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Volume 3 Chapter 71 Dinner Party

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    November 3, 1980, Monday, Taipei, the day of the Horse Racing Awards Ceremony.  The red carpet at the entrance of the Jiajia Performing Arts Center is gorgeous, the lights are like daylight, stars are gathered, and the crowds are surging. To the laughing fans, everything is filled with excitement and glitz. However, to the reporters who are watching indifferently, everything is deserted.  and bleak atmosphere.  "Sure enough, without Shen Caishen coming, the Golden Horse Awards immediately dropped down a notch. Not only the major media in the United States, the United Kingdom and Japan were not interested in the Golden Horse Awards, but even the Hong Kong media were unwilling to come. "Ming Pao Weekly" this time  We sent one reporter over. In the past, we had to send at least four. "Shen Caishen has organized the Golden Horse Awards. Of course he doesn't want to come to the Golden Horse Awards. After all, the two awards are competitors." "In fact, there is no competition.  The Academy Award is a private award, while the Golden Horse Award is a government award. The difference is quite big. The main issue is the quality. I am not afraid of not knowing the goods, but I am afraid of comparing goods. After seeing the graceful and glitzy Academy Awards, the Golden Horse Awards are like a street girl.  "It's the same, except that the venue of the award ceremony is better than that of the Academy Awards, everything else is not as good as others. Look at Hu Huizhong, she walked the red carpet at the Academy Awards.  At that time, she was riding in a luxury car, wearing a custom-made dress, and a diamond necklace worth millions, which made her look glamorous and glamorous. But now, she just wears a long skirt, which is plain and simple, and has no star-like style at all. " "  You can¡¯t blame her. The costumes for the Academy Awards were provided by sponsors, and they had to be returned after wearing them. They were not hers. ¡°This is the difference. Shen Caishen holds events, and sponsors from all walks of life flock to them.  And now, and they are all the world's top brands, the rising tide has lifted all boats, and the level has been raised all of a sudden. Our Golden Horse Awards is run by the government, and it is supposed to be rich and powerful. However, after more than ten years of running, there is not even a high-end sponsor. You  Looking at the banners on the roadside, xx newspapers and xx photo studios congratulate the success of the Golden Horse Awards. I don¡¯t know what they mean. It¡¯s a terrible sight!¡±  Isn't the light show sponsored by Shen Caishen? " "Hahaha, the lighting in the performing arts center is quite unique. It is probably the only highlight of tonight's award ceremony. " "Yes, there is no suspense about the awards tonight.  "Die Hard" is so strong that it will definitely win the Best Director and Best Picture. Taiwan can only rely on a few performance awards to support its appearance. Wang Guanxiong and Xu Feng are almost certain to win the Best Actor and Actor, except  Apart from following Zhang Aijia to find out some scandals, there really isn¡¯t anything interesting to watch.¡± ¡°Fortunately, the eligibility for the Golden Horse Awards ends in August, otherwise all the awards this year would have been won by Oriental Charm, and they would produce all at once in the second half of the year.  He has made more than a dozen movies, many of which are excellent. " "If this continues, the entire Hong Kong and Taiwan film industry will become Shen Caishen's back garden. " "That's not necessarily true. Shen Caishen seems to have no interest in movies.  Except for "Love at Dawn", he didn't even watch the movies produced by Oriental Charm in the second half of the year, let alone support them. You must know that when "Crazy" was released last year, he personally directed it.  "He is a businessman after all. He can earn a few million Hong Kong dollars at most by filming a movie in Hong Kong, but he can earn tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of dollars by investing in a project in the United States. The gap is huge. It is normal to make choices."  .  " "Hey, after all, do you know why Shen Caishen didn't come to the Golden Horse Awards this year?  Last year, he came to Taipei several days in advance.  " "Last year, Zhang Aijia didn't catch her, so of course she had to show her courtesy. Now that she's got it in her mouth, of course it doesn't matter.  " "Shen Caishen still needs to be courteous when chasing women?  Women are eager to stick to him!  I heard from a reporter from the "China Times" that tomorrow is the US presidential election day, and Shen Caishen has already scheduled to attend the celebration banquet after Reagan's victory. The US president's celebration banquet is obviously much more important than the Golden Horse Awards. If there is an invitation, I will  It is estimated that Director Song will abandon the Golden Horse Award and fly to Washington immediately.  " "Shen Caishen is a Hong Konger. He has not become a U.S. citizen and does not even have the right to vote. What does the U.S. presidential election have to do with him?  Besides, how could he be sure that Reagan would win the election?  " "Shen Caishen has never looked at anyone wrongly.  " "Pull you down!  It was the Americans who elected the president, and it was not the Hong Kong people who elected celebrities. How could he, an outsider, really see it accurately?  "  Shen Chong was holding a glass of champagne and standing in the corner of the hall, looking at the cheerful crowd and colorful balloons. He suddenly remembered a political thriller TV series "House of Cards" that he had watched in his previous life, so he imitated Kevin Spacey's  He looked at Reagan with his thumb and said to himself softly: "Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, I like him."??  No. Do I trust him?  That doesn't matter. Any politician who has harvested 44 million votes has a meaning beyond himself. As long as he thinks that I am a friend in the same camp and a very useful friend, that is enough.  " "What are you talking to yourself?  "    "nothing.  Shen Chong turned around, raised his glass with a smile, and said to Li Kaiyuan in English: "Give and take, welcome to Washington."  "This sentence is a classic line in "House of Cards". It is meaningless, but Li Kaiyuan actually understood it. He clinked his wine glass with him tacitly and laughed at himself: "It's so pitiful. Even if I want to give, I can't.  Know who to pay your money to.  ¡± It¡¯s really pitiful! In the U.S. election on November 4, 1980, Reagan led his rival Carter by more than 9 million votes and became the president with an absolute advantage. At the same time, the Republican Party became the majority party in the Senate, which can be said to be a great victory.  The victory brought great glory, so the celebration dinner was very lively. More than 200 celebrities from all walks of life came to attend. The Republican Party belongs to the conservative party. Almost all of the people who came were white, and most of them were middle-aged and elderly people, in their 20s.  Shen Chong and Li Kaiyuan were among them, both eye-catching and lonely. Many people cast curious glances, but few people took the initiative to talk and communicate. The two had nothing to do but stand in the corner and watch the fun - among this group of American dignitaries  In the eyes, the two of them are probably just yellow-skinned bananas who came to see the world and win the attention "When Reagan holds another celebration banquet four years later, I want everyone to revolve around your evening dress.  " "Are you so sure that Reagan can be re-elected?  " Li Kaiyuan was probably afraid that he would be disappointed, so he made a rare joke and said: "I'm not Monroe, why do you want these old men to hang around me?  Haven't you always wanted to open a harem in the United States? There are a lot of beauties tonight, and they are all ladies from famous families with extraordinary families. You'd better think about how to let them hang around you.  " As she spoke, she tilted the champagne glass, motioning Shen Chong to look away from the brown-haired woman surrounded by a group of people, and introduced: "That's Patty, the first princess of the United States in two months. You can go  Give it a try, if you do, you'll be the American Prince Consort.  " "Reagan's daughter?  After Shen Chong stared at it with interest for a while, he commented: "She has a good figure, but her appearance is average, and her behavior is a bit flamboyant. I don't like it. How old is she this year?"  Why does he look a bit old?  " "About twenty-seven or eighty years old.  Li Kaiyuan curled his lips and joked: "She is also an actress. It is said that she has a rebellious temperament and a chaotic private life. She is very suitable for a little pervert like you who hangs out in the entertainment industry every day, has no courage and has the feelings of a beloved sister."  " Where is the love sister My mental age is already 30, okay! Shen Chong didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He was about to retort when he heard someone calling from behind: "Alan, why are you hiding here with Catherine? I've been looking for you for a long time.  " Turning around, I saw that it was Chen Xiangmei. She was Liao Chengzhi's niece, one of the top leaders of the Republican Party, and an effective member of the Reagan campaign team. She helped get the invitations for Shen Chong and Li Kaiyuan to attend the celebration banquet this time.  , there was a white man with a slicked back hair next to Chen Xiangmei, she introduced: "This is Mr. James Baker, the incoming White House Chief of Staff.  "Mr. Shen and Miss Li have provided a lot of help for this campaign. Please allow me to express my sincere gratitude to you on behalf of Mr. Reagan."  " "Mr. Baker, thank you.  " Shen Chong and Li Kaiyuan came to the celebration banquet. In addition to Chen Xiangmei's help, they were indeed qualified to attend. "The Republican Party has always had a bad reputation among young people because it is conservative. Although Shen Chong is not an American citizen,  But he made big news in the United States every day, and often accepted exclusive interviews from major media. Every time he expressed his optimism about Reagan's campaign policies, helped to wave the flag, and influenced the voting choices of many young people - some young people worshiped and believed blindly.  His wealth myth, some young people are crazy fans of Gameboy game consoles. Li Kaiyuan relied on her Cabbage Patch Dolls to help the Reagans establish a public image that valued traditional family values. In 1980, she was born after World War II.  A generation has reached its thirties. After being baptized by the hippie trend of the 1960s and 1970s, it has returned to traditional middle-class values, emphasizing family relationships, children's education, and emotional cultivation. Cabbage Patch Dolls belong to the "  Toys of the "warm and nurturing" type were very popular as soon as they were launched. Li Kaiyuan held many events in the name of Cabbage Patch Dolls to raise funds for Reagan. Mrs. Reagan even publicly displayed her collection of Cabbage Patch Dolls, which won the hearts of many families.  The housewife's favor. (Note) Baker left after a few pleasantries. After he left, Shen Chong handed his business card to Li Kaiyuan and whispered: "Yuanyuan, this person is worth investing in.  ¡± Li Kaiyuan took overHe picked up his business card, looked at the title on it and asked, "Is the White House chief of staff equivalent to the director of the Central Office in the Mainland?" "Pretty much, those who can hold this position are the president's confidants." Shen Chong explained vaguely.  : "Mr. Baker looks less than 50 years old. As a politician, he is very young. I believe he will have great achievements in the future." "Do you think he, like Reagan, may become the president in the future?" "Then  Not necessarily, I think he is an auxiliary talent like Zhuge Liang. No Republican who wants to run for president in the future can do without him. Such a person is sometimes more useful than the president himself. If you pay a hundred dollars now, maybe in the future  "Can I get back $10,000?" "Of course" James Baker helped three presidents, Reagan, George W. Bush, and George W. Bush, to come to power. He also served as the White House Chief of Staff, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, and U.S. Secretary of State.  He has been in the political arena for more than 30 years and is one of the most influential leaders in the Republican Party. The reason why Shen Chong can remember this person is because he was the main manipulator who pushed Japan into the "lost 20 years".  The Swordsman - The 1986 Plaza Accord was a good deed done by Baker to solve the US trade deficit.  The celebration dinner lasted until midnight. When the two left, Shen Chong received a bunch of business cards and Li Kaiyuan received a bunch of photos.  "This photo of me and the Reagans having a good time drinking and chatting can at least bring you millions of dollars in benefits." "It's really useful to me. It can fool a lot of people in the office." Li Kaiyuan was a little tired.  He took off his high heels and threw them on the Cadillac seat, then leaned softly into Shen Chong's arms and asked: "You are different from me. You don't need these political celebrities to decorate your appearance. What did you do with so many business cards just now?"  ?¡± ¡°The relationship between China and the United States is heating up rapidly. I plan to transfer part of the game console industry to China, but the United States has stricter control over high technology. After Reagan comes to power, these people who come to the celebration banquet tonight will probably  In 1989, I will hold important government positions. Now I will collect more information to facilitate targeted lobbying in the future. "Note: President Reagan's wife Nancy once used Cabbage Patch Dolls for a show.
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