent.

Harold walked over to a theater model and said to Martin, "We also have community theater and community theater companies, mainly for kids and young people who like to perform, you have a lot of acclaimed acting skills, are you interested in joining and mentoring the kids?" ”

Bruce, who had completed the formalities, happened to come in from outside, and when he heard this, he couldn't help but mutter, let Martin, a rotten person, guide the children, I'm afraid it's not to teach a group of perverts to come out.

Martin replied: "No problem. He asked, "Is there a neighborhood defense league in the community?" ”

Harold said, "Of course, you're interested?" ”

"I have a legal gun license and a concealed gun license." Martin specifically learned that joining the Neighborhood League would make it much less trouble to shoot in the event of an accident in the community.

He turned his head and pointed at Bruce: "The two of us have good marksmanship, and we also have a certain vigilance and defensive ability, and we want to join." ”

Harold said: "This is easy to say, fill out a document later, and I will take it to the Canyon Bureau for the record." ”

Bruce struggled to fill in the information again, which was too painful for the scumbags.

"There is a shooting range in the community, and shooting competitions are held from time to time." Harold deliberately said, "You can find out if you have time to be interested." ”

Martin said, "I'll go back and see." ”

After a few more conversations, seeing Bruce return, Martin was ready to say goodbye, and before leaving, he made a formal invitation: "I'm going to have a housewarming party in my new home over the weekend, and I welcome people from the community council to attend." ”

Harold thought about it and said, "I'll be there." ”

Martin and Bruce leave the community council, return home and visit the neighbors with gifts, talk about the housewarming party, and politely extend invitations.

One of the houses on either side is currently vacant, and the other is occupied by a middle-aged couple doing an art business.

The owner of the house opposite is a middle-aged woman in her thirties with a mediocre appearance.

When she opened the door and saw Martin, she was pleasantly surprised: "Martin, how did you find me here?" ”

Martin didn't remember knowing her, and with a smile on his face, he pointed across the road, "I just moved here." ”

"I see." The woman suddenly remembered that Martin didn't know herself, so she quickly introduced herself: "My name is Gillian Flynn, I work at Entertainment Weekly, and I attended the premiere of Eyes and Jeans across the mountain, but unfortunately I didn't have the opportunity to interview you." ”

Martin gave a small gift he had prepared: "From now on, I will be a neighbor." ”

Gillian accepted it and said, "Thank you." She stepped out of the way: "Would you like to come in and sit?" ”

Martin politely declined: "I'm here to get to know the neighbors, and I'm going to have a housewarming party on the weekend, so please enjoy it." ”

Gillian smiled and said, "I'll go as long as time permits." ”

Martin said goodbye and crossed the street back to his home, Bruce said, "I asked about them at the community council. ”

"Hey, Lao Bu, you won't take a fancy to her, will you?" Martin is a rotten man, and he doesn't have a good word in his mouth.

Bruce replied angrily, "I'm worried that you're being!" He roughly said: "She is a master's degree in journalism from Northwest University, deputy editor-in-chief of the star section of "Entertainment Weekly", engaged in creative work in her spare time, most of which are short stories, and the house comes from the divorce from her ex-husband. ”

Martin's focus is completely off the normal channel: "Divorced and got a detached villa for more than $2 million, so getting married is a man's nightmare." ”

Bruce asked, "What if Louise Mayer marries you?" ”

"When?" Martin didn't hesitate: "I'll go and sign with her right away, and lie down from now on." ”

If he can meet a rich woman of the same age, he won't work hard to make money and do these bad things all day long.

Bruce said of another neighbor: "The Jones couple are in the art business, and they have a daughter who works in the Sacred Valley. ”

Martin was a little surprised: "The same job as Jenner? ”

Bruce nodded: "Yes, and the couple doesn't shy away from it, and sometimes they talk to people about their daughter's hormone overload." ”

Martin could only say: "Sure enough, people who work in art are not ordinary people. ”

After a short rest, the two went out to shop again, and called Mene, Jessica and others to come over to help.

It was fast approaching the weekend, and Martin was preparing for the party just after noon, and in addition to hiring a professional party company, he called Mene, Thomas, and Jessica to come over and help.

The barbecue pit next to the annex building is lit, and the vestibule surrounds the pool, with tables and chairs, and a self-pickup area for drinks.

Just after four o'clock, Craven, Ajia and Zommy were the first to come.

Martin took the wine they had brought and let Emily put it in the living room.

Craven looked at it and said, "There is a lack of beautiful women." ”

Martin laughed: "I'm going to be a serious party." ”

Creevey pointed to the pool, "Then invite some swimsuit beauties to come over and have fun." ”

"When the party is over, we'll go wash our faces together," Ajia said. ”

"I don't think I have time today," Martin said. ”

Louise was in the same car as Kate Winslet.

"Nice house." Kate glanced at the yard and the villa: "Very beautiful. ”

Martin deliberately said: "The price is also scary. ”

Louise answered with a smile: "It's a pity that there is a lack of a hostess." ”

Martin said directly: "You are willing to be the hostess here, I will welcome you with both hands." ”

Louise just looked at him and smiled, not answering at all.

Martin automatically changed the subject: "Is the schedule for the warrant confirmed?" ”

"It's confirmed, you and Jolie are both very popular now, and Warner Bros. also wants to release it as soon as possible." Louise said briefly: "It's going to be released in November, so let's try to make the news." ”

Martin sighed, "It's going to be something again." ”

Kate laughed when she heard it: "Our generation of actors all follow the crew's publicity plan, and the times are really different." ”

"After the Titanic, you will achieve financial freedom, and the sponsorship given to you by the luxury industry every year will ensure that you will not take the commercial route." Martin took the two inside: "I'm still a poor ghost now, and I give priority to earning money." ”

Louise said, "Millionaires are also called poor ghosts? ”

Martin shrugged: "In Hollywood, which has a per capita income of hundreds of millions, what is it called if you don't call a poor ghost?" ”

Kate laughed again: "You're getting funnier. She asked, "When do you have time, tell us about spies?" ”

Martin pointed to the door: "There are guests again, you are free." ”

He went over to greet him, and it was McLean, the head of public relations at the LAPD.

Martin's gun license and concealed gun license were obtained from him.

As for the higher levels of Los Angeles politics, he has no access to them for the time being.

Robert Patrick and several other friends from the film industry also came to the door one after another.

Warner Bros. executive Daniel also came over.

After five o'clock, Harold, the president of the community committee, entered Martin's house with three committee members.

Martin introduced the guests to them one by one.

Harold immediately went to get close to McLean, and secretly sighed that he had gained a lot from coming over today.

For managers like him who are employed by high-end communities, it is necessary to have a good relationship with the local police.

The most interesting thing at the scene was not Martin, the owner, nor the beautiful ladies like Louise and Kate.

Rather, Martin's neighbors, the Jones couple.

Mr. Jones said of his daughter: "She was very good, and she attended all the prestigious schools from elementary school to college, but God was fair, and gave men great minds and looks, but not reasonable hormonal secretions." ”

Craven is well-informed and understands: "It's also an artistic choice. ”

"It's not just an artistic choice, it's also a job to support yourself." Mr. Jones did not shy away from it: "Someone once laughed at me for it, and I told him that I was proud of my daughter!" At that time, I asked him, how much money did your daughter make with ML? Not a penny earned! And my daughter has made hundreds of thousands of millions. ”

He also appealed: "Friends, the Sacred Valley is also a masterpiece of art, and we must support the genuine version!" ”

Not far away, Louise whispered to Martin, "Your neighbor is so interesting, much more interesting than the boring Olsen sisters, I live here tonight." ”

"You can be a hostess if you want," Martin said. ”

"Mistress I'm not interested." Louise's voice was very small, but it was full of wind and waves: "The first shot of your new home must be mine." ”

(End of chapter)