Rebirth 1912 starts with people on the Titanic

Chapter 36 Generous Mr. Mayor

Did the movie get a head?

The answer, of course, is yes, and it's very interesting.

Since the birth of electricity, the market and economic benefits of the film industry have been growing rapidly.

More than a century later, in 2023, the total box office of the global film market has exceeded 50 billion.

With such a huge economic market, how can Bruce turn a blind eye.

And compared with the asset-heavy industries such as energy, it is not an exaggeration to say that the income of the film industry can be said to be explosive.

"What kind of task, then, has Mr. Rudolf Zucker given you, beautiful Lady Bikfu. Bruce smiled and said with a smile.

He wasn't used to flirting with a woman he didn't know well.

But if it was business, he wouldn't be sleepy.

At this moment, Mary could clearly feel that Bruce's temperament had become completely different from before.

Her eyes flickered slightly, and she said without a trace, "Are you also interested in making movies, Bruce?".

"Of course, or to be more precise, I'm interested in profitable businesses. Bruce crossed his hands and said lightly.

"You're a greedy rich man, Bruce. Mary smiled.

Bruce pursed his lips and said noncommittally, "Let's talk about Mr. Rudolph Zucker." What does he want to do?".

"That's for him, I'm just here to find his way. Mary raised her eyelids and said lazily.

"Well, it seems that our Mr. Zucker doesn't have much to offer. Bruce lost interest for a moment.

Even the person himself did not appear, and the person who was sent did not have a clear purpose.

It seems that he was completely wrong in what he had just predicted.

"Perhaps, but Mr. Zucker does admire you very much. He is now planning to build a theater chain belonging to a famous actor company and related distribution channels in Los Angeles, which is indeed a bit underfunded. Mary put away her coquettishness and began to get serious.

"It's a good idea. Bruce smiled in contemplation for a moment.

At any time, the key link in the tertiary industry is the channel.

Only by mastering the channel means mastering the upstream and downstream links of the entire industry, which can make itself invincible.

This is why in later generations, countless Mar Internet companies will invest huge amounts of money in a certain industrial link at any cost.

The purpose is to seize the channel link of the industry and control the entire industrial chain from the root.

For the film industry, offline screening theaters and distribution channels are the key links in the film industry chain.

Rudolf Zucker was the first to realise this.

It seems that it is not for nothing that he can become one of the eight film giants in the early and middle of the twentieth century.

"If we have a chance, we can have a good chat. Bruce said.

"Are we—me and you?" said Mary, biting her red lip.

"Of course, why not? I think Mr. Zucker might have preferred to speak with me alone. Bruce raised the corners of his mouth to meet Mary's eyes.

The eyes of the two met again.

There seemed to be a slight spark of electricity in the air.

Just as the eyes of the two were getting closer and closer, the atmosphere of the banquet suddenly changed.

The men and women at the banquet suddenly stood up and looked at the stairs on the second floor of the villa.

It seems that there will be some important person there.

This sudden change completely destroyed the ambiguous atmosphere that Bruce and Mary had built up with great difficulty.

Bruce retracted his gaze as it should.

Mary moved her lips in disappointment, as if complaining about something.

The two of them also stood up with the crowd and looked at the exit on the second floor of the villa.

Sure enough, Mayor Williams, the host of the banquet who had not appeared for a long time, and his female companion slowly walked down the stairs with each other in their arms.

Warm applause rose at the right time.

Williams smiled and thanked the guests one by one.

Under Williams' announcement, tonight's banquet can be regarded as the official beginning.

Then the joyful music spread through the banquet hall.

The mayor's wife, dressed in noble clothes, as the hostess, was the first to invite one of the most distinguished guests onto the dance floor.

The host, Williams, was greeted and accosted by a variety of guests in the crowd.

Bruce didn't intend to strike up a conversation in the past.

After the welcome ceremony, he and Mary sat back down again.

It's just that this time, it's not easy for the two to return to the rare ambiguity they had before.

The conversation between the two returned to normal and relaxed.

I talk to myself just right.

Henda, who didn't know when she appeared, suddenly interrupted the conversation between the two.

"Sorry for the interruption. Handar nodded gracefully at Mary and said, "Can I say a few words to your boyfriend?"

"Oh, of course! Mr. Hender Brown. Mary replied with an elegant gesture.

"Oh, this beautiful lady, you actually know me. "Hantec is elegantly authentic.

"Giggle...... The general manager of Petro-Cal and the head of the Brown family, there shouldn't be many people in Los Angeles who don't know him. Mary smiled.

"Oh, that's my pleasure. But I need your companion and me to go and say hello to the esteemed Mr. Mayor now. Handar was unhurried and spoke in a soft and authentic tone.

"Well, I don't think you need to ask me, dear Mr. Brown. Bruce should be your buddy. Rima shrugged.

Henda snorted angrily when he heard this.

Then he looked at Bruce and winked.

Bruce was speechless.

He politely confessed his sins to Mary and got up to leave with Handar.

"You're in luck, Bruce!" said Henda pointedly after leaving Mary.

"Alright, Handar, we're not here today to pick up girls. Bruce said angrily.

"Oh, of course, but I've almost settled the matter with Mr. Mayor. Handar laughed.

Hearing this, Bruce looked straight and said, "Well, does Mayor Williams have any opinion on our conditions?".

Hengda's face was extremely proud when he heard this.

He looked at it, and things seemed to be going well.

"It went well. At least Mr. Mayor promised to give us more convenience on the issue of loans. Of course, he will also lobby the bankers in Los Angeles on my behalf. Handar walked as she spoke.

"So what does it cost us. Bruce's expression lightened.

"Of course, we are going to support Mr. Mayor's candidacy for governor. Of course, it would be better if we could drive more employment rates in Los Angeles. Handar laughed.

"It's not that hard. Bruce smiled lightly, "My company was in the early stages of development, and it was a time when there was an urgent shortage of workers. "

In addition, regarding the issue of the gas station, Mr. Mayor also promised to lobby the city government to open the door for us. Handar continued.

"Of course, the price we paid for this was a donation to Mr. Mayor for the campaign, which was about 500,000 meters. "

"Huh...... This mayor's appetite is really not small, and he took away 500,000 yuan of our funds at one time. Bruce frowned.

"It's all worth it, isn't it?" said Handa, who didn't seem to care, "but he didn't immediately agree to the strengthening of California's commercial protection." "

"That's what I expected. Bruce shook his head.

"I think he means that it shouldn't be too easy to do that. So let's not get our hopes up too much. Handar said helplessly.

"Is there any other good news?" Bruce said with a wave of his hand, comforting Henda.

"There's one more. Mr. Mayor promised to support us in other areas as much as possible with Petro-Cal. In the face of Chevron's threat, they mediated and obstructed at the right time. Henda said.

"In this way, we don't have to worry too much about Chevron's suppression and trouble. Bruce breathed a sigh of relief.

Chevron, the behemoth, has always been a mountain on the head of Petro-Cal.

Now with Williams' assurance, he can rest assured that he can carry out his next steps.

Otherwise, when he was outside to expand the company's territory, the back road was copied by Chevron, which would be funny.

The two of them talked all the way to Mayor Williams.

Saw Handar leading Bruce over.

Mayor Williams walked over very happily, hugged Handar and said, "Dear Handa, I'm so glad you came to my banquet. "

"It is also my pleasure, Mr. Mayor. Handar smiled and said, "Let me introduce you to our youngest millionaire in Los Angeles, Bruce Lee!"

With that, Bruce stepped forward and reached out to shake Williams' hands.

"It is an honour that you have invited me to your banquet, Dear Mr. Mayor. Bruce smiled politely.

Williams also smiled and shook Bruce's hand and said, "Oh, look, what a young and handsome young man." I've wanted to get to know you for a long time, Bruce. Thank you for your tremendous contribution to the development of our industry and economy in California. "

"You've won the prize, Mr. Mayor. Bruce said humbly.

"Bruce, you don't have to be presumptuous, your contributions to California are well known. Williams praised enthusiastically.

"The development of Los Angeles still needs a lot of hard work from you young people!" After a polite remark, Williams changed his words.

"Of course, Mr. Mayor. Of course, PetroCal and I will continue to work hard for the development of California. It's just that it's still very weak, and it needs the breath of the city government to thrive and make greater efforts for California," Bruce said flatteredly.

When Williams heard this, his expression moved slightly, and then he laughed heartily.

He stepped forward and slapped Bruce hard and said, "Of course." After all, PetroCal is the star company that came out of our Los Angeles machine. As long as I'm here, no one can hurt it at will. "

"That's a great honor for us at Petro-Cal. Bruce thanked him with great honor.

"That's what I'm supposed to do. Williams said with a smile.

A brief and point-and-point confrontation temptation.

Once again, Bruce got the promised promise from Williams.

It seems that Handar is right.

For the sake of this campaign, Williams did not hesitate to do so.

Not even afraid to offend the huge Chevron oil company, openly stated that it wanted to give California oil a platform.

Ever since, of course, Rockefeller's oil industry complex was forcibly disintegrated by the Mi government.

In the face of industrial monopoly, the US government has really spared no effort.

It is really Rockefeller and the oil toslav system he established that is too scary, and has seriously threatened the economy and politics of the American government.

Williams's words, which seem to offend a huge Chevron oil, are actually just pushing the boat down the river.

After all, suppressing Standard Oil companies has become the consensus of the current US government.

In order to prevent the recurrence of an uncontrolled oil tosla.

Even so, Bruce is very grateful to Williams.

With the endorsement of the city government, Bruce believes that there will be no one in Los Angeles who can no longer compete with PetroCal's position, and PetroCal will finally have a stable foundation for development.

"At the same time, I would like to make a call to all the celebrities and gentlemen in the industry to make a contribution to the development and greatness of California. Willems glanced around at the Los Angeles celebrities around him and said loudly.

Bruce glanced at Handar when he heard this.

I immediately understood what Williams meant.

"Mr. Mayor, your wish is also ours. The celebrities of Los Angeles echoed their words.

Seeing this, Williams was naturally overjoyed.

He raised his glass and said, "Thank you again, let's toast to the future of California!"

"Cheers to California!" everyone quickly echoed in unison.

Williams's tentative banquet was apparently very successful, at least on the surface.

After a toast, Williams consciously achieved the purpose of today's banquet, and after greeting many celebrities from Los Angeles for a while, he wished everyone a good time and freedom of movement.

The same goes for Bruce and Handar.

After a few more gossips with Williams, he politely said goodbye and left.

On the way, Bruce asks Henda, "Do you think our Mr. Mayor will succeed this time?"

Handar pondered for a moment before shaking her head and saying, "I don't know, but the current Governor, Mr. Hiram Johnson, has done a pretty good job." It will be difficult for our Mr. Mayor to replace him as governor of California. "

"Oh, do you know this Governor Johnson?" Bruce said with interest.

"That's natural. Our Governor is an active reformer, and was elected governor before he was elected because of the reform agenda he proposed. He also enjoyed a high reputation in the business community for his success in stopping the Southern Pacific Railroad's ambitions to manipulate California's economy. Henda said eloquently.

"So that's amazing, isn't William winning?" Bruce's eyes widened.

Handar raised an eyebrow and smiled, noncommittal.

It seems that he does not seem to be too optimistic about Williams' campaign.

"Hiram did a good job, but people are a little too old-fashioned and stubborn. But I heard that he formed a progressive party to run with Theodore Roosevelt for the next president of the United States. Handar said nonchalantly.

"In that case, Williams is not without a chance. Bruce grinned.

"Who knows, we just need to make sure that the next mayor doesn't deviate from our interests. Handar said disapprerovingly.

Bruce nodded silently.

I remembered that Williams had just openly expressed his support for California Stone Stains.

"At least he's a generous Mr. Mayor, right?" he said with pity

"Of course, if he can ask for a little less sponsorship!haha......" Handar nodded.

"It's only 500,000, it's not a loss to buy a safe for California oil!" Bruce said generously.

The two chatted and chatted before returning to their original seats.

To

some surprise, Marie Beck did not leave, and there were two more people in front of their table.

One of them, Bruce, is familiar with Handar.

It was William Clauster, who had disappeared for a long time.

I saw him chatting with a young Sven man wearing gold-rimmed glasses.

Seeing Bruce and Handar returning, William stood up with a smile and said, "Handa, Bruce, you're finally back." Look I've brought you a very nice friend. "