Chapter 1642 1641 [Bet on the Wrong Treasure! 】

This time Shi Zhijian came to Vancouver. In order to get rid of the scourge of Powell, he had to contact Mr. Lukedo. The two reached a deal on the phone, that is, Lukedo took Powell, and Shi Zhijian helped Lukedo open The entertainment front has officially entered the Hollywood market in the United States!

why would you say so?

Because Hollywood in the United States has been protected since the 1920s, and foreign capital is not allowed to intervene in the shooting and production of Hollywood movies. Especially during World War II, the United States used Hollywood movies as the first propaganda position, which also laid the foundation for the victory of the United States. base.

Since then, the United States has known that "Hollywood" is a treasure, a powerful propaganda position that can promote and export its own values. Therefore, in order to protect this position, many harsh laws have been introduced to prevent foreign capital from participating in the large-scale production of Hollywood movies.

People like Shi Zhijian can only engage in reality shows at most, if they want to launch a little diva Michelle, it would be wishful thinking if they want to further enter Hollywood.

Shi Zhijian is like this, let alone Luke, at most he only invests in the filming of some American TV dramas, but he doesn't do much in Hollywood.

Although Congressman Lukedo has a good relationship with the current US President Ford, Ford represents the interests of the United States, and he dare not let Lukedo extend their capital tentacles to Hollywood easily.

Soon, the meal was almost finished.

Luke couldn't hold back anymore, for the benefit of the family, for his own career, he had no time to spend money with Shi Zhijian anymore.

Putting down his chopsticks and wiping his mouth, Luke looked at Shi Zhijian and said with a serious expression: "Dear Shi, we all know that you are an excellent and talented businessman, and you have built a huge business empire in a short period of time, but the problem is that Hollywood's entertainment business is not so good. Easy to get in! People like me, even though I am good friends with the President of the United States, Mr. Ford, didn't get any chance!"

"Oh, I didn't expect Mr. Congressman and President Ford to be very good friends——" Shi Zhijian didn't have a trace of surprise on his face, but a trace of worry, "Then I suggest that you better call and go to the United States—"

"do what?"

"Break ties with President Ford!"

"Uh, what?" Luke almost jumped up, looking straight at Shi Zhijian, "Are you kidding, buddy?"

Shi Zhijian shook his head, and glanced at the clock hanging on the wall: "Your time is running out, dear Congressman Lukedo, today is November 2, 1976, isn't it? I remember well that today is the US presidential election to decide the winner. days..."

Luke's eyelids twitched: "What do you mean——"

"That's right!" Shi Zhijian nodded, "Your old friend Ford will lose, and his competitor Carter will win!"

"Impossible! This is absolutely impossible!" Luke waved his arms and said, "From the primary election to now, he is far ahead, how could he lose?"

"Believe it or not!" Shi Zhijian wiped his hands, took a sip from his teacup, and said in a flat tone, "If I were you, I would call now, and then I would give Mr. Carter a condolence call. Announce the result, you still have a chance to establish a relationship with him..."

Luke was stunned, Shi Zhijian's posture was too calm, as if everything was real.

"Why should I believe you?" After Luke finished speaking, he felt that this question was stupid.

But Shi Zhijian replied: "Because I contributed 30 million political donations to that Mr. Carter!"

Crack!

Luke was so surprised that he smashed the teacup on the table.

Thirty million dollars? !

But Shi Zhijian didn't care at all, and still said in a slow tone: "If he loses, then my 30 million will be in vain. On the other hand, if he wins, then my 30 million will be worthless." There are a lot of benefits, after all, I promised to take you into Hollywood—"

Lu Keduo even became short of breath. He looked at Shi Zhijian in disbelief, thinking that Shi Zhijian was a big "gambler"!

Thirty million dollars to bet on Carter's victory?

Everyone in the world knows how slim Carter's chances of winning this time are!

Not only does the whole of the United States bad-mouth him, but even Britain, France and Germany are not optimistic about him!

"You are crazy!"

It took a long time for Luke to say such a sentence.

"Maybe!" Shi Zhijian smiled slightly, and looked at the wall clock again, "It seems that there are still ten minutes before the announcement of the result!"

...

London, England.

In the prime minister's mansion, many military ministers gathered to hold candlelight talks and study the results of the US election tonight.

For this once great empire on which the sun never sets, now they have fully seen the situation, that is, the empire is no longer glorious, and they must hold their thighs tightly! which thigh? America of course!

"Of course Ford was elected!"

"Yeah, who else but him? He should be re-elected as the president!"

Everyone was optimistic about Ford, thinking that at this time, they should call Ford in advance to congratulate him, so that they can build a better relationship at that time.

The Prime Minister frowned, held his chin and said nothing. As the boss of this gang, he thought a lot and didn't dare to make a decision lightly.

Sudden--

"But some people are very optimistic about that Carter. Not only did they publish a congratulatory article on Carter's election in the newspaper, but they also suggested that we call Carter—"

"Who is it?"

"Which fool?"

"Ahem, he is the first Chinese Earl of the British Empire—Shi Zhijian!"

"Ah, it's him?"

"Why would he think so?"

"Is he crazy?"

This group of people showed mocking expressions. For them, it was not bad for the queen to give Shi Zhijian an earl. Now this guy dares to participate in the discussion of politics, and he really considers himself a famous person!

The Prime Minister couldn't help shaking his head when he heard this. He didn't have a deep impression of Earl Shi Zhijian, but one thing is that the other party is definitely a cunning young man. This is not a good thing.

"Can you believe his words?"

"We have to do it the other way around!"

"That's right, call Ford now and say congratulations in advance!"

"Cunning Chinese, who does he think he is? Can he predict the future?!"

Everyone scoffed!

...

At this moment, the American people thousands of kilometers away from Vancouver, Canada are also waiting eagerly for the results of this presidential election.

For them, after going through a series of wars, they urgently need a solid leader who can lead the United States to continue to prosper and be strong, not a big capitalist who doesn't care about people's livelihood.

At 3:45 a.m. ET, CBS made it official -- Carter won.

On the popular vote, Carter ended up winning only two percentage points over Ford.

As soon as this news came out, everyone in the world was shocked!

...

Crack!

Lukedo's eyes were dull, and he looked at the TV in disbelief. On it was a close-up of Carter's winning the US presidential election. At this moment, he didn't even know that the teacup in his hand fell to the ground and shattered.

"How could this be? How is it possible?" Luke looked at the cheering crowd on the TV, and Carter's high-spirited face, and immediately regretted it! Very sorry!

Why didn't I listen to Shi Zhijian, why didn't I call Carter to say hello, and wish him a victory in advance?

If time could be turned back, he would definitely call the first time and express his deepest wishes to Carter in the most cordial language.

Unfortunately, everything is too late!

Shi Zhijian won!

He actually invested 30 million in Carter!

At this moment, Lu Keduo felt that it was not wrong to lose to Shi Zhijian in business before! He is not as good as Shi Zhijian just because he gambled so much.

...

British Prime Minister's residence.

Including the prime minister, many ministers of military affairs watched the TV in a daze. They waited all night and got this result?

Ford lost!

Carter won!

So it means... Shi Zhijian's bet was right... They bet wrong? !

"Depend on!"

The Prime Minister first swears, and then said: "Quickly, publish in the newspaper and congratulate Carter on winning the election!"

"No more, those big plates were bought by Shi Zhijian's Shinhwa Group!"

"Huh? — Damn!"

...

As someone who has experienced it, Shi Zhijian certainly knows who the winner of this presidential election is.

After all, this President Carter is also well-known in the history of the United States. He is a well-known "good old man", and he is honored by us as "Beautiful Renzong".

During Carter's tenure, he not only allowed the United States to return the Panama Canal, but also worked hard to establish diplomatic relations with China. In addition, he actively improved external peripheral relations.

It can be said that Carter is not suitable to be president, but he is an excellent person, and he can even be said to be the person with the best personal morality among the leaders of all major powers throughout the 20th century.

It is also because of this that Shi Zhijian will actively establish a relationship with him, and promise that Luke will join hands with him to enter Hollywood. Because of Carter's election, the universal values ​​of the United States have also begun to restart. First of all, foreign investors are allowed to invest in American Hollywood movies. This is also the main reason why American Hollywood movies will take off in the 1980s. Movies fly higher and farther.

In the private room of Zhonghua Building.

Seeing that the overall situation has been settled, Shi Zhijian didn't say anything more, just stood up and gave Yan Xiong a look.

Yan Xiong hurriedly took his suit jacket and helped Shi Zhijian put it on.

Shi Zhijian was fully dressed, took one last look at Lu Kedo who was still dumbfounded watching the TV broadcast, and said: "Don't think so much, since you are one step too late, then start from the beginning! By the way, apart from entering Hollywood, there is no need for immigration Are you interested in business? I am planning to set up a large immigration company in Vancouver, do you want to join?"

Luke didn't speak, he was still watching TV blankly, he couldn't figure out how Carter won?

"If you don't say it, you agree! Uh, I'll count it for you!" Shi Zhijian smiled, turned around and left, for a big business like immigration, you have to pull someone behind you!