New York 2006

Chapter 164 Christmas in 2007

Early in the morning, Luo Ji was awakened by the sound of music.I don’t know if it was my mother or my grandmother, but George Groban’s Christmas album “Nol” and “A Christmas Carol” this year were playing on the stereo.

Josh Groban's album has become the most successful album released in the second half of this year, apart from the soundtrack of "High School Musical 2" and the Eagles' "Long Road Out Of Eden".However, holiday albums such as Christmas usually sell particularly well in December, and may overtake the Eagles' album.

"It's New Year's Eve!"

Luo Ji got dressed and walked downstairs. His mother and grandma had already prepared breakfast. The whole house was decorated with a Christmas atmosphere. It was very similar to the Spring Festival. The house was decorated on the most important day of the year.

The family sat at the dining table and chatted while eating breakfast.

Mother Sammy said: "You remember to invite Max to the party tonight."

"I have invited her a long time ago." Luo Ji said sourly, "You are closer to her than me now."

Mother Sami complained: "You haven't stayed at home for a few more days this year. How can I get close to you?"

"Mom, it's my fault. I will spend more time with you next year." Luo Ji quickly admitted his mistake. He had indeed spent less time with his family this year: "By the way, I prepared a Christmas gift for you. Of course. There’s Chucky. I’ll give it to you later.”

Chucky immediately shouted, "What is it?"

Luo Ji smiled and said, "I'm giving you Lego toys. I'm giving you diamond jewelry for grandma and mother."

My younger brother Chucky has lost a lot of weight this year, and there is not so much fat on his face. Sure enough, eating healthily is still very important.

"I hate Lego toys the most." Chucky said naively: "There are no racing toys as fun."

My brother's appearance has changed a bit, but he still doesn't look very smart.This is the only way to go. This year, he saw several top doctors in New York, but nothing could be done. The brain is still too complicated, and the medical community has not been able to change the problem of IQ until now.Just ensure that he is rich and worry-free for the rest of his life.

"Where's Fiona?" Grandma Queenie asked.

Luo Ji said, "I gave her a day off during the holidays. She went back to Chicago to see her family."

At night, the family's large villa was full of people, and Mariah Carey's Christmas song "All I Want For Christmas Is You" was playing on the speakers.

Most of the people here are middle- and upper-level employees or technical backbones of several companies in Luo Ji. Many of them are not from New York. They are outsiders who came to the big city from a small place to work hard.

During the festival, they are unable to return home either because of the long distance, financial constraints, or family reasons.Luo Ji simply held a party at home and called all these people over to get together.

Luo Ji asked David Guetta, CEO of Electronic Music Records: "Hi, Guetta, is there any difference between Christmas in the United States and Christmas in France?"

"Christmas in the United States is more lively and joyful." David Guetta said.

This French uncle is 40 years old this year, but he has a very young face and looks only 30 years old. He is quite handsome and is very popular with the girls in the company.

“Have any electronic musicians contacted the company during this period?”

"Much."

David Guetta said happily: "Many European DJs have contacted our company, and some have directly contacted DJ magazine. Several of them are among the top [-] electronic music producers in the world selected by the magazine. "

Luo Ji thought for a while and said, "Do you think electronic music can imitate the awards in the rap industry and hold a separate award? The best electronic musicians are selected every year, just like the Grammys, which are selected by industry insiders. It’s not a popularity vote.”

David Guetta said: "Your idea is very interesting. Only suspense and controversy will others pay attention to. Just like people pay attention to the Grammys, but not the Billboard Music Awards, a certain thing is not paid attention to. The significance. However, the popularity of the electronic music industry is too low now. Even if it is held, how much attention will it get?"

Luo Ji said: "Of course I don't plan to hold the awards ceremony alone. I plan to hold it together with the music festival. To create a world-class electronic music festival, on the one hand, I can invite electronic musicians from all over the world to perform, on the other hand Let "DJ" magazine hold an awards ceremony. Select the best electronic music albums, singles, best collaborative songs of the year, just like the Grammys, which are selected by the elites of the electronic music industry, rather than relying on popularity. , this will expand the popularity of electronic music."

David Guetta touched his chin and pondered: "I think it's feasible."

"Then you can discuss it with the president of "DJ" magazine later and come up with a feasible plan."

"it is good."

"Work hard." Luo Ji encouraged: "As we discussed before, if the company's annual revenue reaches a certain level, you will be rewarded with options. I have always been inclined towards win-win situations. What, I never brag, as long as the company can make money, the company will have your share."

David Guetta promised: "Don't worry about Logic, I promise I won't mess it up."

"What about Caitlin Rose?" Luo Ji continued, "She sings country music. Can she transition to electronic music?"

"Yes, she has a good voice and can sing electronic music."

The two chatted about the music company for a while. Braun came over followed by a man and a woman. When Luo Ji saw the three of them, he immediately stepped forward to say hello.

"Hi Braun, Bieber, Patty, good evening."

The three people who came were manager Braun, Justin Bieber and Bieber's mother Patty Marritt.Justin Bieber is now a singer signed by SB Records and electronic music labels. The two record labels jointly fund the training of this singer.

"Hi Logic, good evening," Bieber greeted with a smile.

This 13-year-old Canadian child is very shy when he smiles. This may be due to the over-protection of his mother in a single-parent family. He is soft and weak, and behaves like a girl.

Luo Ji took out a red envelope wrapped in an envelope and handed it to Bieber: "This is a Christmas red envelope for you. All the children who came today have it."

Bieber opened it curiously, and there was a 500-meter knife inside. He was very happy and quickly put it in his pocket.

Braun was a little confused when he saw this scene: "Is this?"

Luo Ji had explained it many times today, and he repeated it again: "This is the tradition of the Spring Festival. Every year during the festival, elders are given red envelopes to their children. There are so many children here today, and I don't know what toys they like, so I just give them red envelopes." That’s it.”

"Oh."

Braun paid no attention to the topic: "Logic, come with me for a moment and I'll tell you something."

"That's up to you. Let's go and talk alone." Luo Ji said to Bieber and Patti with a smile.

"it is good."

Luo Ji took Braun to the study room, and the voice of Bieber's mother Patty came from behind: "Bieber, give me the red envelope, and I will save it for you."

"What's so mysterious?" Luo Ji asked.Braun said: "Have you ever cared about the public opinion during this period? The major media have begun to attack some female celebrities, such as Paris, Britney, Lindsay Lohan, and Scarlett Johansson."

"I know, but what's wrong?"

Braun said: "Britney has also been affected by this trend during this period. Some media have exposed a lot of dirty information about her that has never appeared before. The female assistant around her also betrayed her, saying that she is now Abusing drugs. Sometimes doing dangerous things to kids. Just crazy."

Luo Ji said, "Have you done any public relations? Has it had any effect on public opinion?"

"No, the moral high ground such as women's rights is useless now. Can you stand up and say a few words for Britney." Braun said.

"It's useless even if I stand up now. This kind of public opinion atmosphere can't be reversed for a while." Luo Ji continued: "Let Britney pretend to be dead. There's nothing I can do about it."

"why?"

Luo Ji said, "It has something to do with the Democratic presidential candidate. You'll understand if you think about it."

As Super Tuesday is approaching, the major media controlled by Jews in the United States have gone all out during this period and have begun to criticize women in various ways. Their real purpose is to attack Ms. Clinton and make Senator Barack, who is supported by Jews, the Democratic Party leader next year. presidential candidate.

Ms. Clinton and her husband Mr. Clinton have repeatedly shouted in public that the media is unfair to Ms. Clinton, but to no avail.The media reported it however they wanted, not caring at all about the protests of the former first lady and former president.

"I understand." Braun nodded, he still has some media sensitivity.

"It's good to know. It won't be convenient for me to express my position in the media about Britney in the future. Everything depends on you. You need to let the agency take action and find ways to protect Britney."

Braun said: "Why? Don't you have a very good relationship?"

Luo Ji explained: "I have a girlfriend, but I defend another woman in the media every day. What's going on?"

Braun looked at Luo Ji with a playful expression: "I understand."

Luo Ji's face darkened and he said, "I'm not guilty, Braun. I just don't want Taylor to be sad."

Braun smiled and said, "I understand, I understand, you don't have to explain it to me, Logic."

It seemed that the explanations were getting darker and darker. Luo Ji simply went to the party to socialize. When he walked out of the door, he saw from a distance that Max was sitting and chatting with his mother Sami. The relationship between the two was very good. Like a mother and daughter.

"This is a photo of you and the Queen of England. Was the Queen kind to you at that time?" Lily said excitedly.

Luo Ji took a look and saw Lily on Matthew's arm, Tracy on Ted's arm, and an unknown white girl on Barney's arm. The six of them walked up to them.

"Of course." Luo Ji boasted, "She even encouraged me a few words at that time, saying that I was a very outstanding young man."

Barney acted very familiar and walked up to Luo Ji and patted Luo Ji on the back: "Logic, can you let my girl take a photo with you?"

The two of them were not that familiar, but he still had some idol baggage, so he smiled and said, "Of course."

Lily and Tracy looked at Barney with disdain. Barney was not embarrassed at all and winked at the white girl.

The white girl immediately happily took out her iPhone and walked up to stand with Luo Ji. Luo Ji's face was slightly to the right. This was the best angle for him to take pictures. He had practiced it many times.

With a click, a selfie was taken.Luo Ji took a look at it. It was very handsome, but the pixels were a bit off, but that was it. Nowadays, mobile phones can only do this.

Luo Ji smiled and said, "Tracy, you and Ted are together!"

"Yeah." Tracy smiled.

"Then you should thank me. It was I who asked Ted to chase you last time." Luo Ji continued, "When I saw you two last time, I felt that you two were a perfect match."

Ted asked, "Really?"

"Of course! I never brag."

Ted said seriously: "If you need to design anything in the future, I can help you for free."

"Then I take it seriously." Luo Ji looked at a few people and continued: "By the way, where is Robin? Why can't I see her?"

Lily said doubtfully: "She resigned and returned to Canada last month, didn't you know?"

The two haven't contacted each other for a long time, and Luo Ji really didn't know about it: "Okay, you guys take your time and I'll give her a call."

Luo Ji walked outside the house, and snowflakes were falling in the sky. It was the first snow in New York this year, and it came later than usual.In this villa area, every household is decorated with lights and colorful decorations, and the Christmas atmosphere is particularly strong.

Luo Ji took out his phone and dialed Robin's cell phone: "Why did you resign and return to Canada?"

"I was tired of my current job, so I quit."

"What are you doing now in Canada?"

"Stay at home."

Luo Ji smiled and said, "Have you ever thought about coming to the United States to develop your career? I can provide you with a position that will satisfy your desire to travel around the world."

"Forget it, I don't have any plans for the time being."

The two chatted for about three minutes, asking and answering questions. She never took the initiative to speak. Luo Ji felt that she had no interest in chatting and was a little uninterested, so he said, "That's it, Merry Christmas."

"Merry Christmas," Robin whispered.

"Then I'll hang up if it's okay. Bye, Robin."

"Wait a minute." Robin was silent for a while: "Forget it, bye, Logic."

"what happened?"

Luo Ji asked, but there was already a notification tone on the other end of the phone that the call had been hung up.Luo Ji thought for a while and gave up the idea of ​​hitting him again. He would not put a hot face on a cold butt.

(End of this chapter)