New York 2006

Chapter 79 Britney and the Grammy Pre-Party

Britney had a little makeup on her face, and her complexion looked good. Her overall mental state seemed good. She had almost recovered from the sadness of her aunt's death. She spoke very powerfully: "Logic, thank you. You can come see me."

Luo Ji said sincerely: "Thank you for supporting me in the media some time ago, Britney."

"You're welcome, we are friends. Your "16" sold out during this period, and I benefited from you." Britney said teasingly with a smile.

Luo Ji pretended to be serious and said, "No, this is your honor!"

"Hahaha." Britney laughed.

Braun and Blake parked their cars and rushed over under the guidance of their bodyguards. Luo Ji introduced Britney to her best friend Blake and her manager Braun.Several people were talking as they walked.

Britney said to everyone: "Let's go, I will take you to visit my home!"

Luo Ji observed carefully. In order to pay attention to privacy, the celebrities all had similar layout styles.It is surrounded by walls and there are special security guards guarding the door.There are several tall trees around that block the view. When he gets rich in the future, he plans to buy a set like this.

Broker Braun said: "Logic, it's time for you to buy a villa like this. The media has ridiculed you many times, saying that you are a big star and you still rent a three-bedroom apartment."

Britney looked at Luo Ji doubtfully: "Have you not bought a house yet?"

Luo Ji said, "I'm going to buy it, but the housing prices in New York are too expensive. If I want to buy a manor as big as yours, I can't afford it without spending 5000 million yuan."

Britney said proudly: "I bought this house in 2000. At that time it was only 800 million US dollars. Now it has increased to more than 4000 million US dollars. My investment vision is not bad!"

Luo Ji was shocked: "As long as you buy a house in the United States a few years ago, you will make a profit. What is there to be proud of!"

Britney slapped Luo Ji's shoulder angrily: "You talk like that, so you don't know how to praise me!"

"Okay, okay, you are the best investor among celebrities." Luo Ji said casually.

"Hahaha, that's about the same."

Several people walked all the way to the garden. It was still winter in New York and everything was withered.But Los Angeles feels like spring all year round, and all kinds of flowers are already blooming in the gardens.Luo Ji also saw swings in the garden, as well as various children's toys, slides, and trampolines.

"Where are your two children? Britney." Luo Ji asked doubtfully.

Britney stopped and said in a low voice: "They were picked up by Kevin. Before the divorce lawsuit was settled, the judge asked us to take turns taking care of the children for a period of time."

Agent Braun shouted: "Your child is less than five months old, and he asked Kevin to take care of the child. Is this judge crazy?"

Britney said: "That judge Scott Gordon seems to hate me. He also asked me to pay Kevin's divorce attorney fees. What's even more outrageous is that Kevin didn't allow me to visit the children while they were taking care of them. .”

"Scott Gordon? What's your political affiliation?" Luo Ji asked doubtfully.

Britney said: "He is a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge, and he is responsible for my divorce case and child custody case. But I don't know what his political leanings are."

Broker Braun said: "I know him. He is a conservative member of the Republican Party and a devout Christian. When he was young, he made many bad remarks against black people."

"No wonder." Luo Ji said.

Judges in the United States have the same power as prosecutors, and are more powerful than judges in other countries.Although the United States has a jury system, it only determines whether the crime is established.But the amount of the sentence or the amount of compensation is decided by the judge.

For example, in 1992, a black girl went to steal something from a Korean female shop owner and was shot dead on the spot.It was originally just an ordinary criminal case, but it turned into a racial issue by black people.Black people began to take to the streets to make zero-dollar purchases, and the police had no choice but to arrest the Korean female shopkeeper.

After entering the legal proceedings, the jury found that the Korean female shop owner was guilty of intentional homicide and recommended that the Korean female shop owner be sentenced to 16 years in prison. Judge Joyce Carlin judged based on his own values. He believed that the Korean female shop owner was sentenced to 400 years in prison. It was a crime of negligent death, and the Korean female shop owner was eventually sentenced to 500 hours of community service and a fine of [-] meters.

Therefore, judges in the United States will judge sentences and penalties in many cases based on their own standards.Then there is no doubt that political leanings will also affect their sentencing.

Britney also reacted: "Conservatives hate me. They can't stand me for a long time."

Luo Ji thought for a while and said selfishly: "Your current lawyer is a liberal. I suggest you change to a conservative lawyer. Under his guidance, you can slowly change the media image. This will probably affect to the judge’s impression of you.”

Britney looked at Luo Ji with hostility: "Are you trying to suggest that I return to traditional values ​​again?"

Luo Ji looked directly at Britney: "I didn't. I was just thinking about your lawsuit. Why do you think of this when it comes to conservative values?"

"It's not you who keeps nagging in my ear."

Luo Ji continued: "You also know the image you give to the media. In order to defend the traditional values ​​of American Christianity, this conservative judge will definitely not give you a good look. His current attitude is a warning to you. I say to you However, you are America’s sweetheart. As long as you embrace mainstream values, everyone in America will forgive you, and the media will treat you well again. You need to think clearly.”

"I'll think about it!" Although Britney said this, Luo Ji noticed that Britney's eyes began to shine, showing a dangerous aura and full of fighting spirit.

Being paranoid, Luo Ji could only change the subject: "The Grammy Foundation invited me to attend a pre-party on the eve of the Grammy Awards. Did they invite you?"

"Invited, but I don't want to go." Britney said melancholy.

"Why don't you go? If you have nothing to do tomorrow, you might as well go and relax," Luo Ji advised.

Britney hesitated for a while: "Forget it, I won't go."

The two then chatted about some lighter topics.Luo Ji saw that Britney's condition seemed to be okay, so he had dinner at her house. In order to prevent the paparazzi from scribbling, he left Britney's house at seven o'clock in the evening and returned to his hotel.

On the afternoon of February 2007, 2, Black drove Luo Ji and his manager Braun in a rented Mercedes-Benz to the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.

Manager Braun said, "Are you really not considering inviting a female companion? Many young singers and stars have asked me to entrust them to me. As long as you ask, you can choose anyone of similar age!" Luo Ji sorted out his list. Dress: "Forget it, I'm fine alone. Remember to follow me tonight and introduce me to people in the pop music industry. This is my first time attending such a party. Try to leave a good impression on them." .I’m also counting on them to vote for me at the Grammys next year.”

"Okay!" Agent Braun said helplessly.

After Luo Ji got out of the car, reporters immediately surrounded him when they saw him, their cameras flashing.Luo Ji put on his most handsome pose, extended his right hand to show his heart, and let the reporters take photos.

Luo Ji walked up and down, and reporters' questions came to his ears from time to time. Luo Ji picked a few valuable questions and answered them.

"Logic, who do you think will win the Grammy for Single of the Year this year?"

"James Brown, I love his 'You are beautiful.'"

An NBC reporter next to him said: "I remember your first YouTube video was a cover of James Brown's "You are beautiful". It has now been viewed 1300 million times."

Luo Ji smiled and said, "Yes, you have a good memory."

The NBC reporter who just spoke continued to ask: "Logic, your album "16" just came out last week, and it ranked first on the Billboard album chart before it was released as a physical album. Do you have anything to say about this? ?”

Luo Ji smiled and said, "I'm glad that my album is loved by everyone. I will continue to work hard to create better music."

A reporter from Fox next to him spoke up: "Logic, you said some time ago that NBC slandered you. How come your relationship is so good now?"

Luo Ji stared at the Fox reporter and said, "I never said that. It was all nonsense from my agent. I have already criticized him. Don't sow trouble between me and NBC. Our relationship has always been very good!"

After Luo Ji finished answering, he saw a girl in her 20s in front of her still dawdling, moving forward step by step.Luo Ji had no choice but to be patient and make excuses with the reporters.There were no reporters around this girl in her 20s. Luo Ji only saw a photographer taking pictures next to her.

"Logic, can I join you and Zhang Ying?" the girl stepped forward and asked.

"Of course." Luo Ji replied with a smile and made his own heart-warming gesture.

His confrontation with Universal Music some time ago left a very arrogant impression on the media, and now he is slowly going to change things.Try to keep a low profile.

"My name is Penny White, thank you Logic."

After the group photo was taken, the girl didn't interrupt much. She smiled and nodded to Luo Ji, then hurried to the end of the red carpet, then bent down and disappeared through the isolation belt.

Luo Ji was extremely surprised when he saw this scene. His manager Braun took out the invitation letter and handed it to the security guard. He then said to Luo Ji with a smile: "She may be a young actress, a young model, or a young singer, here to enjoy the red carpet." Yes. You shouldn’t have agreed to take a photo with her just now. She might have used the photo to sensationalize it.”

"It's okay." Luo Ji said nonchalantly.

After entering the hotel, which was already full of people, Luo Ji took Braun around for a walk. However, he was spotted and stopped by Ludacris not long after he left.

"Logic, Braun, hello!"

Luo Ji and Braun went up and chatted enthusiastically: "Ruda, are you nominated for the Grammy this time? Are you confident of winning?"

Ludacris lowered his voice and whispered: "I can only reveal to you that I will perform at the Grammys this time."

Luo Ji smiled and said, "That should be stable."

"Haha." After Ludacris said this, he pulled Luo Ji along: "Logic, let's go, I'll take you to meet someone. She's wanted to meet you for a long time."

"Who?" Luo Ji asked doubtfully.

"You'll know when the time comes." Ludacris smiled mysteriously.

A few people swerved and came to a corner of the banquet hall, surrounded by a group of big black men.All dressed in suits and ties, the atmosphere was very impressive, like a gang convention.

Luo Ji recognized several of them instantly, including Snoop Dogg, NAS, and Big Sean.

But the most imposing one among them was Jay-Z. He sat on a chair with a cold face, accompanied by several black singers, including J. Cole, Rihanna, Kanye West, etc.

But the most eye-catching one was Beyoncé, and Luo Ji recognized her immediately.

After Beyoncé's "Irreplaceable" topped the singles chart for four weeks, it was successfully attacked by Luo Ji's Viva La Vida and dropped to second place.After that, Luo Ji's single topped the Billboard singles chart for five weeks, while Beyoncé's single was suppressed by Ka Er for five weeks.The media also started to get angry.

"Logic, my single Irreplaceable was suppressed by you. Everyone said that I was suppressed by a 16-year-old boy." Beyoncé said with a cold face.

Luo Ji could only look at her with a smile: "Don't listen to what the media says. It's all fake news. My mother likes your songs very much and she often plays them at home."

Beyoncé stepped forward and continued with a straight face: "You dare to say that the media is Fake News, but I don't dare. You kid also made a sneak attack and asked Ludacris to help you chart on the radio!"

Luo Ji was a little embarrassed, but it was really not easy to show off in this situation.Braun, the manager of the scapegoat, stepped forward to smooth things over: "I found Ludacris. Miss Beyoncé, if you blame me, blame me."

"Hahaha." Beyoncé laughed suddenly and extended her hand to Luo Ji to shake: "Logic, I'm just kidding you. I like your music very much. Especially your two male and female choruses, the production level is very high."

"Thank you for liking my songs!" Luo Ji extended his hand to shake.

"Come on, come on. Let me introduce you to my friends in the New York music circle. This is Jay-Z..."

(End of this chapter)