Standing in the familiar living room, Martin looked at the slightly unfamiliar photograph of a stout boy in a baseball uniform, preparing to throw a baseball during a game.

Harris came over and said, "Hall is now one of the best pitchers in the NCAA baseball league, and the Warriors have been tracking it for the past two years, and if nothing else, he will join the Atlanta Warriors through the draft next year." ”

"I'm not one of the best!" Hall's voice suddenly came from the door: "I'm the best one." ”

Martin turned his head and saw the big boy who was more than 1.8 meters, and asked very seriously: "You are playing on the court, will you dig a pit first?" ”

Hale opened his mouth, looking constipated.

Up the stairs, Lily said as she walked down, "The bastard who is best at getting rid of the earth!" ”

Hall was furious, glared at him, and said, "I'm grown up now, don't talk about me like that anymore!" ”

He pursed his lips again: "A famous young artist in the United States, his mouth is full of swearing!" ”

Lily quickened her pace, her heels clattering down the stairs, making a dense clattering sound.

Harris closed his eyes, unable to bear to watch Hale's tragic end.

Lily hurried over to Hale and raised her white fist, hammering Hale's head as she had done in the past.

But Hall is a lot taller than her, which makes it inconvenient to fight.

Lily said, "Squat! ”

"I'm a sports star in Atlanta right now!" Hall's first sentence was very high, and the second sentence unconsciously weakened: "Is it okay to save me some face?" ”

As he spoke, he sat down on the couch next to him.

The younger brother of the family has never changed.

Lily raised her fist, but didn't fight.

On the one hand, the younger brother has grown up.

On the other hand, Elena from the kitchen turned around, stared at her and said, "Just mess around when you come back." ”

Lily discerned, "I didn't, I just said that Hale was good at sending the earth......

She quietly moved to Elena's side, and at the same time straightened her chest and raised her abdomen and buttocks, and deliberately wore high heels, which made her appear more prominent than Elena.

Elena saw through her mind at a glance and raised her fist and slammed it on the head.

Lily instantly recognized the reality, did not dare to refute, and quickly retracted, wearing high heels, twenty centimeters shorter than Elena.

Elena's stern gaze swept over: "Go to the kitchen and serve food." ”

Lily hurried to the kitchen.

Elena's gaze fell on Hall again.

Holten jumped up from the couch and was very conscious: "I'm going to help." ”

Harris didn't wait for his sister to come over, and immediately went to the kitchen: "I'll go too, I'll go too." ”

When the two of them were left in the living room, Martin said, "You're still so them. ”

"Harris is fine, now doing scientific research at the university." Elena has her own family system and concepts: "Lily and Hall are lawless little bastards, no one cares about it, and they will make trouble. ”

She reminded Martin: "I've heard that the art world is a bit chaotic, a lot of people take drugs or something, and you are optimistic about Lily. ”

Martin kept sending bodyguards to follow Lily: "Don't worry, she won't touch those things." ”

Lily's voice came from the dining room, "It's time to eat." ”

Martin and Elena went over together, just like they used to do in Atlanta, and the five of them sat at the table and enjoyed a sumptuous dinner together.

"Merry Christmas!" Elena raised her glass.

Martin clinked glasses with her: "Merry Christmas." ”

The three of them also raised their glasses and drank together.

Martin asked Hall as he ate, "Will you participate in the draft next year?" ”

Hall nodded: "I've always been in contact with the Warriors, and the Warriors should pick me." ”

He scratched his head and said, "I need a reliable agent." ”

WMA, like CAA, has a dedicated sports department, and Martin said directly: "I'll help you find one when you go back." ”

Hall said: "Don't get too high, I don't have any money......"

Lily proudly took out a card and threw it directly to Hall: "This is the money I invested in you, and when you earn your salary, you will pay me back tenfold." ”

"Banks aren't so shady!" Hall said this, but he was honest in his hand and put the card away.

Elena didn't say much this time.

After eating, Martin took out his suitcase and handed out the prepared Christmas gifts one by one.

Hall and Harris are different styles of Cartier men's watches.

Martin personally placed an immaculate ruby necklace around Elena's neck.

Lily looked at the blood ruby hanging in the middle of Elena's collarbone, and seeing that Martin seemed to have forgotten her, she asked, "Isn't the Christmas present mine?" ”

"Yours will be shipped directly to Los Angeles," Martin said. ”

When Lily heard about the delivery, she had a bad premonition: "Is it a lot?" ”

Martin thought for a moment: "A few tons should be there." ”

In despair, Lily sat on the couch and vowed not to talk to Martin for a week.

Martin took out a box and gave it to her, and said, "A few tons of high-quality marble, don't neglect to practice with a little fame." ”

Lily opened her eyes and laughed, "I know. ”

After dinner, and after a little more conversation, Elena began to chase people away.

Hall and Harris were very self-conscious, and quickly flashed when they got Martin's gift.

Lily said nothing and didn't leave: "Hey, hey, hey!" Without you like you, one of them can live in a school apartment, and the other has his own house, where do I go? Do you stay in a hotel? ”

Martin picked up Elena and went upstairs: "You live on the first floor!" ”

Elena hung her hands around Martin's neck, remembering what happened a few years ago, and did not forget to warn: "If you dare to go up to the second floor, I will break your legs." ”

Lily snorted and muttered, "It's not like I haven't seen it!" ”

The next day, Martin went to Coca-Cola's headquarters to participate in a Coca-Cola Cult event to continue promoting commemorative Coke.

A year has passed since he served as the lifelong spokesperson of Coca-Cola, founded the Coke God Cult and the Coke God of War commemorative Coke, and Coca-Cola is also preparing to settle the relevant share with Martin.

Martin bought the shares in his personal image, and although his stake is very limited, the preliminary estimate is that he can still receive about $30 million in shares.

These, like this year's remuneration and various share of income, will be divided into three parts, one for emergency reserves, one for fun, and the last for investment.

Now, in addition to Apple stock, Martin has asked investment manager Flynn to buy some Netflix shares.

He has no interest in stock trading, and he knows that in his own weight, he is not even a small grasshopper in the financial market, and he buys stocks for long-term holding.

After Christmas, Martin did not leave Atlanta immediately, but first consulted with the High Priest Robert about the development of the Cult of the Coke, and then visited the old men of the year.

Subsequently, he held the second official meeting of the Cult of Coke in Atlanta.

Most of the attendees were celebrities from Georgia, such as Senator Erica, who returned to Georgia for Christmas, and many officials, including the mayor of Atlanta, also appeared.

Of course, there are no less executives of the Coca-Cola Group.

Martin was still at a party, meeting Kelly Gray's father and brothers for the first time.

"Even though you live in Los Angeles, everyone knows you're from Atlanta." Gray Sr. also took the route of combining politics and business, and had more business contacts with the Coca-Cola Group: "You are the best business card in Atlanta. ”

Martin laughs, "I've always been proud to be an Atlantan. ”

Old Gray was very polite: "Atrata will be proud of you too." ”

Martin also said a few polite words.

When old Gray left, Kelly came over and said, "Now it seems that I should have accepted your courtship." ”

"Rich woman, then I'll lie flat." Martin said the truth: "My biggest wish at that time was to find a beautiful rich woman to lie down from now on, and the second was to work hard for a future." ”

Kelly said, "Can't you make me regret it for a while?" Leave me with some illusions? ”

Martin shrugged: "I'm worried that Louise will fly over from Los Angeles and tear you to shreds." ”

Kelly covered her mouth and laughed, and quickly reminded again, "Erica is here." “

Martin stepped forward to shake Erica's hand and exchanged a few polite words.

"It was a good thing and it had a huge impact across the country," Erica said. ”

Martin laughed and said, "It would be nice to be able to help the senators." ”

Now this is the hottest topic in the United States, and Erica is a representative of women's rights defenders, which has benefited a lot.

The two have been working together since they were in Atlanta, and although the Cult of Coke is a pan-faith organization, it still provides a good platform for Erica to expand her relationships.

The party in Atlanta was a great success, and Martin went to Kelly Gray after the party.

The two focused on the Warner Bros. personnel changes.

The impact of this change on Gray Film and Television was relatively small.

Atlanta's film and television tax rebate policy will not change in the short term, Gray Film and Television has always been the largest film and television company and filming base in Georgia, and most Hollywood crews will inevitably cooperate with Gray Film and Television when they come to Georgia to shoot.

According to Kelly, Disney intends to use Atlanta as the main filming base for Marvel's superhero movies after completing its acquisition of Marvel.

Kelly also mentioned one thing: "When Marvel was filming Iron Man 2 in Atlanta, I heard Kevin Feige talk about asking you to play Captain America, and he felt that there was no actor in the world who was better suited for the role than you. ”

Martin was surprised: "When?" ”

Kelly recalled, "At least a few months?" You didn't receive an invitation? ”

Martin shook his head: "No, Marvel didn't invite me. ”

Kelly said, "That's weird, I couldn't have heard it wrong, their minds have changed again?" ”

Martin shrugged: "Who knows." ”

Kelly asked curiously, "If they invited you, would you say yes?" You've played the clown. ”

Martin said directly: "This year, I starred in "Fast Pursuit" and "Benjamin" are all big hits, and I can ask for $20 million for the next commercial film, and if it is a commercial film like superheroes, it will add box office and offline sharing." ”

He explained: "Although it is not chilling to make money, Hollywood stars are at the bottom of the chain of contempt for purely commercial superhero movies to the extent that I am at the bottom. ”

It may change in another seven or eight years, but it is still the case.

Kelly said: "I'm afraid it's difficult, Iron Man 2 was filmed at the Gray Film and Television Center, Marvel's budget is very tight, and the investment in actors is very stingy." ”

"There's no way I'm going to cut half of my pay for them." Martin knows the serious consequences: "Not to mention my subsequent salary, even the sponsors will have opinions that I have damaged my style and reduced their brand value. ”

He waved his hand: "Wait until they invite." ”

Martin stayed in Atlanta until the New Year, during which time he accompanied Elena to see "Avatar".

Just after arriving in 2010, Martin returned to Los Angeles because Warner Bros. was going to have a New Year's party.

(End of chapter)